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Stringham's Trial Trip.

The torpedo boat Stringham will leave
the wharveS of the builders, the Harlan
4 llnllingsworth Company on Thurs
day for her trial trip which will take
place at Newport, X. |. Secretary w.
De. w. pimock will represent the build
crs. Capt Harry Long win he the pilot.
Capt. Lewis, the captain. and S. $.
Cnsley, engineer in chief Of the Harlan
4 lIolingsworth CO., will be in general
charge Of the vessel.
The sun., 1900-10-30
SOCIAL AND Personal.

George NJ. Stevenson Of Smyrna is
here.
Miss Mary Dictcy has returned from
Washington, ID. G.
The Rev. w. IL. Carter of Washing
ton is visiting in Wilmington.
Miss Helen Garrett is home from Il
thrre-months' trip through Europe.
Mrs. Horace Allen of Newport. 4. l.,
is making IN extended stay in Whining
ton.
Mrs. George Morris is i'll Milford.
Mrs. Malvina G.. Bush has returned to
The sun., 1900-10-30
GaSHED HIS THROAT.
William Ball OF Greenbank Was in a
Despondent Mood.

William Ball. aged so years. Of tircrn-
bank. gashed his throat with knife
yesterday afternoon.
1t is Thought that he melitatcd sui
eide rs he H,. been complaining Of il
health for some tim" and hnd probably
gut tired Of living.
Ilc was removed TO the Delaware
Hospital. Ills condition was Favorable
last night.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Horse Had to be Killed.

A doubl" team belonging TO Charles
McGnwtn Of Silvrrsidc Station. on the
Il. y o. railroad. ran away from DANES
ConigaIl'> blacksmith shop on Madison
street between Front and Second yc,tri-
day morning and colldcd with .char
Donahoc's team NJ Third and Madison
streets, Both wagons were demolished.
The tongue Of Mctinwcn,s wagon was
broken and penetrated one Of his horses,
injuring il 50 severely that il had 10 he
shot by Officer Davidson.
The sun., 1900-10-30
CUTTING AFFRAY.
One Colored Woman Attacked An
other With Knife on "The Coast"

\ serious cutting afTray occurred on
the ''coast" late last night Elsie Sand
erS, colored, of No. 1910 Liberia street
was cut with knife in the face and
both arms gashed by Ochic Davis. col
orc,, Of ChriStiana hundred. She WAS
taken to the police station where her
wounds We're dressed. Had il not been
for the timely arrival Of Ely Brisco. il
colorcd man, she might have been fat
ally cut. Her assailant was arrested by
Officers EnLin and Massey.
The sun., 1900-10-30
A Coming Wedding.

Cards have been issued for the we'd
ding Of Miss Bessie .Ianvier Murray to
William Fowler Meter on Wednesday
evening, November 14th. The ceremony
will be performed iii st. paul's NJ. Il.
Church and DIR. and Mrs. w. l.. s.
Murray, parents of the bride will give
reception for the bride and groom
from to 10 D. III. in the Murray resi-
dencc No. 305 West Seventh street. Mr..
and Mrs. Meter will he at home We'd
ncSdays in December ut No. 1904 Van
Bmren street.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Kenney's Foolish Claims.

4 meeting of the Democratic State
Central Committee was held in this city
Yesterday. Its business was not made
public After the meeting Senator Ken
ncy said Il have no doubt hu; what we
will carry the State. feel confident Of
the two lower counties. OF course, |
don't know as much about New Castle
county rs | know about them
The sun., 1900-10-30
Whist Club News.

The whist season ut the Wilmington
Whist Club was started last night. \
bowlng contest will be played between
the whist club and the Bcliirld Club of
Germantown on Thursday evening. \
billiard tournament will lie started in
November.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Arrested at t.lkton.

