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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
His First Sermon .

NEW YoRB, n, r., May 2a.-Ac-
cording to advices recently received.
Right Rev. Fl. G. Potter, bishop Of
New York of the Protestant Episcopal
church, will tomorrow deliver his
first sermon at Cambridge University,
England, having been selected by the
authorities of that institution to act as
select preacher. Bishop Potter sailed
tor Europe fortnight ago, and will
spend the greater part of the summer
in England and on the continent, HIS
appointment as select preacher is con-
sidered by churchmen signal honor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
No creaence n the Story

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, May 2Q.--
No credence is given by either the
police, public or press. to the sworn
statement of w. L. Bryant, of the
Colorado soldiers home, 10 which he
seeks to clear Durrant from the murder
OF Blanche Lamont by duplicating an )
other man. II is supposed that Bryant
is demented or crank.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
The Telephone Patent

CHICAGO, Ills, May 22.-J. N.
Keelyn, president of the Western tele-
phone construction company, has sent
notices to all the independent tele.
phone companies in the United States
10 send representatives to meeting
here, on Thursday. The object OF the
meeting is to combat the action which
the Bell company has taken. In an
interview, to-day, MIR. Keelyn. said !;
s'We are absolutely certain of our
ability to defeat tn, Berliner patent"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
cUBA's ELECTION.
II Is Impossible to Choose President by Pop
uIar Vote.

New YORK, N. Y. May PA
presidential election is in progress In
the republic of Cuba to-day. 5ut
owing to the turbulent condition Of
the island, it has been found impos-
sible to choose the new executive bY
popular vote. The civil condition Of
Cuba at present is simple OF necessity.
The island is now divided into four
states. Each state has governor
with limited power. The governor
will consult with other officers Of state
aud will appoint delegates to an elec-
toral college. This presidential con-
gress will then vote for the president
and viee-president. The number OF
delegates is determined by the pop
ulation Of the states.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
ADarine Robbery.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May PA most dar-
ing daylight robbery occurred, this
morning, when an agent for Will
Skakel g. Co., was held up by two
masked high 1aymen, in front OF the
sup-treasury building, and robbed of
$40 IN silver which had been just OBJ
iained, inside. The robbers ran, but
the man with the money was caught.
BOY THIEF CAPTURED.
FABMNGToN, Maine, May 22.-Al-
fred Ding, the nineteen -year-old boy
who ran away with $4,000 Of the
Boyl.on National bank funds, where
he was employed, was arrested, this
morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
Chicago stiII Leading.

CHICAGO. Illinois, May 22.-The
last day OF the inter-city relay bicycle
race. found the Chicago team still
ahead. Racing commenced, this morn.
ing, with Chicago, 2.440 miles; New
York, s.4S8 miles. II will be close
race, tonight, Arthur Gardiner will
attempt to break the mile indoor rec
cord, uupaoed, Henry Brajis will
also attempt to smash the half mile
indoor record, unpaced.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
To Raise Another Army.

MAssILLoN, Ohio, May 90 --Gen.
w. 8. Coxey contemplates massing
another army, to move upon Washing
ton. He says: latter giving this ad-
ministration months of grace to redeem
their pledges Of prosperity, il becomes
necessary to again mass the bankrupt
people 10 Washington. not to petition,
but to demand
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

MADRID. May 2a.-The. newspapers
here consider the adoption by the
Uuited States senate, . OF Senator
MorgAn's Cuban resolution, . very
grave step. They say u will tend to
strengthen Premier Senior Canovas iu
checking the proposed liberal attack
on the ministry. -.-.- Nl n
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
Overtaken IN Eier sins .

BosToa, Mass May 22.-Last night
Miss Hattie Francis, a beautiful blonde
twentY.three years old, sat in the
the Boylston fashionable cafe. She
raised a wine glass to her lips. saying
10 her escort "Here's to you'll" Al
she spoke, blood gushed from hpr lips
and she fell back dead. The body
was taken to the morgue. The girls
costly gowns and jewelry will be sold
TO pay the funeral expenses. She was
an outcast.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
A White Banquet.

