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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28
In the House.


Washington, Jan. 22.-Before the
Yost-Tucker contested election case
from the tenth Virginia district was
called in the house today there was a
call of committees. A bill was passed
to amend the laws relating to the gem
eral land office so as to reduce fees to
be charged for taking testimony from
fifteen to ten cents per hundred words
and withdraw the privilege of excess
fees now allowed at land offices west
of the Rocky mountains.
The contested election case was
called up by Mccall of Massachusetts,
chairman of the committee on election,
at 1890 P. NJ, and the house spent
the day debating it, Much interest
was manifested in the case, owing to
the fact that the Republicans on the
committee which reported the case
were divided, four siding with Henry
st. George Tucker, the Democrat, and
sitting member, and but two, Walker
of Indiana and Thomas of Michigan,
with the Republican contestant, Yost
The latter is member-elect of the
next house, and Tucker is one of the
most prominent and popular Democrats
on the floor. Tucker had 892 plurality
on the face of the returns, but several
imperfect ballots were rejected under
the then existing Walton law of Vir-
ginia, which, the contestant claimed,
II counted, would have reversed the
result. Yost himself was accorded the
privilege of addressing the house in his
own behalf. He was very sarcastic in
his reference to the Democratic cleo
tion officials of the Old Dominion
state, characterizing them as "chival
rous Virginians, who assaulted the
mentally weak and unarmed and robbed
them of their rights"
He concluded with an eloquent ap-
peal to the house for justice.
1.-The stigma of foul elections" said
he, "disgraced and debauched the
South for years; its deadly influence
paralyzed the public conscience; but
now, thank God, in Virginia, at least,
the shock of this ballot broke the stupor,
The fear of the negro rule disappeared.
But, lashed by the scourge of public
opinion, the guilty tricksters still dare
to bring infamy to the doors of con.
gress. If you accept their machina-
tlons, you approve their methods and
give them fresh license"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28
A KITE ASCENSION.
Successful Experiment Made at Gov.
ernor's Island.

New York, Jan. 25. - Lieutenant
Hugh II. Wise, of the Ninth infantry
on Governors island, has just made the
first kite ascension ever successfully at
tempted in America. For six months
the lieutenant, entirely on his own re-
sponsibility, has been studying and ex.
perimenting with kites as means OF
assisting armies in warfare. The tan.
dem system of specially constructed
kites is intended to supplant the use of
balloons, which cannot live in gales.
The lieutenant's kites are cellular.
They consist of rectangular frames of
spruce. Cotton string and cotton cloth
in strips are stretched around the ends
OF the frames, leaving both ends of the
rectangular framework open, and also
an open strip in the center. Thus four
lifting surfaces and four guiding sur.
faces are presented to the wind.
When the breeze freshened to five.
mile-an-hour, the lieutenant was hoist.
ed tifty-two feet so that he could see
over the caves of the officers quarters
and down the bay. The force repre-
sented by the pulling of the four kites
is estimated at 400 pounds.
II have studied the system of Pro.
lessor Langley, of the Smithsonian in
stitution; Professor Markham. of tbe
weather bureau, and Civil Engineer
Chanute, of Chicago, who are MAKING
special experiments, in aerial nayiga.
ton with aeroplanes," said Lieutenant
Wise.
The experiment shows that kites
are serviceable in gale which would
tear balloon to pieces where it is dc.
sired to observe the surrounding count
ry and inspect the maneuvers of an
enemy. l attribute my success to a
close view of the methods of those who
have studied the subject, rather tbar
to my own effort"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28
ATTACKS THE TREATY.
fettigrew Airs His Opinions on the
Venezuela Question.

