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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
Fatal New York Fires.

New York, Dec. 19-Five persons
were burned to death and six seriously
injured today in a fire in five story
double tenement house known as the
Mentor" at 1O2nd street and Third
avenue. Three members of a family
of four perished, viz: John Barrett,
wife and daughter Julia, the latter six
years old. The other dead are wo-
man believed to be Mrs. Anna Far
rey and man named Richard Nicker-
son.
Injured-Delia O'Connell, %, Kate
Farley, 25; Susan McAdee,-s60; Mary
Barrett, Q; Mamie Scary, 30; Kate
Farrey, 26.
Adolph Schneider, one of tenants
reported his wife and daughter miss
ing.
Fire in the hall of a five story tene
ment at 10th avenue today caused tn,
death of Mrs. Kate Fox and sol
James two and half years old Mrs
Fox's husband, Hackman, was ava.
from home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
Austria Wants to Mediate.

New York, Dec ia dispatch to
the Herald from Berlin says Berliner
Tageblatt is informed the Austrian
government inclined to offer its medl
alton in the conflict in South Africa.
1t is considered by the diplomatists
of Europe, who only few months ago
signed the protocol at the peace con-
ference, that they cannot admit of the
useless less of life which can only in
the end be in favor of the black popu-
lation should it continue. The Ber-
liner Tageblatt however considers that
mediation would be premature. Ger
many at least has for the moment no
intention of taking part in any steps
of this sort. ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
ROCKING hOrses. sI.so. Sc. So -IIfeId $
AMERICAN FEDERATION.
Strong Resolutions Against Slavery
Real or by Contract, Under
the Flag.

Detroit, Dec. 19-The American
federation of labor today declared
against slavery within the jurisdic-
ton of the United States, in the fol-
lowing language:
1--WE reaffirm our previous position
ON this question namely, there must
be no slavery, or serfdom by owner
ship, or contract, tolerated under the
American flag, and we will make any
one, whose action shall in anyway
initiate against this principle of
human freedom, responsible for such
action in every legitimate manner
open to us. It is stated that 100,0 900
slaves are now working under con-
tract in the Hawaiian islands, that
evasion of the contracts commits
them to prison; that their time in
prison is added to their terms of
serfdom and the act admitting Ha-
wall to the United States domain has
provided for the continuation of these
contracts; the provision for repeating
thht feature having been voted down
by the Senate"
The convention adopted the decla-
ration unanimously. A proposition
for the establishment of a court of
five arbitrators to be appointed by
each annual convention of the feder-
alton, to settle all questions of juris-
diction between various federated
bodies, was rejected.
Resolutions were adopted as fol
lows: Favoring shorter hours for bar
bers; urging the government to pro-
vide more seaworthy life boats; re-
questing the placing of union labels
on school books: bringing the mac
chine coopers under the jurisdiction of
the cooper's union; endorsing the
granite cutters contention for an eight
hour day. The convention went into
executive session under special order
on the proposition to release linotype
machine tenders from the jurisdiction
of the Typographical union.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
LITTLE NEWS FROM AFRICA.
Discredited Rumors of Butler Crossing
the River and of Methuen's Line
Being Broken.

London, Dec. 19-The war Office de-
clines to confirm or contradict the
report telegraphed by correspond
ent of the Daily Mail that General
Butler had crossed the Tugela river
and General Methuen's communica-
tions had been cut.
London Dec. 19-Only the most op-
timistic gave any credit to the ru-
NOR that General Butler had crossed
the Tugela river, and even they speed
lily realized it was incredible as the
war Office would not refrain from the
publication of news of such impor-
tance There is also no confirma-
tion of the statement that General Me-
thuen's line of communication had
been cut though there is probability
of such an event occurring at any
moment. According to the latest
news from Methuen, dated Sunday.
December II, the situation appeared
to be a complete compasse. he
Beers were gathering reinforcements
and extending their Notifications on
both of his fanks, but it was believed
| that they would be unable to attack
the British position. On the other
hand, it was regarded as impossible for
the British to turn the Boer flank
resting on river to east and rapidly
approaching the river to the west
The Boer lines of entrenchments are
continuous
From elsewhere at the front there
is basolutely nothing to throw addi
tional light on the situation The
newspapers are full of reports show
ing the unanimity with which voluH
unteers and yoemen are responding
to the call to arms. Lord Chesham
commandingso officer of the Royal Buck
Iinghamshire yeomanry, is to COM
Imand a force of 5000 yeomanry
which he had been authorized To 3r
ganize for service in South Africa
Earl Dudley, and other titled officers
will accompany him. Some papers
Fexpress considerable misgiving at th'
| troops going from India to South Al
rica. They think the risks too great
as it may lead to two continents being
ablaze instead of one.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
THE ROBERTS INVESTIGATION
Mrs. "Dr. Shipp" Preferred to Be
Called Dr.. Roberts and Have Her
Mail so Addressed.