NEW YoRK, N. r., May 22.-la.
drew D, White, who will represent the
Upited States at the court of Berlin
during the coming four years, arrived
in this city, to-day. to participate in n
banquet which will be given in his
honor. this evening, by prominent
German Americans,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
Against the City

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 Judge
Adams, this morning, decided against
the city in the first series OF damage
suits aggregatlng over $l.0O0,O00,
which resulted from the violence and
carelessness Of the soldiers and police
officers and rioters, during the famous
railroad strike OF 1894.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

wAsHiSoToN. d. o.. May % 1t Is
said the supreme court win decide, on
Monday, the famous Nebraska freight
rate case In favor Of the railroads, II
Is Of vast importance, because the de-
crsion will determine the right OF state
legislatures to make arbitrary railroad
rates. Hon. w. j. Bryan argued the
CAGE for the state against the railroads.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

NEW YORK, N. r.. May % Julian
Hawthorne, who was sent to India to
describe the scene OF famine and
plague. returned on the steamship
ssSt. Paul." this morning. million,
OF Hlndoos and Bepgalese havo died
from starvation and the government
figures represent only about one-sixth
OF the actual deaths from the plague, .
remarked the lady.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

PITTsBURa, Penn, May 22.--Wll-
liam Warner, secretary and treasurer
Of the Miners national organization.
says there will be general strike all
over the country, but the date is not
vet known.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
BANKER CONFESSES
An Indiana Man Admits the
Crimes Of Forgery and
EmbezzIsment.
coxEY MASSING AN ARMY
The Ashes of a Cremated Father
to be Scattered to the
Winds.
BAPTIST PASTOR KILLED

LouANsPoRT, Ind, May 22.---presi-
dent Johnson, Of the State national
bank, to-day. confessed to forging
notes TO the amount OF 100000 and
embexzllng 800, 900. He has agreed
to turn over his property to the bank.
Further rotterness will be uncovered.
Depositors may not realize so per cent.
on deposits which amount to $340, 900.
johnson was arrested, this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

CoLUMBus, Ind, May 20 DR.. Hal
ley is candidate for the nomination to
succeed the iste VIM. s. Holman Ia
congress. His wits will present his
name 20 the convention. She is famed
as woman orator.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

CIxcIsSAri, Ohio, May % j ohm R.
Mclean. the democratic candidate for
United States senator from Ohio, will
take up his residence here. on June Let.
He has lived in Washington since 1885
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
Formally Opened.

LONDON. England, May %. The
Blackwell tunnel, which has been COM
pleted at cost OF El.250,000, was
formally opened by the Prince ssof
Wales, in the name Of the queen, this
afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
Dr. iiunter ooes q pcru.

WASHINGTON, D. G., May 22.--As q
reward for withdrawing from the re-
cent senatorial contest in Kentucky
DR.. w. Godfrey Hunter has been tend
cred BY President Mckinley, the mis-
sion to Peru. Hunter has accepted
and goes there in few days.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
Peoi sRsoms sned.

LOUISVILLE. KY. May THE
pool rooms were to-day sued for s20,-
900 by Henry L. Matthews, who claims
to have lost that amount on races 10
the past ten years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

MEXICO CITY. Mex May % Don
Antonio Eseandon, acting president
Of the national bank OF Mexico. died,
to-day. aged seventy.seven years. lie
lett Qe, 600, 900.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
Kluei Bv q Street Car.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. May pr v.
Jabez suaskaIl, pastor Of the Cayslr,
Baptist church, was killed ia a collision
with street car, to day, while cycling,
his skull being fractured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

