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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

Last evenings passenger train, No. /,
from the east, Conductor Murray, was
delayed three hours by the loss off child,
who fell off a car somewhere between La
Junta and Belhi station. The family of
foreigners, Hester by name, were en-
route from Lost Springs, Kansas, to Cali.
fornia, there being four children with the
parents. The family got off the train at
Ration. and await with GREATNESS anxiety
the report from the searching party that
was sent up the road from Belhi station
after the missing child.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23
NOTES.


Those who were Juniors yesterday, az
now seniors.
The graduating class of last eSeniug will
DO entertained by their tescheri Miss Mary
Henry, this evening.
All of the class received presents, but, by
special and urgent request OF one member
of the class, his remembrances were not
given in public.
There was a noticeable thread OF patri-
otism running through all the orations,
last evening, that speaks well alike for the
students and instructors.
George Ross is the second colored grad
uate in the Territory, his brother Albert,
being the first. Both are manly young
men and a credit to any comm unity.
Edward Sporleder took the part Of first
violin in Hands orchestra, last evening,
and Herr Carl Groeshner presided at the
piano. Both filed their new positions
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

Robt. Daugherty received a telegram al
Trinidad containing the sad intelligence OF
the accidental death of his brother, VIM.
j.. Daugherty, who was thrown in front OF
and run over by his caboose at San Luis
Potosi, Mexico. The deceased was well
known in Trinidad, having been both .
conductor and later yardmaster for the
Atchison at TINT place.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

"To build up a tow says an exchange,
"people must stick together like brick
dust to a bar of soap. There must be no
wrapgling or quarreling or jealousies
among them. Property owners in towns
mus, offer inducements to secure business,
must advertise in local papers, and above
ell things, must not expect to make a for
tune in a wear or twO.n
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

U. S. Alto rney Matt G. Reynolds has
been advised at Santa Fe that the supreme
court at Washington City has denied the
attorney generals motion 10 advance the
Cochiti grant case and others on the
docket. 1t is now probable that a hearing
cannot be had in the highest judicial body
short Of a year from next October.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

Il. l.. Brinegar, east side policeman, is
taking a lay off, his place being filed by
James Christal, and he leaves for the
HopeweIl mining camp, in Rio Arriba
county, this evening, whittier he goes as
the representative of a Las Vegas com
pany.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

Judge E. V. Long, chairman of the coun.
ty democratic central committee, and J.
D.. W. Veeder, secretary, have issued an
official call for the convention, Of that
party, on the 18TH proximo, it having been
handed to THE OPTIC too late for publica-
tion ia this evenings issue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. WIN. Rosenthal, Mrs.
Fannie Phillips, Miss Bertha Brash, Joe
Holman, Harry Goldstein, s. Rosenthal
and Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Manko, go out to
FL P%oryenir, to-morrow, for the day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

The two sons of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hill
left for Albuquerque, this morning, in
company with II. B. johnson.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

N. B. Roseberry will hereafter keep his
short order lunch counter open all night.
His former customers and all new ones
will bear this in mind. ia Ct
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

Mrs. Ignacio Lopez Is seriously sick with
pneumonia. Her mother is also in bed, but
the baby is better.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

George Ross took as his subject, "Arbi-
~tration Us. War" He began by saying
that ever since the slaughter Of Abel by
Cain, war bad been practiced by all tribes,
nations and Kingdoms. It wqs wal for
the slightest offences, and the universal
cry was war, war everywheye. Nothing
set limits TO this devastating agent when
once set In motion by the beartiess in
vader, but the sw fifty flowing river, the
snow-capped mountains and the wasting
pestilence. Then, after tracing the hor.
rors Of wal down through the centuries,
be showed where the idea OF arbitration
s emed to dawn ON the minds OF various
"a tions as q better way of settling diff
culties bel v cen them, He urged it as a
sacred duty of all to persist 10 advancing
the principles of arbitration, under all
circumstances, rather than to resort to the
harsher means practjced by barbarous
and uncivilized nations. He closed with
q prophecy which saysi "They shall beat
their swords into plowshares and their
spears into pruning hooksi nations shall
not lift up sword ag aipst nation, neither
phall they learn war any more,''
"Not vain the ' ision which the prophet
aW,
sk,rting with green the fiery waists OF war.
Still lives for earth, which friends so long
have trod,
The great hope re sting on the truth of God
fiie tired earth shah breathe a long sa bbath
day,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

Open-air concerts by the Las Vegas
military band, tomorrow afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

Leave your measure for a nobby spring
suit with Jake Block; all work guaran-
teed. IL
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

The largest and best assorted stock OF
mems shoes to be had a Sporleder's.-172-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

The New Brunswick restaurant for an
appetizing meal. lO6-if
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

