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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10
AssIoNEE.s SALE.

Public notice is hereby given, that where
as, on the 18th day of August, A.. D., 1896,
the st Vrain Mercantile comp ny duly as.
signed all OF its prop rty, real ana p ersonal
and chooses In action to the Undersigned TOT
the benefit OF all the credit RS of said com.
I any in accordance with the statute in such
case made and crowded; and whereas, a
bid has been offered for all OF the said pro;
perty amounting to the sum OF S3,700.0O; ara
wher as, the district court OF the fourth
Mexico, sitting within n for the county
OF dora, di on the 18th day of November,
a. D., 1896, order and direct that all OF aid
properly except s CHI as has heretofore Deen
sold under the order OF said court. should
be sold in bulk for cash in hand at public
auction to the highest bidder after five days
notice of the tim n p ace II kuch SAFE IN
the man er provided in said order:
Now, THEREFORE,, 1, the undersigned as
signee OF the st. Vrain M~ercantil company
with said order of said court that | will on
the 4th day Of December, A o., 1896, at me
hour Of 8 O'Clock D. m OF said day, at the
front door of the usual place OF business or
the st. vrai. Mercantile company. ~ u
town OF Mora, Mora = uni ,o new sn m of thes
goods, chattels. chooses In action, real and
personal property OF the st Vrain Mercan--
tile com pany assigned to me by. said DEED
of assignment, dated August 2eth, 1885 ex-
cept such as has heretofore been s ia unuer
the order OF said court for cash, to the
highest bidder. At S i'd sale no bid for less
than 81, ZOO. II Will be received Said proper
~ consists of a stock OF goods, 'eai estate,
accounts and other property, a descr. ption
OF which vii be furnished to any applicant
dated this 18th day of November, 1886.
ZEAB 3. LoNGUEviN,
psnv % st
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10
LET US GET o T

The recent campaign seems to have
drawn the citizens away from all kinds
of citizens clubs, and other united ef-
forts to do something for ourselves.
But nov that poplitics have been put
aside for business, let the progressive
citizens get together in matters of vital
importance. One of the main troubles
with past efforts of this sort, has been
that the few patriotic lei who attend
ed, would be called upon to place OPP
posite their names, on a subscription
paper, a good, liberal sum OF money
and then further take the street to urge
others to do the same thing. But there
are many things that such an organiza-
ton can do without the outlay of a
dollar. Among these things,a document
could be gotten up by a committee, and
addressed to the new industrial agent Of
the AtchIson road, setting forth, in q
conservative manner, the advantages
that could accrue to the railroad COM
pany by arranging equitable freight
rates on gscoured wool and tanned
hides.
Again from experiments already
made it has been shown that sugar
beets can be raised here equal to those
OF the Pecos Valley, and at one time
Claus Spreckels, the sugar king, offered
to put in a factory at Las Vegas II the
amount OF beets required could be
guaranteed. Certainly this could be
done If united action were taken in the
Mora, Sapello and GaIlinas valleys
II is the business of the United States
geological survey to furnish information
as to where artesian wells can be sunk
with profit; a committee from tho citi
zsus club could get this data with buI
lille more expense than the postage
II Is certainly o good token Of pros
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10

The homer and the carrier are both
brilliant fiers, but the homer is the
speedier bird and better fitted for long
distances. The homer has the widest
spread wings Of all pigeons, and can
sail for an enormous distance through
midair. 1t is also considerably lighter
than the carrier and is possessed OF
more phenomenal powers of endurance,
having been known to fly 800 miles
without alighting. On a clear day, with
a good sky and favorable wind, 400
miles is an admirable record, although
500 miles a day is the goal Of every pi-
geon fier's ambition. A bird that can
perform this remarkable feat is worth at
least 800, and may be valued at $500
II it is capable Of a better record. The
birds gameness, stamina and speed
reach their highest point Of excellence
at 8 and A years of age, which is the
natural prime of life for a fier. After
they have passed their prime they de-
teriorate in q scarcely noticeable degree
and at 10 or 10 years Of age are still
good for the shorter distances. Chicago
journal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10
The eLpER,s PRAYER.
II Was Out Of the Regular Order, but
Proved Eficacious.

