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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14
None But Ayers at the worlds Pair

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 o
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 Sarsaparills was in
effect as follows: "Ayer's Sarsaparilla
is not a patent medicine. It does not
belong to the list of nostrums. 1t 10
here on its merits -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14
AS VIEWED IN HISTORY.

The future historian will find it hard Il
understand how one of the largest stat
majorities Of 1898. in favor of free silver
came to be cast in Missouri, where there Il
not an ounce of silver ore, or any other ra-
tional reason for such a result.-St. Loui,
Globe Democrat.
The future historian will write thai
the plain people of Missouri, with sim
gularly clear intuitions, in 1896, by an
overwhelming majority, made it mani.
fest to the world that they understood
perfectly the effect of increasing or
lessening the volume of legitimate
money in a country, and that as the
product Of their Industries left nothing
for the producer, they in that year
voted strongly to double up that vol
ume Of money, until it, measured by
commodities, left something to those
who furnished the commodities. And
the historian will further go on and de-
scribe the editor of the Globe Demo
c,at as one CT the old perverse genera
ton, who having eyes, saw not, and
having ears, bes I'd rot in that year,
and though he had a great newspaper
he as c teacher OF the people, but
proved every day that his utterances
through that memorable campaign that
thousands and tens Of thousands OF his
readers understood the main subject
that he discussed better than be did
him sell.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14

AMYsTERY was recently found in
the heart of an oak. From a tree oil
this kind a large block, about eighteen
inches IN diameter, that had been
knocking about in various yards and
woodsheds, was split up some time ago,
and iu 1t was found an auger hole
about three quarters of an inch in size,
containing a bunch of human hair,
done up in a piece Of printed paper.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14

SIR FRANK LOCKWOOD, who accom-
panied L ,rd Russell 10 this country, is
back in London again, and has revealed
to the Londoners that ssthe American
people are actuated by a spirit of en-
terprise." He is quite sure that the
servant who took one talent and re
turned it was mol an American citizen.
Americans make the most of their
talents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14

The farmers voted against bi-metal-
ism and then within two weeks IN an
nual congress assembled, framed a
memorial to congress urging that hi.
mstallism hs brought about the very
first thing, by the new administration
1t simply shows that the people of the
United States desire that the great
questions of the day be handled by the
republican party.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14

One of the queerest newspapers 10
the world is LIE Monaco. 1t is issued
weekly, is admirably printed on ex-
pensive paper, and its "news" consists
almost exclusively OF figures arranged
in long columns. These figures tell in
what compartment of the roulette
wheels at Monte Carlo and Spa the lit
tie balls have come to rest during the
weeks s~sbusipess.n
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14

Our coinage ones comprised a ~
gold piece. The authorized act for this
coin was passed February 21st, 1858,
and its coinage was begun in 1854. 1t
Is said that very few Of these pieces
are now in existence.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14

THE Withholding NV Mexico from
statehood by the republican leaders
may not spite the people out here as
much as 1t is supposed to do. VIZ ar,
more prosperous night now, eve as E
Territory, than any o her part of the
United States.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14
Mexican Central Railway.

From the sea to the clouds. Passing mod.
ern cities and ancient monuments. Stan
dard guage in everything-management
ideas and treatment of patrons. The only
Line in the Republic running Pullman pal
ace buffet sleeping cars between the cap.
ital and poinGs in the United States. Cheap
rates aud prompt service. For full partic.
ulars call ca or address
j. r. DONoHoE,
II Cont Agent El Paso. Texas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14

AT the uitral OF an unm arried
woman in Brazil scarlet is the mourn.
ing hue. The coffin, the hearse, the
trappings OF the horses, and the livery
of the driver must be scarlet. An
American unmarried woman would
turn in her grave If she knew
her state OF single blessedness was be-
ing so publicly advertised.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14
SATURDAY EVENING, NOV. IA, 1896.

