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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-17
QUIET AT MAFEKING.
AN ORGANIZED MOVE.
Anti-Expansionists Meet in Conven-
ton to Launch Crusade Against
Philippine War.

Chicago, Oct. 1.-THE opposition of
the i-expansionists to the subjuga
tion of the Filipinos took tangible
form today in a meeting of about To-
delegates from different parts OF the
country to launch crusade against
the policy Of the administration ii
the Philippines. The meeting was
called to order at Central Music hall
by Temporary Chairman Edwin Bur
ritt Smith of Chicago. A committee
on. organization and conference was
appointed as follows: George G.. Mer
GER Philadelphia Frank H. Scott, Chi
cago; Dana Estes, Boston; Louis R.
Enrich, Colorado Springs, Colo; and
Paul F. Coste, St. Louis.
Owing. to the illness of his wife
George H. Boutewell could not be pres
ent but letter from him was read.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-17
President at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 17.-Notwitn-
standing that President Mckinley did
not retire until 4 O'clock this morn.
ing being kept up by banquet given
by the Milwaukee Merchants and
Manufacturers association he was up
bright and early. The party was
driven to the National Soldiers Home
where the presidents salute was fired.
The party made the circuit of the
beautiful grounds. The president ad-
dressed few words of greeting TO
the veterans. The streets traversed
by the presidential party were
thronged. At E. P. Allis' works the
president was greeted by 1000 artis.
ans who stopped work for a few nom.
ents.
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Heavy Snowfalls.

Leadville, Colo, Oct. 17.-For more
than a week q snow storm Of unpre-
cedented severity for this time Of the
year has been raging in the mountains
surrounding Leadville. One band OF
1,40O sheep and its herder are lost.
The sheep belonged to Goslin Bros
Other large f1ocks have reported heavy
losses and no word has been received
from many, others known to be still
in the mountain pastures
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-17
A Rich Haul.

Denver, Colo, Oct. 17,-Austin's pool
room, the largest IN the city, was
robbed of $4,000 this morning by Rob
some time employed as a special 20
liceman at the club. The place had
been closed some time but Boykin in
duced the cashier to return and with
a revolver compelled him to open the
safe. He took all the cash including
5000 coin. He then escaped. Boykin
has already killed two men. He
served part Of term in the peniten
tiary for killing deputy sheriff who
resisted while, Boykin, then a police
man, was trying to arrest him He
was released through the action Of
the supreme court.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-17

ment retired in the direction of the
town but resumed the attack shortly
afterwards, two burghers being killed
and three wounded. The commando
engaged was impeded, owing to want
of heavy artillery which was subse
quently obtained from General Cronjes
Pretoria, delayed in transmission)
Oct. s14.-An armored train sent to re
pair the railroad line opened fire this
morning on Boer commando north OF
Mefeking One burgher was killed
and two wounded. A second engage
ment followed in which nine British
were wounded. Yesterday while Gen
eral Cronjes troops were near brok
en- railway bridge nine miles north OF
Mafeking an approaching train loaded
with dynamite was fired upon ant
blown up. There were no casualties
on the Transvaal side.
Cape Town.-It is reported that the
Beers had an engagement with an.
other armored train from Rhodesia.
PARLIAMENT OPENS.
London, Oct. 17.-Parliament opened
today in extraordinary session to con-
slider the South African situation. In
a speech from the throne Her Majesty
said "The state of affairs in South
Africa has made it expedient that my
government should be enabled to
strengthen the military forces of this
country by calling out the reserve
For this purpose provisions of law
render 1t necessary that parliament be
called together"
Henry Labouchere, q liberal mem
Der, will move an amendment TO the
address in favor of arbitration OF the
Transvaal ilnbroglio eveu at this late
day. John Il. Redmond, q Parnellitc
member, will move to protest against
the war. Henry Seaton-Karr, cfn,
servative has given notice of qncs.
ton for Thursday concerning The. al.
legged disloyal utterances Of certain
Irish Nationalist members which he
VIII contend are in violation Of the
oath Of allegiance.
QUIET AT MAFEKING.
Cape Town.-A special from Mafe-
king says that all was intact there
up to Saturday night. The Boer ar
tillery was being brought up but had
not been placed in position. The Bri
tish had blown up the Hopetown rail
way bridge over the Orange river with
the view of checking the Boer advance
southwark. It is expected that the
Beers will cut off Kimber1y's supply OF
water but De Beers dam contains
enough for considerable period
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-17
Cost Miners Strike.

