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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-11

~ FOR sALE-A 2-YEAR. OLD COLT
Ky from Happy Lad VIII sell Tor 20.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-11
M FOR SALE. Mlt

A DESIRABLE FARM, with g. room HOUSE,
and Outbuildingss Good bathing shore. Room
for planting 1000 bushels Of oysters About
sion near chalk Point West River. Splendid
tummer residence.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-11
Must Dispose OF Stock bu Sept. Is
WANTED

A good WHITE MAN that understands farm
ing single or with wife only to live In house
with me VIII pay $1,000 per month and board
for the man. Apply
"A. WARD,
Apply at once. Ieleharts. A.. W. Il Ii X. r..
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-11

ID FOR SALE BATTEAu, % feet long
90 with 3 sails complete VIII be sold cheap
II sold at once. Inquire 1T No. 81 Holland st.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27
Rouauets for The optlo.

In transmitting to We editor an ad-
mlrable article on the woes peculiar to
rural journals, an extract from his sway
down east" paper, Frank johnson, who
resides on Grand avenue. this city. takes
occasion to say:
'THE 0PTIo is a newsy paper and
/ like the editorial page particularly"
Writing from San Francisco under
date Of 24th inst, our townsman s. a..
Clements says:
"Since THE OPTIC CONNIE ced com.
ing to me daily am feeling more cheer
ful, as I take great pleasure in read
ing of what goes on at home. l am
improving some in health here, but to
me there is no place like dear old Las
Vegas. My regards to the new man
agement of THE Optic and all Las
Vegas friends
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27
internal Revenue Decision.

MEXICO, Nc, Jan. 27.-Judge S. M.
Hughes, of the Audrain county circuit
court, today decided test case in refer
ence to the war tax law, declaring it
was either net the intention of congress
to require stamp upon certificates of
a judicial character, or If SO intended it
was unconstitutional He held that
the states did not delegate to the
federal government the power of taxa
ton over its officers or courts or any
other machinery necessary for the sup.
port and maintenance of the local state
government.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27
A New Road.

DENVER, Colo, Jan. q. The Parallel
6 Durango Railroad company, to
operate in Mexico. has filed articles Of
Incorporation with the secretary OF
state of Colorado The company is to
operate under concessions secured by
Samuel E. Gill, Of Plttsburg, Pa, from
representative of the president OF
Mexico. The capital stock is put at
$l000,000. The principal Office will be
in Denver, with branches in Pittsburg.
Pa, and Mexican cities. The directors
are all Pittsburg men. as follows w.
F. Armstrong, Thomas M. Armstrong,
John Il. Mckinley, John II. Wilson.
Wm. f. Lloyd, $. e. Gill, James E.
l.eng and Louis J. Brecht.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27
Its CIosInt Dav.

DENVER, Colo, Jan s7.--The Ma
tional Live Stock convention finished
its business today, the last session oc
eupied only the forenoon, the afternoon
b ing devoted to inspection of the
stock exhibit at the stock yards. The
executive committee chosen yesterday
for the ensuing year announced the re-
election of the following officers: Presi-
dent, John w. Springer, Of Denver;
vice-president, J. NJ. Holt. of Montana;
secretary, Charles f Martin, of Denver;
treasurer. Geo. l., Goulding. Of Denver.
President Springer was instructed to
ask President Mckinley to issue an ex-
ecutive order giving preference to
American cattle in the Cuban trade.
Fort Worth was chosen as the next
place of meeting one year hence.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27
NEW GUINEA cANNI IBALs,
Sailor Greene Escapes to Tell .
Horrible Story.

