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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-27
Against Mckinley

AUSTIN, Texas, March n The state
convention elected the following dele
gates to the ST. Louis convention:
N. w. Cuney, Of Galveston, an ALL
son man; w. r. McKenson. OF George
town, a Reed man; E. IL. Terrill, of
San Antonio, an Allison man; G. H.
Ferguson, of Richmond, a Reed man..
p Alternates-W. F. Gross, DC. Kolp,
j. G. Cain and r. G. Smith.
Electors-George G. Clifford, of San
Antonio, and Eugene Marshall,of Dali
las.
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Advance q Gold bullion. /.

New YORK, N. Y, March 27.--
Banking circles are considerably agl-
tated by the advance in the price Of
gold bullion by the U. s. treasury. 1t
is believed it will not prevent foreign
shipment, under the present conditions
Of demand from abroad. Japanis is now
In the market as purchaser.
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'ASUSPECT ARRESTED
"A Sailor Arrested in San Fran
cisco, on Suspicion Of Being
a Strang|er
AN OPERA HOUSE BURNS
The Cuban Resolutions Delayed
in the House by the Appr0-
priatiOn Bills.
AN OPERA HOUSE BURNS
GOLD BULLION ADVANCE

SAN FRANCISCO, March 27.-Robert
Boyd. sailor, was arrested in this
city. this morning, having been identi-
fed by Rosie Martin as the man who
attempted to choke her. He is sus-
pected OF being the iend guilty of
strang!ing many women recently.
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Murderer ConyIcted.

DENVER, Cola, March ~ - William
Rose, the convicted murderer Of Anna
Kuhn, was sentenced by Judge Allen,
in the west side criminal court, to
twenty-one years in the penitentiary.
The jury's verdict in the case had been
"murder in the second degree. A
motion OF Attorney Neil Dennison for
a new trial was denied, as was also q
motion OF the attorney for a stay Of
Judgment.
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The Cuban Resolutions.

WASHINGTON. d. G., March 27
Action on the Cuban resolutions will
probably be delayed in the house by
the consideration of appropri
alton bills, but may be
called up early next week. 1t is de-
sirous OF avoiding anything like jeop-
ardizing prompt action on these bills.
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SALT LAKE City, Utah, March ~
Sister Pauiina and Julia. who fled from
the Convent geeryite, OF the Sisters Of
Mary of Chicago. has been found here,
She will be returned to Chicago.
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NEw York. N. Y-,.March 27.-The
Cnban iunta has asked for the reports
u the landing OF the Bermuda expe-
ditiou. 1t is thought that the arrival
On the island refers to another party.
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Should Have Come to New MEXICO.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 27.-Frank
6weeny, u former grand master of the
6witchmen's $ union, died here, to-day,
q consumption.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-27

LONDON, March 27.-The Chronicle
denies the report that Great Britain
has purchased Delagoa Bay.
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CAPE Town, South Africa, March
'27.--The uprising In Matabeland
against the whites is creating great ex.
citement. About dozen people have
already been killed. The lamentations
OF native witch doctor originated It..
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PoRT ROYAL, South Carolina, March
27.-The battleship ..Indiana' was
safely dockcd here, at Z 80, this morn
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Opers House Burns.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, March 27.-The
Grand opera house burned here, this
morning. 1t was erected at cost Of
$75, 900; insured for one-third its value.
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All Hope Abandoned.

NELLINGTON, New Zealand, March
T-All hope Of saving the sixty coal
miners who we're entombed by the ex
pIosion at Brennerton, have been aban-
doned. 1t is believed all Of them are
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-27

On account Of the extra musical program
to be rendered at the Temple Montsfore
next Sunday morning. the services Will be
gin promptly at 10 80 O'Clock.
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Backet shops Raided.

CHICAGO, Ill March 27. - Five
bucket shops we're raided here last
night. and thirty occupants were ar
rested as gamblers.
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Mining stock for Sale.

The Las Vegas Mining and Prospecting
company. incorporated under the laws Of
the Territory Of New Mexico, with capital
stock Of sl5O,0O0, now offers 5000 shares Of
stock for sale at % cents per share. All In
quiries should be addressed to the presi-
dent or secretary. VIM. 3. critics,
President.
THos. E. BLAuvELT,
n Secretary 98-m mi
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Just received, goods for the season: Gar
den toess, rubber and cotton hose, sprlnk.
lers. nozxles, couplnes, members, Aetc.
poultry netting and screen wire; prices
70 suit the times, at u. @. Coors'. 1llts
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RATES TO pHoENIx.