A meal Of plenty, well cooked and sery.
ed. at the New Brunswick. 106-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

Native bran at the Las Vegas Roller
mills, at Soc. per 100. l6O-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

Mrs. Eugenio Romero is on the sick list
also, Miss Belle Bernard.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

j. Biehl, leading undertaken. 63'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

Show aud dance by the st.Johns society,
tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

r. vollmer is seriously indisposed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

"Mlnd and Music" was the subject dis
cussed by Annie Eckel. She said music
Is Gods best gift to man, the only art Of
heaven given to earth, the only art Of
earth that one takes to heaven. Every
nation and every age steps forward as a
separate witness to prove the existence
of musical faculties and musical desires
in the race. She spoke of the close union
of mind and music, and showed how,
when a person was tired or Respondent,
music would cheer the soul and relieve II
Of its burdens, for, although there il
not much music lin medicine, there is a
great deal of medicine in music. She re.
lated an incident where a two-year- old
child had been captured by Indians and
kept until she was eight years old, when
her mother found her, but could do nothing
to make the child understand her until
she started to cling q nursery song, which
the little one at once recognized, and
mother and child were reunited and
made happy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

with the statement that public opinion IL
that power which from time immemorial
has ruled the world, and which will rule
IT to the end Of time. He showed how
public opinion varied at times, in different
states, and In different cities. What
Is allowed in one, may not be at
all tolerated in another. He then showed
how the happiness and prosperity OF a
community, city or state, depended on the
proper education of public opinion. He
discussed tho various means by which pub
lie opinion is educated. Among these are
the press, public lecturers, Christian min
listers, schools, colleges aud universities,
His closing sentence wasi III is to be
hoped that, although the power OF these
for good is felt so extensively over oui
broad land, they have only begun the
great work of moul ling public opinion
aud directing the thoughts of the on. com
ing generations ioto those avenues of in
vestigation and discovery, which will re-
suit in making the people of our country
the grandest, freest, and the happiest peo'
pie on earth"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

Buy your summer underwear at Jake
Blocks. They ara the cheapest AMI best
In the city. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

For mems. boys and children's ready
made clothing, go to Blocks; bsst selec-
tion in the city. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

The next subject was THE Chinese
Leak" discussed by Frank Jones. He
said, among other thingss
"a complete presentment Of this case Ii
i'm posstble, at the present time. This i:
not alone due to the natural failure o.
smugglers to preserve records of their OPP
erntions. 1t is not wholly accountable tc
tho impenetrability of the Chinese them
| selves with regard to all matters which
they, with common accord, determine to
Keep from the officials. or the public knowl-
| edge of Americans. These wou!d-be him
derances are serious, by themselves, but
added to these is a worse obstacle still, a
perfect system of falsehood, which starts
up at every question put to the average
American or Canadian, who is presum-
ingly in a position 10 know ths facts Of
the matter, at least, in a general way,
v &
"Now, true American citizens, shall we
allow these depredations to continued
Shall we allow these infd ! foreigners to
enter our country, against its laws, and
deprive true Americans of their daily
bread? Shall we allow them to grow rich
off the losses Of true Americans, and then
go back to their native land, and live the
rest of their lives in luxurys
"Whet is needed is a line of officers. from
the cabinet down, who will do their duty,
at all hazards and under all circum-
stances. When all officers are true to their
country, their country's flag, and their
sense OF honor, these wrongs will be right
ed, and true Americans viii not be crowd
ed out of employment by wealth seeking
foreigners"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

Up to noon, to-day, three little chicks
had been Matched III by Eli Caldwell's
homemade incubator and he was looking
around town for a man to do the joyful
clucking.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

The subject, "Modern Patriotism" wa.
we'll treated by Trad Cochran. He ffrsl
defined patriotism as understood In the
early ages OF man. Coming on down, be
showed what were the later ideas Of patri.
otism, saying: when we speak Of patriot
ism we think of William Tell, and William
the Silent, and LaFayett and Bolivar, and
G~aribaldi, and Washington, all men with
swords in their hands" The same
sentiment has been woven into our litera.
ture. such as ''It is sweet to die for ones
country" and "Land where our fathers
died" and ''Columbia's heroes fought and
blsd in freedoms cause" He urged that
modern patriotism demanded a different
kind of bravery, q bravery that will cause
men to live for ones country instead of
waiting to die for it; a patriotism which
would advocate the same standard of
purity and moral obligation for both men
and women; a patriotism that would spurn
brides; a patriotism that would cause a
man to attend the caucuses, to vote, to
pay his taxes, to fight the spokesman. sven
in bis wi party. He closed by saying,
''The spirit that rebels, to-day, and
declares Its independence of corporate rule
and boss rule, is the spirit of '76 arming
itself WITH notwithstanding weapons for
a twentieth century conaict.n
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

