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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
Ten Years Work.

Rev. Gilchrlst of this city has been
engaged in missionary work among the
native population of this and adjoining
counties for the past ten years. The
other day, while in reminiscent mood.
he began counting up the number OF
persons who had joined the Presbyte-
rian church under his ministrations
and found that they made a total in
the neighborhood of 250 or an average
of about twenty-five persons year. In
one congregation alone the number of
accessions was eightY-nine and in an
other forty. IIe.has also baptized 6
large number of children.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
BAND WON A PRIZE.
Las Vegas Boys Make Success Of Their
Trip to Denver.

No doubt the members Of the Las
Vegas Military band, who are DOW 10
Denver. are hugging each other in JOY
over having won the second prize in the
FIRST class of the band contests. In
these glsefnl and joyful congratulations
the citizens here heartily join. Tho
news was received this afternoon by
D. 7. Hoskins, cashier of the San Mi
guel,bank, Ed Lewis having sent tele-
gram to that effect.
The amount of the prize is not def
nitely known here at this time, but II
memory is not at fault it is in the
neighborhood of $3.50. The amoapt Of
the prize was certainly worth compel
ing for.
An associated press telegram sent out
from Denver this afternoon says: The
band from McCook, Neb., took first
prize and the cne from Las Vegas, N
NJ, second in the band contest which is
a feature of the festival of Mountain
and Plain today. Fifteen bands en-
tered.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
DoINGs OF INSURGENTS.
Attempting to Create an Insur-
rectiOn-Treating Ameri-
can Prisoners.

Manila, Sept. 27.-Insurgents are
trying to incite the natives of Malabon
a city of 10000 inhabitants, five miles
from Manila, to rise against the Amer
ican garrison. Captain Allen has been
holding the place with two companies
of the sixteenth infantry but on ac-
count of the need of all available men
at the front his force has beeh reduced
to seventy men. They now remain
near the big church, where they are
Quartered, being too few in number
to attempt to ratrOl the town. An
armed, uniformed party of insurgents
recently disembarllel during tie night
lard collected money fer the insurrcc-
tion and preached revolt Two may
ors have been electe1 but both Of them
have declined to serve.
The Malabon las been made ship
ping point whence provisions and
other stuff are brought from Manila
by trains and shipped Tito the hostile
territory
The insurgents seem to be trying to
make their good treatment Of AnIeri-
can prisoners carl by which to sam
OuJSlut oyulpdlny. WI tSiSiiSH'uSh
who have arrived here from Tsrlac
report the Americans as being tre It. d'
more like guests than prisoners, they
are fed on the best the country affords
and everything is done to gain tie;r
favor. A Filipino paper says on Tie
occasion on a sreceut fcte at Nitto'ia.
to celebrate Il mythical Filipino VIC
tory American prisoners there were
given the freedom Of the town and
five pesos each with which to celebrate
the victory Englishmen also say
the Filiplnos have offered all the
Americans commissions in the army
and three of them have accepted. This
lis not believed.
American officers north of Manila
tell correspondents of the associated
press that Aguinaldo is attempting to
enforce good government after the
American fashion by ordering the sol
diers to suppress a band of robbers,
three of whom were executed at Mari
I-quina He has also prohibited gamb-
| ling in the villages under his control.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
THE GLOOM
DEEPENS
tH
Nothinkto Think the'Transvaal
Dispute Can Be
Settled.
TRANSvAAL TO MAKE REPLY
Preparations Toward Hostllities
Noted on Every Slde-Na-
tives May Revolt.

