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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15
THE VIRGINIA BASEBALL SCHEDULE
Sesson Opens April 10 With
Roanoke at Richmond
The Games to DO Played Hero and fat
osher Psints In tho stste-A Double
series OF Games to be Played for tho
League Pennans-Ths First Series Ends
July L and tho Second on Sep ,Smber 10.

The baseball fever seems TO be raging
now and the cranks are getting them.
selves in readiness to enjoy the sport
during the coming season, (which be-
gins on April 49,. The frsts series Of
games close July I and the second
September 18.
Following ia the schedule in detail:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
National Exposition Opens i.

LONDON, Eng, May "a dispatch
from Budapest says that the national
celebration OF the tenth century, or
1,000th anniversary Of Hungary's ex-
istence as nation, was opened, to-
day, with imposing ceremonies. King
Francis Joseph, attired in full regalia,
himself declared the exposition an ac-
complished tact. M. Daniel, the min
'ister of commerce. presided, and M :.
Schmidt, secretsry Of state, vas mas.
ter of ceremonies. All the men,
bers of the court, foreign ambas1
sadors, the delegates to the two houses
II parliament and the government and
Austrian legislature, ana representa-
tives of all municipalities, were on the
platform; and the scene was brilliant
in the extreme. Seats OF honor were
gwen to a large delegation Of Hun
garians now residing in New York,
Pittsburg, Cleveland, Chicago, and
other cities in the United States. To-
night the emperor gives banquet to
the principal delegates. and, to-mor-
row, there will be thanksgiving serv-
i,es in all the churches OF Hungary, to-
gether with fetes and special perfcrm-
ances at the theaters.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
Chas. Nelson, a Fireman, Shoots
His Wife and Frank Con-
nelly Up There.
NORTHERN. PACIFIC WRECK
A Case at NelsonvilIe, Ohio,
Just Like Raton's, Only
Different.
THE SHAFTS SUCCESSOR.

Special Telegram to the Optic,
RATION, N. M, May 2.--in family
row here last night, Charles Nelson,
fireman on switch engine here, shot
his wife in the hip and Frank Con-
nelly through the leg. He also shot
again at his wife and shot at his two
year-old baby.
Nelson had been very abusive. 70 bis
wife, and she had left HIM and taken
her child and gone to neighbor,
Frank Connelly's house. Nelson To-
Gated her and went into the house and
began abusing her again, when Con-
nelly attempted to make him desist.
He shot Connolly through the leg, then
turned and shot his wife and then shot
at his child, but missed 1t. He made
his escape from the town, and is in
hiding somewhere In the mountains.
Mrs. Nelson is seriously wounded
and may die. Connolly will recover.
Great excitement was created, and had
Nelson been caught, lynching would
have followed.
LATER-Chas. Nelson was captured
this evening, about 4 O'Clock, and will
be taken to Springer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
fremont Temple.

New YORK, May 2.-The fremont
temple, which replaces the historic
structure destroyed by fire two years
since, which has just been completed
at an expenditure exceeding $500. 900,
and which is declared to be the finest
edifice devoted to the worship Of Gcd
in this country, will be dedicated with
services commencing tomorrow morn
ing and continuing for an entire week,
and hundreds of Baptists from different
parts of the country are here to join the
"Tremonters'' in their jubilation. AT
Ahe dedicatory services tomorrow
morning DR.. George G. Lorlmer, the
Temples celebrated pastor, will be as
sisted by twenty-five clergymen repre-
senting different sections of the conn
frv
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
General WeyIers Fiends Great
ing Perfect Reign Of Ter
ror on the Island.
INSURGENTS BEING TRIED
$4,000 are Raised at Colorado
Springs to Relieve Suffer-
ing at Cripple Creek.
MANY ITEMS OF INTEREST

NEW YORK, N. r., May "A
special from Havana reports reign Of
terror inaugurated in some portions Of
the island of Cuba, by Weyler's butch
cries. One of his fiends, named Ca
nosa, killed mother and four chill
dren. Another, an infant without
provocatIon. A Spanish lieutenant,
named Perse, killed a man named
Gallindo and young girl, because
they told him they did not know where
the rebels were. Another party Of
Spanish guerrillas fired house, con-
tanning three women and four chill
dren, and when the occupants attempJ-
ed to escape, all were horribly mutt
lated.
HAVANA, Cuba, May 2.-General
Weyler admits that the action of the
American congress In regard to
belligerency has increased the number
of Cuban insurgents. Seven prisoners
taken from the schooner "Competitor"
are being tried by court martial and
their conviction and death is assured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
travellers. prctectlye Assoclation.

