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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

The young son Of Mr.. Clarence
Jersey, OF Lsadville, Colo, brother Of
Adju.ant General Hersey, OF Santa Fe,
met with a painful accident recently
while playing with . loaded ride. The
piece was accidently discharged. send
ing g bullet through the hand Of the
youngstsr, which necss slated the am
putation Of q finger.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 9, 1897

THE statement ONE from Wash
ington that Minister Sewell has the
authority to act sin case of an emcr-
gency'' in Hawaii. Tho chances arc
more than oven that Mr.. Sewell will
see that the emergency shows up in
due time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

Do you feel weak, weary. low spirited,
With poor appetite and disturbed diges-
toni You should try a bottle Of Mac
'DoNALD's BARLEY ELIXIR. II Is a stomach
tonic, stimulant and blood puriGsc, and its
reviving and invigorating infuencs IL in
stantly spparent. As pleasant as the juice
of q sweet orange. Price, $I.00. Sold by
MnrpheY.Yan Pettsn Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

Ben Houts, Col. Fred Brueggeman,
z. P. flaming and Simon Cohu, OF
Ration, are camping up on the Sugarite.
The colonel selected the latter quiet
place to write a new treatise on base
ball, which will soon be issued In three
volumes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09
BpckIea hrni.a saIvs

THE BEST SALvE In the world for Cutls
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum. Fever
Sores letter, Chappcd Hlnis, C~hilblains,
Corns and all SKIN Erupti ons. and pnis-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t l,
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price 25 cents per BIO \
For sale ty Murphey-Yan Petten Drug
Co., and Browne 81 Manzanares.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09
Sc Warren ST., New York City

Rev. John Reid, Jr., Of Great Fails, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. I
can emphasize his statement, ut is a posi-
tive cure for catarrh if used as directed -
Rev. Francis W. Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
Church, Helena, Mont.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, so cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

The ball and parry given by the So
DIAL club at the Palace hotel IN Santa
Fe. on Tuesday night, vas the f:s'
given by the members OF the club in
The new rooms, and will long b. re
membered BY those present as a bright
spot In their lives.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

Gov. O,cro has under contemplation
tho appointment OF aides de.eamp
Their names will be- announced very
5000. Under the law the eli ;crs will
hold the rank OF coioael in tho rerri;or.
,al militia.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

SILVER is breaking the low -pricc
record about every other day now. II
has the most astonishing way of doing
embarrassing things just when is
friends are getting ready Ito do some
thing'' for it..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

Connections with main line and branches
as follows:
At Antonito for Dnrango, Silvcrton .and
all points in the San uan country.
At Alamosa for Jimtown, Creede, Del
Ncrte, Monte Vista and all points 10 the
San Luis valley.
At Sslida with main line for all points
east and west, including Leadville.
At Florence with r. & @. G. K. r. for
the gold camps OF Cripple Greek and Vic
tor.
At Pueblo. Colorado Springs and Denver
with all Missouri river lines for all points
east.
Through passengers from Santa Fe will
have reserved berrhs In sleeper from Ala
mosa ii desired.
For further information address the I'M
dersignsd.
T. J.. HELM, General Agent.
Santa Fe, N. NJ.
3. K. HooPER, g. P. A.,
Denver. Colo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

Tom Cameron, q former Ratonite,
son Of Col. Cameron, arrived in Ration
from New York and will at once go
into the mising districts Of Red River
and Badly.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

The water came down the arroyo at
5 corro, last Wednesday night, and
made such a noise about it that many
people were badly frightened, but II
wal more roise than water.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

Word has been received at Ration
that the long looked for decision in
the water suit has been handed down
BY Judge LaughIin, reversing the low.
or court, thereby SWING to that city
something oyer 300, 900.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09
letter, salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting, incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. It
is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic 0 r eyes. % cts. per box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09
LArlrupn Asn ALr,runu.

