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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27
BRIGGS AND HIS FOES.
Old Presbyterian Fight Conplfcates
q Foreign Missions Election.

SARATOGA, N. Y, May q, 1896-In the
General Presbyterian Assembly this
morning Professor F. M Burdick, of
Columbian College, was nominated be-
fore the Committee on Foreign Missions
to fill the vacancy in the Foreign Board
caused by the resignation of Ezra NJ
Kingsley, treasurer of Union Seminary.
Professor Burdick is an elder in Balcom
Shaws West End church, New York city,
which DR.. Briggs attends. DR.. Shaw is
an influential member of the Foreign
Board and it was his influence that caused
the nomination. Professor Burdick is also
one of the Executive Committee of the
Presbyterian League. an organization
whose avowed Object according to its
constitution is Ito bring about, sooner or
later, the reversal of the cumbersome and
unjust action" of the General Assembly.
AS soon as it became known that Profess
sor Burdick was to be nominated, the
Foreign Mission Committee was over
wheimed with protests from Individual
commissioners to- remove his name Ger
tain members Of the New York delega-
tion threatened to make a fight against
Professor Burdick's name on the floor of
the assembly.
DR.. Shaw was urged by telegraph TO
withdraw his elders name So strenu-
| Gus were these efforts to secure the re-
| moval Of Prof Burdick's name that the
committee have laid over the whole mat
ter OF elections of trustees for further
| consideration. The report on other mat
ters was read today at the opening ses-
sion of the General Assembly. Among
other recommendations the committee
proposed the following resolutions re-
garding the condition of Americans in
Turkey
Whereas, The General Assembly is ad-
vised tn that under the provisions Of existing
have right to exercise their professions
while residents of Turkey; and
Whereas, The Assembly lis further adj
vised that American citizens now under
appointment as missionaries in Turkey,
have been and are now menaced as to
their lives and their property rights de-
spite representations heretofore made;
Resolved That the General Assembly,
through its officers, respectfully requests
the National Administration to examine
into the facts of the alleged situation of
affairs in Turkey and in case the said
averments of danger are we'll founded
to make such official representations to
| the Turkish government, or take such
| other appropriate action as shall secure
| proper protection to American citizens
new resident III the Turkish Empire.
| 1t was also recommended that 81, ,024 900
be raised by the Church during the year
and that the Foreign Board be advised
| to make its appropriations on that basis.
| Secretary Arthur S. Brown of the For
! Of the Board for the year The resolu-
| tions were adopted.
Il The he's overture ra1 el reating to the Scotch
order Of Assembly referred back to the
1 signel.s with the recommends tion Il,
submit the case formally to the Presby-
\ At the close of the morning session
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27
LEGS CUT OFF By A TRAIN.

Daniel Moore, twenty-five years old,
sof No. 2s8 Johnston avenue, was struck
by a train on the Washington street
crossing of the Lehigh Valley Railroad
last night Both his legs were cut off
above the knee. He was brakeman
and was ion his way home from work
Mhen the accident occurred. y
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27

One of the most popular operas of the
present day Carmen underwent at
first an unfortunate experience.
but achieved success too 1ata
salas! to console the disappoint-
led compost b whose death was
accelerated. S is said, by the Ill reception
accorded " his chef d'ceuvre. Car
men was, in fact. actually hissed off the
stage on its fiFst performances Tin Paris.
1870, and poor Bizet died shortly after,
unable to fosesee the great success in
store for his latest and best. work. whose
stirring music s9 admirably ats the thrill4
ing Spanish asbfetto II Illustrates, Corn
hill Magazine.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27
'BISMARCK'S FIRST GRAND
SON.
BIZ cabic 10 TIE united Press

BERLIN, May q. 1S96-A son was born
to Count William Bismarck, youngest son
of Prince Bismarck, and his wife yester-
day. Prince Bismarck has four grand
daughters, one the daughter of Count
Herbert Bismarck and three daughters OF
Count William Bismarck, but the child
born yesterday is his first grandson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27
ENGLISH ATHLETES WILL COME
BIZ Gable to the United Press.

