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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-01
A DOUBLE MISTAKE.
How the Mayor and His Private Secretary
Met BY Chance.

Met by Ch0uco.
From the Detroit Free Press.
On the Staten Island ferry boat the
other day a young man kept following
me about and acting SO suspiciously
that finally said to him:
II think you have made mistake In
sizing me up."
what do you mean?" he asked.
"Why, l haven't anything worth your
time. This old watch wouldn't bring
you So If you succeeded in getting 1t.
and l only paid 80 cents for the chain
on the Bowery. All the money I have
about me Is As cents, and this pin Is
only rhinestone. Even II you got all
I had 1t would hardly pay your fare
back and forth. Why not go for that
fat man over there, who certainly has
valuable ticker If nothing else?"
"Sir!" he replied with great loftiness,
do you take me for a pickpocket?"
Rather that way, though If am
mistaken I beg your pardon"
You have made big mistake, sir. I
am the mayors private secretary"
"Oh! I see. And what do you take
me for?"
For the district attorney, of course "
Then you have also made big mis-
take. I am the mayor himself! How
do you do, Prive Secretary"
"Quite well, thank your honor"
"Then he shook hands and smiled
and he lOunged away. know he didn't
believe l was mayor of New York, and
l seriously doubt that he was the may
or's private secretary. I doubt 1t be-
cause the fat man referred to lost his
watch In the crush as we landed, and
he remembered that a young man
pushed and elbowed him."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-01

of
ally hesitate premiership this political failed Sig
Early did ally his with the liberals and uon and prom
which
in
alliance
find parallel except that of the old German chancellor
retiring politics Ru1n succeeded him
the a
Of
N.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-01
4 Tale Of Woe.

From Puck.
TOmlinson-Blame the luck lost u
valuable silk umbrella yesterday.
Hankins-HoW so?
Tomlinson-MaddoX came along and rec
oKnized 1t!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-01

equal terms In his own province. and
push him to the task OF rejuvenation.
There have been many departures
from the Mexican standard in the past
five years. Some necessary and for the
better. and some for the worse. The
city department Is stronger than II has
ever been. faithful to the I4edger's best
traditions, and yet in close touch with
the activities Of the town: the financial
column holds its own as well as it
did under the sway of the venerable
Sailer. who toward the close of his
career said that he had never missed a
day in preparing it during at least
twenty-nine years; the critical depart
ment, in which the appearance of a
distinguished actor used to be chroni-
cled not many years ago In such ex-
egetical commentary as this: 'Mr.
John Mccullough appeared last night
In William Shakespeare's famous and
popular tragedy In five acts. called
Hamlet" have been reformed, and
some of the choicest and best written
criticisms of the current drama has late
,ly appeared there: the editorial page.
too. has broadened its range. and has
been marked by more freedom and ex-
urberance of expression and an occa-
sional enterprising disposition to try
Offenders on short notice or pronounce
verdict before all the evidence Is in
hand. The Ledger Is in short, today
sort of compromise between the
Ledger of Swain and the Ledger of
Childs--it has the penny enterprise OF
the one under modern conditions and
the two-cent decOrum of the other un-
der conditions largely passing away
from year to year.
No two men could be more unlike in
habits OF mind, professional aims and
range of information than the Led
gers present chief editor, L. Clarke
Davis, and his predecessor. Mr.. Nc
kean-the one elegant in taste, impa-
tient Of details, affluent OF rhetoric, fond
of the gentle walks of literature, quick
In his sensibilities, broad In his SYM
pathies and impatient to smite guilt:
the other In his best days, with q mind
like an almanac In its precision, with
the reasoning of a judge. with the de-
tails of the town at his fingers end. and
with his scales on the desk poised to
weigh to the scruple every word that
entered into an editorial before 20. X"
was put on the final proof. Conscience,
probity, and a fine sense of professional
honor are the characteristics of both,
and 1t Is In the popular realization that
these things are still essentials in the
Ledger's confession of faith that It Is
enabled to obtain speedier remission
for Its errors than some of its contem-
poraries.
Sixty years back to March %, 1886!
1t Is long, long stretch in the history
OF Journalism. Only the Inquirer which
dates back to 1929, and the Methusaleh
record of the North American and Unit
ed States Gazette exceed it. jackson
was president and John Swift mayor of
Philadelphia. and the whole daily press
OF Philadelphia probably didn't print
more than 5000 copies, mostly at six
cents piece. And yet it was the Ledg-
er-hard as it may be now to realize
t-at penny which broke among them
like young setter among a flock of fat
old sheep and completely upset the local
journalism of the day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-01
HOW lie SCORED.
This Man Didn't Make Much by Dis liking
aCiearcttc.

a"'s Wau Diout MAKE Much bv Dis liking
Cigarette.
From the Detroit Free Press.
The cigarette smoker has scored once,
at any rate
He was in an II" road smoking car,
ana next to him was one of the men
VINO object to cigarettes and have no
objection to making their objections ap-
parent upon all occasions. The latter
was smoking pipe. and anyone who
knows anything about a pipe knows
that when properly primed with sure
death tobacco 1t can outsmell any Gig
arctic that was ever made. However,
that has nothing to do with the story.
The pipe-smOker shifted rather con-
temptuously two or three times and
edged away from the man with the Gig
arctic. Then he turned half around so
as to present his back to the man with
the paper weed
Il beg your pardon" said the latter;
don't you like this cigarette?"
No. l don't" returned the man with
the pipe. There ought to be q law
against smoking them in public places"
You object to the odor. I presume" ]"
persisted the man with the cigarette.
Most decidedly"
And that is why you have turned
your back. smiled, grOwled and tried to
make things as uncomfortable as pos
sible?"
That's 1t. I can't stand It,"
The man with the cigarette puffed 1t
meditatively for few minutes.
We'll, I'm glad of It," he said at last
Glad of It! What do you mean by
that?"
Now please don't get excited" said
the man with the cigarette pleasantly.
We all have our likes and dislikes. you
know, and at present l regard cigarette
smoking purely as q matter Of self
protection"
II don't see how tt"
"Oh, It's easily explained. 1t keeps
you at respectful distance, and even
then l can tell that you have been ra-
calling yourself with beer and onions"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-01
MR.. STEWART OBJECTED.
Tho Great Silver Champion Opposed tho
Golden Rule

1t Is said that during a recent ex-
ecutive session of the United States
senate a minor appointment was up for
confirmation, and, some objection
thereto having been urged. the senator
who represented the appointee pleaded
for fair play and generosity, says the
New York Tribune. I'm confirmation
of minor appointments like this one"
he said. II think the senators should
apply the golden rule
Senator Stewart had not been paying
very close attention to the debate, but
at these works he pricked up his ears
and lifted up his voice. "Air. Presi-
dent" he exclaimed. II don't know
what this gold rule is. but I object to
1t. The money power has run this
country long enough. Ever since the
crime of rs was committed" but here
some one interjected an explanation.
and amid laughter the Nevada states
man subsidized.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-01
ROMANCE OF THE BELL FAMILY.
Tho Wife of tho Telephone Inventor Is
Totally Deaf.

There is a curious romance interwov-
en- into the life of the Bell family, best
known for their connection with the
telephone. Mrs. Bell is totally deaf,
and was, consequently, for many years
a mute Her father was very wealthy
man, who sent her finally to q school
for such afflicted folk There she be-
came acquainted with her future hus-
band, at that time one of the instruc-
tors under whose tuition she came.
Thny fell in love and were eventually
married. and the money which Mrs. Bell
brought with her enabled the inven-
tor to establish himself in the world.
They now have charming home and
q summer residence on the lakes. which
is almost perfect in its situation and
it's appointments. 1t is presided over
by lovely woman, who gives strang-
ers no hint of her intirmity. She takes
a ready part In all conversation. hay
ing been taught to speak, and having
learned to read the spsech of others
from the motion of their lips.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-01

Theodore Bromley Is to continue next
season as the manager for Julia Marlowc
Tabor and ROBBERY GAAor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03
1OhiON miLLEhs
, Secretary of New Mexico.

To be kept thoroughly well posted
on the news OF such an event,ul year as
1896 promises to be. a person should
read the columns OF a live, wide-swake,
metropolitan paper, besides the
county or local newspaper. Now is
the proper time to begin a yearly SUBJ
scription, which will cover the -presi-
Dental campaign, the great speeches,
the November election and the out
ONE Of all the wars and troubles
abroad. II intending subscribers will
heed a word OF advice they will send
81 to the T1Vice a Week. Republic.
They will receive in return twice
every week for a year a copy
Of the spiciest, newsiest and most en-
tertaining newspaper in the country.
The Thrice a Week Republic will make
a specially of giving all the political
ews and speeches on both sides and
at the same time keeping up the very
entertaining departments it has always
contained.
A big inducement is offered to those
who become so interested that only q
daily metropolitan paper will meet
their wants. The Daily and Sunday
Republic has been reduced TO only SO a
year or SO for six months.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03
Special Notice.

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and address, not for publication, but as u
guaranty OF good faith.
REMrrTANcEs-May be made byQdraft money
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kilograms to THE OPTIC,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03
aaoo Reward.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,

EXECUTIVE OFFICE, 1
CRY or SANTA En-, TERRITORY or N. A.. +
WHEREAs, On the 18th day Of February,
1896, Dioniclo Gnllegos myeioriously 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 parties guilty OF this crime, !, W. 4.
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 9TH
day Of March, A. ID. 1896.
Witness my hand and the great seal OF
the Territory OF New Mexico.
W. 4. THORNTON,
Governor Of the Territory Of New Mexico.
BY the governors:
LORION MILLER.
Secretary of New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03

NEWS comes of the great interest
awakened in Arizona in the woman
suffrage campaign. Mrs. Hughes and
Mrs. Johus, in the private car of the ex-
governor, are making a thorough can
vass of the Territory. Both ex-Gov.
Hughes and people are quite unwilling
to relinquish Mrs. Johns, (who has
been at work now for a month";, to
come to New Mexico. The ex-gov-
ernor says: "This is q fight to a
linish,n and he seems determined that
the women of Arizona shall enjoy the
same privileges when they come into
statehood, as their sisters in Wyoming,
Colorado and Utah. Nowhere lie there
such interest manifested in the ques-
ton Of woman suffrage as in the west
and south, more especially in the west.
Miss Anthony and Rev. Anna Shaw,
president and vice-president of the
national American woman suffrage as
ISOLATION, assisted by other prominent
women of that organization, are ac-
lively at work in the amendment cam
paign in California.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03
To HeaIth-Seekcrs.

The Blake Ranch, on tie head of the Rio
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, Rocieda, or in
quire for c~onyeyances and rates OF w. e.
Critics, East Las Vegas. N. M.
J. p. BLAKE,
T-tf Rociada, N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03

Ayers Sarsaparllla 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 %forbidding 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 SarsaparilIa
is not a patent medicine. It does not
belong to tho list of nostrums. 1t is
here on its merits
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03
A Gross Outrage.

From the Ration Range.
The arrest of Miguel Archuleta for
the murder Of Dionicio Gallegos, was a
gross outrage.
He was arrested and thrown into Jail
and kept there for several days upon a
warrant sworn out by Psz Valverde, he
of mellifuous fame, who once misrep-
resented this council district IN the Ter
ritorial legislature.
Miguel Archuleta bears as good a
reputation as any young man in this
community. On the night of the 9Th
Of February, Dionicio Gallegos lodged
with him as his guest, and departed
from the house very early the next
morning, the ninth; since which time
no definite knowledge Of his where
abouts have been obtained. Parties re-
member to have seen him since that
time, but are not entirely positive as to
the exact date. He or some one cashed
a check in the national bank at Trini-
dad on the 10th of February. Tho last
endorsement on the check was that of
Gallegos.
His w relatives are satisfied from
certain facts concerning his financial
condition, etc., that he will yet turn
up. But notwithstanding the earnest
protests Of prominent persons here,
having knowledge of all the facts, VAL
verde insisted on the arrest and i'm
prisonment of Archuleta, and at the
examination before the justice let him
be discharged without offering any
evidence, saying that all he had to Of
fer was the fact that Gallegos slept at
Archuleta's house the night prior to
his disappearance.
ne was Responsible, a suit for big
damages would lay against him for the
false imprisonment and outrage.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03
Now is the time for every republican

Now is the time for every republican
to stand faithfully by his party. The
present election is the beginning of a
great campaign in state and nation.
No matter if any voter has a personal
grievance against any n man or the
ticket, stand for the party and its prir-
ciples. Vote the whole ticket from
head to foot, and you will have a share
in the great triumph Of next fall. Vote
the democratic ticket, and you will hang
your head in shame when other repub-
licans are rejoicing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03
Summer Mountain Resort.

The Ell 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
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. 3Otf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03

A POINT we'll worthy of note in these
days when divorce laws are claiming
the attention of reformers, is the record
of Wyoming, which has had woman
suffrage for twenty-five years or more.
From 1870 to 1890, the rate of divorce
in the United States, at large, increas-
ed about three times as fast as the
population. In this group of western
states, emitting Wyoming, it increased
nearly four times as fast as the popula-
ton. In Wyoming it increased only
about half as fast as the population.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03
THE area of New Mexico is 1872, $50

THE area of New Mexico is 1872, $50
square miles, equal to that of Pennsyl-
vania, Ohio and Indiana combined. 1t
contains 8.451, 200 acres of land.
when it becomes a state, New Mexico
will be the fourth In the union in point
of size, the states of Texas, California
and Montana alone exceeding it in
area. And still this magnificent domain,
with SO, 900 votes, has no voice in con-
gress, whereas rotten borough states in
the south that cast a lesser number of
votes than this Territory, send to con-
gress a half dozen men with votes in
the U. s. senate aud IN the house OF
representatives,. Is it not high time
this glazing injustice should cease and
should cease at onceP
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03
The y. S, Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior to all Others.

