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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-06-09

to this hour 9:l5 p. m. there have been
no direct cable communication from
Santiago since Monday, at midnight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-06-09

CAPE HAYTIEN. Hayti. June 8, 9:l5
2. m.-Even before the cables in Guans
tanamo Bay had been injured so they
could not be worked. the operators at
Caimanera station were forced co flee
By the fire from American ships. Up
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-06-09

81 owe my success to ths
Newspapers. and to them
freely give = certain profit Of my
yearly business
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-06-09

and They are IN possession Of The
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-06-09

KEY WEST, Fla. June 9.-12 m.-
Four suspicious looking vessels,
thought to be Spanish warships, are or
have been attempting to elude the
blockading squadron off Havana.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-06-09

CAPE HAYTIEN. Hayti. June g.
905 =. m.-Up to this hour there has
been no cable Communication with
Santiago and no further news from
any source has been received from the
American fleet.
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
A HlntorIc Key.

This interesting key of Loeb Leven
Castle is still in existence. II was
found in the lake, and is supposed to
have been the one thrown in by young
Douglas, when Mary queen of Scots
made her. escape. The key was orig
inallyin the epossessiono nofWilliam Hamp-
er, Esq, who presented 1t to Sir Walter
Scott, having first had. an engraving
made of il. The Castleof Loch Leven is
situated on an island Of about two
ocFes, near the northwest extremity of
the lake. Queen Mary, when she dis
missed Boutwell, on CarberTy hill and
Joined the insurgents, was carried cap
tive to Edinburgh, and on the follow
ing day committed to Loch Leven castle.
On the 25th of March, 1657-s, she at
tempted TO escape from thence, in tho
guise Of a laundress, but was frus-
trated. On Monday, May 2, 1868, how
ever, while the family were at supper
the boy. William Douglas, secured the
keys of the castle and gave egress to
the queen and her maid from the strong
hold; then, locking the gates behind
them to prevent pursuit, he placed the
fugitives in a boat that lay OF hand, and
rowed them to the appointed landing
place on the north side of the lake
Strand.
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
"a BLACK SHEEP. ~"

An especially selected company of
players OF reputation and ability in
Hoyt's hottest brightest and best COM
edy, "A Black Sheep" will be seen at
the Grand Opera House next Friday
night. Edward Garvie, the promising
young comedian of Hoyt's forces, will
be seen in the leading comedy role, and
the consensus OF opinion of press and
public is that "A Black Sheep" with
Edward Garvie and the admirable COM
pany surrounding him, give more vim
and eclat and extract more genuine
amusement from "A Black Sheep" than
any company who have ever played
this merry and gay comedy. Every
where it has been presented the
standing room only" sign has been
required, and as it possesses such mag
netio drawing qualities It is safe to
guarantee that "A Black Sheep" is one
OF those jolly entertainments that
everybody wants to see, and should see.
Specialties new and novel, up-tO-date
music and dances and handsome cos
tunes will be a bright particular fea-
ture in the production of "a Black
Sheep" as presented by a company OF
artists especially selected for their
abilities in comedy work.
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
LAFAYETTE THE couRTIER.
stories of the Charming PoliteAeas
of the Great Frenchman.

Stories of the Charming Fohtehenn
of the Great Frenchman.
Many charming stories have been told
by old ladies who were in their prime
when Lafayette made his second visit
to America, of the gallant Franchman's
courtesy.
On the day of his public reception in
Virginia he rode in an open carriage
without his hat, exposed TO the rays Of
a brilliant sun, bowling to the crowds
always ready to greet him. There
was some apprehension that sun
stroke might be the penalty of his po-
Hteness; but the marquis was an old
soldier. Before leaving home he had
put damp towel into his capacious
Wig, and protected by this helmet, he
could indulge his French politeness
with impunity. French and American
revolutions and Austrian dungeons had
taught him the art Of fself-preservation
The most charming story is of earlier
date-his visit to the mother of Wash
ington. He found her in the garden.
raking together dried weeds and sticks,
preparatory to a bonfire, arrayed in q
linsey skirt, sack and broad-brimmed
hat tied over the plated border of her
cap.
The hostess met the situation with
the composure of u duchess. Dropping
her rake, she took between her bare
palms the hand of the nobleman extend
ed. as he bowed before her, and said:
"Ah, marquis! You have come to see
an old woman. can make you well
come without changing my dress. lam
glad to see you. have often heard my
son George speak of you. But come in"
Preceding him into her living-room,
she placed herself opposite him, erect
rs girl of IS, never touching the tall,
straight back of her chair, whilst she
listened to the praisesof her son poured
forth by the eloquent Frenchman.
Then she mixed with her own hands a
cooling drink and offered it to the gen
eral with plate of homemade ginger
cakes. The man Of the world accepted
the beverage as simply and gracefully
as It was rendered, pronounced it de-
licious, and arose to go. Would she
give him her blessing?
She looked up TO Heaven, folded her
hands, and prayed that God would
grant him safety, happiness, prosper
ity and peace. e.n-Youth's Companion.
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
QUICKLY FILLED.
A Place in once That Did Not Remnin
Long Vacant.

