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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24
NoTABLEs IN DENVER
The Nations Financial Wardeus Honored by
the Centennial State.

DENVER, September "a The city is
full of notables, this week. Secretary
of the Treasury Gage is visiting Bould-
er, to-day, and Comptroller Eckels
was banqueted by the city BANKERS last
nigh, and this morning he is being
shown the city's sights. Senator Stew
art, of Nevada, is also in town, and is
not at all averse to boldly denouncIng
the financial policy OF Gage and Eckels.
These celebrities are stopping at the
same hotel.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24
Three Children cremated

DALLAS. Tex. September 24-Three
small children of Jefferson Connor
were cremated, yesterday, by the
house burning during the absence OF
the older members of the family.
When the latter returned nothing re-
manned but lot of ashes The
charred remains of the children were
fOund in the runs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24
After Tax commIssIoners.

NEW YORK, September 24.-The
grand jury has been asked to iudict
the three tax commissioners of this
city for perjury. The central labor
union, through its committee, declares
the commissioners falsitied the record.
bv under.v valuing the properly of
wealthy corporations and individuals.
so that the burden Of taxation falls
upon the small holders.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24

SEATTLE, WASH, September a.
Excitement over the discovery Of gold
deposits at Poot creek, near the foot of
Mount Baker, is growing. At the
present rate, at least 1000 people will
nave entered the trail by Saturday.
Reports still come down of $40, 900 ore
being found.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24
MED WIth Misfortune

TAMPA, Fla Svptemoer "a ,-Among
the passengers from Cuba last night
was well-known Floridian, who
brought the Information that one OF
the recent expeditions had been cap
tnred off the coast of Pinar del Rio.
The vessel sunk with nineteen men
aboard, and all we're killed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24
To Rest TIL Monday.

WASHINGTON, september 24--The
monetary commission did but little,
his morning, of public importance,
and il is thought the commission will
Jake recess this afternoon, until
Monday,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24
Off for Alaska.

WASHINGTON, D c., September "a
The war department, to-day, re.
ceived telegram from Seattle, stating
that Col. Randell, with four officers
and twenty five men, and the hospital
corps, TO form garrison at St
Michaels. Alaska, left on the stea mel
s.Humboldt, this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24
In Coed Circumstances .

LONDON, September 24.-The an
nual repor of the amalgamated society
of railway servants of the united
kingdom. which has just been filed
with the statistical department of The
government, sets forth, that, with q
msm bership of 45 900, the society has
reserve funds invested 10 bonds and
other securities to total Of 81, 600, 900.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24
EayorahIe to Turkex.

LONDON, September "a Dispatches
from Constantinople, says the ENJOYS,
deputed by the Greek government to
sign definite treaty Of peace, will ar
rive there, on Sunday. The subject
will probably be settled for a time at
least, In favor Of the Turks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24
Uuder aLandsIide.

PALERMO, Italy, September "a
A landslide occurred at Glrgenti, east
of this city, this morning, causing a
heavy loss Of life. The moving earth
wrecked sulphur mine where large
force OF men were working. The
bodies Of three dead have been re-
covered. Forty men are missing and
rescue is hopeless as the earth is still
sliding into the mine.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24
sbort LIVED peberllor

PANAMA. September 24.-Reports
from Nicaragua are to the effect that
the revolution there is almost at an
end. General Peas, the military leader
of the rebellion, was captured by gov
ernment troops on Wednesday, and
committed suicide an hour later.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24

SAN'FRANusoo. Cali, September "a.
Henry McPlke, counsel for Mrs. Lily
Langtry, Of this city, is authority for
the statement that the ssJersey Lily''
and Prince Esterhazy will soon be mar
ried la California.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24

RALEIGH, N a., September "a The
boiler in D. s. Russell's saw-mill, at
Asheville, exploded, this morning. The
dead are J @. Harlow and brother; !;
John Allison, Abe Crews and John
Drew.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24

New YORK, Sept. 24.-General b.
f. Tracy has accepted the nomination
of The republican city convention for
mayor OF greater New York. II was
made public late this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24
TxphoId Fewer EnIdernIc.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, September a.
An epidemic Of typhoid fever Is in
progress among the Turks In ThessaIy.
Nearly l 900 troopers are stricken, and
many deaths have occurred.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24
STILL ANOTHER.

