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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-10

braid The blouse may lie made with or
without fitted lining; the back is formed in
wide box-plait at the center; the right front
laps far over on the left front so as TO bring
the closing in true Russian style. Three
jewelled buttons give a handsome effect over
the closing. The fashionable droop is OBJ
served all round at the belt. standing
collar with straight ends and box-plaited
sleeves complete the garment; it will lie
worn with skirts of silk, cloth, serge and
cheviot.
The Butterick pattern is jacket No 1898.
6 sizes, bust measure 80 to 40 inches: any
size, 80 cents.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-10
PROMENADE TOILETTE OF
CLOTH AND SILK, WITH LACE.
RIBBON AND FANCY-BAND
DECORATION.

"'!.. :I....
Bolero fronts continue to be an I'M
portant feature of basque-waists and the
mousquetaire sleeves grow constantly in
favor while the graceful seven-gored skirt
with fan back is new style likely to be
accepted for the heavier qualities of drezs
goods. In the sketch is pretty basque
waist with bolero fronts that meet at the
throat and flare apart below, a crush girdle
and ribbon stock and lace jabot over the
closing give a jaunty effect. The mousque-
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-10

Owing to over-crowding and bad
ventilation, the air of the schoolroom
is often close and impure, and teach
ers and pupils frequently suffer from
lung and throat troubles. TO all such
we would say, try Chamberlain s Cough
Remedy. For coughs, colds, weak
lungs and bronchial troubles no other
remedy can compare with it. Says A.
G. Freed, Superintendent of Schools,
Prairie Depot, Ono: Having some
knowledge of the efficacy of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, have no hest
tatlon In recommending it to all who
suffer from coughs, lung troubles
etc." For sale by all Druggists.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-10
This Is Your Opportunity.

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps,
a generous sample will be mailed of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Ba1m) 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 E'y's Cream Balm to me.
can emphasize h;s statement, sit is posi-
tive cure for catarrh if used as directed."-
Rev. Francis W. Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
Church, Helena, Mont.
is Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug Price, 80 cents.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-10

There are now in the United States
over 500 cities with popula-
ton of over 5000, the number having
doubled in the past IA years. One hun
dred years ago there were only six with
that population.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-10
Everybody Saws So.

Casoarets Candy CatEartc the most won.
derfui medical discovery of the age. pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels.
o,eahsins the entire system, dispel colds,
cure nio:adache, fever, habitual constipation
and biiousness. Please buy and try a box
OF Z. Z. Q. to-day; 10, %, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-10

tairo sleeves have coat-shaped Innings and arc
finished in Venetian point at the wrist
IThorc frill of lace edging droops over the
hand Fancy band trimming borders the
bolero fronts and trims the skirt which has
the fashionable fan back. A combination Of
colors and materials will be effective made in
this style and if a less dressy appearance is
desired the bd5kro could be omitted without
detracting from it the good appearance of the
whole
The Butterick patterns are basque-waist
No. 93CS; 10 sizes; bust measures, 80 to AZ
inches; any size, % cents; and skirt No.
933l, IL sizes; waist measures, 20 to AZ
inches. any size, 80 cents
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-10
American. of PHILADELPHIA.
Pennsylvania; Of Phila.
G. G.. ANGLE,
journal OHlce---SheItOn.
letter, SaIt-Rher7nl and Eczema.

letter, SaIt-Rheum and Eczema.
The intense itching andsmarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed
by. applying Chamberlain s Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
nave been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favoTite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, cfilblains, frost bites
md chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-10

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
ust what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put
horse in prime condition. Price rs
cents Der nac lIa ore
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-10

"My boy came from school one day
with his hand badly lacerated and
bleeding, and suffering great PAIN"
says Mr.. E. ]. Schall, with Meyer Bros
Drug Co., st. Louis, Mo. IL dressed
the wound, and applied Chamberlain
Pain Balm freely. All pain ceased,
and in a remarkably short time It
healed without leaving scar. For
wounds sprains, swellings and rheu-
matism / know of no medicine or pre-
scription equalto it. / consider it q
household necessity" The 25 and so
cent sizes for sale by all Druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
The I exaw Committee.

