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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-08

The Times has received communica-
ton from Mr.. VI. b. Staples, nephew
OF Elder VI. L. Staples. denying the
report that hts uncle is preaching the
Mormon doctrine. lie says. in part
what you say the Mormons teach Is
not what the Mormons teach. f@t is
part OF what Elder Staples claims that
the Bible teaches. We are not Nor
mons-far from IT,
Referring TO Dr. Murray's change -
faith Mr. Staples says:
lie Dr Murray was not converted Dy
Elder staples. but by "A careful study OF
the Bible. in connection with the writ
ings OF C.. Y. Russell. Of Aleghany, Ia. -"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-08

NEW YORK. Sept. 7.-Sewau Gillian.
father CT the late Bernard Gillian. the
famous cartoonist. died AT his home at
Mt. Vernon Saturday night. His death
was FASTENED by grieying over the death
OF bis son Bernard last January. Sewall
Gillian was for the last few years IN
charge OF the art department Of Judge. Of
which his son was the CHIEF cartconist
SeNau Gillian was born IN England
i'm ISIS. where he was engaged for a
time in the iron business az Oxfordshire.
He came to New York in ls5S. From
New York he went 20 Philadelphia. and
entered the employ Of the Government.
-Four years ago he came TO New York
again and took charge 90 the art depart
ment OF Judge He was a born artist.
Although he never studied al any school
in which art was taught. he was a good
Judge of sketching and painting lie
taught hts sons and daughters 10 draw
and paint. and an six became expert
and ready with pencil and brush.
He leaves widow and FIVE children.
His daughters are Laura and Emily Gill
lam. Mrs. A. S. Dauber OF New York;
and Mrs y Henry. OF Los Angeles Cal.
Tho surviving son IS Victor Gillian. the
artist The body will be cremated at
Fresh Pond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-08

consideration. he has determined to ae-
cept II as his faith
Then followed a paragraph puIporllhs
70 set forth what the Mormon falth IS
While I am not distinguished" nor
a Presbyterian minister nor william u.
Murray the paragraph quoted no doubt
refers 10 me- and Will be so understood
as l was formerly Presbyterian ana as
I Am the only Or. Murray In SUFFOLK.
l therefore request that you VIII make
the correction.
1t is true that Mr.. staples was to come
down 20 baptize me. but not into the Nor
mon faith II he belongs 10 that eNecra-
bic communion. l am not aware OF II. l
have never looked into the religious
faith CD Of Mormonism, hence / 90 not
know whether your reporter has cor
rectly stated their belief. Nor do /
flatter myself that my religious faith Is
a matter Of the very least concern to
the public. but : will say that II the
articles Of faith attributed by your report
er 10 the M0rmons are really held by
them. they have some very correct views
as to the teaching of Scripture however
far from the truth and from decency they
may be on other points and in their prac-
tice. Very respectfully yours,
WILLIAM W. MURRAY, NJ. u.
Suffolk, Va, Sept 1896.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-08
Appointments for Speaking.
HeHUI iIIVTS,
National Democratic Party.
Rooms over 81 east Main street,
FX-G1v. WILLIAM {. CAMERA g..

The following times and places hay
been arranged for public speaking by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-08

State Of Pennsylvania. city Of Phiadelphis-ss:
Subscribed and sworn % February g. 1896, by
and Wnl- - No. --~----sary, before
Com mission
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-08

If BONDS OF TIE UNITED STATES AND or THIS STATE AMI
5R STATES AND ALSO OF ALL OTHER BONDS ABSOLUTELY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-08

cnariestovn. W. va. Sept. T. 1896.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
nIoH IN cArnoLAcy.
A NESTING Of Moment to the Cathode Church
In Americs.

