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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
Hree SILVER. pare and slmple.

LINCOLN. Neb., April 22.-Ths dem
ocratic state convention, for the pur'
pose Of electing sixteen delegates tc
the presidential conventian in Chicago
next July, and which was called te
order at 2 O'Clock this afternoon by
Hon. G. j. SmyLh, is a free silver dem.
onstration, pure and simple. The gold
standard element Of the party is not
represented, but win hold . convention
OF its own in this city week from to-
day, at which contesting administra.
tion delegation will be selected to go
to Chicago.
Governor w. j. Stone, of Missouri,
one of the leaders of the free-silver
crusade in that state, arrived here this
afternoon and was accorded an enthu-
siastic welcome. He will address the
delegates TO the convention this even,
ing, and will be followed by the Idol of
the free.silver democrats Of Nebraska,
Hon. w. j. Bryan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
A Demand for Release.

LONDON, England, April 22.-A grea,
mass-meeting Ofthe socialists was held
in the South-place institute, to-day. fol
the purpose Of framing demand to
the home secretary for the release of all
political prisoners in England, but
especially the three men-Charles,
Battola and Cailes-who were convict
ed at Stafford in 1892. Among the
prominent participants were Tom
Mann, the socialist parliamentarian
and Edith Lancaster, the young lady
who was recently confined in an insane
asylum because she persisted in living
with a man sharing her socialistlc be-
liefs without the formality Of mar
riage.
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IIIghs. q !. u Leavsniag v . Cove Rspo..


INDIANAPoLIs, Indiana. April ~
In the state supreme cour', to day. pral
argument was begun in the npportion-
ment suit, and II time permits atgu-
ment will also be heard concerning the
democratic petition to dismiss the case.
on the charge that II was the result Of
collusion between republican Office
holders. The evident tendency Of the
court to reach decision at as early q
date as possible Is very disconcerting
to the democrats who had expected
that the case would either be thrown
out OF court, or else the court, being
democratic itself, would delay the case.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
Foe M'kIN,Lsy.
The Republicans of Tsnnsssss, Mar, land and
Virginia Ia Llnss

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April ~ The
republican state convention to-day will
select Mckinley delegation to St
Louis, headed by Hon. Henry Clay
Evans, of Chattanooga. The latter has
been very widely spoken OF as candi-
date for the vIce-presidency, but as 1t
Is the desire OF The party that he shall
make another race for the governor
ship, to which it Ia claimed be was
elected In 1894 but cbunted out by the
legislature, no resolution. Of endorse
ment will be presented. The platform
will declare for protection apd sound
money.
BALTIMORE, Md, April 20 Late
this afternoon the republican state con-
vention selected as delegates to St.
Louis, Senator-elect George L. We'll
lington, of Allegheny county; State
Comptroller Robert Il. Graham, Of
Wicomico county; William T. Malster,
OF Baltimore county, and James A.
Gary, of Howard county. The dele
gates will vote for Mckinley on the
first or second ballot, and will then 60
to Reed, If the chances Of the Ohio
man appear to be- waning. Senator.
elect Wellington was originally Rced
man, but as every county In the state,
including his owD, has declared for the
Ohioan, he concluded to yield to popu-
lar sentiment. The platform contains
ringing protection and gold-standard
planks.
STAUNToN, Va, April 70 - Not
withstanding the claims OF the Reed
people that Virginia would be found
duly enrolled under the Maine mans
banner when the proper time came, it
was early made evident in the state
convention which opened here to-day
that Major Mckinley can rely upon the
support of the Old Dominion delega-
ton at St. Louis next June. The
Mckinley leaders are claiming every.
thing 10 sight, and at noon assert that
twenty-five Of the twenty-iour dele
gates, including the four delegates at
large, will 20 70 st. Louis instructed
[, ,r McKinIev.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
Tourist Rates to the Grand Canon.

From Las Vegas to Grand Canon OF th,
Colorado river and return, $3.50. Thirty
days. transit limit in each direction
final return limit, ninety days, from date
Of sale. The stage will leave Flagstaff, or
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, con
Meeting with our through California trains
in each direction.
Returning, it will leave the Grand Canon
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The
ride to the canon is over q good road and
occupies about eleven hours. Stations
have been established along the route and
at the canon for the Accommodation Of
tourists. @. F. JONES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
An Aged Mother.

\ CANTON. Ohio, April Mrs. VIII
liam Mckinley, sr., mother Of Ohio's
ex-governor, and candidate for the
presidential nomination, is eighty.
seven years old, to-day. The vener-
able lady, who, with an unmarried
daughter, occupies house few blocks
distant from the home OF her dis.
tinguished son, has been overwhelmed
with congratulations during the day,
many brought by person and others
coming by mail and telegraph.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
Lively Los Angeles.