NlhrI Harris ana Name Dorsey. col-
orcd. were arrested Mt Elkton Sunday,
the Former on the charge oi larceny and
the latlcr IN the charge Of receiving
stolen goods. Detective Jones and
Deputy Sheriff Mc.tllistcr made the ~
rests. Harris. on Saturday night, If is
said grabbed from Il seat in car Of Il
train On the r.. W. X r. railroad an
ovcrcoat belonging 10 IL. I. Whitmor",
il passenger, and jumped from the train.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Several Permits Granted,

Yesterday Building Inspector Cassidy
granted the following permits: To John
Il. Johnson, to replace the shingle roof
of Brndway X lIammond'S building, No.
S12 Market street. which was damaged
by fire last Wednesday night, with tin
one ut Il cost of $194: Charles III. Tri-
bctt. to make alterations to the build
ing NJ. S25 MarHct street, at n cost of
5000. prior to bring occupied by Victor
ii. Bacon as Il cafe.
The sun., 1900-10-30
wilIHear appeals Today.

Judge sprancc will sit today Io hear
registration appeals. 1t is said that the
Democrats will apply for another day
on which to flo appeals. Democratic
County Chairman Neary makes the
hlutt that with another appeal day ne
believes 800 10 400 names could he slrck-
an frau the list.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Funeral Services Last Evening.

The death of Ella Walker. daughter
of Sarah +. and the late Willard Wall
i"r. occurred in Philadelphia on Friday.
The funeral services We're held last even
in= IL the home u her mother, No. 1904
North Twelfth street. The body will be
taken 10 Odessa far iatcmcnt, On the
first train over the Delaware railroad
This morning
The sun., 1900-10-30
Weccacoe Annual Ball.

The WrctNcnc Fire Company gave it's
annual bah and reception ut Turn Hall
last night. \ large crowd was present
and those il charge wore Edward IT.
Mcaey. j. \. Mcalcy. NJ. n. Conway
and William j. Bnylcy.
The sun., 1900-10-30
The Car "PhiIippines :"

The car Philippines went down the
D"law,tr" Road yesterday morning
products of the Philippine
Islands. Tho car is in charge Of w. $.
Wcllb. il former New York newspaper
man. lie is accompanied by Samuel W.
Long Of this city.
The sun., 1900-10-30
4 nnli.htfnl nfnsicnln.

Adrightul musical aad farce We're
given la>t evening ii Tie parish house
of 81. lohu's Episcopal Church. The
musical numbers were rendered by i.a
Mcrt Guycr. Miss Wales and Wellington
Shannon If Philadelphia
The sun., 1900-10-30
Bankruptcy Proceedings.

John J. Twaddcl petitioncd the Fcd-
cral Court yesterday to be declared
voluntary bankrupt. He claims assets
of less than $1OO and liabilities of $l,6OO.
MIR. Twaddcll is Il milk dealer.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Mr.. AIberts to Speak.

On next Sunday afternoon Charles IL.
.Alhcrts. the noted educator and lecturer
of Bloonsburg. Pa. will make an adj
dress nt the Y. NJ. G.. \. gospel meet
ing Special music will b" furnished by
Epworth NJ II. Church choir.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Used "a Special Train.

In meeting his engagements last even
ing Peter J. Ford used special train.
He first visited Newark, then went To
Kirliwood. thence come 10 this cit% To-
attend meetings at Henry Gay ana
CrntrrVillc
The sun., 1900-10-30
Meeting at Newark.

Tie Democrats of -,"wark lirld
meeting there last night. General Theo-
dore r. Armstrong. presided. \, Is.
Osborne Of Pennsylvania waS the speak
rr of lie evening.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Found a Lizard.

Mrs. Joseph Fcathcrstone of No. 404
West Sixth street experienced Il shock
Yesterday morning, when ON drawing Il
glass of water from the spigot to drink.
she found lizard in it. The animal
was about 31a inches long and active.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Church Ciub Dinner.

TIE Church Clh u pcIuwar" will
give it's scui-anmml dinner at tho New
Camttry Club oii Thursday evening.
November 18th Dinner wlll he served
ut o'clock and will he followed by ad-
dresses by cergymen and prominent lay
mon.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Festival in Masonic Temnle.

