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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-08-28
WIT HOUT

The following editorials from the
wo democratic dailies of the Territory
are published without comment:
Our n~eighbor of TIE Optic Is mistaken
in suppos'ng that the gold democrats OF
he Territory may put an independent
candidate for congress in the field.
Mr.. J. W. Schofeld is one of the most
actiye gold democrats in town, and is
iamiliar with the sentiments Of his asso.
ciates. A reporter Of the Democrat called
on Tat gentleman, yesterday, and asked
him iu regard to the matter. He seemed
to be indignant at Che idea that the organi
cation should contemplate doing anything
to the injury Of the democratic party in
the Territory. The reporter then asked
aim n direct terms:
As it true, Mr.. s;chofeld, that the gold
democrats are trying to defeat the nomi-
na.ion OF Mr.. Ferguson for congress, and
hat if he is nominated they will oppose
ais election2"
To this Mr.. Schofield replied. in equally
direct serns:
"No, sir, it is not true. We are demo.
Gratis, believing in the maintenance OF
ational and private credit, but expect to
act in accord with New Mexico democrats
in local matters.
81 have not heard in any Of our meet
|ings, one word indicating opposition to
Nj. Ferguson or his nomination, and as
the delegate in congress has no voice in
financial legislation, 1t is my opinion that
if nominated he will lave the support OF
the democrats connected with the sound
money movement
That is about as plain as the matter could
be made, and such a statement from such
a source should be a sufficient answer to all
such reports as that quoted above.-Albu-
Querque Democrat.
The Las Vegas OPTIC seems TO think that
the Las Cruces Republicans advocacy OF
ex-Gov. Prince for delegate; Perea for
governor and L. Adonis Finical for secre-
cary, is really serious. Perea will sell Out
the whole slate at Las Vegas to make Cat.
ron the nominee for delegate and nip
Giliie Otero's prospects for the u. S. mar
shalship. See IL he doesn't. Then where
VIII Judge McFie be in his race for u. S.
attorney, with Catron's law partner,
Spiess, booked for That job by the real
bossesa Truly, THE Optic is as yet a ten
der political bud.-Sdnta Fe NeW Mericcn.
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LII HUNG CHANG,

Beneath the stars and stripes, on the
broad bay at the mouth of the Atlantic,
and amid the believing Of the artillery,
the greatest republic on earth, to-day,
babe welcome to the greatest and
grandest Asiatic statesman of this or
any preceding century. 1t is but a few
months since Ii Hung Chang was Of
ficially decapitated and In imminent
danger Of bodily decapltation at the
behest Of powers about the court that
saw in his answering loyalty to his
country, in his rugged, fearless honesty.
in his opposition to and d~etestation Of
the Vaccinations and wheels within
wheels that promoted personal ends at
the expense of the decentralization OF
the empire, and in the recognition OF
these and other characteristics by the
masses, a constant menace to their own
security. But Gods justice Is eternal,
aud the present month has seen the
erstwhile discrediteds statesman re-
stored to his high rank, with his power
upon the empire greater than ever be-
fore, the honored guest Of the greatest
English speaking nations OF The globe.
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GOLD MINES.

wealthy mon producers know that they
bear the same relations to the produc
ers that the mistletoe does to The treep
That if too much mistletoe fasten onto
a tree, from which it sucks its life, that
The tree as q consequence dies and that
the mistletoe thereby virtually commits
suicidep Do they not know that every
lick they strike is rlveting tighter the
chain of misery around the neck OF
poverty, that the hammer on its back
ward stroke strikes the rivet in the
collar at the other End of the cham
which Is around their own necksp
Shame on the educated-the law
makers and financires, for wishing to
contr act the worlds currency.
S OSCAR STEWART.
LAS VEGAS, Nav Mckee.
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None But Ayers at the worlds Pair.

Ayers Sarsaparilla enjoys the ex
traordinary distinction Of having beer
he only blood purifier allowed an OK,
nibit at the Worlds fair. Chicago
Manufacturers Of other Sarsapalillas
sought by every means to OBTAIN o
showing Of their goods, but they were
all turned away under the application
Of the rule forbidding the entry o.
patent medicines and Hostrums. The
decision Of the Worlds fair authorities
in favor Of Ayers Sarsaparilla was in
effect as follows: layers Sarsaparills
is not a patent medicine. # does moi
belong to the list Of nostrums. It Il
here on its merits"
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I'm to Date-tSO0.

