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down, or nervous prOstration. I used
70 be able TO work night and day almost
but found my strength began to be less
needed the note of alarm ana tried
to find Reinforcement IN DIR. Greene's
NcrVuri. Before | began to take DR.
Grccne's Ncrvura blood and nerve rem
cdy. | had II had headache twice a
week, which used me up entirely, so that
could not work at all. but since be-
gan the use Of the Nervura, l havc not
had them at all. If felt them coming
on Il dose of Or. Grcene's Nervura drove
them entirely away. think 1t has been
very beneficial to me in my nervous
condition That sore feeling which
had in my head (Which always came
| on by ovcrwnrk and Frustrated me) has
not appeared ut all since I took DR..
Grecnc's Nervurn. blood and nerve rem
,, edY.' Get DR.. Grcenc's Nervura now,
and use it, this spring. DR.. Greene's
Cathartic Pills arc the most perfect
pills for biliousncss and constipation.
Little, sugar coated and sure Dir.
Greene. % West 18th ST., New York
City. the most successful physician in
curing diseases can be consulted free
IN person or by letter.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-20
Threw away His canes.

MI. y. Wiley, eN-postaSter, Blncl:
Creek, n. was 50 badlysaiI!.cted With
rheumatism that he was only able to
hobbie around with canes, and even i
caused him great pain. After#using
Chamberiain's Pain Balm he was 4,
much improved that he threw away Ills
canes. He says thisiliniment did hin
more good than all%other medicines and
trea tmentsput together. Tor Gale al. 81
cents per bostle by all drug giBts N
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sent onto Grand Jury.

Last Tuesday. on Chapel street ex-
tended, two negroes, Bud Parker and
Sandy Conway, had an alteration and
the former cut the latter several times
on the forehead. Parker escaped, but
Il negro named William Fl. Speight, was
caught and charged with being an ac-
cessOry to the cutting, he having fur
nished the knife to Parker. Justice
Hawks sent Spe:sht on 10 the county
grand Jury
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-20
struck by u gsicycIei

About 7:aO o'clock last evening a small
colored boy was struck by Il bicycle at the
corner of Cumberland and Queen streets.
lie was attended at a neighboring drug
store. The "scorcher" who struck him
made his escape.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-20

DR.. Week, eye expert, is located per-
manently. Examinations free. r. II.
Gale. 152 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-20
SIX Wenry Whites.

Six hoboes, four Of whom used crutches.
suspiciously new, were picked up by the
police last evening. They VIII be arraigH-
"a "a the Police Court to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-20
RHODES AGAIN TEsTIFIES

RHODES AGAIN TESTIFIES. ,ja
AIr. Cecil Rhodes, formerly Premier OF
The Cape Colony, who was under eXami-
nation by the committee at the time Of
adjournment on Tuesday, was again
called 10 the witness stand. Mr.. Rhodes
was examined as to the cipher dis
patches which passed between numcr-
Gus capitalists OF the South African
States and others prior to the Jameson
raid, and were later entered as evidence
at the trial Of the members of the
johannesburg Reform Committee at
Pretoria.
RHODES ADVISED MEDIATION. .
In the course Of the examination the
chairman Of the committee referred to
the British High Commissioner, Sir
Hercules Robinson (now Lord Ros-
mead. Mr.. Rhodes said that he had
advised the Commissioner that If any
rising Should occur he Ghc Commission
err would better mediate between the
revolving party and President Kruger
With the object Of securing to the peo-
pie their civil rights. Witness had
gathered from what the Commissioners
said that he intended to act as media
tor in accordance with his suggestion
ana. therefore, gave his personal pledge
TO the people of Johannesburg that the
Commissioner would go to the place if
an nsurrcc,ion should take place.
Mr.. Rhodes admitted in answer to a
direct question that he had not told
the high commissioners that he was act
lively engaged in promoting an inSur
rcction
,.s Ol3JECr OF THE RISING
The object of the rising. Mr.. Rhodes
snia.. was to obtain q plcbesitc 10 as
certain whether the people were in "a:
Hor of &. union ioI the whole. South
Africa or whether the administration
OF local affairs should be left to the
Transvaal government
Mr.. Rhodes added: "You may be sure
that I was not going To risk my posi-
ton by changing president Kruger for
President Rhodes"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-20

Judge Hughes, of the United States
Court, Yesterday ordered the sale Of the
sloop Martha to satisfy IL libel claim.
The sale will take place next Thursday
at noon at Parker's Wharf Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-20
THE JAMESON RAID.
The House of Commons Committee OF
Inquiry KcSnImcS IT'S ScHSiNm.

