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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
FARMERS CONGRESS.
It Convened at St. Paul In the Seventeenth An-
nuaI Session, To-day.

ST PAUL, Mimi, August 81 The
ball of the house of representatives in
the capitol building was filed to over,
flowing, this morning, at the opening
of the seventeenth annual Farmers ma.
tional congress of the United States.
The delegates represent ever state and
territory, among them many men and
women of standing in their resp ,ctive
localities, having been appointed by
the governors of their states, or by
agricultural and commercial organizl-
tions.
National President B. F. Clayton, OF
Indianola, iowa, called the gathering
to order at 10 O'Clock, and the con-
vention arose while Archbishop John
Ireland delivered an Invocation. Ad.
dresses OF welcome were delivered by
Gov. d M. Clough, f,r the state
and President Edgar Weaver, for the
state agriculturalsociety, and responses
were made by President Clayton, Score.
tary John N. Slahl, Of Chicago. and
Col. j. s. Cunningham, of North Caro-
lima. After the roll call Of states,
President Clayton proc ,edsd to deliver
the annual address.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.
The sirty-Flfth Annual Gathering Of the Brit
ish society. at Montreal

MONTREAL. Quebec, August 81 =
With solemn and impressive services
at the Episcopal cathedral Of Montreal,
and q discourse by the bishop Of
Niagara, Rt. Rev Dumoulin, the Sky
fifth annual meeting Of the British
medical association was formally
opened, this morning. 1t is the first
time that this famous body Of men,
who are laboring for the alienation Of
the physical ills OF humanity, has met
on this side OF the Atlantic, and, up to
a late hour, last night, the roster OF
the secretaries showed that credentials
had been issued to 500 members from
Great Britain and Ireland. 500 from
the United States. and between 700
and 500 from the dominion.
Almost without exception, those
whose names are upon the roll are
famous the world over as surgeons,
specialists or medical
writer's.
.At the conclusion OF the reiigious
service, there was an interval for lunch,
ind at 2 O'Clock the delegates assem-
lied at Windsor hall. being called to
'rder by the retiring president, Prof.
}. T. Roddlck, of Magill university,
dontreal. On his right were the gov
rnor-general, Lord Aberdeen, and the
'resident-elect, Prof. Sir T. Gainger
stewart, of the university Of Edinburg,
nd physician In ordinary to the queen
or Scotland; and on his left, Sir
Adolphe Chapleau, lieutenant governor
1 the province OF Quebec, and the
resident of the council, DR.. Robert
'aundbry, of Birmingham. Addresses
I welcome having been delivered and
ssponded TO. the president proceeded
} deliver MS annual address. 1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
MISS FANNIE HAYES
She viii be Married to the
Lover Of Her Childhood
This Evening.
"a MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
The Apache 'sKid" is No
WV More, 80 Says His Ugly,
s Old Squaw.
FRANCO o-RUSSIAN COMBINE

FREMONT, Ohio, August S1-Thls
little city is all excitement. to-day,
over the preparations for the mar.
riage, tomorrow, of Fannie hayes,
the only daughter of the late president,
to Naval Ensign Smith. President
Mckinley and the members of the cab
met, with many men OF national repute,
will be there. President Bashford, Of
the Ohio Wesleyan university, will
perform the ceremony, and the family
mansion is elaborately decorated. The
color scheme Is lavender and white,
and national flags, with flowers, plants,
and palms will be lavishly used. The
ceremony will be performed al Z 80 p.
M, directly in front of the old-fssh-
Toned fireplace in the huge drawing
room.
The bride will wear white satin.
elegant, yet simple, cut en- traine, with
high neck and long sleeves, and Presi
dent Mckinley will be the guest of
honor at the pride's table The couple
WILL tour he west until October, and
then 90 to Newport.
The bride was born IN Cincinnati,
just before her fathers first term as
governor of Ohio, and has been a
leader 10 society and church work.
She has spent considerable of her time
abroad. She has light brown hair end
lvinlet eyes, and fine figure, while
Ensign Smith is Fremont boy. He
was appointed to Annapolis by the
president, and the courtship dates back
to their school days, it being love OF
childhood.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
--~-~----------
.Apacbe Kldn Certainly Dead.

