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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
pEMEY,s REPORT.
He Tells Why he Seized the
Steamer Abbey. and Con-
demned 1t.

WAsHINGToN, Sept 27.-The official
account of the seizure by Admiral
Dewey. of the filibusterlng steamer
Abbey. as reported in Press Dispatches,
is contained in the following cablegram
received from the Admiral today at the
Navy Department: Manila, September
27- Having received Information that
the American steamer Abbey left Ma.
Gao, September 2ist. with cargo of
arms for Batangas. i sent the McCul-
Tough. She arrived at Batangas the
23rd, and found the Abbey Ia the har-
Dor, having arrived three days earlier
and landed her cargo. There were only
tIlipinos on board. They refused to
give any information, and had no
papers whatever / seized aud brought
her here, and We are now holding her.
The steamer was formerly the Pasig,
and is registered as an American vessel.
The United States consulate at Canton
has information that shs has made one
voyage of the kind already
(Signed): DEWEY.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
CABINET IN SESSION.
The President Will Not Receive
Aguinaldo's Deputy as a,Rep
resentative Of the
Philippines.

WASHINGTON, Sept. o.. Work of
the War Investigation Commission wss
informally discussed by the cabinet
today An members heartily approv-
ing the Presidents address to the com
missioaers, last Saturday, in which he
charged them with making inquiry
searching and exhaustive.
The approaching arrival Of Agoncillo,
representative Of the Philippine In
surgents leader, Aguinaldo, was al
iuded to, the President stating that he
would gladly hear what he had to say.
but under no circumstances could be
receive him in any official capacity. If
he was granted an interview with
the President, it would by only as a
private citizen Of the Philippines.
Nothing of a disqaieting character
has recently baen received from any
quafter. The evacuation of Cuba, no
doubt will be begun October 18th, and
concluded by January 1st. This is un-
deTstood to ba the substance of the
Presidents instructions to our Cuban
commissioners.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
AGUlNALDo's ENVOY.
He Is On His Way to Washington
TO Ask For Representation or
a Hearing Before Peace
Commission.

CHICAGO, Ills, Sept. 27.--The Trib-
une's staff correspondent, on board of
the overland limited, telegraphs from
Carroll, Iowa, that Felipe Angoncillo,
first accredited emissary Of Aguinaldo's
revolutionary government to any for
eign power, will, upon reaching Chica-
go, proceed to Washington, to lay be-
fore President Mckinley the appeal of
the Filipinos for representation on Il e
commission at Paris.
If official representation on the COM
mission cannot be granted, he will urge
that the administration, in justice to
the people Of the Philippines, should
secure for him the right 10 be heard by
the commission, inordCr that any I'M
just charges or false accusations
against the Filipinos, which the Span.
ish members of the commission may
set forth, snail not go unanswered.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27

The Committee Inform the sec
rotary of War as to What
They Want In His
Department.

WAsHiNoFoN, Sept 27.-The letter
of Secretary Alger to the President, ask
ing for an investigation Of the War
Department, has been made public. aid
is as follows: To the President: l
have the honor to ask that board, con-
sisting Of from five to seven of the most
distinguished soldiers and civilians that
can be selected. be appointed by you,
with full power to investigate thorough
ly every bureau of the War Depart
ment. in connection with the muster
ing, clothing, supplying and arming of
the troops, the transportation, letting of
contracts, and chartering Of vessels,
and all expenditures of all kinds, as
well as the orders issued by this depart
ment = indeed, everything connected
with the army be thoroughly inyesti-
gated for your information.
In the conclusion of the morning ses-
sion OF the war investigating commits
sion, The following letter to Secretary
Alger, Quitting the scope of their work,
WAS given out. TO the Secretary of
War: Sir-Pursuant to the authority
conferred upon US by the President, we
have the honor to request you to direct
the Adjutent General, the Quartermas-
ter General, the Commissary General,
the Surgeon General, the Chief Ordi-
nance and the Chief Engineers, to fur
nish us as soon rs practicable, informa-
tion as to the condition of their several
departments at the time of the declara-
ton of the war 9Th Spain, and the op-
Grafton of these departments from that
time until the present.
The letter to Secretary Alger goes on
to specify the various subjects on which
information was asked, as follows:
!. Plan Of campaign proposed imme-
diately after the declaration of war
Was it intended to move at once on
Havana. or that the campaign be post
poned until autumn?
2. When was thesantiago campaign
determined upon?
3. When was Tampa selected as
base of operations?
4. Why were summer camps organ
lied at Fernandina, Jacksonville and
Tampa?
3. Why was the Puerto Rico cam
paign determined upohs
6. Why were the troops held on
transports after embaIkation at Tampa
and not permitted to sail for several
days?
Resolutions were adopted by commit
tee as follows: Resolved first, that
thu Secretary of War, Adjutant Cen
eral, Quartermaster General, Commits
sary General and Surgeon General, be
requested TO transmit to this commits
sion all complaints received by them
since April lst, 1898, touching on the
conduct OF the war. Resolved, second,
that this commission invites, is ready,
and will receive and consider any cou-
plants about the management of any
of the various branches of the war de-
partment, from any person or persons;
that we respectfully request such COM
paints be made in writing, stating
facts that the party may know of his
own knowledge, plainly and in detail,
giving names of any officers or enlisted
men who may be charged with miscon-
cuct, or incompetency, and addressed
to the secretary Of the Commission, at
Washington, ID. O.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
New York Republicans.

