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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
The West Indies Are Swept
by a Devastating Iiur-
rlcane.
SAN JUAN, PORTO RICO, IN IT.
Much Damage Done and Lives
Lost-0ther Places Suf-
fered Severely.

WASHINGTON, August 9.-The weath-
er bureau today issued the following
special bulletin: "No West Indian re-
ports were received this morning from
points east of Cuba. The hurricane
center is probably near Puerto Rice"
The following cablegram has been
received at the State Depar; ment:
Pointa Pitre, Guadsloupe, August g.
Secretary of State, Washing gton.--A Sc
rious hurricane suddenly commepced
at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Blew
severely until night Roof of the Gun
sulate blown off. The personal proper
erty is total loss. Great number OF
small boats lost. Damage to city great.
No details from country; wirts down.
AYME, Consul.
Glassford, signal officer at San Juan,
Puerto Rico, reports that severe cy-
clone swept over the city and several
persons were killed and much property
was destroyed.
ST. THOMAS, d. w. +, August 8.-A
hurricane swept over the Jsland of St,
Crolx Monday night. The lowest ba-
rometer was 1912. Much damage was
done but no deaths have yet been le-
ported. The force Of the storm was
also experienced al st. Thomas, hut the
damage done was slight. Negro huts
were the chief sufferers. Enormoas
seas, however, did damage to the
wharves but there was no loss of life
st. Kits and Antigua are believed to
have suffered but communication with
these islands istemporerlly interrupted.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
TWENTY AT RATION.
Lieutenant coleman's Work in Recruiting
Regiment Nearly Full.

Lieutenant Coleman of the Thirty
fourth volunteer infantry returned last
evening from Ration, where he ENLISTED
twenty young men for service in his
regiment. He was accompanied on
his return by Dode Mennet, who has
been acting as Clerk. Lieutenant Cole
man took the late train this afternoon
for Santa Fe, where three recruits are
awaiting him.
The names OF the young recruits re-
eeiyed at Ration to date are as follows:
Lane L. Wendt, Joe Carter,
henry Watson. Frank A. Palmer.
Mark c. Pickle, Frank p. Delgado.
Leslie Abbott. Antonio Archuleta,
Leon V. Kelly, Robert Wilkins,
reter w Wagle, John Ii. Morrow,
George +. Jacoby, George Odom,
Charles Bridges, P.J. Sullivan,
Wm. 81. Thomson, Charles Burley,
Earle A. Ccx, Asa L. Smith,
Archie Henderson, Harry A. McDonell,
Jose Sena, Martin B. Russell,
BeDjamil ". Schenck Earl Thompson.
Information received today was to
the effect that the total enlistmenIs for
the Thlrty-fonrth row aggregate LOCO
men. The total number required is
$50. All the enlisting officers are
therefore holding themselves in readi-
ness TO withdraw from tie field at a
momenps notice.
Lieutenant Coleman on his return to
Las Vegas tcday fouaa no recruits in
waiting. His totsl eniistments sggre-
gate fifty-,bree out Of ninety men ex-
smined. Eight were secured at Santa
Fn, one ct Cerillos, eighteen at Las
Vegas and twenty-six at BATON. IS
Dcae Menuet, who has taken an ac-
tive interest in the work of enlisting,
will 60 with the regiment. He was
ons Of the first accepted from this city,
The name was withheld from
publication at the time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
wreck Of An Ocean steamer.

VICTORIA, B. G., August 9.-The
steamer Munobaki Maru foundered on
Barred Islands on the 21st of July and
sank after the crew got off in lifeboats.
picked up by the steamer Kiukikat.
Another boat containing the second
officer and seven men was towed into
Mole by coaster of the Blue Funnel
line July 24. 1t is not known how
many wera in the two missing boats.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
MURDER WILL OUT.
In Spite of DeniaIs, South Amer
ican Alliance Seems Certain

RIO DE JANEIRo, August 0.-In spite
of denials on the subject, il is said that
President Roca, of the Argentine Re-
public, who is here as the guest Of Bra
zil, Is desirous of negotiating an alil-
ance between Argentine, Brazil and
Chill against the United States. Che
presidents of these three republics will
meet at Buenos Ayres next month
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
READY FOR TROUBLE.
England About to Send Troops
to the Natal.