SILVER CRY, N. M, August 81
"Apache Kid" is certainly dead. lie
died natural death several months
ago, but it only beca me known from
his squaw, who has just returned 10
her tribe She left his bones to bleach
on the lonely range Of the Sierra Madre
mountains, in Old Mexico, where he
was wont to retreat when the climate
was too hot for him la the United
States. The skid" was the most dar
ing renegade Indian who ever lifted a
scalp, and his death is relief to all
throughout the southwest.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
A SENSATIONAL TURN.
Louis Luetgert's Testimony Creates an linz
preston on the Jury.

CHICAGO, Illinois, August S1.--Th
sensation which was created by the test
mony Of Louis Luetgert, in the trial @
his father, has not died away. His state
mem, a, witness for the prosecution
that his mother spoke to him at mid
night, at which time her corpse wal
supposed to be disintegrating In We
filled w:tha caustic solution. has un
doubtediy made deep impression on
the jury.
The alleged murderer Is almost
frantic with by over the new turn CT
affairs. al don't see," be Said, show
the state Is going to get over my son
Louis testimony. 1 tell you he gave
them black eye. But just wait for
other surprises. I"
Luetgert said, to-day, that the de-
tense will show that prior to Mrs.
Luetgert's disappearance, she told
friend she might drop out of sight, just
to snake Adolph trouble y The
prisoner will take the stand himself,
and has confidence in his ability to
stand most rigid cross-examination.
Luetgert says be has already made ar
to open q saloon In the
down town district.
II have all my arrangements made,
TO make plenty of money. Everybody
will want to see Lue,gert," he said.
Silas t. Mulander, photographer,
was the first witness called, this moru-
ing. He testified that he had taken
he photographs OF the interior of the
sausage factory, which the state offered !
n evidence. Mrs. Ag gstha Tosch then
estitied that between 2 ani O'Clock, /
~ the afternoon I May Cd, Luetgert
,ame into her saloon to get glass Of
beer and seemed Very excited. and
ooked as though he had not had much
leep. On May 15fh he again came
nto her place and declared bis 10.
ocenoe lie insisted he did Emo,
now where his wife was, and became
cry much excited.
Franz Bialk, the watchman at the
actory, was next called. Bialk told
barrels OF s,stuff - that were receiv-
d in Ap I'll, an placed In vat, which
1ere dissolved by Luetgert and himself
ate one night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
An OlIy Blaze

SIsTERsvILLE, Va. August 81 -
Intelligence reached here this morn.
ing, Of terrific oil fire which is raging
at Middle Island creek on the Eureka
pipe line. The pipe line broke and
the oil caught fire, igniting the entire
country. The pumps on the west side
ofthe fire are shut down, to stop any
moro oil feeding the flames. Hundreds
Of barrels OF burning oil are flowing
down the creek and all the farm
houses situated near the creek and In
vuu vIUfuiLy Va IuU UKUan nI0 AZ kg1s,
danger of being consumed. ~ -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
IN CONTROL.
The Supporters Of the Chicago Platform In
Power In Pennsylvania.

| READING, Pa, August 81 The sup
porters OF the Chicago platform are 10
control of the democratic state conven
tion which was called to order at noon
by State Chairman German 10 the
opera house. The only candidates
to be nominated are for the Offices of
state treasurer and auditor general
There is a disposition on the part OF
some of the delegates to incor,
porate ID the platform what has been
variously designated as the "sneak-
straddle" clause of the Marylsnd DEM
ocratic platform, but the majority is In
favor, of an out and-out re-siiirmation
of the Chicago platform. 1t is doubt
ful whether the silyerites will go to the
extreme of declaring vacant exNa-
tional Chairman Harrity's seat on the
national committee. j. G. Mckinney,
and Surveyor of the Port G. Gray
Meek, of Philadelphia, for auditor
general.
All other issues are side issues at
the democratic state convention, which
met here, to-day, and are overshadow-
ed by the one great Harrity issue.
The fallen Philadelphia leader, whs
was dismissed by the state committee,
is making the fight of his life, but the
indications are that he will be beaten
by big majority. The great mass of
the counties will respond to the free
silver, Bryan sentiment, ard emanci-
pate themselves from the old Phjla-
delphia machine. The platform will
re-afiirm the Chicago platform, en-
dorse Bryan for 1910 and then skin off
the legislature.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
BEHIND THR BARS.
Two New York Women Under Arrest For Muir.
derous Deeds.

