davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
The Dispatches Would Indicate
"Psy Your Money and
Take Your Choice"
HAVANA RIOTS MAY DECIDE
Critical Situation 10 cuba's
Capital -Warship Ready
For Emergency. 4
QUArS PETITION FOR PARDON

CHICAGO, Ills, March 29.-A dis
patch to the Chronicle, from Washing
ton SAYS: General Lee has cabled the
state department that the situation in
Havana is critical. There is danger,
he SAYS, of riots growing out of the in
tense feeling among Weylerites against
the Americans. Captain Sampson, at
Kew West. is in communication with
: the consul general and at the slightest
sign of trouble message from the gen.
eral to him will result in dispatching a
man of war to Havana at once"
WASHINGTON, March 29.-Assistant
Secretary Day said telegram from
General Lee shows there IS no occasion
for alarming reports as to the situation
in Havana.
wOoDFoRD SAYS "PEACE" /"
NEW YORK, March ga dispatch
to the Herald from Madrid says; cal
though American Minister Woodford
sturidly refuses to be interviewed, he
stated to prominent gentleman of
Madrid that he was entirely confident
an early effective peace will soon be
assured between Spain and the United
States, peace consistent with the
honor of the Spanish people and that
would secure justice to Cuba and
effective protection of the great Amer
ican interests on that island.
sIGsBEE is READY.
WASHINGTON, March 29.-Captain
Sigsbee, arrived in Washington from
Havana today. The captains neigh5ors
profusely decorated his residence with
flags. Many of his friends sent large
bouquets as an expression OF friendship
and esteem. AT 1890 the captain went
to the navy department to report. He
would be reaGy, he said, as soon as he
could get his wardrobe replenished, to go
might be given him.
THEIR HONOR AND DIGNITY.
MADRID, March 29-Public opinion
is quieted by the belief that the diff
culties between Spain and the United
States will be arranged in friendly
manner Newspapers place great
stress upon the conference between
General Woodford, United States min
lister, and Senior Sagasta, premier, to
take place at o'clock this afternoon,
expressing the belief that it will have
important pacific results. Spanish
newspapers say Jno SOVerDIuelt Vi
Spain has decided to do everything pos
sible to avoid war, if the honor and
dignity of Spain are not affected.
LONDON OPINION.
LONDON, March 29.-The Pail Mall
Gazette voices the general tone of the
newspapers of this city in saying Presi-
dent McKinley's message to Congress
"gives Spain broad way to escape
adding, SIT does not contain word
which need ruffle feather of Castilian
punctilo. Events are evidently mov-
ing toward peaceful settlement"
SPAIN MADE THE PROPOSITION.
WASHINGTON. March 29.-Senators
who talked with the president today
say the proposition for an armistice
came from Spain. He insisted that any
armistice must be coupled with other
conditions, which Spain has not shown
disposition to accept. It is stated by
one senator that matters may be
brought to head within short time. |
BLANCo's S CONFIDENCE.
WASHINGTON, March 29.-Captain,'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
Big Four Accident.

BLOOMINGTON. Ills, March 29.-An
express train on the Big Four went
through bridge at Kickapoo creek This
morning. The accident was caused by
Q flood, throwing the track out Of Iiae.
Nearly every person aboard was cut,
wrenched and bruised. many seriouslys
Every car lies in the ditch bottom up.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
THoRoBGHBREDs.
Fast Trosssrs on sale as Le1lpssos, Ken
ta tuciy.s

LEXINGTON, Ky. March 30. Wood
ard & shaDklin's 8ig sale. which COM
meneed today, promises to be the
greatest held anywhere this season.
Not for years has there been such a
large number Of thoroughbreds slated
TO go under the hammer ut one sale.
In the fist are consignmepts of horses
with records from the famous Glen
view farm. Indian Hill farm and
Cecilian park. Among the fast ones
to be placed on the block are I}efk-
shire Chimes; 2:l72; Lygia, 2:17l5. and
Bay Gelding, 2;l6 .Jf.i .,tli1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29

European court officials are getting
careless. The Prince of Naples Mas,
ter of the Household has been dismissed
at the request of the Princess for pre-
senting to her at reception a person
who before her marriage had been a
ballet girl at the San Carlo.theater, and
Queen Victoria's Lord Chamberlain
has been hauled over the Goals for a
presentation at the last drawing room,
that will have to be annulled.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
No Funny Business.

LONDON, March 29.-According to a
dispatch from Bucharest. the outbreak
among the Albanian and Kurdish
troops, in the barracks of the Yildiz
palace, at Constantinople, on the even
ing of March 10Th, was in reality a
fight which followed the discovery Of a
plot to assassinate the Sultan. One
hundred men were killed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
Fighting In Egypt.

