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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

called Halliehurst at Elkins, West Nlr-
ginia, which is the most superb private
residence in the South. not exceeded even
by George Vanderbilt's BIltmore in splen-
dor This private residence is one of the
show places of the South. IL is situated
in the centre OF a vast stretch Of noun
tain and lakeland. The grounds for
miles around are laid out in parks and
gardens. ponds. and waterfalls The pre-
serves are stocked with game of every
description. once A year the Senator In
vitss party of friends to Halliehurst,
and the festivities continue for weeks.
The entrance hall of this palace is the
most spacious in America. The largest
open fireplace ever built IS on one side
and an oaken and brass staircase Is on
the other. The illumination is by means
of wax candles.
Although the Senator is self-made
man, he is what many self-made men
are not-a scholar. His library Is the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

toned out Of all the kinds of gauzy ma
terial that the market is offering. For
short women the fichus only reach 10
the waist line. but for taller women who
are slender enough 10 stand the style,
the fichus come 10 the hem OF the dress.
Nine. Emma Eames-Story. who is wear
ing mourning this winter for her hus-
bands father. receives her intimate
friends in a soft white gown OF camel's
hair. with a great Marie Antoinette fichu
of white chiffon that falls TO the hem OF
her skirt.
A sleeveless Jacket OF black chiffon,
with a long. square yoke Of Jetted lace
and fur. fun rufiies of black chiffon at
the arm-holes can be worn over a passe
silk waist. and will be sure TO lend an
air Of wonderful festivity. The fulled
chiffon is gathered in baby waist fash
ion at the waist-line with girde OF
black satin. and high black satin stock
collar finishes this dainty little affair at
the throat
LADY CHURCHILL'S GAYETY.
Lady Randolph Churchill affects pur-
pie now. His LordshiD has been dead
just a year. and already Her Ladyship
is reported engaged" and 10 an Amer
can. none other than W. Waldorf Aston,
l hear.
A widow OF year in Europe is in
the puppies and violets. There is a mar
row lorderland between the two colors,
and over this border the French modiste
carries her patrons so delicately and de-
iiciously tha, none suspect II except she.
Her Ladyship Of Churchill will be In
the pinks by Easter. ! am sure.
The other day at a fashionable mat
inee musicale" Mrs. -. OF Chicago who
was stopping only q few days In Paris
on her way 70 Mica. was seen In q most
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
4 Singular Failure of Memory.

AKRON Jan. s.-A peculiar instance Of
lost identity has presented itself i'm this
city, the principal actor I'm the affair be-
ing no less parsonage than Major Brit
ton. an ex-ofiicer OF the United States
army and at present a lecturer under
the direction OF Ponds Lecture Bureau
OF New York. He entered the store OF
Chandler & Fraunfe'ter. this city. and
approaching one of the clerks asked IL
he could tell him who"he was, where he
came from, and what city he was
In. Mr.. Chandler was called. and to him
Major ritton told a remarkable story.
He said that he could not remember any
thing OF his past life. with one execution.
and that was that he had been a lecturer
OF some kind and that he had left his
wife at some hotel. His name and address
he did not know. He would consider IL
a great favor II some one could tell him
where he was from or where his wife was
Later Developments proved that the man
was Major Britton.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
THE QUEEN OF The MYSYICS
lPriend Of Mrs. AlYa and NJ. Belmont.
She Works Charms ID an Orchid B3udoIr.
BMDOOISM The LATEST SOCIETY FAD.
sorosa Cuts Up an Indian Scarf. Makes IL
Whole Again. and sews Nickeis with
Needles A Generals Daughter TN
terfains Patriots Pulling Bushels
of Roses From Tiny Bag.

In a beautiful boudoir of New YORK
city-on one OF those aristocratic side
streets that look towards Central fark
in the lovely region OF the LenoN IL
brary-there stands every Monday after
noon a tall. graceful woman giving eX-
hibitions in the art Of sorcery. witchery
and Hindoo craft. She has been nick
named "Sorosa. Queen Of the Mystios."
This woman Is one OF the leaders OF
the aristocratic set OF women who, Ike
Mrs q. il. T. Belmont. have devoted
themselves TO an art. Hers Is painting
This woman's is the sorcerer's art--famed
from Bible times as one OF the most
powerful mechanisms of the world. She
Il q friend OF "Mrs. Alya." and quotes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

