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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01
FINE o LIGHT.

Police officer Daniels arrested G. W
Jones. a colored youth, at the corner
of East and Houston streets yesterday
afternoon on the charge of disorderly
conduct for which the recorder fined
him $40 this morning.
The officer and Mr.. Newding testified
that he was one of a gang of tough ne
gro boys who c~ongregated on that cor
ner and insulted respectable ladies who
passed. by their vulgar remarks.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01
BROTHERS FIGHT.

f. j. Reeves and his smaller brother,
Henry, who conduct a lunch stand on
Laredo street, fell Out yesterday after
noon about 3 o'clock, because Henry
refused to do his part of the work,
and had a genuine rough and tumble
fight, giving each other some discOler-
ed optics and difgured faces.
Police Captain Brown arrested them
and their little affair was aired before
the recorder today. He gave them a
lecture and fined Henry IS, but in con-
sideration of the fact that they were
orphans he RENTED SO of it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01
A AMEER-

Simla- Nov. IA letter to Lord Ell
GIN vlceroy of India, from the ameer
or Afghanistan, says he is trying to
arrest the Haddah Mullah and that IL
NJ succeeds he will expel the priest
rom He also promises
to prevent the Afrides taking refuge
at Atghanistan. from interfering with
the British troops. The ameer has
been thanked by the for
both these friendly communications
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01
wEYLER CAUSING TROUBLE.

New York, Nov. IA dispatch to
the Herald from Madrid says:
kilograms via Key West from Span
ish correspondents of Gen. Weyler's
conduct are couched in the gravest
possible terms.
The Heraldo claims Weyler's agents
in the peninsula are preparing trouble
in his interest.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01
wEYLER's FAREWELL FARES Ill.

Madrid, Nov. Much surprise and
ill-feeling has been occasioned in of
fetal circles by the statement in the
cabled accounts of the demonstration
in Havana on Friday which preceded
Capt. Gen. Weyler's embarkation on
the Montserrat that he had declared
while addressing the Populations that
he had been called back in obedience
to the wishes of the rebels and the de-
mands of the United States"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01
MAN DIES

San Francisco, Cal, Nov. 1.-Charles
F. Smurr, freight traffic manager of
the Southern Pacific, died yesterday,
after an illness of eleven weeks and
following a surgical operation perform
ed to give relief from a disease of the
mastoid cells of the ear. He had been
in h service of the Southern Pacific
since 1872. being located at Los Ange-
les, Cal, from 1876 to 1889. He was a
native of Ohio and was As wears old.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01

but at the residence of Senior viuda de
Lombillo.
The Marquis Of Palmerola, late civil
governor of Havana, departed by the
Ward line steamer Seneca.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01

E. X. Baker, superintendent of the
Southwestern Telephone company, ar
rived in the city from Austin last night
and is quartered at the Menger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01
SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
Two Friends Wrestle at Weimar and
a Pistol Drops to the Floor.

Weimar, Tex, Nov. 1.-(SpeciaD-
Henry Took, an extra brakeman on
the Southern Pacific, was accidentally
shot through the heart yesterday and
instantly killed. He was playfully
wrestling with a friend, when a pistol
dropped from the latter's pocket and
discharged, the bullet entering Tooke's
body. TOoke came here from San An
tonic on a visit to relatives. The re-
mains were buried here.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01
F, GrooS ( Co. Bankers.

AND DEALERS IN EXCHANGE
Sight drafts on the principal cities
Of the United States and on all Euro
pean countries. Also drafts on Mon
terey, Mexico, payable in Mexian dol
lars. Foreign coin and currency
bought and sold.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01

LOCAL WEATHER FORECAST:
Fair tonight and Tuesday, cooler to-
night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01

, USE THE TELEPHONE
To all points in TEXAS connect
ed with the Long Distance Tele-
phone system. Quick connec-
tons, excellent service and you
do not have to wait for a reply.
Look for the sign of the Blue
Bell.
NJ. F. THOMAS, Local Manager.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

