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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06

TO the Editor Of The Optic.
LAS vEoAs, N. NJ, April 9th, 1896 "A
Sunday excursion to the springs was sd
vertised last week, at twenty five cents
the round trip, but innocent people who
boarded the train at Bridge street station
learned to their cost that this advertise
ment chad string to it," Fortwenty- five
cents they were given transportation to
the springs and the privie Of paying
another twenty Ave cents to get homo
again, or Of walking back, However, this
is no new imposition of the railroad man
agement upon patrons Of the Bridge street
station, the same having been In effect
for several months past. 1t would be in
teresting to know upon what grounds such
an absurdly unjust rule is enforced as re-
quires more than one-half of Las Vegas to
walk mile away from their nearest rail-
way station to buy ticket under penalty
of paying double rate for failure to do so.
A better means for curtailing city pat
ronags Of the springs and making enc.
mics Of q management which permits this
ridiculous and illegal regulation, could
hardly be devised, and until It's reversal by
the company. the majority OF Las Vegas
people will do well to patronize pleasanter
modes of travel by wheel, carriage and
saddle, giving the hot springs as wide
berth as possible. TRAVELLER.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06

BosToN, Mass, April 6s-The 6rst
great fancy horse show the Hub has
ever seen was inaugurated in Mechan-
les bui ding, to-day, in blaze Of
glory. Deauty, IusnIou, music anu a
fne lot of exhibits unequaled as to
variety, number and class, all conspire
to make the show brilliant one. The
program has been modelled after that OF
the New York horse show, and each Of
the FIVE days is set apart for the sps cial
exhibition and display of some one line
ssof horse. flesh. As the affair is being
/. managed by society young men, its
success Is assured, socially If not finan-
ciaily.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06
Latter Day saints !.

KIRKLAkp, Ohio, April d. The
forty seventh annual conference OF the
Reorganized Church Of Latter Day
Saints convened here to-day with q
large attendance from all sections Of
the central states, the west and the
southwest. Owing to the number Of
vital questions which are left unset
tied, or were unsatisfactory disposed
of at the conference last year, the
present session is expected to be one
of vast Importance to the scot. 1t is
feared by many members Of the church
that the dispute between President
Joseph Smith and the quorum of
twelve in regard to the revelation Of
1894, may be removed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06
heard from him. Ills believed That he
perlshed Ia the desert. ~


New YoRK, N, r., April 6 =
"A dispatch from Athens says that the
revival OF the 0Iympian games which
was insugrrated to-day has attracted
an immense throng Of visitors,s the
United States and Great Britain asswell
as every other European country, being
we'll represented. The American ath-
letes who:are to, take part In some Of
the contests are the lions OF the hour.
The movement Of spectators toward
the stadium commenced at an early
hour, and the air was filed with the
blasts of trumpets and the MUSIC Of
brass and stringed instruments. The
sports commence at 2 O'Clock, the foot
and hurdle races being given the eplace
Of honor at the head Of the five days
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06

RIDGETowN, Ontario, April g.
Watson Bros. mill was demolished by
a boil explosion, to day. Two men
were killed and three probably fatally
injured. Oilers are still in the debris.
CnIcAGo, Illinois, April 6.-Two
men were fatally injured, this after
noon, by an explosion in the engine
room OF the Murphy varnish works.
PIQuA, Ohio, April 6.-The boiler Of
the Orr linseed oil mill exploded, to-
day, wrecking the building. The
damage done 10 estimated at $50 600
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06
The Home Of Washington.

New York. N. Y, April 6 In the
intervals between the weddings this
afternoon, society crowded In free 10
s.sherryss's .sss .ss ==,iissness the tableap ar
ranged by several socisty leaders for
the purpose Of securing a sum of
money sufficient to keep Mount Yer
non. the home of Washington, in re-
pair. The participants were all young
society girls, and the posing, which
was accompanied by music. was ar
tistic in the extreme. The company in
cluded Mrs Astor, Mrs. Lloyd Bryce,
Mrs Pierre Lorillard. Mrs. Stuyvesant
Fish, Mrs Theodore Havemeyer. Mrs.
Henry Clews, Mrs Brockholst Cutting.
Mrs. Townsend Burden and other so
clety ladies Of national note.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06
THE WOMEN AT WORK
The Suffrage Campaign lnaueu-
rated in California Under
Favorable Auspices.
A BANK TELLER IS SHORT
Henry w. Seimer,a Wealthy Ger.
man, Commits Suicide at Mt.
Vernon, Illinois.
ALONE IN DEATH VALLEY