SARATOGA, N T., Sept. 27.-1he Re.
publican convention is unusually large
and very enthusiastic. Abraham Cru
ber, OF the Black forces, said he would
attempt on tue floor Of the convention
to compel the Roosevelt people to show
proofs Of his eligibility The Roose-
welt people say they are prepared A
banner bearing the portrait of Colonel
Roosevelt was carried into the nall and
was loudly app'auded. Congressman
Serene E. Payne, temporary chairman
addressed the convention. The. mem
ton Of President McI<inley's name was
the signal for wild and continuous
cheering. Delegate Charles 4. Moore,
Of Brooklyn, asked for three cheers,
which were given with will.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
Why STAY There I?

PARIS, Sept. 27.-Whiie the reception
aCco 1ded the United States Peace Com
mission here is all that could be desired,
and while the French Foreign Office
has taken great pains to treat the
American ana Spanish commissioners
precisely in the same manner, it must
be admitted that the general atmos-
phere Of Paris, especially the diplo,
matte atmosphere, does not incline
towards America.
1t is the general impression that the
American Commissioners have apstruc-
tions to provide for the retention Of
Manila and the Island of Luzon; and
for the commission to pretend to nego-
tiate is farce said prominent
diplomat
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
TERRIBLE STORM IN CANADA.
Six Killed and Several More
Fatally Injured.

NfAaAIsA AlLs, Ontario, Sept. 27.--
fhe NEST appalling storm ia the his
tory OF the Niagara Peninsula, passed
over thestrip efland between lakes Erie
and Ontario, passing almost parallel
with the Welland Canal, cutting a
swath 300 feet wide through the Penin-
sula, cutting off portion Of 1t, went
almost at right angles with the main
path OF the cyclone and took in Tona-
wanda, struck st. GATHERINGS, Ma
rion and Granthsm. Ontario, hard
est. AT an early hour this morn
ing the number of lives lost was esti-
mated at six; however, at least six more
are fatally injured The leath-ist may
reach fifteen. AS far as known th,
dead are Ina Moffat, eleven years old,
killed at the collapse of the Ward
School, at Merton; Clara O'Neill,
twenty-seyen years old, killed at fall of
Lincoln paper mill, Merrion; Mrs. John
Buckley, killed BY fall of debris at
Orange Hall; Miss Aiken. young girl,
and her sister, killed Grantham, by
the fall of house.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
Bank Robbery.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept pa spe.
eial from Flora Ind: Between 2 and 8
o'clock this morning, tho safe Of the
Farmers Bank was blown open BY rob
bers. who secured close TO $i2.oQ0, Cash
-ier William Ienon. aroused by the
noise Of the explosiop, appcered on the
scene, while the robbers were still at
work. and was shot. L is believed that
he will die. A posie Of .citlzgns fellow
ed the robbers soma distance, hut the
latter got awsy on hand-car. Blood
hnnnds are now on tia trail. There
were two terrific explosions ln the bank
building which almost wrecked it.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
DELuDED. .DEcREPIT FRANCE.
Brisson Saves the Country From
an Abyss OF lnfamy Inde-
scrlbahle.

