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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-24

Percy McRae, of Albuquerque, will
shortly rusticate at McIntosh's ranch at
Chilli, to be gone several weeks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-24

Under the new law for the purpose
pi establishing county normal institutes,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-24

A horse race was run on the Ruidoso,
Lincoln county. between F%lorencio
Gonzales horse and u owned by
Gregorlo Garcia. The Gonzales horse
took down the winnings.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-24

LAa vnois DAILY OPrrc-Delivered by mail,
post paid, 5000 per annum $500 for SIX
The evening times., 1897-03-02

yyn Repablican Club Winston, N
C., 90 or6O men; p. H. Lybrook, command
ing: arrive in morning, March 8.
Riverside Republican Club, New York,
100 men; band; Thomas Crane, Command
ing; arrive March 3, via Pennsylvania
Railroad; will sleep on cars.
First Ward NJ. S. Quay Club, Philadel-
phia, 100 men; John Finley, Commanding;
arrive A p. m, March 8, via Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad: will sleep on cars.
Charles l.. KurtZ Club, Columbus, Ohio,
100 men: band % pieces; Major Edwin G.
Bailey, comm anding: arrive on morning
March 8; viii sleep on cars.
A. C. Harmer Club, Philadelphia. 100
men; Germania Band of 25 pieces, Isaac d.
HetzelI commanding; arrive in afternoon
of March 3 via Pennsylvania railroad:
headquarters, Wizards Hotel
Chicago Republican Club, Chicago, 500
men: band; c. Harrison Frost, commanding.
Arrive p m, March 3, via PENNSYLVANIA
railroad; headquarters, Ebbitt House; will
sleep on cars.
Active Hook and Ladder Company. Ca
bleskill, N. Y, 26 men; p s. Clark com
manding; arrive afternoon March 8: head
quarters, Builders Exchange.
Cook County Republican Marching Club.
Chicago, H., 300 men; band, so pieces:
william f. Knoch commanding; arrive
p. m, March 3, via Baltimore and Ohio
railroad; will sleep on cars.
Young Mems Republican Club, Whining
ton, Del. $50 men; band, twenty-one
pieces; L. Mitchell, jr., commanding. Ar
rive at p m, March 3, via Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. Headquarters at 1914 F
street north west.
American Republican Club, Pittsburg,
Pa, $50 men; band, 80 pieces; Samuel Hub
ley, commanding. Arrive March 4, z a.
M, via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: will
sleep on cars; New York avenue station
HeIlGate Republican Club, New York, 200
men; band, 16 pieces; John C Graham, COM
Arrive March 4.
Allegheny County Six Footers' Club.
Pittsourg, Pa, 100 men; band, 12 pieces;
j. Harry Corbet, commanding. Arrive
March a, $40 a. m; will sleep on cars.
HenryH. Boyer Republican Marching Club,
Philadelphia, 70 men; band, 25 pieces,
Marshal Hanson Lee commanding; arrive
March 4, s a. M, via Baltimore and Ohio
headquarters, 1503-5 Marion
street.
Stamina Republican Club, Cincinnati,
Ohio; 400 men; band, SO pieces; James X.
Stewart commanding; arrive 7:3O a. m.
March A, via Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
'oad: will sleep aboard cars.
James d. Goodell Republican Association,
The evening times., 1897-03-02
SPECIAL CAPITOL POLICE.
Sworn in for Duty During the In
auguration.

