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VOL. XXI.
EAST LAS VEGAS, NEW MEXICO, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 2, 1900.
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HUNDREDS OF
LIVES LOST
Explosion In a Mine 't Scofield
Utah, Causes Tremendous
Loss o? Life-'
HOUSES FILLED WITH BODIES
Cause Attributed to Blowing up
of Several Kegs or Blast
Ing Powder.
RESCUE WORK PROGRESSING
Thaba N'Chu, May 1 General Ham
ilton's division -was engaged yester
day In forcing a passage northward
At Houtney the Boer front held the
line of hills commanding sides of the
, Nek. The Canadians and Gordons at-
s tacked the hill on the left The
Shropshlres and Marshall's horse, sup
ported by a battery, also attacked the
enemy, who finally fled, leaving many
wounded and the passage was cleared
Boers on the mountain are shelling
the outlying camp, necessitating the
removal to a safer'" place.' The Boers
have three guns on "the hill eastward
of this place outside the range of the
British artillery. Boer shelling Is not
k' doing any damage. The enemy retain
their positions. The British are not
attempting to dislodge them. Gener
al Hamilton by reaching Houtney after
a full day's fighting secured the Thaba
N'Chu-Bloemfontein road.
London, May 2 It is difficult to un-
ravel the tangled stories jcoining from
the neighborhood of Thaba N'Chu but
apparently the British are engaged In
a movement having for its object the
hemming in of the Boers still in that
district. While Generals French and
Rundle are holding the Boers at Thaba
N'Chu, General Broad wood 'a caval-
v Jf has been pushed on to Houtnek In
the hope of Intercepting federal con
voys between Ladybrand and Wln
. burg. As General Botha fias been re
inforced there Is every prospect of
sharp fighting. The new scene of
ppi-vtions and general movements of
s the various' "columns are taken to in
dicate that Lord Roberts is deploying
lis army preparatory to beginning a
-northern march. It seems lfEely that
It Is the commander-in-chief's Inten
tion to advance simultaneously from
Kimberley, Bloemfontein and Lady
smith, with a view of preventing the
, Boers from concentrating their forces
at any given point. A dispatch from
Bloemfontein, dated yesterday, chron
icles the prevailing opinion among
townspeople there that the war Is not
likely to last more than six weeks,
once the British advance begins. Gen
eral Carrington has arriveS at Maran
dellas a base whence the' flying col
umn will be dispatched In a direction
not made public.
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE.
A Move to Abolish Ban on Dancing,
Card Playing and Theatre Going.
Chicago, May 2 The Twenty-ninth
general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church, began today. It
will last a month and is expected to
be one of the most Important since the
memorable one of 1844, when the south
branch of the church severed relations
with the main body over the slavery
Question. Venerable .-Bishop Thomas
Bowman spoke of the importance of
the conference, counselled, conserva
tism, then declared the conference
open. Devotional services followed.
Bishop S. M. Merrill then took the
. chair, the first move made in the bus
iness conference. Grave questions
confront the gathering. Lay delegates
demand vote for vote with the clerW
cal representatives, and there are 4
hundred and forty-one provisional lay
delegates awaiting the action by the
conference. A determined effort will
be made to raise the ban on dancing,
card playing, theatre-going, and argu
ments advanced for the consecration of
bishops' limited jurisdiction, dropping
ie time limit on pastorates, and re
ferring the election of conference ed
itors, secretaries and book agents to
committees governing the different
societies. It is also expected that
steps will be taken looking to re-unit
ing the south branch of the church
with the main body.
Chicago, Ills., May 2 Methodist
Episcopal general conference by Unan
imous vote decided to admit equal lay
Representation to all Methodist con
'fererces. '
The conference this afternoon voted
tto admit the provisional delegates.
Republican Conventions. "
fcimjoln. 'NeD- May 2 Lincoln's
-auditorium was packed with 1,033 del
egates and nearly 3,000 , spectators
when at 2 o'clock this afternoon State
Chairman Orlando Tefft, called the
republican state convention to order.