LONDON, May q. 1ses-The United
Press learns that it is virtually certain
that Messrs. Bredin. Shaw, Bacon and
Bradley of the London Athletic Club
will accept the challenge recently issued
by the New York Athletic Club that
they engage in a series of matches
against Conneff Fitzpatrick, Chase and
Wefers of the New York Club and win
go to New York for that purpose.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27
QUEEN GOES TO BALMoRAL.

BIZ Gable to the United Press
LONDON, May 27, 1s9e.-The Queer.
started for Balmoral today
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27
CRUISERS COMING IN.

NEW YORK. May 70 1Sse,-The Unitee
States cruisers New York, montgomery.
Cincinnati and Raleigh were sighted of6
Sandy Hook Lightship, bound in from
sea at noon
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, May q, 1Ss6-For the So
hours ending at eight P. NJ. Satur4
day.
For New York City and vicinity
Fair today and Thursday slightly cooler
tonight westerly winds.
EEarsneIs,x Thern,anaeter Renorf
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27

Lots and graves cared for by Cemetery
Association; no assessments; moderate prices:
perfect title Four and half miles from,
Court House; y minutes BY rail- from Erie
No 80 Washington street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27
HIS musical KnowIedge.

Hoax Does sillieus know Sanything about
music r.
Joax- No; he doesn't know the difference
between string orchestra and rubber
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27

Stores, 4sctorfes ana institutions can now
get their supplies as good any N. r.
prices n IT y. q. G1Aaty Cos wholesale gro-'
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27

Beware Of the man who loves everybody.
because be has to spread his affection on
mighty thin e order to. u1ale Il 81 round. ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16

line, and how our dealers manage 10
sell first. class goods at such low prices,
Is q large sized surprise to us, that ID
only equaled by the greater surprise
we feel when we discover that we Gan
not rustic the small sum required to
rig us out In a suit Of clothes, fit for
the Prince OF Wales, or any OF the rest
OF us opulent fellows to wear to church,
or while making love to the hired girl.
The farmers up IN the San Luis
valley now realize that every cloud has
Its silver lining, even II free silver was
showed under, and Billy Bryan sent up
Salt creek for a much-needsd rest.
They are now selling their wheat at
81 per bushel. and the smile that
ELIMINATES their bronzed faces Is
simply s'gorgis."
Governor. elect Adams has rented a
handsome, white stone residence In
Denver, which he and his family will
occupy during his term OF office.
Ex- Queen Liliuokolani has reached
San Francisco. The old girl has re-
tired to .inocuous desuetude," and her
present visit is a friendly one; being
simply for the purpose Of giving his
.'e~ggslency," Cleveland, a few need.
ed pointers how he can himself retire
into graceful oblivion, after the 4th OF
next March. JOHN j. BIPPUs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
OF LABOR.

At to-day's meeting of the American
Federation of Labor, in Cincinnati,
Ohio. supplementary reports from
President Gompers and the executive
were submitted to the proper commit
tees with instructions to report during
the present week. A report concern
ing the organization of textile indus
tries stated that two special izsrs
had been commissioned to proceed to
the south for the purpose of organizing
thoroughly the textile workers upon
trade union lines. 1t vas suggested
that the experience and ability of
Robert Howard, Of Fall River, Mass,
Of the cotton %spinners' union, and that
Of Fred J. Estes, Of Columbus, Ca, of
the typographical union, who were
selected, was a fair warrant Of success
in this line.
The report on trade. unionism and
politics was in part as follows:
Our movement distinctly draws the line
between political action in the interest Of
labor end party political action. This was
more particularly emphasized at the last
convention, when it was declared that the
settled policy Of the American trade union
movement was against party political
action Of any kind in connection with the
convention. At least the Off OF the
federation have kept aloof from politics
aud have sought to induce affiliated unions
to keep this apple of discord from their
councils, There is an entirely erroneous
impression regarding trade union activity
and its influences. 1t is often asserted that
political action exists exclusively at the
ballot OK, but there is not an action
which the unions can take, whether it be
an increase of wages, an hour more leisure
secured for the toiIers or a factory rule
modified, without its being at the same
tiMie q PvitttSui avu, DaVirg iIH poIltlcaI ef-
feet and its political influence"
In reference to a defense fund tor
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16