London, Feb. 1?.-'Thc South African
Committee. appointed by the House of
Commons 10 inquire into the troubles
III the Transvaal. and particularly into
the raid made by DR.. Jameson and his
followers into the 3oer territory. re-
sumed its sittings in Westminster hall to-
day after a two days recess. The hall
was crowded With distinguished specta-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-20

Ask your friends about the clairvoy-
ant, Professor Pasco, now at 14l Bank
street.
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PrOIscrf3. Transfers.

Mary Sullivan yesterday transferred
to Julianna Sullivan Chapel street prop
erty; deed OF gift.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-20

FOR SALI-Paper Route, now paying
eaght t$s.00) dollars net Per week; security
must be given for prompt payment or
biii Tor papers at end Of each month.
Virginian. fe1o-tr
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Total for eleven days

TO CURE & COLD IN ONEDAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
falls to cure. 25c. sp3tu. thu. sat- I'm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-20

For bargains go to Wright's clearing
out 1ale, $40 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-20

Always in season. Hopkins Steam ct
Hominy fHulled Corn). Elegant lun CT
In Mille. Quart can. 10 cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-20

FOR SAL1c-Nice home on Reservoir ave-
nue. Brambeton: 1880; $50 cash, $1S per
month; city water nicely papercd: cor
ner lot; big bargain. c. T.. TOWNSEND,
Gil Church street. felS-3ts
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Do your eyes burn. or blur? Are Won
troubled with headache? The proper
glasses in most cases. will afford relief.
dAA DrA " aolk. 5.3
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WANTED-To buy an unaSpired retail
merchants license. Address. stating
price. M. - care Norfolk Nirginian.
fe20-lts
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FOR RENT-A desirable residence with
all modern conTeniences; new No. 80
CRANKY street; possession April list: also
two furnished rooms: possession at once:
IS York Place, MRS. Y. DOZIER
a.r..'t falg-2t
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HELP WANTED.
3 wv 4 N rs, SOC.

Advertisements of thirty words
or loss in this column witt De -
printed one slime for &c, or three
consecutive times for 50c, ca sll in
advance invariably Changing
daily it is 10 many one Of the most
interesting columns III THE V1R-
:. GINIAN, and thousands read It.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Tug Maud" about 5 tons
register; recently overhauled: is in good
condition. For price and further par
tieulars call on or address WM. BLOOD
GOOD, east end High Street, Portsmouth Ii,
va. #f@E HI= fe19-3te
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,WANTED-You address; will send parti-
culars of how one man made $4,000 in D
years: YOU can do the same by trying.
! Address p. .. Box 53oS, Boston, Mass.
fe16-t tn ,th, Sa ,Su-4nl
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-20

FOR RENT.-A desirable residence. with
CRANKY street possession April LIST: also
two furnished rooms; possession at once
is York Place. Mrs. n. DOZlER.
fel7-weu, IF, Su-3t
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ROOMS-TWu large rooms, furnished or
unfurniShcd. with lights and heat for
rent. west OF Duke street. Address c."
u VirsiniaU office. ia6-tf
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If the system Is fortified by Hoods sar-
sa parilla, which makes rich, red blood,
there is little danger Of sickness.
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AGENTS WANTED.

RESPONSIBLE FIRM wants to hire live
nun TO manage Richmond office; salary
liberal; position pernnnent: $500 cash
and best references required. Address
Postolfice Box 312, Philadelphia, Pa.
e .r- fanO-1t-
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PRINTING OUTFIT WANTED-Prcss not
smaller than. ONT inches: state amount
and style OF type, state price; terms
VtrGiniQM. ----- --- fe1S-3te .
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BOARDERS WANTED.

nicely furnished, with irst-class board,
gan be obtained by addressing at once,
Mrs. ~" 4 felS-3tf
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WANTED-Four statesmen and collec-
tors to work in the city and country.
4 RING CO., No. 2S9 Church street, Nor
folk, Va. ja22-1m
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FOR RENT.

