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Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16

sherifss Office, Wilmington, Delaware, "a
ary 14th, 1897.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16
AND COMFORTS.
MEMS OVERCOATS.

Mems Storm Overcoats. large storm coll
wool lining, $3.50, reduced from $500 and 1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
A II IN A FAD.

What energy and dilIgent appIica-
ton in apparently small things q ac-
complish was illustrated the other day,
when Bryan Ross, of Chicago, bought
a hotel In Hurley, Wis, for s85. 900
and paid the price in used stamps. It
took three million stamps to pay for
the hotel, and the work of counting
the novel Medium Of exchange was by
no means an easy one
Ross has for twenty years put all his
energy into the collection of stamps.
His plsymates looked updh him as
a crank and his parents felt misgiv-
ing as to his future on account Of
the strong mania he seemed 10 have.
But he always said that he would
make a fortune out Of his stamps and he
continued to buy and sell the little bits
Of paper. Forten years he was q letter
carrier, and sought every opportunity
to acquire stamps. His collections
were regarded as the most valuable in
the country, some specimens being
worth over 81, 900 apiece. He is sale
to have shipped millions of stamps te
Japan and China, where they are used
as ornaments for parlors, and made
money on the business. But the ex
change Of a collection OF stamps for
hotel, is undoubtedly the most move
transaction Of the kind on record. ID
has kept his promise to his parents t.
make q fortune in used stamps, ant
has demonstrated what can be mad
out OF a small thing we'll attended to-
though it be only a fad.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
PYTHIAN MoGULs.

Philip L. Colgrove, supreme chan
cellor, and Major General James A.
Carnahan, OF the Knights Of Pythias,
will attend the convention of that
order in Colorado Springs. on next
Tuesday, Wednesday AID Thursday.
passing through Las Vegas on their
way to the session of the grand lodge,
at Gallup, probably on the evening Of
the 18th, and being accorded a Pythian
welcome between trains, in this city.
The supreme chancellor is required
to visit all Of the grand domains every
year. Mr.. Colgroye's headquarters
are at Lansing, Michigan, and during
the past year he has visi,ed thirty
grand domains, travelling $500 miles.
General Carnahan halls from Indian
apolis. He is the commander of the
uniformed rank of the order, and while
at Denver he will look over the rank
with the idea Of attaching to the Colo
RADIO brigade the states of Wyomingland
Utah and the Territory of New Mexico.
The system OF the rank is identical
with that of the United States army.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
A Story Spoiled.

From the New Mexican.
Some of the Territorial papers are
exploiting the wonderful golden har-
vests to be picked up in Silver City,
since the recent floods which swept
through that place. According to these
papers, the waters washed hatsful of
gold nuggets from the mountains into
the streets Of the town, and fortunes
are to be picked up walking In the mid
die of the driveway. This is all very
fine, but the Silver City EAGLE, in its
last issue, spoils the story in the fol-
lowing words:
Monday, some Mexicans were scratching
around the rocks on Main street, when one
OF them found a gold nugget, and in q short
time the street was full of Mexican men
and boys, hunting for gold. Quite a num-
Der OF small pieces of melted copper were
found, and, OF course, were taken for gold.
The report nj of one instance, where a
party gave $40 for a small piece OF melted
copper, but we won't be so mean as to
mention any names. The flood, Saturday.
night, was an unusually large one, and the
water got up around the depot, and washed
some OF the melted copper trunk checks
down. which we're in the old depot when
1t burned, and small pieces lodged in the
rocks along Main street, and. 10 fact, looked
very much like nuggets. However, sev-
eral small nuggets we're found.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
BISHOP CHARLES O. M,CABN.

BISHOP CHARLES O. M'CABE.
Bishop McCabe, OF the Methodist
Episcopal church. who will preside
over the deliberations OF the English
mission, at Albuquerque next on the
sOth, has been nearly a lifelong member
OF the church of W hich he Is now n OF
the sixtaon bishoPs, exclusive Of tho
two foreign bishops. Ho is in his
SIXTY first year, but Is still a most brill
liant orator, and is known far and wide
as one of the leading men in the
church. He was born in Athens, Ohio,
and entered the ministry in 1860. On
the breaking out Of the war;, he was
appointed chaplain In the 1921 Ohio,
and, at the battle of Winchester, while
caring for the wounded, was captured
by the confederates, and placed, later,
In Libby prison, where he remained
four months. He was released, and
re-joined his regiment.
At the close Of the war, he was sent
to Portsmouth, Ohio, as a pastor, and
later became identified with the
finances of the church, being made
secretary Of the church extension So
ciety, which Office he retained for six
teen years. He was made secretary Of
the mission society in 1884, and in the
twelve years he remained IN this Office
he saw q half-million dollars added to
the collections of the society.
He was elected a bishop in 1896 and
now resides in Fort Worth.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
THE COMING TnRRIroRIALr FAIR

