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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-15
Governor Of Alaska.

WASHINGTON. Il. c., June 15.-
The president sent to the senate, to-.
day, the name OF John D. Brady for
governor of Alaska. The Alaskan
commissioners are Caldwell and Tut
tie, Of Indiana, and John E. Crane, of
Illinois
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-15
The 0overnor's AffIdavIts Flied

COLUMBUS. Ohio, June 15.-Gov-
ernor Bushnell has completed his affi
dsviis as to the Urbana lynchiDg, which
we're placed In the hands of Coroner
Hewitt. to-day. The governor says he
was not asked to send more troops to
prevent the lyncbIug, and was assured
over the telephone, by one claiming
himself to be the sheriff, that the mob
could be. handled without outside aid.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-15
Heat In Illinois.

JOLIET, Ill June 15 The hot spell
here is appalling. Besides sunstrokes,
the mortality is large. The thermo-
meter registers 1892, to-day. Public
schools have adjourned and the heat Is
oyerpowering throug bout this section.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-15

LONDON, England, June 12.--It is
reported here, that Sybil Sanderson
and Antonio Terry, we're married, yes
terday, on the Island OF Jersey. Their
friends discredit the rumor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-15

WASHINGTON, d. c., June To-
The white house attendants, this morn
Ing appeared In uniform. Il is
startling innovation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-15
sails For Ireland To-Morrow.

New YORK, N. r., June 12.--Tom
Sharkey, having pocketed 50, 900 as the
result Of his recent flight" with Maher,
sails for Ireland, tomorrow, by the
ssSt. Paul. ("
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-15
Bryan In vIrginis

NoRFoLK. Va, June William J.
Bryan lectured here, to 1000 people.
BE was Enthusiastically greeted. He
arrived at Charlottesville, to-day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-15

NEW YcRK, N. ", June 15.--The
trial Of the American tobacco directors.
began, this morning. Juror Rryon was
not unseated.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-15
President Mckinley It liom..

WASHINGTON, D. O., June 15.-
President Mckinley and party arrived
IN Washington Of 5iSo, this mora
ipg.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28

The disclosures in the affairs of that
wrecked building and loan association in
Atlanta emphasizes what we have said
many times in respect to wrecked banks
and other financial institutions, namely,
that those which fail are, as a
general rule. wrecked by the incompetency
or dishonesty of those entrusted with the
control of them. From the facts publish
ed it is apparent that the directors of the
Atlanta concern were not as watchful of
the interests committed to their care as
they should have been, and some of the
officers were extremely neglectful of their
duties. AS for the president, it looks very
much as If his fnanciering had wrecked
the association. 1t is not yet ascertained
satisfactorily whether or not he is guilty
of actual wrong doing, but it looks very
much as If he had disposed of securities
without accounting for the proceeds. He
may return and show that his transac-
tons are straight. He Is entitled to the
benefit of the doubt. As far as known
now the disaster which has overtaken the
association was caused by incompetent
and reckless management. Whether or
not there was dishonesty will be made
apparent within few days.
We have said and we repeat 1t that the
law relating to directors of financial in
situations should be made more stringent
Those who accept positions as directors
of banks and other financial institutions
should be made responsible for losses
which are suffered through their negIi-
gence by those who trust them Until
directors keep themselves thoroughly ac-
quainted with everything which pertains
to the financial institutions committed
to their care just such wrecks as that at
| Atlanta will continue to occur.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28
Waiting For Her Baby.

Railroad stations seem to have a fascin-
alton for some people, who never think
of travelling, and who make those places a
regular rendezvous, says the Philadelphia
Record Attaches of Broad street station
all know person of this character whom
they never think of molesting. 1t is an
oddly-dressed old woman with a sweet
countenance, who, in spite of her attire,
shows evidence of refinement. Her sad
story, which gains her the kindness Of the
station employees, is as follows: The wo-
man was a widow of means, and had an
only son, whom she idolized, and who was
being educated at a western college. The
lad was TO have been graduated in the
spring of 92. May came and with it a let
ter telling the fond mother that her son
would soon be home, giving the day and
train on which he would arrive. The day
came at last, and the happy mother was
expectantly awaiting her boys home-com-
ing when a telegram was brought her.
Tidings of the wreck which had killed her
boy shocked her so that she nearly died.
She recovered slowly but her mind was
blank as to his death, and she remembered
but his expected arrival. So, winter and
summer, rain or shine, the old lady comes
to the station to walt for the lad who will
never come.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28
An Incident in the House.

