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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
Struck By Lightaing.

WASHINGTON, January 81. - The
president semitic the senate today tbs
aame Uf DerL Johnsnn {
consul at Utilla, Honduras; 2 las "A !.
Cheney, of New Hampshire, at Lapaz !
Mexico; Chas. E. Maccnm, of Ohio, at
Tahiti, SocietyIslands; John Rowen, OF
Iowa, at Port Stanley. Falkland
Islands; also, the president sent In
some military promotions.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
bIanco,s peace Measures.

HAVANA, January S1.-Captain Gen.
eral Blanco is expected to return to
Havana early this week. Stormy de-
lays seem appearing for him. The
Spanish believe that while in Eastern
Cuba he secured spresen ntation'' to
important insurgent leaders, his trip
has been q failure. and the Spanish
intransigents, together with the army
already show signs Of discoutent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
.secretatx Algsr,s Condition /.

WASHINGTON, January 3l.-Secre-
tary Alger il reported much better
this morning. He sent for stenog-
rapher and transacted some war de-
partment business at home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
Fire ana indignation.

New YORK. January 3l.--A special
cable to the Journal from Berlin this
morning declares the attempt to burn
the residence of Count Schwerin,
Charge d. Aft .ires of the German lega-
tion at Port Au Prince, caused intense
indignation. Details show that The
AHA OF the perpetrators was to suffocate
4hs sainlster and faraily. A servant
fortunately discoveredAh fire in time
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
Shot Himself

BROWNSVILLE; Texas, January 81 =
Ordnance Sergeant Edward Wachtel,
Of the Tweniy-third infantry, was
found dead here. He had shot him
self with Spring field riffs. No cause
is known for the rash act.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
Bnt slight Hopes.

WASHINGTON, January 81. - Mrs.
Lucille Blackburn Lane, daughter OF
ex- Senator Blackburn, of Kentucky,
who shot herself at the Hotel Yelling
ton two weeks ago, suffered q relapse
to-day, and it Is believed has little
chance of recovery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31

1Sp1AsApoLds. lad January 3l.-
There we're two suicides here this
asorning. Perry Bryan, aged nine
,ssn years, sulcided because bis sweet
ssAft died from oriminal operation,
ana VIM. Schmidt, aiiorist, cut his
tbyoat AZ the end Of big drunk.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
BuckIsns \ Arnica SAVE

fHF BEST SALvE In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhenm. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, .Chiiblatns;
Corps aud all Skin- Ernptions, end posi-
tiveIv cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfactiou'of OF
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box
For sale by Murpbey- Van Petten Drup
Co., and Browne y Mnnzarares,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
Rock Island Routs PIaxiug Cards.

The slickest cards on the market are the
Rock Island's.u They are also the cheap
est, and we will send you these excellent
standard goods at the low rate of nine
cents per pack IL you order five or more
packs. Send money order, draft or stamps
and they will be sent promptly by express,
charges prepaid. Orders for sirgle pack
must contain twelve cents in stamps, as
they will be sent by mail. Address,
JOHN SEBASTIAN G. p. A.,
81 N.tFs.ts hicecc.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
Big Paper Trust.

ALBANY, N. r., January 3t.-There
is much talk of the paper trust incor-
porated to day. The name chosen is
the International Paper Co., capita
$45, ,0O0, 900. The Incorporation fee
was S56 600.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
Some Dog Races

TUPELo. Miss, January 31.-The
third annual stakes OF the Champion
field trials association are being rnn
to day on the grounds Of the Tupelo
Cub. A large number Of dog. are
entered.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
sever;nr the Llnk

CHICAGO, January 3I.-So far as
testimony is concerned, the trial Of
Luetgert is practically completed.
States Attorney McEwen, in all prob
ability, will make the closing argument
to the jury tomorrow
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
Granted a Divorce .

