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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-12
IA Biennial Session.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May IL The BIZ
ennial NEE ing Of the supreme senate
of the world OF the Knights OF the An
cient Essenic Order opened this after
noon at Music hall, with an attendance
of several hundred delegates. The re-
port of Gen. Weatherby, the supreme
organizer, stated that the growth Of
the order during the past year, cs-
pecially in Louisiana and other
southern states, had been remarkable,
and that the accessions to the uniform
rank had exceeded all expectations.
A love feast will be held tonight, ana
tomorrow there will be u parade of
over 1900 members OF the uniform
rank
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-12
Silver Pops Of caIlfornia.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, May 12.-The
state convention of the peoples party,
10 select delegates to St. Louis, also
to nominate a United States senator,
candidate for lieutenant governor,
nine presidential electors and seven
congressional candidates, was called to
order by Hon. Il, Nj. Wardell, of Oak
land. The convention is over
whelmingly In favor of unlimited sill
yer coinage and delegates pledged to
that phase of the issue, and fAvorine
an alliance with the silver elements of
republicans and democrats, will be Sc
lected.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-12
RUSSIATAKESACTION
Russian Troops Occupy Disputed
Territory of Chefoo, and
England is Mad.
GEN. HANCocK'S STATUE
Great Damage Being Done nt
Marinette, Michigan by
Forest Fires.
DIAMOND MATCH co. LOSER

SHANGHAI, China, May 12.-R Russian
troops have to-day taken possession of
the disputed territory at Chefoo. This
territory has been in hot dispute be-
tween Russia and the British fSre some
time, and 1t has been understood by
diplomats that should Russia take for
NAL possession of it, it would be equivo-
leLt to declaration of war. Russia
must have understood this also, as she
has war ships at this point ready for
action. Great excitement prevails.
LONDON, England, May ~ The
action of Russia in seizing the Cbefoo
territory, in China, is considered here
an indirect contravention of existing
treaties. The manner in which Russia
has gone about the taking Of the terri
tory is very likely to arouse the wrath
of-the British, and unless Russia sees
her error in taking this step, and
makes proper explanations, war will
follow
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-12
rack Foreman Killed

WINsLow, ArIz May IA track
foreman Of the Atlantic & Pacific Rail
road company was found dead at
Houck tank, this morning, with a
bullet hole through his head. Whether
be was murdered by the Navajo In
dians, or Mexicans, or suicided can
not be ascertained. Nineteen hundred
dollars in money and certificates and
drafts Of $4,000 deposits on San
Francisco and Denver banks were
found upon his person. An inquest
will be held this afternoon, aud every
effort made to explain The mystery
surrounding his death.
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Highest Of al in Leavening PowsLates u covt Report
Highest Of all Leavnng Power-Late U. Govt Report
RH!a!!! g! RRskldRs Rsxdss'!
ABSOLUTEEY pURE
ABSO SOLUTEEX pURE

Hereafter all persons riding on Atchlson
freight trains, which are not scheduled to
carry passengers, must have in their p. =
session small card, similar in appear
ance to some forms OF passes, which IL
known as freight train permit. This per-
NIT is signed by VIM. B Jansen, and ID
authority to the conductor to allow trans
portation to the bearer Only the bearers
of these permits. with the possible excep+
tion of the tramp fraternity, will. in the
future, be allowed to travel on the freight
trains of the Atchison. "a
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More Concerning fIematits.

