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The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-17
MAY BE SHOT FOR ROBBERY.
Aguinaldo's Brother Said to Have
Stolen $50 900.

Chicago, Oct .-Advices from
Tacoma says that mail reports re-
ceived from Hong Kong state that
Baldomero Aguinaldo, the insurg-
ent leaders, brother, stands charged
with having stolen $4,000 from
the treasury and then, with others,
made his escape into the American
lines, hoping thereby to reach
Hong Kong. The report further
states that while Baldomero slept
the others stole the money and di-
vided itamong themselves, leaving
him penniless. Baldomero then
returned to the Filipino headquart-
ers where he was arrested.
Baldomero is soon to be shot for
the crime, and it is said his brother
will not interfere in his behalf
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-17
SnowsIide at Tobasco Mine.

Lake City, Colo, Oct. 1.-THE
exceedingly great fall of snow dur
ing the past week is commencing
to slide on the high ranges. Yes
terday morning at the Tabasco
mine, twenty miles from this camp
huge slide came down, carrying
away the boarding house, bunk
house, blacksmith shop and some
smaller cabins. Jeff Poole, the
blacksmith, was the only one on
the surface. When he was finally
dug out he was crushed against
his forge with heavy timbers COW
ering him. The injured m an it is
thought will recover. The build
ings were entirely demolished.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-17
A. T. Campion Killed.

Thelbody of A. 7. Campion, who
was killed by falling down min
ing shaft at Rico last Saturday,
arrived at this place last night,
and was taken by Uundertaker
Deibert to the home of his parents
a Rockvale. The. funeral services
will be conducted by the A. O. U.
W. at the M. E. church in Rock
vale tomorrow afternoon at 2:30.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-17

Cape Town, S. A., Oct. 17.-Ad-
vices just received from the Trans
vaal report the complete defeat of
the Beers at Mafeking who suffer
ed heavy loss.
The Beers are fortifying all
mountain passes into Natal, indi-
eating that they have no desire to
leave the mountains and try con-
clusions in the field.
The British believe that the
Beers threatening Glencoe was a
ruse to draw the main body of the
British away from Ladysmith ex-
posing that place.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-17

London, Oct, 1.-THE report of
the fighting at Mafeking is arous-
ing all England. The precarious
condition of the British forces
garrisoning that town, is film!
people with dread, for it is feared
that as all retreat is cut off, the
force will be crushed by the over
whelmiug force of Beers. Orders
have been issued to hurry up re
Inducements to the city.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-17
Attention, Workmen F!

The A. o. U. W. will meet in
their hall tomorrow at | o'clock p
IN. to attend the funeral of Broth
er A. 7. Ca mpion.
A. o. FURNIss, NJ. w.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-17

London, Oct. 1.-THE Central
News reports that 300 Beers and
eighteen British were killed in the
engagement at Mafeking.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-17
The Quickest Trains.

Are run by the Union Pacific,
Pullman Palace Sleepers, Free
Reclining Chair Cars, Buffet
Smoking, Library Cars, Dining
Cars; in fact every convenience to
make your trip comfortable. See
your Local Agent or address Geo
Ady General Agent Denver.
Florence Is on the eve of the
greatest business boom known in
her history Now is the time to
quietly make investments at bot
tom prices in real estate, improved
and unimproved, / have few
Snap Bargains to offer on long
time with a small cash payment.
j. j. FITzGERRELL.
Interesting news on Fourth page.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-17
THREE HUNDRED
BOERS KILLED.
Repuised Four Times by British
ar Mafeking.
FORTlFY MOUNTAIN PASSES.

Cape Town, S. A., Oct. 1.-THE
attack on Mafeking is on in earnest
today and the battle proceeds stub
bornly, Three times the Boer
forces attacked the city and were
as often repulsed. Raliying, how
ever, for the fourth time they are
engaged against the British gar
rison, having been reinforced by
Cronje who came pfrom the south.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-04
Map of the cochiti District.