New YORK. N. X, February 10
Before the Lexow CON mittce, TO day,
Henry Burn. president Of the National
Wall Paper company, was recalled
Mr.. Barn produced copy Of the con-
tract made with the factories, TO the
effect that only national wall paper
gacd5 copid 10 used. The company
had 40 agreement with the labor
unions, by the terms Of which employ.
IS worked elaven months in the year.
Ten factories had been closed, within
Two years after tho constellation
This cgused a decrease OF 10 per cent.
in labor employ d. The witness said
hat the rstc OF wages was not decTeas-
I'd after the conso!ilaii1D.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
The Ohio State Convention at Springfield, ls
Well Attended.

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, February 10 -
The state convention Of Young Mems
Christian associations has brought 10
the city over 500 delegates end three
times that number of visitors, the dele
gates representing sixty five local as
seciations with membership of twenty
thousand. The convention. which will
not adjourn until the evening Ct Wash.
ington's birthday, will be noteworthy
from the large number Of men OF ma
ticnal reputation who will take part in
the proceedings. Among these ere
Governor Bushnell, President logalls,
ofthe s'Big A" road Judge D. P. Bald
win, ex-at.orney general of Ildiana ;
DR.. Wilbur Chapman; the noted evan
gelist, L.. d. Wishard, Of New York.
who has just returned from a trip
around the world IN The Interest Of
ycung men; DR., L. 1. Hamilton, the
international railway secretary, and
DR.. Luther Guleck, springfield, Mass,
the expouuder of the rev physical
training system.
The convention opened this after
nocn with religious exeraises and an
address by Luther d. Wishafd, Ct New
York, on the work arouId the world
The convention was then formally or.
genized. This evenings session vii
be ia the nature Of a welcome to the
IL.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
SEVENTH DAY ADyENTIsTs.
International Session cf the General Conference
at Lincoln Ne5.

LINCOLN, Nebraska, February 10
Without any flourish Of trumpets save
a mighty volume Of prayer and praise,
the International session Of the general
conference Of Seventh day adgentlsts
opened ia College View church at
College Vicw, near this city, to-day. Il
will continue in SESSION until March 7th
This is the great council, or govern
ing body Of the sect, and is Of sufficient
interest and importance to brlrg dele
getes frcm S Ssuth Africa. England,
Switzerland, Norway ard Australia.
Each day for tue mex. tliree weeks will
be devoted 10 general meetings, either
OF the eeneral cDnfereuce or Of some
of its connected orgarizations; these
latter il c.ncing the International Sab
bath scLcol ASSOCIATION; International
religious liberty association and Inter.
national tract society.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
THE PABER pUsHEKs.
The Business II Being Pushed To-day Fol
Their St0machs' Sake.

GALVESTON, Texas, February 49,
With visions OF toothsome oyster
roast in the perspective, the national
editorial convention hurried through
this morning the business OF its con.
Guiding session. The chief subject ol
consideration was legislation Estate
and national) affecting newspapers,
and upon which a lucid paper, show
ing considerable research, was present.
ed by Hon. w. NJ. Berri, otthe Stand
ard Union, Brooklyn.
In the discussion which ensued, 4
B. Willis, of Sacramento.e Cal.; Col
onel John Dymond, of New Orleans
j. z. Sutton, of Indiana; H. P Snyder
Of Pennsylvania, and James X. Hall,
of Wheeling, w. Va, took a con.
spicuous part.
After hearing the reports Of severa
committees, the SAVIOR of the oyster
roast waited from the beach, gave
piquancy to a motion for o recess
This afternoon officers will be elected
the place for the next meeting decidet
ueon, and the conventionewill adjourn
Tonight large number OF delegate
will leave for a brief trip to Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
Highest Peace Officer il the
County Murdered at Eddy,
N. N /, Last Evening
OUR GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Cecil Rhodes on tho Witness
Stand Before the South
African Committee.
SECOND DAY ADVENTTsTs

