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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22

Editor Morrison, of Worthington
Ind "Sun," writes: "You have a val
liable prescription in Electric Bitters,
and l can ch~eerfully recommend it for
Constipation and Sick Headache, and
as a general system touic it has no
equal. Mrs. Annie Stehle,. 1925 Cot
tage Grove Ave Chicago, was all u
down, could not eat nor digest food,
had a backache which never left her
and felt tired and weary, but six bot
ties of Electric Bitters restored her
health and renewed her strength.
Prices so cents and ST. 90. Get a bottle
at Murphey-Van Petten Drug Co.'S.
drug stores, Las Vegas and East
Las Vegas, at wholesale by Browne
& Manzanares Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
VIII He Accent III


From the Las Cruces Republican.
There Is q possibility that Il. T..
Sluder, whose appointment as register
of the United States land office has just
been confirmed, may decline tho pos
ilion, in view of the fact Of already
having a better job where he now 10.
OF course his preferripg to retain his
present position would not be expected
to please Inspector Swineford, who,
with an eye to the family interest in
the public pie counter, preferred the
charges which caused Bryan's removal
and.the name Of Sluder to be presented
In his stead. This move is expected 10
create a vacancy in The surveyor.g gen
erals office st Santa Fe. Those watch
ing the course Of events have observed
an aspiring relative OF the Inspector at
hand to step into Mr.. Sluder's shoes in
case he steps out.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
SOME SPECIAL T

Annual Meeting American Association
OF Nurserymen, Chicago, ILL.,, June lOtt
band 1ltb: Fare, one and one-thi d for
round trip, on certificate plan, to above
point.
Commencing June 1st, we will sell
Colorado Springs, $3.50; t. Denver,
1923 Is. Tickets limited to one day in each
direction. with 6naf limit for return, No
vember 18th, 1896.
Annual Conventions, International Assn,
OF Fire Engineers Salt Lake City, Utah.
Aug. 10 to 14th, '96. One lowest first. ella ss
standard fare for The r. und trip, plus 50
| sage in each direction. Leaving Salt Lake
en- August Is and 20 only.
Fourth of July rates: We will sell round
trip tickets to all points within 200 miles
at one and one fifth fare for round trip.
Tickets on sale July Sd and 4th, gocd to
return until and including July 9th, 1896.
National Peoples Party (Populist) coz
at st. Louis, Mo-, July 22d, '98. From Las
Vegas to St. Louis and return, $32. 20. Tick
cts on sale July 10Th, Goth and 2lst, '96;
limited to continuous passage In each direc-
tion final limit, July 9th, '96.
National prohibition convention, at
P,ttshurg, Pa, May 9th, 1895, from Las
Vegas to Pittsburg ard return, S47 95.
liCHetS Oh Sdlb NAY ZOTu huu ZtIu, lo1O.
limited to continuous passage in each
direction with final limit Of May 3lst, 1896.
National Encampment G. A. R. at
st Paul, Mimi, September LIST to 4th 1896.
From Las Vegas to st Paul, MINI. and re.
turn. s37. go. Tickets on sale August Both
and 31st 1896, final limit September 18th, 1896.
All tickets deposited with joint agent on or
before September 10th will be extended
to September Both 1896.
Democratic convention at Chicago, July
7th, 1896. From Las Vegas to Chicago and
return, 1877. 70 for round trip, tickets to be
sod July 3rd, 4th and 9th, 1856, with final
limit July 14th, 1896. limited to continuous
passage in each direction.
National conference Of charities and
correction, at Grand Rapids, Mich, June
4th to 10th, 1895, fare and one third on GER
tifcate plan for round trip.
Republican convention at st. Louis, Mo-,
June 18th, 1896; From Las Vegas to st.
tickets on sale, June 18th, 18th and 14tb.
with final limit of June 23d, 1895. Tickets
will be limited to continuous passage. in
each direction, going passage to &C mmence
da'e of sale, and return passage to COM
date OF execution.
National convention, Young Pc ,ple's
of Christian Endeavor, at Wash
D. c., July 7 10, 1895: Las Vegas
to Washington and return, Sh2. 95; on sale
July 3D., 4th and 9th, 1896. Limited to con-
tinuous passage, In each direction, with
final limit of July 18th. 1896. An extern
sion of return limit, to July 3lst, 1896, will
% granted on tickets that are deposited
joint agent at Washington, on or be-
ore 800 O'Clock p. M, July 14th, 1896.
G. F. JONES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22


