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DOLLAR A POUND
Paid for Elk Meat In the KIondiIse
Region by Miners.

Paid for Elk Meat In the KIondiIse
Region by Miners.
Elk meat brings 81 per pound in the
Klondike mining camps, and there are
three or four deerslayers In that ter
ritory who are cleaning up the tidy
sum Of $1,000 month above their
living exper SEES. M l. A. Kicker of
Denver told me good story of one
of these hunters, who ran across
couple of bear, promptly added them
to his game bag and got them into the
nearest settlement, where, greatly to
his disgust, he found that Bruin meat,
which he esteemed dainty in the
East, could not be given away. He
returned to his camp a wiser indi
Vidual, and thereafter never wasted
ammunition on any more of that spe-
cies. This deer hunting seems pref
ty good proposition for some of our
young men who would like to combine
a chance at big game and an oppor-
tunity to make small fortune. and it
would be apt to prove more certain
bonanza that stalking out claim that
might, on working, turn out anything
but profitable. The hunter would be
sure of market that would pay top
prices and not haggle over reason
able degree of toughness in the goods
supplied For the benefit of any ener-
getic young man who desires to try
his chances as an elk provider in or
binary to Dawson and other budding
towns of the newest gold regions,
would say that the 3O-30 is the most
popular rifle in use up there at the
present time, on account of its long
range and the compactness of its am
munition.-New York Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-16
For Sale by WALKER DRUG COMPANY
Women In Brazil and Japan.

The legislative bodies of Brazil and
Japan present rather striking con-
trast in their policies toward the move
ment for the freedom of women. The
senate of Brazil has under considera-
ton bill to authorize women to prae-
tice the learned professions, and the
Japanese parliament has just passed a
new press law which prohibits women
from becoming publishers or editors on
the ground that 1.-The discharge of such
work by females is neither becoming
nor desirable"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-16
ALONG THE AMAZON.
Indians Sunk I'm Almost Hopeless bar
barism Inhabit Great Areas.

barism Inhabit Great Areas.
The trip of the United States gun
boat Wilmington up the Amazon river
promises to be looked upon as one of
the achievements of the closing CEN
tury. The commercial object of the
Wilmington's cruise was to see how
rubber was found in the natural state,
and what manner of man it was who
dwelt in the remote Businesses of the
great forests whence it came. During
the gunboat's stay the officers visited
many Indian villages The Indians
were found to be apparently doeile, but
there was no mistaking their uneivil-
lied state. Clothing, save strip or
two, #eI4 by the women, are unknown.
III Ice are strong and muscular, and
SHOW sat chest development They
are CO. 5er-eolored, of middle height,
with well shaped limbs and small hands
and feet. Their hair is black, straight
and rather coarse, the features broad,
eheekbones not generally prominent,
eyes black, and, strange to say, some
times obliQue like those of the Tartar
races of Eastern Asia The sole Wea-
pons in their possession are the spear
and bow and arrow The bows are of
great length, and in the hands of
skilled native can be made formidable.
In some of the native huts the Ameri-
can visitors found curious objects
which, on closer investigation. proved
to be mummified human heads. This
was significant, inasmuch as it proved
that the tribe belonged to the class
known as head hunters, term de-
rived from their habit of preserving
the heads of their enemies killed in
battle. The process consists in remov-
Ing the skull and treating it with GER
tain herbs until the head has been re-
duced to about one-sixth of its original
size. The hair and features are pre-
served intact, thus giving the head a
very life-like appearance. The lips
are sewn together with hide thongs,
upon which are recorded the details of
the battle
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-16
RUsKIN's ART TREASURES.
Thirty of Them Now at Brentwood
valued at s15O.ooo.