coat TO the waist line. and were finished
OF with a Jet ball fastened TO the shirred
ends OF the ribbon. The highest fullest
chiffon rufus commenced at the middle OF
the bow and extended half way down
the ends OF the ribbon. 1t was such
comfortable. gensible thing and so won
derfully becoming and softening to the
face. Another very dressy one was made
OF opalescent taffeta ribbon. with won
derfnl quantity of yellow lace falling over
1t. This is much worn by ladies who
fancy full front becoming to them.
For square neck bodice OF black tulle
I saw such a chic thing 20 be worn on
a long, thin throat as Madame explained.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

powder will increase accuracy Of aim.
1 think we are justified in believing, al
though there is high authority for a con-
trary opinion, that the next great war
will be more destructive 10 human life.
"bloodler." in fact, than any of its pre-
decessors. and that the number OF injuries
and in many cases the severity Of the
injury. will be largely increased. But very
many cases will remain less severe in
character, more capable of successful
treatment. and less likely TO entail future
disablement, while improved sanitation
and antiseptic methods will enormously
increase the proportion of recoveries.-
Sir. William MacCormac in Nature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
.nrs CHARMS IN AN ORCHID BoupoIR.

y AN ORCHID BUUIJVIIN'
surely no bigger than Gen. Schoheid
mutton chop side-boards
Mr.. Colonel" she says to the old war
rior who happens to sit nearest to her'
will you kindly take rose out OF that
reticule? l put one in there this after
noon for you"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
IE IF WEATHER CONTINUES NIPPING"

full bow of black satin ribbon at the back
ribbon four inches wide and of a very
heavy quality of satin that stood out
beautifully in six long loops six inches
long.
The ends fell over the front OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
ACETIIENE GAS.

First Calcic Carbide Plant Is Nearing Com.
pletion.
A Buffalo. y. Y, special 10 the Boston
Journal says:
The first calcic carbide plant 10 be built
for commercial purposes In Amori,a. as
a result OF the discovery made by Mr o.
l.. Wilson. In North Carolina. Is rear-
ing completion on the lands of the Ma
CARA Falls Power Company. The product
of this initial plant will be shipped %
Philadelphia, add there made into acoty-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

The Barber dnsinuatinglyl-"Your hair
Is getting very thin"
Stout Party with leap OF joy)-
"Hoopla. Hooray. Wow, II has CON-
menced to work, II has commenced to
work."
The Barber (stertled)-"My dear cir.
are you crazy? What has commenced to
work.
Stout Party (epthusias ticaily)--"why,
that snti-fat have been taking Ter The
last six months!"-pucl,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

TRANSFORMATIONS In his way OF living.
In the middle west the movement In
favor OF the Senator's nomination is very
strong. He has been careful TO concili-
ate public Sentiment i'm all possible ways,
and he has avoided contests OF any de-
scrip-ion lie Is not an avowed candidate
for the presldsncy. On the contrary. he
has gone 10 the length OF saylng that
there are many candidates preferable 10
himself: but OF course he would be In
tensely sratihed by the nomination. He
does not go out Of his way TO attract
public attention.
Tha Republicans n West Virginia b.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
MADAME EAMES In MOURNING
Receives" In a Soft White Robe oil CamePS
HaP with Marie AntOlDette P.Chu.
lHE WOVEN LOOK LIKE BEARDSLEYS.
Lady Randolph ChurchiIis Modiste Grad
uaIly Carrying Her from Black to
yioIet-she VIII Wear Pink by
Eastsr-The First Paris "spring"
Opening.


