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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

A lady informs this paper how il Is pos
sible for a housekeeper to rid her domicile
Of ants. Take a damp sponge, she says,
put sugar on it and place it 10 the track
Of the ants. 10 time, all the ants will in
wade the sponge ant then all that remain
to do is to drown them.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

II is stated that sweet peas will rid a
house Of flies. II you don't believe it,dark.
en- a room, except at a single point, and
place q bunch Of sweet peas In the light.
Then notice in an hour the dead flies
around it, or rather stupid flies. The odor
teems to have q peculiar attraction for flies
win they will gathef on the blossoms, when
the perfume intoxicates them.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Daisy Childs, saying that her husband,
Buck Childs, will not support her and has
beaten her, by Attorney John y. Elliott,
filed suit for divorce to-day in the district
court. The couple were married at Las
Vegas, N. M, in the spring of 1s9S.-Denver
Post.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

The dance by the Las Vegas military
band, Thursday night, September 9th,
should be generously patronized. A town
without a good band or two is nearly as
bad off as a circus without a clown and
Claimants
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

The services held at the temple, to-day,
were the regular Saturday morning SER
vices, which are largely attended. Rev.
DR.. Bonheim conducts the exercises and
lectures in German.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Several provoking typographical errors
appeared in THE Optic, last evening, for
which the intelligent ~compositor was
called down for the sin of commission.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

r. G. Rankin, the Wells-Fargo agent,
received a telegram from Chicago, yester-
day morning, stating that the carrier
pigeons had not yet reached their home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

w. L. Thompson, a healtb-seeker, from
Iowa, will probably establish his residence
at Trout springs, with his family.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Remember the Model restaurant, when
deciding where to take your Sunday din
ner, tomorrow. Tables supplied with
everything the market affords.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Now is a good time to leave your order
for a custom suit. We will make an ex-
cellent suit for a little money.
JAKE BLOCK. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

The usual monthly ladies' aid tea of the
M. &. denomination was on the carpet vt
the residence of Mrs. John Robbins, yes
terday afternoon
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Richard Dunn has purchased a stock OF
general merchandise for his crossroads
store, at Gascon mills.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

THE greatest line of folding beds ever
4 shown in Las Vegas, at
1t ROSENTHAL Bros,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Anton Pickor has opened the German
dye works, on Bridge street. Goods
cleaned chemically.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

The Infant Of Mr.. and Mrs. Georg,
Boardman died at Madrid on the morning
Of the 25th inst.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Pretty little daughters made their ad-
vent into the homes OF G. E. Richards and
Cleo.es Romero, last night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

De sure and inspect the white enameled
- furniture, at
1t RosENTHL Bros.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Bring your boy in, and fit him out for
school, with one Of the nice suits we are
unpacking, to-day. JAKE BLOCK. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Jake Blocks is headquarters for boys
and children's clothing. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Tlhose new baby carriages and sleepers
Il are beauties, at
1t RosENTHAL Bros.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

New brass and iron beds, at
AV RosENTHAL BROS. l
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Jose L. Lopez advertises steers and COW
fer sale, elsewhere In this issue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

VIM. #. Meyer has been commissioned
postmaster at Costilla, this Territory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

"silver So" say the afternoon press
kilograms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Boys school suits at Blocks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

FIRST Nj. q. CHURcH-Rev. J. r. Kellogg,
pastor. - Sunday school, at 9;45 a. m.
Preaching, by the pastor, at II a. N. text,
Matt. 8, ~; topic. 1.-THE Duty of Forgive
ness"; Class meeting at 1918 p. m Ju-
nior League at 8 p.m.; Epworth League
et7p.m; Preaching at s p,m.; text, Rev,
%, II; topic, IA Great Invitation"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Les Vegas O~ommandery. No =. Regulal
communication. second Tuesday eaci
month Visiting Knights cordially vel
coined. JOHN HILL, &c
L. Il. HoFMEIsrra. q
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

FIRST A. III. e. CHCRcH.-Rev. CIV. T6l6
SOP, pastor.-Sunday school at $3.50 pr d.
Preaching at 5 O'Clock pm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

At
Menu for Bell House.
N. B. Roseberry, Proprietor
SUNDAY DINNER.
SOUP.
Cream of Chicken.
N FISH. "a
Mackinaw trout Jardinare
BOIL.
Breast Of spring lamb, parsley sauce
Ok tongue plain
ROAST.
Loin Of pork with sweet potatoes
Chicken with dressing
ENTREES.
Green apple dumplings, lemon sauce
VEGETABLES. III.
Mashed potatoes Wax beans
Sweet corn
DESSERT.
Ice cream and
Assorted cake
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
Al, q. o. ~
a. v. q 4. Ri,

Las Vegas Royal Arch Chapter, No. 8,
.kegular Conversations, nrst Monday In eaci
invited. o. L. GREGORY, &c. H. P I.
L. 81. ~HoENEIsTER, Sec.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
DIVINE sRRvlcRs--ro-MoRRow

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Rev. Nor
man Skinner, pastor. - All the regular
services. tomorrow, morning and evening.
A very cordial welcome to all people hay-
ing no other church home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
E TALK.

SATURDAY EVENING. AUGUSTUS 1891
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27
He Is Right.

The editor of the Johnson County
Herald makes some approriate remarks
on an interesting subject. He says
The State Pharmaceutical Society is
in session at Little Rock. Few people
really consider the Importance of this
society. A few years ago anyone could
sell drugs and compound medicines. but
today druggist must be a licensed pro-
fessional. The alarming number of
fatalities occurring from inexperienced
drug clerks has caused every state in the
Union to require every druggist to be a
licensed pharmacist.
l am in favor of placing all proprie
tary medicines before experienced phar-
macists for examination. The greatest
humbug in the world is the patent
medicine business. Some of these
preparations are good, but they are few.
We should have state law requiring
every medicine manufacturer to place a
formula of the ingredients in plain lam
guage on the outside of the package.
Good medicines will willingly do this.
and many of the best preparations do
already.
A little bad whisky and much river
water, tincture of aloes, quasion. and
some simple cathartic makes up great
bulk of these So called remedies, and
most of them are as harmless as value
less. and really cost less than the bottle
and label that holds them, Still they
are frauds and thrive upon the ignor
ance of the people.
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27
Convention Of Delegates Of the Five
Civilized Tribes.

ANTLERs, /. T., Nov. 22.-The
largest delegation of representative
Indians ever assembled in convention
are here. About 800 Indians from the
Five Tribes are here holding conven-
tion in opposition to the Dawes Com
mission. Organization was perfected
at P. NJ, by the selection of W. w.
Hampton. national attorney, as chair
man, and ". E. Haley as secretary.
Speeches were made by delegates from
the different tribes in opposition to the
Choctaw Chickasaw Dawes agreement.
Delegates will be appointed to meet
in an international convention at
Eufsuls in about two weeks. Six
delegates viii be appointed from each
of the Five Tribes. and at that conven-
ton memorial viii be prepared for
congress. setting forth their views in
opposition 70 the Dawes Commission
and their wishes a. 10 future legislation
for the Five Tribes.
Their views probably will tend toward
a unihcsiiOn Of the Five Tribes under .
single government Of high statehood
officers TO be elected BY qualified voter.
Of the tribes and 70 be Indians by blood
The memorial will be forwarded Il
Washington at once after the meetinl
Of the International convention a
Rufauia.
There is a strong talk Of nominating
chief for the next election in August
II such a nomination is made. eifhe
Judge q. W. Dukes or W. W. Wilson
ex-treasurer OF the Choctaws, will ge
il. In either event Governor Nc
Curtain viii have hard fight. and a
be Was elected by only sl2 votes in th'
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27
What ia the Motive I
the Little Rock Democrat.

