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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

Naval Board Propose the Largest Expan-
sion sfthe Navy Ever Attempted
by This Country.

NEW YoRK, Aug. 81. A special to
the Tribune, from Washington, says
that the Naval Board Of experts under
the specifications Of Secretary Long
have unanimously affirmed their action
in recommending comprehensive pro-
gram involving the speedy construction
Of fifteen war ships. as outlined two
weeks ago, and have directed the
various bureaus of the Navy Depart
ment to proceed forthwith with the
preparation OF actual plans for the
greatest construction project ever un-
dortekvu in siugi0 purlou ny the
United States.
The general program provides for
fifteen vessels, Of which six are to be
heavily armered line of battle fighting
ships, six small protected cruisers, and
three midway between these extremes.
Three battleships to exceed 1900 tons
displacement, minimum speed with
stores and coal aboard eighteen and
half knots; three first-class armered
cruisers 1900 tons displacement, twen-
ty-two knots speed aud coal endurance
of 10000 knots; three semisarmored
and protected second-class cruisers aud
six sixteen-knot protected cruisers,
$500 tons. All these ships are to be
sheathed with oak and copper, to make
them comparatively independent of
dry docks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
COAL TROUBLES GROWING.
Illinois Miners Becoming More Angered
and Aggressive. and Operators
More Determined,
CRISIS NOT LONG DEFERRED.

PANA, Ills., Aug 3l.-More outside
reinforcements for the locked out white
miners here, have been arriving today.
By tonight fully 5000 extra miners are
expected to be on the scene. On The
other hand the operators say they will
have 300 more negroes hAra before the
close of the week. Sheriff Coburn has
been hourly increasing his forces in an
ticipation of trouble, bringing deputies
from Taylorville, the county seat, six
teen miles distant. A serious encounter
was narrowly averted between the
locked-out miners and 100 deputy
sheriffs guarding the Alabama negroes
at the Springside mine. The clash
could net lave been prevented had not
the State and National officers Of the
United Mine Workers of America in
William Topham to postpone
action until after this morning,
pending an investigation of the coz
dition of the Springside mine. which Is
alleged to be dangerous, being operated
without boss and registered engineer.
At the time the message was received,
the miners were in secret session in .
large gulch between the Illinois Central
railroad and the Pana Coal Company's
reservoir, near the north end of the city,
laying plans to march on the deputies
ana negroes. at Springside, fercibly
compelling the negroes to leave. The
meeting was presided over by negro
miner named Dean, of Danville. Only
by the most persistent pleading and
reasoning of President Topham and
other leaders were the miners prevented
from marching on the shaft. The meet
ing was attended by fully 1000 miners,
the only light being on the guards and
pickets doing duty to keep cut all save
United Mine Workers. It was pointed
out that while the deputies at the
Springsfde mine were armed with
Springfield and Winchester rifles, there
were only two Winchestsrs and few
shot guns IN the miners crowd. AL
the men, however, were armed with re-
volyers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
Let's Hear the Men.

WOOSTER, Ohio, Aug. 3l.-CoL G. "
Hard, Of the Eighth Ohio Volunteer
Infantry, wires from Montauk Point a
denial Of the accusation Of starving the
Eighth, while on it's way home from
Cuba. He says that the published
stories of starvation on the transport
Mohawk, are false He calls attention
to the fact that three days unused ra-
tions were left on board the ship, and
that the percentage Of sickness and
death was less chan that OF any recent
arrival from Cuba. The Eighth Ohio
had 2af fsick upon arrival at Mentank
Point.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
THE YOUNG QUEEN.
She Is Eighteen Today, But Coronation
WIN Be Postponed TIL Next Week.