The most complete tariff text book
evsr published is the new edition oil
"rariff Facts tor Speakers and Stu
dents," defender document No, $3.50
pages, just out. Publisher, the Ameri-
cin Protective Tariff league. Cam
paign text books issued jist before the
election are of little valus. The tariff
league is to be congratulated on its
toresigh h, in getting cut its hand book
so early in the year. Order by num-
Der only. Sent to any address for
twenty-five cents. Address w, F.
Waterman, general secretary, 1876 West
,wentv third It Get, New York.
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In the New Mexico supreme court al
Santa Fe, the motion that the Judgment
Of the court below be affirmed in the
clse of Charles Probst Us. the trustees
OF the board of domestic missions OF
the Presbyterian church, Oh the ground
that the record had NOT been flied by
Probst within the prescribed time, was
dismissed and the pafties we're direct
I'd at once to file their briefs and notl.
fed that they would be permitted to
argue the case at the adjourned term.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-08-28

From Las Vegas to G and Canon of th.
Colorado river and return, S53 80. Thirty
days. transit limit in each direction
FINAL return limit, ninety days from date
OF sale. The stage viii leave Flagstaff, or
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, con
Meeting with our through California trains
IA each direction.
Returning, it willleaye the Grand Canon
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The
ride to the canon is over q good road and
occupies about eleven hours. Stations
have been established along the route and
at the canon for the accommodation OF
tourists. G. i. JONES, Agent.
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Holman Happenings.
To the Editor of the Optic:

To the Editor of the Optic:
HOLMAN, N. M, August 26, 1885,
Harvesting will soon be in full blast IL
this valley. Crops will not be as good
as last year,
The Romero horses won both races,
last Monday, Navarro and Eurch get
ting the worst of it.
Mrs. G. w. Holman Is at Tiptonville
visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. L
Frampton. w. A. Logan and wife.
from Union county, are also on a visit
to Mr.. and Mrs. F%rampton.
Gov
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When h Fail

Hoods S%arsaparilia builds up the weakened
shattered system by giving vigorous action to
the digestive organs creating an appetite, and
purifying the blood. 1t is prepared by modern
methods, possesses the greatest curative pow.
ers and has the most wonderful record of &C.
tual cures of any medicine. Try it.
Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick headache,
indigestion, biliousness. Sold by all druggists.
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Rates to CITY OF Mexico.

elias VEGAS, N. NJ, March 9th, 1896
Round trip rates to City of Mexico, from
Las Vegas, $66. 10. Goiug limit, sixty
days, with inel return limit, of six month
from date of sale.
RATES TO PHOENIX.
Tourist rates to Phoenix, Ariz., and re.
turn from Las Vegas, $3.50. Limits
fifteen days, in zach direction with inal
limit of six months.
tt C. f. JONES, Agent.
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Mexican Central Railway.

From the sea to the clouds. Passing mod
ern cities and ancient monuments. Stan
dard guage in neutrality-suspicious.,
ideas and treatment Of patrons. The only
ace buffet sleeping cars between the cap
ital and poines in the United States. Cheap
rates and Fl ompt service. For full partic-
ulars call Cn OF address
j. #. DQNoHoE,
If Coml Agent, Ell Paso. Texas.
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FRIDAY EVENING, AUG. %, 1895

THERE is liable to be serious friction in
Territorial editorial circles. The New Men-
lean calls The OPTIC a ''tender political
bud."-Albu 1uerque Citisen.
No. Tom. We shall consider the
source and the inspiration and let it 60
at that.
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PROTECTION,
~BI-METALLIsM,
STATEHOOD.
Call for a Republican Territorial Convention.

Call for q Republican Territorial Convention
A convention of the Republican party Of
New Mexico is hereby called to meet at the
City of East Las Vegas, on Saturday, the
26sh day of September, 1896, to nominate
a candidate for delegate to represent the
Territory Of New Mexico in the Fifty fifth
Congress.
10 accordance with a resolution passed
at the meeting of the central committee.
held in Albuquerque in March last, the
several counties of the Territory are
entitled to representation in this conven-
ton as follows:
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TO all our products, to those of the
mine and the field, as well as those of the
shop and factory, to WOOL, the products
of the great industry Of sheep husbandry,
as we'll as to the finished woolens Of the mill,
we promise the most ample protection"
National Republican Platform.
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Bernard H. Sleyster, the Albuquer.
que insurance man, has been appointed
resident agent for the Atlas assurance
company, Of London.
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Special Notice.

