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Sanguinary Conflict Between the
French and British.
The Former Forces Said to Have Captured
the Town OF kikki,
Though the Officials of the British
Colonial Office Place No Conf
dence in the Report-Believed
That It Will Prove to be a Con-
Aict Between the French and
Some Natives.

BERLIN, Nov. 26.-A dispatch to the
Frankfort Zeitung' from Rome re-
ports that a sanguinary conflict has
taken place between the French and
British at Nikki, in the Lagos Hinter-
land.
LONDON, Nov. 26.-While the accu-
racyof the Rome dispatches announcing
that a conflict has taken place between
French and British troops in the Lagos
Hinterland is doubted, the local morn
ing papers to-day pointed out the i'm
minent danger resulting from the. prox-
unity Of the two forces in the contest
ed territory.
A conflict between the French and
British forces in the Lagos Hinterland
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has been anticipated for some time

has been anticipated for some time
past.
Both countries have been hurrying
troops into the disputed territory. The
trouble is Of about thirty years stand
ing. In 1870 France and Great Britain
opened negotiations for the settlement
of their respective frontiers in West
Africa, and it was decided in substance
that French influence and authority
should be confined to the north OF a
certain line, and that Great Britain
should have a free hand south Of this
line
The outbreak of the Franco-Prussian
war interrupted these negotiations.
There was considerable opposition in
both countries to the cession Of any
territory, and during the next five
years difficulties frequently occurred.
Finally it was resolved to appoint Com
missioners to reconsider the whole
matter, and as a result in the course
of the next ten years four separate
agreements We're made.
But since these agreements were ar
rived al further difficulties have arisen,
owing TO the failure of the Boundary
Commissioners of Great Britain and
France to agree among themselves as
to the frontier lines. Since then both
parties have turned their attention to
getting concessions from the native
chiefs. The French have been aim
Ing at the establishment of a great
African empire, and dispatching expe-
ditioDs to the Hinterland of Lagos and
Carnotville to establish headquarters.
The British Niger Company, however,
getting wind of the French plans. dis
patched Captain Lugard to Nikki, the
capitol of Pargua. for the purpose Of
negotiating treaty with the native
ruler, and the English officer was for
tunare enough to reach there before a
French officer, Commandant De Coen,
VINO was bound for the same place, and
with the same intention, although the
latter had the start and Lugard Sc
cured his treaty and carried it way
three weeks before De Coeur arrived
at Nikki
The French, however, seemed to have
chosen to disregard this fact, and have
dispatched armed expeditions not only
10 N1kki, but to Broussa, which has all
along been accredited to be within the
sphere of British influence.
Later in the day a runor was re-
celVed at the British Colonial Office to
the effect that there had been a collis-
Ion between the British and French
forces at Nikki, which is said to have
been captured by the French troops.
Inc ofhc1als at the Colonial Office,
however, regard the report as highly
improbable, as they explain the British
police in the Hinterland, who are in
very limited numbers, had strict orders
TO avoid any collision with the French.
1t is also understood that the French
forces had been instructed not to come
INTO conflict with the British. The
BRUSH forces in the Hinterland. it is
further stated, are being reinforced
considerably.
The Colonial Office late this evening
received cable message from Lagos.
stating that a rumor is cwxent among
tEe natives there of a collision between
4Vo British and French troops. The re-
Noft, 1t is believed, will prove to be
Iounded on conflict between the
French and some natives.
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RANGES SWEPT BY FIRE.
thousands of Sheep in New Mexico
in Serious Danger.

CLAYTON On. NJ, Nov. ga prai-
RE hre is sweeping over the country
south OF this point. The grass is very
mgh, and there has been no rain for
weeks.
The course is through the great cattle
range belt and for over 200 miles there
IS no barrier in its path. The wind is
piowlng hard from the north.
thousands of sheep are in danger and
are being rushed to places of safety.
Shouid the wind change to the south.
Whlch is now indicated by clearing
skies, the danger will not be so great
otherwise there is no estimating tha
probable destruction. So far only two
ranches have been destroyed, but many
are now exposed.
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ALMOST A RIOT.
A Strike Of Stage Hands of q Chi
cago Theater.