THERE would seem to be- urgent de-
mand tor reform in the matter OF law,
in the state of California having refer.
ence TO matriDoDy. Marriage is, and
by right ought to be, something more
than q civil contract, and is a relation
that should not be too lightly esteemed
or oareiessly entered into. The contract
law allows mere children to assume
obligations for which they are not pre-
pared, and places within their reach a
method by which they may ruin their
own lives and blight the happiness of
parents and friends. Anything which
tends to lessen the sanctity of the mar
rage relation, tends to undermine the
foundation of morality and society,
and to make marriage an obligation as
lightly to be assumed as a contract 10
cut cord-wood or sell peanuts certainly
has that effect. Allowing the contract
law the benefit of all arguments which
can properly be advanced in its advo-
cacy, it still allows a fifteen-year-old
girl to bind herself for life in a con-
tract which is likely to be forever loath-
some to her, and such a possibility
should be avoided. The next legisla-
ture should abolish the marriage con-
tract law
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16

affiliated organizations when engaged
in any difficulty with employers, it was
stated that it was still q deoatable
question as to whether the federation
should undertake to create such a
surplus. II the proposition Is looked
upon with favor, step, will be taken to
make the assessments as light and
equitable as possible.
The report concerning the eight
hour movement was quite lengthy.
Among other things, 1t said:
GAS per instructions the executive coun-
Gil early set to work for the purpose OF
securing some concessions for an eight
hour work day. A number Of unions made
the demand, and in many instances secured
it by strikes. A much larger number,
however, had the reduction conceded to
them without even the necessity OF ceasing
their work..
The president recommended that
advisory boards be formed, its repre-
sentatives to meet at least once a
month, the conclusion of these confer
ences not to be binding unless approved
by the executiv council. Also that
the president be appointed an assistant
to have charge Of. this particular branch
of the work; that a series of simultan.
eous mass meetings be held on Wash
iugton's birthday, Decoration day and
other national holidays, and that
literature and petitions be. circulated
in the interest Of the eight-hour sday.
1t is further proposed that the fedora
ton declare openly and unequivocally
its purpose to demand the general
enforcement of the eight-hour work
day, May 1st. 1898.
Other important reports touched up.
on organizers and lecturers, the Official
magazine, the "circle check" system
and immigration. Action will be TAX
en- on the question whether the conven-
ton will endorse a measure looking to
the greater restriction of immigration,
or whether the lines of restriction
should be upon the qualifications Inn
posed.
President Gompers communicated
with the American delegates to the
British trade union congress, which
convened in Edinburgh, September last,
and suggested that the gathering take
the initiative with the view Of holding
international tr%ade-union congress.
Notwithstanding their unfavorable ex-
perience with a recent movement along
lines, the British trade-union-
lists submitted the proposition to a ref
erendnm vote, and The result will be
announced at their next congress, to
be held in September, 1897. The mat
ter will come up in the present con-
vention, but the initiative will doubt
less be left in the hands Of the British
fellow-unionists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16

NEWSPAPERS Will pay for themselves
several times over in the course of a
year ii the readers give a careful Pc
rusal of the advertising columns. Mer-
chants advertise because they have
some special inducements to offer those
who will ~patronizs them. More often
than otherwise, these inducements are
in reduced prices, by needing which
the shopper can make a substantial
saving. By watching the advertising
closely, a family can save many dollars
in a years time. The advertising col
umns of The Optic are particularly
interesting at this time of the year
They are great helps in choosing holi-
day gifts and they form a complete
directory OF all the leading and reliable
dealers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
OUR PUEBLO PENNAN.
To the Editor OF the Optic.