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, Sentember
"a rhe tug .'Pioneer, ,nhas just ar
rived from Skaguay. bringing the
news of landslide in Chilcoot pass,
eighteen miners being killed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24

NoRwAr. Maine. September 24-
Three Italians belonging to party at
work on the Oxford electric rail lway,
were killed in a row at Rice's June
tion, this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24
Killed Himself

CITY OF MEXICO, September 24.--
Chief Of Police Valasqnes shot himself
to-day, dying instantly. He confessed
that he instigated the murder Of
Arroys. who assaulted President Diaz.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24
Fatal GASOLINE HxnIoslon

CHICAGO, September 24.--CharIes
Emerson was fatally burned and six
other men injured by the explosion OF
a gasoline stove In the basement OF a
building on Adams street, last night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-24
Job Printing

In all It's Numerous and d.
verse branches done as Il
should be At THR OPTIC Job
Rooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
ed the guide. and led them OH to the cc1n-

ed the guide, and led them off to the com
POSING room, where the typesetting ma
chimes were making night hideous.
At the door the boy left them for mo-
ment, and spoke to the foreman.
1.-The gent in charge, ma am reported
the boy, says they are busy now making
poetry, but If you'll come back at o'clock
in the morning they will be dom the love
it, and he took them around to several
machines.
I'm there" he said. stopping on the way.
'is where they stereotype. But you don't
care for that. What you want is to let the
lady see the press go round"
One of the presses was going when they
reached the ROOM and the boy held coun-
Gil with the pressman.
Sorry" he said. rejoining his guests.
but the whole shooting match won't be
can see what this one is at Now, when
the whole thing is goin' she prints two mil
lions a hour"
How long do you run the thing?" asked
the groom, showing more surprise than
at anything he had previously heard.
The boy consulted the foreman.
= about two hours and twenty minutes"
he said.
circulation, amt it?'' inquired the groom.
That's what" said the boy, with su-
preme confidence
The groom seemed to be shaking his head
as the boy told him other things and show
ed him the sight of early morning activity.
which was at present gloomy and still. and
finally the bridal party, after squaring with
the guide. departed, and the boy returned
to his friend at the elevator.
"Gone?" inquired the elevator chief. ..
yep, and they swallowed everything i
told 'em, essept about the number Of pa
pers them presses runs OF, and when I
give him the steer I did he looked at me
as II he thought / was the circulation ed
itOr. Do I look II TommyY"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
Round-Trip Rate for the Corpse.

ROund-Trip Rate for the Corpse.
From the Michigan Times.
1t is related with excellent touches of
realism by a local railroad man that some
years ago in Omaha his road sold round
trip ticket for a corpse.
He was sitting in the general office one
day. when in shambled a meek-looking
darkey.
How do. Mistah D." said he, with a
bow and a scrape.
How are you. sir? What can do for
your"
wy. Mistah D. kahn you tell me
what am de rate to Lincoln?"
"One dollar and sixty-five cents
rate?'
Three dollars and thirty cents" That
was easily answered.
people?'
No: it's the same rate. no matter low
many co.
We'll. Mistah D. look heah What
am de rate from Lincoln up to Omaha?'
"One dollar and sixty-five cents"
What is de rate fo' a corpseg"
One dollar and sixty-five cents"
We'll. now. what's de round-trip rate To-
q corpse?'
why. 1 guess it would be $3.50. But
what do you want to carry a corpse around
the country In that way for?'
Wen, Mistah D. you see, ives kim o.
ued up. One Of ouah membehs of DE
Daughtahs OF Ruth and Sons of AGRA ham
died heah yistiddy. We want de membehs
OF de order in Lincoln to see deceased, but
1t costs too much money TO EN- all to come
to Omaha So. IL de round-trip rate TO- a
corpse Is $3.50, well take de deceased down
to Lincoln an put him on exhibition. an
bring him back to Omaha To- de berrial.
JUS make out a ticket To- him, Mistah
D. and It'll hep US out lot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
''If they're .Rich's
shoes they're proper"
Tem=twO F.
Winter
Footwear.