At the meeting of Carleton post, G..
"A. R. IN Santa Fe, a committee. was
appointed, consisting OF w. s. Fletcher,
Geo. w. Knaebel and Henry M. Davis,
to thoroughly revise and prepare for
record the military history Of the 175
members heretofore or now belonging
to the post.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03
Blackboard Mails.

Mails on the star routes leave Las Vegas
as follows:
Las Vegas. to Fort Sumner, includin
Anton Chico, Los C%olonais, Eden, Santa
Rosa and Puerto de Luna, tri weekly, on
rive on alternate days of each week..
Las Vegas to Fort Bascom, including
Chaperito, Gallinas Springs, El Cuervo,
on Monday. Wednesday and Friday, OF
each week. and arrive on alternate days.
La Vegas to Mora, including Los Alamos,
weekly, on Tuesday, Thursday n batur-
day, of each week, and arrive on alternate
days.
on Saturday.
Conveyance on Fort Sumner line, is by
two horse blackboard, on Fort Bascom and
Mora lines by slngle-horse. blackboard 10
L~esperanc- by private conveyance
usually spring wagon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03
law of

II subscribers order the discontinuance
of newspapers, the publishers may con-
paid.
II subscribers refuse or neglect to take
their from the ONCE TO when
they are sent, they are held responsible un.
til they have settled the bills and ordered
them discontinued.
III subscribers nov to other places with
out informirH the publisher, and the news
papers are sent to the former place or resi-
1ence tliey are then esponsible'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03
Tie Good Qualities

Possessed by Hoods Sarsaparilla are almost
beyond mention Best of all, it purifes the
blood, thus strengthening the nerves. 1t regu-
lates the digestive organs, invigorates the kid
neys and liver. tones and builds up the entire
system. 1t cures dyspepsia, s~crofula, catarrh
and rheumatism. Remember, Hoods Cures.
Hoods PILE act easily, yet promptly and
effectively. on the liver and bowels. 25c.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03

JUDGE WOOSTER had everything to
do with the establishment of the post
Office on the east side. Why not
make him mayor of the cityP Chris
Seilman had much to do with the in
corporation of the east side. Why
not make him mayor of the cityP
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03

By their works we shall know them.
The nan who has made a success of
his own business affairs would seem
better qualified to handle and direct
the affairs Of q municipality.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03

Geo. H.. HutchIson X Co.
HAVE
Real Estate,
Mines, and
Mining
Property
For Sale or Lease.
PROPERTY FOR SALE:

House and lot, next to Central Hotel
cheap.
Store house, on leased lot-good
business property.
Ranch, 154 acres; under ditch;
good wire fence; fish tank, eight feet
deep-two miles from Las Vegas.
Restaurant, complete fixtures; seven
rooms, three furnished-doing good
business.
Two good lots in Dallas, Texas-to
trade for Las Vegas property.
Small ranch, 16 acres, under ditch,
tank, all wire fence. 4-room house,
stable, n mile from Las Vegas-a bar
gain.
Ranch, 800 acres, 1876 cultivated,
105 pasture, good orchard, 4-wire
cedar post fence, river water, large 6.
room house, furnished; one half cash,
one half notes or trade. n mile from
depot.
All letters OF enquiry promptly an
swered. Office, New Optic hotel.
GEO. H. HUTCHINSON & Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03

No town nor city in the west can
afford to go democratic at this stage
of the game that is being played on the
National checker board.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03
Worth Remembering.

From the Rincon Weekly.
The Las Vegas OPTIc is authority
for the statement that there are no de-
linquent subscribers in heaven. Our
subscribers will please bear this in
mind when they receive their bills, next
month.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-04-03
THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER.

THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER.
Representative G. Ii. Grosvenor, of
Ohio, who is in charge of the Mckinley
headquarters in Washington, has done
good and efficient work for statehood
for New Mexico. This much is learn
ed from a letter from Delegate Catron.
Upon the whole, there seems to be no
question but that Major McKinley's
friends in congress are friendly to the
admission OF this Territory and show
this by their deeds. The danger and
opposition does not come from republi-
can senators and members of the house.
Quite the contrary. 1t comes from the
democratic politicians IN congress,
who are urged to fight the bill for adj
mission by the federal and Territorial
democratic Off ,ials, the latter all fear
ing that New Mexico would become a
republican state. The professions of
the democratic sheets IN the Territory,
like the New Mexican, the Al5uquer-
que Democrat and the rest in favor of
the Territory's admission, are the
idlest chaff and the merest humbug.
The OPTIC's information from Wash
ington is to the effect that from Gov.
Thornton down every federal Official in
New Mexico has urged land is so do
ing today democratic senators and
representatives to oppose the measure
for an enabling act for the Territory.