: AMSTERDAM, Aug. 81. - Solemn
thanksgiving services were held today
In all the churches throughout Holland,
upon the occasion of Queen Wilheminna
attaining her majority.
THE HAGUE, Aug. 31.-(Special)--
The young and dashing Wilhelmina to-
day having attained her eighteenth
year, became Queen Of the Netherlands
In fact as we'll as in name, although she
will not be formally crowned until next
Tuesday. The exercises of coronation
will occupy week. Europe has been
looking forward to this event with the
same intense interest which it evinced
at the coronation of the Gar and Queen
Victoria's Jubilee, notwithstanding the
fact that 1t had been announced that
the ceremonial would be devoid Of un-
usual display as 1t had been determined
to make the occasion purely national
affair. The diplomatic corps called
early to tender the congratulations Of
the nations which they represent and
they were received by the young Queen
In most gracious manner. In all the
larger towns the day was ushered ia by
the playing of bands and the cheering
of the populace. Every known means
to display loyalty to the crown and af
fectIon for the fair head on which II
rests had been resorted to by all classes
The cities are in gala attire and the
colors of the Netherlands wave from
every windmill Today there is no evil
dence of phlegm in the Dutch character
The scene of the ceremonies will b,
transferred next Monday to Amsterdam
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
EL roRvExIn


The ri Poryenlr. mountain resort is now
open for the season. Picturesque scenery.
fine hshing,. hunting and picnicine
grounds, (ice furnished) and q beautiful
lake aud row boats. 0nly three miles %
the top Of Hermit's Peak; At the gates OF
the grand Gailinas canon. Bnrros furn-
ished free to patrons Of the resort. For
terms Tor board and lodging apply to. the
Romero Mercaa..le Co.. Las Vegas. Car
risgcs will leave Romero mercantile
company's stcre, southwest corner of the
plaza, Tuesdays and Saturdays. at q N. ,
and returning Mondays and Ffidays, 81 90
Tor the round trio. end win call for pass
engers any place In the city which may
De desieoated. Parties desirlng to 20 other
uays tDau rhoee days mentioned above
may nay geee e9nyeynpce by applying TO Mr..
Ooole9s Hfldge erreut.T rVef stIer
nformaiion call at the above establish
ment. 172-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
KENTUCKY HAS SENT FOR Her TROOPS
Government Agents Go to Ponce to Receive and Pay
All Government rloney.
THE LITTLE QUEEN BEconRs OF AGE TO-DAY

last night until 5 o'clock this morning
Savannah has been In the teeth Of q
seething gale. The wind has blown
from forty to seventy-five miles an
hour, and there have been gusts when
the maximum speed was exceeded
AS far as learned, no lives have been
lost in the city. The adjoining islands
are to be heard from. Communication
with Tybee, Georgia's seaside resort,
cannet be had at this hour. There are
about 500 people at Tybee, many of
whom are United States troops, velun-
teers and regulars. Savannah presents
terrible appearance. Roofs of houses
are scattered through the streets, wires
of telephone, telegraphic, electric light
and street Car systems make the streets
impossible for vehicles. Loss of prop.
erty is 100000 or more. The rice crop
will suffer especially.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
Government Agents.

BosToN, Aug. 3l,-J. II. D. Lewis
and w. S. H. Lathrope sailed today for
Puerto Rico to represent the firm of
De Ford & Co., who have been appoint
ed fiscal agents of the United States
government in that territory. They
will open an Office at Ponce. The firm
will receive all government moneys
and make all government payments of
the same.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

Gave Them Back.

New York, Aug. si.-Two steam.
ships flying the Spanish flag sailed from
this port today. They were the former
United States prizes Miguel Jover and
Catalina. The latter was captured by
the gunbeat Detroit and the Jover was
taken by. the Helena. The Washington
authorities decided that the steamers
should not have been seized.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
Kentucky Moves.

FRANKFORT, Ky, Aug. Ex-Governor
Bradley wired Secretary Alger, asking
leave to bring Kentucky's sick soldiers
at Chickamauga back to their homes,
the State to equip special train for
the purpose. The State has no money
available for this purpose, but Governor
Bradley delared his intention of borrow
ing sufficient money on behalf Of the
State to accomplish it..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
Iowa RanublIoana.

DUBUQUE. Iowa. Aug. S1.-Ths Re-
publican State conv,ntion win meet at
II am. tomorrow. Congressman Lacey
will be temporary chairman, and his
speech is expected to sound the key
note. The general opinion IL that SEN
ator Gear will be chairman of the plat
form committee, and he and Senator
Allison will frame that portion Of the
resolutions referring to national affairs
stating the Administration ideas witt
considerable degree Of authority
especially in matters concerning the
conduct of the war and the disposition
Of the conquered territory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
GARCIA RELIEVED.
Provisional Government OF Cuba noe,
Not Approve His Conduct.