The l.t.tuic Is about the same a. that ci
central Tennessee, whi.e the altitude il
nearly $500 feet, This combination give.
| 4 peculiar, but most happy, result. 10 the
winter, during the day. the Thermometer
SELDOM falls. in the shade, below 400, while
It often runs. in the sunshine. to 65'-0r
ven more. Gu the other hand. 10 the
summer the heat IL never oppressive, in
the shade, and no Light Is too warm for
comfortable sleep, under one or two blank
ats. The sun will shine niue days out Of
|eve.y ter, the year roupr. This, with III
sxtrsms nryness OF the air, caused by the
very slight precipitation OF moisture the
resin6 Us arc ma rol ing down from the
pine clad mountaIns: the large amount Of
electricity In the air, aud the consequent
ozone resulting from the altitude; and the
location OF the town. laDd locked by noun
tain and mesa-these all consp re to pro-
duce an atmosphere which IL a balm TO all
diseases Of the respiratory organs. The
percentage of death from c nsumption is
lower Ia New Mexico han IL is any where
else in the United States; aud no other
place In New Mexico exceis Lss Vegas In
tho salubrity Of lis clima.e. Asihmatics
exp. rience immediate and permanent re.
lief IL This altltu le.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

Tom Dolan, of La Belle, was pretty
badly knocked cut, last woek, in a
contest with a saw log. bat Is still able
to navigate and talk base ball.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

Hon. W. ii. II. Llewllyr has ten.
dered his resignation as a member o.
he Territorial irrigation commission
and he same has boen accepted b.:
Gov, Q.ero.t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

Mrs o. W.. McCuistion has returned
anne from a three months visit with
er bsoth r, George Mccormick, at
0sden, Uteh.a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

Educate Your bowels with cascnrets.
Candy CathGrtic, cure constipation forever
Toe. go. II c. C. @. fail. druggists refund money
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09
HrALrn AND r1.sAsuaE MASCARA,

In tho way Of health and pleasure re-
sorts, Las Vegas 10 unrivaf-d. In a radius
OF twenty MIL ., Ia romantic mountain
glens and beside babbling mountain brooks,
ara Las We .,as Hot Springs. Harvey's, Ell
Porvenir. Sandova.'s, Mineral Hill. Rome
no Ranch. Blake's, Sparks, Sapel'o, Hoci-
ads and other places. too numerous to
mention, where health can be recovered.
aud life becomes a pleasure to the .ennuye,
the invalid, the over-workei bus ness man.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be rag
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac. the -wonderworlyer. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
iced Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

PRIcKLY ASH BITTnRs cures the kidneys,
regulates the liver and purifies the boweie.
A valuable system tonic. Sold by MUIR
phey-Van Petten Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

Educate Your Bowels With ~car
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
Toe 2Bc. II &C. fall, druggists refund money.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

A fine baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Lindsay, at Socorro, last Sun
day. The mother and child are get
ting along nicely.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

Special one way continuous passage
eastbouud rates from LAS Vegas to New
York, first class, S41.65; second class, $50.
65; Philsdelptia, iirst-class, SAL IS; eecont
class, 1886; Boston, first class, $40 IS
second class, $40 60; Chicago, $23 IS; st
Louis. $21.lt; Missouri river points, SIS b
All tickets to be limited to continuous pa J
sage to destination commencing date oil
sale. Date of sale July 14th to 10th, in.
elusive. July 2lst, oath, July 2Sth, and 3lst
August 18th, 9TH and 11th, 1907.
CHAs. f. JONES, Agent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

A track Is being laid III the Colorado
tunnel a. La Belle to facilitate an easier
way 70 get out ore.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what q horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put q
horse in prime condition. Price IS
cents per package.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cnscarets Candy CathartiA loo or 80.
Il c 9. @. fail 10 cure. druggists refund money.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

The great lakes and the inland resorts
aRord means Of enjoyment, despats tbe
heat Of summer. Cool b~reezes, generous
shade. II you want a vacation at reason
able cost and at s~easonable period, apply
to agent Santa Fe Route. or w. J. Black.
g. p. A.. A. T. g 8. #. Ry., Topeka, Kas.,
for details. Quickly reached via Santa
Re route.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

II now looks as il it will not be long
until all tho mines ard mills in the rich
Mogollon district will bs working 10
their utmost capacity.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09
THE DISTRIBUTING POINT.