New York, August 81. ~ Two
women are behind prison bars here
to-day, charged with attempting muir.
er. Miss Julia McGraw went ic
George Moore's real estate Office, this
morning, and fred point. blank al
Moore. The shot went wide, and she
was disarmed and turned over to the
police. Miss McGraw tells a pathetic
story about being deserted by Moore,
with whom she lived. She, intended
to.kill Moore and herself, also.
Charles McGrath came homo after
midnight, and found his wife enter
tanning strange man. McGrath at.
tackled her with carving knife, but
she secured the knife and plunged it
into him, intlicting fatal wounds. Mrs.
McGrath and her visitor are under
arrest
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
Anlnsane nred.

CoLoRADo SPRINGS, Colo., August
81 Miss Amy Love, Denver girl,
visiting here, became. suddenly insane
aud was removed to The city hospital.
Early, this morning, she attempted
suicide by hanging herself with her
bed clothes, but was discovered when
Just q spark OF life was left. Her re
coyery is doubtful.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
Buried in the Wreck.

OLArHE, Kansas, August S1.-A
fatal head-end collision occurred on
the Missouri Pacific near stillwell, to-
day. Fireman James Pontins, OF the
west bound train, was buried under
the wreckage and is dead; Engineer
Samuel Ross was badly scalded and
ne will die, while the engineer and
fireman OF the east bound train jumped
and escaped. The cause OF the COL
1Ision is u.kaown.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
The Miners Conference Ask
For a Revival Of the In
junction Proceedings.
A DENVER GIRL is INSANE
Bread is Commanding High
Figures in London and \
on the Continent.
LEUTGERT YET sANcUINE

ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, August 31--Th
resolutions committee OF the labc
conference spent many hours, las
night. in trying to sift the wheat from
the chaff, and was still not ready to re-
port, this morning. A final recon
mendation has, however, been prac.
tically agreed upon. 1t will be pro.
posed to have day set apart, shortly
after labor Gay, known as ''miners'
day." when pay for that day will be
donated by all union laborers, to be
used in carrying on the strike OF the
mixers.
Judge Jackson will be asked to re-
view bis inil ction, and II will then be
taken to the United States supreme
court, in the hope thatthe Injunction
will be declared unconstitutional.
The resolution committee made their
report, this morning. The i, juucton
resolution is very stropg. and the fssrs
of the watchful fathers of the republic,
il says, have been justified. "The
Judiciary has become supreme. We
witness political phenomenon abso
lu,ely new 10 the history OF the world,
the republic PROSTATE at the feet OF
judges appointed to administer its
laws. They ack npwledge no superior,
and their despotic deeds recall Miton's
warning to his countrymen, who bids
man rule over him, above the law,
may bid as well a savage beast. "
Then it goes on to dencnnce the jl-
dietary. winding up with this:
Resolved, That no nation, In which the
people are totally disregarded, can long re,
main free nation; therefore, we urge
upon all liberty.loving citizens to remem- |
Der and obey article two OF the constitu-
tion, which reads as follows: "The right |
OF the people to keep and bear arms shall |
not be infringed."
Resolutions wero discussed, this
afternoon, as to the use Of shoiguns
and violence, but the peace councils
inally prevailed A million pAA5. b.
'aised by one days donation.
Il
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
Death By an Explosion.

FREDERIcKsRURG, Ohio, August 31:--
A terrible accident occurred here, to-
day, when the boiler on workstrain
locomotive on the Cleveland, Akron &
Columbus railway exploded. Engineer
Townley, of Millersburg, and Fireman
Brown, OF Mt. Vernon, were instantly
killed and thrown 400 feet. The from
brakeman was also scalded fatally.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
A Mere Humane Policy.

LONDON, Ergland, August 81
The Chronicle asserts upon the au-
thority of the Russian minister Of the
interior, that the car has decided to
lpartly abolish the Siberian exile sys-
fem and erect instead large central
prisons in Russia proper. The changt
goes into operation next year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31

GLADsroNE, Mich, August Sl.--Yes-
terday i've Fiulanders were drowned in
she bay, By the cspsizing Of sail boat
,Nhev were Gas Erickson, John Fandt,
Chs Anderson, John Henansoa AID
Hon Erickson. The bodies Of the frs
thrse we're found this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31

RlpeEvILLE, Ind., August sl.--Johr
and Richard McGriff are probably the
oldest twins in Americs. They cele
ibrated their ninety third birthd'y. to
day. Both are married and have
children. Neither have used tobacco
and their mental faculties are 10 excel
lent condition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31

LONDON. England, august 3D.
Richard Croker sailed for New York
rom Southampton, this morning. He
goes to act in an advisory capacity
during the Tammany campaign.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31

MUNICH, August 3I.--The Neustach-
yichten says that it has been definitely
settled that Emperor William will visit
Jerusalem, on Easter of next year.
The emperor will spend two months in
the Holy land.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
Insane Prom, Grief.

