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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
TROOPS EMBARKED FOR THE PHILIPPINES
After Twenty Days No Help Has Been Sent to Com
modore Dewey.
ADMINISTRATIVE IMBEcILITY is coNFEssE

sion, Tampa, Florida; Brig. Gen. Thos
Anderson, department Pacific; Brig
Gen.. Hamilton M. Hawkins, seventh
corps, Tampa, Fla; Brig. Gen. Samue
s. Sumner, cavalry division, Tampa
Fla. Brig. Gen. John q. Bates, fourth
corps, Mobile, Alabama; Brig. Gen
Andrew 5. Burt, seventh corps, Tampa
Florida; Brig. Gen. Edward e. Willis
ton, first corps, aid to command light
artillery brigade, Chickamaugs Park,
Ca; Brig. Gen. Louis III. Carpenter
third corps, Chickamauga Park, Ga.
Brig. Gen. Henry w. Lawton, fifth
corps, Mobile, Alabama; Brig Gen
Adna r.. Chaffee, fifth corps, Tampa
Florida; Brig. Gen. William Ludlow
headquarters of army.
WASHINGTON, May 20.-The Pres.
ident sent these nominations to the
Senate: Captain Patrick Henry Ray,
eighth U. s. infantry, to be Colonel
third regiment U. s. volunteers; Cap
tain-,J. 5. Petit, first U. s. infantry
Colonel fourth regiment u. s. volun-
teer infantry; First Lieut.. Herbert III :.
Sargent, second u. S. Cavalry, Colonel
fifth regiment u. S. volunteer in
fantry; Lawrence D. Tyson, Tenn,
Colonel sixteenth regiment u. 3. vol
unteer infantry; First Lieut.. Charles s.
Rich, corps engineers, U. 5. A.,
Colonel first regiment volunteer IN
fantry; ID. N. Hood, Louisiana, Colonel
second regiment volunteer infantry !;
Colonel Theodore Schwan, Assistant
Adjutant General, to be Adjutant Gen.
eral with rank of Colonel; Major Will
lam HI. Carter, Assistant Adjutant Gen.
eral, to be Adjutant General with rank
of Colonel.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
NEW GOLD FIELDS

Recent sensational gold discoveries
in the Red River district, Northern
New Mexico, indicate that this locality
will shortly be as widely celebrated az
Cripple Creek. Already the rush OF
miners and prospectors has begun, and
by the time the snow has fully melted,
thousands will be on the ground.
!. Take the Santa Fe Route to Springer
N. M, from which point there is a
stage daily to Elizabethtowh, Hematite
and Red River City. For further par
ticulars apply to
CHAs. F. JONES, Agt.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
LOVE AND ROMANCE.
Miss Cisneros to Wed cuban Lieutenant
on Lees staff.

WASHINGTON, May 20.-Evangslina
Cossio y Cisneros is soon to wed Carlos
Carbonel, former Cuban banker
nominated by President Mckinley to
be Lieutenant and Aide on the staff of
Major General Fitzhugh Leo. When
Carl Decker went to Havana, with the
express purpose Of liberating Miss
Cisneros, he found trusted lieutenant
In Carbonel, who was at that time un-
acquainted with tho fair young Cuban :.
On the night of the rescue, Carbenel
was at Decker's side. To Carbonel was
entrusted the duty of accompanying
the girl to New York.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
FEELING BLOCKADE.
Private Letter Shows Result Of Invest.
msnt in General Flight from the city.


HAVANA, May Q, via Vera Cruz, May
13.-The blockade is beginning to be
felt here. Business is almost ct q
standstill, and there is hardly any
movement in the streets. Over 5000
people are booked at the Office of the
French steamer La Faystte, which
leaves here today for Vera Cruz, with
this letter, which will be posted at that
port. In fact panic now prevails.
Nevertheless the Spaniards are pres
pairing to fight as desperately as pos
sible. There has been ne disorder as
far a. known. 1t is reported that
Santa Cruz del Sur, on the south coast
of Puerto Principe, has fallen into the
hands of the insurgents. If this is the
case, the latter have port at which
their friends can land arms, ammuni-
ton, and supplies, without interfer-
ence.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20

