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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
THE TARIFF BILL
70 Become a Law On the
Day Il Is Signed BY
Mckinley.
THE RUSH TO ALASKA
Sugar Jumps Up and Down
"Like d Hen on a
Hot Griddle."
THE RUSH TO ALASKA
DUEL in RIPLEY, TENN

WASHINGTON. D. O., July 90
Whanthe house adjourned soon after
mid.night this morning, they passed The
tariff bill to to-day. There is considers
able dissatisfaction at this rushing pro-
cess, some senators stated openly that the
haste in the house would befollowed by
corresponding delay In the senate.
Jones, Of Arkansas, and White, OF
California, when asked how long the
opposition would be likely to discuss
the report in the senate, said it would
depend great deal on the Significance
OF compromises that have been reached
between the republicans respective
branches OF congress. 1t is believed
at il fiuential quarters in town that the
bill will pass the senate.
WASHINGTON. d. c., July 20.--Sec.
retary Gage has issued circular, in
which he Informs the importers that
the tariff bill will become law on the
day it is signed by the president. and
that custom houses will not be kept
open beyond the regular hours for
closing.
WASHINGTON. d. c., July 20 -.
After motion was adopted, asking
the president whether any demand
should be made on Spain for indemni
~ for the arrest Of Samuel Tulend,
the message from the house was re-
ceived agreeing to the tariff bill, when
Allison asked that 1t be Immediately
Iaken up, Morgan wanted to know, II
this WAS done, what assurance was
their that other important matters
would be considered later, saving the
government robbery Of fifty millions
10 the Union Pacific cater, Cuban af- |
fairs and other things. Allison could
give no assurance, but yielded to
allow the passage of resolution for
the competitor screw" Then the
tariff bill was taken up and the clerk
read 1t by sections.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
DR., Ryder Lynched.

CoLuMBUs. Ca, July 2o.-Dr. L. M.
Ryder, charged with murder, was taken
from Deputy Sheriff WsyerIy Hall by
. mob last night and lynched. Ryder
killed SaIlie Owens, with whom he was
desperately In love. In q fit of jeal-
ousy be shot her and then attempted
to take his own life. A posse was Or
ganized to pursue the mob, but re-
turned after fruitlees chase. Ryder
was tsken back to Tolbottom, where
the crime was committed, and swung
to q limb Of tree.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
Senator TarIey QuestIonsd

MxNpHIs. Tenn, July 2O.--Wber
questioned as to his position on the
tariff biil now before congress. Ssna.
tor Turley, selected by Governor Tay.
Ior to succeed the late Senator Harris
IN the senates said that he was as near
q free e-trader as it was possible to be,
He said he was strictly in accord with
the democratic declarations, and in
favor Of tariff for revenue only. On
the financial question, Senator Turlsy
is strictly In line with the Chicago
platform. The new senator will leave
for Washington. probably tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

SALT LAKE CITr. Utah, July 20~-
The weeks festivities began to-day
with military salute and parade. The
jubilee is now we'll under way. The
unveiling Of the statue OF Brigham
Young was splendid demonstration
Mr.. Bryan, who is the guest Of honor
all this week, is the most conspicuous
figure here, and, although not ses down
for any special address, proved himself
willing, on earnest solicitation, and
spoke to the multitude.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
pardoned By Governor Bradley

FRANKFORT, KY, Juiy20- Governor
Bradley has pardoned George Dining,
a negro who defended his home from
white. caps, killing one Of them.
The governor said: "Too long have
mobs d,sgraced the fair name OF Ken
tucky, and, while am governor, no
man. however obscure or friendless,
shall be punished for killing member
OF mob, who comes to take his
life -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
Illinols Editors.

CHICAGO. Illinois, July 20. The
thirty second annual session Of the IL
linois press association was held Today
at the Lexington hotel. This morning
and afternoon the delegates discussed
matters OF business and this evening
they will depart on their annual outing
to Port Huron and St. Clair Springs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
. nur MInIster fo Spain.

NEws YORK, New York, July 2u.----
General Stewart L. Woodford. the
newiysappointed United States minis
ter 10 Spain, sailed, to-day, for Mad
rid. For the past month be has been
mastering the reports and correspond.
euca otf the Cuban question 10 the
state department, while his Instructions
relatiye- to the promotion of peace and
autonomy In Cuba, are understood to
be strong and explicit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

WASHINGTON, D. O., July 90
Powderly's nomination win lia in the
senate enacted on. for several days
vet. but II ID believed that he will ulti.
masely be confirmed, despite the pro,
,ssis q labor organizations.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
smallpox In Birmingham.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 20 DIR.
Sanders, of Mobile, the state health Of
ficer, has discovered twenty cases OF
smallpox here. The city officials have
taken steps to establish pest house.
The disease was brought from other
Towns
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
pesce Negotiations Suspended.

