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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-11

County Surveyor.


o.. o. GORDON. M. D..
NFFIOR rAMME OPERA HOUSE,, EAST
~ Las yegas, N. Al. Ofice hours; II
i3a. M, 2to1p y. m..7 TO 8 p. m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-11

n 8 VEGAS COUNCIL NO. 2. Royal anc
Iselect Masters. Regular convocatiDr
third Monday Of each month";. Sanctuary II
Masonic temple. GEO. i. GOULD.
q. A. RoTHGEBS I.j.h
Recorder.
Mnsons visiting the city are cordially In
sited 20 attend these bodies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21
CHIEF CONNOLLY DEAD.
The News Causes Deep Regret to
Many Friends In savannah.

News was received from Atlanta yester-
day Of the death of Chief Of Police Ar
thur p. Connolly of that city, whose death
occurred early yesterday morning. The
first news Of the sad event received here
was a telegram to Chief Connollys father
in-law, Mr. John G. Butler. Mr.. Butler
was at Tybee at the time. The contents
Of the telegram were transmitted 70 him
there and he came at once to the city. Al
though he had had serious fears of his
sOn-in-law's recovery, the news was a
great shock to Mr. Butler the friendship
and esteem which existed between the two
gentlemen being weary deep. Mr.. Butler
spent last Sunday in Atlanta with his SON
tn-law. and was assured by
the latteHs physicians that there
was no danger. He could not
help feeling, however, that the case was
moro serious than the physicians would
acknowledge, and arranged TO keep him
self posted by daily bulletins from the
bedside. A telegram received Thursday
night made him fear the worst.
Chief Connolly mad many warm friends
and admirers in Savannah. Six years ago
he married Miss Aggie Butler, the daugh-
ter of Mr.. John G. Butler. Since that
time he has been n regular visitor to Sa-
vannah, spending some time every sum
mer with his wife at his father-in-law'
cottage at Tybee. He was a man of
such quiet and un1btrusiye disposition,
however, that he did not make himself
generally known here.
Chief Connolly attended the conventions
of the police, chiefs, sheriffs
and clerks in Savannah
last month He was one of the organizers
of the association and one of its most hon
ored members. He had prepared a paper
on What Constitutes a Good Officer"
Being in feeble health at the time the pa
per was presented by Chief McDermott.
He had been taken i'll not very long before,
but thought himself to be improving and
was in hopes that his stay at Tybee would
hasten his improvement. Unfortunately
such was not the case.
Chief Connolly's position as the head Of
the Atlanta police force naturally gave
him considerable prominence, but aside
from this he was himself the best example
of what constitutes a good officer. No man
knew better what constituted the duties
OF his position and how they should be
performed To this all who have been
brought in contact with him officially
testify. To those who knew him init
mately he was the modest, chivalrous
gentleman. He was a native Georgian,
having been born in Barlow county.
kilograms of coincidence and sympat thy
were wired to the bereaved wife yester-
day by Hon. J. f. b. BeclSwith and Chief
of Police McDermott. both warm friends
of the deceased. Chief McDermott was a
warm adrnirer of Chief Connolly, and he
feels the latters death as a personal loss.
He will attend the funeral in Atlanta to
morrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21

We have secured the services of Prof. L.
w. Campbell. who has for several years
been connected with one of the leading col
leges of the country. and teacher of
large experience, to take charge of the
English branch department Of our school.
which will open on Monday, Sept. 20. in
our new rooms over the postofice. We
have taken the entire third floor. and n
portion of the second floor, which we are
having fitted up in the most comfortable
and complete manner. The course of study
in this department will be confined TO
arithmetic, grammar, penmansnip, geogra-
ply, history, (ancient and modern) rhet
oric. spelling, commercial law. and cor
iespondence.
The shorthand, typewriting and book
k coping department Is in another portion
OF the building and entirely separate from
the English branch department; students
will. however, be permitted to take I'M
both courses, or such studies as parents or
guardians may desire. Phone SIC. Send for
our ne Y catalogue. c. 5. Richmond, Prin-
cipal.-std.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21
CAPT CAM Will nE COLONEL.
VIII Accept appointment As Inspec-
tor General Rifle Practice.

