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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02
Fighting Strength OF the Transvnai.

The Beers are engaged In making dyna-
mite mortars at johannesburg. The lght-
ing strength Of tho Trausvaal, including
.hat Of the Orange Free State, is estimated
at about 81, 900 mon. The Outlanders are
estimated at 80, 900 men.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02
Detroit Municipal Ownership Defeated.

Detroit Municipal Ownership Defeated.
Municipal ownership OF street railways
IN Detroit, Mich, was practically defeated
when the Aldermen tabled all ordinances
1nder which the city would be authorized
% purchase and hold the roads.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02

when Dreyfus VIII Be Tried.
The DreYius court martial ut Rennes,
France, will not begin its sittings until
Anoust 10.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02
"Dare to Be q Daniel"

The son OF q president Of ono Of our old
sst and most prominent Eastern colleges
vas about leaving his native town fol Paris
20 enter upon special course In surgery.
He had Just attained his majority, and the
simplicity and freshness OF his boyhood
still lay upon his soul. Many OF his COM
:ades had gathered at the depot to wish
aim bon voyage, among whom was his
sweetheart. The last good-bys had been
Uttered when, obeying an impulse, she
,prang to his side upon the platform and,
SLIDING him hold his ear to her lip, whts.
pered: "Charley, dare to be Daniel!'
"Only that old saw" said he,- while look
of disappointment Swallowed his face.
"That only, Charley, but 1t may mean
much to you" was her answer.
The bearer OF q letter OF ofiintroduction to
! distinguished nobleman and scientist in
Paris, tie young American WAS soon re-
,eived with marked kindliness.
In few days he was the recipient OF an
invitation to small banquet ut the counts
residence, at which were present some OF
;he savants OF the great city. Unaccus-
:omed to the table etiquette OF the cul-
ayes" when seated at the right hand Of his
aost, Charles was mentally disturbed. He
soon noticed that before each plate were
grouped four wine glasses, the colors OF
which were, respectively, ruby, purple,
pale amber, and white. In various de-
,anters were wines OF corresponding hue,
u which eaci guest indicated to the walt
srs his or her choice by simply touching q
glass. The white ones, alone, and those
5efore Charles were left undisturbed.
During the progress OF the feast the host,
alling his ruby-tinted glass Gan example
which his guests followed), proposed g
coast, "To the wives, daughters and sweet
hearts Of America" to which he invited O
response from his youthful guest, motion
ing servant meanwhile to fill his glass
With the red wine.
What followed can best be told In the
young mans own words: "Mother!" (he
wrote) "for q momentI was In an agony OF
reputation. I would rather have faced q
cannon. All had risen, and In the hand OF
ZACH was the cup OF wine, which had been
pledged from my childhood not to touch,
.aste, nor handle.' My head swan. Sud-
ienly heard the words, Dare to be 8
Daniell They shot through my brain like
an electric fash. Instantly my resolution
was: taken. Touching my white glass, 8
,ervant filled It With water, Rising, I said
as we'll as could for thegreat lump IN my
throat:
"'I.beg leave to say that to the typical
wife, daughter and sweetheart OF America
the purity Of this, natures own beverage,
illustrates the lives they aim to lead and
the dangers which they seek to avoid. Per-
NIT me to use II In their dear name
Following the example OF Count B,
every white glass was instantly raised and
the toast drunk."-New York Voice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02

seat on the hote, veranda, I saw the
wizard over across the street, beneath
the big shade trees, folding up the
mango tree and tucking it compactly
into small bag.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23

any III tiuuNton, our 4XX. 77-s.I
prices a little lower.
Ladies fine Percale Shirt wsi...
" to IS. these waists arc ~ uia|
but: you see. sizes are so,ns, Nv selisiI
broken, sale price yin
Ladies fine Zephyr bingham M; 4 IN ],
sizes from 90 to IS. this Il sas Mai
waist. worth 9Sc. sa WA
special sale price III
Surprise sale of Ladies' skirt. !: u
OF Linen Crash Skirts. worth n ny ~
and s1.o0, sale price .... VI
Ladies' Linen Skirts. trimmed y
In white braids. sale price Y
Ladies fan-back Linen skirts i, 4,
sizes. a sl.50 value. sal, price.
Ladies White Duck Skirts, fuil sv..s
trimmed in colorcd braids, s n
sale price Observation-Disclosures. Nh
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per Yard ...s...........".... N
Colored Bed Spreads. Al
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23