To speak of John Ruskin's art treas
ures is to think of Turner. The ex-
amples by this master at Brentwood
are not now SO many as they once
were, in large part because Of his gen
erous gifts to Oxford and Cambridge,
to say nothing of the famous Loire
series which, complete, he gave to the
Oxford galleries. To the university
towns he gave, for instance, several
beautiful water colors of Venice, of the
junction of the Greta and the Tees
which he regarded as one of the very.
best of the Yorkshire series, the mag
nificent Richmond, Yorks," now e
the Fitzwilliam Museum, and others.
Again, instead of remaining in his
possession, THE SLAYER" given to him
by his father about the time of his
majority, is now in America. Even
today, however, the thirty or SO Tur-
ner water colors at Brentwood, be-
side many sketches, each one chosen
with a view to some particular beauty,
or characteristic, constitute one of the
finest collections of the kind owned
by an individual. They enable us to
follow the development of the artist
from 1892, when as a lad of II he
painted his own portrait, through his
various significant phases, onward to
the early forties, when he shaped some
of the most provoking and ex-
quisite of his creations. A value of
something like 100000 has been put
upon the assemblage by one who has
recently been at Brentwood, but, in
truth, linked so closely as they are to
Ruskin's life work, while they remain
together they are invaluable. Twenty
two years ago Mr.. Ruskin exhibited
his Turner's in Bond street. The cpl
logue to this fascinating notes is dated
Brentwood, 10th May, 1873, and after
ward comes this simple and beautiful
tribute: Being my fathers birthday
who, though as aforesaid, he sometimes
would not give me this or that-yet
gave me not only all these drawings.
but Brantwood-and all else. Lon
don Letter in New York Evening Post
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Old-TInae= Surgery,

A grim souvenir of an old-time war
was on view in a cutters window in
the east end of London recently. 1t
is an ebony handled saw, which, ac-
eording to an inscription on a brass
plate attached to the instrument, was
used by surgeon of the British army
to amputate the limbs of wounded sol
diers at Blenheim, Ma.piaquet and
Families
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-16
Shoesoies Eight Feet Thick.

We wear away two inches of shoe
leather in a year. A pair of shoes that
would last a lifetime would, conse-
quently, have to be provided with soles
from eight to nine feet thick.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-16
Children and Ghost Stories.


The attempt to keep your children in
ignorance of stories about ghosts,
fairies, giants and gypsies would GER
tainly prove futile. If they are of a
nervous and imaginative temperament
they will invent new terrors for them
selves instead Of the ole traditional
ones A little girl of six, who had
been jealousy guarded against any
acquaintance with nursery bogies and
superstitions, suffered from night ter
rors of a severe kind, in which she
always screamed out that she was be-
ing chased by robbers. But while it
may be impracticable to protect chill
dren from a knowledge of the super
natural and mysterious, it is inexcus-
able to frighten them with hideous
stories or to leave them a prey to the
terrors of the solitude and darkness.
Making Wood Tar.
It is curious to notice that wood tar
is prepared just as it was in the fourth
century B. C.. A bank is chosen and
hole dug. into which the wood is
placed, covered with turf A fire is
lighted underneath, and the tar slow
ly drips into the barrels placed to re-
ceive 1t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
BISHOP OF TUCSON.
Rev. Or. Henry cranIon of Baltimore
Given the Appointment.

Washington, May 16-An oflcial
brief OF receipt from Rome, appoint
ing Rev. Dr. Henry Granjon of Balti
more, as bishop of Tucson, Arizona
reached the papal legation here today
and will be sent at once to the new
prelate. He was born in France forty.
three years ago but has labored in this
country as missionary priest since
1891. The greater part of his minis
try was spent in Arizona, Montana
and New Mexico. In 1897 he took
charge of the American branch of the
propaganda de fide," with headquar-
ters at st. Mary's seminary, Baltimore.
AS director of this celebrated college
he has since visited many sees of the
United States, and is therefore well
known by the bishops of the country.
He succeeds DR.. Peter Bourgade, who
was transferred from the see OF Tue
son to the archdiocese of Santa Fe.
1t is understood that both DIR. Gran
jon and the bishop-elect of Savannah,
Ga, DR.. Kelley. will be consecrated
together at an early date.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
Dlckev Chosen Moderator.

st. Louis. May 1S-Rev. Dickey, the
new moderator, called the Presbyter-
ian general assembly to order and ap-
pointed James H. Converse, of Phila-
delphia, vice moderator. Provision
was made by the general assembly to
place the election of a permanent
clerk in the hands of a committee
composed of one commissioner from
each synod. to be named hereafter by
the moderator, who will give hear
ing to all who wish to nominate cam
didates, and eventually present two
names for consideration by the gen.
eral assembly. The special commit
tee on Sabbath observance reported
that the present condition Of the Sab
bath question in the United States pre-
sented more dark than bright sides,
more threatening aspects than hope
full signs, more difficult problems than
encouraging features.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
VIII Probably Be the New Meth
odIss Bishops Selected
at the Conference.
PREsBYTERIANs IN SESSION
st. Louis Transit Co. Obtain Men
Cholera Adds to Famine
Horror In india.
GOV. SMITH ENTERS PROTEST