LAS VEGAS DAILY oPTIc-Delivered by mail
post paid, $40. 90 per annum; $500 FOR siz
months; $3.50 for three months, BY car
rier, 20 cents per week.
LAS VEGAS WEEKLY OPTIc-2S columns, de-
livered by mail, post paid, S2.00 per an
mum, 81. 60 fer Fix months, 75c for thres
months. Single copies In wrappers IS cents
Sample copies OF both Dolly and weesly
mailed tree when desired. live posto f..
address in full, including state.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NEWS, solicit.
ted from all parts OF the country. Con-
munications addressed to the editor ri
TnE OPTIC, to insure attention, should bs
accompanied by the writer's full rarae
and address, rot for publication, but as q
guaranty of good faith.
misunderstanding be made by draft money
order. postal note, express or .reglstere
kilograms to H. OPTIC,
East Las Vegas. New Mexico.
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Some Ready Information,

The following statistical Information
should be cut out and pasted on your Of
fee desk for future and frequent refer
ence:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-08-28

rectly to impurities in the blood, and can
be cared by eliminating them with DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The
first thing It does is to put the whole diges-
tive system into perfect order. It stimu-
lates the appetite, excites a copious secre-
ton Of the digestive fluids and promotes
assimilation. It searches out disease germs
wherever they may be, kills them and forces
Medical Discovery has been used with
upvssying success for over 20 yeaTsA
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-08-28

A "sound money democratic" clut
was organized in Old Albuquerque.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-08-28

The sick man knocking
at the door of health gets
in if he knocks the right
way, and, stays out if he
doesn't. There are thou
sands of ways of getting
sick but only one way to
get we'll. Do whatever
you will, if you do not put
your digestion in good
order, and maxi your
blood rich and pure, you
will not get well. Rich,
pure blood is the only
thing that can bring per-
feet health. Constipation
is a disease of the blood.
Ia large part of all dis
les ara fraraahle di-
The herald., 1896-12-16
A BAD CHINAMAN.
Must Hang for the Murder of Several
Countrymen.

BRIDGEPORT, CAL, Dec. 15-Chum
Sing. a Chinese who ran amuck in the
town Of Lundy last October and killed
three other Chinese, was today found
guilty of murder in the first degree and
will be sentenced to be hanged. Chum
Sing quarreled with other Chinese who
did not belong to his society, and arm
ing himself with an ak commenced an
indiscriminate slaughter Of the Chinese
population of Lundy. First he attacked
Ah Fook, who lived in the same house
with him, and left him for dead. Then
he nearly beheaded All Fooks wife as
she was trying to escape. The man re-
covered but the woman died. Then he
chopped another woman to pieces and
finished up with the murder of Charley
Tai. Chum Sing was arrested and while
in Jail nearly killed John Earl, white
prisoner For this offense he was indict-
ed and pleaded guilty. His attorney en-
deavored to have the murder case post
poned until he had served his term for
assaulting Earl, but the judge decided
not to sentence him until after he had
been tried for murder.
The herald., 1896-12-16

