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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
GEN. MERRIAM's REPORT.
He Fails to go Into Detaiis in Regart
to His Campaign against Idaho
Miners.

Washington, Oct. lS.-The war de-
partment has made public the annu;
report of Brigadier General II. G.
Merriam, commanding the department
of Colorado. Only the most casua
reference is made to Merriam's oper:
tions in Idaho during the miners
troubles. He states that that feature
of the years work has already beer
covered in a separate report trans
mitted to the war department. This
report has not been made public to
cate. Merriam says his department
has been almost denuded of troops
owing to the demands for foreign
service. The discipline of this small
force, he says, has been good, scnool
work satisfactory, and court martials
fewer than the preceding year. He
says, however, considering the pres
ence of $4,000 Indians in the depart
ment, the military strength is reduced
very close to the limit of safety.
The report of General Merriam up
on the Idaho riots was made public
this afternoon. Merriam disclaims
all responsibility for the order refus
ing employment to union men in tho
mines. He says this regulation was
drawn by the state authorities and
his only connection with it was to
liberalize certain of it's provisions, af-
ter which he placed his name at the
bottom with the words, examined
and approved"
He says it was not his intention
that his troops should have any part
in debating conditions to labor in
Idaho and they never did so. An
other point which he makes is that
prisoners of whom at one time there
were more than 400 were not proper
ly cared for until he called the atten-
tion of the state authorities to the
matter after which their condition was
improved.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
PoSToFFlCE LOOTED.
Depredations of Band of Thieves in
Southern New Mexico Con-
tinued at Rincon.

Special from Engle to the Denver
News says: What is presumed to be
an organized gang of plunderers fore
store of A. McClintock at Rincon at a
late hour Sunday night The thieves Sc
cured $140 in postage stamps, $3.50
in coin and various pieces of the
stock convenient to carry. The spoil
ers, after purloining every available
piece of valuable property then iocat-
ed the keys belonging to the establish
ment and gained addmittance to the
Parlor saloon adjoining. From the
saloon the marauders took several
pieces of costly jewelry and emptied
the contents of the cash drawer. NJ
Castillo, the proprietor of the resort
found things in great disorder when
he opened in the morning. The burg
lars also replenishe- themselves with
three dozen quart bottles OF liquor.
Sherln Pat Garratt. Dona Ana coun
| ty, assisted by Deputy Williams, il
landing the case, and while the
peace officers have no direct clew tt
work on, they believe that three mel
| in the guise of miners. who had beef
prowling about town the greater par
of the day are responsible for the rob
berry. The men left at daybreak thi
| morning on south bound freigh
! train, and Deputy Williams has gon
| to head them off. 1t is thought the
are making for Mexico. AS the me-
| have eight hours start they will prot
ably reach the Mexican border in ad
vance of the officer.
| 1t is contended. however, that tn
deed was committed by a brace c
methodical and nervy burglars. men
bers of a band of rowing thieves VIII
have been operating in this terrltor
for the past few weeks and the orig
nators of many depredations tha
have been recently committed in tn
towns along the Santa Fe railroad
The work apparently was not ths
of a novice though it is possible ths
the lock on the front door Of the pos
} office was pried open. with pick a
; The interior of the Office. howeve
: demonstrates scientific work.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
Bryan in State Politics.

Harrodsburg. Ky. Oct. 1S.-Bryans
first meeting of the day was held here
There was an audience OF 1000 pres
ent. Great enthusiasm was manifest
ed throughout. Bryan accused the
Republican attorney general. now !;
candidate for governor, with failing t.
enforce the trust laws of this state
He accused him of enforcing the law
against the man who stole a loaf of
bread and permitting the great
thieves to go unpunished.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
Ao,,inaldo,s 4 Brother to Be Shot.