FURNISHED ROOM OR ROOMS FOL;
rent. Apply at 52l Freemuson street,
near Church. fcsn-3t
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PERSONS DESIRING SITUATIONS can
get full! information by sending &c. stamp
for reply. Address MARTINS AGlIN-
I CY, E3a n. Frederick street, Baltimore,
3 Md. r- fe11-2Wa
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s2i ON EVERY 500 MADE LAST MONTH
through our system OF Syndicate Spccu-
lution, Send for full explanatory pamph-
let. O'CONNOR x CO, 10 Wall street,
N. Y. felS-6t suck
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fWANTED.-Agents. $50 to $50 week
New Goods. New Plan. Sells Mt sight
! Every family needs It, HOUSEIlOLD
SPECIALITY CO., Box 42t, Cincinnati,
Ohio. dcl9-Sa,tf
WANTED everywhere: SAL
airy and commission experience, unneces-
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fel6-Gtn .'Ia
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

$500 REWARD FOR STOLEN PHOTO
graphic Lcnse, marked r. WacZl, taken
from Gi2 Church street. No questions
Will be asked. WM. ROY'S PHOTO
GRAPH GALLERY, Gi2 Church street.
fe20-3ta -#&
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GTN nnnto loan IN sums from $l000O to
MIL 90: Terms enSy; Az
G. AVERY, Hadding-
ton Building feN-1n
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LADIES = CICHESTER'S ENGLISH
Pennyroyal pills Diamond Brand,
are the best. Safe. Reliable. Take no
other Send dc. stamps for particu-
lars. "Rclief for Ladies' in letter by
return mail. at druggists. Chichester
Chemical Co, PHILADELPHIA Pa.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30
cHIcAoo's HORSE SHOW.


CHICAGO, Illinois, September So
With prize list exceeding by some
$2eg0O01he vslue of awards hung up
for the annual horse show in Madison
Square Garden, the directors Of the
Chicago horse show intend to make
the coming exhibition in this city
eclipse all previous affairs of the kind
in this country. The exhibition will
be held IN the mammoth Coliseum
building and in conjunction with the
horse display win be held the annual
fat stock show under the auspices of
the STATE board Of agriculture.
A report given out to-day by the
committee in charge of arrangements
etates that the number of entries al.
ready received IS 10 the neighborhood
of 800 horses, and the total number
may reach the surprising figure Of
1900. A number of special features
have been secured and among the
noted horses on exhibition will besJoe
PatchAn" and "Star Pointer" Ac-
cording to the statement of John A.
Logan, jr, who is the executive in
charge Of the prelimlnaries, the COM
ing show will be the first to accord
re cognition to PAGERS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30
.serf.InfIlcfed Murder.

+ CHICAGO, lsllno,s, SIP ember 3d.
Louis Barton committed suicide, this
morning, at the home of his brother-in-
law, Albert Aller, by shooting himself.
Barton recently came from Denver.
where he was at one time proprietor Of
a clothing atore. He failed and lost
his money, and leaving his family in
Denver, Barton came to Chicago in
search of employment. His efforts
we're unsuccessful, and despondency Is
the supposed cause of his stlf murder
New YoRK, N. Y +, September 80. -
John Eucher, ffty-two, years old. a
tailor, committed suicide, this morn
ing,o drowning himself in barrel of
rainwater. He was out of work and
despondeDt.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30
coNDoLlN1 WITH EACH OTHER.
The cripples Of tho Country VIII 0nxzfe
Lager Beer ro-morrow.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, September 3d.
Several hundred delegates, each with
limb or some other part of bis
anatomy missing, are in attendance Oh
the first national convention of cripples
which opened here to-day. The pro-
moter OF the unique gathering Is
William r Trower, crippled en-
ploye Of the Iron Mountain railroad,
and the purposes as set forth in the call
which was mailed to upwards Of 10000
cripples in all parts OF the United
States and Canada, is to discuss a
variety Of suoj 4cts of common interest
to the deformed, crippled and maimsd /,
such as employment to which they are
best suited, the subject Of artificial
limbs and the question of institutions
and homes for their maintenance.
The business sessions of the con-
ven.inn will be concluded tomorrow
and in the afternoon the delegates
will GO in body to inspect the plant
OF the Auheuser- Busch brewing COM
pany as guests Of the association.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30
Tammany Hall viii Avoid All
Reference Possible to the
Chicago Platform.
PRISON BOARDS REPoRT
The Chicago Police Have Been
Ordered to Hold Themselves
Ready for a Strike.
TONS or GOLD COMING