Special Telegram TO The Optic.
SANTA FE, N M., February 19th, '07
Sheriff Dow was killed on the streets
Of Eddy, last evening, by two assassins'
Tho fatal ball entered tho jAw and
came out at the back of the neck. The
officer died, this morning The mer
were recogniz d and The cifiaers will
probably Get them.
Sheriff Dow came TO this country in
1888, and, when deputy marshal, b.
killed Jack Light at Seven Rivers, 10
1891 He nlso killed Bob Hays at Animas
Valley, two months ago. He ID tho
present cattle inspector, atd was re-
Gently elected sheriff of Eddy county
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
ODD FELLOWS HOME.
A Movement For Tfis Purpose Wciis unaei
Way In iiliEals.

CHICAGO, Illinois, February w.
Encouraging progress is being made IN
thu movement started BY the Otd Eel
lows, to establish home for INDECENT
md aged members Of the order and
their wives, and in which they could
pass their declinipg years unaer ffater-
nal care. The scheme which finds the
most favor is the purchase Of 9 farm Of
about 800 acres adjacent to some thriy-
ing town in this state, either EQUIPPED
with the necessary buildings or upon
which structure can be erected 1t o
moderate expense; the homs thus
established to be partly sell sustaining,
aud enabling the old fJlk to enj ~
honss lifs aud at the same sim' to
occupy part OF their leisure hours. The
state grand loage has already donated
$4,000 towards tks obj bot, whici
amountshas been considerably increased
by lodge and individual doaations, and
this evening representatives OF the va
rious Odd Fellows organic ition5 o.
Illinois will meet 10 give a further
impetus to the scheme.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
coNcLupINa snssIoNs.
The National Convention ot Mothers DRAWING
To Close.

To Close.
WASHINGTON, D. G.. February 19.--
The national convention called for the
purpose OF bringing into existence a
national association Of mother Is hold
ing its concluding sessions. to day. Il
has been decided that the congress
shall be an annual affair, and that the
headquarters shall remain in this city
until the next national gathering. In
the meantime, steps will at once be
taken toward creating widespread in
terest in the movement, by the organi-
cation OF state and local auxiliaries,
and 1t is confidently expected that by
the time OF the next convention at least
half q a-million women will have banded
themselves together for the purpose OF
learning how to be good and efficient
mothers, or OF teaching the science oi
motherhood to others.
1t is estim ated that there are at least
IL, 900, 900 women in the United States
who have borne children. and of this
immense army of mothers, it is thought
that there must be at least 0he-twelfth
that can be aroused to the needs q
their own offspring, through the me-
dunn OF local clubs and organizations
devoted exclusively to questions relat.
ing to the rearing Of children.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
A WILLING WITNESS.
Cecil Rhod:s Tes.iiiss Before the South African
Ccnsnlltes.


LONDON, England, February 10 =
The south African committee resumed
its sitting, to-day. In the course Of
the examination Of Rhodes, he said that
he had advised Commissioners Hercules
Robinson that if any rising should
occur, he (the commlssionei), had bel
ter mediate, with the object OF securing
he people their civil rights. The wit
ness gathered that Robinson intended
TO act as mediator.
Mr.. Rhodes Admitted that he had no.
tod the high commissioner that he
WAS actively epgaged-in promoting an
lnsurreciion. "The objsct Of tho ris.
ing'', Mr.. Rhodes said, twas to obtain
u plebiscite, to certainty, whether
The people were in favor cf the union
of the whole Of South Africa, OF
whether the management OF local af-
fairs should be left to the TransyaaI
government.
Mr.. Rhodes added; "You lnay bs
sure that | was not going to risk my
position By changing President Kruger
for President Rhodes"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
HoIsE PROCEEDINGS