Chicago H., Oct ia speciai -
the Chronicle from Tacoma, says ,.o,,,
Mali advices received today from
hong Kong report that Baldomer'
Apuinaldo, brother of the insurgen
leader, M is imprisoned at Filipino head,
nmarters and will soon be shot foi
treason. Aguinaldo says that ne wiz
NOT interfere when the courtmartia'
sentences. his brother to death.
Early last month, it is alleged, pai.
domerro embezzled $4,000 from tne
treasury, and with five others escape
into the American lines, intending =
reach Hong Kong via Manila. Will
he slept his associates stole and di
vided the money. leaving him penni
less. He returned to the Filipino
headquarters and was arrested.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
WANTS TO
SELL OUT
Insureent General Plo del Pillar
Makes Some Cash Propo-
sltions to General Otis.
DISSATISFACTION IN ARMY
Medical Department at Outs
With Otis Because He Does
Not Remedy Needs.

Manila. Oct. 1S.-General Otis ha'
received messages purporting to com
from the insurgent general, Pho de-.
Pillar. offering to sell out and deliver
his army into the hands of the Amerf
cans. The policy of Otis is firmly SCI
AGAINST buying any surrenders. Pho
del Pillar offers for $4,000 to refrail
from attacking Manila with his army;
for $3.50, 900 to surrender the army al
ter a sham battle, both sides firing
into the air, and for 100000 he says
he will procure the overthrow OF the
insurrection and the capture OF Agnl
naldo. paterno and the other leaders
Renorts from districts occupied by
the enemy state that Pho del Pillar has
an audacious plan to break through
the American lines into Manila ana
seize General Otis and the archblsnop-
New York, ct. ia dispatch u
the Herald, from Manila, via Hong
Kong says: The recent military op
erations on the Porac to the north ana
on the San Francisco and Malabon 10
the south, planned in General Otit
office, contemplated only expedition
against the enemy and the immediate
withdrawal from these regions. These
operations were severely criticised by
military men generally as the terri
tory abandoned by the Americans
was Immediately reoccupied by the
insurgents. Soldiers and officers
alike feel that their lives are being
sacrificed without accomplishing any
results. Our losses are very heavy
when compared with the advantages
gained. Sound military men say that
the territory must be held by garri
soning the principal ports and the II
terror towns. The medical department
is outraged because General Otis fails
to recognize through its representa-
tions the dire need of more medical
officers, nurses and hospital room.
Manila. -Batson's Macabebe scouts
encountered the enemy at San Mated
near Arayat, at dawn today and at
tackled on front and flank driving
them out of their trenches and disper-
sing them completely. Several Fill
pinos including a captain and heuten-
ant were killed. A quantity OF arms
were captured. The Macabebes hao
one man killed.
Manila, &c. 1S.-Ten former Span
ish soldiers who for time acted as
officers and members of Filipino
artillery regiment located in the VI
cinity of Santa Rosa, Laguna deBay
district, determined to surrender the
artillery to the Americans. The plot
was discovered by the Filipinos VINO
killed seven .of the conspirators, the
other three escaping to Manila.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
Volunteer Fireman Killed.

Knightstown, Ind, Oct. 1S.-The
most serious fire in the history of
this town broke out at /: 80 O'Clock
this morning Three lives were lost
end vprnparty worth s1AA .Aan or more
was destroyed. The dead are: Tru
man Rhodes Charles Scutter; For
Davey. They were members of the
volunteer fire department When the
front wall of a three story brick bui4 s
ing fell outward they were caught by
falling bricks and crushed to death
1t is believed that at least two Others
met the same fate. The Masonic
Temple, the largest building in tn
city, was destroyed together with sew
eral others.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
A Good Rate secured.

Denver Colo, Oct. 18.-The com
mittee having in charge the railway
transportation for the third annual
convention of the national live stock
association which meets at Fort
Worth, Teas, next January, has been
notified by the passenger associations
that a one fare for the round trip rate
will be given. This concession covers
all points OF the southwestern passen
ger association including Memphis,
ST. Louis and Kansas City, and all the
territory west of the Missouri river to
Denver.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
The Apnetite 81 J ooat.

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics
whose stomach and liver are Of out of
order All such should know that DR..
Kings New Life Pills, the wonderful
Stomach and Liver Remedy. gives 3
splendid appetite. sound digestion and
q regular bodily habit that insuFes
perfect health and great energy. Only
25 cents at Browne-Manzanares Co.,
and Murphey-van Petten, Druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
Mason is with Them.

