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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
A b~iFFNANNon OF osisfoS.
From tho Clayton News. Cricket.

rlom Tue Cldytuu Nowo'Stlckcts
There arc TWO kinds OF men in politics
who are TO be pltied, the man who Is
too good to connect himself with either OF
the established parties, and the man who
II the tool OF some designing politician
and allows himself to be worked, and do
work for some schemer who has only his
own selfish ends to accomplish. Always
beware OF the man who does not take Any
~iotercst In politics. He Is apt to be a no.
body, or ready to do the bidding OF some
man who has designs on the public. There
Is a clear necessity, under our form Of
government, for political parties, and 1t is
the duty Of every citizen to educate him.
self 30 as to be able to make a choice OF
parties, and then, instead OF politics being
disreputable, 1t would be a badge Of cit
izenship, and every man would wear It..
BY possessing a thorough knowledge in
this direction, q man is made worthy OF
recognition as a citizen. Without such
knowledge he Is a nonentity. and should
not be called a COED citizen In every sense
of the word. A mans lack OF political
knowledge often makes him subservlent 10
those who would destroy rather than ore
ate, would tear down our institutions
rather than build up.-OPTIc.
In our opinion, the man to be pitied
is the one who is so wrapped up IN his
party that he would sacrifice every
good impulse to satisfy the greeds OF
partisan spoils. OF course, there will
always be two great political organi-
cations, and the only way TO make and
keep them pure Is by an independent
action on the part of the people. Some
people will sacrifice everything for
party, and just SO long as this state Of
affairs exists, just so long will the party
lash be applied by the party bosses.
The mar who possesses brains suf-
%icient, coupled with the moral cour-
ago.to stand up and battle for princi-
pie, irrespective of party, is the man
to be most admired, and comes nearest
being a MAN.
The man who is most apt to be "a
nobody" is he who will fall in line at
the crack Of the party lash and vote
for a measure simply because 1t is ad-
'vocated by "his party" Every polit-
ical party has its faults, and il is the
duty of the independent voter to right
those wrongs by casting his vote and
influence according to the dictates of
his wi conscience, and his W sense
of justice. So far as political know
ledge is concerned, that is simply q
hobby with which to the un-
wary. There is altogether too much
"love of party" and too little "patriot-
ISM displayed by the ordinary citizen
for the maintenance OF a good govern
ment. A little more independence dis
played by the 7oter would bring about
quite a healthy change.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
O NJ SPECIAL RATES.

General Assembly, Presbyterian church
In the United Stat s. at Memphis, Tenn,
] May 21st. -'96. From Las Vegas to Mem
q phis.and return, $3.50. 90. Tickets on sale
May 10. b and goth '96; limited to continuous
passage in each direction; final limit, June
9th '96.
Rational Peoples Party ~(Pcpulist) con-
vrntion and American silver convention,
at st. Louis, Mo-, July 22d, '9G. From Las
Vegas to st. Louis and return, S32. 70. Tick
cts on sale July 19th, Goth and 21st. '96;
ton final limit, July 9th, 1915.
Genera assembly, Cumberland Presby-
terrain church, ct Birmingham, Ala, May
Goth to both, 1896, from Las Vegas. to Bir-
mingham and return, IA 10. Tickets on
sale May 18th md 10th, 1895, limited to
continuous passage in each direction, with
final limit Of June 9th, 1896.
National prohibition convention, at
PittsIurg, Pa, May 9th, 1895. from Las
Vegas to Pittsburg ard return, $47 95.
Tickets on sale May 23rd and Path. 1895.
limited to continuous passage in each
direction with final limit Of May 31st, 1896.
Woman's Board OF Missions, Cumberland
Presbyterian church, at Memphis, Tenn !,
May 10Th and 10th, 1896. From Las Vegas
to Memphis and return, $685. 90. Excursion
tickets OIL sale May l4th and 18th; limited
to continuous passage in each direction,
with final limit of June 5'h, 1895.
Annual Tournament CT Memphis Gun
Club, Memphis, Tenn May 18th and 16.h,
1896. From Las Vegas to Memphis and
return, S53 80, on certificate plan.
National E~ncampment G.. A.. r. at
st Paul, Mimi, September LIST to 4th 1896.
From Las Vegas to st Paul, Mlnn. and re
turn. $37. 20. Tickets on sale August Both
and 31st 1896, final limit September 18th, 1895.
All tickets deposited with joint agent on or
before September 18th will be extended
to September 30rh 1896.
Democratic convention at Chicago, July
7th, 1896, From Las Vegas to Chicago and
return, 1877. 70 for round trip, tickets to be
sold July 3rd, 4th md 9th, 1896, with final
limit July 14th, 1896, limited to continuous
passage in each direction.
National conference of charities and
correction, at Grand Rapids, Mich, June
4th to 10th, 1896, fare and one third on Ger
%tifcate plan for round trip.
Republican convention at st. Louis, Mo-,
June 10Th, 1896: From Las Vegas to st.
Louis, No., and return, $32.70. Excursion
tickets on sale, June 18th, 18th and 14tb,
with final limit OF June 23i, 1896. Tickets
will be limited to continuous passage. in
each direction, going passage to commence
da'e Of sale, and return passage to COM
mence date of execution.
National convention. Young Peoples
of Christian Endeavor, at WASH
ID. O., July 7.13, 1895: Las Vegas
July Sd, 4th and'5th, 1896. Limited to con-
tinuous passage, in each direction, with
inal limit of July 18th. 1896. An extern
sion Of return limit, to July 3lst, 1896, will
granted on tickets that are deposit d
With joint agent at Washington, on or be-
900 O'Clock p. M, July 14th, 1896.
G. F. JONES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