Washington, Dec. ia number of
witnesses from Utah, appeared today
before the committee of the House of
Representatives investigating the case
of Mr.. Roberts. They included Mrs.
Dr. Luella Miles, practicing physi-
clan, Salt Lake City, Mrs. McDougall,
z. L. Mcdaniel and S. E. Wishard, all
of Salt Lake City, all of whom testi-
fed that Roberts acknowledged Mrs.
DR.. Maggie Shlpp Roberts as his wife.
Roberts conducted the cross examina-
tion. Mrs. DR.. Miles. a member OF
the Salt Lake medical society. gave
the details of a call she made at the
house Of Mrs. Dr. Maggie shipp Rob
erts, April II, 1897. She addressed
Mrs. Shipp Roberts as aDr. Shipp'
whereupon the latter said: Doctor
you can call me Dr. Roberts" Mrs. Rob
erts asked the medical society to send
her mail addressed to DR.. Roberts.
After the witness stepped aside
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19

the House and at the suggestion Of
Aldrich. R. l.. chairman Of the finance
committee. 1t was referred TO that com.
mittee.
Washington, Dec. 1g-The Senate
committee on finance today authoriz-
ed Senator Aldrich to report the Sen.
ate financial bill as a substitute for
the House bill. after the House bill
has received the report to be made be-
fore adjournment for the holidays.
Aldrich notified the committee of his
purpose to call up the bill in the Sen
ate in January.
Stewart, of Nevada, offered a
joint resolution granting the CONNER
cial Cable Company the right to lay
a cable to Cuba.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
Skates for presents. cheap at IIseld's.

Coddington G Co. are handling an
elegant Neapolitan Ice Cream brick.
three fiavors to each brick. and suffi-
cient to serve six people. at 81 per
brick. Our bulk cream, in vanilla.
chocolate and other fruit fiavors at
81 per gallon, is the finest that can
be made. Send us your order for
Christmas dinner L. V. Phone 100.
Center street. 37-6t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

Interstate commerce commission
has decided to grant the railroads ex-
tension of six months time TO equip
rolling stock with safety appliances.
Supreme court, at Columbus, Ohio,
handed down decision bribery case
Attorney General Monnet against
Standard Oil Co. Decision dismiss6s
case,
Marquis Of Queensbufy was found
insensIble at Raleigh Club, London,
yesterday. Is in critical condition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19

Roberts submitted the objection that
this testimony related TO 1897. where
as the committee had no jurisdiction
over him prior to his becoming a
member of Congress. The objection
was noted. Edward McDaniels. for
n1er manager of the Salt Lake Herald,
was examined at considerable length,
mainly on politics and convention af-
fairs pertaining to Roberts nomination
to Congress. In 1896, while manag-
ing the Herald, he had conversation
with Roberts in which Roberts told
him he had three families.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19

The Aqua Pura Ice company be-
gan the cutting and storage Of ice to
day. With the increased demand this
company has Il viii be necessary to
store all available ice for the entire
winter. 1t is said that the reservoirs
capacity which have been increased
will furnish a better quality of ice
than before. contrary to expectations.
The ice ON which cutting began today
Is 10 inches in thickness.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
A snIendid onportunltx.

l desire to rent my restaurant on
Railroad avenue. A splendid opening
as a business proposition as it is well
established and payi~s business. VIII
rent both restaurant and building al
a very reasonable figure. My reasons
are sickness in the family. Address
Mrs. E. H. Crown, East Las Vegas.
37-6t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
DOINGS OF CONGRESS.
SENATE

Washington, Dec. 1s-Wm. V. Allen,
recently appointed senator from Ne
braska, was present when the Senate
convened today and the oath of the
Office was administered to him.
The financial bill, passed by the
House yesterday, was received from
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
le Veeder- r-Abercrombie

The Veeder-Abercrombie case
occupied the attention of the court
all day yesterday and today 1t is ex
pected that 1t will be disposed of to-
day, and the murder trial of Manuela
CULLEN, for the murder of her husband
will be taken up. This case will pro
badly take the entire week and posi-
bly, continue until Christmas day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
Presidential Nominations.