Chicago. Oct. 1S.-Delegates to the
anti-tmperialist conference today re-
sun1ed the task of completing the or
ranfzation OF national anti-imper-
ialist league. J. Sterling Morton, Of
Nebraska. presided. Herbert Myrick,
Springfield, Mass. spoke against the
ACQUISITION of the Philippines. A gen.
eral discussion Of the Philippine
question occupied the time until noon
A public mass meeting was then held
United states Senator William e
Mason. Congressman J. J. Lentz and
Rev. Herbert s. Bigelow. Cincinnati
delivered speeches.
A declaration Of principles wal
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
To Visit Atlanta.

Washington. oct,e. 1s.-A committee
representing the citizens of Atlanta
called upon Admiral Dewey to ar
range the details of his trip to Atlanta.
1t was decided that in company with
Lieutenant Brumby, who Is, to be pre-
sented with a sword by the city Ct
Atlanta, and the citizens committee
The admiral will leave. Washington
next Monday night arriving at Atlanta
Tuesday evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
Art Galleries Burn.

Oakland, Calf, Oct. 1S.-"Fern.
wood" the magnificent home Oh
george R. Dingee located at PED
mont Hills, burned this morning. The
house contained one OF the nnes. pr, pr
vate art galleries and conservatorles
IN the state. The total loss is prop
ably over $3OO,OOO Mr.. and MIS-
Dingee are in the east.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
rroons Safety in Doubt.

victoria, B. c.. Oct, 1S.-The steam, cam
ar Empress of India which reacnJs sl1ioh
here - from Japan completed the rouen. gu
est est trip she has ever haa. me ne seO eU
ond oTs day out from yokohamia sne ;. i el y,
onu On''ntered t q .yphcon which dests'yea
some % Of her boats. Fears are eA press. !.
ed I'd bv the officers for the transit. :, :
steamer Senator carrying h,me 'hs y.
Sftv-6rst Iowa regiment. Si'est ~ Z :
Wa;ynhsma vi nan for SAL. Francisco eight
hours before the Empress.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18

unanimously adopted. II denounce
the policy of imperialism as hostile tc
liberty. unconstitutional and tending
toward milILarism. The policy of tn
present national administration
condemned. Continuing. 1t says
I'VE propose to contribute to the de
feat of any person or party tha'
stands for forcible subjugation of any
peOple.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
One Killed.

Manila, Oct. 18.-Bells regiment
in moving from point northwest OF
Bacolor yesterday morning to drive
the enemy out of Porac, lost one
American killed and one wounded
The Filipinos lost number killed and
wounded. The Americans captured
two bullock carts with ammunition,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
WHITE FLAG
AT MAFEKING
After a Short Bombardment by
Beers, the Garrison Asks
For Parley.
NO SURRENDER REPORTED
England Takes Prompt Action TO
Show to Europe Her Mag
nificent Reserves.

London, Oct. 1S.-A special dated al
Pretoria at noon yesterday says: "A
ter a few shots were fred at Mafe'
king the white flag was hoisted. A
Boer party bearing a lag of truce was
sent to inquire whether the town had
surrendered. No definite reply was
received. The Boer messenger was
detained six hours and then released.
London, Oct. 1S.-Another special
from Pretoria says: "Boer Krupp
batteries are covering the town. Mil
itary engineers can be observed lay
ing a temporary railroad which vii
probably be used in an armored trair
defence by the garrison"
Pretoria, Oct. 1S.-Commandant
General Joubert has arrived at New
castle. Natal He found only hun
dred men there when he entered the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
Brvan on Goebel.

Versailles, KY, Oct, 1S-The Bryan
party left Louisville at o'clock yes;
terday morning and proceeded TO
Frankfort. There in speech Bryan
said he had seen it stated that the
election of Goebel would mean the de-
feat of free silver. If he thought SO
he would not be in Kentucky.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18

For saddle and harness repairing.
carriage trimming, ETC., call on ]. c.
Jones. next to s. Patty's, Bridge street.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18

DR.. Ahlers, dentist. over the First
National bank. Hours $3.50 a. m. 70
IL M; 1:.S0 to p. m. and to D. m.
204-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18

Lujan & Ribera, the Bridge street
jewellers, are daily receiving the
latest invoices in jewelry, beautifully
designed rings and watch charms. the
very latest. 286-6t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
NOTIONS AND Innings.

