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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07
POLITICAL UNDERGRADUATES.


Some years ago, under q different
and ADLER management than at present,
the Las Cruces Republican, which paper
now claims that The OrrIc sold out
to the highest bidder In this campaign,
thought that political independence on
the part Of a newspaper was a mere
affectation, and that such = course sis
both impracticable and upsound In
American journalism" This reminds
US Of the man who had twenty nine
reasons why his friend had failed TO
keep an appointment he had made,and
the first OF the twenty-nine was that
his friend was dead. II independent
journalism is impracticahle, no more
Is to be said. That ends the matter
at once; but 1t is rather astonishing
to look into any newspaper directory
and see the large number of papers,
many OF them, too, among the
foremost in the land, which affect this
impracticability. Must we conclude
that all these are either deceiving
themselves or attempting to decisive
othersP Or will It be more reasonable
to conclude that the Las Cruces Repnb.
hcan is itself mistaken A man once
said he did not believe anybody in the
world was ever worth SIC, 900, for he
knew he himself had never been worth
81, 900. You can not give to M born
blind q clear conception OF colors, nor
can a deaf mute have a very exact idea
of music. 1t may barely be possible,
therefore, that while the Las Cruces
Republican knows nothing of politi.
cal independence in journalism,
there is nevertheless such a thing
within the wide range OF hu.
man possibilities. At all events,
The OPTIC shall continue 10 approve q
democratic man or measure when II
thinks such TO be for the best interests
of our town, our county Jour Territory.
and it shall condemn a republican mau
and measure when these are thought
inimical to our highest interests. To
abuse a man simply because he belongs
to the opposite political party, and to OPP
pose q Measure simply because 1t did
not originate on our side of the house,
is not to interest oneself actively In the
political issues and campaigns Of bis
country, but it is to become a tool 10
the hands of bosses, and TO lose ones
independence Of thought and action in
the fear of the party lash. or IN the
hope Of participating in the party
spoils.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07
ONE of the most remarkable features

ONE of the most remarkable features
of the campaign is the hallucinations
Of the gold bug press of New York,
Philadelphia and Chicago regarding
the gold standard. However satisfac-
tory it may be to England, it is work
ing horrible results in this country, It
is really the most dishonest money OF
the world and an earnest inquiry into
The subject would convince anyone OF
the truth of what we have said, and
that is why the ~sssiiver craze" will
never die out.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07
None But Ayers at 4. iyyorld,s rslr,

Ayers Sarsaparilla enjoys the exI
traordinary distinction Of having beel
the only blood purifier SLOWED an ex,
hibit at the Worlds fair, Chicago
Manufacturers Of other Sarsapaiillas
sought by every means to obtain a
showing Of their goods, but they were
all turned away under the application
Of the rule ~forbidding the entry OF
patent medicines and nostrums. The
decision Of the Worlds fair authorities
in favor Of Ayers Sarsaparilla was 10
effect as follows: "Ayer's Sarsaparllia
is not q patent medicine. Il does not
belong to the list Of nostrums. Il il
here on its merits.n
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07
To the Public.

We wish to state to the good people OF
Las Vegas and vicinity, that the means to
build the Sanitarinm have been provided
for, but we are without means to furnish
the building. We have concluded, there
fore, to hold a fair during Thanksgiving
week, to raise funds with which to furnish
the building. We are dependent on the
generosity of the public to accomplish this
purpose; and desire to state that we do not
expect to get the necessary amount by
large donations, but by the mite from the
many. Hence, we hope that none will re-
flse to assist US. This is a public institu-
ticn by which all will be benefited, and in
which all should feel an interest.
SISTERS OF CHARITY,
tt. In charge Of Sanitarium.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

HE change in the money standard
that has occurred since 1873 has been
none the less injurious because it has
been gradual, but more Injurious. A
fixed unknown chenge can be met,
to a large extent, by careful prepara-
ton for il, but q gradual appreciation
Of gold, such as has occurred since
1873, is like the silent growth of a dis
ease that destroys the constitution be-
fore its danger is realized.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

