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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-29
CAUGHT R0BBING MAILS.
Pittsburg Letter Carrier Arrested with
a "DecOy" I'm His Possession.

PITTSBURG, Nov. 2S.-Postoftice Inspec-
tors German and Owings made an arrest
tonight which they believe will lead to the
unearthing of a gang of mail robbers. John
C. Hutchinson, who has been letter car
rier in the Pittsburg postoftice since 1882
was detected in the act of taking a letter
containing $12 from the street box at Smith
field and Diamond streets. He was allowed
to go to the office, one block distant with
his trip, and was arrested when leaving the
Office a very short time later. The letter
and money were found on his person. The
decoy letter had been sealed with sealing
wax before being deposited in the box.
When taken from Hutchinson the seal was
apparently intact, yet tbe !r4oney was in
his hand tightly roll I'd into wad. Hutch
inson broke down and confessed his guilt.
He duplicates no accomplices, but the Off
cials feel certain there ATE others who have
been working with Hutchinson in a sys
tematic rifing of letters ara more arrests
are expected.
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THE HOLY LAUGHERS."
Hundreds of GeOrgians Converted to "a
New Faith by an Evangelist.

BRUNSWICK. Ga. Nov. 2S.-Six miles
from Brunswick, in a thickly settled Sec
ton OF the country, the Rev. Mr.. Lee, a
travelling evangelist, has erected a big tent
and there conducts ail-day services, which
are attended by hundreds of persons, who
come from miles around The followers of
Mr.. Lee call themselves the Holy Laugh
ers," and the holy laugh" is the peculiar
and really exciting feature OF the service
1t is a strange form of exclamation pc
culiar 70 the doctrine preached During
with the spirit OF the meeting that they fan
IN trance and lay upon the ground for
hours at time. the Holy Laughers" OPP
finery, and those who have become con-
verted are describing all such and accept
ang the faith IN all sincerity,
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NEEDS OF ALASKA.
Governor Brady Opposed to Convert
inn the Country Into "a Territory.


SEATTLE. Wash. Nov. @A-ln an inter
view Governor John @. Brady, of Alaska
who has inst arrived here, VS.: THE brs-
moss mon and oil .ials of Alaska are con
cerned in sffecting some change of ampli-
cation of the laws as they are at present
in force They will combine to submit to
Congress a proposition TO authorize the APP
nointment of a committee which will con-
slider the needs of Alaska on the ground.
NV idea is that the committee should con-
eist Of n senator. a representative and three
bona fide residents of Alaska If we are
able to get a committee something may be
accomplished for the practical good of
will be fritted away in the consideration OF
Individual bills OF no benefit to the country
as a whole. Many think Alaska should
have q territorial form of government. Tile
objections to this are manifold, chief
among them is the sparse population of the
country A territory means taxation and
the people are not there TO be taxed. 1t
would be Of lIll'e avail to submit to Con-
gres., resolutions for q change in the code
now in existence. These things must be in
vestiga.> by a committee which can aScer-
tain the needs of the people by general OBJ
land laws, the status Of the natives de-
clared, the regulation of the fish industry,
the right of appeal and laws for the pres
ervation of game. The smuggling evils must
also be dealt with by the committee. Last
year q eco gallons of Canadian whisky were
Struggled into Alaska"
Governor Brady thinks Alaska will be
as great an agricultural ana farming coun-
try some day as a mining one. Governor
Bradys trip to this city is on private bust
tend the coming session of Congress as
has been reDOFted.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Nov. 2S-On a
large cotton plantation in St Francis coun-
" eight negroes went TO the home of Joe
Miller. a cotton picker. and after robbing
him of his savings, dragged him from bed
and murdered him. The body was thrown
in the river. Ada Miller. the murdered
mans wife, was then assaulted and the
house looted. William Williams was ar
rested and made a full confession, implicat-
ing seven others, four of whom have been
arrested.
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VICTORIA b. c.. Nov. 2s.-The collector
of customs at Tagish Lake. In letter,
says five lives have been lost in the lakes
and others on the route to Dawson within
the last few weeks. With the exception
of Frank Anthony. he does not know the
names of the victims. A number OF boats
have been wrecked in the rapids.
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Suicide of a screw MANUFACTURED.

