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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

ALREADY making preparations for Al
tanaiRs the annual enc2mpmeat.
which will be- held a. Saratoga
Springs during the week Of Septem,
hsF =, One of the most Interesting
hits of gossip In connection with the
coming Convention l. the report that
. sOaiherner will be one Of the lead.
ins candidates for commander i'm
chief. General John r. Wilder Of
Chau 2AoOga. Tenn. the distinguished
leader Of the famous Nilder's brigade.
which played a prominent part In the
campaign al Chattanooga and Allan
tn. is the man referred to and he has
already received the Endorsement of
many southern posts. General Wilder
h a northerner by birth and first Wis.
tied the south as an officer during the
Civil var. He was so favorahly Inn.
pressed with Tennessee that he has
since made his home In that state
and Is now one OF its most famous
and honored citizens.
Veterans Of the capital are fayora-
bly, impressed with the idea OF select.
|ng a southern man as the next com.
Of the Grand army OF the Re-
public. believing that IL would result
IN further cementing the ties that
bind the once disrupted country.
Some Of them so further and .isnlare
hat the selection of q southern city
Is a place for holding the national
is not among the impos'
sibilities.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23
Bloody Fight.

Vienna. March 23.-According to a
telegram received here today from
Czernowitc. on the Romanian border.
Ferpole and Pudati have been cap
tured by the peasants. who took the
places by assault and pillaged and
devastated them. The attack on Mi
salient. Roumania. continues. the pea
SAINTS persistently assaulting the town
Troops have thus far been unable to
drive back the peasants. and many
have been killed and wounded on
both sides.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23
IMPORTANT EVIDENCE THAT aE
aEALizEs HIS CONDITION. nm
REGARD TO PROCEEDINGS.
Eight AffIDAVITS
oe!mas Declares That His Client 10
Rational and 6ases Opinion on
Professional Relations With Tna~.

New York. March 23.--Affidayits
Of tho defense OF Harry X. Thaw, a.
TO his mental eondit:.'a and whether
u commission I'm lunacy should ee
appointed 10 examine him were filed
at noon today with the clerk Of the
supreme court There were eight af.
fidasits Of which Delmas' was first.
Delmas, I'm his affidavit. declares N
70 be his opinion that Thaw IL lcapa,
bic OF understanding the nature and
object of the proceedings against
him; OF comprehending his own con
dition In reference TO the proceedings
and Of conducting his defense i'm o
rational manner. This opinion. the
affidavit says. is based upon the pro-
fessional relations Delmas has had
with the prisoner since the begin.
ming Of the trial and the many com.
munieations Thaw has sent him.
Eighteen letters. received by Deimas
from Thaw. during the trial and sew.
erai slips OF paper. containing sug.
gestlons with reference to the con-
duct Of the proceedings actually 20
Ing on, which were handed him by
the defendant IN the court room are
made . part of the affidavii
No Hereditary inssnity.
New York. March 2s.--Mrs. WIN.
lam Thaw In her affidavit filed TO-
day. denies that In direct line Of des.
cent for generations. there has been
a taint Of insanity or epilepsy In the
Thaw family. She goes ut great
length into the family history Of the
Thaw's and copley's.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23
Big GAME OF CHUECO"
TO Be PLAYED TOMORROW

Tomorrow there win be q game of
"chueco" about six miles south of the
city between teams from rrecolote
and Vegas. The game OF chueco IL
a very exciting game and when the
opposing teams are known to be ey-
emily matched betting Is INDUCED In
To 'frenzied" extent. The game
two weeks ago was attended by near.
ly 800 persons from the surrounding
country. As the contestants fought
desperately for every inch OF ground,
betting was at high tide. Cows,
horses. chickens and goats In great
numbers change hands at the finish.
As the opposing teams for tomorrow
have been training hard for the last
two weeks an Interesting game may
be expected.
The game OF chueco is an old In
dian game, having been extensively
played by New Mexico Indians many
years before permanent settlements
were made In the southwest. II re-
sembles our games OF shinney. and
hockey, but is played out on the
plains on level ground. The chueco
is the crooked stick used by the play.
ers. The bali used by the Indians
tcalled a guaie) Is about the size OF
a golf ball, being a little lighter. This
game was used by the Indians as the
ultimate test of skin between any
two Of the many tribes or settlements.
The victors were always treated to
a royal fiesta after the game. The
game as they played 1t began early in
the morning and some times lasted
all day. While playing the indians
were bare-footed and wore no shirts.
The spectators, who always number.
ed thousands, cheered their cham
pions by war cries and dances as
they saw them make slow headway
toward the opponents goal This
game is still played by New Mexico
Indians. ..* r. >>=
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