\ festival known as an "Aubon
Marchc" was opened in tha Masonic
rcnplr Builuing last night mdcr the
auspices II Union 81 +. Church. p'hr
festival IS IN chargo OF Mfs. G. 4.
Crises ,l;lss ana viii lasl faGr days.
The sun., 1900-10-30
\ NJ, ni.IInunt.I.ing fyn5s-

a enrtlaei it, ap rp-ts the
Delaware S'm- tartii teWpaN 10
huid Sct d Gl.i,hiil4 ways Gl0 feet
lon@ for thr Mar&hnG Stai Cuniipny.
'Fhey Nil b2 completed HI iN weeks.
The sun., 1900-10-30
polled the Crematory.

The employees 1T the city crcmatory
pollcd al The voters who work ~ that
place yesterday fnr thrir choice for He"
next president of the United Stat"S.
l'hc result was na follows; William
Jennings Bryan. 10 and William Nc
l%inlrN. 6.
The sun., 1900-10-30
The High school Pavement.

The 4. s. Reed X Bro, Go. have begun
10 lay the cement pavement around the
new High School, The work is hcing
done under the supervision of Engineer
L. A. Lrisen.
The sun., 1900-10-30
THOUGHT TO BE A SUICIDE.
Discovery Made by a Son
Late Last Night

Mary Eta Johnson, aged 40 years.
wife Of Samuel johnson, of NJ. 1919
East Thirteenth street, was found dead
in bed 1T 1916 last night by her son
John Cresswcll.
There is Il suspicion that she took
poison.
The sun., 1900-10-30
To Move stamp window.

Postmaster Browne has received au-
thority t. move the stamp and General
d,liverN windows in the postoilic" from
thc Ninth street Ia the Shipry street
corridor.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Arrangement. l..r rnrnll...

Ata special meeting lhe ha7lhera
II TIL W.atcr Witch l'irr Company hai
la~l ni@ht imii arrangements were made
fpr tla rH-Gue pHado jmuagWw cEen-
iHg. The cuulmly yNiWos W hl1e Il
hr@r turatN.
The sun., 1900-10-30
a Cathedral Dedicated.

The Cathedral Of 81. John the BAPTIST,
mt Savannah, Ga was dediaed sun
DAY hy Archbishop Mariinrlh, assisted
hy 10 bishops incnln@ hishnrs Cnti@
and E,iey. and 80 priests. among whom
was The Rev. H. G. Higgins Of ihS city.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Senttn Enstnn.

rha Ecv. Charles =. McGoldritk of
this city hls been anpoiiltrd pastm e
III. ot,r ANA l'anl'% Church, EaSton,
Md. to succeed Father I'u,hy. who has
hpen transferred to Chicago.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Will Meet the Young Men.

rh" Rev. Hubert W. Wells, rector Of
st. Andrews Church. will meet the
Young men of his congregation at MS
residence. NJ. 500 West street Saturday
evening.
The sun., 1900-10-30
RcdGcn Was Held.

In the City Court yesterday morning
Charles Roddcn, who was arrested on
thy chargc Of larceny ON information
received from AIidtIlrtown. WAS held for
III" Middlrtown authorities.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Meeting in Eleventh Ward.

The Eleventh Ward Republican Club
held meeting last night At No. 80 South
Harrison street. \ large crowd was
present and Il number of addresses We're
made.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Train Was DELAYED.

Delaware Road train No. 81 was de-
|ny~l Al minutes ut Ridley Park last
nehi by the blowing out of the cylinder
head Of the engine.
The sun., 1900-10-30
s.nnI. 9 ~ Kirlkwnod.

pctrr !. Ford. John Rigs~ and Victor
.I; WDa,lry addressed llrin"crnlle
mpetmg ut Kirkwond la,t evening, Ihr
Aetna H:and VI Newark rendered music.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Italian RcpubIici IN League.

Michael Gallo has been elected prrSi-
dent. Victor Gallo secretary and Luigi
Do I.itca treasurer of the italian he
publican League formed NJ 30. alo IN
cain street.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Will Give a Rccention.

On Thursday evening the Bible School
Of Delaware Avenue Baptist Church will
give ii reception in honor Of the first an
nivrrsary OF Mr. Shapes pastomte.
The sun., 1900-10-30
Tearing Down an Ice House,

The large ice house Of the Consumers
Ice and Coal Company near Third street
bridge is hring torn down. Part of the
was recently destroyed by fire.
The sun., 1900-10-30
win be Launched Wednesday.