What matters 1t to Madame If the
weather continues cold and raw and
nipping? It's only her little retrousee
nose that is exposed 20 the clements
and even that is coated, coated IN pow
der y hite as ermine and the little glimpse
we can get Of Madame face shows that
IL Is os white as any Pierrots
Fashion DEGREES this year that Ma
danes face shall be colorless, but her
lips must be red, red. red In fun cupid 8
bows. IL she wants TO paint them tEat
way but she must get enough paint on
and paint Of The crimsonest hue.
Then with hair frizzed and draped
even to her eyebrows and one OF the
high tours de cou" Madame need not
fear to drive against the sharpest wind
her face is literally protected from the
frosty air.
TO SEE CAPES.
The other day l had cards to n display
Of the newest creations OF fashionable
couturier And because / had heard that
at the tours de cOu there were always
the newest and dantiest to be seen In all
Paris. made an especial point Of going.
But ] purposcly planned my visit there
very late in the afternoon. when the rush
Madame for a comfortable little tete-a-
tete after her busy day. I climbed stairs
and stairs Of hard polished wood I'm the
great building and arrived at Madame's
door ust as she was bidding bon Jour-
TO a group Of her very swell clientele
When ! told Madame how much want
cd TO see all of her lovely creations and
write Of them TO America. she was more
than hospitable. She called I'm her chic
little model from an adjoining room TO be
gin trying on again all Of her newest
creations. I noted most Of all the charm
ing CONNECTIONS Of chiffon and ribbon and
lace. Some were TO be worn over coats
i'm lieu Of fur collars, some were 10 be
worn with low-neck evening bodices. and
some OF these dainty chiffon creations
were 10 he worn with a walking dress TO
lend an air Of festivity when the occasion
demanded and the time for making a
toilet was limited.
BLACK. AND WHITE.
The little model looked like a vertable
aubrey Beardsley dra wing" when she
slipped over a velvet coat a high black
chiffon tours de cou. Reaching above the
ears TO the line Of her hair vas great
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

London contains 10000 working single
women. whose individual earnings DO not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
81 SAW SUCH A CHIC THING TO BE
WORN on A LONG, THIN THROAT


WORN on A LONG, THIN THROAT
At the back. instead Of the big bow. was
"A big Jet butterfly with gold-spangled
wings. The tulle was very full and en-
broidered with fine gold thread.
1t stood out and up In stiff Pierrot fash
ion. When women get to the "chaperon'
age, the collar bones will assert Them
selves. and throats get stringy and mas
saying won't do all it's claimed TO do,
then these softenlng outside influences
must be brought 10 bear on the hard
lines. With the exquisite little Pierrot
ruffs that are worn with so many Of the
square neck evening bodices no woman
need grumble at a meagre throat.
AN AMERICAN COUNTESS.
The Countess OF Craven and her mother,
Mrs Bradley Martin. both wear these
fun neck rufiles. Both are in mourning
and are I'm figure much different. but both
like these full chic Frenchy things. They
frequently shop in Paris, as Newporters
run down to New York.
The Marie Antoinette 6chus are fash
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-20
A Frog with Four wings.

The curiosity of tropical Africa is the
wonderful flying frog, first described by
Bishoff of the equatorial African expe-
dition, which returned to Europe in the
fall of 1894. This oddity OF the reptile
family is about the size of a common
bulifrog and resembles other members
of the order of batrachians in every
thing but its feet, each of which is
webbed and enormously enlarged, so
much SO as to form splendid substitutes
for true wings. The creature has ive
toes on each of the other two, which
makes four separate membranes on each
of its hind feet and three on each fore
foot, or IA in all. In his description OF
it Bishoff says, Each leg terminates
in a sort of fan, and with these the lit
tie reptile paddles the air like a locust,
or like a partially fedged bird testing
its pinions for the first time"
Although somewhat awkward in its
flight, the winged frog a dart through
the air at a speed of about ten yards per
second and can keep itself going for
ward at that rate for from 10 to 10 sec
onds. The average distance covered by
these spurts of grasshopperlike flight is
from rs to 1875 yards, but Bishoh men-
lions instances where the flying II 9
cleared sandy stretches 200 yards IN
width. st. Louis Republic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-20
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.


Its Recent and Rapid Development Upon
the Continent.
Before a recent meeting of the Ameri-
can Institute Of Electrical Engineers
Mr.. III. Ward Leonard delivered an in
teresting address upon electrical engi-
neering developments in France and
England as contrasted with those in
America. In its commercial develop
ment of electricity America is placed
first-in fact, far in advance of the old
world countries-but considered from an
engineering standpoint Mr.. Leonard
thinks the United States is losing the
lead it has thus far held. He lays the
responsibility for this condition of affairs
almost entirely at the door of the great
electrical ~monopolies, which have stood
in the way of progress, and particularly
in preventing the trial of devices and
systems of which Europe presents varie-
ties unknown to us. He questions what
has been done in this country in the
way Of electrical engineering develop
ment since Edison started his three wire
lightning distribution at Sunbury, Pa,
in 1888, and Westinghouse established
his alternating system with 1000 volt
primary and so volt secondary a few
years later, and Sprague started the
Richmond electric railroad in 1887.
There has of course been great extension
of installation along these lines.
We have, Mr.. Leonard says, the best
three wire central station plants in the
.,o,I1 A 1rn <hn hacf oIfoynofinn cnc.
tenn, converting from 1000 to 80 volts.
but we have practically no other XII
Of central station to point to. We 6 ,
operating 500 volt continuous current
electric railways at distances for viii h
1000 volts should be used instead Of
500, and after investing more money IN
copper per car than the entire cost OF ,e
electrical equipment we still lose tw ,e
as much energy as is commercial IN the
line. In England in alternating systems
q three wire secondary is used with 100
volts ON each side, and, according to
Mr.. Leonard's view, there was no ex-
cuse except patents for a so volt two
wire secondary originally, and none
save the inertia and prejudice Of a large
corporation for continuing to put in the
two wire secondary today.
Rotary transformers are used in sew
eral stations in England for a continu-
u current, high potential multiple arc
distribution, the secondary being a three
wire system, and some American inven-
tions not patented in England are found
to have been utilized in central stations
there, while they have been neglectt
in the land Of their inception. Prov
dence Journal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-20