j. b. Watkins, Of Lawrence, Kansas,
the author, favors THE Optic with a
copy OF his statistical little pamphlet,
titled 1.-THE True Money System for
the United States,'' Of which tho fol-
lowing is a recapitulation
Should tho gold faction succeed, wo
practically lose silver, 5000, 900 900.
II the free.silver faction succeeds,
we lose cur gold, 5000, 0oo, 900.
The demand notes, 100000, 900,
would work great disaster, especially
10 the event OF free silver coinage.
The national bank notes, $500, 000,-
900, will soon be practically retired
unless q new plan is adopted.
1t looks very much as though, in any
event, our currency will be reduced
from 81, 900, 000, 900 to Sl,100, 0OO,-
600, q contraction OF AZ per cent,
leaving a circulation Of only about
S14. so per capita, and only S600, 00o,.
900 of it redemption money.
If silver has been ~demonetized, then
demonetize gold, and we have gold and
we will have gold and silver, except
present silver coin, all redemption
money.
Under the proposed plan, we would
have national bank notes, 1910, 000,-
600, and the entire gold and silver pro-
duction and Importation, say a total of
300, 900, 900 per year. For every
800, 900 OF bullion ~producsd and i'm.
ported, there would be a circulation Of
1926. 900, and so per cent. of it re-
demption money. This would add
1925 900, 900 of money per year. Thus
at the end of i've years. we would have
50, 800, 000. 900 of circulation, or S35
per capita, on the basis of 80, 000, 900
population, and AK per cent. of the
whole would be redemption money,
and any dollar, gold, silver and paper,
except subsidiary money, would. be just
as good as any other dollar. And that
is what the American people want.
1t will be readily seen that the fore
gong plan meets the demand of both
ia actions, in that it provides not only
for the free and unlimited use of silver,
but also for sound money according to
the strlctest 4, ulrements.
Copies of this little work may be had
at three cents each by addressing the
author as above.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
Told by a Philadelphia Lawyer.

From the Philadelphia Record.
This is an aftcr-dinner story told by
a well known lawyer tho other e
Ing, illustrative OF legal difficulties that
may arise even in the carrying out OF
the most amicable contracts:
,There were once four brothers who
had inherited a storage warehouse from
their father, aud who equally divided
the property among them. Among the
appurtenances thereto wasS n cat, a
fine animal, excellent for nous
ing, and this, too, was divided, tho
elder brother owning the right front
quarter, the second brother the
lett front quarter, and the two
younger brothers the two hind quar-
tiers. Now, unfortunately, the cat in
one of its nocturnal prowis injured the
right front paw and the elder brother
attended to that portion OF his prop
er,y by binding the injured member
with n creased rag. The cat, thank
full tor this relict to its suffering, went
to sleep %contentedly before the fire,
but in the midst Of it's slumbers a fall
ing coal ignited the rag, and the
animal, bowling with agony, dashed
through the warehouse, and coming
into contact with some combustibles,
set the building on fire.
"Wben the loss came to be figured
out, tie three young brothers wished
to throw it all upon the elder, upon
the ground that had he not tied up his
part of the cat with the inhammable
rag, the building would not have. been
destroyed. He. on the contrary, con-
tended that, had the cat only been pos
sessed OF the front right paw, his prop
erty, it would have stood still and
burned to death. 1t was the three
other paws that caused the damage.
The brothers argued thu case until they
died, but could never reach an agree
ment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
Tbe Ideal panacea.

James L. Francis, Alderman, Chi
cago, says; 81 regard DR.. Kings New
Discovery as an ideal panacea for
coughs, colds and lung complaints.
having used it in my family for the last
five years, to the exclusion of physi-
clans prescriptions or other prepare
TONS"
Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk, Iowa,
writes: ~ have been a minister Of
the Methodist Episcopal church for so
years or more and have never found
anything so beneficial or that gave me
SO speedy relief as DR.. Kings New
Discovery" Try this ideal cough
remedy now. Free Trial Bottles at Muir
Petten Drug Co.'s Las Vegas
and East Las Vegas, and at wholesale
by the Browne & Manzanarcs Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
Reward.