r. J. Buck. superintendent OF the
Blake mills. came In to this city this
morning and returned this afternoon
accompanied by Mrs. Buck. He re.
ports everything In q very satisfac.
tory condition at the works and the
company IL installing a dynamo to
furnish lights for night work. In a
short time the plant will be running
twenty.four hours a day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23
Students inclte ReoIt.

Bucharest, Mch 23.-King Charles
today was requested to receive in au.
dience, a delegation of students from
Jassy university. who desired to
urge him to the support Of the u as
ants In the present movement. The
delegates incensed at his majesty's
refusal. issued several pamphle.s in
citing the population to assist the
revolted peasantry. These are now
being widely distributed in Buchar
est.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23
New sheep REGULATIONS
Promulgated IN WYOMING

Laramie, Wyoming, March 23.-The
state board Of sheep commissioners
today promulgated new regulations
regarding sheep entering the state
This annuls the previous order that
all sheep entering the state shall be
quarantined for thirty days after dip
ping, and provides that all sheep i'm
the state shall be inspected before
shearing and those found infected
shall be quarantined and treated.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Frank ]. Phillips, who is here
from Washington, d. c., to install the
forest nursery on the south fork OF
the Gallinas, went out with II. A.
Harvey this morning to take prelim
mary steps In regard to this project
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Felipe Geoffrion. delivery man,
was fined SIS In Judge Browns court
this morning for driving over a new
crossing which was fenced In. He
paid his fine and will not drive over
any more new crossings until the
fences are taken down and they are
ready for use.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Frank Cole left the city this after
noon for Springer. where he viii
spend tomorrow duck hunting. He
will be Joined at that place by Jack
King and ]. ID. Pate Of Ration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Some specimens Of surprisingly
rich copper ore were shown In the
city yesterday, having been brought
in from an entirely new field which
was found In this vicinity.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

The city Ii hauling materials for q
fine cement crossing from Lincoln
avenue across 10 the armory Of Troop
A and the Fraternai Brotherhood
han.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Eller's big show arrived In the city
on No. 10 today and the band was
out on parade this afternoon furnish.
Ing music which was considered very
good.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23
FREE RURAL DELIVERY
SERVICE FROM ELIDA
Especial to the Optic)

Washington, d. C., March ga
postoffice has been established al
Lumbre, Rio Arriba county; F. u
Trujillo appointed postmaster.
Rural free delivery service has
been established to start from Elida
Roosevelt county, effective May !
1907.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Work win be commenced tomor-
row 10 fence I'm the thousand acre
track Of lane near AEal. which II 10
be used by the Fred Harvey system
for q dairy farm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Hon. Christobal Sanchez of Ocate,
who was released from the asylum
several months ago, has been return.
ed to that institution for treatment
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

See The King of the Cattle Ring
under canvass across frun the city
hall tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Clemente Vigil died yesterday
morning on the west side from an
attack Of fever. The funeral was held
this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Alfredo Sanchez. the fifteen year
old son Of Victor Sanchez. died at his
home In Wagon Mound yesterday
The funeral was held there this
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Julian TruiiIlo Of chimario Was In
(he city On business yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Rogue Hererra, representative from
this county. arrived In the city last
evening from Santa Fe,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Hon. Charles A. Spiess. president
Of the council. returned home to this
city this afternoon from Santa re.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

John L. Taylor of CneFvo 10 In the
Ieity On business taday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Hear the band concert by Eiler's
big show band on the main streets
this evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Isidr0 Trailllo Of Rociada was q
business caller In the city today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

