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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

CHICAGO. illinois. May s-The
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Louis
brewers will combine to fight the in
creasad tax on beer, proposed In the
tariff bill.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

ATLANTA, Ca, May 6--Is is re-
ported that the Fiftieth infantry
stationed at Fl. MePherson, has been
ordered to Van Conrer barracks, In
Washington.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

A GENTS wANTED-For War In Cu3a: by
at Warrington. Ensos sed by Cuban patrl-
OTIS. In tremendouJ- demand A bonanza
for agents. Only 81 so. Big bo1k, big COM
missions Eserybody vans the only en-
dorsed. reliable book. Outflts free Credit
given. Freight paid. D:op all trash, ana
make $500 month with War In Cubl Ad
dress to- day. THE NATIONAL BOOK CON
Germ. 352-355 Dearborn st.. Chicagc. l22 30t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

New YoRK, N. r., May 6.-The
sugar trust has begun to screw up
prices again. Nos. four and ten grades
Of domestic refined sugars have ad-
vanced 1-16.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

A kidney remedy that can be depended
upon will be found in PRIcKLY ASH Brr-
TERs. 1t heals and strengthens. Sold by
Murphey Van Petten Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

TO CURB A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qninine Tablets
All druggists refund the money il 1t falls
to cure DC
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

NEW YORK, N. T., May 6 -sil
yer, 61; lead, $3.128.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

Buy your paints. white lead and oils at
Wagner & Myers Masonic Temple. 124 tt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

~ OR BALE.-A good paying business.
A. On account OF III health, will sell my
stock OF new and second hand goods at
cost. Ll46-tfl w. <. CRITEs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

Parties going to Mount
ain resorts or p1c-nics, will
find it to their interest to
call at COOLEY'S, Bridge
St. for rates-Fine Livery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

GrOk RENT.-A very cosy front haIl bed
~ rom. Two minutes walk from post
ON g. Gail at TBE OPTIC ofHcs for informa-
tion. It
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

For parties, concerts and socials, rent
Rosenthai Bros. hall 5O--st
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

Wy WANTED-Positio OF any Eind by re-
W liable young man. City reference :
this office. lts
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

NOR sALE.-A handsome, black walnut, ,
~ marble top bs1 room set. French plate
q iss IN dresser. For Information call at
this ONCE. l25-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.

nor SALE.-A No. Remington type
n writer. Apply at the express office ilo-2
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

"a RsgNr furnish cottage. sse DR..
IL olney.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06

Lawn mowers, screen doors and win
dows, at very low prices, at the old town
hardware store.
142- Ct ID. WINTERNITz.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-06
THE
LAS VEGAS
SAVINGS BANK.
HEnRr COKE, Pres
II, w. KELLY, Woe Pres.
d. T. HosKEs, Treas.
DR. J. n. CURNINGHAd, President,
FRANK SPRINGER. Vioe-Presfdeu


they wm bring An
OF flessth
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

that the tree was too near the house.
There was deviation in the lightning IS
course. 1t left the tree and ran along the
tin roof, where the chimney, with its
SCOT, formed good conductor.
DR.. Hess recently examined ten poplars
that were struck by lightning in the
neighborhood OF Trauenfeld, in Switzer-
land. His conclusion was about the same
as our own. If poplars always constitute
point of attraction for lightning, their
protective action is by no means absolute
in their immediate neighborhood. They
than ten metres from metallic roof or
any other kind of roof. And, moreover,
the nature of the soil should be taken in
to account. If certain poplars are easily
struck by electric fluid, it is because their
roots are in damp soil but when poplars
grow in dry or sandy soil, their attraction
is considerably lessened.
1t is best to avoid all isolated trees dur
ing thunder storm.
HENRI DE PARVILLE. .
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

All the Republicans either voted for the
bill or were paired in its favor. One
Democratic vote was thrown in favor of
the measure, that of McEnery of
Louisiana. The Populists divided, some
voting for and some against the bill. The
measure now goes to the House where the
amendments made by the Senate will be
non-concurred in and conference COM
mittee appointed. The final work on the
bill will be done by this committee, and
they will practically determine its final
shape How long the measure will be in
conference is very uncertain. Probably +,
however, the bill will become a law before
the end of the month
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
TREES AND LIGHTNING.
Some Interesting Facts and Useful Hints
by Frenchman, Henri de Parville.