WORCESTER, Mass, Nov. 2S.-Charles
c. McCloud, screw manufacturer, well
known all over the country, died at the
City Hospital last night from a self-infiicted
wound. lie cut his throat Friday night
with suicidal intent.
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BIG 4 ROUTE
Change of Time Sunday, Nov.
Is, 1897.
Chicago DIyIsION-Nortb

CHICAGO DIVISION-NOrth.
No. II. which formerly left here at $3.50 D. M
for Chicago, will leave at Ais D. m. daily, except
Sunday.
No. 81, which formerly left here at 1880 a. M
Tor Chicago, Will leave at 1906 m. daily.
CHICAGO DIVISION-sOuth.
No. i. which formerly left here at 6:30 a. M
for Cincinnati VIII leave at 1900 a..
No a. which formerly arrived at 3:45 p. m
from Cincinnati will arrive at Ais p.
No 81, which formerly arrived at 1915 a. m.
from Cincinnati, viii arrive at 1850 D.
ST. LOUIS DIVISION.
No. 5. which formerly left here at $3.50 D. M
for Mattoon will leave at 4:30 D.
No. 8, leaving here at go m daily for St
Louis, and No. s. arriving here at $3.50 y. daily
from st. Louis, Will run daily except Sunday.
INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION.
No 10, which formerly left for Cleveland and
the East at $3.50 a m, has been changed to No.
2, and leaves here at 1885 a. m.
No other changes.
II NJ. BRONSON. A. G. p. A.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
The Figures for II.

LONDON, England, April l6.-There
are some extraordinary figures in the
official reports of the friendly societies
for the past year, and which, under the
law. are now being returned to the
government.
The Independent Order OF Odd Fell
lows, Manchester unity, shows an ag-
gregate membership in all class Of
955, 1000; the Ancient Order of Forest
ers shows an aggregate membership of
$4,000 and an invested reserve capt.
tai of $50, 900; the "Hearts of
Oak" has a total membership of 213,-
600. and added, last year, 500, 900 to
the reserve fund, which now stands at
$8. 100000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
SELFISH MEMBERS.


LONDON, England, April 16 =
Through the medium Of a private
memorandum, members of the house
of commons have been advised that the
government, after consultation with the
speaker, does not feel justified 10 pro.
hibiting the women relatives or friends
of members from visiting such members
on the terrace (or veranda) OF the
house of commons.
Attention is called to the fact, how
ever, that last session the wife OF one OF
the members issued 500 cards OF invita-
tion for an "At home" upon the ter
race, and actually pressed into service
the servants and kitchen Of the house
Of comm ons to provide tea for her
guests, and the memorandum suggests
indirectly that nothing Of this kind will
again be tolerated.
The memorandum is intended as a
reply to largely signed protest from
members OF the house who complain
that their smoking and talking privile-
ges on the terrace are practically null
lifted by the presence, every afternoon,
of large numbers OF women who seem
to regard the surroundings as part Of
their own, personal property.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
perpIexed over Te,as Patronage.

WASHINGTON, D. g.. April 16.-A
warm fight IS on in Texas, between
National Committeeman Grant and
State Chairman Green, son of the fam.
GUS Hsltie Green. over who shall con-
troll the state patronage. Both are
strong Mckinley men and the president
10 much perplexed over the situation.
as he does not know which to award
the plum to. Green arrived to-day
and called on President Mckinley, this
afternoon, TO see sswhere he is at. =
Mr.. Mckinley will hear both sides, but
Il is the impression here that he will
try to compromise the matter, as he
does not wish to antagonize either
Grant or Green.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
ACROSS THE WATERS
Th no cu5a,s 6 ban WI! M! Pei sr Sr.is .i:.
Cool Million Dollars for
Absolute Independence.
WHAT JOHN SHERMAN SAYS
Honduras Revolution Is Of a
Serious Nature and the Rebels
Make Some Captures.
TURKISH RAID FAILURE