NEW YORK, N. r., August ST.
A special cablegram to the Herald
from MontevIdeo says that the widow
of President Rorda has become insane
as result OF her grief, caused by her
husbands assassination.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
Rreadstnffs Adxancinr.

LONDON, August 31.--Tbe price Of
bread is still advancing in Paris and
London. The price 10 London, to-day,
is thirteen to fourteen cents for four.
pound loaf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31

PITTsBURe. Pa August S1--An in
formal meeting OF tho coal operators,
this morning, decided to call meet
ing, tomorrow at 2 o'clock, for the
organization Of coal exchange of the
Pittsburg district, and producers who
are not lake shippers, with view to
obtaining fair price, and looking
toward the settlement OF the present
mining troubles.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
Fatal schooner Collision

BALTIMoRE, Md. August SI-The
steamer "Potomac," from Washing.
ton. cut the schooner 'Three Brothers
ia two, this morning Captain Thomas
Hart, of the schooner, was drowned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
Lead Up. Silver Down.

NEW YORK, N. X, August s1.--
Silver, to-day, is 51A. Lead is NOV.
ing up to 'Tour dollar lead,'' the mar.
ket holding firm, this morning, al
$3.85.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31

PARIS, August 81. Another attempt
was made to assasalnate President
Faure, while passing the Madeline
church, this evening. A bomb was
throwo, and two arrests followed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
WIN Exhibit at Paris.

BERLIN. Germany. August 81 -
Twenty German towns of over
100000 inhabitants have decided to
participate collectively, in the Paris
exposition OF 1900
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31
cantured WhlIs Asleep,

HAVANA, August 81 -CaroIina
Vera, an insurgent Amsz n,> was cap
tured at Punta Brava. while asleep.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-31

In all III Numerous and d.
verse branches done as Il
should be at THE OPTIC Job
Rooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
RAILROADS.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

49, S'iietu.e in effect November u, 1897.
s2pSer station.
ard l 4a 4-M.DailyLoca for Danve Charlotte
burg Harr:sonburs aud stanton, daily except
S Mis: and at Lynchburg with the Norfolk and
daily for the Natural Bridge e and lexington ' INV
\, uil' A;M.-D2ily.-THE UNITED STATES FAST
and Washington to Jacksonville, uniting at Sails
S Surx M.th Pullman Sleeper for Ashevlle and Hot
and Charlotte With a Putnam Sleeper
,or Augls;a Pullman Buffet Sleeper New York to
so nr to-
t orleans without change Sunset Personally Con
tram every Wednesday to San Francisco without
4:Ol PM--Local fol Front Royal, st1asburg and
Harrisonburg. daily, except Sunday.
for Sn
WESTERN vESTBULED iiMfrH6 A comp s9e Of
o isan 1ss iIn seepers Dining Cars and Day
New York to Tampa, via Charlotte, Columbia, Sa-
yannah and Jacksonville, uniting at Danvie with
columbia. with connection for Aiken, and New York
to Memphis. via Birmingham. New York to New
Day Coach Washington to Atlanta. Southern Rail-
way I n 1s &c Ca SsssnSS"r9 to MonssomsTy
Sion leave Washington 9:O1 am d1ily 4:45 pm.
daily except Sunday. and 6:25 pm. sundays only
Lees'urg. and 6as pm daily for Herndon: ' Re- Re
turning. arrive at Washington SIG am and 800
cept SuudIy. from Herndon S:34 am daily except
Sunday. from Leesburg.
ington. G:42 an. 2:2O pm. and OBS pm daily,
Hariscnhurg. 12:4O and 9:25 pm daily. except
Tickets. Sleeping Car reservation and informa-
ton furnished at Offices. 7O5 18th st. NV, 5II
p Pen avenue and at Pennsylvania rail-
". II. GREEN. General supt.
J.; NJ CULP: Traffic Manager.
w. A. TURK, Gen. Pass. Agent.
L. s. BROWN, Gen. Agt Pass. Dept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Getting Ready for the President.
From the Boston Herald.
The Pitcairns of Pittsburg did honor to
the Presidents late progress west in
royal style. If Mr. Mckinley had been,
In fact, monarch of this country, more
money wouldn't have been spent in his en-
tertainment; certainly no greater rejoice
ing could have greeted the manufacturers
friend" When the Prince of Wales Wis
its such people as the Marlboroughs, for
instance, the whole establishment is done
over anew and in appropriate style; SO it
was with the millionaires beautiful house.
which was rendered as splendid as any
ducal palace. If on a newer scale A table
cloth was ordered to be woven expressly
for the dinner given for the presidential
party. and the superb service of gold and
silver was further embelished by all the
elegant devices that money can procure.
Sherry sent the costly wines and a corps
of cooks and walters from New York while
the landau in which the President drove
about during his visit had been built for
the occasion, and was a triumph of the
carriage builders art. Now, aren't we
coming on in this country? But when Mr.
Mckinley comes to Massachusetts it is
feared this lavish sort of welcome cannot
be duplicated, and he must be content with
just plain New England manners, We
shall do our best, but it won't be of this
pennsylvania millionaire pattern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