The general deficiency appropriations
bill was taken up. Mr.. Saysrs, OF
Texas, wanted to make an agreement
to have tiiree hours # general debate
on the Southern Pacific railway arpso.
priation bill, but Mr.. Grow, Of Penn
sylvapia, gave notice that, uDless he
we're given forty minutes, he would OBJ
iect. MIR. Cannon moved that the bill
be reported to the house. Nj. Grow
protested, hut Mr.. Pay ne, of New York,
who was in the chair, put the question
and declared it earri, d
When he reported to Speaker Reed
afr. Cannon Immediately moved
that the house again resolve Itself intf
a committee of the whole, on consider.
alton Of bills, and that the general de-
bate ON the deficiency bill be- limitet
10 ore Minute. This was done to allow
oniy The consideration of the measure
by amenaments in the house proper
The protests came thick and tie yeas
and nays were ordered. The heuse
refused by vote of 81 to 125, to bmi
the deb ate to- one minute. Ine debate
is therefore unlimited.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
Perinislinrf .A6ked.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 10 -
The navy department has rsc s;vcd
telegraphle application Sfrom Msjos
Carlson, OF San Diego. for permission
for the British cru ser, "Comus" to
land its forces ani take -paItain thu
great land parade on Washington :
oirthl4y. The request was referred tc
Secretary of Sta'e 0lney.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

Convention of national association Of
merchants and travellers at Chicago, Feb
ruary oath TO March I'd, '97. One regular
standard first-class fare, plus -, on cer-
tificate plan, for round trip.
Annual convention, National American
Suffrage association at Des Moines, Iowa.
Jan 25th, Feb. lst '97. Fare and one third
on certificate plan. G. +. JOKES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
GARY for Postmaster sic eray.

CAETpN. Ohio, February 10 james
A. Gary, Of Baltimore, reached Can
ton, this morning, by invitation OF the
pres,dent- elect. Tbii afternoon be
nuthorizsd the United Associated
Presses to. make this announcement:
ssGov. Mckinley has teBdsrsd me Q
cabinet portfolio''. The understanding
is that Dir. Gary will be the postmaster
general. He il not lawyer and
therefore cannot be the attorney gen
eral, the only olh:r portfolio unpro-
vided for.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

Miss Mary Hutsop, Of Kokomo, Howard
county, Ind, writes the El Paso Times
for information as to the whereabouts OF
her brother, John W. Hutson, who, she
says, was In Ell Paso seven years ago,
working for lumber company. Any in
formation relative to the young man will
be thankfully received.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
Steady Market

WALL STRyET, N. T., February 1o.--
Stocks opened quiet and steady, to-day !
some railway issues showed slight
gains, while industrials were inclined
(tosweakness; tobacco was heavy and
fsll point, to II; sugar, however,
|igled firm, 114@ l14L-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
AL;.t,taasat Transferred.

WASHINGTON, p. G., February 10 =
Lieut.. Lop has been detached ircm
he navy yard at Washington and or
d.scd TO the Uaion iron Wo-xj, at San
Francisco, Calfsrnia, as inspector Of
ordnance.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

meeting of citizens of Guadalupe
county is to be held at Puerto de Luna,
to morrow. 1t will probably tsks some
decisive action in the matter Of insrfi-
ciercy OF the bonds furnished by some 81
the county officials In tha. neck g the
woods
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

The scribe tenders his ''nsver-dyina" tc
s. K. Sydea, superintendent OF tho HELD
salesroom, for the handsome picture pre-
sented at the hands of a carrier-jnst as
he promised to do, no preventing prov
idence
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

Abs Smith, Of Penasco, came in this
morning, with train Of fftesn burros,
loaded with hides and pelts, which he ex-
changed for merchandise 1t the Browne g.
| Man2anares Co.'s.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

VIZ yANTED-solicito fer .sRryan's Battle
w for Free SiIver", with biography
Bryan and wife; also speeches. Bonanza
for agents. Tremendous demand Commits
sion so per cent. credit given Freight
paid OUTFIT free Write Quick.
Dominion Co, Chicago
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

biennial conference OF the Seventh day
Adventists at Lincoln. Neb., February
Sth TO March Sth. 'o7. Fare and one-tbird,
on certificate pl-u; tickets to be sold Feb
ruary 10Th and ed and March 1st, '97.
C. #. JONES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