Particular folks who will have
only the best in footwear will
find us ready as never before to
supply their wants. Our estab-
lishment stands out in bold re-
lief as the one shoe store in
Washington, where can be had
, the STYLES in shoes for ladies' and
gentlemen that are smart and
exclusive in style. Our reputa-
ton is not confined alone to this
city-but in other places where
the out-of-the-Crdinary footwear
is appreciated.
If YOU haven't seen the new
'Sorosis Shoes" for women you
should stop in and examine
them. There isn't anything
you'll see at other stores that
can compare with them. Moth
ing to equal them in graceful
style and attractiveness.
THE Sorosis Shoes" are made
of kid, calf and tan russia-the
very finest materials to be had.
Either in button or lace. They'll
be looked upon by all we'll
shod women as the acme of fash
ion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

OF pleasure 1 was lookin' for, to count
money" ventured the groom, with the
manner of rural rooster getting off a
joke.
II guess not, eff you was countin' it out
1nstead of in;' said the boy. There's two
ways of countin'."
Going up to the top floor, the office boy
held whispered conversation with the
elevator boy. the feature Of which was
that the office boy had lead pipe cinch.
That part in there" explained the boy,
as ne ranged his people up in front of the
door leading into the hall to the editorial
re pms. is where they keep the brains;
and this one over here" pointing to the
reportoriai deparlment. sis where they
keep the legs
The bride gave nervous start, fearing
she had got into dissecting room of
medical college.
that's only joke they have" ex-
pialnej the boy, when he saw he might be
misunderstood. You see. them's editors
IN there. that writes with their pens what
they thinks out and finds in other Daoers
anu DOCKS and places. and these others is
reporters, that writes mostly with their
legs when the city editor starts 'em out
TO walk a mile and write line"
viii you ever be one?" asked the BRIDE
difiidently.
I'D jist as lief as not. ma'am." he said
modestiy. but office boys don't most usu-
ally seem to have that kind Of style about
Nv here does tho man stay that writes
the 1okes!" asked tho groom. r.s
he stays al home 70 grinned the boy.
~. III ne stayed around the office somebody'd
"see that door %pverldthere?" said the
guide. pointing tors mysterious looking
aperture ip the wall. s.Well. that's the
old mans den" .,IIl,1-,o
who's hep" asked the groom. 'That
man that signs himself s:we' ?" s5z
That's him. said the boy, admiringly.
lies the grand Esogu3r-the boss-the old
man." and the boy gaEed on the closed
ooCr with reVerence akin to awe.
well, I'D like 70 SEQ him." said the
groom, bravely stepping toward the door,
Are you armedF' asked the guide, in
ferpostng himself in the callers path.
NO; what's thatGot to do with it?''
Nothin'. only eftYsu go in there at this
time OF night your honeymoon Is mighty
likely to be turned into a funeral process
mourner neither
He must think heap Of himself" ven-
tured the visitor, in q disappointed tone.
he does. He thinks more of hisself than
an the rest of the fellers does, bat that
don't make the paper none the worster.
guess. He gimme q quarter tn other day
extry Ter dom something fer him. and
cussed me fifty cents worth fer not doin'
1t like he wanted IT. -
Who writes the love storles?'' the bride
sweetly inquired.
They don't write 'em, ma am. You see.
they got machine down stairs that they
grind the poetry out of. and when they
want love stories they throw In q little
extry ink and paper and q honeysuckle or
them"
eagerly.
Il Was just soan' that way. ma,am." bow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
MAKING A NEWSPAPER.
How the ONCE boy Explains 1t to the
Rural Bride and Groom.
From the Fourth Estate