Chicago, May 5S-The result Of the
sixth ballot for two additional bishops
was read this rcorning before the
Methodist general conference as fol-
lows: Henry Spellmeyer 300; ]. F.
Berry 264; D. F. Moore 259; ]. w.
Hamilton 232; w. v. Kelley 166; ]. w.
e. Bowen 81; T. B. Neeley 16.
Others l to 13 votes each. DR.. Tom
Buckley, chairman OF the New York
east delegation, withdrew DR.. w. ".
Kelleys name saying that for family
reasons the editor of the Methodist
Review" requested his friends no
longer to vote for him. Amid con-
siderable confusion the seventh ballot
was then taken.
BY practically unanimous vote the
committee report was adopted, pro-
viding for two additional missionary
bishops for Asia.
The result of the seventh ballot
was: H. Spellmeyer 372; j. F. Berry
294; D. H. Moore 215; ]. w. Hamil-
ton 255; j. W. e. Bowen Al; T. B.
Neeley 26; others from 1 to 12 each
Necessary to choice 46S.
DR.. S. F. Upham from the committee
on itinerary, read the recommendation
of the committee regarding the much
disputed question of a time-limit on
pastorates. The report recommended
that section 8, paragraph 173, of the
book of discipline. be amended by
striking out subsection 8 and insert
ing in lieu thereof
"TIe shall appoint the preachers to |
the several pastoral charges annual
ly."
This, in effect, abolished the time
honored rule of the Methodist church
that no pastor shall occupy one pull.
pit for more than five years. A lively
debate resulted
On the eighth ballot: H. Spellmeyer
372; ]. F. Berry 3S5; D. H. Moore 2s3;
]. w. Hamilton 248; T. b. Neeley
81; J. W. e. Bowen 3S; G. J. Little
13; others from / to II votes. Neces-
sary to choice 456.
Chicago. May 1S-The debate on the
time limit was unfinished at the hour
of adjournment. The result Of the
ninth ballot will be announced tomor-
row. DR.. Henry Spellmeyer of New
ark, N. j., and DR.. J. F. Berry, editor
of "Epworth Herald" are far ahead
in voting and friends are confident
they will be successful.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
CITY MAY AID STRIKERS.
Considerable Trouble There and City
Will Revoke Franchises Unless
Cars Ran.

st. Louis, May 1S-The house dele
gates this afternoon passed a bill to
revoke the franchises of the various
street railroad companies in case they
failed to run their cars in compliance
with the terms of the city ordinances.
st. Louis, May 1S-Patrolman Bar
ton was shot in tie head today
by an unknown person while riding
on a Jefferson avenue car.
Disturbances are reported at num-
ber of points today. Jos. Richardson,
a motorman, who came from Cleve-
land, was shot and probably fatally
wounded. John Ficks, an employe of
the transit company, was shot on
Prairie and Easton avenues.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
MafekIne has been Relieved and
Peace Is Predicted by the
Path Of May.
NUMBER OF BOERs CAPTURED
Boer Peace Delegates Meet the
Washington Reception
Committee.
HEARTY SYMPATHY ASSURED