Two 7xl4 Olel 8 ller mi |.
pne7xl4 ,eii 4 roll pill.
Six AFFECT - inch ,oltias reels.
ejx 5-fcot boltils re. Is.
Two G. N. Smi b par,f rs.eeSss
. One seive pr. fffF ss4 Is
Ope Stillwsil be e. and filter.
lot ofsproekots, wheels, chains, run.
ming and shaftIpg gear and everything
pertaining to a fisst class mill, which
will sell at bargain. This machinery il
an 10 first-class shape, and can be seen
running at my mill until the Goth of June
My.reason forseIlng isthat shall put In
machinery of greater capacity, and the
above that am now using, must be sold
Address j. X. SMITH,
w159 Las Vegas, Roller Mill
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20

Give Them Arms and We May
Get Out.
A PANIC EXISTS IN HAVANA


NEW YORK, May 20.-A copy
righted special from Port Au Prince
to tho EveniHg World says information
has reached that place that General
Gomez,at the hesd of 1900 insurgents
is closing in on Havana. His advance
guard, led by Quentin Baldera, the dis,
patch says, put to flight 800 Spanish
troops.
Santiago de Cuba, according to the
same report, is menanced by 5000 in
surgents, under General Garcia.
The dispatch alec reports that Span
ish warships have been sighted of
Yucatan, conveying three transports
carrying troops and provisions for
Havana.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
Very Kind. SurelYi

New YORK, May 0.-Enil L. Boas,
New York agent of the Hamburg
American line, said this morning that
the German steamer Polaria was not
going to Havana, as originally intend
ed. He added that the report that the
Government had revoked the per-
mission granted the Polaria to pass the
blockade, was incorrect, and the
abandonment was solely to avoid en-
barrassing the Government.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
When Will That BE ?

CHICAGO, May Especial to the
Journal from Washington: Adjutant
General Corbin sent telegraphic orders
to the Eighteenth and Twenty third
infantry, now in camp at New Orleans
to proceed at once to San Francisco.
They will embark for the Philippines
as soon as supplies and transportation
can be furnished.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
Inner Lin. Of Defense.

WASHINGTON. May 20.-In the
Senate, Hale, of Maine, Chairman Of
the Committee on Naval Affairs
favorably reported the House joint
resolution providing for the organiza
tion and enrolment of an auxiliary
naval force, which shall form an inner
line of defense. The amendment by
the Senate Committee provides thai
the force shall not exceed 5000 men
The resolution passed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
Our First Declaration.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., May 20 A
magnificent monument to the signers
of the Mecklenburg Dec aration of In
dependence. was unveiled here today,
in the presence of a tremendous crowd
Among the prominent people present
were the former Vic5-PresiJent, Adlai
e. Stevenson, Governor Atkinson, of
Georgia, Governor Elerbee, of South
Carolina, and Governor RUSSELL OF
North Carolina. Adlai Stevenson was
the orator.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
spanIsh Activl.y.

MADRID, May 20.-Admiral Camara.
Commander of the Cadlz Squadron, is
here receiving instructions relative to
the destination of his ships, which. it is
explained. depends on Che requirements
of war. The new Minister of Marine
has injected the greatest activity into
his department.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
Oregon Going North.

CHICAGO, May 20.-A special to. the
Times Herald. from Washington, d. c.,
says: Tho Oregon did not stop at the
Barbados, as was reported, but was
sighted by the American Consul pass
ing that point under full speed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
No Doubt Demente

JoLIETTE, Quebec, May TO- Thomas
Nulty, who killed his three sisters and
young brother, at Rawdon, to make
room In his fathers house for the girl
he intended to marry, was hanged here
today. Fifteen hundred jeering men
witnessed the hanging.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
Words, Words. Wordsl

WARRINGTON, May 20.-Daniels, of
Virginia, made set speech in ad-
vocacy of the War Revenue bill, oc-
cupying the floor over two hours.
WASHINGTON, May 20.-The Senate
Committee on Finance finds it necessary
War Revenue Bill, before proceeding
farther with the measure, and an ad-
journment of the Senate will be taken
at the close of today's session, until
Monday in order to allow the Com
mittee to devote tomorrow to this
work.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
Hang Them Up.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. May s2O.-A
special to the Dispatch, from Chick
amauga Park. says: Three men were
arrested here charged with doping
wells and water troughs. Two mules
are reported dead. Two pounds OF
arsenic were found on the men.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
More Spanish Victories.

