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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-16
YOUNG BAprIsrs.
Thsy Meet at Milwaukee la Their Sixth Inter-
" national Convention.


MILWAUKEE,, Wis.,, July l6.-BrIg ht
and early this morning, the IL, 900
delegates and visitors to the Baptist
YoQ6g Peoples convention were astir,
foH four ssurrender'' meetings had
been scheduled for 80, in four lead
ing local churches. The services lasted
unti>A8 o'clock, when brsakfasting was
In order. Promptly, at 10so'clock, the
sixth international convention was
called to order In the great exposition
building Dy President John II Chap
man. The attention of the audience
was speedily secured and devotional
exercises were conducted by Raw. f.
w. White, OF the Milwaukee Taberna-
Gle church. The services concluded,
A. W. Drake, president of the local
union, delivered an address of well
come, and address were also made in
behalf Of the city. A response for the
board VI managers of the International
Union and the dele gates came from E..
NJ. Poteat, of New Haven, Conn. The
preliminaries oyer, General Secretary
DIR. Frank u. Wilkins, OF Chicago, pre-
sented the annual report cf, the board
of managers. He stated that, while
there were over 8 800 Christian En-
deavor societies IN the denomination,
each church was free to have denomi-
national society OF its own.Aorganized
according to Its own requireppnts. lie
commented upon the ph6pDmenai
growth of the union from Edelegate
representation of 5000 In 1891.
This afternoons session was opened
by praise service, followtd d by SYM
postum upon 1.-THE Society as Train
ing School for the Church. y Then the
delegates scattered to the wor Sers'
conferences, that in Lincoln hall con-
sisting Of an open parliament, con-
Quoted by Rev. g. 3. Allen, OF Helena,
Mont, and w. N. Groat, Of Chicago
At the Grand avenue Methodist church,
tract and publication matters were con-
sidered. At the Grand avenue Presby-
terian church, temperance parlia-
ment was in session; while the state
and provincial officials convened at the
Y. M. C. A. hall. -TherA was also an
open parliament on state and provin-
cial work, condbeted by Rev. w. s.
of Minneapolis.
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A BRIDGE ACCIDENT
Two Musicians With the Wild
West Show MortaHy Hurt
and Others Injured.
MRS. MAckAY'S FATHER1LL
Ex-Gov. VIM. +. Russell, Of Mas.
sachusetts, Expires Sndden-
" from Heart Disease.
The PEARY EXPEDITION

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 10 "A
special to the Press, from Massillon,
Ohio, says: A driver of Buffalo BIZ,
band wagon started eight horses under
the overhead Fort Wayne bridge al
Erie street, at III O'Clock, and having
miscalculated its hcighth, and being
unable to stop the horses, all the oc'
cnpants OF the band wagon were scrap.
ed off, in the presence Of the horror
stricken thousands, The first report
is that five or six are dead or dying,
Mr.. Feller, agent OF the Wild West
show, issues this statement: s.Four OF
our musicians are frightfuIly injured,
two will probably die, while the others
are not seriously hurt. We do not
know how the driver miscalculated, or
how the horses were beyond his con-
troll, A
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EX-GOVERNOR RUSSELL DEAD.
Pound Dead In His Tent. In Canada. Where He
Had Gone to Rest Up.

ST. ADELAIDE DE PABos, Quebec,
July 16. 6.-Ex-G Governor William +. Rus
sell, of Massachusetts, whose name was
prominently before the recent demo-
cratic national convention, was found
dead In his tent near here, this morn
ing. Heart disease is supposed to have
caused his death. He was found dead
in bed at the camp of j. F. DuttoD, a
Boston business man. lie left his
home shortly after his return from Chi
cago, for the purpose of feeking rest,
and was guest of MIR. Dutton. The
body is on the way home to Boston.
Ex-Governor Russell arrived here
from Boston, yesterday afternoon, for
few days. fishing, accompanied by
his brother and Francis Peabody. All
retired early last night. Governor Rus
sell apparently in good health and
spirits. Uponshis companions trying
to arouse him, ASis morning, they din
covered that he was dead. Death
must have resulted from heart disease.
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Vanderbilt Still Worse.

New YORK, N. Y, July 16.-A
bulletin issued this morning says that
Cornelius Vanderbilt, sr., passed a
restless night and this morning his
condition is less favorable than yester-
day.
Towards noon Mr.. Vanderbilt's con-
dition was reported critical.
1t is said that the critical point in
Mr.. Vandarbilt's condition is not
reached. A consultation of all doc
tors will be held at 8 O'Clock, this
afternoon, and an official bulletin will
be issued at its conclusion.
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Letter List No. =.

