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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
THE STRICKEN SOUTH
Fever Causes Trade to Cease
in Mobile, and Thousands
Seek the North.
ECONOMICAL REFoRMERS
Mrs. q. 8. Grant, Aged and
Feeble, Visits Her Hus-
bands Tomb.
WAR IN CENTRAL AMERICA

MOBILE, Ala, Septembsr q. There
are between 600 and 700 cases OF fever
in Mobile, Of which only forty show
symptoms of yellow fever. Ten
Thousand people have left for northern
points, and the city's commercial
interests are at stand still. The
wholesale houses have suspended op-
eratlons, and the dry goods and all
other retail dealers have closed their
doors. The restaurants, hotels and
resorts have also pulled down their
blinds, and the city is like a dead town.
New ORLEANS, La, September ~.
There is no material change in the
local fever situation this morning, the
most lmportunt happening of the day
being the first special meeting Of the
board OF health to consider the fever ut
Galveston which is reported as severe.
There were no deaths, this morning,
and the death rate is now but IL pr
cent.
Two deaths and ten new cases Of
yellow fever we're reported at noon.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, September 27.-
Twenty.three new cases OF yellow fever
were found at Edwards, Mississippi,
yesterday, seventeen at New Orleans,
and five at Mobile. One death oc.
Cured at Etwards. DR.. Guiteras re-
ports one case at California, Louisiana,
but none at Delhi or Tallulah. The
yellow fever petients at Cairo were
discharged, to-day, as cured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
AN employees MEETING.
An Effort VIII be Made For Closer Sympathy
Between Unions.

DETROIT, Mich, September 81
Arbeiter's hall was well filled with
delegates from the local branches oi
the hotel and restaurant employees
national alliance, and the bartenders'
national league of America. when. at 9
O'Clock, this morning, the sixth annual
convention of the joint organization
was called to order by President Rich
ard Alberts. Addresses of welcome
were delivered by Alderman Gold
water and W. G. Pomeroy, of Chicago,
vice-president of the national union.
The principal business of the con-
vention is to consider proposed changes
10 the constitution and in the present
methods of collecting sick benefits and
weekly dues. There Is likely to De a
warm fight over the proposition TO
change the national headquarters from
Chicago to Detroit.
Among the fraternal delegates is
Henry Weisman, of New York, inter-
national secretary OF the bakers union.
we'll known in labor circles as q red
hot socialist, and an inveterate op-
ponens OF Samuel Gompers. His
mission here is to bring the bakers
union and that of the walters and bar
tenders into close sympathy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
SUFFERING DAWSON
Reports More Serious Than
Heretofore, OF Alaskan Mis-
cry on the Yukon.
FEAR CAUSES A SUICIDE
Leutgert's Fat Cheeks Grow
Thin While Waiting the
Fate of His Case.
SIX MINERS TAKE A DROP

JUNEAU, Alaska, September 18. (via
san Franeisco. September 27.-Col
O. V. Davis, of Spokane, Washington,
has just arrived in Juneau, from trip
down the Yukon river. There he en-
countered man named Shepard, of
Dawson City, who was on the way ou'
OF KlondYke. Shepard told Davis d
worse story OF the condition of things
at Dawson City, than any yet publish
ed. He said that parties going down
the river were held up If necessary,
with guns, within 200 miles OF Dawson
City, and had their provisions taken
from them. Shepard says there is as
great an exodus by the overland route
TO get out of Dawson City for the win
ter as far down the river to St.
Michsels. Hundreds are coming be
hind him as fast as they can travel.
He says many will be caught on the
trail by the winter; also, that typhoid
and pneumonia are raging at Dawson
and hundreds are dying Misery pre-
walls beyond expression, but the re-
port that Dawson City was burned
down was not confirmed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
ThE JEWISH NEW YEAR.