THE COMING TERRITORIAL FAIR.
Special Correspondence Of the Optic.
ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, September g..
-When asked, to-day, "What is the
outlook now for the fair, Mr. Sain,r"
the secretary's face frightened. ''Never
so good in any preceding year. You
can tell THE OPTIc readers that they
will miss the best thing ever known 10
the Territory, II they fail to attend IT,"
Already, over twenty running, trot.
ting and pacing horses are In training
on Inc grounds, some of which ~out-class
any horses ever seen here at former
fairs, and a grand speed ring Is an as
isured tact.
Bicycle men have been heard from,
from Denver to El Paso, from Texas to
California, who will enter for the
races, and among them are several
| well-known record breakers.
The accom- modat this year are
much batter than 10 any preceding
year. Additional seats have been built.
and changes made, until 5000 people
can be seated comfortably.
The city council, at It's meeting last
night, ordered the lighting of all the
arc lights in the city, and also ordered
the new mocking-bi fire alarm-a
screecher from Screechervllle-and the
hre-bell to be sounded continuously
during the parade incident to the gov
%ernor's reception. The citizens will
very generally decorate their places OF
business and residences along the line
OF the procession, and everybody will
turn out to give Governor Otero the
reception Of his life.
Altogether, everything is looking
propitious, and, from every county 10
the Territory, it is safe 10 say. exhibits
will come. Northern New Mexico has
been heard from, and will be here Ii
full force to see and show their owr
products.
Accommodations are being provided
for at a rapid rate, and it 10 an assured
fact that everybody who may COM
will be housed and fed in good shape
A. M, s,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
Stands NJ the Head.

Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist Of
Shreveport, La, says: "Dr. Kings New
Discovery is the only thing that cures my
cough, and IL is the best seller / have" j.
F. Campbell, merchant, of Stafford, Ariz.,
writes: "Dr. Kings New Discovery is all
that is claimed for it; it never fails, and is
a sure cure for CONSUMPTION, COUGHS and
Colds. l cannot say enough for its mer-
it's" DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds is not an ex-
pertinent. 1t has been tried for a quarter
Of a century, and to-day stands at the
head. 1t never disapppints. Free trial
bottles at Murphey-V Petten Drug Co.'s
drug stores and Browne & Manzanares
90.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

The st. Louis Republic recently made ar
engagements with the cable companies,
whereby direct news, from all sections OF
the civilized world, are received. 1t now
prints more authentic foreign news than
any other paper, and continues to keep u
It's record for publishing all the home news.
The outlook for the year is one of big
news events, fast succeeding each other,
and they will be highly interesting tG ev.
The price of the Republic daily is
s6 a year., or $3.50 for three months
The Ttcice- a. Week Republic will remain
same-one dollar q year, by mail twice.
l. week. 1o.tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

Mr.. James e. Ferrell, Of Burnt House,
W. Va, has discarded all other diarrhea
medicines, and now handles only Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera aud Diarrhna
Remedy. He has used it in his family aud
sold it to his customers for years, and hss
no hesitation in saying that it is the hes,
remedy for collie and diarrhoa he has ever
1t not only gives relief, but effects
q permanent cure. IG is also pleasant and
safe to take, making 1t an ideal remedy
for bowel Complaints. For sale by the De
pot Drug Store, KID. GoodalI.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

Electric Bitters Is a medicine suited for
any season, but perhaps more generally
needed when the Ianguid, exhausted feel.
ing ~prsvails, when the liver Is torpid and
sluggish and the need nj a tonic and al
terasivs ia felt, A prompt use OF this me-
dicine mas often avsrted long and perhaps
fatal bilious fevers. No medicine VIII act
more surely In counteracting and freeing
the system from the malarial poison.
Headache, Indigestion, : onstipatiop, DIG
zlness yield to Electric Bitters. Fifty cent?
and IL per bottle at the Murphey-Van
Petten Drug company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
Notice.

LAS VIRGIL DAILY OPTIo-Delivered by mall,
posts paid, $40. 90 per annum; 5000 TOT siA
months; $3.50 for three montns, by car
rier, as cents per week. 49,
livered by mail, post paid, S2.Oo. per an.
mum, s. 100 for six months. 20 lor c snrse
eamnIe COMES OF both daily and weekly,
mailed free when desired. Give postomce
address In full, Including. state.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NEws' Ei,un-
m%unicatlons addressed to the editor OF
THE Optic, to insure attention, should DC
accompanied by the writer,s tuh ! :
and address, not for p~upichtoh' puVoso
notwithstanding be made by draft, none
order, postal note, express OF regisserod
kilograms to LIE V9 L
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
SATURDAY EVENING, SEPT. II, 1897.
pENITENTIARY LIFE.