Best quality Lining Cambria. &c.
Siles,as, Ioc grade, SIC
Collar Canvas, the zoe grade, I5c.
Black Linen Canvas, I5c.
Warmers sateen- covered Corset
Steels, Ioc.
Dress Stays. sateen-covered, all
colors &c set
Ioo-yd. Hemingway's Sewing Silk,
&c spool.
Hump Hooks and Eyes, all sizes, SC
per doz.
Family Linen Thread, Marshal's
make, &C.
Basting Cotton, ) spools for SC.
Silk Binding Ribbon, I2Hca piece
Near Silk, the 2oc quality, for I5c.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
BRITISH STATEMENT,

London.-The war Office has issued
the following statement: News has
been received from General George
stewart White, the general command
ing in Natal that the anticipated
movement OF Boer forces across tn
Drakensburg, already reported fror
several quarters, was likely to be con
tinued October II, in which case some
Eof them might be expected at Boaa.
lbahk that night and they would prob
| ably come into contact with the En-
glish cavalry between Ladysmith and
the passes of Drakensburg. On the
north the Boer forces from Ingagane
are arriving accompanied by few
/ batteries of artillery. On the Buffalo
ariver the Beers from Vryheid are NOV
ing towards Wants and Rorkes drift
| Our cavalry remain in observation to
report the movements on Orange Free
State The Basutos natives are said
to manifest an attitude hostile to the
l Beers and they may neutralize q Ger
I tain number of the Boer forces.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
TRIBES AID ENGLISH.

Ladysmith.-T native tribe of.
Barolongs under Chief Vessels is said
to be cooperating in the defense of
Mafekfng. undertaking the outposf
duty A native tribe of zululand
whose cattle have been raided by the
Boers applied to General Sir George
Stewart White, British commander OF
Natal. for permission to make an
armed resistance. White refused the
request'as he is opnosed to the use Of
colored auxiliariesf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
Mrs. Vim. MaIbOeuf.
Fine Tailoring.

WHEN YOU ARE READY to buy your
WINTER SUIT, OvERcoAr or TRoUs
ERs, leave your measure with THE.
ODORE ARNST, THE TAILOR. The
best FIT and WORKMANSHIP guaran-
teed. We carry the finest lire of
Woolens and Trimmings. OUR PRICES
WILL SUIT EVERYBODY. Also, ladies
and gents garments cleaned, pressed
and repaired.
Theodore Arnst.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
LooE at Them

If you want to see specimens of our
fine laundry work on collars, cuffs or
shirts. They are faultless in their
beauty of color and artistic finish,
will keep clean lorger and give you
more satisfaction than you can get at
any laundry in this section of the
country. Our fine laundry work IS
unrivalled, and we intend to keep in
the lead.
Las Vegas Steam Laundry.
Colo. Phone 81. Las Vegas Phone ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
BOMBARDING MAFEKING.

Pretoria, Oct. 16.-(Delayed in
transmission) General Cronje after
warning the women and children tc
leave Mafeking opened fire upon that
town with cannon this afternoon, Nc
response was made. The report cur
rent at Delagoa Bay that 5000 Boeri
have been repulsed at Newcastle !
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
Health, Comfort,
n DURABILITY. #

IN selecting our fall stock, we have
\ had these three objects in view.
\ Call, examine and be convinced
that we have succeeded. Just re-
ceived the following: Mems and
Boys canvass leggiDgs, Women's,
Misses and Children's Jersey and
Cloth leggings, Over Cater 7@Io
button. Felt Slippers, Ties and
Shoes. All kinds of Rubber Goods
Prices according to quality.
The Common Sense.
Bridge Street.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
Be SURE AND CALL

and see my line of fall millinery before
p purchasing elsewhere. New goods ar
ripiag daily A full line of stamp ma
terials and embroidery silks just re-
ceived.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
NATIVES ARMTNG.

London Oct. 18.-According to
special from Durham, Natal the Zu-
lus are armirg with assegais. Chief
Dinizulu says he is unable to restrain
them. It is expected they win be
ioined by the SWaizeis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-18
WHITE FLAG SHOWN.