How the ONCE Boy Explains 1t to the
Rural Bride and Groom.
From the Fourth Estate.
The rural bride and groom timidly ap-
preached the elevator leading up into the
building wherein was located great city
daily. and the man asked the elevator boy,
How d'y'?"
I'D evenin'," responded the boy, in a
manner which made the shrinking bride
cling to the arm of her long, green hus-
band.
Were in town on our weddin' trip,
kinder he said, blushingly, land me and
Matte thought as we was seem the sights
We oughter see the newspaper offlcs, 100.
Our parents has been takin' your weekly
for a good mary years."
That's right" said the elevator boy,
encouragingly, 1.-The people will be glad you
did. but 1 haven't got time TO show you
around. Here's the Office boy, though.
and he's an expert in that business, he is.
Amt you, Snips?"
Ships, being appealed to, came out from
somewhere he had no business to be, and
assumed Importance.
What don't know about the newspaper
business. mister" he said, Il guess you
midnight. when 1 go on watch. and If you
make it worth while I'll show you every
thing.
A bargain was struck.
Now" said the office boy, follow me,
and when I'm done with you II you don't
say you got more for the money than ever
you did before In your life I'll say you
don't know punkins when the leaves is of
the vines
This homely reference brought smile
to the brides cheek, and she followed the
boy and her. husband down into a cellar
with more confidence than she felt at first
Il brought you down here SOS you could
see the engine the boy explained "and
then you wouldn't have to come down here
any more. for 1t amt very clean and purity
for the lady" The lady looked her thanks
You see. there's four oilers"
Bout the same as sawmill oilers
reckon" said the groom, as II he were not
greatly impressed.
well. there's two bat'ries Of EN-" said
the boy. not knowing a sawmill from a
washbOtler.
They amt like that IN sawmill." said
the visitor.
gccd deal more difference than that. you
will find. between sawmin and a news
paper" continued the guide, in a more
or less triumphant tone, turning to go out
OF the engine room.
Now. that through yonder," he said,
pointing out from the elevator. SIS the
eountin' room"
Where they count the papersr' inter-
rupted the groom.
Nav" said the boy. where they count
the money. That's the business Office.
There's some people that thinks It's pleas
ure to run q newspaper, but when they
tackle 1t once they ind It's business.
That's what they have that ONCE for
Pears to me 1t would be just the kind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
A French Poultry School.


Britain's bill for eggs and poultry last
year came to f4,6OS, 608. which went into
foreign pockets. On the contrary, France
pocketed f14.O00, 900 for her eggs and poul-
try. 1t is time we had poultry schools on
the pattern of the one at Gambais, in the
department of the Seine and Disc. The
course is three months and the fee fla,
which includes board and lodging. Schol-
arships are founded to assist those who
cannot afford the fee. These are. of course.
given only to French learners, but other
nationalities are not excluded. and there
are three English pupils at the school now.
1t Is to be hope that they viii bring back
a few hints With them, for there is no rea-
son why we should not rear poultry as
well as the French. and keep the greater
part Of that four and a half million pounds
in the country. They work hard at the
Gambais School. and they have need to do
SO. for they hatch 10000 chickens in the
season. The hours are from @ am. to 9
p.m.. and out Of this three hours are de-
voted to theoretical study. Half an hour
is given to breakfast and half an hour to
supper. There Is a recess from IL till I,
during which comes dinner. The rest OF
the time Is spent in active labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

From the Boston Traveller
A nice young man resolved the other day
TO present his beloved girl with a nice pair
of shoes. He accordingly procured her
measure and purchased a $50 pair. In
order to make the present appear more
valuable. he marked 81 upon the soles of
the shoes, and. at his request, the shopman,
who was friend OF his, put a receipted
bill for 81 into one of them. The presenta-
tlon was made and the lovers were happy
as lovers should be- But mark the sequel:
The girl examined the shoes in the daylight
and was not satisfied. She was convinced
That her lover had been cheated In the pur-
chase OF such a pair of shoes al that price
she decided 10 go and change the shoes and
obtain better bargain. The next day she
appeared in the shop and selected a pair of
snoes. pr-ce 81. and politely requested the
clerk TO take back the shoes for which she
SAID her husband had paid So The re-
ceipted bill was produced In proof, and the
boot man found it impossible to go be-
hind the returns" The smart girl took her
~ pair of shoes and obtained 81 in money
and went home happy and satisfied The
BOOKSELLER sent a bill for 81 to the young
man, who promptly paid the difference
but ne thinks that girl little too smart
for him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

ticed some very indistinct red marks, as IL
words had been traced on The front of the
note and on the margin, and out OF Curl
osity he tried TO decipher them. At length
he made cut the following sentences:
IF this note should fall into the hands
of John Dean of Longhillmar he will learn
thereby that his brother is lang ashing
prisoner in Algiers."
Mr.. Dean, on being shown the note
lost no time i'm asking the government for
assistance. and finally secured the freedom
OF his brother, on payment of 4 ransom to
the hey. The unfortunate man had been
a prisoner for eleven years, and had traced
with piece OF wood for pen and his own
blood for ink, the message on the bank
note, in the hope Of its being seen soon sr
or later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