WASHINGTON, b. c., October 2l.---
Events and policies Of great moment 10
the Catholic church are expelled to be
discussed and as far as pracSicabIs cot
tied, f,-day and Tomorrow sas the
Catholic university Of Amerloa n this
city. Succession to the PrssiI1sncy Of
tho university which was made vacant
by the resignation Of bishop kssus. h
one Of the matters to be sAleu.up, the
other is as to what agreement can be
reached by the; council pHd arch
bishops as 10 the schools from which
congress last year, withdrew its sup
port. Most of tie prelales have ar
rived In the city. The directors met at
10 O'Clock this morning and will proba-
bly, remain in session until p. m.
At the meeting this afternoon, the
directors of the Catholic university will
be presented with purse OF $600,000
subscribed by members OF the Ancient
Order of Hiberniana, for the endow-
ment OF Celtic chair in the institution.
According TO the programme President
0'Connor will make the presentation.
seconded by Bishop Foley, national
chaplain of the Hibernians, and re-
sponse will be made by Cardinal Co.
bons, who is chancellor Of the board OF
directors.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
MURDEROUS ROBBERS
A Desperate and FruitIess Rob
berry That Lett a Bloody
Murder in Its Train,
The CLEvELANDS VISITING
bryan Reaches Indiana to Make
the Great Fight of His Life
Among H0Osiers.
THE EPISCOPAL BISHOP:


FREMONT, Ohio, October 21.-Twc
masked men entered the home OF VIM.
Bitke, west OF Fremont, last night, and
with drawn revolvers, demanded mon
iey. Without giving Bitke time to com.
Fly, the robbers opened fire and shot
him through the breast, killing him in
stautly. Mrs. Bitke attempted to de-
fend her husband and was shot in the
right arm, when she tried to escape,
she was beaten on the head with re-
volvers in the hands Of the murderers,
and is now 10 precarious condition.
The house was then ransacked from
top to bottom, but the robbers secured
only an old silver watch, falling to find
the large sum 0f money which was in
the house. A posse is now in pursuit,
and II the murderers are caught, short
work will be msde of them.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
Want the Castles Address !.

LONDON, England, October 21.-
Solicitor Abrahams, of the United
States embassy, was besieged, this
morning, by the reporters endeavoring
to obtein the address of Mr.. and Mrs.
Castle, of San Francisco, who we're
committed for trial, yesterday, charged
with shop-liftiDg. The solicitor re-
fused to disclose their whereabouts,
though he admitted that the Castles
were Id London. Solicitor Abrahams
said thst Mr.. Castle is absolutely inno-
cent, and that justice required bis ac-
quittal. Mrs. Castle, be said, was
much broken down by her ordeal. Her
defence, Abrahams intimated, would be
mental responsibility, owing to suf-
ferings peculiar to females. He did
not appear, however. over confident Of
the success OF the defense in securing
Mrs, Castles acquistal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
Bryan Amons the Hooslers,

RICHMOND, Ind October 21.--Mr.
Bryan reached Richmond at 10 O'Clock
this morning, and began bis Indians
campaign there. He spoke at 'clocb
this morning to very large and en-.
tbusiastic crowd at Tiffin. Ohio, and o,
2:30 a. m. wss awakened by brass
band and lot of enthusiasts at Tip.
ton. Bryan's special tram lay until
7:40 O'Clock in the railroad yards al
Urbana.
The first stop after leaving, was at
Bradford Junction, Ohio, which was
reached at 8 O'Clock. but Mr.. Bryan
was SO much fatigued from his day and
the harder night Of campaigning that
he was not awakened to meet the peo-
pie there. At GreenviIle, where the
Ohio campaign ended, Mr.. Bryan
spoke lfor fifteen minutes to about
1000 people.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
Bears RuIe In Wheat.

CHICAGO, Illinois. October Fl. -
A furry in which the bulls came out
second best t, * place at the opening
of the wheat market to-day. The ex-
element attendant upon the trade ran
quite high. When the market opened
up, rapid sliding was inauguratei on
December wheat. the option dropping
to 76A. The decline was clearly the
result of foreign Indifference. Liver
pool was two cents h.gher, but that ad.
vance was not in keeping with the
anxiety that is said 10 exist abroad.
Imports were also attached t. the ap-
parent lukewarmness of San Francisco,
where the boom appeared to have been
first checked. AT the end of the first
half hour of the session, further
weakness assailed the prices and Dec
ember fell off to rs y where 1t rested,
at %, under yesterdays close.
CHICAGO, Illinois, October 2l.--l
Rapidly vanishing profits very soon
forced the selling and for the tims II
appeared as though the break would be
disastrous, but it finally became strong
and partial rally took place. Decem-
Der holding in the neighborhood Of
76 cents, 2ss under yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
Harrison Honored.