GTcJcfid Sldl6S bHdt a WulIS Hd5 Hd
been hoisted at Mafeking. The cor
respondent does not know whether
the town intends to surrender.
London, Oct 49, The Beers ac-
cording to a special from Pretoria,
yesterday repulsed small force ofCape
mounted police near Berkeley, West
Cape Colony, capturing two.
sasn3 CLOSING IN
L. e Beers continue to close in upon
Mafeking and to destroy the railroad
north and south of town.
TAKES PROMPT ACTION.
london, Oct 1S.-In the house of
commons today, the first lord of the
treasury and government leader, Ar
thur ]. Balfour, brought in the follow
ing message from the Queen: 9TH
state Of affairs inAfrica having consti-
tuted in the opinion Of Her Majesty
a case of emergency within the mean
ing of the act of parliament her majes-
ty deems it proper to provide addi
tional means for the military service.
Size therefore thought it right to COM
municate to the house that her males
the embodiment of the militia and call
out the militia reserve force or such
part thereof as her majesty may think
necessary for permanent service"
Old stories of preparations against
continental combinations are revived.
It is freely rumored that the govern
ment is determined to demonstrate
to Europe that the British army 10 nc
a negligible quantity. Both the atti
| tude of Europe and that of the natives
of South Africa have something to dc
with this attitude and lavish display
Of force is intended, doubtless moi.
\ only to check the ill-will apparent on
both sides of the Rhine and beyonc
| the Vistula but also to guard against
the ''black peril" The militia includ,
ing the permanent staff and the mill
tia reserve numbers 1872
It is not believed that the militia
will be sent to South Africa Presum.
ably they will replenish the denuded
British garrison towns and thus per,
NIT the government to send to the
Cape all the regulars rendered neces.
sary by the developments in South AT
RIGA
The House agreed to consider the
royal message tomorrow. a motion
by Balfour appropriating the enCl-e
time of the session for government
business carried by 279 against As
The debate on an address in reply to
the speech from the throne was re
sumed. Philip James Stanhope, lib
eral, moved an amendment strongly
disappearing the conduct of negoti
ations with Transvaal. He declared
that the secretary of state for the colo
nies and the British commissioner fol
South Africa have for the last two
years been fully determined upon wal
land war only should end this crisis
i BoMBARDING MAFEKING.
Pretoria, Oct. 16.-(Delayed il
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.TAKEs PROMPT ACTION.

} T. e Beers continue to close in upon
Mafeking and to destroy the railroad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-22

gloomy view Of the future OF the
pbiIirnines Mr.. Ernest Rufford, the
Nd Of q Lombard-street house, VINO
bo,iqht large tracts of land about Mania,
Gid 10 q representative Of the Associated
Press. "The land is useless unuer VIC
Dresent conditions. We coulu hOI Pi't1
crops with the possibility OF the nauVes
DESTROYING them over night. Inc uii'eu
States will be unable to RUE more tldn
the fringe Of the islands withoul an d. uS
90 1nn 600 mon. They might buy the native
leaders hut they would not stay bought,
and the United 81 ates must reDuy theh
periodically. ~
me end Of the matter will be that me
limited States will sell the Philippines.
sTOCK. SPECTATORS LOSE.
majority Of the leading spectators
handling American stocks have been bad
Iv bitten. through pinning their faitn TO
the prevailing idea that reaction ana
drop in prices must come soon
THE ANGLEsEYS.
The Anglesey family appears to be very
unfortunate In its matrimonial arrange
,nents The widow Of the fourth Marquis
Of Anglesey formerly Mary Livingstone
Aauehter of Mr.. j. p. King, of Sahdhils
Ga Is living in Paris, having separated
from her husband some time before M
death. Now, the present Marquis aite
less than years trial Of welded lie
las separated from his wife VINO Is
| laughter Of Sir George Chetwynd. IN
! Narchioness, IL appears, mas rdther OK
travaeant tastes. According TO the az
raneement Of the separation, she receiVe
| q eco 10 nav her debts and $1,000 yearlN
which will be increased e1OOO yearly
I the parties remain separated. until
reaches an allowance of $1,000 yearly