Las Vegas is the distributing point foI
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, nnd Texas and
Old Mexico on the south. Besides these,
she has more stage lines, connecting her
with tributsry territory, than has any
of the mountains. and comprises the coun-
ties Of Oolfax. Mora, Taos, San Miguel,
Santa Fe. Socorro, Dona Ana, Grant,
Chaves, Lincoln and Eddy, with parts OF
Valencia and Bernalillo-a country larger
than all New England. This takes In tho
famous Valley Of the Rio Grande end the
Less famous, but not less excellent, Valley
the west.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09
SANITARY ADVANTAGES.

Las Vegas Is the natural 6anitarian oI
the United states, combining more nat
ural advantages than any ether place in
America. Her thermal waters are the equal
OF the Hot Springs Of Arkansas. while her
climate Is infinitely superior. There is n
malaria, no excessive heat OF sold=ao
grats, rats or mosquitoes. The air Is pure,
dry, rarihed and highly elect. i6ed-a GER
tain cure for consumption, IL the disease
BE- taken In time. The hot waters are a
specific foc liver, .kln, Rheumatic and
blood disorders. Her uonte2uma hotel Is
the fluest bostelry between Chicago and
California, aud Is situate 1 In a beautiful
can, or, i've miles from town, wDere the
hot springs. forty ia humber, come boili. G
10 the SURFACE,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09
inc l,an;.z, Comes

In cases OF typhoid fever, dIphtl,ella and othe
wasting diseases, wien tne palleAt has bee,
reduced IN iesh, ard strength. enl Legins til.
soilsome climb 10 health. Here Hoods Ssrsa-
sarilla finds its place. 1t enrIches the Blood,
strengthens the nerves. gives tone TO the di
gcstive organs. and builds up the whole system
Hoods Fills are the best after.dinner pills.
ssg,st digestion cure headache. Csc. a box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09
TERRITORIAL WEALTH.

This Territory is rich in everything that
constitutes the wealth OF nations. Iron,
coal, lead, silver, gold, mica, limestone,
saudsto 9, 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, 80 that
In each Of these prime articles OF com
merce this city Ia the best market Ia New
Mexico. She handles more wool than all
the other towns In the Territory combined,
while her commerce In hides Is truly enor-
nous. In the same way, she stands pre-
eminent for her trade 10 grains, hay, veget-
ablts, and other farm products; while her
trads IN Ice, gathered In the n~eighboring
mountain cations, extends east into Kan
sas, west into Arizona, and south into Old
Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09
NRV MHZICOS CHIHP CITY
Her Resources and Attractions
Brief Summary of Her
Advantages.

LAS vr6As, meahihk "Ths Meadows
Is the o,unty seat OF San Miguel county,
lies on both sides OF the Gallinas river, aud
with It's suburbs, has about 10000 iuhab-
itnnts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09
AEAuTiFrL AND rIorunEgquE.
rcBLIo Ayp EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS.

A city hall, three pubic school build.
Ings, court-hou Q, Masonic temple. Opera
house, Territorial Normal rchoo', Terrific.
rial Insane ass lnn, are pubic buildings,
constructed Of r.d and white cut sand
ato.e unsurpassed ia beauty by similar
edinces IN any towa, of equal .iss, Ia the
stetas.
An Academy, Seminary, Jesuit college,
Convent school, Presbyterian Mission
scbo !, Methodist Manual Training
school. Christian Brothers institute. city
High school, three graded public schools,
a kindergarten aud two Music schools,
besides, several private teachers are among
the cd EDUCATIONAL advantages.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

The people of Svcorfo are slow abou'
arranging for representation at the
Territorial fair.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09

Biennial session, supreme court, Forest
esters Of America at Denver, Colo, Aug
ust oath to 2Sth, '97; fare and one third,
on certificate plan. from all points on our
line.
Annual convention, National Kelley
League at Minneapolis, Mum, August
Gath to Goth. '07; fare and one-thlrd, on
certificate plan, for round trip.
g. r. JoNns, Agent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09
LAS yEoAs' INpusrnIEa.