At the shipyards Of Patrick Fahcy on
the south bank of the Christiana river
the barge Great Eastern will he launch
The sun., 1900-10-30
His Condition Improved.

The condition of the Rev. James
Grove. pastor Of Ashury NJ L. Church,
was somewhat hrttcr yesterday, the
The sun., 1900-10-30
A FraternaIVisit.

ON Saturday night members Of local
q. A. L. posts will 90 10 New Castle
to pay Il fraterNl visit TO Watson loNt.
The sun., 1900-10-30

Pr .sa! ;.,h work COM" 10 III" Snn,
The sun., 1900-10-30

Co tinueG ON rase Ttrre.
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The British are Sending Troops
to the Forts-The Conserve
tIves Ahead In the Eng
llsh Election.
GERMANS WAR FOR REVENGE
Kempff Denies a Manila Report
Beers Successfully Attack
WAGON Train Guard.
KRUGER DEPRIVED OF SASH

Wei Hal Wei, Province of Shan
Tung, Oct. 1.-The British first class
cruiser, Terrible" and British second
class cruiser, "Arethusa," with trans.
ports having on board the third bri-
gade of Indian troops, started for
Taku, at short notice.
copyrighted associated press.)
Pekin, Sept. 27.-Italian marines are
being withdrawn. Some concern is
expressed regarding the plans of the
Germans, who are bringing large
force, which is expected to embark
on a campaign of revenge, which, 1t
is predicted, will seriously delay the
establishment of peace.
Pekin, Sept 29.-After the return of
the German expedition to the south
ward yesterday, small Japanese
force left Huang Tsun for Using Yang,
where the boxers are supposed to be
congregating. The Russians remain-
ing at Pekin are two battalions of
infantry and battery of artillery
They will hold the summer palace
and the Machiapo railway terminus
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NJ. E. English Mission.

Following is today's program at the
opening of the sixteenth annual ses-
sion of the New Mexico EngllSh mis-
sion of the M. e. church, down at El
Paso, Texas. Bishop ]. w. Hamilton,
d. D., presiding:
$3.50 a. m.-Devotional exercises.
10 a. m.-Organization.
1O:S 80 a. m.-Radical changes made by
the late general conference. Their
effect on Methodism.
(a) Equal lay representation, .....
....... Rev. c. A. Bunker.
(b) Removal OF time limit, BF.Baker
(c) The admission of women as dele
gates to the general conference. i.
........... Rev. @. s. Madden
Afternoon: 2:SO-Our foreign mission
airy fields and new possessions.
(a) China-Present conditions and
future outlook, Rey.A.M.Lumpkin
(b) Our place and duty in the Phil
ippines, ........ Rev. ]. G.-Ruoff
(c) Our missionary problem in India
............. Rev ]. F. Kellogg.
(d) The war in South Africa-Its
effects ON missionary interests.
........... Rev. J. A. Mussell
(e) Puerto Rico-Our work and pros
poets. .... Rev. Adolf Holman
p. m.-Reception to Bishop Hamilton
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TODAY IS QUIET.
The Operators in The Coal Fields
Think Ten per Cent VIII Satisfy.

Wilkes Barre, Pa, Oct. 3.-The Wy
oming Valley is unusually quiet today
after yesterdays big demonstration.
The operators after reading President
Mitchell's address came to TIE coneiu-
sion that he is ready to settle the strike
on the basis of ten per cent increase.
The fact that he signifed his inten-
ton of calling the convention is taken
by them as an indication thsr he is
willing to retire from the struggle with
the laurels he has won.
Reading, Pa, Oct. S.--The coal ship
ments on the Reading railway have
nearly ceased. The anthracite trade
is practically at complete standstill
The Reading company is rushing cars
into the West Virginia soft coal fields
via Harrisburg and Shippensburg.
Hazelton, Pa, Oct S.--At o'clock
this afternoon President Mitchell. said
to the associated press: Il Just
heard a rumor of the settlement of the
strike, but you can positively say for
me | am not in negotiation with the
railroad presidents nor have | re-
ceived any communication from any
of them"
Shenandoah, Pa, Oct 3.-The fol
lowing notices were posted through
out this region this afternoon: Phil
adelphia, and Reading Coal & Iron
company, Pottsville, Pa, Oct. 3-This
company will adjust its rate of wages
so as to pay its mine employees on
and after October 1st, net increase
Of ten per cent on wages heretofore
received and will take up with its
mine employees any grievances they
may have. (Signed) R. G. Luther.
General Supt" Fellow Workmen-
pay no attention whatever to the no.
tices, wait till you hear from the con-
vention c. S. Potter"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-03
It Happened in 4 Druu Store.