New YORK, Aug. 3l.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Santiago says: General
Garcia has been relieved of his COM
mand by General Gomez. acting under
instructions from the provisional GOV
ernment. This is owing to the disap-
proval of his action during the Shafter
incident, and in view Of Garcia's persona
non grata to the American government.
At the commencement of the war,
Cuban oficers were ordered to pat
themselves under the orders of the
American commander, and the letter of
Garcia to Shafter is looked upon as q
breach of discipline. General Rodrl-
CUES will succeed him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
Hospital ship slnns.

! FERNANDINA, Fla, Aug 31.-Ths
hospital ship 0livetts. which had been
lying near the quarantine STATEN,
through some mysterious agency, sank
this morning about 1880 o'clock. Aboard
the ship was the hospital corps o1
thirty-five and the crew Of forty. five
persons. All escaped, without injury
but in scanty attire. Ne enc apparent>
ly knows how the calamity occurred.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

New YORK, Aug. 31.-Admiral w.
s. Sehley and General VIM. W Gordon,
United States Commissioners to settle
the conditions for Spanish evacuation
of Puerto Rico, sailed for San Juan to-
day. on board the steamer Seneca. The
third member of the commission, Major
General John M. Brooke, U. S. A., is in
Puerto Rico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
Said to Be yellow.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. 31.-The
officials of the Postal Telegraph Com
pany, at this point received message
from their Office at Holly Springs, Miss,
giving the information that four cases
of yellow fever had been declared at
Taylor, Miss, forty miles south Of Holly
Springs Taylor is couple of hundred
miles from the coast.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
President yynl visit Them

WASHINGTON. Aug. 31.-The follow
ing dispatch was sent to Gen. Wheeler
this morning: Washington. Aug. 81
-Commandant at Camp Wikoff, N. Y
The President will pay your command
an informal visit Saturday, accom-
panied By the Secretary OF War.
tSigned) CoRBIN.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

New YORK, Aug. 31.-The transport
Allegheny arrived at Montauk Point,
today, having on board 500 men of the
Ninth Massachusetts, and the remainder
of the First Illinois men, who sailed
from Santiago August 20. Hospital
accommodation are still unequal to
the demands, and last night $50 sick
soldiers were obliged to lie upon the
bare floor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
storm ON the Coast.

ATLANTA, Aug. 3l.-A storm which
swept up the Atlantic coast, Last night
interrupted the wires near the ocean
and the extent Of the damage is not yet
known. The only places reached by
wire are Charleston, South Carolina and
Jacksonville, Florida. No news of the
extent of the storm has yet reached this
city from any point.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

HInnrsr arsoar IN AMrRrcA.

For rest, recuperation, pleasure oI
health 60 to Harvey's Mountain Home
All the comforts Of an ideal home, appetix.
ng, abundant table, rich milk and cream.
purest water and invignratinR cir are al
fouhd here amid scenery Of wonderful
beauty and interest.
Excslient fishing and good hunting, sl
all tims2, within sight and direct road tf
Hermir's Peak (Old Baidy) and Guadalups
Peak, and other points OF interest In the
mountains. BuIros furnished without
charge.
Twenty Ave miles from Las Vegas hy
weekly stage. For terms call on Judge
Wooster or Addres
H. A. HARvEv,
18TH East Las Vegas, N. n.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
MARKErs.
Kansas City Stock.

KANSAS Cry, Aug. 3t.-Cattle-
Receipts; 1900; market 10@15 cents
lower; native steers, So 900s 40; Texas
steers. So. .OO@445; Texas cows. So 400
325;native cows aud heifers, $2.0004 so;
stcckers and feeders, SO .20@5.l5; bulls,
81 6503. 80.
Sheep Receipts, 3. 3.000;market steady;
lambs. $375@5.60; muttons, $3.00@425.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
STORMS RAGE ON The COAST
Admiral cerera is Ordered to
Come Home at Once.
STEAMSHIP SERVICE RESUMED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 81 The Navy
has received a cablegram from Ponce,
Puerto Rico, announcing that the Pu-
ritan. Amphitrite, Hannibal, Terror
and Montgomery had sailed from Ponce
this morning for Newport, r. /.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

