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Th3 Want Column 1 & Brings business. If you want nrn i!Ji lf are used in The Optic's Job y Department, 80 you can dej-emi on it that your work will be ' turned cat with an up-to-date-ness not to be excelled, Jtt 10 DUV anvUilHe-. rent nnv. thin?, sell anvthinz. the best had through The O-rtic wanU. VOL. XXI. EAST LAS VEGAS, NEW MEXICO, FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 17. 1000. NO. 241 (i )! FOREIGNERS ARE LIBERATED The Allies Entered Pekin With out Flhtlna-The Lega tions Saved. SIGNALED FROM THE WALLS The Chinese Failed to Flood the Country as Intended but Helped the Foreigners- WASHINGTON CREDITS NEWS Berlin, Aug. 17 It is seml-offlclally announced that the foreign legations at Pekin are relieved. . London, Aug. 17 "The allies enter ed Pekin without lighting, legations are relieved and foreigners liberated." The foregoing was received from the German consul at Shanghai, and was given out by the Berlin foreign office at lp. m. London, Aug. 17 The collapse of the Chinese resistance as explained In dispatches from Shanghai la due to the failure of the Chinese to flood the country below Tung Chow Earthworks connected with the dam at Pei Ho were unfinished and the canal at Tung Chow was full of wa ter, facilitating boat transportation when the allies arrived there. Signals between the allies and the legation- ers holding a part of the wall of Pe kin were exchanged the morning of August 15th, ( Yv ednesday) . Troops are still arriving at Taku. ShangBaT Aug. 172:40 p. m. Li Hung Chang received a telegraphic dispatch announcing the allied forces entered Pekin, Wednesday, August 15th without opposition. British troops will land here tomorrow. All Is quiet here and in the Yang Tse valley. Washington, Aug. 17 The navy de partment made public the following from Admiral Remey: "Taku, Aug. 16. A message from Pekin, Aug. - 10th: Legations closely blockaded by Chin ese; provisions ample for three weeks; all reported well. Paris, Aug. 17 A dispatch from General Frey, in command of the French marine force in China, dated August 9th, saya the rapid advance ot the allies toward Pekin was due to the excellent scouting ot Russians and Japanese. General Frey returned to Tien Tain in order to lead reinforce ments of French troops to the front Cabinet Thinks the Report is True. Washington, Aug. 17 At the close of the cabinet meeting today a state ment was made that not a word had been received from China concerning the arrival of the allies at Pekin. The .report of the relief force having en .tered and effected a release of the imprisoned legationers on the 15th in tant is accepted as probably true by ithe president and cabinet who are tak ing a hopeful view of the situation Secretary Root read a long letter from Judge Taft, head of the United States Philippine commission, in which he gives his views of the situation in the archipelago. As a whole the letter is Is said to show- a satisfactory con dition. I. T. U. Will Enter Politics. Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 17 The forenoon session of the International Typographical union was almost ex clusively devoted to considering the proposition of the Stereotypers and Electrotypers Trade union depart ment for permission from the I. T. U. to grant Its withdrawal from that body and form the International Ster eotypers' and Electrotypers' union. After an hour's recess the argument was still in progress and the vote will not he taken until late this afternoon. The stereotypers favored the proposi tion, only a few printers giving voice of' opposite views. The Impression , seems to prevail that the Stereotypers .and Electrotypers will not be allowed -.to withdraw. ' . - The resolution by Mr. Bandjow, of Cleveland, O., was passed declaring the I. T. U. distinctly a class organiza tion and that to subserve their inter ests as wage workers, it Is essential that they act as a unit upon the polit ical field from whence capital derives Its power to oppress, and that it Is the duty of every member to sever his affiliation with all political parties which are constantly encroaching upon the liberties of the working people. Huntington's Funeral. New York, Aug.'17 Services at the funeral of the late CoHis P. Hunting ton, at his Fifth avenue residence to day were marked with simplicity. They were conducted by Rer. A. Woodruff Haizey, of the Presbyter ian board of missions. The pall bearers were D. O. Mills, Edward King, Frederick P. Olcotf, Edwin Mawley, Charles H. Tweed, Marl in Erdman. R. P. Schwerln, C. P. Adolph Low. Interment was made In the Huntington ninu solum, at Woodlawn cemetery. Race War in Georgia. Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 17 At the re t f I:' Sheriff Henury, of .'Vfrtv county, in a remote southeast- ern portion of th state, Governor Candler ordered out the Llherty guards to quell an uprising of negroes. The blacks outnumber the whites three to one. One white man was killed in a quarrel with negroes. Since that time discontent has grown on botn sides until a race war seems immi nent It is reported that negroes are burning Johnston station, a ' small town on the Savannah, Florida and Western railroad, about fifty miles from Savannah. Two negroes are re ported killed for resisting arrest Roosevelt's Plan Changed. New York, Aug. 17 Gov. Roosevelt had a conference with Chairman Han- na, Senator Scott and Cornelius N. Bliss on his Intinerary. He said: My intinerary will have to be mater ially changed from the list published this morning. There has been a flood of telegrams from places I wai sup posed to visit and many people will be disappointed. The changes will probably be made In a few dnya." Somerset.Ky Bank Insolvent. , Washington, Aug. 17 The comp troller of the currency today appoint ed K. D. Garrett temporary receiver of the Somerset national banking company, Somerset, Ky. No state ment of the bank's condition is is sued. The Powers Case Closed. Georgetown, Ky., Aug. 17 Ex-Gov ernor John Young .Brown this after noon made the closing speech for the defense in' the Powers case. But a few choice bargains left at the piano sale. " It Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R.,Warsham, this morning, about 9:30 and claimed the two-year- old daughter. The funeral services will be held at the residence across the road from the asylum tomorrow morning at 9:30. - A MINISTER'S GOOD WORK. "I had a severe attack: of bilious colic, got a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, took two doses and waa entirely cured.1' says Rev. A. A. Power, of Emporia, Kan. "My neighbor across th street was sick for over a week, had two or three bottles of medicine from the doc tor. He used them for three or jour days without relief, then called to an other doctor who treated him for some days and gave him no relief, bo dis charged htm. I went over to ee him the nefct -morning. . He said bis bowels were in .a terrible fix, that they ha4 been running off so long that it waa al- most bloody flux. 'I asked nlm ifjie j had tried Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera n,8ht T disastrous fire which threat and Diarrhoea Remedy and he said, j ened to entirely destroy the place. A No.' I went home and brought him my Dowe ana gave aim one mw. wiu .... .a . x J I him to laKe anoiuer uuu m uueeu or twenty minutes if he did not find re lief, but he took no more and was en tirely cured. 1 think It the best medi cine I have tried." Goodall, Druggist. For sale by K. IX Harvey's Mountain Home. This resort is famous for its con fort, cleanliness, superior table, abi dance of rich milk and cream, aa well as for its unrivaled scenery and numerous near-by points of Interest' The best trout fishing Is accessible by short excursions to either branch Of the Galllnas. Hermit's Peak and grand canon are oi easy access, currou are furnished to guests for daily rid- lug. Seven miles inside of the Pecos national park and is reached by easy trail; expeditions can be outfitted and gulda secured at the ranch. For transportation inquire of Judge Woeater, East Las Vegas, or Charies Ilf eld's, Las Vegas. 118-tf H. A. HARVEY. Bicycles for. Sale. Bicycles and sewing machines re paired, locks and gunsmith, in fact all kinds-of repairing in the machinist's line well and promptly done, A. E. Lewis, prop., opposite Agua Pura Co.. Douglas avenue. ' 1931m FOR RENT One seven room brick house on Twelfth street, with bath room, etc. One seven room frame house On Twelfth street Apply to Charles F. Owlngs, care J. A. Dick, or Mrs. Buccl, on premises. 