London, Sept. 27.-The Transvaal
situation remains unchanged though,
If any thing, the feeling of gloom has
deepened. Cablegrams from Pretoria
and Cape Town show how general the
impression prevails there that the
Beers will not reeede from their posi-
tion and the feeling of unrest at Pre-
toria has been intensified. "A dispatch
today announces the Transvaal gov
ernment has begun to appoint officers
ties. The executive council Of the
Transvaal had a prolonged sitting yes
terday and has been in constant tele-
graphic communication with the Or
ange Free Statesa mo decision, it is
now said, regarding the attitude of
the Free States. has been yet reached.
The Transvaal's reply to dispatch
from Secretary of state for the Colo
nies, Mr. Chamberlain, will be draft
ed today and submitted to the raad
in secret session. The members ap-
pear convinced that Great Britain is
determined on war. Being anxious
not to force Great Britain's hand, the
Beers will not take any definite steps
until the draft of their reply is con-
sidered; but notice has been issued
to the burghers to be in readiness
for communicating, which commences
shortly. A quantity of arms has been
distributed.
The Orange Free State raad con-
tinues in secret session.
A telegram from johannesburg
says an American named Blake is
raising an American corps of five
Hundred men for Beers. On the Cape
side dispatches show great military
activity in the direction of the from
tier. The Bechuenaland border is
closely patrolled day and night. Most
of the British residents have left Piet-
Natal, and the north
ern part of Transvaal, whittier it is
announced commands of $50 burghers
will shortly proceed.
1t is reported tha,t Boer AGENTS
made large purchases of grain at Dur
ban.
A dispatch to the Pail Mall Gazette,
from Cape Town, reports evidences of
unrest among the Griouas and Pom
dos and section of Bechuanas and
Matabeles. 1t is feared they will re
volt in the event of war.
The war Office has ordered the
whole of the transport supply for the
army corps to prepare to proceed to
the Cape. This is a very important
der and implies ar early disostch Of
the army corps. The men of twenty
five companies are being medically ex-
amined at Afdershot today.
The Currie line has just received an
order from the admiralty 10 prepare
the Rraemer Castle of that line to sail
for the Cape on October 6 with 1,4O0
officers and men. This is an entirely
fresh batch of troops. In spite of these
warlike preparations South African
circles in London still believe there will
be no war and that the Beers will
finally c0ncede to the British de-
mands.
NEGOTIATING IN JAMAICA.
Kingston, Jamaica, Sept. 27.-It has
transpired here that the government
lis endeavoring to negotiate by cable
charters for steamers to convey white
troops and number of mules hence
to South Africa.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
Labor Troubles in Cuba.

Havana, Sept. 27.-Stevedores and
wharfmen who have been on strike,
returned to work today and the opera
tion of loading and unloading vessels is
now in full swing. Cartmen are also
working. as also many of the cabmen.
The firemen of the United Railways
have gone out and trains are run by ap-
prentices under police protection. II is.
Thought the strike will soon be declared
off but that the agitation will be re
sumed later.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
Threshing Engine Explodes

Sioux Falls, S. d., September ga
threshing engine exploded today on the
farm of Henry Brandt. killing Brandt
Instantly and fatally injuring Fred
Lance and seriously burning Robert
Smith. BraDdt's body was mangled
end burned and found in straw stack
200 feet away. Lance recently re-
turned from tie Philippines, where he
served as private in the First Nebras-
ka volunteers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
Fire i'm Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. Sept. PA large i've
story brick building in Fllbert street,
the first two floors of which were oC.
cupied by the MaceY Furniture COM
pany, and three upper floors by the Re-
lance Storage sndW Warehouse company,
were entirely destroyed by fire today,
together with the contents. The loss is
estimated at about 100000. Two fire.
men received minor injuries and three
othere were overcome by smoke but
soon recovered.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
Rear Admiral Howison Assumes
Command OF the Allan
tic Fleet.
MISTAKEN FOR DEWEYS SHIP
As the Cruiser Chicago Sailed
Up Lower Bay, Bic Wei
come Was Given.