CHICAGO, Nov. 26.-The audience at
the Great Northern Theater tonight
narrowly missed being entertained by a
riot Of stage hands, actors and ac-
tresses, instead Of the bohemian Girl,
which was the opera billed for the per-
formance.
The trouble was caused by a strike
OF stage hands and electricians. After
delay Of half an hour the curtain rose
with all the members of the Boston
Lyric Stock Company in opera costume,
grouped about the stage surrounding
their manager, w. A. Thompson, VINO
appeared with top coat, hat and stick.
The striking employees gathered about
the theater door, apparently ready Ior
trouble
Mr.. Thompson, in bitter speech, de-
nounced Manager David Henderson CT
the Great Northern Theater, declaring
that he had treated the company most
shamefully," and announced that the
play could not go on. He called for
the strikers to come upon the stage, and
they yelled back that the police had
been called in, and would arrest them
if they made such a move. The audi
ence began to rush for the doors, feal-
ing serious trouble, but the opera COM
pany quieted fears by singing AUD
Lang Syne," and giving three times
three for Manager Thompson.
Mr.. Henderson, in an interview after
the occurrence, declared that the diff
Guilty resulted from his cancellation Of
the Stock Company's engagement. He
charged the company with incompetent
cy, and asserted that Mr. Thompson
had secured the engagement by false
representations. He said that tee
strike was the result of an attempt of
Mr.. Thompson to stir up trouble in an
effort to secure control of the theater.
Mr. Henderson's statements were
emphatically denied by the opera coir-
pany, who declared that financial diff
Guilty on the part of the theater man
agement was at the bottom Of the
trouble.
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before he got to the depot. But he con-
Guided that he would make it anyhow -
My friend, you have got to get away from
notions of that sort. Unless you show
promptness in all you do you will be at a
disadvantage. Let US suppose for mo-
ment that you are q. weakling. Do you
know that you can never get back the
vim, the fire, the grand beauty of youth
by procrastination? No! The moment
that you feel that you need help you
MUST ask for it or you will be as surely
Left" as this man is. 'Hudyan' works
wonders. 1t has cured nearly 10000 people
on this northern part of big continent.
But grand as it IS there are foolish peo-
pie who will wait to the last moment, ap-
parently trying to test its great powers.
Don't you be so silly! Do you happen to
know that a pound of prevention is worth
a ton of cure?" Disabuse your mind for
once. Ask about "Hudyan." You cannot
put a query that will not be gladly an
swered- The fullest and the most reliable
testimony as to it's value are sent you free.
Look to yourself and resolve to be just to
yourself. Why the world should laugh at
you is a mystery.
The record-union., 1897-11-27

A. Butte, prominent mining man Of
Telluride. Col, has been missing since
August Ath. His friends fear he has
met with foul play, as he had a large
sum of money when he left Telluride.
He had announced an intention to go to
Excelsior Springs, Mo-, or to Arizona,
for three weeks recreation.
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WOmen's Union Suits.
Down to OSC.

These suits were bought to sell
for 81 so. We considered them
good value at that price. There is
nothing the matter with them only
that they button down the front
and most of our customers prefer
those that button across the bust.
In order to make this kind sell as
well as the other the price is made
08c for either black or white.
Remember that the style of fas-
tening has nothing to do with the
fit, the Warmth, or the durability
of the garment.
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A Passenger Train Derailed.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 26.-Passenger
train No. /. leaving here at 9 a. m. on
the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Railway, was derailed at Pierceville,
thirty-five miles south, by the break
ing of an axle under the postal car. NO
one was hurt.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
The Latest in Woven
Wire Mattresses, So 90.

A new invention in woven wire
mattresses. Made OF finely woven
wire with steel rods running
through the wire fabric every six
inches. The rods connect at the
ends with coil springs and assist
materially in supporting the bed.
Must be seen to be appreciated. :
Full size mattresses, S. 90.
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LOST 1T.

IF YOU SEE A BEGGAR ON THE
street and you find out that he had a for
tune once you are inclined to say: why
didn't he take care of it?' As matter of
fact, how much care are you taking of the
big fortune that nature gave you? The
be true of you that you will not know the
truth till it is too late? This man knew
that the car was due to leave" a minute
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It is better to take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla than to experiment with unknown
and untried preparations. We know
Hoods Sarsaparilla actually and per-
manently cures.
Hoods Pills act easily and promptly
on the liver and bowels. Cure sick
headache
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HUDSON MEDICAL INSTITUTE.
Stockton, Market and Ellis Streets,

In cases of falling out of hair,
when the teeth get loose, or when
there are copper-colored spots on
the body, it is wise to send for
s'Thirty-Day Blood Cure" circulars.
They cost nothing-not even a pos
tage stamp. "Hudyan" circulars are
free. tool
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Good Towels, lie.