Washington, Dec. 19-The president
today sent the following nominations
TO the Senate; Horace Speed, U. S.
attorney for Oklahoma; H. G.. Ewart,
district judge of the western district
.----ea--e1sHh Carolina, Captain George w.
Me,vnA engineer in chief of the
pureai# of steam engineering in the
department of the navy with the rank
of rear admiral
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
Don iarnIlure. whIte Or 0sk-IIrsla's..
Democratic Committee Meeting.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator
Jones, chairman of the National Dem
ocratic committee, has issued call
meeting of the committee in this city
on the 22nd Of February, to fix the
time and place for holding the Nation
al Democratic convention.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
An Actor colIapses,

Chicago, Ills, Dec. ty.-Sol Smith
Russell who collapsed last night in
the second act of 'TAd1Hon. John
Griggsby," is suffering lffbm nervous
prostration and mental collapse due
to overwork.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
A Rehearlnu Denied.

Springfield, Ills, Dec. 19-Supreme
court today denied rehearing in the
case of Harding VS.. American Glucose
Co. Case will go to U. S. supreme
court.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19

Hernandez & Young manufacture
the finest varieties of creams, bon
bons, chocolates and nut candies
Nothing but the purest granulated SUI
gar used :. 21-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
Charles Bennett Dead.

London, Dec 19-Earl of Tanker
vile (Charles BennetD is dead.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
Proposals for Furniture, Etc, for Cap
itoI BUILDING.

Sealed proposals ill be received n:
the Office of the Cap til Rebuilding
Board, Santa Fe, N u, up to Wednes-
day, January 10th, 1900, at 10 o'clock
a. M, when such proposals will be
opened, for furniture, carpets. vault.
fixtures and window shades, for the
new Capitol building. The Board re-
serves the right to reject any or all
bids. Specifications can be seen at
the office of said board. Address all
proposals to,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-19
WIN. H. POPE, Secretary,

Capitol Rebuilding EaaId.
Santa Fe, N. M
For further information address,
I. II. & w. M. RAPP. Architects,
East Las Vegas. N. M. 1t
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-20
STRIKING TAILoRs STILL FIRM.
But Agree to Strike Off Obnoxious
Heading of Price Schedule.

But Agree to Strike Off Obnoxious
Heading of Price Schedule.
The two Journeymen Tailors' unions
of the city met in Arion hall last night
to discuss the situation in regard to
the strike. John Capes of Peoria, Ill,
national organizer of the union, was
present and advised the men to stand
firm. 1t was reported by the strike
committee that the merchant tailors
were willing to sign the agreement as
to prices if the headings First Glass
Tailoring Shop" Second Glass Tailor
ing Shop" "Third Glass Tailoring Shop"
and Fourth Glass Tailoring Shop"
were, omitted from the schedule, which
must be hung up in every shop sign
ing the schedule or agreement demand
ed by the union. 1t was pointed out
by the members of the committee that
the merchant talors whose shops were
not included in the first class objected
to hanging up a price schedule with
heading showing that it was not So
called first class shop. The classical
ton, by the way, is based upon the
prices charged customers by the mer-
chant tailors. For instance, tailor
shop where $50 or more is charged for
making a suit is reckoned a first class
shop and the ratings run from this
down according to the prices charged.
There was some objection expressed
to taking off the heading obnoxious to
some of the merchant tailors, the OBJ
iectors stating that they feared that if
the heading was left off the agree
ment as to schedule of prices for work
the merchant tailors would not observe
the difference in prices between the va
rious classes. 1t was finally voted, how
ever. to consent to the elimination of
the heading and the strike committee
will to-day meet the merchant tailors
and if possible an agreement will be
arrived at. The strike committee will
report progress at meeting of the
unions to be held tonight.
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Ttame1Iers' Gmfde.
New York, New Haven and
Hartford Il. X.
October Is, 1899.