Il Was Out Of the Regular Order but
Proved EfHcacious.
The Rev. Fl. p. Fisher could not
resist the temptation to tell a story ON
O brother minister:
s.It was Presiding Elder Still OF the
Methodist church. The good old man
is dead now, and it can't do any harm
to tell this story Of him.
1.-THE early travelling Of the elder in
Kansas was not easy. He had q u
On which he used to ride. and this mule
was not always obedient. One day the
elder and his mule encountered a swol-
len stream. Along the edge OF the
stream the elder and his mule strayed
in hope Of finding a safe crossing.
Finally the elder found a tree that over
| hung the stream, and from which he
believed he could swing to the other
side. But the mule couldn't swing.
| He could swim, however, which the
elder couldn't.
UAll the extra clothing and the Bible
we're made into O bundle and tied on
the mule's back and the animal led to
i the WAFER. Ib bWhAA oNSJ
began eating grass on the other side.
1.-THE elder looked at the swinging
| limb, and dropping to his knees, prayed
f~eryently that he might make no mis-
take in getting across. Then he swung
out and landed safely.
HE knelt and thanked the Lord
but there was a new obstacle. Int
mule was having a good time IN ths
grass and refused to be caught again
Several well directed efforts flew wide
Of the mark, and the good elder was II
desperation. He must keep his appoint
ment and he couldn't walk it. Their
was but one thing for the elder to do
and the elder did it. Down in the
damp grass he dropped on his knee
and prayed the Lord to help him catcl
the mule.
"This is the only instance l eve
heard Of in which a man called on tn
Lord to help him catch a mule, t.
his dying day the elder firmly believes
the Lord did it, though it took then
both some time. Topeka Journal
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10
ARTISAN

Elsewhere, In this paper, appears an
article on artesian wells, in which N
RI. D.rton, of the United States geo.
logical survey, says that there is prac
tically an inexhaustible supply OF water
all along the eastern side OF the Rocky
mountains, at a depth of from oU 10
200 feet, and he thinks that with
proper reservoirs, enough water can De
had, by artesian wells, to develop the
rich soil Of this country.
This is indeed refreshing news to the
people of this country, to whom Provi-
dence had given, seemingly, everything
but plenty of water, and had but with
held this from US until a time when 1t
is valuable to us, and when we have
the means to use 1t.
Mr.. barton further says, that the
geological survey is now making a
map which will show exactly the dis
tricts where water can be found and at
what depth.
Irrigation by artesian wells, where
water IA be obtained in plenty, is the
most successful and satisfactory method
of irrigation known. By it, the farmer
has no ''tangllng alliances" with hi'
neighbor; has water at all times and
generally Of a superior quality.
The irrigation congress which meets
in Pbelix next week should look intt
the p~racticability Of this sea OF water
under us, being brought to the surfac'
and turning our barren desert land
into sunny gardens.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10
Owe AND THe ECHO.

Glove me, love me-" still he cried,
ssEver love, forevcrl'
Cupid, laughing, turned aside
Echo from the hill replied,
ssNever, never, never
Glove me, for ! love but thoe,
Ever, love, forever.
Heart to heart for thoe and mo-"
Echo sighed, at may not DO,
Never, never, never
sLove me now in life and death,
Ever. love, forever"
Sadly, in an ~underbreath,'
Bobhing Echo answereth.
"Never, never, never"
Glove me. I shall worthy prove.
Ever, love, forever"
NTill o fairer face shall novel"
Mocking Echo answers, "Lovef"
Never never, never"
siLove me-" still the lover sings,
"Ever, love, forever"
Cupid plumes for flight his wings
As the last faint echo rings
"Never never, never"
Clara B. st. George in Chicago Inter Ocean
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10

Las VEGAS DAILY OPrIo-Delivered by mall,
post 4 $40. 90 per annum $o'oV ior siA
months; $3.50 for three months, ny CUT
rier, rs cents per week a.
cIs VEGAS WEEKLY OPrIC-26 columns ue-
iivered by mall, post, paid, 500. per an.
mum, 81 90 for six months. 70 noT c .n,u1
SAMPLE copies OF both daily and weekly
mailed free when desired. Give postomce
address in full, Including state: .o,,c,.
tad from All parts OF the country. CON-
munications addressed to the editor S0l OF
The OPTIC, to insure attention , sn1u name ne
accompanied by tine wricers INT as q
and address, not for p"uDilcatioh' pu'o' =
notwithstanding be made by draft, money none
order. postal note, express OF II , sttss anS
kilograms to TNa a1 Warico
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10
Mons But ayers at the Worlds Pair

Ayers Sarsaparilla enjoys the ex
traordinary distinction of having been
the only blood purifier allowed an ex-
bibit at the Worlds fair, Chicago.
Manufacturers of other SarsapaIillas
sought by every mean to obtain a
showing OF their goods, but they we're
all turned away under the application
If the rule forbiddiDg the entry Of
patent medicines and nostrums. The
decision Of the Worlds fair authorities
in favor OF Ayers Sarsaparilla was IN
fleet as follows: savers Sarsaparills
is moi a patent medicine. 1t does mol
belong to the list Of nostrums. 1t II
here on Its merits
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10
TOURING THE L L
Wealthy Brewers Identified With
Pecos Valley Sugar Interests.

The special car s.H -speria," occu
pied by Messrs. Henry Uihlein, Edward
UIhlein. Capt. Fred Pabst. Miss Pabst
and the Misses Uihlein, all In charge OF
General Manager Goetz, of the sugar
factory, who had gone to Chicago to
escort the party hither, came In Wed
nesday morning.
The gentlemen named are large
stockholders In the sugar factory COM
pany OF this place, and are reported to
be seeking further investments.
They spent the day in Eddy visiting
the factory and points Of interest.
Yesterday morning they continued on
to Roswell, where an inspection of the
upper valley will be made. They were
Joined here by Messrs. E. A. Cahoon
and Charles H. Sparks, of Roswell,
who with Vice. President Faulkner, &C
~companied the party ON the northern
valley trip. 1t is the intention to re-
turn to Eddy tonight, spending Satur-
day here, and then continue the trip
to Old Mexico.
OF course, the visit Of men so we'll
known IN the business world, and
whose accumulated wealth aggregates
an immense sum, has originated all
sorts Of rumors and proposed plans.
What the gentlemen will decide to do
is as yet uncertain. The Argus has no
knowledge that they have commune
Gated their intentions to anyone. They
are pleased with the valley, and may.
after complete investigation, decide
that it Is a profitable field for invest,
ment. When q decision is reached,
the Argus will not be dilatory 10 Civ
ing it to its readers. Individually, its
opinion is that il Messrs. Uthlein and
Pabst have capital for investment. sugar
factories in the Pecos valley must make
strong appeals Eddy argus.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10
Took an AppeaI.
From the Albuquerque Citizen.

Fr0m the ~AIDuqueIque CltIzen'
The Ease of the United States ps. the
three Cinnamon mentioned IN the Cii
zen of yesterday, charged with being
unlawfully in this country, was con-
cluded before Commissioner Burkhart
this morning. The commissioner made
an order that the Chinese be removed
to China, from which they took
an appeal to Judge Collier, who will
hear their side of the case at the court
house probably tomorrow morning
The Chinese are IN the county jail, and
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10
Buokboard Mails.

Mails ON the star routes Las Vegas
- Las Vegas to Fort sumner incIgdin
Anton Chico. 10 Colonais, Eden, Santa
Rosa and Puerto de Luna, tri.wee anS a on
rye Ess on Vegas alsss to Fort Bascom, INCLUDING
ohaperito, Galiinas SPRING. 8 n ! n II. VSelyS.
o. week. and arrive on alternate days.
Las vegas to Mora. including Los Aiam tpi.
nn IpoTau IN ,rnesday. Thursday and Satur-
day Of each week. and arrive on alternate
days, r,a a ueak
e conveyance on Fort sumner line. 10 by
horse blackboard, on Fort Bascom a NJ
Mora lines by singie-horse cno~wvavance
usually spring wagon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10

perity when the great railroads oil the
west are taking the matter OF establish
ing new industries into their own hands,
to a certain extent. More than bali
we get, in this world, may be had Tor
the asking. Let us get together and
ask for something.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10

Now THAT the enJerprising people
of the Pecos Valley have q large sugar
factory in operation, and the outlook is
that it will be both profitable to the
owners of the sam, and the farmers OF
the community, every town In New
Mexico is crying for a beet sugar fac
tory. 1t is we'll and proper that they
should do so, as the industry can be
conducted with equal profit in most
any part of the Territory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10
The Danger Comes

In cases of typhoid fever, diphtheria and other
diseases, when the patient has been
in flesh, and strength, and begins the
climb to health. Here Hoods Sarsa-
parilla finds its place. 1t enriches the blood,
strengthens the nerves, gives tone to the di-
organs, and builds up the whole system.
Hood Pills are the best after-dinner pills,
digestion cure headache. 25c. a box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10

they claim to have been in the United
States from ten TO fifteen years, but
have no certificates. Inspector Behan,
who was here yesterday and was
responsible for the arrest OF the Mon
golians, returned to Ell Paso this morn
ing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10

r. il merely that simple, ornmon thing
Constipation. 1t makes people Hstless,
causes dizziness, headaches, loss Of appe-
tite, loss Of sleep, foul breath and distress
after eating. The little help needed Is
furnished BY DR.. Picrce's Pleasant Pellets;
One pill is a gentle laxative and two a mild
cathartic. Once used, always in favor. II
YOU are careless enough to let an unscrup-
tlous druggist sell you something on
which he makes more money it Is your
own fault if you do not get well. be sure
and get DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10

Agostine Lerma, who has been con-
fined in the county jail at EDDY for
nearly three years, Is out on bond fur
nished by his attorney, U. S. Bateman,
10 the amount of $500.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10
WITH q hot-head in the presidential

WITH a hot-head in the presidential
chair the past four years, the United
States would probably have had both
war with England and Spain on her
hands. We don't agree with Mr.. Cleve-
land on his bond issue, but we 40
thank him for maintaining peace.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10

II you want to buy or sell cattle wool or
sheep, don't fail TO see or write J. Minimum,
wool and live stock broker, East Las Ve-
gas, New Mexico. He will save you
~ 92lw 6<dtf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10
A nice wedding took place at Graf

a DIC6 WtuUIHK tOUh PfuOo Ut ur"f
ton, recently, the contracting parties
being Gordon Rogers, a stock baron
of the ella, and Mrs. Sadie Freed
lander, a charming young lady who
recently arrived from the east.
Judge William D. Reilly scientifically
manipulated the nuptial knot that
now firm y binds together the happy
couple.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10
Centuries ago, e o

Centuries ago, peo-
pie used to fear what
they called the pes
tile Black
Death was the
o terrible thing
in the world to them.
They feared 1t as
people now fear the
cholera and Yellow
Fever. And yet
there is a thing that
causes more misery
and more deaths
than any of these.
It is so common that
nine -tenths of all
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10
AZ HoneweII 0oId 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
Ia served at reasonable Rates. 25S-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10

Sewing machines and bicycles for sale
old machines repaired aud made as good
as new. Call and see us. Next door to j.
A. Dicks grocery store.
Bridge Street, LAS VEGAS, N. M.
2O9 tt w. A. Owens g. Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10

MATTERS i congress are evidently
starting out favorable to an endeavor
10 secure international bi-metallism.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10

TO CURB A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails
70 cure. 25c. II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10
TERRITORIAL
COURT OF PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS.

Joseph r. Reed. of Iowa, Chief Justice.
ASSOCIATE JUsTIcEe-Wilbur f. stone, OF
Colorado; Thomas o.. Fuller, or North
Carolina; William M. Murray, Of Tennes-
gee; Henry O. Sluss, OF Kansas.
Matthew G.. Reynolds, of Missouri, q. 9.
Attorney
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-10

THURSDAY EVENING. DEC. 1c, 1896.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-06
GOT MARRIED ON CREDIT.
Lack of Money Was No ImPediment 20 the
Student and His Bride.