New YORK, September S0.--In ac-
cordanoe with the decision Of the
Tammany chieftains, reached after q
conference on the subject had been
held with William @. Whitney, the
city nominating convention OF Tam
many hall, which was called to
order, tonight. BY Chairman John
G. Sheehan. will fight shy OF all
reference to the Chicago national
platform OF 1896. National issues IN
general will be eschewed, and the
resolutions will be confined manly to
strong denunciations of the Raines
law, and declarations favoring home
rule and municipal control of all pub
lie franchises
The convention OF the national DEM
ocrats. which Is also In session, TO day,
is expecttd to follow closely after the
Tnmmapy convention, both by adopt
ing platform OF similar ttLor, and
end rising the nominees of the latter
organic zion.
According TO all indications. Brook
lyn will fare badly when IL comes to
securing places on the Tammany
ticket, a. it ia understood to be the
uDalteraole decision of Croker Shes-
han, Senator MurrbY and other Tam.
many leaders, that The candidates for
mayor, comptroller and the other fat
Offices, must be New York men. On
the other hand, the names of sops of
Erin will not figure as numerously ON
the ticket as 10 former years, the de-
cIsIon OF the chieftains being to re-
place them with few German candi.
dates, in order to attract the German
vote.
II is understood, this afternoon, that
Judge Robert Van Wvck, who had
made great record as Judge, has fin-
naily been slated for mayor by The
Tammanv convention, to be held, to-
night. He voted for Bryan. and IS the
gay bachelor who was arrested for |
disturbance at the French ball of 1890 |
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30

LONDON. Eng, September 80 The
prison commissioners In their annual
report just presented take pains to Wig
orousiy contradict the allegations made
in this country, and also in America,
by those interested in the condition Of
the Irish political prisoners, to the
effect that the English penal servitude
system Is conductive to insanity.
In speaking Of lhsse charges. The
report says: "The allegation. AZ We
understand it, is not SO much that con-
victs 90 mad---that is, mad enough v DO
certified for Broadmoor--but that there
is tendency to mental degeneration
as Consequence 5of penal servitude,
and that existing safeguards are not
sufficient TO provide for the detection
and bringing TO notice Of symtoms OF
degeneraey or incipient insanity. We
are not able to concur in the trnth OF
these allegations. We do not believe
that sentences OF penal servitude are
conducive to insanity or to mental de-
y
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30
They Are Combining to Hsrass
the Poor Afflicted People
Down in Cuba.
a PRIEST AS LovE-MAkER
A Wealthy Merchant Swallows
His False Teeth and Death
Speedily Follows.
N LyNcHING IS PROBABLE

r.
HAVANA, September 90.--Opera-
tions in the four westerns provinces Of
Cuba have been absolutely suspended
on account OF severe storm which
swept over this part Of the island. In
the suburbs OF Havana, nearly 200
persons were drowned by fonds, and
10 the country districts many lives and
much property we're lost These reins
will continue well into October, and
General Weyler cannot move a column.
In addition to the great misery caused
by the floods, all but the wealher
classes, suffer from tho scarcity of
food.
lnsurgenl Manuel Santilon, who
surrendered to the Spanish at Sancli
Spiritus, has been assassinated by the
Spanish garrison. He put faith in the
declaration of the Spanish government
that insurgents would be set free after
surrendering The sensational reports
conceriing General Woodf rd's note
TO the Spanish government have great
lyy excited the uucompromislag span
iards in Havana against the United,
States.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30
GOLD DEMOCRATS.
They win Wage Warfare Againsr the ODposI.
tlon In Massachusetts,.

BosToN, Mass, September 30--The
state convention of the gold democrats
was called TO order 10 Faneuil hall at
10 O'Clock this morning, BY Moorfeld
Storey, of Brookline, Nominations
will be made for governor, lieutenant
governor, secretary OF state, auditor,
treasurer, receiver general and at
tornsy general
The convention stands squarely on
the platform OF the Indianapolis con-
ven,ipn and after the ticket has been
named, committee will be appointed
to draw up plan of campaign fol
waging active warfare against the
combine silver democrats and populis {
whose campaign is being run with free
coinage as the only issue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30
A LYNcHINo PROBABLE.
Katherine fiske Hss Identified the fiend Who
Assaulted tier.