Capt. George T. Cam will be Col Will
lam Obear's successor as inspector gem
eral of the rifle practice of the Georgia
Volunteers. The appointment to this po-
sitlon OF honor and importance was ten
dered Capt Cam some days ago. but he
did not make an immediate answer. Yes
terday. however. he decided to accept the
appointment, and VIII notify the governor
of this fact either while he is at Sea
Grit or directly after his return. Capt.
Cam only arrived at his determination
after a consultation yesterday morning
with Col william Garrard, commanding
the battalion of Volunteer Guards, Of
which Capt. Cams company is a part
lie considered that his advising with his
commanding officer before deciding def
nitely regarding the appointment was a
mark of military courtesy due his supe-
rior officer. Col. Garrard had been away
ever since the news of Capt. Cams se-
lection as Col Obear's successor reached
the city. His return yesterday was lust
IN time TO enable Capt. Cam TO make up
his mind before sailing with the Sea Grit
team.
Col Garrard favored his acceptance OF
the position. lie regards Capt Cam. or
Col Cam. as he viii De known as soon
as he qualities for the position, as q happy
selection of the governor ana believes
that be viii make one of the best officers
that has ever served on the governors
stan. capt Cams well known cuthus.
iasm IN all things pertaining TO rifle
practice and his eminent ability as "A
marksman will contribute a zcst ana "A
practical know edge of the duties OF his
prospective position that 1t is thought
viii prove 20 the great advantage and ad-
vaucement Of the department. of rifle prac-
lice On the state. col. Garrard rerreta
very much Go lose Capt Cam as ono OF
the commanding officers. IN hls position
a. captain of Company G. be has bscn
constantly watchml of its interests ana
Inns become greatly onicJred 90 DIS mon.
iiis rosisnation of the captainoy VIII be-
received with rpnrpf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21

Alaska and the Yukon Valley" dlus-
tratedJ: susan Turnbull." by the author
Of "Mr Barnes OF New York." a Colo.
Mai Free Lance" "Nulma," 1.-THE Folly
OF Pen Harrington" His Majesty's Great.
est Subject" "The Kings Assegal." sol
dlers 81 Fortune" Lawyer Bel OF Bos.
ton" 1.-The Crime Of the Boulevard. d" MN
Wlfe's Husband" ~ srt horn Lights /" "Ail
the Dogs Fault" SLACK Friday" IAN
Humble Enterprise" ftTrlx and Trlxev. %
what Cheer" "a No bic Haul" Pursuit
90 the House Boat" Transition" "Je-
rome" Equality" Oby the author of
Looking BackWnrd'J. Their Marriage
Bond "DaumoOr." F'5t sale at Eatlla
News Depot. 40. a. Buli street sd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21
AGREED TO DISAGREE.
Odd Verdict of "a Jury In n Justice
Courf Case.

COurC Case.
A jury in a case tried a day or two ago
in one OF the magistrates courts. brought
in something rather odd in the line Of a
verdict.
II was a suit for SIS that was being con-
sidered. All the evidence 1ad been heard
and the jury OF five good men and true.
had retired 10 the privaey of the magis-
trate's sanctum sanctoru m TO deliberate.
In the meantime the ma gistrate. consta-
bles and parties 20 the suit waited patient
IS for the verdict. After quite time had
elapsed, a juror poked his head out Of the
private office and announced that an agree
ment looked like a very difficult thing for
the jury 10 reach. The magistrate told
him 10 try IL a while longer. The head
withdrew itself again into the atmosphere
of profound dclibaration to emerge pres
entity with the other four reservoirs OF
wisdom. and a veSdict sealed according
10 due form ana process. with every re-
gard for the solemaity OF the occasion
the verdict was handed over 10 the mag
istrate. who broke u open ana read: 1--WE.
the jury. Fan to agree" The Justice pro-
nOunco ~ a mlstrinl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21
THEY DIFFER AS TO PLANS.
Building Committee of Christ Church
EoId a Meeting and Let a Contract.

Building Committee of Christ Church
Fold a Meeting and Let a Contract
The contract for the construction of the
basement rooms of Christ church and for
the two tower rooms has been let to Mr..
Burgess of the Stewart Contracting Com
pany. This was decided upon at the meet
ing # the building committee of Christ
church, held at Mr.. Bryans residence.
The price to be paid for this work is 81. 600.
The committee entered fully into the
plans for the building of the church, so
far as have been submitted TO the members
by Architect Preston of Boston. They de-
cided TO have a wooden trust roof, instead
of d steel trust covering for the church
There was quite a discussion as TO the
kind of ceiling. Mr.. Preston, the architect
has determined that a plaster roof is the
proper thing, but there was a difference
OF opinion as to whether it should be a
circular design or p.astered panels All
of these matters were thoroughly discussed
at the meeting, and the members seemed
about evenly divided. Meanwhile they are
awaiting eagerly for the plans from Mr.
Preston, who is in Boston.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21
CITY nnEVITIEs.