Rosh Hoschonoh, the Jewish New Year,
began last evening at sunset. According
to the jewish calendar, this day marks the
5,658th anniversary of the world. The re-
form Jews observe only one day, while the
orthodox Jews observe two days, holding
religious services and taking stock of their
spiritual record. There is considerable
difference of opinion among the rabbis as
to how the day should be observed. Some
hold that it is day of general rejoicing
and prayer, while others, contend that the
day should be devoted entirely to religious
worship.
Ten days Wednesday week.
comes Yom KIppur, or the day Of atone
ment. The orthodox jews teach that
on this day it is the duty of every man
who has injured neighbor to 60 to
that neighbor and ask his forgiveness even
after the offender has made every reatitu-
tion in his power to the injured one. They
hold that man can secure forgiveness from
God for offending him but cannot secure
forgiveness for injuring fellow man until
after first obtaining the forgiveness of the
injured man. They do not bslieve there is
any forgiveness for murderer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
sE,-Hs%ss" sEyH;ss:s:s::'"s YEARS 400.
snpTrMprn 27th, 1880.

/. :.
The new depot was looming skyward.
Henry Dold returned from trip to tiif
Catskills.
T. F. Chapman was proprietor of the 81
Nicholas hotel.
Charles loft, the swede, was proprietor
OF the Senate saloon.
G. A. Rathbun ran the Chicago boot and
shoe store, on Center street.
o. L. Houghton took column adv. In
the WEEKLY OPTIC for year.
Geo. D. Houser and Page b. otero start
ed for Divide station, mine hunting.
Father Persone, of Las Vegas college,
paid his respects to THE OPTIc Office. "
A first-class cook was wanted At the Ma
tional hotel on the plaza; wages, 500 a
month,
M. Strausburger, Of Boulder, Colo, a
partner In the Boston clothing store, was
in town. q.
Geo. Mckay conducted the Pan Handle
restaurant; J. Reidlinger, the Miners bar
Der shop.
Scott Moore was proprietor OF "The
Adoba," at the hot springs,a popular hotel,
at living prices.
J.L. Mclaughlin, of Corpus Christi, Tex.
as took position at Charles Ilfeld's sup-
ply establishment.
Information of full-grown pet deer,
with red band on its neck, could be left
at the residence of Hilario Romero.
Chas. 7. Myers was fancy sign writer;
J. w. Love, commission merchant; j. @.
Churchill, a merchandise and pawn broker;
F. J. Weber, an auctioneer.
partnership was formed between
John Fl. Payne and G. Fl. Bartlett in the
jewelry business, they purchasing r. q.
Richmond's building site on Railroad ave-
nue., with the intention Of erecting hand
some brick front.
J. e. Moore, Of Defiance, Ohio, employed
as a freight CLERK on Caief Hovey's staff,
and his new wife, formerly Miss Maud
Keeier, Of Columbus, Ohio, who arrived
from their bridal trip, the night before, went
to housekeeping on Zion bill.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
LUHTdERT AGING.
The Long Trial and Worry Cause His Pat
Jaws to Thin.

CHICAGO. Illinois, September 81 -
One hundred witnesses will be called
by the state in the Luetgert case when
the prosecution begins its rebuttal.
These witnesses-men, women and
children--are expected to give testi-
mony contradictory to that presented
by the defense. Mary Seimering's
reputation will be attacked, and testi-
mony will be offered showing that her
relation with Luetgert was more than
is ordinarily expected from domestic.
The general opinion at the Jail, this
morning, especially among the prison.
ers who see Luetgert every day, is
that he Is breaking down from worry
ing. He scarcely sleeps at night and
his thick cheeks are beginning TO grow
thin. During the last few days his
face has been unusually sallow.
Judge Tuthill's courtroom was in
vaded. this morning, by a genuine
Kiondyker, Simon Kairk, The strange
visitor being genuine Esquimaux
from the Yukon, and he occupied a
prominent seat among the spectators.
The Esquimaux was arrayed in bis
Alaska costume, and received much
attention from the feminine portion Of
the audience, as we'll as Luetgart.
"DId he see Mrs Luetgert in Alaskan"
asked Mr.. McEwen of Mr.. Vincent.
9 No." replied the chief counsel for the
defense. .sHe is one of your impeach-
ment witnesses. He heard SchImpke's
story in Klondyke." Mary Siemering
resumed the witness stand, Mr.
McEwen continuing his -examina-
tion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
THE BREWMASTERS.
They VIII Exchange Information Pertaining
to the Industry.

