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Evening journal., 1897-05-28
EARTHouAKE SHOCKS.
Felt at Different Points at About the
Same Hour.

Burlington. VT. May 2S-The most
pronounced shock OF earthquake felt in
this city for several years was felt here
about 1913 last evening. the shock last
ing about 10 seconds. Most of the busi-
ness places were closed but buildings
We're swayed enough to awaken people
and rattle bottles on the shelves. espe-
cially in high buildings. The vibra-
tions seemed to be from north TO south
A dispatch from Montreal says an
earthquake shock was felt here about
1915 last night II lasted five seconds
and was violent enough to send people
rushing into the streets, shake windows
and knock down dishes
Evening journal., 1897-05-28
NILS Kent nn.r.

Hudson. Mass. May 2s.-The Hudson
wooden mills. which have been running
night and day for some time past,
have found it necessary TO double the
capacity Of their plant. and new ma
chinery Is now being set mp. The mills
are rushed with orders. which will
cover operations for many weeks TO
Evening journal., 1897-05-28
Newark strike Ended.

Newark. N. j., May 2S.-The strike OF
500 garment workers ofthis city
end. There are five of the contractors
who have not signed. but they have na
work on hand. and IL is announced that
they will sign as soon as they receive
orders.
Evening journal., 1897-05-28
New Post,nasters.

Washington. May 2s.-The following
fourth class postmasters have been ap-
pointed:
New Jersey-John T. Lovett, at Little
Silver.
Pennsylvania. II. Porter, at New
wilmington; w. 7. Hunter, at Turtle
Creek.
Evening journal., 1897-05-28

fees of federal officials ana says ne 10
anxious Of finding a means to put
stop TO II. Special Examiner Chalmers
says there are a number Of Chinese
brokers engaged in the business. An
amendment to the law is suggested to
remedy the evil.
Evening journal., 1897-05-28

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company, southwest
corner of Fourth and Shipley streets, Is
prepared to do printing Of every de-
acription quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-05-28
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GER
MAN BAPTISTS REDUCED RATES
TO FREDERICK. MD.

The B. & o. r. r. will sell tickets
from all stations on its lines east OF
the Ohio river, not including Pittsburg,
Parkersburg and Wheeling, for all
trains May 2S TO June 8, inclusive
valid for return until June 80, at re-
duced rates. Rate from Philadelphia
Si.55; Baltimore. Sis, and correspond.
ingly low rates from other stations.
Evening journal., 1897-05-28
81 rnrhnn For = NInrderor.

Boston. May 2S.-The pardon commit
tee has reported 10 the executive coun-
Gil that August Langner, the murderer
of Miss +. Person at Dedham in 1898,
should not be pardoned. Langner is
undergoing a life sentence FOR his
crime
Evening journal., 1897-05-28

BICYCLE Tires. s. pair. best 9l's made.
Full warranty. Free repairs Agents want
ed. Minernllzed Rubber Co.. New YORK.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
q A. r. WEEK.
Appropriate Services to be Held In Churches Of
Buffalo Tc-Morrow.

BUFFALO, N. r., August 2l Ma
tional grand army week will be ushered
in to,morrow with services appropriate
to the occasion in many of The local
churches. The adv vpnce guard OF visit
ors is already putting in an appearance,
the streets are in gala garb and the
finishing tooches are teing given to the
numerous triumphal arches. The vari-
Gus committees have about completed
their provisional labors 10 allotting ac-
-commodations for man and beast, for
mary of the visitors will bring their
own horse. flesh, and only fair weather
is needed to assure the success OF the
encampment. Last month was marked
by an almost continuous rain, but the
indications are that, barring possible
storm or SO, the weather will
be clear next week aud neither too hot
nor too cold. Latest statistics indicate
that there will be 10000 veterans 10
the parade.
OMAHA, Nebraska. August 21 -
Commander-in Chief Clarkson, of the
grand army of the republic, and his
staff. escorted by the department COM
mander and the delegates and visiting
posts Of the department OF Nebraska,
left here to-day by special train over
the Northwestern road for Buff 10. A.
Chicago Commander in Chief Clarkson
will be Joined by the Illinois depart
ment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
TRADE WITH CANADA
Our Business Relations With
The Dominion Government
To Receive Attention.
THE LOW VALUE OF SILVER
Organized Labor Will Be APP
pealed to and a General
Strike May Follow.
NEWS FROM EVERYWHERE