HAVANA, Cuba, April 16 The
Spanish reports of coming peace Il
Cuba, are gaining credence here. It'll
said Spain will grant independence by
the payment of an indemnity by Cubans,
the Washington government acting as
intermediator. An offer Is said TO al
ready have been sent to Secretary Sher-
man, by the Cubans, for the payment
of 81, ,000,000 TO Spain, on condition Of
absolute independence.
WAsHINGToN, D. c., April 49,
"Spain must keep her hands off Amer
icans," Secretary Sherman said to o
government official. IL would employ
every gun, man, ship and dollar In
reach OF the government, In defense Of
the meanest citizen. Spain and Cuba,
however, must settle their own affairs.
l don't believe 10 becoming Cuba's
protector, and should she become free
l should not favor the annexation OF
either Cuba or Hawaii or Canada. Let
US develop what we have"
KEY WEST, Florida, April 16.-The
rumor prevails that General Zarraga,
patriot leader, has surrendered to the
Spanish forces. Another report Is that
he defeated 800 Spanish with loss of
seventy-fve men.
HAVANA. Cuba, April 16.-The
Cl5sHs' leader, Gen. Zsrraga, with five
of his followers, surrendered to the
Spanish authorities at Plnar del Rio,
to-day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
THE RIVER SITUATION.


ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 16--
The river is still falling at Cairo, but il
10 rising at every other point along the
river from Memphis to New Orleans.
There are no additional large breaks in
the levees, but they show signs OF
weakness. The levees are now holding
twice the strain ever expected of them.
UNSAFE LEvEEs.
The steamer mississippi" which left
St. Louis, March Oath, with the river
commission aboard, for the annual in
spection of levees, returned to-day.
The levees were inspected to New Or
leans. Miles OF levees, in the states of
Arkansas and Mississippi, are reported
In no condition to withstand the pres
sure of the high water. The opinion
Of river men was that the government
must adopt new way to get rid of the
surplus waters of the Mississippi river,
and series Of outlets is suggested by
them.
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, April 1G The
Missouri river is still rising here, ana
Harlem, village across tho river, is
threatened. At Leavenworth and At
Gibson trains are interfered with, bat
no property has been lost.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
THEODORE TILToN.
Ills Heart is Said to be softenlng Towards the
Woman He Loves,

New YORK, N. Y. April 16.-
Friends of Theodore Tilton and bill
wife who have been indulging in the
hope that, with the passing OF the
Beecher family, reconciliation nigh
be effected between the couple that
have SO long been separated as re-
suit of the developments in the scandal
OF which the late Henry Ward Bsecher
was the central figure, have about
given up hope.
1t Is understood that when Mrs.
Baecher recently suffered paralytic
stroke, and her life was believed to be
in danger, strenuous efforts were made
by some OF Theodore Tilton's closest
friends to induce him to come here
from Paris, where he has lived for
years, and remain with his wife
for the span of life that
appears to be left to her. Their efforts,
however, we're entirely without avail
yet it would appear that Tilton does
not harbor any extreme bitterness
towards his helpmeet of bygone days,
as he readily consented, few days
ago, to afiix his signature to some pa
pers that would enable her to dispose
of property standing in her name In
Brooklyn. Without his cooperation,
the transfer could not have been effect
ed, and the fact that he did not mani
fest any lrreconcilability in this par
ticular, leads some people TO believe
that his heart is softening toward the
woman who, perhaps, of all the inno-
cent victims OF the Beecher scandal, has
suffered the most.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 16.--
The controversy ever three-cent fares is
becoming SERIOUS. Ssgeral riots have
taken place. Citizens are banding
together to enforce tho law requiring
three-cent fare instead OF i've cents.
Later. After stormy scene to-day,
President Mason. .of the street car COM
pany, agreed With the mayor 70 change
Shs Instructions to conductors and ae.
scot three cent fares until tho courts
6balI settle the dispute. Further serious
frpnbis was probably aYerted BY this
tlpely aga'op'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
A JEALOUS HUSBAND
He Murders His Divorced Wife
and Young Lady and
Shoots a Soldier.
ABOUT THEODORE TlLToN
Republican Campaign Promises
Kept, but the Texas Patron
age Giving Trouble.
/, NEWS ofSTHE DAY BY WIRE

