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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Gov. W. 7. Thornton, who is In the city
of magnificent distances, to-day, will crate
at Deming on the Fourth, he leaving for
that place on the evening train. Some
significance may attach to his visit, here,
but THE OPTIc can only conjecture what
IL 10
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Delinquent taxpayers owe it to them.
selves, their wives, their children, and
their childrep's children, to, walk up to the
county collectors Office and fork over the
amour Of the delinquency on the tax
books. The court has instructed the COL
lector to levy upon and sell the personal
property of owners of real estate who are
in arrearages in their taxes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Every man and woman who can posi-
bly, do SO, should be present at the Tamme
opera house, this evening, and hear Gov.
Princes address on the monetary situa-
ton, The attendance of ladies promises
TO be large. No admission fee and every
body lie invited and expected.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Mrs. Herman Risch, who was one of tho
fret residents Of Ration, but for tine past
few years residing in California, was a
passenger, yesterday, on No. l. en- route
to Las Vegas, where she will visit her sis
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Funeral services in memory Of the late
John Hollenwager, whose body vas in
TERED in a Chicago cemetery, this after
noon, were conducted by Rev. Norman
Skinner at the family residence in this
city at 2 O'Clock, to-day,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

The East Las Vegas military band will
give an open.air concert in front OF the
Tamme opera house, this evening; also, dis
course some patriotic airs, up stairs, the
occasion being the ringing silver address
by Gov. L. Bradford Prince.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

will take place from the family residence.
sl2 Prince street, tomorrow, at 2 O'Clock
p. m. Rev. Norman Skinner will conduct
the services.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Vicente Trajiiio ami Manuel martinez,
accused of cattle stealing, have been bound
over, to await the action of the grand jury,
in the sum of $500 each, which amount
they will probably be able to furnish.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02
Letter List No.

The following list OF letters remains I'M
called for in the postof1ce at Las Vegas, N.
M, for the week ending June s0th, 1898.
Persons calling for these letters wifi
please say Advertiser:
Apodaca, Petra Anaya, Demetro; Bruce,
Doneteo, 7. de; Barela, savena; Oonnor.
Mrs. James; Glenn, Harry g.; Howison, u,
L.; Hicks. Mrs s. NJ; Hacken, MI. ;Jesurs.
tas. Senores; Lusero, Doloiitas L.; Miles,
G. e.; Mestoz. MatiIde NJ ;Ortega, Estoiaso;
lams, M. n. "
G. W. ALLEN, r. NJ.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

LAS VEGAS, N. NJ, June 10th, f6g8.-On
July Bird, 4th and 9Th. we will sell one way
tickets to Chicago, s26 G5; ST. Louis, $27. Is
and Missouri river cities, $40 e5. Com
tinuous passage.
I'd c. F. JoNEs, agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

The address of Gov. Prince at the Tamme
opera house, this evening, will not be dry
and statistical, but will be live and inter-
esting from beginning to end. Be there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

There are several men in this town who
are fixing themselves for trouble. They
are organizing a secret society, and won't
even tell their wives the name of IL.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

r. vollmer again takes advertising space
in the paper that not only reaches the peo-
pie Of Las Vegas, but those Of the entire
Territory, as well.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

A long pending dispute about a public
road has been amicably adjusted by the
county commissioners.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Have you examined Miss Carr's millin-
cry? Look at her prices in the window.
Latest styles and competent trimmers.
2oa-6t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Another mining letter from the Hope
we'll camp will appear in THE OPTIC, to-
morrow evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Now, that peaches and spring chickens
are ripe, and the chigger has not yet cut
his teeth, it is the proper time for picnics.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Prof. J. A. Hand has composed a two
step march, and has named the same "R.
G. H." and dedicated it to the Misses Mar
garet and Eta Head, Of Watrous.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

The donkey writer should now inform an
anxious and expectant public whence came
the frogs, after the rains.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Another assortment OF Wilson Bros.
celebrated furnishing goods, just received,
at Amos f. Lewis 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

william Woods, the high school gradu-
ate, is now a general utility young mar
around and about THE OPTIC office.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

A new girl babe has made its adven
Into the household OF M. j. Murphy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Cbas. W. Lewis and a party Of cowboys
from Fort Union, are rounding up cattle on
the mesa and foot hills that environ Las
Vegas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Silver republicans will calculate a good,
old, Methodist "Amenr % to Hon. d. F.
Carr's open letter in THE Optic, this even
ing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

DR.. Addie Kester will lecture, to lailes,
in the city hall, tomorrow, at p. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Saturday being the Fourth Of July, The
Optic carrier boys will collect the weekly
and monthly subscriptions on Friday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