Whereas, Frank Reitz was recently
foully and brutally murdered near Call
mas Springs, in the county of San Miguel.
by unknown parties, who are fugitives
from justice;
Now, therefore, for the purpose of pro-
curing the arrest of the perpetrators of
this crime, l, W. t. Thornton, governor Of
the T,rritory Of New Mexico, by virtue Of
the authority in me vested, do hereby offer
a reward of t$500) for the arrest and con-
vic:ion of the murderers of Reitz, such re-
wand to be payable out of any money in
the Territorial treasury appropriated for
the payment of rewards for the forty
seventh fiscal year.
Done at the executive Office, this the 14th
day OF May, A. d., 1899.
Witness my hand and the great seal of the
Territory of New Mexico.
lsEAL W. T. THORNTON,
of the Territory of New Mexico.
By the governors:
LORIoN MILLER,
Secretary Of New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22

Malls on tho Star routes leave Las Vegas
Las Vegas to Fort Sumner, includin
Anton Chico, Los C~olonais. Eden, Santa
Rosa and Puerto de Luna, tri-weekly. on
rive on alternate days of each week.
Las Vegas to Fort Bascom, including
Chaperito, Gallinas Springs, El Cuervo,
on Monday, wednesday and Friday, OF
each week, and arrive on alternate days..
Las Vegas to Nora, including Los Alamos,
weekly, on Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day, of bach week, and arrive on alternate
deyg,
Las Vegas to temperance, once a week
on Saturday.
Conveyance on Fort Sumne line, is by
two-horee blackboard, on Fort Bascom and
More lines by single-horse blackboard, TO
Lespernucc by private conveyance
usually spring wagon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22

Mr.. D. P. Davis, a prominent livery
man and merchant Of Goshen, Va,
has this to say on the subject of rheu-
matism: IL take pleasure in recon
mending Chamberlain's Pain Balm for
rheumatism, as l know from personal
experience that it will do all that Is
claimed for it. A year ago this spring
my brother was laid up in bed with
inflammatory rheumatism and suffered
intensely. The first application of
Chamberlain's Palm Balm eased
tihe pain and the use o. one
bottle completely cured him. For
sale by X. D. Goodall, Depot Drug
Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22

WHEN putting O postage stamp on g
letter, did it ever occur to you that it
takes eighty men and to make
one stampp First the white paper is
cut into sheets, each large enough for
10 stamps. The stamps on each
sheet are counted twenty.six times, to
make sure the number is correct. The
printer counts and passes the sheets to
the GUNNER, the GUNNER gums the
back, and having counted, gives it to
the perforator, who divides the stamps
by rows of little holes, not forgetting
to count. 1t is surprising how quickly
and accurately the hands can work.
Seven billion postage stamps are made
in the United States every year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22

en- Medical Discovery is good for the COM
plexiof1 because it makes the whole BODY
healthy-because it clears and puriies the
blood, makes the digestion strong and clears
out impurities of all kinds. By increasing
the ability to ~assiinilate nutritious food.
and by the infusion of its own ingredients
1t enriches the blood and so makes solid,
healthy flesh. 1t cures diseases of the
lungs, liver, stomach, bowels, skin and
scalp, simply because all these diseases
spring from the same cause "a disordered
digestion and consequent impure blood.
Sold by all medicine dealers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
Certainly. Why Not

Why not erjoy your life as il goes
instead of working with all your might
and main for twenty years in the vain
hope of twenty years more in which ia
have funP Here is a verse which will
bear reading twice:
Thus busy, cid fellow, too busy was he
To linger at breakfast. at dinner or tea,
For the merry small chatter OF children and
wife,
But led In his marriage a bachelor life;
Too busy for kisses, too busy for pay,
No time to be loving, no time to be gay,
No time to re plenish his vanishing health,
time to emf " his sw lit. gathering wealth
But ho found time to die,
On, yesi
He found time to die.
-Calectad
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
None But Ayers at the worlds Fair.

Ayers Sarsaparilla enjoys the ex
traordinary distinction of having been
the only blood purifier allowed an ex-
hibit at the Worlds fair, Chicago.
Manufacturers Of other Sarsaparillas
sought by every means to OBTAIN a
showing OF their goods, but they were
all turned away under the application
Of the rule %iorbiddipg the entry Of
patent medicines and nostrums. The
decision of the Worlds fair authorities
In favor Of Ayers Sarsaparilla was in
effect as follows: layers Saisaparilla
is not a patent medicine. It does not
belong to tho list Of nostrums. 1t is
here on its merits
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY %, 1895

A WISE political economist has truly
said: "Pay your mechanic good price
if you desire a good job, and be sure
to pay it to your home mechanic. ID
not send abroad for a thing that can
just as well be manufactured by your
neighbor ands.iellow-townsman.' This
same rule applies to all the needs of a
community; patronize home merch-
ants; patronize home, first, and all the
time if the article you need can be pro-
cured there. Only by this method can
q prosperous city be built up.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
To Heaith-seekers.

