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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23
SOME SPECIAL T

Annual meeting, Woman's Board of Mis-
sions of the Interior, to be held at Des
Moines, Iowa, October 9th to 10Th, '96
Fare and one-third, on certificate plan, fol
round trip.
Farmers National Congress, Indianapo.
lis, Indiana, November ~10th-l6th, 1896
Fare, one and one-third fare for round
trip, certificate plan.
st. Louis Exposition, st. Louis, Mo.
From Las Vegas to st. Louis, $780, 20. Dates
of sale, September 23i, 2Sth aud seth, DC
tober 18th, 18th, 19th and 2Ist, '96. Tickets
limited to continuous passage. G)od go
ing CONT encing date of sale.
Pau-American Med cal Congress, Next
co City, Mexico, November 10Th to 18Th,
1896. For above occasion the A, 7. & s.
r. Railroad will sell roun1-trip, excursion
tickets at rate Of one fare for round trip.
Dates Of sale. November 7th aud 10th.
Return limit, December 31st, 1896.
Commencing June 1st, we will sell
round Grip tickets to Pueblo, at $l5. 10; to
Colorado Springs, $3.50; to Denver,
1913. Is. Tickets limited to one day ia each
direction. with final limit for return, No
vember 10th, 1896.
Q. r. JONES Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

If your children are subj act to Group
watch for the first symptom of the dis
ease-boarseness. If Cbamberlain's
Cough Remedy is given as soon as the
child becomes hoarse it will prevent
ne attack. Even after the croupy
cough has appeared the attack can al
ways be prevented by giving this rem
edy 1t is also invaluable for colds
and whooping cough. For sale by K.
d. GoOdall, Depot drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

The chronic grumbler still lives, but
there are less cases of chronic Indiges-
ton and Dyspepsia than formerly.
The fact is so many people in the past
have taken Simmons Liver Regulator
that they are now cured of these ills.
And a great multitude are now taking
Simmons Liver Regulator for the same
troubles and they N soon be cured. SIT
is the best medicinesN2--Mrs. E. Raine,
Baltimore, Md.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23
Il BuckIen.s Arnica salxs.a

The best saive in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns and all skin e~ruptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price rs cents per box. For sale by
Murphey-van Petten Drug Co., Las
Vegas and East Las Vegas. At whole
,ale by Browne & Manzanares Go
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Are you baldP Is your clothing con-
stsntly covered with dandruff-flthy
animal matter falling from a diseased
scalpP Does your head itchP Is it in
tested with sores and scabsp Is your
hair growing thinner year by yearp Is
it dry and brittleP If so, you have a
parasitic disease of the scalp, which
you are neglecting at great risk. DAN
derine will cure you quickly and per-
%manently. Money refunded in case Of
failure. For sale by Schaefer's phar-
macy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23
tn HesIth.seekers

Sapello, is now prepared to receive a limit
ed number of boarders. This ranch is
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 conyeyances and rates OF w. K.
Critics, East Las Vegas, N. M.
J.P. BLAKE,
TIT Rociada. N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23
piles. Piies r1les.

A sure cure for Blind, Bleed
ing and Itching Plies. DR.. Kinks
German Pile Ointment has cured the
worst cases Of ten years. standing by
three or four applications. No one
need suffer ten minutes after using
DR.. Kinks German Pile Ointment
Our agent, MIR. Goodall, will warrant
every box. Price $1.00. Sold. 4 at
Depot drug store Las Vegass1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

AYERS PILLS cure Headache.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

In many cases, the first work Of Ay-
er's Sarsaparilla is to expel the effects
of the other medicines that have been
tried IN vain. 1t would be a saving of
time and money if experimenters took
Ayers S%arsaparilla at first instead of
Mt last.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23
SAN I0nac,o Pesort.

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 net usually found at summer
resorts, a good hotel with modern improve
ments and well furnished rooms, a post
office is located at this point, u free tele-
phone connection is had with Las Vegas.
Toe tatle is bounSifully supplied at all
times with all that the season affords.
Guests wishing to come. can telephone and
a conveyance will be sent for them. Rates,
$500 per week. J.Y. LUJAN Proprietor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23
Rates to CITY Of Mexico.

LAS VEGAS, N. NJ, March 9th, 1896
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.50. Limits.
fifteen days, in each direction with final
limit of six months.
tt C. F. JONES. Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23
summer Mountain Resort.