The chief glory of the college. however.
Incidentally fitted for military duty, but
In the stimulus It has given to research
IN the science Of agriculture and mechanic
arts and in the application OF scientific
principles to practice In these depart
menss OF Industry. Progress In these lines
% work Is silent and unobserved. but It
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23


The visit of the members OF lhe Railway
club and their friends hal n so,ial us we'll
as a business side The reception given
at the residence OF President Foster and
the ball In the new mesa halt at night,
were both highly enjoyable. the latter be-
ing made all the more so through the ef-
forts Of the cadets. all OF whom did their
utmost to provide pleasure for their
guests. They succeeded admirably. Much
credit is due in this connection 10 CGtets
r. b. Boettcher. I. ID. Bell. 7. II. Glenn
ent, L. Fitzgerald. T. W. Grithths, r. W.
Cousins. A. G. Love. w. II, whisenant.
A. NJ. Sloss and w. +. Dryer.
Amusing incidents during the day were
plentiful. A badger fight. at which wen
known railway supply man WAS the center
OF interest. was one Of these. and a prac-
teal joke played on Mr., JOS. q. Miller of
81. Louis was another, Mr.. Miller attend
ed the ball clad In faultless evening dress
except as to his pedal extremitles, one OF
which was encAsed in heavy, thick-soled
English bulldog" patent leather, while
on the other was dainty. light "toothplck"
boot. Mr.. Miller is still looking for the
man who mixed up his wearing apparel
young man who was compelled TO pass
through the Grand Central station at Hous-
ton in search of a carriage at o'clork
Wednesday morning clad IN dress suit
is also able TO give soma valuable testi-
moDy as 20 The pleasure OF the trip
@. Arthur Williams.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23

4S pairs Mems Southern Ties, (Low Cut Shoes,
genuine Kangaroo upperS, oak tan Goodyear Welt
soleS, sizes to 40, value $500, d 90
sale price ,..........,....... AeVO
Our crackerjack line of Mems fine Calf Congress
Shoes, standard 81 so Shoe sizes to ii, this
Shoe is a plain broad toe, just the ideal 4 no
Shoes for comfort sale price .....,.. A.SS
Mems new Coin Toe, Nesting Top, Chocolate Lace
Shoes, sizes 6 to 10, good s2.25 4 ey-
value, sale price. ...,,..............1 L. A y
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
The Jewish New Year.

Beginning at sundown, OF when the
fl st star appears in the heavens tonight
the Jewish New Year, or Ro ,n-na-
shanah, will have begun. Accordin to
the Jewish reckoning of time, it will
then be the first day of the mon b
Tishri, the year $500, and a religious
holiday, the most sacredly observed OF
any by the Israelites, and will be OBJ
served until shutdown Wednesday even
ing, September 6, which is called Yom
Kippur, the Day of Atonement. All
Jewish stores In the city will therefore
be closed tomorrow but not w ednesday.
With hardly an exception those
adhering to the Jewish religion will the
world over hold this day sacred to reli-
gious exercise and fasting. No matter
of what vocation in life, Hebrews ar
range to set aside this day for holy
purpose; business houses close, travel
ing men stop off~at some point on the
road where they can worship, and a
general suspension of activity among
the race takes place.
The Day of Atonement, q week from
the following Wednesday, will also be
observed as holiday, and the chief re-
ligious exercises Of the festival will oc-
cur on that day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
A Fact and a Query.

During the month of August build
ing permits to the amount of $41 900
were issued by the building inspector,
ID. j. Aber. Since the 1st of January
last, buildings to the value of $4,000,
1t is estimated, have been erected with
in the corporate limits of the city of
Las Vegas. The Crockett building In
itself represents over oLe-third of this
amount.
Some people argue that $4,000 is an
enormous sum to vote ia bonds for the
construction of new system of water
works. They get scared and shaky
when they think over it. Private indI-
viduals may however, make improve
ments of an equal valuation and are
spoken of as progressive and public
spirited. 1t is right and proper thai
they should be so regarded. If this IL
the case, why should not the city gov
ernment be allowed the same privilege
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
SEPTEMBER WEATHER.
Records for Period of twenty-five Years
Compiled by the Bureau.