PATS, Sept. u The discussion in
yesterdays cabinet meeting was prac-
tically eoufined to the Premier and the
Minister Of Justice. Brisson ana Sar-
fien Replying to the latler's otjec-
tions to The revision in the Dreyfus
case, based on the negative character of
the commissions report and the vote
of the Chamber of Deputies, affirming
respect FOR the judge of the case already
passed on by the court, Ericsson pointed
out tHat the late Lieut.. Col. Ilenry's
confession of forgery changed the
whole aspect Of the case. He conclud-
ed: II your seruples arise from per-
sonal considerations, if you do not
deem yourselves sufficiently armed to
undertake without hesitation all your
you need not leave us
You can remain Without having to
sign-th letter referring the ease to the
court Of cessation; resigning the port
folio of the interior, ! will take that of
justice, thus making all responsibility
deyolve upon me. sarrien yielded to
this appeal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
Dewev Endorsed.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-The Navy
Department. promptly approved Ad-
miral Dewey's action as indicated by
the following cablegfam sent him TO-
day: TO Dewey, Manila. Your action
in seizing the American owned vessel
Abbey Is approved. She is amenable
to martial jurisdiction for any yiola-
tion of neutrality. LONG.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
Another Vessel for Dewey.

WAsHINoToE. Sept. 27.-Ths Navy
Department has decided to send the
cruiser Buffalo, now at New York, to
the Pacific station. She probably will
go to Honolulu, and in the event of be-
ing needed to reinforce Dewey's fleet,
can receive orders at that place by dis
patch beat The Buffalo goes under
command of Commander HemphiIl,
late of the Navigation Bureau.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
ma McIntyre courE Malsls

That Mcintyre Court MartiaI.
DENVER, Gclo., Sept 81 Hearing
testimony in the court martial of Rev.
Joseph Mcintyre, chaplain Of the battle
ship Oregon, charged vita scandalizing
the Navy Department in lecture de
livered at Denver on August 9Th, began
today. The forenoon session was occu-
pied in verifying the report IN news
pepper by the testimony Of the reporter,
Miss Minnie Reynolds.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27

New YORK, Sept. 27.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Washington, says:
When asked what action would be
taken By this government upon the APP
peal sent out for food by General TO
mez, Acting Secretary Melkleiobn said
that the landing of stores by the ComaI
was reply to that appeal. 1t isex-
pected that the ComaI willbegln tomor-
row unloading stores at Mantanzas. No
food will be distributed to men under
arms, so the force under Gomez must
disband before receiving supplies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
Deparlnre of Battle Shin

New YORK Sept p. Tie battle
ships Oregon, Captain a. S. Barker,
and Iowa, Captain silas Terry, received
orders at the Navy Yard this morning
for Manila. II is expected it will take
the battls.ships sixty days to complete
the journey. They wiz stop at Bahia,
Brazil, TO coal. The cruiser Buffalo,
aceompanied'by two store ships, the
Iris and Celtic, is expected to follow
the Oregon and Iowa ia about a week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
Bis Arizona Mine Deal.

PREsCoT1, Arizona, Sept. 27 Nego-
tiations FOR the purchase of the Little
jessie mine at Chaparral fourteen
IN les from Prescott, were closed today.
whereby J. s. Jones, owner Of the mine,
transfers the property TO al English
syndicate. The purchase price is $780,
0O0. The purchasers viii increase the
working force and Immediately erect
q 200-ton eyaando pi'.fs
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
A Wonlan Murderer

MARYvILLE,elo Sept. 81 Mrs Geo.
Ewing shot and Killed Mrs. Frank Ew-
ing, at the formers homo, last night.
Tbs women are sisters-in-law. The
formers husband was away from home.
Coroner shegfer held the inquestand
the jury declared that the dead woman
had been killed without just cause and
held Mrs. George Ewing responsible.
She confessed the crime and is under
arrest.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
ENGLAND MUST PARTICIPATE.
Chinese Revolution in Favor of
Retrograde Movement
hA-;r-n r...ftt-~,ef<1.,
Against CIVILIZATION.