CAIRO, March 2g.--It is officially
announced that the gunboats and
Anglo Egyptian troops. attacked
Shendy on Saturday, destroyed the
forts, captured large quantities of grain,
cattle and ammunition, and liberated
over eco slaves. mostly JaaHns: The
Dervishes lost 100 0men There were no
casualties on the Anglo Egyptian side.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29

General Blanco has sent 9 comfnuni-
cation to Washington, saying he be-
lieves that demonstration may be pre-
cipitated any moment by certain
Americans OF strong anti Spanish
tendency, now In Havana. The sug-
gestion that the Weyier element is
threatening riots is emphaticany re-
pudiated BY BIanco. who EXPRESSES
complete confidence in his ability to
preserve quiet amone the native
people.
CLIMATIC REASONS.
WAsnINeToN, March 80. by direc-
tion of Gen. Miles, orders were issued
today for the transfer Of the twenty
fifth regiment of infantry to Dry
Tortugas. The fact that this regiment
is made up Of colored troops Is regarded
as showing tho purpose OF the war
department. to concentrate the colored
troops in the vicinity OF Cuba, negroes
being better able to withstand the
Cuban climate than white men,, The,
Twenty fifth regiment has been located
at Forts MissouIa, Assiniboine and
Harris, Montana, for eighteen years..
FROM WEST TO EAST.
Ell RENO. o. T., March 29.-The
troops from Fort Reno began loading
today on the Rock Island tracks, TAX
ing Gattling and Hotchkiss guns
and all available field pieces. 1t is
they will be sent to eastern
coast points. :.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
Up the stars and si,ipes.

BERLIN, March '2s.-Lieat. John j !.
Knapp, detached from the United
States cruiser San Francisco today
hoisted the stars and stripes over the
torpedo boat purchased fon the United
States at the Schichau yards. She was
renamed "Somers. 81
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29

r. New York has astop in which Bibles
and rum are sold side by side. The
place is at the foot Of Washington
street, not far from the Syrian colony,
aud its patrons ilcludeSyrians, Arme>
mans. Turks, Russians and Irish long,
shoremen. The Bibles. together with
other books of a religious character, are
kept in case at the end of the bar. &
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
Entire Family. Murdered.

SAN ANGELO, Texas, March 29.--
The whole Lee family, consisting of
father, mother and two small children.
have been murdered on. ranch near
Paint Rock. 1t is believed tie mur--
derers were two men to whom lodging
was refused. An ak was the weapon
used.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
Presidential Nominations.

! WASHINGTON, March 29. The; Pres
ident sent Che following nominations to
the Senate: Campbell L. Maxwell,
Ohio, consul general at Santo Domingo;
Louis Kaiser, of Illinois, consul at
Mazatlan, Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
>
No Cable Necessary.

WASHINGTON. March 29-Assistant
Secretary Day has received cable
message from United States Minister
Woodiord announcing the success of
the government party in the recent
Spanish elections.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
Money Market.

NEwY YoRK, March % Money on call
nominally at 4 x per cent. Prime
mercantile paper, 5@619 per cent. Sill
yer, 551s. Lead, $3.50. Copper, H.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
THE RIGHT SOUND.

WASHINGTON, March 80. "A deter
mined movement is on foot among the
members OF the House in which pr0mi-
nent men of both parties. are cooper
ating, to bring the proposition for in
tervention in Cuba to vote, if neces-
sary by arbitrarily oyer-ruling the
chair. Hull, chairman of the military
committee. is at the head of the move
ment on the Republican side. A
prominent member says there will be
no delay beyond Thursday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
Magazine Editor Dead.

BALTIMORE, Md, March s9.-Wil-
liam II Edmnnds., founder and editor
of the Southern: States Ndgasihe, died
today. ~. ),
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29

--,r Kansas. City Sl0ek. '',1'''-'I1.-
TX AEsAs UITy, March POI Cattle Re
ceipts $50; unchanged; Texas steers,
Ss4.00@440: native steers, SO 25@E 3ol
stockers and feeders, 50 75@$5 25 bulls,
So .45@425. Z
Sheep Receipts, 700: steady: lambs,
$4.70@5.30; muttons, So. 20@4.60.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
Autonemists Elected,

HAVANA, March 29-Of the thirty
deputies elected to the Spanish Cortes,
the Auton0mists secured twenty five.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29

~ % : :
Five hundred trading vessels leave
the Thames daiis af0r all parts of the
world.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
MARKETs.