237-3t e.o.d The medal contest which was an nounced to take place Thursday eve ning of this week, will be held the following evening (Friday) in the Methodist church. Everybody in vited. " 239-2t THE BEST is only "good enough" Come in and get our 1 We sell the reliable sure-fire the kind fcr a tight place. u AMMUNITION OF EVERY- DESCRIPTION t f I .- ..,.j DAY OF WRECKS AND FIRES A Rock Island Wreck In Kansas Passenger Train Runs Into Sandusky Bay. FIRES IN CHICAGO AND SMITH Trades Union Insurance Com pany Goes Under-War In Freight Rates Imminent. BRITISH OUTWITTED BY BOERS Gootuand, Kas., Aug. 17 The Rock Island passenger No. 6, from Denver, and Colorado Springs for KansasCity, crashed Into a freight train at a curve In a deep cut one mils' west of Be- thune, early today. James Boyle, en gineer, Chris. Klmm, fireman, both cf the passenger, were perhaps fatally In jured. Passengers removed out into the aisles the bruised but none were eerlously hurt. The passenger en gine went clear through the caboose, out no one on the freight train was injured. Tralp, Runs Into the Water. Sandusky, Onio, Aug. 17 Lake Shore train No. 3, westbound, was wrecked at Bay Bridge, near San dusky at 1 o'clock this morning. The train struck a broken rail and the engine and two mall cars passed over the bridge in safety. The next three, two mall and a combination car, went over the bridge into Sandusky bay, in twenty feet of water. The rest of the train left the track but did not go over the bridge. The three cars piled up In a mass in the water below.lmprls oning the mail clerks and passengers. Not a life was lost the passengers and employes climbing through the windows and doors and being rescued from the water with slight Injuries. None of the injured wil Idle. Smithfield, III.., Burned Out. Peoria, 111., Aug. 17 fiaithfleld, a town of ;l,60O Inhabitants, forty miles west of here, was visited last dozen buildings were burned. . The loss estimated at $75,000. loaB estimated at $75,000. Fire was of Incendiary origin. Paris ..V :.(JooB J6,ns JR...... - French troops to the front. Finding there Germans, Austrlans and Itlaians not represented with the advance col umns tne general offered to give them facilities getting to the front with his command. They accepted with thanks and a new. column, composed of the forces of the nations mentioned started for Pekin. . , A Freight War Imminent. Chicago, Aug. 17 The transconti nental freight rates have gone to smash over government business. It was learned here today the roads dis covered the indiscriminate rate-cutting, done in order to get contracts for carrying government supplies to San Francisco where they are put aboard transports bound for China or the Philippines. Th'e greatest rate cutting has been made in the attempt to get the meat shipments from Chi cago. It was asserted today the secret rate-cutting greatly diminished, if not completely obliterated, the profits. In railroad circles the danger of a freight war thus started, becoming general among transcontinental roads is re garded imminent. Boers Outwit the British. Pretoria, Aug. 17 General De Wet managed to elude General Kitchener In spite of the fact that all the British wagons had double teams of picked animals. The Boers evaded the Brit ish by marching at night over grounds known to them, while their pursuers were obliged to march in the day time. Pretoria, Aug. 16 Trial by court martial tt Lieut Cordua, Staats of the 1 Cannot get too fine M and AMMUNITION for our customers. t prices on kind n 1 &.i.i-L. r, artillery ani other leaders and con spirators concerned la the plot to kidnap General AXrd Roberts, began today. Prisoners pleaded guilty, but at the suggestion of the court with drew their p! j and the trial Is pro ceeding. ' , An Insurance Company Goes Under. New York, Aug, 17 Harry A. Han bury was today -ppointed receiver ot the Traders' Fhe Insurance company of New York.. The appointment was made at the request of Attorney Gen eral John C. Davies, on the allegation that the liabilities of the company is largely in excess of its assets. The liabilities not offset by assets accord ing to statement mentioned Bre at least 130,000. , ' f i , j Life Lost in a Chicago Fir. Chicago, Aug. , 17 Edward Grace lost his life and three men were in Jured in a fire today which destroyed the building 154-60 Des Plalnes street Grace was asleep In the j building. The building was owned by Albert E. Barr, and occupied by the Independent Paper Stock Co. The total loss ' is $250,000." The fire is believed to have been of Incendiary origin. Funeral of Mrs. Simon Lewis. From the Kansas City "Journal,"14th. News was received yesterday by A. B. Lewis, of the unexpected death of his mother, Mrs. Simon Lewis, at Las Vegas, N. M., - Sunday.., The body will arrive in Kansas City, today, and the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the home of A. B. Lewis, 1336 East Eighth street, burial to be in the family lot at Elm wood be side her husband.