PEKIN, Sept 27.-The Imperial edict
issued today, practically rescinds the
recent reformatpry edic's. and orders
that Chan Yen Hwan. former member
of-Chinese foreign Office, ths opponent
of III IIung Chang, be confined until
further notice The edict. however
absolyes him from completely to assaa-
sinate the EmpsFers
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
THE SUBLIME PORTE MUST BE SQUEEZED
Paris Opposes Our Peace Commission, Which Should
Be Removed.
a VERY BIC NINE SALE is MADE m ARIZONA
Be Removed.

Sanger, sister of Optician Julius Land.
and her young daughter, Aronica, were
found dead in their sleeping room early
this morning. The cock on the gas jet
was found partly opened. tits thought
that Mrs. Sanger had accidentally left
the gas partly turned on upon retiring
at nipht
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
MARRErs.


CHICAGO. sept. 27.-Gattle-R Receipts
60O0. including $500 westerns; good
grades steady others weak; beeves, So. 80
as 70 cows and heifers, $200@475;
Texas steers, So. 1903 30; westerns,
$500 45f ssoekers aud feeders, 1910
@4,60.
Sheep Receipts, 17.O3o; steady; ma
tiyes, $500 1 so; westerns, $35004.4C; :;
lambs, $3.55Q96l0.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
The Crete AffaIr.

VIENNA, Sept, 27.-It is semi-oficial-
y announeedthat if tle Turkish gov
ernmen5 refuses unfavorabIy to the
demands Of The powers respecting
Crete, which must be complied with by
October lIth, the powers will blockade
certain places in Crete by land aud sea.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
Pre- sIdenfial Annninkees.

WASIIlNaToN, Sept 27. The Presi-
dent today nude the following appoint
ments: Milton r. Moore, Of Arizona, to
be register Of tile land Office st Tucson,
Arizonas Hairy Humphrey, of WASH
ingtop, special agent TO allot lands in
severaltY to Indians Of The CoIVille res
erTalion. Washington.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
Prominent Man Dead.

LONDON, Sept 27--Right Hon. Sir
Arthur Bower Forwood, Bart, senior
partner Of the firm of Leech, Harrison
& Forwood. Liverpool, and of the For
wood Bros, London, merchants and
ship owners, is dead.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27

SToNER House. Railroad avenue
Newly furnished, papered and reno
yatsd in every part. First class In ev-
cry respect. Europeln plan. Rates
reasonable. Speciality of night calls. If
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27

For RENT Furnished or unfur-
nished; house of five rooms and bath
room. Suitable for small family. In-
quire at this Office. 2o8-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27

It's about time you were thinking Of
having your fall suit made. Geo. Rose,
the tailor on Railroad avenue can ft
YOU out to your entire satisfaction.
OSO -.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27

For Rent-Eight roomed house with
bath (unfurnished) on corner Eighth
ana National. For particulars adj
dress N. M. at coal yards, {Corcoran's.)
O-O >
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27

II you want any kind of heaters,
wood or coal, the latest styles as well as
the old reliable kind, so to Wagner q
Myers, Masonic block. If .
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
seBelmont Dead.

NEW York, Sept. "a A private dis
patch from Paris announces the death
there, last night, of Mrs. August Bel
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
Dewey Is Alone.

MANILA, Sept. 7-All' the British,
French and German war ships have
left Manila.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27

Cash paid for allkinds of second hand
wagons, buggies, saddles and harness.
If you have anything in that line call
and see A. We'll, on Bridge street. 23itf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27

A Corcoran, the coal dealer, wishes
to announce to the pu'::.@.ss ss:s;;ss Chat he now
has on hand all sizes of the best hard
coal, including special lot of furnace
coal, and the best soft coal in the mar
ket. A reduction in price VIII be made
on all orders for two tons or over for:
the Gext thirty days. Good dry pine
and pinion wood for cook stoves and
heaters, always on hand. 269 6t s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
From Puerto Rico.