LONDON, August 9.-Replying to
questions in The house of commons to-
Gay Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of
state for the colonies, said no official
confirmation had been received of the
report that the Transvaal has declined
to agree to joint inquiry into the eff
feet that franchise reforms will bave
on Outlsnders. Several regiments, be
added, were about to be dispatched to
South Africa for the defense of the
Natal, in response to the request of the
Natal government, and preparation is
being made for all contingencies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
Were Surely Naturalized.

WASHINGTON, August 9.-The state
department has received from Cover
nor Foster of Louisiana certified copies
of the final naturalization papers of
Frank, Charles and Joe Di Fatti, three
men ,ynched at Tallulah, and claimed
by the italian authorities to be Italian
citizens.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
ENGLAND AND FRANCE.
A Torpedo Boat Fires Upon a
French Fishing Vessel.

LONDON, August 9.-The British
torpedo gunboat Leda found a French
boat fishing within the three mile limit
this morning. The fishermen attempt
ed to escape and did not stop when a
blank shot was fred The Leda then
fired shot, disabling the fishing boat
and killing the helmsman.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09

The locally famous meals at the
Plaza hotel are equal to the best to be
found anywhere. Superior food, pre-
pared by professional cooks, served by
courteous walters from snowy tables,
leaves nothing to be desired. Every
meal is pleasant surprise and tooth
some delight. 136-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
Cubans Waiting for Their Pay

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, August g.
There are nearly 5000 Cuban soldiers
in town this evening expecting to be
paid here tomorrow. The remainder
of the Cuban troops in the province of
Santiago viii be paid at the towns of
San Luis, Cristo, Songo and El Caney.
Colonel Mosle, on the United States
transport Ingalls,, arrived yesterday
with the money.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09

Governor 0tero has written to the
county commissioners of the several
counties Of the territory asking for 3
financial statement of their condition
on June 80, for the purpose Of arriving
at the financial condition Of the entire
territory. to Be used d lis annual
report.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
MARKETS.
Kansas City Stock

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 9.-Cattle- Rec'pts
$500; steady to strong; native steers,
$40015.75; Texas steers. $3.25@4. so:
Texas cows. 50 .50@3. so native cows and
heifers, 50 50@5 90; stockers and feeders
S4. 4.30@48 80; bulls, $2.85@450.
Sheep---3,000; steady; lambs, $3.75@
5.85; muttons, $3.25@495.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
Cattle and shsep.

CHICAGO. Aug. o. Cattle Re
ceipts, $4,000; strong; beeves, $450@
600; cows and heifers. $225@
$40; Texas steers, $3.75@5.20; stockers
and feeders. $3.50@480.
Sheep Receipts, ll000: market
steady, sheep. S300Q450; lambs. 81. .OC
@6.40.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
ErervfIline Favorahle.

WASHINGTON, August 9.-Surge0n
Vickery wires Surgeon General Wyman
of the Marine Hospital Service, from
the Soldiers Home at Hampton, Vir-
ginia, as follows: No change; every
thing favorable. Nearly all in tents
that can be moved. Disinfection of
buildings is being pushed along by Sur
eeon Won Ezdorf."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
Bryan to Help Goebel.

CHICAGO, August William Jen-
nings Bryan passed through Chicago
from Chicago to Iowa. He was asked:
"Are you going to Kentucky during
the campaign in that state?"
al am" he replied.
Are you going to speak for Goebel P"
II am"
"And why
II do not care to discuss that point"
Further than that, Colonial Bryan
refused to talk about the Kentucky sit
uation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
More Race Trnuhlesl

ANTE CITY, La: August 9.-Adol-
phus, alias Echo" Brown, colored, was
killed last night and Edgar and Edward
Barr were severely flogged by gang of
armed men. The negroes were charged
with numerous crimes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09

The soothing and healing properties
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, its
pleasant taste and prompt and perma-
nent cures, have made it great favor
lite with the people every where. For
sale by K. d. Goodall, Druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
EInrvev,s For Health.