4, /. Fisher IL In the city to-day
from his home ~ Mineral hin.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23
LOCAL News

The weather IL reported tair for 60
R4ght ana Sunday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Rofel Romero y lopex was In the
city today from Lneero.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Don Eugena0 Romero. county treas
urer. has returned from Santa Re.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

Eilers big show. The King Of the
Cattle Ring" win give q performance
under canvass In this city tonight
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-23

| sossenes EsQuhel of San Geronimo
was In the city today on business.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-27

Alfred Setter came up from Mime
apolis Saturday to remain over Sun
day.
Mrs. E. D. Hogan of Minneapolis
spent Saturday in the city as the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. Helene Roos.
The high school basket ball teams
of this city and Fairfax will pull Off a
game at the latter place on December
7th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Wiste, who live
in the Rudolph building, are the
happy parents of a daughter born on
Sunday.
We have no desire to take any
shingles IF the coal Dealers roof, but
we do really feel thankful for the
| weather.
The prices for the engagement of the
Grace Hayward company at the Tur-
ner Theatre next Sunday evening will
range from % cents to IS cents. no
| higher.
THE House that Jack Built" will
be the offering of the Ladies' Guild OF
the Episcopal church at the Hornburg
building next Wednesday afternoon
and evening.
The first club dance of the season
was held at the Masonic hall S aturd ay
evening under the auspices of the
Eastern Star. The next one is sche.
duled for December It'll.
Mrs. F.. Burg was called to ST. Paul
Sunday to attend the funeral of her
young grandson, Steve Burg. The
boy, who is son of Chas. Burg, dice
on Saturday after brief siege of ap
pendicitis.
i The Social Science club at Schell's
4 hall last evening discussed the ques
ton Of federal control of railroads
The leaders in the debate we're Prof
Roberts, Prof. JedJicka, Miss jennie
Owens and Miss Bertha Pfeitfer.
EQW afu z. weston, tHe dSeu peueS
trian, who is now making a trip OF
: footfrom Portland, Maine. to Chicago
is the same Weston who made the tri
in 1867. At that time Deputy Sheriff
Brust Of this city was clerk in
small store at Ligonier, Indiana, an
even to this day he remem bers dis
tinctly the sensation caused by Yves
toms theatrical entrance to the littl
Hoosier village. A photograph pur
| chased of the pedestrian on that occa
, sion is still in Mr.. Brust's possession
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-27

There is, nothing better for stomach
troubles than KODOL, which, contain
the same juices found in healthy
stomach. KODOL is offered on
guaranteed plan for the relief of heart
burn, fatulence, sour stomach, belch-
ing of gas, nausea, and all stomach
troubles. So at times when you don't
feel just right, when you are drowsy
after meals, and your head aches or
when you have no ambition, and you
are cross and irritable, take a little
KODOL. It digests what you eat. It
will make you healthy. Sold by Eu-
gene A. Pfeherle.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-27

We carry in stock the most beau
tiful pianos that were ever shipped
to New Ulm. like the .Haddortf. the
Schumann, the Needham, the Miller,
the Starck, the King and MANY other
makes of high grade standard pianos;
SO when you want to buy a high grade
standard piano be sure to go to the
New Ulm Music Store, for there is
where you will find these pianos and
at prices the lowest and sold for cash
and on monthly payments. Yours to
serve. A. Danielson, Prop.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-27