New York, Sept. 27.-The United
States cruiser Chicago, the flag ship Of
Rear Admiral Howison, reached this
port today from long cruise, during
which he touched the coast of Africa,
aud visited Port Said. The cruiser
proceeded Immediately to the govern
ment anchorage off Tompzinsvile, S. |.
A fsw minutes later blue flag on Rear
Admiral SIMPSONS ship. the New York.
was lowered ard red flag substituted,
indicating that Sampson is no longer
10 command of the fleet here
AS the Chicago proceeded up the bay
she was mistaken by officers of the fort
for the Olympia, Dewey's flagship, and
an admiral's salute Of seventeen guns
was fired. The salute was returned by
the Chicago and was the signal for a
general demonstration along the shore.
Cannon were fired and small arms dis
charged while ferry boats and railroad
engines started deafening .chorus of
whistles.
CONCERNING DEWEY.
Admiral Dewey rose early today and
could be seen from the Atlantic High
lands pacing the Olympia's quarter
deck. The warship was surrounded
by oil manner of sailing and steam
craft. An official visit was paid Ad-
miral Dewey by Major Burbank, COM
mandant of Fort Hancock, and his
staff The visitors were enthusiastic
over their reception.
At 8 o'clock the Olympia started up
the bay for the government anchor
age off Tompkinsville. The progress
thither was triumphant, all sorts of
craft, including the dispatch boat Dol
phin, with Assistant Secretary of the
Navy Allen on board, accompanying
the Olympia. Thousands that greet
ed Dewey and the Olympia had the sat
isfaction of seeing the nero of Manila
who, as he stood on the superstruc-
ture, repeatedly doffed his cap to the
cheering crowds in returning their
vociferous salutations.
1t was explained today that while
both Admiral Dewey and Rear Admi-
raj Howison outrank Rear Admiral
Sampson, there viii be no change in
the arrangements. giving Sampson
full control of the navy portion of the
demonstration in Dewcy's honor. How
ison will be a guest at the ceremony.
Dewey's relatives, who have been
stopping at the Waldorf-Astoria as
guests of the city, started on the gov
ernment tug Narkeeta at $50 o'clock
-
miral on the Olympia. There were
fifteen in the party. Lieutenant Theo-
dore Dewey was in charge of the tug
from the navy yard.
The admiral arrivei at the Brooklyn
navy yard shortly before O'CLOCK on an
official visit to Rear Admiral Philip, re-
turning the visit made by the rear ad-
miral yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
PRESENTATIONS Meet

Washington, September 27. = Dele
gates representing 25,000OO0 Presbyteri-
ans throughout the world assembled at
1920 today in the New York Avenue
Presbyterian church to attend the first
session of the Pan-Presbyterian Alli-
ance. About 125 were present today
and 1t is expected by tomorrow that
$50 will have reported. The sessions
last ten days. The body is purely de-
Lucrative and is not In any sense legis-
latiye. The capacity is entirely ad-
visory. The first session today was de-
votional. The opening sermon was
preached by Rev. John Dewitt, d. D.,
of the Princeton Theological Seminary
the subject being: Attitude of the Re
formed Churches Towards the Bible" :"
The first business session was held this
afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
MARkkTS.
Kansas City Stock

KANSAS CITY. Sept. 81. = Cattle-Re-
ceipts, l8,0o0;market steady, to lower;
native steers. $4 5066.25; Texas
steers. $3O0@4.20; Texas cows,
81 00@3.25; native cows and heifers,
S2 00@5 90; stockers and feeders $500
@4.75; bulls, $300@4.50.
Sheep Receipts. 1900; market is
steady, la.I os, 3 85@5. 40; muttons 300
md M sktf &REfs
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
Fine Tailoring.

Suits made to order according to
the latest style.
) All work done at home.
7 INSIST in trying on your garment
and be convinced to have a tailor
made suit.
We not only FIT GARMENTS but we
furnish with them that superior
WORKMANSHIP which is so highly
appreciated.
Also, ladies' and gents garments
cleaned, pressed and repaired.
sixth street. Theodore Arnst.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
New Madrid Suffers

st. Louis, September 27.-A special
to the Post Dispatch from New Madrid,
Mo-, says: Fire that is supposed to
have been the work of an incendiary
swept the west side of Main street,
destroying twenty-five houses, offices
AMI dwellings. The loss is estimated
at $lO0,O0O, partially insured. The sus-
pected incendiary escaped.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
Diaz Not Coming.

Governor Otero yesterday received
word from the war department thai
President Disz, of Mexico, will not visit
Chicago next month, as had been ex
pected. The following telegram was
received .-,'-..1 -,..
Washington, September 26.-Infor
nation from the war department today
is that President Diaz will not visit
Chicago, as intended. MERRIAM,
"Brigadier General"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
Cattle and Sheen.

CHICAGO. Sept. Cattle Receipts,
1900; market steaLy to firm; beeves,
"a 50@6G0; cows and heifeFs, $l75@
LS5.; Texas steers. SO 40@4 10; stockers
md feeders, $3.00@4 50.
Sheep = Receipts, 10000: market
trong; sheep. $2.75@44O; lambs, s4.0o
9550.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
Fever Gaming North.