Any person desiring information con.
cerring lIarFey's resort can apply TO
judge Wooster at the City Hall in the
city of Las Vegas, or the store of Chas
Elfsid in old town. The healthiest re.
sort in the wcrld, neither too high nor
too low, only in the mouths of those
who do not want you to go. 1t is inst
what the doctors ordered 1S4tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
Abilene,s SECOND Telerhone Line.

Abilene's Second Telephone Line.
ABiLENE, Kan, August 9.-TEe city
council has granted telephone fran
chise to Brown & Son, OF this city, who
Will put in d plant in connection with
their electric light system. 1t is speci-
fled that the rates shall not be more
than So 3 month for business houses
and $l.25 for residences.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09

For a suit of clothes that will fit you
to perfection and wear well, and always
look nice until worn out go to j. b.
Allen, Grand avenue. opposite San Mi
guel bank. Agent for IL. G. Trout, of
Lancaster, Ohio l56tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
Seven Passengers Killed

DETROIT, Mich, August "a spe-
cial to the news from Montreal says
The Canadian Atlantic express, bound
from Montreal to Ottawa, jumped the
track at st. Polycarpe about 1l:30 to-
day. Seven passengers are reported
killed and ten injured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
Another Car Dynamited.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, August ga Big
consolidated street car was wrecked ty
an explosive at 2 o'clock this morning
at the Wade Park avenue line, near the
Cactus drive, lonely spot adjoining
Wade Park. No one was injured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
admiral DeWev Kent Busy,

NAPLES, August g.-Admiral Dewey
was kept busy returning visits which
had Leen made him on board the 0lyB
pia Americans are arriving daily from
various parts Of Italy to par their re.
npecfs to the admiral.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
Cot a Ok per Gem, Increasc

New YORK, August 9-More than
eco cloak makers in the employ of a
Broadway firm resumed work today,
having gained their demand for an ii :
crease of 25 per cent in the weekly
wage scale.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
Money Merhet.

New YoRK. Aug. 9.-Money on call
steady 81 per cent. Prime mer-
camille paper, 41S@5 per cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
Chicago Orsin.

CHICAGO, Aug. Wheat pit,
G91s Dec. 7l9s.
Corn.->A August, 3l55; Sept, sl11ss.
Oats.-August, 20l4 Sept, l97a@20
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
Parliament Prorogued.

LONDON, August 8 PARLIAMENT was
prorogued this afternoon by royal COM
mission.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09

New YORK, Aug. g. = Silver, 6Ol4.
Lead S4.35.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
The ClaireNOtel, +. s::'s T. sss. =:

flee from up stairs to the corner known
as the Arcade. which makes one of The
1nest Offices in the Territory, this, TO-
gether with large sample rooms and al
excellent dining room, places the Claire
ahead of anything in the hotel hne,that
has ever been in Santa Fe, the convent
ence Of which will surely catch the
'Grummers." 202.m1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09
Sol Sol

S. Il. Barker's hack line. Six dollars
pays for round trip and board one
week at a rescr. In Sa2ello canon. First
GLASS heck leayes Las Vegas every
ToesdgS morning fer the mountains.
For further particulars inquire at w
E Criles' store. 202,2mo
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-09

A, telephone system is heing put il
at Roswell
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-03-11
GOOD CAUSE FOR UNEASINESS.
ments OF American Exports-An Eu-
ropean Coalition Suggested.

Washington. March An example
of European economic hostility to the
United States is furnished in Il report
10 the state department by Consul
Bahcr. from kehl, Austria. The re-
port reviews Il lecture of Dr. AleXan-
der PceZ. Il NienneSe authority on poit-
ical economy. DR.. PccZ. in calling at
tention TO American commercial com
petition. assumes, for one thing. that
The United States has taken Cuba and
intends to nave the enormous quanti-
ty of sugar it needs supplied by the
home product. and that grown in
Cuba Further he calls attention to
the fact that the United States makes
the enlargement of its balance of trade
the fundamental principle of its COM
mercial policy. and in this its govern
ment acts with great boldness."
He SAYS that America already eN-
ports to Europe goods valued at ST.
zoo. 900. 900, against which they i'm
port only about 5000. OOO. 900. At this
rate, Or. Peez says. they will be a most
threatening factor in the commercial
life OF Europe when, in seven years. as
he calculates. they Will have estab-
lished their sugarproductiono OF a basis
to rob Europe of all its American sugar
trade.
The lecture cites numerous other in
stances of American encroachment in
paper. iron. cottonseed. oil and leath-
CT concluding that the countries of
Europe in the near future will have to
form "A coalition to protect themselves
against "outside competition"
Consul Baher says that Similar sem
timents are frequently uttered by
prominent men and officials of Austro-
Hungary. and published there by the
press as we'll as in GERMANY"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-03-11
AMBUSHED BY THE FILIPINOS.
h Americans Have Two Men Wounded,
But Hold Their ~Own-Thirty OF
the Insurgents Killed.

