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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

The case of Bancroft, Whiting and com
pany uersus Veeder and Veeder, to reple-
vim certain law books that were not paid
for, has been on trial before Chief Justice
Smith for the past few days.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

We said we had seventy three styles Of
chairs the other day, yet we opened other
new ones to. day-Ilfeld's. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

leopold Tafoya, the infant son Of Ade-
laido Tafoya and wife was christened
yesterday, Adelaide Gonzales acting as
godfather.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

A program Of the dedic ation exercises of
the public drinking fountain, will be pub
lished, Monday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

II the public appreciation of their holt
day offering continues In the way it has
bsgun, there will be nothing left of the
stock by Christmas eve over at Iifeld's.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

John Ollinger, at one time u Santa Fe
undertaken. is now engaged in. the same
vocation in Denver, and Is said to be get
ting his share OF the business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

There are great festivities at Sapello, to-
day. this being the patrons day of that
church.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

Step in to Dave Winters drug store and
hear Louisiana Lou" as sung by T. J.
Gaskin. in the new g~raphohone, every note
and word is perfectly distinct.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

The public school teachers were served
with warrants, yesterdsy-for. a months
salary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

From now, until Christmas, you can save
money by having your pictures framed
n furniture repaired by H. Risch,.
Grand avenue, next door to New Optic
hotel. 34.12t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

Ilfeld loaded out 2 900 sheep, to-day, and
will, tomorrow, deliver 4 900 to w. r.
Thompson, who is here from Chicago, to
receive them.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12
VIC T. u. Meetlnr.

A called meeting will be held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. j. A. Carruth, Monday, Dec.
18th, at 8 O'Clock. Business In regard to
fountain. MRS. Trad COCHRAN,
- Secretary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

The Odd Fellows will give a banquet
after lodge meeting, on Monday evening.
All visiting Odd Fellows are invited.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

The wheelmen of the city will meet at
James, bicycle shop to- morrow at l O'Clock
for a run out to the hot springs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

The 'Fast Mail" company we're due to
arrive from the north, 10 a special coach,
on the local freight, this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

Little Jeanette Ward has boon seriously
i'll with the Group, the past few days.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

A splendid dinner will be set at the
Model restaurant tomorrow. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

Mrs. Wayne E. Marble still has her fam
lily residence at No. 1853 Race street, Den
yer. Walter jr. is employed in the Gulf
railroad Office, while the other three chill
dren attend The Wyman school here. Mrs.
Marble was nominated for state supcrin-
tendent OF public instruction by the re-
publicans, but wss elbowed of the ticket
BY a fusion with the den ocrats, notwith.
standing the fact that she received the
largest majority Of any candidate before
the convention. 1t is understood that she
can have the nomination two years hence,
provided she be not nominated and elected
city clerk in the spring.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

Ransford Chapter of the Eastern Star
held a meeting last Thursday evening at
which there was an election of officers,
which resulted as follows: Mrs. Chas. H.
Sporleder, worthy matron Rev. Geo. Sell
by, worthy patron; Mrs. j. s. Clark, asso-
ciate matron Mrs. Matte Murray, con-
ductress; Mrs. B. F. Mcclure. associate
conductress; Miss Blanche Rothgeb, secre-
tary, aud Mrs. A. f. Benedict, treasurer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

Collectors Notice.
Notice Is hereby given to all taxpayers,
10 San Miguel county, New Mexico, that
tax-rolls for the current year have been
placed In my hands for collection; first
half OF said taxes are absolutely due aud
payable on the first day Of January, 1897,
n must be paid on or t efore said date.
otherwise a penalty Of 25 per cent. will be
charged thereon.
CARLOS GABALDoN,
26-3Ot County Collector.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12
SATURDAY q ENING, DEC. 10, 1895.
METROPOLIS MISCELLANY.
Order cut flowers through J. Biehl. tt

Catch the East Mail" o-night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12
A N A

There are surprises in the air at Ilfeld's
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

Remember Banister shoes only "a. 35, at
Jake Blocks. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

Buy your boys and children's suits at
Jake Blocks. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

8. W. Cantwell and family, Of Hartford
City, Ind who have been out to the Har.
vsy ranch for the past few months, have
returned to this city and will take up their
wintar nuarters here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

Fob Longuevin audUlrIch Strong were in
from Mora, yesterday, attended a meet
ing Of the Knights Of Pythias, last
evening, and returned this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

W. 8. Hovy, BaIgville, Kan; T. G. Gar
lipgton, Springer; Glare Harvey and y. e.
Markle. Harvey's resort, are the latest
arrivals at the New Optic.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-10
THE UP-To-DArE BURGLAR.
Works by Means OF Machinery. Save
Tim, .,t g... 49,.