ANAS6hSiSs
The subject Of Evolution" followed
next, it being discussed by Arnold Garlick.
He started out by saying that "modern
scientists, not being content with the
simple statement of the Bible as to the
origin Of life, have advanced various
theories to account for it." TIE speaker
went on to say that one of these theories
is that OF spontaneous generation. But
by careful tests by our most able scientists
this theory has been exploded entirely.
An other theory of Importance is that of
evolution" as set forth by Darwin. This
theory was very popular twenty years
ago. But the advance of science has put
quite a different Interpretation on the
theory of evolution from that given by
Darwin. La Conte, one Of our most re-
cent and best biologists, says: "Species
come in at once in full perfection aud
remain substantially unchanged through
out their ranges, passing out on the
other border, other species taking
their place further on in the zone, as IL by
substitution and not by transmutation."
Species evolute and develop along their
own lines, but never from one line nto
one OF a different line or family.
John Holman discussed in brief the sub.
ject Of "Foreign Immigration" and its ef-
fects on our country. He stated that for
eign immigration is one peril of our
country to day. To allow ignorant for
eigners Of all nationalities to come to our
country of free institutions and be allowed
to vote and to hold Office, and to help shape
the policy OF our American government, is
extending our freedom a little too far, and
may eventually result in the downfall of
our free republican form of government.
He closed by saying: 1--WE do not want
any more poor foreigners; we have suffer-
ed enough already. Our motto should be,
We must not, we shall not n we will
not put up with this any longer.'"
Next followed "The Indian Problem as
BY Frank Barney. He started
by saying that the Indians are Of an
unknown origin. He then proceeded to
discuss the troubles in the past between the
and the white man. He gave vari-
nus theories Of treatment as advocated by
our leading statesmen, emphasizing the
theory Of educating them by establishing
free schools among them and teaching them
10Y to work and to farm as civilized peo-
Die do, The sooner the tribal relation is
'Fokcn up, the better. that they may live
more independent OF each other as Ameri-
ans do. 4
The subject, Public Opinion,v was
'bly treated BY Harry Brow. He began I
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23
THE oRATIoNs


THE Oak and the Mushroom was the
subject of the first GRAFTON, which was dis
cussed by Miss Elsie Carrutb. She first
drew a comparison Of the growth, develop.
ment and endurance of the oek and the
mushroom. AS the one grew up in a
night, so it persisted in g night; as the oak
was a century in maturing, it was strong
aud firm and out-weathered the winds and
storms for centuries to come. By an easy
transition. the speaker then discussed the
principles of true and false growth Ia .
physical and mental development, show
ing that there might he o mushroom
growth, mentally and physically, result
Ing in disappointment. Bat the slow,
steady, weil-trained growth of body and
especially of mind was the growth that
would tel for good in after years.
"Every wise observer knows,
Every watchtul gazer sees,
Nothing grand or beautiful grows,
Save by gradual, slow degrees"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

~
The very excellent and timely address
70 the graduating class. delivered by Mrs.
J. B. Dickinson, Is published below in full
Il Lac DRE
One must surely wish for an in
spired tongue on so happy an co.
casion as this. These flowers, the
music and this multitude Of smil-
ing friends, testify to che widespread
interest in the public schools Of Las We.
gas. Many In this audience are particu-
larly interested in the graduates-fathers,
mothers, brothers, sisters and schoolmates.
Some have been their teachers in earlier
years, and look with thankfuluess on the
fruit of the seed thev helped to SOW
but there are others who have no strict
ly personal interest, yet share In the pleas
ure and qualification so much in evidence.
on every sida. The secret is not hard 10
ind. The children OF Las Vegas belong
not to their parents alone. but to all OF us,
for they are our future citizens; they will
take our;piaces, before very long. and car
ry on the work we have begun. And so
We zeal aLope and pride In them, are In
terested ia their schooI-days, aud rejoice
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

Immediately after the delivery Of the
orations, came the presentation Of d.
plomas by j. A. Carruth, president OF the
school board, and the distribution of pres
ents, consisting OF books, flowers, and
other suita. lie msmentoes of the suspicious
OCCASION.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

The closing address was given by VIII
lam Woods, WHO obose as the subject for
his address, rs the Worli Growing
Worse" He began by saying: "Tos un-
derstand the mar thoroughly, we must
first know something Of the boyhood
period, and Of the child, that developed
into the boy; so it is necessary, II we
would understand the social and political
life Of our people, to know something of
the childhood period, or form the acquaint.
ance Of the youth to know the man." He
then proceeded to show the condition of
early society and the ~barbarous ideas held
by the early nations. He showed how the
nobler sentiments triumphed over the
baser ones, and little by little the nations
advanced In education, morality and civil
lization. Coming on down. he enumerated
the various civilizing agencies which have
been active in bringing the world to a
higher STANDARD of perfection. His closing
was: "Situated as we ere, 10 the
midst Of such ~elevating surroundings, it is
an impossibiIity for the world to be grow
worse"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
The Third Glass of Graduates from
the East Las Vegas High School.
THE CREATIONS AND ADDRESS.