James l.. Francis, Alderman, Chi
cago, says: ~ regard DR.. Kings New
Discovery as an ideal panacea for
coughs, colds and lung complaints,
having used 1t in my family for tho last
five years, to the exclusion OF physi-
cians' Prescriptions or other prepara-
tons"
Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk, Iowa,
writes: ~ have been a minister of
the Methodist Episcopal church for so
years or more and have never found
anything SO beneficial or that gave me
so speedy relief as DR.. Kings New
Discovery" Try this ideal cough
remedy now. Free Trial Bottles at Muir
phey-Va Petten Drug Co.'S, Las Vegas
and East Las Vegas, and at wholesale
by the Browne & Manzanarcs Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
Up to Date-1sse.

The most complete tariff text book
yer published is the new edition Of
"Tariff Facts tor Speakers and Stu
DENTS" defender document No. $3.50
pages, just ou'. Publisher, the Ameri-
can Protective Tariff leagde. CAh'
paign text books issued Just before the
election are of little value. The tariff
league is 10 be congratulated or its
foresight in getting u its hand book
so early in the year. Order by num-
Der only. Sent to any address for
twenty-five cents. Address W. F.
Wakeman, general secretary, 1875 West
twenty third street, New York.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
AND still The OpTIc sticks to il,

AND still THE OPTIC sticks to its
prophecy: Among the democratic
delegates to Chicago, will be A. A
Jones, of this city; W. s. HopeWell, of
Sierra; John Y. Hewitt, of White
Oaks; E. v. Chayes, of Socorro, and
Anthony Joseph, of Rio Arriba. 1t
does not look like any material change
from this list will be made, although,
1t is said, that our own Felix il work
ing to secure a delegation hostile to
Governor Thornton and opposed to A.
A. Jones from this county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
A Word Of AdmOniti0n.

From the Ell Paso Herald
The Las Vegas Optic pays the press
of New Mexico a deserved compliment.
So far as enterprise and newsiness are
concerned, they earn the praise, and
are superior to the average Of many
old states. But the Territorial papers
are given too much to pickering over
the interests Of the political parasites
of New Mexico. Brethren of the press,
steer clear OF the pot-hunters, for they
are OF no practical benefit to you. You
do not need them; though they need
you in their business, they never put
up, they never share the offices with
the newspaper catspaws whom they in
auence 10 make their fights and keep
them from dropping into o%bscurity.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

