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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-29

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REPORT OF THE CONDITION
= che FIRST National Bank, at Las Vegas,
n the Territory Of New Mexico, al the
siose Of business, Sept. 2oth, 1895:
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REPoRr OF THE CONDITION
OF the San Miguel National Bank, at La
Vegas, In the Territory OF New Mexico
at the close Of business, Sept. Goth,
1898 49,
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TnEaIr0EY Ga,,SJx 70 OS NEW W1aIIs MEsIco' IS.
1, d. T. Hoskins, cashier OF the
above-named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best OF my knowledge and belief.
ID. T. HosKINs,
Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
2Sth day of Sept, 1898.
lsEAL EDWARD HENRY,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
HENRY COKE,
JOHN HILL,
s. A. CLEMENTS.
Directors.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-29
BUY A HOME 10 YEARS TIME

| Choice four room residence with nice
lots, on Grand Avenue, ais on Tilden and
Eleventh Streets. -
storehouse and lot in business center;
eight years time.
Vacant lots sold oE FIVE years time.
See j. Fl. Teitlebsum, residence 705 Main
Street. between Seventh and Eighth.
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h<espsf<fz. 6nd fo theu !
ireeif rifs 3 e<risIn profit q ny
ysafiy b4<In<zs.
j0HN WANAMAkER.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06
BrlugetOn Bicycle Races.

Bridgeton, July o (Spe,iaD. Tho bicy-
clio races held at Tumbling Dam Park I'M
der the auspices Of the Bridgeton Bicycle
Track Association were witnessed by 1000
persoDs Summaries: Ono Mile Novice
daniel r. Mckinley, Frankford. Pa.
first; William Hudson, Philadelphia, Sec
ond William T. Moore, Bridgeton, third.
Time, 2.39.
One mile Open-T. Percy Cuthbert,
Collingswood. first; Joseph Is. Gift Phil
adelphia, second; George Waller, Phila.
delphia, third. Time, 2.34
Boys Race-Alfred Mckinley, Frank
ford, Pa, first: John Walls. Vineland,
second; Jonas Miller, Wilmington, Del,
third. limo 242
One Mile Handicap-T. j. Gillon, VIII
mington, Del, 100 yards. first; NJ. NJ assey.
Falls Of Schuylkill, Pa. 90 yards, seconL:
j. b. Cliff. Philadelphia. scratch, third;
Harry Karrer, Atlantic City. 80 yards,
fourth. Time 2.45
Three Milo Handicap. Giilon. vii.
mington, DEL, 1SO yards. first; 7. b. Cuth.
bert. Collinsgwood, 40 yards, second: J.
b. Gift Philadelphia. scratch, third; NJ.
Massey. Falls OF Schuylkill, Pa, 100 yards,
fourth. Time 33,.
Two Milo Tapdem Handicap-Clift and
Waller, Philadelphia. scratch, first; Geo.
Mclaughlin, Bridgeton. and e. +. Dayen.
port. Philadelphia. so yards. second. Time
Ala,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06
Mrs. Qarylne Dead,

Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Garvine, wife Of
Alderman Norris W. Garvine, Of Chester
who was seriously burned yesterday short
~ before II O'Clock, died from the oil, cts
Of her injuries at 405 O'Clock in the after.
noon.
The manner in which the accident CO.
Cured will never b known. Mrs Garvine
had gone to the kitchen to prepare dinner
and 1t Is supposed that her dress caught
fire from the flames Of gasoline stove.
Dr.. s. N. Hoopmaa was summoned and
the jured woman carried to her room
where every aid was given her. Mrs. Gar.
vine retained consciousness although she
gave no outward signs OF any great suffer-
ing until toward the last where for short
time she was IN great misery until sho H.
nally passed away.
The unfortunate woman had boon burn.
ed In terrible manner and there was
scarcely spo. upon hor body, except the
top of her head which did not show the
marks of the flames. . In her frantic efforts
to tear of the burning clothing her hands
had been the most severely burned and the
skin cams from sthen like . pair OF
gloves, accompanied by the finger nails,
leaving the raw flesh beneath.
Deceased was - years OF age and came
originally from Oxford. Chester county.
She leavesa husband and twoedaughters to
mourn her loss. She was a good Christian
woman and much esteemed Funeral SER
vice will be hold at her late home on Fri.
day afternoon and interment made ut Mt.
Hope Cemetery near Chester.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06
CHESTER !
HEIGHTS CAMP.
Some Important Changes
Made at the Grounds.
Other Notes.