SAN DIEGO, CAL, April 6.--Tbe
great woman suffrage campaign, and
to the progress OF which the eyes OF
the friends OF equal rights throughout
the country win be directed for months
to come, was inaugurated here to-day.
The object Of the campaign is to arouse
public sentiment la the hope Of seeur-
Ing the adoption at the polls next No.
vember of constitutional amendment
striking out the word ssmale'' IN that
section of the present constitution that
grants suffrage to every person in the
state except women, Chinese, idiots,
criminals and those convicted of en-
bezzlement or missppropriation ct pub
lie moneys. The proposed amendment
also requires all new voters to be able
to read and write. The campaign IS to
cover every city, town and hamlet In
the state, and the agitation will be
kept up until the eve Of the election.
At its own expense the National
Woman's Suffrage association has sent
to the field Susan B. Anthony, Rev.
Anna Fl. Shaw, Elizabeth U. Yates,
Harriet Fay Mills, Mary Garrett Hay
and subsidiary corps Of speakers.
These will be reinforced by Mrs. Ellen
c. Sargent, widow Of the late ualted
States Senator Sargent, and who is
prepared to pour out money like water
in aid of the movement; Mrs. Sarah
B. Cooper, Lucy e. Anthony and num-
erous others. Campaign literature is
also to be distributed by the ton. and
the campaign on the whole will be OF
interest to equal suffragists the world
over. Twenty two-day conventions in
as many towns In the state have al
ready been arranged for, and every
night fires will be lighted on hundred
hillu 4.il-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06
Cycle Show.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, April 6-The
largest cycle show ever held in the
northwest opened at the exposition to-
day under sanction of the national
cycle board Of trade. In addition:to
the usual large display of cycles and
sundries, an elaborate program of
side fes lures has been arranged, in
cluiing demonstration Ct perfected
motorcycles and a number of compe.
tilions, exhibitions of riding, etc.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06
Shot His Intended.

Z ATLANTA, Ca, April 6.-Miss Dolly
Emma Owen, beautiful youpg lady
Of Talboton, was shot and instantly
killed, last night. by DR.. Rider, re-
jected sultor, who afterward attempted
suicid,. Rider was arrested. Excite
ment is at high pitch over the MUIR
dor
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06

SILVER City, N M, April 6.--"The
Healer" Francis Schlatter, spent Wed
nesday and Thursday of last week near
Pleasanton, sixty-five miles from this
city, and has since gone ir the dlrec-
zion Of Clifton, Arizona, still riding
the white horse.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06
Your stomach.

Disease elsewhere cannot be conquered
If your stomach does not do its work we'll
Macbeth mineral water is certain cure
for indigestion and otlisr disorders Of khe
stomach. Begin in the proper manner to
build up your system By drinking Macbath
water, fresh from the well every morning.
At Roth's meat market, l14-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06

1t is learned that the officials and bond.
holders Of the Archison and Atlantic e.
Pacific railways viii start from Chicago in
few days, on tour over the entire sys-
tenn, and expect to reach Albuquerque
about the middle Of next week. Special
coach No. 80, of the Atlantic & Pacific, was
sent north to Chicago, dead. .heads ed" for
the accommodation Of the magnates. Nv
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06
Short In His Accounts .

MACON, Mo-, April 6.--Harvey
Gray, a teller in the First national
bank Of this city. has been arrested,
charged with embezzling 81. 200. Gray
hns confessed that he lost the money In
speculations in Chicago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06

Mr.. VERNON, Illinois, April g.
Henry w. Seimer, an eccentric and
wealthy German, suicided here by
shooting himself, in spite OF the efforts
Of his family to prevent him from TAX
ing his own life. Alleged ill health
prompted The deed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, April g.
The Wyoming Stock Growers associa-
tion, at their annual meeting, today,
elected William G. Irvine president of
the bodv
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06

Bruno Martinez has brought to town
from ri Carrizito, sixty miles out, some
specimens of what appears to be almost
pure copper ore. 1t has been handed over
to the local experts, to be thoroughly
tested and reported upon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06
Slept to Death.