PERHAPS the most Intensely inter-
sting series OF war papers ever pub.
Iished are those written by Hon,
Charles A. Dana, just deceased, for
McClars's Magazine, the publication
Of which begins in the November
number Of that splendid monthly.
These papers include "reminiscences of
men and events Of the civil war, and
constitute a secret history Of the war,
as seen by Mr.. Dana as conf iential
agent OF the great war secretary, Eiwn
N. Stanton, aud Of President Lincoln.
Mr.. Daoa, as assistant secretary of
war, but reslly as the confidential
nan Of The ADMINISTRATION, wac on the
.'inside" OF the great events. secret
aud public, Of the civil war, and bis
observations, long since written but
never published, now properly appear
upon his death.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

GEORGE.

Henry George, one Of the democratic
candidates for mayor of Grester New
York, died of apoplexy at 5 o'clock this
morning, after a night spent In vigor.
Gus campaigning.
Henry George was born Ia PhilAdsi-
phia. September 2nd, 1899. He was
an American writer on political ono
my and sociology. He went to sea at
an early age and in 1898 settled 10
California, where he became a journa,-
list. In 1879, he published his chief
work, "Progress and Poverty" He
removed to New York in 1880 where
he was an unsuccessful candidate OF
the united labor party for the mayor
atty in 1886 and where he shortly after
ward founded a weekly paper called
the Standard. Besides "Progress aud
Poverty" he had published "rhe
Land Question:" in 1888; "S)ciai
Problems" in 1884; ''Protection or
Free Trade" in 1886, and other
works.
When Henry George ran for mayor
of Gotham In 1886, as an independent
labor candidate, the conservative pub.
lie were astouuded when they saw tn
vote returned for him. II was over
$4,000, out Of a total cast Of aboui
220, 900, and his c~anvassers then con
tended, aud still contend, that actually
it wa larger, but was not counted.
However, that may be, Henry GeOrge
obtained in the returns over 30 per
cent of the vote polled Tor mayor 10
1886.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

An improvement 10 the designs Of
United States paper money Is said 10
be in contemplation. Secretary q GO
wants all the bills Of the same deoom-
nation, whether Unit,d States not. 9,
silver certificates or treasury notes Il
1890, to have virfually the same de-
sign, treasury note beng sfii rssd "
dls:inguishsbie from sil-sr csrti6eates
by the different colors 10 which the
seals snd the numbers are to be
printed. Mr. Gsge il said 70 believe
ssthat the new designs would in q greet
measure prevent the raising Of noiss.
as the design would ct Gree idsutIy
the Denomination Independent Of The
FUNERALS"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

Few men In this country ate better or
more favorubls known to the drug aud
medicine trade than Mr.. e. j. 5chalI, buyer
In the pI oprietary msd,clne department oi
the Meyer Bros.' Dug Co., OF ST. Louis
He says: my hoy ca * home from school
with bic hand badly lacelated and bleed
ms, aud sun ring great pain. | dressed
The wound Il d applied Chamherlain's Paiu
Balm freely (; all paih ceaseu. and IN a re-
markably thort time, IL healed without
lea, ing a scar. For wounds, srrains,
swelliDgs aud rheumatism, l know OF nc
medicine or prescription equal t. it.
consider IL a household necessity" Sold
BY K. D. Goodall, D. pot drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

The 1T. Louis Republic recently made arr
rangemenis with the cable companies,
whereby direct news, from all sections OF
the civilized world, are received. IL nov
prints more authentic foreign news than
any other paper, and continues TO keep u
l,a record for publishing all the home nows.
The outlook for the year 10 one OF big
news events, fast succeeding each other,
aud they will be highly interesting tc ev-
eryone. The price OF the Republic daily 10
t8a year, or $3.50 for three months.
The Itoice Week Republic will remain
same-one dollar q year, by mail twice
a-weok. 10-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29
Rock rsiend Route Playing Cards