MADRID. May 20.-A dispatch from
Havana says that two American ships
bombarded Guantanamo, and that the
Spanish gunbeat, San Luaro. aud q
regiment of troops repulsed the ats
tempt to land there. The Spaniards
did not suffer any loss.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
chicago d,eIn.

CHICAGO. May 20.--Wheat. May
81. 40; July, 81 .O8%.
Corn.-May, 3519 July, 354@%.
Oats.-May. 29A; July, 26H.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 20. -B. j.
Franklin, sxsGovcrnor of Arizona, lay
down to rest yesterday, and when a
member Of his family went to call him
he was found to be dead.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
Kansas city stock

KANSAS CITY, May 2O.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 1000; steady; native steers s3.75
@4.95; Texas steers, ,83. 500$4 40; Texas
COWS, So. 0004 90; native cows and heif-
ers, $2.75@4.85; stockers and feeders,
$3.9o0$5.0O; bulls; SO. 3004. 70.
Sheep Receipts, 1000; firm; lambs,
So 10000; muttons, S3 35@4.35.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
Spain Getting Actiya.

BARCELONA, May 20.-Largs forces
of troops are embarking here for the
Philippine Islands.
BARCELONA, May 20-The number
of troops embarking for the Philippines
is between 1000 and 5000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20

CHICAGO. May 2O.-CattIe- Receipts
$500; steady; beeves, $4O0Q5.15: COWS
and heifers, $2.75@4.70; Texas stsers
e3 90@4.50; stockers and feeders. ~ .000
4.90.
Sheep - Receipts, 5000; strong
native sheep, $5 1904 50; westerns
$3.7504.45; lambs, $3.75@5.50.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
Fully Deserved.

LONDON, May 20.-The House of
Commons today adopted an address to
the Queen, in regard to the interment
of the remains of Gladstone in West
minister Abbey. -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
stiIIFartb.r Delav.

VALLEJO, Calf, May 20.-Repairing
defects to the condensing tubes of the
cruiser Charleston was completed this
morning, but tile vessel will not leave
for Manila until tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
GLORIOUS INACTIVITY EXCEPT In The NAMING OF OFFICERS

Events Of surpassing interest are ex-
pected to develop near here within
twenty-four hours. Details of the i'm
portant movements expected, are not
permitted to pass the censor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
Net so Many Killed.

RHINELANDER, Wis, May Pore
port from Heafford Junction, which
stated that eighteen dead bodies are in
the depot there, proves greatly exag-
geratsd. The latest news from there
gives only two killed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
Views of Cuban oni.f..

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 2O.-Senor
Domingo Capots, Vice-President Of
the Cuban Republic, landed here from
Cuba in open boat. He is on his way
to the United States to present certain
views of the Cuban Chiefs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
Metal Market

New YORK, May 20. Silver, 574
Lead. $3.50; Copper, IL.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20

