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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-11

The 22nd of February, Washington,
birthday, this year comes on Monday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-11

Pay for your newspaper now, and be
happy for a whole year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-11

Regular meeting of Las Vegas com.
mandery, tomorrow evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-11

Skates sharpened. and skates for sale
at the old town hardware store. D. Win
t~srnitz, Bridge street. II
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st. Joseph's society announce a dance for
the night of the 18th Inst.
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n acbeth Water cures stomach
trouble. 200 II
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Another weekly paper is talked Of. The
more, the merrier, you know.
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Special sales for the ensuing month.
Millinery below cost. MRS. s. A. CARR.
S5.tf
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$500
'~Fastnacht" this year falls upon Tues
day, March End.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-11

Laying hens have coined money for theil
owners, this winter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-11

Keep the pages of this new year as clear
rs you can.
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For parties, concerts and sooiaIs, rem,
Rosenthal Bros. hall. bO.s.tf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-11

The first of April this year comes on
Thursday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-11

julius Judell has been laid up for repairs,
from over sxerting himself In lifting a
loaded barrel, in which there wasn't q
quarrel.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-11

Easter Sunday will fall on April 18th
this year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-11
MONDAY EVENING. JAN. liz 1857.
METROPOLIS MISCELLANY.

Hartman has sold It's Bryan books.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-11
TRACK N TRAIN.

DR.. G.. W. Hogeboom, chief surgeon 70
, the Atchison, left for Topeka, yesterda,
morning.
Charles Behringer, Of the Las Vega
bridge gang, has departed for Fort Madi
s1,Iowa.
Fl. W. Gilbert, the new Atchison yard
master at Trinidad, went east, In answe
to a telegram announcing the death of
brother in Wisconsin.
H. A. Tice, Atchison trainmaster al
Topeka, who has been taking a course Of
baths at the hot springs. leaves for the
City of Mexico, on this evenings No. /
passenger train.
The 719, off the eastern division, which
has just been rebuilt with a u inch larger
cylinder and larger driving wheels, was
taken out by Engineer Eames on No. / pas
senger train, Saturday evening.
The railway s%torehouse in San Marcial
Is again under the supervision of +. o.
Blood, but its management will only en-.
brace an occasional visit from him, and he
will continue to reside in Las Vegas.
The Atchison, which, since its divorce
from the Frisco, has had no office In St.
Louis. is now making arrangements to ss-
tablish a general agency in st. Louis, at
lOs North Fourth street, opposite the Plant
crs' hotel.
Express companies have given notice to
all agents doing business In Nebraska that
after this month no packages will be de.
livered to patrons. All business must be
transacted at the offices of the conpanies.
This is supposed to be for the purpose of
towns, as exceptions are made In the larg-
er cities.
The Dodge City Globe Republican pub
fishes an interview with Engineer Jerry
Shaw. In which he says he has made the
run from Garden City to Dodge City, ifty
miles, in forty three minutes, and he con- !
siders that the proposed fast run from La
Junta to Dodge City, 2o2 miles, at a rate
OF seventy-two miles an hour, a feat easily |
accomplished.
THE FACTS IN ONE CASE.
The OPTICS railroad reporter has learned
that the circumstance which led up to the
of Passenger Conductor M G.
Orury, were as follows: He and Engineer
Young, also dismisse. from the Atchison's
Employ in Las Vegas, left Nolan station,
lp the road. on short time. Owing to some
liHculty with the brakes on one Of the
caches, the train failed to make Levy sta
ion for a special, Drury stopping bis train
mile east of that passing point, and In
lain sight of the approaching special.
lowever, the engineer Of the latter faile d
see Drury's train, just ahead of him, on
straight track. Conductor Drury would. .
erhaps, do the Same thing, under similar y
rcumstances-indeed, it would seem to '
ave been the only thing left for him TO do. |!
. knew what he was doing, where he was II
at,"and had in mind, all the time, the on
'ming special train, which he was to pass
Levy. =
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-11
NOTICE.