VANCOUVER, BIC. Jan. 27.-After
escaping death by drowning eleven of
the crew of the ship Manbare were cap
tured and eaten by cannibals in New
Guinea. The sailors were stripped and
bound and then killed one each day
A wild orgie was participated In by
hundreds of sayages who gathered for
the feast. In most cases the men were
beheaded, their heads being stuck on
poles and paraded before the men who
were to suffer the same fate. One sail
or, James Greene, was rescued by a
steamer after tramping without food
day and night to reach the coast.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

WAsHINGToN, Jan. 27. The FIRST
witness before the Eagan coort-martial
today was David R. Mckee. for many
years agent of the Associated Press,
He had known Eagan for forty-five
years and after Miles gave his testi-
mony before the war investigating
commission Eagan seemed careworn
and much preoccupied. Mckee said the
impression Eagan made upon him was
that be had become insane
Secretary Alger testified that Eagan
came into his office in an excited state
and said it was his wish to prefer
charges against Miles for what he said.
II told him, = testified Alger, that un-
der the Presidents order granting i'm
munity, to officers who testified before
the war investigating commission, he
could not do so..r
Colonel Alexander and Colonel Davis
said. never during their acquaintance
with the accused had they known HIM
to use vulgar or profane language. Dr.
William D. Hopkins. of California, Ea-
gan's son-in-aw, came TO Washington
after Niles had given his testimony.
He observed Eagan was very restless
and could not eat or sleep normally
Witness told his wife her father must
be carefully watched. Eagau, the wit
ness testified, felt that Miles had des-
troyed his honor and life work. Mrs.
Hopkins, daughter of Eagan, said her
father came home one afternoon with a
paper inhis hand and exclaimed: Gen
eral Miles has crucifed me-" She said
since that time her father had heen
greatly changed man. The defense
then rested.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27
COMES ELEVEN" OFTEN.
legislative Council Again Turns
Down Catron and Passes
Otero County Bill.

Correspondence Of THE Or1Ic.
SANTA FE. N. NJ, Jan. 26-Very
| little business was transacted in the
house today and adjournment was soon
taken.
Two bills were introduced, II. B. No.
28, by Pedro Sanchez, to abolish the
death penalty and making instead i'm
prisonment for life. The suthor by
unanimous consent made quite aspeech
10 favor of the bill citing among other
things the hanging OF the Borfegos
which be characterized as legal butch
cry.
H. B. No. 20, by Jaramillo. is an
act 70 better protect the rights of pro-
perty.
Five bills were introduced Ia tie
council:
G. B. No. 80, is an act to attach Lin
coin to socorro county for district at
torney purposes, the two counties to
form one district.
G. B. No. 40 is measure providing
for the appointment of road supervisor
and other purposes.
G. B. No. Al, by e, Romero, is an act
concerning the election Of county COM
missioners.
1t provides that at the election in
1900 the commissioner for the first dis
trict in the several counties shall be
elected for four years; the other two
for two years. In 1904 the commits
sioner in the second district shall be
elected for four years and the other
two for two years and so on.
G. B. No. AZ, by Ancheta, is an act to
prevent the running at large of ami
mails in cities and towns of over 200
Q. B. Nc. 4S, by J. s. Duncan, is an
act to better facilitate the assessment
and collection Of taxes
G. B. No. 80, Catron's bill, relating to
three trustees instead Of seven, as at
present, to govern The penitentiary, was
passed.
g. B. No. 13. allowing recognized /
guarantee security companies to 60 on
all classes of bonds, official and other
wise, was passed.
C. 3. No. 23, creating the county of
Otero from parts of bona Ana, Chayes
and Lincoln, came up with favorable.
report from the committee on counties
and county lines. Cation asked that it
De made the special order for Monday,
rs he had had no time to look over the !
dill. Catron's request was refused,
sfter which he took the floor and spoke
against the bill, contending principally |
hat the committee gave the council no |
Information as TO the number OF in
assessed valuation or amount |
If probable Indebtedness the snew |
county would have to assume, etcsetc.
Ancheta followed Catron, as did Rich
lrdson, speaking in favor of the bill. |
The vote on the final passage of the
)tcro county bill was IL to |. Catron
TODD alone in the negalive--like the
mullen stalk in a catf.-pas-
ure. Your correspondent may add |
hat it looks as though Catron had lost
III influence with the council, and the
governor and his friends are in abso-
ute control.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27
CoLLEcroR's NorrcE.

