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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29
ANOTHER
REVOLUTION
Venezuela's Present Govern
ment on the Verge of Tot
terlne to Ruin.
ITS PRESIDENT A FUGITIVE
Believed to Be In New York-0ne
of His Generals Deserted
by Troops.

New York, Sept. pa dispatch to
the Herald from Port of Spain, Trini-
dad, says: A private dispatch from
Caracas reports that President An
drade has left the Venezuelan capital
and is believed to have gone to Porto
Rico or New York. General Castro's
insurgent forces are known to be with
in five miles of Caracas. General
Luciano Mendoza, commander in chief
of the government forces, has only
5000 troops with which to defend the
approaches from Castros assaults.
Refugees in large numbers are arriv-
ing here by steamer. They report
that CONSERVATION prevails at Caracas.
The press censorship is exceptionally
severe, even mail matter being opened.
General Domingo Monagas, who has
great prestige in Barcelona province,
promised Andrade troops from eastern
Venezuela. He collected consider
able army at Cumana but on landing
at Guanta in Barcelona the soldiers
declared in favor of revolution and
are marching to form a junction with
Castros forces.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29
The Story Of. Their Death.

Calcutta, Sept. 29.-The Methodists
whose stations and schools have suf-
fered from the earthquake are Amer
ican missionaries. The story of the
destruction of the Ida Villa branch of
the Calcutta girls scnool, supported by
the American Methodists was related
by Miss sCahl,, who saved many chill
dren. A landslip compelled the occu-
pants to leave the building. Miss
Stahl guiding, the children commenced
a perilous climb. finally gaining the
Mall road. All the time the rain was
pouring down in torrents, the earth
shaking and the children terrified.
The blackness of night, falling boul-
ders, crashing trees and fears of the
earthquake finally compelled the party
to fly into the night. william Burlee
the sole survivor of those who were
caught in the landslip at Ida villa
says when it was seen escape was i'm
possible the sister made all kneel in
prayer and wnIie kneeling the house
was swept away. The estimated loss
to the tea garden proprietors is S..
600, 900.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29
Otis Cables the News

Washington, Sept. 20.-General Otis
today cabled the following report of
the capture of Porac: "Lawton's troops
ct Calumpit and San Fernando, where
the concentration was taking place,
were ordered to cover the country
around Mexico, Guaga, Bacolor and
Santa Rita. Macarthur was ordered
to take his troops clear of the country
west and 10 the vicinity of Porac, which
he did yesterday, advancing on Porac
at an early hour with the Ninth infan-
try and Thirty sixth volunteers, captur-
ing Porac and driving the enemy north.
Wheaton at Angeles kept back the
enemy on the north and moved his
force westward to interrupt the Porac
insurgents but they retreated by the
mountain roads. The result is the
clearing of country preparatory to
future operations. Our casualties at
Porac were five wounded. Wheaton
does not report any casualties. We
captured one officer and several enlisted
men aud some twenty of the enemy
were killed; the number of wounded is
unknown.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29
ronlsht la Belle Marie

The Blethen Theatrical company
will present tonight at the Duncan
opera house the five act society
drama, "a Woman's Revenge or. La
Belle Marie" The character Of Marie
will be taken by Beulah Blethen.
Byron Wanpingee by Harry Chase and
George and Earl Leighton respective.
ly by Byron Blethen and Harry Fahr.
ney. La Belle Marie" is drama that
never gets old and will be put upon the
boards tonight in an exceedingly ar.
tistic manner
A grand candy matinee will be Civ
en- tomorrow ISaturday) afternoon
and at the evening performance a
valuable present will be given to some
one
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29
Brother and Sister.

A little romance recently developed
at Aztec, San Juan county. Ii. A.
Cantrell, a farmer living at Walnut
Grove, Mo-, found long lost sister in
the person of Mrs. S. e. Pepin, who is
living at Flora Vista.
Mr.. Cantrell came to Aztec about
three weeks ago and saw the name OF
MRS. Pepin in print. He Immediately
rode down to the ranch and the inter
view that followed demonstrated that
they were indeed brother and sister.
Seventeen years ago the story goes,
his sister was married and after a few
years Mr. Cantrell, as is so often the
case in families separated, lost all
trace of her. For over fifteen years
they had not met. He had heard that
she had gone to New Mexico and knew
t at her husband was. named Pepin,
but beyond that-nothing. Mr.. Can
trell was so pleased at finding his rela-
tives, aud likewise so pleased with the
appearance of the country they are
living in, that he decided at once to To-
.cate.t He accordingly rented portion
of Mr.. Wright's ranch and went to
work in developing the same without
delay.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29
Wool in Boston.