SYRACUSE, N. r.. April 16.--Mrs-
Wilbur Crouch and Miss Mary DAILY
were shot, mangled and knitted to death
on the Watertown road, near Sacketts
Harbor, this morning. George Allen,
soldier at the Madison barracks. who
was driving with them, was also fatal
ly shot and thrown in.o the creek. The
two women left In buggy, which was
returned to the livery stable. Allen. in
a dying condition, reached the post,
two hours later.
Mrs. Crouch has a bill OF separation
from her jealous husband. After reach
ing the barracks, Private Allen made
an ante-mortem statement to the effect
that Crouch, the husband divorcee. as
saulted the party, murdered the two
women, and threw him (Allen) into a
creek. Crouch has been placed under
ArraNt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
when Their Terms Expire

From the New Mexican.
An examination OF the executive rec
ord In the Office OF the secretary Of the
Territory shows that the following
named federal officials OF New Mexico
took their respective oaths as follows /;
w. T. Thornton, governor, appointed
April 10th, 1898. qualified April 21st,
1898; Lorion Miller. secretary. .of the
Territory, appointed September 9sb,
1898, qualified September l3.h, 1898 (;
Thomas Smith, chief Justice. qualified
November eth. 1893; N. G. Collier,
associate Justice, qualified November
1Ith, 1898 G. y. Baniz. associate
Justice, appointed February 22d, 1895,
qualified March 1895; II B. Hamilton,
associate justice, qualified january
Stat. 1926; Edward Il. Hall. y s.
marshal, qualified September l6.h,
1898.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
The nIgher COURT interfere.

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 16. The
action OF the supreme court of the
United States in granting super
sedeas in the Elizabeth Mobiles case
and stopping all proceedings, caused
great surprise throughout Georgia. 1t
is generally believed that the resort to
the courts is hopeless. The women Of
the state are rejoiced and will aid the
prisoner in her efforts to prove her In
sanity. Families, the negro sentenced
to death with Mrs. Mobiles, will be
given an indefinite respite. Mrs. Mobiles
heard the good news, this morning.
She has been on her knees since, pray
ing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
A MORNING MARRIAGE.
The Ceremony Is Said at Charming Country
Seat Near Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 16.-Nearly
1000 guests, witnessed, last night, the
nuptials of Miss Jean Meredith and
Mr.. Wilbert Dou. lass Sleep.of Halifax,
Nova Scotia. 'rhe bride is the daughter
OF the late Rev. Lawis Meredith, a
Welsh writer of reputc, known and
loved among his countrymen as s'the
bard of Glyn Dufvy - while the family
has an International acquaintance from
the fact that for many years the BRIDE 8
mother has held an important position
as home secretary OF the women's for
eign missionary society. The groom
is a Canadian Of high connections, his
uncle being surveyor general OF the
dominion.
The ceremony took place al 9 O'Clock
in the Methodist Episcopal church OF
Oak ParK, charming country retreat
about ten miles northwest of this city.
Ten states, as well as Canada, were
represented at the small house recep-
tion that followed the ceremony.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
Commemorative ceremonIes. !.

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16.-Cere.
monies commemorative of the cruci-
fixion were held this morning in the
local Catholic and Episcopal churches,
and were largely attended. "Hot
cross buns,' without which no Good
Friday in England would bs complete,
but which have made their appearance
only in recent years, were also very
much in evidence in the windows of
the fancy bakeries, and were largely
distributed by the various bread con-
Germs in the place of the usual morning
rolls.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
Hunter Dropping Behind.

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 49,
Despite the predictions that there
would be trouble to-day, small crowd
watched the proceedings of the joint
assembly. The ballot for U. s. sena-
tor resulted as follows; Hunter, So;
Blackburn, AZ; Martin. IL; sixty nec-
essary to a choice. No change was
recorded on the second and third bal
lots and the assembly adjourned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
Those campalan promIses.