Washington, Jan. 22.-The senate
today proceeded with the consideration
of the Nicaragua canal bill, Turpie con-
tinuing his speech in opposition. He
has not yet concluded, and tomorrow
will be the third day of his speech.
His remarks today were bitterly an
tagonistic to the Nicaragua Canal Com
pany, the senator characterizing its
methods as those of Peter Funk. Nor
gan will ask to have time fixed for a
final vote as soon as Turpie closes.
The legislative, executive and jul
dicial appropriation bill, carrying ap-
proximately $23, 100000, was passed
during the day.
Pettigrew severely criticised the leg
islative authorities for concluding the
Venezuela boundary agreement, which
he said, was complete surrender of
Venezuela to Great Britain. His reso-
luton calling on the secretary of state
for information was referred to the for
eign relations committee. Unanimous
consent was secured for taking up the
bill for an international monetary con-
ference on Tuesday next.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28
STARVATION IN CHICAGO
supplies for the Needy, but No One In
Distribute Them.

Chicago, Jan. 25.-Men, women and
children are starving in Chicago in
sight OF relief, because the county com.
missioners, blind and deaf, do not al.
low the county agent enough help to
distribute supplies. The county treas.
ury is rich in its surplus, and there are
an accumulation of appeals from hun.
CRY families. Hundreds of these an.
Pilcatlons are more than two weeks
Old. The heads of the families were
discouraged then, and as last resort
appealed to the county for aid. They
have seen their wives and children
grow weaker and colder, and no aid has
come, no bread, no coal. These men
are desperate now.
The county agent is helpless to save
these famine-stricken men, women and
babies. He has relief on hand. but no
way to distribute it, because the com.
missioners have tied his hands, and ara
deaf to the cries of the hungry.
A warning has been given that tho
deserving poor are becoming dangerous
ana that hunger is likely to drive them
10 deeds in which their cry will be
bread" Men who gave this warning
know whereof they speak.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28
WANTED HIM TO DIE.
An Unnatural Daughter Allowed Hor
Father to XIII Himself

rather TO hill himself.
Oakland, CAL, Jan. 25.-Knowing
that her aged father had taken poison
with suicidal intent, Nellie Curran. 23
years old, went to bed without calling
a physician, and arose this morning at
the usual hour to find the old man
dead. Thomas Curran was "a years
Old, and has for years been EMPLOYED
by the railorad company. He lived at
1864 Atlantic street, and Nellie Cur
ran, his daughter, kept house for him.
For the pats few months the old gentle
man has been in poor health, and about
tnree weeks ago took large quantity
OF laudanum to end his troubles. Phy-
sicians saved his life on that occasion
but his desire to end his life never left
HIM. Last night Curran came home at
the regular hour. He secured a bottle
OF chloroform during the day, and, after
taking it, bade his daughter goodbye
and told her his troubles would soon
end. His lifeless body was found this
morning and removed to the morgue.
This is peculiar case" said Coro-
ner Baldwin. "This old mans daugb-
ter told my deputy this morning, when
ne visited the house, that she knew her
father had taken poison, but did not
call a physician because she thought it
too late, and then her father wanted to
die, anyhow"
The young woman will be given a
chance to tell her story to coroner's
jury.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28
TURPIE HAS RUN DOWN.
End OF His Three Day' Speech AGains,
the Canal Bill.


Washington, Jan. 23.-The senate
was on the verge of deadlock today,
and for time there were prospects OF
a protracted test of endurance, extend
ing the session late into the night.
Morgan, in charge of the Nicaragua
canal bill, was determined to secure a
time for final vote. This was resist
ed, however, by Turpie and Villas.
Thereupon, Morgan announced he
would ask the senate to "sit ont" the
bill, remaining in continuous session
until vote was forced. This evoked
sharp criticism. Villas finally made a
dilatory motion, which, on roll-call,
disclosed the absence of quorum, and
Morgan was obliged to give up his plan
for today, although he expects to exc
cute it, if an agreement for vote is
not reached.
Turpie concluded his speech against
the Nicarauga canal bill, the third day
being continuation of the former bit
ter invective directed against the meas
ure.
During the day, Chandler presented
the credentials of John Edward Ad-
dicks, claiming the vacant seat as sena-
tor from Delaware. The claim of
Henry A. Dupont for the same seat has
already been presented.
In the course of discussion over lay
ing electric conduits in the Washington
streets, Hill spoke against trusts and
monopolies in general, as serious
menace to the public welfare.
Washington, Jan. 23.-After two
days. debate, in the course of which
considerable partisan passion was
aroused and an Intellectual attempt
made to tilibuster for the purpose of
gaining time, the house today decided
the contested election case of Yost VS..
Tucker, from the tenth Virginia dis
trict, by denying the seat to Mr. Yost
and confirming Mr.. fuckers title
thereto. The Republicans were badly
divided, fifty-four of them joining with
the Democrats and supporting the
claims of the Democratic contestee.
When the supporters of Yost's conten-
tion found they were defeated by
narrow margin of eight votes (the vote
being 10 to 1877 against him), they in
augurated tilibuster in the hope of
gaining time, and for two hours there
was succession of roll-calls, but they
were finally overpowered and the reso-
lutions confirming fuckers title to his
seat were adopted. Yost is a member.
elect of the next house, and Tucker.
who is son of Randolph Tucker, has
been member of the last four con-
crosses. He declined denomination
because he did not agree with his party
on the money question.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28
Denies That Santn CInrn Ell