Los ANGELES, CAL, April 22-
The street pageant, which marked the
second day Of Southern California 8
floral festival, was one of the finest
events of the kind ever witnessed in
this part of the country. The floats in
line represented the history of the
country for Eve centuries; going back
to the time Of the Eldorados and Qua
tavita Indians, the Aztefs, the cliff
dwellers, the Apaches and the Fran
ciscan missionaries, down to the times
of the discovery Of gold and on to the
present. On horseback were repre-
sentatives OF the Spanish, Chinese, In
dian and other settlers. The military
and civilians also took part.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
Quay In Central,

HARRISBURG, Pa, April 20 The
capital city is filling up with delegates
to the republican state convention, I,
which opens tomorrow, and the state
central committee went into session
this morning at the Capitol shotel br
the purpose Of preparing the rolaQf
the convention. A canvasssof the Del
egates on the ground Indicates that,
while the Mckinley feeling Is strohg,
Senator Quay is likely to be in full
control of the gathering.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
Weaver Bobs Up Again.

DEs MONIES. Iowa, April 22.-The
populists Of Iowa are holding their
state convention here, to day, with the
largest attendance in the party's his
tory. The convention was called to
order by Chairman Calhoun, who, in
his opening address, formally present
ed the name Of Gen. James B. Weaver
as the unanimous choice of Iowa popu-
lists for the presidency. The resolu-
tion was adopted with enthusiasm
This afternoon the convention will
name delegates to the national conven-
fion at ST. Louis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
Stockholders, MeetIuc.

A meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Las Vegas Masonic building association
will be held at the Masonic Temple, in
East Las Vegas, N. M, April 9th, 1896,
at S-o'clock p: nj for the purpose Of elect
ing board of directors to serve for the
ensuing year and fol the transaction Of
such other cuisines a may legally come
before such meeting CHAs. ILFELD,
A. d. HIGGINS, President.
Secretary. 143 81
EAST LAS VEGAS, N. M..xApril 18th, 1896.
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Who He Is.

BERLIN, Germany, April 22.-Baron
Won Hammerstein, who has been sen.
fenced TO three years penal servitude
for forfeiture of civil rights, five years
and l,500 marks for forgery, fraud and
breach of trust, formerly was a promi.
nent editor and leader of the conserva-
tive party.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
Known in Time.

MILAN, Mo-, April 22.-Rumors are
cnrrent that an attempt will be made
by the friends Of w. p. Taylor to hold
up the train which conveys him from
Kansas City to CarrolIton, Mo-, for ex-
ecution, on the morning Of April 30th,
and release him. A noted highway
man is said to be in his employ for this
undertaking.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
MICS willard Sails.

New YORK, N. r., April ~ Miss
Frances Willard, accompanied by Miss
Anna Gordon, sailed for England, to-
day, at the urgent request OF Lady
Somerset, to take part in the Women g
temperance events in London, and Of
the present summer. She will return
early In the fab, accompanied by Lady
Somerset, to attend the annual con-
vention CT the state, which, during the
year, has made the greatest gain in
white ribbon membership.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
Trouble ID i Louisiana

New ORLEANS, April 22.-Serious
trouble has occurred 10 st Johns Bap-
tist parish, in which several persons
were killed. Democrats say the diff
Guilty originated IN an attempt to steal
ballot boxes by the negroes The
governor has sent company Of militia
to the scene OF the disturbances.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
O. A. r. Eacampmenf.

DENVER, Colo, April 22-The
annual encampment of the grand army
for the departments of Colorado and
Wyoming has attracted hundreds of
veterans and visitors 10 the city, which
Is gaily decorated. The opening day
was signallzsd by grand parade, in
which, beside the veterans, United
States troops from Fort Logan, the
national guard, Knights Of Pyihias,
Uniied American mechanics and sons
Of america took part. The Colorado
oiFision Of the sons ef veterans, as we'll
- the ladies Of the grand army OF the
eePnbllc, are also Ia annual session.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22

Disease elsewhere cannot be conquered,
II your stomach does not do its work well. !.
Macbeth mineral water is 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 ! meat market. 1l4-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
THE BARRACKS BURN
A Big Loss Sustained by the
y Government, in St. Louis,
This Morning
A SEVERE CLOUD-BURST
Rumors that an Attempt May be
Made to Rescue Taylor From
the GallOws.
TROUBLE IN LOUISIANA
A SEVERE CLoUD-BURST


ST. LOUIS, Mo, April 22.-Fire, this
morning, burned large brick building
at the Jefferson barracks. much furni-
ture, clothing belonging to soldiers, and
10000 cartridges exploded; loss about
100000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
Rate. to CITY Of Mexico.