Funny things are continually happening
in the House when they are the least look
ed for, says the Washington Post.
Mr. Payne of New York, had just made
motion to adjourn when Mr.. Sherman
his colleague, beseeching him to wait a
moment, hurried toward the speaker
desk and said something so low that those
in the galleries couldn't hear what it was
about. The members were looking on in
wonderment until Speaker Reed said:
THE gentleman from New York informs
me that the House has passed a Senate
bill which the Senate has not itself pass
ed
"Oh, in that case" said Mr.. Payne, with
a grin, II withdraw the motion to adj
journ."
Then, while every one was wondering
Just what he proposed to do about it, half
a dozen other members crowded around
Mr.. Sherman in the forum, the clerk hast
lily looked up the bill in question and some
of those nearest the desk began to laugh.
Mr.. Sherman grew red in the face, held
some more low-toned conversation with
the speaker.
1.-The second information" began the
speaker in those nasal tones, which those
who know him accept as an indication of
his keen appreciation of the ridiculous,
seems to be incorrect, and the House APP
pears to have properly performed its
duty"
In the mean time Mr.. Payne had for
gotten about his desire to adjourn, and
the House went on transacting business
another full hour.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28
Mckinley and Cubn.

Within a few days Mr.. Mckinley will
be President VIII his policy in respect
to Cuba be different from that of Mr..
Cleveland?
There is no reason for thinking 1t will
be different in any important particular.
Mr.. Mckinley does not favor recog-
MIXING the independence Of Cuba, because
he does not believe there is any other
government in the island than that Of
Spain. He does not believe In granting
the insurgents belligerent rights. because
the insurgents would not be benefited to
any great extent and Spain would be re-
lieved of her obligations to American citi-
zens who have great interests in Cuba.
Mr.. Mckinley believes in protecting
American interests and American rights
So does Mr.. Cleveland. 1t is claimed that
Mr.. Mckinley will be more aggressive
in demanding the release of American cit
liens arrested by Spaniards on suspicion
Of aiding the insurgents. If he does his
duty fairly and looks out for the inter-
ests of his own country he will take no
aggressive step until he is sure he is right
He will not peremptorily demand the re-
lease Of every man arrested for violating
the laws of Spain who claims he is an
American citizen. He will first find out
whether or not the claimant is entitled
to the good offices of the American gov
eminent If the claimant is he will get
the protection he asks If he isn't he
will not. That is the course Mr.. Cleve-
land has pursued, and that is the course
Mr.. Mckinley will pursue If he acts with
judgment and discretion. To retain the
respect of the nations and the support of
the American people he must be sure he
is right before he takes step calculated
TO invite trouble.
The fault that the hot heads find with
Mr.. Cleveland is that he will not assume
that Spain is always in the wrong and
act upon that assumption. The same
fault will be found with Mr.. Mckinley.
The man in the white house with the re-
sponsibility for the welfare of the whole
republic resting upon him is not as free
20 act in accordance with his sympathies
as senator is to threaten war when
ever a dispatch from some irresponsible
source declares that an American citizen
has suffered an indignity at the hands Of
Spain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28
Personal.

Queen Victoria is in the enjoyment of
excellent health. and, notwithstanding the
weight of her rs years, still plies her
needle and thread as deity as of yore A
large quilt knitted by herself within the
last few weeks she has sent to hospital
in the Isle Of Wight, not far from Osborne
Castle.
The private telegraph office Of the
queen at Osborne has been converted
into a postal substation for the conve-
nience OF the persons residing at the pal
ace. The court telegraphist is in charge
of the office, which will be open only
during the time of the queens residence
at Osborne.
Berlin art circles are interested in
young artist of the name of W. Kries,
who promises to make his mark.
Though only % years old, and still
student, he has won the $3.50 prize for
the plan of a national monument, to
be erected at Leipsic There were seven
ty-two competitors.
-Sarcey, the noted French dramatic
critic. styles himself a moderate vege-
TARTAN" He eats eggs milk, butter and
fish, but eschews all other animal food.
Sir Arthur Sullivan has composed
new Victorian ballet, for which he is to
receive $4,000. His A'Mikado" is soon
to be produced in Brussels for the first
time in French. =
Vanity Fair says that when Don
Jaime, the son of Don Carlos. was at
school in England, one of his older school
fellows was one day seen vigorously kcls-
ing him. Asked what Jaime had done
to provoke such treatment, the English
boy answered: He hasn't done anything,
but perhaps he'll be king one of these
days, and if he is I want to be able to
say that once kicked the King of Spain"
Probably no greater doctors fee is on
record than that paid by the Empress
Catherine to Thomas Dimsdale, ancestor
of the present Baron Dimsdale of Eng
land. For inoculating the Russian en-
press and her son Paul against smallpox
in 1853 he received $4,000 as a fee, $4,000
for expenses and an annuity of $780,
while in addition to all this he was granted
the title of baron This was just thirty
years before Jenners discovery of vac
cination, for which parliament granted
him $4,000 altogether
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28
An Augury of the Fight.

II there is any reliability to be placed
in the old adage, coming events cast
their shadows before" says the Philadel-
phia Record, the admirers of Fitzsimmons
can CLEAN a lot of comfort from an in
cident that occurred in Camden last
week. Pat Gallagher, the well known pol
itician, has a lanky cat that is actually
red-headed. In disposition it is probably
the meanest, most emery cat that ever
killed a pet canary. It will fight any
thing that walks, and invariably wins
every battle with ease. For this latter
qualification Pat named the cat Bob Fitz-
simmons. Dave Corbett, who is also a
Camden politician, owns bulldog, which
he calls Jim, in honor of the pugihst. This
dog also reflects many of the leading
characteristics of his famous namesake.
He is oVerbearing, loud-mouthed, AFRO
CANT and fine-looking. The owners nat
urally boosted much of their favorites
but could never agree upon terms for a
settlement of the relative merits of the
scrappy animals. One day last week the
dog followed it's owner into Mr.. Gala
gher's tavern, where Bob was snugly en-
sconced behind a stove. Without any pre-
liminary noise a short, sharp tackle en-
sued, and when the atmosphere cleared
1t was seen that Bob had landed on Jim's
back in an absurdly safe position, and
was making the hide and hair fly at a
terrific rate. The dog acknowledged de-
feat by darting rapidly up the street, and
now the Camden sports are looking wise.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28
BRIGHT BITS.

His Proposal say people who
live together get to look alike" us that
so? Well just in the interest Of science.
let's try it."-Chicago Record.
-Bacon--"Is he an astronomer" Egg
bert-"No. indeed" Some one told me he
had made money out of the stars"
That's right. He's a theatrical manag-
eT."-Yonkers Statesman.
--Mother-"How is it that you get so
many bad marks at school?' Little john
ny-"Well, the teacher has got to mark
somebody, or else folks will think she Is
not attending to her business. '-Tit-Bits.
Lawyers Levity-First Attorney-''You
don't look happy. Did the judge hand
down his opinion to-day?" Second Attor-
hand. He affirmed the
lower court. Commercial
Tribune.
"A Bono Of Sympathy-"Sir," said the
mendlcant, 81 have spent many days on
the road" Poor fellow" murmured the
man approached. Here's a dollar. I've
Travelled on those southern railroads my
sself.'--Philadelpha North American.
Police Constable A SO90-IIere, Your
Worship, are the tools found on the
pris ner-a jimmy, a centerbit, a dark
lantern, an piece of lead pipe wrapped
in paper to look like a bundle of clothes.
Prisoper-Your honor, you will not let
an innocent man be convicted on such
fiimsy evidence as that, hope? The ar
ticles he speaks of are nothing but my
bicycle lantern and repair kit.-Answers.
"A short. time ago young Londoner,
who had never been out of London in his
life, received an invitation from an ac-
quaintance in the country, asking him to
have a run over to his place for a few
days and give him a lift at gathering
mushrooms. This is the reply he got:
Dear Jack: I'm very glad to hear as
how you and the missus is all right, but
/ can't come over to see you, becos I'm
afraid I would be no use at gathering
mushrooms, for you know very wei. l
can't climb. "-ITp-to-Date.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28
Advent of a stntesman.