A good Towel for IIc is an in
teresting item any day. We have
! just such an article, OF heavy huck
and twilled crash. Fringed or
hemmed ends.
The price eof IIc is a special
/ one
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POISONED HIS WIFE.
Texas Officers Would Like to Find
Rev. A. e. Morrison.

TOPEKA Kan), Nov 26-Al Chas-
tan, Deputy Sheriff of Panhandle, Tex,
has wired the Topeka officers to help
him find Rev. A. Z. Morrison, charged
with poisoning his wife at Panhandle.
Morrison was released Wednesday by
the local police, after they had held him
for three days awaiting some action on
the part of the Texas authorities. Tele-
grams have been sent in all directions to
apprehend him.
Morrison is 40 years old, 5 feet 8 inches
high and has blue eyes, light hair and
a fair complexion.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Razor Strop, l2C Each.

Swing Razor Strop, one side
leather, the other canvas. Enam-
eled wood handle and swivel end
which admits OF reversing sides
without releasing grip of the hand.
VIII put an edge on your razor
all right, even though the price is
only I2c.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Wrought Iron
Candle Sticks. 25C.

Exceptional value. Were bought
at less than the regular price.
Stand 7 inches high. Graceful in
shape and of best wrought iron.
Will ornament any tea table or
mantel. Price 25c.
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Omen To-day.

Opening to-day of D. N. Carithers &
Co.'S new stock Of clothing, corner Sew
enth and J.
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Ionday the Last Day.

State and county taxes now due and
payable at the Sheriff's office If not
paid on or before Monday, November
18th, 10 per cent. Will be added.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
BLACK Curled
VBOucle Capes, 81 90.

You can easily figure out how
much a ripple shoulder cape will
cost to make at home. However
carefully you calculate we can save
you money in our heavy curled as
trachan or boucle capes at So 90.
They are Io inches deep, full
sweep and black silk lined. Thibet
collar and fronts.
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lkersey Jackets, $40.

Another supply of these fine tan
Kersey Jackets at $40. Indeed,
they cannot be beat for the price,
and it is small wonder that they 60
as they do.
! Ornamental strap fronts, large
flare collars and half silk lined.
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THE WEEKLY UNION-THE BES1
weekly on the coast. Only 81 a year.
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White Skirts, So 4S.

Women's White Skirts OF fine
cambria. Measure four yards
around, and are finished with a 10
inch founce of embroidery in
open designs. Could not be better
made even if the price was S. so.
Assorted lengths at So 4S.
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COlOred Wax Candles
for Dinner Giving.

Real pure wax candles in the
very latest colorings. Price CSC
per dozen, which is considerably
less than you paid for these cam
dies before we began to keep them.
Brass Shade Holders, with clasp
so that the shade may be adjusted
to any hight. Sac each.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-22
Details of a Suicide.

LONDON, April 20 "A painful sensa
tion has been created by the publlca
tion Of details of the suicide of Charles
Tioke, veteran Of the Crimean war,
eeventy-two years of age, who cut his
throat few days ago owing to his in
ability through i'll health to obtain en-
ployment, and his horror of becoming
an iamate of tho poor house. The vet
eran had been corporal in the famous
grenadier guards and was mentioned
in orders for gallant services at the
battles Of the Alma, Balaclava, Inker.
man and the siege of Sebastapol.
When his time in the service expired,
he rc-enlisted, and when he finally
sought.his discharge, he-was given tho
highest papers, together with the mu-
nlficeut pension of one shilling, or
twenty. five cents, per day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-22