j. L. Zimmerman has completed a
blue print of the Coohiti district that
is of inestimable value to miners, as
well as to others. says the New Mex,
lean. The print shows all patented
surveys and their connection with the
locating monument No. /, together
with adjoining and conflicting claims,
taken from the official records on file
in the office of the surveyor general,
and all other surveyed claims. The
plat locates the town of Bland, the
Albamarle mill, the Bland. mill and
tramway, and also shows the altitude
of the town and other points surround
ing it. Mr.. Zimmerman has also com.
pleted another print showing the route
of the new stage road from Santa
Fe to Bland, Sulphurs and the Jemez,
as well as indicating the location of
the placer mining district in southern
Santa Fe county There has been a
great need and demand for accurate
plats of these districts. Mr.. thinner
man has many orders for his excellent
prints. @ts
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-04

COLLISION
Six Passengers Killed Outright
and Several Others Sc
vereIy Injured.
ON THE DENVER & RIO GRANDE
One Pullman Car Thoroughly
SplIntered. Caused by Lant-
s; ern Going Out.

Denver, Colo, Dec. "A rear end
collision occurred between two pass
enger trains on the Denver & Rio
Grande railroad this morning at
English switch, about six miles east
Of Salida. in which six passengers
were killed outright and several
others severely injured.
Dead: c. e. Osgood, Denver; H. R.
Matthews. Denver; Peter Barnes,
Denver; A. M. Johnston, Oberlin,
Ohio.
Train No. 5, on the narrow guage,
fer Durango, and New Mexico, which
left Denver last night, had been flag
ged and stopped owing to an obstruc-
tion at a bridge. A brakeman was
sent back to signal the standard guage
train for the west, which was fol-
loving. The oil in the lantern was
low and the light became extinguish-
ed, so he failed to stop the train which
Plunged into the rear of the narrow
e.iage sleeper for Durango which
was filled with passengers. The Pull
man was thoroughly splintered up,
and the car ahead was also wrecked.
c. e. Osgood, who was killed, was an
older brother of j. G. Osgood, pres
ido1t of the Colorado Fuel & Iron
company, and was cashier of that
company H. r. Matthews was trav-
e.ing passenger agent of the Burling-
ton road. George w. Price who was
Injured is well known mining man,
secretary of the Golden Fleece com
pany. A. H. Johnston was president
Of the Arkansas Midland railway,
very wealthy. His son, who was with
him, had his back broken and will
probably die.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-04
COURT CuLLiNGs.

Attorney Gavin of Ration is in town
with business before the court.
A proceeding was Instituted this
morning to inquire into the sanity of
Guadalupe Montana of Galisteo.
Hon. M. c. de Baca is attending
court for the first time during this
term.
Necifor Trujillo this morning with
drew his plea of not guilty to the
charge of shooting off a weapon In
settlement, and entered his plea of
guilty.
Territory VS.. Geronimo Armijo, as
sault with intent to commit rape, was
dismissed on account of legal com
plications. o. A. Larrazolo for the
defendant.
In the case Of the Territory VS..
Walt Johnson, charged with the lar
ceny of two calves from thes Bell
ranch, which was begun November
goth, and given to the jury Saturday
at p. m, verdict of not guilty was
Ireturned this morning.
Tom Duffy plead not guilty today
to charge of holding up Mr.. James
McNary, one of the professors at the
Normal, one night not long ago, with
intent to rob. This was on National
street. He also plead not guilty to
the charge of drawing pistol on Mr..
McNary.
Bernabe Flores was found guilty of
ian assault, before a justice of the
peace. from whose judgment he ap-
pealed and gave bond, but he appeal
ed even unto the state of Texas
whence the: bondsmen vainly "calI
him back again" Mr.. veeder this
morning dismissed the appeal and the
| judgment below was affirmed.
Upon the conclusion of the morn
ing business of hearing motions and
tcalling cases, the case of the Territory
Tvs. Smith with larceny from the per
son of Capt. J. B. Dawson, went be
fore the jury. Capt. Dawson and his
daughter are here as witnesses. Thf
defendant is resident of Denver
and is the same who plead guilty tg
a charge of assault on R. E. Lee last
June. on prior day of the term Ions
and Fort are defending.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-04
.An AcqulsltIon to Musical circles.