CAPT L. c. FORT is in the field foi
the chief justiceship and 1t is remarked
that J. A. Carruth will be district
clerk in case Fort is successful.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14

THERE have been lbs on the banks
all over the country since election day,
but they have been runs to deposit
gold that had bsen Withdrawn from
circulation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14

J.. H. Overhuls and family went to
Cerrillos from Bland, a week ago, and
have moved into the Conloy residence.
Mr.. Overhuls has gone into partnership
with w. E. Chapman, the new firm
having bought out the Laird market.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14

l had used nearly every remedy for kid
ney trouble known without relief when ]
was induced to try Macbeth water, which
am glad to say did me a wonderful
amount of good in a very short time.
| JOSE LOPEZ,
- Ex-Sheriff of s,an Miguel county
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14

There are nj idle men either at
Golden or San Pedro. Everyone is
busy in and around the differentmines.
This speaks well for the cnmps. Il
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14
Buckboard MaiIs.

Mails on the star routes leave Las Vegas
as follows:
Las Vegas to Fort sumner, includin
Anton Chico, Los Oolonaiss Eden, Santa
Rosa and Puerto de Luna, tri -weekly, on
rive on alternate days of each week.
Las Vegas to Fort Bascom. including
Chaperito, Gallina5 Springs, ri Cuervo,
on Monday. Wednesday and Friday, OF
each week, and arrive on alternate days.
Las Vegas to Mora, including Los Alamose
6apeHo, Sen Ygnacio and Rociada, tri-
Weekly, on Tuesday, Thursday and batur
day, OF each week, n arrive on eiternat'
days.
on Saturday.
Conveyance on Fort sumner line, is b.
swo-horse blackboard, on Fort Basccm anc
More lines by slngie-horse blackboard, Te
Lesperaace by private conveyance
usually spring
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14
Special Notice.

LAS VEGAS DAILY OPrIc-Delivered by mail,
post paid, $40. 90 per annum; $500 for six
months; $3.50 for three months, BY car
rior, rs cents per week.
LAS VEGAS WEEKLY OPrIC-28 columns, de-
livered by mail, post paid, S2.00. per an
mum, 81. 90 fer six months, rs; for three
Sample copies OF both daily and weekly
mailed free when desired. Give postoiice
address in full, including state.
O0RREsPoNDENCA-Containing NEWS, solici-
ted from all parts of the country. Com
municuLions nuoIossou u Iuo otilIOr OF
THE OPTIC, to insure attention, should be
accompanied by the writer's fuil name
and address, not for publication, but as q
guaranty of good faith.
y Internationally be made by draft, money
order. postal note, express or registered
letter at our risk. Address all letters and
kilograms to II OPTIC,
East Las Vegas. New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14
Some Ready Information.
IDIsTANcEs FRou LAs VEGAS.

The following statistical information
should be cut out and pasted on your Of
Gee desk for future n frequent refer
ence:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14
TO CURB 4 COLD IN ONE DAY

10 CUR6 A COLD IN ONR DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qnlnins Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If 1t falls
60 cure. 25c. II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14
n GODS


The One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. 81.
Prepared only by c. /. Hood q Co, Lowell, Mass.
q. -. the best family cathartic
Hoods Pills and liver stlmuiant- $50
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-11-14

] How many young men and
! young women are cut off just
when the future seemssbrightest
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

FAITH In HUMANITY.-Never let
US lose our faith in human nature, no
matter how often we are deceived.
Do not let the deception destroy conf
dence in the real honesty, goodness,
generosity, humanity and friendship
which exist in the world. I have lost
rs per cent. of all 1 have ever made in
lending money and endorsing notes,
and have incurred generally the enmi-
ty of those I. have helped, because I
did not keep it up. But every once
in awhile there was somebody who
did return in such full measure the
credit for the help which was render
ed, that faith was kept alive, and the
beauty and goodness of our human
nature were made evident.
I have had appointed about thou
sand men to employment which gave
them supper, and chance to climb
to positions of greater responsibility
and trust, if they had the inclination
and ability. About 9 out of 10 of
them threw stones at me because I did
not do better for them, and keep push
ing them and yet there are hundred
or so who, by the exercise of their
own ability, their own grasp of the
have gone on to the accom-.
plishment of such high ambitious and
successes, and have appreciated in so
many ways the help extended to them
by helping others, that again my
faith in human nature remains undi-.
minished.-Chauncey M. Depew.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