council Of Cuban revolutionary clubs
has issued an address paying tribute to
the character Of the soldier and martyr,
Antonio Maceo, and concluding as fol-
lows:(
Let every Cuban family reaffirm
their warm devotion to the cause of in
dependence by forwarding to our breth-
rem now struggling on the field of bat
tie, as a cheering voice from every
home and as new proof of our close un-
ion in the common cause, at least one rifle
with which a new arm, also ready to fall
in glorious death before yielding, shall
respond to the supreme and final effort
and to the presumptuous confidence of
the Spanish people"
SANGUILLY'S TRIAL
HAVANA, Dec. 15.-It is understood
the retrial of the case of Julio Sanguilly,
sent back on appeal from the supreme
court of Madrid, will not occur until Jan.
Sth.
Capt. Gen. Weyler has published de-
cree regarding the circumstances Of
Antonio Maceo's death, which fully con-
firms the reports heretofore sent to the
Associated Press from here. This de-.
cree says Maceo's body Is buried near
Bejucal, between San Diego de las Vegas
and Rincon.
The Spanish transatlantic steamer
Alfonso Doce has arrived here with 1900
recruits.
MORE MEETINGS
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 15.-
Mayor Ochs tonight presented the board
of aldermen resolutions expressing SYM
pathy for the Cuban insurgents and au-
meeting of the citizens Of Chattanooga to
give public expression to the sentiment Is
Of the community. The resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
SPANISH TROOPS
MADRID, Dec. 16.-The government
has decided to send Is, 900 soldiers to re-
inforce the troops now in the Philippine
islands.
The cabinet council. which was held
yesterday, decided to purchase the Eng
lish transport steamer Prince of Wales,
in order to expedite the transportation
of troops to Manila, and it was also de-
cided to purchase complete equipment
of new rifles for the troops.
FIGHTING REPORTED.
CINCINNATI, o., Dec, 15-A special
to the Commercial Tribune from Key
West, Fla, says: Fighting Is reported
west Of the trocha In the Pinar del Rio
section. where the insurgents, under
Gen Maceo's successor, Gen. Ruis Rivera
has taken the field. against the Spanish
forces left there by Gen. Weyler No
details are received yet. but fifty wound
ed soldiers came in yesterday from the
neighborhood of Artemisa.
1t Is stated in Havana that General
Weyler has called In some of the troops
now stationed outside Of the city, fear
ing an attack by Gen. Gomez, who is
reported as coming eastward with
large force, well armed and provisioned.
The insurgents have already occupied
several small towns held by the Span
In do L
of Havana and have had hardly any de-
feats
The herald., 1896-12-16
ANT|-DEBR|S ASSOCIATION
Listens to Plans For Improving
Rivers
SACRAMENTO NAVIGATION
To Be Improved by Dredging the Rivers
Channel
The Watchmen Report That Some Mines
Have Resumed Hydraulicking in
Defiance of the Law
Associated Press Special wire

Associated Press Special Wire
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 15.-The execu-
tive committee of the State Anti Debris
Association held meeting in this city
today, John C. White of Marysville pre-
siding.
]. r. Price, chief engineer Of the COM
missioner Of public works, addressed the
commission and said that he had fully
considered means for improving the Sac
ramento river and its tributaries. He
said that he totally disapproved the plan
of making a cut through the Montezuma
hills. The object to be attained is to
confine the river in its channels and re-
store it to the condition In which it was
before injured by hydraulic mining. a
deep stream with high natural banks on
either side. Easements should be built
at the mouth of the Feather river and
also below Sacramento city, SO as to
carry off the surplus waters in times OF
foods. In that period, during the great
food wave, the water should be let out
into the Yolo basin, because that Is the
natural outlet
Fortunately at this time, said Engin-
eer Price, mechanical engineering skill
has devised a, machine, Which VIII prove
a great benefit to the Sacramento val
ley. The machin is one for dredging the
river, which will remove earth at cost
Of about half a cent yard.
Mr.. Price asked that the State Anti
Debris association assist in attempting
to have the state secure one Of the
dredging machines.
D. P. burst of Wheatland said that
whatever might be done, the association
should look out for the interests of the
valley only, and not couple amy PROPOSE
tion for the resumption of hydraulic
mining with river improvement, and
that we ought to ask the state to make
an appropriation for river improve
ment and for that only.
The matter of the association aiding
in securing dredger for cleaning out
the rivers was referred to the legislative
committee.
The manager submitted his monthly
report, showing the operations of the
watchmen. He reported that some Of
the mines the operations of which had
been enjoined by the courts, had re-
Gently resumed mining in violation IF
the injunctions. He said that many of
the mines operating under permits is
sued by the California debris commits
sion were not restraining their debris
and that the dams erected were inef-
fectual for that purpose.
The committee instructed the attorney
of the association to commence proper
legal proceedings to punish those min
ing in defiance of the injunctions.
The herald., 1896-12-16
KLAMATH LANDS.
Will Divert Homeseekers' Attention
From Oklahoma and Kansas.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 15.-"Seekers
after homes will divert their thoughts
from Oklahoma and the Indian terri
tory" said Major Charles E. Worden,
agent of the United States at klamath,
Or, land rush to klamath as soon as the
Indians have been allotted their lands
in severalty. When this is done, about
1850 900 acres of as fertile and beautiful
country as any in the world will become
part of the public domain and subject to
homestead entry"
Since June, 1894, Major Worden has
been in Oregon establishing farms, erect
ing schools and parceling out lands for
the Indians to hold under the govern
ment's cooperative system devised for
the red man.
Major Worden is on S1is way to Wash
ington, but will remain in San Francis
CO for few days in consultation with
members of the klamath boundary COM
mission now in the city.
The herald., 1896-12-16
.:-vENEzuELA.WILLAc ACCEPT.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-A dispatch to
the World from Caracas, Venezuela,
says: President Crespo declines, for
state reasons to answer any questions
concerning the Venezuelan govern
ment's attitude. toward the arbitration
treaty entered into between the British
and United States governments. The
situation here is misunderstood in the
United States. as is evident from the
false impressions which have been ca
bled. The best men of Venezuela, those
who understand the matter favor the
acceptance of the treaty arranged be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States. President Crespo will not ask
any modification of it's terms. Minister
Andrade will sail next Sunday on his
return to the United States.
The herald., 1896-12-16
BOSTON CITY ELECTION.
BOSTON, Dec. 15.-T