NEwPoRT, r.. /, Sept q. The
United States cruiser Montgomery from
Puerto Rico, arrived here this morn
ing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27

hifenburg & Dove, the San Fraacis-
co photographers. ate now ready for
business. They have OPENED their GAL
lesy moth Of the Cty lfa'I and are DO
INK very fine work in their line. To in
iroducc their work they have reduced
their prices to 50. 90 per dozen for fne
caeiaet photographs for the next 30
days. one half their usual price. They
guarantee all their work to give perfsct
satisfaction. Take advantage of their
low rates, for 30 days only. 27l 81 lw
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27
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 or five years time.
See J Fl. Teitlebaum, residencsz705 Main
Street. between Seventh and Eighth.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27

We want you to know that we have a
splendid line of Mems Shoes.
1t Boston Clothing House.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27

IN ~ rs Naucroas and d.
verse bfaarA<s done - d
should 1i as THE OPTIC Job
Rooan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-27

= owe ny saecess 70 the
neWfpfpefs. ana 70 them
freely give q clr'zIn prsili q ny
yearly basIness.
JOHN wANAMAKER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14

t,ti,,os During the day yesterday anu
a-aoo,or,, in the evening after 1t wa. was
,,,,t,iisbed that DR.. Gibbs had peen NJ
pI a. Cnha. "A large number OF ,hS
Srionds and relatives OF his mother caiieu c''
a. hcr nome TO express their syinpa.n'
~ ioot,e Gowers for the distressed mo'h-
or ana words OF comfort for her'
PORN on THE PLAINS. A.
Dr Cihbs was born In 1888 on tne
,,-ostoyn plains where his rather "os
satat1od for service in the resistance VI
ottsci,s and uprising of the Indians re
-, not present on the occasion OF tne
f,mous custer massacre as mas pSyh pS
n,1blished by some Of the papers. III niS
mother was Miss Blair, sister oi M
Lewis III. Blair OF Richmonu- ,,,o,,,.o
vo,,rg Gibbs received his couegisle
odrcstion AT Rutgers College. In New
pr,,rs,yick \. j.. where he took hlgh
s,ana and graduated with hohoTs' IL
osto~uerds went to Philadelphia Whete
bo etudied medicine and graduated WIN
St.,irction Subsequently he spent Two
,,oars abroad IN further pursuit or ms
choee, profession. For while ne prac-
ticed medicine I'm Philadelphia and then
vent 10 New York In that clty ne nau IS
been for some time associated WIN ~
Iyusev n well-known physician IN ms
+ractice He never lived IN Richmond
Int had n number OF relatives and friends
pere Hc was a member OF the Uni-
versity and Southern Clubs in New , Iork
and was held in high esteem by mem
bers OF the medical profession there' as
we'll os wide circle OF friends.
RECENTLY Volunteered.
About two months ago he volunteered
~ ser,,,ces for the war with Spain ana
not long afterwards was appointed as
slstant surgeon in the army. He re.
coived his commission at Tampa ABOUT
a week before sailing for Cuba.
DIR. Gibbs has one brother Ailreu
- denartment of the Pennsylvania
roiIrosa AZ Altoona. Pa. IL is not known
here what disposition will be made OF
hts remains.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-14

did not agree and while they were
strengthening out the ballot the Wenden-
berg people got together and decided 70
throw their votes TO Mr.. Pollard. Had
the result been promptly announced, Mr..
PoIlard's name. under the rules, would
have been dropped. AS It happened, the
final ballot took place between Messrs.
Meredith and Pollard. During those few
minutes OF delay, Il note was received
from Mr.. Wendenburg that led up to the
stampede TO Mr.. Pollard.
Had the final vote been between
Messrs. Meredith and Wendenburg the
former would undoubtedly have won.
A REMARKABLE CAUCUS.
Tho caucus was remarkable one In
several respects. In the first place Alder
man John NJ. King made the remarkable
proposition that Alderman James Bahen,
the only Republican in the City Council.
be allowed TO participate In the proceed
ings. This was, OF course. defeated. Al
derman Bahen was on hand ready to be
harnesse1 up. He had previously held
his little caucus on the sidewalk and fixed
up his ticket. Mr. Bahen would have
voted for Mr.. Wendenburg had he had
the opportunity.
The caucus was remarkable also in the