"You needn't tell me OrU's caught htrn." |"
hadn't ought to "a spoke at all, but it
can't be helped now All I ask Of you
is to keep it close till I give you liberty
to tell it round"
"Well, I s'pose we can promise that, !"
said Mrs. Frost reluctantly. "What
do you say, Charlotte?"
The girl had seated herself on the top
step, trembling with the reaction from
the passion that had mastered her. She
lifted face no longer red and q pair
of eyes in which dwelt q curiously un-
satisfied and puzzled expression. There
was something incomprehensible to her
about the matter still, and she wrapped
her arms round her tall knees and hesi-
tated before giving the desired assent.
In the distance the roll of carriage
wheels could be heard approaching rap
idly. The pace was SO much more rapid
than was customary i'll that vicinity
that the three women were conscious OF
a thrill of curiosity even in the midst OF
their personal excitement. Each turned
her head in the direction whence tho
noise came, and the carriage and its oc-
cupants burst simultaneously upon the
vision of all.
MISSY sakesl There they be them
sc!vcsp' said Mrs. Frost, rising and 60
ing close to the railing to see to better
advantage. "How under the light Of
the sun do you s'pose they happened
round this way? Hail 'em. Char]ottai"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

KAFFIR DENTIsTRY.-The method
of extracting teeth among the Kafirs
is barbarious in the extreme, and re-
minds one of the tortures of the dark
ages.
The patient is placed on the ground
and four men are employed to hold
him down, two taking his arms and
two his legs. Then the operator
kneels down beside him, and taking
piece of sharpened ivory, steel or
wood, he calmly proceeds to hawk
away at the gum until the offending
tooth is loose. He then extracts it
with finger and thumb, the patient
having suffered naturally unspeakable
agonies.
The time occupied in the operation
is often of long duration, sometimes
extending over as much as 80 min
utes, but, of course, this varies accord
ing to the strength of the tooth. Per-
sons in this country who make a prac-
tice of taking an anesthetic when
having a tooth extracted would prob
ably find the operation as performed
by the Kafir dentist little trouble
some, to say the least of it.
Of course, the Kafirs dwelling in or
near the towns 60 to the ordinary
dentist, but those living far away from
civilization have no alternative but to
resort to the method described above
London, Spectator.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

UNITED STATES PENsIoNERs.-The
report of the commissioner Of pensions.
for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1896,
has lust been made. From this it ap-
pears that "there were added to the
rolls during the year 4o,374 new pen
sioners; and there were restored
1878, who had been previously drop
ped-a total of 44,247. During the
same period the losses were 29,S93 by
death, 1,141 by remarrlage (widows)
1854 by legal limitation (minors,)
1852 because of failure to claim pen
sion for three years, and 1928 for
other causes-an aggregate of 40, ,493.
The net gain over the previous year
was only 154. The whole number of
pensioners on the roll on June 80, 1896,
was 97O,678. While the rolls show
slight gain in numbers over the year
Immediately preceding, the amount
disbursed for pensions was $13S, ,214,-
761-a decrease of 81, ,592,575 as COM
pared with the previous year. There
were 1856 pension claims pending
at the close of the fiscal year, 234 1897
being applications for increases made
by persons now on the rolls"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

