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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
$500 Reward.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE, |
CITY OF SANTA FEE, TERRITORY OF N. NJ. +
WHEREAS, On the Sth day of February,
1896, Dionicio Gallegos mysteriopsly disap.
peared from the town of Ration, and Terri.
tory of New Mexico, and is supposed to
have been murdered by persons who are
now fugitives from justice.
Now, therefore, FOR the purpose of caus-
Ing the arrest and conviction of the party
or partses guilty OF this crime, l, W. T.
Thornton, governor of the Territory OF
New Mexico, do hereby offer a reward OF
$500, to be paid out OF the Territorial treas.
ury from funds appropriated for rewards,
upon the arrest of the guilty party or par
ties, said reward to be payable out of funds
appropriated for the forty-sixth fiscal
year..
Done at the executive Office, this, the eth
day of March, A. D. 1896.
Witness my hand and the great seal OF
he Territory of New Mexico,
w. II. THORNTON,
Governor of the Territory of New Mexico.
By the governors;
LoRIoN MILLER,
beDretary OF New Mexioo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
Ihe Ideal panaeea.

James L. Francis, Alderman, Chi.
cago, says: "Iregard DR.. Kings New
Discovery as an ideal panacea for
coughs, colds and lung complaints,
having used it in my family for the last
five years, to the exclusion of physi-
cians' Prescriptions or other prepare
TONS"
Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk, Iowa,
writes: ~ have been q 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 IS DR.. Kings New
Discovery" Try this ideal cough
remedy now. Free Trial Bottles at Muir
phey-Van Petten Drug Co.'S. Las Vegas
and East Las Vegas, and at wholesale
by the Browne & Manzanares Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26

The idea is abroad in the land that
newspapers will occasionally lie. 9th
ers are SO prudent and wise that they
will only believe q newspaper report
when they think it would be easier for
the paper to tell the truth than to tell
a lie. Others think it the evidence OF
flashing wit to reject with a derisive
laugh and evidence for authority that
comes from 'tthe papers," To such an
extent has this thoughtless judgment of
the press been carried, that much of
its sphere of usefulness has been cir
cumscribed. II is true there must be
some occasion for this widespread inn
pression-s'there must be fire where
there is so much smoke"-yet how
many men can show a record for cor
r%ectness, accuracy and truthfulness,
that will at once compare with the
average newspaper The reporter
gathers his news from u thousand
sources, from acquaintance and strang-
ers, from letters and papers. He Sits
and culls. hunts and details, and endeav-
ors to get 'sthe straight of every
story he publishes, for 1t goes to the
world in his own name, and he knows
that in a great measure he will be held
responsible. The private individual
hears q piece Of gossip, listens care
lessly and tells it to another with equal
carelessness, and if called upon for the
details, in nine cases out Of ten cannot
give enough of them to make an intel
ligent item for the paper. "Writing
makes an exact man. says Lord
Bacon; the newspaper verifes the
truth of the statement. Let any one
who doubts this, sit down and put on
paper some gossip, with the purpose
of having it printed over his own name,
and he will see in a moment how little
he knows about a matter he thought
himself familiar with. And he will
wonder, not that the newspaper should
contain occasional inaccuracies and
mis-statements, but that it contains so
few. And his wonder will wonderfully
increase when he remembers that the
editor has to depend fer much Of what
he publishes on the common run of
mankind.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
MIKE w. BURKE,
Local Representative.
SOME e +