Spring Valley, Ill, Oct. 17.-State
President J.. NJ. Hunte. today called a
strike of 1000 miners employed by
the Spring Valley coal company. They
all struck The supply of coal from
this point will. drop 5000 tons dails
until settlement is made. The diff
fculty is arefusal of General Man
ager Dalzell to stop the union dies at
the lconlpany's Office
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-17

Lat straiar Gnn Orric's iocil msn
sos he iisa fsrsrtiar Mas MARI ilon'
MAJ. salstiaiy 81 Lew a hfos'.. leas'
ing for fhs esll coafounded WITH the
departure of Miss i.aara Hoffman, sis
tE cf Mx va liassnihsl wbo left
sapdsy Zoe htf Nsu YoiE home. Miss
Mar honmau couiinues IN Levy Bfcs,
employ.
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Newepaper suppressed.

Manila, Octs, 1.-THE newspaper
Patria has been suppressed and its
editor Senior Ultor, Spaniard, arrest
ed on charge Of publishing seditious
documents. For some time the Pa
tria has been hostile to Americans
Recently pamphlets attacking Ameri-
cans and friendly Filipinos have been
circulated. The police believe Ultor
wrote them
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-17
Destructive Fire.

Chicago, Oct. IA fire early to-
day in six-story structure at 130 to
1876 West Washington street caused a
loss of $1O5,000 The entire east half
of the building is destroyed. Tenants
who sustained losses are: |. Pieser e
Co, -four merchants $4,000; Chicago
Folding Box Co., $4,000; Imperial
Electric Plating Co., $4,000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-17

Unrls san sn la1i compls.fd = ns~
nap ef Yea Mfslse sAeuing tbe nsw
raatials 20 ursss sa1 Mrklniey. Nc
kirisy 1sasiI ea 40 he iueosPors 81
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Indians Reinforced.

Austin, Texas. Oct. ia dispatch
from Ortiz, Mexico, says that 800 Meyc
Indians have joined the Yaqui rebels
at their rendezvous near Sahauripa.
In all previous wars of the Yaquis
against the government the Meyo;
have refused to become their allies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-17
sanitary Board Msetintl.

The Cattle Sanitary Board heli
meeting at the office of Secre-
|tery La Rue this mora'ns,. The fol.
lowing members of the board wero
present:
w. H. Jack, president; n. ChalIin,
of this city: e. G. Austin of Mora
county: and j. F. Hink'e of the South
ern district. The entire proceedings
of the meeting will receive due notice
in tomorroW's Optic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-17

Juan .. Herrera. q prosperous sheep
man of Cannn dsi AEnn. wlil we'd a
wet side yuanK LADY. Miss Juaniu
Herrera. n1nc time nrrt week.
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For saddle ana harness repairing,
carriage trimming &c. cAii on J. c.
Jones. ncxt 20 q raity's. bridge street
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-17

DR.. Ahlcra deufist over the First
National bank Hours sac q. m. 70
u m; i;sQ 10 sp a. and : tosp. m
s0l.tf
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For Advanced Waco

st. Paul, Mimi, Oct. 17.--All st.
Paul union moulders sir..cl. tnday.
The men want advanced wages
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-10-17

Lujan & Ribera. the Bridge street
jewelers., are daily receiving the
latest invoices in iewelry. beautifully
designed rings and watch charms, the
very latest. ze6-5t
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Fine Tailoring.

WHEN YOU ARE READY to buy your
WINTER SUIT, OvERcoAT 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.
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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 longer 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 II
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Health, Comfort,
Y DURABILITY. A

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 leggings. women's,
Misses and Cbildren'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.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-03-10
Tn. Dangers of Alcohol.