Mrs. John Schrodt is spending the
week with her folks at Mankato.
Fred Spoerhase has opened train
ing stable for trotting horses in Man
katO.
Louis Buenger and J. H. Ipps are
here from st. Paul and will remain
until spring.
Rev. j. G. Appel of Springfield paid
visit to the local Lutheran parochial
school on Monday
Alderman Graft has been at Fergus
Falls the past week serving as a juror
in the United States district court.
Henry Theissen of Mankato will
open wagon shop in Frank Me
mann's new building on Broadway.
Horatio Werring, a former resident
of Golden Gate, now living in Mime
apolis, was in the city Monday visit
ing old friends.
Mrs. Hagberg was called home from
Ann Arbor Monday by the serious
illness of her husband Her daughter,
Maud, came with her.
There ought to be a slight reduction
in plumbing bills this month. A
daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. F. Cavanaugh on Sunday.
Tom Broderick was IN the city Sun
day. For the present he is taking the
place on the Hughes run of the bag
gageman who was injured in the wreck
at Sleepy Eye.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Linn, who have
been visiting Off and on during the
past year with Mr.. Linn's mother,
Mrs. Baxter, have decided to spend
the winter in Alabama.
Four of the churches of the city will
join in a union Thanksgiving service
tomorrow. The Friedens church will
be the meeting place and Presiding
Elder Blume the speaker.
q. F. Setter came down from Tracy
Sunday to pay a visit to his aged
father. Mr.. Setter is now in the bank
ing business at Tracy and is said to
be unusually prosperous.
A report was in circulation yester-
day to the effect hat Louis Saffert and
Joseph Paa would open a meat mar
ket in the vacant building adjoining
the Brown County Bank.
The Nicollet hotel at ST. Peter was
reopened Thursday under the manage
ment of Col. Herman Sporting, the
owner of the building. Mrs. Kermott,
whom Col. Sporting succeeds, will GO
to the Pacific coast.
Jorgen Jeppeson of Evan owns a
freak in the form of a three-leggeo
calf The calf was born about two
weeks ago and is growing fat and
healthy, Notwithstanding the fact thai
it has only one front leg.
! Albert Wandersee and Vim. Nitsch
Ike were at Gibbon and Fairfax the enc
of the week collecting donations for {
Thanksgiving dinner for the students
at the college. Ducks, geese and tur
KEYS were secured in abundance.
/ James L. Keegan and Miss Lillian
Gilland were united in marriage a
Sleepy Eye last Wednesday,. Tn
groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. JOIN
Keegan of this city and at present i
employed as telegraph operator a
Redwood Falls.
Misses Louisa and Ida Fortwengle
Of New Ulm spent Tuesday in the cit,
calling on their friends, Mrs. Francs
Schwarble, Mrs. Mary L. Boegen an,
Mr.. and Mrs. .Kennee. They left 81
the night train for Los Angeles. wher
they will spend the winter. M ankat'
Review.
The Stonewall baseball club ha
organized a basket ball team with tn
following officers President an
treasurer, 81. F. Jahnke; manager
Adolph Dorm: captain, John Ahrens
The boys have rented the Hornbur
building for the winter season and
a short while will be in position t
challenge ali Corners.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-27

< We always have in stock the latest
in most popular hits in vocal and in
strumental music, and we buy our mu-
sic from the best music publishers in
the United States: so when you want
the best and the latest in music you
can always get same at the New Ulm
Music Store. Yours to Serve, A..
Danielson, Prop.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-27
OF Interest in the City.