Annual Meeting American Association
of Nurserymen, Chicago, ILL.,, June 10th
and 11th: Fare, one and one third for
round trip, on certificate plan, to above
point,
Commencing June 1st, we will sell
Colorado Springs, $3.50; to Denver,
1913 Is. Tickets limited to one day In each
direction. with final limit for return, No
vember 10th, 1896.
Annual Convention, International Assn,
OF Fire Engineers Salt Lake City, Utah.,
Aug, 10 TO 14th, '96. One lowest first class
standard fare for the round trip, plus So,
sage in each direction. Leaving Salt Lake
on August Is and 20 only.
Fourth Of July rates: We will sell round
trip tickets to all points within 200 miles
at one and one.ffth fare for round trip.
Tickets on sale July Sd and 4tb, good to
return until and including July 9th, 1896.
National Peoples Party (Populist) con-
vention and American silver convention,
at st. Louis, Mo-, July 22d, '96. From Las
Vegas to St. Louis and return, $32. 10. Tick
cts on sale July 10Th, goth and 2lst, '96;
limited to continuous passage In each direc-
ton; final limi', July 9th, 100.
National prohibition convention, at
Pittshurg, Pa, May 9th, 1896, from Los
Vegas to Pittsburg and return, $47 95.
liChCto vi oah L Il SoAA oAu <1tus 1COut
limited to continuous passage in each
direction with final limit Of May 31st, 1896.
National Encampment G. A. r. at
st Paul, Mimi, September 1st to 4th 1896.
From Las Vegas to st Paul, Minn. and re.
turn, S37. 20. Tickets on sale August a0th
and 3lst 1896, fnal Unit September 10Th, 1896.
All ticksts deposited with joint agent on or
before September 10Th will be extended
to September a0;h 1896.
Democratic convention at Chicago, July
7th, 1896, From Las Vegas to Chicago and
return, $37. 70 for round trip, tickets to be
sod July ard. 9Th and 9th, 1895, with final
limit j uly 14th, 1895, limited to continuous
passage in each direction.
National conference Of charities and
correction, at Grand Rapids, Mich, June
4th to 10th, 1895, fare and one third on GER
tificate plan for round trip.
Republican convention at st. Louis, Mo-,
June 18th, 1896: From Las Vegas to st.
Louis, Mo-, and return, 1920 Excursion
tickets on sac, June 18th, 18th and 14tn.
will he limited to continuous passage, in
each direction, going passage to o. mmence
date OF sale, and r. turn passage to com
mence date of execution.
Netiona! convention, Young Peoples
SapietIes OF Christian E~ndeavor, at Wash
ing'on, d, c., July 7-13, 1896: Las Vegas
to Washington and return, $40. 95; on sale
July Sd, 4th and 9th, 1896. Limited to con
tinuous passage, in each direction, with
final limit of July 18th, 1896. An extern
sion of return limit, to July 31st, 1896, will
be granted o. tickets that are deposited
with joint agent at Washington, on or be-
fore 500 o'clock p. M, July 14th, 1896.
G.. F.. JONES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
Reward.

Whereas, Frank Reitz was recently
fouily aud brutally murdered near CALI
mas Springs, in the county of San Miguel
by unknown parties, who are fugitives
from justice;
Now, therefore, for the purpose of pro.
curing the arrest Of the perpetrators Of
this crime, ], w, 7. Thornton, governor Of
The Tspritory Of New Mexico, 6y virtue oil
the authority in me vested, do hereby offer
a rewardo of l$500) for tho arrest and con-
viction of the murderers of ReitZ, such re-
ward to be payable out of any money in
the Territorial treasury appropriated for
the payment of rewards for the forty
seventh fiscal year.
Done at the executive office, this the l4th
day Of May, A. D., 1894.
Witness my hspd and the great seal of the
Territory of New Mexico,
usEAL w, T. THORNTON,
Governor Of the Territory of New Mexico.
BY the governors;
LORI0N MILLER,
Secretary of New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26

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 Saisaparilla
is not a patent medicine. ~ does not
belong to tho list Of nostrums. It is
here on its merits /"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
Tourist Rates to the Grand Canon

From Las Vegas to Grand Canon Of the
Colorado river and return, 800. 90. Thirty
days. transit limit in zach direction.
Final return limit, ninety days from date
Of sale. The stage will leave Flagstaff, On
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, con-
Meeting with our through California trains
in each direction.
Returning, it will leave the Grand Canon
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The
ride to the canon is over a good road and
occupies about eleven hours. Stations
have been established along the route and
at the canon for the accommodation of
tourists. G. F. JONES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26

If Subscribers order the discontinuance
tinue to send them until ell arrearages are
paid.
II Subscribers refuse or neglect to take
they are sent, they are held responsible un.
til they have settled the bills n ordered
them discontinued. ~
II Subscribers move TO other places with
out informir x the publisher, and the news
papers are sent to the former place or resi-
Aence thoy are then ~responsible'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26