London, May ia dispatch from
Lorenzo Marques. dated yesterday
says: The last OF 500 refugees who
have arrived here agree in stating
that Mafeking has been relieved. The
end OF the war is anticipated by the
queens birthday.
Dannhauser, May 17-Gen. Butler
entered Dannhauser at 10 o'clock this
morning. Houses were found not
much damaged, owing to the sympa-
thies Of the Boer inhabitants. A num-
Der OF rebels were arrested. The
railway is little damaged but several
large culverts were destroyed. The
Beers north of New Castle are fall
ing back on Amajuba. General Bull
Ter received message from the queen
congratulating him upon taking Dun
dee and expressing her appreciation
Of the work Of the troops.
London, May 1S-There is a lack of
fresh news from South Africa, this
morning, but details of part of the op-
erations tend to confirm the view that
the end Of the war is within measur-
able distance. From Kroonstad comes
a story, attributed to excellent auth
ority, to the effect that peace party
is being formed in Pretoria, while re-
ports from Pretoria itself Indicate dis
couragement of the recent reverses
and the possibility of early suing for
peace. On the line Of Roberts ad--
vance the only important news is
that the Beers have blown up bridge
over Rhenoster river, thirty-seven
miles north of Kroonstad.
London, May 1S-The following
was received from Lord Roberts:
'Kroonstad, May Is tn: Methuen en-
Generals Duprey and Daniels and for
ty men surrendered. Broadwood oc-
cupied Lindley. yesterday. after slight
opposition. Only two of our men
were wounded. Steyn was not there,
his government officials left last Sun
day. Hutton's mounted infantry yes
terday surprised and captured about
thirty miles northwest Of this place.
Commandant Botha. Field Cornet Gas
sen, five johannesburg policemen and
seventeen Beers. There were no cas-
ualties on our side" Butler reports
several Natal farmers handing in their
arms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
Reception Committee Meets Beers.

Reception Committee Meets Beers.
New York, May 1S-The Boer dele
gates leave for Washington this af-
ternoon. A committee appointed by
the citizens of Washington to escort
the visitors to the national capital, ar
rived early today. It is composed of
Senator Allen and Congressman Rob
inson, of Nebraska, Representatives
Rigley. of Kansas, DAILY, of New Jer--
sey, Sulzer, Of New York, G. T. Bride,
of Washington. and Cornelius Wander
hoof, OF Baltimore. After they had
been introduced to the Boer delegates,
Sulzer formally invited them to Wash
ington. Fischer made brief response.
Sulzer said:
I'VE want to assure you of our hear
ty sympathy for your liberty loving
people in their grand struggle for
freedom"
Senator Allen assured the ENJOYS
that they had the sympathy of SO
per cent of the American people.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
AT Ir AGAIN.
The Las Vegas Burglars Now operat-
Ing Down In cerrIIIos.-

Special dispatch to The Optic.
Cerrillos, N. NJ. May 18th. 19O0.--
The Cerrillos postoffice was robbed by
burglars last night. The safe was
drilled and completely rifed OF its
valuable contents. The loss in gov
ernment money is 500, and stamps $40
Postmaster A. L. Kendall also loses
500, personal money. The tools with
which the work was done, with the
exception Of the ratchet drill, were
stolen from Coleman's blacksmith
shop. Two suspicious looking charac-
ters were fin town yesterday. The
postofice officials were notified early
this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
RubonIc PLAQUE Reported.

San Francisco, May 1S-The reports
published in eastern papers that there
have been five deaths recently in San
Francisco. from bubonic plague, are
denied here. There have been a few
deaths from suspicious causes in Chin
atown, but it has not yet been con-
clusively shown that they were plague
cases.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
Transit Company Obtains Men.

St. Louis. Mo-. May 1S-General
Manager Baumhoff, OF the St. Louis
transit company. says he has 1900
men at his command, many Of them
old employees. with this number"
said he, Il would be able to operate
every line Of the transit company in
the city, providing the police would
give US proper protection" New men
to take the places OF the strikers are
coming in every day from other
cities.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18

500 given him by @. F. W. Neeley. the
arrested financial agent Of posts at
Havana, to perform certain services
the day he left. General Wood and
the postal inspectors refuse to dis
close the nature Of the confession. 1t
is claimed that s1.4OO more win be re-
covered today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
[ consider It not only a pleasure b

l consider It not only pleasure but
a duty owe to my neighbors to tell
about the wonderful cure effected in
my case by the timely use Of Cham
berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy was taken very badly with
fiux and procured a bottle of this rem
edy. A few doses of it effected
permanent cure take pleasure In
recommending it to others suffering
from that dreadful disease-J. w.
Lynch, Dorr, W. Va. This remedy is
sold by X. D. Goodall, druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18

Denver. May 1S-James r. Sover-
eign, addressing the convention OF the
Western federation of miners today,
declared his belief that the mine
owners instigated the blowing up of
the mines and mills at Wardner,
Idaho. Western labor union conven--
tion adopted resolutions in support OF
the proposed amalgamation Of all labor
organizations
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18

Washington. May 1S-The senate
committee on elections directed Chair
man Chandler to press action on the
Clark resolution as originally reported.
The committee received a dispatch
from Gov Smith, of Montana, protest
ing against Clark's course and asking
for a hearing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
AppaIIIna Loss d LIfe InexltabIe.