Following is the list of special police
men sworn in for duty at the Capitol on
the I'd, Sd and 4th instants:
J. NJ. Austin, Joseph w. Austin, Thomas
e. Burch, g. Beck. E. l.. s. Bonton NJ W.
Brown, MarceIlus Cole, E. F. Cassidy,
Charles f Claggett, Frank Clark, Francis
Coker, s A. Cologne, Martin Curtin, W.
L. Clancy, Martin Chamberlain, Harry
Cook, F. Dierkoph, E. A. De Gammond,
Daniel Entler, d. w. Fowler, William Fow-
ler, A. W. Georgia, Moses Goldstein,
william German, s. X. Hall, W. ].
Harris, E. II. Hardesty, Theodore Haines,
G. A. Henderson, W. II. ISaacs, Michael
Keegan. Harry Nick night. II Howard Man
cha, George Mead, George W Mockabee,
w. G.. Matthews, Z. ]. Mich olson, Richard
Porter, Charles Fl Paige, d. j. Peyton,
W. c. Parish, Frank Pineree, A. J. Powell,
f. ]. Reagan, W. Il. Reed, c. s. RiCha rdEon,
William G Rolfes, Wesley Sullivan, Cha rles
f. Tucker, A S. A. Smith, Richard Tyrell,
II. $. TriCe, william II. Thomas, 1. W.
Tavenner, Theodore Taft. c. Thompson,
c. F. Towson, Daniel wilkins, K. T. VIII
liams, tt omas Weir, Jos wilkinson. Harry
Walters, p II. winSlow and f. D. Smoot
The evening times., 1897-03-02

on record against him, because of the state
inents OF Senators German and Faulkner,
will not change their position. Silver
Democrats might change their attitude,
and some of them have already announced
that they would not be hostile to Davis
confirmation if he were dominated as
Democrat.
But, taken as a whole, the Senate will
probably be hostile TO Davis If he is re-
nominated by the President.
1t Is an interesting fact thatin the closing
hours OF the old Cleveland administration
she present Vice President of the United
states was hung up in the Senate.
President Cleveland sent Mr.. Stevenson's
name in TO the Senate for the office of
supreme justice of the District OF Columbia.
The Senate failed to confirm him. Times
haze changed. If Stevenson were now TO
be nominated for any office, even IL it were
the last moment or the life of the present
Congress. he would be confirmed by the
Senate without a vote.
There Will probably be no more executive
sessions of the Senate, and the nomination
of Francis p. b. Sands will not be consid-
cred
The evening times., 1897-03-02
GATHERING OF The CLUBS
The Headquarters Of Political Bod
les Will Be on + Street.
The Ohio Delegation VIII Be En-
tertained by the Local Associa-
tion-Organizations Arriving.

The Union Republican Club, 923 F street,
will be the central depot for all visiting
political organizations during the week,
although some OF the larger Of the clubs
have established State headquarters of
their own.
All information as to the location OF the
various visiting clubs Will be kept there,
as well as roster of the names OF each
club. ofcourse nothing of a social nature
will be attempted beyond informal greet
ings to visitors.
Ohio org aniZations will be entertained
by the Ohio Republican Club OF the city,
which has leased the building No. 1927
G street northwest A house warn,lng''
will be held this evening, at which the
most prominent Obioans win make ad-
dresses Gov. Bushnell, Hon. Mark Hanna,
Senators Sherman and Foraker, and nearly
every member of Congress from Ohio has
been invited to speak, and many have
accepted. The headquarters will be kept
open during the entire week and all
Ohioans are invited to cafl.
The Minnesota Republican Club will open
headquarters this evening at No. 419 Tenth
street northwest, and the members of all
organizations of the state will be infor-
maIly entertained there during the week.
The Young Mems Blaine Republican
Club OF Cincinnati. Ohio, 800 members.
has opened headquarters OF its own at No.
1929 F street. This organization is one
OF the strongest Republican clubs in the
middle West, and its members pI oppose to
II axe hands ONE showing in the inaugural
parade.
have established their headquarters at No
923 F street, the Union Republican Clubs
rooms, and they Will be the especial guests
OF that organization while they remain in
the city.
The New York headquarters will be
located at the Cochran Hotel, on the corner
of Fourteenth and X streets.
The evening times., 1897-03-02

