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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20
A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.
Mr.. Bryan Makes Some Suggestions That he
Hopes VIII be Needed.

LINCOLN, Neb., July 20.-When Mr..
Bryan entered his library, this morn
ing, to begin bis days work, he was
indeed appalled, by the formidable ar
ray Of letters and documents which
had accumulated on his desk. Hard
work, both on the part of Bryan and
Schind, his temporary secretary, have
not made much of a hole in the cores
pondence.
After seeing how matters stood, this
morning, Mr.. Bryan drew up the fol-
lowing which he handed to q United
Press reporter:
"LINCoLN, Neb.,
"To the Public: My daily mail has
grown so large, / find it impossible to
read all the letters received and etill
more impossible to reply lengthily to
each. Those interested in our success
and our cause, will appreciate the
situation. Pardon me for making the
following suggestions:
"First, As the time will not permit of
a full discussion of political questions
in so large a number of private letters.
shall, IN order TO give discrimination,
reserve all such discussions for public
occasions.
"Second, All offers of service and
suggestions as to the conduct of the
campaign, should be make to the
national committeeman, representing
the various states and Territories.
"Third,- All requests for campaign
literature should be addressed to the
secretary OF the national committee, at
committee headquarters, as soon asthose
headquarters shall have been opened.
II friends will be kind enough to OBJ
serve the above suggestions. l shall be
able to devote my time more fully to
the work of the campaign.
(Signed } SWIM. j. BRYAN"
Mr.. Bryan took possession of his new
{ flee at Lincoln hotel, to-day, but
continues to work at his residence.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20
A Message to Mckinley.

CANTON, Ohio, July 20 The Y,ung
Mems republican club, of Omaha,
Neb., sent Major Mckinley the follow
ing message, to-day: "We assure the
standard-bearer OF the republican party
that the nomination OF citizen oi
Nebraska by the democratic national
convention will, in no wise, affect the
enthusiasm or loyalty of the young
republicans Of Omaha. This is a contest
of principles and in this contest we
shall fight for Mckinley, who stands
for national honor and prosperity"
Major and Mrs. Mckinley left for
Cleveland at 1880 o'clock. They
will go to the residence OF Hon. Mark
Hanna on their arrival there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 20.-The
heavy gold engagements for export in
New York, to-day, cause the United
States treasury officials TO fear that
more will follow before the week is
ended. The treasury gold reserve at
noon was reduced to $50. .787 ,636. In
the absence of both President Cleve-
land and Secretary Carlisle from Wash
ington, no expression of opinion can be
obtained from them, but the treasury
officials, who possess their confidence,
do not hesitate to say that there will be
no change In the attitude Of the admin
istration towards the gold reserve. II
necessary to maintain it, another bond
issue will be resorted TO. when the re-
serve reaches point when further ac-
tion of this nature is rendered impera-
lively necessary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20
ARRAI0NED FOR TRIAL.
DR.. Jameson and His Followers In the Trans
yaal In Court.

LONDON; England, July 20.-The
trial of DIR. Jameson and his fellow Of
ficers In the Iransvaal raid, Hon. Henry
F. Coventry, Major White, Major Sir
John Willoughby and Colonel Grey,
who were indicted by the grand jury
for the violation of the foreign enlist
ment act, month ago, began, this
morning, in the Queens bench dis
tr,ct of the high court Of justice, before
three judges, Lord Russell, of Klllowen,
lord chief justice of England, presiding,
Sir Henry Hawkins and Baron Pollock.
The court room was crowded with
friends of the accused. Sir Edward
CLARK, senior counsel for the defense,
began by moving that the indictment be
quashed upon the ground that the case
did not come under the operation Of
the foreign enlistment act, in which
the defendant was charged. Sir E.
Webster, attorney general. replied, on
behalf of the prosecution, to Sir Ed.
ward Clark, and the court adjourned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20
Highest Of Ill in Leavrning Power Govt Report
RH!a!!!! g! Rskies Rs*ass7
ABSOLUTELY PURE
APRo-AMHRIsAN WOMEN.
Their First Annual Conventions Attended by an
Anti-siavery Heroine.