PEORIA, ILL.,, May 2 The state con-
vention of the Travellers protective as.
sociation, Illinois division, assembled
here to-day. with large attendance OF
delegates from all over the state. The
annual report Of the state secretary,
presented at the opening session this
morning, shows gratifying gaia in
membership the last year. The con.
yention will close with reception and
banquet rendered by the local members
OF the association this evening.
Sr. LOUIS, Mo-, May The larg-
est convention in the history of the
Missouri division OF the Travellers pro.
tective association IS in session to-day
at the headquarters Of the association
in the Union Trust building.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
CATHOLICS OBJECT.
Billy LorImer WIN be Defeated by Them
at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2.--ssBilly''
Lorimer, the auburn haired and litter
ate congressman from tho Second I'LL
nois, or stock yards, district, will be
retired to pubic life as q result Of his
share In the injection OF religious strife
into the republican campaign, and bis
boast that he "sic'ed the A. r. A. onto
Mckinley" 10 likely to prove a costly
one to the tail end OF the machine. II
was largely with view of capturing
the second district from the democrats,
who from time immemorial mad held It
as stronghold, that Governor Me-
Kinley, In his celebrated tariff cam
paign of October '94, was induced to
change his itinerary and make jump
direct from New York to Chicago, for
the purpose Of talking to the second
district voters. Over 5000 OF these
attended the meeting, as many more
were unable to gain admittance, and
30, 900 copies of his speech were dis
tributed over the district the next day.
When the ballots were counted week
or two later it was found that, although
In '92 the democrats had carried the
district by $4,000 against IL, 900 for the
republican fusion ticket, yet that the
arguments of Mckinley bad been so
potent that Loiimer had carried the
day by $1,000 against $4,000 for the
democratic-populist and all other tick
cts combined.
Embraced in the second district are
several of the largest Roman Catholic
parishes in Chicago, and 1t IS esti-
mated that between 60 and 10 per cent.
of the total vote of all parties IS cast by
adherents Of that faith. It is not sur
prising, therefore, that the identifica-
tion of Congressman Lorimer with the
A. P. A or anti-Catholic, crusade
against the Mckinley movement has
created an extremely bitter feeling in
the district, or that half-a- dozen dis
tinct combines, some Of them composed
of his erstwhile warmest supporters,
have been organized to retire him
from national politics. Those con.
cerDed IN giving the district new deal
say that they care nothing for the Nc
Kinley or anti Mckinley aspect Of the
question, but that they do not believe
ia the injection Of religious controversy
into politics, and that the spectacle of
q congressman who owes his election
almost entirely to Catholic votes flirt.
ing with the A. P. A., in order to pay
q political debt to the machine, is
something more than they should be
expected to stand. Congressman Al
drich, Of the first district, who was
Lorimer's co-partner in '.eggin' on the
A. P. A." does not 60 back to Wash
ington after this term, Alderman Mann
having been nominated to succeed |
him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
ABSO OLUTEEX pgJRE

II the story told to Justice Crawford at
Albuquerque, by SantAnita Garcia de RI.
nero is anywhere near the truth, the jas-
tice of the peace In Alameda precinct, Ber-
nallilo county, needs revision OF his
views concerning the duties Of his Office.
The story has to do with a homicide COM
mitted moro than month ago, and until
the woman told her tale to Justice Craw-
ford no hint OF the killing had reached ths
authorities Of the county. Sonora Garcia
declares that her son, Jacoba Tenoria Gar.
ella, 10 years old, was deliberately MUIR
dered on the 23rd of March, by Remigib
Sanchez, and she has sworn to complaint
charging Sanchez with willful murder.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
New Grounds Dedicated.

New YORK, N r., May 2.-The
dedicatory exercises of the new
grounds Of the Columbia university, at
One Hundred and Sixteenth street and
Amsterdam avenue. and the laying Of
the corner stone Of two 0f the build
ings took place, this afternoon, 10 the
presence Of over 1000 people. Prior
to the exercises. there was a procession
of students, alumni, I'll ,ial guests and
grand army posts, At the laying of
The corner stones, Rev. DR.. Morgan
Dix was the principal speaker. Sub
sequss;ly, Lafayette Post, OF the grand
army presented the university with q
handsome flag and Aag staff, and
speech's were made BY President Low,
President Elliott, OF Harvard, and tx-
Mayor Hewitt, while Bishop Potter
pronounced The benedictIon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
Scott Jackson's Trial.

NEWPORT, KY, May 2.-In Scott
Jackson's trial, to day, evidence was
offered intending to impeach the tes-
timcny given by the negro who drove
the carriage containing Jackson, Wal
ling and Pearl Bryan, the night OF her
murder. The prisoners mother had
an affecting interview with him in bis
cell last evening. They were left alone
by the officers during the evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
The Closing Session.