4 sElpcAeQ.s March, 20, = Cattle Re-
cefpts 2,500; steady; beeves, $3S5@
So 40; cows and heifers, $225@$4. 90;
TexHs steers. $4,000 20; stockers and
feeders, SO .7O@S4. Is.
Sheep. Receipts, 1900; steady to
strong; native. sheep, SO 50@S4S0;
westerns, $3.850$4.75; lambs, $1,000
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
THE HOUSE JOINS IN.

WASHINGTON, March 29-Repre-
sentative Marsh, of Illinois, chairman
of the House committee on militia,
today introduced joint resolution
declaring war against the government
of Spain and its dependencies and the
United States and her territories.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29
WAIT AND WAITING.

WASHINGTON. d. g, March 29.r.
After the cabinet meeting today,
secretary Alger made the following
Statement: 'srhe members of the
cabinet are all in hearty accord with
the President. The country can well
afford to await the result of negotia-
tions. which will be promptly made
known" I,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29

Nations Solons, Regardless Of
~ Party Favor Imme-
date Action.
WILL SIT DOWN ON CAR REED

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator
Foraker offered resolution for .Cnban
independence. Foraker spoke of the
delays caused by the De Lomelncident
and the aMainey incident, but declared
the Cuban question would come up,
whatever was done with the "Maine"
catastrophe. AE.
Senator Frye introduced a resolution
reciting the conditions in Cuba, and
directing the president, in his discre-
,tion, to take steps to drive naval and
military forces from the island. The
three resolutions went to the Foreign
Relations committee. ~
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 30
Senator Rawlins, of Utah, has intros
duced joint resolution recognizing
the independence Of Cuba and declar-
ing war against Spain. --..vs9e
RESOLUTIONS CONFIRMED. i, ] /,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 20
The Populists and Silver Republicans
of both houses held conference to-
day. 1t resulted in adopting the
resolutions presented by Allen. In the.
Senate and Bell in the House, declar-'
ing for Cuban independence.
,s 90 SENATOR MASON IN LINE.
WASHINGTON, March 29.- Senator
Mason made a vigorous war speech.
He said IL ninety "Maine" victims had
been senators or sons Of senators we
would not have been forty days in de-
claring war. Yet, the lives of all
Americans were sacred alike, under our
law, ana equally entitled to consldera-
ton. Mason said the catastrophe
should be repealed vigorously. He was
for war. This declaration brought ou t
q vigorous outburst of applause from
The crowded galleries.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-29

In sII It, Numeroas and d.
verse branches done - Il
should Be II THE OPTIC Job
Rooms
The gold leaf., 1898-03-24
IT EASY TO TELL,

People who fail to look after their
health are like the carpenter who negleets
to sharpen his tools. People are not apt
to get aniOuS about their health soon
enough. If you are mot quite we'll" or
half sick" have you ever thought that
your kidneys may be the cause of your
sickness?
1t is easy to tell by setting aside your
urine for twenty-fOur hours; sediment OF
settling indicates an unhealthy condition
OF the kidneys. When urine stains linen
it is evidence of kidney trouble. Too fire.
Quent desire to urinate, scanty supply,
pain or dull ache in the back is also con-
vincing proof that the kindneys and blad-
der are out of order.
There is satisfaction in knowing that the
great remedy DR.. Kilmer's Swampt-Root
fulflls every wish in relieving weak or
diseased kidneys and all forms Of bladder
and urinary troubles. Not only does
Swamp Root give new life and acticity to
the kidneyS-the cause Of trouble, but by
treating the kidneys it acts as a tonic for
the entire constitution. II you need
medicine take Swamp -Root-it cures. Sold
by druggists. price ffry cents and one dol
lar, or by mentioning the GOLD LEAF and
sending your address to DR.. kilmer & Co.,
Binahamton, n. Y, you may have sam
pie bottle of this great discovery sent to
you free by mail upon receipt OF three
two cent stamps to cover cost Of postage on
the bottle
The gold leaf., 1898-03-24
Original Observations.
(Orange, Va, Observer.)