The Cunningham-Miller faction OF
the democracy in Santa Fe county is
hard at work trying to sandbag the
governors faction, but the first named
may not succeed. The governor is
gathering his forces, and if he only had
as much backbone as he has political
cunning, he would carry the day, and
Thornton men would represent the
Santa Fe county democracy in the
Territorial democratic convention, to
be held in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

stomach. A mans health and strength de-
pend upon what lie gets out Of his food.
This depends on his digestion. Constipa-
ton stops digestion. Remove the obstruc-
ton by taking DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
They are a positive cure for constipation
and its attendant ills headaches, sour
stomach, flatulence, dizziness, biliousness
and heartburn" The Pellets y are very
gentle in their action. They simply assist
nature. They give no violent wrench to the
system. They cause no pain, nor gripping.
Send II one-ccnt stamps to cover cost of
mailing only, and receive free a copy of DR..
Pierce's Medical Adviser. Address, Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
THE Santa Fe Nev Mexican made n,

THE Santa Fe New Mexican made no
mention of the rumpus in the court
room in Santa Fe, the other day, when
the presiding judge scored the gov
ernor for exercising the pardoning
power. But in this particular case,
the governor was right. Why a Judge
on the bench should critlcise the action
of the executive, is q mooted question.
THE OPTIC presumes that had the
governor in open court criticised the
judges action, be would have been
fined for contempt. Both coordinate
branches Of the government, these.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
I.npp or

II Subscribers order the discontinuance
OF newspapers, the publishers may con-
paid.
II subscribers refuse or neglect to take
their newspapers from the office TO which
they are sent, they are held responsible un
I'll they have settled the bills n ordered
them discontinued.
If subscribers move to other places with
out informir Is the publisher, and the news
papers are sent to the former place OF resi
hence they are then resporsible'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
MIKE w. BURKE,
Local Representative.
New Summer Resort.

The Hermitage is a new hotel situated at
the foot OF Hermit's Peak, on the sapello
river, up among the pines. 1t has many
advantages not usually found at summer
resorts, a good hotel with modern improve
ments and we'll furnished rooms, a post
office Is located at this point, and free tele-
phone connection Is had with Las Vegas.
The table is beautifully supplied with
fruits and vegetables grown on the place.
Guests wishing to come, can telephone and
a conveyance will be sent for them. Rates,
800 per week. J.y. LuJAE, Proprietor.
Col. WIN. MCRAE, Manager.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
None But Ayers at the Worlds Fair.

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 a
showing OF their goods, but they were
all turned away under the application
Of the rule %iorbidding the entry Of
patent medicines and nostrums. The
decision of the Worlds fair authorities
in favor of Ayers Sarsaparilla was in
effect as follows: "Ayer's Sarsaparilla
is not a patent medicine. It does no:
belong to the list of nostrums. 1t is
here on its merits p"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

The Blake Ranch, on the head Of the Rio
Sapello, Is now prepared to receive a limit
ed number of boarders. This ranch 10
located In the heart of the mountains, amid
the most beautiful scenery in the world,
where brook trout and wild game offer
ample diversion for the nimrod or anyone
seeking outdoor sport. 1t Is located only
twenty-five miles from Las Vegas, and
within eight miles of the Rio Pecos, and
only three miles from the headwaters of
the Rio Gallinas. Address,
Address Mrs. j. p. Blake, Rociada, or In
quire for conveyances and rates OF w. Z.
Critics, East Las Vegas, N. M.
J.. p. BLAKE,
77-tf Rociada, N. NJ.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
An Air Line.
From the Denver Republican.

From the Denver Republican.
The railroad now building north.
ward from Ell Paso, Texas, toward
White Oaks, will be of great value to
the southeastern part of New Mexico.
1t will open q section of that Terri
tory which has been retarded in It's
growth by lack of railroad facilities,
although it is said to possess great
natural resources. If the line should
be extended to Las Vegas, which may
in time be accomplished, it would. in
connection with other ronds, form a
very direct route between this city and
FL Paso.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

ELKHART, Indiana, has no income
from water-works or electric lights,
and pays cut each year $10,175 for
water and s5,7sS for street lights and
gas. Logansport, that state, makes a
profit from its electric light plant by
furnishing lights to business houses and
residences. The Niles Star claims
that the iecome from the water works
and the electric light plant, both of
which are owned by the city, more than
paws the entire running expenses.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

u he Edilor q the optiJ.