Boston, Sept 28.-Tbe wool market is
showing astronger tone and trade is
more active. The bulk of the business
continues to be confined to territory
wools. About 100000 pounds were
sold Of this description and somewhat
higher prices were obtained. For fine
medium and fine territory secured 52s
53c. was secured, while lots reached 56a
58c. Fleece woods are quiet. Fol
washed Xxx and above Ohio, 31a32c was
obtained and 29a30c. for X and above,
Michigan and Illinois fieeces hold steady
but trade is slow. Owing to the scarcity
Of Australian wool prices are nominal.
Quotations.:
Unwashed medium, etc, Missouri
quarter blood, 22a23c. braid combing,
i9a20c.
Territory wools-Montana and Da-
kota, fine medium and fine, 16a18
secured, 52a53c; staple, 57a58.; Utah
Wyoming. fine medium and fine. 1Sal9c
secured 51a52c.; staple, 55a57c.; Idaho
fine medium and fine, l7a18c secured
5la52c.; medium, 18a19c.; secured, 45
a46.
Australian, secured basis, combine
super6ne. 80a82c; good, 78a80c.; aver
age, 75a77c.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29
Jumped From the Train.

Amarillo, Tex, Sept. ga Mexican
convict who, with others, was being
taken from Eddy to Santa Fe, jumped
from car window while the train was
running about thirty miles per hour.
Inc leap was made near the Texas
New Mexico line, on the Pecos Valley
line. The train did not stop, but Off
GERS have gone in search of the Mexi-
can, who is reported as long-term
bad man.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29
Received In London and Being
Considered by Cabinet
Council.
THE NEWS is ALL WARLlkE
Dispatches From the Cape Con-
tInue Story of Military
Activity.

London, Sept. ga meeting of the
British cabinet. on whose deliberations
practically hangs war or peace in
South Africa, began this morning.
President Kruger's reply to the last
note of the imperial government has
now been received and will be the pi-
vot of todays discussion.
In the meatime dispatches from the
Cape continue the story of military
activity in the Transvaal, Natal and
Cape Colony. The Beers are concen-
trating in the country contiguous to
Natal, where the first outbreak of hos
tilities is likely to occur. Large con-
tingents of burghers are converging
from various parts on this probable
battle field: The excitement continues
at fever heat. The commandant gen
eral has issued notice calling the
commanders to assemble at a specified
spot on the Natal border. The COM
manders from Krugersdorf, whose
burghers checkmated jameson raiders,
will embark on the trains for the from
tier tonight.
There is great activity at the war
office in Pretoria. Artillery reserves
have been called out, arrangements to
defend the frontier are now complete
and the work of equipment is proceed
ing rapidly Burghers are congregat-
ing in the towns ready to join their
commands, which, however, have strict
orders not to approach too near the
frontier and to avoid collision with
the British -orces. Boer forces are
therefore gathering at their bases of
action short distance from the bor-
der. Telegraphic communication be-
tween Cape Town and Pretoria has be-
come delayed during the past couple of
days. The streets of Pretoria present
a scene of great military animation.
Armed burghers and artillerymen are
riding about, and field cornets are be-
ing engaged in warning the burghers
to be in readiness at a moments no
tice.
EVADES THE QUESTION.
Cape Town, Sept. 29.-The TransvaaPs
reply to the last dispatches of the Brit
ish secretary of state for the Colonies,
Mr.. Chamberlain, has been sent from
Pretoria. It is to the effect that the re-
public strictly adheres to the London
convention and asks for nothing fur
ther. The question of the suzerainty
OF Great Britain over the Transvaal is
not touched upon in the dispatch.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29
Normal Announcement.