A brief synopsis OF the Picker PEN
sion bill, which recently passed the
house, will be Of especial interest to
the veteran soldier readers Of THE Or
Trc. There is little doubt but that the
bill will pass the senate, though posi-
bly, not at this session. 1t provides
that men of the southern states who
were forced into the confederate army,
but who escaped and came into the
union lines and served in the union
army not less than three months, shall
be entitled to receive pensions for pen
sionable disabilities under the law.
This was the practice of the depart
ment until Secretary Smith, of the in
terror department, under the present
administration, ruled otherwise.
The bill provides that no pension
heretofore granted or which may here
after be granted shall be reduced or
discontinued except ''tor fraud, cleri.
cal error, mistake OF fact or recovery
from disability" This practically
makes a pension lawfully granted a
vested right.
The proposed law discards the pres
ent method of conducting investiga-
tions into alleged frauds, and provides
that examinations shall be by questions
and answers, and examinations shall
be at the county-seat of the county in
which the pensioner resides, and the
pensioner must be given every oppor-
tunity TO defend himself, as in other
actions he would be entitled t O do.
The act provides that the oath of a
private soldier shall have equal weight
with that OF q commissioned officer, and
that the claim of an applicant shall not
be rejected because Of inability to fur
nish the testimony OF more than one
witness to any material fact.
The bill revokes the order (No. 229)
requiring a witness to either almost
perjure himself or decline to give testi-
mony, and provides that all testimony
shall be prepared according to the
customary forms of all courts.
The bill strikes at the occupation of
the secret informer, and provides that
all papers relating to a case shall be
open to the inspection of a claimant or
his attorney.
The bill provides that the records OF
the war department shall be conclusive
as to the incurrence of disabilities in
line of duty.
The bill adopts the common law
practice in the matter of proof of mar
riage and thus simplifes practice be-.
fore the department in proving the
claims of widows.
The bill provides that upon the re.
lection of a claim under tho act of
June Goth, 1896, the claimant shall not
be compelled to file a new application,
but can be brought before another
board OF examiners upon the fling Of
a sworn statement by reputable physi-
clan that a pensionable degree Of dis
exists. If this is established, it
gives the applicant a pension from the
date of filing his original application.
This is intended to prevent the prac-
tice of the bureau OF rejecting an ap-
piication and granting it SO as to cut
The claimant off from pension accruing
filing his application.
The bill provides that in The case of
an application of a widow under the
of June, 1890, without other means
han her daily labor, shall mean q net
ncome exceeding $500 per year.
4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26

When the trouble gets SO bad that he can
rot work. lie will begin to give himself the
care he gave the horse at the start. Good
pure, rich, red blood Is the best insurance
against disease Of any kind. Almost all
diseases CONC from impure or impoverished
blood. Keep the blood pure and strong
and disease can find no footiiold:
THAT Is The principle on which Doctor
piercc,s Golden Medical Discovery works.
1t clcanses, purifes and enriches the blood,
puts and keeps the whole body IN perfect
order: makes appetite good. digestion
strong, assimilation perfect. 1t brings I'D
DIV, vihrile health. 1t builds III solid, mhofe-
some flesh mot fat when, from any cause
reduced below the healthy standard.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
Malls.
Maiip on the star routes leave Las

Maiie on the star routes leave Las Vegas
40 follows:
Las vegas to Fort sumner, includin
Anton Chico, Los Oolonais, Eden, Santa
Rosa and Puerto de Luna, tri weekly, on
rive on alternate days of eac week..
Las Vegas to Fort Bascom, including
Chaperito, GGllinas Springs, Ri Cueryo,
on Monday, Wednesday n Friday, OF
zach week, and arrive on alternate days.
Las veges to Mora, including Los Alemos.
weekly on tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day, OF each week, and arrive on alternate
days,
Las Vegas to L~esperance. once a week,
on Saturday.
Conveyance on Fort Sumner line, Is by
blackboard, on Fort Bascom
Mora lines by single-horse b~uckooard, 10
Lesperauce by private conveyance
nsuaily spring wagon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26

The El Porvenir mountain resort will
now receive guests for the summer
The most picturesque soe in America,
fine fishing and hunting. Best of hotel ac-
e~ommodations in New Mexico. For terms
for board and lodging, apply to the Ro-
nero Mercantile Co, Las Vegas. Carriage
leaves their store, southwest oeFper Of the
pleza. every Saturday and Tuesday morn
ing at 8 O'Clock; fare for the round trip, 81.
For further information, call at the above
establishment. 3Otf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
sneoinl Notice.