THE END.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

A M1LLIoNA1RE's PET ECONOMIES
While the late Enoch Pratt of Balti-
more was most generous, he had a
number of pet economies. He was in
the habit of walking between his home
and his bank, and when some one sug-
gested that he ought to use the street
car, as the fare was only five cents, he
rejoined: "Only five cents. Don't
you know, sir, that 800 will have to
work nearly a whole week to earn
that five cents ?"
He had grim sense of humor, and
the state got a lot of fun out of him
when he was summoned by the county
authorities for an increase on his tax
assessment. He appeared as down.
trodden farmer. "Don't," he said,
"put it on us poor devils who only get
40 cents a bushel for our corn. We
can't live. 1t costs me $500 year to
run my place, and I can get no income
from it. I have two cows, and they
are both dry"
He went on in this strain for some
time, ending by telling the commits
sioners that the taxable basis was al
ready too high. But they raised his
taxes just the same.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

ner mothers summons, Steve Judkins
made up his mind that he had hitherto
failed to realize fully what very pret.
ty girl she was.
"I'm goin to drive my new horse
down to the beach this afternoon" he
explained promptly, IAN I came round
to see if you wouldn't like to 60 too.
You cal, can't you?"
"Well, don't know about it,, an
swered Ora hesitatingly. There's all
them clothes to do today anyway. Mon
days the hardest day in the week al
ways"
"Of course you can go, Ory," hastily
interjected Mrs. Pease. "We can leave
some of the things over till tomorrow
as we'll as not, an the ride will do you
lots of good"
"You give me turn shan't git over
in hurry" she said to her daughter,
when Steve, after few remarks, had
gone off smiling at the success Of his
errand. Charlotte Frost would have
stood mighty good chance of gittin
that ride if I hadn't spoke up for you.
You act dreadful senseless about some
things, Dry.
Ora made petulant movement She
understood her mothers allusion, but
being peculiarly sensitive and shy words
did not come easily to her. Now she
hastily divested herself Of her company
splendor and went back to her work,
but her face had frightened wonderful
ly. Mrs. Pease caught its radiant ex-
preston by cautious, surreptitious
glances, but said nothing. To have open
ly recognized the dawning content
would have been fatal to its continu-
ance, she knew.
Punctually at 3 o'clock (the earliest
hour at which it would be possible to
expect Steve) Ora was ready for her
drive and fidgeting about from one
front window to the other. Nothing but
Mrs. Pease's extreme qualification at
the coming event prevented her from
commenting cuttingly on this uneasi-
ness. In the back yard whirligig
clothes drier, stationary from lack Of
breeze, bore on its concentric lines the
mornings work. Ora's conscience was
clear, her face bright. Her pretty little
figure in its blue dress climbing over
the buggy wheel sent positive rapture
into her mothers heart
On one thing this hardworking wom-
an had set her heart. She meant that
Ora should marry Steve Judkins if it
could be brought about by any means
possible to her. Steve had fine farm
and considerable money, and his par
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21
Htisesllaneous 8eading.
SHIPS OF TODAY.
Do Not Differ From Those Of the Ark In
Principles of Construction.


Principles of Construction.
"The shipbuilder of today imagines
that he has far advanced" said rep
resentative of a shipbuilding firm,
"but when he looks back he finds that
he has in reality made but little prog
ress in the matter of proportions over
the original ship by Noah 40 centuries
ago. The lines laid down in the con-
struction of Noah's ark are followed
today in the best examples of ship
building. Those proportions are that
a ship should be six times as long as
it is wide, and with depth one-tenth
of its length. The best authority
gives the measurement of Noah's ark
as 300 cubits in length, so cubits in
breadth, with a depth of 80 cubits.'
"Though the cubit varies in differ
eht parts of the world, the English
cubit, which is 1S inches, prevails in
most countries. All kinds of changes
in proportions have been made since
Noah built the ark, but shipbuilders,
to get the Lest results, have been COM
PEELED to 60 back to these proportions.
Nearly all the flyers now on the ocean
in the passenger traffic are built on
the lines of the ark. Shipbuilders
thought they would improve on these
proportions and have built thousands
of ships since on different lines, but
they have been forced to return to the
original lines to get the best results.
"The ark's lines are also followed
today in the matter of decks or sto-
ries, if you may call them such, and
the best ships here have three decks,
or stories, upper, lower and middle.
All of this goes to prove the assertion
that there is nothing new under the
sun, at least in shipbuilding. The
cigar-shaped boats for which 30 much
was promised, where the length was
10 and even more times as much as
the width, failed to fill the bill."--
Washington Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21
She ran behind the door.