No1ISEL%
On Account of Failing Health | will for the Next Thirty
days Regardless of Cost Sell my Entire Stock of Lun1-
Der, Sash, Doors Windows, Paints, Oils, Glass etc. Now
is the Chance for Some one to Start into Business. a
good paying Business Already Established; do not
put off a good Opportunity. will Take Cash or good
Security.
-. n.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-11
IF YOU ARE IN NED
GALL At
-StrOusse & Bacharach's.

Our entire stock of Winter Clothing to be sold out at
any price 10 get rid OF them, as also our Winter Stock
= goods' consisting OF Heavy Underwear, Blankets,
Quilts etc. 1t will pay you to get our prices and ALEC
examine quality of goods.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
swORE OUT ANOTHER WARRANT
Mrs. McMurrny Charges Her Husband
With Violently Attacking Her.

Mrs. McMurrny Charges Her Husband
With Violently Attacking Her.
The Prenty-McMurray affair still prom
ises number of sensational developments
before it is ended.
Mrs. McMurray, who returned from
New York sometime ago, after getting
away from the asylum in which she was
detained. heard it reported yesterday that
her husband was somewhere in the city.
Though it was merely a rumor, she was
DESTROYS of having him apprehended if it
were true.
She went at once to her attorney, Mr.. A.
c. Wright, and informed him of the re-
port, which had come to her, and then
went to the Office of Justice Waring Rus
sell, where she swore out an additional
warrant for McMurray's arrest, charging
him in this case with assault with intent
to murder This is the fourth warrant
which has been sworn out against Me-
Murray, the other three having been is
sued by Justice Waring Russell charging
him with larceny after trust in that he is
said to have disposed of property belong
ing to Mrs. Prenty, his mother-in-law
and used the proceeds for his own benefit.
The assault, Mrs. McMurray claims
was committed upon her last November
before she and McMurray left Savannah
for New York. 1t seems that they had
some quarrel, and, according to her state
ment,' McMurray attacked her with a
knife and also drew a pistol
The warrant was placed in the hands of
a constable, but a search for McMurray
failed to reveal his presence here. 1t has
been reported, however, for some time that
McMurray was expected 10 come to Sa-
Vannah but for what reason it is not
known, as it would appear that he would
desire to avoid the warrants now out
standing against him. Altogether it
would seem that Savannah is the one par
tlcular place which McMurray would not
find quite agreeable just at this time.
1t is understood that Mrs. McMurrays
petition for divorce is now being prepar-
ed by her attorney, Mr.. Wright, and will
be filed in the superior court before the
coming term. 1t was rumored that some
interesting features might appear in con-
nection with this petition, but there seems
TO be no foundat ton for that, as it is said
it will be an ordinary petition for legal
separation.
1t has developed recently, among other
transactions OF McMurray's, that he sold
a large number of fixtures and furniture
in the store and barroom belonging TO
Mrs. Prenty, and to which he had not ac-
quired title. Many of these things, it is
said, were sold at auction, and to various
parties in the city and the proceeds were
pocketed by McMurray. Proceedings will
be instituted, IL is understood, by Mrs.
Prenty and those interested in her behalf
to recover this property on the ground
that McMurray, having no title to it, could
not dispose of 1t.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29