2
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 20 For
the next three days, the first annual
convention OF the mai iional federation OF
Afro. American women will be In ses.
sion at the Nineteenth street Baptist
church, a large number of delegates,
representing twenty EIGHT states, have
already arrived to take part in the
proceedings.
Among the noted speakers OF the
race are Fannie Barrier Williams, Miss
Halle @ Brown, who lately returned
from two years lecturing tour Of
England, and Mrs. Fanny Jackson
Copperi. New England is represented
by Mrs. Josephine Rufiin, editor Of the
organ Of the federation, and q large
contingent from New England clubs
Among the delegates from New York
besides Mrs. Matthews is Miss S. E.
Frazier, the first colored teacher to be
appointed in a white school OF that
city.
The last survivor of the Afro-Ameri-
can anti-slavery heroines is also here
is the person of the venerable Harriet
Tuoman, who was employed as a
union scout, guide and nurse during
the war, and prior to 1861 won fame as
one of the boldest operators Of the
underground railway. It Is said that
she conducted more slaves to freedom
than any other person Of her own or
the opposite sex, and rewards ranging
from $4,000 to $4,000 were offered
for her capture. She is over eighty
years Of age, and will be one of the
chief factors of the convention.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20
THE BUSY CHAIRMAN.


CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20. From
the moment of his arrival at tn,
national republican league headquar-
ters, this morning. Hon. Mark Hanna
of Cleveland, has been the busiest mar
in Chicago. The train was two hours
late and the club rooms were filled
with prominent republicans when al
last he put In an appearance.
With the exception of II. q. Payne,
of Wisconsin, and Cyrus Leland, Of
Kansas, all Of the members of the
executive committee were waiting to
receive him. The matter of selecting
headquarters will be decided, this af.
ternoon, as Mr.. Hanna leaves at 8:45
O'Clock, tonight, for Cleveland, where
he takes part in the celebration OF the
centennial in that city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20
A Rare Instance. .

CHICAGO, H., July 20.-With the
dividend Of 8 per cent, which is being
paid to-day to depositors OF the Chemi-
cal national bank, which failed In 1898,
with large liabilities, 30 per cent. has
been returned to those whose funds
we're in the custody Of the defunct in
stitution when it closed it's doors.
Even more remarkable than this fact, is
the announcement that, on the basis of
collections yet to be made and paper
which is maturing, deposltors will not
only eventually receive the amount Of
their claims in full, but interest at the
rate of 5 per cent, which is the legal
rate OF interest in this state.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20
A Blaze at AshtabuIs.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, July 20.-Fire
originated In a livery stable at Ash
tabula and destroyed ten buildings and
damaged three others. Among those
destroyed was the Ducre block, the
finest business structure in the city,
Several firemen were badly injured
and three men were dragged uncon-
scious from the building. Total loss,
$50, 900; partially insured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20
cieveIand's Centennial

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 20.-Ths
principal features of to4day's celebra-
ton Of Cleveland's centennial are the
opening OF the encampments Of thu
Ohio national guard and the United
States regulars. Wednesday will be
the great day of the week, when Sena.
tor Hawley, of Connecticut, is to crate,
and there will be military and civil
parade and an evening pageant.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20

Hurrah for Las Vegas! The proprietor
Of the new cafe, soon to be opened in the
veeder building, went to Chicago to buy
china and furniture, but after careful
comparison of values there and here, re-
turned to buy in Las Vegas. (at Ilfeld's), a
large proportion Of the furnishings re-
quired, finding it decidedly to his ad-
vantage to do SO. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20

WALL STREET, N. Y, July 20.-
The week opened with heavy, lower
market for securities. There was
great pressure to sell grangers and in
dustrials. Of Gould issues, and prices
dropped anywhere from ! n to 23{ per
cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20
yANpERBILr RErrER.