KANSAS CIrr, January 81 = Miss
Alice Nielsen, the prima donna Of the
Bostonian Co., secured legal sepsra
'tion from her husband, Benjamin Nent-
wig, IN the circuit court here to day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
THE ELEMENTs ELSEWHERE

VANCOUVER, B c., January 31.-
A tornado struck Perth, West Austria
lia, last month, totally demolishing
some buildings. and wreckipg hun.
dreds. The heat ware throughout tho
colonies Is almost unendurable. At
many places the thermometer, regis
tered 1240 in the shade. the lowest
registration being 110o in the shade.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
DO YOU K tow

That at TIE oprIc Office you can have
printed:
Visiting cards,
Invitation cards,
Programs,
Letter Heads
Envelopes,
Bill Heads -.-..- "a ruplng r
Ar gouu stock of stationery to select from.
work neatly and promptly executed and
at reas enable rates. Give us o trial and be
convinced. Ia
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
A Bank succumbs. 7.

WASHINGTON, January 81. - The
First national bank OF Larlmere, 5. D.,
closed its doors, this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
TELLER RESOLUTION
Ways and Means Committee
Report Adversely and It is
Killed in the Senate.
PENSION BILL REPORTED
Cold Weather in New York and a
Destructive Torn ado in West
Australia.
A BANK SUCCUMBS TO-DAY

WASHINGTON. January 3l.--As soon
as,the chaplain of tie house finished
his prayer this morning, Mr.. Dingley
reported the Teller resolution with the
accommodation that it do not pass.
Mr.fIenderson moved that vote be
taken at 5. O'Clock. Mr.. DeArmond
asked II an amendment was in or .er
and the speaker said it was not. He
then asked il the Cuban resolution was
In order, and the speaker again answer
ed "no." Mr.. johnson, of Indiana,
atsthis point, rushed down the aisle,
with a flushed face, and evidently very
angry. He said it was reported that
no one but members of the ways and
means committee should be allowed to
debate on the resolution. Others
wanted to speak and he was assured
that they would. The resolution offer
ed by MIR. Henderson was adopted by
vote of 143 to 115. This means, OF
course, the killing OF the Teller reso-
luton. Dingley made final speech
in opposition.
Mr.. Dingley said that the free coin
age ut the mint Of silver meant mono
metallism. Other speeches were made
by Dockery, Grosvenor, Cowherd and
Wheeler. The latter yielded the Ia st few
minutes OF his time to half dozen OF
his democratic colleagues, one minute
to each. Shouts of laughter greeted
the fall of tae speakers gavel, nip
ping some promising speeches in the
bud at O'Clock. tx
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
Called Away.

BANGOR. Maine, January 31-Ex-
Governor Plaisted, Of Maine. died here
this, morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
rbexplax. aoIf All Winter

80. Iney FREY uuIf All WInteF
In California. Bunkers of roses and
hazards of orange blossoms Only fifty
four hours away vie the Santa Fe Route
California Limited.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31

WRY
Willsyou pays for an article when ycu
can nearly aiwsysfind something in house
hold furni4hing good. stoves, ,furniture-in
fact. everything for less than one-h half the
cost. ats. Kauffman's second hands storel
old town, three do ,rs east Of the p tomce
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
KILLED IN COMMITTEE.

WASHINGTON, January 30. - The
house ways and means committee voted
this morning to report adversely the
Teller resolution. Bailey moved for q
favorable report, but it was vote d
down, of course. Members of the
committee said the republicans would
stand together and bury the Teller
resolution in the house beyond hops
of resurrection.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31
THE PENSION BILE

WASHINGTON, January 3I.- The
credentials. OF Senator Mel aurin, of
South Carolina, to fill the unexpired
term OF the late Senator Earle, were
presented this morning and the oath OF
office administered. The bill intro
duced last week by Mr.. Allen. Of
Nebraska, raising the minimum rate OF
pensions to $40 month, was reported
back by the committee on PENSIONS.
MIR. GaIlinger said 1t would cost. 10
addition, $4,000, 900 9 year. The
bill was placed on the calendar.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31

Ngw YoaK, January 3l.-The in-
tense cold which has prevailed
ahroughoutthe state for the last four,
days, has moderated slightly this 'even--
ing. At several points the thermom-
eter has been zoe below zero.
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The senate passedrtte- army appro-
priation bill to day. In round figure s,
1t amounts to $23, 900, 900.