The following list OF letters remains un-
called for in tEe postof11ce at Las Vegas, N
NJ, for the week ending July l4th, 1855
Persons calling for these letters will
please say 'sAdvertisedn:
Aragon, Antonio g.. v; Barela, Manuel
bradshaw, Robert; Burger, j Chavez
Jose s.; Cosado, Or G. de; Gutierres, Flor
encia; Goodbar, j. H.; Galindre, Jo,e L.
Hoehne, Prudencia Hudson. VIM. II.
Knauer, Ferdinand; Lucsro, Ultima
Muehiig, John, (8); Mott, w. p; Ortega
Beisandro; ParnelI, Wm.; Parsons, L. B
a.; smith, Alamo; SC tt, Elmer Sisneros
Esquibel; Velazquez, Manuel.
@. w. ALLEN, 2. M,
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\ OTTAWA, Ont, July 16.-- This is the
day set for the assembling OF the new
parliament, when Premier Laurier was
expected to make his declaration OF
policy. In order, however, to enable
the new ministry to be reelected. the
assembling 81 parliament has been
postponed, by royal proclamation, un-
I'll the 6rst week In August.
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A Plea for Powell.

What was emphasized as strictly local
joke, is thus treated seriously by the thick
skinned, hide-bound Ration Reporter, up
the country:
The Las Vegas Optic, the leading repub.
lican paper in New Mexico, speaks con-
temptuously because a carpenter, of that
town, has withdrawn from the republican
party. Perhaps the republican party can
spare. from its ranks, the mechanics. and
60 1t alone with the money sharks and pie.
counter contingent.
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Voyage Of Exploration.

SIDNEY, @. b., July 16.-The steamer.
"Hope," with Lieutenant Peary's Arc.
tic expedition on board, sailed from
here, to-day, on her voyage OF explo-
ration. Lieutenant Peary thinks the
"Hope" will retarn, the latter part OF
September.
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Col. fiungerford Dying.

ROME, Italy, July 16.-The condi-
ton of Col Hungerford, father Of Mrs
John W. Mackay, who is lying serl
ously i'll at Villa Ada, the residence OF
his daughter. in this city, shows no
improvement, and his death is regard
ed as merely question Of few
hours.
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A Dax Of Decline.

WALL STREET, N. T., July 16.-
The stock market opened irregular,
some OF the active issues showing gains
Of 1s@1 per cent, while others lost
anywhere from u to e per cent. Sub
sequently the entire list developed
weakness, and under pressure Of both
a0Ispd short stock, q general decline
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WILL ATTEND THE CONFERENCE.
KANSAS slLvaRIrRs.
Republicans Found to be In the Majority at the
State Convention.