To the Editor Of the Optic.
PUEBLO, Colorado. December 18th,
1896 The work on Uncle Sans new
postofice building, which was suspend
ed a short time since, is to be resumed
at once, and pushed to its completion,
without further delay. This is pleas.
ant news, since a large force Of Pueblo's
unemployed men will find work for
months to come. It is, however, q
matter of surprise and disgust to our
people to find that the stone to be used
for the construction OF this building,
will be brought here from Indiana.
Considering the fact that first-class
building stone can be had from the
quarries in this state, it does seem as il
the government has a rod in pickle for
Colorado, in giving the preference to
the Indiana product. Perhaps this may
be a way .his .fatulency," Cleveland,
has OF teaching an 'sobject lesson, to
people who prefer to vote according to
their own convictions, instead OF ac-
cepting the convictions of this "man Of
destiny" and fat, whose idiotic and
incompetent administration is now
drawing to a close.
Whatever the true reasons why Col
orado has been thus sighted, there is
reason 10 rejoice that Pueblo will 0
possess a magnificent postofice build
ing, for apart from its need IN this
growing city, Pueblo is entitled to it
by right Of being the second city Of the
state in point Of population. and in
many respects the first city Of the state
in its natural advantages. its volume OF
business, Its progressiveness, its splen-
did business enterprises, and the ev:-
dent determination OF its people to forge
right ahead, regardless OF obstacles,
until this city will be in all respects the
leading city Of Colorado. Denver at
present leads Pueblo in population, but
we venture to predict that with pros
perity restored to the country, as we
all hope it will be under the incoming
administration, Pueblo will within ten
years be the largest city, with Denver
in the list.
Pueblo is just now getting the benefit
Of a war OF cut rates 10 the clothing
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16

Ayers Sarsaparllla enjoys the ex
traordinary distinction of having been
the only blood purifier allowed an ex-
hiblt at the Worlds fair, Chicago.
Manufacturers of other Sarsaparillas
sought by every means to OBTAIN a
showing of their goods, but they were
all turned away under the application
Of the rule forbidding the entry OF
patent medicines and nostrums. The
decision of the Worlds fair authorities
in favor Of Ayers Sarsaparilla was in
effect as follows: s.Ayer's Sarsaparilla
is not . patent medicine. It does not
belong to the list of nostrums. 1t is
here on its merits
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OEo. Ii,

II. b. MAGILL, OF Denver, an un-
authorized author and publisher Of the
life and works of Francis Schlatter,
'sthe healer'', visits Kansas City for
the purpose Of putting the little book
on sale there. AS previously announced
in The Optic, Mrs. Ada Morley JAR
rett, of Datil, N. M, is the authorized
compiler of the life of the mysterious
man, she at present being engaged in
editing copy furnished by his own
brains and hands.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16

IT is a wise person who buys bis
Christmas presents now. The exper
fence of the past has taught that delay
means discomf ,rt, not infrequntly at
tended by disappointment and loss OF
temper in the procrastlnatln throns
that puts off its buying until the
eleventh hour. The early buyer has
the advantage of unbroken stocks to
choose from, with freedom from crowd
lag and the certainty of better attend
ance and quicker service than will BIT
possible a week hence.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
SOME SPECIAL T

Annual meeting Federation OF CONNER
cial teachers associations, Chicago, De-
cember % b to 31st, 1896. Fare and one
third, on certificate plan, for round trip.
Annual National Irrigation congress.
Phoenix, Aiiz, Dec. 10Th to nth, '96. From
Las Vegas to Phoenix and return $3l.95
Dates OF sale Dec. 10Th to 13tn inclusive.
Good going to and including Dec. 10th,
'96. Final return limit Dec. 3lst '96.
Annual convention, National American
Suffrage association at Des Moines. Iowa.
jan. 25th, Feb. LIST '97. Fare and one-third
on certificate plan. G. +. JONES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
BRYAN Electors.