Manila. March THE rebels have
been concentrating in the vicinity OF
the reservoir. Yesterday a patrol OF
Co. &, Second Oregon volunteers, was
taken in ambush. Two men were
wounded. but the Oregons held their
ground under a heavy fire until the
remainder of the company, assisted by
two companies of the First Nebraska
regiment, fianked the enemy, killing 80
and w%ounding several more.
Two battalionS of the Twentieth
regular infantry have reinforced Gen.
Hale's brigade.
All the native hutS have been de-
stroyed at Mariquina, and the country
there is pretty well cleared, but the
rebels were returning in small bodies
at shutdown.
Apparently they have secured a new
supply of smokeless ammunition re-
Gently, as there has been a noticeable
difference during the last few days.
The village of Pena Francia. near
Paco, has been burned by the Filipino
insurgents.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-03-11
FLOODS IN KENTUCKY RIVERS.
While Attempting to Make the Fords
Highest Since 81.

Louisville. Ky. March 1.-The swol-
len streams in Kentucky are causing
great damage, especially to farmers,
and it is feared the worst is vet to
rome. rs the streams are still rising.
The Kentucky river is rising rapidly,
and much of the bottom lands are al
ready inundated. All the tributary
streams are badly swollen. and Il rec
ord-brcaker is feared.
BESIDES the damage to property sew
eral casualties have resulted already.
\ W. Gordon was drowned near Frank
fort while trying to ford Stoney creek
William Abshire. near Richmond; ia
cob Ewing. at Ewing station. and Nea
Carter. near Mt. Sterling. lost theii
lives in a like manner.
At CatlettsDurg the government
cuage is 81. feet, and the river rising
slowly. Merchants and residents on
Front and Centre streets. Catlctt's
creek, are moving to higher grounds.
The water is now Is inches above the
danger line. Much damage is reported
up the Big Sandy river.
At Louisville the river is II feet. and
still rising. 1t is the highest water
since in 1862.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-03-11
SMALLPOX CASES IN MANILA.
Everything Has Been Done that 1t Is Pos
slble to Do to Prevent the Spread
of the Disease.

Washington, March with refer
ence to the number of deaths from
%varioloid, or smallpox, mentioned in
Gen. Otis weekly mortality report
made public yesterday, Surgeon-Gen-
eral Sternberg said that there would
be no additional precautions taken in
connection with the spread of the dis
ease. Everything possible has been
done and every preventive measure
taken. The troops at Manila have been
vaccinated and each regiment thor
oughly searched for persons who have
not taken advantage of this guard
against smallpox. In one instance a
regiment was c%anvassed four times in
order that every one should be vacci-
mated. When a case appears the patient
is at once isolated and proper meas
ures taken TO effect a cure and prevent
the contagion from spreading.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-03-11

Hon. Iyron II. McCord, Ex-Governor
Of New Mexico, in a letter to Or. Hart
man, from Washington, d. C., says:
Gentlemen-At the suggestion of a
friend | wa advised to use Pe-ru-na for
catarrh, and after using one bottle | be-
gan to feel better in every way. 1t
helped me in many respects. l was
troubled with colds. coughs. sore
throat, etc. but as soon as | had taken
your medicine l began to improve and
soon got well. take pleasure in recon-
mending your great remedy TO all who
are afflicted with catarrh.-M. Ii. Nc
Cord.
Thousands of cases of chronic catarrh
have been cured by Pe-ru-na during the
past winter. In spite of changeable
weather, in spite of the natural set
backs from catching cold, and confine-
ment to illy-ventilated rooms, the great
catarrh remedy-Pe-ru-na-has effect
ed these cures. But now spring !; : here.
The days are longer. the sun is warmer,
and the blizzard is gone for another
year. This presents n much more favor
able opportunity for the permanent
cure of chronic catarrh. especially old,
stubborn cases. Now is the time to be-
gin treatment. Other things being
equal. one months treatment in the
spring is worth two months treat
ment during the inclement weather of
winter. Insist upon having Pe-ru-na.
There are no successful substitutes for
this remedy. Send to DR.. Hartman, Co.
lumbus. Ohio, for a free catarrh book.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-03-11
Preparing for an Offensive Move.