Zone day last winter a lady came
to my drug store and asked for a
brand of cough medicine that did
not have in stock" says Mr.. G. r.
Grandin. the popular druggist Of On
tario, N. Y. "She was disappointed
and wanted to know what cough pre-
paratfon could recommend. | said
to her that l could freely recommend
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
that she could take a bottle of the
remedy and after giving it fair trial
If she did not find it worth the money
to bring back the bottle and would
refund the price paid. In the course
of a day or two the lady came back
in company with friend in need of
a cough medicine and advised her to
buy Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
consider that very good recommen-
dation for the remedy" The remedy
owes its great popularity and extern
sive sale in a large measure to the
personal recommendations Of people
who have been cured by its use. It
is for sale by X. D. Goodall, druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-03
RoER ACTIVITY.
A Wagon Train Escort of British is
Attacked and Destroyed.


London, Oct. 3.-The following dis
patch was received from Lord Rob
erts: 'Pretoria-A convoy of TWEEN
ty-two wagons, escorted BY sixty
mounted men, was attacked by 14O
Beers, October 1st, near Deiagers
Drift, on the way to Vryheid. Twelve
men escaped. The fate Of tie others
is not known.
The Beers derailed q train near
Pan yesterday evening. Five Cold
stream guards were killed aud nine
} 'tteen injured.
"Commandant Dirksen, who has
been opposing Paget, surrendered af
ter a personal visit to Komatipoort tc
assure himself that Kruger had gone
into Portuguese
New York, Oct. IA dispatch tc
the Journal and advertiser from
Lorenzo Marques says the restrictions
around Kruger are increasing and he
is virtually prisoner. While driving
yesterday he met party of burghers
and made them a patriotic speech
He has been warned to make no more
speeches and is forbidden to wear the
green sash that is the insignia of his
Office. Kruger expects to sail on 9
Dutch cruiser for Holland next week
johannesburg, Oct. S.-The mill
tary goveror, September 2Sth. inform
ed at headquarters that he would bt
preparation the return of three
thousand to four thousand refugees
weekly, after October 10th.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-03
The Price Of Sugar Fallen.

New York. Oct. S.-The sugar mark
ct is demoralized. The American
company reduced the prices of refined
sugar fifteen points. Arbuckle Bros.
reduced their list prices twenty points
for fine granulated. This is five
points under the American AMI other
refiners 1t is rumored other indie
pendent refinerg are making s,reduc-
tions of twenty-five per cent. :.
Arbuckle Bros, cut the price of re
fined sugar to $5.7Seand, have with
drawn all guarantees. In dependent
refiners also cut the price to s5.75
This leaves the price of the American
company five points below mat. 0.
other companies.
New York, Oct. 3.-Later, the Amer
lean Sugar Refining Co., announced
an additional cut of twenty-five points
making forty points in all.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-03
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS.