BORDEN, Indiana, October 12.-Gen
Harrison's special tram entered New
Albany at 9 O'Clock this morning, from
Evansville, amid tremendous footing
of whistles and firing of canon. The
street leading from the depot to Serb
ner's park, where the meeting was
held, was packed with people. The
crowd at the, park was estimated sl
from 25. 900 to so. 900 people. General
Harrison was given great ovation
when he appeared on the stand. He
addressed himself first to the working
mon Of whom the crowd was largely
composed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
The TanoIe With Watson.

CHICAGO, Illinois, October 21.--
No definite understanding has yet been
reached between Washburp Of The peo-
ple's party respecting Vice Presiden-
tial Candidate Wa on and Chairman
Jones of the democratic national COM
mittee. The conference last night was
followed this morning by another con-
sultation. Watson was advised by
wire of the results of Washburn's in
terviews with Jones. 1t is not proba-
BILE that any arrangement whereby
Watson will give his full support to
the democratic ticket, without stulify-
ing himself, can be effected before
this evening, if at all.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
BEGINNING TO REACT
Ghost Of the Coercsd Empioye
Now Haunts the Republican
Leaders.
THE HARRISON CAMPAIGN
A Large Number Of People From
the "Sucker" State Visit
Mckinley.
WHEAT DROPS A NOTCH

Special Telegram, 10 The Optic:
DENvER, Colorado, October 21.--
The republican national committee,
to- day issued a manifesto, which ID
said to be from the pen of Mark Han.
ma himself, in which Re denies that it
Is the policy Of the republican leaders
TO advocate the ooe, cion o the en-
ployes by employers who are sound
money men. The republic: mana
gers look upon the charge as serious
and offer unite with the democratic
national committee In any movement
looking to the end of doing away with
coercion If the same does exist any
where in the United States.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
Protestant Episcopal Bishops.

New York, N, Y, October 21.--
The house OF bishops Of Ithe Protestant
Episcopal church convened at 10
o'clock, this morning, and the nomina.
tion reported by the committee. OF
three names, not divulged, for the new
bishoprlc OF Duluth. After commu-
nion service, the bishops proceeded to
vote.
New YORK, N. Y, October 81. =
The house passed resolutions OF sympa-
thy with the wife OF Bishop Winfield,
OF northern California, whose mind has
become unbalanced.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
Canton the Mecca.

CANTON, OHIO, October 21.-Major
Mckinley will have 10000 visitors to-
day. Special trains have been arriv-
ing since O'Clock this morning. The
great majority came from Illinois. The
Garfield club, of Ohio, from the dis
trict represented by the late General
Garfield, is here 5000 strong. Hon.
s. A. Northway is to be the spokesman
for the Garfield club. As all the Chi
cago and Illinois visitors do not reach
Canton till o'clock, the parade will
not be held until the middle of the af-
ternoon,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
The American University.

WASHINGTON, D. c., October 21.-
The corner stone of the history building,
the first of the buildings to comprise
the American university, was laid this
afternoon in the presence Of large
crowd of spectators with interesting tx
ercises. The ceremonies were con-
Quoted by the venerable senior bishop
of the Methodist church, Thomas Bow
man, assisted by the district grand
lodge of mas ons John 4 Andrews,
of New York, president Of the board
of trustees, was The presiding officer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
TONS OF LITERATURE.
Almost An Armful for Every Voter In the
United States.