New York, August 21 1T is not
only the board of trade Of the British
government that has been stirred up
by the energy and activity of the bu-
reau of American republics at Wash
ing, In prumooins In @opoasod CONNER
cial relations between the merchants
and manufacturers of the United States,
and the buyers OF Central and South
America and Mexico. The fact has
developed that the Dominion govern.
ment is reaching out in the same di.
rection, and to-day T.. w. Sheppard,
OF Ottawa, who is designated as com.
merc:al commissioner to South and
Central America, sailed from this port
for South America, on trip that is
expected to last from six to nine
months His specific mission is to
thoroughly investigate the commercial
conditions, to interview the importers
and exporters, to inquire into the pos
sibilities of an extended trade with
Canada, and TO learn what, il any,
special Inducements may be sought
from the Dominion government in re-
aurn for a share OF the Central and
South American trade. Col. Shep-
p,rd recently pal long visit to NIX
ico on s,nilar mission, and it is up-
derstood that before leaving Ottawa, a
few days Ego, be prepar' d an exbaus-
tive report Of tenor decidedly favor
able to an increase of business rela-
tions between Mexico and the Domin-
iou.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
rnn WAGE QUESTION.
a strike May be Avsrted. at Conference ia
Chicago.


Chicago.
CHICAGO, Illinois, August Fl The
menbers Of the joint committee Of
window glass manufacturers aud en-
ployes are roptdifg up at theSAudito-
rum for anpther conference on the
wage question. the one held last week
haviog been unproductivc of results.
The waiksrs, who originally stood out
for a 25fper cent. advance. have re-
duced their demands to 20. per cent.
basis. while the marufacturers are un-
willing to concede anything more than
the wages paid under the Mckinley
tar II law, which would be an advance
Of s to II per cent. over the figures for
tho psst season.
Uuless there Is an amicable settle
ment of the issue. strike involving
10000 workers will ensue. Ths re-
suit OF TO day's conference will be re-
ported to iull meeting OF the manu-
lecturers next Tuesday, when an
lltimatum will be adopted.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
WEEK or rBsrlvlrY.
The Seml-Ie ntennlaI Anniversary Of the
Founding Of An Order.

READING, Pe., August 21.-With
special religious services in the local
churches OF nearly every denomination,
tomorrow will usher-in the week Of
fesiivily that is to mark the semi-cen.
lennial anniversary Of the founding OF
the Patriotic Order Sons Of America,
and the motto Of which, "God, Our
Country and Our Order" Is known
throughout the length and breadth Of
the land. Reading will be the mecca
for days to come OF representative
members of the order, with their wives
and children, from far and near. For
mouths, the local committees have
been actively engaged In preparing for
the event and accommodations bave
been provided for 20 900 visitors. The
city is gaily decorated with bunting
aud electric lights, and six triumphal
arches span Penn street at as many
intersections with other thoroug hfar, 9.
The week opens on Monday with the
meeting. OF the commandery general.
Tuesday aud Wednesday will be given
over to the business of :he state camp.
On Thursday, which is anniversary
day, there will be firing of cannon,
ringing of church bells, and a parade
which is expected in the number of its
participants and the costly nature OF i's
floats to be one OF the most notable
ever seen in the state. On Friday and
Saturday, the national camp, the legis'
lative b dy Of the order, will hold its
business sessions. A feature OF the
week will be reunion Of the few sur
wing members who were in at the
birth of the order
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
A Horrible Death.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, August 21.-Walter
Aller, circus employe, was killed,
last night, in sight of thousands of
spectators at Electric park, while
making a balloon ascension. First he
was chpsed almost to death by guy
rope when 200 feet 10 the air, and then
fell to the earth, striking his back and
breaking his neck. He was horribly
mangled. A compassion woman in
the crowd took off her skirt and threw
It over the corpse to shut out the sight
from the gssping crowd. A search
light was kspt on the balloon as il
scared skyw8rd.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
THE CONVICT CAMPS
Down In Georgia They Are Even
Worse than The Miserable
Siberian Coal Pits.
WHEAT is STILL JUMPING
A Plucky West Virginia Woman
Shoots a Negro Tramp Who
Demanded Her Money.
SPANS PRIME MINISTER