with regard to the matter was when the
board came out of the caucus and in open
meeting. Commissioner Kehoe then made
the same statement that he had made be-
fore the board respecting the cost of the
material, for the purpose of putting him
self on record in the matter. Commission
er Kehoe, at the close of the open meet
ing, asked Nj. Butler, the clerk to the
superintendent of public works, what the
loading of the tanks had cost after their
arrival from Macon. Mr.. Butler replied
that 81. 40 had been paid out for labor at
the Central railroad depot. Mr.. Butler
however did not remember anything about
loading having been stated in the Savan-
nah bids, but Mr.. Kehoe said positively
that the item of loading and delivery was
included in the bid made by the Savannah
firm.
Mr.. Butler stated that the tanks were
hauled out by the county wagons, and
that labor had to be employed TO assist
in loading them, especially on account of
the fact that a part Of one of the wagons
broke and one of the tanks was thrown
off, which necessitated its being put back
in place.
Commissioner West then moved to ad-
journ, but, before the motion was put,
Mr. Kehoe stated that he had intended 10
say something more with regard to GER
tain Officials in charge of the county
work, but, he said, addressing Chairman
Dale "as you have since recognized that
there is something in expert knowledge
in the handling of these works, l will not
now bring the matter up"
Commissioner Lathrop then seconded the
motion TO adjourn, and the members dis
persed. discussing the exciting events that
had tranaDired.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
IT HAS ONLY BEGUN.
InvestIga ton Of the Carter Charges
May Continue For Some Time

1t appears from reports that the investi-
cation into the charges IN connection with
the river and harbor work here have only
begun. instead of being about half way
completed, as was heretofore supposed.
According to a dispatch from Washing
ton, published yesterday. the inquiry here
by the board, headed by Col. George L.
Gillespie was only preliminary, and even
that preliminary work has not been con-
cluded.
1t was intimated in the dispatch that
Capt. Carter asked for a postponement in
order TO give him opportunity to prepare
mis- side of the case before the invesuga-
ton was continued further. There was
report also that capt Gillette, too, had
desired a continuance.
Capt Gillette was asked about the mat
Ter, and while he did not affirm or deny
the Information contained in the dispatch,
merely remarked that somebody had evil
IDENTIFY been inquring into the matter, and
that he did not suppose that the board
WoEid go so far as 10 object 10 having It's
movements known. With regard to the
latter report, Capt. Gillette merely stated:
Il have already said that l am response
bic for the Initiative steps In the proceed
ing, and l will say hat did not make any
CATION"
Further than this Capt. Gillette had
nothing to say about the case. The rest
of the matter, he gave II TO be understood,
was entirely with the board, and it is left
with it's members as to what shall or snail
not be said of the matter.
At the same time various reports ana
rumors with regard to the charges are be-
ing constantly discussed among the
most prominent citizens of Savannah.
Some of them appear to be in a position
to know much of what has been going on,
but their reply to all questions is, Il can
say nothing"
Throughout the whole talk, however,
there is the ntmation that all
the charges have not yet been made public.
From this situation of affairs it
would appear that the whole matter is
still yelled in mystery, and that those,
who think they know something about
the matter, are still a considerable dis
lance off the track.
There has been a statement made to
the effect that Capt. Gillette made inquiry
of a certain party as to whether Capt.
Carter was in any way interested in the
Atlantic Contracting Company, which is
doing the river and harbor work in this
section. The party of whom this inquiry
is said to have been made stated he had
no knowledge of any such thing, and that
he had never even heard it mentioned.
From this fact the report has spread that
this is one of the charges against the
former officer, but this Capt. Gillette and
all others interested refused to discuss.
1t is thought now that the board of in
vestigaton will hold another session in
Savannah just as soon as those most in
terested are ready to resume it. When
this will be, cannot be stated now, but
there is little doubt that much more
work is to follow before the whole mat
ter is disposed Of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
MAY SHOW A DECREASE.
High school Pupils Not So Numerous
on Account of the Tuition Fee.