1t is we'll known that an isolated tree
offers most dangerous attraction to
lightning. In the woods the peril is
greatly diminished because the electricity
is scattered on all sides, and the great
mass of branches and leaves in reality
forms a protection.
Moreover, there are certain trees whose
essences enable them to enjoy relative
immunity from the clouds that carry con-
cealed weapons. Pechule Loesche con
Guided that trees with roots that go deep
into humid soil are more apt to be
struck than even their taller neighbors in
drier spots. Trees in damp places are al
ways conductors of electricity, no matter
what the depth of their roots may be.
Hellmann has proved by many exam
pies that lightning prefers oaks, and
rarely touches beeches. Additional testi-
mony goes to show that the resistance of
trees to electrical dischar ges varies ac-
cording to their essence. 1t has been
proved that this resistance is increased or
diminished in proportion to the greater or
smaller amount of oily or greasy matter
contained in the wood We are, there
fore, brought to the conclusion that the
marked difference in the proportion of
the kinds of trees that are commonly
struck by lightning and the kinds that
apparently enjoy immunity must be
measured by the variation of their power
as conductors.
Now, the poplar, for instance, possesses
little or no greasy substance, and it is a
good conductor of electricity. 1t is dan
gerous to those who trust it for shelter
On the other hand, poplar in the neigh
borhood OF house may perform the ser
vice of lightning rod Colladon long
ago contended that poplars planted near
dwellings might, under favorable circum-
stances, be excellent lightning conduc-
tors. He adds with great reason that the
position of the trees in regard to distance
from the dwelling must be taken into &C.
count.
Some time ago there was a splendid
poplar in the rue Lafontaine at Auteuil,
only d few metres from little hotel
One day during a thunder storm the
poplar attracted the lightning 1t bound
ed from the tree to the roof of the hotel,
ran down the chimney, which it shat
tc. ed in its passage, and entered one of
the bedrooms, where it smashed things
generally. Fortunately nobody was in
the room. The proprietor has no more
faith in poDlars. But the trouble was
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

ways look after the health and vigor of
the organs distinctly feminine, the pitiful
Sabbath day procession of motherless
children that goes to the cemetery to ''put
flowers on ma-1na's grave" would be ma
terially reduced in numbers Too many
women bring child into the world at the
sacrifice OF their own life. This sad trag-
edy may be avoided by any women who
will resort to the right remedy.
The usual dangers of maternity are BAN
ished by the use of DIR. Pierces Favorite
Prescription. 1t acts directly and only on
the important and delicate organs that
bear the burdens of motherhood. It
makes them healthy and strong, vigorous
and elastic. 1t does away with the dis
comforts of the expectaut period, insures
the health of the newcomer, and makes
its advent free from danger and almost
free from pain. Over 10000 have testi-
fed to its virtues. Druggists who offer
substitutes are Enthusiastically.
Mrs William Vincent, of Sidnaw, Houghton
Co.. Mich, (care Birglands Camp, Box b, writes:
when first began to take your Favorite Pre-
local weakness and heart trouble At times I
could hardly endure the pain in my sides, quite
low down, and had such pain between my
shoulders could not sleep at night. Was just as
tired in the morning as at night. At times there
was very sharp pain around my heart. When
would stoop over there was dull aching just
under the heart. My head ached and was con-
tiuually sore to the touch I took ten bottles of
the Favorte Prescription and one bottle of the
Golden Medical Discovery can most truly
say that result never felt better in my life.
was more like young girl than mother of a
family The pain all left me, so know that your
medicines viii do all that medicine can do"
A headache is a symptom of constipation.
DR.. Pierces Pleasant Pellets cure constipa-
ton, promptly and permanently. They do
not grippe. Druggists sell them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
HELD UP BY PoRPolsEs.
They Followed Iverson's Boat, Upset 1t
and the Pig He Was Taking Home.
(From the Morning Oregonian. J

(From the Morning Oregonian.)
Tacoma, Wash, June 26.-Olie Iverson,
who owns ranch on McNeil's Island,
near the United States Penitentiary, had
an experience last Thursday he is not
likely to forget for many long day, and,
while it was undoubtedly very serious
affair for Iverson, it was an amusing cpl.
sode to an Olympia excursion party tina
witnessed it.
The incident occurred to Iverson while
he was crossing from the mainland to his
island home. When in Tacoma the
rancher had purchased quarter of hog,
intending to salt it down for future uso.
Shortly after he left Steilacoom in his
skiff, he noticed a large school of por-
poises following in his wake, but it never
occurred to him that the carcass in the
boat had any connection with the school
Of sea pigs following his boat.
When he was about in midchannel the
school, which numbered about $50, began
to close in on him, and two of the leaders
began to work up alongside Of his skiff.
By this time the rancher was scared, and
he bent all his energies to reach the is
from his fishy pursuers proved futile, for
he might just as well have tried to OUT
row tornado as to attempt to escape
from feet tailed sea hogs.
As Iverson was nearing the shore and
when almost directly opposite the United
States Penitentiary, the two large por-
poises that for about twenty minutes
had been swimming so close to the boat
that he had struck them several times
with his oars, suddenly shot out of the
water into the boat, knocking the ranger
overheard with such force as to break one
of his ribs and upset the skiff. For short
time the water about his boat had the up
pearance of miniature maelstrOm as the
hungry sea hogs fought and quarrelled
over the carcass of the land pig.
Iverson swan to his sl1iff and chung to
the gunwale. Will Jenkins, who lives
near Bosworth Landing, hearing the
racket, and seeing the latter part Of the
trouble, put off in his boat and rescued
him from his extremely perilous position.
DR.. Macklinson of Steilacoom was sent
for and dressed the mans wounds and
prescribed for him. The doctor reports
that his patient will be all right in few
days, but his patient says that he will
sell his ranch cheap, for, he says, al
though he has been meat-eater all his
life, yet so long as he has to live on the
island he will never attempt to take meat
over in rowboat. Anyway, he says that
he has to take too many chances, or, as
he expressed it.: II don't mind being
held up on street car or highway, but !
do draw the line at being robbed in broad
daylight of my ration of bacon by meas
ly lotEof wild seq hogs"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

The position assumed by our government
in relation to the seal fishery question
seems to be perfectly fair one. Efforts
are being directed to the negotiation OF
modus vivendi with Great Britain, to
be in force until 1899, when. under the
terms Of the Paris award, it must be re-
vived. All the authorities want to do at
this time is to secure a respite for the
seals until that year, and they feel conf
dent that they will then be able to handle
the sealing question in a manner which
will give satisfaction to all nations con-
cerned and at the same time preserve the
good reason why England should not
lend a helping hand.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
The Discovery Saved His

vile, ILL.,, says: ITO D Dr. Kings sA Now
Discovery owe my life. Was taken with
La Grippe and tried all the physicians for
miles about, but of no avail, and was
given up and told could not live HAY
ing Dr. Kings New Discovery in my
store sent for bottle and began it's use,
and from the first dose began to get bet
ter, and after using three bottles was up
and about again. 1t is worth its weight
in gold. We won't keep store or house
Without it. f." Get free trial at H. p.
S. Goold's Drug Store, SIT Congress
ST., under Congress Square Hotel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

cit takes thousand years to make an
empire like this of Great Britain, but give
US five hundred years and we will show
the world what we can do. l rejoice in
an American policy, which recognizes the
duties Of the United States to outlying
populations. So spoke Bishop Potter
at the annual dinner of the American So
ciety, in London and the haunts of royal
sy were made, and properly SO, to hear
the patriotic screams of the national
bird"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

Sedition seems rife in India and bold
fanatics who have apparently been nurs,
tng their vengeance for some time have
chosen the Queens Jubilee as the
occasion for distributing seditious leaflets
with the evident intention of melting
the discontinued to vengeance against
individuals and to revolt against the
government. Of course, it is mere fur
ry, but, after all, they are unpleasant
things to deal with.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

1t is reported that a plan has been de
vised for the establishment of the gold
standard for the currency of Peru and
that the project will be submitted at the
next session of its Congressman thus the
cause OF bimetallism goes triumphantly
(?) marching on-in fact it is a sort OF
a lucus a non lucendo'' OF the present
writing
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

Sir Wilfrid Laurier in an address to the
members of the House of Commons known
as the colonial party, urged the direct
representation of the colonies in the
imperial parliament which ought to be,
he contended, grand national council
or imperial federal parliament II Aus
Grated like Canada, in his opinion, the
question would be greatly simplifed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY, JULY s.

Secretary Cages suggestion of a tax of
a cent pound on all sugar refined from
stock imported prior to the passage of the
pending tariff bill has merit, perhaps, but
1t would be impacticable probably to pass
it without long debate. For tina t reason
it had better not be urged at this time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

Professor Andree's balloon has been
completed and he is ready to start in his
attempt to cross the Arctic regions. II
the Western wave of intense heat con-
tinues to get in its work, doubtless,
many in the larger cities would gladly
avail themselves of an invitation to join
enc Professor in his scientific researches.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

Altgeld is reported to have said in his
Brooklyn speech 'We must endithe cor
rupt reign of the dollar and substitute
the voice of the citizen" Perhaps he
would like to have things run on wind
for while. Doubtless he would thrive
in such an era, but the majority would
most likely find slender pickings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

The propriety of changing the provisions
of the Specifications which will be fol
lowed in the manufacture of armor for
the new battle ships is being discussed by
the proper departments. One change
OF Importance in the original plans which
has been made is to make the turrets for
the battle ships vertical instead of in
clined, with the exception of the port
plate, which is to be inclined at an angle
between forty and forty five degrees
The turrets are to be cylindrical. By
this change, officials of the department
say, the cost of the turret armor to the
manufacturer will be considerably less
than if the old plans had been followed,
and equally good arnor will be secured.
The Senate passed the tariff bill yester-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.