The following facts relating to wealth.
or for the month of September have
been compiled by the weather bureau
10 this city, says the Santa Fe New
Mexican. The records cover period q
twenty-five years:
The normal temperature is 81 de-
grees. The warmest September was
that of 1879. when the average temper
ature was So degrees, and the coldesi
September was that of 1880, WHEN the
temperature averaged SO degrees. Tn,
highest September temperature record
ed was 80 degrees, September Z, 1878
and the lowest, 81 degrees. on Septem
her 81. 1880. The average date of the
FIRST killing frost in autumn is October
10; average date of last killing in spring
is April 81. The average precipitation
for September is LAT inches; average
number of days with ~,0l inch or more
is Z; the greatest monthly precipitation
was 4.69 inches, In 1891; the least month
ly precipitation was trace in 1892; the
greatest amount Of precipitation re-
corded in any "a consecutive hours
was 170 inches, on September ~ and
%, 1898. Average number of cloudy
days, 26; partly CLOUDY days, IL; cloudy
days, 3. The prevailing winds have
been from the southeast; the highest
velocity of the wind was 46 miles per
hour. from the north, on September ID,
1898.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
DREYFUS A FREEMAsON, ,
The Transvaal Muddle,

LONDON, Sept. A dispatch from
johannesburg to Reuters agency def
nitely announces that the reply of the
Transvaal republic to the British com
munication withdfaws the franchise
proposed aud agrees in principle to a
conference at Cape Town.
PRETORIA, Sept. 4.-The reply of the
Transyaal republic to the demands OF
Great Britain increases the term OF
years of residence necessary to obtain q
franchise.
LONDON, September 4.-The after
noon papers take the view that If the
foregoing dispatch is correct regarding
President Kruger's reply. it was palps
bly, made to gain time. Sir Alfred
Miners suggestion of further confer.
ence at Cape Town was instigated with
the sole purpose of considering detail:
and for the enforcement of concessions
withdrawn and there can be 20 objecl
from the British point of view of par
Ieying longer. The only inference tC
be drawn is that the Beers have taker
Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state
for the colonies, at bis word In broad
or sense than he intended and now wan
to begin negotiations over again on
new basis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
The President Decides on a
Future Course In the
Dependencies.
IN PUERTO RICO AND HAWAII
Territorial Governments to Be
Instituted-Cuba to Decide
For Herself.

NEW YORK, Sept. Especial to tht
Herald, from Washington, says: There
is good authority for the statement
that The president has returned to
Washington with these general ideas
uppermost in his mind as to the future
course in relation to the new dependen-
cies:
In the Philippines, civil govern
ment by three commissioners to sup
plement military rule immediately
| after the rebellion is crushed.
In Cuba, continued military contIol
until 1t is determined by means of a
general election whether inhabitants
want independence or annexation. If
independence, the new government
elected will be recognized by the
United States and be given encourage
ment and every opportunity to estab-
lish its stability. Ii annexation, the
president will be governed by the senti-
ment of the American citizens, as it
may then exist.
In Porto Rico, civil government of
territorial form similar to that which
prevails in Arizona.
In Hawaii, a territorial form of gov
ernment as recommended by the Hawa-
iian commission and as provided for in
measure now pending in congress.
THE CABINET MEETING.
The cabinet today was in session for
more than two hours and variety of
matters accumulated during the presi-
dents absence discussed. 1t was Sec
retary Roots first attendance. Pr 81
dent Schurman of the Philippine ct M
mission was also present by invitation
and made comprehensive staten ent
of the situation in the islands. 1t is
undertood that within the next two or
three days he will make statement to
the press, which will cover his observa-
tions on the islands, and later make a
formal report to the president cover
ing the subject In detail. This report,
however, Will not be made until other
members of the commission arrive in
Washington and not until after A dmi-
raj Dewey's return.
It is understood that Schurm ann
takes hopeful view of the situati in
the Philippines and thinks that no
doubt with our increased forces, we will
be able to make comparatively short
work of Aguinaldo and the insurgent
forces.
1t is stated that although Aguinsldo
is the leader of very strong faction
for the natives, he does not by any
means fairly represent the entire popu-
lati n, considerable number appear
ing % be mo e or less Indifferent as to
the outcome of the insurrectiOn.
Although the work of the anti i'm
perIalist league had no considerable in
fluence among the soldiers of our army
Schurman said it certainly has given
great encouragement to Aguinaldo and
his followers.
| The subject of relieving General Otis
| from part of his duties as head of both
the civil government and the military
forces was not mentioned at today's
meeting, although there is growing an
impression that he may be put at the
head of the civil government and re-
lieved from the possibility of mill
tary operations.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
KNOCKS 1T OUT.
Members OF Territorial Commerce Com
mission Divested OF Powers.

