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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05
Rates to City Of Mexico,

LAS VEGAS, N. M, March. 9th, 1885,
Round trip rates to City of Mexico, from
Las Vegas, $66.70. Going limit, sixty
days, with final return limit, of six months
from date of sale.
RATES TO PHOENIX,
Tourist rates. to Phoenix, Ariz., and re-
turn from Las Vegas, $4S.5 {. Limits,
fifteen days, in each direction, with final
limit of six months.
tt @. r. JONES. Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

THE newspapers whose proprietors,
editors and reporters are claiming that
THE OPTIC has ssold OUT in the pres
emit campaign, are simply judging
others by themselves.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

IT is now conceded that Judge A. l..
Morrison, of Santa Fe, who is stump
ing the states for Mckinley, will have
more to do with the dispensing of
federal patronage in New Mexico, in
the event of McKlnley's election, than
any other man within our borders.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

The old-time emark that all horse
thieves are democrats, but all demo-
Gratis are not horse thieves, will not
hold good in the present campaign,
which is somewhat non-political in its
nafura
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

WHEN The Optic sold out to JOSEPH
that paper received 81, 1000. 1t is reported
that Ferguson paid THE OPTIo only SEQ
Political, as well as other prostitutes, sell
cheaper as they grow older.-Al6uquerque
Citizen.
It is far from us to doubt the quail
fications Of the Citizen editor to speak
with authority concerning "political
as we'll as other prostitutes" but we
deny the application. The force OF
The OPTIc's contention for the truth
cannot be broken by hard names and
vile calumnies, even IL this campaign,
where Islander, on the part Of the gold
bugs, has superseded argument.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

ONCE upon a time, Henry Clay re-
marked that be would rather be right
than president, ard now THE OPTIc
would rather be classed as a bolter
than a supporter OF Catron and the
platform on which be will go down to
ignominious defeat.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

Rev. G.. A. Meet returned to Santa
Fe from a trip to Taos, where he wit
messed the Indian feast OF Geronimo
and took a number OF Photographic
views with which to illustrate an arti-
Gle for 0 European magazine.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

IT has been said that MIR. Catron de.
sired and demanded the nomination as
delegate, not in expectation of election,
but for the purpose Of demanding
something s'good" from the national
administration, should Mckinley be
elected. Consequently, the man OF
"brains and energy is q pie-eater
himself, and the very appropriate and
proper leader Of the pie-eaters' brig
ade. But McKinley's election is very
uncertain, aud the prospect for pie for
leader and followers is growing small
by degrees and beautifully less,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

The Albuquerque Democrat refers to
the Territorial republican platform AS
a specimen of marvellous political ar.
chitecture that commands the admira-
ton of the country; also as a head-end
collision with itself.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

THE straddle-bugs are even worse
than the gold-bugs. The former would
deceive the people, while many of the
latter, perhaps a majority Of them, are
honest in the opinions they hold.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05
For Delegate to Congress,
II. B. FERGUSON,
OF Albuquerque.
MONDAY EVENING. OCT. 5, 1896.

It's not so much the character of the
mel as the phraseology of the platform
that should most interest the republi-
cans of San Miguel county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

had used nearly every remedy for kid
ney trouble known without relief when
was induced TO try Macbeth water. which
l am glad to say did me a wonderful
amount of good In a very short time.
JOSE LOPEZ,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

The Las Vegas OpTio. for over seventeen
years a staunch republican newspaper.
yesterday announced that 1t had arrived
at the "parting OF the ways" TN Optic
pleaded with its party In the Territory to
r~epudiats the gold standard plank in the
st. LOUIS platform; II pointed out in all
the %eloquence of truth the fearful results
attending the single standard, how it was
not only choking the industries Of New
Mexico but Of the United States. Its
pleadings were in vain and pathetically 1t
has taken down the republican standard
from the head of its editorial columns and
substituted the name of New Mexico's
champion Of the independence Of America
In its internal affairs, H. b. Ferguson,
democracy's candidate for delegate to
congress.-Raton Reporter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05
The big, hearty,

The big, hearty,
healthy man is a con-
tinual irritation to his
d~yspeptic friend.
Constipation is the
root of nine tenths
of the sickness of
men, and of a large
proportion of the
sickness of women.
It can be cured easily,
naturally and quick
ly. Nature is contin.
ually working as hard
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

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. Fl. HUTCHINSON & Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

IT is hoped and trusted that the re-
publican platform in San Miguel coun-
ty will not be framed in the interest of
the few as against the many.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05
At HopeweII Gold Camp.

Those intending to visit the great gold
camp of Hopewell be pleased to learn that
John j. Pace Is now prepared to furnish
hotel accommodations. An excellent table
is served at reasonable rates. 258-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

Supt. Joseph raised the new flag at
the national military cemetery in Santa
Fe. Several invited guests were present
in honor Of the event.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

Sheriff Pat Garrett brought up from
Dona Ana Santiago TrujIllo, sentenced
to one year in the pen, at hard labor,
for aiding prisoners to escape.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05
Some Ready

TThe following statistical Information
should be cut out and pasted on your of.
flee desk for future and frequent refer
ence:
FROM LAS VEGAS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

The straw bat and the last rose Of sum-
mer are fading together,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

VTHE Optic has come TO the parting Of
the ways. 1t pulls down McKinley's pic
ture and the republican presidential ticket
and instead hoists the name of H. B. Fer.
gusson, the democratic nominee for dele
gate to congress. For eighteen years,
THE Optic has been a consistent and loyal
republican journal. Its circulation is large
and IT'S influence as a moulder Of public
opinion was long since demonstrated. Its
break from the Catronist camp marks au
epoch in the political history of New Mex
icos-Nep Mexican.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05
Special Notice.

LAS VEGAS DAILY OprIo-Delivered by mail,
post paid, $40. 90 per annum; $500 for six
months; $3.50 for three months, BY car
rier, 20 cents per week
Las VEGAS WEEKLY OPTIC-2S columns, de-
livered By mail, post paid, $500 per. an
mum, 81. 90 fer six months, u.s. for three
Sample copies OF both daily n weekly,
mailed free when desired. Give postofice
address in full, including state.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NEWS, sol1cl-
ted from all parts OF the country. Com
munications addressed to tho editor or
THE OPTIC, to insure attention, should be
accompanied by the writer's full name
and address, not for publication, but as q
guaranty OF good faith.
REMITTANcEs-May be made by draft. money
letter at our risk. Address all letters and
kilograms to THE OTTO,
East Las Vegas. New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

= We're frank to admit we're sorry it's
Catron, but we did what we could to pre-
vent it.-Las Cruces Republican.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05
w,tAr runx sAy.

The following OF tho many self'ex-
pIsnatory utterauces OF the press are
published without comment, the lrs'
by the Santa Fe ielegraphic CORE
spondent Of the Denver FINEST
SANTA FE. N. M, October 3.-(special. }
The greatest political sensation OF the
year has been created in this city by an
editorial just printed in the DAILY OrrIc
which almost entirely reverses the policy
hitherto pursued by that influential paper
The OPTIC declares unqualiiedly for the
tree silver nominee for delegate to con
gress and thus puts a dangerous hole II
the canvass Of Delegate Catron, who hal
bssn r~e-nominated by the republicans.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17
What Fred Hoover Saw.

Fred Hoover, who has been absent in
Minnesota and the eastern part of the
state during the summer, returned Mon
dat. Mr.. Hoover tells us that the feeling
for free silver and Lind is strong in Min
nesota, and that many conservatives
place the electors of our neighbor state
in the Bryan column. During his stay in
Minnesota he had occasion to Welt con-
eiderably in the country and talk about
;he conditions aud the circumstances of
the farmer. To all outward appearance
the farmer is well-to-do, but upon in
vestigation il was learned that they were
equally as badly menaced by mortg ages
as any North Dakota cemln unity ever
was. Their chances for redeeming them
selves are poor, as many had lived ON
their farms fer ten or fifteen years and in
all that time they had been unable to free
themselves from debt. Mr.. Hoover thinks
that North Dakota is the poor mans para
dixe-aud MoLean county a good place to
get start in.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17
Jimmy McBrlde'. Tragic End.


The finding Of the dead body in his
lone hunting cabin on Burnt Geek bot
tom, of James H. Mcbride, one of the
best known of the old time .Bismarkers.
created sensation at the capital city
Monday afternoon, when the ghashly find
was reported. He was found dead in bed
With one arm eaten of by his dog, which
was fastened up with hlm in the cabin.
No corOnor's inquest was held although
! his abdoman was badly discolored which
was attributed::to some disease Of the bow
els, which il also an Indication of strych
niue poisoning, as any professional wolfer
knows. Bleeding at the nose is frequent
ly-also--s Sign Ut strychnine poisoning.
Clotted blood filled the dead mans nos
sls. &
Mr.. Mcbride, has resided in Bismarck
aud vicinity sinos 1872, with thu excep.
tipn Of q year or two spsnt at Duluth aud
hts bOyhood homo at Eikton. Maryland
Hs was a batahelor. ard iiond Of a hunters
life, though lucky Bismv,ck claim and
some Duluth Investments, made him
worth il believed lin the neighbor-
hood uf $4,000, at his death.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17
Fusion Nominees.

The Independents and democrats re-
pectively assembled in convention last
Saturday as per calls. They agreed tc
fuse on the county ticket. The democrats
we're given auditor, county Judge and
superintendent of schools. The follow.
ing is the ticket as nominated:
Sheriff-M. NJ. Benn.
Auditor-Dr. C. g. Forbes.
Treasurer-John Nelson.
Clerk of Court-O. Berquam.
Register of Deeds-Anton Jefferson.
County Judge-A. vonsteiger.
Coroner-P. Christiansen.
Superintendent of Schools-Ada b
Musson.
Justices--Martin Hanson, Chas. F. Bel.
lows, j. e. Pickett.
onstables-Albert Lind, Lorin Smith
W. H. Allen.
County Commissioners Second District
Ansel Colby.
Assessor, First District-Wm. Lindell.
Assessor, Second District-W. B. Lacy
Assessor, Third District-C. f. Huston
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17

Last Saturday will go down in histor
as memorable day for Mclean count
republicans. The republicans thoug
were not alone in making up the large at
semblage as the Independents and demo
Gratis we're also IN session for the purp0s
of arranging county affairs. Howeve,
the spirit of enthusiasm rested with tn
republicans. They were not hamperedSo
handicapped, their work was done I'M
among them satisfaction and good Hi'
was general, while the independents an'
democrats labored assiduously duringth
afternoon and the midnight hour was fac
approaching when things we're brough
to an understanding. and yet the gloon
of despond rested heavily on the counter
ances of many of the active participaior.
It could be readily seen that they wer
not altogether pleased with the result e.
the fusion combine. The farsighted an,
experienced ones feared that they aenl
not reasonably expect an ll
the hands of the Th1 81
In the make up o4thsir ticE Ests sthsy g &
see defects that time would only sesj II s
make more compl,cated. They rssl Ne
that their efforts had been Inadequate i
keeping in check the greedy and aspirin.
ones- in their ranks. Their experienc
and natural talents have made them prt
phets and many of them even went 10 fla
as to assert that under the circumstances
they could not reasonably hope to hold i.
line for the ticket those of theft number
that earnestly loved and desired the mail
tena nee promotion of law and ofde
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17
Republican Rally.

The republican rally last Saturday even.
ing was ushered in by music, cannon
and bon fires and was concluded by Col
onel Guthrie's speech. Farmer Wallace
of Bismarck. whom everybody here knows
and admires, was the first speaker. He
told of his services in the republican
ranks and the great deeds of the grand
old party. He finished the talk by pay
ing glowing tributes to the individuals OF
the national and state ticket He spoke
of them as sturdy and conscientious men.
Colonel Guthrie confined himself to the
national issues, offering simple and
plausible explanations IN support of re-
publican principles.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE
OF NORTH DAKOTA.
e. ". DAHL.
Secretary 0f State

PKJPUBED AMENDMENT ITO THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE
OF NORTH DAKOTA.
49, - - -A
The Fourth Legislative Assembly Of the State
OF MOTH pAko.a pIonsea tns ., lol.o*lns amend
mendts to the Constitution OF the State bya :
coNcuRRpNr RrsoLI1r1nN
So!sOo 1AsnNA As1.ooI.o A.ON'
Be 1t Resolved by the Senate, the House Con
curing: n
SECTION J.: rRoPosED CoNsTlTuTIoNAL
amena te OF tne sta1e M.e., M North
q tne Leglslatlve assembly, s OF tne STATE % Of
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17

j. H. Taylor, Of the LEADER force. re.
turned Thursday from few days wander
ing along the breaks and bras Of Doug
lass River. He found party of Ind ans
trapping and fowl hunting along the
the main branch, but managed to elude
them long enough to pick up 'batchelor'
beaver ON the middle Douglass. about II
miles from the Missouri. The amin;
is in good spirits and can be sesp unde,
DR.. Forbes' new drog store. There u not
25 wild beaver now at large. in the Sta Q.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17
Republican Convention.

WAsuBuRN, Oct 10, 1896.
Republican county convention held il
the court house pursuant to call.
H. Bartels, of Turtle Lake. elected tenn
porary chairman. j. A. Burgum, of Conk
ling, secretary.
The committee on credentials reported
the following delegates entitled to seats
IN the conventions:
Washburn u. A. Burgum, August
Hoover. Andrew Roseberg, Altar
Mcdonald, Levi Force, John d. Carlson
Robt. Leroy, J. M. Anderson, Chas. .Shel
don, Hans Holtan, August Burg, q. A
Lindstrnm, y. B. Wing, Ed. Richards
Nels Erickson.
Coal Harbor-Geo. L. Robinson, John
Peterson, Tom Langabelle, G. T. staley
John j. Robinson, H. H. Rohrer.
Turtle Lake-Wm. E. Low, Swan Han.
son, Henry Bartels.
Reading of call and notice of election
by the secretary.
On motion the temporary organization
vas made permanent.
The COW n ion proceeded to nominate
county officials as follows:
Sheriff, Hans Hultberg; anditor, August
E. johnson; treasurer, no nomination.
clerk of court, Samuel Falconer; register
deeds, Luke Eskes; county judge, Peter
Miller; surveyor, ]. A. Burgum; coroner
no nomination; superintendent of schools
Henry Holtan; justices, 4. G. Ranard
Thos. Dodsworth, Geo. L. Robinson, VIM
H. Crofte; constables, II. H. Haines, ]. w
Grow, Geo. Dimmick, Alex Casper; asses
sors, first district, Andrew ROseberg
second district, John ]. Robinson; third
district,. Henry Bartels; commissioner
second district, Henry Rohrer.
A commit " to fill vacancies was ap
pointed, consisting Of Vim. E. Low, ]. A
Burgum and Robt. Leroy.
Republican central committee elected
for the next two years was as follows:
/ First Dlstrict-JGhn Satterlund, L
Casssllnan, o. B. Wing, ]. A. Burgum
Hnus Holtan.
|! escond District Dave Carlson, J. G
stsley.
Third District Henry Bartels, H.
Nygaard. HENRY ElATELs,
). A. BuRoua, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17
Duties of a Superintendent.