CoNsTANTINorLE, Turkey, July 20.-
The porte has refused to accept the
strsgetIc frontier, as laid down by the
military attaches Of the embassies, and
the ambassadors have, in consequence
suspended the peace negotiations.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
A Prominent Lady suIcidss.

AsaEgILLS, N. c., July 20.--Mrs.
Minnie Cooke, the wife Of ex-Mayor
Cooke. shot and and killed herself
yesterday. II is believed that she WAS
suffering from acute insanity. She
had a brilliant future. Cooke At.
tempted to kill himself on learning OF
his WIfe's death.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

NEW YORK, July 20.-As the
day advanced. sugar jumped up and
down ike hen on griddle. Its
highest point being Sl,461s. over five
points above yesterdays closing.
This represents nearly $4,000, 900 en-
hancement in price OF stock. Scores
of houses are known to be bit, and one
question is whether their credit and
friends can weather the storm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

MEMPHIS. Tenn, July 20.--Details
Of the shooting at Ripley, Tenn, reach-
ed Memphis this morning. Ed Johns
and Ben Spears, farmers, armed them
selves with shot guns and prepared for
for an imprompiu duel Meeting on
The street, they opened fire. After the
fifth shot Johns fell with bullet
through his heart. Spears was plac' d
under arrest. The trouble grew out Of
chicken thefts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
To Escape arrest.

COLUMBUS, OaIo. July 2o.-Jas. R.
Sovereign, grand mas er workman, Of
the Knights of Labor, arrived here this
morning unexpectedly, having left bis
headquarters in West Virgins to es-
cape arrest.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

wAsHMGroS D O.. July 20 The
presidspt to-day, laid before his cabinet
All information he had received relative
NJ the GOAL strike No action ta&cn.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

LoxpoN, Eag.and. July ~ Miss
lean InseIow, <he well known poet
and s novelist, died this morning' a.
KensIpgtor2,s =
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
DIR. ]. N. CuNNINGHAM, President,
FRANK SPRINGER, vioe-Presidenl

I suffered four years with chronic
cough; even climate seemed to have no EFF
feet. / began the use OF the Onava wate !
lit regulated my stomach, purified my
blood and in elk months the cough disap-
pear.d d. 202 tt
STEWART JOHNSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-18
GRAHAM IN WHO'S YOUR FRIEND:'
The Popular Comedian Supported by
nm Excellent Company.

Robert T.. Graham is lucky comedian.
Lucky because he has accustomed MN
self TO legitimate comedy after a fatter-
ing success upon the operate stage. and
again lucky in the fact that he has found
i'm who's Your Friend?' play that vents
all his traits OF comedy both In his speech
and action.
The audience az the Academy last eve
ming was a conservative one, and APP
nIauded the many bright lines Of the play
and made exceptions to the few that
found their way into the course OF the
pIay as a black sheep out Of mis- place
The foundation of the comedy IL not
entirely original, but the author mas
cieyeriy worked the old stage fabric OF
mistaken Identities into a delightful and
brisk comedy of three acts. each an I'M
provement upon the other. Mr. Graham
has a capital role in OTIS beWoeFfS,
Businessman, always IN a peck or uou-
ME He fairly outdid himself in finding
all the amusement his lines allowed nm,
and there was an evident spray OF many
by speeches that were original and witty
Miss Josephine Newman. TriNcy. a
high-fyer. was bewitching in her dainty
gowns and charming IN her light cha
racter. Charles Craig does some clever
acting as Deacon Peach. who attempts
10 carouse with the boys and Miss Fred
die Huke as Rosie. mis- daughter, was
quite fascinating.
The engagement continues with matt
nee this afternoon. and this evening s
performances.
on Monday and Tuesday Miss Lillian
Lewis Will appear nj the Academy in
FOR Liberty and Love"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-18
RECEIVE VISITING MILITARY.
Preparations for Entertaining Hart
ford and Worcester Infantrytnen.