For SALE-TwO OF THE FINEST DWELLINGS
In Columbian Cclieg. subdivision cor 18TH and
Binney SITS; IL rooms each: megnifCently finish
cd; will be sold cheap and on good terms. Apply
to Owner CHAS. Z. DCSCANSOS, 9Th AMI ID
".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
THRIFTY ICELANDERs.
They Want TeIcErnphic Connection
With the World.


But not only are the Ioelanders steadily
also to be making the best use of their
enlarged opportunities. As there are no
great capitalists in Iceland the government
is compelled to take the initiative in many
enterprises that in other countries might
better be left to private individuals. Thus
a large appropriation has been made this
ses sion for substituting steamship ccmmu-
nioation with Denmark and along the coast.
When these arrangements are complet ID
it will be possible fer the tourist to reach
Iceland much more readily than is the
case now. A contract has been made with
Danish Company by which sixteen trips a
year will be made between Reykjayik ami
Copenhagen and six trips along the coast
Even more important for the future le-
velopment of Iceland is the proposed plan
for Geographic communication with the
Shetland Islands over the Farce Islands
A large appropriation for this purpose VAS
unanimously passed by the althing. and
the Danish government has signifed its in
teItion to give the measure substantial all
While no final arrangements with either of
the companies that bid for the contract
doubt that the plan will be successfully
carried through. natural extension of
the idea would be north Atlantic cable
between America and Europe. with Ice
land as a stopping place. ore direct prac-
teal and scientific result of the present
scheme would be 10 add immensely to our
meteorological resources by furnishing
daily weather reports from Iceland.
OF immense Importance for the health Of
Iceland is the new arrangement of the state
medical system Thirty years ago there
were only seven official physicians in the
whole of Iceland. Under the new ar
rargement the island will be divided into
forty-two medical districts, each with a
regular physician. salary, varying in
amount in the different classes, is attached
to the position in addition to patients
fees, which latter are regulated by govern
ment ordinance, and there is a pension.
But when one thinks of the enormous dis
tapoes TO be Travelled on cold. dark. winter
days and nights, there seems to be no oc-
casion TO envy these Icelandic country doc
tors their salaries and pensions.
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POlyGa nRfsts Still.
n the New York Tribune.


Though you bray Mormon in a mortar,
yer will not his polygamous proclivities de-
part from him. To this effect is the dec
laration of the Rev. Dr. Bliss, financial
agent of Salt Lake College, in Salt Lake
City, where the Mormon can be studied to
better advantage than elsewhere, and his
conjugal and other habits be subjected to
a more critical and searching observation.
In general way the Latter Day Saint puts
about the theory that he has given up
polygamy in obedience to the statute in
that case made and provided, but beyond
the afiirmations of the Rev. Dr. Bliss
tokens have not been wanting that he keeps
1t up on the sly, and that the church in Sc
cret encourages the practice. AS an agency
OF regeneration among them, DIR. Bliss rec
ommends mere Christian work and the in-
PRODUCTION of higher standards of Christian
civilization in the state. He thinks a push
ing New England college there would help
this along, and mis- own, which solicits en-
dowments. is no doubt one Of this Lind.