LAS VEGAS DAILY OpTIC-Delivered by mail,
post paid, 5000 per annum $500 for SIX
months; $3.50 for three months, BY car
rier, 25 cents per week.
LAS VEGAS WEEKLY OPrIC-32 columns, de-
livered by mail, post paid, $500 per an
mum $3.50 lcr six months, VI 90 TOT three
months. Single copies In wrappers, . cents.
Sample copies OF both daily and weekly,
mailed freeswhen desired. Give postonice
address In full, including state.
CORREsPoNDFNCn-Containsug NEWS, solci-
ted from all parts of the country. Com
municatIons addressed to the editor or
THE OPTIC, to insure attention, should be
accompanied by the writer's full name
ana address, not for publication, but Us q
guaranty of good faith.
REMIrTANoEs-May be made by draft money
order, postal noto, express or registered
letter at our risk. Address all letters and
kilograms to III OPTIC,
East Las Vegas. New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
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, q post
Office ia 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 tho place.
Guests wishing to come, can telephone and
O conveyance will be sent for them. Rates,
$T.0O per week. j. y. LUJAN, Proprietor.
Col. WIN. MCRAE, Manager
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
OUR HERoEs-LIvING AND DEAD

OUR HEROES-LIVING AND DEAD
The hero of Yicksburg and Apo
mattox sleeps at beautiful Riverside,
New York, the sleep that knows no
reveille. The general who led the
armies of the union, from Atlanta to
the sea and cut the confederacy in
twain, rests peacefully in Cavalry
cemetery, st. Louis. And at Airing
ton Heights, overlooking the historic
Potomac and the beautiful capitol Of
the nation, the ivy clasps a granite
shaft inscribed with the single word
"Sheridan.n
The great commanders OF the
armies Of the union have passed. And
passed have Farragut, the hero Of
Mobile, and the first admiral of the
United States, and Porter, whose name
Is written next TO that OF Farragut In
the naval history Of the greatest war
of modern times. OF the distinguished
soldiers deac whose names are only
second to those mentioned, the roll is
too long TO be called, but n too long
for remembrance and a nations love
and honor on Decoration day. They
deserved well Of their country and
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26

"Ten people out OF a dozen are in
valids," says a recent medical author
ity. At least eight out of these ten, it
is safe to allow, are suffering from
some form of blood disease, which a
persistent use of Ayers Sarsaparille
would be sure to cure. Then, don't
be an invalid.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26

Harry Parker and Hiram Boswell,
who were arrested at Carlisle, Grant
county, two weeks ago, charged with
conspiracy to murder Peter McDer-
mott, were released, the grand Jury re-
fusing to indict, as the testimony was
OF the tiimsiest character.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
To HesIth-Seckers.

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 Ia located only
twenty-five miles from Las Vegas, and
within eight miles of the Rio Pecos, and
only three miles from the headweters Of
the Rio Gallinas. Address,
Address Mrs. j. p. Blake. Roclada. or In
quire for conveyances and rates OF w. 4.
Critics, East Las Vegas, N. M.
sJ.P. BLAKE,
T-tf hociada, N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26

The development work Of the
"Snake" is being pushed vigorously.
down at Hillsboro, and the mine is
rapidly extending. Good ore bodies
show throughout the slopes and as
many men as can be probably en-
ployed are at work. Within a few
weeks, this mine will attain and prob
ably exceed its old time importance.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
A Sound Basis.