Paterson, n. J., March 2.-Vice Presi-
dent-elect Garrer A. Hobart left this
city for Washington this morning at 10
O'Clock Mr. Hobart's party drove Up to
the Central city station about five min
utes before train time. As the three
carriages, the first OF which cont aimed
Mr. and Mrs. Hobart, drew mp TO the
platform a large crowd gathered there
greeted the party with continued cheers
Mr. Hobart bowed his ack nowledge-
ments OF the well-wishes of his fellow
UOwmsmen, but when called upon for a
speech, smiled and shook his head. The
Vice Presidential party remained on the
platform until the train had pulled in and
the special car had been attached. Then
they boarded the train which pulled
out OF the station minute or two later.
The crowd gave them a farewell greeting
OF loud ana continued cheers.
When the train reached the Broadway
station, where Gov. Griggs and his wife
were waiting TO board it, there was
another demonstration.
Plainfisld. \ t.. March 2 The special
train conveying vice President-eIect Hobart
60 Washington passed through this place at
II:4O o'cluck this morning. Several hun
dred people were at the station when the
train passed.
Many Of them appeared with the stars
and Stripes wrapped around them. The
railway station was decorated with flags
and bunting The train made the run be
tween Jersey City and Bound Brook, a
distance Of thirty miles, in thirty-one
minutes
The evening times., 1897-03-02
BEARS WERE ACTIVE.
Consequently Prices Dropped on
Wall Street This Morning.

Consequently Prices Dropped on
Wall Street This Morning.
New York, March Glover London ca
bles and increased aggressiveness on the
part OF the bears led to a general decline
in prices during the first hour OF business
today There was no special pressure to
sell, however, outside OF Manhattan, Jer-
sey Central, Sugar and st. Paul Jersey
Central dropped 2 20 SO A, and brokers
prominent as sellers yesterday were again
active on the bear side.
Manhattan dropped about point to
80 5-S on a growing belief OF reduction
in the dividend rates. Sugar certificates
fell 5-S TO 116 SIS, on Washington rumors
that specific duty will be placed on sugar,
and st. Paul was sold on reports that the
statement for the fourth week OF February
will show heavy decrease In the gen
eral list the declines ranged from IA to
7-8 per cent.
Toward. IL O'Clock the market became
firmer on purchases to cover shorts. and
prices rallied 14a1 IA per cent, Jersey
Central and Manhattan leading. At the
hour named the market was firm.
The evening times., 1897-03-02
SETTING THINGS IN ORDER.
Mrs. Cleveland Busy as a Bee at
the White House.

Mrs. Cleveland was busy at an early
/ hour this morning with her correspondence
which has accumulated during her alb
sence to an extent that would demoralize
an average letter-writer, but the public
found out that Mrs. Cleveland was not
an average letter-writer years ago when,
as Frances Folsom, she heat Mr.. Cleve-
land directing their wedding invitations
three TO one.
During the forenoon she saperintended
also the packing of her numberless little
personal belongings, and in seeing that
every last detail was completed for the
reception OF Mrs. Mckinley.
At the dinner to be given tonight by
President and Mrs, Cleveland to President
elect and Mrs. Mckinley there will be no
other guests. IL viii be served in the pri-
yate dining room, and at its close, while
the President and his guest are discussing
state matters, Mrs Cleveland VIII intro
duce her successor to the family realms OF
the Executive Mansion.
Mrs. Cleveland left the little ones well
and delighted in their Princeton home.
Mrs. Perrine is with them and under her
superintendent the house is bcing made
ready to receive its owners, who will go
their directly after the inaugural cere-
monies here
The evening times., 1897-03-02

stvnIuey anu noUdTG CIuD, WeSG WASH
ington. ID. c., 75 men; Capt. William Neil
comm andIng.
Young Mems Blaine Club, Cincinnati. Ohio,
$50 men: band 80 pieces; Fred Bader
commanding
The Government Printing office has met
the request OF the Inauguration committees
for the illumination of the public build
ings by providing for an electrical dis
play. which will prove to be one of the fea-
lures OF the evening events of the week,
and in a part of the city heretofore re-
moved from any participation in or view
of such affairs Chief Engineer Tapley
has arranged to transfer the 156-foot smoke
chimney into a column Of electrical fire
of red, blue and white light of novel ar
rangement, which will be alisplayed this
evening from until 0 O'Clock, and from
8 until midnight other evenings during the
week on Thursday and Friday evenings
two search lights from the top of the new
west wing will also be used to present
some novel features Of Illumination
The evening times., 1897-03-02
WORK IN THE SENATE.
Appropriation Bills Disposed OF.
Monetary Conference Resolution.