New YORK, N. Y, July 20.---
Cornelius Vanderbilt was reported this
morning to have passed very comfort
able night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20

L. Van Osdell, OF Las Vegas, who has
been prospec:ing.iu the yiclnity of Baldy,
for the past three weeks ,isin camp and will
remain here for several days looking over
claims and prospecting .--l0 Belle Cresset.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20
Breathed Hls Last.

LONDON, England, July 2O.--A dis.
patch from Rome announces the death
in that city, this morning. Of Daniel 4
Hnngerford. father Of Mrs. John w.
Mackay.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20

A fact to remember is that the lo,cesl
prices for sheeting, pillow-case cloths,
Lonsdale cambria, and all cottons, are to
be found at Ilfeld's. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20

the party which helped TO elect him,
is as indefensible as IT would be to ap-
point memb ,rs Of another party to
Office, to which the party was not en-
titled. The phrase public office is q
trust includes it all, because the pres
ident is simply trustee, selected, for
limited time, to perform a certain
duty.'n
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20
THE POP PRESS.

Representatives of the populisl
press, now in the city, have said that
at meeting 1t was decided that what
ever concessions shall be made to the
democracy, they would not be inclnd.
ed In an endorsement. Much discus
sion on the electoral plan came up and
it was decided that II there were any
way open, the populis,s should secure
the second place on the ticket, II Bryan
were endorsed for president.
SHORT SESSION, ONLY.
The silver convention will remain in
session only a few hours. Senator
Stewart said this morning that the
platform would be brief and declare
for the free coinage of silver at l6 to l..
1t will also contain protest against
the issuance OF bonds, in time Of peace,
and favor the government issue of
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

TyOR RENT-Very desirable rooms, fur
Il nished or unfurnished; quiet place.
Apply here. 223-3t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20

NOR RENT-Two nicely furnished front
y rooms; inquire at Mrs. j. b. Howell's,
Grand avenue. 221 ut
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-20

CNOR SALE-A couple of registered Jersey
H cows. Charles K. Liebschner. Las
Vegas, N. M. 221-4t
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
SPANIARDs ALARMED.
Gomez and Maceo are Advancing on
Havana.

MADRID, March 10.-A dispatch to
Impartial from Havana Gays that the
rebels under Gomez ard Macp0 are ad
vancing toward Havana. From the
position of the Spanish troops a serious
cor fIct is expected.
The government is making prepare
tions to enlist volunteers for home de-
fence.
The Correspondence de Egpana
(semi officiaD publishes q report that
Spain, through the mediation of Great
Britain, has undertaken to confer
autonomy on Cuba, Great Britain and
the United States promising to assist
in bringing the rebellion in the island
to a termination. The report is not
credited.
1t has been decided that the family
of the Hannis Taylor, the American
Minister, will not leave Madrid until
May.
The Cabinet, in the face of Captain
General Weyler's recent dis patch that
no more troops we're needed in Cuba,
have decided to call to the colors 80, 900
more reserves 80 that they may be in
readiness for dispatch to the island If
their services may be required. It is
not believed that that number of rein
forcements will be required to suppress
the rebellion, but that the men are to
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
4 MOS IN A BULL-RIKG.
Demonstrations Against United States
by Spaniards.