|
| FOR NEW YORK-*4:O5 $3.50. xe.1o
x7:o0. $500, 1910, $3.50, 1885, xlo:3O a. M.
.12:0O. 1906, $3.50 (parlor car limited).
.l:S6. 200. $3.50, 800. +4:OO. "4:17. 4:SO,
2iU, $50, $50. *7:1O, 1910. S:15.
bridgeport accommodation, 1910. 9:15
p, m. Sundays-*4:05 1880, xS:OO a. M.
I'oo x4;So, x6:15. '7:1O. 1910. $3.50, ss:1e
p. m.
FOR WASHINGTON via Harlem Riv-
er-si:o6, "ll:50 p. m. daily.
roH BOSTON via Springfield-s1:1 10.
xlo:lo. @11:05 a. M, sl:45, $3.50 o. m.
eanoay-*1:10 a. M. $3.50 D. m,
FOR BOSTON via New London ana
FroVidenoe-"2:10. 1920, s11:s5 (parlor
CT hmiteO a. M, *12:05, *2:47, .4:1b.
100 300 p: m. Sundays-+2:10, s2:2o
T. m. 'l2:o6, ABS, 1855 y. m.
ZOE MERIDEN. HARTFORD.
. erhiN GfIELD. etc.-'1:1O. $40. 800.
49, ~ "Il:05 a. M, 1910, *1:45,
S So 800, 1852, (6:15 to HARTFORD. 300
W -v.go, LID (to Meriden) p. m. Sundays
NEW LONDON DIVISION
ror New London, etc.-.2:1o. .e.eo
40 lGuilford acc.), 1O:Os HOS. 11:35
= .parlor car limited) a. IN, *12:05. s2.47.
9:oo' 4:15. 1855, 5:15 Ito saybrools
'uhctlon), 6:15, 1856, 11:2o (Guilford
accl p. m. Sunday-t2.10, 1920 a. NJ.
"l2:05 *4:55, %6:55 D. m.
AIR LINE DIVISION
Tor M1ddletown, Willimantic. etc.
:4o a. M. 1855. 1888, 6:05 o. m. Sum
Saays-fIo p. m. Connecting at Mid
1r, .,o"h with the Valley branch and at
Winimantic with Midland and Central
uavisions and G. v. r. r.; at Turneryilla
with Colchester branch.
NORTHAMPTON DIVISION
ror Shelburne Falls, Turner'S Falls.
Johannesburg, Holyoke, New Hartford
LILY ann intermediate stations--7:50 q. m. ana
~. ~. =. m' For Westfield and intermedi.
~te stations, 5:57 p. m.
rol bennington, New Hartford and
k.s7 .s THIS slde-7:60 q. M. 1904. 400,
6ERKSHIRE DIVISION
For Derby Junction, Derby. Anson,a-
etc.-7:0o. 500. 9:35 Z. M. 1900 $40 a.H1
b:bb' 1850, 11:2O p. m. sundavsMs.1o a.
m: and $3.50 p. m.
20 ror Waterbury-7:oo, 800. s:s5 q. m.
!z:oo' S:Ss, 5:35. 1850, 1920 D. m. Sum
uays-S:lO a. M. 6:15 D, m. VIA Nauga.
tuck Junction.) - 80 41
80 Eor Wlnsted-7:0o, 9:S5 a. M. 2:ss. 6:Ss
a:oo p. m. Sundays-S:l0 q. N. 6:1E -
N; (via Naus. Junc.)
for shelton, Botsford, Newtown, Dan.
s oury, Pittsfeld. State line-s:s5 .. d.,
ror Albany. Buffalo, Detroit, Cincin-
nati, ST Louis. Chicago and the West
wa Brldgeport-6:10 a. M; via State line
1916 a. M. 1857 p. m.
For Litchfield and points on Litchneld
branch (via Derby Junction)- 9:S6 q. n.
1857 p. m.
'Express Trains. xLocal Express
G. T. HEMPSTEAD.
General Passenger Agent
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VISITED BRIDGEPORT.
And What They Reported Concerning
a Theatrical Entartainmant

And What They Reported Concerning
Theatrical Entertainment.
party of New Haven people went
to Bridgeport last night to see per-
Torrance by the Corse Payton Comedy
company at the Park City theater of
Sardou's Diplomacy" They returned
enthusiastic over the entertainment.
One Of the party says of the event as
follows: The olio alone was worth the
price of admission charged for the en-
tire performance. The prices are only
10c, zoe and SOC, and the performance
was better than many for which the
price is $1.50. Many of Bridgeport's
best people were at the performance.
The equipment of the play, scenery,
etc, is of the best. The play was as
well presented as when it was done by
Charles Coghlan's company. The COM
pany is headed by the eminent come
dian Corse Payton and the charming
actress Eta Reed The supporting
company is one of superb excellence
and would do credit to any metropoli-
tan stage. The costumes We're hand
some, while those Worn by the leading
lady, Miss Reed, would put those of
our society ladies much in the shade.
The great trio scenes between Julian
Beauclare (Sidney Toler, Henry
Beauclure (Corse Payton), Prince Or
loft E. Mortimer and Baron Stein Geo.
Hoey) was very fine. Miss Eta
Reeds Dora" was finished piece of
acting.
This company appears at the Fly
perion theater for the week Of October
30, at the ever popular prices Of 1Oc, zoe
and 30c.
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UP-TO-DATE BUDAPEST,
CONTINUED from Fourth Page.)