The fourth volume of the New Mexico
reports Is being handed around among the
legal fraternity.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Mckinley canes are now being sported
by young republicans in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

The rains come earlier in the day, now
but are none the less welcome.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

L. j. Meyer will reopen the old Closson
house and take day boarders at "a a week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Miss Carr's, Sixth street, for special rur
on sailors aud all trimmed hats. See hel
window for prices. 2O3-8t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Go to G. V. Reed g. Co., for your plumb
ing and tin work. Altwork donosa at very
reasonable prices. Try us and be CON
WINGED. 2O0.tf,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

The largest and best assorted stock of
mems shoes to be had at Sporleder's.-172tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

The New Brunswick restaurant for ar
appetizing meal. ,l0o-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Wanted, a proof reader-not on Thu
Optic, though.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

What has become of the coroner's yer
dict In the Frank Reitz case?
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

WIN. Malboeuf is among the sick and
complaining.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

It's one thing to get the news and quite
another thing to handle it in any kind of
shape.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Mrs. n. ). Hamilton is a very sick
woman.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Tho dsh wagon made its usual rounds,
to-day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02

Native bran at the Las Vegas Roller
mills, at SOC. per 100. 1e0-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-02
METROPOLIS MISCELLANY.

J. Biehl, leading undertaken. bs
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Saskatchewan Flour. "
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-10

go to be gone two or three weeks.
Frank Houghton and Ida Mccall
were married at the residence of w. II.
Stewart in Boulder last Saturday
night. The young couple have lived
near Whitehall all their lives, and have
many friends all over the county who
will rejoice TO hear the news of their
marriage.
Rev. Mr.. Shaeffer. the presiding elder
of the NJ. e. church south. will preach
at the Methodist church Sunday.
George Pallinger of Twin Bridges,
visited Boulder Thursday.
George W. Harrison was in Boulder
Tuesday on his way to attend a trial
in Helena growing out of the accident
on the Northern Pacific railroad near
Boulder three years ago, in which the
engineer lost his life. The wife of the
engineer sued the railroad company
for damages. Mr.. Harrison was on the
train at the time of the accident and
has been subpoenaed as a witness by
the railroad company.
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hearts hand had been the sunshine of
his life
An hour after the arrival of the spe-
clal scout came into camp to say
that large band of hostile Sioux had
come down from the foothills and were
at that moment standing, as If waiting
even inviting an attack. and not a
thousand yards away. If we except
the officers. the scouts were nearly all
Pawnee Indians, who. at the sight or
scent OF Sioux, were as restless as
Gagged tigers. They had made a treaty
with this hostile tribe once, but the
treaty had been broken and many
Pawnees cruelty murdered by the
Sioux This crime was never forgot
ten, and when the government asked
the Pawnees TO Join the scouts they
did so cheerfully
The scouts did not keep the warriors
waiting long. In less than an hour
Lieutenant Murie was riding in the di-
rection of the Sioux, with n. c. Creole,
now famous as the founder of Creole
camp, second in command. followed by
200 Pawnees, who were spelling for
trouble. The Sioux. as usual. outnum-
bered the government forces. but. as
usual. the dash of the daring scouts
was too much for the hostiles and they
were forced from the field.
Early in the exercises Murie and
Creole were surrounded by a party of
Sioux and completely cut off from the
rest of the command. From these en-
barrassing environments they escaped
almost miraculously. All through the
fight. which lasted 20 minutes or more,
Creole noticed that Murie acted very
strangely. He would yell and rave like
a misunderstanding here and there in
the face of the greatest danger. At
times he would battle single-handed
with a half dozen OF the fercest of the
foe and his very frenzy seemed to fill
them with fear.
When the fight was over Lieutenant
Murie called Creole 10 him and said he
had been shot in the leg. Hastily
dismounting, the anxious scout pulled
off the officers boot, but could see no
wound nor sign of blood. Others came
up and told the lieutenant that his leg
was as good as new. but he insisted
that he was wounded and silently and
sullenly pulled his boot on. Then he
remounted and the little band of in
vincibles started for camp. The Paw
nees began to sing their wild songs of
victory as they went along. but they
had proceeded only a short distance
when Murie began TO complain again,
and again his boot was removed to
show him that he was not hurt. Some
of the party chaffed him for getting
ratified over a brush like that. and
again in silence he pulled on his boot
and they continued on TO camp.
Dismounting Murie limped to his sur
geon's tent and some of his companions
followed him. thinking to have a good
laugh when the doctor should say II
was all the result OF imagination and
that there was no wound az all When
the surgeon had examined the limb he
looked at the face OF the soldier. which
was a picture OF pain. and the by
ISLANDERS could not account for the look
OF tender sympathy and pity In the
Doctors eyes.
Can IL be. thought Creole. that he Is
really hurt and that / have failed to
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-10