Appropriation Bills Disposed OF.
Monetary Conference Resolution.
The Senate joint resolution for the
prevention OF the introduction and spread
Of infectious and contagious diseases into
the United states was PASSED, in view of
the alarming nature and spread of the
hUbonic plague now prevalent in India
and adjacent countries, and in view of
the danger Of this sCourge being brought
to the United states" Also House bill
TO provide for lighthouses and other aids
TO navigation in Florida.
sIso House biIl TO authorize the construc
tioH Of a bridge across the Yazoo River
at Greenwood, Miss
Mr Quay asked and obtained permis-
sion to be personally relieved from the
obligation OF secrecy as to the executive
usiness OF yesterday, and then he went
on and said the names Of certain DC S ma sters
in Pennsylvania were published in the
Record and in newspapers as confirmed.
when they were in reality not os-
but were laid -" -
The evening times., 1897-03-02

.rrUord, of Penn
III at ArequIpa, Peru, in
I June, 1895.
House bill regulating fraternal bene-
ficiary societies, orders -or associations
in the District Of Columbia was passed
Senators Hale, Quay and German were
appointed conferees on the naval appro-
priation bill and Senators Teller, ALI
son and CocSrell on the District appro-
pIiation bill.
The fertilization appropriation bin was
then taken up. The amount appropriated
in the bill as it passed the House was
S9,253, ,325. As recommended by the Sen
ate Committee on Appropriations the bill
carries S9,717,141.
1t was passed without question.
The general deficiency, the last of the
appropriation bills, was then taken up.
The bill. AS il passed the House, apprupri-
ated s.. Az. .027. As reported from the
Senate Couamittee on Appropriations it car
ried $10,S34, 1889.
The consideration OF the deficiency lii
wasjnterrupted, andthe House amendments
TO the international monetary conference
bill laid before the Senate at 1 D. m,
when Mr. Chandler moved that the Senate
concur in the amendments.
Mr.. Dubois argued that the bill seemed
to be a political proposition and nothing
else. al admitted that nothing could be
done in an international conference without
the consent OF England He should vote
for the bill, and hoped thatit would avail:
but he was convinced that Republicans
did not intend to, and would not, accom-
plish anything by the bill. 1t was play
ing politics. and nothing else.
Mr.. Dubois read extracts from letter
received by him recently from Mr. More
ton Frewen, of London. stating that the
movement in England for currency re-
form was apparently hopeless and head
The evening times., 1897-03-02
MR.. CLEVELAND SICK IN BED
Laid Up With an Acute Attack OF
Pedal Rheumatism.

President Cleveland is confined TO his
bed with an acute attack of pedal rheu-
mat >!n under orders IU.n his physician
noi 10 rise until be is notably improved.
as otherwise he wiH-be unable TO partici-
pate in the Inauguration ceremonies OF his
successor
The last regular Cabinet was conSequently
held toda without its chief and all visitors.
hoWever important, failed to reach him.
NOTWITHSTANDING The exceeding painfulneSs
OF the attack, The prescription Of absolute
rest for a day or two is confidently relied
upon to put the President on his feet
again by Thursday.
TIE Prcsidcat has OF heen exposed to
the tad weather for over a week, but has
been constantly at his CCsk an average
OF eighteen hours a day. Three O'Clock
every night has invariably found him
stud wing legislation Eeaped upon him in the
ftnsl lUsl OF Congress. and every morning
lie has returned TO the task by artificial
light
Under the circumstances those around him
fcel keenly the injustice OF the story pub
lished this morning that he had snubbed
Gov. Bushnell Of Ohio, 10y eXcusing him.
seIs fnom receiving the governor and his
staff
The evening times., 1897-03-02
AN ENJOYABLE BALL.
The Coachmen's Association Gave
It's Annual Dance Last Night.