An Acquisition to Musical Circles.
E. e. Wentworth Layton, who will
doubtless prove a valuable acquisition
to the musical circles of Las Vegas,
has arrived in the city from Asbury
Park, New Jersey, and has secured
the northwest corner room on. the
main floor of the Normal University
building for his studio. About a. year
ago Mr.. Layton had severe attack
'of pneumonia and fearing that ms
lungs had been weakened his physi-
clans advised him to come to New
Mexico. A letter addressed to party
in this city brought him copy of
The 0ptic's illustrated edition and
decidedly decided HIM in favor of Las
Vegas. s4 flA
In speaking of musicale recently
given by Mr.. Layton. the Asbury
Park Journal says: f{s4
The annual musicale of Prof. E. e.
Wentworth Layton and his pupils has
.COldlt W U6 OuC VI IHc nObCWOtCnJ
events of our early summer life. The
musicale for 1898 was given last Mon
cay evening in the Beach Auditorium
and the exceptionally large gathering
of people showed the appreciation in
which our citizens and summer guests
have come to hold the clean. clear
cut, honest work of a genuine musi-
clan. The program was made up
with SKILL and beginning with the
youngest pupil, almost baby, was
cumulative, each number being an ad-
vance upon that before it in difficulty
and in the progressiveness of the pu-
pill, up to the finished rendering by
Prof. Layton himself of the Hun
garian Dance" by Brahms. An en-
|-tnusiastic encore brought from him
the Pilgrim Chorus"
fas A.,
Prof. Lawton has won his way to
the front rank of musicians, and those
who love the real rather than the
sham, appi eciate his educative work
| to the full.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-04

Dewey has found short engagements
good rule in war-if not In love.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-04
STOCK MARKETS.

Chicago, Dec. 4-Cattle 19,5O0:
steady; to 1Oc lower; beeves s4.25@
$50; heifers SO 1906. so; Gamers
I)90@3 .0C; stockers and feeders
50. OO@4. IS; Texas grass steers SO. 25
@4.25; Texas fed beeves s4.1O@
5.25; Westerns s4.OO@5. 25; Sheep,
100000; steady to shade lower; native
wethers $4,000. re- western wethers
81 1904. so; lambs, natives $4,000
$50; westerns $4.5O@5. so.
Kansas City, Dec. 4-Cattle 5000;
best steady, others weak; native
steers 81 5000 90; Texas 81. 1906. is
Texas cows So. 1903 25; native cows
and heifers 81 5O@4.25; stockers and
feeders 81. 50@4 60; bulls 50. 900
4.50. -sF4
Sheep 1000; steady, lambs $4,000
5.S5; muttons $2.75@5.O0.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-04

The man who is self-conscious Of
ten isn't conscious of very much.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-04

Yes, gentle Annie. the motive pow
er in moving cars is locomotive.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-04
Two Mexican Murderers to Hang

TWO Mexican Murderers to Hang.
El Paso, Tex, Dec. 4-Geronimo
Para and Antonio Florez, convicted Of
murder were Saturday sentenced by
District Judge Walthall to hang
January 5. Para murdered Ranger
George Fussellman ten years ago,
and Florez stabbed woman to death.
After sentence had been passed upon
him Para made fiery speech in Span
ish protesting his innocence.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-04