PIERRE, 5. d., December Is In
the mandamus Gaze of Richard j Wood
Us. the state canvassing board, de-
handing certificates for the republican
electors, on a partial canvass, the
court refused the writ, holding that the
board has the right to adjourn and
make a complete canvass This gives
the electors to Bryan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16

r. P. Pankey, foreman for Jno. H.
Riley, reached Las Cruces from a trip
to Mexico where he bad been for cattle
for Riley & Co. They shipped l 100
from Deming and the remainder (200)
he drove across the country to Organ,
and from there they will be driven to
Tularosa.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
A Boundary Fixed.

WASHINGTON, D. G December IS -
Attorney General Walker, of Missouri.
to. day, filed in the supreme court OF
the United States the report of the
committee who, last spring, determined
the boundary line between the states OF
M .souri and Iowa. 1t gives Missouri
a strip of territory varying from 10 to
100 feet 10 width, running for twenty
odd miles.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
Santa re Route-caIifornIs Limited.

Leaves Chicago 800 p. o.. Wednesdays
md Saturdays, Kansas City $3.50 a. m !. and
Denver $3.50 M, Thursdays and Sun.
lays, reaching Los Angeles in 70 hours
md San Diego in 76 hours from Chicago,
Connecting train for San Francisco via.
Moj+vs. Returns Mondays and Thursdays.
Equipment of superb vestibuled Pullman
palace slespers, buffet smoking car and
dining car. Most luxurious service via any
line.
Another express train, carrying palace
and ourist sleepars, leaves Chicago and
KANSAS City daily for California.
Inquire of Local Agent, or
lG. 7. NICHOLSON, g. p. A.,
A. 7. Il 8 F. R'y,
Chicago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
Mexican Central Railway.

From the sea to the clouds. Passing mod.
ern cities and ancient Stan.
dard guage in everything-mauagement
ideas and treatment of patrons. The only
line IN the Republic running Pullman pal
ace buffet sleeping cars between the cap.
ital and points in the United States. Cheer
rates and pI ompt service. For full partic
ulars call Oh or address
j. F. DoNoHoE,
tt Comr Agent ri Paso. Texas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
New Gold Camp Discovered.

There Is considerable excitement in Cali
fornia over rich d scoveries of gold ore at
Randsburg. CAL, ta enty five miles from
Kramer station, on the Atlantic e. Pacific
railro ad. The new camp is a wonder. For
full information res Getting Harrisburg and
cost of trip thithe', inquire of local agent
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railway.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16

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. 222w6ydtf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
Special Notice.

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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16

Sewing machines and bicycles for SALE
old machines repaired and made as good
rs new. Call and see us. Next door to J.
A. Dicks grocery store.
Bridge Street, LAS VEGAS, N. NJ.
200 tt W. A. GIvENs & Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16

TO CURB A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qulnins Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If 1t fails
TO cure. 25c. II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
WHY is one wornan

Whyis one woman
attractive and an
other not7 The
most admirable and
attractive thing
about an attractive
woman is her wo-
J manliness. Every
body admires a
womanly o m an
S h m II have
II health, of course,
Y because without it
she would lose the
brightness of her
eyes, the fullnes of
her cheeks and her
} ~vivacity. Real
health must mean
e
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16

Is strong and perfect in a sexual way, as
we'll as IN every other. That she is capable
of performing perfectly the duties of ma
ternity. Some are born with what is called
constitutional weakness" Those who do
not enjoy perfect health, need only take
the proper precautions and the proper REM
DR.. Pierce's Favoritc Prescription will cure
any arrangement of the distinctly femi-
nine organism. Sold by druggists.