The annual ball Of the Coachmen's Asso-
citation, No /, of Washington, D. C., was
held last night at the Washington Riding
Academy Hall. The guests danced from 10
to O'Clock, and refreshments were served
from midnight to l O'Clock. Music was
furnished by Prof. Eibner's orchestra. The
committees having the arrangements for
the bali in charge were as follows: Daniel
Coyne, chairman. Floor committee-Ste-
phen White, floor manager: j ohm Ryan, as
sistant; Patrick Finley, Fred, Ashford,
Peter McGlone, Michael Hogan. Pat
rick Slattery and Thomas r Tate Rccep-
tion committee Dempsey, chair
man; Martin Beglin, Pierce Brittle, David
Barry, John McKelyey, Roland Evans and
Walter Doe. Committee Of arrangements
william Townsend, chairman: William
Cairns, Michael Murphy, Henry Tyler James
Dixon, William Hanks and John w Calk-
we'll
The evening times., 1897-03-02

San Francisco, March Especial Treas s
ury agents raided the store Of Qwong Fong
Tai & Co. yesterday and seized / 900
pounds OF opium, valued at S12, 600 This
finn owned the drug seized last Saturday
Asa result of the two seizures, practically
ali of the opium in this city is in the hands
ofthe officials, and the price haN adva need
from S12 a pound to S25.
The evening times., 1897-03-02

,-,nan Oriani had William Watsnl

-~vuIan 0riani bad William Watson, a
balf-grown colored boy, before Judge
Kimball this forenoon as a vag. He has
been in the nahit, the officer said, of
using the lower hallway Of The Times build
ing for hssging purposes whenever he could
find the opportunity. Watson went down
for ten days.
The evening times., 1897-03-02
Fraternal Societies in the DISTRICT

The House bill regulating the conduct Of
fraternal societies in the District was cali
ed up and passed in the Senate this after
noon. 1t carries number Of amendments
suggested by the Senate committee, but
none OF them materially affect the purpose
of the bill. 1t now goes to conference.
The evening times., 1897-03-02
POLICE OFFICERS ARE FINED.
Members of the Force Who Have
Violated the Rules.

$40 for neglect of duty.
Private W. T. Tyser and Alex. McKie
have been fined SI0 for violation of a
provision of the manual.
Private C. w. Skinner has been fined $40
for conduct unbecoming an officer
The charges against W. F. Bloom for
violation of the manual; O. Fl. Coffin, for
gross neglect of duty, and A. S. Carson,
for conduct unbecoming an officer, have
been dismissed rs not sustained.
Private Edward MeCort, for neglect OF
duty, has been fined So.
William Colbert has been appointed an
additional policeman for three years for
duty at Wizards Hotel.
The evening times., 1897-03-02

They Favor the Snow and Ice Bill.
The Commissioners have recommended
favorable executive action on II. r. bill
1863, For the removal of snow and ice
from the sidewalks, cross walks and gut
ters."
The evening times., 1897-03-02
Train Wrecked. But Nobody Hurt.

Butler, Ind, March 2.-The st. Louis
and Detroit limited train, east bound on
the wabash, was wrecked this morning
at Newton, the entire train leaving the
track at the crossing OF the Lake Erie road
None of the passengers were injured.
The evening times., 1897-03-02
Dauntless Resisted the vesuyius

New York, March 2. "A Times special
from Jacksonville. Fla, says: The Vesu-
vius overhauled the ID auntless yesterday as
the filibustering tug was about to leave
the harbor. The Dauntless was ordered
back to her dock and the order was backed
by show OF force. The Dauntiess obeyed,
but her captain made quite a. show of
resistance.
The evening times., 1897-03-02
Pound Wounded in the White Lo

'''1INs Y F'VIIIFEtFI n Ittt " HIT I.FII,
Policeman Tom Hollinberger found W. w.
Gould, a well-dressed man, in the white
lot, near the Executive Mansion. last
night, with a bad cash on his head.
Whether he had been assaulted or fell and
hurt himself, is not known. After treat
ment at the Emergency Hospital Mr..
Goaid was sent to his home, No. 1903 New
York avenue northwest
The evening times., 1897-03-02
Revenue Collector Is short

Salt Lake, Utah, March 2-Richa1d II.
Cabell, United States internal revenue
collector, has been discovered short in his
accounts with the government to the ex-
tent of over SO 900. He has been removed
from office
The evening times., 1897-03-02
Extra PatroImen Assigned.