On and after Feb. 1st the uudersign4
cd, collector for San Miguel county will
be compelled to add the % per cent
penalty required by law on all taxes due
and not paid at that time. and gives due
notice that this law will be strietly en-
forced without respect to per- TAX
payers desiring to avoid the Ia ..sl will
govern themselves accordingly.
60-l3t NJ. ROMERO, Collector.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

A. Corcoran has gone east on visit
next week for Kenosha, Wis, on visit
to his son and to recruit his falling
health G. B. Marshall, lately en-
ployed at the depot, will do the col
lecting and soliciting during DIT, Cor
coran's absence. Mr.. Corcoran hopes
his many friends willshow Mr.. Marshall
the kindness in future that they have
shown him In the past. 81 ct
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27
The Common Sense Boot and sho

The Common Sense Boot and Shoe
store is daily receiving shipments of
the best standard makes of boots and
shoes, and G. v. Hedgcock, the pro-
proprietor, respectfully soliciss the
patronage of the public and respect
fully invites all to call and see his new
line of goods. Prices right and goods
Huaranteed asa represented. c.. v.
HEDsCocK, Prop, Bsidgestreet 65-6t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

Order your cutaway, Prince Albert or
full dress suit from those elegant pat
terms of worsteds in diagonals or serees
from Geo. Rose, the tailor, Railroad
avenue 64-l0t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

w. L. Bloomfield has re-opened his
secondhand store at the old stand, 625
Douglas avenue; buys and sells all
kinds of secondhand goods; repairs all
kinds of furniture; upholstering, aud
the sewing and laying Of carpets. 39-tf5
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

J. B. Allen, the old time tailor whoss
rooms are on Grand avenue, next door 70
the Elk restaurant, as the sole rep
resentaiive Of Fl. G, Trout, Lancaster, Ohio,
offers unequaIed advantages to those de-
iring custom made clothing. Give him q
call. I00-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

Wanted to exchange: Two nice res
idence lots in the city of Pueblo, Colo.,
for city property in Las Vegas. IN
quire of w. B. Bunker. 57-1m*
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

Don't forget that merchants lunch
and special supper. S5c., at the Opera
House cafe. The proof of the pudding
Is in the eating. b7-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

See tue Crown plano with orchestral
attachment, which initiates sixteen
other instruments. at Mernin's, lI5
Sixth street. 68-3l*
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

CHloAao. Jan. q. Wheat May
7811S: July. 75ll.
Corn jan. 36zS May sg16
0ats.-Jan. 271k: hIay 28s{
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27
SEC. ALGER COMES TO EA6AN'S RESCUE.
Iowa congressnen at Outs on the Military Expan-
sion Act
NEW GUINEA cANNIBALs EAT ELEVEN SAILORS

bill. After this Hull, of Iowa, closed
for its passage. The provision for .
acknowledgement Of the army was
stricken out.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

DR.. G. Fl. Bradley's Office hours are
from 9 to Il a. M, TO p. M,
Office, Opera House, over Shaefers
drug store. Residence, 500 National
street. -. 5Q-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

Harold Q. E. Spence, Mining Expert.
properties examined and re-
ported on. Address East Las Vegas,
N. NJ. 58tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

Letter-heads, statements, cards, envel-
epes, invitations. programs, ETC., etc.. 10
abundance, at this Office. Gall and get
prices. u
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

Good woman or girl wanted for
housework. Call on or address E.
Heineman, Hot Springs 68tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

They are beauties, those elegant pat
terms that Gee. Rose, the tailor. has just
received. 64-l0t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

Mrs. Hattie NJ. North, late of Ghica-
60. fashionable dressmaker, 324 Grand
Ave-, 47.lm
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

General Eagan's experiment with the
war investigation commission was
about as unsuccessful as the one with
the embalmed beef.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

\ Two nicely furnished rooms, with
bath. Inquire at Mrs, s. b. Davis,
east side plaza. scott
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

Blauvelt's for eonly nice. smooth,
clean shave. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27

EEW YORK. Jan. z7.-Mone7 on call
nonEnally 21<03 per cent Prim9 mer-
cantile paper 21fQs per cent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-01-27
TO-DAY IN CONGRESS.
THE SENATE.