Much pleasure end satisfaction we're ex-
pressed by the large audience In the
Tamme opera house, last evening, after
listening to the ton excsllont o~rations by
the graduates from the public school. One
could but be impressed by the air Of happy
cDntentment which characterized the ex-
crcises from beginning TO end, as well as
the simple good taste shown in the ar
rangement OF the stage, the class motto,
the decorations and seating Of the grad
yates, board of trustees, and visitors,
Prof. j. A. Wood and the first assistant,
Miss Mary Henry, occupying the seats at
the either end of the platform.
Especial interest pertained 10 this class
of 1896, az 1t is the first TO have completed
the regular four years. course, and their
record Is a most c~reditable one to their in
structors and themselves. Some Of their
faces nave been familiar to Las egans
for many years, amidst the throng OF
school children, but a few are newcomers
none the less welcome, however, and.a
real addition to the force of the class. The
optimistic spirit with which they dealt with
the various problems of the day was mos
cheering to their auditors and showed
much reflection and research. The best Of
success attend the ambitious, energetic
class of 1896!
The most pleasing selections contributed
by Prof. Hands orchestra were a marked
feature OF this successful entertainment
Las Vegas should certainly be proud OF
such a body of musicians. and rejoice that
we can have such acceptable music from
our own tow~nspeople. The ever admired
LA Paloma'' was perhaps the choice
number on a program Of merit, through
seven hunters.
Certainly, the third annual commence
ment of the East Las Vegas high schoo
was entertaining and gratifying, as vel
as a proof of increasing ambition and
wise management on the part Of the super
intendent aud assistants.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23

The subject, "Public Opinion,v was
ably treated By Harry Brown. He began
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-23
The Peoples Paper.
METROPOLIS MISCELLANY.

SATURDAY EVENING, MAY %, 1896
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16
TODAY'S MABKET REPORT
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal

Chicago, April 16.-CaIfornia frosts
We're the center Of attraction in the
wheat pit again today but the influence
on the market was not as great as it
was yesterday. May opened at 651s0
65llc against 651hc at the closing yes
terday The Price Current contained
bearish reports and it was said the al
legged killing frost in California had
not created as bad a havoc as was re-
ported Onn large northwest receipts
the price Of May touched 651sc, but on
heavy buying advanced to $3.50 CSC,
and then declined to 655sc.
Corn was steady and unchanged at
301z Q3OAc for May
Oats. too were steady and unchanged
at 1884 for May.
Hog products were slightly lower on
large receipts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

en- from its lethargy and extend a little
support progress would be more rapid
Commission houses reported slight
increase in the number of out of town
orders and are beginning to feel more
hopeful in that direction. The public
ought to be pretty we'll convinced by the
stubbornness of the market the last rev
the time to buy stocks judiciOusly has ar
sugar is headed for 100 This comes
from an authority that cannot be dis
puted. The feeling on the stock is SO
bullsh that it requires no effort on the
part of insiders to put the price up. Tt
goes up of its own accord Deacon W hite
is again an active bull and is telling his
friends to buy the stock right now
Il. & N. was strong on London buying
and the covering Of a large short line.
The stock should be bought on cOnces-
Union Pacific made a very creditable
February and its friends feel quite en-
cOuraged. The stock is a purchase for 3
to points.
Louis Schepp, the big room trader re-
markd last night that the market is very
strong Europe he said. lis inclined
to buy but tsOcks are not for sale in any
Representatives of such influential
houses as Moore &Schley. Dominick &
Dickermann and J. w. Davis d Co. lay
much stress on the possible early adj
iOurnment of congress. One of them said
to the writer that in his opinion the
news that congress would adjourn in
powerful movement in the stock market
Todays range of prices on New York
Stocks furnished by Topeka Grain and
Stock Exchange
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16
SMALLPOX QUARANTINE.
State Penitentiary Establishes One
Against Wyandotte and Shawnee
Counties.

me state board Of health though rs
secretary, DIR. Thomas Kirkpatrick,
and upon request made by Warden
Bruce Lynch of the penitentiary. has or
dered that the penitentiary be quaran-
tined from admissions of convicts
from counties where there is or has
been smallpox
Shawnee and Wyandotte counties are
those to which this order applies. When
all danger of infection has passed, the
quarantine win be raised. Trhere is no
smallpox in Shawnee county and has
been but one case. while LeavenWOrth
has several 1t seems a little absurd
for a locality that has smallpox to
quarantine against one that has not.