Ysstsrdayfs Santa Fs Nsg Msxiean con.
tanned Especial dispatch from Washing.
ton d. c., dated the 2lst Inst, and worded
as follows:
The New Mexican contingent in Wash.
ington is thinning out.rapidly. Ex-Secre.
tary Alexander left last night for home
Rev. G.S. Madden and ,. Il. Mckinley leave
o.night. Frank Parker, candidate foI
Judge, leaves also tonight. NJ. A. Otsro
Of Las Vegas, Is getting ready to leave
and will do so In a few days. Judge A. L.
Morrison goes home tonight satisfied
that he will be given agood position.
No appointment of q governor Is expect
ell for three weeks and probably longer,
Hugh Price Is out of the race and Judge
A. L. Morrison has Withdrawn. Ex-Gov.
Prince is also said to be out Of the race, but
this IL not certain. Pray, Of Iowa, has
never flied an application tor appointment,
but has gone home TO Iowa. and will move
his family to New Mexico and become
q citizen OK the Territory,
Ex- Delegate Catron and Major Llewel-
lyn are pushing Pedro ferea.
Information obtained from the depart
ment Of Justice is to the effect that Judge
Bantz wiilservs out the full term of four
years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-22
Sessions Continued.

MOBILE, Ala, April ~ The pro.
ceedings Of the international conven-
tion of Young Mems Christian Associa.
tions were continued to-day. The BIZ
ennial report Of the international com
mittee showed that the work Of the
ASSOCIATION throughout the word Is
progressing rapidly and that buildings
involving the expenditure OF from
$25, 900 to 100000 have been erected
In some of the cities OF India. Stress
was laid upon the fact that national
association, oflicered entirely by ma
tives. has been brought into existence
in Japan. The subjscts for considera-
ton, this afternoon aud evening, in
c'ude the place and use of athletics,
the scope and promineDcs of industrial
education and the proper methods Of
Bible study.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-22
Sabbath Observance.

TORONTO, Ont, April % --Friends
ofsSabbath Observance from every mu,
nicipality in the province are arriving,
to-day, to take part in a general con-
ference nnder the auspices of the On
tarIo Lords Day alliance, which opens
to morrow. This afternoon, the an
nual meeting of the alliance IS in pro-
gress at the Bible house. The annual
report states that not only the alliance
hut organized bodies outside of it, and
Observation-Disclosures in sympathy with its
fort, are working earnestly to secure
the total abolition OF unnecessary SUM-
day labor, to the end that day Of rest
for all people may be maintained.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-22
coNoRassMAN noLMAN DaAD.
The watch Dog si the Treasury Diss q
washinKton City.

WASHINGTON, d. a., April a.
A consultation Of his doctors, thi
morning. declared Congressman w. 8
Holman's case hopeless. He Is stii
unconscious.
Later-Congressman Holman died
at 2:10 O'Clock. this afternoon.
William 8. Holman was born 10
Dearborn county, Indiana, on Septem'
9th, 1922, and received a common
,hool education and studied law ai
Franklin college, Indiana. He had
held numerous offices, and In 1858 was
elected to the thirty-sixth congress.
His congressional career from that
time to the present was almost un-
broken. Holman gained the nick
names OF "The Great Objector," and
"Watch Dog of the Treasury" from
his invariable opposition 10 whatever
he considered extravagance In the ap-
preparation bills. Throughout the
war he was q friend OF President Lin.
coin and Secretary Stanton and stead
fast champion of the union cause.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-22
RoBr. DUNLOP HURT.
A Former Las vegan Seriously Hurt af Los
Angeles. Cal, Last Night.

Los ANGELES, CAL, April 22.--Rob'
d. Dunlop, teller in the Colorado Ma
tional bank, OF Denver, was treated a.
the receiving hospital in this city BY
Police Surgeon Hogan, last night, for a
number ~ Uad svaiP wounds and other
serious cuts and bruises. Danlop ar
rived from Denver, last Saturday night,
on visit to friends. Shortly before
midnight, Adams and Dunlop started
for the formers rooms on Hill street.
The house Is approached by long
fight of unrailed steps. When about
twelve feet up, Dunlop slipped and be-
fore Adams could stay his fall, he top
pied over the edge OF the steps and fell
heavily to the ground, landing on his
head and lay unconscious until re-
moved TO the hospital. 1t Is feared
that he may have sustained number
OF serious internal injuries.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-22
The Orphan. Of Actors. .