Fully as large, and, perhaps, a larger.
number CT applications for adj
mission cards to the public
schools, were made yesterday as the day
before, and supt Ashmore, who is giving
out the cards, had his hands full from 9
o'clock until ..
There have been thus far about 600 APP
plications for the cards. and it is thought
that there will be many more to-day,
which is to be the last of the three days
that were set apart by Supt. Ashmore for
this work
Prof Train was again at his post re-
ceiving the tuition fees for the high school,
Last year there was an attendance of 1913
at the high school, but it is not thought
that there win be as many pupils this year
Al. estimates of the number that will be in
attendance are purely speculative, but
there is no doubt felt that there win be a
considerable falling off. and this is attrib-
uted TO the tuition. There was no tuition
fee demanded last year. For this year 1t
will be 49, sum that many, it is thought,
will find it difficult to pay. The board of
educa ton, when put to the necessity of
fixing a tuition fee for the high school in
order TO supplement the appropriation
made by the grand jury, endeavored to
make the payment as easy as possible for
the parents, and for this reason divided
the fee INTO three e4ua. payments that are
to be paid in advance at the beginning of
each quarter of the school year. 1t is
thought that the rol will show a shortage
of 100 pupils on account of the tuition fee
All the teachers of the schools will
meet al the high school tomorrow morn
ing al 10 o'clock. Notice of the fact that
they would be expected to be present at
this meeting was given the teachers at
the close Of the last term. The meeting
is desired by the superintendent in order
to afford the teachers an opportunity 70
get all matters pertaining to the openins
of the schools in perfect shape before
they gather at the buildings on Friday
1t is also desired that they meet their
principals and have talks with them re-
sarding the school work.
Prof G. z. Wood. who has been spend
ing rs summer vacation at his home al
Cumming, has returned to the city Prof
W. 5. Wilson. who has been taking an
additional course in mathematics at the
Chicago University, is expected to return
to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
NO POLICY AGREED UPON.
Mayor McIdrim Talks of Local Leg
fsIatiOn.


Mayor Meldrm was seen yesterday by
a Morning News reporter in reference to
the legislation from this county likely to
come before the legislature at its next
session.
Mayor Meldrim replied that since the
close Of the last session there had been
no conference between himself and his col
leagues on the subject Of local legislation
and he was unable to say what policy
would be pursued by the representatives,
from Chatham in regard to the bills now
pending for the abolition of the several
commissions of the city, with the eXcep-
ton of the park and tree commission.
His attention was called to the fact that
a notice had been given OF intention to
introduce an act at the coming session
for the repeal of the act creating the pack
and tree commission bill. Mayor Meldrim
replied that he had not given this matter
any consideration.
Il suppose The idea is" he remarked
that this work can be carried on as
well by the proper committee of council
as by a commission. Council might az
point a suitable person to superintend the
work or il might secure the advice Of
persons experienced in this work, if il
deemed necessary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
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RULES MUST BE RESPECTED.
Two Quarantine Fines Imposed by
the Recorder.


the Recorder.
\ The requirements of the quarantine can
not be lightly violated. Mr. ]. Y. Sizer,
the travelling representative of the Ma
tional Tobacco Company, who came on to
the city Sunday night after having been
put off the train at Meldrim by the quar-
antine officer a that place, was sentenced
to pay a fine of $25 with the alternative of
thirty days in jail by Recorder Hartridge
yesterday morning.
The fact that Mr.. Sizer had not been in
any infected territory, and that he had
complied with all the quarantine regula-
tons, as he thought, did not help him any
His offense lay in the fact that he violated
the quarantine regulations by coming to
the city after being ordered not to do So
Had MIR. Sizer remained ten minutes long
er at Meldrim he would be SIS in, a teie-
gram directed to him having been received
shortly after his departure from Dr.
Stone authorizing the admission.
The case against Mr.. j. Randolph An
derson, who was charged with defying the
orders of the quarantine officer by coming
into the city after being ordered not to
do so, was dismissed. Mr.. Anderson tes-
tilted that ne did not understand the Off
Ger to order him to leave the train, and
Mr.. Habersham, the officer was unable 10
state positively that he had told Mr.. An
derson that ne must leave the train.
Robert Sappington, colored, who was so
anxious TO reach the city that he footed
it to Bloomingdale and there took the
train for Savannah after having been put
off al Meldrim, was fined $40 or twenty
days at work around the barracks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
A PITCuFOuN AND A RAZOR.
Implements With which David Bat
tese Assaulted His Father.