The result of the habeas corpus pro
ceedings in the territorial supreme eourl
whereby Mr. Wilson. agent for the
Continental Oil company. was released
from custody. in no way affected the
law relating to the Office of coal oil
inspector. The fees, emoluments, per.
quisites and fat salary of that func-
tionary remain undiminished. The
decision does, however, affect the sub
stance of chapter 80 of the laws of the
last legislature which. in effect, provid-
ed for the the formation of territorial
commerce commission.
Z. l.. Browne, member of the firm
OF the Browne-Manzsnares company,
who is secretary of the commission re-
ferred TO, states that the decision is a
death-blow to the committee. Il. w.
Dobson of Albuquerque and +. IL.
Pierce of Alamsgordo are the other
members of the board. They held one
meeting ana collected a number of
licenses from various business men of
the territory, having succeeded in
amasslng about $3.50 in fees In the
course of regular business The board
has been very careful not to contract
obligations for printing supplies or
Office expenses more than to provide q
record book for the secretary. The ex-
pense of the one meeting held by the
commission was also taken out of the
receipts. There is, therefore, balance
in the hands of the secretary.
Chapter so of the laws of 1899 relates
exclusively to "sales of coal oil and its
products Section l creates the "Ter-
ritorial Commerce Commission. Sec
tion prohibits any corporation, either
foreign or domestic, from selling coal
oil or its commodities in the territory
without first having secured license
for the same and making violation of
the law misdemeanor, punishable by
fine not exceeding 5000 or imprison-
ment not to exceed two years, or both.
Sections three and four provide that
when parties attempt to monopolize
the trade or commerce Of any part of
the territory in coal oil commodities,
the license of any such llcensee shal be
revoked. Section defines who are
wholesale dealers Section 6 makes
the retail sale of coal oil commodities
without having secured license there
for to be misdemeanOr. Section de-
fines wherein person is an agent for
the sale of coal oil commodities. Sec
tion eight gives the commission power
to fix minimum and maximum prices.
Section 9 makes it the duty Of the So
licitor general of the territory to prose-
cute violations of the law. Section 10
is the enscting clause.
From the foregoing it is to be seen
that section 2 is the kernel of the en-
actment and having been knocked out"
by the supreme court in the habeas cor
pus proceedings, the Territorial Com
merce Commission has practically
nothing left upon which to stand.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
Probably Unsafe Buildings.


City Building Inspector Aber stated
this morning that he would probably
be compelled to notify Mr.. Strauss,
agent of the bui d.ngs now being erect
ed on Eleventh street, near National
to % effect that the construction WORK
is unsafe and must be stopped.
Mr.. Aber had his attention directed
to the buildings and made personal
examination. He found that the rear
walls, facing the wes'. have been
propped up in position with planks,
evidently with the intention of keep
ing them flom falling. Ire walls on
the sides are cracked from top TO bot
tom, so that lead pencil can be Insert.
ed in the crevices.
Mr.. Aber thinks that the rear walls
have sunk In the soil from their OWL
weight and have caused the damage tc
the other parts of the buildings.
The buildings are two in number and
are one-story high with basement. They
are being built of blue limestone. ] hey
were originally designed to le built Of
adobe but the plans were changed IL
order to comply with the city inspec
| tion law.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
The Aueust Weather.