MADRID, May 20.-At 10 o'clock last
evening the Minister of Marine received
the following dispatch from Admiral
Cervsra, In command of the Cape Verde
squadron: Santiago de Cuba, May 10.
This morning without incident. i
entered this port accompanied by the
squadron.
~. (Signed) CERvERA.
The Minister cabled his congratula-
tions.
DoNs ARE DELIGHTED.
MADRID, May 20-In an interview,
today, the Minister Of Marine is quoted
Ms saying: l am greatly rejoicsd at
the safe arrival of the Spanish fleet at
Santiago dc Cuba. 1t is an immense
triumph for tho Spanish navy. The
sailors who executed the movement
and those who planned it, are worthy
of oil praise.
AMERICANS THOUGHT TO HAVE FLED.
MADRID, Spain, May 20. = Admiral
Cervera, says a cable dispatch from
Santiago dc Cuba, did not sight an
American ship during his voyage. He
announces his crews to be In perfect
health and enthusiastic. Continuing,
the dispatch says: The blockading
vessels quickly left on the approach of
squadron, whose arrival created the
greatest excitement and enthusiasm at
Santiago. Immediately crowds throng
ed the quays and cheered our sailors.
HAvana's relief at the safe arrival of
the feet is very great, as it was feared
that the American ships which left the
blockade there had gone to intercept
the Spanish feet. 1t is now believed
that the Americans fled in order to
avoid reverse.
MAY NOT BE TRUE.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 20.-No
confirmation has yet been received here
of the reported arrival OF the Spanish
Cape Verde feet at Santiago de Cuba.
REPORT CONSIDERED DOUBTFUL.
WASHINGTON, May 20.-If the Span
ish fleet is at Santiago de Cuba, the
fact is probably not known officially to
the Navy Department. The fact that
the first report came from Madrid, was
regarded as in itself suspicious cir
cumstance, for it is hardly to be sup
posed that the Spaniards are such SIM
pie strategists as to advise us Of their
plans In that manner.
- The officials of the Cuban delegation
here consider the report accurate. as it
bears out what these officials pointed
out, when the Spanish fleet first reached
Martinique, as to the probable course
the Spanish Admiral would take,
Secretary Quessda said today that
the Spanish Admiral would find him
self seriously handicapped at Santiago,
as there is no railroad communication
between Santiago and Havana.
About all the Spanish fleet can &C.
complish there Is to secure base of
operations in fairly well fortified
harbor, and to lay in coal from colliers
which are understood to have preceded
the feet there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
Toos HI. own Life

DEs MCINEs, Iowa. May 20.-C. L.
= ker, president of the Baker Carriage
Works. slot himself twice in the mouth
today, dying almost instantly. Cause
financial troubles.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
Money Market,

New YORK, May 20-Money on call
at 11s per cent. Prime mercantile
paper, 40oH per cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20

II you ars in need of letter heads, bill.
heals or in fact anything in the job print
Ing line, send to this office for estim ates.
1928 tt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
BETTER LATE TuAN NEVER

WARRINGTON, May 20.-The Navy
Department has posted the following
bulletin at the close of Office hours
The Navy Department has informa-
ten. which is believed to be authentic,
that the Spanish Squadron, under Ad-
miral Cervera, is at Santiago de Cuba.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20

Wanted to L,an-s200 at 10 per cent in
terest. on good security. Inquire at this
office. 165 I've
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Something : Expected.

NEW YoRK, May 2o.-A Key West
special to the Epsning Post says;
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20

For SALE-A good SO-inch paper
cutter. at this Office If
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20
Ledgers,
Journals,
Cash Books.

In fact every
thing in blank
books done in
first class shape
and at lowest
prices. Esti-
mates given up
on application.
on all kinds ol
books or binding
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-05-20

In an its Nunsrsus and a.
verse branches done ~ Il
shsuId b At THE OPTIC Jsb
Rosas.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-05
S. HOMER HENLEY
SEEKS A DIVORCE
POPULAR VOCALIST DESERTED
BY HIS WIFE.
Rumors of an Unhappy Union Have
Long Been Going the Rounds
and Occupying the Gossips.

S. Homer Henley, known throughout
the State as the possessor of a rich, effect
i've voice which he has used for years to
advantage. has appeared in court as the
plaintiff in an action at law, with his
wife as defendant.
Mr.. Henley wants a divorce. He de-
clares he was deserted and abandoned
by his wife in January of 1897, and on
this fact he bases his right to be again
a single man. 1T has been rumored for
some time that the popular vocalist and
his wife were not happily mated. Rumor,
however, failed to assume tangible pro
portions until yesterday when the suit
for divorce was filed.
In the complaint Mr.. Henley alleges
that on August "a, 1897, his wife deserted
him. Since then she has lived apart
doing. She had no cause or reason to
desert him, declares Mr.. Henley, and did
so against his will and without his con-
sent In consequence he prayss that the
bonds of matrimony between himself and
wife be dissolved and that he have such
other relief at the hands of the court as
the circumstances of the case may re-
Quire
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-05
WHISPERING POLICEMEN.
Prosecuting Attorney Reynolds Ut
tiers Timely Protest Against
the Nuisance.