The gathering was enthusiastic In the
extreme over what the leaders believ
ed to be the first step in returning the
-state to the republican column at the
November election.
It is believed that Charles H. Diet
rlc, president of the German national
tank of Hastings, will be tiominated
fowrnor by. acclamation. Gen to M.
l.smbertson, of Lincoln, withdrew from
t!i9 contest before noon. Chairman
Jenkins In his speech, made a strong
flea for the selection of a ticket which
would fts&'gaxaat all republican in
terests and expressed the belief that
such a course would ensure the re
turn of Nebraska to the republican
column.
Raleigh, N. C, May i Republican
state convention was held here today
with large attendance. Strong pres
sure was brought to bear last Bight up
on Senator Prltchard to accept the
nomination for governor, but he has
not yet consented.
Cantrill Grants Change of Venue.
" Frankfort, Ky., May I Judge Can-
trill today ordered a change of venue
to Scott county for the trial of Pow
ers, Davis, Youtzey and others, charg
ed with complicity in the Ooebel mur
der. .
Connecticut Instructs lor Bryan.
Concord, N. H May 2 The state
convention of democrats . Instructed
its. delegates to the national conven
tion to vote for Bryan.
STOCK MARKET8.
Kansas City, May 2 Cattle ?,000;
steady, to 10c lower; native steers
J 4. 1)0 5.1 5; Texas steers $3.60g4.90;
Texas cows $3.004.15; native cows
and heifers !1.504,E0; stockers and
feeders 3.E05.3O; bulls $3.1504.00.
Sheep 3,000; weaker; lambs 15.75
6.60; muttons $3.7505.65.
Chicago, May 2 Cattle 17,000; slow
to' iOc lower; butchers' stock steady
to slow; good to prime steers $4.75
5.70; poor to medium M-104.65;
stockers and feeders $3.605.OO; cows
$3.004.50; heifers 3.354.90; can
ners $2.403.OO; bulls S2.804.30;
calves' $4.506.00; Texas fed steers
$4.005.25; Texas bulls $3.2503.75.
Sheep 17,000; lambs slow to 10c low
er; sheared sheep and lambs now pre
ferred; good to choice wethers, 25.25
5.60; fair to choice mixed $4.60
5.25: western sheep 5.255.60; year
lings S5.506.00; native lambs $5.50
7.15; western lambs I6.0D7.15.
Chicago, Ills., May 2 Wheat, ,May
65; corn, May 40, July 41. Oats
May 2223; July 23V,.
New York, May 2 Money on' call
steady 22'i. Prime mercantile pa
per 4J. Silver 60. Lead $4.45.
Dewey Views Chicago's Canal.
Chicago, May 2 Tfie Chicago cele
bration in honor of Admiral George
Dewey practically j closed today with
an excursion by the admiral and mem
bers of the general committee of the
Dewey celebration down the Chicago
drainage canal as far as the" controll
ing gates at Lockport Dewey showed
ken interest in the canal,' comment
ing several times on its' immense pos
sibilities. At Lockport an enthusias
tic welcome was given the admiral by
a targe crowd gathered along the
banks of the canal. ' ' ,
Castlewood, Dam Mutt Go.
Denver, May 2 A . special to the
"Times" from Castle Rock, says that
the Castlewood dam will probably not
last through the day. ? The water has
found : a channel through the upper
wall or face Into a space between the
walls filled with loose boulders.. Am
ple warning has been given "settlers
of the impending danger.
The Wool Market.
St. Louis, May l!-Wool is unsettled
pending the London sales. ! Western
and territory medium. 1720"j line 13
; coarse 1417.
Anyone having old gold or sliver
can take it to F. J. Neims, the Bridge
street jeweler, and have 'made solid
gold cuff buttons, rings, etc If you
have a clock or watch to repair Mr.