The camp meeting grounds ut Chester
Heights arc being put In excellent condi-
ton for the coming series OF meetings
which will begin there Oh July goth and
continue until August |. Adam Rhonds,
the genial manager OF affairs ut the
grounds, has been busy the past three
weeks and he and his corps of men have
made decided improvement In tho ap.
pearance Of the grounds. Water has been
pumped into the reservoir ana tho popu,,
1atioh will now be supplied with good
spring water.
One important change has been mado
10 the grade Of Asbury avenue, where tho
water from the rains played havoc by run .
ming down Central avenue and on to the
ctrclu. The grade has been changed to
throw tho water in another direction.
portion OF the board walk from the
station to the grounds has been recon.
structed, fences have been rebuilt and
there Is an air OF activity about the pre-
lminary work that seems to be the token
of one OF the most successful camps III
the history Of tho Heights
The restaurant this year will be under
the directian OF the members OF Bethlehem
NJ. H. Church. Of which Rev. c. S. Ham.
ilton Is pastor.
There are u number OF families already
On the grounds, mostly occupying cot.
GuBe5. vi 81, JoHu hNouue, ouc "a WIZ
most lovely sections on the grounds are
tho families Of Adam Rhoads. Morris +.
Schoeffer, Henry Bassert, Benjamin Nc
Waugh, Charles w. Walker, Mr.. Ralph,
Mr.. Shoemaker, Mr.. Partridge, Mrs Ris'
tine, oil Of Philadelphia and Mr.. Foulke
and daughter OF Wilmington
Central avenue, Rev. G., NJ Boswell Mrs.
Yeo, Rev. Henry :Sanderson, Wilmington;
Mrs. Pyle, Alex Walker, John 2. Smith
Those who have located ON the circle nre
the families of Benjamin Schoflcld, MIR.
Hnrgs. Mrs. John Conn, Mr.. Wallace, MIR.
Schobert. Mr.. Ersen.
Oslicfs on the grounds arc Mrs. s. l..
Armour. Mr. Nepley. Mr. Harmon, Mrs.
Young.
Chester avenue will DO occupied BY the
Chester W. G. 4. U. Mrs J. o. Wilson,
the Epwortb League Of Madison Street NJ.
z. Church, Mrs. John T. Parry. The
Wesleyan Association Of Trinity NJ. Il.
Churci. will! have a tent NJ headquarters.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06
DEATHS.

WILKINS-1n this city, on July 8, 1893,
John A. wilkins aged n years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral services at
the home of his son, Charles l.. wilkins,
No 3l7 East Eighth street, on Wednesday
afternoon, July 6, at clock. Intermont
private. I
HUDSON-In Brooklyn, N. Y, on July
4, 1893 Esther A., widow of tho late Chas.
J. Hudson, In her 65th year.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the home Of
Charles Zerbey, No. SOB KirkwOod street,
OF. Thursday afternoon. July Z. as 1.80
o'clock. Interment at Wilmington and
BranGywne Cemetery.
Philadelphia papers please copy. =
PORTER-On July 4. 1888 Henry e,
Porter, aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at.
tend the funeral from his late residence,
No 1000 jefferson street, on Thursday, 7th
instant, at 8 p. IN. Interment private.
MOORE-On July 8, 1898 Wilmer H..
youngest son OF Charles H. and lacey
Moore in his 9Th year.
Relatives and friends arc respectfully In
vited to attend the funeral from the par-
ents residence, No. 1917 Adams street, on
Thursday afternoon, July Z, at 8 pollock
Intorment at Lombardy Cemetery.
A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved Is still.
A placeis vacant In our home,
That never can be filled.
LUKE-Suddenly on July 6, 1898, John
W. Luke, aged 80 years.
Relatives, friends and Friendship Fire
Company also Eden Lodge, No. 81, l. O
o. +. ARE respectfully Invited to attend the
funeral services at his late residence, No
lO2 West Tenth street, on Sunday after.
noon at $50 o'clock. Intsrment at Mt
Salem Cemetery. I
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06

Stansbury Murray. Jr, has been enter-
tanning his father of Canterbury since Sat
urday ard tho visit has been most de-
llghtful one. Mr.. Murray is now 81 years
OF age, but has regained all his faculties,
and continues to farm his AZ acres of land
which nre well kept and ae profitable He
is congenial in his manner and Ia an up-
right and highly respected citizen Of his
town. During his stay here Mr.. Murray
met large number OF friends and rela-
tives who have been surprised at his physl.
cal condition and who hope that he will
continue vigorous for years. He returns
to his home this evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06