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2-The
National Congress OF Education in
Civics, Economics and Ethics, held its
concluding sessions, to day. This
morning the delegates discussed the
questions of child saving and the ed.
ncstion of detectives; after which an
adjournment sine die was taken.
This afternoon the delegates attended
an educational congress under the
auspices of the Federation Of Women 8
cluhs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
THE GREAT WALLACE SHOWS.
The Performance by Far the Finest Eyer Wit.
messed In this Vicinity.

The following is an extract from full
page illustrated write up Of the opening
performance of the Great Wallace Circus,
at Peru. Indiana, April 18th, 1896, taken
from the Peru Republican. Will exhibit
here in its entirety, Tuesday, May 18th:
"The opening date of the Great Wallace
shows has come to be as much Of an annual
holiday in Peru as the Fourth Of July
Christmas or New Years. Col. Wallace
comes to town each year with stronger
show than the year before, and is greeted
on every occasion by thousands. The peo.
pie of this community had been led by
newspaper announcements, etc., to expect
a great deal from the Wallace shows for
the season of 1896, but they were not pre-.
pared forethe dazzling splendor OF the pa.
rade or the uniform excellence of the acts
which made up the splendid circus per-
formance that they witnessed. Not only
were all the promises which had been
made fulfilled to the letter, but the pa irons
of the show were shown Hundreds of fea
lures not down on the bills.
y
sit is impossible to mention all the ex-
cellent features Of this great attraction
Its performers are all stars, and are en-
ployed at an enormous expense. The lady
bareback riders this year Sfnclude Miss
Lille Meers, Miss Blanche Reed and Nine
D'Alvary and others, while 5Rena McCree
Joe Leecher, Mons. D'Aivary and Orrir
Hollis are among the gentleman riders. Or
in Hollis is one Of the greatest riders of the
century. He turns backward somersaul,
in the air and rs-alights on the horse.
back while he Is flying around the ring.n
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
A Fatal Wreck.

LIVINGSTON, Montana, May "A
fast mail train on the Northern Pacific,
westbound, collidei with cattle train
near here, wrecking both, and killing
one engineer, and seriously ipjuring
the other, together with both firemen,
a sleeping car porter and several pas
sepgers. The accident was caused by
the failure OF the air-brakes on the cat
tie train. = -. -. -. -. -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
PREPARATIONS Makine.

E CLEvELAND, Ohio, May 2.-The
local lodges of the Knights of Pythias
are already at work preparing for the
reception and entertainment Of the Wis
Itors who will attend the national en-
campment Of the order 10 be held in
Cleveland this fall. The members OF
the supreme lodge and their better
halves will be IayIshlY entertained.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
Rebuilding Progressing.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, May q
Buildings are going up in every part of
town as fast as men and money can
push them. Nearly all are temporary
structures, which must disappear by
July 25th, and give place to perma-
nent brick structures. Insurance men
deny the report that they intend to
withdraw. sli
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
Your Stomach.

Disease elsewhere cannot be conquered,
II your stomach does not do its work we'll.
Macbeth mineral water is certain. cure
for indigestion and other disorders Of the
stomach. Begin in the proper manner to
build up your aystem by drinking Macbeth
water, fresh from the well every morning.
At Roth's meat market, 11l-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02

All the regular services at the Presby
tsrian church tomorrow. Morning wor-
ship and sermon at 11:00. Evening serv-
ice at 7:3o. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Society of Christian Erdeayor meets at
6:45 p. M. for its month conservative
meeti1g. A very hearty welcome is ex-
fendesiito all people and particularly to
strangers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
Coacnlno CIubs Parade.

New YoaK, N. Y, May 2 Fifty
thousand people witnessed The annual
parade Of the New York coaching clubs
this afternoon. though the parade was
not up to its usual standard, owing TO
the fact that many prominent members
who have hitherto taken part are just
now absent Id Europe. 4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
Respondinc NobIv.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, May -
Nearly 81. 900 have been contributed
here for the relief of Cripple Creek.
1t is believed the amount will reach
$40, 900 before evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
Summer Residence Burned .

ELLSWORTH. Maine, May 2.-Th =
summer residence of Senator Hale,
with its entire contents, burned here,
this morning. Loss, $4,000. 1t was
the work of an incendiary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02

Las Vegas Hot Springs, N. M. We stil,
have Q few choice rooms LETT for those who
come early. The most popular house at
the springs. Mr.. Bob Britton, late from
the east, hascharge OF the kitchen, every
thing is prepared In best OF style. Rates.
35 cents per meal. Seven dollars per
week. Table supplied with the best tho
market affords. Rooms by ths day. 80 10
70 cents, $500 to $500 per week.
MRS, KATE DENNIS,
Ils-H AenHesr.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02

NELsoNvILLE, Ohio, May 2 Don
William was killed here by Fred Doug
lass, his brother.in-law, last night,
while attempting to break into the
Douglass house, where Mrs William
had taken refuge from him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02

TIFLIsl Persia, May 2.-Immediately
after the death Of the shah, the heir
apparent was proclaimed shah. The
Grand Vizier will govern until his ar
rival.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
Another Failure.