Neims guarantees to give you a first
class job or money refunded. 119-lm
We are
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going1 to
give away
the
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which is now on exhibition
, in our big show window.
The little girl under 14 years of
age, who cuts oat the most ....
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gets this heautiful full-nickeled Range which
works just like the big ones.
Send this advertisement of ours complete to
the store in packages, and don't forget to 'put
your name on each bundle you Bend us. Clip all
the trademarks you see in the "Optic" from now
until
Contest Closes First Saturday in May.
"Start with this ad."
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ROBERTS' PLANS
TO HESS IN BOERS
Also Said to be Preparing for
the Beginning of a North
ern March.
IMPORTANT M E CONFERENCE
Nebraska and North Carolina Re
publicans Meet Twenty
American Soldiers Killed-
CONN. INSTRUCTS F0I? BRYAN
Salt Lake City, Utah, May 2 Two
hundred or more lives were lost In
the explosion of a mine of the Pleas
ant Valley company, Scofield, Utah.
A hundred and thirty-seven bodies
have already been recovered.' The
work of rescue is -still progressing.
There is no hope that any of the men
unaccounted for have escaped death.
The scene of the disaster is jus.t out
side of this place, on the line of the
Rio GrandeWestern railroad. The ex
plosion which occurred in the winter
quarters of the mine Is attributed
by some to the blowing up of a num
ber Of kegs of blasting powder. Tha
company has two mines, Nos. 1 and 4,
The explosion occurred in No. 4. A
special train was sent from Salt Lake
bearing Superintendent Sharp of the
coal company, Supt. Welby, of the rail
road company, and some doctors. As
fast as the bodies are reached they"
are taken to boarding houses and other
of the company buildings where they
are dressed and prepared for the cor
oner's inquest. The buildings are
numerous and in each are ten to thir
ty-five bodies, laid in long rows. To
those identified are attached tags
with the name and address. These
await the coming of relatives or
friends. .Two hundred coffins have
been ordered from local undertakers
to be Bent at once, to the scene of the
disaster. A special train, bearing the
seriously wounded, started from Sco
field tor Salt Lake. The first news of
the Scofield disaster received at Salt
Lake gave the list of killed at twenty-five.
It was not until evening that
the full extent of the tremendous cal
amity was understoodv It appears to
be one of those accidents that are com
mon to the very best regulated mines
and against the best endeavors of the
most competent superintendents.
Salt Lake, Utah, May 2 Special to
the "Desert-' News" from Scofield,
says: Two hundred and one bodies
ha-ye been recovered. It is now
known that tbetween three hundred
and four hundred men entered the
mines, a great majority of whom have
been killed. All night lights were
kept b'urning in every home in Scofield
and the moans of mothers and the
piteous cries of many orphans are
heart rending. The two camps have
always been noted for the large num
ber of married men employed. This
fact makes the disaster more appall
ing and far reaching in its results.
Several families have been robbed of
all male representatives. In the Hun
ter family seven are missing. Among
the dead are about twenty young boys:
who acted as couplers and trap boys
Just how the catastrophe occurred
probably will never be definitely
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known as various reasons ar biag
attributed. At Provo a aaa? s n.eetlr.g
has been bold for the relief of the
families of the vVuinia and $3,000
was subscribed.
SENSATION IN HOUSE.
Representative Heptsurn end Cannon
. Indulge In a Wordy War Today.
Washington, May 2 A sensational
scene occurred in the houie this after
noon Deiweea cannon, chairman of
the appropriations committee, and
Hepburn, In charge of the NIcaraguan
bill. Cannon, resented that some re
marks made test night by Hepburn im
pugning his (Cannon's) sincerity.
Cannon spoke under excitement,' say
ing he had Just read Hepburn's attack
upon him. As he proceeded he re
called 'an ' intimation that nad come
to him which he had spoken of yester
day that those promoting this bill were
doing so to delay the canal bill. Yet
he said he acquitted Hepburn of any
such intention. Today he - frankly
stated that Hepburn's name had been
connected with the rumor.