Madrid, Jan. l9.-An emphatic do.
NAL has been issued from official cir,Io,
OF the report that Santa Clara. the can.
ital OF the Cuban province Of tSa,
name has been captured bv the insnr'
gents 1t is further stated that tbo
only recent insurgent attach in .he .,e
province has been at Buena Vista
repulsed. eN"'s "cro
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Can.
non, OF Utah, has introduced the fol-
lowing as substitute for the Repub-
hcan national conference bill:
Within ninety days after March
1897 the president of the United
States shall invite the leading com.
mercial nations of the world to appoint
representatives to an international
monetary conference to convene on or
before October l, 1897, at such place in
the city OF Washington as the president
may designate, and also within said
ninety days after March 4, 1897 the
president shall appoint five commission.
ers to represent the United States at
such conference; the duty of which
United States commissioners shall he
to urge the adoption by said conference
OF a plan for the free and unlimited
coinage OF silver and gold at some ratio
ranging between Is and l6 to he-
tween the nations represented at such
conference. '''i'
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28

New York, Jan. 25.-Ihe ~ ~, \
masted schooner Nahum ohaPiD p,la
Rockland, Me-, coal-laden from D rs,,
more to Boston, went asiioie ,ba
Quogue, L. l., at an early hOu, u1r.i:t
morning, and her entire crew. . .;sbt j
ing of nine men, was lost IN there
hundreds of people who had GAS ,as. 1
on the beach, but were po"ei
render assistance.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28
AN EVENTFUL SESSION.
Three Distinct Sensations Sprung In
the Senate.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The session
of the senate today developed three dis
tinct sensations. The most important
of these was the presentation by Sher-
man of letter from Minister Roderi-
guez, the representative of the Greater
Republic of Central America (includ-
ing Nicaragua), in effect protesting
against the execution of the Nicaragua
canal project by the United States un-
der the concessions granted in 1887 to
the Nicaragua Canal Company. AS
the bill for this purpose was about to
be voted on by the senate, the presen-
tation of the letter created consterna-
tion among its friends. Morgan, it's
chief supporter, at once declared the
letter was inspired by Great Britain,
who sought to drive the United States
from the isthmus by using the Central
Americans as a catspaw. He asserted
that Minister Rodriguez had come
here to execute such plan, and that it
was an open threat against American
control of the canal. The debate was
very earnest, and the letter made a
profound impression on the senators.
Senator Villas declared it struck the
death-blow to the canal project as pro-
posed by the pending bill.
Earlier in the day the senate unex-
pectedly found itself discussing the new
Anglo-American treaty. While the
treaty itself has been released, all dis
cussion of it is restricted to executive
session. Notwithstanding this rule,
the expressions were free and full from
Sherman, Gray, Cullom, Lodge, Hoar
and Others The statements of these
senators were uniformly favorable to
the high principle of the treaty, the
only qualification being that it should
receive mature and dispassionate con-
sideration.
Shortly after the session began, Tur-
pie caused preliminary furry by criti-
clsing the reported agreement between
Olney and Sherman, by which no ac-
tion was to be taken as to Cuba before
March A. Sherman emphatically de-
MED that any such agreement had been
made, and added that he had not had
word with Olney in that direction.
These three incidents relating to cur
rent foreign questions made the days
session one of the most eventful in
years.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28
Bureau OF Mines.