~ Ue Edilor Of The 0ptfd.
RocIADA, N. NJ, May s0th.--A fierce
fire is raging about two miles west OF
this place 10 the mountains, destroying
completely most valuable timber, part
OF which Is on government land. The
guilty carelessness OF whoever started
such a fire should be looked into. The
amount Of Timber destroyed by fire in
these mountains every year exceeds
the damage done by the making of a
few ties on tho public domain by many
thousands OF dollars.
Frank Blake may call Colonel Cole
mans attention 10 this, and get the
guilty parties punished. Ex.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
Buokboard Malls.
BWUAUOHTU Htufsbs
Mairs on the star routes leave Las Vegas

Mails on the star routes leave Las vegas
Las vegas to Fort sumner, includin
Anton Chico, Los Colonais, Eden, Santa
Rosa and Puerto de Luna, tri weekly, on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and ar
Las Vegas to Fort Bascom, including
Ohaperito, Gallinas Springs, Ell Cuervo,
Bell Ranch, Liberty and Endee, tri- weekly,
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, OF
each week, and arrive on alternate days.
Las Vegas to Mora, including Los Alamos.
Sapello, San Ygnacio n Rociada, TIL
weekly. on Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
dag, OF each week, and arrive on alternate
days. H1
Las Vegas to Lesperance, once a week,
oil Saturday.
Conveyance on Fort Sumner line, is by
twc-horse blackboard, on Fort Bascom and
Mora lines by singie-horse blackboard, To
temperance by private conveyance
usually spring ago
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

IT is reported that Columbia City,
Whitley county, Indiana, has a minister
of divers talents named /. w. Markley.
Monday he can be seer farming, Tues
day doing carpenter work, Wednesday
writing out insurance policies, Thurs
day hauling logs, Friday looking after
real estate business, Saturday talking
prohibition. and Sunday he breaches
the gospel at Butler and Auburn, it be-
ing a day of rest.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
The Park House.

Las Vegas Hot Springs, N. M. We still
a few choice rooms left for those who
early. The most popular house at
the spring.. Mr.. Bob Britton, late from
the east. has charge of the kitchen; every
thing Is prepared in best Of style. Rates,
30 cents per neal. Seven dollars per
week. Table supplied with the best the
market affords. Rooms by the day, 30 to
rs cents, So 90 to 5000 per week.
MRS. KATE DENNIS,
14S-tf Manager.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

Among lawyers and persons familiar
with the law, Jurors rank In classes
TIE most desirable is the truly good,
conscientious Juror, who renders bis
verdict unbiased and as his judgment
dictates. Soma are known as ''profes-
sionals." To the lawyers the ''profes'
sionaln Is a terror, and In a great case
involving a large amount, or in Grim
inal practice, the attorneys on both sides
aim to exclude tho "professional' as
knowing too much or too little. As a
matter OF fact the ''professional" is gen.
orally a man Of intelligence and sagaci-
ty, knowsjust how much weight to at
zach to lawyers pleas, coolly takes in
the tears and pleadings OF the defense,
and likewise the digniied assumptions
OF the prosecution, who are ever ready
to vindicatc the "mejesty OF the law"
and knowing the men who utter the
platitudes, accept the same for what it
Is worth-all of which so disgusts the
eloquent attorneys that they dislike
very much to talk to a jury composed
Of old stagers. Some persons never
get on ~juries, while 1t will be observed
that the names OF others can be seen in
the list every year. There are many
tricks among old and well posted
jurymen. A familiar one is not to rem
der a verdict on the same day if a case
is given to them on the afternoon of
the last day OF court.
The jury is q very ancient institution,
which accounts, no doubt, for the re-
spect In which it is held. 1t dates
back to the law and the prophets of
old, when it took form in c%onvocations
and assemblies of the priesthood to ad-
judge matters pertaining TO the state
AMI church. The origination of the
jury proper as a distinctive body for
the trial of law causes is said TO bs in
the JUDGES OF ancient Rome or the
"compurgators" of the Saxons. His
tory tells of the ssdicastsn Of Athens in
the early ages, which were large bodies
of men numbering thousands selected
from the free men of Athens, from
whom were chosen by lot a smaller
number to hear and determine in each
legal dispute. These jaries sometimes
consisted of 500 men, TO whom the ad-
vocates addressed their pleadings. This
system the Romans improved upon by
reducing the number of jurors, or ia.
dices. 1t is held thatths Saxon sicom-
purgator' system was by them intro
duced into England. AS civilization
advanced the jury, as an English in
stitution, improved upon itself, until it
reached its present perfect or imper-
feet status. Time was when a mo n
ity of jurors could return a verdict,
but the numbsr was invariably more
than twelve, and twelve votes were
necessary to arrive at a decision
When this number, twelve, was
reached as the maximum membership,
then tae rule of unauimity became uni
yersaI
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
Summer Mountain Resort.