"Who was the author of te rflmorr
asked Hepburn, jumping to hfg feet
- "Aj newspaper man," replied Can
non.' "I do not know his name." '
. Speaking with great deliberation
Cannon said he would have been sat
isfied wulj the acquittal fce gave Hep
burn yesterday Bad not his J'doubts
been Aroused.'1 -' '-
"My observation," said he, "is that
when a man Ms willing to challenge
the sinqerltyol another It Is because
he Is turning the glass inwardly upos
himself. I do noT rise to justify my
own reputation for sincerity. UpanJ
my record of twenty-five years of .pub
lic life I will stand or fall."
The excitement grew m Cannon pro
ceeded. Hepburn's face was whit anfl
his words came In a perfect torrent
when he replied. Looking squarely
at Cannon, he said, "I say this to hTm.
If he fathers tie rumor that I have
any wrong purpose to serve, I say he
has lied." .-
Wheeler, of Kentucky, attempted to
call the gentleman to order but the
chair said he heard nothing unpar
liamentary and Hepburn proceeded;
"I say If the gentleman attempted
to give currency to the statement he
did me a great Injustice by euctt an
underhanded imputation." "
Cannon, with flushed face, declared
that Hepburn was adopting.the tactics
of the cuttlefish, "He Seeks muddy
waters and swims away."'
"I am not seeking muddy waters,"
retorted Hepburn, passionately. "I
am responsible for what I said to the
gentleman here., and elsewhere. The
gentleman tried to dishonor me and I
resent it."
Cannon protested that he treated the
gentleman . from Iowa with great
respect and he himself had been assail
ed with provocation. He "would dis
miss the whole subject. .
On motion of Hepburn, of Iowa, Ifi
charge of the Nicaraguan canal: bill.
general debate upon ;-. the " bill was
closed and the bill was read for' amend
ment under the five minute rule. Hep
burn offered a committee amendment
to submit the word "protect" for "de
fend" in the first section.
Washington,; May 2 -In the senate
today Chandler attempted to call . up
the case of Clark, of Montana, in ac
cordance with previous notice, but
President Pro Tempore Prye would
not lay it before the senate upon the
simple request that it would displace
other business, and Chandler did not
move to take it up: - ",,J"
Nicaraguan Canal Bill Passed.
Bulletin Washington, May 2;The
Nicaraguan canal bill passed the house
yeas 225; nays 35. The fortifications
clause was struck out 154 to 104.'.!-'
Twenty American Troops Killed.
Manila, May 2 The American gar
rison at Catubig, island of Samar, con
sisting of thirty men 'belonging to the
Forty-third regiment have been at
tacked by rebels. . Twenty Americans
were killed, the remainder were res
cued. ,
The' Americans were quartered in
Catubig church,; which the enemy,
numbering several hundred, fiercely at
tacked. The Americans fought two
days and then the rebels managed to
ignite the roof of the church and it
burned away and finally fell upon
those inside. The walls remained in
tact however, and were used as a shel
ter by the besieged Americana for
three days longer; the enemy attack
ing the building on all sides at once.
The Americans continued firing from
the windows and doors of the church
and 'did good execution among the
Filipinos. It Is estimated that over
200 of the latter were killed, many
dead bodies being removed from the
scene of the fighting. After five days
of resistance by the Americans a lieu
tenant and eight men -arrived from
Laoan and engaged the besiegers who
thereupon retired. The fortunate ar
rival of these reinforcements prevent
ed the annihilation of the American
force entrenched in the church,' who
repeatedly declined to surrender when
ordered. The ten survivors were with
out food, had but little ammunition,
and were exhausted when relieved.
This fight encouraged the' Filipinos,
who are now acting in an aggressive
manner, threatening that section of
the coast, particularly the town of
Catarma, whence the garrison will
probably be withdrawn to Laoan.