DETROIT, Mich, September 27.--
Delegates to the ninth annual conven-
tion of the United States brewmasters
league assembled this morning at the
Hotel Cadillac. The principal pur-
poses of the convention are the ex.
change of useful information pertain
ing to the industry and particularly in
regard to new machinery for brewing
and mating and new processes for
manufacturing This morning was
devoted to meeting of the executive
committee and an Informal consulta-
tion of all the delegates and after
luncheon the convention was opened
by the president, Eunhard Michel. Of
Brooklyn. A number of papers relat
ing to the business we're submitted
after the president had delivered bis
annual address and will De read to-
morrow,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
Workmanship Contest.

FORT SHERIDAN, illinois, September
27.-The great army craftsmanship
contest is still in progress on the Ft.
Sheridan range, but will come to q
close with the present week. Msjor-
General John r. Brooke will distribute
the gold, silver and bronze medals to
the ten first competitors in both the
infantry and cavalry competition on the
last day Of firing, but the opinion of
the experts on Uncle Sans new gun,
the improved Krag-Jorgensen rife,
will not be made public until 1t has
been flied with the war department at
Washington and approved.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
ECONOMICAL RHroRMHRs.
Some objects Sought by Meeting Of Delegates
In Chicago.

CHICAGO, Illinois, September 27.--
Delegates from labor organizations in
different parts of the country, as well
as single-taxers, socialists and the
various elements OF economical reform
ers, are gathering at Urick's hall. to-
day, in response to the call issued by
the ST. Louis labor convention OF Aug
ust 31st to consider among other things
the burning issue Of government by in
junction, the recent shooting of the
miners at Hazleton, Pa, and the pos
sibilily OF bringing about unification
and practical cooperation OF trades
unions and othar labor reform organ
izations in matters OF common interest.
The gathering is under the direction Of
an executive committee appointed by
the St. Louis convention and composed
of J. Il. Sovereign, Eugene v. Debs,
T. j. Donnelly, James O'Connell and
w. r. Mahon.
Many of the delegates purpose to
submit schemes of their own, which
they think will prove panacea for the
present existing troubles. For in
stance, Charles w. Caryl, OF Denver,
wants to incorporate kind of CO
operative enterprise with capital of
SIG, 900, 900 and to engage in all kinds
of protective industry. The money Is
to be raised by stock sold at par,
twenty. five year bonds, bearing 6
per cent Interest and payable IN gold.
The dividends on the stock are to be
limited to per cent. per annum. be-
you'd this the interest Of the bonds is to
be divided among the employees of the
company The transactions among
the members are to be largely con-
Quoted with checks issued by the
company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
BRIrON'S REPLY.
Secretary sherman's Seal Question Receives a
Guarded Answer.

NEW YORK, N Y, September 27.--
The Tribune, this morning, prints the
British reply to Secretary Sherman Is
famous note on the seal question. II IS
inspired by Colonial Secretary Cham
berlain. lie replies in detail but the
language is careful and guarded
Throughout The Tribune also prints
a despatch from Lord Salisbury agree
ing to tho holding of an international
sealing conference II suggests Wash
ington as the place, and October the
time for holding the meeting. 1t is
great point that neither Japan nor
Russia are mentioned as parties to the
conference.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
A FATAL FALL.
An Elevator Loaded With Human Freight
Drops 100 Feet.


CHICAGO, Illinois, September 27 -
Two men were killed aud another fatals
ly injured. early this morning, in the
shaft of the Northwest land tunnel at
Springfield and Wabash avenues,
Charles Wilson, and William Haskins,
were killed, and Richard White was
fatally injured. Wilson and comrades
were coming to the surface from the bot
tom of the shaft TO eat their meal, shortly
after midnight. They were in the
basket, or elevator cage, and within
twenty feet Of the top. when the cable
broke, letting the basket.lo load of human
freight fall back 100 feet. Six Others
were hurt.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
SYSTEM OF sHADowINd.
All Demonstrations In ireland to be Under
Close Surveillance.

New YORK, N r., September 27.-
Advices received in Irish circles in this
city from London say that the English
government has decided upon an ex-
tensise system of s.shadowing" In con-
nection with the great International
pilgrimages to and demonstrations IN
Ireland next year. Chief Inspector
Melville, the most notorious and un-
scrupulous OF Irish "baiters," and
whose manufactured testimony has
sent many a patriot to penal servitude
on the charge of reasonable felony,
has been placed in entire control OF
the plan OF Campaign and as the mat
ter relates to the state department
OF criminality, the necessary funds will
be furnished from the contingent ac-
count of that department Of tho secret
service fund.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
Maxors and Aldermen.