ATLANTA, Georgia. August 21 The
report of the special committee ap.
pointed by Governor Atkinson TO in
vestigate the condition OF the convict
camps 10 Georgia, has astounded, not
only the governor, but even those who
thought The investigation unnecessary.
The committee declares the campsto be
worse than the Siberian coal pits, and
show condition SO horrible, revolving
and inhpman that 1t is almost beyond
belief. The contractors compel the
men to work from fourteen to twenty
four hours per day and rob them Of the
time allowed by the state for good be-
havior. They furnish ro beat in the
winter and make all 90 almost naked.
Men and women of both colors are
compelled to sleep in small shacks
without ventilation. The inhuman
treatment Of the women is unprintabl Bile
and they are compelled to ron mems
clothes and work ia the dncbes vi b
the men.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
Ihe Under size of Things.

WASHINGTON, d. c., August 21.-
The sweeping inquiry into the personal
and domestic affairs CT thousands Of
treasury employees has caused panic
among them. The off ,ials declare
there is no hidden significance in the
move, but many of the old employees
OF either sex are alarmed over the pos
sible uses to be made of the lists, by
nnscrupulous subordinates who may
secure access to the files. The biogra-
phies of 0,009 clerks will bs under
the eye of the secretory-of the treasury
The census will disclose various politi-
cal s.pulls "
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
After the Federal Courts.

TOPEKA, Kans August 21.-A meet
ing Of the populist state central &C M
mittee is to be called for the purpose OF
issuing manifesto on the encroach-
ment OF the federal courts and also to
issue call for national conference of
the populist state committees of the
various stntes in the union for the pur-
pose of taking some action to amalga-
mate their reform organic .tions and
declaring the abolishment,s or restric
Ion, of the federal courts one of the
supreme issues of The party.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
ORGANIZED LABOR.
It WIN Be Appealed TO. and General Strike
May Follow.

II VIII Be Appealed to, and General Strike
May Follow.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, August q -Tns
call issued last night, by the mine
workers union, appeals to all organ
lied labor, and to all who condemn
government by Injunction, and thcuse
OF force to coerce the people; and urges
the plain people to come to the rescue
of their oppressed and starving broth
els in the struggle against the feder-
ated greed, to meet in st. Louis August
30th and decide on course to be taken
to counteract the radical measures
adopted by the operators. The sue
cess or failure of the strike hinges on
the outcome OF the meeting, and 1t is
believed general strike Of all organ.
ized LABOR In the eastern states will re-
suit.
BRAZIL. Indiana, August 81 The
mass meeting OF miners held here to-
day, was extremely sensational and
ended in great confusion. The trouble:
arose over letter from Ratchford ad-
Using the strikers to allow the
operators to work a sufficient number
of men to keep the mines 10 repair and
NINE enough coal to supply the water
and electric light works. Some favor
ed Ratchford' $ ADVICE and some desir-
ed to ignore it. The matter has been
referred to othe local urions for action.
PITTsBURG, Pa August 21.-The ar
rest OF the marching strikers COM
meuced this morning. Five we're taken
in by deputy sheriffs. They refused to
give bail.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21

NEW YORK, N. T., August 21.-
Che championship long distance bl-
cycle race between Michaels and Star
buck will be pulled off at Manhattan
Beach, this afternoon. Each man with
have thirty-two pace riders. although
eighteen is the greatest number that
has been allotted to one man, to date,
10 Americs. II conditions are favor
able, both men believe they will be
able to put the TINA Of Stack, and
other sixty minute cracks, in the shade.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
A pLUcKY WOMAN.