G. W. Fletcher, the deputy insurance
commissioner, has returned from Massa
chusetts, where at Westfeld, an examina-
ton has been made of the Bay State Ben.
eficiary Association by the department
of this state together with representa-
tives from the departments of Massa,
chusetts, Rhode Island, and Missouri.
The matter is a vital one to much Maine
capital. as there were, December 81, 1896
1891 policy holders in Maine, with insur-
ance amounting to 2,S08,0 00 The com.
pany collected In Maine during the year
1896, SOL, 1861. The examiners have
made a report to the several insurance
commissioners of the states which
they severally represented.
The following assessors meetings have
been arranged by the State board, for
July and part of August: Belfast, July
20; Rockland, 80; Wfscasset, %; Booth
bay Harbor, 26; Bath, 81; Ellsworth
August 4; Bar Harbor, August 5; Ma
chias, Aug. 9; and Calais, August II. The
assessors meetings, as far as held, have
been more largely attended than ever
before, showing an increasing interest
in the subject Of valuation, large num-
Der of towns being represented by their
full boards. Meetings have been held in
Franklin, Oxford, Piscataquis and
Somerset counties.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
MISCELLANEOUS.

There is no
sadder sig hit
than that of the
orphan child
b fit of the
loving care of a
mother. If wo-
men would but
learn the vital
Importance of
taking proper
care of their
health, and al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

The Senate passed the tariff bill yester-
day by vote of 50 in favor to 2S opposed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-10-15
THE DEAD ALIVE.
Hus band Mourned AS LOST Turns
Up All Right.

Husband Mourned AS LOsJ Turns
Up All Rig ht.
Several years ago At Port Byron
Ill.,, James Baird was aDlted in
marriage to a Miss D0rr4nce. La
ter they removed 10 Chicago aud
some time ago removed to this
city. On August II, without
warning and leaving no trace,
Baird disappeared.
some time srterward there APP
peared in the Chicago papers The
account of the finding of the dead
body of man IN a heap of rubbish
iu rear of 81 Myrtle 81, Dlnning
Chicago. The description which
tailed with that of the mlssing man
met the eye of the wife. who went
TO Chicago, arrived there Srptem'
Der 3 to ind that the body had
been buried in P0tleI's Field. The
body was located dlsinterreG and
it was found that while decOmpOsl-
ton rendered the features IN
recognizable the size OF the body
and the general appearance of the
hair, beard and mustache resem-
bled that of the missing mau.
AS a last test, the wife SAID her
husband, who had been solder
in the late war, had npOn one
shoulder a long, deep scar rom
q wound received in service. The
was removed, aud there
upon the shoulder of the body was
D scar of the kind stated.
Owing to the condition OF the
1t was impossible to re
move them and they were renter
ed 10 the Pottel's Field, while the
wife returned sorrowiDg to Ter
nome here.
Now her grief is turned to re-
OlciDg, for the husband mourned |
IS dead returned home Inst night |
llive and well. He offers no er.
,lanatlou Of his mysterious alb.
ence and silence beyond the state
Dent that he has been IN Montana
yerking at bridge bulldinc.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-10-15
FRIDAY. OCT. IS. 1897.

Hon. Jas. Hay, member OF Oon
o,css from this district, is canvass
inc >henandoah county in the In
tcrost of the regular Democratic
Ticket. Mr.. Hay Is a good speaker
a pleasant gentleman and is making
many friends among the people o
Shenandoah. He will probably
continue to represent this district
for many years He is a stauncf
democrat and has very positive ideas
upon the iniquities of protective
tariff. lie isa thorough free and
unlimited colnageOf silver advocate
not one of those who turned to this
doctrine in order to he in accord
with his party. lie promises to con
time the agitation of this subject
until free and unlimited coinage l.
an accomplished fact. We believe
that Mr.. Hay is thoroughly honestin
his views upon this subject, out we
think it probable that he will sleep
with his fathers many years before
his de ceRdants will see thefree and
unlimited coinage of silver at 10 to
l an ACCOMPLISH fact.