The FL Porvenir mountain resort will
now receive guests for the summer
The most picturesque scenery in America,
fine fishing and hunting. Best Of hotel ac-
commodations in New Mexico. For terms
for board and lodging, apply to the Ro-
nero Mercantile Co., Las Vegas. Carriage
leaves their store, southwest corner of the
plaza, every Saturday and Tuesday morn
Ing at 8 O'Clock; fare for the round trip, 81.
For further information, call at the above
establishment. 30tf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

ALL the delegates to the republican
national convention at St. Louis have
been chosen and a majority of them
are for William Mckinley. The OPP
position may talk otherwise, but that
changes nothing. 1t is more than
probable that the nomination of the
Ohioan will be by acclamation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
The Santa Fe New Mexican is boom

\ The Santa Fe NeW Mexican is boom.
jng Geo. Curry, of Chaves county, for
the democratic nomination for dele
gate. He will do as well as any one
else, and still THE OPTIc thinks that
II. B. Ferguson, of Albuquerque, will
be the man who will be beaten in No.
vember next. This is republican year
in New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
The Danger Comes

In cases of typhoid fever, diphtheria and other
wasting diseases, when the patient has been
in flesh, and strength, and begins the
~toilso!ne climb to health. Here Hoods Sarsa-
parilla finds its place. 1t enriches the blood,
strengthens the nerves, gives tone to the di-
gestive organs, and builds up the whole system.
Hoods pills are the best after-dinner pills,
assist digestion cure headache. 25c. q box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

The W%oonsocket, Rhode Island, Re-
porter, of May 9th. contained a report
If the death of Chas. IL. Pinkham,
who spent a couple of years at Las
Cruces for his health, but, like many
others, left too Don to be permanently
benefited.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

THE Trinidad Ereniag Chronicle, up
the country, showed unusual enter
prise and get up In getting out a
special La Belle mining edition, which
Will be in demand all over the country
and will do that camp an untold
amount Of good.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

Col. II. w. WEBB, formerly of New
Mexico, where he still owns valuable
mining interests, has again re-entered
the newspaper fold, he now being edi-
tor of Tie Itest0r at Kansas City,
Mo-, a paper devoted to real estate,
mining and Investments.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

Mrs. Jacob Schaublin returned 10
Las Cruces from Santa Rosalia, on &C.
count of the illness of her little grand
son, Emile Conway. Mr.. Schaublin
was unable 10 accompany them, as he
is still suffering greatly with rheuma-
tism
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

GOVERNOR THORNTON is said to have
a very good idea who flched the i'm
portant papers bearing on the Foun-
tain assassination, from his de SIX. Out
with it, governor. Who was the man
and what federal office does he holdp
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

LAS VEGAS DAILY OpTIc-Delivered by mail,
post paid, $l0.Q 90 per nnnum $500 for six
months; $3.50 for three months, by car
rier, 20 cents per week
Las VEGAS WEElSLY OPTIc-32 columns, de-
livered by NAH, post paid, $500. per, an
mum 81 80 icr six months, 81 90 for three
sample copies OF both daily and weekly,
mailed free when desired. Give poston1ce
address In full, including state.
CORRnsPoNDENOB-Containiug NEWS, solicit
ted from all parts OF the country. Com
municatlons addressed to the editor OF
THE OPTIC, TO insure attention, should be
and address, not for publication, but as a
guaranty OF good faith.
Internationally be made by draft, money
order, postal note, express or registered
letter at our risk. Address all letters and
kilograms TO ~ OPTIC,
East Las Vegas. New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21
THURSDAY EVENING. MAY 81, 1896

This Office has been remembered
with the first annual catalogue OF the
New Mexico school of mines, at So
zorro.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

IT is written and it shall come to
pass: William Mckinley for next
president of the United States and
Judge A. L. Morrison, of Santa Fe, for
governor, if he wants it.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-21

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 C. F. JONES. Agent.