LONDON, England, April 22.--
Circulars were issued, to-day, calling
for q meeting, next week, at the Cri.
terlon theater. Of members of the
dramatic profession for the purpose Of
considering the advisability of accept.
ing the offer of Mr.. J.. Passmore Ed.
wards to erect large and commodious
homo for the orphans OF actors and
also to donate considerable sum
towards its endowment, on condition
that an executive committee, repre-
senting all branches Of The profossioni
assume the management Of the char
ity.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-22
rHH SUGAR TRUST.
It is ostting In Its wsrk on the Tariff cem-
miffse.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-The sugar
trust is making determined attack
upon the reciprocity treaty With
Hawaii, allowing sugar to enter free.
aud is alse negotiating for the control
Of the beet sugar of this country The
trust has forced the consideration OF
the sbregation OF the treaty, on tariff
committee. One member has already
been converted, and another is likely
to be. e
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-22
THEWAR IN THE EAST
Fierce Fighting but the Power
Of Superior Numbers Tell
Against the Greeks.
MILES TO VISIT GREECE
Congressman VIM. 8. Holman,
of Indiana, Pays the Debt of
Nature in Washington.
APPOINTMENTS OF A DAY

LONDON. England, April 22.-Princs
Constantine's plan of campaign is very
clear; while the Turkish army ID al
Larissa, Constantine is pushing to the
rear OF the Turkish forces, cutting of
their line of retreat and base of supplies.
With the support of the Greek heet,
aud with 10000 additional soldiers, be
expects to catch Edhem Pasha's army
on the plains of Thessaly. 1t is believed
the Turks suspect the trap and are
prepared for them.
According to special from Athens.
to-day. a massacre of Greek citizens
has occurred near Preveza. The Greek
troops, have stormed five villages oc-
cupied By the Turks. The situation
on the Thessalian frontier is considered
highly critical It is faarad the Greek
troops, exhausted by three days. hard
fighting, will be unable to resist much
longer the furious attacks of the Turks.
ATHENS, Greece, April 22.-The
people are now realizing the superior
military strength of the Turks, but
do not despair, but rather set their teeth
harder, tor more desperate struggle
at all points. Everywhere the people
are offering the assistance of men and
money to the government, and 10000
volunteers will have assembled before
the close OF the week.
LARIssA, Turkey, April 22.-The
Turkish advance parties around Tnr-
nayo have occupied Nezeros The
Greeks have fallen back, owing to be-
ing greatly outnumbered by the Turks.
General Mastrapas' brigade continues
to make brilliant resistance to the
assaults of the Turks at Passamati.
MILAoUNA, April 22.-Fierce fight
ing has been in progress in the MI
launa pass since daylight, Wednesday
morning. The Greeks have tried to
storm the Turkish position, but have
been repeatedly repulsed, with tre-
mcndous losses.
WASHINGTON April 22.---Senator
Allen, OF Nebraska, offered q resolution
in ths senate, sympathizing with the
Greeks in the struggle againsIthe Turks,
and directing the president to communi-
cate the facts to the Grecan govern
ment. 1t was referred to the foreign
relations committee.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 22.-
1t is expected that General Nelson A.
Miles aud staff will proceed immedia-
tely to observe the hostilities in Greece.
This action indicates that the authori-
ties expect general conflict.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-22

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 22.--Witt
the change OF city government has
come the return Of the ssgood old
days." of gambler. thug and scarlet
women. There had been carried on q
comparatively successful crusade
against crime, immortality and gambl.
ing, which is all past now. The click
of the poker chip and the whirl Of the
roulette ball is heard in the old places.
Burglaries and hold ups are Of nightly
occurrence, and painted women are
bolder as they parade the downtown
streets,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-22

The following accounts have been for.
warded from this locality to the local
weather bureau, at Santa Fe:
Las vegas--D. ID. Harkness.---Crop oil
alfalfa and wheat doing well; about done
blowing for oats. Fruit not hurt In this
section. Nice rain ON the 18th range look
ing green, and will soon be good grazing
for stock.
10 growing nicely. Some wind during tho
first part Of the week, All ditcheo are
running full capacity. and enough water
runs to waste each week to! supply nsces-
sary water for irrigation, for q whole
season.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-22

NEW YORK, April pa brilliant
company will assemble. this evening,
in the grand banqueting room at Del
monico's to do honor to General Horace
Porter, the newly-appointed minister
to France, who shortly sails for his
post OF duty. The host Of the occasion
will be the New York commandery Of
the Loyal Legion, Of which order
General Porter has been q shining
light.