The El Porvenir mountain resort will
now receive guests for the summer
The most picturesque scenery in America,
fine fishing and hunting. Best Of hotel ac-
co~mmodatIons 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 s 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, 1896-10-23
UNTOLD MISERY
FROM
KHEU M
O.. H. King, Water Valley, Miss, cured by
Ayers SarsapariIla

"For five years, / suffered untold misery
from muscular rheumatism. I tried every
known remedy, consulted the best physi-
clans, visited Hot Springs, Ark, three times,
spending $1,000 there, besides doctors bills;
but could obtain only temporary relief. My
flesh was wasted away so that ! weighed
only ninety-three pounds; my left arm and
leg were drawn out OF shape, the muscles
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23
Mexican Central RAILWAY.

From the sea to the clouds. Passing mod
ern cities and ancient monuments stan
dard guage in neutrality-suspicious.,
ideas and treatment of patrons. The only
line in the Republic running Pullman pal
ace buffet sleeping cars between the cap.
ital and ponies in the United States. Cheap
rates and prompt service. For full partic-
ulars call Gu or address
j. F. DoNoHoE,
tf Cont Agent El Paso. Texas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Chronic constipation is a painful,
disagreeable and life-shortening diff
Guilty. II deranges the system, causes
sick headache, bad breath, and poisons
the blood. 1t a be readily overcome
by DeWitt's Little Early Risers. These
little pills are great regulators. Win
tiers Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Many lives of usefulness have been
cut short by neglect to break up an
ordinary cold. Pneumonia, bronchitis
and even consumption can be averted
by the prompt use of One Minute
Cough Cure. Winters Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Beautiful Places Of Retreat for
the Health and Pleasure
Seeker.


This resort is FAMOUS TOR It's comfort,
cleanliness, superior table, abundance Of
rich milk n ream as well as for its I'M
rivaled scenery and numerous nearby
points OF interest. The best trout fishing
Is accessible by short excursions to either
of the Gallinas. Hermit Peak
and grand canon are of easy access. Bur-
ro's are furnished to guests for daily
riding. The Pecos National Park lie within
six miles, and is reached by easy trail;
expeditions Can be QUILTED and guide Sc
at the ranch.
For transportation and terms, inquire OF
Judge Wooster, East Las Vegas, or adj
dress. H. A. HARVEY.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

MY hair kept falling out until l was
nearly bald, and several remedies tried
seemed TO do no good. / commenced
using Danderine six weeks ago and the
result is a fine growth of new hair
MRS. BELLE PICKETT, Guthrie, o. T.
For sale by Schaefer's pharmacy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23
TO HORSE OWNERS.

For putting a horse in a fine healthy con-
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss Of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders aud destroy worms. giving
new life to an old or over-worked horse. %
cents per package For sale by druggists
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

They are SO little that you hardly
know you are taking them. They cause
no gripping, yet they act quickly and
most thoroughly. Such are the famous
little pills known as DeWitt's Little
Early Risers. Small in size, great in
results. Winters Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Buckingham's Dye for he Whiskers
docs its work thoroughly, coloring q
uniform brown or black, which, when
dry, will neither rub, wash off, o
soil linen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

We know whereof we affirm when
we state that Ayers Pills, taken
promptly, at the first symptoms Of
colds and fevers, arrest further progress
or these Disorders. and speedily re-
store the stomach, liver, and bowels to
their normal and regular action.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

letter, eczema and all similar skin
troubles are cured by the use of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t soothes
at once, and restores the tissues to
their natural condition, and never fails
to cure piles. Winters Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

". w. Weaver has been appointed
a. teacher OF school district No. q, In
the vicinity OF Malaga, and Miss Efie
Eddy teacher Of districts 3 and 4, w.
I. Ranch. These schools will open on
next Monday
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Many political speakers, clergymen,
singers and others who use the voice
excessively, rely upon One Minute
Cough Cure to prevent huskipess and
laryngitis. Its value as a preventive
is only equaled by its power to afford
instantaneous relief. Winters Drug
To
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Sam Rush and E. X. Fill have taken
out a license and opened u saloon in
Pennington. For several weeks past
Pennington has contained the ~"dryest"
crowd to be found anywhere in the
United States.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Mrs. w. H. Holabird and daughter,
of Eddy, and Mrs. E. o. Faulkner
left last Monday evening for California.
They were accompanied by Mr.. Hola-
bird as far as Ell Paso.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23
For Trade.