Tiny Butler who had been IN tho habit
81 approprIatlng the sunday Morning
News from the Hio0ps of MefHra James
Earle und l.. a. Mccarthy, was assessed
gang by Judge NORWOOD Of che clay court.
Tho wet weather pond which has been
a nuisance 90 the people residing on Sec
ond avenue. near NniIalicr street ana to
paFsonFerH by fle street car llnfs. who
have to transfer Ht that point laH heDu
drained. Tho work waH u0ne an tIo eA-
pence 0f ere fltr 1nd Suburban railway
as aunf IfalH. by llEsiHE a ditch along
tnr Sidewalk ana tIfr pufiIns Dol wood
tr.urn Hffuff whitaker ffftff 30 fHnf
NHf.r could rur 0n toward fhr l0HlHnd
near Barnard Htff0f
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21
THE RICE BIRDS HERE
The First Dozen Received In tine Gay
Yesterday

The faces of Savannah's epicures may
now beam with smiles. The rice bird sea-.
son has arrived The birds are few IN
number just now, but inside of another
week they will be plentiful. unless all pre-
vious traditions are violated. The rice
birds have arrived rather late this year,
the first birds having reached the market
last year ten days earlier. The fact that
the rice crop is about the same number
OF days late is said 10 account for this.
the maturing OF the rice and the arrival
OF the birds being simultaneous events.
AS the rice birds failed TO appear prompt
~ on the market Mr.. Robert VI. Hicks,
with his wei known enterprise, sent a
hunter into the rice fields yesterday with
the result that an even dozen of birds
was secured. The birds were found singly
and IN twos ana thus. not yet having ar
rived IN sufficient numbers 20 fly in droves
as Is their usual custom. The birds SEE
cured. however were unusually fine for
this early In the season. ana their juicy
appearance, when displayed boy Mr.. Hicks
20 his friends last night. made the mouths
Of the beholders water.
For day or two now the hunters will
probably demand $40 a dozen. Next
week they VIII doubtless be had az 30 cents
"A dozen. and the week after as low as -
cents. probably The rice bird season rs
n brief one and the enlcurcs make the
most OF BE- while % LASTS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21
Practical Education.

Our college was established fifteen
years ago, and its succeeding years of
uninterrupted success demonstrates the
necessity and demand for the thorough
business training it supplies, that fits
young men and women to achieve success,
which would otherwise be long deferred,
if not actually unattainable
We have the largest, most complete bust
ness college south, and will be glad to show
visitors Through our rooms at any time
Our English branch department will be
under the supervision of Prof L. W.
Campbell. who has for several years been
connected with one of the leading col
leges of the country. and is a teacher OF
experience.
Phone. 576. or send for one of our cata-
logues. c. S. Richmond, principal, Rich
mond's Business CoIlege-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21

The influence Of Richmond's Business
College in the business community and its
reputation for thorough work enables it
to help a large number of graduates to
desirable positions.
The institution is in constant receipt of
applications for thoroughly prepared
young men and women.
These application increase in number
year by year as the school grows larger,
and business men find the graduates il
recommends to be competent These con-
ditions 1t is the purpose of the institution
to maintain and improve as far as may
be possible. Send for catalogue, or phone
SO. Richmond's Business College, oppo-
site postoffice.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21
WE AnH AHEAD On nArN.
The Month OF August Has Been Wet
one. aud che Year Has An EAeess.

The month of August. up 20 date. shows
that savannah ls ahead on rain by t.l8
inches. Au excess for the year 81 o a
inches s also shown. This means tfIt
tho month of August so Gar has boon wet
cor tnan the average month Of Aurnrf.
Also tHat tne YEAR up 10 dHfc show. that
Savannah far bad moro fain than ls far
accustomed shore. WlfH aI ils shower.
Hr. cloudy fa}s itIt OHu, JOB August. aa-
.0rHIUF iD fl. weather Lufrau. thr t.ft B.
.iII HNrIl nu temperature. fhrre H.InF r.F
IUHIHf" ftnfHH iur tHN month IHfrf IL an
lr.. f0r fHr t.ar pf fHl I.sf.,.. boo fII.
o. eu'I rIHhf ruHaldfHnF % Cgauts Gr
taf nuufe T.lr lu Az lHIa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21
THE THEATER OPENED.
MaeI<ie In LittIe Jack Horner Plays
to "a Good sized House.