find the wound? Forgive me. Jim"
he said. holding out his hand to the
sufferer. but the surgeon waved him
away.
why, why-you couldn't help II,
Nick" said Murie. You couldn't Kill
all of them, but we made IL warm for
them till was shot. You won't let her
know. will your" he pleaded, turning
his eyes toward the medical man. 1T
would break her heart. Poor dear. how
she cried and chung to me last night
and begged me TO stay with her and let
the country die for itself awhile. Most
wish had now. Is IL very bad, doctor?
Is the bone broken?"
"Oh, no." said the surgeon. TITS only
painful: you'll be better soon."
Good Don't let her know. will
your"
They laid him on a cot and he closed
his eyes. whispering as he did so:
Don't let her know"
Where is he hurt, doctor?" Creole
whispered.
Here" said the surgeon. touching
his own forehead with his finger. He
is crazy-hopelessly insane"
All night they watched by Murie's
bed and every few minutes he would
rise suddenly. look anxiously about the
tent and say in a stage whisper:
Don't let her know"
When he awoke the next morning he
was indeed hopelessly insane. All he
knew was that he was wounded and
that she must not know.
A few days later they took him away.
He was never to lead his brave scouts
again. His reason failed to return
His wife Is still hoping for the window
of his brain to open up. when his soul
shall again look out and see her walt
ing with the old-time love for him.
One of his old comrades called see
him at the asylum a few years ago and
was recognized by the demented man.
To him his wound was as painful as
ever. and as he limped up to his friend
his face wore a look of intense agony.
while he repeated. just as his comrades
had heard him repeat a hundred times.
this from Swinburne:
Oh. bitterness OF things too sweet
Oh. broken singing of the dove.
Loves wings are overfieet.
And like the panther's feet
The feet of Love.
Goodbye. jim" said the visitor.
with tears in his voice.
Goodbye" said Jim. Then glancing
about. he came closer and whispered:
Don't let her know"
II is quarter of a century since
Murie lost his reason and was locked
up in a madhouse. and these years
have wrought wondrous changes. The
partly built railroad line across the
plains has become one OF the great
transportation systems OF the earth.
Dick" the beardless operator who
gave Murie his orders at Omaha. IS
now General Manager Dickinson. The
delicate and spare youth who wore a
Winchester and red light at the rear
end of the special is now General Su-
perintendent Deuel. and Creede. poor
fellow. he would give half OF his wealth
TO be able 10 brush the mysteries from
Murie's mind
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Address all Mail Orders
state Of Montana.

threatening the life of Mr.. Nelson of
Jefferson City. He declared to the
court that the complaint had not been
signed when the warrant was issued
and that Ii was a forgery. This was
more than the genial nature of the
court could stand and the defendant
was ordered to be confined to the
county jail for 20 days for contempt of
court. After hearing the testimony the
court further ordered that he be placed
under bonds in the sum of $1,000 to
keep the peace. AS yet he has not
given the bond. This makes the third
time that Gordon has been arrested
within a few weeks.
The republican primaries held at the
court house last Saturday were harmo-
NOUS and the following persons were
elected delegates to the county con-
vention: F. E. Cornish, T. A Brown,
Daniel Mcneil, A. H. Foster, j. b.
Weller, b. e. Barteau, Thomas Simp-
kins, I. d. Shope and C. w. Sweet.
Harry Lake of Elkhorn, drove into
Boulder Thursday in his fine new bug
gy and greeted his friends with a
hearty shake of the hand.
DIR. A. r. Robertson returned from
a successful business trip to Elkhorn
Saturday.
DR.. ]. c. Hunter has arrived at the
Boulder Hot Springs to take charge of
the business of the Kelley institute at
that place. DIR. Lebcher leaves for his
old home in Ohio. where important
business demands his presence and at
tention.
The Boulder Whist club closed the
third of it's entertaining series last
Friday night. The ladies of the club
prepared an elegant and appetizing
lunch. which was enjoyed by all. The
prizes were won by A. II. Foster and
Mrs Daniel Merrill and consisted of a
beautifully bound volume of Lucille
for the gentleman and a finely decora-
ted china cracker jar for the lady.
The BOBBY prizes were won by ]. w
Dale and Mrs. b. z. Barteau. The club
adjourned to meet on the first Friday
in December next.
Daniel Cronin of wickes, was a Wis
itor to the Springs Thursday.
Col. James Sullivan of Helena. was
at the Springs Sunday
Among those who were at the Springs
the first Of the week were Lawyers
Welcome and Lippincott of Butte.
f. McSorley, ex-county treasurer. has
become a farmer and Is now living on
the ranch of Mrs. Dildine.
w. p. Harper has gone to Helena on
business.
George Warner. who has been in
Wyoming for several years. is visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs. ID. G. Warner.
David A. Dingley. a bright young
lawyer from Basin, has decided to To-
cate permanently at Boulder. He is
mentioned as a probable candidate for
the Office Of county attorney on the re-
publican ticket.
NJ. H. Parker left Monday for chica-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-10
WENT MAD ON THE FIELD.