The Gentleman gives currency to a re-
markable but weil-authenticated story,
which shows-what most people are sup
posed to know already-that truth IL
stranger than fiction.
Some years ago the cashier Of Liver
pool merchant received Bank Of England
note, which he held up in the light to make
sure Is Was genuine. In 70 doing he mo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
Fighting 200 Rats,
From the Philadelphia Times.

Robert Croker, farmer living near
Sharon. Pa. caught over 200 rats In his
granary patent device. He put a rat ter
rier in to kill them. but the dog refused to
attack chem Croker thei. went In with a
club and closed the door. When he had
killed about dozen they turned on him.
biting him on the legs and arms in over 100
places He tried to escape. but the door had
a spring lock and he was unable to get out
When found some time later he was I'M
conscious His face was nearly eaten away
and his recovery is doubtful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
Cat Saved the Family.
From the New York Journal.

When the family of Mrs. Susan W.
Strong Of Syracuse went to bed the other
night they locked the family cat in the
cellar. About 3 o'clock IN the morning
some OF them were awakened by tabby's
loud, persistent and distressing mewing
Finally one of them concluded to go
down and find out the cause OF pussy's
agitation. When the cellar door was OPEN
ed flames burst out The cellar was all on
fire and the flames spread through the
house 80 fast that the inmates had DIM
Guilty in escaping. They would have lost
their lives had IL not been for the alarm
given by the cat. which escaped with q
smuggling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

The increase In the fruit-growing indus
try In Colorado has reduced the importa.
ton Of canned fruit during the last 1--WE
years from 100000 to s2.000.000 annually.
A schoolma'am In Fayette, Maine, pinned
her black shawl over one side Of the school
house nag as . sign OF mourning for Gen.
eral Neal Dow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Ever since we brought out
the "Wimodaughsis Shoes" for
women there has been steadily
increasing demand for them.
These shoes are our own design
have broad toes and flat heels
made of fine kid and calf-in
button and lace styles. They're
full OF confort-and at the same
time are stylish in appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
rom the London Times.

Considerable amusement vas caused at
the Dursley police court on Monday, when
Mr.. Phelps. the chairman. left the maeis-
teriai bench and entered the dock, where
ne was charged with allowing his dog to go
unmuzzled. He remarked that what was
sauce for the goose was sauce for the gan
der. Having paid his los. fine, he returned
to the chair and imposed q similar fine
upon the rector Of the parish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

The Atlantic transport liner Manitoba
took thirty-six superb coach animals for the
king of Wurtemburg. The stallion Isling-
ton. fun brother of Isinglass, was one Of
the famous steeds on board He 10 bound
for England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

the square. He should on this occasion
merely require their mothers to enter into
their reccgnizances in 60 to bring them up
for judgment if called upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Tents Van Well. fifteen years old. IL in the
Passaic. N. j., hospital suffering from
frightful burns received by falling In q vat
of boiling acid in the Alexander dye works.
in Lodi. where he was employed. 1t IL be-
LEVIED he will die.
It has been decided to build in front of
the county court house at Charlotte. N C.,
a $4,000 monument to the memory OF the
signers OF the Mecklenburg declaration OF
Independence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

For winter wear-and more
especially when the streets are
covered with snow or ice-we
have the newest styles in mems
shoes. These are made on the
stylish English lasts-with a
heavy extension sole-in the
newest shape toes. The city's
best dressers are wearing them
they are undoubtedly the
most popular shoes to be found.
b. Rich's Sons,
High art footwear for the elite"
Ten=tWo r Street.