The Blake Ranch, on the head Of the Rio
Sapello, is now prepared to receive a limit
ed number of boarders. This ranch ia
located in the heart of the mountains, amid
the most beautiful scenery In the world,
where brook trout and wild game offer
ample diversion for the nimrod or anyone
seeking outdoor sport. 1t is located only
twenty five miles from Las Vegas, and
within eight miles of the Rio Pecos, and
only three miles from the headwaters OF
the Rio Gallinas. Address,
Address Mrs. j. p. Blake, Roclada, OF in
quire for conveyances and rates Of w. X.
Critics, East Las Vegas, N. M.
J. P. BLAKE,
TIT Rociada. N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
Summer mountain Resort.

The Ell Porvenir mountain resort will
now receive guests for the summer
The most picturesque scenery Id America,
fine fishing and hunting. Best of hotel ac-
~commodations in New Mexico. For terms
for board aud lodging, apply to the Ro-
nero Mercantile Co., Las Vegas. Carriage
leaves their store, southwest corne Of the
plaza. every Saturday and Tuesday morn
ing at s O'Clock fare for the round trip, 81.
For further information, call at the above
establishment. Soft.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22

II snbscribere order the discontinuance
of newspapers, the publishers may con-
anu to send Thorn until all arrearages are
paid. 49,
II subscribers refuse or neglect to take
their from the ONCE to which
til they have settled the bills and ordered
thom discontinued.
III subscribers move to other places with
out informir 4 the publisher, end the news
papers arc sent to the former place of resi-
dence they are then res nonsible'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
New Summer Resort.

The Hermitage Is a new hotel situated at
the foot Of Hermit's Peak, on the Sapello
river, up among the pines. 1t has many
advantages not usually found at summer
resorts, a good hotel with modern improve
ments n we'll furnished rooms, a post
Office is located at this point, aud free tele-
phone connection is had with Las Vegas.
The table is bountifully supplied with
fruits and vegetables grown on the place.
Guests wishing to come, can telephone and
a conveyance will be sent for them. Rates,
81 90 per week. J.y. LUJAN, Proprietor.
Col. WIN. MCRAE, Manager.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
The Good Qualities

Possessed by Hoods Sarsaparilla are almost
peyond mention. Fest of all, it purifies the
blood, thus strengthening the nerves. 1t regu-
lates the digestive organs, i~nyigorates the kid
ncys and liver, tones and builds up the entire
1t cures dyspepsia, scrofula, catarrh
and rheumatism. Remember, Hoods Cures.
Hoods Pills act easily. yet promptly and
effectively, on the liver and bowels. 25c.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
77-tf


Las Vegas Hot Springs, N. M. We still
have a few choice rooms left for those VIII
early. The most popular house at
the spring.. Mr.. Bob B%ritton, late from
the east, has charge of the Kitchen; every
thing is pre- repaired in best OF style. Rates,
80 cents per meal. Seven dollars per
week. Table supplied with the best the
market affords. Rooms by the day, so to
IS cents, 80 90 to $500 per week.
MRS. KATE DENNIS,
14S-tf Manager.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22

Says the Albuquerque Citizen: FIX.
Governor o. A. Hadley, OF Mora
county, this Territory, has written a
book on the financial question, with
the title "Danger Line Reached" MIR.
Hadlev is a firm believer in silver coin
age. He thinks the salvation of the
country depends on this issue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22

Halls Hair Remover renders the
hair lustrous and silken, gives it an
even color, and enables women to put
it up in a great variety of styles.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22

"Ten people out Of a dozen are in
valids," says a recent medical author
i,y. At least eight out OF these ten, it
is safe to allow, are suffering from
some form Of blood disease, which a
persistent use Of Ayers Sarsararille
would be sure to- cure. Then, don't
be an invalid.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
c. F. JONES, Agent.