COLUMBUS, ONO, September 27 -
The first national convention of mayors
aud councilmen of cities OF the first
class which opens here tomorrow
promises to be bigger affair than had
been calculated upon by it's promoters
A number of chief magistrates and
members Of city councils have arrived
and the accommodations of all the
leading hotels have been pre- enpted
on the basis Of two to three visitors to
q room.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
Morgan Wants the B. s

New YORK, September 27 j. P
M rgap. who now practically controls
every great railway running east of
this center, save two, is about to
engage in struggle for the control of
the B & o. railroad. Morgan, &C
cording to good authorities, will try to
seize the property through foreclosure
proceedings
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
KILLED In a Theatre.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, September 27 =
Lying in large pool of coagulated
blood, with his skull crushed and
brains oozing out, lay Frank Lamar,
aged forty seven, at Fairfield, | T.,
ibis morning. He was found at S:15.
on the q ,or of Lotorious gale'y
theatre. The attaches of the theatre
have been arrested.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
A GREAT Dame.

BALTIMORE, Md, September 81
Thirty thousand people are watching
the great game, between Baltimore
and Boston. this afternoon, amid
intense excitement. 10 the eighth
inning the score stood, Baltimore 5,
Boston s.
Baltimore went completely to pieces
in the eighth inning, and Boston roll,
up seventeen runs The crowd. dis.
gusted, broke into the grounds.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
At Her Husbands Tomb.

New YORK, September 27.-Mrs.
U. S. Grant accompanied by her SOD,
Frederick and daughter, Mrs. Sartoris,
paid visit to the tomb of General
Grant, on Riverside drive, yesterday
afternoon. 1t was the second visit
Mrs. Grant has made to the monument
since the dedication last April. She
appear d very feeble and has aged
considerably.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
A Big Ghost Dance

GUTHRIE, OKLA, September 27.--I
Six hundred Sac and Fox, Pawnees
and Usage Indians are holding grand
ghost and medicine dance on the
Pawnee reservation A large part of
them are stripped to the skin and
painted in the most gorgeous style
while hundreds of ponies are being
exchanged as gifts
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

HARRISBURG, Pa, September 27 =
The northern express was wrecked,
near Georgetown, early this morning.
e. b. Mitchell. the engineer. OF this
city, was instantly killed, and John
Cawley, the fireman, was horribly
scalded, and will die
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
Deb. nowned In St tIouis.

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, September 27.
The central trades and labor as
sembly of St. Louis, yesterday repudi-
ated all interest in the social democracy.
A resolution to assist in the execution
of the plans of D bs was defeated, and
the assembly refused to endorse the
| Utopia.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
a centraI american UpheavaI

WASHINGTON. D. O., September "a
The Central American republic, ac-
cordiDg to the Pan-American diplo-
mats, in Washington, is undoubtedly
on the eve OF a general political up.
heaval The success OF the Guatemala
revolution has put all other countries
on the edge of revolt.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
Hung Himself through Pear

DENVER, Colorado, September 27.-
valetis Cassie, simple Italian, hear
ing that he was going to be lynehed
for playing with the children of the
neighborhood, which was the work OF
wags, believed it. and hung himself,
this morning, through fear.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

ROME, ally. September 27.-The
new lian cruiser -Gari5aidin was
sncces iully punched, this morning.
The vessel will carry ths most power
ful armament in the navy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
Deb's Drops the oeyeI.

CHICAGO. limos, september IL
The laoor convention was called to
order oy Eugene V. Deba. this morn
ng, and elected Il M Bannister, Of
ST. Louis, as president.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Letter-heads, statements, cards, envel-
opes, invitations, programs, etc., etc., in
abundance, at this office. Call and get
prices. tt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

In all Its Numerous and d.
verse branches done as II
should be At THE OPTIC Job
Rooms.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1897-05-05
GiNnriihe smlaMtfeloer.