~" ~" wv" hAaoa " INV Nhttluuh IiNEf, Anu
with It's suburbs, has about 10000 iuhab-
itnnts.
LAS VEGAS INDUSTRIES.
II has water-wolks, street cars, arc and
lneandescsnt electric light plant, teicrh me
exchanges, Territorial agricultural expert
mfnt station, headquarters Of the Atchisor
railway system, New Mexico division, to-
gether With railroad machine shops and
NE preservipg works. stock yafds, aud the
largest sheep 'shearing and dipping plant
IN the United States.
BEAUTIFUL AND PICTURESQUE.
West of the river, the cid town b IS TIE
quaint and picturesque Mexican al gear
ancs adobe houses, narrow. crooked
streets, native people and customs, handi-
crafts and occupation; bat thu plaz.
and all OF tho new town, east 81
the river, constitute a distinctive
American city, The streets are vide anc
we'll graded, while sidewalks abound
shaded with grow ing trees. Three parks
diisd with grass aud trees, add TO III.
beauty and heslthfulnsss Of the place
Handsome aud well nl'ed stores, baeuiifa
residences, and iunumeyabio lawns, tet il
grass and GdoFned with shrubhery ant
n3wsrs, comtiue 10 proclaim u cuiturec
community, sod OF all modern cop-
forts aud c~onvenieuces,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-09
Santa he R6lt0
Condensed TINE TABLE

NNo.J rneg. arrive b.is o. M. Dep, $40 D. M.
No. eS way freight i" SS:SsS5 ~ Y. M.
~NAeTBOUND.
No. No Y Pass arrive ! :9o a m Dep. 2:4oa. m.
No "a way freight /" 7.so n M m
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-26

mainder of their drive, but he held Little
Ones hand and she chatted to him and
looked very happy.
She had taken a fancy to the old man
on the bench in the park. She had gained
one point in regard to him, and un-
doubtedly she meant TO gain another.
t following day found them out much
earlier than usual. Right there, crossing
the driveway. not a hundred yards from
the entrance, she caught sight of him-her
old man.
"Quick, Papa Burton, open the door.
Tell James to stop. Our old man-here
he isP,,
Tbs horses were brought to halt, and
the door opened. Nina sprang out. Her
hand was upon the old mans arm.
Would you mind telling US if you live
here-that is, near here? Papa and 1 are
interested in you and wish to know you"
Mr.. Burton's eyes are bent upon the
gray face and head. Now thev open wider.
He, too, leaves the carriage, and is by
that other mans side.
John p
eyes, Eugene"
'After all these years
The three enter the carriage together
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-26