ST, LOUIS, Missouri, September so.
This city may have negro lyncblne
before tomorrow morning, James
Scales, this afternoon, was positively
Identified by Katherine Fiske, aged
fourteen, as the man who criminsly
assaulted. her, Monday night. After
the terrible ordeal large crowd
gathered around Judge Fiske's home
and many threats Of 1ynching wera
heard. The negro was quietly taken
TO the police station under guard, fol-
lowed by a large crowd. The police
are afraid to bring the negro to four
courts prison, and consider IL equal,
dangerous to keep him where there is
no heavy guard.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30

The Dominion Government is Stirred Up Abou,
War Vessels on the Lakes.

TORONTO, Ont. September. 30. :
There IS great excitement over the re
port that the American government
has ordered the gupboat "Ysntic'
dispatched to the great lakes. between
the United States and Canada, ID
violation Of the treaty. The com.
monly-expressed opinion Il that the
intention OF the American government
is to evade the terms OF the treaty by
keeping war vessels on the lakes, NOT
in. the name Of the federal govern
ment, but CT the naval militia.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30
The Illinois strike.

EDwARDsvILLEnsIh., September 80.
"A CLASH betwe, n the strikers, deputies
and miners, oocarred, this morning,
with the women taking an active part.
Several were badly bruised with cubs,
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, September 30
AT q conference between the miners
and operators OF the Swin6eld district,
1t was unanimously agreed that the
scale b. resum d, cons4 4quentIy work
was resumed, this morning, at all the
properties.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30
Notablss Coming.

LONDON, England, September 80 -
Hon Harris Taylor, late United States
minister to Spain; Mai'r General
Miles, commander OF the army; Hons.
s. McCullon, Senator Mills and Con-
gressman John Dalzall, Of Pennsylva
via. were among the passengers to sail
for New York on board the "St.
Louisn ON Saturday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30
Death Prom Hydropbobia.

MANSFIELD. Tenn, sSeptember 80. =
Near this village few Gays ago, "a
mad dog bit several small boys, who
were just Leaving school. The other
children escaped by climbing trees.
VIM. Hoffman, six years old, is dead
from hydrophobia and The other vic-
Tins, to-day. are showing symptom
OF rabies. All the neigbbarhnod is
aroused aud dogs are baing killed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30
Priest as Loxe.Maker.

ABILENE. I xas, September 80 -
Patrick II Grady. a prominent .iro'
merchant Of this city, attempted T.
murder Rev. Father Dole, former,
the priest In charge Of this ditcss-
Grady alleges that the reverend fathe
alienatei ths affections Of his wife and
destroyed his home. Both men are il
jail.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30
The Fever sltuatIon.

DALLAS, Texas, Septembsf 50.-The
county and city health departments Of
Dallas, raised the quarantine agains'
Houston, to-day.
New ORLEANS, La, September 80
Jas. Gray. of Esplanade. died this
morning, If yellow fever. Two nea
casessareureported.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30
N,c.raouan Canal Commission.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sep ember 80
Admiral Walker, president OF tbs
Nlcaraguan canal commission. had "
interview with Secretary Long, to-day
and arranged that the new gun 90
"Newport'' should carry the member
OF the commits ion and their assistant
to Central America
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30

WASHINGTON, d g., September 80.
The president made the following
appointments to-day: Ex Congressman
Townsend, OF Colorado, to succeed the
late Buck Kilgore, Judge Of the United
States circuit for the southern distric,
of Oklahoma; Chas A Wilson, attor-
neS for Rhode Island; and Benjamin F.
Stone, of Ohio. as consul to Hudders.
field, England.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-30
Three Tons Of dold.

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, September
80 The steamer "Portland" is ex-
pected TO bring down many miners,
and nearly three tons of gold, and will
be conveyed from Alaska to Puget
Sound by the revenue cutter '.Bear -
The steamers agents are not fearful 1T
attack by the Chinese or other pirates.
it is said, but they are really afraid OF
the many desperate characters who
will be passengers on the down trip.