A Place in once That Did Not Remain
Long Vacant.
Great as Is the agility of Office seek
ers, a story which was told some years
ago seems apocryphal. 1t was orig
inally told by Mr.. John c. Rives, Of
Washington, man well known in both
social and business life in that city.
The story concerned Maj. Hobbie, once
member of congress from New York
state, who, on the accession of Gen.
Jackson to the presidency, was made
assistant postmaster general, which po-
rition he held until 1880.
Maj. Hobbie, like many of our present
high officials, was ever ready with the
fatal answer; mo vacancy" to all APP
plicants for office. Mr.. Rives said the
major had promised to appoint friend
of his to the first vacancy, and he had
called on him repeatedly to fulfill that
promise, but the invariable answer:
"No vacancy" was the excuse, until he
had about concluded to relinquish the
matter as a bad job.
At length one day his friend called
on him, out of breath from running, and
told him that Mr.. Paine, n post office
clerk, had just been drowned in tho
canal, al, the same time begging that
he would go with him to secure his place
from Maj. Hobbie.
Thinking he had sure thing this
time, Mr.. Rives said they both has
tened TO the majors Office and conf
dently renewed their application.
mo vacancy" said the major.
eyes, there is" said the applicant.
"Paine is dead, drowned IN the canal,
and I have just seen his body on the
bank awaiting the coroner's inquest
Wbereupon Maj. Hobbie sent imme-
diately for his miscellaneous clerk, Mr..
Marr, and to the astonishment Of all
! present, Marr confirmed the stereo-
typed reply Of "No vacancy"
"But yes there IS" the applicant IN
/ sisted. "Paine IS drowned"
"How Is this2" said the major. "Is
poor Paine really gomez"
Certainly" said Mari; drowned in
fhe canal; and his place was filed an
hour ago by the appointment of the
man who saw him fall in."-Youth's
Companion.
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
DIED.

BROUGH.-At New Castle, Del, on
April %, 1898, John b. Spottswood
Brough, In his 10Th year.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend his funeral from the residence
OF his parents, North Third street, New
Castle, on Wednesday afternoon, April
q, 1898. Services at the House at
o'clock.
CARROW.-On April 25, 1898, Mary E.,
widow of Thomas Carrow aged SO
years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral, from her late resi-
dence, No. l214 b street, on Thursday
April 28, at $3.50 p. m. Interment at
Old Swedes.
|GOULD.-On April 20, 1898, Joseph
Gould, aged S5 years.
KELLiETIER.--In this city, on the 23d
instant, Daniel M. Kelleher, aged 81
years.
KING.-on April %, 1898, Ada Ro-
maine, daughter OF Pennell and AIDE
line King.
LYNAM.-At Newport, Del, on April
90 1898, 1. Stephen Lyman, aged 81
years.
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
Nrnde II warm Anrhow

Cumso-I hear that Swayback has
been saying exasperating things about
you?
Cawker-Yes; but have attended to
his case.
Il suppose that you heaped Goals Of
fire upon his head2"
"Well, something Of that sort. IgaTe
him a most effective roasting" Puck
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
THE RANKING OFFICER.

"There is an erroneous impression in
the public mind regarding the func-
tions and powers of the adjutant-gen-
eral," remarked a man who formerly
held a responsible position in the Ma
tional Guard of Delaware, to the Way
farer yesterday afternoon. "Adjutant-
General Garrett ]. Hart is the military
adviser and secretary of Governor Tuh-
nell who is commandments of the
state forces. AS soon as the troops are
in the field Colonel Wickersham is in
absolute command. He is then the
ranking officer in the State Of Della
ware"
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
MARRIED.