- Mrs. Lewla, leaves a large family. ' The Rev. Dr. S, W. Lewis, Dr. Charles Lewis, Dr. Amos Lewis and Lola Lewis, ot St Louis; K. Lewis and Ben Lewis, of Las Vegas, N. M.J Harry C. tXewls, Los Angeles, Cal.; A. B. Lewrs and Mrs. Max Isaacs, V lcksburg, Mies., are her cnildren, nearly all of whom will be present at the funeral. Comes Well Recommended. State University, BouMer, Colo. I consider Dr. Daniel , Rosche's "The Eyes and Their Care" one of the best non-technical presentations of the subject discussed in print." It is filled with facts which ought to be in the possession of every man, woman and child. tr Rosche is evi dently a roan of .superior ability and training in his professions ' Signed: ARTHUR ALON, Ph. D. Professor of Psychology and Educa tion. . ' Dr. Roche, optician and specialist, will be at the El Dorado hotel, Mon day, Aug. ioth, to' Sept 6th,' and will present to any person calling a copy of his book free." Come early as the supply. is limited. Consultation free. 24l-2t Notice to Teachers. All teachers who have not been al ready examined and who hold at pres ent second and third grade certificates, are positively- required to attend the final examination of teachers, to be held in the court room at Las Vegas, durlDg the week commencing the 20th of August, 1900. The county su perintendent will notify all school di rectors to the effect that they shall not employ j any teachers who have not complied .with these requirements. J. D. MARTINEZ, GEO. SELBY. . ENRIQUE ARMETO. 241-3t . . . Bd. of Examiners. That book of rules foron-lookers at all games, copyrighted by W. E. Hill, of the Pastime cigar store, is" the very latest out and is quick and to the point. It must be committed to mem ory to be appreciated. , Parties wishing transportation to the Sapello summer resorts and the Roclada mining district, can save money by applying to H. E. Blake, Las Vegas, N. M. i 213-3mo 10 per cent, : Redaction - $5,00: worth of , $450 work for BY TSING OUR COUPON -i- BOOKS, and at any time you wish we will buy back coupons not used, at cost. LAS YEGAS STEAM LAUNDRY. , Colorado 'Phone 81. . Las Vegas 'Phone 17. The Underwood Typwrlter, The "Underwood" embodies the greatest Improvements made in type writer construction in the last decade, some of which are: Visible writing, permanent alignment, mechanical per- Y3 1. fection. billing speed, simplicity paper feed. It will do more work and bet ter work, with less exertion, than any machine on the market. Drop a card to John B. Marshal, agent for Kew Mexico, care of Toe Oroe... 234-et. First National Bank. LAS VEGAS, NEW MEXICO. JOSHUA S. RAYNOLDS, President. JOHN W. ZOLLARS, Vice-President. A. B, SMITH, Cashlej L. F. ADAMS, Accounts received subject to check. Interest paid on time deposits. San Miguel National Ba"k OF LAS Capital Paid in Surplus - - OFFICERS: J. M. CUNNINGHAM, President. FRANK SPRINGER,' Vice-Predident. . D. T. HOSKINS, Cashier. F. B. JANUARY, Assistant Cashier WINTEBEBT PAID ON TIMK DSPOSITSV THE LAS VEGAS SAVINGS BANK - Paid up capital, $30,000, erst?! Bakk. where your earnings by depositing thum In the Lull vicas Bavii they will bring too an income. "Every dollar saved Is two dollars made." Mo deposits received of less tS and over. TWO WE In the next two weeks we things in glen's Furnishings and MEN'S FURNISHINGS ? All our Men's soft shirts that ' " " 75c neckwear, to close. . . . . . . ........ 50c ' $1.00 per suit underwear . . . . . ., 75c " , " $1.00 night shirts, to close . ..... . . . . ' 75c . ' v - "SHOES 44 pairs men's tan shoes, different styles, most all sizes. were $3. 