Taffy is the soda water of court
ship.
Lazy men are too often held in the
lapse of time.
A soft snap is the parting of front
gate spooners.
Slander, like a wagon, cannot go
without tongue.
He is green man who will elope
with grass widow.
Gold does not always glitter, but
brass never fails to show itself.
Always put off till tomorrow the
revenge you could accomplish to-day.
People who owe debts of gratitude
are constantly making assignments
Any man can borrow all the trouble
he wants on his own personal secu-
rity.
The only reason that some men
don't follow the plough is because it
isn't woman.
The man who '.never smelt pow
der" has a nose unfamiliar with the
feminine cheek.
In cards as in life, it is the man
who is ready to beg who is waiting
for something to turn up.
Mans nature makes him prefer to
be successful fool rather than an
unsuccessful genius.
The downy chicklet now doth peep
from out the early egg, and waking
from its morning sleep, it lifts its lit
tie leg.
An Ohio man has taken the small
pox from a pet pig. 1t looks as
though there is nothing an Ohio man
would not take.
The gold leaf., 1898-03-24
NO

flict with Spain not because certain
of victory, but because Spain slaugh-
ters the innocent. This nation be-
lieves in the glories of peace. but it
must be ''peace with honor" and not
with dishonor that assuredly comes
from silence in the presence of brutal
abuses. By its own past it knows
full we'll the horrid cost of war. vet
its great true heroic heart beats high
to declare that it is better to die in
protecting the defenceless than to
live in falseheod to its own grand
past. It's conscience is aroused. Its
arm is barred to smite and that swift
ly, lest there be none of the starv-
ing left to save.
With such a pure motive its ac
tions will have the cordial goodwill
OF European nations. Short decisive
work will be made of the solemn task.
and when the smoke has cleared JUS
tice will have been done to the un-
just, and Cuba Libre" may then de-
velop in quiet it's own individuality.
The gold leaf., 1898-03-24
The long nights in Alaska gives
the poker player good show.

The price of horses will no doubt
be greatly enhanced in Missouri this
Spring. This will not be due, how
ever. to any republican Legislation or
anticipated trouble with Spain, but
will be the example set at a recent
banquet by the Veterinary College at
Kansas City where horse meat largely
predominated. There was horse tail
soup. horse steak, horse croquettes,
horse salad. horse pie and all other
kinds of horse preparations known to
modern chefs. Verify the horse is a
great quadruped.- Winston Journal
The gold leaf., 1898-03-24
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism.
From the Fawhauen IN. " Register.

Mr.. James Rowland, OF this village,
states that for twenty-five years his wife
has been a sufferer from rheumatism. A
few nights ago she was in such pain that
she was nearly crazy. She sent Mr.. Row.
land for the doctor, but he had read of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and instead of
going for the physician he went to the
store and secured bottle of it. His wife
did not approve of Mr.. Rowland's
purchase at first, but nevertheless ap-
piled the Balm thoroughly and in an
hours time was able to 60 to sleep. She
now applies it whenever she feels an
ache Or pain and finds that it always
gives relief He says that no medicine
which she had used ever did her as much
good. The 25 and SO cent sizes for sale
by the Dorsey Drug Co.
The gold leaf., 1898-03-24
To Build Their Own Engines.

1t is said that the Seaboard Air
Line will at an early day build a
plant at their shops at which all of
the locomotives for the system will be
Mr.. w. T. Reed, in
charge of all motive power, is very
progressive man, and as he has the
entire confidence of those in author
ity, it is thought that the idea of en-
gine building will be carried out
Norfolk Public Ledger
The gold leaf., 1898-03-24
THE NAMES TEN,
(Mexico Two Republics.)

Death came out of the black nights deep.
And steered for ba tleship's side:
But never a man OF the sailor clan
Looked on the Deathman's ride.
The Kansas lad and the Hampshire boy,
And the boy from Tennessee;
With never a fear that death was near,
Swung into eternity.
Nor flag, nor shot, nor battle cry,
Nor strain of the nations air.
Broke into the gloom of the sailors doom,
Nor yet priestly prayer.
There looks a face from far-away home
With eye bent on the sea,
For the Hampshire Jack who'll not come
back,
Or the lad from Tennessee.
Not theirs was the glory Of battle,
No victory crowned the day,
But nation weeps that the dark sea
keeps
Her dead beneath the bay.
The gold leaf., 1898-03-24
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet
1t cures painful. swollen, smarting feet
and instantly takes the sting out Of corns
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Aliens Foot Ea Sc
makes tight fitting or new shoes feel easy.
1t is a certain cure for sweating, callOus
and hot, tired. aching feet. Try it to-day.
Sold by all druggist and shoe stores. By
mail for 25c. in stamps. Trial package
FREE: Address, Allen S. Olmsted, LIE
Row N Y
The gold leaf., 1898-03-24
HUNTER LEE HARRIS.
Brief Sketch of this Lamented Young
Man Whose Life Promised 50 Much.