Cupid breaks his
bow at the sight of
a face full Of pim-
pies and blotches.
III ollow cheeks,
sunken eyes, and a
sallow complexion
will defy his best
intentions. Beauty
is 0 han skin
deep. The skin is
merely the surface
on which is written
in plain characters
the condition of the
Dr pier~e,c CoId-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22

Mrs. Alice Nelson, sister Of F. T..
Barka, arrived at Rincon, from Ari-
IONA, on a visit to her brother at Iona
Parda.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
Rates to CITY of Mexico.

LAS VEGAS, N. NJ, March 9th, 1885,
Round trip rates to City of Mexico, from
Las Vegas, $685. 70. Going limit, sixty
days, with fiual return limit, of six months
from date of sale.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22
Harper's Bazaar
In @

The twenty min h year off HARPER,S
BAZAAR, beginning in January, 1896, finds
It maintaining is deserved reputation both
as a Fashion Journal and a weekly peri
odical for home reading.
Every week the BAZAAR presents beau-
tiful ~toilettes for various OCCASIONS, SAN
DOE. BAUDE, and CHAPUIs illustrate aud
engrave the newest designs from the fiuest
models in Paris and Berlin. New York
Fashions epitomize current styles in
New York. A fortnightly pattern-sheet
| supplement with diagrams and directions
enables women to cut and make their own
gowns, and is of great value to the pro-
fessional modiste as well as TO the amateu r
dressmaker. Children's Clothing receives
constant attention. Fashions for Men are
described in full detail by a man-about-
town. Our Paris Letter, by KATHARINE
DE FOREST, is a sprightly weekly recital
of fashion. gossip, and social doings in
Paris, given by a clever woman in an en-
tertainiDg way.
Both the serials for 1896 are the work of
American women. Mrs. Gerald, by
MARIA LOUISE Pool, is a striking story OF
New England life. MARY E. WILKINS, in
jerome, a t,oor Man, discusses the al
ways interesting problem Of the relations
between labor and capital. Short stories
will be written by the best authors.
special Departments. Music, The
Outdoor Woman, Personals. What We Are
Doing, Women and Men, report and dis
icuss themes of immediate interest.
Answers TO 1 correspondents. Cues
tions receive the personal attention OF the
editor, and are answered at the earliest
practicable date after their receipt.
The Volumes of the BAZAAR begin
with the first Number for January, OF
each year. When no time Is mentioned. |
scriptions will begin with the Number
at the time of receipt Of Order.
Remittances should be made by Postof-
flee Money Order or Draft, to avoid chance
loss.
Newspapers are not to copy this adver-
tIsement without the express order OF
& Brothers.
HARPER's PERIODICALS..
HARPER's MAGAZINE enc year 400
HARPER's WEEKLY 400
HARPER's Bazaar 400
HARPER's ROUND TABLE " 200
Postage Free to al subscribers in the
States, Canada and Mexico.
Address HARPER q BRorHERs,
", O. Box $50 N. Y. City. J.
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IT TO PHOENIX.
Tourist rates to Phoenix, Ariz., and re
from Las Vegas, $4S.50 Limits,
fifteen days, in each direction with final
limit OF six months.
tt c. F, JONES. Agent,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-22

THE growth of cities is dependen,
very largely upon the people who live
in them. 1t is true that natural ad.
vantage OF position has much to dc
with it, but then so have the character
and conduct Of the early citizens. 1t
would be difficult to say why st. Louis,
Denver and many other large cities
are located just where they are. No
doubt the demands of trade require
that large centers of M should
be somewhere in the immediate neigh
borhood of these cities; but no reason
can be given from location why the
incipient villages, which at first
marked the places of these cities,
should have grown into towns OF their
present enormous size, while other
villages equally well located and
within a distance of twenty-five or
thirty miles, have either 0 grown at
all or have permanently passed away.
The reason lies not in location, but in
the character Of the early inhabitants.
A few men of sagacity, enter
prise and some means, have
given the villages their first i'm
petus; and other men of like charac-
Ter have come after and kept the bali
moving. But in all such cases one
thing has been invariable-there has
been unity Of action. No town has ever
grown into metropolitan proportions
where there have been warning and in
imical factions. A house divided against
itself cannot stand, and in unity there
is strength. This is a lesson Las We
gas needs to learn. We have The nat
ural location, the natural resources,
both in town and the tributary coun-
try, we have men of means and bust
ness sngacity, we have already made a
commencement which has placed us in
The list as the first town In the Terri
We need only unity of action to
garry US on to a supremacy prosperous