At the meeting of the Paris Hospit-
ais Medical Society, held on Dec. 10,
M. Legendre, alarmed by the ever-in-
creasing amount of drunkenness, asked
If it would not be possible to with
stand this by means of meetings, in
sistence on the dangers of alcohol, and
by what he considered an even better
method, that Of getting up for the in
struction of patients lantern shows
with exhibitions of anatomic prepare
lions to show the dangers of alcohol.
NJ Legendre has had printed for the
use of all his patients little lea1et,
the text of which runs as follows
Most of the diseases treated in the
hospitals arise from alcoholic drinks
that is to say, they are either caused
or aggravated by the abuse OF alcohol.
All alcoholic drinks are dangerous,
and the most harmful are those which
contain aromatics in addition to alco-
hol-as, for instance, absinthe and the
so-called aperients, called ainers.
Alcoholic drinks are more danger
GUS when taken on an empty stomach
or between meals. A man necessarily
becomes an alcoholic. e., slowly pol
soned by alcohol-even if he never gets
drunk, when every day he drinks alco-
hol in the form of liquor or too much
wine, more than one liter per diem.
alcohol is poison, the habitual use
OF which destroys more or less quickly,
but none the less certainly, all the or
gans most necessary to life-the stom'
ach, the liver, the kidneys, the blood
vessels, the heart and the brain. AL
cohol excites man, but does not
strengthen him. 1t is no substitute
for food, out takes away the taste for
it. Those who often drink alcohol or
too much wine (more than one litre a
day. are much more liable to illness,
and when i'll are much worse, for the
disease is often complicated with fatal
delirium.
alcohol is frequent cause of con-
sumption by its power OF weakening
the lungs. Every year we see patients
who attend the hospitals for alcoholism
come back some months later suffering
from consumption. Fathers and mo-
theirs who drink often have children
who are deformed or idiots, or who
die from fits London Lancet.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-03-10
rh. M.rlborouxh plsnhelm.

The first gift which the Duke of
Marlborough presented to his wife on
her arrival at her ducal home was a
little Blenheim spaniel. 1t is a ira
dition In the house Of Marlborough
that eact duchess shall have as a con-
stant companion one Of these faithful
Iitti. dogs The reason for this dates
back to the battle of Blenheim, when
pet spaniel belonging to the first
Duke OF Marlborough followed his
master on the battle field and never
left his heels for single moment
After the battle, Sarah, the Duchess Of
Marlborough, adopted the brave little
fellow and took it with her wherever
she went. thus establishing a precedent
for all the duchesses that have come
after her.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-03-10

eember %, and has been nghting extra
dition since that time.
The particular charge against Con-
over and King is the passing of
forged draft for $3.50 on the First Ma
tional bank of Rock Rapids, Iowa, on
November Is, 1898. The draft in ques-
ton purported to be issued by the
Partridge Banking company, Seneca
Falls, N. Y, to the order of A. R.
Brown, and Endorsed by Brown Con
over to H. R. White (King).
Conover was the alleged leader Of a
gang of forgers, of which he, King,
Thomas Chambers and William Badg-
lev were members. Chambers and
Badgley passed similar draft on the
First National bank of Lanark, ILL.,, on
the same day Conover and King
passed the one at Rock Rapids. The
Lanark bank, after cashing the draft,
became suspicious, and telegraphed
the bank purporting to issue the draft,
and receiving reply to the effect that
it was forgery, telephoned the au-
thorities of the neighboring towns, and
DOtQ mou were IcoIcu III COPOi =,
ILL.,, the same day. They were con-
victed and are now serving an indeter-
inmate sentence in Joliet.
In their many forgeries these men
travelled in pairs and posed as horse
buyers. They would visit small towns
and first become acquainted with the
local liverymen. Occasionally they
bought a horse, making a small pay
ment to bind the bargain. After be-
ing in town a day or two they would
induce the hotel-keeper or liveryman
to introduce one of the two at the
bank, where a genuine draft for 500
would be left for collection. They
would then visit other towns in the
vicinity, repeating this performance.
In a week or ten days they would re-
turn to the first town and receive the
proceeds Of the genuine draft. The
fact that this draft was promptly paid
gave them a standing at the bank,
and when the bogus draft was pre-
sented and the banker was told that
the money was needed to pay for
horses purchased the cash was US
ually forthcoming.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-03-10
CAUGHT THE FORGER.
CHIEF OF SWINDLINC GANG
SAFE ONCE MORE.
A. j. Conover Must Face Trial-R. w.
King, Who Was His Accomplish, Is
Caught in Canada and VIII Be Tried
with Him.