She Shoots Negro Tramp Who Demanded
Her Money.
PETERSBURG, W. Va, August 81 -
Last night, o negro tramp went to the
residence Of John Little, in Essex
county, during the latter's absence,
aid demanded OF Mrs Little all the
m ,ney in the house. The lady said
ssall right" and went to the bureau
d w,r. as il to get the money, bu', in
8 cad, she took revolver and shot the
negro in the abdomen. The fsilow ran
from the house, while the woman dis
charged the contents of the revolver at
him. The negro has not been cap
tured, but is thought he is fatally
wOunded "
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
Tn. penrsc,at,op Of silver.

wAsHISGToS, d. c., August 21.-
The total loss to the government OF the
United States, on account of the de-
preciatiou 10 the value of silver, since
the purchases made under the Bland.
Allison law of 1873 and the Sherm IN
act of 1890, amounts to the enormous
eum Of 1921. 5SS 11S or. The diff r.
epce between the present value aud
ihe amount paid for silver, represents
what would be the loss. if all the
silver purchased should be sold at to-
days price.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
A Crazy Lovers Deed.

DALLAS. Tex. IS, August p -William
B,wIand, Young man in the service
of the Dallas street raj way system,
wanted Ida Kalezkassk', the daughter
Of a farmer, living ten miles from The
city, to marry him. She refused, and,
A. noon, to-day, he appeared at the
bone II the girls parents, shot her
through the back, and then put a
sullet through his own brain and fell
lead. The girl lived half an hour.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
A Fatal Break.

PADUCAH, Ky, August 2l. "A
mixed train on the Illinois Central
road broke in two at Arlington, KY,
this afternoon. When the sections col
lided, at the end OF long hill, the
fireman and an unknown tramp were
Knocked under the wheels. The fire.
man was killed Instantly and the tramp
lived two hours.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
Boiled In Grease.

CHICAGO, H., August 21 Thomas
Rooney died, this morning, from the
effects OF horrible accident which be-
fell him last nigh, at the stock yards.
Rooney accidentally fell into vat Of
boiling grease.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
GERMAN ENTERPRISE.
It Is Baylng Up Coffee and Sugar Plantations
in Cuba.

LONDON, England, August 21.-
A letter frcm Sagasta, The Liberal
leader of Spain, says: "The atroci-
ties in Cuba are raising a thrill Of
horror ia Europe, and fear it is i'm
possible to raise fresh loans, without
which we cannot retain the island. y
He says further that a German syndi-
cate is buying up the devastated es
tates very cheap, and preparing to 60
extensively into coffee planting and
sugar raising, when the war is over.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
A Master-plece q Crime

CHICAGO, August 21.-Adolph Laet-
CERT will be placed on trial Monday,
charged with murder, which, If proven,
will make him responsible for mas
ter-piece in crime, muroer, which in
design and execution stands without a
parallel in crfminality.. Il will be q
murder case In which the corpse was
never found. The state depends on
circumstances alone to prove murder.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
) shot and Robbed

SHEPPARD, Mich, August 21 =
Elmer E. Strubel, cashier OF the Farm
ers' bank, was shot, this morning. by
unknown robbers, and his recovery is
doubtful. Strubel was getting ready
to go on vacation, and was IN the
vault when the shots were fired. All
the cash in the bank was taken.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21

FIRST BAPTIST CHuRCH--Rev Willism
Pearce, pastor Sunday school at 9:45 a.
M; Preaching in the morning, at leo
ami In the ever e at o'clock Subject
for morning ssrn'sH: "Mountaiu Voices;"
theme for evening discourse: "Time
Enough Yet"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
oen. Whseler KiIIed.