The proper thing to do, as suggest.
ed by THE Optic, was done by the
populist central committee, late yester.
day afternoon, by the substitution Of
the name of H. B. FERGUSON for that
of L. Bradford Prince asa candidate
for delegate to the fifty. fifth congress.
This insures Mr.. Fergusson's election
beyond the peradventure of q doubt.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

From Las Vegas to Grand Canon Of tbs
Colorado river and return, S53. so. Thirty
days. transit limit in each direction
final return limit, ninety days from date
Of sale. The stage will leave Flagstaff, on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, con
Meeting with our through California trains
il each direction.
Returning, 10 will leave the Grand Canon
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The
ride to the canon is over a good road and
occupies about eleven hours. Stations
have been established along the route and
at the canon for the accommodation of
tourists. G. F. JONES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

LAS VEGAS DAILY OPrIc-Delivered by mail.
post paid, $l0.0 per annum $500 for SIX
months; $3.50 for three months, by car
rier, 20 cents per week.
Las VEGAS WEEKLY OPTIc-28 columns, de-
livered by mail, postpaid, $40. per an.
mum, 81. 90 fer six months, 70 for three
Sample copies OF both daily and weekly,
mailed free when desired. Give postofflce
address In full, including state.
ted from all parts OF the country. Com.
municatlons addressed to the editor or
THE OPTIC, to insure attention, should be
and address, not for publication. but as a
guaranty OF good faith. -
REmITTANoEs-May be mad by draft money
order, postal note, express or Registered
kilograms to THE OTTO,
East Las Vegas. New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07
Buokboard Mails.

Mails on tho star routes leave Las Vegas
rs follows:
Anton Chico, Los Colonais, Eden, Santa
Rosa and Puerto de Luna, tri weekly, on
Monday, Wednesday n Friday, and ar
Las Vegas to Fort Bascom,1 Including
Chaperito, Gallinas Springs, Ei Cuervo,
Bell Ranch, Liberty and Endee, tri weekly,
on Monday. wednesday and Friday, OF
each week, and arrive on alternate days.
Las Vegas to Mora, including Los Alamos,
Sapello, ean Ygnacio and Rociada, tri-
weekly, on Tuesday, Thursday n Satur-
days.
IN Saturday.
Conveyance on Fort Sumner line, is by
o-horse blackboard, on Fort Bascom and
Mora lines by single-horse blackboard, TO
Lesperancc by private conveyance
Usually spring wagon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

The widow of the late United States
Senator Plumb, Of Kansas, can't vote
except on municipal issues, but she
has sent $500 to aid the free silver
campaign.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

The national grange, with over o
million members, voted 10 favor Of The
free and unlimited coinage of both sill
yer and gold.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

William Wilson has made a rich
strike of gold ore at Sulphide, about
five miles northeast of Elizabsthtown.
The ore Is free milling and said to be
the richest find yet made in that dis
rrict.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07
For Trade.

Five hundred and twenty acre ranch
decided land twelve miles from Las Vegas
large house and barn, single roof, river
and spring water. Will trade for house
and lot in East Las Vegas.
270-tf GEO. H. HUTCHINSON & Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

WHATEVER forces down the price Of
wheat and cotton, is good for England
But let American farmers vote against
the British system.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

WITH money scarce under the gold
standard, wheat is low in price. Eng
land desires that. But it is death to
the American farmer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

Sarsa pariila
The One True Blood Purifier. 81 per bottle.
Prepared only bye. I. Hood s. Co., Lowell, Mass.
Hoxd,- NIL are the only pills to take

P. Nichol, of Ell Paso, who for some
time past has been prospecting in the
Salado coal field, is now prospecting
for mineral in the Three Rivers coun-
try.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07
frices % Suit the Times.
Lots from 500 up,
SOLE AGENT OF the Hill-site
Town Co. addition, and the Edo
RADIO Town Co. lower addition.
r esidences, Business Properties,
Loans, Mortgages and Securities
Desirable Acre Properties; Far ms unde,
Irrigation bitches. Office on
90 FLOOR rAnME OPERA HOUSE. &. las VEGAS