VALENCIA, March 8-This city Yves
again IN q turbulent 8tate TO day ever
the condition Of the relations between
Spain and the United States. A mob
gathered and was preceding towards
the American consulate with the in
tentlOn Of causing a disturbance there.
but a force Of police and g~eEdarmes
opposed their passage through the
streets. A desperate ctr uGgle eneued,
and several persOrS were wounded. IL
Guiding & gendarme,
The mob succeeded in entering the
Plaza de puros by destroying the gates
leading to the bull ring. They then
held . meeting in the arena. A state
Of siege was proclaimed.
MADRID. Marcu 8-Tnc United States
Minister, Mr.. Taylor, has refused the
raaIguatI0n u SpaEiards acEing a.
United States C0rsuia. vhan they we're
written IN Spanish, on the ground that
that language is nos the fl sal Ian
gUage Of the Unite States.
Several foreign miiItary Ulcers. in
cluGi0g some Erg!ishmen. have uffered
th05r services t. rhe Spanish Minister
Of War, S-nOr Ma cello de Azcarraga,
10 .h6 CVerG Of var between spain and
America. The official belief, however,
IL expressed that no Coz h.ot Hi!I occur
Patriotic demonstrations h~ave0CcugTtd
6hr0dghoutthe country since the action
Of the United States Congress on the
Cuban !es5Icn. and many wealthy
Sp2niarQs = Ctfarjng money to the
government Several towns also have
sent messages ltTaring goods and the
lives OF their citizens il defense Of the
country. The chip owners Of Seville
have offered to place fifty steamers at
she disposal OF the government. In the
Basque province a subscription has
0cen opened to present 8 warship to
She ~govdrrment.
The dIsorers have ceased IN this city,
and the state Of Madrid has bee. tYan
quill since the university was closed.
The Qleen r gent was ckeored 10
DAY upon leaving church by the crowCs
IN the street.
TIE g8Edarmes dispersed Q crowd
who were Cheering IN front Of the
French consulate in Barcelona s an
expression Of q hope for : Franco
Spanish alliaEc9.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
KILL FATHER AND SON.
Two Officers attacked, and open CeadIy
Fire on heir ASSISTANTS.

GREENSBORO, n. G, March 3 A
fgh5 COX place this morning at Ker-
n6rsvIllr, eighteen mites from mere, be
tween revenue men and moCEsh3nere,
which resulted III the death Of two OF
cho latter and severely woundiDg Of
Two OF the deputies.
The facts are hard 20 obtain, but.it
seems that ivy revenue Office S James
Smith and Walter Davis, left mere laet
night 70 search the premises OF Robert
Jordan for blorsade whlskey. Thcy
found 0De kcg III der the wO2d pile, and
then entered the house. when Banner
jordan, q son OF tha cd man. opened
fire on the onice: E, and the old man
came to his aId. The others returned
the FIRE, and, after several rounds,
killed the old mar and his son. The
officers, who are badly jurod. were
brought here, and oll likely recover
Smith, arm is shot o. pieces, and
Davis is wound in the HAND and hip.
SIeiff Macarthur. OF Foreyth, came
down to day to arrest the mgn. They
are not able TO be moved, and will have
to be guarded until ready for trial.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
Respectfully yours.
JOHN GRAHAM.
Chairman Alliance Committee,
TEE JAPAN PLUM.

These pjuGs are attracting much at
tcn.ion. Ia many sections remarkable
suoceas has been reported With them.
They are early and p~rofuse b~oarersald
ere OF excellent quality. The tree is q
rapid grover, attractive and striking
III appearance. In ohi5 part Of Mis-
sonri they have no5 been thoroughly
tested. Several varieties have been
trui.et, aid promise well. The hardest
here are: O.on, BJtan or Abundance,
ChaboU. Sweet JapaN, and Burbank
Botan IL best known and probably as
reliable IS any. The rec is strong and
upright, and the fruit Of large size and
good quality. Burbank is somewhat
more tender than Bctan, bus the fruit
Is excellent. I do not consider Ogon
reliable, as the fruit is inferior, bu5 1t
has proven the hardest of all Japan
varieties. 1t passed through the win
ter Of 1891 without injury, while
other kinds suffered more or lCs7.
The greatest drawback to growing
these plums in this section is their ten
dency to bloom too early, thereby Elk
posing the tender fruit to late frosts.
During warm days in winter they are
affected much like the peach, although
it is very seldom that they will suffer
on this account.
European plums do not succeed in
many parts of the West, and the
American varieties are usually inferior
in quality. The Japanese varieties
therefore should be given a thorough
trial. The trees are all that could be
desired and are harder that u best
peaches. They are now being cross d
with our best Americans, thus pro
ducing 8 variety of large 8 re and fine
quality, with the hardness and adapt
ability of u native plums. In these
and others produced by this method,
we may expect to secure a class OF
fruits Of great merit. 1t is my opinion
that the Japan plums are to have q
permanent place among the fruits OF
Missouri. q. Speakman, in Amerl-
can Agriculturist.
Direct legislation is the ''cloud by
day and the pillar of fire by night"
that will ultimately lead the reform
forces into the promised land OF indus
trial treedCm.-Farmer and Miner.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
PENSION OR HUSBAND, WHICH ?
The Lorg deserted Wife Finally De-
cides to Take the Former.