Madrid, July 5.-There Ia much COM
msnt hare over tho news Of the departure
Of tho foreign warships from Manila ut the
moment of the arrival there Of the Ameri.
can rcinforcemcnts. Only two German,
two French and four British warsh hips now
remain at Manila, and people arc asking
II International politics have undergone u
change and II the Americans are to DO
given free hand in the Philippine Is.
lands.
Tho news received here that the British
Consul at Hong Kong has sent do patoh
boat to Manila TO inform Rear Admiral
Dewey Of the fact that Admiral Camara's
squadron has traversed the Suez Canal Is
much discussed. The newspapers assert
that the Egyptian and British authorities
purposely placed obstacles in the way OF
Admiral Camara's departure, in order to
dolny his arrival at Manila as long as pos
sible, adding that tho British have boon
more scrupulous in maintaining tho nou-
trality Of the Suez Canal than they were
when they allowed steamer to leave
Hong Kong loaded with arms for Manila
insurgents.
. London, July THE Hong Kong cor
respondent of the Daily Mail" saJs:-
"The triumphal entry Of the reinforcing
squadron into Manila harbor was mnrrod
by an unpleasant incident for which the
Germans were responsible. AS the ships
came up the bay they wero closely follow
ed by the German warshp kaserin
Augusta. which had been cruising about
Marivelee for some time.
The impression given every one who
watched her was that she was not only
making close observation OF the Ameri-
can forces, but endeavoring to show both
American and Spanish THAT she roprosent-
cd IL nation which must be reckoned with
in the present crisis.
1.-THE feeling amorg both Americans
and Englishmea In the bay Is that Ger
many's attitude. as shown by these move.
ments. is highly reprehensible, and any
thing but respectful to the United Sta es.
MANY German merchants at Manila are
almost Ne much disploascd by the incident
rs are the English.
1.-The United States cruiser Baltimore
met the transports off Cape Engano, on
the northern coast Of Luzoh, on Tuesday.
When tho troop ships were sighted by
the American squadron in the mouth Of
the bay tho crews Of The latter crowded
upon the decks and received their COM
rades with enthusiastic cheers.
Mauila, July /, via Hong Kong. July
The situation in Manila is serious. Tho
Spanish residents are in the widest state
of excitement. fearing bombarlment.
anticipate that public opinion will
compel Governor General August to sur
render.
Admiral Dcwey's notice of lombard.
mcnt is looked for houtly
There are shouts for Sampson every
where. and the English and Americans
arc full of enthusiasm Tho Consulate is
! crowded with callers, who are congratula
ting ConsulGcneral Wildnan by the hun
| dreds. Tho Consulate building is covered
with flags.
| The ZaIro left last night for Manila.
| No news can DO obtained from Admiral
Dewey for five days.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06
- To Unite the Party.

Tho State Committees of the Regular
and Union Republican parties met at tho
Clayton House this morning for the pur-
pose of forming one body and thereby
uniting. The Regulars we're represented
by Hugh G. Browne, w. H. Heald, Horny
V. Thompson, j. ID. Carter, P. $ Blake,
ID. B. Shurter, ID l.. Wilson, NJ. b. Burris,
George NJ. Jones, ID. Refs, w. u. Hudson
and q. z. Swayne.
The Unouists were represented by J.
Elw ri Addicks, j. Il. Alice, w. L. Smith
ers. Stephen Downey, j. 5. Willis, B. Il.
Money Daniel w. Layton, 4. Everett, ".
W. Marshall, Howard Stats, Daniel Stew
ard, Walter Hayes. DIR. L. ID. Moore and j.
Mitfiin Wilson.
DIR. L. H. Ball, H. G. Knowles, Charles
H. Maui and Clarke Menche represented
the Regulars rs members ex-otficio
The two State Central Committees met
and after talking over matters adjourned
until 2 o'clock, when the question Of APP
pointing chairman of the State Central
Committee of which Harry Brown now
fills the position, temporarily, will be de.
cided upon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06
Flag Raising.

Through the efforts Of Misses Ida Gres-
singer, Nellie Hasson, Rose Hnssou, Mabel
Greenwalt, Louise Loach aud Others IL flag
II by ~ feet was procured and raised on
the Fourth inst near the corner Of Eighth
and Union streets, with appropriate cere.
monies. The pole is 81 feet high, and was
gift from William Armstrong Of Chris
tiana Hundred. Itwa, hauled out of tho
woods by the team Of Mcssrs. Cranston
and Justi-, nicely dressed by William
Grcenwalt 4 Son and was raised by Mr.
Mailman and gang of railroad men.
Flowers were dona.ed by Mr. Lewis Ores
singer, and speech was made by Mr.. Rob.
ort Moody, giving brief history of the
Gag and our country. To the above par
tvs the young ladies return their thanks.
The flag Is II fine one, and the young ladies
deserve great credit.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06
SOLDIER COMES HOME TO WE'D.