John Dolman Is in this city for few
days from the growing Hematite camp OF
course the circus had nothing to do with
his getting in at this particular time. He
says that within four weeks thero have been
one saloon, boarding house and a general
merchandise store @stirt in business in the
new camp. New faces are seen In the
camp every day, but as the gold fields ex-
tend over a large area, the new corners arc
soon lost in the hills In prospecting, only
coming into the camp for supplies. Most
OF the work being done is in prospecting.
1t costs money to sink shafts in solid rock,
and the men are nearly all Of moderate
means. This camp will be a harvest for
capitalists, gold is here in large quantities
and only awaits capital for development.
Louis Hollenwager, of Las Vegas, is one
OF the most industrious men in camp, and
has the assessment work done on several
good claims.
Maxwell Land Grant company, has his
hands full His headquarters have become
a sort OF information bureau, and the judge
Is ready with fatherly advice to every
young and enthusasticA prospector that
enters the camp.
= The companY's surveyor is, one Of the
busiest men in. the district and tie
iprospectors expect him to be here, there
and everywhere at the same ms.
Just as Mr.. Dolman Jeff the camp he
heard that man had landed there with
the Intention OF opening up another store
aud another man who will opsn q board
ing aud lodging house. This would be
quite au aid to the camp, IS it is difficult at
times to find lodging for the new comers
and visitors. Colorado seems TO De more
alive to the fact that Hematite is one Of
the coming great camps Of the United
States than is New Mexico.
| The Pueblo Chieflain In q recent Issue
devoted several columns tJi description
of the camp, and in an editorial urged the
business men OF Pueblo to look sharply
after the trade OF the Cripple Greek Of
New Mexico"
| Las Vegas Is losing trade every day by
not having direct stage and freight con-
nections with Elizabethtown and Hema-
tite. Why don't the business men move in
| the matter?
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-12

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, May 12.-The re-
publican state convention was called
to order to-day by Hon. Chauncey I.
Filley. 1t is unanimous for Mckinley
and will so instruct the delegates.
Chairman Filley, Il. G. Kerens, Major
William W arner and F. G. Niedring-
haus will probably be the delegates
at-large. The business of the conven-
tion will not be concluded until this
afternoon. Tonight there will be
big open air demonstration, with q
parade and fireworks.
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BuIlets in . sham Battle,

CARACAS. Venezuela, May 12.--Tr
n sham battle here, Sunday, several
parties of both sides, who evidently
wanted to play even with enemies who
happened 10 be on the opposite side,
put bullets in their guns, with the re-
suit that one man was killed and sew
eral injured. The results would no
doubt have been much worse, had not
the smoke from the firing become so
dense that. parties could not recognize
each other. Every effort will be made
by officials to trace the perpetrators.
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The Mississippi Split.

: TUPELo, Miss, May 12.--The Lynch
faction OF the republicans of the First
Mississippi district are gathering here
to-day to select delegates TO ST. Louis.
The regular convention last month
selected two Mckinley mer-W. E. Ell.
gin and R. d. Littlejohn, the latter
colored. To.day's contes,ing delega-
ton will select Reed delegates.
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AzAol 1<ho VhoAhs -1AoJ 1th, AeStt
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed. who have been conducting sa-
loon in this .:.s c:.= known as the Two Joes'
Place." under the firm mama Of Scott A
German, have this day dissolved partner,
ship. and that the business will be CON
Quoted in the future by Joe w. Scott, who
will pay all bills owing and collect all ac-
counts due ofthe old firm.
All persons knowing themselves indebt-
sd TO the firm must settle their accounts
before May goth. The business in the fu-
ture win be csnaucted in a irst-c ass. le-
Ritimate manner, and share Of the public
patronage Is respectfully solicited.
J: J. GoRmAN,
1853 lot J. w. ScoTr.
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Wisconsin, Knights.

FoND DU LAC, Wis.,, May 12.-Witb
the opening, to-day, of the an
nual session Of the grand lodge, the
Knights of Pythias of Wisconsin cele
brate the twenty-fifth anniversary of
the order In the Badger state. The
event has brought 10 this city repre-
sentatives of every subordinate lodge
in the jurisdiction, together with a
large contingent of the uniform rank.
The reports Of the tfficers show that
the order has made great progress dur
ing the year.
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A Lumberman Killed.

PREsCoTT, Arizona, May PA
awyer by the name of Clark, employed
py the Clark & Adams Lumber COM
,any, Of this ssplace, while coming down
the mountain with load OF logs, was
caught and run over by the heavy
wagon with its load. The logs
in some manner slipping, knocked
down the wheel horse, the one Clark
was riding, and he was caught in the
harness in some manner and was killed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-12

Sr PAUL, Minnesota, May 12-
All over The United States. wherever
a handful, Of Swedes can be gathered
together, there will be celebrated to-.
night the 4l0th anniversary of the
birth of Gustavcs Vasa, the liberator
of tie Swedish na,ien from the Dan
ish yoke, and the first royal champion
of Professionalism. In this city there
will be demonstration at Market hall
wi an address by Governor 'Clougb
IN English, and speeches by several
prominent Swedes in their own tongue.
There will also be a celebration in
Minneapolis, Chicago, and wherever
in this country the sons Of Sweden
have found new homes.
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The A. P. A. Meeting.