Works by Means Of Machinery. Saves
Time and Gets Money.
Tho modern burglar Is adopting mod
trn appliances, The Jimmy bids fair
to become relic OF the past before
long. A recent burglary In France H.
lustratcs this fact. A gang Of ingenious
cracksmen entered q bankers Office
armed with a steel saw OF the newest
construction, and a handy little gas en-
sine. There was no need for the ex-
ercise Of muscle. nor was there any
necessity for a good strong wrist at tho
saw, 90 there was at one time In the
annals Of famous robberles. The little
engine was started. the saw put In the
proper place, and the connections made
Seating themselves sorcnely upon a
couple OF chairs near at hand, these
modern burglars watched the true and
rapid work OF their appliances. The
biz safe might have resisted for hours
The force Of human hands. but the saw.
lmrollod by tho engine. Il could not
stand against. II promptly yielded mp
lts contents Of over $1,000 Of gold and
bonds. and IN a quarter OF the time II
would have taken to have committed
the robbery under the old conditions.
the burglars were well out OF the build.
Ing with their booty.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-10

One Of the most interesting creations
OF nature Is the luminous centipede. a
curious combination Of lizard. snake
and natural electric light plant Il Il
about one and a quarter inches long,
Us body being covered with short hairs.
It's body Is very narrow, and appears
20 be In sections In consequence Of
this peculiar formation the creature ap.
pears to move sidowise. except when
frightened. Then the natural electric
light plant feature appears. and with
an almost instantaneous wave-llke mo.
ton. beginning at the tall. the color OF
the reptile changes from orange TO a
greenish phosphoroscen, shade. Then.
sparkling like a tiny streak OF green
light. the creature darts away TO q
place Of refuge. When one OF the path
Is In search Of its mate, the color grows
a bright yellow, but at will the cent?.
pede can resume It's dark color. and
then. II lying close 10 the grain OF a
piece OF wood. Is hardly noticeable.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-10


ls little animal known as the Japan
csc terrapln which for many years has
been allowed to make It's humble way
unnotlced, Then OF a sudden some
tickle Partisan ladies began 10 tire OF
their brilliant chameleons. which they
had formerly been fond OF wearing as
substitute for iewelEy. and the pretty
little terrapin was attached. This In
turn Is fastened TO a very newest fad.
Then New York women took up the
idea, and a New York jeweler. In re-
Spouse to the demand. has Jus, ordered
some hundreds Of these living orna-
ments. The terrapin Is a harmless little
creature. most amiable and unobtru-
sive In disposition and modest likewise
In appetite. When the wearsr Is tired
OF him "a an ornament he may safely
be kept In q box and will subslst con-
tentedly on a little water. and ny or
two every night Ho has a pretty
notified she'll TO which the gold chain
Is easily attached. This in turn Is
fastened to a stickpin. which may be
elaborate or otherwise. A gold heart
is the simplest design. and a gold dag
ger IL likewise popular. Tho terrapln
n often worn with evening gowns.
when he asionishes the public by crawl.
Ing over his owners fair neck.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-10

During the French revolution enthu-
aiasm IN the cause Of liberty ran very
high IN THE country. In Philadelphia
a theatrical manager who was present
ing Addlson's Cato" ranged his entire
company upon the stage one night be-
fore the regular performance and had
ihcm sing the "Marsolllaisc." Wild
with excitement the entire audience
sprang 10 their feet and Joined in the
chorus. After the first act Of the great
tragedy a repetition OF tho hymn was
demanded, SO Il was after each success
Give act. and for three yoaN afterward
the "Marselllaise" was sung and played
al every performance In that thoatcr
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-10
WILING 10 coMpromrsr''
She Resased to give Up ner Deaf
nogglc.