Prosecuting Attorney Reynolds of
Judge Lows court had occasion yester-
day to call down a policeman for whis-
pering in the ear of the Judge while the
case in which he was interested was on
the calendar.
The case was that of William Nesbitt
and Julia Nicholas, charged with grand
larceny in stealing three suits of clothes
and other articles from Berg So Co.
The defendants were arrested by, Po-
Iicemen Peshon and Cavanaugh, and just
before the case was called in court yes
terday morning Peshon got the Judges
ear and began to whisper in it, Reynolds
promptly objected, and said that If
Peshon had anything to say In connec>
ton with the case he should do so in open
court.
licemen whispering in the. ear OF the
Judge is too common, and it is time 1t
should be stopped. How would 1t look
if prisoner was to be taken out of the
dock and allowed to whisper in the ear
of the Judge? | see no difference be
tween the arresting officer and the de
PENDANT in that respect"
After the Prosecuting Attorney had fin
ished his remarks Peshon was glad to
take q back seat.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-05
DEFENSE OUTLINED
IN WIDBER'S CASE
ASKS FOR A VERDICT OF &C
QUITTAL.
Counsel for the Accused Contends
That the Prosecution Has Failed
to Establish Its
Case.

The prosecution closed and the defense
opened in the Widber case yesterday.
During the morning session the prosecu-
ton occupied the time in putting a nm
fishing touch on the case. Mayor Phelan
was recalled and identified sixteen sacks
which had been tempered with Deputy
County Clerk V. z. Northrup then 1den-
tilted papers showing amounts of money
that had been placed in the treasury and
subsequently removed. Deputy Treasurer
de la Montanya then testified that the
amount of money in the treasury during
the month of November was very low
and that 1t greatly increased during the
following month
The case of the prosecution then closed
and Attorney Peixott0 outlined the de-
Tense He asserted that 1t had not been
shown that Widber had stolen the miss
ing funds. None of the witnesses exam
tned had so testified, he said, but mad
merely stated that Widber had accused
himself of the crime. And when Widber
accused himself of the crime he was IN
der the influence of liquor, was SUFFERING
from the effects of a protracted debauch
and was not mentally competent to make
q lucid statement regarding the matter.
1.-THE accused never made statement
that he had stolen the money, but &C
knowledged that he was civilly respon-
sible," continued the attorney, and we
acknowledge that he is civflly responsible
but deny that ne is so criminally. The
accused always had good reputation for
truth, honesty and integrity, and II was
the thought that ne might De dCCuseu vi
criminal connection with the disappear
ance of the funds and the knowledge that
he would be held civilly responsible that
caused him to go on debauch and place
his mind in a condition to be easily in
huenced. He did not fee nor try to con
ceal the shortage. When he left the city
he did so at the bidding of his friends. "
Considering, these facts the attorney
stated that he expected an acquittal.
Many witnesses, among whom were
Charles D. Holmes. Thomas ]. Barbour
J. o. Refs, Henry Sachs, A. G. Mcfarland
and Frank Zacharias, were called to tes-
fffv relative to the character Of the ac
cused All admitted that previous to the
present difficulty the prisoner had always
borne a good reputation. The defense
then offered documents in evidence show
ing that Widber was the owner Of prop
critics prior to the period when the pecu
lations commenced and in CONSEQUENCE
could not, as charged, have spent thu
citys funds in their purchase. The jury
then visited the Treasurer's office to ge
an idea of the position of the various
vaults and money drawers. Then the
case went over till to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-05
LEAGUE FOR IMPROVEMENTS.
a New City and County Hospital
Still in Demand bv Missionites.

The Mission League of Improvement
Clubs at its meeting last night in Man
nerbund Hall on Bryant avenue dis
cussed the building of a new City and
County Hospital, according to the plans
formulated by the present Board of Super
visors. The action of the board IN neg
lecting to avail itself of the provisions
of the act of the Legislature in author
iZing the necessary expenditure for that
purpose was censured by the members of
the league.
The executive committee of the league
was instructed to arrange for a mass
meeting in the near future at which all
the nominees for Supervisors and Street
Superintendent will be invited to attend
and give their views on the subject of
a new hospital and subjects pertaining
to the needed Improvements of that por-
ton of the Mission district. Such of the
nominees as may impress the league
members with their intention to carry
out these views are morally certain OF
getting the support Of the league.
President T. 3. Slevin desires it to be
understood that in no way will the
league become a political machine for
the furtherance of the nominees of any
one party. These views were conceded
in by those present as being proper, as
the league is not political in any sense
of the word.