GAIIlAGHER-RUTH.--AtAsb Asbury M.
e. parsonage, No. 222 Walnut street,
Thursday, April 21, 1898, by Rev.
Ezra Tinker, Ii. D., Thomas Gala
CHER. Of Wilmington, TO Miss
Amanda F. Ruth, of Newark, Del.
TAYLOR - BLACKISTON. - At the
Union M. e. parsonage, No sos
Washington street, on Monday morn
ing, April 20, by Rev. J. ID. G. Hanna,
Paul w. Taylor and Miss Elva r.
Blackiston, both Of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
JosEPH JEFFERsON To-NIGHT.

JOSEPH JEFF'ERSUN TONIGHT.
Tonight at the Grand Opera House
the above-named artist will present his
time-bonored creation, RIP Van Win
kle." II is always an event in thcatri-
calls when Joseph Jefferson comes to
this city. AS Rip Van Wrinkle, that de-
lightfully easy-gOing old Knickerboker
Dutch character which the public has
welcomed 50 often, and is so beloved,
who for so many years has acted and
been the jolly Rip, the expression Of
feeling of kindly love that seems to
strsngthen deeper as years go by.
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
WATCHING SLEEPING AMERICA.

ireland watches over the country
while America sleeps" remarked an OBJ
serving man to the Wayfarer Il don't
know whether you have ever noticed it,,
but It is fact that eight out of every
ten night watchmen are Irish, or Of
Irish extraction. It speaks well for
their honesty that they should be en-
trusted so generally with such highly
responsible positions OF trust
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
FROM OUR BINS
INTO YOURS.

That's where our coal should 60.
Good clean coal like ours should
BE secured for your Kitchen stove if
it is not needed elsewhere. 1t will
give you satisfaction, too, or we
want to hear Of it.
If you need wood we can supply
that. Let us send'you a load of ours.
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
INTERESTED PEOPLE

Advertising a patent medicine in the pe-
cnliar way in which the proprietor Of
kemp's Balsam for Coughs and Colds
does 1t, Is indeed wonderful He authorizes
all druggists to give to those who call for
II, q sample bottle Free. that they may
try it before purchasing. Tho large bottles
are 25 and 60c. We certainly would advise
a trial. 1t may save you from consump-
tion.
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
Practical Tailor, 1908 Market
wiImingtOn,s Wonderful Cur

Prof. Townsend's Electric and Massa
Treatment and his Electric ApPInan pIt,5
have made these cures IN TINS TINS Tl,s Tbssun
tism Ridney complaint. st. yitus' dan
paraiysis. Sssi % Spinal and hip disease we we
eyes, deafness and other the ,Ssss cSses; cures eS
and read testimonial, ,hs OF c,rss nness The Oh
irs t,sat 1i1,t tnent and electric appliance on
in In s. Delaware. els King street a. m
D. m.
Evening journal., 1898-04-26

At last it was raised and disclosed the
fact that 1t contained four fingers and
two thumbs, one CT the thumbs being
smaller than the ether and badly de
formed. A friend of the Wayfarers
remarked that it was a blessing that
the additional thumb was on the left
hand.
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
THAT MISERLY INSTINCT.

Two young colored women were
walking up Market street directly In
front OF the Wayfarer this morning.
They were down town on a shopping
tour. and as they walked they discussed
what they wanted to buy and what they
were able to buy. These questions In
domestic economy are always upper
most in the mind of the prescribed race
which we have in our midst because OF
the smallness Of wealth per capita
among its members.
Finally one Of these dusky damsels
said to the other:
"Iize, Use got money TO burn,
honey"
Oats a good way to be-" answered
Eiiza. Il jee wish dat had money TO
burn"
"Yas," said the other. Use got
money to burn; but de fac oh de mat
tab am dat hates like de debbil to
smell de smoke"
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
THE TROPICS DRITTwooD.

Persons who have had occasion to
walk along the banks of the Christiana
river and Brandywine creek have
doubtless noticed bamboo sticks, some
large and some small, some long and
some short, floating with the driftwood
along the banks at low tide. They re-
mind one of abandoned fishing rods
made black by long exposure to
weather and water but the mammoth
size of some Of the sticks suggest chat
they were used by giants to catch
whales rather thanby local fishermen to
land the small fry found in these va
ters.
Some years ago a ship was wreclCl
in the Delaware river or bay" said a
man, who is intimately acquainted with
all local waterways, to the Wayfarer, y
and in her cargo she had many bundles
of bamboo. 1t got adrift and now you
see it wherever you go, not only here
in our two local streams, but also in
the Delaware river and most of its
tributaries"
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
OUT OF POSITION.