Chas. B. Hood, Broker and Manu-
facturer's Agent. Columbus, Ohio, GER
titles that DR.. Kings New Discovery
has no equal as q Cough remedy. j.
D. Brown, Prop, st. James Hotel, Fl.
Wayne, Ind.s testifies that he was
cured Of a Cough of two years. stand
ing, caused by La Grippe. by DIR. Kings
New Discovery. B. +. Merrill. Bald
wiEsville, Mass, says that he has used
and recommended 1T and lever knew
it to fail and would rather have it than
any doctor, because it always cures.
Mrs. Hemming, 222 E. 25th St. Chi
cago, always keeps it at hand and has
no fear Of Group, because it instantly
relieves. Free trial bottles at Murphey-
Van Petten Drug Co.'S, Las Vegas and
East Las Vegas, and at wholesale by the
Browne & Manzanares Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-20
To health-seeksrs

Sspello, is now prepared to receive a limit
ed number of boarders. This ranch 10
located In the heart Of the mountains, annie
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, Rociada, or In
quire for conveyances and rates OF w. K.
Critics, East Las Vegas, N. H..
J. p. BLAKE,
W-tf Rociada. N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-20

- ML +" -
Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for
your troubiesf II not, get a bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the
relief and cure Of all female complaints,
exerting a wonderful direct influence 10
giving strength and tone to the organs.
II you have Loss Of Appetite, Constipa-
tion, Headache, Painting Spells, or are
Nervous, SIeepless. Excitable, Melan-
choly or troubled with Dizzy Spells,
Electric Bitters Is the medicine you
need. Health and Strength are guaran-
teed by its use. Fifty cents snd S1.00 at
Murphey-Van Petten DrugCo's. drug
stores, Las Vegas and East Las Vegas,
and at wholesale BY Browne & Mama.
mares Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-20

The Darlington, Wis, Journal says
editorially Of a popular patent medi-
cine: "We know from experience
that Chamberlain Colo, Cholera and
Disrrhoea Remedy is all that is claim
ed for it, as on two occasions it stop
ped e~xcruciating pains and possibly
saved us from an untimely grave. We
would not rest easy over night without
1t in the house," This remedy un-
doubtedly saves more pain and suffer-
ing than any other medicine in the
world. Every. family should keep it in
the house, for 1t is sure to be needed
sooner or later. For sale by K. d.
Goodall, Depot drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-20
MOUNTAIN RESORTS.
Beautiful Places of Retreat for
the Health and Pleasure
Seeker.


The Aqua Clara resort is situated about
eighteen miles from Las Vegas, at the foot
OF Mineral hill at the junction OF two pic.
turesque cauons, the Blue and Tecolote
A beautiful small lake is formed opposite
the hotel, about which ts a forest OF pine,
balsam and spruce trees, which make the
place very desirable for those suffering
from lung and throat Z :aa cs.ties. A free
carriage leaves the New Optic hotel at 8 o.
m. every Monday, transportation both
ways furnished without cost to visitors.
The hotel is built and furnished for con-
venience and comfort, and the table is
bountifully supplied and the cooking 10
first class. The water lie the best to be
had In New Mexico, and comes pure Saud
sparkling from springs In the mountain
side. Rates 50 per week.. Further infor-
nation given at this Office and at the New
Optic hotel. w. e. ESTES,
Prom.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-20