PARIS, France, May 22 --Advices
received here, to day, say tha. the
Greek minister OF foreig, sffsirs de-
clared that Greece will not psy an in
demnity TO Turkey, nor agree TO a
ratification of the frontier.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

CHICAGO. Ill, May 22.--Luetgert,
the alleged wife murderer. was given
a preliminary hearing, this morning
He was very nervous.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

COLUMBUS. Ohio, May 22 Real
estate belonging to the late Judge
Allen G. Thurman, failed to sell to-
day, for a fourth time. The sale is
necessary TO pay debts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo, May 22.-
The chief Of police, to-day, ordered
the closing OF all gambling houses. ana
sporting resorts Of all kinds. This
order 10 mining camp causes great
excitement, ADt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

WASHINGTON, d. O.. May % -
Senator Dsboe announces that be is an
A r AL, be having Joined that body
before the Kentucky legislature met.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

ANxlsRoN, Ala, May 22.-The
Barber memorial school for cclored
girls burned here, this morning lose,
&65. 600.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
More Gold Going.

BosToN, Massachusetts,, May 22.---
Kidder. Peabody g Co., wilisbip $780,.
900 in gold, Tuesday. by steamer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
President McKioIey's Cuban
Policy Means Absolute In
dependence for the Island.
THE TARIFF DISCUSSION
A Damage Suit on Account Of
the Great Railroad Strike De-
cided Against Chicago.
DIAMOND SMU GGLINe

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 22.-
The details of President McKinley's
Cuban policy, by which the absolute
independence of the island would be
peacefully secured, was disclosed, to-
day. They involve, 1t is declared,
bona fide estimation of home rule for
Cuba, following Immediately upon the
institution OF civil government, by abb
solute autonomy, the prompt with
drawal of Spanish soldiers, the termi-
nation of military administration and
formal proclamation by Spain herself
of the complete Independence OF Cuba.
1t is asserted that Commissioners Cal
houn's real mission to Cuba is to cor
roborate the assurances made to the
president that no obstacle IN the plan
exists among the Cuban leaders them
selves.
Consul General Lee cablei the state
department, to-day, that the number of
destitute Americans reported to him is
707. He estimates that the report from
distant points will swell the number to
1900. A copy of the dispatch was i'm
mediately sent to the war department.
Pressure is being brought to bear on
Speaker Thos b Reed to appoint the
foreign affairs committee. but he
declines to discuss the matter. He will
confer with the president on Cuban
affairs.
WASHINGTON, ID. C, May 22 -
The tariff discussion will not be on
until Tuesday, as the senate will doubt
less adjourn Monday, out OF respect TO
Senator Earles' death.
The democratic caucus was held, this
morning, and agreed to offer no oppo-
stion to the consideration of the tariff |
bill, on Tuesday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

Nav YoRK. N. X, May ~ Silver.
0ots Mexican dollars, 4756.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
A Hipl Hurrah! Hilarious
Sensational Comedy Drama
a Roaring, Rousing Rally of Fun
~ 81 Laughter and Yells.
THE NOTED 81 PERKINS 500 ,s

CHESTRA of twelve skilled musicians, Is
the strongest ever presented to the public
by travelling company. One of the most
necessary features for first class perform
ance IS the best of music rendered in sn
artistic manner especially is this oin.sI
PERKINS, running over with songs,
dances, catchy music, where coed orches-
ira rs absolutely necessary.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-06-23
Normal Institute