Pilots reported from the Delaware
Breakwater yestcTday that the whis-
Ting buoy on the Overfalls had gone
from It's position. 4 4 ii2iA&Et
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
LAD WTTH FHREE THUMBS.

While on Delaware avenue car on
Sunday the Wayfarer noticed an un-
clothes, but smoking a big cigar with
the gusto OF millionaire, standing on
the rear platform. There was some
thing about the manner in which the
lad held his left hand that attracted the
Wayfarer's attention to that member.
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
whYrARER'SNnTF RnnK
- Mi FTIEtt ~ VS - SOSN
Things, Pleasant and Unpleas-
ant, Caught on the Way.
sKITs ON PRISONS AND THINGS

IF YOU READ THEM BEFORE SUP
PER THEY WILL AID YOUR d.
GEsTToN, BUT THERE IS NoTH-
ING PUT IN THBM TO LULL YOU
TO SIIEsEP.
Evening journal., 1898-04-26
Are You Aware

We use tie finest equipments
known to Dentistry?
All of the latest Electrical
Appliances, such as Electrical
Dental Engine, Fountain and
Spittoon.
The newest and most COM
Portable chairs.
Prices always satisfactory.
Call us up by Delmarvia
Phone No. S62 making engage
ments.
Evening journal., 1898-04-26

New for men, So to So
Oheyiots, Worsted
Spring Diagonals, Phi
Checks and Thibe
Suits in sack suits. Che
lots, Diagonals ar
Thibets in cutaway suits. A
sizes, regulars, Sims, stouts an
extra sizes. All prices, ar
shades and all the new make
and cuts. Good quality read
made Clothing. Big assortment
at $40, $12 and $15. Dozens 3
styles, big stock and bottol
prices for good goods. Ne
stock, Spring and Top Owe
coats, odd trousers, all kind
fancy vests, stylish, new an
cheap. Don't buy a serge SUI
until you see our new $40 grad
Fast color coats, skeleton line.
with satin trimmings. Doubl,
breasted sack serge suits f,
young men.
Open evenings.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-11
TORRlD WEATHER IN LONDON
Great Suffering Among the Poor
From short Water SuppIY

From short Water supply
London, Sept 10.-Tropical weather
continues here and on the continent. The
Thermometer in London on Thursday last
registered 90 degrees. which is the record
for the summer, while the returns for the
pas thirty years do not show any previous
record above 81 for the month Of Septem-
Der.
The whole of Great Britain continues
without rain and the almost unbreathable
atmosphere in London is intensified by the
sultry, hite mist, which is SO thick on the
Thames that the steamboats, had to stop
running. There have been innumerahle
cases of sunstroke and apoplexy and the
iron works of Birmin CHAM and the black
country are closing on account of the
heat. Fires are occurring among the trees
and in the grass on the commons.
The conditions prevailing in the east
end of London are especially pitiable.
There has been the usual alter famine and
for three weeks over a million people to
say nothing of animals, have been suffer
ing from the shortage. The situation is
daily growinw worse, fevers are breaking
out, and as the indications for rain are
az scarce as the signs of snow, the supply
of warer has already been curtailed three
hours daily and promises to be further
shortened.
The heat has also been very great in
Paris, where an ice famine prevails and
the French soldiers have been suffering
SO much during the army naneuvers that
they had to be abandoned. The Paris
meteorological authorities hold that sun
SPOT is responsible for the extreme heat.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-11
SIR JOSEPH'S GARRULITY.
SOMETHING OF A DAMPER
1t Transpires That France Lies Be
tween KhartOumIand the Cane

Omdurman, Sept. 7.-(Delayed in trans
mission.)-An important incident occurred
this morning. 1t appears that Khalifa
Abrullah. a few days before the arrival
here Of the Anglo-Egyptin army, heard
that a force of white men had occupied
Fashoda, a town on the west bank of the
Nile about 400 miles south of Khartoum,
and the capital of very fertile and
densely populated district. The Khalifa
Immediately sent two steamers ii investi-
gate the report and one of them returned
here this morning and surrendered TO Sir
Herbert Kitchener. The commander of
the steamer reported that on his arrival
a Fashoda he found that place occupied
by a force Of whites. The latter opened
a heavy fire on the steamer, which mar
rowly escaped humiliation, the crew los
ing many men in killed and wounded.
From the bullets found imbedded ia the
hall Of the steamer il seems 10 be GER
tain that the whites at Fashoda are a
force Of French troops. The British COM
mander will send a fotilla of gunboats
up the White Nile as soon as possible in
order to investigate the condition of af-
fairs at Fashoda.
British cavalry has captured the prin-
cipal wife of the khalfa, the mother of
Osman Digna and Shiek Edin. They were
found in extreme restitution on the left
bank of the Nile.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-11
KILLED BY THRESHER MEN
Fatal Scrimmage in Which a Bar
tender Is the Victim