tiality for Ora had been sufficiently
marked to have been the subject Of COM
ment in the village. twas the mothers
strongest desire that Ora should be
spared the life Of drudgery that had
been her own daily portion.
"She's a pretty girl, my Ory," she
said to herself with curious tighten
ing at her throat as she watched Steve
tuck the gray lap robe over Ora's dress
and straighten himself as he took the
reins. Charlotte Frost shan't have
himW Her pale eyes lighted with sud-
den determination. Somehow I know
as we'll as I want to that Steve means
somethin by takin Dry out this arter-
noon. If I could only do somethin to
help it along! I might as well 60 up an
see Susan Frost by all by. Perhaps can
find out if he's been goin there lately.
Guess I'd better 60 as soon as I can git
things regulated, for it looks thundery
over in the west. :"
The afternoon was fast waning when
Mrs. Pease came out, locked the door,
hid the key under the upper step, shock
the gate violently to be sure she had
hasped it after her and started Oh her
Journey with a briskness that was as
tonishing considering her physical pro-
portions and the upward slope Of the
road.
The thunderclouds were piling high
er and apparently absorbing all the air.
The afternoon grew hot and breathless.
On the tall elms that bordered the vii
lage street down which she passed the
leaves hung as heavy and motionless as
if carved of malachite. The roadway,
with its grass fringed sidewalks, lay
white under the glare of the brilliant
sun. Mrs. Pease's face was crimson
when she stopped in front of little
brown house with front piazza shell
tered by two umbrageous horse chestnut
trees The promise held out by their
clustering branches stirred the tired
woman to ascend the steps with many
gasps and sighs.
"Good land!" cried voice from an
upper window. IF here amt Mis-
PeaseW
The narrow green shutter that had
swung open to admit of this remark g
descent was drawn to hastily and a mo-
ment later the door blinds flew open
with jerk and quick motioned,
shrewd faced little woman, clad in a
Mother Hubbard wrapper of brown and
white calico, as smooth and fresh as
water and smoothing irons could make
it, appeared.
whatever made you start odt on
such a day?" said she reproachfully,
presenting palm leaf fan. mot but
what I'm always glad to see you, Mis-
Pease, but seems's if you'd "a been more
comfortable if you'd waited until after
sundown."
"There ain t much doubt about that, "
admitted Mrs. Pease, whose breath
came with startling aud!bleness IL
'tain't too much trouble, I'd like a
glass of water, Mis- Frost. My throat's
terribly dry, wslin through all that
dust.
The alert little woman darted through
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21
SHAVING.
1t Was First Done by Order of Alexander
@t,a nroof

It Was First Done by Order OF Alexander
the Great.
The confessor. of Francis IL OF
France refused him absolutely until he
had completely removed his beard.
An ancient German was by tribal Gus
tom not allowed to cut of his flowing
beard until he had killed his first man
in battle. About the year 200 b. e.,
the Roman Emperor Scipio Africanus
inaugurated the custom of shaving
among the Roman mobiles. Henry l
of England wore beard until a cour-
ageous preacher leveled his eloquence
at him to such good purpose that he
submitted to be shaved. From the
time of julius Ceasar until the advent
of William the Conqueror the Britons
wore mustaches, but the clergy, after
the conversion of the islanders, were
forced to shave by law. One of the
early Popes established the shaving of
Roman Catholic priests to distinguish
them from the patriots of Constantine
pie. The priests of the Greek church
still wear boards. Peter the Great of
Russia laid tax on boards, and de-