David Battese and Harry Battese, Jr.,
members Of the colored population from
the section about Thunderbolt, are in Jail
on charge of assault with intent to MUIR
der old man Battese their father.
An ugly looking pitchfork, freshly
brcnen ct the junction of the handle.
end en- equally ugly razor are in tho pos
session of Acting Solicitor General David
{. Barrow as evidence. These We're the
implements with which the assault is said
TO have been made by David Battese on
Monday night. II is said he is in q pretty
had condition as result of the en-
counter.
Old man Battese swore out warrants for
the arrest Of the two boys before Justice
W. II. Me1dol and both Of them. in de.
fault Of bond. were committed 10 Jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
Gross outrages

Upon The stomach and bowels are perpe-
Tated by multitudes Of injudicious people
who, upon experiencing the annoyance Of
constipation in a slight degree, inhltrate
their bowels wita drenchins evacuants,
which enfeebles the intestinal membrane
to serious extent, sometimes, even. SUI
perinducing dysentry or piles Hostetters
stomach Bitters is the true succedaneun
for these nosrrums, since it is at once in.
MIGRATING, gentle ana effecual. II also
banishos dyspepsia, malarlal complaints
rheumatism and kidney troubles.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
Opening Day.

To-day is opening day at Krouskof's.
The collection of artistic millinery is sim
ply superb. The ribbon show is a sight
which will long be remembered, and pat
tern hats and novelties have to be seen
to be appreciated. The elite of fashion
will be out to the opening to-day at
Krouskoff' sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
A Splendid Entertainment

At Masonic temple tomorrow night.
Benefit of Marie Constance. Admission
50 cents \ hrst-class company viii as
sist Miss Constance. THE Wanderer." n
western drama of great interest. will be
presented. Go and be entertained.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
Opening Day.

To-day is opening day at Krouskoff's s.
The collection of artistic millinery is SIM
ply superb The ribbon show is a sight
which will long be remembered, and pat
tern hats and novelties have to be seen
to be appreciated. The elite of fashion
will be out to the opening to-day at
krouskoff' sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29

VIII find a superbly appointed restaurant
at Hicks Congress street, facing johnson
square. This restaurant is equal to the
best of New York or Chicago. Anything
desired can be had at Hicks The service
is first-class in every particular. Pas
sengers by steamer or rail will find Hicks
convenient and satisfactory
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
Opening DIV.

To-day is opening day at Krouskoff's.
The collection of artistic millinery is sim
ply superb. The ribbon show is a sight
which will long be remembered, and pat
tern hats and novelties have to be soon
to be appreciated. The elite of fashion
will be out to the opening to-day at
krouskoff' sad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
ID. C., and Return via
Plant System, $23.35.

On sale daily until Sept 30, limited to re-
turn until Oct. 81. Pullman buffet Sleep
ing cars on all through trains. For fur
Their Information telephone had.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
"Fhc Wnndercr,,

At Masonic hall tomorrow night. A first
class entertainment Marie Constance and
a talented company Of professionals. Ben
EFT of Marie constance. Admission only
" cents. Go and enjey yourself.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
NO CUR Emo PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic for chills and ma
laria. 1t is simply iron and quinine in a
tasteless form. Children love it, Adults
prefer it to bitter nauseating tonics. Price
5Oc-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
Low rate to W.shington, ID. G.

Daily until Sept. 80, the Florida Cen
.ral and Peninsu.ar railroad will sell tick
cts Savannah to Washington and return
1t $2335 round trip. Double daily train
service carrying Pullman palace sleepers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
4 Cooling Drink in Fevers.
Use Horaford's Acid Phosnhntc.

DR.. c. II. 5. Davis Meridian. Conn,
says: Il have used il as pleasant and
cooling drink in fevers. and have been
very much pleased. I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
Washington, ID. C., and Return via
Plant System, S23.35,

On sale daily until Sept 80, limited to re-
turn until Oct. 81. Pullman buffet sleep
ing cars on all through trains. For fur
Their information telephone 73.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-29
neraerl bcr t.,c nenent

OF Marie Constance, at Masonic temple
tomorrow night. Admission only 20
cents, Dancing after the entertainment
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