GRAFTON. W. Va, March 8 About
thirty two years ago there lived IN this
city Mari n Hess and his wife Sarah,
At that time it was not very healthy
for a man to live here unless be would
JOIN D. Or the other of the armies, and
Mr.. HISS decided 10 fight for the Union.
From that time until a few days ago
Sarah had never heard Of her beloved
husband. During that time Sarah,
auppUaIDg her husband dead, took unto
hersel< another, who also wee a Union
soldier, They lived together for u few
years. when ne died. Sarah applied
for and was gran, ed q pension on the
death Of husband No 2 Later she
flied al application FOR a pension on
account OF husband No. I. She had
succeeded IN proving his services in the
army, and also his death, and waa Ok
pectlug TO receive her second pension
When Marion turned uD, alive, well,
and nearly as gay as when he left, a
youth Of TWEEN v.
He requested bis long lost love TO re
turn and live with him, but she con
GUIDED tina a pension on husband No
: was better than to take chances with
husband No. l, and refused 90 Il him
he, however, was persistent IL his de
mands and threas enfd to xiii her if she
old not come 10 MIN. Sarah, however,
showed grit, and appeared before
Squire Guard and swcEe Gus a warrant
FIR his arre-6. and placed the same IL
che hands 81 Constable Dawson for
for execution. The constable has Jeen
after Hrs ever since, but, as yes, HIS
not succeeded n czp1uriug his mar Il
turns cut JAal Hess has uleo buried "a
wlfe during his absence from Cals eec
ti1n,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
Georgia DE
Will Hold Two State Conventions Sen
atorial Primaries Proposed.

atorial Primaries Proposed.
ATLANTA, Ca, March 7-The Demo
cratic Executive Committee OF G Orgia
met to cay in Atlanta.
By a vote Of % to II the committee
to Gay decided TO hold 4 State con
~ventiOn for the election Of delegates to
the National Convention, choice Of
electors, and nomination Of Governor
and State House officers. Thursday,
the 25tb of June, was fixed for the day
of the convention, and Macon SIS the
place. The general State primary for
the election Of delegates to the c0nven
ton is orc cred for the first Saturday IN
June, and various county Democratic
executive committees requested to con
sOlldate other primary action on the
same day, thus nominating the party's
candidates for General Assembly and
county officers.
The proposition for one convention
was vigorously opposed by lead
ers of thegold standard wirg of
the party, though the vote on
the ques ion cannot be accepted
as a test, as several members of
the committee who have been favor
able to Mr.. CIeveland's financial policy
yielded to argument of the other side
for one convention and one primary on
the ground that it would bring out the
full Democratic vote and allow concen-
tration of party energy and the settle
ment of differences, and thus avoid
continued party contests until August
A letter from Congress man @. F.
Crisp was presented to the committee,
suggesting that he would like to have
the Democratic masses vote On the
question of the Senatorial nomination
of the Senator in the approaching pri
He argued that the submittal
the election of Senators to the peO-
pie was on the line of action of the
party as expressed in the
votes on the proposed constitutional
amendment in Congress. Effort was