New YORK, January 3l.-All New
York republican congressman received
call yesterday, issued by order of
Speaker Reed. to be in their seats In
Washington this morning. The call
was issued because tho Teller bond
resolution, passed by the senate, is
expected to come up in the house to.
day or tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-31

In ali les Naess;ous and di-
verse branches done ~ II
should be at THE OPTIC Job
Rooms.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
PERSONAL MENTION.

MIS- par,a,,s,, ~ No.. wi, !. nxs.s xu;r
slows guest.
Nf,ss rn,xta. 49,. a..,.. a, .e..
p..ss =; - 49,. dA.ss -
NTsaa es.,a-.,s,,. e ,r..,.,x c..,,-,.
e,,,ast Eairha,., - =
s>.sss - . - :. -.'o
e.o.l, anu Mrs. nuuolpn a. Alssei VIII return
ll sl 1suio pe 'uls lnonsn'
MISS Mary Adrian Hall has gone to Hartford,
ooA'' -. : .''o'n s.''.
nr' anu mIs- y. n. McAlplh Will return 10
uaon AApino sne lss " une'
Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Hind of Boyken
Miss Hoffman OF New York is the guest of
Mrs. u w Q. Griswoid Of Elm street.
Mr.. Brinley of Newark is the guest of his
brother John r. Brinley of Perry street.
Mr.. Schumacher who Is at Millington is
quite well again after his long inyalidism
M and Mrs. oliver Adams viii aecrnv ono
of Mr.. Pinkney's Normandie Park houses.
Mice Al;ca Aldan Rnebrall hos ratrrna5 from,
New Work vvhare al hoe ba ~ ssi,,, tb last
txvo months
ing Mr.. PiDkneyss. house in Normandie PARK
for the summer
Mics T.o,,;sa Eohort ,,t,o hos haa, sna,,,,i,e,
tba - tbrsa +-avai;no IN Az So.b
hos - tI -
verv busv with tions For a. HosnitaI
fair which occurs nevt yyaeE ''-ss'-
mllIlaln ue uroot' OF New fork, VINO oied
lIlS ceA a. toe, 70 Tue iatno1 VI Anrs' AAonias
a. Robinson Oh SCUM street.
MT anu Mrs. LOUIS freoerlck Dooo' VINO
Have p Pc nrs. ue Dary guests nave return
on " 1heir nolne III ne" YORK.
Miss Nina Willis will be one of Miss Emeline
Jenkins Danforth's bridesmaids next week on
the occasion of her marriage to Mr.. Starr of
New York
Mr and urs 7 n Vat; ~ ,rorr;s p,a;ns
~ -etad INT hor,sa - NJ - NJ,
arr and viii hoars IN Morr;stn,vn q fo = sba
ss.a,,tLo ~ -
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
ITS EYES SHUT.

The Banner, under the caption, :sGet-
ting Its Eyes Opened, " says:
ga few weeks ago the Chronicle
strongly endorsed Rev. S. 2. Batten's So
called 'sreform" methods in Morristown,
but less than a month, it seems, has
suficed to sicken it of its advocacy of
this brand of reform, as witness from
last weeks Chronicle
Careful readers of the CHRONICLE
know this paper has never endorsed the
erratic methods of the Rev. S. z. Batten.
Long before he appeared on the scene
the editor of the CHRONICLE advocated
and helped the cause of law enforcement
in Morristown. By that cause he still
stands, though he refuses to ito march
through Coventry" with the Citizens
League, as engineered by the reverend
gentleman, who recently handled the
editor of the Banner without gloves.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
AN ANGLo-sAxoN ALLIANCE.