WASHINGTON. d c., May 12 The
sxipreme council CT the American Pro-
,ectivs ASSOCIATION began its annusl
meeting here o-day. The proceed
ings are conducted behind closed
doore, but it is learned in q general
way that about $50 delegates are pres
ent, representing nearly every state
and Territory in the union. The main
svowed Object of the present meeting
Is to take action on the question OF
recommending some presidential can
didete for. support 10 The members of
abe orea0ization, and for this reason
che results OF the meeting will be
agsilcd with mach Interest by pol
sticie1s Of all parties. After . briei
<sssios this morning the eoEpeII cd
5ourEed 10 allow the delegates to ct.
lend the urssiling OF the Hancock
ssa'ue. To morrow morning if will
Se-conyene With President Trsynor 10
fbe chair.
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BUSINESS POINTERS.

Walter Dearden, assayer and chemist
Trinidad, Colo. l37-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-12

Wall paper and picture mouldings, all
new 1895 patterns, at H. g. Coors' 126tf
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nON'T PAY RENT-$IOO cash and So q
Dmonth for seventy months, Will pay for
a three room residence, with good yard
and good neighborhood; centrally located.
Residence lots f1ve years time.
149tf j. III. TEITLEBAUM.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-12

EN0R sALE.-At watrous. N. NJ, $50 head
~ of good yearling steers. For price and
other particulars, write 10 Ed. ID. Wood
bury or II. E. Byers, Watrous, N. M.-158ml
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-12

@ ITU ALTON WANTED. - Young man,
~ twenty -nve years old, with Arst class
references, would like employment. Good
ONCE l66t7
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The new building on Bridge street can
now be rented for balls, entertainments,
meetings, etc., at reasonable rates. To-
quire at the hardware store OF d. Winter
nitz. l50-tf
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IN0R RENT-Furnished rooms convenient
Il to both towns; centrally located. In
quire at THE OPTIC Office. la2 tt
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

C,OR sALE-A ladies' bicycle, in;good con
Il ditlon, cheap .l62ts Mrs. WIN, GREEN.
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Your stomach.

Your Stomach.
Disease elsewhere cannot be conquered,
II your stomach does not do its work we'll.
Macbeth mineral water is a certain cure
for indigestion and other disorders Of the
stomach. Begin In the proper manner to
build up your system by drinking Macbeth
water fresh from the well every morning.
At Roth's meat market. 114-tf
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-04

well, determined to investigate, but
anyhow, 1 felt for the boy-or girl-and
said l would not ask any questions till
next morning. l got him bed in the
Russ House, and gave him some small
change, so that in case l would not see
him again he would not be hungry next
day. From his dress l saw he was poor
country boy, although his face and de-
meanor made me believe he was the young
son of some gentleman. / told him to
meet me about o'clock in the morning,
and would advise him what to do. He
promised to be up at 6, and to wait for me
on my beat. But instead he got up earlier
and disappeared. Evidently he wanted to
avoid me.
about year later / was on my beat in
front of the Lick House about II or II
o'clock at night, when hack drove up to
the hotel. saw an old gentleman-a dis
tinguished appearing old man, dressed in
Prince Albert suit and wearing stylish
silk hat. AS he stepped to the sidewalk
he turned round and helped beautifully
dressed young lady to alight. Evidently
they had been at the theater or society
ball, for she was dressed for something of
the sort, with silks and satins and dia-
monds and wraps-you know how wealthy
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-04