CONTINUED from Fourth Page)
greatest influence was forwarded to the
central authorities at st. Petersburg.
The Odessa governor, hearing of this in
tention, caused it to be known that he
would graciously CD review the whole
matter. lie was politely informed that
it was now beyond his Jurisdiction. AT
ter a time the verdict came back from
st. Petersburg the offending police Of
ficer was dismissed from the force and
punished, and even His Excellency the
Governor of Odessa was not spared
polite reprimand followed not long af-
terward by his resignation and the APP
pointn1ent to his place of the present
young and very charming captain-gene-
raj.
One must be careful net to quote mere
hearsays, but | think it was too open
a fact to disputed that the Odebssa
Jews, as well as many of the wealthy
ones here and in other European CAPT
tails, have contributed generously to the
Dreyfus funds and have followed the
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A SERMON FOR THE TIMES.
(Dean A. Walker in the Springfield r

publican)
Since so large number of our Chris
tan ministers, having recently moved
into glass houses, have ceased throwing
stones at Islam in order more safely to
advocate the propagation of Christian
ty by the sword, and one of their fore
most representatives before the internal
tional Congregational council has af-
firmed his belief that the method advo-
Gated by Jesus himself, to preach the
gospel, and when they persecute you in
one city, flee We to another, is out of
date or too advanced for present pur-
poses, it would be discordant with the
times to choose a text from the New
Testament. | like to preach popular
sermons, so | now take my texts from
the more popular portion of the inspired
Word the Old Testament, where, in
sharp contrast with the teachings of
Jesus and His apostles, the use of force
for the propagation of religion is advo-
Gated and illustrated with many heroic
examples.
Text, 1 Kings 81: T. Time, about $50
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New Haven Steamboat Co

:, DEPOT: Belle Dock, New Haven, Conn
Between New York, New Haven and Prov.
idence.
Popular Route to and froA Boston - Daily
. Service, Sundays Excepted.
NEW HAVEN LINE-Leave New Haven
for New York: KENNEBEC or q. II.
NORTHAM 12:45 night. Returning, leave
New York KENNEBEC or q. H. NORTH
AM 4 p. m.
KENNEBEC or G. H. NORTHAM leave
New Haven for Providence 1O:3O D. M; re.
turning. leave Providence 4:40 pm Timely
train connections Tor Boston and all eastern
points.
Popular Passenger Rates. Staterooms and
Tickets for sale at Peck & Bishop Co., 7O7
Chapel street.
Fine orchestra on Bay Line steamers.
CHAS. I. FRENCH, Agent
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A FEW POINTS
Observed About Mr.. Earles New
Store.

oDStlNeu ADOut ME. EdlIS . NEW
Store.
Joseph P, Earle, formerly located at
the corner of Church and Chapel streets
at the Cutler corner, is well earning the
increased patronage he is receiving at
his new location, No. 757 Chapel street,
a few doors from the corner of State
street. The same meritorious quality
of goods that distinguished his former
store is thoroughly maintained and gen
tlemen find that as usual Mr.. Earle's
stock meets all their requirements in
this line for making selections for their
personal equipment. His stock of gem
tlenlen's furnishing goods is varied, uni
formly well selected and offered at
reasonable figures Mr. Fare's many
friends and the public III general will
find his store a welcome place at which
to do their trading. MI. Earle is send
ing out a neat little booklet to remind
the public of his change of location to
757 Chapel street and to supply very ac-
ceptable information on the subject of
dress.
John N. Merwin, the well known shirt
manufacturer, can be found at the rear
of Mr. Earle's store furnishing as ever
just what is requisite in his line for
gentlemens wear. A MerWin made
shirt is model and invariably fits and
satisfies that long felt want for a well
fitting well made article.