Ihe acknowledged Widower is al
most broken hearted,
And with a melancholy air laments
the dear departed. 2
His future, darkened and depressed,
of every 2ope deprives him,
Until some pretty girl comes by and
pleasantly re-wives him.
Alderm an Fred Pfaender transacted
business in the Sanity City Monday.
Miss Alwina Scherer visited during
a portion Of the week with Twin City
friends.
Wednesday from visit with Fairfax
friends
merrygo-round outfit to Iowa parties
for 81 500.
Prof. Schalier delivered an English
sermon at the German Lutheran church
an Manssato Sunday evening.
Prof. Hess of Sleepy Eye has been
appointed grand warden of the Mime
sofa grand lodge of Odd Fellows.
Rett Olmstead of DEBORAH, Iowa,
lectured at the Turner Hall last eve
ming on Autumn, Nature Study
The stork is profuse in its favors to
Editor Blissenbach of the Mankato
Post. The third pair of twins arrived
Sunday.
Peter Koehler came up from Mime
apolis early in the week to spend a
few days with his mother and other
relatives.
The village authorities of Hanska
have decided to rigidly enforce the
law prohibiting dancing after twelve
O'Clock Saturday nights.
Gen. Bobleter went to st. Paul Mon
day to consult with Gov. johnson and
Adjutant General Wood relative to the
reorg anization of the National Guard.
Attorney c. A. Hagberg was brought
and is now patient at ST. Alexan-
der's hospital. His condition is any
thing but encouraging.
Hugo Frey of Hader, Nebraska,
has been secured as principal of the
German Lutheran parochial school in
Mankato. Prof Frey is a graduate
of the DR.. Martin Luther college OF
GGhis city. .."
Since the stringency began in the
money market one of the Tracy banks
has been piling up actual cash in its
vaults so rapidly that it has found it
necessary to take out extra burglar
insurance.
Station agents of the Northwestern
road, including J. A. Stewart Of
Springfield and F. P. Starr of this
city, were entertained at banquet al
the Saulpaugh hotel in Mankato Fri
day evening.
Julius Schneider, who was patien
in the hospital in this city during Sep
TENDER and October, died at his home
in Grand Forks last Wednesday. Mr.
Schneider was a brother of Mrs. Her
man Mueller of CORTLAND.
L. L. Brown and W. D. Abbott, tn.
well-known Winona lawyers, wer,
guests at the Dakota House Saturda,
night and Sunday. They were or
their way home from attending tern
of court at Redwood Falls.
It will be welcome news to the New
Ulm friends of Mrs. Louise Bernhard
TO know that she has disposed of he
property in Strasburg, Illinois, ant
will hereafter make this city her home
She will arrive here next Friday.
Miss Catherine Taney's resignation
as principal Of the local high schoo
is expected to take effect with the clos
of the schools for the holiday vaca
7tion. Next year her place will b
filled by Miss Carrie Castle, gradu
ate of Carleton College and at presen
principal Of the schools at Hopkins
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-27

WANTED Men to work as janitors in
the Twin Cities. Germans preferred.
A salary of sl2 per week guaran-
teed. Apply to Mrs. Black, l20 Cen
tire Street.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-27
PROF. ]. w. ROBERTS
Instructor of
Piano, Organ, sightsinging.
Chorus, Orchestra and
Band Director.

Instruction given at homes of pupils
if DESTROYS.
Res. 622. N. State. Phone, 403 Rural.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-27

Get bottle of the FOL piano and
fine furniture polish. The Zol is the
zenith Of lnstre and the king of all
piano polishes and sold for only IS
cts. bottle at New Ulm Music Store.
try one and you will always use it.
A. Danielson, Prop.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-27

We rent pianos by the week or by
the month at the New Ulm Music Store
A. Danielson, Prop.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-27
Real Estate For Sale or Rent.

Lot 4, block IS. N New Ulm, must be
sold within 80 days and will be sold
cheap.
For RENT-After May 1st. Store room
now occupied by Model Drug Store.
For SALE The Albert Jungquist farm
in Nicollet county.
For SALE-Lot ?, Block 156. North.
For SALE-Lot 6, Block FOG. North
For SALE-Lot 6, Block Is. South
For SALE--Lot ii, Block 81, South
For SALE-Lot /, Block 100, Soulh
For SALE Outlet n 136.
200 acre farm in Section 10 & 16,
Township of Mulligan, good soil, val
liable improvements. $500 an acre.
Inquire of ALBERT STEINHAUSER.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-27

< Money to Loan--inquire of
n. HENNINGSEN.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-27

Pianos to rent by the week or by
the month at the New Ulm Music Store.
A. Danielson, Prop.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-24
SPECIAL BENEFIT OF POOR
Christian Scientists to Expend $1,000.
900 on New institution.

Boston, Dec PA Christian Sci
ence institution, to cost at least ST.
100000 and to be devoted especially
to helping the poor, is the latest pro-
ject of the Christian Science move
ment. The first news of the project
came through the columns of the
Christian Science Sentinel the weekly
organ of the denomination, and gives
a part of the correspondence between
Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, the leader
of the faith, and Archibald Mcclellan,
the editor of the denomination pub
lication. On Dec. IA Mrs. Eddy wrote
to Mr.. Mcclellan:
II desire to commence Immediately
to found Christian Science institu-
tion for the special benefit of the poor
and the general good Of all mankind.
The founding and endowment of this
institution will cost at least $1,000000
Please come to me at your earliest OPP
portunity and I will give you further
Details"