Oas Sled6en @rbe, auf benz ii9 iebt Die
Siirfen uno 9rie9en 6erumrdufen, lit piez
berbpIt Der Shauplab befti9er Sample eez
tpeien uno Iein 8oben 1T NIT 8lut aetrdntt.
P6at1alos, auf nel9es &ronprtna 8Dnz
T%tantin nab Der Nieberlage bon 2arif1a au=
riid9efalen til, lit 5par bas alte 96urialps
benz Namtn mad, a6er es liegt uneefG6r u@t
engliI6e Metlen iiiOtpeftli9 bon sem
S6la6tfelbe, auf benz i'm Sabre 48 b. SIR.
Sulips Gdiar ben pompejus 6eiiegt 9at,
Na4 Der NisOertage 5ogen fi9 bic Sruppen
oes pompejus nd6 2arifa 5uriid, ma9tsn
alio ben Bee in oertebrter &i9tung, ben bic
9rie6en am Iebten 5reitag 3uriidlegten.
@bbem pal9a fiel in @rie6enlanb bur6
oenielben gaB Elm, 6urd ben i'm Sabre 4e0
b. SIR. 9erres nit Teinem unge6euren per=
ferbeere e~ingeorungen 1T, unb bon benz 2i=
pius fdgt, er lei in Der g3G6e bon 9etra,
ppt6ium unb OloOion gelegen. Die Griehen
batten erpartet, baB aerres feline 9olbaten
bas Sempetbdl 6erauf naG6 Der tbsTal;i9en
@bene fibren. alio 5ptf6en benz @ebira3z
tod oes Olpmpos uno ienes bes SKa einz
oringen piirbe, peBbalb iie biefen paB bsleBt
6ielten. @ls tie aber duf prtoatem 8e9s opn
Dem maceoonii9en &Onige bic Na9ri9t e:=
bielten, ouB 3erres ben PaB peftlib bonn
Slpmpos bsnubt Bate, pa gaben ife ben
Plan auf, 8erres an Der n0rbli6en @renae
i6res 2anbes Stanh gu 6alten.
9Gtten lie oamals ben Miluna=paB beTcbt
uno pdren tie i'm Stanoe gepsien, i'm 1ieqz
reid gegen bic einOringenben Perfer gu perz
t9eiOigen, 10 piiroe 3srres aug Grie9enlonb
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1897-05-05
Die stnsneauns tn Nafbptae.

l.. NC u l..
0eute 8ormittag UNI IL lt6r ntrb burA
einen our9 prdftbent Mc&inleD mitte1it elet4
trtf4en Stromes bon @aibinqtpn aus abge4
~feuerten &anoneni9uB bic Nusitelung er0ffz
net tperben, tpelGe Der Staat SenneTee uus
@nlaB ietnes bunOertidbrigen 8efe6ens ala
Ielbfttdnoiges StautspeIen in NaIbDiIe Dsr4
d~nItdltet 6at.
Die @rt unb 8eife Der G%rDffnuna alleir
|i9on fenn3ei9net ben unge6eursn 8anbel,
pel9en SenneKee in bieiem einen ecyabrbun4
bert Outbgenta9t bat. @Or 6unbert sSSu6reH
etn @ren5gebiet, beIen 8etppbner in Itetem
8ampfe NIT ben G6erofees unb GbidaIans
ld9en, uno benen fte jeOen SUB brett 8p0en
a%brin9en muBten, beute Elm g~efittetes Staatsz
tpeien, on3, na6bem es bom Slu6e Der @flaz
berei befreit, BON Sa6r gu Sa6r mG9tigera
SortI9ritte auf benz @ege Der gipiliIatipn
md6t.
DAB Ndi6biIe our 4b6altung ber Nusz
fte0ung sepdblt nurbe, nelbe BON btelen
Sorti6rttten 8unbe abIegen ioG, lit ni9t nun
bes9dlb ungeneien, neil es Die 0auptitdbt
beg 9taates unb befen beO0lfertfte Staba
1T, ionbern au9, neil es Die dlteite 1T. Senr
es purOe bereits inn Sabre 1880 bur6 So6u
0onelIon, ben S9pfeeerDater &nbrep Sads
ion's, gegriinOet.
Bon bieier Nusfelung nerben mir ia inn
2a1fe oes Spmmers nod Manbes gu bOret
-befommen. limb mir poQen, nur 6offen, boB
Der Stubt Nai6bi1e ale Die frenoigen @r1
%partungen erfiqt perben, tpel4e lie an oie<
ielbe fnipft, unO baB i6r Der &abenjama
mer erIpart bleiben m0ge, ben b bieGe man
fOnnte idgen fat aGe = Neutrality-suspicious.
big oa6tn oabongetragen baben.