noggie.
"Mra Bump" began her husband.
after he had done growing about the
coffee at breakfast. quotes the Detroit
Free Press. 4 have mentioned the nee
essity OF our retrenching."
Every day since the crisis Of '9s.
The subject has grown a very faEall-
lar one"
Il am forced to infer BY your tono
that this same familiarity has pro-
duced contempt You have apparently
concluded that there Is no good and
sufficient reason for the economical re-
forme have urged"
mot az all. ! have been faithfully
trying TO meet your wishes. The house
hold expenses have been reduced 70 n
minimum, unless we are TO purchase
gork BY the barrel. lay In potatoes on
the samo plan and live as men do who
earn but 81 a day
There you go. talking about Diet
OF pork and potatoes. ToHS, have ~
done your best There Is Jim
OF expense that IL In the nature OF
luxury that must be cut OF At once.
That pet dog OF yours must be sacri-
feed to avert the menace Of a financial
collapse"
Never. Mr.. nlump. have worked
over my old party dresses. have cut
down my allowance Of hats. I have
reduced the pay OF the servants. have
lessened the variety at the table and
have consented 10 take parques seats
instead Of a box at the theateF. But
will not part with that dog"
Wen discuss the matter calml!
Mrs. Bump. Your pct vs. demon d
destruction. Two OF those rare book
/ secured after 80 much trouble hd|
chowcd into pulp. A sofa pillow a
week Is low average IN the estimate
OF his vandalism. lie ruined box Of
my finest cigars and even made away
with that last box OF assorted gloves
that got cheap from friend.
Now. Just look at the list That
last hat was the result Of winning
one election bet out Of tweniy-four.
II cost you several hundred dollars
Sou waste time and money collecting
tooks that you mover read. You stint
the table 10 buy the finest brand Of
cigars and you buy gloves BY the
Wholesale when you would be far moro
sensible to 60 without any until you
can AFFORD them. Either that dog
stays or COOS under mNarm to my old
home. Now, what do you sayg"
What Is there to ray. dearl but
would like TO compromise on haylng
the dogs teeth pulled"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-10
WHITE cANNiBALs.
Records show That Love Of Human
Fie.h Il Not Confined An e.,....

Records show That Love Of Human
Flesh Il Not Confined TO savages.
The question has recently been asked
by a French scientist whether white
people were eyercannibals. An English
Journal says that 70 far as the records
OF primitive man are trustworthy they
snow that whether white, brown OF
black, he was a cannibal. Within his.
torie times the evidence OF Homer and
Herodotus shows that the inhabitants
OF northeastern Europe and Of the
Caspian regNn we're strongly suspected
OF eannibalFm. Again. there IL the
authority ofSt Jerome In support OF
the statement that the British contin.
gent enlisted by Theodosius we're can.
nibals and that cannlballsm was the
rule rather than the exception among
the ancient Scots There is n white
bearded race OF savagea among the for.
ests OF Maranon, In South America,
supposed to be descended from de-
serters and stragglers from the Span.
ish eonquerOrs. who are believed 20 be
eannlbals. After the English conquest
IN the fourteenth century. parts Of
Scotland were reduced to such fearful
desolation that in places the unfortun-
ate Inhabitants were driven TO canni-
balism through sheer lack Of food
During the FIRST half Of the seventeenth
century the cannibal family OF Alexan.
der Balm or Sawney Beane. fiourished
on the coast OF Galloway. Before its
determination the family consisted OF
eight sons and eighteen grandsons. six
daughters and fourteen granddaugh-
tiers. One OF the girls, a mere infant.
was spared the fate which overlook the
rest, but sho had hardly completed her
twelfth year before the Unborn craving
for human flesh broke out and she was
burned TO death for the crime Of cannt
balism.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-10

reader In Chicago the other evening
Miss Field Is a tall. handsome girl, 2.
years OF age. and has inherited much
OF the talent and genius Of her brilliant
father. She was her fathers favorlt,
child. and Is regarded ~ his natural
successor. She was educated partly in
Germany and partly in the United
States She Is a brunette. with large
expressive eyes, clear complexion
ana an excellent figure. She Is known
among her intlmatos as "Trotty," q
name Of affection bestowed upon her
by her father while she was a baby.
Mr.. Fields book. "A Little Book OF
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-10
WIVES mAVE May nt1Ii.s.
shonld ne rs Versatile ~ a Hotel
clerk Co No Thcm Az.