PITTsBURG, April 6 Three Italians,
fresh from Italy, were asphyxiated in
Hotel Yorchio, last night, by turning
on the gas, but failing to light it.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06
Expiated the Crime.

HELENA, Montana, April 6.-Wi-
liam Biggarstaff, colored, was hanged
here to-day for the murder of Richard
johnson, Montana's champion pugilist.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06
Hotel Guests Robbed,

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, April 6 Dur
ing the last few days, guests at the
various hotels IN this city have been
robbed OF $4,000 worth of diamonds
by sneak thieves.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06

FRESNO, CAL, April CD. X. Rob-
erts started some time ago on pros
pecting tour through Death Valley,
since which time nothing has been
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06

New York, April "a Berlin cable
says: The congress Of tss-social dem
ocralic party IN Saxony called to de-
! berate on the future action Of the par
ty in the face OF the threatened change
ID the franchise, commencdM at Dres-
den to-day. A strong section Of the
Saxon socialists insists upon the instant
resiDnation Of their seA4a hv The social
ist members cf the landtag. Another
element, however, counsels delibera-
ton, advising this step only when the
new franchise bill Is passed into law.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06

NEW York, N. T., April 6.--Nearly
q million 10 gold will be sent to Europe
tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06

Tourist rates to Phoenix, Ariz,, ,sand re-
turn from Las Vegas, $4s.50. Limits
fifteen days, IN each direction;,s with final
limit OF six months.
tt c. r. JONES. Agent.
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oates to city Of Mexico.

Las VEGAS, N. NJ, March 9th, 1865.
Round trip rates to City OF Mexico, from
Las Vegas, $86.70. Going limit, sixty
days, with final return limit, Of six months
from date Of sale.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-06

Wall paper and piptHre I4onIdiDgs, all
new 1899 patterns, at h. @. Coors' 1setf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-13

FUNERALs.-The funeral of the late
Charles l.. Powell took place Yesterday
evening from Christ Church, of which
he was the oldest member, aud was at
tended by q large number of his friends
and relatives. The beautiful and inn
pressive burial services of the Episco-
pal church were conducted by Rev,
Bergman Green and the remains were
privately inferred in the family lot in
Christ Church Cemetery. The pail
bearers were six of his young kinsmen.
The funeral of the late John NJ. Ham
ilton took place from his brothers resi-
dence, on north Fairfax street, yester-
day evening, and was largely attended.
Among those in attendance was dele
CATION from the Cigarmakers' Union, of
Washington. Rev. j. T. Williams
ofliciated. The following were pail
bearers: Charles Yohe, Samuel De-
ment, ]. Myers, Charles Klaus, James
H. Adams, and William Norris. The
iaterment took place in Bethel Gene
Il terry
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-13

GEN. LEES BIRTHDAY, as heretofore
stated, will be celebrated in this city
BY Lee Camp at their annual banquet.
As the 10Th falls on Saturday the fol-
lowing day will be celebrated. All the
preparations for the banquet, which
will be held at the Opera House res
taurant, have been completed and the
following is the programme of the
toasts for the occasion "The day we
celebrate" DR.. WIS. Christian "Cav.
airy" Judge John Critcher; Infantry
Hon. Smith S. Turner; ARTILLERY"
Hon. n. Dudley Coleman; "Confeder-
ate Soldier" S. B. Davis. Gen. R. E.
Lees farewell address will be read by
Adiutant War6eld.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-13
LOCAL BREVITIES.