WASHINGTON, d. e., April 16.-
Republican leaders assert, to-day, that
the particular prominence given TO tar
lff and bi-metalism-the two great
Issues Of the campaign-the past week,
is especially gratifying to the admins
tration. The republican national com.
m,ttee will scatter broadcast, next week,
tons Of literature, dilating upon the
sincerity Of the professions OF the re-
pubIicar, party in fastening fulfill
ment Of The campaign promises.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
THE oovHRNoRsHIps
i. Bradford Prince VIII Be Appointed Gov
ernor Of New Mexico Next Week.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 49,
The contest for the various Territorial
govsrnorships will probably end by the
first of next week, when the president
will send the nominations to the senate.
From good authority, 1t Is learned, to-
day, that the president has decided
upon M. H. McCord for governor Of
Arizona; G. M. Barnes, for Oklahoma.
and L. Bradford Prince, for New Mex
co. There have been numerous can
dldates In each Territory for the Office
OF governor and the contest in some
instances has been bitter.
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Awaiting His Re.t.aIi.

LONDON, England, April 16 The
news OF the situation on the Greece.
Turkish frontier was quite contradicto.
ry, this morning. The reports Of the
failure of the raid into Turkish terri
tory was Offset by yesterdays detailed
accounts OF successful invasion. Prince
Mavroc ,rdato, Grecian minister to
Turkey, is still in Constantinople. He
has bis effects packed, ready for de-
parture. when bis government sends
the expected re call.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
Afiard.Times. measure

FRANKFORT. Ky. April l6. Senator
Hays, to-day, introduced remarkable
bill in the state senate, providing that
no execution shall be levied on the
property of debtors for two years from
July 9th, 1897. He made speech In
which he declared that the prevailing
hard times demand just such law.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16

A GENTS WANTED-For War In Cuba. by
IA Seaor Quesada, Cuban representative
at Warrington. Endorsed by Cuban patri-
OTIS. In tremendous demand bonan ga
Tor agents. Only 81 so. Big book, big COM
missions Everybody wants this only en-
dorsed. reliable book. Outfits free. Credit
given. Freight paid. Drop all trash, and
make $500 a month with War In Cubs. Ad-
dTess to DAY, THE NATIONAL BOOK CON
CERN. 352-356 Dearborn st., Chicago, l2s. .yOt
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American Tobacco Company Boycotted.

New YORK, N. 7 April 16.--It Is
reported on Wall street, that the
Grocers' association has declared q
boycott against the American tobacco
company, and that the Kansas grocers'
association and similar organizations
Ia other western states will do the same
thing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
Stockholders. Meeting.

A meeting of the stockholders of the LAS
Vegas Masonic Building association will be
held at the Masonic Temple, In East Las
Vegas. N. NJ April 26th, 1897, at O'Clock
Direc o.s s to serve for the ensuing year. and
for the transaction OF such other business as
may legally come before such meeting
n j. W. COLLARS, President.
A. d. HIGGIEs, Secretary.
East Las Vegas, N. M, April 10th, 1897.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16
THE DREAD sITMMoNs

AsHEvILLE, N. e., April 16.-Sena.
tor Hanna's mother died here, this
morning, of pneumonia, two hours be-
fore the arrival OF her distinguished
son. She was eightyfive years of age
and q widow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16

AsHEvILLE, North Carolina, April 16.
Senator Mark A. Hanna will arrive
here. this afternoon,to visit his mother,
who is seriously i'll.
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Last CALI Last Cali,

The names OF all persons delinquent on
poll tax for school and road purposes, also
on vehicles and bicycles are left with me
With instructions to enter suit against them
If not paid immediately.
No property exempt from taxes, Do you
hear me? Ii. 8. WOOSTER, +. p. 1857.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-16

Subscriptions for stock in the tenth se-
ries OF The Mutual Building and Loan AS.
ISOLATION Of Las Vegas, will be received at
the oftice Of the secretary OF said assoca :
ton. [1a7-2tl w. H. KELLY, Sec.