The galleries were crowded, says the
Chicago Tribune. A hush of expectancy
peryaded the legislative chamber. 1t had
been rumored that the new member from
Spike county would address the House.
He sat motionless in his seat apparently
Obvious Of the fact that hundreds of eyes
were upon him. A close observer, how
ever, might have noticed that his face was
slightly paler than usual and that a reso-
Lutte purpose expressed itself in his set
features, the rigid poise of his head, and
a certain faraway look In his large gray
eyes.
Presently he arose, and in a deep voice
that trembled slightly, not from embar-
rassment, but from excess of earnestness
began to speak.
In behalf of the honest yeomanry of
the county 1 have the honor to represent
in the legislature of this great state Mr.
Speaker he said, land for the purpose
of placing on record my own solemn con-
viction as well 1 arise, sir, to give notice
that shall introduce next Thursday
bill for an act declaring it to be a crime
against civilization, subversive of the
peace and quiet of all orderly commune
ties, and an offense punishable by fine
and imprisonment at the discretion of
courts and juries, for any family within
the boundaries of this state to keep more
than one parrot, one canary bird or one
cat"
Amid buzz Of grati1ed expectation he
sat down, and people look at each other
and nodded their heads. The hour and
the man had come. Another statesman
and reformer had burst upon the world
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28
A Swell FUNCTION.

Nevada is going to demonstrate to the
world that New York has not got corner
on swell functions. The Bradley-Martin
ball was a pretty warm thing in its
way, to employ the vernacular which Ne
vada is affecting lately; but the sage
brush state is going to "pull off, an event
on st, Patrick's day which, for cost and
consequences, will knock the Bradley
Martin affair silly. Some very good au-
thorities have said that the great masked
ball did not cost more than a quarter of a
million dollars. all told. Other equally
good authorities have declared that the
Nevada prize fight win cost far more than
a million dollars, all told
Arrangements which are going forward
at Carson indicate that the function is to
be what the sheriff of the county calls
real resarshay." He means to help make
it emphatcally a gents entertainment,
and to that end has issued orders that
firearms must be checked at the box Of
fee before entering the pavilion. shoot
ers will have to leave their hardware out
side, or stay outside themselves is the
way his notice reads. This is accompan-
led by the further information that the
rule will apply to millionaires as well as
laborers. Clubs, knives and slung-shots
will be also barred, hence if the gents 3"
on the inside. with the exception of Mr.
Fitzsimmons and Mr.. Corbett, desire to
scrap, they win have 70 do it with bare
fists and teeth. Gloves win be provided
only for the principals.
To provide brilliant foil for the severe
intellectually of the distinguished states
men from the Missouri legislature, who
will attend as a committee Of observation
on behalf of the people OF their state,
two military companies will witness the
fight, in full uniform. 1t is promised that
every officer will be present, carrying all
of the brass buttons and silver lace Qhey
do not trim uniforms with gold lace in Ne
vada) that the military regulations per-
NIT. Besides these military gentlemen.
fifty OF the leading men of Carson-law-
yers, doctors teachers. editors. etc.-have
been sworn in as special constables for
the day of the fight. Thus the statesmen
from Missouri, with those of Nevada who
will attend, together with the soldiers and
the professional gentlemen who will be
there, dead-head, as constables, will lend
the gathering a distinguished air combin-
ing the military. civic affairs, literature.
the arts and the professions, including the
manly art and the pugilistic profession.
Bradley-Martin's function was not thus
distinguished. 1t was made up OF repre-
sentatives OF persons who are dead, and
probably not one OF whom knew a cross
counter from an upper cut
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28
THIS ISSUE
CONTAINS
TW ENTITY PAGES
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Meetings-Savannah Tribe No. 4, I'm
proved Order of Red Men.
Special Notices-Habits of Cleanliness,
The Southern Grocery Company; Savan-
nah Steam Laundry; Fertilizer,
Fawcett & Co; A Very Attractive Invest
rnent, c. II. Dorset; Notice to City Court
Jurors; Misunderstanding, Robinson
Printing House; One of the Worlds Stand
ards, II. d. & VIM. baltimore; Life In
surance, Thomas f. Thomson; Films and
Plates Developed. Livingston's Pharmacy;
Removal. Mrs. P. J. Golden; Corn, Oats,
Etc. The Graham Grocery; Jones Phar-
macy
Piano Buyers in Luck-Ludden & Bates.
Our Buyers in New York Are Sending
Us New Things-Gutman's
Wise People Are Trembling All over
ThemseIves-Mutual Gas Light Company.
Line UP Your Wheel With This Co.um-
bia-T. A. Bryson.
New Spring Styles in Fancy Dress Goods
Daniel Hogan.
Poor, Poor Feet-Byck Bros.
Pretty New Dress Fabrlcs-Walsh &
Meyers.
Wrecker of High Prices-W. E. Wimpy.
Shoe Bargains-Leopold Adler.
The Great Shoe Sale-At 2O5 Broughton
Street.
slOO in Gold Given Away-The American
Woman.
silk Selling Extraordinary, Etc.-Leo-
pold Adler
Spring Hats-B. H. Levy & Bro.
Here Is a Chance-Wests China Palace.
Last Show for Overcoats-B. II. Levy &
Bro
Hardware, Etc.-Edward Lovelrs Sons
Auction Sales-All Sorts of Furniture, by
c. II. Dorsett
Fine Furniture-Louisa Schwarz, Trus-
tee.
Good News for Ladies and Men-Falk
Clothing Company.
Never Leak Tire Fluid-The thinner
man Cycle Company, Sole Agents.
Special News-The New York Rock Bot
tom Clothing Manufacturing Company.
Medieal-Munyon's Remedies; Worlds
Dispensary Preparations; Johann Hofr s
Genuine Malt Extract: Wine of Cardui;
Cuticura Remedies; Collins Voltaic Elec-
trio Plaster; Hoods Sarsaparilla-
Cheap Column Observation-Disclosures
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent ;
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28
TiIIman's Constitution.