1t can hardly be doubted that the long
prophesied fruition of a universal Anglo
Saxon concretion. something like the
gathering of the sons of Israel, has been
given impetus, if not form and substance,
by the precipitation of the present war.
Apart from all narrow calculations look
ing to reciprocal advantage through CO.
alition of any kind, the robust sympathy
of all EngIish-speaking peoples is with
us in this war, while the strong popular
heart of Great Britain and her colonies
throbs with fervid sentiment that never
so thrilled it hitherto. In every hostile
city, town or harbor, too, our national
rights of property and person are being
safeguarded by British consuls, with the
approval and official support of their gov
eminent. During condition of actual
war. far more than it would be at another
time, this is touching mark of parti-
atty for the United States. 1t evinces
the verify of what our own Tatnall made
indelible as truism, that 'sblood is
thicker than water!"
And why should not Anglo Saxon CIV
ilization, having blazed the way of en-
lightenment along the defiles of the dark
ages and broadcasted the paths of hui
man progress with imperishable bless
ings, assert, once for all, its invincibIe
sway of the destines of mankind Why
shall it not assemble its separated grand
divisions each an ideal and realization
of the possibilities of human liberty, gov
eminent and power in its hemisphere
and proceed in irresistible oneness and
majesty upon the peaceful conquest of
the universal
Who is he, and where, who can fore
tell the length and breadth and height
and depth of its meaning should there be
consummated an offensive and defensive
general alliance between the United
States and Great Britain! And this is in
nowise unlikely.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
DEWEY.

The gallant American Rear Admiral
at the Philippines has in nowise had
his head turned by the very tempest of
well-won plaudits that have fairly swept
upon him from every quarter Of the
globe since his wondrous triumph in Ma
Mia bay. Thousands of miles and full
month of time away from national as
sistance in possible peril, Dewey's in
trepid little squadron rides as rakishly as
though it cared for nothing naval that
floats the deep, while Dewey himself,
q veritable sovereign of all he surveys, is
the beau ideal of American simplicity
of mien and method, even amid events
that are recasting the political bounda-
ries of the universe.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
THE CHRONICLE WAR BULLETINS.

Impatience for tidings of war contests
in which their own country is earnestly
and tremendously engaged is perfectly
natural in all peoples, and not peculi-
arity with Americans, albeit they evince
as individuals. we believe, far greater in
terest in the patriotic concerns of their
country than all others.
It is to be said also that the solicitude of
our people for quick intelligence of the
operations of the present conflict is con-
siderably intensified by the celebrity with
which the more enterprising portion of
the press secures and sets before them
special news from every theatre of ac-
ton. In this effort the CHRONICLE has
been and is at once alert, tireless and
successful. Its war bulletins will be re-
called with appreciation long after this
hemisphere has been purged of the Span
lard and his fleets have gone down to
Davy Jones lockerl
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
MoRRlsTowN,s NOBLE WOMEN.

The patriotic women of this town have
this week evinced not only that they are
not TO be surpassed in their patriotic de-
votion and love for well doing toward
the men in the field, but that they are
not to be eclipsed in their promptness in
entering upon active work.
The CHRONICLE to-day sets forth with
impressive fullness the record of the
organization of two auxiliary army and
naval aid societies, that are to operate in
conjunction, the one known as the Naval
Hospital Aid and the other as the Society
of the Red Cross.
Both are composed Of many Of our
most noble and public spirited women,
and both have the hearty appreciation
and encouragement of all our best
citizens.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
NAVAL sTRATEeY.n

Credit is given the Spanish admiral for
the mystery of his manoeuverings to elude
sampson; but we consider that the Span
iard's sharp tactics were entirely eclipsed
by those of the Oregon, which, unaided,
lodged the vigilant warships of his whole
fleet for hundreds of miles and again by
those of the cruiser Harvard, bottled at
st. Pierre for over a week. which darted
away from that port just while the enc
my's torpedo-boat destroyer Terror, set
to watch and attack the Harvard, was
helplessly engaged in the peaceful occu-
patton of gorging her coal bunkers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
Memorial pay celebration.

Though a trifie tardy, arrangements
are now under way for the usual celebra-
ton Of Memorial day in Morristown.
The Memorial Association and the mem
bers of Torbert Post anticipate one of
the most successful observations of the
day. In the morning the soldiers will
decorate the graves of fallen comrades in
the local cemeteries. Following this the
parade will take place and it is expected
that the school boys will be in line as
usual. At noon the Ladies of Hope
League will entertain the veterans at the
annual dinner at the County Hall, to be
followed by brief addresses. In the
evening patriotic demonstration will
take place at Lyceum Hall with reading
of the roll of honor, Lincoln's Gettys-
burg speech and Grafton by G. Cortland
Parker of Newark.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
walton Cottage Leased.

Walter B. DeCamp, who for many
years was the proprietor of DeCamp's
Hotel at Deckertown, deservedly one of
the most popular in Northern New Jer-
sey, has leased the Walton Cottage,
which he will manage for term of years.
The cottage has accommodations for
a number Of guests; it has all the modern
improvements and is delightfully."- situated
on a hill embracing one of the finest
views in Morris county. Mr.. DeCamp
will give his personal attention to the de-
tails connected with the management,
and it will doubtless at once become
popular with the public. The cottage
will be open for guests about June 1.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
LONG DISTANCE STRATEGY.

Can you imagine great and worthy
supervisory board of fire department ex-
perts in solemn conclave. say, at point
somewhere about the New Jersey State
Hospital? They are there to direct the
tactical and scientific operations of the
Morristown fire apparatus in emergencies
of confagration, and they are to do this
from that point.
Suddenly great fame shoots up from
large structure on the Park, blazing
fake from which soon after falls upon a
costly dwelling on South street, and both
fires are in full blast. The firemen are at
the two points of danger, but must get
official instructions. The fire chief tele-
phones to the strategy board" out near
the hospital.
''Hello!"
lis that the strategy board?"
"Yes."
'sWell, we've got two big fires in town
boys all on the ground what'll wedo?''
s'Wait minute the board will meet. "
But the buildings are burning"
ssCan't help 1.-THE board has no official
announcement of these fires"
sBut-'
'sOh, well. you'd better turn stream
on the Park fagpole till the board can
determine the salient point for your at
tackl
There are said to-day (17th) to be two
Spanish fleets in the Caribbean sea. 1t is
also said the Naval Strategy Board at
Washington is going to meet!
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
roRpgoo eoATs AND DgsTRoYERs


On the appearance of small fleet of
Spanish torpedo boats and torpedo boat
destroyers at Cadiz, early in April, our
authorities at Washington and people in
general were thrown into state of hys-
terical apprehension lest these supposedly
invincible engines of destructiveness were
set out with fell design TO operate upon
the American coast. On the contrary,
the practical career of these dreaded ten
ders of the enemy's warships has been
that Of sucking cubs clinging to their
mothers. Up to this writing the torpedo
boat adjunct of the Spanish floating ar
ray has distinguished itself by pitiable
tactics to avoid contact with anything
loaded for Latin.
On our own side, the daring though ia
tai exploit of the torpedo boat Winslow
in Cardenas harbor attests only that an
American crew are capable of courageous
feats without regard to safely and that
the men of the Winslow might as we'll
have fought on raft.
At all events, the affair added nothing
to the famboyant claims generally put
forth in behalf of the effectiveness of the
torpedo boat; but quite the reverse. The
terrific concentration of the Spanish fire
upon the Winslow, however, showed the
equal terror entertained by the Castilian
for the American torpedo craft.
We do not hesitate to predict the total
humiliation of the Spanish topedo fiotilIa
if it is turned loose in open sea action by
day, and there is hardly more hope for it
in Spanish harbor assaulted with long
range heavy guns. The outcome of the
war will probably determine that the
torpedo boat is very unreliable quantity
in the calculations looking to effective
and positive naval results.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
society Entertainment.

The closing meeting Of the Young La
dies Missionary Society of the First Pres
byterian Church last Friday afternoon
was decided success. Numerous flow
ers and plants made up very pretty de-
corations for the chapel and there were
also displayed several specimens Of the
work of the society during the year. The
program consisted of recitations, read
ings and musical selections, with series
of missionary quotations, and among
those who participated were Miss Easton,
Miss Morris, Miss Walsh and Mrs. Kath-
arine Doubleday. the latter vocal solo
ist of Newark. The society has this year
sent away to the foreign field two large
boxes of clothing and useful articles.