&The slickest cards on the market are the
Crock Islonu's." They are also the cheap
est, and we will send you these excellent
STANDARD goods ut the low rate uf nine
cents per pack If you order five. or more
packs. Send money order, draft or stamps
and they will be sent promptly by express,
charges prepaid. Orders tor sir gle pack
u ust contain twelve cents in stamps, as
they will be sent by mail. Address,
JOHN SEBASTIAN u. +. A.,
Chicago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

The Thanksgiving number Of the
Ladies Home Journal is at hand and
IN unusually good number OF that al
Tays excellent msgszsne. Is one
-sIiai article now running. etInside of
a Hundred Homes" is worth thous-
suds Of dollars to any homo maker Of
3 his country, or any other country, for
hat matter
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

In Germany, when h vote Of the
jury stands six against six. The pris
oner is acquitted. A vote Of seven
against five leaves the decision to N
court aud in a vote Of eight against
four, the prisoner i convicted.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

Notice for Publication.
FVtN~ FVf "DVH'
Homestead Entry No. 300.

land OFFICE AT SANTA FEE, N. NJ,
Octut er 20th, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that tue fellow
ing. named settler has filed notice Of bis
intention 10 make final proof III support Of
his claim, and that ssid proof will be made
before The probate clerk OF can Miguel
county, at Las Vegas, On November S0th,
1897, VIZ: b. +. Flint, of Eat Las Vegas,
tor the b. w. y, Sec. II, 1. 10, K. l4-E.
He lanes the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon aud
cultivation OF said land, VIZ r. Il. Hunt,
Of Rociada, N NJ; b. Daley, OF X, cinda,
N. Nj; Chas NlhaIt, OF Las Vegas, N. M;
II. 8. Wooster, of Las Vegas.
JAMES IL. WALKER,
8 1-30t Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

y News-dealers should reportto the count
iDg-room any irreguiarity or inattsntiOn
on the part Oh carriers IN the delivery OF
THE Optic. News-dealsrs can have b
Optic delivered TO their depots IN q y
part of the city by the carriers. Orders or
complaints can be made by telephone,
postal, or ia person.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

The Los Angeles Times is beginning 10
pay more attention 70 Mes Nsrico aud
has a column letter from A~ibuqusrque g.
fits last issoe.-ADuquerQus Democrat
Yes. and the letter pays large atieB-
ton to Las Vegas and San Mieu-i
county and quotes largely from THE
OPTIC.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

IT CANNOT be denied that marriage
would have been an economical step
for that Illinois man who has Just had
q verdict of s54. SSs. 80 against him
for breach Of pro ri e.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

Andres ChAves, the ialher-in-law OF
ex Marshal Juan Chnves y Pena, died
at PaJari,o, Bernnlillo county, from
old age. The deceased was seventy
seven years of age and left two SONS
and Two daughters besides o larg.
number Of grandchildren.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

At a recent meeting OF the commits
sioners OF Lincoln county, the district
attorney was ordered not TO bring suit
,gainst any taxpayer until after the LIST
day Of November. 1897
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

In order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters 10 fHE OPTio
should not be addressed To any Individual
connected with the office, Dut simply 30
TIE Optic, or to the editorial Of Tue bust
ness department., according 10 the tenor or
purpose.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

Msrisno J. Arn 10, lorm ny a clerk
~ f~oriina's bazaar ia Alouqderque,
has gone 10 Trinidad. Colo 4, where he
viii enter The employ Of Lawrence &
BsrReman.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

To secure proper classification, adver-
tisements should be landed in not later
than III O'Clock a. m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29
OPTIC TELEPHONE NO.. !

The Optic will not, under any eireum-
stances, be responsible for the return or
the safe keeping of any r~eiectsd manu-
script. No exc, ption will be made % tnis
rule, with regard 10 either letters or Ia
closures. Nor will the editor snreg into
correspondence concerning rejected maa-
uscript.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

Tne people Ut U.Iriilos wiz Sc on
have the pleasure Il listening to Mi
Eva may Tucker ON The subject Of
..TemperAnce."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29
Special Notice.