TOPEKA, Kans., July 16.-The state
convention of the silver party, to elect
sixty delegates to the national conven-
tion at st. Louis, convened in this city
at O'Clock this afternoon, and was
organized by the election of E. G. Lit.
tie, of Abilene, former consul to Cairo,
to be temporary chairman.
This morning, the delegates in at
tendance, held numerous caucuses
which resulted in showing that the re-
publicans we're in the mai ,rity. The
republican delegates then held meet
ing and decided to take charge of the
convention and elect only republicans
as delegates to the national convention.
The populists and democrats objected
to this program, and insisted that they
be given representation, but the repuS-
licans insist that they we're sufficiently
represented at the democratic conven.
tion, and also will be at the populist
convention.
The republican caucus decided that
it would not be good policy to instruct
tor Bryan and Sewall, but agreed TO
elect no delegate to st. L 'uis not
known to be in favor OF the nomination
OF democratic candidates.
MINNESOTA sILvERITEs.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn,, July 16.- The
siverItes of Minnesota assembled at
Harmony hall, this morning, for the
purpose OF selecting thirty delegates to
represent the state at the national con-
vention of the American silver party,
which convenes at ST. Louis next week
1t was the largest assemblage Of white
metallists that Minnesota has yet wit
messed, and tIe enthusiasm is in pro.
portion. Congressman Towne, who has
repudiated the St. Louis platform
Hon. John Lind and Frank M. Nye,
together with Ignatius Donnelly and
large number of popuists, were
amongst those present James w.
Griffin, silver national committeeman
for the state, called the convention to
order, prior to which the silver mani
festo issued by Congressman Towne and
twelve others, was distributed among
the delegates.
While the latter were asse sembling,
there was good deal Of talk concern
ing the adoption of resolution calling
for silver convention to nominate a
state ticket, and it was reported that
Judge j. p. Rae, ex.commander-in-
chief of the grand army, would be
willing to make the race as the leader
of the republican, democratic and
populist silver men of the state.
MASS CONVENTION.
LANSING, Mich, July 16.-The mass
of the silver men of the
Wolverine state, TO elect thirty-four
delegates to St. Louis, was called TO
order by Hon. James Nj. Turner, Of
this city. Republicans, democrats and
were represented in the gath
ering. The Michigan silverites have
been extremely partial to Senator Tel
Ter, but the delegates to be selected, to-
day. will probably support an endorse.
rnent of William j. Bryen.
PREPARING FOR THE TRIP.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, July 16-The
California delegation to the St. Louis
silver and populist conventions assem-
bled here, to- day, preparatory to start
ing for their destination by the Central
Pacific, Denver & Rio Grande and Mis-
souri, Pacific routes. The delegation
will travel in a special train of tourist
and Pullman sleepers.
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TINE COLUMBIA. BUILDING AND LOAN
assocaation ffers secure investments
for large and small sums. Money loaned
on real estate.
L. w. HAYWARD, G. z. WRAY,
President. AGENT.
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The following death notice appeared in
the st. Louis Gsobe-Democrat, Of last Tues.
day morning:
MANCA-Suddenly, at Salt Lake City,
Utah, on July 9th, 1896. Carlo Manca, for
merly Of ST. Louis, aged seventy -one
years, Funeral from Ad. Meyers under.
taking rooms, No. 603 Park avenue, on
Tuesday. July 14.h, at a. M, to Calvary
cemetery Friends invited.
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ID gle or in suite. Inquire OF Mrs. 8. A
Hume, corner Eighth aud Jackson streets
East Las Vegas. 2ie 81
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MONEY TO LOAN-On jewelry at the
IVA Mexican Filigree Jewelry Cos. store,
st. Nicholas block. 208-6t
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

~~.~~~~~~~~~~~~~>~.~ >~.~~>~-~-~~~~-~~~~-~4
HINOR RENT-Furnished adobe residence
I next to the Episcopal rectory. Apply
70 Mrs. Adm Ii. Whitmore. 217 1t
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MONEY TO LOAN. -O On diamonds,
lN watches and jewelry-repairing of all
kinds done. 8. LUJAN & Co,
TT Bridge Street.
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determined to consolidate the literary
and printing bureaus, and that he had
accepted the position Of chief OF the
new bureau. Its work will be done in
Chicago for both the eastern and west.
ern headquarters. Messrs. Hanna,
Payne, Dawes, DUH and Heath will
meet at the Auditorium, Chicago,
Monday nex', to map out the work and
actively enter upon II. Mr.. Hanna
did not 90 to Canton with the mem.
bers of the committee.
WILL ATTEND THE CONFERENCE.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, July 16.---A tele.
graz was received here, to-day, from
Senator Jones, who is at Washington,'
stating that he would leave at once for
New York, in response to a summons
from Senator Hill and Mr.. Whitney,
asking for conference with him on
the political situation.
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nON'T PAY RENT-sl00 cash and ss 8
1month for seventy months, Will pay for
q three-room residence, with good yard
and good nelghborhood; centrally located.
Residence lots five years time.
149tf y. H. TEITLEBAUM.
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For parties, concerts and socials, rent
Rosenthal Bros. hall so s-tf
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Native bran at the Las Vegas Roller
mills, at Soc. per 100. 160-tf
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PREPARING FOR THE TRIP.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, July 16-The
California delegation to the st. Louis
silver and populist conventions assem-
bled here, to-day, preparatory to start
ing for their destination by the Central
Pacific, Denver & Rio Grande and Mis-
souri, Pacific routes. The delegation
will travel in special train Of tourist
and Pullman sleepers.
The evening times., 1896-06-13