WEST CHESTER, Pa, July ga very
pretty wedding Of a military character, in
which the groom and his attendants werc
attired In their uniforms Us privates OF the
volunteer army, was solemnized at tho
homo Of ex.sherf and Mrs. George Il.
Hopes, ut this place, a. noon to-iay. TIE
bride was their youngest daughter, Miss
Alice Wills Hopes, and the groom was
Norman Darlington Gray, private in Com
pany J, Sixth Regiment, Pennsylvania
Volunteers, and nephew o: Auditor Gem
eral McCaulley. He had secured q fur
Tough Of five days. Several Of bis COM
rides came home with him to officiatc as
ushers The ceremony was performed by
Rev. G. P. Allen, Of Bethlehem. Cards
announce that Mr.. and Mrs. Gray will
be at home Thursdays after the war;"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06

UNOR RENT-STORE SIG MARKET STREET
Il SO a month SIS will buy inc DiebDld safe
cost 500; SO will buy elegant fixtures cost $500
jy.2t+
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06
Tennessee to be Launched,

The Old Bay Line steamer Tennessee
will b. launched from the yards OF the
Harlan and HollingswOrth Company on
next Saturday afternoon ut o'clock The
steamer will DO christened by Miss Hoff.
man daughter Of II. Z. Hoffman president
Of the steamship company.
Apar.v Of Baltimoreans with several Of
flclals Of jhe company will witness the
launch. Among tho visitors will ba Mr..
and Mrs. Hoffman. The Tennessee will
be one OF the finest vessels constructed for
the Bay Line. She Is built of stoel, is Pas
feet long, 80 feet wide and 10 feet deep.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06

John Luke highly popular young bar.
Der of this city died this morning. Accom-.
panied by Harry Jerome he went to At
lantic City on sunday. On Sunday night
he was seized with a severe pain in the
stomach. All that night he suffered in
tense pain. Medicine was secured but his
stomach would not retain 1t. On Monday
no was able to come to his homo In this
city at Tenth andShipley streets.
Upon his arrival here tho family physi-
clan was summoned. Despite his efforts
Luke's stomach still refused to keep any.
thing down and constant vomiting was
tho result. Luke was the whole support
OF his mother. He WINS member of the
Friend hip Fire Company and was a gem
eral favorte.
The company will hold meeting on to-
morrow night to take action on his DEATH
The funeral will lako place on sunday af-
ternoon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06

Rev. f. B. Short Is spending week at
Loves, Del.
Mrs. O. w. Everett is stopping at Hotel
Eiberon, Atlantic City.
D,cphane Mcdaniel of North East, Wis
| cd friends here yesterday.
George W. Spicer, Jr. of Marshallton,
WAS in Wilmingi on yesterday
Miss Nan C. Bildlc Of Earleville, Md,
is visiting Miss Sue +. Layran.
Harry Tri1btt is he guest Of his grand
father Charles Tribbitt of Chester.
Miss Rama Mitchell and Willard Brown
have been visiting friends at Chester.
Miss Emma Hughes is visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Victor Hughes on Adams street.
Mr.. md Mrs. Claude Booker have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Greaves, of Upland.
EN-. Layfleld bas returned home after
a pleasant visit with West Chester friends.
Miss Elizabeth Lee and Miss Sara West
are spending few days at Atlantic City.
Wallace McCausland IS spending his va
cation with his father in Kingston, N. Y.
Mrs. William A. Hukill and daughter
NHliUIl uIt Sl"l'luS ~ tlAN Ahio - AH'
Barrett at Milford.
Miss Lizzie Wolpcrt, of Lancaster, Pa,
is spending n week with relatives, MIR. and
Mrs. Stetter Of this city.
James w. Layman, Mr.. and Mrs Ed
ward Stubs Of philadelphia. spent the
Fourth with their parents on Van Buren,
street.
William A. Hukill will spend Sunday
in Milford and with his wife and daughter
will visit DR.. and Mrs. w. L. S. Murray
at Rehoboth,
A largo number OF fashionable folk Of
this city and vicinity last night attended
dance given in Brerk's mill, on tho Bran.
DIVINE, by Miss DUPONT.
Mrs. Susie McConaghy and son Michael
of Philadelphia. have Just returned home
after spending n few days with Mrs. james
McCouaghy, Of this city.
George A. Mcssick, of the Pusey and
Jones Company, spent the Fourth OF July
with his family, who are making IN ex-
tended stay at the Elberon at Atlantic
City.
Delaware Conclave, No 48O, Improved
Order Of Heptasophs. will celebrate its
second anniversary in Eden Hall this even
ing. An Interesting program has boon
prepared for the occasion.
Robert Houston, OF Georgetown, was in
Wilmington to-day.
Jonathan .. Willis, of Milford, was in
Wilmington today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur L. Sasse have re-
turned homo from their honeymoon. They
will reside at No, 1901 Gilpin avenue.
George NJ Redgate and J. W. Morrell,
| of Brooklyn, are in Wilmington to-day OH
bicycle tour enroute to Washington. s.::ssss
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06