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letter at our risk. Address all letters anu
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

Entered at the East Las vegas, n. NJ,
postofice for transmission through ths
mails as second class matter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-29

GEN. FRED WALsES, OF Denver, has
been elected president Of the silverton
railroad iE Colorado.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-14
Practitioner.

There is one direction. as Or, George
F. shrady, Americas first surgeon, dis
tinctly says. In which people seem TO
need enlightenment at present more
than they have for many years past.
"This is the rational appreciation OF
DR.. shrady's article In the New York
World of December % should be read by
the danger OF quackery and fake cures. -"
every man and woman who Is ever In
cllned to listen to the nonsensical, but
100 often plausible. rambllngs of traders
in patent medicines.
When Prof. Edward e. Phelps, NJ. D.,
Ii. D., of Dartmouth college, after a
long life of study in the most recent SCI
entlfc investigation of disease, evolves
the marvellous formula of Paine's celery
compOund-when after the closest possi-
BILE observance by the best practitioners
IL is found that this greatest remedy OF
our generation not only does all, but
even accomplisheS more than the modest
doctOr-the giant among men that he
has proved to be-more than he was
willing at FIRST to clalm-when thou
sands of sufferers In every walk Of life.
sufferers from the ailments that come
from oVerwork, deranged digestive or
gans, Impaired nervous systems, too
poor or too rich living, inattention to
hygienic laws. have been absolutely re-
stored to health by Paine's celery COM
pound. after vainly trying every other
possible remedy. and being d0sed by
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-14
ABOUT PEOPLE.

stranEsrsin the City and Wheeling Folks
Abroad.
s.A. Young, Of Amos, Is ct the How
II. E. Joyce was an arrival from Graf
ton last night.
w. G. Kohl, slstersvlile, is InscrIbedon
Wlndsor's register.
j. B. Finley. OF Parkersburg, IS regis
tered at the Windsor.
Mrs. i. S. Easton, of Warrington, is
guest OF the Mcclure.
Col ]. w. Gallaher. of Moundsville,
was In the city yesterday.
Chas. II. Pierson, advance agent OF
Little Trtxle, is in town.
Il. c. Hallman. Of Logan county,
stopped ut the Mcclure yesterday.
w. f. Slmons, OF jackson. was one OF
last nights arrivals ct the Stamn.
L. S. Duerr. OF New Martinsville,
was a guest Of the Stamm yesterday.
c. Martin and John o'Hara, of Sisters
Vile, stopped at the Howell yesterday.
Meyer Newberger, private secretary OF
ex-senator Johnson N. Camden, was up
from Parkersburg yesterday.
Miss Marie Drum, Of the East End.
Pittsburgh, Pa. Is the guest OF Miss
Bessie Lowry, on South Jacob street.
John B. Crane, c. W. Arnett and j. W.
Hartley three prominent bankers OF
Fairm0nt, are stopping at the Mcclure.
Prof. L. C. Corbett, of Morgantown.
was In the city last night en- route 90
West Liberty, where he addressed the
Ohio County Farmers Institute.
r.. ]. Calm, Reading. Pa; a. J; Cline
Hamilton, Pa; g. y. McFarbln. Newton
Mage. c. w. Corbin, New York; a. A.
Head. Rochester, n. Y; r. S. Sturte~
want, Springfield, Mass. II. Bott, Salem,
Mass, and a. Mu-dlson, Buffalo. N. Y.
are crockery buyers now In the city, and
putting up at the Mcclure.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-14
COL0RED,EyANGELIST