Tourist rates to Phoenix, Ariz., and re-
turn from Las Vegas, e$4850. Limits.
fifteen days, in each direction, with final
limit OF six months.
/ .ff " n n JaNre Auant
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Rafes ID CITY Of Mexico.

LAS VEGAS, n. NJ, March oh, 1896
Round trip rates to City OF Mexico, from
Las Vegas, $6e.7O. Going limit, sixty
days, with final return limit, of six months
from date Of sale.
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I c. r. JONES, Agent.

5mokeless and black powder loaded
shells at Fl. g. Coors,i 93-tf
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EyOR RENT.-Three unfurnisheda rooms !;
"a inquire at the Las Vegas teller hone
Oflce. bS-tf
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
BRICK MANUFACTURE
ERS. ,.,t @s
William Lucas.

In the spring of '6s, Mr.. VIM. Lucas
came from Dover, N. II. and broke
ground for brick yard at East Deering.
The same year he sold this property to
mis- brother James, and moved to Mime
sofa. The following spring he returned,
and for two years superintended the
operations of his brother yard.
In the fall Of 1870, he bought the prop
erty where he now resides at 1923 Brighton
street, Deering, and in the same year
bought Of his brother James, the yard
where he now manufactures brick. This
yard has been in operation for thirty
years, conducted for four years by
James, and for twenty-six years by Wn..
Lucas, who is now disposing Of from
800, 900 to 2, ZOO. 600 brick year from this
thirty year old yard.
That the quality of this brick meets
the most exacting requirements of archi-
tect and builder 10 shown in the fact that
brick from the yard of VIM. Lucas has
oeen used in nearly all of Portland's best
buildings; notably, among others, the
Natural History Building, on Elm street,
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
PORTLAND POST OFFICE.

and jobping OF everything necessary to
the outfit Of retail shoe store.
The Office and salesreoms occupy five
floors, each 60xSo feet at IS to SO Union
street, the factory for the manufacture
of ladies' Dongola shoes being block
away on Cross street.
The history of this business dates back
to 1872 when Mfr. Augustus r. Cox first
began the manufacture Of boots aad shoes
at Brunswick. In 1857, he removed to
Portland and to manufacturing added
the sale of boots and shoes Of other
makers.
Later, Henry P. Cox was made part
ner and the firm name changed to that of
A. t. Cox 6 Son. On the death of Mr.
A. f. Cox in 1891, the heirs formed a
close corporation with Henry P. Cox as
president. Edward w. Cox treasurer,
Frank W. Cox clerk and James w.
Pinkham auditor.
The business has become one of con-
siderable magnitude. While large por-
ton of the goods are sold in New Eng
land, their statesmen cover the western
and southern States, and carry from four
to five hundred samples of different
styles and makes of boots and shoes.
Center 6 Mcdowell.
Catering to the fastidious tastes of the
inhabitants of Portland, Center & Nc
Dowell are as we'll if not better equipped
with choice lines of footwear than any
concern in the State.
Both gentlemen are on the sunny side
OF life and both have practical training
that well qualities them to continue the
old established business of Wyer, Greene
d Co. Mr.. Center has had eighteen
years experience in the trade, the greater
part OF the time having been spent in the
manufacturing branch of the business
from which he derived specific knowl-
edge of how shoes are made and how
shoes should be made. Mi Mcdowell
was for many years with Lord & Haskell,
former manufacturers of this city, and
later with A. III. Berry & Co., the extern
slve manufacturers and jobbers on Mid
die street.
Located at No. $50 Congress street in
one of the finest business blocks in the
city, Center & Mcdowell have hand
some and finely furnished store about
25x100 feet with a basement of the same
proportions used for stock room. Here
they are constantly supplied with a full
line OF the mems. women's, misses, child
ren's. boys and youths shoes which
modern times and society demand shall
be kept in first class store. This in
cludes bicycle and tennis shoes for both
sexes. an.colored shoes in different
shades and styles and the hundreds of
different ties and patterns that go to
make up complete assortment of ladies'
ana chllat' Is fine and fancy shoes.
Among the well known makers whose
goodS are on The shelves of Center q Nc
Doweii, are c. P. Ford of Rochester, N.
T., o6llnger of Philadelphia, Elias Cope
land & Son of Brockton and Hannah &
Sons OF New York, Smith, Foster Shoe
Company of Boston and Kimball, lis
Gale d Baker of Brockton. The first
three are noted in the manufacture OF
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
ladies' wear; the last three in gentlemen's
The Casco Tanning Co.