Those intending to visit the great gold
camp of Hopewell be pleased to learn that
John J. Pace ia now prepared to furnish
hotel accommodations. An excellent table
is served at reasonable rates. 25S-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

NLAs VEGAS, N. M, March 9th, 1885,
Round trip rates to City OF Mexico, from
Las Vegas, SOC. 10. Going limit, sixty
days, with final return limit, OF six months
from date Of sale.
t 10 PHoENIx. Z
Tourist rates to Phoenix, Ariz., and re-
turn from Las Vegas. $3.50 Limits.
fifteen days, in each direction, with inal
limit OF six months.
a. G. r.. JONES. Aeaa4N
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

thirty years of practice. 1t is healing,
soothing, strengthening. 1t is perfectly
natural in its operation and effect.
BY its use, thousands of weak women
have been made strong and healthy-have
been made the mothers of strong and
healthy children. Taken during CESSATION,
1t makes childbirth easy and almost pain
less and i~nsures the well being of both
mother and child.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

Henry Dunlap, of Aztec, has been
very i'll with typhoid fever.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

A bouncing baby boy arrived at the
home of NIr. aud Mrs. T. G.. Gregory,
up at Ration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

Bear are said to be plentiful in the
mountains, A large I'M vas killed
with a shot gun on the head Of Three
Rivers, recently.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

Miss Edwina Dawson, Of the VERNE
jo, passed through Ration on her way
to Denver, where she will attend school
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-07

Healthy. happy children
make better men and wo-
men of US all. A little care
'and a little plariring before
birth is often more import
ant than anything that can
be done after.
On the mothers health
and strength depend the
life and the future of the
children. A weak and
sickly woman cannot bear
strong and healthy children.
Most of the weakness of
women is utterly inexcus-
able. Proper care and
proper medicine will cure
almost any disorder of the
feminine organism. DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton has been tested in
The eagle. (Silver City, N.M.) 1894-1???, 1896-03-18
THE SILVER ISSUE.
How Some Republican Leaders Stand
on This Question.
The National Blmetallist Tells Some Plain
Truths About the Silver Question.

Senator Carter has generally been re-
garded as one OF the most conservative
OF the silver men from the mining states.
1t was this fact very largely, coupled
with his astnteness as politician, that
led to his selection as Chairman of the
National Republican Committee.
Therefore his speech in the Senate on
the 2oth nlt. was OF the highest signifi-
canoe. In substance and effect he
charged the republican party with hav-
ing abandoned republican principles in
supporting the recent tariff bill with its
"horlzontal' rise, and also with having
been guilty OF the grossest dishonesty
and fraud IN its Interpretation of the
silver plank in the Minneapolis platform.
Conteding that the plank was not an
unqualified declaration for free coinage
1t certainly did pledge the republican
party to some affirmative legislation in
the interest OF silver restoration. Upon
Il platform quite similar Mr.. Harrison
had been elected and it was universally
regarded as declaration that the re.
publican party should take II step for
ward in the direction OF silver restora-
tion.
The result was the "Sherman Law"
for which every republican in Congress
voted, and which was signed by a re-
publican president. 1t was not what
silver men wanted, but it was better
than nothing.
And yet in 1893, only a little more
than two years after its enactment, we
find an overwhelming majority OF the
republicans responding to the demand
of a democratic president, and voting
for its repeal.
The last line OF legislation recognizing
silver as q money metal was thus wiped
from the statute books OF the United
States.
In brief, the democratic party pledged
to the free use Of both gold and silver
without discrimination against either or
charge for mintage AMI the republican
party pledged to bimetallism and the
use OF both metals as standard money!"
have united and practically fastened the
The eagle. (Silver City, N.M.) 1894-1???, 1896-03-18