Registration day, Monday, October
I'd. Glass work begins Tuesday at
s:I5 a. m. Students should register
and obtain class cards between a. m.
and 12 m. Monday Mothers of chill
dren for the kindergarten should
register for them between 1 and p,
m. Monday. All fees for fall term are
payable at time of registration.
EDGAR L. HEWETT.
President.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29
SHOES

You assume no risk when you buy
Chamber aims Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy. X. d. Goodall,
Druggist, will refund your money il
you are me- satisfied after using it.
1t is evel where admitted to be the
most successful remedy in use for
bowel 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, 1899-09-29
RATION NOTES.
Taken From the Columns of the Entet-
prising Reporter.

Tcrl Burns and his sister, Miss
Mary, went to Denver, Monday, to
spend the carnival week.
Colonel r. e. Twitchell of Las Vegas
is attending court here as representa-
tive of the A. T. & S. F. railroad.
Judge L. P. Wilson has moved into
his residence in South Ration, which
he recently purchased of e. M. Cosner.
One hundred and eighty head of cat
tie were loaded at Dorsey last night,
consigned to J. R. Stoler & Co., Kan
sas City.
Mrs William Heitkemp returned
last Tuesday from a visit of several
months with her mother in Salt Lake
City, Utah.
J.. A. Wigs, jr., manager of the Gar
diner coal and coke ovens. returned
Saturday from an important business
trip IN the east.
Mrs. Laura ]. Walsh left Sunday
morning for Chillicothe. Missouri
where she will make an extended visit
with her parents.
VIM. Heitkemp has purchased Of
Tim McAuliffe the vacant lot on the
north side of the opera house. Con
sideration s52b.
Miss Edna Yarnell of Stubenville
". Va, arrived here Saturday to make
visit of three months with her father
S. YarnelI. Miss Yarnell is resting fol
term, while prosecuting her studies
In alocution and voice culture. II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29
schnnI at Puerto de Luna

School VIII open next Monday at
Puerto de Luna. Among the instruc-
tors employed is Miss Juanita Cara
bajal. sister-in-law of Valentine L.
Will of the west side.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29

Portland. Maine, Sept. 28.-AmoI
L. Allen, formerly private secretary t
Thomas B. Reed, was nominated fol
congress By the First Maine district
Republicans today. Ia q speech be
aszna ont annaralY In favor of snnnnrt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29
EyApEs THE QUESTION.
SECURING ,JaDanese RifIes.

Manila, Sept. 29.-Englishmen from
the insurgents lines report the rebels
at Bamban to have 1000 new Japanese
rifles.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29

Twelve moving machines are cut
ting gramma hay on the mesas east OF
Las Cruces.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29

For saddle and harness repairing,
carriage trimming, ETC., call on j.. G.
Jones, next to S. Patty s, Bridge street.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29

Zephyr in 4 {, ST and 2-f, at SC a lap.
Imported Saxony, lOc a skein or for 25c.
Imported Germantown, 15c skein
Spanish yarn 15c skein
German knitting yarn 1st quality, IA lb
skeins 25c, in all colors
German knitting yarn, End quality, IA lb
skeins 20c, in all colors
Els WOOL all shades, eight balls in box, l5c
a box
Els wool, black and white. IA o. ball, &c
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29

Today was Dewey day and flags
were flying all over town in conse-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29
Add Your Name to the LIst.

Las Vegas, N. NJ, Sept, 23.-We, the
undersigned merchants, have agreed to
close our places of business at p. m.,
beginning Monday, September 25th,
1899, except first of each month, Satur-
day evenings, pay day and succeeding
night.
SPoRLEDER b, & s. Co.
Fox q HARRIS,
AMOS f. LEWIS,
M. GREENBERGER,
RosENTHAL BROS.
210l7 f. II. SCHULTZ.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29

Els wool, black and white, IA oz ball, 15c
a ball.
Also full line of Gents Underwear import
ed for this season. ranging in prices 25c 5Oc 75c,
s1O0, Sl25, and full line Of Ladies and Child
rens Underwear also Union Suits for ladies and
children, selling from 25c to $500 suit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29
Look at Them

if you want to see specimens of oui
fine laundry work on collars, cuffs 81
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.
Cello. Phone 81. Las Vegas Phone II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29

VIM. Heitkemp has purchased of
Tim McAuliffe the vacant lot on the
north side of the opera house. Con-
sideration s525.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-29

Mrs. Laura ]. Walsh left Sunday
morning for ChiIlicothe. Missouri
where she will make an extended visit
with her parents.
Evening journal., 1899-09-13
CoNnITIoN oF CRoPs.