Special Telegram to The Optic.
SANTA FE. N. NJ, February 19tf
lS97.-The house passed H. B. No. 55,
today. 1t is an act to govern the is-
suing OF licenses for the sale Of intoxi. +.
cants in incorporated cities, towns or
villages. of New Mexico; also, H. b.
NJ. 61, was passed. Il Is en- act for
the prevention Of contagious diseases
among cattle.
The house, this afternoon, will take
up and consider bill providing So 1000
reward for the murderers of officers in
performance OF their bounden
duties.
B,th houses have sdjourned till
Tuesday morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

II. Cherpiot Lrrived from Denver on
Wednesday, February 18th, with the cos
times for the Hook and Ladder company's
masquerade ball. IS ct
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

II you want to tuy or sell cattle. wool oi
sheep, don't fail to sec or write J. Mini N
w DOL and live stock broker, East Las We
gas, New Mexico. He will save yo
money. w222&dt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

~~.~~~~-~.~~~~~>~ ~>~~-~~-~-~-~->>~--
Tor SALE "A IarLe lot OF new phaetons,
buggies, Dad WAGONS, harness, at a
bargain. M L. Cooley's stables, on Bridge
street 7Stf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
His Mex stretched.

CHICAGO, Illinois, February 49,
Daniel Mccarthy was hanged here 10
day. He murdered bis wife, last May
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

Special sales for the ensuing month
Millinery below cost. MRS. s. A. CARR.
B5-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
STILL DRAGS ALONG
The Arbitration Treaty IS Still
Hanging Fire II the Senate \
at Washington.
LATEST CABINET RuMoR
Greece will Persist in Her
Policy and Course Of Ac-
tion at Crete.
GREEK STEAMER HALTED

WASHINGTON, d c., February 19.---
In the senate, to-day, the senate bill
was passed giving the Nation plot to
the National sociaty Of the Daughters
Of the American revolution, tor me-
mortal purposes. The senate then pro-
ceeded to the consideration Of the ar
bitration treaty, in executive session
Immediately upon the closing OF the
doors of the senate, The general treaty
Uf arbitration was taken up.
Mr.. Nelson, of Minnesota, made an
other speech, urging that action
To postponed and calling attention u
the press Of business on the serate
calerdar. He dwelt specially upon the
need for the passage of some form OF
bankruptcy act
Mr.. Platt, OF Connecticut, again an
tagonizad postponement, believing
that the best interests OF the country
demanded immediate action.
Mr.. Frye, Of Maine, who was inclined
to think that a postponement was the
proper course, yesterday, came eut,
this morning, and advocated prompt
action.
Mr.. Stewart, Of Nevsda. strongly
urged postponement, ns also did Sen
ator Teller. The latter senator is a
member OF the committee on appropria-
tions end he told his colleagues IN the
senate that they would have all they
could-do 10 pass the remaielng ap-
propFietion bills before March 4th.
It is believed that ths senate Will
agree. this evening, to postpone the
treaty, the opponents Of the measure
wearing out the advocates before night
Conditional legislative business is as-
ing to this conclusion.
The additional amendments to the
srrdry CIVIL appropriation bill by
agreement, to-day, and reported 70 the
SENATE amendments, offered by Senator
Lodge, appropriates s75,o0o TO take
-.he soundiugs between the Hawaiian
Islands and Japan, to determine the
most practical route for the telegraph
cable.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
A rIRE SCARE.

BOSTON. Mass, FEBRUARY 19.-Flre
il the Everett school, this morning,
caused a stampede among the pupils.
Il the rush to leave the building, ten
or twelve chi.dlen we're crushed, but
not seriously Injured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
THE BRITISH wAEsHIPs.
nRnEREn on nurY.

BREsr, France, February 19.-All
officers and men Of the French navy,
n no are absent on leave, from this
station, have been ordered to re-jcin
their vessels without delay.