NV hair kept falling out until I was
nearly bald, and several remedies tried
seemed TO do no good. l commenced
using Danderine six weeks ago and the
result is a fine growth Of new hair
MRS. BELLE PICKETT, Guthrie, O. T.
For sale by Schaefer's pharmacy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-20
TOPICS.
ln1sracts from our Ezcnausss.l

lExtracts from our Exchangss.I
The management OF the Exchange
hotel of Ia Belle, are making extensive
preparations for q grand ball and sup.
per TO be given on Thanksgiving. A
cordial invitation extended to all the
n~eighboring camps. A good time Is
assured.
COCHITI MINING NOTES.
The "Little Casino" is piling up
quartz on the dump for mill treatment.
The Beckman mill continues to run
satisfactorily on the ore now in the
bins. No
I. B. Ward, who returned to Bland
last week. is pushing work on the
.'Corner" mine. ~
The ore on the dump Of the "Little
Mollie" mine Is piling up and Is OF as
good a character as any in the district.
Alex Conrad, George Hofheins and
Bert Ward are we'll started in the
work on the "Victor" mine In Cola
canyon.
Tom Benson is working the Puzzle
mine in Cola canyon steadily and is
taking out ore for shipment to the
smelters.
N. R. Darcy is not expected to be
down from Denver to start the mill at
Allerton much short of early next
mouth, when a number OF changes
will be made in the present plant.
Besides driving the lower tunnel Of
the Good Hope to cut the main lead,
which has not yet been encountered,
part of the force on that mine is drift
ing on the rich stringer Of gold quartz
recently cut In driving the main tunnel.
Charles Mccoy is dong the as
sessment work on the "Southern
Cross" one of his valuable proper.
ties in Cola canyon, and he reports
that he is developing some good ore
which may lead to continuous opera
tions.
Men have been at work repairing
the road to the "Lone STAR" which
is a constant shipper, and is produc-
ing a fine character of ore. We are
informed that this extremely valua-
bic property is in a position to pro-
duce easily 200 tons of milling ore a
day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-20
Are YOU baldp Is vour clothing 90,

Are you baldp Is your clothing CON.
stantly covered with dandruff-flthy
animal matter falling from a diseased
scalpp Does your head itchP Is it in
tested with sores and scabsP Is your
hair growing thinner year by yearP Is
it dry and brittleP 1t so, you have a
parasitic disease of the scalp, which
you are neglecting at great risk. DAN
derine will cure you quickly and per-
%manently. Money refunded in case Of
failure. For sale by Schaefer's phar-
macy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-20
San Ignaclo Resort.

The Hermitage is q new hotel situated at
the foot OF Hermit's Peak, on the Sapelio
river, up among the pines. 1t les many
advantages not usually found at summer
resorts, a good hotel with modern improve
ments and well furnished. rooms, q post.
office is located at this point, and irce tele-
phone connection Is had with Las Vegas.
The table Is beautifully supplied at all
times with all that the season affords.
Guests wishing to come. can telephone and
a conveyance will be sent for them. Rates,
800 per week. J. Y. LUJAN Proprietor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-20

Hon. Trinidad Romero, of Wagon
Mound, says that the sheep focks in
the Territory are becoming smaller
every year. The chief cause Of this
decrease is the deaths of the owners
and the division of their property
among their heirs, and the changed
condition of affairs. Years ago there
we're several dons in New Mexico who
each owned as many as 800, 900 head
OF sheep, but now 5000 to 10000 is
the limit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-20

This resort Is famous tor It's comfort,
cleanliness, superior table, abundance of
rich milk and cream, as well as for its un-
points OF interest. The best trout fishing
Is accessible by short excursions to either
branch OF the Gallinas. Hermit Peak
and grand canon are of easy access. Bur-
ro's are furnished to guests for daily
riding. Tue Pecos National Park 10 within
six miles, and is reached by easy trail;
expeditions Can be QUILTED and guide Sc
cured at the ranch.
Judge Wooster, East Las Vegas; or ad-
dress. H. A. HARVEY.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-20
Tflsa. Piles PIIos.

A sure cur for Blind, Bleed
ing and Itching Piles. DR.. Kinks
German Pile Ointment has cured the
worst cases Of ten years. standing by
three or four applications. No one
need suffer ten minutes after using
DR.. Kinks German Pile Ointment
Our agent, Mr.. Goodall, will warrant
every box. Price S1.00. Sold at
Depot drug store Las veoaf1