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
aud lot in East Las Vegas.
27O-tf GEO. II. HUTCHINSON & Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

The general roundup which has
been IN progress in Grant county for
some weeks, was suspended for a few
days last week on account of the heavy
rains.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Ladies, wonderfully soft, luxuriant
beautiful hair is produced by Dander
inc. Try it. For sale by Schaefer'l
pharmacy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Pure blood NEAR good health. De
Wits Sarsaparilla puri6es the blood,
cures Eruptions, Eczema, Scrofula, and
all diseases arising from impure blood.
Winters Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

DIR. b. G. Chapman, a former popu-
lar citizen of Ration, nov surgeon and
physician in charge of the big railway
hospital at Fort Madison, Iowa, spent
Saturday and Sunday IN the Gate City.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23
Good for The Kidneys,

1 had used nearly every remedy for kid
ney trouble known without relief when ]
was induced to try Macbeth water, which
I am glad to say did me a wonderful
amount Of good in a very short time.
JOSE LOPEZ,
Ex-Sheriff of San Miguel county
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Santos Duran, who unlawfully 'spes-
ticated'' with Tom Bourbonia's and
Pedro Serna's horses, down in Dona
Ana county. was, last week, given five
years in the pe%nitentiary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Mrs. j. w. Fayman arrived IN Silver
City from San Francisco last week.
She is the guest of her brother, Hon.
Jas. s. Fielder, and will remain in
Silver City during the winter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

A hacking cough is lot only annoy.
ing to others, but is dangerous to the
person who has 1t. One Minute Cough
Cure will quickly put an end to it.
Winters Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

The beet crop of the Pecos valley lie
simply immense, and preparations to
celebrate by barbecue are going on.
There is not a single failnre in the
whole valley.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Speed and safety are the watchwords
of the age. One Minute Cough Cure
acts speedily, safely and never fails.
Asthma, brochitis, coughs and colds are
cured by it. Winters Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

BALD HEADS, BALD HEADS, BALD
HEADS. HURRAH! DANDERINE,
DANDERINE.
Thousands have been cured OF bald
ness and other diseases of the scalp by
Danderine. 1t will cure you. Guar
anteed. For sale by Schaefer's phar-
macy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Mrs. l.. r. Patton, Rockford, Ill,
writes: "From personal experience
a recommend De Wits Sarsaparilla,
a cure for impure blood and general
debility" Winters Drug Do.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23
ALSO READ THIS.

MECHANIcsvILLE, st. Mary County,
Md sold q bottle OF Chamberlain's
Pain Balm to a man who had been suf-
feripg with rheumatism for several
years. 1t made him a we'll man. A.
j. MCGLL. For sale at 80 cents per
bottle by X. D. Goodall, Depot drug
atnra
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Rhetta McIDtoch has returned to Co.
dar Hull from a visit of several weeks
duration with her sister, Mrs. Lee
Brown, at Pennington.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

The heavy rains ard consequent
damage to the railroad facili les pre-
vented quite a. number OF Eddyites
from taking in the Dallas Fair this
week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Mrs. Blackwell, who has been visit
ing friends at Cedar Hill, departed for
her home in Missouri, accompanied by
Mrs. A. 4 Pieper.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. James Taylor, of &C.
dar Hill, were the happy recipients Of
a fine daughter. Mother and daughter
doing well and father happy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23


Chapman Lodge, Nc. q. meets ,ret ann
unIru Tnursday evenings OF zach month I'm
sne Alasonlc temple. Visiting brethren are
rraternally invited.
j. McMULLEN, w. M.
CEcrLIo RosENwALD Sec. "~
Las Vegas Royal Arch Chapter. NO. 4
Regular conversations, first Monday In each
month: Visiting companions fraternaily
ihvlt9u, l.. D.. WEBB, k. II, p
L. III. HoEMEIsTER, Sec.
Las Vegas Oommandery, NO. q. Regular
communication, second Tuesday each
month Visiting Knights cordially vel
coined g., A, OrHoE n n
l.. I'll. HoFMEISTER. Rec.
AS VEGAS COUNCIL NO. q, Royal and
llSelect Masters. Regular convOcatiOn
third Monday OF each month. Sanctuary in
Masonic temple. GEO. r.. Comb
G. A. ROTHGEB, ri
Recorder.
Masons visiting the city are cordially, in.
vited to attend these bodies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulated Eye Lids.
For sale by druggists at % cents per box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is an
antiseptic, soothing and healing appli-
cation for burns, scalds, cuts, bruises,
etc., and cures piles like magic. 1t in
stantly stops pain. Winters Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Ike Murray and Ike Cox returned to
Cedar Hill from the mountains, the
first of last week, with q bunch of
cattle.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

The bottom of the canal at Eddy was
found to swarm with big fsh-cats,
bass, suckers and also a few fine cells,
when the water went out from the eff
fects of breaking banks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Ellis Taylor and Gorilla S. Taylor,
both of Durango, were married at Co.
dar Hill last week, by Justice Taylor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23
TIT