Mrs. NJ. J. Woods has just received her
large consignment OF school supplies in
cluding tsxt-boo for all grades used in
the public school of East Las Vegas, and
throughout the county; also 3 full line OF
tablets, copy and drawing books, pencils,
etc. .,-s@ 246t10
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

ANNAPOLIS. Md, Aug. 81. Orders
have been. received here from the Pres
ident. directing Admiral Cervers to
make arrangements to proceed with his
officers and meH back to Spain imme-
diately, in accordance with instructions
issued By the Spanish Minister Of
Marine.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

MUscoGEE. I. T.. Aug 81. The non
citizen merchants Of the Indian Terri
tory are finally responding to the de-
mands Of the United States Indian
Agent Wisdom to pay their taxes
through the agency at the same rates
as is levied By the tribal laws.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
CARD.

Miss A. +. Arlington, teacher Of the
piano, harmony, modern tschnic, phrasing
and Interpretation, will commence teach
ing September 1st Applications left with
Mrs. Chas. Tamms will receive prompt
attention at that date. 234-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
untrue as Usua1.

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 5l.-The report
was published in many United States
newspapers recently that some 5000
Americans were starving on the Teslin
trail, between Telegraph Creek and
Teslin Lake. The United States gov
ernmenE asked the Canadian govern
ment to investigate the matter. Re-
port has been received that only 1,50(
people altogether are on the trail, anf
they are well supplied with provisions
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
Ana sim They DIs.

. NEW YoRK, Aug 81 There we're
fourteen deaths on board the transport
Allegheny, conveying the Ninth Mass
achusetts Volunteers from Santiago to
Montauk Point. On the Panther there
was one death
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

SAVANNAH, Ca, Aug. sl.-The Plat
steamship line will resume service with
Havana next week, aud the frst boat to
make the trip since war was declared,
will be the steamship Mascotte, which
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
FRIGHTFUL STORM.


ATLANTA. Ca Aug. Si.-The Jour
nal has the following dispatch from
Savannah. Ga, sent from that city at
so o'clock this morning, and put on
ths wires It Millions From II o'clock
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

All pstties who have rooms or bnarsi-r
accommodations fvr STUDENTS or teachers,
please notify me by card or in person.
State rates, and number that can be &C.
commodtted. EDGAR L. HKwETT,
246.3th, ,st, tn President Normal School.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

CHICAGO. Aug. a1.-wheat.- Aug.
6724; Sept, 64&@%.
Corn.-August, 30sS; Sept. 303S.
ats.-August, 1919; Sept. 1879.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

A rare chance to carpet new houses
cheap Is found At Fields clearing sale in
rugs and carpets. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

NEW YoRk Aug. 3l.-Sllyer, b9X
Lead, $3.50; Copper, IL.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
Money Market.

New YORK, Aug. 31.-Money on call
|21S per cent. Prime mercantile
paper, 81 041S per cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
Cattle and sheen.

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Aug. 31.-Cattle- Re
ceipts, i 00;market steady to 10cts lower;
beeves $400@5 60; cows and heifers,
$500 q 480; Texas steers, SO. 80 a A 20;
westerns, $3.6504.55 stockers and feed.
ers, $310@4.50.
Sheep-Receipts, Is, ,OO0; market steady
to weaker; natives. So. .80@4 go; west
erns. $S.6004.59; lambs, S3.7506. 10.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

That elegant fall and winter line Of pat-
terms for custom made suits. has just ar
rived for Geo. Rose, the tailor, lsailroad
avenue. 242-10t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

Cash paid for allkinds Of second hand
wagons, buggies, saddles and harness.
If you have anything in that line call
and see A. We'll. on Bridge street. 2sltf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

Found-A silver watch at the depot.
Owner can apply to J. V. Key, At residsn t
engineer, officeA., 7. & s. F. depot. 1895
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
vssuvius at Boston

BOSTON, Aug. 3i.-The dynamite
cruiser Vesuvius arrived here today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

Hs.s you heard about the wonderfully
cheap carpets and rugs af Ilfeid'ss II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31
Job Printing

In sIi Its .Nnnsrous and a.
verse branches done - n
should be st TnB OPTIC Jsb
Rooms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-31