to "a Good -sined House.
The theatrical season of 1878 was
auspiciously opened at the theater last
night. That ever popular comedian. MT
James b. Mackie, in a new play, Little
Jack Horner, was the attraction.
There was a very good audience, con-
sidering the hot weather and~the fact
that many of SAvannah's theater-goers
are away from the city. The bright ap-
pearance of the house, and especially of
the foyer, was favoGably commented upon.
Mr.. Mackie's new play fits him very
well, and il is destined to take a place
with A Bunch of Keys and Grimes
Cellar Door. In the part of Little Jack
Horner he has an opp ortunity of exercis-
ing those talents pecu liarlY his own, and
he undoubtedly makes the most Of his role
The play Is built around the Mother
Goose character from which il derives its
name, and is a rollick ing farce comedy.
There is no plot to follow and unlike some
farces is not too fuql Of horseplay to make
II tiresome.
Mr.. Charles z. Grapewin as Emily
Sharp, a hotelkeepers shares the honors
with Mr. Macke His song about the
man that was too lazy 10 de, and his imi-
tatiOns, were good Miss Louise Sanford
as Penny Sharp, was good. She is a clever
little soubrette and a g,Dod dancer. George
Crawford as Weary Walker, with a per-
petual thirst on his ha pds,' was an up
to-date representative of the typical hobo.
The other characters were well played.
The Dunbar sisters. NJ sses Bee, Mile
and Flo. did a clever specially and were
encored several times. Tn = songs and spe-
cialties were all very coed, and that is
saying a good deal. they were new.
l.. r.
ed last night. Some of the overtures, es-
pecially the hunting song, in which the
orchestra sings the chorhs, were finely
rendered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21
INVESTIGATION rosrroNED.
An Adjournment Taken Ia Mednes-
day Afternoon

The Ore commission mot yesterday af-
tDrn1ou ana adjourned the investigation
OF lrlfc chief Maeuiro 10 next "wednesday
afternoon az O'Clock on account of tho
absence of Mr a. A. Lawrence. attorney
for chief MaEu.re, who was compelled go
Or to brunswick ~ business
fir.IdrH fhU remainder of thr tratIfr.n,
M h.lhIi ~ 'hi0i MHEaIfr. D. la nkoIy tIit
cnf .IlrrHlie r.IuiiaI testimony NIIf h. lr.
ff9Hun.i tF both HHf. M tHr Iurt.f...
n0f u nnf resumed urul MnH.aIHF II. I.
more chan likely tHHt lt VII canuHl. thr
balance of neat Ne.a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21

Proprietor noha1 has enHf e'd ths well
known Fltn Regiment nami m Auann
for four grand concerts nf spIih Erd boz
t,I sundsY aHi Monday The concerts aI.
hf rIfsu sunday AFTERNOON Hnd evening
HnI Monday morning Hnf afternoon. Inf
fffh Regiment hrn4 81 600 ftnf IfUf n.f
Hnl fHnHff.nf mHmilrrs HlN EHHf pore
in al fIf concerts a. faf fguin Erl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21
Y. VI. &. A. TO PLAY GUYTON.
Chatham to Meet Bingham on the
Diamond.


Chatham and Effingham counties will
meet on the base ball diamond this after
noon. when Guyton and the Young Mems
Christian Association teams lock horns.
That the game will be a hot one goes
without saying. Both teams want blood
and will play the hardest kind Of BAH
The Nell brothers win do the battery
work for Guyton and no doubt they will
do It well. King viii pitch the first part
OF the game for the Young Mems Chris
tian Association, when he will be relieved
by Krenson. Charlton viii be the back
stop.
Admission 20 the park will be % cents:
grand stand. 10 cents; ladies' will be adj
mitted 20 the park free.
The game viii be called at $3.50 o'clOck,
and the teams will play as follows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21

The Florida Central and Peninsular rail
road offers rate of S23.35 from Savannah
to Washington and return. Tickets will
be sold daily until Sept 80, limited to re-
turn to oct. 81. This is the popular route.
Double daily trains carrying through Pull
man sleeping cars.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21
ss savannah to Macon and Return.

The Central of Georgia railway will sell
excursion tickets to Macon and return at
rate of $500 for train leaving Savannah 9
p. M, August p. Tickets will be limited
returning leaving Macon up to and includ-
ing Aug. 25 1S97.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21
Way lie Another Nr.VnI stores COM

There Is a rumor IN circulation that
there Be- TO be another large cooperative
naval stores factorage company started
iu savannah n IL said thaa "a large num-
b.r OF operators and some az savannah's
representative merchants wsli take stock
in tle company
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21
Cheap tare to warsaw and Retu-,

Steamer Alpha. from city Sundays at Q
a. M. ouching at Thunderbolt. Steamer
Doretta II ON Thunderbolt Sundays. 1920
p. NJ. other. days. except Mondays, al 1890
a. m Fare, including city and outside
car service. 25c; children. lead.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21
Mr. Cain 10 spcak In tbe =. ". G. \.