law has been vfndicated by their incarcera-
tion last night. Il think, sui" and the
colonel stood on his toes like coryphee,
throwing back his head, and rolling mis-
ye-baiis dramatically.l"I think, sub,
!. q lecture from your honor would have Y
more potent effect than the degradation
of fine.''
..Take suh,'' and the barrster hesitated,
leaving the court in doubt what he was to
take.
Take sull,'' resumed the colonel, cough
ing severely at spectator who Uttered,
1.-THE case of Coleman whom l had the
honor of appear ring Tor before this court.
Your honor's admonition to him has kept
: him from drinking and he now sleeps in
the lap of virtue and his ways are the way
of the godly.'
II would like" said the court snappishly
interrupting the orator, who stood with
hand in the air, about to emphasize some
point. Ito hear From the policeman"
The officer saah the men were fighting
and had large crowd around them.
The colonel gotup again and referred to
one Of his clients as having wife and
three innocent babes.
IF you fine him" said the colonel, stand
ing his hat on endtwith his fingers, ''you
take from that family the necessaries of
their existence"
.'These men are friends" lie continued.
"They come into court together, and have
no malice toward each other'
| The client with the family got on the
stand and said heliad been down own buy
ing claret ana jewelry. The court, after
discovering that the first blow was struck
| by Reinterot fined him So and put Morgan
| under his personal bonds.
The evening times., 1896-06-13
Reduced Rates to st. Louis and Re.
turn via b. & O.

For the Republican National Convention,
to be held at st. Louis. the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad will sell round trip tickets
to that point June IL to 10. good to re-
turn until June 81. at rate OF one fare.
1el1-bt
The evening times., 1896-06-13
DECLINES A REMUNERATION
Congressman Huling Desires to Give
Other Workers II Chance.

Representative James H. Huling of the
Third West Virginia district, a member
of the House District Committee, has
notified his cons tituents that he will de-
cline denomination.
In letter addressed to Col. John Cooper,
chairman OF his district committee, Mr.
Huling says:
A nominating convention will soon be
held in our district. A second term is
usually accorded TO Congressman, and as
L have decided not to become candidate
for denomination l deem it not out of
place to acquaint you with the fact at
this time.
My private business requires my per-
sonal attention, but in addition 10 that il
gives me great satisfaction to afford others,
who have been faithful workers for the
party, as well as true friends to me, an
opportunity to share in the honor of
holding office.
For many years we have stood together
and worked together for cause that at
times seemed hopeless, bae now, after
having carried a district which was con-
sldered invipcible, and finding Republica n
| success assured upon a II sides, feel that +
can retire without detrmept to my friends
| or To the cause of my party
In making this announcement / desire
| TO return my sincere thanks for the conf
| dence reposed in me by my friends in the
! district
| Mr. Huling was elected in 1894 by a ma
! Jorlty of 1000. He has been urged to ac-
| cept the trust the second time by his
| political associates and by personal friends
among the business men of the opposition
| party, but lie finds it mpracticabie to do
SO.
His declination is not q surprise to some
| OF his personal friends, to whom lie confidcd
| his intention early in the recent session.
The evening times., 1896-06-13
BABY COMMITTED SUICIDE
May Conklin Killed Herself Because
Her Hair Was Cut.
She Swallowed Paris reen II nd When
An Antidote Was Given Her
Refused to Take 1t.

Tivoli, N. Y, June "a sad funeral was
held yesterday in tile parior OF the lie
Peyster Home for Friendless Girls, about
a quarter of a mile north of this pretty vii
lage.
Kew. Mr.. Griffin, of the Tivoli Methodist
Episcopal Church, conducted the services,
and drew timely lesson from the strange
death of the mite in the cOffn-the youngest
suicide eve rknowp in this part of the
State.
Then the heart-broken father took the
coffin to tile std ton. and 1T was borne north
ward to the child's former home in Troy.
May Conklin was not only remarkably
youthful suicide. but determined one. Her
father brought her here a month ago. Her
mother was dead and he was unable to give
her the attention needed.
May was piainiaced child, but had
n wealth of golden hair, which hung in
| ripping masses over her shoulders, and
| OF which she was very proud. 1t was
| soon discovered that she was an unruly
| child, and she had TO be punished fire.
quently. On Tuesday It was decided tC
| cut OFF her hair, as was done in the cast
of all the younger children. The chilt
was furious.
III you cut off my hair I'll kill myself
she cried.
Mrs. John George the superintendent
| smiled at what she deemed childish out
| break OF petulance. The big shears clipped
away in spite of the shrieks and strug
giles of the little girl, and the beautifu
| locks fell upon the floor. The rest of III,
day May was in a high state of rebellion
May pretended to go TO bed, but insteG
she stole down to the kitchen. There sli
found large cupful oftParis green whicl
one of the larger girls had brought down
| stairs from the closet where IL was KEEP,
intending to sprinkle il around the sin
to kill the cuckroaches. May took abou
half cupful, mixed it with sugar and at
O lot OF it.
She finished the desc and stole upstair
to her bedroom. The little girl told q
elder one and she informed Mrs. George
When the latter ,reaone,t the room th
Child was vomiting terribly.
Dr. C. A. Priteharl was summoned, ant
dotc pills were given.
Ibid you swallow it?'' he asked.
Yes" she said
| a moment later shy little hand reache
up. TO the lips and dropped beneath II
bedclothes. When The doctor looked I'll
pill was there. She would do nothing I
help save her lie and so she died defian
to the last.
The evening times., 1896-06-13
VENEZUELAN COMMISSION
Many Important CommunIcat tions Re
ceived ut Yesterdays Meeting.