There was a short but interesting ses-
sion last evening OF the Board OF Dlrec-
tors OF the Young Mems Business Asso-
citation. The body took into consideration
what the association should do In the
matter of receiving the Hartford CITY
Guard and the Worcester Light infantry
which military organizations viii arrive
bere via the Chesapeake and ONO on d
.S,,thern rour next Monday night. These
infantrvmen viii be met AT the depot Dy
~ Richmond Light Infantry Blues ana
shc Eirst Virginia Regiment, headed py
he Rjnes' Band. and Will be escorted 10
Nnrphy's Hotel, where the visitors VIII
De quartered. - a.. v.,,,,,.
MEMS Business Association last night de-
cided that the association shouin also go
20 the depot in a body and JOIN IN the
escort 10 the visiting militia Inc me OF
march will be uD Broad street TO Mur-
nhv's. where a lunch and light refresh
rnents will be served by the Blues upon
arrival A. ,.,.,,, ,,,,ii
be taken down the James river 10 Dutch
Gan by the Blues on board OF the stestner
Poca hontas, and other courtesies VIII De
shown them by the Blues during their
stay In this city. a.,
The visiting military will come here on
a tour over some OF the battle-heids oil
the late war Among other places fhey
will visit Gettysburg. and expect 10 re-
main here in Richmond until Wednesday
ON their return trio they VA Non "~'
Ia Washinatan-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-18
GERMAN-DAY CELEBRATION.
Programme Finally Agreed Upon by
the Committee Last Night.

The Committee on Press and Pro-
gramme for the German-Day celebration,
to be held at the Exposition Grounds
next Wednesday week, met at Sanger
Hall last night and made final arrange
ments for the suspicious event.
They decided that the celebration should
hold from 10 A. NJ. until +. NJ, but an
interesting feature-the trip of a bevy or
prettily-costumed young girls over The
line of the Traction Company, In deco
rated cars and with brass Dand-WllI
commence at o'clock.
The first thing on the days programme
at the grounds will be the games Tor chll-
dren, which will run from ii TO o ciocA;
This feature will embrace all Kinds OF
juvenile games, for which several nun
bred prizes will be offered, and VIII be
trich. Sr. who will have as his assistants
Messrs William Gehrmann. carr ReuhI-
mund. and Samuel Scheer; MesdameS u.
Dietrich. c. II. Phillips, and Wiliafh
Gehrmann, and Misses Rhea Menzsl,
Emma Schumann, Helena Biauer LiiliV
Mattern, and Augusta Loth. -.
AT noon a balloon ascension VIII De the
attraction. This will be under the dlrec-
ton of Messrs c. r.. Deitrlch, II. a.
Stump:. Peter Klein and II. Z. huese =,
The bicycle-races will commence at Z:
NJ. and the events Will De charge oi
Messrs. A. l.. Mattern. {. +. kohler, anu
a = Sauerwald At the same hour I'VE
pigeon shoot will be held. for which there
taust be ten entries each shooter 70 nave
ten shots. Mr. c. H. Phillips VIII be IN
charge of this. and will close the entries
on the 18th. 10. ,ho AZ
The official programme. under the Oh
rection of Professor c. +. Mutter, WIN
begin in the Auditorium at O'Clock, ana
has been arranged as follows:
/. March. "Klaenge aus der Heimath
&C. F. Mutter) First Regiment orchestra.
2. Welcome address, A. Won y. hoseh-
g. Chorus. Hail. Bright Abode (Wag-
ner. German-American Choral Assocla-
ton and Gesangyerein Virginia.
4. Address, Governor Charles L. Ofer-
rail-. ..,,o..,,
:. Chorus. "Siegesgesang der Deutschen
CFranZ Apo, Gesangeverein virginia.
s. Address. Mayor r. VI. Taylor.
Z Overture, "POtpourri, orchestra, =.
s. Chorus. "The Heavens Are Declaring
Reethovenl German-Amerlcan Choral
Association and Gesangverein virginia.
The speakers will all be introduced by
Mr.. w. II. Zimmerman. chairman OF the
Reception Committee.
AT 7:30 O'Clock a brilliant display OF
| fireworks will be set OF under the direc'
| ton of Messrs. John Schminke and T. O.
| Schmidt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-18
EnpOria Notes.