Yes; I've had many a queer experience
in my time right here along Montgomery
street, but l can tell you about one in par
ticular that's stranger than fiction. Talk
OF dramas. if it could only be put upon
the stage as saw 1t, as it all happened,
with the lamplight and the differen
scenes, the theater would be full forever.
Special Police Officer Fields, who looks
after things on Montgomery street, be-
tween Market and California, was
full of his remarkable "reminiscences. He
was one OF little group opposite the Oc-
cidental Hotel entrance. and each man
had story to tell. Being policemen their
different narratives of something striking
in their experience of San Francisco's
streets were sure to be interesting, which
indeed they were; but for dramatic and
picturesque qualities Ofhcer Fields yarn
was one out of thousand, even of these
plain, unvarni ished tales. He continued
with his story:
"One night was on Montgomery street,
pretty near the Russ House door, when
young fellow came up to me and asked for
help. That was some years ago, before the
streets came to be infested with strikers
81 looked the young fellow all over-you
know how man in my business gets into
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-04

San Francisco has been treated to sim
gular spectacle during the past week. An
ignorant man came to the City wearing a
long, flowing black robe over and conceal
ing light check pair of trousers. His
hair and beard were worn in the fashion
that picture-makers have given to Jesus
Christ. He took up his abode at a cheap
Kearny-street hotel, and Immediately the
street in front of it began to fill up with
people who sought to have him bless
them and cure their ills. No credentials
were asked of him. His assumption Of
the likeness of ''the Savior of the world"
was not deemed sacrilege. The fact that
any man who chose to ''make himself
up"-allow his hair to grow, trim his
beard and put on the simple robe such as
worn by the Nazarene-couId wear some
thing of his likeness was not considered.
Nor was the fact considered that just
beneath that single black robe was a pair
of very light check trousers, such as is seen
oftenest on the Bowery. Certainly divin-
ity has limited its gifts to this man to that
OF healing. It has withheld from him the
gift OF speech and of good taste.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-04

habit OF studying mans appearance.
Well, there was something in that young
fellow, and the funniest part of it was
was completely at sea. 1t might have
been, l thought on first impression, it
might have been he was an innocent, run
away boy who belonged to good people.
Anyhow, he puzzled me. l said nothing,
but thought lot, while I tried hard to
make out what kind of fellow he was.
If you please, sir he said to me, I'm
hungry and have no money, nor place to
sleep. Can you help me?' He spoke so
nicely. too, that said to myself, This boy
has something good in him.
Where did you come from?' 1 said to
him.
I" I came from the country to look for
work in San Francisco and have been dis
appointed
a. Got any folksi'
" Yes, SIR the boy replied, and he
looked at me with an appealing look. 4
ran away from home
He told me that the last work he had
done was washing dishes in a restaurant in
the City. and be had scalded his aym terri
bly, by accidentally turning on the boiling
water. His arm was in sling, and could
see that it had been treated by surgeon
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-04
PERSONALS.

Mr.. George e. Peace has returned, after
spending two months in Colorado with his
relatives. He visited Denver and Boulder.
Mrs NJ Fabian has removed from 915 Geary
street to ITO Larkin.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Louis Won der Mehden and
daughter have returned from their European
trip.
DR.. T. F. Brennan has returned to the CITY
after sojourning some days at Lake View
Resort, picturesque retreat in the defiles of
the Santa Cruz Mountains, some distance from
Los Gatos.
Mr.. and MRS. H. sieroty tnee Friedlander,
have returned from their wedding trip and
afternoon, October a, from 2 to at their resi-
dence, 10l4A Washington street.
Mrs John Lee Jr. of 614 Steiner street has
returned after brief sojourn at Hotel Mateo,
San Mateo
Mrs Joseph L. Cert will be pleased to see her
friends the first Wednesday of each month at
1916 Ellis street.
Miss D. FrommholZ will leave for New York
Tuesday, October 6.
Dr. and Mrs. la Rue of Point aux Trembles.
Quebec, have arrived in San Francisco after
Yellowstone Park, and are visiting their sister
Mrs. r. A. Vance, 1914 Page street.
Rev. DR.. Fryer, accompanied by his sister,
Miss Bertha, will leave for their home in the
East Monday, october 5. Miss Fryer will be at
home to her friends this Sunday, October A,
from to 3.
Miss Tillie Nordman. daughter of Joseph
Nordman, 2505 Clay street, who left eighteen
months ago for Europe. is at present visiting
in Paris, and will sail for America October IL
OIL the French steamer La Bretsgne.
Miss Ethel Buckeew returned to her home
in San Mateo on Friday after spending the day
with friends in this City.
Mrs. s. II. Frank returned by the steamer
China last Wednesday from Yokohama, where
she was for some time, visiting her sister, Mrs.
Isaacs.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Crowley, after having
spent two months In the Eastern States have
returned and are now occupying their cottage
in San Rafael.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-04