Begins "a Series OF Revival Meetings Al
simpson NJ. e. Church--A Crowded
House Las; Understanding OF the Ca
seer oflIrr. smith.
Mrs. Amanda Smith. the famous col
ored evangelist, began series OF revival
meetings she will conduct at the slmp-
son NJ, f. church. last nigh. The inn
preston she made was so favorable that
the church WIZ not no sufficiently large
10 accommodate the crowds that Will so
to hear this wonderful woman. Last
night there was hardly standing room,
and before the services opened every seat
was filed.
Mrs. Smith gave an earnest, practical
talk on Prayer" Never once depart-
ing from her topic, she showed the eff
cacy and the need Of prayer. In way
that reached the hearts OF her hearers.
Her language was simple and plain. II
has been said of colored speakers that
they are given TO fiuwery language, this
cannot be said of Mrs. Smith. Her pecu-
liar charm and strength lies in the SIM
plicity and directnes5 of her language.
II rs this fact that has made her In such
demand at rcvivals and camp meetings.
Her visit to Wheeling IL the first 10
West Virginia, though she has preached
on all sides Of this state. Her reputation
- national, and at Mountain Lake Park
and other religious resorts, she has ad-
dressed vast audiences. She came from
Baltlmore.t to Wheeling, and previous t0
that, had held meetings In Chicago.
Mrs. Smith Is a widow, and sixty years
OF age, though she does not look II, yet
she was born in Maryland, in 1887. Be
fore the war. her father purchased the
freedom of himself, wife and five chill
dren, 4he subject Of this sketch being one
Of the children. For twenty-five years
she has followed the life OF an evangelist
and has travelled once around tho world
IN her work. In the British Islands she
created quite n sensation, and crowds
fiocked to hear n colored woman preach.
She labored in India for nearly two
years. and spent a long time among her
race In Africa and Liberia, In Africa
she was associated with Bishop Taylor
Her evangcllslc work IS not confined
among culOred people, but often among
her white brethren, and invitations for
her 90 occupy pulphs come from towns
that have 10 walt for months before she
can accept. Her visit to Wheeling fol-
lowed an invitation extended about two
months ago. She Is a busy worker for
the conversion Of sinners, and her efforts
are crowned with great success. In APP
pearance abe Is above the average
height. strong and vigorous, with pure
American features and complexion.
When she grows eloquent, her face lights
up with an earncstness born OF the soul.
She has educated herself. and her dis
curse W the logical outcome OF careful
study, interspe1 5ed with fund OF nntur-
II humor. Her faculty OF interesting an
audience Is unqucstloned and during her
stay In Wheeling. she should he listened
20 by large crowds She will hold meet
ings in Simpson M. u. church until the
2fgt inst
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-14
Take Painss Celery Compound if You
Need a True Remedy
Do Not Allow a Salesman to
Palm Off Any Substitute.
Health is Too Precious to Listen to the.
Preaching Of ouacks.
So, r,.,,.l REel,ae +ha Sick
Paine's Celery Compound Makes the Sick
Well Again.
The Wonderful Prescription That Results
from the Life Work Of Americas
Greatest Physician, Investigator and
Practitioner.

well meaning but Incompetent so-oalled
physicians. ,,...t.,,
When this Is taken into consideration.
and at the same time we lind hosts OF
people still willing to be led astray py
the hundred and one nostrums wnlch
IRRESPONSIBLE traders try to foist upon
them on the preteXt that these prepara-
lions are as good as Paine's celery
compound" (but really because they
make a big profit on such preparauonsl,
Il is time for every one who detests
fraud TO " lrn his neighbors and take the
warning to himself. that when he goes
to get bottle OF Paine's celery COM
pound he must not be wheedled into TAX
Ing some other remedy.
Paine's celery compound makes people
well. These other things work harm.
Paine's celery compound Is not a pat
emit medicine lis formula is given freely
to every physician.
These trashy stuffs that You are asked
to buy are made MP OF ingredients that
should never be taken into a sick
stomach.
These ordinary nervines, tonics and
sarsapnrillaS are no more TO be COM
pared with Palne's celery compound
than gllmmerlng candle is 10 be COM
pared with the wonderful modern search
light.
IL a person needs a true nerve tonic,
a real blood purifier, a reliable diuretic,
that will restore strength. renew vital
ity, regulate the kidneys, liver and bow
els, and make one we'll. let that person
try his or her first bottle OF Paine's
celery compound and mark the Won
derfuI result