laoies' wear; the last three in gentlemen's
The Casco Tanning Co.
incorporated in 1874, the Casco Tan
ming Co. at that time succeeded to the
previously established business of Mr.. J.
8. Kicker, who for many years was en-
gagged in the tanning and currying of
leather.
= The officers of the company are Mr..
George W. Homer Of Boston, president;
Mr. Charles f. Tobie of Portland, treas
u, and general manager in this city.
Inc plant OF the Casco Tanning Co. is
located at ITO Green street, and is COM
prlsed OF tannery building 50x170 feet,
with adjoining sheds 31x153, a currying
ana splitting shop 26x95 feet and two
stories high and currying shop 70x10o
teet, two bark houses. one 28x92, the
other 29x68, beam house 32x70, hide
house 39x62, suspending house 40 feet
square, land brick store house 24x42 feet
with the usual sheds and eutbuildings
used in the manufacture of leather.
Il the production of belt, boot, shoe
anu Casco calf leather the company has
established reputation for leather of
superior finish and strength that gives 1t
first place among the best feathers of the
country, ;,l
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
BOOTS, SHOES AND
LEATHER.

incorporated Oct. IS, 1880, the A. II.
Berry Shoe Company are successors by
purchase to the business of two such old
and established firms as Lord & Haskell
IN JAN. 81, and Chas. j. Walker, Jan. VA.
The officers of the company ares. F. Mer,
rlll, president; A. II. Berry, treasurer and
general manager, and FL. B. Crosby,
clerk.
The business of the firm is that of
wholesale dealers and jobbers in boots
and shoes, principally for New England
trade, to which are added special lines
adapted to and sold in the Western States.
Phenomenal success has attended the
conduct of the company's affairs since
the incorporation, and in future it bids
fair to rank among the great shoe con-
Germs of the Eastern States.
BruneI-Higgins Shoe Company.
This company is composed of and Off
cered by FL. S. Higgins as president, D..
w. Brunei, treasurer and general manager
They are both young men with the vigor
and ambition of life to incite them to an
active and progressive business career.
Mr.. Brunei was for eighteen years (from
the time he was ten years old connected
with the B. b. Farnsworth shoe company,
and Mr.. Higgins was for ten years sales
man for A. F. Cox & Son, positions that
qualified both of these gentlemen to sue
cessfully condu ct a wholesale and jobbing
shoe business.
The business of this company was es-
tablished in June, 1894, and has steadily
increased each year since that time. o.
cuPying the premises 121 and 1913 Middle
street. The Brunel-Higgins Company
carry full and complete line of boots,
shoe and rubber goods adapted to the
the New England trade. They also car
ry stock of shoe store supplies and shoe
makers findings to which they give
especial attention.
In rubber goods the company carry the
Boston Rubber Shoe Company's goods
including their popular Bay State Brand.
also full line of the Woonsockett Com.
pany's rubber boots.
They have statesmen covering the New
England State and send goods to all
points in this territory.
A. r. Cog g. Son.
The corporation of A. F. Cox & Son il
engaged In the manufacture of ladies'
Dongola shoes, and a general wholesale
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06