Curtains.
Ecru colors, az yds long, 56 in wide, usually 4Sc
CSC, our price, per pair ................'
Ecru coors, yds long, SO in. wide, elsewhere Toe
ooc our price, per pair r..,............
Ecru colors, 3 yds long, al inches wide cheap 2Oc
at $I.oo, our price, per pair ..........
Ecru coors, 81 yds long, 46 in. wide. sold as 07C
leaders at $I.2s, our price, per pair......
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-07
The Hour Gisgs Renovated


We are constantly utilizing some old
thing, and with a few slight changes
making 1t over into something appar-
emily new. There is no one who
would think of an hour glass or half
hour glass, being new, and yet, equip
ped with a time card and graduated
scale, it certainly takes on a new phase.
BY the time the sand trickles through
for two minutes, 1t reaches a height In
the bottom glass marked soft boiled"
IN another minute, it is on line with
The mark for medium cooked" In
seven minutes the scale registers well
done," and in ten minutes hard boil
ed"
However, the good old steady going
cook turns the glass over again and
lets the egg boil twenty-three minutes,
when the yolk is mealy and fit to eat
without resulting in indigestion.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-07
Some People on the Diamond
Early this Morning.
WOMAN IN THE CASE
And She Figured Very Prom
inently Too.
FIR om Fridays Daily.


A number of people living on
the Diamond were aroused from
their peaceful slumbers about four
O'Clock this morning by the opera
tons of a female and a male
companion about the, building oc-
cupied by W. H. Topp, the mer-
chant. An attempted burglary
was suspected, but later develop
ments show that the escapade was
the outcome of too much drink.
The people who were awakened
were too badly frightened to notify
the police as to what was transpir-
ing, and the mauraders made their
escape without molestation. The
woman was seen to try window
on the west side : { the building,
near the rear, and being unable to
raise it she very deliberately
shattered the glass with one well
directed kick. Shortly after doing
this damage she vamoosed with her
companion.
The happening was witnessed by
Captain and Mrs. Stewart, OF the
Salvation Army, who occupy the
rooms overhead, and another lady.
WHO lives nearby. Captain Stew
art alone saw the man, and he says
that this latter was silent party In
the trans action.
The identity of the lady was fixed
by the police today, and she and
others of her ilk will hereafter be
taken into custody if found parad-
ing the streets at unreasonable
hours. The woman implicated in
this affair mentioned was in search
of some friend and was SO stupehed
by drink that she made the wrong
location.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-07
A Novel Craft.

Two mechanics Of East Oakland, Cal.
have constructed and patented a move
craft designed for use on the Yukon
River, and which they claim can travel
as speedily on ice and snow The boat
consists of two long tubes of aluminium
provided with rudder and double
runners for use when the boat is pro.
PEELED over the ice or snow-covered
ground. The motive power is the same
as on a bicycle, scoop-formed pedals
working in water, and the same can
also be used on the ice ard snow-cover-
ed ground in addition to rubber-tired
wheels.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-07
The POpH tar Girl.

The popular girl Is not necessarily
pretty.
She has tact and good sense.
She is Gelf-posseSsed.
She is modest.
She is gentle.
She has dignity and self-poise.
She is never fussS or ill-tempered.
She is not always thinking Of herself.
She is industrious.
She is pure mine ed and sweet and
wholesome.
She is never loud Ut noisy or rude.
She is considerable
She cultiVates soft low voice.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-07
Sunset Bell.

At the sunset hot r, in Seoul, Corea,
town bell proclai ms the fact when
the sun has vanished beneath the hori-
zon. No man is al owed in the street
after that hour, under the penalty of a
fogging; but, stranEe to say, the wo-
men were permittee. to go around as
usual, visiting their friends, or stroll
ing for pleasure.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-07
Smallest Queen in the World.

Probably the SIN Hest monarch in
the world reigns oV ,r the Hindoo vas
sal state Of Bophal, md governs peo-
pie of more than a slillion souls. This
dwarf is a woman, Djihan-Begum by
name; but although she is about SO
years old, she does not appear larger
than child of ten. Her diminutive size
does not prevent her, however, from
holding the reins o. government with
firm hand, and i! her realm quiet
and order are supr .me.