The Annual Normal Institute for
Washington County, Tennessee, will
meet in J%onesboro, July 20, 1897, and
continue one week.
Owing to the meeting of the State
Teachers Association at Nashville,
Tennessee, on the Goth, 21st, 22d and
23d of July, our time of meeting will
be changed to the 20 instead of the 10th
OF July, as was at fret expected.
The daily program will be mailed
teachers as soon as completed.
l urge every teacher who is assigned
a topic on the program. to be present
and fully prepared to do the work as.
signed.
The normal will be representative of
the teaching power of Washington
County, SO let every progressive, wide
awake teacher make preparations to
attend, and lend a helping hand in
making this n of the best normals
ever held in the county.
Much of the success or failure in our
institute work depends on the earnest.
ness and vim with which our teachers
take hold and work.
Much of your merits as a teacher will
be shown in the way you perform your
work when called upon in this normal.
Bring your books, pencils and tablets
there will be plenty of class work to
do, and many good thoughts advanced
which you should note for reference.
Remember that good teachers attend
the normals and institutes, and that
school keepers" are always very busy,
and can t attend, but desire that their
certificates be renewed, without any
examination, and thus they would
keep on"
All friends of education, and especi-
ally school directors, are cordially in.
vited to meet with US. Respectfully,
S. w. MURRAY, County Sup't.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-06-23
A State Disgrace.

To work up an appetite for my break
fast, one morning last week, l strolled
from the Maxwell house to the capitol
grounds, and looked over the house
leisurely.
The condition Of the grounds is bad
enough. The air and odor of neglect,
decay and ruin about our beautiful
State building disgrace the State. The
whole outfit resembles, in the surround.
ings and appearance, a rusty, frowzy
old barracks, The beautiful bronzes
round the bases of the lamp posts have
been repaired by a blacksmith and
decorated" by q Whitewater. The
lamps are mere wrecks. The beautiful
posts have been marred and disfigured,
to make them serve as supports of cleo.
trio weres.
Going up on the paved walk, that
surrounds the house, n finds it in
worse condition than the worst side
walk of the town, dug into ruts, worn
down to the concrete in places, a re-
pulsive looking thing altogether, and
unsafe to walk on 10 the dark.
Enter the house and you find the
walls and floors filthy. The porters
have washed the walls as high up as
they could reach, leaving the vast
space above to the ceiling loaded liter
ally plastered, with filth and decorated
with cobwebs. The slabs of stone, in
the walls, in the paving, in the col.
umns, are becoming mere bundles OF
shingle, and no effort is made to arrest
the decay.
The library is sorrowful looking den
of a place, dirty and repulsive, like all
the rest.
1t is shameful. We fool away money
on all sorts Of offices, and can not find
any to restore and decently keep our
beautiful State house, that cost a mil.
lion of dollars, and ought to be as good
and pretty as it was in 1860, when it
was dedicated.
If the taxpayers were to visit these
grounds and this house, and look them
over, l hope they would then send men
to the Legislature, who would manifest
some State pride, and not men who
permit the public property to fail into
dilapidation, and become a reproach.
The State house looks like the quarters
OF a hopelessly bankrupt people; and
in that it is made to Islander Tennessee.
j. E. MCGOWAN, in Chattanooga Times.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-06-23
Ye Locals Trip to Nashville.

We had a delightful trip to Nashville
last week, where we met the Tennessee
Press Association and through the
courtesies of which we were permitted
to see the great Centennial Exposition.
In quality this exposition is in keeping
with the Worlds Fair at Chicago, but
on a much smaller scale, Every exhibit
is displayed with good taste and the
show will fully pay anyone to take the
trip. The giant Seesaw, the chute, the
Moorish palace, night and morning
and the phantom swing, are the princi.
pal attractions in Vanity Fair. The
street car service of Nashville is said to
be the finest in the South, and the cour-
tesies extended to the association by
the management was highly a%pprecia.
ted. If you go to the Centennial don't
fail to take it all in, for in every de
partment there is something that will
interest you.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-06-23