Notice ef Removal.
I have moved my dental parlors to
a suite of rooms Sn tie Crockett
block, where I will be found during
office hours. DR. CLYDE DECKER
U IF
rst National Bank.
LAS
VEGAS,
JOHN W, ZOLLARS, Vice-President. A. B, SMITH, Castile
L. F. ADAMS, Assistant Cashier.
v Accounts received subject to check.
t -Interest paid on time deposits. ,
San Viguci
1 OF LAS
Capital Paid in - - -Surplus
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J J. M; CUNNINGHAM, President.
, FRANK SPRINGER, Vice -President
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I ar-INTRBE8T PAID
tHELAS VEGAS
SAVINGS BANK.-
Paid up capital, $30,000. ,
' fW-Sve fonr aarninei bv denonitinr thum In thi Lm Vtr n Rm.i,
Bi i. where they will brine you an income. "Every dollar saved ia two dollars
made." No deposits received of less
mua over.
OA
lllLLY BRACKET SHOES
; What you waste at some stores would go a j
long ways here.
You can select from a host of good bargains;
some special onesof more than ordinary interest. Jgjf
Use, and continue to use, our well selected fe
lines and you will ever be happy.
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CUSTOM TAILORS SCHOOL SUITSg
I 8s HARRIS, I
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Delinquents, Take Notice.
On the first Monday in May, I will
sell at auction to the highest bidder
the property recently advertised for
delinquent taxes, 'of all persons who
have not entered an appearance in the
general tax suifrncrw pending. "
M. ROMERO,
44-10t : ' Collector.
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R, P Hesser has just received a
beautiful" line of 1900 wall paper. Be
sure and see' his line before placing
your 'order. ... 187-tf
-The Place to Board .
-i .Is at
SLMoclel
Good Cooking.
Qood Service.
- Everything the market affords.
Mrs. Wrh. Coin; "
i ' - " Proprietress.
Railroad Avenue,
El Dorado v
Restaurant,
Kiss Myrtle Foote, Lessee.
The Best Meals Served in
the City.
Service excellent." ; Xne best of every
j' thing on the tables.
. Meals 25c. .
EL DORADO HOTEL;- rand Ave
CHAS. R. HENDERSON
Funeral Director
and Embalmer.
109 Railroad Ave , next to Western
Union Telegraph Office,
Colo. "Phono '22. Las Vegas 200
East Las Vegas : : New Mexico
Hunter Restaurant
Houghton Building
Center Street.
If you desire a first-class meal ,
go there. Board by the
Day, Week or Month.
Have, also, ;,- '
Rooms for Rent.
WE MAKE GOOr , -
TRY IT AND SEE. ,
Hot Springs Lime Co.
EEO. A. FLE":"3, Sale :
Omee with Wise K- Hocsolt, ! Phone
ltouglas Av. fc 7th struct. Oolorailu 47,
KILNS Peterson Canon.
Retailed by Dunn Builders' Supply Co
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NEW MEXICO.
RAYKOLDS, President.
JsflsLjAusftusfe &m Jif
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amnal Bank,
VEQAS.J
$100,000
50,000
HOSKINS, Cashier.
B. JANUARY, Assistant Cashier
ON TIMK DEP08ITS-?
Hbnkt Goke, Pres.
H. W. Kklly, Vice Pret.
D. T. Hoskins, Tresj.
than $1.
Interest paid on all deposits ef
tl lis HUH I I lilt VkV I IIIIIU' "
street.
Before Ordering
YOUR
Spring Suit
or Trousers
SEE
Theo. Arnst, the Taiior.
Fit and workmanship the best and
our prices less than any other house
can make them.
Also Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gar
ments cleaned, pressed and repaired
THEODORE ARNST,
Sixth Street. Merchant Tailor.
THE SIXTH STREET MARKET
has been re-opened in the old -stand,
on Sixth street, apposite
the San Miguel notional bank.