Many Important COmmunica tions Re
ceived at Yesterdays Meeting.
The Venezuelan Boundary Commission
held is regular meeting yesterday, all the
members being present
A number of important conmunicat tons
were presented and considered, among
these being a preliminary report from
Prof. Burr, now eDga ged in ma king an ex-
animation of the Dutch archives; a COM
municatioD from the Department of State,
Informing the Commission that the British
government had signified its intention Of
shortly forwarding supplementary Blue
Book, which should contain a large num-
Der of additional documents taken from
the Dutch and Spanish archives
Further information was laid before the
commission, as to valuable and important
documents in the archives of the Propa-
ganda at Rome, with respect to the early
Capuchin missions in the disputed terri
| tory.
| A number of additional documents were
| presented ON behalf of the Venezuelan u
/ government, but translations have not vet
been completed of the three volumes of
| manuscript which are in the hands of the
| legation III this city.
| 1t is not likely that the headaua rters of
the commission will be changed during this
| month, if at all, to some cooler place.
| Tie commission will meet aga in some da y
next week
The evening times., 1896-06-13
.ClRINe FOR SHADE TREES
Secretary Morton Tells How to
Fight the Insects.
DUTY OF THE HOUSEHOLDER

Lack of Funds for the Parking Conn
mission Prevents General Crusade
Against the Insect Pests-Simpie
Remedies That Are Easily Applied.
Habits Of the DestrOyers.
The evening times., 1896-06-13
A. p, A. ExpELs BRADLEY.
Incensed at the Governors AppoInt.
menf nf W I'M ll.,,

Incensed at the Governors Appoint
ment of Whallen.
Louisville, KY, June ia. P. A. Coun.
Gil No 81 has adopted the following pre-
amble and resolution calling on the order
for the expulsion of Gov. Bradley:
whereas, Reliable information having
been received by Council No. 81, A. P. A,
that Hon. NJ. o. Bradley, Governor of
Kentucky, member of this order, has n
pointed one John II. Whallen, a Roman
Catholic and VIGOROUSLY corrupt politician
as a-rnember of the Chicamauga Park Com
misson-a State and national commissim
of Federal and Confederate associates
involving the high honor and the sacred
sentiments Of reunited and loyal peo
pie; therefore be it,
Resolved, That this council, in reguls-z
session assembled, hereby expresses its
positive condemnation of said act of ap
pointment and respectfully requests its sec
rotary to transmitto the honorable govern O.
and honorable State board of our associa
ton the action of this body hereon, and that
like resolution of censure should follow
from each council of the Kentucky juristiic
ton, with charges and specifications for hi,
expulsion from the order"
The evening times., 1896-06-13

This week those SIS and $40
Suits at SO and elegant Trouser-
ings, regularly S. and Sc. so, at
only 81, are town talk among
men. Morton c. Stout & Co.,
1112 L Street.
The evening times., 1896-06-13
BIGG EST EXPEDITION YET
Fiiibuster Commodore About to Tai Ike
a Monster Cuban Carpn


Philadelphia, June 13.-Now that the
steamship Bermuda is tied up in legal
tangleaD her filibustering days seem over,
the steamer Commodore, which has had
some experience in that line, is expected
to take her place
She is now at Charleston, c., but,
according to reports here, will soon leave
that port to take to Cuba one of the largest
expeditions yet sent there
She will clear from Charleston for Aspin-
wall, United States OF Colombia, but as
soon as out of sight of land, will steer
toward the Delaware Bay, where her
cargo will be waiting her arrival She
will then steam toward the eastern coast
of Cuba One hundred Cubans and sym
pathizers in charge of Brigadier General
Vidal, who failed to land ON the Ber-
muda's last expedition, will go out ON the
Commodore
The Commodore's cargo, which is ready
TO be put on board, will consist, it is
said, of 100000 rounds of ammunition,
1900 Remington rifles, 1000 pounds of
dynamite, $50 revolyers and two portable
hospitals, together with surgical instru-
meuts and medicine