EMPORIA, VA, September T.-(Spe-
ciai)-At a recent meeting of the school
trustees Miss Eva Potts, of Petersburg,
was elected teacher of one of the
schools. In form years Miss Potts's
father. the late John w. Potts, was a
prominent citizen of this county, and was
for number Of years Clerk of the
Court. preceding the present incumbent.
MIR. and Mrs. f. G. Tredway are spend
ing a few days at their country home.
Rev. Vernon FAnson will commence
meeting at Fountain Creek church Sun
day. His pulpit here Will be filled by
Rev. NJ. w. Green Sunday morning:
Messrs Willie Maclin. John l; Wyche,
and Peter Walker Turner will leave for
Blacksburg, to attend school, on next
Monday.
Rev. ]. E. Hutson. the evangelist Of
your city, commences a series OF meet
ngs at the Baptist church here on the
first Sunday i'm October.
Notwithstanding the exceedingly dry
weather. the health of the neighborhood
is excellent.
The Democratic Executive Committee
meet here tomorrow.
Colonel H. w. Weiss of the Emporia
| Virginian. Is at home after an absence
| of several days.
The business of the Greenesvllle Bank
| has increased so rapidly that already the
| directors have had to employ an assistant
| To the popular cashier, Mr.. =. Il. Good
| wyn. Mr. Il. Peyton Turner Deputy
| clerk of the Courts. has accepted the
| situation, as ii does not interfere with
| his duties he only having to attend the
| bank in the afternoons
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-18
d. O'Sullivan,
Eighteenth and Main SITS.
Old and new Phones.
tse 1s-Sa.su, Tu6Thl
RALEIGHs BUDGET.
A Lady Druggist-A Home insurance
Company Organized.

RALEIGH. n. c., September l.-(Spe-
cial)-Out Of the twenty applicants be-
fore the Board of Pharmacy to become
licensed druggists. seventeen We're sue
cessful. The young lady who applied
Miss Sarah johnson, of Southern Pines
passed, and will take place In her
mothers drugstore. at Southern Pines.
In the Secretary of States office yes
terday. letters of incorporation were
granted TO the Concord Telephone Com
pany. with q capital stock Of $500
A pardon was issued last week from
the Governors office, 90 Sherman Grier,
of Wilkes county. He was sentenced
TO ten years Imprisonment for man.
slaughter. He has served six years, and
Is hardened because he Is dying with
consumption. This pardon was not given
out at the time, and was only noted yes
terday.
The cadets Of the Agricultural and
Mechanical College have perfected their
military organization, and formed three
couapanies, with n. X. Stansel as major
of the battalion.
A call was made for quite a number
of Ralelghs prominent businessmen to
meet last night In the parlors of the
Park Hotel to perfect the organization
of home insurance company. The
South Atlantic Life and Endowment In
sltrance Company was launched. The
capital stock is to be 100000, and much Of
this is already subscribed.
The break in the drought has not come
vet. 1t has lasted twenty-one days. The
thermometer was So this morning at $780,
The freshmen were treated to recep-
ton al the Agricultural and Mechanical
College tonight. This IS done to take
the place Of hazing.
At the opening Of the Deaf, Dumb and
Blind Institutions here, there were many
more pupils than heretofore. There
were 112 pupils d, the white institution
and III at the colored.
The Seaboard railroad In paying off
their employees used a great deal OF
gold here, therefore on yesterday the
amount of gold ia circulation was very
noticeable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-18
THE COHEN co.
COOL WEATHER AND RAIN.
Richmond Blessed With These Yes
terday-Notes on the Drought.

Old mercury fell about 10 degrees IN
the vicinity Of Richmond yesterday AFTER
noon and last night, and did much toward
cooling the parched earth and humanity
hereabouts. A slight shower of rain also
fell for about an hour and half during
the afternoon. and while not much goou
was accomplished by it, it was gra'eiuHS
received by all conditions OF MANKIND
II at least laid the dust in the streets
and freshened 10 some extent the wltner-
ing crops in this section.
This rain however only extended
through the strip Of country from Colum-
bia. about sixty miles west of Richmond
to the sea. There was not much, II any
rain north of Hanover Just beyond "
lumbia il is said that there mas peeh 10
rain for nearly three months, ana tne
farmers are SuHerlnS from Inc hV9' P'N
longed drought. IL,
In Richmond there had been no ram
i'm about six weeks until yesterday AFTER
noon. and when about o'clock soou,
stiff breeze began TO drive a rev clouus
over the baking city. the popuiace rjOh
heart and every one began 10 feel that
there would be rain. The shower Whlch
came was refreshing and inVlSorauhs.
Cooler weather at once set IN, accoInihs
TO the predictions made by weather
Director Evans, anu 1T - Nio~'. -
night the thermometer stood Just IN ue-
grees lower than ii did twenty-lour hours
beforehand.
Director Evans said yesterday that the
reports of the drought prevailing through
out the state had. in his opinion, pfopa-
hly been greatly exaggerated. said ne
while the water in the river has peen
exceedingly low. / have no doubt that IL
there were any records TO review a prece-
dent for the present condition OF the
stream could be found not many years
back" WI.
IN is said that the water level Of Nir-
ginia and parts of North Carolina, ia
Shich certain measurements have been
made. has been shown to have gone
down fully eight feet during this dry spell.
Nearly one-h half of the wells and springs
i'm this State nave gone dry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-18
THE COCKADE CITY.
Entries fGr the Bicycle Rnces-fo"""
.DenJ--GoOd Rain.