GALLINAs SPRINGS, N. M, Sept. 1899
The monthly summary for August
1899, is as follows;
Maximum temperature, 96, date p
minimum temperature, 54, date 10, rs
mean temperature 1913; mean maxi
mum temperature, Ola; mean mini
mum temperature, 59.2. Total precip-
itation, II inch; greatest precipitation
in any twenty-four consecutive hours
.08, date 2.
Number of clear days, 23; number Of
fair days, 8; number of cloudy days, O.
Days on which 0l or more precipita'
ton fell. 4. Prevailing wind west.
JAS. E. WHITMORE,
Voluntary Observer
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
TWO HOLIDAYS.

Labor Day was observed in Las We
gas by the closing of banks, postoffices
aud the various county offices. Bust
ness men kept open house much rs
usual, buying and selling as though II
were not legal holiday. AS it nap
pened, the evening Of today ushers In
the Jewish New Year and number OF
stores closed at sundown for the ensu.
ing twenty-four hours Ia accordance
with their usual custom on this date
They will remain closed until tomor-
row evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
Strike in England

LONDON, Sept. "A general strike
of seaman and steamer firemen was de.
clared today, ship owners refusing to
accept an invitation of the seaman's
and f1remen's union for conferences in
regard 10 fixing the rate of wages for
firemea and sailors on steamers at six
pounds and for sailors on SAILING YES
sells at four pounds monthly, this being
an s1vance in the average wages now
paid at the various British ports
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
First Dav of School

The public schcoli in Las Vegas
opened this morning for the FILL term,
with full complement Of teachers. AS
it was legal holiday. no regular ses-
siOns were held AMI the scholars were
dismissed until tomorrow. The dealers
10 school supplies transacted thriving
trade during the day In supplying tie
needs of the pupils.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
G. A. II. at PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, September 4.-With
the arrival from Cincinnati today of
Acting Commander-in-C Chief Johnson
the 33id national encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic was for
mallY inaugurated. President and Mrs,
Mckinley are due to reach the city
about 8 o'clock tonight. Today the
river front was thronged wit b visitors
anxious to see Admiral SIMPSONS fleei
anchored in the harbOr.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
THIRTY-FoURTHIN CAMP.
May Leave tor Manila in Middle
ofSeptember.

SAN Francisco, Sept. 4.-About
4.500 troops are scheduled to leave here
for Manila between September ~ snd
10 on the transports Sherman, Grant
and Sheridan. The 34th volunteer 10
fan.ry from Colorado, Arizona, New
Mexico, Indian Territory, oklahoma
and Minnesota are in camp awaiting
transportation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
Transport Grounded.

WASHINGTON, Sept A dispatch
has been received at the war depart
ment from the quaItermsster on the
transport Morgan City, which il
aground near Nagasaki, saying: The
roops were safely landed. Genera
Otis will send the transport Ohio te
take the troops to Manila.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
skirmish Near Porac.

MANILA, September a.-Five men
of Colonel Bells regiment yester-
dav encountered rebel outpost
near Porac. In the fighting which en-
sued one American was killed and an
other wounded. The remainder drove
the rebels from their position.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
Dewey at Gibraltar.

GIBRALTAR, September 4.-The cru
sier Olympia, with Admiral Dewey on
board. arrived here this morning.
Dewey is slightly indisposed at pre-
sent aud intends to live ashore during
his stay here. The Olympia is expect
ed to sail September l direct for New
York.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04

The locally famous meals st the
Plaza hotel are equal to the best TO be
found anywhere. Superior food, pre-
pared by professional cooks. served by
courteous walters from snowy tables
leaves nothing 10 be desired Every
meal is pleasant surprise and a tooth
some delight. l36-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04

Mrs. J. ]. Jacobs, it is Understood, is
down with an attack of typhoid fever
and has been taken ito Ithe Home for
treatment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04

Sundays Baseball Games.
Cincinnati 6; Louisville z.
Cincinnati 3; Cleveland l.
Chicago 1; ST. Louis 6.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04

About fifty pupils were enrolled 10
each of the west side school distrlts to-
day, which were opened by w. B. Civ
ems. principal in charge.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-04
New Orleans Ann Right.

NEW ORLEAN. September 4.-No
new developments in the fever situa-
tion. No new cases have been report
ed to the board of health and the sse
on Eutei pc street is practically well.