Commutation Tickets
of $3.00 and $5.00 ,
will be sold at 5 per cent dis
count for cash. Kansas City and
Domestic Beef, the best of Pork
and Mutton, Game and Poultry
in season, in fact, everything per
taining to
A FIRST-CLASS SHOP
Can Be Obtained.
N. J. DILLON. Prop'r.
Stopped School
on Account of
Their Eyes.
now often do we
hear these words
every school year?
it means tnt there exists some deiecx
of the eye that needs correction. If eyes
are fitted with proper lenses at the be
ginning of this trouble, tne trouble will
end there.
Consultation and fitting FREE.
JAMES A. NABB,.
Graduate Optician.
Offlee In Mrs. Wood's book store.bixth St.
a. tast Jjas vegas, it. m.
Picture Moulding
JUST RECEIVED
QuarterOaks, Photo Frames,
Mats and Mountings.
GEO. T. HILL,
A Home 'Phone 140 S 12th & National
THE PUCE TO BOARD
IS AT THE
Alontezuraa
Restaurant.
CczrdbyDay.VcekJ r.tli
r-. r -ic ' "T r
101 Center Street.
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Our Motto: "Good
During this week only
GREAT
12 yds Hope white muslin, at - $1.00
11 " Lonsdale ' .- 1.00
10 . Fruit ot the Loom, " - - 1.00
16 Columbus, 36-inch " - - 1.00
Unbleached Cotton, 36-in. wide, at 5c, 6c, 7c
7c Calico at -
7c Gingham at - - 5c '
10c Dutch Calico at - - - 8Kc
15c and 12c French Gingham at - 10c
12c Percale at - - - - 8c
15c Percale ----- IOc
A line of Plaid Goods, value 17c, at - 12c
All Wool Challie, cheap at 40c, at - 30c
Silk Striped Zephyr, value 50c, at - 40c
Come early and buy while the assortment
complete.
BROWNE &
COMPANY
Wli'plesal
Grocers
Wool, Hides, Pelts
DEALERS IN-
All Kinds of NativeProduce
Plows, Harrows, Cultivators,
McCormick's Mowers and Reapers
Gray's Threshing Machines.
Hay Rakes, - - - Bain Wagons
Grain and Wool Bags, .
Baling Ties, Fence Wire, Etc
Navajo
HAY, GRAIN
DRIED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
' East Las Vegas, N. M.
Just the Thing
The King Among
Anythingyou- want in- the Hardware line. i, -
Sixth Street
r
k a Lw Rosenthal & Co.,
Railroad
General Merchandised
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Ranch trade
Highest prices paid for
,1 Life
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Mutua
OF
PORTIANB, MB, '
(Incorporated 1848.
The only insurance company operating under a state law of non forfeit
ure, providing for extended insurance in case of lapse after three years. Has
given better results in settlement with living policy holders for premiums
paid than any other company. . .
Death claims paid with the utmost promptness and dispatch. Writes
any form of policy that may be wanted, and every poVicy contains the mo,4
liberal terms and best advantages.
- G. II. ADAMS 'Manager," U '
New Nexico, Arizona and Northwest'Texas,
PHOENIX. ARIZONA.
Established 1S81. P. C. Hogsett. Notary Publ
WISE & HOGSETT,
LOANS AND EEAB ESTATE,
.- Sixth sad Dooglas Aves., East Las Vegas, N. M
I - r..n!wxl I ttmit city Property for ItiiMlioaau mill ltd
P. 0. nOGSSTT, rroprktor.
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Goods for Little Money."
we will offer the following
BARGAINS: I
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IMZANARE
Blankets.
AND FEED.
and El Paso, Texas.
for Cold Weather,
EATERS
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Heating Stoves.
F. J; QEHRINQ.
Ave.
a specialty.
wool, hides and pelts.
ts and pelts,
In
sorance Compif