This bank was incorporated as State
Bank in 1925 and was ably managed I'M
der State laws, passing through the dis
astrous panics of 1887 and 1857 with IN
impaired assets.
The charter under national system
was obtained in May, 1866, with paid
up capital of 100000. Since that time
they have given their customers every
accommodation and facility for doing
and have paid to their shareholders I'M
interrupted semi-annual dividends aggre-
eating $944,0O0.
The capital is now 100000, with
surplus and undivided profits of $234.-
105.50.
The present officers are: James P.
Baxter, president; Chas. S. Fobes, vice
president; Charles o. Bancroft, cashier;
The Board of Directors consists of Geo.
S. Hunt, of Geo. S. Hunt & Co., import
ers of sugar and molasses; James P.
Baxter, capitalist. Mayor of Portland:
VIM. r. Wood, president of the Port
land R. R. Co., and treasurer of the
Electric Light Co.; Woodbury. S. Dana.
retired merchant; Dexter W. Kensell, or
OF kenseH d Tabor, grain by the car
load; Charles 5. Fobes, Of Burgess, Fobes
& Co., paints and oils; George Burn
ham. Jr., president of Burnham &
Morrill, Co., packers of Holsters, corn,
etc.
Portland National Bank.
Officers-Fred E. Richards, president;
VIM. W. Mason. vice-president; Chas. G.
Allen, cashier.
Direetors-Fred E. Richard. presi-
dent Union Mutual Lite Insurance
Co.; Henry B. Cleaves, Governor State
OF Maine; jeremiah NJ. Mason, presi-
dent Limerick National Bank; William
". Mason. of Mason & Merrill, Henry
T. Cox, of A. F. Cox q Son; Amos +.
Crockett of A. +. Crockett 6 Co.: Ly-
man M. Cousens, of Milliken, Cousens
& Short; Clarence Hale, counselor at
law; Augustus r. Wright, of Moore &
Wright
This bank commenced business Got
7th, 1889. Its capital is 100000.
After period of about six years bust
ness, in it's statement to the Comptrol-
Ter of the Currency on Dec. 18th, 1895.
its total deposits appeared as $.,354,.
O97.97. Its surplus and undivided prof
its were $4e,0so35. Commencing Oct.
LIST, 1890, the bank has regularly paid
semi-annuai dividends at the rate of six
per cent. per annum. These dividends
paid amount TO $4,000, which added to
the surplus and profits on hand make
the total net profits Sl47, 0SS.35, or in
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
CIGAR MANUFACTURE
ERS.
Leander e. Cram.

In 1892 Leander E. Cram began bust
ness as cigar manufacturer in order to
avoid loss which he might have sustain
ed thro ugh his generosity in advancing
capital to his predecessor in the busl-
ness. Commencing operations on Paris
street, he removed later to his present
location at II Preble street.
He operates factory which is second
to none in the fine line of cigars which it
turns out. Mr.. Cram conducts his bust
ness on the principle that nothing but
tirst-class goods shall leave his establish
ment and that he fully carries out this
rule is shown by the wide market which
his goods command and the continual
enlargement of his resources which is
necessary to meet the demands of this
market.
The leading brands made at the fac
tory are the 'Bowdoin,'' portland.
Santa Gloria and ''Our Choice" in
Havana goods, and "Minuet," spanish
Bayonets," Grams G. o. D." "Fal-
mouth" and "Cumberland'' in mixed
and domestic.
e. w. Pierce.
One Of the most popular of Portland
houses dealing in that appreciate lux
ury, "a good cigar" is the establishment
OF r. W. Pierce at No. 3S5 Congress street,
dealer in cigars, tobacco and all the little
necessaries dear to the smokers heart
Mr. Pierce carries full line of the
finest cigars, both of foreign and don.es-
tic manufacture, and all the favoiite
brands of tobacco. Catering to a class OF
customers who demand the fragrant
weed in its most perfect condition, Mr.
Pierce handles nothing but delicately
Favored and fine grade brands.
Among the many varieties on his count
ers, he makes specialties of the ''295,'
The Major" and ''Pierce's Londres"
cigars.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
CLOTHING.
Allen . Company.

A successful business existence of
more than thirty years. allows Allen G.
Company to stand as one of Portlands
representative business houses. They
are most advantageOnsly located in the
heart of the business district on the cor
ner Of Middle and Plum streets, where
in the manufacture and sale of clothing
Allen & Co. have deservedly earned a
reputation for clothing of superior merit
in style, At and workmanship. Stock
from their manufacturing and jobbing
departments finds place on the tables and
shelves Of the representative clothiers in
the cities and towns of Maine, Vermont
and New Hampshire.
The retail department is patronized by
those of our citizens who value quality,
style and workmanship in the purchasing
of clothing ready to wear.
The custom department sets the mode
for the tastidious dressers Of this section
of the State.
The firm have also. gents furnishing
department complete in the novelties OF
the season and up to date in all the de-
tails Of gents furnishings.
Ira f. Clark & Co. f
The Portland man who w&sts stylish
suit of clothes at moderate price natu-
rally gravitates toward the clothing
house of Ira F. Clark & Co. This firm
have fitted up it's place of business at Nos.
rs and % Monument Square, in a manne +
which shows their fine line of goods to the
best advantage and at the same time gives
every comfort and every convenience to
their many patrons.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
about six years have equalled nearly
fifty per cent. of it's Capital Stock.
Mason 3 Merrill.