single gold standard upon the country
This was the main point OF Mr.. Car
ter's speech, and Messrs. Sherman
Hoar and Gear struggled in vain t
break its force.
1t is a highly significant fact that not
one of those republicans opposing free
coinage, while claiming to be bimetal
lists, ever thinks OF proposing any leg.
islation looking toward the restoration
OF silver. Their bimetallism consists OF
opposing everything which even squints
in that direction. Whenever the ex.
treme silver men are in the ascendenc,
and free coinage measure is in sight,
these alleged bimetalists always have
some counter propositions such as
the Allison Amendment in 1878, and
the Sherman Law in 1890. Both o
these were substitutes for free coinage.
But when there seems to be no pro.
liability of free coinage enactment moi
a step in the direction OF bimetallisn
are they willing to take.
In fact, they favor bimetallism thai
is absolutely unknown in monetary
science.
Senator Sherman sounds the key note
for them, and, whether they agree witt
him or not, they are very careful never
to suggest any opposition. His idea o.
bimetallism is expressed in the follow.
ing words:
81 believe that the policy OF the
United States, adopted in 1853, OF coin
ing fractional silver coins in limited
quantities from silver bullion purchased
at market price, and making them 9
legal tender for small sums, is the only
way to preserve the parity OF gold and
silver coins at fixed ratio. This is
properly called bimetallic money"
His idea of bimetalism is gold as q
full legal tender, with free coinage oI
that metal alone, and small change in
silver, coined on government account
and made legal tender for "smal sums
II that be the correct definition OF bi.
metallism, then we have "trmetalism'
in this country because we also have
nckels, coined on government account
and legal tender for small sums.
In fact, we have "quodrometallism'
because we also have cents OF II differ
ent metallic composition, being made
chiefly of copper. All Of these minor
coins are struck on government ac-
count in small amounts, and are limited
legal tender. So they embody all the
conditions which he says are requisite
The eagle. (Silver City, N.M.) 1894-1???, 1896-03-18
for "bimetallism."

for "bimetalism."
Mr.. Sherman's idea seems to be that
the all important thing in monetary
system is parity" Ii the gold dollar
appreciates until it is actually worth
500 in products, and the burden OF debt
is increased fifty fold, nobody has any
right to complain il other forms OF
money are only at a parity" with the
gold dollar. He apparently thinks that
the sole use which people have for "dol-
lars" is to exchange them for dollars at
par.
Senator Teller, quoting from the Re-
port OF the English Royal Commission.
gave the essentials of true bimetallism
as follows:
bimetallic system OF currency, TO
be completely effective, must, in view
OF those who advocate it, include two
essential features: GAY An open mint
ready to coin any qnanity of either gold
or silver which may be brought to it.
(b) the right on the part OF debtor to
discharge his liabilities, at his option,
in either OF the two metals at a ratio
fixed by law.
This is the definition that in substance
is given by all bimetallists, and they do
not intend that any gold standardist
shall define bmetallism for them. Ii
Mr.. Sherman is right, there is not
gold standard country on the face OF the
earth, for they all use silver in small
amounts and as limited legal tender.
But genuine bimetallism means the
placing OF the two metals upon a pre-
cisely equal footing in the matter OF q
coinage and legal tender, the difference
in relative quantities being provided for
by the "ratio"-that is, the quantity OF
the other. As, for example, IS ounces
OF silver to equal ounce of gold.
This is bimetallsm, and when Mr..
Sherman gives his definition, as Senator
Teller broadly intimated, he is either
grossly ignorant or grossly dishonest.
Senator Hoar very earnestly repudi-
ated the idea that he was gold mon
ometallist." Well, then, what does
he mean by persistently adhering to Il
monetary system based absolutely upon
gold, and which is defended upon the
theory that the gold dollar is the only
true and honest dollar?
When did he ever propose anything
different from what now exists? He
denounces Cleveland as gold mono
metallst, and yet every vote he has
cast upon the monetary question has
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1896-01-31
RECOVERED HIS HORSE.
Animal AT Jersey shore. A
Smooth Rascal,