PETERSBURG, VA, September H.
(special)-The weather permitting, there
viii be a large attendance at the bicy-
Gle meet given at the New Market
course tomorrow Saturday afternoon
under the auspices of the Cockade Cl'y
Cycle Club. The entries were cioseu
to-day with the following riders on the
list: Schade. Moran, Wilson, smith
Nve. Tignor, Schumadine Grimm,
Yeats. Edwards. Parkinson. Hope
richardson, helms, p. c. Hobbs. u. Il.
Rosenstock. George Richardson, w. L.
Spain. Robert Ledbetter, Jr., j. ID. Mar
tin. II is expected that State RECORDS
will be lowered. At any rate, there VIII
be some fine riding. and some nara con-
tests for the prizes to be awarded All
OF the above riders are in town To-Day
and the rooms Of the Cockade city ciuo
were gaily decorated and thrown open
in their honor.
FOUND DEAD.
Armistead Morse, an elderly negro,
employed as Waterman at Mr. Homer
Atkinson's undergrad, on the wnarl,
was found dead at his home near by
Yesterday. He lived alone in small
shanty. Death was the result OF natu-
raj causes, and no inquest was deemed
necessary.
GENERAL NEWS.
Mr.. r. +. Drinkwater. well-known
farmer and citizen Of Dinwiddie coun-
ty. died very suddenly at his home, near
Wilson's. two or three days ago. lie
was i'll less than an hour. and died
before a physician could reach him.
Albert Townes, a colored brakeman
on the Norfolk and Western railroad
had his right leg broken by accident
this side of Norfolk this morning. He
was brought TO this city, where the
broken bone was set by DR.. Booth, and
afterwards sent to his home, in MOTTO
way county.
IL is probable. unless there are early
and abundant rains, that our entire sup
ply of water will have to be drawn from
the upper Appomattox canal. at point
some distance west of the city. Inc
matter is now under consideration
A splendid rain of several hours du-
ration fell here this afternoon, the flrst
of any consequence in many weeks. III
was refreshing beyond description, and
in a sanitary point of view. did good ser
vice in cleansing our streets and sewers.
Hon. ]. TAYLOR Ellyson spent some
time in our city this morning. on his
return home from Wytheville. He spoke
very encouragingly of sweeping Demo.
cratic vote for our State ticket, with OF
without opposition.
| Judge Is. A. Hancock will open the
| term of the Circuit Court of Dinwiddie
county on Tuesday next, the Dist instant
The Virginia Normal and Collegiate
Institute opened it's fall session yester-
day with over 100 pupils. This number
will be largely increased later on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-18

Interest in the vaudeville at the Audi
forum continues, and last night saw no
diminution i'm the size Of the audience.
which has lately been thronging that spa
ciOus hall.
For next week Clayton and Allen, a
great comedy musical pair. will be new
faces. and the favorites OF last week will
remain over. These are Sisson and Wal
lace. Charles and Jennie Welsh, and Gal
lagher and Evans.
A great novelty here will be Edison's
wonderful invention the predecessors,
TO be seen next week AT these vaudeviiies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-18
THE TRADE SITUATION.
Many Elements Contribute to For
1xarding BuSinesn Improvement.

NEW YORK, September T-Messrs. r.
G.. Dun * Co.'s weekly review OF trade
tomorrow will say: The end of the btu
minous coal strike, and the return OF
many thousand men TO work at advanced
wages adds TO the purchasing power OF
the people. The anthracite strike affects
not a fifth as many workers. The starting
OF many mines and works. the enormous
exports of wheat and corn, the two prin-
cipal crops, and cotton, the fall in sterling
exchange. and the report showing that
the gold imports begun in August ex-
naedad the exnorts hx 81 &90AoX while
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-18

BON AIR. September H.-tSpecial)-
THE long drought OF more than three
weeks duration was broken this after
soon by shower. and a considerable
vH in the temperature. Though not much
fain has fallen, yet II came down so
gently that none OF II ran of the thirsty
ground. and there is good prospect for
more in the near future. The fields and
pastures were burned dry. all farming
operations had stopped. and all through
the forests leaves on many OF the trees
had turned brown and died. The late
autumn will be thus robbed OF much Of
its vsriegated beauty for the foliage on
those trees which have died is that which
give forth the greatest beauty under the
touch OF the frost king.