indianapolis, Ind. Oct. s.-Dele-
gates to the national association of
democratic clubs, which meets this
afternoon foR two days convcntion.
have not arrived in as large numbers
as was anticipated, UP to noon less
than thousand delegates had regis
tered. W. Boufke Cochran was ex-
pected this morning. but did not come.
Addresses OF welcome win be deliver
ed by Mayor Taggart and President
w. R. Hearst. Of the association. dem
ocratic national chairman, James X,
Jones, will deliver an extended ad.
dress to be Followed by Jones, of To,
ledo. James Hamilton Lewis, OF WASH
ington, and Governor McMillin, Of
Tennessee. Itis rumored Senator,
Clark, Of Montana, will be retl.ed as
treasurer and Marcus DAILY elected.
Adlai Stevenson is expected this af-
ternoon. Tomorrow, when Bryan ar
rives, will be the big day of the con.
ventiOn.
indianapolis, Oct S.-The quadren-
nial convqmtion Of the national asso-
citation of the national association OF
democratic clubs was called to order
in Tomlinson haIl by Senator James
X. Jones, who presides in the absence
of President w. r. Hearst. Hearst
telegraphed he would not be here until
tomorrow morning. Mayor = Taggart
made the address Of welcome. Chair.
man Jones. responded briefly and In
troduced Mayor Samuel Jones, Of To
ledo. who made speech. He was
followed by James Hamilton Lewis,
of Washington. Adlai Stevenson was
escorted into the convention hall at
8 o'clock amid the widest enthusi-
asm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-03
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
October 4th. 1890.

~Se~s Eestf seSSe
Rev. D. w. Calfee was sick abed.
Jacob Schwingle had purchased a
new safe.
Graafs restaurant on the plaza had
been closed.
A boy had been born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Churchill
Romulo Ulibarri had 10000 good
adobes. for sale.
Some scoundrel had stolen Mrs. T.
A. Netterbergs pet turkey.
d. G. Mcclure advertised for ten
Stone masons at good wages A
A new male heir had been born to
the household of Charles Ilfeld.
The iron front for 7. Romero &
Sons business block had arrived.
The property OF the late r. B. Kin
caid would be sold at Hooper's ranch
on Noy. 10th.
AIphonso clouthier. OF Springer
two valuable roadsters of
J. s. Duncan & Co. by telegram.
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THE FUTURE
CAN BE TOLD


Sir Claude and Lady Quinby, the
noted Clairvoyants, Hcalers, Painaists,
and Spirit Slate writer's. can be con-
suited on all affairs CT life, at 51S
3. Douglas Ave-, Locate lost or sto-
len property mines. absent friends,
etc. Liquor morphine. tobacco and
other evil habits cured, viii teach
palmistry. Wcltmer method Of healing
and develop clairvoyants, all work al
reduced prices for the remainder Of
this week. Office 51S, e. Douglas
Ave. Hours to .. Free tests be
tween 10 and IL a. m. Walk in.
280-St
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-03

He Denies The story About The Sill
yer Plank.

Portage. Wis., Oct. s.-The special
car carrying Presidential Candidate
Bryan and party ran down here from
La Crosse last night Bryan spoke
here at half past ten this morning and
left atSl2:sO for Columbus. Wis He
took breakfast with A. F. Warden,
chairman of the state central commit-
tee, and lunched with Mayor Jones'
Portage, Wis, Oct. 3.-Bryan's at
tention was today called to The state
ment that he received s15ooOO for IN
sisting upon the silver plank in the
Kansas City platform and he denied
it in the most emphatic manner pos.
sible.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-03
a Disastrous Fire.

Williamsport, Pa. Oct 3.-This city
experienced the most disastrous fire
in its history early today. The four
story shoe factory of ]. E. Dayton &
Co, occupying almost the entire
square, was entirely destroyed. The
Other occupants of the
building who suffered total
slosses were the Royal Braid
Co, and L. E. Whiteman 6 Co.. book
binders. The.loss is $500, 900 of which
$25O, 900 falls on Dayton 6 Co. Sever
al fremen were hurt by falling walls
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-03
THE CUBAN FLEET.
The New Customs Ships Set Sail for
Cuban Waters.

Philadelphia, Oct. 3,-The mosquito
feet built for the United States Gus
toms service in Cuban waters tailed
today en- route for their destisation,
by the inside route. The boats are
five in number and carry rapid fire
guns. They will be divided up for
use in different Cuban ports.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-03
kempff Denies a Report.

Washington, Oct. 3.-The navy de-
partment received the following cable
gram from Admiral Kempff: "Cavite.
P. l., Oct. 3.--No truth in any unfavor-
able reports concerning the 'iiVillalo-
bos" or her crew. The Manila paper
of September Sth, published false re
ports. 9'r "Kemrff"
The "Villalobos" is an American
gunbeat recently reported lost