The testimonials published by the proprietoys
of Hoods Sarsaparilla are not purchased, nor
are they written up in their Office, nor are they
from their employees, but they are facts from
truthful and grateful people, who are reliable
and as worthy of confidence IS if they came from
your most trusted neigibor.
Hoods Pills are the best family cathartic
and liver mediciLe .. Harmless. reliable. sure.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
The Park House.

Las Vegas Hot Springs, N. M. We still
have a few choice rooms lett for those who
come early. The most popular house at
the springs. Mr.. Bob Britton, late from
the east, has charge Of the kitchen; every
thing is prepared in best OF style. Rates,
35 cents per meal. Room and board 81 per
week. Table supplied with the best the
market affords. Rooms by the day, 30 to
cents.
-MRs. KATE DENNIS,
1d2-tf Manager. j
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
when a mar, owns

When q maj owns
a blooded horse he
Is always careful Of
It's health. He
looks after It's diet
and Is particular
that the feeding
siiall be regular and
right. While he Is
doing this It Is
likelyas not that he
Is himself suffering
from some disease
or disorder.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
WANTE0:


In this n every town in the vicinity
sell the NetU York Ledger, Americas Great
est Story Paper, by the week, nj act as
agent, making 2 cents on every copy sold,
No charge being made for unsold copies,
No Possible Risk. For full particulars, call
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26

Halls Hair Remover renders the
hair lustrous and silken. gives It an
aver color, and enables women to put
1t up in a great variety of styles.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26

Joe Lea, Of Roswell, one Of the edi-
tors Of the Record, came down to Eddy
to visit his old friend, Mr.. Leicham, OF
the Argus Office.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY rs, 1896

THE New Mericau says, editoriany,
Of the democratic primaries held in
Santa Fe, on last Saturday:
The name of democracy was scandal
lied by the conduct of the sheriff and his
horde OF deputies in Santa Fe, on Satur-
day afternoon and evening. In three OF
the primary meetings, party principles
were made entirely subservient to personal
feeling and political bossism in its worst
form ruled the day, much to the humilia-
tion and disgust of all true and order re-
specting citizens.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26

Born, 1 Silver City, Thursday,
May 21st, 1896, to the wife Of DR.. B.
Gilbert, a ION. Mother and child both
doing well.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
Rates to City of Mexico,

LAS VEGAS, N. NJ, March 9th, 1885,
Round trip rates to City of Mexico, from
LAS Vegas, $8e. 70. Going limit, sixty
days, with fiual return limit, OF six months
from date of sale.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26

The following statistical information
should be cut out and pasted on your Of
Ace desk for future and frequent refer
ence:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26
RATES TO

Tourist rates to Fheenix, Aris., and re-
turn from Las Vegas. $4S.5O Limits,
fifteen days, in each direction with final
limit OF six months.
II C. +. JONES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-26

THE PICKLER PENSION BILL.

Glory walks with solemn sound
And guards the bivouac of the dead.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-13
A Boy UetQ aD

lg...r / "a r3[ u Il
81 is pleasant to record an instance
OF little soldier who passed through
the most active scenes Of tie war and
emerged from it even more Of a boy in
Spirit than when he entered Indeed,
legally, and almost literally, he was
an infant more baby than boy, when
i ne enlisted. He was certainly still a
child when he was mustered out.
IN the summer Of 1862 certain
Lieut. l4 ElWood came with mule team
and and three or four soldiers, recruiting
Tor the army, into the little country
town Of Port William, in Clinton
county county Ohio. a bright little boy by
the name of Gilbert VanzanIt, q native
OF the place, volunte to drum for.
MN at the Soldiers meeting" held in
the old brick school house. and at its
clos close the lieutenant tossed him a fifty
cent piece, the first money the boy had
ever earned. He was then tsken over
the country by Capt Hicks to drum
TOT recruits, and, ina ginning that SOL
dlerSs lie was a continual succession
OF such pleasant duties, he enlisted.
Aug. 9, 1862, with Company d, Seven
sty-nlnth Ohio volunteers, as its drum
mer. at that time he was ten years.
seven months and sixteen DAYS old.
the date Of his birth being Dec. 90
1851. The enlistment of the little fol,