1t there be anything In the faith cure
and every physician readily asserts that
there is in certain classes of cases-then
many apparent cures might result among
the throng that goes to this mans shrine
just as the same may follow and does fol-
low a visit to Chinese joss in proper
spirit. For a watcher at the line that
passes under his hands must be amazed at
the pallor. the awe, the trembling with
which they draw near this man with the
black robe concealing the check pants.
Mothers teach their children to kneel
when in their turn in the line they reach
him. An old lady last evening brought
her handbag full of handkerchiefs and
tbits of ribbon" which she asked him to
bless, so that she might send them to her
friends. She said she thought it would be
'easier for him." He said ''Of course"
opened the bag and breathed into it and
then held the whole thing up between his
hands with that rapt expression that is
supposed to do the business. But the old
lady was not satisfied with that. She asked
him to "bless her." so that she might
have power to bless others and cure them.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-04

paper man, but it he writes with the same
utter disregard for rules of English with
which he talks his newspaper career must
have been short.
In private these two talk to each other
on the familiar footing of show people.
The photograph salesman directs the
divine healer what to do in the brusque
language OF stage director and the divine
healer follows the directions. The agent
talks of '.'our successes" here and there,
the big crowds that came to see US in Gin
cinnati and Tennessee and Mexico; of the
railroad excursions that were run to carry
the crowds in Texas. He explains that
but for him the divine healer would not
be able to pay expenses or that strangers
would take hold of the thing and make
more of business affair out of it than it
is" There had been others before him,
he said, and he knew.
One of the properties which these peo-
pie carry with them Is a picture OF
Schrader's mother, which he says many
people have told him is another Virgin
Mary, The picture is that of stout,
comfortable housewife.
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.e way it was bandaged.

the way it was bandaged.
leone with me- said; I'll fix you
out for the night, but you'll have to go
home TO your folks tomorrow. This is no
place for boy like you.'
"Then he looked at me again with the
same appealing look and l started to think
again about this boy; he was so much out
of place. l tried all the restaurants round
two blocks, but they were closed, and then
l took him up to the Russ House dining
room. When be sat down to the table I
was struck by the pretty head of short
curly hair he had and his handsome face.
1 ran my hand through his hair. That's
a nice head of hair you have I remarked.
But he only looked at me again, the same
as before, and every time he 'stumped
me. l took him around on Bush street TO
get him bed for the night, for by this
time I'd taken quite an interest in the boy
and was curious to know who he was. The
landlady of the Elmer House was at the
door on Bush street, and as I passed she
called me aside. Now it is wonderful how
quick woman is in seeing things that q
man would never notice.
Mr.. Fields, she said to me, that's a
girl that's with you!
81 laughed at her.
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ladies dress for the theater.
"She took the old gentleman's arms.
and their eyes happened to glance in my
direction. / saw that she started, but re-
covered herself instantly. Where did 1
see that face beforeY I asked myself. 1t
was firmly impressed on my memory, but
for the life of me could not place it any,
where. And 1 fell into a brown study
over it. The next thing I knew, lady
with white fur wrap over her head came
running toward me, a minute or two later,
when had walked near to Sutter street.
She stopped in front of me, and began
to wonder what was coming.
Don't you remember me?' the young
lady said.
I'm sorry I can't, madam said,
though your face is familiar
Don't you remember the boy you be-
friended. You liked his curly hair
"'Oh, yes; yes, now recollect.'
"'Well, was that boy she said. 4 took
your advice and returned home, and now
how can repay your
''She held my hand, and was as glad to
see me as if / was her father. learne d
afterward that she was member of one
of the best families of California, but her
name is my secret"