CHICAGO, Ills, October 2l.--The
literary bureau OF the republican
national executive committee closed
down to-day, the mana2ers having
reached the conclusion that he people
have all the literature they want TO en-
able them 10 make up their mind what
way they shall vote in the coming VI ,
ton. Since getting into working ofder,
the bureau has prepared aud issued
tens OF millions OF documans covering
financial, tariff and other Issues.
Rough statistics show that f.om the
headquarters here there bAve been is
sued 6O,000,000 copies Of leaflets and
pamphlets, while the congressional
committee at Washington has gotten
rid Of 40,000,O0O additional, In addi.
tion the American sound money league
has scattered broadcast 5000 copies,
Apart flom these the republican com.
mittee has purchased of authors and
contributors some 10000 copies, while
it is estimated that the donations free
Of cost reach 100000 copies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
Fore, watson's Name On.

TOPEKA, Kansas, October 81 -
The mandamus proceedings against
Secretary of State Edwards, to compel
himlto insert Watson's name on the
ballot, was argued in the Kansas su.
preme court, to-day. The judges tool
the cases under advisement and will
give q decision tomorrow morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
The cleyelands DO Visiting.

WASHINGTON, d. c., October 21.--
President and Mrs. Cleveland leave
here this afternoon on the Pennsylvania
railroad for Princeton where they will
review the college i. ,rchIight parade
this evening. They ar, expected back
IN Washington tomorrow night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
Steamer "AIesia" Disabled.

i New YORK, N. Y, October 21--
The. French steamer "Alesia" which
sailed from this port October 18th, for
Naples, has returned. She broke her
piston rod and put back for repairs.
The "Alesia" had 100 passengers
on board who will be forwarded by
another line.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
A Strong Market.

WALL STREET, n Y October 2i.-
The market opened strong and higher
this morning. There was rush to
buy sugar, western railway issues and
L & NJ, and prices advanced from a
to per cent. Sugar led the rise with
sales up to 11114. The report delayed
bv wire trouble.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
The Natural Conseauences

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, October 21 :
W. Il. Rambusch, the absconding
banker from Wisconsin, killed himself
here last night. Rumbusch came here
week ago and registered at the hotel,
as G. T. Anderson. He shot himself
in the National cemetery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
ssfe crackers M yYark.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, October 21--
1t is reported that the safe in the bank
at Cassville, Mo-, was blown open by
robbers last night, and that consider.
able sum OF money was secured. The
bank officials decline to give any par.
tlcuIars. z
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

The land contest ease of William M.
Allison versas William 7. Reed has been
on at the probate clerks Office since yes
day. A goody number of witnesses were
sworn in and considerable interest was
manifested by the parties concerned. Il
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

DENVER. Colorado, October 21.-
Edward HestoH, Of San Francisco, who
arrived here from California to-day,
was taken suddenly insane, on the
streets, this morning. 1t took five Of
ficers to overpower him. He was
taken to an institute.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
wiling to Prove II.

Amos F.. Lewis desires the public tt
know that he has full assortment of un.
derwear, shoes, hats, caps and gents fur
nisbing goods, which he Is going to sell
almost at the purchasers own price. Cal
around and see If he does not practice
what he breaches. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

II you want to buy or sell cattle wool or
sheep, don't fail to see or write J. Minium,
wool and live stock broker, East Las We
gas, New Mexico. He will save you
money. 222w&dtf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
TRACK AND TRAIN.