Jackson Miss, Sept Il The yellow
fever situation here today appeared less
encouraging. Que new eaae was an
nounced. that Of Mrs. q J. Waite, wife
Of the cashier Of the FIRST National
bank. This made tofaI Of three cases
since yesterday afternoon. A light frost
appeared this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
You assume no risk when you buy

I You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy. K. D. Goodall.
Druggist, will refund your money if
you are not satisfied after using it.
It is everywhere admitted to be the
most successful remedy in use for
,owel complaints and the only one
that never fails. 1t is pleasant. safe
and reliable.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27

CHICAGO. Sept. 27.-Wheat Sept
742S; Dec. 1879.
Corn Sept, SS; Dec S0
Oats.-Sept. 2224; Dec. 27S.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
Alhuaueraue fn our peht.


Here is a little bill against the city
of Albuquerque, taken from The Op
tics ledger which shows the credits
and debts, of people from that burg
1t is gotten up for the enlightment OF
the editors of the two newspapers
down there:
The Town of Albuquerque
In. Account With
THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS,
To 300 people year for II years
in attendance on the Albuquer-
que fair. observation-disclosures. 5,100
BY 40015 *people who attended the
Reunion 4UU "
Bal. people due Las Vegas. -. 4.6991a
*It takes two Albuquerque editors to make
q man. One of them attended the Reunion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27

A choral union has been organized
at Roswell. The members threaten
however, to sing anything and every
thing else than chorals.-Optic. Well,
that's alright isn't it?-RosWell Reg
lister
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
Money Market.

NEW YoRK. Sept 27.-Money on call
strong at IL per cent. Prime mer-
;antile paper, 515@6 per cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
. Of Yarns in endless varieties of Shades.

Els wool, black and white, IA OF ball, 15c
a ball
Also full line of Gents Underwear, import
ed for this season, ranging in prices: 25c Soc 75c
$lO0. Sl25, and full line of Ladies' and Child
rens Underwear; also Union Suits for ladies and
children, selling from 25c to s2.O0a suit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
We have also just opened a full line of Var

Zephyr in +, ST and 2-f, at SC lap. =
Imported Saxony l0c skein or for 25c.
Imported Germantown, 15c a skein ia
Spanish yarn, 15c a skein.
German knitting yarn lst quality, IA lb
skeins 25c, in all colors.
German knitting yarn, End quality, Ia lib
skeins 20c, in all colors
Els WOOL all shades, eight balls in a box, l5c
a box.
Els wool, black and white, IA oz ball, SC
ball
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
Tree Economy

The difference of cost be-
tween good and poor
baking powder would not
amount for a fanily's supply
to one dollar year. The
powderwouldcostmany
times this in doctors bills.
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder may cost little
more per can, but insures perfect, wholesome food
In fact it IS more economical IN the end, because It
goes further IN leavening and never spols the food
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder used always
in making the biscuit and cake saves both health
and money.
NoTEYou cannot if good health
powders They spoil the food
will tell alum food is deleerious
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27

One of the largest and best lines of
mems and boys dress or work shoes, at
low prices, at Amos F. Lewis. 272t2
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27

Mrs. II. NJ. North, of 3lS Grand av-
enue, the Chicago dressmsker, has just
received full line of patterns and
eastern styles and would be pleased to
see the ladies wishing first class Dress
making. 257-lm
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
Metal Market.
Three Persons Cremated.

NEW YoRK. Sept. s7.-silver, 5s1l
lead $40.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27

For a soft or hard coal or wood
heater call on S. Patty. 270-6t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27

Buckskin, Ind. Sept 27.-Fire today
destroyed the farm house of Michael
Wiltse. His two sons, aged respective
ly 8 and II years, and youeg man
named Grice, aged IL, were cremated.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
NEGOTIATING IN JAMAICA.

Kingston, Jamaica, Sept 27.-It has
transpired here that the government
is endeavoring to negotiate by cable
charters for steamers to convey white
troops and a number of mules hence
to South Africa.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-27
Bal. people due Las vegas Il. 1881
What's in a Name?