THE SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-When the
Mason resolutions was called up in the
senate today, Senator Carter suggested
that it lie on the table until late insthe
session in order that all who SO desired
might submit remarks uponthem.
Showing evidence of annoyance, Mr..
Hoar said; II desire to give notice
that if we are not to have a vote on the
question presented by this resolution,
a question which is immediate and
practical, will keep my resolution or
that of the senator from Illinois,
(Mason) before the senate during every.
morning hour until We obtain vote
upon tnems'
Gallinger, Of New Hampshire, inti-
mated that Hoar would encounter some
difficulty in carrying out his pan. Car
ter said he viewed with regret the 'irri-
tatlon" of IIoar. He pointed out more
important business before the senate
and urged that ths time. of the senate be
not taken up with such pending matt
ters.
The following resolution was offered
by Sullivan of Mississippi, who asked
that it lie on the table: ,'That the rati-
fication of the pending treaty with
Spain shall in nowise determine the
course 10 be pursued by the United
STATES in legard to the philippines, nor
is it intended to embarass the estab-,
lishment of q stable, independent gov
ernment by the people of those islands
whenever conditloas make such pro-
csedings hopeful of success and desir-
able Of reeults."
"If l cannot get vote on my resolu-
tion, said Mason. "Ishall consider my
self most unfairly treated. We have
never delayed the treaty twenty-four
hours. Pmready to vote on this reso-
luton now, but am anxious to secure
q vote FIRST an my resolution"
Platt. OF New York, was then recog
nized for his announced speech bear
ing npon the several expansion resoiu-
tions. He fayore1.the prompt ratiEea-
tion Of the treaty without any qualid-
cation..after which the senats went
into exeeutiye session. Senator Frye
made strong plea fer the ratification
of the peace treaty and the pension ap-
preparation bin was passed.
Tns HOUSE.
When the house met today, but little
more than an hour remained for gem
eral debate on The army Reorganization
bill. Henderson, Of lowe, was the first
speaker. He hoped Il would not be
necessary to establish standing army
of 100000 men,. He was willing cheer
fully 60 support proposition to in
crease the army to $1,000 or 10000, but
beyond that he hoped only discretion
would be LODGED with the president.
who could be trusted. Henderson de-
Tended the presidents course as the
only wise one. but said he had
grave doubts of the wisdom of holding
the Philippines.
Cousins, Of Iowa. made strong
speech for the army bill, ridieuling the
assertion that our army was menace
TO our liberty.
Fiizgeral, Of Massachusetts. closed
the general debate IN oppositIon to the
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-24
les HOUSE BURNED.
A $4,000 Fire In Bangor Yesterday
Morning.

Bangor, January 23.-On Monday
morning the ice houses OF the &. q.
Stearns Lumber company at East HaIpp.
den were totally destroyed by fire which
started about the engines that run the
elevator machinery. The honses were a
total loss and no attempt was made to
S we them because no fire apparatus could
have COPIED with the flames. The proper
ty the value of which was probably about
ss5 900 was insured for $50, 1888 In various
C liupanies. This ice in the houses, amount
my TO something like IL, QUO tons was In
sired for 5000. Several hundred men
W II lie thrown out of work by the fire.
The company proposes to stack ice in
s iliclent quantities to cover their con-
I n is
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-24

even stronger than that, for not few OF
the opponents OF annexation. seeing that
a majority for union is certain II another
vote Is taken. have expressed a preference
that this union which they regard as In
evitable shall be brought about By the
legislature directly, rather than indirectly
through an enabling act. Their reason
for this is that another election will cause
considerable expense, and, what Is worse,
give rise TO an acrimonious discussion
which will tend to inJure both cities, and
will leave good deal of bitter feeling be-
hind it. Take out the office holders Of
Deoriug who naturally wa ut to hold on TO
their Offices as long as possible (and we
do not blame them for this) and the
people who are affected to a greater or less
extent by city work, and fringe of farm
ers along the Falmouth border, and Deer
ing today is practically solid for union.
That being the case the Legislature win be
full justified from every point of view IN
joining together the two cities without
another popular vote. Indeed the circum-
stances are such. and the desire for union
on the part OF a majority in both cities Is
10 obvious that 1t would not be justified
in putting the two cities again to the ex-
rense of al election the outcome of which
can be foretold today beyond all posi-
bility Of mistake. The interests Of the
two cities viii be promoted, and the wish
as OF the great majority of both cities
gratitied by a speedy passage of the an
nnNnfinn hill
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-24
ANNEXATION OF DEERING.