1t Is clearly the purpose of Senator
Chandler and some OF the other republican
leaders to try to bring about such
change in the constitution Of South Caro-
lima as to give the republican party the full
benefit of the negro vote in that state. The
South Carolina constitution was largely
the work of Senator Tillman. He was the
dominating political force in South Caro-
lima at the time the convention which
framed and adopted the constitution con-
vened, and, although a United States SEN
ator, he was the most conspicuous MEM
Der Of 1t. The indications are that he will
have a chance to defend his work In
fact, he has been put on notice that the
right Of the South Carolina delegation to
seats in congress is going to be questioned
There was a movement to question the
right of South Carolina to have her cleo
toral vote counted. and big petition had
been prepared in South Carolina for that
purpose. 1t was founa, however, that un-
der the law an objection TO the counting
the electoral vote of a state could not be
made where there was no contest and the
vote was properly certified. Besides, the
republican leaders objected to any proceed
ings that might delay the Inauguration of
Mr.. Mckinley.
The complaint that the republicans of
South Carolina make and which the lead
ers of the republican party sustain them
in making, is that the majority of the re-
publican voters of the state are disfran-
chised by the unfair man
ner In which the suffrage
provision Of the constitution is adj
ministered. That provision permits only
those to vote who have certain education
al qualifications. 1t is asserted that the
registration officers in determining the
question whether citizen has the requi-
site educational qualifications, discriminate
against the negroes.
The suffrage laws OF Massachusetts re-
quire that citizens of that state shall have
certain educational qualifications before
they can register as voters, but it seems
as pointed out by DR.. Samson Pope of
South Carolina to the House elections COM
mittee on Friday that these educational
qualifications apply only to those who
have never voted in the state and not TO
those who have always voted in the state
since they reached the voting age. The
suffrage law of Massachusetts therefore
is not a precedent for the suffrage law of
South Carolina.
The question, namely, whether South
Carolina has such a republican form Of
government as entities her to representa-
ton In congress- which, it is expected,
congress viii be called on to decide, is an
interesting one. and is going to attract
great deal of attention. 1t is, In fact,
question growing out of the mistake of the
republican party in giving the suffrage to
the negroes before they were prepared to
exercise it. That mistake has been the
cause OF vast amount of trouble, and it
is certain to continue to cause trouble un-
til the negroes are much better qualified
to exercise the right of suffrage than they
are now. The negroes are in the majority
in South Carolina, and If they were thor
oughiy organized, could control the state.
Their control would mean the states ruin.