Mason 3 Merrill.
This firm was formed November /.
1893, for the purpose of continuing the
banking business of Fred e. Richards &
Co., the members of the firm being
Messrs. William w. Mason and Arthur
w. Merrill
Mr.. Mason is connected with various
banking institutions, being vice-president
and director of the Portland National
Bank; director of the Union Safe De-
post and Trust Company of Portland.
the Limerick National Bank of Limerick,
Maine, and the Rumford Falls Trust
Company, and is we'll known as an active
business man.
Mr.. Merrill was member of the orig
inal firm of Fred &c. Richards q Co..
having formerly been for several years
Assistant State Bank Examiner; he is a
momber of the present State Legislature
from the city of Portland.
The firm is widely and favorablv
known throughout the State. 1t does
general business in government bonds.
municipal bonds, railroad bonds, water
bonds, bank stocks and miscellaneous
income bearing securities; but has al
ways given preference to investment Sc
curities located in the State 6f Maine.
The Offices of the firm are in the Jose
Building, No. 9s Exchange street NEARLY
opposite the Portland Savings Bank).
The Casco Collateral Loan Co.
Located at 9s Exchange street in the
Jose Building, The Casco Collateral
Loan Company are engaged in the loan
ing of money ON collateral security, such
as household furniture, libraries. must
cal instruments. stocks of merchandise
and store fixtures, farming stock,
horses and carriages, upon conditions
that allow the property to remain with
the owner, and the return of the loan to
be accepted by the Company on install
ments that will suit the convenience of
the borrower.
The Offices of the Company are so ar
ranged as to insure convenience and con-
fidential relations between the Company
and its patrons. Special attention is given
to loans on diamonds, watches, jewelry,
gold and silver plate, for the safe keep
ing of which, the office Is furnished with
a large fire and burglar proof safe. The
negotiating of real restate, second mort
gage loans is also business of this Com
pany, whose methods are proving of
great advantage to short time bor-
rowerS.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
COAL AND WOOD.
Randall q McAllister.

The business of Randall & McAllister
wholesale and retail dealers in coal, was
started in 1852 by JOHN F. Randall and
Henry j. McAllister. Mr.. McAlliste1
withdrawing from the firm about ten
years ago.
In 1893 corporation was formed.
Since the. death of Mr.. Randall in 1894,
the business has been conducted by a
board of trustees of which Mr.. Oakley C.
Curtis is president, Henry F. Merrill
treasurer and William N. Taylor, pur-
chasing agent.
On the main wharf of this company
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06

The Butler and the North school houses.
me power house of the Portland r. R.
Co., and the John Adams building, cor
ner OF Federal and Exchange streets.
Mr.. Lucas is also interested in Cd era
ting saw mill and box factory ON seayey
street, Cumberland Mills, and is an ex-
tensive owner In the Cement Pine Fact
ory property on Preble street, Portland.
and is hustling, public spirited citizen
who does much for the development OF
the cities Of Portland and Deering.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
One Omcial Case.

Eyes, saw an execution in Cuba, said
the man with the heavy mustache. "They
put him on his coffin, and when he said
'Nowl shot him full of holes"
If he had been newspaper correspond
emit, he would have been safe," said the
solemn man. Even Spaniard would not
have taken him at his word. Truth.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
aimed by the clothing house of Fisk 6

ese'1IOu UJ u11o OI01I1I11F, 11Ve1Ho 01 1O1k %
Golf.
Nh. c. D. B. Fisk, who was for along
time resident of Portland and at one
time president of its city council, was for
a number of years engaged in the cloth
ing business on Congress street under
the Preble House.
Dec. 8, 1894. he again engaged in bust
ness under the Falmouth Hotel, and
Sept. 81, '95, the business was removed
to the building at the junction of Middle
and Cross streets, where in commodious
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
S674,5

Cullen G. Chapman is the president of
the Banl, and Charles J. Chapman, vice
president, and with them as directors
are n. w. Morse, E. NJ. Steadman, S. L.
Larrabee,i P. P. Durham, B. M. Ed
wards. Calvin Bisbee. Oren Hooper and
H. S. Osgbod.
G. III. Pease is the cashier.