"Pestilence," the only horse left a
John Streets stables, at the Islant
track, as stated on Friday, was sold il
Washington for $40.
Mr.. w. S. Towson will at once have
put in order the steamer Cecile that he
recently purchased at a U. s. marshall:
sale: He will put the steamer on the
lower river route.
A young man of this city who is
somewhat addicted to the morphine
habit, yesterday caused his family much
uneasiness by taking an overdose o.
that drug from the effects of which
however, he soon rallied.
The Young Mems Brotherhood, q
non-sectarian band of young men, as
ISOLATED together for the spread Of
Christianity among young men, will
meet in the railroad reading room on
Tuesday night at 1880 o'clock to trans.
act some important business. All young
men are invited to be present.
1t is understood that the congrega.
ton of the M. E. Church South is ne.
gotiating with Mr.. j. S. Beach for the
purchase of the property at the south
east corner of Washington and Orono-
co streets. 1t is said that if the prop
erty can be purchased on satisfactory
terms the new church which the con-
gregation will build in the spring will
be erected on the site.
To an inquiry from:the New York World
asking if thay would subscribe to the new
bond issue, Messr5 Burke & Herbert, bankers
of this city, replied Will not invest. Do not
sonsider it patriotic 10 furnish the treasury
with gold for Europe TO draw out, which will
be done so long as Congress allows the treas
ing assistance rendered by the new loan n, t
permanent.
At 3 meeting of the local labor organizs-
tions in Washington on Saturday night to
consider the differences between the brewers
and some of their employees q resolution was
adopted to fine every member of tho union SO
who is caught drinking beer manufactured by
the Washington or Alexandria breweries.
For the convenience Of the Washington
merchants factories, and steamboats, along
the river front, all the soft coal for Washing.
ton is now being brought to Shepherds land
ing, and there loaded on canal boats and tow
ed to Washington where it is landed near the
yards OF those ordering it.
Louis Weingart who has been lodging the
police since last November, a warrant having
then been issued for his arrest for assaulting
his wife, was arrested yesterday and locked
up. Lister no was released, the charge having
been withdrawn.
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing.
ton on Saturday to William d. Garnet and
Louise B. Norman, of Alexandra, and tc
William F. Dudley, Of Washington, and Ruth
Sissun, of this city.
DR.. Talmage says he preached twice dag
on Sunday at his church in Washington be
cause he was petitioned to do 80, but thai
hereafter be will preach only at night.
Marley Encampment of Odd Fellows viii
tonight install their newly elected officer
for the ensuing year.
The ntw air brake to be used on the cleo
trio cars was tested on Saturday and worked
very satisfactorily.
Wednesday will be the last day on which
the discount will be allowed on gas bills TO
the last quarter.
The City Council meets tomorrow night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-13

DEATHs.--AIis. Catherine G. Uhler,
willow of Mr.. Peter G. Uhler, died
about eleven o'clock yesterday morn
log at the residence of her son,
Mr.. Alfred G. Uhler, on Cameron
street. Her death was sudden and un.
expected, as she was but few minutes
bcfore conversing with her son, Mr..
George Uhler. She had, however,
been indispossd since Friday night.
Mrs. Unlsr was one of the Oldest ladies
In the city, she being eighty-one years
old at the time of her death, having
been born in Baltimore August 10, 1914.
She Was daughter of the late Rev.
Alfred Griffith, who was pastor OF Trlu-
ity NJ. h Church years ago, and had
lived in Alexandria over fifty years.
The deceased was for many years a
member of the NJ. E. Church South and
was one OF its most active ard consist
ent members. She will be greatly
missed by large circle of friends and
acuuaintances. among whom she was
much esteemed. She leaves three sons
-Messrs. A. G, l.. E. and Geo. Uhler.
Mr.. Andrew ]. Hall, an old and we'll
known citizen of this city, and whose
critical illness has been mentioned, died
at his residence in the Third ward yes
terday. He was 10 his seventy-hrst
year. Mr.. Hall was for many years
carpenter and builder.
Mr.. James w. Shackelford a young
and well-known gentleman who lived
in the southwestern part of the city,
died last night after a short illness.
The deceased was at one time an en-
ployee of the government printing Of
ice, but during the past year bad con-
Quoted business at the southeast corner
of Washington and Franklin streets.
He was member of Andrew Jackson
Lodge of Masons and will receive Me-
sonic burial.
Mr.. Albert G.. Minor died at his home
in Fairfax county, about six miles west
of this city, on Saturday night, after an
illness of some weeks, aged "A years.
Mr.. Minor was the son of the late Dan
iel Miner, of this city, and during the
war served bravely in Mosby's COM
mand. He was we'll known in this city
and vicinity, where he mad many friends.
His funeral took place from Christ
Church at l O'Clock to-day and the
services were conducted by Rev. Berry
man Green. The interment was in
Christ Church cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-13