man of the Republican caucus pre-
sented the name of David B. HcnderS
son of Iowa. Nay, of Virginia, chair
man of the Democratic caucus, nomi-
mated James D. Richardson of Tennes-
see; Ridgley of Kansas, nominated
John C. Bell, of Colorado. as the Pop
ulist candidate. Wilson of Idaho.
placed Francis G, Newlands of Neya-
da, in nomination as the candidate of
the Silver party. ;
The roll call resulted: Henderson
III: Richardson 1885,. Bell a New
lands 2. The clerk thereupon an
nounced the election of Henderson
amid great Republican applause.
When the new speaker ascended the
rostrum Richardson introduced him,
and in response to- hearty cheers he
addressed the House briefly, pledging
himself to impartially administer the
laws adopted for the House and ask
ing the cooperation of the members.
The oldest member of the House,
Harmef, of Pennsylvania administer
ed the oath to the speaker. The
speaker then announced that the oath
would be administered to members
Dy states. When the name of Brig
ham H. Roberts was reached the Utah
member elect proceeded alone to the
area in front of the speakers desk
and waited the administration of the
oath. At the same time Representa-
tive Tayler, of Ohio, secured recogni-
tion, and amidst breathless interest,
protested against the swearing in of
Roberts on the ground of his being
polygamist and not "a properly natura-
lized American citizen. Tayler spoke
dispassionately. Roberts stood gazs
ing intently at him. Representative
McRae Of Arkansas, followed with a
protest from the Democratic side, say
ing that this issue was one involving
the sacredness of the American home
sentiment that brought an outburst
of applause.
Speaker Henderson then addressed
Roberts, saying: "Will the gentleman
stand aside until the roll call is COM
pleted?" Roberts assented with the
statement that in so doing he waived
none of his rights.
Il can assure the gentleman" an
swered Speaker Henderson, that he
valves none of his rights by this
course"
Roberts then resumed his seat and
roll call proceeded. 1t was agreed,
by unanimous consent, that the con,
sideration of the resolution should
go over until tomorrow after the read
ing of the presidents message.
The swearing in of the remaining
members was then concluded. Off
GERS of the House, Clerk Mcdowell,
of Pennsylvania, sergeant at arms,
Casen, of Wisconsin, Doorkeeper
Glenn Of New York, and Postmaster
McElroy of Ohio, were elected A
committee was appointed to wait on
the president with a similar COM
mittee from the Senate
BILL NO. 1 INTRODUCED.
Washington, Dec. 4-The financial
bill, drafted by special committee of
Republican members, was today in
troduced in the House by Representa-
tive Overstreet of Indiana, and ae-
corded the distinction of being bill
| No. on the records.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-04

Having sold, on November 1st, 1899,
to G, D. Boucher, my grocery bust.
ness together with all book accounts,
all persons knowing themselves in.
.debted to me, up to that date, are
requested to make settlement of same
with my successor, Mr. G. D. Boucher,
l.. H. Hofmfester. 21-6t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-04

Place your orders for candy. for the
holidays with Hernandez & Young
the home manufacturers Of pure
wholesome candy 21-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-04
EAST LAS VEGAS. NEW MEXICO, n

army crossed the river and encamped
in the Beers positions.
Experts here are unanimous in the
opinion that Kimberly's needs must
be very pressing to induce General
Methuen to expose the whole of his
command to Boer marksmen snrgly
entrenched In semicircular position.
The exhausted condition of the Brit
tish troops precluded pursuit Of the
enemy The Beers retired without
any sign of disorder carrying on thesF
guns and equipment Thus General
Cronje's force is still intact. The
fact that General Methuen and Col
onel Kekewich are in communication
may cause reconsideratiopsof the Boer
commanders plan to give battle at
spytfontein, where he might be stimuli
taneously attacked by both the Bfi-
tish forces. 1t is reported that the
Modder River bridge is now repaired
and the British have resumed march.
towards Kimberly today. x
New York, Dee. "A dispatch to
the Tribune, from London. says: The
army corps has now virtually arrived
at South. Africa. The entire Bri-
tish force now in. the field as estimat-
ed by Colonel Drunker, is 7s SEQ men.
exclusive of naval brigades, colonial
scontingents and local forces which
range between 10000 and $4,000. u
London, Dec. 4-Evening News
says it learns that cable dispatch
was received today from an officer
of the guards saying simply "In Kim
berly.' which it is added may mean
that General Methuen's vanguard has
entered Kimberly. fs sjr-s
London-Late advices from Lady
smith dated November rs. say she'll
ing that place continued
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-10-15