London, May 1S-A dispatch from
Hyderabad, noting the rapid spread
Of the cholera says: I'm one division
no fewer than forty-five famine camps
have been attacked by the pestilence.
The most virulent type is at Gujerat,
where thousands have perished. An
appalling loss Of life seems inevitable"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18

Washington. D. c., May 1S-An
agreement has been reached between
the members of the senate committee
on elections and the friends Of Sena--
tor Clark that the matter shall go
over until Monday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
To NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Washington, May 1s-The house in
committee Of the whole favorably act.
ed upon a bill to appropriate 5000, 900
to pay ex-confederate soldiers for
horses and other property taken from
them, into the valuation terms of Lees
surrender to Grant at Appomattox.
This is the first bill favorably acted
upon since the war to pay confederates
for property taken from them.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18

mitted on the steamer Prince Carl.
Wednesday night. when he murdered
seven men and wounded FIVE other
persons. He asserted that he COM
mitted the murders in order to avenge
himself on mankind.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
FaIIed TO Acree.

New York, May 18-The conference
of the National metal trades associa-
ton and the international association
of machinists, who far two weeks
have been in session, adjourned today,
having reached no understanding.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
Grand vlzier Morocco Dead.

Tangier. Morocco. May 1S-Grand
vizier, Ahmed Ben Mussa, died May
18th. A convulsion of internal af-
fairs is threatened. but it is believed
that Germany, Italy and Great Brit
ain have agreed to maintain statu
quo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18

Stockholm. May 1s-A dispatch Re-
ceived today from EslklIstauna. says:
Bishop Nordling. who vas arrested
there. has now fully confessed that he
deliberately planned the crime com.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
Robbed an comm, and = coin.

Robbed an Comm and Coin
Stockton, May 1S-Both the Yose-
mite valley stages, oe going each way,
were held up last night by lone high
wayman at Big Neck Flat. About
5000 was secured from the passengers.
Neither ladies nor WeIIs-Fargo TREAS
ure box were molested.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
JUDGE Appointed In New YORK.

Washington, May 18-The president
determined upon the nomination of
John R. Hazel, to be United States
judge of the western district of New
York.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18

Pretoria, May 1s-It was oficially
announced today that when the laag--
ers and forts around MafelSing had
been severely bombardod the siege
was abandoned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
Italian politics.

Rome, May 1S-The king signed a
decree dissolving the chamber of dep
uties. Elections have been fixed for
June Sd, parliament will be convened
on June 18th.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
Plenty to Take Their place.

Washington, May 1S-The secretary
of the treasury has issued call for
old per cent bonds to the amount of
$25, 100000, outstanding. interest to
cease on the 1st of September.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18

Getting to Bottom of Neeley's Steal.
Havana, May 1S-W. H. Reeves, dep
uty auditor of the island made a con-
fession at midnight. and gave up $4,-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18

Job printing of all kinds from a
milk check to the finest kind of a
lithograph, can be had at T h OPP
tic Office. 62-6t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18

]. @. Hood, Justice of the Peace.
Crosby, Miss, makes the following
statement: 81 can certify that One
Minute Cough Cure will do all that
is claimed for it. My wife, could not
get her breath and the first dose of it
relieved her. 1t has also benefited my
whole family" 1t acts Immediately and
cures coughs, colds, Group, grippe,
bronchitis, asthma and all throat and
lung troubles.
Sold by Winters Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18

st. Louis, May 1S-Wool firmer
prices unchanged.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18
Samples Of
Fine Carpets

Comprising Body Brussels, VIII
ton VeIvets and Administers at
prices laid on your floor that will
astonish you. We represent
Marshall Field & Co., Chicago,
in this department.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-18

! would rather have my
advertisement in one pa
per reaching the home
than In forty sold on the
street.-MarshalI Field.
99ae9aeaHGaaG $4,000