Lack Of Money Was No ImPedimeut 20 the
Student and His Bride.
The city registrars Office in tho old
courthouse is the scene of one or two
marriages daily, and amusing incidents
frequently occur. Perhaps the most Pc
culiar case that has come up recently,
an account of which was related to a
reporter a few days ago, is that of
Harvard student who was in love and
without funds. The love conquered his
pride, and he concluded to investigate
the matter with view of getting mar
ried ON trust. He made his appearance
at the desk in the registrar Office and
inquired if that was the place where he
could procure a marriage certificate
and also get married He was informed
that it was, and a blank application was
handed TO him. which he proceeded 10
fill ont
After this proceeding was gone through
with he looked up, and, in q hesitatiIg
manner, asked the clerk if he could
have a few moments private cOnversa-
tion with him. He was taken into the
anteroom. and this is the tale he IN
folded: He said that he was deeply in
love with a young lady. and that she
Was also very much III love with him.
But her parents had serious objections
to the match and did all that was in
their power to break il of. They had
closed their doors ON him; but, notwith-
standing this, he succeeded III arranging
meetings with his HEARTS choice, and
during one of these he proposed mar
Fiage TO her and was accepted, he argu
ing that if they were joined IN the holy
bonds of -matrimony nothing. not even
her stern parents, could separate them.
They had arranged the details and con-
cluded that the only thing to he done
was to get married i'll secret and then
separate until he should graduate from
his college. She, Of course, would 20
back to her home and live with her
parents as if nothing out of the general
run of events had happened.
But the young man, being without
funds, was in a dilemma, and the worst
of it was he could not see his way clear
TO procure the necessary amount to pay
for the certificate and ceremony His
home was i'll western state, and he re-
ceived an allowance from his father only
once i'll six months. 1t was not due for
nearly two months. He concluded that
his cnly course was TO try the method
referred to above. The clerk, being a
kind hearted man, told the youth that
he would perform the ceremony and
trust him for the pay, provided the lady
in question was Of age. The next day
the couple put in an appearance and
were married. Upon the arrival Of the
next allowance from his parent the
youth walked into the Office one day.
made himself known ard presented tie
clerk a $40 bilL-Boston Herald.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-06
WATER SNAKE FIGHTS EEL.
Terrific Combat Which Finally Ended In
the Eeis Escape.

Did you ever know that there j. a
deadly antipathy between a common
water snake and m cel:' asked the
fisherman. "WeI, / never knew it nm
til an experience that | had III witness
ing a fight between the two Personally
| have The greatest dread of eels I'm
more afraid Of them than l am Of q
snake, and you can imagine my chagI in
when l happened to hook one On one az
my fishing expeditions. Twas afraid 40
touch it, and all l could do was 10 let il
dangle i'll the air. / could not get it or
my hook, and | was meditatiug what to
do, when, altogether uuuoticed, | allow
ed the Shiny object TO drop down into
the water
In moment / saw a big water
snake make a dive for it. At the first
lunge it caught the neck Of the eel
squarely between its teeth, and could
see it sink its ugly looking fangs into
the cells flesh. Iwaited anxiously to see
the developments. With it, grim hold
still on the cells neck the snake. quick
rs 1t takes TO tell it, wrapped its sinu-
Gus body around its antagonist s neck IN
an effort to squeeze il to death. The
body of the eel was too sleek, however.
and the snakes coils, despite all it could
do, would slip down into the water.
Time and time again il tried to squeeze
the life oat Of its antagonist, never fer
an instant releasing it, hold Oh the eel 3
neck, but the body Of the latter was too
sleek for 1t and every time it would slip
down. Finally the hook broke and the
eel made good its escape. "-Indianapo-
lis Sentinel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-06
Oil and Water.

I'm very unfortunate, said the
young artist.
"You are deficient in one important
quality, +" replied his candid friend.
"What is that:'i
Tact. When Mr. Greesem came 10
see you about Il portrait, you never stop
ped to think that he made his fortune
out Of lucky streak i'll kerosene. -
Never. "
"And You told him he ought to have
his picture done in oil, and he didn L
leave the order -
That S so. -
And when Mr.. Skimker, who has
proSpercd as dairyman, called at your
studio, you rushed from Scylla to Cha
rybdis and advised him TO he done M
in water colors. You're good painter,
my boy, but what you iced is discre-
tion. Washington star.