The speaker at the Young Mems Chris
tan Association sunday afternoon viii be-
Jame H. cain, ESQ. a weil-known attor-
ney. The meeting begins nt o'clock AMI
lasts but three-Gunrtfrs 81 an hour.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21

Sunday. too trips. mofulnf. AZ 10. after.
noon . o'clock Steamer clfl1n. from foot
of BON street. Tickets 0nly Z5e. children
under fee. Music on board ana at the
pavilion
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21

"Ony nrn0us' b. 70 rufe iniioatlon inst
fhf lla1i b. n9t pEIf hosl'f saualauIa
parhss eos D.gel ana elres nfftgusnets.
IA
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21

The Plant system offers a rate of fare
of s2S 80 to Washington, D. c., and re-
turn, the sale beginning Aug. q, and
ending Sept. 30. Tickets will be good to
return until Oct. 31.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-21

Tho following s. the makeup Of the At
lantt team that viii play the Catholic LIE
nrhrN AssocIatlon team MondnY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-20
a BOAT THAT DIVES.
Craft For Exploring the Oceans
Bed is Launched.

Baltimore, Aug. 20.-The Argonaut,
submarine craft, was launched at noon
today at the yards of the Columbian
Iron works in the presence of a large
crowd of interested spectators Miss
Myriam Lake, daughter of the inventor,
Simon Lake of Baltimore, christened
the strange craft. This vessel is one of
the most unique ever constructed. 1t
is intended for commercial work, in
GLIDING the exploration of the bottom
of rivers, lakes, bays and even seas, for
wrecking work.
The cigar-shaped hull has two big
iron wheels attached to it near the
bow. The edge of the wheels are cor
rugated like those of a cog wheel. A
smaller wheel of a similar character is
attached to the boat at the stern. The
wheels are intended to enable the ves-
sci to run along over the bottoms of
rivers and other bodies of water, the
propeller of the vessel supplying the
necessary motive power. The boat Will
be so arranged that divers can come in
and go out of the vessel while she is on
sc feet long and nine feet in diameter,
built of steel and strongly ribbed, to
resist the water pressure. She is pro-
PEELED when on the surface, by a gaSo-
line engine of so horse power.
Her speed is estimated at eight miles
an hour the surface and about five
miles on the bottom. She will have flu
1000 miles. The crew will consist of
captain, an engineer and four divers.
1t is claimed that one man can handle
her if necessary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-20

der dance. I believe it will be the
best to have the Indians camp on the
southwest portion of the grounds, near
the race track
Major Anderson was instructed to
complete the arrangements.
Major Anderson, S. s.. McFadden and
c. H. Titus were appointed to make ar
rangements for the camping place for
the Kansas national guard. There is
some trouble about finding a SatiSfac-
tory place in the fair grounds. There
is not enough high ground.
Prof. HOracek'S either orchestra ten
dered their services for Festival week
and the offer was accepted with thanks.
Secretary Swayze was instructed to
secure proposals for a pavilion tent 100
by $50 feet in dimensions.
A c. Campbell was authorized to
manufacture official souvenir spoons
of the festival.
The question of daily programme was
abandoned. The committee on print
ing reported unfavorably on the two
propositions received and the report
was adopted. The newspapers will
keep the weeks programme standing in
their columns.
The committee on amusements and
displays was instructed to investigate
and report a satisfactory time for the
sham battle.
The question of an official badge was
referred to the committee on pro-
gTamme.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-20
TERRORS OF CHILKOOT.
Prevent Klondiker From Turning
Back at Lake Lindenmann.

Port Townsend, Wash, Aug. 2o.-In
letter received here from c. M. Wey-
mouth, who left here on the last trip of
the Mexico, dated Lake Lindemann,
August z, Weymouth says he is dis
gusted with the trip over the pass and
would return but for the terrors of re-
turning over Chilkoot pass. In Wey-
mouths opinion, Dyea will become
famous as horse market for the rea-
son that horses cannot stand the usage
there longer than a few days, when
their hOofs, regardless of heavy shoes,
become SO broken as to entirely inca
pacitate them for further use.
Weymouth is with w. ]. Jones, the
United States commissioner for Alaska,
and a well known newspaper CORE
Spondent, which party was the first to
land at Lake Lindemann since the
Klondilze rush began. Both Jones and
Weymouth give an opinion that not one
in ten of those who are now at Dyea
and Skaguay and en- route will be able
to cross the divide this year.