From the Little Rock Democrat
One or two newspapers have indulge,
in slurs or innuendo against Mr.. Terry
to the effect that 1.-The value OF hi
services has been greatly exaggerated
by meretricious advertising. Now
in point of fact, Mr.. Terry has received
more extensive notice outside the stats
and district than he has inside Of 1t
We're those outside persons and paper.
paid to advertise Mr.. Terryf We're the
papers in other states that published his
tariff speech of 1894 paid to advertise
Mr.. Terryf
Were the Democratic national and
congressional committees, who circu-
lated throughout the United States
millions Of copies Of his speech OF
December. '95, on the silver question
commonly known as 1.-THE Battle of
the Standards. or Forty eight Propo-
sitions in Favor of the Free Coinage of
Silver were those committees paid
to advertise Mr.. Terryf
We're the various state committees
and newspapers in other states by whom
that speech was published and circu
lated in many different languages
were they paid to advertise Mr.. Terry Z
Was the chairman of the Arkansas
Democratic state committee. who had
published and circulated throughout
the state copies of Mr.. Terry's speech
in the state campaign, delivered at
Benton in August. '98-was the state
chairman paid to advertise Mr.. Terryf
Were representative Missouri Demo-
Gratis and others who called for copies
of that Benton speech to circulate in
other states-wsre they paid to advertise
Mr.. Terryf
Have all those people been in Terry
payf Have all the newspapers outside
the district and outside the state. that
have published in part or in full his
tariff speech of 81, been paid to
advertise Mr.. Terryf
This is brief reference TO only few
of the solid facts upon which Mr..
Terry's reputation is based. If the
attacks on him are persisted in, others
will be furnished from his public
record.
Who has inspired or what is the
motive back of these unmanly assaults
upon Mr.. Terryf
Mr.. Terry .has doubtless made
enemies since serving in congress. but
they are mainly enemies he has made in
defending the rights of the people.
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27
Rags and Hunger.

NEW YORK. Nov. 19.-Samuel Com
pers addressed meeting of the clergy
yesterday He said in part:
The question of labor" said Mr..
Gompers, ''goes down to the founda-
tion of life and holds our actions,
thoughts and social intercourse. And
still the excuse is made that the hard
times and want of work are the result
of over production. Does the over
production Of clothing result in the
streets being filed with men in rags
Does the overproduction of wheat result
in men going hungry-aye. starving
for bread2
''The earth was intended for all man
kind, not for the few. The question Of
how they are going to get their rights
can only be solved by the organized
labor movement-not by revolution, but
by evolution. The true object of the
labor movement is the seeking of
rational method by which these wrongs
can be righted. 1t was born out of
hunger for food ut first. and then grew
with hunger for better homes, better
lives and higher aspirations and ideals.
''All active workers in the cause of
labor diseountenance strikes, but strikes
are sometimes necessary and my advice
to workers is. avoid them as long as
you can, but when it finally becomes
necessary. strike hard and strike bitter.
Degraded manhood is worse than
strikes.
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

The grand jury is expected to adjourn
today.
Mrs. Ben Lloyd went to Greenwood
Wednesday.
D. B. Locke is in trouble again with
the circuit court.
Lem East is up from Huntington
visiting his parents.
DR.. Hammack was down from
Muldrow "Wednesday.
Judge Evans has been holding night
sessions of court this week.
Geo. W. johnson spent Thanksgiving
with his family in the city.
Miss McRaven, of Fort Smith, was
the guest of Miss Neal THURSDAY.
Mrs. II. Riley, of Pine Bluff, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs r. s. Hynes.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Kendrick left
Wednesday for visit at st. Louis.
Mrs. j. H Evans returned TO Parii
Wednesday. after a short visit in oul
city.
BoRS-On Wednesday. the cath inst.
to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. &. Moore, /
daughter.
Jno. Hatfield came up from Men,
Thursday to spend Thanksgiving will
his family.
Miss Mabel Miller entertained
number Of friends at her parents hom
last evening.
The Van Buren team did not take par
in the Thanksgiving football game a
Fort Smith rs previously announced
and the game WAS played at Fort Smitl
By two Fort Smith teams.
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27
Circuit Court.