A. ]. Conover, said by police Of
f1cials to be an ex-convict and clever
forger and one of the chief agents in
the swindling of a half-hundred banks
in the country, was recently taken
from Chicago to Iowa, where he will
be tried for swindling the First Ma
tjonal bank there.
Conover was arrested in his home
at Port Huron, Mich, by Chief of Po-
lice Petit of that city. The arrest
was made at the request of Pinkertons
National Detective agency of Chicago,
who represented the American Bank
ers' association. Conover's daughter
created a sensation at the time of the
arrest by shooting az Chief Petit. She
was locked up, charged with attempted
murder.
Conover will be joined shortly in
the county Jail at Rock Rapids, Iowa,
by one of his alleged companions in
crime, Robert w. King of Paisley,
Ont, who has been committed for ex-
tradition by Judge Barrett at Walker
town, Cnt. King was arrested on De-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-03-10
FIRECRACKERS.


Arc Manufactured to Brighten Pagan
Devils, Instead of American Horses.
So much has been said about the
Chinaman and the tenacity with which
he sticks to his cue that it seems
strange SO few understand why the
average rice eater will part with life
itself before he will give up that one
time-honored, deep-seated customs OF
any people it grows out of the pecul-
iarity of their religious belief, and
according to Chinese theology, with
its myriads of gods and devils, the way
to the celestial paradise is reached
only after tedious pilgrimage, COM
pared to which the terrors of the Chill
koot Pass or the jungles of Africa are
pitifully insignificant. At one point
in this journey the Chinaman believes
that he will have to cross a chasm
over which, for bridge, there is moth
ing but a blade Of the finest steel.
edged sharper than Saladin's scimiter
The chasm is too wide to be jumped
over, the sword is too sharp to walk
on even with the thick-soled Chinese
sandals, and the only hope is the
ability of the pilgrim to interpose his
cue between his feet and the cruel
edge No cue; no paradisei No won
der the poor Monaghan sticks to his
cue. Another bit of Chinese lore is
now almost forgotten. Before the
Americans began the manufacture Of
firecrackers they were imported from
China The packages bore strange
inscriptions, which told that they we're
not intended to celebrate the ami
yersary Of the declaration of independ-
ence, but that the crackers were fred
to scare away some Of the many devils
that are as thick in China as bubonic
bacilli in the plague stricken regions
of India. The inscriptions Of the pack
ages tell the kind Of devils the crack
ers are warranted to frighten out Of
existence.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-03-10
IN THE GREAT NORTHWEST.
Letter From the Kansas and Nebrasks
Delegates to Dauphin.
Prince Albert, Sask.,