should he ~ Versatile =, a listsi
clerk Co No Thcm All
In their cvcry-dsr eslstcn,. wives
have 10 be thc SIP, isre - mca. A
man who can do sevsss' illags well
Is looked upor az . 'veni-r yet the
average housed ergcf has dakcu. oh.
m0rcl q scow % a hunArei dutlsf ~
radically different sa,Srgs. aad II she
Tails IN one she falls short ~ the 10.
qulrcments Of sCClety ahd aer family.
Mrs. De Jarncitc well expressed lids
Idea before tn san J0sa Institute
when she said:
"lf q man goes i1n business. does he
assume the duties u head clerk, book
keeper, cash hNy. collector and iani
tory And n be- could 10 So which ha
cannot and would not oven consider
would be look hls best. act most aarco.
able, keep q perpetual smile and have
his place 81 business spotlcssi Let us
look at woman. She enters business.
marriage does she assume duties OF
head housckceper, cook. seamslrcss.
lnundrcss, nurse. tutor and outside
man?
And when she ldcs-f 0r she usually
does can she keep her house clean.
her temper serene. buttons scwcd on,
remove all thoughts Of care from her
husbands heart. keep her prctiiest
clothes on nnd scented with violet nnd
lavender. her sweetest smllo on and
her mouth puckercl up Tor n klss-for
they only como when least expected,
for when We ycarn FOR them We usu.
ally keep ON ycanlng. No! or courso
she can't Could tho angels them.
eclvcsy
"She can't run all the special depart.
menis OF q complex marriage with n
mcnagcrlc OF childhood annex. aud a |
husband 10 come home when twilight /
fails 20 claim every lo,a Of reserve
vitality left
Il tell you she will either have 10 call /
In some specialist dcnltonoi occasion,
ally or else have isurr simple focd, %
away With khchsr tsds 4, n, bus.
band help wi'h ~ little Un ,usad feel
4 burden o. rsaps.o 'sfp.y.' ,, Ysfk
Press
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-10

AAA MoAAAaAn wv
has led through devious ways. and over
many thorns and through many BRAN
blea. Years ago. when England was
aglow with religious controversy, when
supernatural religion" was stirring
the established church from its center
10 It's circumference. Temple threw
himself into the battle with much
yigor, and his momentum carried him
farther than he had foresccn. His
opinions "a then expressed returned
from the dead past to stand In his way
when he was named for a blshopric.
a liberal in religion, he won the broad
friendship OF Gladstone. and the pre-
mier stood by him and cav TO Il that he
was made a bishop. Canterbury was
awaiting for him. and he knew Il. His
past omissions and commissions were
forgotten. and at the ripe see Of three
score and fifteen he stepped into the
loftiest ecclesiastical position in the
state. The old archblshop's father
was n Major Oetaylus Temple. one Of
the good old stock that was royal when
Ireland had lis own kings. The major
was a governor Of Sierra Leone In
Africa. His son was graduated from
Ballot. Oxford. and when the prlmaie
was young man he was a genius OF
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-10
oYsrnns N cnArINo nIsn
They May be Cooked 20 Perfection
An This simple Way.

They Mag be Cooked 90 Perfection
An This simple Way.
Tho chatting dish Is especially nice
Tor cooking the oyster. A few receipts
may be acceptable
For Planned Oysters When the dish
becomes hot put In two tablespO0nfuls
OF butter, add two dozen oysters. half
cup OF cream on oyster liquor. salt
and paprlka 20 taste: cover the dish
aud cook three minutes Turn the oys.
tiers upon squares OF buttered toast.
Another Way 70 Pan Oysters-Melt
large tablespoonful Of butter In the
heated dish, put In q toaspoonful Of
Hour aud stir until Il Is well blended.
Add oysters enough 20 cover the bot
tom OF the dish without crowding and
season with salt and cayenne pepper.
Cover the dish and cook the oysters
until the edges are RULED. stirring
them 60 have both sides cook alike.
Pour over the oysters n couple Of
spoonfuls OF sherry, aud serve on
pieces OF crisp toast.
Another Method Is Thls--Put In n
chnilng dish tablespoonful Of butter.
and when II Is melted add n dozen and
half largo oysters. Scatter over the
oysters some finely chopped celery, salt
and cayenne Pepper. Cover the dish
and cook until the oysters are plump
and the edges uillcd. Then pour over
them two tahlespoonfuls Of lemon
Juice ami serve on toasted crackers.
For a Curry OF Oysicrs-Put one
tablespoonful Of butter Ia the heated
dish. When Il Is melted stir In ono
tablespoonful OF grated onion. the Same
amount Of tlnur aud a icaspO0nful Of
curry powder Gradually stir IN one
cup Of oyster LIQUOR aud stir until Il
thickcns, add two dozen oysters and
season with salt Cover the dish and
cook about two minutes and serve.
Creamcd Oysters-put one table.
spoonful Of butter into the chahng dish
and stir into Il the same quantity OF
ilour. When they are frothy add one
cup OF cream and lei the mixture come
10 a boil: then stir In one aud a half
dozen oysters that have been heated 10
boiling point In their own liquor and
drained. Add one egg well beaten aud
two tnhlespOonfuls OF sherry or not. a.
one may desire. As soon as the egg Il
stirred In cover the burner aud serve.
For Oyster Saute-put two table
spoonfuls Of butter IN the dish. and
when hot put n single layer OF large.
well drained oysters IN the bottom Of
the dish. When Drowned on one side
turn them and brown upon the other.
adding more butter II II Is needed.
Season with salt aud paprlka and serve
with toasiec crackers and sliced
lemon. philadelphia Times.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-10
MINING OF rae.
Mineral Much Used Though Not va.
military Known.