The following cases have been dis
posed of up to yesterday morning:
State VS..
Dave Johnson-horse stealing; plea
guilty. Five years in the pen.
w. A. Bean-cow stealing; jury
trial; guilty. Two years in pen
G. H. Hall-burglary; jury trial
guilty. Three years in the pen.
Harry Serodino embezzlement,
two cases. Dismissed at defendant S
cost.
Oliver Wells-burglary; plea guilty
Three years in the pen.
Oliver Wells-larceny; plea guilty
One year in the pen.
Ed Bryant-hog stealing; plea
guilty. One year in the pen.
Lewis BaHks-assault plea guilty.
fined $50.
Ben assault; plea guilty.
fined $50.
Cap Austin-forgery, two cases /;
plea guilty. Two years in the pen
in each case.
H. Blufford-assault; plea guilty.
Fined 81.
John Merrill and Lille Ellsworth
Illegal cohabitation; plea guilty as
to Lille Ellsworth. Fine $50. Dis
missed as to Jno. Merrill at his
cost.
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27

this demand would better change his
occupation at once.
Another cause for the abuses we have
referred to is the absoluteness of the
teacher g schoolroom authority. Few,
indeed, are the people who can exercise
absolute power without abusing it. 1t
is for this reason that men have
abandoned monarchial government.
Almost absolute authority has been
conceded to parents on the theory that
parental affection will prevent serious
violation of the child's rights. A
lesser degree of arbitrary power is con-
ferred upon the teacher for the reason
that there seems to be no other
practicable means of securing govern
ment in the schoolroom. 1t is not
practicable to introduce Legislative and
judicial processes in the schoolroom !;
hence, the teacher within varying limits
is allowed to be lawmaker, judge. and
executioner, and from his decision, ex-
cept in momentous cases. there is no
appeal. The just and blameless exercise
of this arbitrary authority is the most
difficult part of the teachers work. If
he fail in this, he will fail utterly. no
matter how capable teacher he may
be in other respects. In his capacity as
ruler and judge, the teacher should
be guided always by kindness, justice,
and common sense. He should learn to
put himself in the child's place. and
frequently ask. How would feel If l
were treated this wayf'
Children know their rights and have
a keen sense of justice, and they always
feel lasting resentment and even con-
tempt for the teacher who habitually
exhibits i'll temper and petty tyranny.
By Doing.
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27

AN Atlanta special of Tuesday says
''Gov. Jones of Arkansas wires the
Journal today that he will give reward
of $500 for the arrest and conviction of
the murderer OF Jno. NJ. Clayton, who
was assassinated in Plummerville,
Ark. in November. 1888. Luther
Akin, convict guard at Pitts. Ga. :,
tells the Journal that he knows the
murderer and has sufficient evidence TO
convict him. but that the reward Of
$500 wonld be no inducement for him
to disclose the guilty party. If Akin S
clew is reliable, the murderer of Clay
ton is probably convict who is now
serving term in the Georgia peniten-
fiary.
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27
Probate Court Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the following
~ named Guardians, Executors and Au1Iihls- Aui.ls
traitors have filed their accounts oi ne- setee
ment with the several estates, herflhai.sS, sso
named. during the November term, lsyi, VI wv
Probate Court of Crawford County, Ark, I'D
All persons interested in the settlement OF I ssI
estates are hereby notified to file their eAcvp, tIe
tions thereto If any they have. on or DeioIe Wy "
second day of the next February term 1898, o.
this Court. or they will be forever bsfleu
excepting TO the same or to any item thereoi'
Estate OF c. W. Neal. deceased, J. T. Ne"'
administrator 9th settlement
Estate of NJ. B. Austin, deceased, Jesse urnei'
administrator 7th account current
Estate of Thomas n. waddell. w. H. Dooe''
guardian. I'd and final account current
Witness my hand and official seal TINS wv
10Th day of November. A. D., 1897.
W. C. BosT1oK,
Clerk of Probate Court
By Ben Decherd D. c.
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27