BOSTON, Dec. 15.-The Republicans
have probably the advantage in the city
election today, although in the absence
of a mayoralty contest the report is
mixed. The city voted for license by a
majority which, while somewhat small
err than in previous years, was relatively
the same owing to the light vote. There
was falling off of thirty per cent from
the election a month ago.
The herald., 1896-12-16
THE DOCKERs' STRIKE.

LONDON, Dec. 16.-At a meeting of
the dockers, seamen, firemen and coal
porters unions in London last evening,
it was decided to recommend that all
dockers and water side laborers should
demand an increase of 10 shillings week.
they should declare general strike on
the London docks.
The herald., 1896-12-16
ORIENTAL DIPLOMACY.

LONDON, Dec. 15.-The Globe this
afternoon says it understands that i'm
portant negotiations are proceeding, il
not completed, whereby Great Britain
will derive considerable commercial
benefits in the opening of China, adding
that an English syndicate has obtained
a concession to construct and maintain
long railroad, which will be powerful
countercheck to Russian designs.
The herald., 1896-12-16
A NEWSPAPER SALE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Ex-Con-
gressman c. G. Conn of Indiana today
sold the Washington Morning and Even
ing TIMES to Mr.. Stilson Hutchins of
this city. Mr.. Hutchins has placed Mr.
John H. Oberly, formerly commissioner
of Indian affairs, in charge of the paper.
The Times was established as a CO.
operative enterprise by printers, but
early passed into theh ands of Mr. Conn,
who had retired from congress
The herald., 1896-12-16
w. c. T. U. CONVENTION

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-It has not been
officially announced, but it Is generally
agreed at the national w. c. T. U. head
quarters that the 189 convention of that
body will be held in Buffalo, N. Y. The
proximity of Buffalo to Toronto. where
the worlds w. c. T. U. convention will
be held, makes 1t the most desirable point
for the national convention, as the latter
will closely follow the former in point of
time
The herald., 1896-12-16
A COMMERCIAL FAIR

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-The commercial
travellers fair was opened at Madison
Square Garden tonight with speeches by
Chauncey M. Depew and others. The
proceeds of the fair will be devoted to
building a national home in Binghamp-
ton for the widows and orphans of COM
mercial travellers. The attendance was
1000
The herald., 1896-12-16
NEW YORK WEATHER.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-The storm that
has been travelling along the coast
reached New York late tonight At 10
o'clock the wind blew So miles an, hour
carrying sleet. No reports Of loss to
shipping except the wrecking of the
schooner Grace X. Green have been re-
ceived.
The herald., 1896-12-16
A HEAVY STORM.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. Dec. ia
heavy wind and rain storm is raging
along thee oast at this point. Today the
large casino building where the Elks
disaster happened two years ago COL
lapsed with a crash, carrying with it an
untenanted cottage next door. The
storm had reached such height tonight
that Local Observer Brand received in
structions from Washington ton warn
mariners not to leave port as there is a
storm Of hurricane force on the way.
The herald., 1896-12-16
AN ATLANTIC STORM

CAPE MAY, N. j., Dec. 15.-A severe
northeast storm is prevailing along the
coast, and hurricane signals have been
hoisted warning vessels of the danger
of going to sea. A driving rain has been
hiQh