FORT SMITH, Ark August 2l : -Gsn-
eral Stephen Whaeler. clerk of the
United States court here, was killed by
a passenger train this morning. at
Gainesville, Texas. while en- route on q
visit to Governor girnes, of Oklahom, /.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21

CHICAGO, August 2l Another phe.
ucmenal jump in the price of wheat
was made, to-day. Winter wheat sold
at sl.G2, an advance uf 1874 cents
over last Saturday.
ST. LOUIS, Angus: 2l.-Cash whest
closed at ell 051l
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
Two Farmers Suicide

La GRANGE, Ind August PIE.
w. Gammen and William Burr, OF St.
Joseph, committed suicide within two
hours OF each other, to-day. The
strange compact was made whereby
both were to commit suicide at the
same time. Both were respected
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Rev. Nor
man Skinner, pastor. - Divine worship.
with preaching at II O'Clock am. and 2, p.
m !; Sunday school at 9:4b a.m.; Society
OF Christian Eude9 >vor, at pm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
A sottle Cost liI. L.Ifs.

vIST1A, I. T.. August 2l.-Deputy
Marshal Burns, at dance last night,
shot aud killed boy named Pitmsn,
who was drawing bottle OF whiskey
from his pocket as though II was gun
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
APurIIIafL

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, August 21.-
Pugllist Frank Slavip has bean lost in
the wiIds Of the northwest. lie was
on his way to Klondyke.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
A Balloon Sighted.

CHRIsTIANA, Norway, August 21 -
A balloon has been seen from Sande in
the Telmarken district. The balloon
is at a great height and moving north
westerly. A quantity Of tackle Is drag
ging from the car.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
Tie staif ofLlte.

PARIS, France, August 21-Tbe so.
cialists are making much capital opt Of
advanced prices of bread, and the pa
pers call upon the government to abol-
ish the duty on American wheat.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21

FIRST NJ. e. CHURcu-Rev.J F Kell gg,
pastor. = Sunday school, at 945 a. M;
Preaching, by the pastor, at II a. N text,
LIKE, 1s, o. topic, "Tbe Philosophy Of
Prayer; Class meeting at 1918 p.s m |,
Junior League at pm; Epworth League
st7pm; Sermon at . p.m.; text, Cd Cor i,
A, 18--topic, 'sSeeing the Unseen,n
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21

CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CoNcEP
TIoN.--Rey. FIR. T. r. D'Keefe, pastor
Services to- morrow morning, and on Sun
days. during the suln1nsr months, a. Q
O'Clock, followed By solemn benediction of
the Sacrament; S rmon by Rev. Father
T. r. O'Keefe, on the gospel for the slevsnth
Sunday after rentecost, on "The Saviour's
Cure of the Deaf and Dumb" Daily mass
es at and o'clock am.
Mass in Upper Las Vegas chapel, at s
o'clock, every Sunday morning; Sermon
in Spanish, by FIR. O'Keefe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
Aze.rraga'. ,sIsetIea coniIrmsd.

MADRID, August 2l.-The queen re-
gent has confirmed the selection Of
General AzcsFFaga, to be prime min
ister. ]
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
DIVINE sRRvlcHs-To-MoRRow.

ST.. PAuL's EPISCOPAL CHURCH. = Rev.
Geo. Seiby, rector. - No services at this
church, tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21
Finances Looking %.

NEW YORK. N. T., August 21.--
The bank statement, to-day, shows .
large increase in loars, deposits and
circulation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21

WEST SIDE CATHOLIC CHURCH. Very
Rev. Jas. H. Defouri, pastor; Rev. Adrian
Kabeyrolle, assistant.-F First mass at 6 a.
m.; second mass at 1880 am; high mass
at 9:30a.m; Susday school at O'Clock p.
m. Evening sefvieee, during the month Of
May. O'Clock pm, afterwards, A O'Clock; ;
Vespers and Benediction.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21

FIRST A. M. e. CHURCH. REV. @. W. Tol
SOD, pastor.--Sunday school at $3.50 pm
Preaching at O'Clock pm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21

NEW YoRk, N. II August 2l.--
Silver, 5lTaI
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21

MASSAGE TREATMENTS and vapor baths
at 614 Dougas ave-; catarrh cured; trial
treatment free. 235-tf*
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-21

Ia ali Its Numerous and dI-
Verso branches done a. u
should be at the OPTIC Job
Rooms.