Lieutenant Murie's thrush with the Sioux
and Its Pathetic Ending.
From the Detroit Free Press.
While the Union Pacific was being
constructed across the plains the gov
eminent scouts, mostly Pawnee In
dams. were kept busy guarding the la
borers against the hostile hair-lifters
of the western wilds. It was here that
w. +. Cody won the title of Buffalo
Bill. for upon his unerring srifie the
workers depended for their daily
meat.
Omaha was the headquarters of the
western department of the United
States army. and among the young and
prominent officers there stationed was
Lieutenant Murie.
Read to me, Jim," said Mrs Murie
one evening as the young officer lighted
his after dinner cigar.
II can't read long, my love-" said the
gallant scout. IT have just learned
that there is trouble out West and
must be off to the front. That beard
less telegrapher, Dick, has been here
with an order from Major North. and
they will run us out special at IL 80
o'clock tonight"
"Oh, JIM" she broke in. why don't
they try to civilize those poor hunted
Indians? Are they all so bad? Are
there no good ones among them?"
Yes" said the soldier. with a half
smile. They are all good except those
that escape in battle"
But tell me. love, how long will this
Indian war last?"
las long as the Sioux hold out" said
the soldier.
At IL O'Clock that night the young
lieutenant said goodbye to his girl
wife and went away.
The scouts were stationed near Jules
burg. which was then the terminus Of
the Union Pacific track. The special
engine and car that carried Lieutenant
Murie from Omaha arrived at noon.
the day after its departure from the
banks of the Missouri.
Murie had been married less than six
months. For many moons the love let
tiers that came to camp from his sweet
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-10
LAUNDERED
NEGLiGEE
SHIRTS

These goods embrace all the most
desirable fabrics and makes. The
styles are the acknowledged leaders in
the shirt world.
The prices on these shirts range from
75c. each and upwards and are as low
in figure and in some instances lower
than the same shirts are sold for in
the large eastern cities.
Some of the greatest bargains ever
seen in good shirts are to be found in
this handsome assortment. This lot in
cludes the latest styles, with collars
and cuffs attached and neckties of the
same material.
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ORIGIN OF A QUEER PHRASE
Lawyers Have Expressions Not Under
stood by the Common Herd.
From the Washington Post

Lawyers Have Expressions Not Under
stood by the Common Herd
From the Washington Post
Among the many strange expressions
used In the legal fraternity IL that Of
"horseshedding." II refers to the pre-
liminary examination of witnesses be-
fore putting them on the stand. There
has been much discussion as to the or
igin of the term. but Congressman
Grosvenor gives the following explain
alton, which certainly sounds reason
able: "In days gone by the Ohio
courts held sessions at different coun-
ty seats at certain periods known a.
court terms. To accommodate the large
crowds of litigants and witnesses who
would flock in from points for miles
around the county seat when court was
in session, the county authorities erect
ed sheds near the court house, where
the litigants and their witnesses could
tie and feed their horses while they at
tended court. and these sheds became
known as horse sheds.
Now, owing to the limited space OF
the court rooms. the lawyers. who al
ways Travelled with the court. were un-
able to hold a private conversation
with their clients and witnesses inside
the walls, and so they used to take
them under the horse sheds and there
talk matters over with them. Among
the attorneys who attended court at
Chester, the county seat of Meigs coun-
ty. on one occasion were Tom Ewing
and Samuel f. Vinton. The court was
ready TO go on with the case In which
the two noted attorneys were retained
as opposing counsel. when IL was dis
covered that Vinton was not present.
The court looked carefully around and
then asked: Where is Mr.. Vinton?'
L don't know. your honor said Ewing.
rising to his feet. he Is not here. but
he is probably outside rse-shedding
his witnesses This remark raised a
general laugh. and thereafter the word
horse-shedding a witness passed into
popular parlance."