Breckenridge, Mimi, Sept. 10.-A party of
threshing hands had dispute with bar
tender at Kent, MINI, twenty miles west
Of here. The bartender, named Barton,
elected the threshers from tn building, but
several hours later they returned and one
endeavored to force open the saloon door,
which was guarded by Barton from with
in As the door was pushed open Barton
fired with a shotgun loaded with buckshot.
A thresher whose name is unknown fell
mortally wounded and expired in about an
hour. Sheriff Bureau was Immediately
telegraphed to come and take the prison
er, and sent Deputy Sheriff Strachan. On
arriving Strachan found determined mob
surrounding the saloon with the avowed
purpose Of lynching the prisoner. The
mob refused to dispense and Sheriff Bu-
reau was telegraphed for assistance. The
sheriff with a posse left at once for the
scene fthe tragedy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-11

newspaper men left here on Wednesday
morning.
The Wache CaIlle, where the drowning
occurred, Is opposite the lower point OF
Altman Island. where the waters OF the
Grande and Little Discharge unite to form
the head Of the Saguenay river At low
water the rapids are often shot by Inds-
ans In canoes But the water being high,
the guides objected 70 the trip until urged
by the deceased When one canoe upset
the other went to its assistance and was
also swamped. Both guides were also
drowned
Mr.. Smith was well known throughout
the west, and was at one time managing
editor Of fte Omaha world-Herald.
Dispatches from vache Caile say that
the two guides who were with Carl Smith
and Louis Sass. the Chicago reporters,
when they were drowned in attempting
to shoot the Grande Discharge rapids, es-
capped the fate Of the two tourists
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-11
FENCING MASTER FALLS DEAD
While Engaged I'm Practice With
Friend

New York, Sept. 10.-Two men in spirit
CT friendly rivalry tried a bout with the
foils last night at the room OF the New
York Fencing association, with the result
that enc is dead. The dead man is Cap
tain IIippc.vte Nicolas. formerly an officer
in tho FrencA army and organizer Of the
New ork el.cinS club. He was years
I'd ard had Keen il service frs IN the
Italian war. then in the Crimea, an: last
in the Franco russian troubles. Charles
q. Thieroelin the other. was an officer
under the French. Like Nicolas. he is a
fencing master. The TWO We're friends OF
years standing. 1t has long been their
custom 10 meet in a friendly practice bout
with the toiis every evening. They fenced
yesterday. alone in room Thieroelin
made 4 thrust with his foil. Captain Me
olas WAS fencing with his left hand. He
was slow. Thieroeiin's foil slipped UP his
arm and struck his collar Done. FIVE
inches Of the foil broke of and Professor
Nicolas dropped on the floor.
Have hurt you?" asked Thieroeln.
NO" the other man replied. Then he
became unconscious. He died in few
minutes Physicians called examined the
body A small tear in the flesh was found
under the left shoulder OF the dead man.
All agreed that the wound could not have
caused death. Il was their opinion that
death was due TO heart disease brought
on by the shock. Thieroelin was arrested.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-11
NOT UNCLE sim ALOVE
There Are Others Whose SOL
der Boys Suffer
FROM HEAT AND HUNGER
Even J. Bull Falls Down, and
in Peace Times, at That.

London, Sept. io.-While the transport
and connissariat departments Of the
British army as exemplifed by the adni-
rable effect Of the Soudan campaign, ap-
pear TO be beyond reproach on active SER
vice there is no lack Of allegations that
there was a serious breakdown during the
recent army maneuvers on Salisbury
Plain. In the first place, owing TO the
resources OF the war being inadequate
to the demands, the contract for the
catering was given to Sir Thomas Lip
ton and II the reports are to be believed.
the soldiers suffered considerable priva-
tons. Indeed, IT would seem some of them
suffered so much that they committed
offenses, preferring prison TO the treat
ment they were receiving on Salisbury
Plain. This is corroborated by the fact
that the military prisons in the neighbour
hood were so overcrowded that the Off
Gals declared they would not receive any
further prisoners.
Besides, the sufferers from sickness and
accidents complain of great neglect. They
say they were without food and drink
for hours or until civilians succored them.