for a position. They have not yet de-
cided definitely on the teachers for our
different houses. The grin on John
Doubles face is as large as the new
moon-it is a boy this time, with the
usual lung power, and daily shouts for
Billy Mckinley. Wheat harvest
has been giving employment to every
one wishing work the past week; much
remains uncut yet. 1t is the best
harvested in years and if rains does
not injure it before being stored away
our people will be blessed with wheat
bread the coming year, The heavy
rains Of last Thursday night did much
damage in the washing away of water
gaps, fences, foot logs, OVERLOOKING
meadows, &c; also corn and other
grain is badly damaged in places.
Mrs. Martin Stone is very i'll with a
complication of diseases. Mrs. Said
Leach is rapidly recovering from q
severe attack of rheumatism. DR.. Jones
received his commission as pension
board physician a few days ago and
entered upon his duties on the 18th;
many congratulations are extended
the Doctor on his good fortune. The
patrons of the postoffice at Hossville,
May Day and Alfred are expecting a
daily, instead of a tri-weekIy mail, as
at present, in the near future. 1t seems
our efficient Representative in Con.
gress is disposed to accommodate all
of his constituents as far as lies in his
power, for which he is receiving the
heartfelt thanks of the general public.
PHELIM.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-06-23
Joncsboro Yarn Mills.

The Jonesboro Yarn Mills went into
operation last Monday, after lying idle
for a long time. 1t is fortunate that
this is a fact, as thereby labor is fur
nished to some fifty or sixty people,
and at a time, too, when employment
means an opportunity to lay up some.
thing for the demands of the winter
that is coming.
The enterprise is in good and compe.
tent hands, and it is but reasonable to
expect success will attend their efforts.
The output of the mill has always com
manded a market, and there is no rea.
son to doubt but what the same will be
true of its future production. Let us
hope that it shall have a successful
season.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-06-23

II have never had a days sickness
in my life," said a middle aged man
the other day. "What a comfort it
would be-, signs some poor individual,
ITO be in his place for a year or two"
Yet half Of the invalids we see might
be just as healthy as he, ifthey would
only take proper care of themselves,
eat proper food and digest. it. 1t is so
strange that such simple things are
overlooked by those who want health.
Food makes health. 1t makes strength
and strength wards off sickness. The
nan who had never been sick was
strong because he always digested his
food, and you could become the same
by helping you stomach to work as
well as his. Shaker Digestive Cordial
will help your stomach and will make
you strong and healthy by making the
food you eat make you fat. Druggists
sell it. Trial bottles ten cents.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-06-23
OBITUARY.
W, III, holm.

Died in Missouri City, Fort Bend
County, Texas, June 5, 1897, w. H.
Bolin, aged 80 years.
ut is once appointed that all men
shall die" God in His infinite mercy
has implanted this knowledge deep in
the very essence of our being, thus
saving US from the terrors Of antici-
pating the last fearful moments O. our
too short existence. When death comes
to the old our hearts ache and our eyes
grow dim, but we fortify our souls
with the thought that the natural term
of life has been lived; the three O
years and ten allotted have passed
with all their ambitions. joys and sor.
rows. But when the grim reaper Death
cuts down in its bloom the flower of a
young man. life, our hearts bleed and
our eyes are blinded in a flood of bitter
tears. Our very souls grieve with
anguish and we ask in fearful whispers
"can it be true, is he dead2" Then the
heart takes courage in the thought, he
knew we loved him, that we did our
whole duty to him, ministering to his
comfort in his moments of pain, sooth
ing his anguish, cooling his fevered
brow. He came to us a stranger, he
died among us a friend. We followed
him to the grave and laid him to rest
blessing his memory. Our hearts go
out to his mother and sister, and we
comfort. them with a solacing knowl-
edge that woman g gentle hand smooth.
ed his pillow and gave him those COM
forting attentions q woman can only
give; woman's tears were shed over
his grave, and woman's blessing fol-
lowed him to his last resting place,
and a woman spoke the words: would
his dear mother were with him."
Among the last words that fell from
his lips were those of prayer. The
great and merciful Father of us all
has him in His keeping and we know
that Fathers love. Come unto me
all ye that are heavy laden aud l will
give you rest"
With deepest sympathy and respect.
full consideration. A FRIEND.