The four hundred special policemen. who
were sworn in by Chief Clerk Sylvester
yesterday, went on duty at 8 o'clock this
morning in the nine precincts They
patroled the beats in company with regular
policemen, who will instruct them in their
duties as patrolmen
The evening times., 1897-03-02

..,,TUH upon House bill
I"tz2. amending the act to prohibit the
lniermeut or bodies in Graceiand Gene
teTy, ana also House hll 1916. 10 punish
the lmper>onatiOn OF inspectors Of the
health ana other departments OF the Dis
tnct Of Columbia. which were referred
20 the Commissioners, at the Presidents
instance for their report thereon.
The evening times., 1897-03-02
An lsnnlnee,,s Fnnt crnahn,

Matthew Decourcy, an engineer on the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, whose home
fs at Charlottesville, Va, had his right
foE terribly crushed by being run over by
his engine in the Anaoostia freight yard
about 2:30 O'Clock this morning.
The evening times., 1897-03-02
BOTH ON THE OUTSIDE.

No Prospect of Davis denomination
or Consideration of Sands.
Prominent Senators say that there is
no prospect that President Mckinley will
reaominate Henry e. Davis for district
attorney. They say that even If he We're
10 DO so be would have no chance of con-
frmasion after the smashing defeat of last
night
Republican Senators who have once gone
The evening times., 1897-03-02
FOR CONSULTATION, EX.
ANIMATION, OR
ADVICE.
Sufferers Anxious to Know
Whether They Can Be
Cured Should See
DIR. YOUNG

The constantly crowded reception par
lots or DI. YOHng's Private Sanitanum are
suIIlclent evidence that this offer is fully
appreciated by the good people OF Wash
lhSton and vicinity. Dr. Young, who Is
undoubtedly the greatest specialist or the
age, absolutely guarantees a permanent
cure IN all cases accepted for treatment.
~ -, therefore, manifeStly unwise for
tne SICK 10 seek relief nom inexperienced
regular medical practitioners or medical
humbugs. The highest fee charged under
any circumstances, whether on have one
or more diseases. is but
The evening times., 1897-03-02
Lane Was Acquitted.

Versailles, KY, March 2-The jury in
thecase against Newton Lane, charged with
the murder of Col Henry c. Rodenbauyh.
proprietor of the Hotel woodford. and his
son James. ia August, ls95, returned a
verdict OF aeqOittal yesterday.
The evening times., 1897-03-02
$1-e0 Low Rates to Balti- SLIGO
more and Return via Penn
sylvania Railroad.

For the accommodation OF visitors to
NaShingt tonun occasion Of the inaugu ration,
special excursion tickets viii be sold March
q. and s. good TO return until March s,
st rate OF SLIGO. Good on all trains
mhI Item
The evening times., 1897-03-02
The Jury viii Now Decide

The controversy over the estate of the
late Mrs. Mary Van Riswick was given
to a fury for final settlement this morning
In Judge McComas' court.
The evening times., 1897-03-02
New York Stock Market.

Corrected daily by W. B. Hibbs q Co,
Bankers and Brokers. Members OF the
" I. Stock Exchange. 1927 F street
The evening times., 1897-03-02
S1.6o TO Baltimore ana Return via
ID. 80. R. r,

For all trains, including Royal Blue Line
and famous forty-fiSe-niinute flyers, March
4 to g., valid for return until March 8.
ma2 -4t-en
The evening times., 1897-03-02
Corner 18th and F Streets.
FINANCIAL.
VISIT

Areinvhed 70 drop In and make themselves
az home. without feeling that ,hey are
required TO do any business. II you have
IN account with any New York broker
we will be pleased to transmit for Jon any
messages or orders TO him over our pri
vate wire without charge
The evening times., 1897-03-02

Chicago Grain and Provision Ma rkes
Corrected daily by W. b. Hib5s x Co.
BANKERS and Brokers' Members OF the
". Y. Stock Exchange. 1421 F street