Jabez Deayiile died ut his homo M. 14l1
Jackson street carly this morning from
diabctls from which ne suffered H 10 weeks.
Mr., Deaville wa; the well known real cs-
tate man, aud came here from Stockport,
England about ~ years ago. He connect.
ed himself with Heald and Company, and
business himself on East Seventh street,
which venture was successful. Ho was AZ
years Of age and leaves u widow and two
children, whose agls are and Syears. Tho
funeral will take place Saturday afternoon
and intcrment will 10 made In tho VIII
mingtou and Brandy wine cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06

An unknown man narrowly escaped be-
ing drowned in the Chrstiana river yes.
tcraay afI ernonu. Michael McConaghy Of
Philadelphia and Thomas Fitzsimmons Of
this city two thirteen year old boys while
preparing for II swim in the river yestcr-
in tho water. They thew him some logs
to keep himself alloat while McConaghy
ran for help. BuU IA he man could not
grasp them fitzaimmons jumped into the
water, caught and held him until man
came upon the scenr, A rope was thrown
TO the boy who quickly fastened it around
tho half drowned man and they were pull.
ed ashore. When ho was revived the man
gave no account of how lac got into the
water nor who he was.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-06
HOBS0N'S MEN
TO BE FREED.
Gen'l Soul Consents to the
Release This Morning.
ALFONZO XII is CAPTURED
Rumor Says She Tried to
Runthe Havana Block.
ade But Was Un- :
successful.
Key West, Fla, JuIy 8. .

1t Is reported hers that the Spanish war
ship Alfonso XII attempted to run the
blockade out Of Havana. She was captur-
ed by an American cruiser.
Two more ships are expected today from
Santiago with seriously wounded soldiers
on board.
The Alfonso MI is q converted cruiser.
She formerly was fast merchant steamer
and was armed aud placed In commission
to act as an auxiliary. =
Madrid, July 6-rho Cabinet Council
last night after short session, decided to
open negotiations for peace, but to con-
tlnue tho war with all risks while single
soldier remains in Cuba.
Tho government has no news as to a
bonn bardmens Of Santiago, and has cabled
Governor. General Banco for details Of
the naval battle.
Ismailia, July 6-The battleship Pelayo,
with the Spanish squadron In the canal,
has been detained since dawn by an accl-
dent to her machinery.
Washington, July 6,-The following de.
spatch was received at the War Depart
ment this morning from General Shafter:
Camp near San iago. July 5, Playa del
Este, July 6-Adiutant General Washing.
toni am In recsipt Of letter from Gen.
eral Soul agreeing to exchange Hobson.
and meu here to make exchange in the
morning Yesterday he refused my pro-
posAl OF exchange.
(Signed), "SHAFTER Maj.-Gen."
Washington, July 1.-THE President has
photographed Sampson and Shafter to use
their Judgment regarding the lombard.
ment Of Santiago.
The Presidents me sage to Playa del
Este enjuined cnution and de'iberation
upon Shafter and Sampson. 1t instructed
them to risk nothing by undue haste, but
to proceed carefully. 50 as to avoid tho pos.
sibility If losing II ship or sacrificing
American lives. The injunction thus laid
upon tho commanders before Santiago &C
counts for the belief Of tho Admnistra-
ton that tho bonn bari,nent did not begin.
1t was decided bothby tho War and Navy
Department that the destruction Of Ger
vera's fleet does not completely solve the
problem confronting the military and ma.
val fol COS of Santiago. While it Is u relief
to have the Spanish ships out Of tho way.
the departments nre still conscious of the
fnct of tho harbor and the mines in the
channel and the reinforced Spanish army,
behind effective intrcnchments, must be
reckonod with by the land ami naval forces
Kingston, Jamaica, July6.
Another of the Spanish leaders, General
Pando. has fallen in battle but his troops
v,Irnhrriny TuIO have sliCuppupu in gattinu