LAS VEGAS, N. NJ, March 9th, 1885,
Round trip rates to City OF Mexico, from
Las Vegas, $88.7O. 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, 1896-04-22
A Small Riot

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April ga riot
occurred here to day. upon the arrival
Of the lumbsr fleet, between Union and
non-union lumber-shovers. Several
parties were severely injured in the
melee.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
Insane Mans Acts.

SHENANDOAH, Iowa, April 22.--
While insane, e. L. Jaeger, Of this
city. killed his sister and attempted su-
iclde. He will die. They were en-.
gagged in business together.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
Information Wanted.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., April 22.-
The senate, to-day, passed resolutions
requesting information concerning the
arrest of Bishop Diaz in Cuba.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
IA Second.Termer.

PEORIA, Ill, April % The reEub-
lican congressional convention of the
fourteenth Illinois district to day re-
nominated, by acclamatioD, Hon. Jo-
seph v. Graft, of Pekin, tor second
term
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
His Favorite vetoes.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 22.-
President Cleveland sent to the senate,
to day, two vetoes of pension bills. His
action is severely criticised by the dem
ocrats and republicans alike.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
Piano Dealers Fail,

CINCINNATI. Ohio, April 20 --Craw-
ford, Eberssle q Smith, piano dealers,
have assigned; assets, 81, 600, 900; lia-
bilities, $500 600
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
w. n. Croekett,s bow has been quite /

w. L. Crockett's boy has been quite Ill
for some weeks, down at the Puerto de Luna
ranch, but he is now In the full enjoyment
of 6ne health, is growing more interesting
every day, and giues promise Of making
one of the brightest men New Mexico has
ever produced,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22

For painting your house, Shervin VIII
liams' ready mixed paint is the best and
the cheapest, and for your walls, kaIsom-
ines 70 be'had at the old town hardware
store. new building; D. Winternitz. 126-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22
BATES 40 PHoENIx.

Tourist rates to Phoenix, Ariz., and 70.
turn from Las Vegas, $4S.50. Limits
fifteen days, in each direction with final
limit OF six months.
tt C. r. JONES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22

OsKALoosA, Twa, April 20 -Four
buildings were burned, this morning,
including one bank; loss, $50, 900; in
surance, 800, 900.
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Denver Bank Closes

DENVER. Colorado, April 22 2-The
American National bank, of this city,
closed to-day. President Hanna claims
an excess Of $650,00O over all liabili-
ties. The suspension was caused by a
slight run on the. National Bark Of
Commerce, but the latter paying every
demand made promptly, the failure is
attributed to gradual loss of business
and the difficulty of making collec
tions.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22

n Hqrtman is agent for Wanamaker q
BrQHp and Mills g. Merrill, fine tailor
madei clothing. See samples at Hartman 8
stofe. ~ M 60-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-22

Wall paper and picture mouldings, all
new 1885 patterns, at H. G.. Coors' 128tf
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Aftieal Of nlenty, we'll cooked and serv-
ed, at the New Brunswick. 108-tf
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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. sCoors'. 11ltf
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BUSINESS POINTERS.

I, Waiter pearden, assayer and chemist
Trinidad, Colo. 's4 1S7-tf
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ANnTuER EAIIIrRE.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 22.-Mason &
Davis Co manufacturers OF stoves,
have failed; assets. $73, 900; llabili les,
2107 600
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thing to patiently Protect your ideas they may
brilk you wealth. Write JOHN WRDDER-
BURN q CO., Patent Attorneys, Washington.
y O., for their 1900 prize 01zsF.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-22
INTEREST IN MEXICO.

A few days ago The Herald had
something 10 say about Mexico and the
interest aroused in that country during
the campaign. 1t was stated thar the
knowledge of the American people Of
the country was rather vague, but that
it was really a great country in nat
urai resources. The ideas set forth by
The Herald regarding Mexico and the
cultivation of closer relations with that
country are almost identical with those
expressed in a recent issue of The
Two Republics (Nov. ~ of the City
of Mexico It says in pan.:
Mexico is a great country, great in
territory, great in natural resources,
great in advantages climatic and ply
steal. She lacks, however, proper de-
VeIopmene Centuries of oppression
and repression have served to hold
back the great mass Of her people in
tine mad tumultuouS race OF life.
They have failed to keep abreast of
their more favored and fortunate COM
pet.tors
Indeed. so far had Mexico fallen be-
hind that for a time she was lost TO
view Recently, however, under the
wise administration of President Diaz,
she has been forging ahead at terrific
pace, and is now neck and neck with
some who once were considered sure
winners. Much ground yet remains to
be covered, Notwithstanding this gain.
and the conditions of success were
never moro favorable than the present.
Interest in Mexico waxed exceeding
great and strong during the campaign
in the United States. That interest, so
keenly aroused, ought not TO be per-
nlimed 20 wane or weaken. Notwith-
pie of the United States are more
densely ignorant concerning Mexico
than concerning almost any other coun-
try in the world. Immediate steps
should be taken to enllghten such ig-
norance.
AS the Two Republics says the in
terest aroused in Mexico during the
late campaign should not be permitted
TO wane The commercial and political
welfare Of both countries requires that
it should not The cultivation of closer
relations is to the mutual advantage of
each.
Realizing that the American people
are more or less ignorant of Mexico
and things Mexican, the Two Repub-
lies has established a sort Of bureau
of information, which appears to be
worthy of confidence. This should prove
useful institution to all desiring in
formation about our sister republic.
The information it undertakes to fur
nish, as we understand it, is much of
the same nature as that usually sup
piled chambers of commerce.
The Two Republics has undertaken
praiseworthy enterprise and ft should
meet with success.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-22
A SECRETARY OF MINING.