mtitnriy Known.
Tho Collicry Guardian gives some
notes abstmetcd by the Institution u
civil engineers from n paper by r.
rillcz, on the "I'nlc Quarrlcs OF Luze.
me-"
Al Luzonac, Ia the upper valley Of
the Aricge, talc Is quarrlod on an ox-
tenEive scale In the granite Of ~. liar.
thclcmy, mountain 100 feet high.
aud about twenty miles from the maln
chain Of the pyTcnccs
The quauies. which are situated
about two miles from The summit. and
$500 feet above the sea. are opencd
In boddcd deposit, included between
mlcaschlst below aud lower slluitan
states above. which has been followed
FOR about 1000 yards IN n north south
direction. With DIP u about ~ Dc
giocs 20 the east. the thickness vary
Ing from leo to 1000 feet. as does also
the composition.
Masses OF limestone ard granite, tho
latter often OF considerable size. ara
frequently found Included In the sill
cate Of magncsia, which also contains
some nlumlna
The best rock Is Of a brilliant white
color and feels greasy 10 the touch
when ground 10 fine powder The
principal quarry. NJ Irein0gln. Is work.
cd In the open, across the direction Of
the bed forming two og three icsiaecs
nifty feet high. "a, surface Covcflng
six 10 ten feet thl,k having been G-si
stripped.
The stun broken " CARED by :
Lowell. IN the bottom of Tire cuarsg.
driven IN tie foot wall cf tie ve!r 10
the valley OF Aylat. whence I, L. haul.
ed In bullock wagons about twelve
miles, 10 the works % I.uzcnac. where
n waicr-power of E'He.y horsc.QOH %
h obtained from the AI'src.
The mechanical ~ rsIaiion inclqis1
sizing by sleeves. diyiIg IN violating
cylinder furnace, breaking. grinding
and Sitting.
Nearly the whole OF iho croduut is
converted into powder. pulv n small
part being made !nto lcu'lls Tor marx.
ing OFT work on inriai. or sold IN the
lump form. Tho consumption rXteads
10 almost nll iaris ~ Egfopc AVID
America.
The principal app'icatluLa ar. IN
soapmaklng and pcrfumcfg. psgcN
making aud weaving. II also forms
an ingredient Ia wagon grease. and IL
used M an lnsulator Tor olnctfic con.
ductors
a new preparation called carro-siai.
lie. made by mixing tale aud sulnhale
or copper. " BOW being tried with
success as an lnscoJl.ldr in ylncyards. /
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-10
Oueerly Iab.,.a

a great croekory firm In Bos,on r..
Gently ordered from Germany n Iare,
consignment Of cups. mugs. etc bean.
tiiully labeled with those touching IN.
scrlptlons, To my Sister" TO NV
Uncle, ITO my Friend. etc. The nos.
ton Transcript says there was ordered
with the rest a lot Of mustache cuns.
they were well and duly made but
great was the establishment. when the
consignment arrived, to nnd the great
or number Of the cups contrlved 10 pro-
tect the beverage against the maseu.
line hirsuio adornment labeled thus:
To my Sister" TO my Mother" ia
my wife" ITO my Be,rothedr'