Liveryman James Hess returned
Monday night from Jersey Shore
with the horse and buggy stolen
from him last week, having driven
the entire distance of eighty-two
miles in one day. A week ago Sun>
day man giving his name as Harry
Faux, and claiming Waverly as his
home, hired Il bay mare and top
buggy to drive to Hughesville, Ly-
coming county, telling a plausible
story of having horse at that place
he was going after.
Not hearing from the rig in a
reasonable length of time Mr.. Hees
placed the matter In the hands of
the Liyerymen's National Protective
association, of which he is a mcm-
ber. Through letter from the
proprietor of the Commercial House
at Laporte, whom Faux beat out OF
his board, telling fairy tale about
being robbed, track was got of him
and Mr.. Hees and Constable Emory
followed him to M,,ncy and Jersey
Shore where he had sold the rig for
$50.
Faux is well known throughout
the county, having for years follow
ed the fairs and races in company
with his wife; they were at the
Towanda fair grounds four years
ago when she drove in a novelty
race. The Liverymen's association
offer reward of $50 for his arrest
and conviction.-Towanda Reuie,c.
This is the same man who remain
ed over night with landlord McKib.
bins of the Commercial Hotel, or
Sunday night, January 18th and
told the story Of how he was robbed
of $40 and silver watch, near Ring
dale, an account Of which was giver
in the REPUBLICAN of January II
: Faux is not shrewd man and W,
predict his early capture,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1896-01-31

There will be given away with the
Sunday Inquire of February I'd, a
toy theatre complete with stage,
proscenium arch and full cast of
characters necessary for reproduc-
ton in miniature of that most popu>
lar melodrama, "The Still Alarm" F"
Included in the scenes depicted is
that of a great building in flames,
while all around a complete fire de-
partment, with fire engine, patrol,
aerial ladder and a large corps OF
firemen are at work. This is only
one of the many thrilling scenes in
this tiny presentation of this famous
play. The theatre will be found s
useful method of entertainment tc
every member of every household
To prevent disappointment it will bt
necessary to send in all orders early
in the week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1896-01-31


A sensational case, out of the or
binary, will be tried in our courts at
this February session. The case re-
lates to a stolen corpse. Sometime
ago Mr.. Celib Campbell of near
Skunk, Fox township, died, and his
body was inferred in the Skunk cem-
etery, which was his request, so mem
bers of the family say. Deceased
was married twice. The older sen,
Wilson by the first wife desired the
remains OF bis father buried in the
New Albany cemetery by the side Of
his 6rst wife and son. This was
refused and on recent date the
corpse was exhumed and placed in
the New Albany cemetery. 1t is
alleged that Wilson is guilty of this
offense and in accordance a warrant
was sworn out by the wife of the de-
ceased for the arrest OF Wilson.
N. G. Maben constable of Laport'
served the warrant one day last week
The necessary bail was furnished and
the case will be heard In court.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1896-01-31

For some months past panther
has been prowling along Kitchens
Creek, in Fairmount township, Lu,
zerne county, and has committed
many depredations. The animal
has been seen several times and has
created considerable terror among
the people of that section. One
evening, a short time ago, as Mr..
Henry Zeigler was passing along the
animal followed him for mile or
more, coming SO close to him at
times as to cause him to seriously
fear the beast would attack him in
his def'enceless condition, he having
no fire aims to defend himself.
Severalhunting parties have searched
the woods for it with well loaded
guns, but as yet have failed to dis
cover its whereabouts. We are in>
formed that q more determined
effort is to be made now that there
is good tracking snow on the
ground -ES.
Who knows but this is the same
panther seen and heard in our forests?
Fairmount township, Luzerne county
joins Colley township, Sullivan
county, and it was in the vicinity Of
Oolley township that a panther was
cnnn q faw ,nnnfha 900
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1896-01-31

Preparations are being made by
the state authorities for the removal
of Gen. Hancock's remains from
Norristown, Pa, to Washington, D.
g., on the 30th of next May. The
entire national guard of the state
ana representative bodies Of the
different arms in the regular army
will participate.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1896-01-31

We did Superior Court book
last week in the case Of John w.
Carroll, appellee vs. Thomas Miner,
appellant. Our book gives the ap-
pellee's side Of the question, and a
rule draft of the plot of land involv-
ed appears among its pages. This
is very nicely executed. j. II.
Cronin and E. j. Mullen are attornies
for Carroll.