*It takes two Albuquerque editors to make
q man. One of them attended the Reunion.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-19

where they can root at pleasure all
the winter when the ground is not
frozen too hard. AS much real
benefit may be received from an
acre of artichOkes as from five of
corn; then there will be enough
tubers left in the ground to serve as
seed for the spring crop.
Improved breeds are more valu-
able because they respond more
readily and generously to care and
comforts bestowed upon them. The
saving of feed is not in the shutting
of it off, but in so feeding that the
greatest returns may come from it,.
No doubt but that roots make eX-
cellent feed for stock-feed which is
Ielished and wholesome, but good
silage will equal them in both re-
spects, and in many regions be very
much cheaper. In many places can
afford to grow roots as stock feed
who keeps stock enough to use a silo
economically.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-19

quires heavy fertilizing, and the
orchard should not be neglected, as
it too often is.
Are you out of job? Let an in
telligent and active man in any
community provide himself with a
spraying machine and start out in
business. Work will come readily,
and the good accomplished in
neighborhood can not be estimated.
The spraying habit among farmers
does not grow fast enough, and 1t
needs the push and enthusiasm of
an intelligent man who is fully
alive to the benefits to be derived
from its use.
Soon after the fruit forms comes
the worm on the currant and goose
berry bush there is no excuse for
giving him his way. An ounce of
hellebore in bucket of water, APP
piled with a brush or a broom, will
exterminate them quickly, though
il may take two or three applica-
tons to make a perfect job of it; or,
paris green can be used.
Success depends upon the odds
and ends Of care I'm fruit culture.
The difficulties TO be overcome are
the very things which make the
pursuit profitable,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-19

Smut spores live long in the
ground or in manure, and too great
caution can not be exercised. Cut
out every diseased stalk before it
has had time to ripen, and destroy
it. Our seed corn should never
come in contact with diseased ears
in the crib, but should be selected
before husking time.
1t will never pay to stack clover
hay. If there is not more room, get
that shed ready for Il. Enough hay
may spoil in one year to pay for the
lumber and the labor. After it is
paid for by good hay saved it is still
there to save the crops of future
years.
Early plowed land has the best
store of moisture throughout the
summer. On this account il is
doubtful if there is any gain from
letting grass stand until late spring
before breaking for corn. The green
growth makes the finest food for the
corn plant, but dry weather may
cOunteract all the benefit received
from the growth turned under.
A single selected head of barley
has produced 800 bushels in four
years, and this alone shows the i'm
pOrtance Of selection. In the Guilt
walton Of the small grains our hope
lies ia improved seed. IL should
not be too much trouble to select the
heads Of wheat or barley We are to
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-19

Neither wheat nor corn will re-
turn sufficient increase of crop to
cover cost of any artificial fertilizer
at present prices, and this you can
prove on alternate stripes in your
fields; but farm manures always
produce a marked increase of crops
when wisely used.
With clover it requires less grain
to fatten any animal than with any
other food. Even with pigs it should
be added to the corn ration to give
the necessary bulk; it supplies the
deficiencies for making bone and
muscle.
OF course, good soil, good seed and
good cultivation are essential to the
successful growing Of potatoes. Old
land, long cultivated, rarely pro-
duces good results. Rather than a
dry, loose soil, choose that which Is
firm, and that on which stock has
been pastured ana fed.
Ii will be a great day for the
American farmer when he produces
on his own farm or can get from his
neighbOr everything in the way Of
necessities which our land can pro-
duce. Then there will be less of
paying for freight on what we sell
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-19
Agricultural and Live Stock Department.

and what we buy. When the days
of intensive methods come there
will be less complaining of the lot of
the farmer, and contentment will
reign. 1t will be a striving for
bushels rather than a struggle for
acres. The question will be con-
corning the size of the crops.
That man is well abreast of the
age in matters of soil tillage who
knows just when to use the roller
and the harrow upon the ground for
its best good and the good of the
crop.
II the young farmer has good
health, energy and intelligence,
they will be worth more to him as a
beginner than money; the future
will take care of itself in a large ma
jority of cases.
Oftentimes tillage is more than
manure. However rich soil may be
chemically, il the mechanical con-
ditiOns are not right it will not pro-
duce a paying crop.
Select sound corn for seed, and
then take the further precaution
against disease by immersing il in a
solution Of blue vitrol, one found to
the gallon Of water, there TO remain
- or 30 minutes.