The recent meeting of the Miners
association of California adopted reso-
buttons in favor of the creation of a
new cabinet position, that of secretary
of mines and mining.
In favor of the creation of this new
secretaryship it is urged that the min
ing industry is so vast, so varied and
of such wide extent that all sections
of The country and most of the lead
ing states have an interest in it. It is
further urged that the existing condi-
ton of things is anything but salts
factory to the miners of the country.
All this is very true, still 1t does
not follow that the creation of another
cabinet position to look after the min
ing interests of the country is neces-
sary or desirable: These interests are
great, and are becoming greater each
day The demand for this new posi-
ton comes mainly from those engaged
in mining for the precious metals,
rather than from those engaged in the
mining of coal and the metals used in
the manufactures. There was no real
necessity for the creation of the Office
of secretary of agriculture. A secre-
tary of mining is just ds essential as
a secretary of agriculture, which was
not essential. The extent of an in
dustry does not necessarily warrant the
creation of a cabinet position to look
after it. What would be thought if the
textile manufacturers were to demand
representation in the cabinet? And
what if the wool growers and the cattle
raisers were to demand representation
in the cabinet? The verdict of the
people would be that the demand would
be absurd.
Mining is important, but it needs no
cabinet position to look after it. The
truth is that several of the great de-
partments are already. looked upon with
disfavor by the people because it is
felt that they are rivals for favor in
the way of appropriations, and that
they appear to think that the govern
ment was instituted chiefly to comply
with their demands.
Many of the leading industries. and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-22

there are those who accept the Jew
ish faith, yet how ridiculous it would
be for them TO cry out against the
language of a Thanksgiving proclama-
ton.
This protest of the Hebrews of Gin
cinnati is not the first exception that
has been taken to the presidents proc
lanlation. In his sermon at Marquand
chapel, Princeton, President Patton
said:
Now, President Cleveland has made
another declaration by calling this ma
ton to prayer in his Thanksgiving proc
lamation. And / view with deep re-
gret the unjust criticism that it is re-
ceiving from religious papers on ac
count of a certain religious tone that it
contains. 1t is that very religious tone
that like. 1t is just such a proclama-
ton as heather, pagan or Mahometan
could not have written. We took our
parliamentary system from England,
but rid it of it's hereditary elements.
and thank God we kept her religion.
God has blessed us abundantly.''
But all those who are Directing to
the language of the proclamation are
themselves making display of bigotry.
Catholics might object to the appoint
ment of day of thanksgiving, as it is
peculiarly Protestant institution. 1t
origina ted in 1921, when Governor
Bradford of the Plymouth colony ap-
pointed a day for public praise and
prayer after the first harvest. The
practice was observed by the other
New England colonies and during the
revolution was introduced in several of
the middle states. Since then it has be-
come a custom in nearly if not quite
all the states. In 1863 it first became a
national institution. Congress itself
took notice of it in the law regarding
bankruptcy Or. S. D. 974, sec. 5013),
making it dies non in cases where any
particular number of days is prescribed
other purpose, and the last day falls
upon Christmas, the Fourth of July,
day appointed for thanksgiving, etc.
OF course the Hebrews who are OBJ
jecting to Mr.. Cleveland's language are
not objecting to a Thanksgiving day.
They appear to be captious more than
anything else, and on the same grounds
on which they object to his language,
might object to the language of the
revised statutes in the laws relating to
our foreign relations where provision is
made regarding "the form of oaths of
Christian witnesses" in proceeding be-
fore consular courts in certain coun-
tries such as China, Japan, Siam,
Egypt and Madagascar.
When people become too captious
about things that are more formal than
anything else, it mas be just as well to
inform them that after all the United
States of America are a Christian ma
ton.