called that dark and bitter hour of defeat
and disaster when he rose superior 10 -ad-
verse fortune and illustrated the dignity
and grandeur OF heroic manhood In defeat.
They felt again the cruel pain felt in
the long ago when they saw him pass
from the executive chair Of great Ma
ton TO dungeons depths. But amid
these sad and tender memories those
faithful souls felt u thrill OF joy and pride,
when they remembered that he did en-
noble even prison by his princely pres
cnce: and that in the majesty OF his man
hood. Ia martyrdom he gloriied a nun-
geon. and that the shackles wherewith
impotent hate sought to degrade him be-
came upon his worn and wasted limbs
bage OF honor granier than the guerdon
OF king.
They saw him again as he came forth
strong in the consciousness OF the right.
and with klngly grace and dignity 70 face
his accusers and saw him 80 proudly
forth unscathed from before the Judgment
seat because his robes and his intee-
ritz were stainless. unit Heaven"
They saw him an exile and an alien in
the land he pages OF the history Of which
he had enriched and illumned by the
splendor Of his deeds They saw him
exempted from the general pardon and
denied the rights which were accorded his
former slaves. but in that hour of sad
reflection they recalled with gladness
that In the time Of his sorest trial the love
of his psople had been about him, and
THAI IN his political isolation aud his
heroic endurance Of poliNcal mariyrdom
he had stood in their sight the most ma
jestic figure ever projected upon the can
vas Of history since Israel's leader stood
with God on the cloud wrapped heights
OF Pisgah
If the people OF Alabama had given no
other evidence of the possession o. those
lofty arcributes of character which mark
cultured and Christian civilization the
demonstration of that day above the drs
of Jefferson Davis would alone and OF !,
self have stamped them as worthy Of &
iliustrious ancestry from which they sr
descended
Glorious old State. home of a brave.
hospitable and chivalric people: meet and
fit is it that we. thy sons and daughters,
should gather here to recite the story of
the deeds of thy children and recall what
they have wrought for liberty, for human
ity and for God
We. thy children, do love thee, blessed
mother State We glory in thy past, re-
joice with an exceeding great joy in the
abundant prosperity of thy present, ANA
look with an abiding confidence to the
splendor of that future, which. radiant
with the hues of hope and roseate with
promise. is unfolding before the enrap-
tured vision of thy rejoicing people.
They are laying broad and deep the
foundations of a prosperity which will
bless those of thy children who now live.
and will descend like thr benefactions of
Heaven upon generations yet unborn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-10-15

During the winter of 1897 Mr.. Jamc:
Reed, one OF the leading citizens and mer-
chants OF Clay. Clay county. W. Va. struck
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manner as to bruise II severely 1t be-
came very much swollen and panied him
so badly that he could not walk withou,
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-10-15

Gen'el Jackson find de trail
Whaw. my kingdom, fire away!
He make fort wild cotton bale,
Whaw. my Kingdom, fire away!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-10-15

I'll q JdNheuh lhlbhAS man
Whaw, my Kingdom, fire away.
lie tights on sea, an he fights on lam,
Whaw. my Kingdom! fire away.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-10-15

A few years ago l stood In her capital
city and saw band OF grizzled veterans
who had marched and fought in the ranks
OF the gray battalions marching with rev.
crent step and slow behind the funeral
car whcreon was borne the eneofans3
clay OF him who had In that city nearly
thirty years before, with barred head ana
upliited hand. vowed. before the God n,
uls fathers. TO support and defend the con,
sthution OF thar young republic. tho taxh
OF guiding the destinies OF which had hoan
TO him committed,
! saw there throng OF Aiabamians Tim,
no man could number standing wirh nm.
covered heads and tear dimmed ewes a.
me sreat procession moved toward thar
capitol, upon the poriieo OF which hs ~
whose memory they did honor had as.
suineo MS sacred trust. ] saw that caskat
wherein he slept hidden beneatb "r,.
'ring OF flowers. spotloss White e
quivering leaf and dropping METAL -,
whieh was gemmed with the tears N, ~
sorrowing people. VI ms
Ihey gave no heed TO the fac, tha, h.
NAP son OF nativity of Kentucky ami bs
.,appuoh 81 mississippi. They knew thai
~ H. 80 heirs 10 the priceless heritage
ol MS heroic life, a heritage which ,hsv
were proud TO share with the nennla ~ |
th.F sister States, who had with iSem
cone manfnl battle in behalf Of thar yomns
uhat'on, 81 which the llluslrious dead was
the civic chieftain. Ns@' was
MI nv msnories OF many in that mighty
20 other days and other scenes. '''r
Icy saw him again as he assumed his
sreat ofhce They remembered tho four
seAry and wearing years through which
ne bore It's mighty burdens. They re.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-10-15

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-10-15
The ola "Gen,ei Jackson Song.

New Orleans Times Democrat.
II was down on the river front the other
day" said veteran steamboatman. "and
heard some negro roustabout singing the
'Gen'el Jackson song. 1t was the first time
had heard the song for twenty years and
you have no idea how IL carried me back
to old times This is the way it runs: