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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-01
MIR. S. NJ. HALE DEAD.
His Funeral VIII Take Place This
Afternoon.

Afternoon.
Mr. S. NJ. Hale died at his residence, at
Barnard and Ninth streets, at 1880 o'clock
last night after an illness of two weeks,
from malarial fever. His funeral will take
place from his late residence at o'clock
this afternoon.
Mr.. Hale was native of Savannah and
was 81 years old. He leaves a mother,
brother and one sister. Mrs. A L. De
Loach of Buloch county. Mr.. Hale was
an engineer and inspector in the United
States engineer corps, and had been an
the service about ten years. He was a
prominent witness in the court martial Of
Capt. o. NJ. Carter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-01
TWO SMALL FIRES.
Department Called Out Last Night
But No Damage Done.

UNt NO BsLnlH.e IJOne.
Two small fires broke out last night,
neither Of which caused any damage.
They started about the same time.
One was in the colored school building
at West Broad and Orange streets, caused
by the explosion of a lamp that was being
used by parties said to have been holding
a meeting there. People in the street call
ed out the alarm, which was heard at
headquarters and brought out the appar-
atus there.
A blaze also started at the residence of
Philip Buckwald, at Whitaker and Harris
streets. The fire started in some bedding,
but was extinguished by the department
before any damage was done.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-01
MORE GUNS FOR TYBEE.
Have Arrived in New York From
London Via Antwerp.

Fort Tybee is to have another addition
to its armament. Fourteen rapid fire
breechloading rifles which have arrived
in New York from Antwerp on the Brit
ish steamship Tasso. and will be mounted
at coast foruncauons. They are Of large
caliber, and win be distributed among
the following points: Fort Hancock, M J:
Fort Adams r. l.: Dutch Island, r. L.:
bullYan's Island, Tybee Island and Fort
Point. Texas.
The guns and their carriages were made
IN England and shipped from London to
Antwerp.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-01

Spanish a game for learning to speak
Spanish fuently without teacher. Price
80 cents. For sale ar Estin's News Dc
pot, No. 45 Bull street. Savannah. Ga.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-01
Moonlight Excursion

TO Daufuskie, Tuesday. Aug. 2. steamer
Alpha, from foot of Bun street. at S.9o
Music by the Harpers. The committee re
serves the right TO withhold the ticket
from any purchaser and refund the money.
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-01

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate
1t makes a refreshing, cooling beverage,
and is an invigorating tonic, soothing to
Che neryes.-ad.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09

: > -
Thomas Davenport was charged with
violating the quarantine laws by'bring
ing sheep into noutt county, Colorado,
from Utah, without having them in
spected and was taken before a justice
for trial. Mr.. Davenport admitted
bringing in the sheep, but claimed that
he was not aware of the regulations Of
the state veterinary sanitary board, ex-
Guiding sheep from the state unless
properly inspected and protected by a
bill of health issued by one of it's au-
thorized agents. He desired to settle
the matter, and agreed tokeep his sheep
out of the county. The case was dis
missed upon payment of all costs
WHICH amounted to $3IQ,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
$40, 900, 900 FOR NEW SHIPS.
u y. Searching Private Ship Yards and
Foreign Countries for Ships.

NEW York, March GA special
from Washington says that 1t is known
that the authorities expect to spend
Sl5,00o,O00 or @20,o00,00o purchasing
ships if such a sum can be spent ju
dciously and to the advantage Of this
government.
Not only is the navy department.
searching private ship yards for vessels
near completion, but foreign govern
ments, through our diplomatic repres
sentatives. have been approached with
view to acquiring some most form
liable ships from their navies.
Two "Jap" Ships are o. *.
The United States is certain Of GET
ting possession of two Japanese vessels
being constructed in Philadelphia and
San Francisco.
Aside from these. the Navy depart
ment is without definite knowledge OF
any warshIps for sale of the class it
desires to obtain.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09

Scab has broken out IN Wyoming in
two bands owned by the Guthrie Brcs.
live stock company, at Walker creek
and Twenty mile creek. north of Doug
las. The inspector has ordered the
sheep removed to quarantine ground,
south Of Douglas and about forty miles
south of the present location of the
sheep The owners claim the inspector
has exceeded bis authority and that
the proposed quarantine ground is
without proper feed for the 5 800 sheep
placed und. I quarantine. 1t is under
stood that they will resist the order of
removal and make test case, claiming
the sheep should be quarantinad at the
place where they now are,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
sfORTiNG WORLD.
kid" Mccoy Declared an Orator Pugilist
-Dog show IN st. Paul Chicago In.
d or Tournament

NEW York, March y.-"Kid" Mccoy
some time ago limited. the time in
which he declared that Fitzsimmons
should accept his challenge to fight
Today marks the expiration of that
time But as this ''young alpstart," as
Fitzsimmons chooses to call him. has
not proven thatihe is qualified to tight
him, and as McUoy c6ntinnes to talk
and fails to light all the lesser fighters
that have challenged him, he must
submit to being called an sorator
pngiist,s
Gathering of Ours.
ST.. PAUL, March "a great dog
show is the feature of the day here.
Dogs have been brought from all over
the country. The receipts of the enter
prise will 60 20 the Humane Society of
st. Paul.
7s Indoor Tournament
CHICAGO. March 9.4A great indoor
tournament interested the local sport,
ing enthusiasts last. night. Henry
Levison was the principal attraction
He Is the champion ten pound dumb
bell litter Of the world
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
ALASKAN TROUBLES.


SEATTLE. Wash, March e.--J, N
Tvey, ollector of customs for the dis
trict Of Alaska, has arrived in Seattl,
from conference With the authorities
at Washington. His instru tions are
First, To ascertain IL the Canadian
mounted police had hoisted the British
flag on White Pass, as reported.
Second, To locate his customs on
GERS with special reference to the Inter
national boundary line, as the United
States has ever contended, and guaran'
tee protection to American citizens II
their resistance to any attempts Ut tile
Canadians to collect duties on disputed
territory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
on to Ray ships,

New YoRK, March g-Commander
Bronson, U. s. N, sailed for Southamp.
ton today. lie said:
"My mission is to zee what can be
done in the case Of war possibilities,
which | think very remote The
com mander's attention was called to
published statements that foreign ship
builders are trying to sell their poor
stock to the United States.
"You may rest assured" said he,
shat they won't sell me any trash
Charles H. Cramp, ship builder, also
sailed today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09

OMAHA, Neb. March SIT Is an
nounced here on excellent authority
that the Union Pacific is now in con.
troll of the Oregon Short Line. 1t Is
the first step IN the rehabilitation of the
overland system. The Oregon Short
Line carried with 1t the control of the
Oregon railway and navigation. It is
also announced that the Union Pacific
Will secure control of the Gulf road
from Denverio Jnlesburg.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
WHAT TO DO.
with the $50,ooo,Oo0 Voted for Nationsl
Defense-MiIes Wants it All.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-Major Cen
eral Nelson A MILES said last night:
mo new contracts have yet been
made by the War department in view
of the new appropriation but many
I. large ones are under consideration for
rapid firing and large calibre sea coast
guns, ammunition, etc.
"All the preparations will in all prob
ability, be no greater than the depart
ment would have made long ago if we
had had adequate appropriations. The
War department alone could economi.
cally spend the entire $50,000,00O in
putting the country on merely sub
stantial peace footing"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
sigsbee Worn Out.

New YoRH. March 9.-4A dispatcf
from Havana says that Captain Sigsbet
has not communicated with Wash
ington regarding his recall, but never
theless he is anxious to wind up his
work here and get away. His health
is gradually falling since the "Maine's'
destruction, and now that excitement
no longer sustains him, he fears
collapse. He seldom appears in the
city ilow, feeling unable to be absent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
HAS UNCLE SAM SLVED HIS lUSKBT TO SMOKE PEACE PIPE.
Because U. s. Buys ships in Europe and
not all From Them.

PHILApELPuIA. March 9.-Charles
II Cramp, of the ship bulldog firm,
said:
sThis clamor about buying varshiFs
abroad is instiRated by syndicate OF
adventures who are trying 10 get big
commissions by helping the English
and German ship builders to unload on
4he United States number of unsafe
able vessels which they have built
either on speculation or under con-
tracts with various second rate powers
that are not able to pay for them."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
Chtnese are RunnlnaI !.

VANCOUVER, B. c., March o.
Oriental advices say that Lao Tong
province is in great alarm.
The Chinese are leaving the province
owing to the advance of 10000 Russian
troops through the territory.
The latest dispatch states that the
Russians are at Nuho, China, near
Amur river, where it is said the fsbu-
lonsly rich gold mines are being worked
IG is feared that troops ara TO seize the
mines in case Of war;
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
! PLAG0E RIOT.
The Bombay Population is In Fighting
;. State of the Plague.

f BOMBAY, India, March 8. Serious
plague riots occurred ia the native
quarter. Several persons have been
killed or wounded. Troops and Blue
Jackets have been dispatched TO the
scene OF disturbance. The suffering
amongthe Indians is something pwfuL
and much blame for it is TO be laid at
the door OF England for failure to pros
vide.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
Stoned t,DeasI,.

LONDON, March S.-Speciald ldispatches
fcom Bombay say that the riot broke
out at noon, among the low caste ei
Hindoos and Mohamedans against the
Europeans. 1t had its origin in an
attack upon the plague search party.
Two soldiers, as these dispatches were
sent, had already been killed ana the
police lad fred on the mob, killing SIX
persons and wounding many others.
Otter special dispatches from Bombay
say that the p ague inspector and thirty.
seven men of Shropshire Regiment
we're stoned to death.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
THE SENATE
SAYS YEA
And Says Not Single may
to the $5o,'8a,ooo War
Appropriation.
THE GALLERIES APPliUDEO
Reed Stoops to Sign the War
Bill, vice-president Follows
and The President.
THE WONDERFUL BILL STANDS
THE GALLERIES APPlkUDEO
THE WONDERFUL BILL STANDS

| WASHINGTON, March 9.-The Senate
COMMITTEES on appropriations agreed tt
the House bill appropriating $50,OOO,OO(
for the national defense. 1t will Ls
reported upon when the Senate meets
and an effort will he made to pass il
without debate if possible.
WASHINGTON, March .9.-Senatol
Hale reported the uational defense
bill in the Senate and asked immediate
consideration.
No Dissenting Vote.
| WASHINGTON, March o. The yeas
and nays were taken on the passage OF
the bill, but there was not a dissenting
vote. All pairs were broken and those
present voted affirmative. Seventy
six senators voted for the bill.
Galleries App:auded.
| As the vice-president announced the
vote, ripple Of applause ran through
the packed galleries, but the members
of the Senate renamed calm and dig,
niied.
During the roll call, it was authors
itottsCiy tuuuuCOu toI ovoIy dDSBtft
senator that If he were present. he would
vote AYE"
Reed signs 1t.
Speaker Reed announced his si0-
nature to the national defense bill.
The adjournment of the Senate pre-
vents securing the signature of the
Vice president today and the bill will
IN, he Droofdntsf frr
vioe-Prssidsnt signs It,
WASHINGTON. March 9.-Thc Vlce-
president signed the defense bill at 8 b.
m. u was harried to the White House
by special messenger. The Vice p.es-
ident will announce to the Senate that
he has signed the bill when the Senate
meets tomorrow There are precedents
for this proceeding although 1t is un~
usual.
WASHINGTON, March 9-The Pres
ident at $40 p. M, signed the measure
appropriating $5,i,Is3,o00 for national
defense.
Senate Committee for the 'sAIains."
Chandler, of N. H, presented the
following resolutions:
"That ia conducting the inquiry into
the cause of the destruction of the
battleship"Maine"in Havana harbor on
February, 10. 1893. under the resolution
Of the Senate of February 81, the COM
mittee ON naval affairs is hereby au-
thorized to send for persons and papers,
employ steuographer, and make an
Investigation by full committee or BY
subcommittee thereof; the expenses
of the investigation to be paid from the
contingent fund of the Senate.' 1t was
referred TO the 0ommittee on contingent
expenses. At 1910 the Senate went
into executive session. The Senate
adjourned at / ;35 p. m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09

KANSAS Cry. March 8. Cattle Re-
ceipts 5000; best strong, others steady;
Texas steers, s3.lQM465; Texas cows
So 6O@4.io; native steers, Sc. 1905 S5
native cows and heifers, s1.50@450;
stockers and feeders, $S35@$5 ;bulls
$4,000 Is.
Sheep Receipts. 1000; steady; lambs
$475@5.25; muttons, $365@4.60.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
THIS BEATS US.
The English Appropriation of $11s,S90,
900 was Never Exceeded.

LONDON, March 0.-The presenta-
tion of the British naval estimates. in
creasing the expenditures by S7,202, 600
adding to the personnel Of the navy
6,3i0 men, and providing for building
three new battleships, four armored
cruisers. and four sloops of war, has
been received with much satisfaction
by the press and public. The TOTAL
appropriation for the year Of $l1S,890,
900 has never been exceeded.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
BorH AFTER THEM.
Spain and the United States After the
me ShIps.

LONDON, March 9-Indications are
that the United States governments viii
not wait for the arrival here Of Com
mander Willard H. BrownsOn to ptr.
chase war ships. Definite offers al
ready have been made for ships build
ing here with the view of forestalling
Spain, who is supposed to be bargaining
for the same vessels.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
NO FRIENDS FOR SPAN.
spain.s Overture Rsje, ted Everywhere in
Europs.

NEW YORK, March "a cab!egram
from Minister Woodford, says WASH
ington correspondent, declared that
Spain had exhausted every means In
raising money for war without success.
All financial centers of Europe rejected
her overtures. Woodford .pronounces
it an utter impossibility for Spain to
secure funds with which to engage in
hostilities against the United States.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
Illinois Democrats Gathered.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, March 9-Thert
was conference of the leading Demo
Gratis of the twelfth, thirteenth. sig
teenth, and eighteenth congressional
districts. together with a number of the
leading democrats of other parts of tht
state in this city yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09

DENVER. March 9-The latest ap-
pointments Of postmasters in New
Mexico: George 7. Miller, vice J. P
Mitchell, resigned, IIiIlsboro, Sierra
county ;fJohRi iS. MaeTavish, vice w.
n. Horrowdale, removed. Magdalena,
Socorro county. 'gev
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March S.-Insurance
men frcm all over the country met in
convention here yesterday to consider
principally the question OF whether or
not nre insurance companies should
limit the number Of agents in any one
city. < ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
No Brazil ships bought.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-The ad-
ministration has definite information
from a source. regarded as beyond
question to the effect that Spain has
not purchased the two Brazil cruisers
"Barbasov and "Amazonius."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09

Hone KoNe, China, March 9.-Ths
Russian warships "Siss ii Vehkyp and
s"Navarin" have arrived here.
The political situation III. the fal
East Is causing uneasiness among the
population Of this port.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
Money Market

New YORK, March 9.-Money on call
|nominally at 2@2H per cent. Prime
mercantile paper, 4@4H per cent,
Metal Market. 4
New York, March o. Silver, 81
lead, 50 .65; copper-l0%.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
U. 5 Ship Seen from M ORC Castle.

VI SHIP seen from M orc CastIe.
/, HAVANA, March 9.-The UAited
States cruiser montgomery" which
left Key West yesterday evening, was
in sight of Moro Castle this morning.
HAVANA, March 9.-The "Mont
gdInery arrived here at 9.35 a. m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
Presidential Appointments at Prescott.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-The Pres
ident appointed j. G. Martin receiver
of public moneys at Prescott, Arizona.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
THE GLOOM
PREVAILS
THESE ARE DARK TIMES
An English Earl Dead - The
Plsgue Riot in India-Sheriff
Martin is not Guilty of. Killing
Strikers Without Cauee-New
Postnasters Are Appointed A
Prescott Msn is Lucky Rail-
road Deals.
THE BRAZILIAN Rtv0lUTloN


LoNroN. March 9.-The Earl ,of
Bradford Orlando George Charles
Bfidgen1ah, is dead. lie was born in
1917. and was formerly Lord Cham
berlain Of the Queens household and
Master ofthe Horse.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
WHAT SHALL
WE DO?
With $5o,ooo,oo 900 to Spend on
National Defense, There
Comes the Question.
GIN. MILES WANTS II ALL
No Decided Pow Seems to be On
Between the United States
and Spain.
GIN. MILES WANTS II ALL
YET HusTuNG FOR SHIPS
More Soldiers to Cuba.