LYNN, Mass May 2-The Moulton
leather company has assigned, with
liabilities of $135,0GO
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02

The new building on Bridge street can
now be rented for balls, entertainments,
meetings, etc., at reasonable rates. In
quire at the hardware store Of d. Winter
nitz. 150-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02

Hartman is agent for wanamaker 4
Brown and Mills a. Merrill, fine tailor
made clothing. See samples at Hartman's
store. 60-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02

A mealof plenty, well cooked and sery
ed, at the New Brunswick. 1O6-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02
BUSINESS POINTERS.

Walter Dearden, assayer and chemist
Trinidad, Colo. 137.tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02

Wall paper and picture mouldings, all
new 1895 patterns, at H. g. Coors' 126tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-02

just received, goods for the season: Gar.
den tools, rubber and cotton hose, sprink-
lers, nozzles, couplings, members, etc. !;
poultry netting and screen wire; prices
to suit the times, at H. g. Coors'. 111tf
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-01-30

myself in cave of considerable size.
and extending back, how far could not
discern.
Lighting one of the torches, I began
to make my way through the winding
passage, which grew wider and more
spacious as l advanced. l had travelled
but a short distance when 1 was sud-
denly startled by the sound of voices,
and at the same instance the CLEAN Of
a light flashed in the darkness some
distance ahead. Uncertain as to who
the strangers could be, I quickly eX-
tinguished my own torch and crept
forward to get a view of the inmates,
whoever they might be.
l moved forward, keeping in the
shadow of the wall. now had view
of a large chamber, rudely furnished.
In one corner a fire was kindled, and
near it sat two evil-looking men of
about forty. They were conversing in
a spirited manner, punctuating their
sentences with frequent draughts from
large black bottle.
I'll tell you what, Jake" said one
of the men, this is about the slickest
piece Of business we have done since
we cracked the drug store at Aspen"
80 it is" replied the one called Jake.
Glow lucky it was that we gCt awaI
with the swag without any suspicion
of the cove asleep. l say, Mac, we
ought to indulge in q regular jubilee
when we get back to Blue Rock"
I'VE will do that, all right" said Mac
Just take another look at these fellers.
1t does my eyes good jist to give them
a squint."
With this he took up two heavy bags
from the cavern floor and poured out
the contents | started in amazement
as I saw the bags, for I instantly rec
ognized them as the ones belonging to
Jim and me, and the same that had been
taken from the head of our bed the
night before. Where, then, was Jim?
The thought came to me like a flash.
Had he been murdered and carried
away by the two robbers while he slept,
while lay all unconscious of what was
going on?
Them are beauties, and no mistake"
said Jake, taking up one of the largest
nuggets and holding it in the light of
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-01-30

been the turn of affairs, put as they
came near l leaped quickly from my
place OF cOncealment, and with a quick,
heavy blow, sent one of the villains 10
the floor Of the cavern as if he had been
log of wood. Then before the other
could realize what was taking place,
1 leaped upon him, dealing him a blow
with my pistol that sent him a seEse-
less heap on the rocky floor.
It was the work of but few moments
tc securely bind the two. Then, as I
disarmed them, I heard a step in The
passage, and turning, l stood face to
face with Jim Parsons. In a moment
l was at his side, and throwing ny
arms about him, told him Of all that
had passed since his departure, and
begging his forgiveness for the unjust
suspicious that had at first assaiIed me
when l discovered his absence.
What else could you have thought
under the circumstances" he said with
his old-time smile, pressing my hand
warmly. But fortune is still on our
side, old boy" he added, glancing at
the two robbers on the floor of the cav
ern. And then he went on to relate
how he had been aroused in the night
by some one bending over him, and,
before he could move, was knocked
senseless. When he recovered his con-
seriousness he was lying in deep
ravine, covered with blood. He man
aged to crawl to stream OF water close
by and. after drinking and bathing his
wounds, felt much stronger He then
returned to the camp, to find me gone.
Not knowing whether | was dead or
alive, he set out at once for Blue Rock,
with the intention of returning with
posse of men, but as he was descending
the slope of the hills he saw me enter
ing the valley, and, arriving at the
spot, tracked me into the cavern where
we met.
AS you may we'll suppose, we were
overjoyed at the happy ending of our
adventures, and an hour later, the rob-
bers being sufficiently recovered from
the blows given them to start on
the journey, we set out, taking them
along, as we'll as the precious nuggets
that had come so near costing us our
lives.
On reaching Blue Rock we turned
over the robbers to the proper author
tiles, and a few days later started to
our homes in the East, feeling that we
had had enough of the wild life of the
prospector; yet, as we thought of the
precious nuggets in our possession, we
had no cause to complain.