One of the most important of tn
county Offices is that of superintendent o
schools. The duties of this office are il
the main Judicial. The school laws of tn.
state place in his hands great power owe
the teachers in his jurisdiction. L,
insure the proper and impartial use o:
this power the law requires as the frs,
official act of superintendent that h.
''shall give bond with one or more sure
ties in the penal of $500 for the faithful
discharge of his duty" Let us 'see il
what respect superintendent can fail il
the discharge of his duty; ..,
Firat-A superintendent can faif liz hi,
duty on tours of visiting schools, fol
which his mileage is paid by the county
by doing political work for himself, and
by spreading false reports and malicious
gossip, respecting teachers and district
boards in his county.
Second-A superintendent fails in bis
duty, when as conductor of the Reading
Circle he calls meeting OF the teschers
of the county and without. good reason
absents himself thyrefrom.
Third-A superinten dent fails in his
duty, when he interferes with and usurps
the dut les of the district boards to whom
by law has been assigned the duty of hir
ing, contracting with and discharging
teachers.
Fourth-A superintendent fails to dis.
charge his duty faithfully, if he attempts
to bribe teacher by promise of school
to testify falsely against a brother
teacher.
Fifth-A. superintendent fails to dis.
charge his duty faithfully, when to crafty
private malice, or for political reasons, he
cobspires with the clerk of any school
board to deprive any teacher of his
school, reputation and means of liveli'
hood,
Sixth-A superintendent fails in his
duty, when he uses his authority as 50.
perior officer to threaten with removal or
to coerce any teacher to enter into any
contract or agreement compromising to
the latter.
Se1enth-A superintendent fails in his
duty when, knowing of the existence of
any fault or habit in any teacher that
would render him unfit for teaching be
enters into an agreement with said teacher
to condone such fault upon any condition
whatever.
Eighth--A uperintendent would fail in
his duty, by sending to teachers outside
his county, whom he had never seen, per-
mits to teach in his county, in which he
certifies upon his official oath, that they
'sare possessed of the aptness to teach
and govern, and the knowledge required
by law, and that they are of good mora
character
It is the belief of this writer that su-
perintendent who would 80 fail in faithfus
discharge of his duty, would forfeit hi
bond and be subject toTimpeachment and
removal from Office. A TAxpAxER.
Washburn, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17

Ingersoll, Turtle Lake and Coal Har-
Dor farmers are busy marketing their
wheat at Velva.
h. II. Haines left for Bbmarck this
morning. It is generally accepted that
q. h. goes for a purpose, and further that
ne does not anticipate returning aioue.
Erick johnson was in from Ingersoll
Tuesday and says that his neighborhooi
g we'll pleased WITH the republican county
ticket.
Louis Peterson and Miss Veda Herred
eft last Saturday morning for Bismarck
xhsre they go to attend the Public High
sch ,ol during the winter months.
August Carleon, j. A. Burgum and John
l:len are among those who We learn have
disposed of quantities of wheat to the
aill company.
Anyone finding gold watch and chain
md returning 1t to me will be suitably
'ewarded. 1t is thought to have been
ost on the stage road between Washburn
ind Bismarck. ADA B. MussoN.
Reports frtm Chicago indicates that
The stock market has taken brace and
POINTS toward an upward tendency with
: strong demand. Shippers from Man
Ian and Bismarck sold at $3.50 and $4.O5
]. A. Burgum informs us that there has
'een some losses of young cattle in his
q aghborhood this fall. The symptoms
rsemble black Log. JIG. whitlock hay-
ing lost three and Mr.. Burgum one.
Mr.. ana Mrs. John Renter, of Turtle
lake, were visitors in Washburn Friday.
they cams up from Bismarck but will re-
urn shortly and take the train for an
eastern visit. Mrs. Reuter- said one of
Ter little girls was kicked by horse and
lad been under DR.. Smyth's care for
'one time, bnt was coming around all
ght.
John Larson, of D:y Point, Burleigh
,ounty, passed through town last Satur.
lay with about hundred head of cattle
that he has had herdel on Snake Creek
during the summer.
New Rockford Transcript: Laurence
Casselman, county auditor of Mclean
aornty il. getting the reputation of being
the most wonderful snake charmer in the
northwest. While in this part of the
country he astonished his friends by the
way he handled a couple monst, ous rattle
snakes, and is honestly entitled to the
name of "Rattlesnake Larry" as his
hobby Is handling snakes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17
AUGUST Ell. VAIL,
::DEALER IN:::
Ready Made Clothing

To my ready made clothing ! invite special
attention. Tn: goods will bear your inspection;
have facilities for supplying any kind Of goods
and style on short notice at prices as low AS the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17
Gust Brostrom was Falconer visitor
at the county seat Monday.

P. Christensen is canvassing for the
International Orator and Manual of Flo.
cution, Eminent Sons and Daughters of
Columbia. Child's History of the United
States and Tiny Tales. All good books
See his ad in another column.