More Soldiers to Cubs.
MADRID, March o.--The spanish transport
stesmer "Alfonso XIII sailed for Cuba satur-
day, having on board four officers, 500 soldiers.
and 900. 900 cartridges.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09

..WILKEsaARRE, March s.-The jury
In the case Of Sheriff Martin and depu-
ties for shooting the strikers ut Latti-
inner ONE September 10, retdrned a
verdict of.not guilty. ...,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09

! chicago orsle

& CHICAGO, March 9. - Wheat
March, $f021l; May. .1.041l@1.O4A.
: Corn.-Marcn, 284; May, S0L.
Oats Mar.h, a614i May, u.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
Ti,e House.

WASHINGTON. March 9.-The House
committee on rivers and harbars voted
today not to reF ort on the river and
harbOr bill this session.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09

WASHINGTON, March 9.-The British
am bassador's call at the State depart
ment yesterday was for The purpose oI
stating that the matter. of The incur
sions of British troops into Alaska al
Summit Pass would be satisfactorily
adjusted and the troops Withdrawn il
found on the American side.
Srn- -1ns- r.-v
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
Right of way Discussion.

WASHINGTON, March 9--In the
Heuse today, bill was passed extend
ing to meet within which the Rock
Island road may canstrpet q branch
through the Indian Territory.
Lacey asked the unanimous consent
Of the House to disagree to the Senate
amendments to the bill, granting the
general right Of way through Alaska
to railroads and tramways. Moody
insistsd thai the H9psa should have an
opportunity to vote on the Hel.eries
amendment. Loud, Republican of
California. wanted similar assurances
regarding homestead provisions.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09

WASHINGTON, March 8. Senator
Pritchard chairman of the committee
on civil service, today presented a re-
port of the committee on the recent in
vestigation of the classified service
Committee reports of tile opinion that
the President should make certain mo-
dilications in the existing civil service
rules and should restore to the heads of
departments and heads of bureaus the
appointment Of certain classes of off
cials. The committee, however, re
cognizes that its province is purely ad
visory; hence it has no legislation tc
propose.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09

There is quite demand in Colorado
for ewes In lamb. for stocking purposes,
and such sheep are rated as worth 81 u
head. The forthcoming lamb is con-
sidered as worth e2, while the ewes
wool, at shearing time IN May is fgur-
ed at nearly 81 In value,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09

WASHINGTON, March 9,-Senor Men
donca, Brazilian minister, said today
that he knew of no revolution in
Brazil
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09

LONDON, March 9.-Stocks dropped
two or three points today owing to the
rAm0r of a revolution In Brazil.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
BRAzsEIAN REvoLUrIo

1t is Denied ssut English Stocks Fall on
Aotognt ofIt.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
THE CARS MEN

Are Going to DO her the washfe sIer
Who are Already Scared.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-09
Job Printing

, In Ell It's Nunerous and d.
verse branches done - II
should be At THE OPTIC bob
Rooms.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-11-24
La Favette Monument Fund.

The La Fayette Memorial Commits
sion has been requested by President
Mckinley to report to him the amount
of funds contributed by the school
children of the United States for the
erection in Paris of a tmonument to La
Fayette The Commission is DESTROYS
that postnnasters and pnblic and paro-
chial school officials forward the
amounts held by them at the earliest
possible date to Treasurer Chas. G..
Dawes, Washington. 1t is expected
that Congress will appropriate for a
pedestal an amount of money in dupli-
cate OF the pennies and niekels given
by the children, which will approx
mate $50, 900 or $50, COO This appro-
priation will be asked for in the form
of La Fayette souvenir half dollars, the
silver of which will cost the government
half the face value or $25, 600. 1t is
thought that the coins may readily be
disposed of at premium or one dollar
each