The representatives of San Jose, Fresno
Oakland and Los Angeles were anxious TO
get their sh; re of glory. Here was
chance for Shorty"
"Shor:y" was not long thinking. ihe
old powder horn" he said, that ls just
the thing. l will clean out this snake
den in short order"
The reptiles continued to sleep. not
dreaming of danger, all except one. AS
Shorty" moved noiselessly around in the
tree his hands suddenly closed upon
cold object. One of the snakes had
found its way in to the tree. Holding the
snake firmly with one hand, Shorty
drew his hunting-kn knife with the other.
He cut off the reptiles head. He was so
much in haste to try plan that he had
made that he did not care as much Tor
this as he Otherwise would have. with
his knife he cut a strip from his striped
flannel shirt and prepared to make car
Ir;dge of it. Some powder was carefully
poured into the flannel and then the fan
mel was tied up with string.
Now" said Shorty, "for little surprise
party for the snakes"
Crawling far out on a limb until he was
over the snake rock, "Shorty" made the
cartridge fast and proceeded to lower 1t.
His string was not long enough to reach
the ground, and so Shorty" did a little
gymnastic act that he had learned at the
military school of which all the boys In
the camp were pupils. First he tied the
string around his neck. Next he sus-
pended himself from a limb. hanging
down by his feet. His head was now
directly above the snakes, only few OF
which took alarm and crawled away.
80 far so good.' said Shorty" as he
pulled himself back upon the limb, after
he had placed the cartridge in tuft of
sun-dried grass near the rock. NOW for
the next act.
He had creased the string with piece
of beef taken from his lunch. Now he
proceeded to light the end of the string as
it hung from twig upon which he had
managed to place it. The striking of the
match was answered by Kisses from one
old snake, but that was all. How slowly
the spark crept along the creased string !
1t seemed to Shorty" that the fire must
have gone out.
No, look therel The spark makes the
string smoke close to the cartridge. Then
there is a sudden fash that sends a cloud
of powder smoke rolling up into the tree
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-26

As Shorty" saw that they had all been
suddenly awakened he made for tree,
into which he climbed as soon as he
could. He was instantly out of the way
of the snakes. They acted strangely.
After rolling their heads about little to
see what was going on, the most of them
curled up comfortably again to take an
other nap on the warm stone.
Here was pickle. Shorty" was treed
by a hundred snakes and did not dare to
come down. He was in a tree with wide
spreading branches. He had with him an
old fas hioned powder horn with some
powder in it that he had bought as relic
to take home to San Jose from a Pitt
River Indian whom he met in the woods.
When Shorty" found himself in this
fix he began 10 think very hard. He saw
that there must be some way in this ad-
venture to make of this San Jose day"
in Camp Call" The capture of noun
tain lion by Bnnie and Ned a few days
before had left San Francisco with all the
honors OF the hunting field up to date.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-26

looks like you-in the very same spot
where | saw him that last time you drove
me out, before 1 was so very sick, you
KIN ow."
The small voice reached the ear of that
old man. It continued: "If he were not
so very old looking 1 would think he were
your twin. Twins are always alike, are
they not, Papa Burton2''
Mr.. Burton had married late in lite.
Nina, this little one who was speaking
now nearly years old, was a mite OF
when he had first met her mother, a
widow stru ggling in poverty.
Before Nina had reached her third year
the widow had become his wife and her
little daughter his by adoption. Now
Nina only was left to him-his idol, his
all in the big uptown house. He had
taught her to respect poverty even as
riches, which were theirs in abundance.
This old man in the park she could not
put out of her mind.
She continued to discuss him for long
time after the carriage had rolled between
the opened gates, far beyond the hearing
of him whose face had again taken on
the gray look, and the lines in il Deepen
ing brought back TO It the appearance of
great age.
do you think he has a home, papa?
I've been thinking perhaps he hasn't Do
you know be looked to-day as if he be-
lorged to that seat-that it was his only
resting place, and-and-our home is so
big, papa"
She hid the brown eyes in the sleeve of
the great mans coat. There were tears in
them, and Mr.. Burton's were not quite
dry as he looked on the golden head and
gently stroked the silken hair, huffed
about her fair face
do You think we might drive through
the park again-very early-to.morro
and see if he is still thereP" her face yet
hidden in the rich broadcloth.
why, of course. Nina, if it pleases you
to do so.
"But will it please you to do SO, Papa
Burton2"
Eyes, little one, it will please me to do
So"
Mina's head came up in an instant, and
small arms stole caressingly about the
bigger arm and the big man stopped and
kissed the little one tenderly. When his
head came up, there were real tears in his
eyes-through which his heart shore.
He was silent during much of the re-