The routine of entrance to the peDi.
Tertiary is tedious, but necessarily so.
There are now considerably over 200
convicts within the walls, and but for
the rigid examinations and disciple
nary systems maintained, it would be
impossible to keep this large gathering
in anything like decent order. After
having been sentenced by the court,
the prisoner is taken to the peniten-
tiary. Once in, his name, age, former
occupation, birthplace and general in
formation are entered in the record.
Then he is conducted through various
departments, where he is washed, given
a close shave and hair cut, after which
his citizens clothing is exchanged for
the zebra suit.
This would seem to be all that is
necessary to the outsider, but the au-
thorities think differently. In his con-
vict suit the prisoner is photographed.
Then he is measured and an accurate
description is taken. After that. by
the famous Bertillon system of meas
urement, certain parts of his body are
measured, and Impressions are taken
OF his ears, nose, eyelids, the creases
in the cuticle of his thumb, etc. All
these features ore taken so that in the
event he escaped, identification could
be assured.
After that, he is takento the physi
clan, Who makes a close examination,
putting down little marks and figures
which mean nothing to him. but much
to the officials. Then his physical
condition, ability TO work (whether
bad, medium or good), is entered in
the superintendent's book for assign
ment to work, and he is conducted to
the central Office.
The convict has now gone through
/ The regular examinations made on all
who enter the institution, and is as
signed to work. In making the as
signment Superintendent Bergman
considers his ability according to the
report of the physician. He does not
fit the work to the convict, but the
convict to the work. For instance,
the convict is strong over the average,
and able to work in the foundry or
stone department, being of about the
right weight, physical condition. and
age. If he were not strong enough for
this work, he would be sent to some
department of the shoe factory. If he
were aged and unable to stand, he
would be assigned to the FASTING de-
partment of the shoe factory, or to any
other department where he might work
seated.
Tho working hours in the New Mex.
leo ponitentiary at Santa Fe average
eight 20 ten, according TO the length of
the days, and the task to which the
convic; is assigned equals just three
fourth5 of the task in the same line
that a nan on the outside ought to do.
Thus, the convict is given a chance to
do the extra quarter of a task for him.
self, and he is credited with Just as
much as he does, at q regulated price.
This is all kept for him, and he also
keeps a record, to assure himself that
he is receiving all that is due him.
Many of the convicts give their over
earnings regularly to their families.
0 hers make from $50 to $500 by over
work, and when they are discharged
from the institution, they are able to
go out into the world without depend
ing wholly upon charity.
The anniversary of Mexico's indie.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
Jack Herbert, of Magdalena, has
started for Klondyke.

When the appetite Is weak or nauseated
and the smell OF food Is repugnant to the
stomach when nervous energy Ia at a low
ebb, caused by hard work in the sun or 10
the close air OF a room or Office, tho stimu
latlng, toning-up and refreshing effect of
MAcDoNALD's BARLEY ELIxIR is exceeding
ly gratifying. 1t imparts at once a reviying
influence to The whole body, enabling II to
throw Off ths depressing effect OF over
work. Quiets the stomach, strengthens
the digestion, shsrpens the appetite and
restores the vital energy completely.
Price, $1.00. Sold by Murphey- Van Petten
Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

Take a dose OF PRIcxLY ASH BIrrERs at
night when you 60 to bed aud you will
feel bright and vigorous mex morning. 1t
will insure q coplous and healthy passage
of the bowels, improved appetite and di-
gsstion and increased energy OF body and
brain.
1t beats stimulating drinks because it's
rsvivtpg influence In natural, hence per-
manent. MURPHEF-vAN PEFrEN Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

New riexico Horticultural Association Pair,
At Santa Fe, N. M. September 9Th and
9th, 1897. For the above occasion, we will
sell tickets from Las Vegas to Santa Fe,
and return. for rate of SO. 35 for round trip.
Date OF Sale, September 7th to 9th insts.,
limited for return to September 10Th, COR
tinuous passage each directions; goiag
passage to commence date Of sale.
@. f. JONES, agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
William Burnley will reopen the
Exchange bar, at Santa Fe.
letter. sa,t.l,heum and Eczema.