1t is undoubtedly true that the lecisla-
ture has the right to change town lines,
TO join adjacent cities or towns together,
or TO divide cities and towns, without as
certaiuing the opinions Of the people Of
the places affected, by vote. Indeed
changes made in town lines are generally
made by the legislature without the in
,erposition of a vote OF the people. But
when some years ago tho union of Port.
lane and Deering was first preached the
matter was submitted to the people of
both cities, they to decide for themselves
whether the cities should remain separate
or be united. That policy has been main.
tanned ever since in regard TO the
proposition, and several votes have
been had uEor 1t. We should
recommend a continuance of this policy,
and the enactment OF new enabling act
this winter by the legislature instead Of
an annexation act were it not for TIE
fact that 1t has been demonstrated beyond
all possibility Of mistake, we believe,
that majority CT the voters of the two
cities desire union. At the last test under
an enabling act Portland voted over
whelmingly for union, while Deerlng
gave an adverse majority Of only So
There Is no pretense on the part of any.
body that Portland's views have changed
since that time, and everybody will admit
that if a vote should be taken again the
majority for annexation would he as
large, and probably larger, than before.
Within a week more than 500 voters of
Deering have signed petitions in favor of
the union of the two cities by legislative
acs. Now eight hundred is q good deal
more than majority Of the whole vote
thrown at the last test. and shows beyond
all question that large majority of the
citizens of Deering are today In favor of
union BY such means. But the case for
annexation by legislative enactment is
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-24
Mr.. pINoLEY in COLLEGE.
Recoilections ny Chief
Justice Field of Massachusetts.

Boston, January 23.--Editor Amos II.
Wells Of the Christian Endeavor World
has consulted Chief Justice Field Of the
Massachusetts, Supreme court In regard to
the career OF the late Hon. Nelson Ding
ley.
"Mr. Dinglsy," said Judge Field.
twas not one Of those students who will
tip back their chairs and let their minds
roam over tho whole creation. He was
deeply Interested in few things and
made himself their master. While he was
at college he was especially fond of study
ing forms of government.
al remember that before Mr.. Dingley
came to college, our class was not In the
habit of nesting often. 1t was he that
called the class together and IL was he
that made the opening resolutions, neatly
and effectively arranged in first, seco nd
and third.
che got us to form ourselves into a
Senate OF the United States. There were
nfty OF us and he set US to practising the
forms of procedure Of our national upper
house THIS Senate we maintained for
some time
"He was an honest man," Judge Field
went on to say. Every ons respected his
thorough integrity. He was always re-
firing and modesG. As n scholar he was
not brilliant, though possibly he was in
the upper third of bis class, but no was
thor ough. In every hing h was tn Jrcugh y
talked with others OF his sunool mates,
says dItor Wells ana particularly with
DIR. Henry A. Hazen and Rev. Eph aim
o. James and they emphasized tho
same thiugs, mis- honesty of intellect, an d
de ID; his modesty. his thoroughness
That "a farmers lad, possessing these
qualities could become ONE f the great lead
ers of "a great nation. Is one OF the most
nncnurnrinp IacIa In our history.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-24

The country doubtless wants canal
built across the isthmus, but whether it
wants it built ON the plan OF the Senate
bill may be doubted. This plan is
similar in some respects 10 that
on which the Pacific rail
roads We're constructed which gave rise to
the great Credit MoNiler scandal. A
private corporation is to build it, ana the
government is to loan its credit to this
company, that is to Gay furnish the
money. At the very start the government
must pay 80, OGJ, 900 TO the company for 3
concession, about the value of " ich
there IS much room for spec
ulation. There is no question that
there has been "A very powerful lobby at
work in behGlf Of this particular meas
ute, and that it has bean very instrumen-
tai in securing its passage. We look for
some very important amendments to the
bill in the House, and perhaps so many
Changes that it viii scarcely resemb le the
original,
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-24
FTHE PRESS.
TUESDAY, JANUARY "a.

The army till debate in the House this
week will furnish plenty of opportunities
for exploiting the expansion fad.