The September report OF the statisti-
clan OF the Department of Agriculture
shows the following averages Of con-
dition on September 1;
Corn. $50; wheat, 7O.9; oats, S7.2;
rye, $40; buckwheat, 1872; potatoes,
Se.S; barley, S6.7.
There was a decline in the average
condition Of corn during August
amounting to AZ points, but the con-
dition on September ! was still IL
points higher than on September 1,
1898. SO points higher than at the cor
responding date in 1897, and % points
above the mean of the September aver
ages for the last ten years. There was
a decline during August Of points in
Ohio and Missouri, in Illinois, 9 in
Kansas and IA in Nebraska, and the
averages in the Southern states are
nearly all somewhat lower than on Au-
gust !. On the other hand, there was
a slight appreciahle gain represented
by about 1 point in Kentucky, Indiana
and Iowa.
The condition of Winter and Spring
wheat consolidated is 7O.9. as compared
with S6.7 on September /, 1898, S5.7 al
the corresponding date in 1897 and 80,
the mean Of the September averages foi
The last ten years. The condition OF
the first Of the present month was the
lowest September condition in twenty
Years. The reports from the principa
Winter wheat states are, with the ex
ception OF Kansas and Missouri
slightly better than on July 1. but il
the Spring wheat states there has beel
decline of points in North Dakota
, in South Dakota, u in Minnesota,
IN Iowa and II in Nebraska.
The department will make no quantl
tative estimate of the wheat crop pend
ing a revision of the acreage figures 4
the Northwest and on the Pacih
slope.
The average condition of oats wa
87.2 against sos last month. 1910 o
September I. 1898. SAC at the CORE
spending date in 1897 and 500 tn
mean Of the September averages for tn
last ten years.
The average condition Of barley Wa
SGT. as compared with 1876 last mont
1872 on September 1. 1898, s64 at Il
corresponding date in 1897, and S4
the mean of the September average
for the last ten years.
The average condition Of rye WI
$40. as compared with ss.4 on Septen
Der 1. 1898: s0.1 at the correspondiI
date in 1897, and SIS the mean Of Il
Evening journal., 1899-09-13
"AN EAsYY MARK"

When Ben F. Grinnell, who is now
playing in "An Easy Mark" was re-
hearsing preparatory TO starring, he
found himself somewhat cramped for
room, and without taking the trouble
to notify his landlady of his intention
he decided to utilize large unOccupied
apartment in the house to rehearse in.
One part of the play deals with the
visit Of two bailiffs who have called to
seize the goods and chattels Of one
Langhorn. Grinnell was going over
the scene in q realistic way when he
was startled by a violent knocking at
the door and a loud female voice in
quiring as to what all the trouble was
about The comedian Fastening to an
swer the summons, found the landlady
reinforced by several lady boarders and
servants, armed with brooms, pokers
and other domestic weapons. The lady
of the house was fairly shivering with
excitement and 1t was all that the COM
bined forces could do to prevent her
from going into a series of hysterical
fits. Not aware of Mr.. Grinnell's pro-
fession and having heard that she
might be held liable for the debts OF
the parties from whom she leased the
house, and that the furniture might be
seized at any moment, she actually be-
lieved after listening at the door that
the sheriffs had come for that purpose.
Mr.. Grinnell will be seen at the Opera
House in "An Easy Mark" on Tuesday,
September &c.
Evening journal., 1899-09-13
W. c. t. U. CONVENTION

TO BE HELD IN WEST CHURCH
ON SEPTEMBER q, % AND 20.
The annual state convention of the
Womens Christian Temperance Union
will be held in West Presbyterian
Church on September p, 2S and %.
During the three days luncheon and
supper will be served in the church. On
Thursday evening the assemblage will
be addressed by Mrs. Sarah Barker,
treasurer of the National Society, and
on Friday the young women will be
addressed by Miss Belle Kerney, Of
Mississippi If the attendance reaches
expectations about l25 delegates viii
be present.
On Friday afternoon OF this week
the regular business meeting will be
held at the headquarters, No 100 West
Eighth street, at which a special order
of business VIII be introduced, and
new officers be elected. The meeting
will be opened promptly at O'Clock
and a good attendance is desired.
Evening journal., 1899-09-13
INVADE NEW CAS-
TIE.