50, to close 23 pairs women's tan shoes, were $2-50 and S3v to close. $2.15 21 pairs men's pat. leather, not Other small lots of I go 111 odd sizes, go at a discount. All new croods. Not a pair in our store made before May last. We are merely pre paring for fall goods. Visit us during tbjs sale 'twill save you money. P. S We have lust received "E ,& W. new style collars and their new dress shirt. CENTER BLOCK PHARMACY . Portmann Drug and Stationery Co. Drugs, - Stationery - m - Office - Supplies. . Two Registered Pharmacists in charge of Prescription Department Colorado 'Phone 228. r N. L. Rosenthal & Co Railroad General Merchandise! , Ranch trade 2 Highest prices paid for A..HJBSBY. M. M. BUHDI HENRY & SUNDT, Contractors 7"Estlmatt3 furnished free, on stone; frame or brick buildings. Manufacturer of Sash and Doors, Mouldings, Scroll Sawing, Sur ace and Matching, Planing Mill and Office, Owner, of National Grand Evenue. East Street and Laa Vegas. Lot Vega Phone 131, Colorado Phone 13 Las .,- Vegas Roller Mills, J. R. S5IIT1I, Proprietor, Wholesale and Retail dealer la Flour, Grata, Cera Meal, Bran WHEAT, ETC. Highest cash price paid for Milling Wheat Coiorado Seed Wheat for Bala In 8eawn. Las Vegas New Mkx. Mothers indorse it, children like it, old folks use it We refer to One Minute Cough Cure. It will Quickly cure all throat and lung troubles. Win ters Drug Co. Assistant Cashier. VEQAS.J - - ' - $100,000 50,000 Henry Goib, Pre. H. W. Kbuy, Vice Pret. D. T. H 08 kins, Treat. than f 1. Interest paid on all deposits of want to close out a great many Men's and Women's Shoes. were $1.25 to $1.50, to xlose 98c ,2. 90 all sizes, were $5, $3.50 .Las Vegas, 'Phone 192. Ave. a specialty. wool, hides and pelts. THE PUCE TO BOARD IS AT THE Montezuma : Restaurant. Board by Day, Week,M nth i NRS.CHAS.WRlGHT,Prop 104 Center Street. 1Q Picture Moulding! JTJST RECEIVED QaarterOafajPfeotoFn: Mats and Monnlingrs. GEO T. HILL, - fir v nom.. mono iu iicn a national fc Home.'phone 140 LAUVELT'S mm Metropolitan O Tonsorial Parlors, 512 DOUGLAS AVENUE. The People's Store II Our Mid-Summer Clearing Sale! We will continue during August and will sell Shirtwaists 56c 75c $1.00 now 25c 50c 67c Skirts, cheap $1.50 $2.25 $3.00 $4,00 now 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 Underskirts $1.25. now .85 j Gents negligee and stiff bosom Shirts, value 60c to .90 1 will e-o now at .40 ; ; Men's Hats a bargain at .......... $1. 15 $1. 50 $2. 25 ; now 1.00 1.25 1.75 ; All odd sizes of Ladies', Children's and Men's Shoes reduced 25 rer cent. X Job lot of Corsets, worth ; ; Silk Veiling, just received, 20c blk and white dot, at 10c 40c " " " at 25c 1 1 Sewing Silk Veiling, worth 23c, at 17c Don't delay come and examine all of these APPROACHABLE BARGAINS. HnilltHIII IIHHHH BROWNE & COMPANY W ool, H DEALERS IN All Kinds Plows, Harrows, Cultivators, McCormick's Mowers and Reapers Gray's Threshing Machines. Hay Rakes, - - - Bain Wagons Grain and Wool Bags, BaIjflg Ties, Fence Wire, Etc Ranch Supplies. Q Navajo Blankets. HAY, GRAIN AND FEED. Complete Line DRIED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES East Las Vegas, N. M. Established i8Si. WISE & HOGSETT, LOANS AND REAL ESTATE, Sixth and Douglas Aves., East Las Vegas, N. M. fapodaad Cn.aiproed Lands .nd City imuM ic w iTiiaetir. xiue. Sixtli Street Hardware Store. Mowers, Reapers, and all kinds of Agrlcultural lmplements, at Las ifegas' Phone 8. Colorado 'Phone 49. : "V1E for the Merchant's Gift Li brary. Tickets issued by the . Common Sense Boot and ShoeStore. Three Strong Lines not Reserved Queen Quality for Women. W. L. Douglas for Men. Mastiff for Children. C. V. HEDGCOCK, Bridge Street. Proprietor. . EI Dorado Restaurant, A. Daval, Prop. ; Tfi2 Best Heals Served in ths City. Everything the market affords and Excellent Service. EI DORADO II0TIX, Grand Ave. .......... IMIMIIII from 50c to $1.50. now. . . .35c UN- HIIHIlt III I ! MANZANARES Grocers ides, Pelts, oflativeProduce of Amole Soaps. and El Paso, Texas. P. C. Hogsbtt. Notary Publ Property foraI. ; Ia.Mtm.nt. tn.tf and exmrnloea. r.nf coU.ct.. mnA tmxat paid. P. 0. HOGSETT, Proprietor. FvJ.GEH RING'S. rP you want to see a I choice line of DRY A GOODS, including ladies shirtwaists, wrap pers and children's clothes ! caii on Mrs.Wm.Ma!boeuf. CHAS. R. HENDERSON Funeral Director &ni Embalmer. 109 Railroad Ave J next to Western Union Telegraph Office, Competent lady assistant always 1 n attendance. Colo. 'Phon. 22. , La Vega 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, alflo, it f