general election he will have a hard
race. The jackson, Gardner and Duke
factions. all of whom were In the race
a year and half ago. have consolidated
against McCurtain. Besides this, such
men as J. j.. McAlester. ex United
States marshal; DIR. d. N. HALEY, Dr.
Wright, Bulge Durant and many other
prominent men and party leaders have
deserted him.
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27

REhARKINo upon the expectation Of
tobacco from Tennessee to Italy, the
Little Rock Democrat has this to say:
Tobacco. In large consignment il be
ing exported from Tennessee to Italy.
Arkansas has soil and climate well
adapted to the growth and culture Of
the tobacco plant. but somehow our
farmers have never thought there WAS
enough in il TO make q fair test Of the
prodnct. Hundreds of thousands Of
dollars 20 out Of the state every year for
tobacco. and nothing comes back. We
wonld not encourage the Hse Of tobacco
ia any form. but inasmueh as its use is
continued we wonld urge eur people to
produce it for the market. The same
reasoning applies to the production of
native wine. but the laws on the latter
are not liberal enough TO encourage the
craps growers.
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27

The safe in the Greenwood postoffice
was tapped to the amount of $1,000 last
Saturday night; s275 in cash and $133
in stamps was the government part of
the loss, the balance belonging to the
owner of the store in which the post
Office was kept and several other parties.
A reward of S275 for each one convicted
of completely is offered by the govern
ment. This is the third time the Green
wood postoffice has been robbed in re
cent years. and none of the robbers have
ever been apprehended. Appearances
go to prove that the job was the work of
experienced safe blowers.
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT DARDAsELLE. ARK.

LAND OFFICE AT DARDASELLE. A.Kp
Oct. 7. 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention 70
make final proof in support of his claim. ana
that said proof will be made before the county
Clerk of Crawford County at Van Buren,, ATE ,,
on Nov. &c 1897. viz; Addison /. Smith, n a
Entry No. 20oi3, for the Ns of the Sh, Sec To-
TIP. II, North, Range % West
He names the following witnesses TO prove nas y,
continuous residence upon, and cnluVauoh "
said land viz George Smith. OF Frisco AIh.'
Vim, Renfroe. John Rankin and Frank "ngn'
of Chester Ark. 49,.
wM r. wooTES Register
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27
Ay extra session Of the creek Council


convened at Okmulgee. l. T., Monday
They will consider the advisability of
consolidating the FIVE civilized tribes of
the Indian Territory. preparatory to
coming into the Union as a state, in
the hope that Congress. seeing their in.
tention. will not pass any sweeping
legislation at its coming session, regard.
ing the abolition of their tribal govern
ments. There is considerable talk of
M attempt being made at the present
session of the council to impeach Chief
lsparhecher and re instate ex Treasurer
Z. B. childers. who was suspended on
account of an alleged shortage of over
sls. 900. but it is almost certain that
neither Of these attempts will be sue
cessful.
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27

INDIAN AGENT WISDOM has made a
sweeping order directing the Indian
police to arrest all persons found in the
Territory with liquor in their possession
or intoxicated and turn them over to
the U. S. Marshal. while Judge
Springer has declared that he will com
pei them to tell where they procured
their intoxicants under penalty of be-
ing declared in contempt of court.
The Van Buren press., 1897-11-27

Miss Kate CABELL CuRRiE, of Dallas
Tex. who was recently elected presi
dent of the National Daughters of the
Confederacy. is the daughter of Gen.
W. l.. Cabell. who was known
throughout this section during the wal
as old Tige' on account of his vigil
ance and fighting qualities.