New Castle, Sept 13.-Thousands of
butterflies have been swarming in this
city, and the children are having a
glorious time catching them. One girl
had her clothing decorated from the
top of her collar to the hem Of her
skirt with butterflies On her cap TWEEN
ty-six were pinned. She presented an
odd spectacle The air has been lit
orally alive with them. A number OF
school children have been marked with
demerits on account of bringing them
into the school room and there allow
ing them to go free. Several boys were
suspended for chasing them after the
bell for school had rung. and Others
for wearing them on their clothing
and refusing to take them off.
Evening journal., 1899-09-13
HE cAN MAKE No DEAL.

An intimation comes Eom the Union
Republican camp that il the Regular
Republicans will agree to the deal Ad-
dicks will take one Of the senatorships
for himself and give the Regulars the
other. This is counting chickens be-
fore they are hatched," but let it go
at that.
Does Mr.. Addicks lose sight Of the
fact that it is the cardinal principle OF
the Regular Republicans that he must
never under any circumstances, go to
the United States Senate? We mag
ino not Regular Republicans will
never seriously enter into any deal
which even gives the faintest promise
that he viii sit in the higher chamber
OF our Federal Legislature.
Mr.. Addicks is in the same position
now that he has always occupied. He
has certain forces back Of him, but ar
fayed in opposition there are forces
which can and will overcome them. A
united Democracy and a well-organized
body Of anti-Addicks Republicans are
shoulder to shoulder against this man.
state pride breaks down the party bar
riers to the extent OF permitting a tacii
understanding that, no matter what
differences may exist regarding lines
OF public policy, when it comes to deal
ine with the personal ambitions and
political practices OF Mr.. Addicks there
shall be no such thing as party, but
only the people Of state arraysd
against common enemy. Il is this
condition which gives assurance that
Mr. Addicks will neither get sena-
torship for himself nor give one tc
anyone else. He can make no deal
which will place him in the Senate.
Evening journal., 1899-09-13
ADJUSTMENTS.

'RoMEo AND JULIET" TONIGHT.
The matinee bill at the opera House
yesterday was Sardou's Madam Sans
Gene" and the evening bill the great
est Irish comedy drama ever written,
Katie Emmett's Killarney" and it is
needless to say that Miss Katherine
Rober, supported by her clever COM
pany Of artists, captivated the audience
right from the start. Tonight wall be
given the greatest scenic production
ever attempted, Romeo and Juliet,
with all new, gorgeous costumes and
electrical effects, the production being
duplicate of the one given by Maude
Adams in Philadelphia last season.
Evening journal., 1899-09-13
CONDITIONS IN SUSSEX

We have said It, and we now repeat
It, that the rottenness of the financial
condition of Sussex county is due to
Union Republican maladministration
Newspapers OF that peculiar political
faith have taken great pains to en-
deavor to Offset our arraignment Of
the Addicks party for so conducting
the county's affhrs as to bring them
into universal discredit. The very
pains to which they have gone are the
best demonstration that they were hard
hit, while the weakness Of the counter
argument advanced is the best of proof
that they have no substantial defense
to offer.
They ring the changes on the Wheat
ley incident. Let US see what that was.
When Governor Tunnel was clerk Of
the peace of Sussex county he had
Rufus w. wheatley for his deputy.
That man defaulted and committed sui
eide. AS soon as the amount Of his
shortage was ascertained, Governor
Tunnel made 1t good to the penny.
What has such an incident as that to
do with the failure OF the county to
meet it's obligations, or in what man
ner does it justify the Addicks Levy
Court in giving thousands Of dollars
worth Of checks when the tax levie.
and collections are so manipulated
THAT there is no money in the treasury
to meet them?
Such argument as that advanced by
the Union Republican organs will no
so with sensible persons. Addickl
domination OF the affairs of SUSSEX
! shows to what terrible conditions tn
state and the two other counties woull
, be brought were the same gross in
competency to gain. an ascendency.
Sussex county is one of the hes
/ campaign documents existing agains
{ the Addieks political organization O
6 lvenality and incompetency.