The concert to be given by the Athe-
neum at Eddy has been postponed for
about ten days. The exact date will
be announced later.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Now that the rainy season is be-
lieved to be over the streets of Silver
City are receiving much needed i'm
prOvement.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Nib Jones won the fine Jersey COW
rallied at the store of j. s. Crozier In
Eddy on last Saturday evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

George Beebe and Henry B~rainard,
two of Elizabethtown's most popular
citizens, were in Ration Saturday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Col. F. r. Matthews, Raton's otlig-
ing postmaster, visited Albuquerque
last week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Mrs. Geo. Hare left Ration last
Thursday on a two months visit TO her
former home at Holdrege, Nebraska.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

A very enjoyable dance was given by
the Sam Jones club in Hoy's hall, Sat.
urday evening, at Rincon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Miss Potter of Eddy IS confined to
her home by sever Illness. DR.. Whicher
is in attendance.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

A son was born to MIR. and Mrs
Harry Cunning On Tuesday, at Aztec
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

The Flora Vista school opened on
Monday, the 9Th inst, with Prof. John
T. McQaillen at the helm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. b. Hubbard, of Spring.
er, visited Ration friends last week
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Three of Mr.. j. s. Crozier's children
at Eddy have been suffering from ten
silitas the past week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Grandma Taylor, of Cedar Hill, met
with a sever accident recently, sus-
tanning severe bruises.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23
TIC CURE A COLD rS.oNE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c. If
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23
II Troubled with Rheumatism Read This j..

ANNAPOLIS, Md, April 16, 1894
| have used Chamberlain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism and found it to be all
that is claimed for it. / believe it to
be the best preparation for rheumatism
and deep seated muscular pains on the
market aud cheerfully recommend it to
the public. JNo. G. BROOKS, dealer in
boots, shoes, etc., No. IS Main ST.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

School opened Monday at Cedar Hill
with Mr.. Reynolds in charge.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-23

Nos, / and 2, Pacific and Atlantic express,
have Pullman palace drawing room cars,
tourist sleeping cars and coaches between
Chicago and Los Angeles, q Diego and
San Francisco, n Pullman palace
cars and coaches between Chicago and the
City OF Mexico, Il. COPELAND,
Gen. Agent, 81 Paso Tex.
w. r. BROWNE,
TIA p. A., Ell Paso, Tex.
ECHAs.F e. JONES,
A0ert. Vas vaQas. M.
The evening times., 1896-03-12
Let the People Have Their Say.

No reasonable person can raise valid
Objection against what is known as the
Siddons suffrage bill, upon which there
will be a hearing before a special COM
mittee OF the Senate District Committee to-
morrow. Those who favor as well as those
who oppose the restoration of suffrage in
the district will have q fair field, for, Ii
the bill Were TO become a law, they could
express their wishes in truly American
iashion-at the polls. II, as is contended ON
the one hand, the people of the District
are satisfied with the present form OF gov
ernment, a ma jority OF votes will confirm
the assertion; II the contrary. the noes will
have IL. A more honest and more direct
way of asccrtaiDiug The wishes OF the
people cannot he imagined.
or course. there are those who will say
that no occasion existss for making the
test at all, but that is hardly sufficient
argument. The fact is, that a very large
number of washingtonians are of the opin-
ion that their interests would be promoted
IL the direction of municipal affairs were
put back into the hands Of the taxpayers.
ON the other hand, many of our citizens
believe their interests to be Gest served
by allowing things to remain as they are.
by no other method can these differences
The evening times., 1896-03-12
AS to Making Small Remittances.

Whether IL be best to officially recOg-
nize and give cOuntenance TO the espionage
upon postoffice clerks and letter carriers
which Is carried on In some pOstoffices,
and for the promotion of which Congress is
asked TO make special appropriation, or
the scheme should be discouraged alto
gether is a question regarding which con-
siderable difference of opinion is devel.
oping In and out OF Congress. The fire.
quent losses OF registered letters and money
sent through the mails without even this
precautionary device, and the fact that In
the mn jority OF instances the theft OF
valuable packages has been traced 10 the
two classes of postOffice employees above
mentioned, has caused both the postoffce
authorities and the people considerable
annoyance and anxiety. So far as the
authorities are concerned. they must work
out their own salvation; as for the
people. they have the remedy in their own
hands.
There Is altogether too much careless
ness In sending money through the mails;
hence the frequent losses. 1t is diff
cult to say which is the more fcoiish-to