Chicago eastbound shipments last wssl
were 81 $50 tons, against 03,s93 the wsel
before. a.
p. P.Nrrpby, Of the water ssrvics depart
ment, returned from Wagon Monud, last
evening
J. d. shuftord, live stock agent Of The
Denver g. Fort Worth railroad, was pas
sepger south on No. l, last evening.
Auditor Conrad. after inspecting the In
ner workings Of the Atchison a. this point,
returned home to Albuquerque this morn
ing.
John Elliott, section foreman, went up
the road on No. 2 this morning, to meet his
family returning from visit to relatives
In Wisconsin.
@. M. Taylor 10 down from Ration to-day.
and will hold kangaroo" court this afterl
noon. A number OF cases are scheduled
for the carpet to-day.
The international brotherhood Of ratl :
way track foremen OF America has b6en
amalgamated with the Independent
brotherhood Of trackmen, and the smaIga-
mated association will hereafter be known
as the brotherhood Of railway trackmen of
America.
1t will take 100000 per month for the
twelve months Of this year to pay this
years taxes on the Atchisou, Topeka &
Santa Fe road proper. This amount has
been set aside monthly on the estimate OF
the tax commissioner. his statement plac-
log tie years taxes at 81 200 900.
Voters who are residiI away from home
in the western passenger association terri
tory will not be given the chance to return
to their homes at the low rate OF one fare
for the found trip for the purpose Of vot-
Ing at the November e-ection, as is the csse
In the eastern states The proposition for
one-fare rate for voters was voted down
by the western roads, the passenger men
declaring that many more people would
travel away from home than hone. IL the
low rate was made. AL roads east OF the
Ohio river have made the one fare rate for
voters. ts
TIE ATCHIsoN READING ROOMS.
4ho 1AtS1tooh SohAPony hao pFSaC1 Oeh-
ing rooms for the accommodation of tae;r
employees at Ration, N. NJ, aud La Jnnss,
Colo, snd books sufficient to stock both
rooms have been sent from the Topeka
store house, where they have teen stor q
for several years. These, with the reading
room at San Marcial, which was establis-
ed, several years ago, and never cIcs.
make three rooms which the comp Z
have Dow open, and reading room v
be esi ',...shed at Dodge City in the course
Of cou he o. weeks.
Tie pie of ofre-opening the reading rooms
a. severe Of the westekp points, which
wers c'v - some years ago, originated
with Ripley while on bis fctt
trip of Inspection over the system. He
said 'het be thought the railroad employees
should have some kind Of a resort other
than tie ,l,oIs and gambling houses
where taey could spend their leisure hours.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

II yo1 want to buy or sell anything IN
the second hand goods line cali on 8
Kaufman, third door east Of the old town
postoffice 269-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails
TO cure. 25,. u
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
"dovd Nugget" For Sale:

One Of the best CLAIMS in HopewelI join
ing the site of the new mill, is for sale
For particulars apply to
GEO. H. HUTCHINSON,
Ell. East Las Vegas
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

Merican Central Railway.
On account OF the Pan American medi-
cal congress, the Mexican Central railway
will sell round-trip tickets to Mexico City,
November 18th, to 18th atthe rate OF $50. 81,
Mexican money. Final limit, returning,
December 3lst, 1896 For additional in
formation, call on or write to
j. r. DoNOHoE,
Commercial Agent,
El Paso, Texas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

Butchers Liquid Polish and Reviver, the
finest and best floor varnish for sale at the
old town Hardware Store. ID. Winternitz.
279-m1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

Native bran at the Las Vegas Roller
mills, at SOC per 100. l60-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

For parties, concerts and sociaIs, rem
Rosentbal Bros. hall 5O-s-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

Walter Dearden, assayer and chemist
Trinidad, Colo. 1871
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

LSOR EENT-A suit of rooms well fur
II nished. with south bay window, on
street car line. Mrs. Sebben, Douglass Ave.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

NJ ICELY furnished rooms for light-house
IN keeping, In desirable locality. Mrs.
Herzog's, Dong'ass ave.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

HyANTED-Five or SIX laborers at the
w new plunge bath, hot springs; wages
81 per day. 295- tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

Z OsT-A yellow pug dog. Return 4
IL Royal Prentice. 299-6t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

EyOR sALE-A railroad ticket good for
IL Hutchison, Wichita, Kansas City and
Springfield. Mo. Apply here. 3o2-st
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

TWO ladies wish employment of an
J. kind. Inquire at Stoner house. II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

Ly0R RESr.-Del ghtful rooms. comfort
Il ably furnished FOR house keeping, at "a
and SIS each. Also rooms for lodging.
276-lm MEs. l.. HoLLENwAGER,
11l2 National street, east OF bridge.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

Rt!a!!!!l! 9! Rs*asSE Rsk!RS
ABSOLUTELY PURE
BUSINESS PoINFERs.
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Macbeth Water cures stomach
troubles. 209tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-21

500 sss ana %oasss. IL mSnfh % psg tSr to4 nns sn
elegant, four room house, having two clos
cts, out louses, with g, oun ds; bcst of loca-
ton. Residence lots on i've years' time.
253tf j. III. TEIrLEBAUM.