Washington, March There is
some reason TO expect important news
from Manila within the neNt fortnight.
1t has developed that Gen. Otis has
practically completed his plans for a
grand onslaught on the insurgents,
which is expected to deprive them of
offensive power at least. 1t is probable
hal he will form a large part of his
force into columns, as soon as his rein
forcemcntS are all at hand, and will
push these in parallel lines straight
through the jungles, clearing out the
insurgents in every direction as the
troops move forward. The American
troops are getting restless and nervous
under the petty but annoying sharp
shooting of the Filipinos, and are SO
anxious to put a stop to this that Gen.
Otis has yielded to their desire.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-03-11
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
some Sapient Sayings About Men,
Women and Things In
General.

Time and court plaster heal all wounds.
Woman's chief aim seems to be at a target
called man.
Some men are so fixed that they have no
use for a moving van.
Charity never begins at home while house
cleaning is going on.
No man is modest enough to believe him.
self overestimated by others.
Beware of the cyclist who praises a wheel
of a different make from his own. =.
There are men living to-day who would
rather he right than be vice-president.
Providence takes care of some fools by CIV
ing them wives to look after them.
When a man inherits dishonesty that is
about the only thing he honestlv acquires.
But few women would carry pocketbooks
if they couldn't put anything in them but
money.
The man who can acknowledge a mistake
without blaming it on some one else has true
moral courage.
Imitation may be the sincerest flattery, but
more men acquire wealth by doing as they
see others do not do.
After a man has dropped a few thousand
dollars in stocks it is useless to tell him there
is no money in them.-Chicago Evening
News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-03-11
THE KANAWHA VALLEY FLOOD.
The Waters Receding at charleston, W
Va, But Thousands of People are
Temporarily Homeless.

Charleston. W. Va. March THE
city is till nearly half submerged. but
the river is steadily falling at the rate
of two inches an hour. having receded
about three feet already. 1t is estimat-
ed that 5000 people have been driven
from their homes and will not he able
to return for several days. Suffering
from cold has been slight. and the Sun
is shining and the temperature mild.
News from the Big Sandy is that it is
falling at the ~headwaters. All trains
on fhe Big Sandy division of the Ches-
apAke & Ohio are suspended on ac-
count of land slides.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-03-11
Strength Of the Philippine Contingent.

Washington. March 7.-Forty-one
thousand officers and men of the com
bined army and navy forces comprise
the approximate total American
strength, nov at. en- route and under
orders for service at the Philippines.
No further achievements are now in
contemplation. The forces of the two
services already stationed in and about
the archipelago consists of 20 regi-
ments of infantry. l engineer battaI-
ion, : troops OF cavalry and II batter
les of artillery. an aggregate OF about
81, 800 men. Nineteen vessels. with an
aggregate of 297 officers. 800 mcn
and 253 marines. make up the naval
contingent. This is exclusive of the
transport SOlacc, with 1G2 officers and
mel all told. which is constantly pass
ing back and forth from Manila. There
are about 1880 army reinforcemcnts
on the way to Manila. making as rap,
id progress as possible, and there are,
roughly estimated. 100 men in the
force under orders to proceed TO the
Philippines.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-03-11

Washington, March THE war de-
partment is now making arrangements
for shipping to Cuba The 100000 900
asked for by Gen. Brooke to pay off
the Cuban army. Definite arrange
ments have not been completed. but
the money will be shipped the latter
part of this week from New York, and
two or three pa. 'masters will be de-
tailed in a day or two to take charge
OF the money and accompany it. turn
ing it over to Gen. Brooke's possession,
and probably attending todetails of the
payment to the proper authorities on
she part of the Cubans