The intense itching and s,narting, incl
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
q favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. rs cts. per box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

From the Denver Post.

tfOm bu6 DouVeT 1 OSbs
The Las Vegas OPTIo modestly init.
mates that fall Advertisements, planted
now and properly irrigated with cash,
will bear good frnit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
Connections with main line and br4ncnes

Connections with main line and branches
as followers
At Antonito for Durango, Silverton and
all points IN the San j la country.
At Alamosa for Jimtown, Creede, Del
Norte, Monte Vista and all points In the
San Luis valley.
At Salida with main line for all points
east and west, including Leadville.
At Florence with F. & @. @. r. r. for
the gold camps of Cripple Greek and Vic.
tor.
At Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Denver
with all Missouri river ines for all points
east.
Through passengers from Santa Fe will
have reserved berrhs In sleeper from Ala
mosa If desired.
For further information address the nm
dersigned.
I. ]. HELM, General Agent,
Santa Fe, N. M.
3. Z. HOOPER,, G. P. A.,
Denver, Colo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

The main shaft on the 'sOld Abe"
COLO niue IN the White Oaks DISTRICTS
going down with astonishing rapidity
and no doubt is entertained that this
nine will soon be outputting quantities
of the yellow stuff.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
THE DISTRIBUTING POINT.

Las Vegas is the Distributing point for
nearly all New Mexico. By the Atchison
system, she has connection with Kansas on
the east, Colorado on the north, Arizona
and California on the west, and Texas and
Old Mexico on the south. Besides these,
she has more stage lines, connecting her
with tributary territory, hi has any
other tow in New Mexico. This territory
includes the entire section sgst q south
of the mountains, and comprises the coun-
ties of Colfax. Mora, Taos, San Miguel,
Santa Fe, Socorro, Dona Ana, Grant,
Chsves, Lincoln and Eddy, with parts OF
V alencia and Bernalillo-a country larger
than all New England. This takes in the
Valley OF the Rio Grande mi the
less famous, but not less excellent, Valley
Of the Pscos-the finest fruit sections Of
the west.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

The anniversary of Mexico's inde-
pendt from spain will be appropri-
ately observed at Ell Paso, Texas, and
in our sister republic on the 10th inst.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

F. III. Mitchell has retired from the
general merchandise house of II. g.
Kinsell at Cerrillos and the business
will be carried on hereafter by E. Ran
dolph.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what o horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price rs
cents per nackage.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

1t is q modern. stone, ire-proof hotel,
located in the heart Of the Rocky noun
tains, northwest Arkansas; climate. mild
and brscinR; scenery, wild and beautiful;
waters, ~unegualed for purity and medic
inAl qualities. Rates, reasonable. Ex
cursion tickets on sale the year round.
Write Geo. T. Nicholson, general psssen-
ger agent, Fris o LINE, 81. Louis. no., or
manager Crescent hetsi, Eureka Springs,
or illustrated pamphlet.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

Folsom is to have a dipping pen,
duplicating the plant just completed
at Clayton.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

Mrs. May Young, of Cerrillos, has
placed her little girls in the convent a,
Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

Educat Your Bovc els with C~ascarets.
Candy Catharsic, cure constipation forever.
t0c- 25c. II G G.. G fail. druggists refund money.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

The Optic is The neatest and cleanest
newspaper in New Mexico, any way
you take it.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

No-To-nac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes veal
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
Sc Warren St., New York City

Leon McKesson left Clayton for
Colorado Springs, where be will at
tend school.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
rrRRiron1AL

This Territory Is rich in everything that
constitutes the wealth Of nations. Iron,
coal. lead, silver, gold, mica, limestone,
sandstone, marbles, gypsum. soda, in end
less variety and ~exhaustless quantities,
are among the several products Of the
country which Las Vegas commands.
Sheep, cattle and lumber abound, SO that
in each Of these prime articles Of com
merce this city Is the best market In New
Mexico. She handles more wool than all
the other towns in the Territory combined,
while her in hides IL truly enor-
mous. In the same way, she stands pre-
eminent for her trade IN grains, hay ,veget-
abies, and other farm products; while her
trade In Ice, gathered in the neighboring
mountain ~caione, extends east into Kan
sas. west into Arizona, and south into Old
Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

To Cure ConstIpat Forever.
Take Ca5cnrets Candy Cathartic. lOc or 25c
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
New r,exlco Hor,lculturaI A..ocia,,or pair

The Santa Fs public schools will
open on next Tuesday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11

s. A. Dyson and family left Clay
ton for Denver, where they will spend
the winter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-11
This Is Your Opportunity

III ~ NoWH OFFOHENHHeys
On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps,
G generous sample will be mailed of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Croam Balm) sufficient to demon
strate the great merits of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren St., New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm TO me. j
can emphasize his statement, ''It is a posi-
tive cure for catarrh if used as directed. -
Rev. Francis W. Poole, Pastor CentralPres.
Church, Helena, Mont.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, so cents.