Washington, Jan. 22.-Senator Per.
klns, of California, today introduced a
bill which is intended to pave the wav
to the establishment of bureau or de-
partment of the government to be de-
voted to the mining industry. The
resolution recites, by way of preamble
that the mining interests of the United
states have no clear representation in
the organization of the government, and
IL provides for commission, to be COM
posed OF the commissioner of the gen.
eral land office, commissioner of labor
ana director of the geological survey,
whose duty it shall be to determine
the best methods of ascertaininr all
iacts OF general importance relating to
mines and mining within the United
States, whether by mining bureau. a
secretary OF mines and mining, n com.
missioner of mines, or commission
to report to the secretary of the inter.
lor bill providing means, or securing
all necessary information concerpinS
mining and related industries in the
limited States -
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28

Washington, Jan. 52.-This was
private bill day in the house, and most
of the time was consumed with small
bills. The bill to provide for holding
terms of the United States courts for
the Eastern district of Texas at the town
OF Beaumont was passed over the presi-
dents veto by vote of IA to 6S. In
cidental to the discussion, Cooper of
Texas, declared the president vetoed the
bill through mispprehension, and that
he had vainly tried to get an audience
with Mr.. Cleveland to explain the
measure. Grosvenor spoke sarcastically
of the presidents custom of refusing to
see congressman, unless his private sec
retary approved of their errands. Some
minor bills were passed. After the
night pension session, the house ad.
journed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-16
nRESS MAKIN G at reasonable prices,
IL Firgt-clase work guaranteed.
In
4 Word In season

There have appeared in the columns Of
this paper for several years the advertise
ments of Ely 's Cream Balm, a remedy for
Catatrh, Cold in the Head, and for Hay
Fever. 1t is with much pleasure that we
can call the particular attention of our
readers'to the fact that this article stands
very high among remedies, and particular
ly high as catarrh medicine. Ely Broth
ers, we are informed, have had long expe-
riencs as druggists and pharmacists, and
a remedy coming from such source should
have the confidence of those desiring re-
liable preparation. One fact that should
inspire confidence in their catarrh cure
(Ely's Cream Balm) is that they are will
ing to have it put TO the test, and in order
that everyone may try it they are now Of
fering generous trial size through the
druggists, or will mail it on receipt of 10
cents The full size is so cents per peck
age. You need not hesitate to aend to
them for the remedy. Their address is Sc
Warren street, New York City.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-16
RELATIONS STRAINED.
The British Government and that Of Belgium
Exchanging State Papers.

LONDON, England, February 49,
Although successful efforts have been
made to prevent disclosure OF the
fact through the press, or through the
medium of questions in the house OF
commons, it can be stated upon au-
thorlty that the relations between the
British government and that of Belgium
are considerably strained. and that
some decidedly pointed correspondence
has passed between the two govern.
ments within the past month. The
trouble grows out OF the arrest and
expulsion from Belgium of Ben Tillett,
general secretary and organizer of the
international LoDgshoremen's and
Dock Employees uuiou.
At the time of his arrest, Tillett wa
confined in prison for several days and
contracted an inciplent attack of
pneumonia. He was released in bad
weather, and has since been in a
precarious state of health. At the in
stance of the labor members of parlia-
ment the government addresses to the
Belgian government a remonstrance,
coupled with request for ample
compensation for TiIiett. To this, .
reply was returned that the Belgian
government declined to recognize any
claim for compensation; coupled with
an intimation that any other English
agitators attempting to create labor
dis urbances in the country might ex-
pect more severe treatment. Several
letters have since passed between the
two governments, none of them Of a
satisfactory nature, and the matter is
now in the hands Of the attorney gen.
eral and solicitor general.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-16
The Transysai Invasion.