YESTERDAY was mild winter day,
and the churches were well attended.
At the Second Presbyterian Church
Rev. DR.. M. D. Hoge, of Richmond,
preached in the morning and at night,
and in the M. P. Church in the morn
ing Rev. DIR. ]. D. Kinzer, President OF
the Maryland Conference, conducted
services. The pulpits of all the other
churches were occupied by the resident
clergy. More people were on the streets
during the day than for several Sun.
days past, and a number Of persons
from Washington were in the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-13

WANT TO COME TO VIRGINIA.
Messrs. NJ. B. Harlow & Co. have dur
ing the past few days received num-
Der OF letters from persons in Wisconsin
and other western States in which in-
quirles are made concerning land in
Virginia, and especially that contiguous
to Alexandria and Washington. To.
day parties from Illinois called at their
office on the same business. 1t is said
there is strong desire on the part of
many people in the western country to
come South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-13

JR. o. U. "A. M.-Occoquan Council,
Jr. 0. U. A. NJ, at its meeting on Sat
day night last installed the following
officers: Councillor, 1. NJ. Davis; vice
councillor, Ellis Davis; recording sec
rotary, S. M. Janney; assistant record
ing secretary, II. L. Selectman; fnan-
cial secretary, NJ. Ii. Davis; treasurer,
L. G. Carter; conductor, B. w. Select
man; warden, T. S. Marshall; outside
sentry, g. A. Carter; chaplain, r. Sc
lectmau; junior past councillor, W. H.
Allen, and trustees, George Allen, ].
n. Carter and F. c. Davis. The install
lstion ceremonies were conducted by
E. B. Byrne, George Johnson, i. M.
Griffin and Ira F. Allen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-13

THE RACE TRACKs.-A dispatch
from Richmond says: The patrons
and supporters of the Maupin anti.
race track gambling bill recognize
that they have a big fight on their
hands, as a strong lobby, with lots of
money behind it, will WELD power
full influence. The effects of its work
are already felt, but the belief is that
when the plain question of gambling
or 10 gambling comes up on recorded
vote and every man has to show his
hand that the opposition will greatly
dwindle. Mr.. Maupiu has been re-
quested to grant a conference with the
race-track people, but refused and will
listen to no compromise. He and his
supporters take the ground that pool
selling is wrong and can be defended
on no grounds whatsoever. The re-
ported tactics of the race track men
will be to juggle with legislation, and
by delaying action in every possible
way force compromise measure at the
close of the session. They rely on
Governor O'Ferrall's declared inten-
ton of vetoing any bill lees restrictive
than the Maupin bill to have the COM
promise bill nulli6ed and then have
full sway under the present law two
years more.
Governor O'Ferrall declares mis- in-
tention of breaking up pool selling in
Virginia if possible.
A letter from Washington says: A
gentlemen, who had been consulted by
the agents of the race track associa-
tions, say that the the two Alexandria
clubs had agreed to cooperate as the
only chance OF saving their franchises
and heavy investments, though they
have been heretofore fighting each
other. 1t is also said that some of the
business men of Alexandria with whom
the racing men have dealt have agreed
to certify that the tracks are an ad-
vantage to the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-13

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of by Mayor Thompson
this morning:
Lewis Dudley, colored, arrested By Officers
Dcane and Wilkinson charged with ssssuiting
his wife, was fined 81.
Nelson Keith, colored, arrested by Officer
Beach charged with an assault on William
Dade was dismissed
Murray Johnson, colored, arrested by Officer
Sherwood for fast driving in the street, YVES
fined 81.
Michael Flynn aud John Visa, arrested By
Officer Atkinson for vagrancy. were ordered
to leave the city.
John knight, Fairfaxian, arrested by
Officer Arlington for fast driving, was fined
50 Saturday night.
Lewis Weingsrt charged with aasaulting
his wife, was d smissed yesterday, the charge
being withdrawn.
Night Report-Last night was clear ard
cool. Four prisoners and ten dodgers were at
the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-13

The PROPOSED PARADE.-The COM
mittees from the fire companies and
the Junior Order of United American
Mechanics met Saturday night for the
purpose of further considering the ad.
visibility of having a parade in this
city on the 22d of February. There
was an interchange of opinion, but no
definite action was taken, it being
agreed that it would be best to await
the action of the citizens who have here.
tofore showed their willingness to vie
with the organizations in the parade.
Another meeting will be held Wednes.
day night.