Prince Albert, Sask.,
18th August, 1898.
William McCreary, Esq. Immigra-
ton Commissioner, Winnipeg, Man:
Sir-We, the undersigned delegates
from Kansas and Nebraska, U. S. A, in
reporting the results of our trip to
Dauphin, and subsequently to Regina,
Prince Albert and the middle Sas-
katchewan country, beg to say that our
tickets were limited to 81 days, and as
we had other large regions to visit, we
could only spend short time IL the
Dauphin country. We examined. how
ever, the principal cultivated areas IN
the southern parts of township 20
range 10, the great wheat fields OF Wis
hart, Buchanan, Owen, Smith, Ross,
Sinclair, the Whitmores, Drinkwaters,
etc., and subsequently, others to the
north, and never, in our experience,
have we seen finer grain. The whole
country is watered by numerous
streams flowing from the slopes OF
Riding Mountain, and excellent well
water is found everywhere at from to
Is feet Extensive forests of spruce
and tamarack cover the northern parts
of the mountains, from which timber
Is manufactured in Dauphin and else
where and sold at $12 a thousand
at the mills. Wild hops and wild fruits
are abundant, and ripen in the open
air. Vegetation throughout is surpris-
ingly luxuriant, and without hesita-
ton we would rank the whole region
amongst the best grain growing areas
Of the continent The output of wheat
last year was about $4,000 bushels, but
this year it is estimated at over a mil
lion. Westward lie the homestead
lands which now. and when fresh sur
veys are completed, will afford COM
Portable homes to thousands of dill
gent families. The great Gilbert
Plains, also, we were unable to visit,
where grain growing has been conduct
ed with the best results for years, and
which will become a vast wheat field
as soon as a branch railway reaches
there Settlement is speeding in all
these regions, reminding us indeed of
the early days in our own states; and,
as we have examined, since our visit to
Dauphin, portion of the great coun-
try lying south and east of Prince Al
bert, we can readily imagine the tide
of immigration which will soon flow
into the Canadian west
(Signed) George S. Bennett, Halls
Summit Kan; s. W. Bennett, Halls
Summit, Kan; E. f. Brooks, West
phalia, Kan; John Flannery, Stuart,
Neb.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-03-10

Every visitor to the Grands Maya
sins du Louvre at Paris has been up
the wonderful moving staircase. You
put your hand on rail, you stand
still, and you find, by a delightful
movement, which is both exhilarating
and fascinating, that you are carried
from floor to floor without the least eff
fort and without any Of those unpleas-
ant thrills which elevators always sue
coed in giving to nervous persons. 1t
it worth while shopping for the sake
of going up that moving staircase, and
now-along way behind the French
they have got one in London. Its car
rying capacity is upwards Of 5000
persons.-San Francisco Chronicle.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-03-10
He took from bis pocket the weapon

He took from his pocket the weapon
of which he spoke and advanced to the
bound man, swinging it lightly in his
hand. Great beads of perspiration
rolled down the Italians face, his eyes
became awfully prominent and his lips
twitched convulsively as he stammered
'Signor. the cord cuts"
Il am sorry to say that you must en-
dure it for few more minutes. Carlo
Il beg your pardon, Fileppo. Now
look steadily and know me at the
last, for l am the Englishman. shaver
and dyed to track you secretly and
surely, SO that you may die the death
of the beautiful girl you slew-die
with your own stiletto through your
throat, while 1 paint your last agony,
so that may have it ever before my
eyes,"
The wretched creature whom he adj
dressed struggled with the bonds until
the cords incised the flesh, while he
pleaded piteously for mercy in jar
gon of tongues to which the other
turned deaf ear.
My plans are well arranged, FL
leppo," continued the artist, hooking
ly. 81 shall cut the canvas across, and
take it away in that light case. so as
to escape remark; it can be pieced
again, my friend. The other furniture,
easel. chairs and so on, will help to
make up your funeral pyre. l don't
think little smoke will be noticed in
this neighborhood; if it is, l shall be
far away-and you, too. Now for the
death pang. Fileppo! Die remember
ing the murdered Teresa and her aven-
ger. Die, you dog!"
He thrust the stiletto through the
wretch's throat with the last word,
strobe back to the easel and painted
the dying mans agonies with feverish
rapidity but wonderful SKILL The last
choking breath left the throat and the
eyelids dropped over the glazing eyes
as the finishing touch was put to the
face now marvelously and horribly ex-
pressive in it's CHASTITY realism
Got it," said the artist, with a loud
mirthless laugh and the light of mad
ness now bright In his eyes. linen ne
slit the canvas and frame across,
placed the halves in the case, carefully
retaining them apart with little clamps
to prevent rubbing. Next he broke the
easel and chairs and cast them piece
hv piece upon the brushwood, lighted
match and set the pile alight. With
another mirthless laugh he picked up
the case containing the canvas, and,
with look of maniacal hate at the
corpse, passed without, locked the door
and withdrew the key.
Approaching the river, he flung the
key far into the water, and turning
again, made his way along bypath,
bearing with him into the unknown
future the terrible picture of the death
pang.