LONDON, England, February 16.--
The parliamentary committee reesntly
appointed by the house of commons, to
inquire into the causes of the troubles
in Transvaal, began its si!tings, to-day.
Cecil Rhodes was the first witness
examined He said he was in sympa-
thy with the Uitlanders in their griev-
ances, but the object was not to over
throw the Transvaal government. He
admitted the probability of his having
done wrong in placing Dr.. Jameson,
with men, on the frontier, but Jane
sons invasion of Transvaal he was not
responsible for. He said the people of
Transvaal would not cease their agita
ton until they obtained their civil
rights.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-16
CONCERNING CRETE
The Right Of Greeceto intervene
Has Probably Been Recog-
nized by the Powers.
INVASION OF, TRANsvAAL
A Denver Man Charters a Special
Train Hoping to See His
Dying Son Alive.
FLORIDA BANKS FAILURE

CANEA, Crete, February 49,
General Bor, who is in command of the
forces at Canea, has formally notified
Colonel vassos, commanding the Greek
troops, Of the joint occupation of Crete
by the powers.
To this notification, the Greek COL
onel replied: ~ am ordered to occupy
the island and must carry out my or
ders until receive other instructions. y
All business in Canea is suspended,
except that of manufacturer OF coffins,
the demands upon whose wares have
largely increased. The fighting is
still going on, but 1t is confined to a
conflict between Turks and Christians.
The latter hold all districts around
Canea.
ATHENS, Greece, February 16.-Ad-
vices received here from Crete say that
none OF the foreign war.ships In Cretan
waters have landed any men, except at
Canea. As the Greek troops that we're
landed at Akrotiri were not hindered
by the powers in debsrking, it is con-
siiered that the powers recognizs the
right of Greece to intervene IN Crete.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-16
LUTHERAN DAY.
The 4ooth Anniversary Of the Birth Of Philip
Melancthon.


CHICAGO, Illinois, February 16.-
All over theworld, this day and even
lng,the adherents OF the Lutheran faith
will observe the 400th anniversary of
the birth Of Philip Melancthon, tho one
man IN The denomination whose name
is revered next 10 that OF Martin
Luther, and whose ashes are buried in
the castle church at Wittenberg, op.
posite those ofthe great "Protestant. I"
Melancthon came to Luther's aid at
the Liepsic Disputation in 1919, and
ten years later wrote the protest for
the Evangelical minority from which
was created the title "Protestant." To
the numerous Lutheran societies 10 this
country. the day. is known as "Anni-
versary day." and the observance will
be varied. In Nebraska, Kansas and
other states collections will be taken
up at to-night's meetings toward the
proposed Melancthon memorial library
to be built at Atchison, Kansas. At
the San Francisco celebration six ma
will be represented by as
many divines.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-16
COUNTY BILLS.
They Are Coming Up Right Along In the Ter
ritoriaI Legislature.

Special Telegram TO The Optic.
SANTA FE, N. M, February 10Th,
1897 The Luna county bill passed
the house, to-day. This is a shade ei
the Washington county bill, though 1t
Is better for Silver City people.
Council bill No. 16 was up in the
house, to-day. This saddles counties
with the expenses Of Improvement at
unincorporated county seats. 1t
provides that the boards ofcounty CON-
missioners in the unincorporated county
seats Of this Territory shall have the
same powers as are now possessed by
the boards of trustees and city councils
in the incorporated towns and cities OF
this Territory, with reference to the
care, opening, altering, changing and
grading of roads and streets in their
respective county seats, and with ref
erencs to the laying of sidewalks and
taking care of the same in such county
seats.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-16
An Appeal Of Grievances.

LONDON, England, February 49,
Delegates representing the $4,000 loco
motive engineers, forming a branch of
the nmalgamated society Of railway
servants, met in secret conference at
Birmingham, to-day. for the purpose
of Formulating an appeal Of grievances
The principal complaints are concorn.
ing the hours of work and insufficiency
of wages, as compared with the rates
prevailing four years since. The
authorities of the leading railroads,
judging from recent interviews, are not
in conciliatory mood, and future de-
velopments will be awaited with anx-
iety, by the travelling public.