lished at Raleigh, we take the follow.
ing appreciative sketch of the late
Hunter, l.. Harris, son of DR.. Clark
Harris deceased, and brother of DR..
F. S. Harris, of Henderson. Mr.
Harris was well known to many of
the GOLD LEAFS readers and the
article will be read with melancholy
Interest,":
Hunter l.. Harris was young
man, who went from Raleigh, and
entered the University in January,
1886. He had an attractive face,
and a look Of sensitiveness, refine
ment, and culture. Such was his
character.
Next to his face, this stranger
among the boys attracted attention
by his singing. He had a good voice,
and later became leader of the Glee
Club. There was hardly ever STU
dent at the University that took an
interest in SO many things, or had so
many friends at Chapel Hill as Hun ter
Harris.
He had keen appreciation OF
literature, and at the same time
made speciality of science. He was
one of the best members of his lit
erary society, and one of the best
workers in the Young Mems Chris
tian Association. He wrote much of
both prose and verse while at the
University, that had exceptional
literary merit. He was frequent
Contributor to the University Maga-
zine, and in his senior years was
made one of the editors. He gradu-
ated in 1889 with high honor, and
read the GLASS poem at commence
ment, and was the author of the
class song.
Mr.. Harris was great lover of
nature. He had decided talent as an
artist, and made many sketches of
outdoor scenes. While at Chapel
Hill he studied botany independently
of the college course, by going out
into the woods and fields after flow
ers. Children were very fond of Mr..
Harris. 1t was a favorite pastime of
his to collect number of the chill
dren in the village and 60 out into
Battle Park and through the fields to
gather wild flowers, or to hear some
swift-tlowing stream singing over
the rocks, or to see some beautiful
landscape. Often on these excur-
sions Hunter Harris would tell them
stories, or write verses for them.
After leaving Chapel Hill MIR.
Harris studied at Harvard University
Then for while he was an assistant
chemist at the Agricultural Expert
ment Station in Raleigh. He was
later employed by the North Carolina
Geological Survey. For this YER
satile man was geologist as well as
botanist, chemist, artist, musician,
and poet.
Just before Chistmas, 1890, MIR.
Harris published a little brochure
containing some of his verses, and
illustrated by himself. They have
the true poetic spirit, and his friends
were expecting Hunter Harris to
make noble name for himself in
literature.
But their hopes were schattered.
and their hearts were pierced by
hearing in July, 1898, Of his sudden
death from drowning while bathing
in Little River, Cumberland county,
where he was engaged in the work
of the Geological Survey.
Though cut off thus untimely as it
appears to us, Hunter Harris had
lived long enough to impress his
character upon a large circle of
friends. who feel that they are made
better by having known this sympa-
thetic soul, and lover of man and
nature.
The gold leaf., 1898-03-24
SPAIN VS. CUBA.
SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT THE SITUATION
AS IT REALLY EXISTS.

The End of the War Nowhere In Sight
Will Civilized Nations Longer
Stand By and Witness the Shame
ful and Sickening Scenes Enacted
Daily and Do Nothing to Put a Stop
to the Horrors and Crueities and
Sufferings on the Island?
The gold leaf., 1898-03-24

TIE Raleigh Post can't understand
why it is THAT the baldheaded men
are fastening to tender their services
to 90 to war" Perhaps because, in
their case. even at the front there
will be neither parting nor dying
there. (Vintage OF 1S2O.-Asheville
Citizen.
The gold leaf., 1898-03-24
ALLIANCE PROPOSED.
ENGLAND WANTS TO JOIN FORCES WITH
THE UNITED STATES.

The Worlds Peace May Depend Upon
Our DecisiOn-EngIand's Policy IS
Open Markets in the Orient-lt Is
Now Almost Certain That Nothing
But Our Endorsement of That Policy
Will Avert War Between England
and Her Continental Rivals.
The gold leaf., 1898-03-24
A Clever Trick.

1t looks like it, but there is really
no trick about it. Anybody can try it who
has Lame Back and Weak Kidneys, Ma
laria or nervous troubles We mean he can
cure himself right away by taking Electric
Bitt> rs. This medicine tones up the whole
system. acts as stimulant to the Liver
aud X idnevs, is a blood purifier and nerve
tonic. Ii cures Constipation, Headache,
Painting Spells, Seeplessness and Melan-
choly. 1t is purely vegetable, mild laxa-
tive, and restores the system to its natural
vigor. Try Electric Bitters and be con-
WINGED that they are miracle worker.
Every bottle guaranteed. Only soc. 4 bot
tie. by the Dorsey Drug Co.
The gold leaf., 1898-03-24

Says an exchange: A man who
can never see any good points in
Others will find that he himself is not
an object of admiration among his
associates