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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12
THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 10, 1897
WHAT GOLD COSTS.

1t Is customary to count the gold
taken out OF a mining region as clear
profit. Thus in reading the story OF
the Klondike, the average man will
count the 800. 900 taken u by this
one and the $40, 900 by hat one as
gain. In point of fact, the larger
part of the profit Of mining is eaten up
usually by the expense of working a
claim. For example, in the South
African bonanza sensation of the last
five years, the last authentic figures
show that it cost in one year $29,690,-
POS to get out $50. 994 ,OOS in gold.
OF this $8. 354, 243 went out to white
employees, and So, 434. 939 to native
employees. Yet labor is comparatively
cheap in South Africa, owing to the
presence of the multitude of black men
who spend next to nothing for food
and clothing. Miners can be had for
an average Of 500 a month, firemen
for $50, mechanics for $85 and FORE
men for 1888. In the Klondike
country labor is scarce and mneh
more costly. One item of expense in
South Africa, which is not considered
in Alaska, however, is dynamite, OF
which more than so. 600, 600 worth is
used in the Trans7aal in a year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12
Gratifying Figures.

From the Albuquerque Citizen.
Hon. j mes Wilson, secretary OF
agriculture, mades this declaration F.:
ssThc increase during the past year In
The price Of farm products, wheat and
other cereals, Vegetables and cattle fer
dairy use and slaughter, has amounted
to hundreds OF millions Of dollars, and
may be as great as $500 900 900. as
has been roughly estina'et. The IN
crease in the value Of the wheat crop
alone Is estimated at from $50, 900, coo
to 500 900 900 or more as compared
with last year. There has been a gen.
eral Increase all along the line, and
just as the food for live stock has 10
creased in value, SO have beef cattle,
sheep, hogs and other stock furnishing
us our meat"
These figures are highly CRAFTY ing
and no doubt the estimate is not ex-
aggerated. They mean a season Of
great prosperity for the farmers and
that means general improvement for
the whole land.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

Mr.. A. G. Wolfe. ut Dur dee, Mo-, VIII
'ravels for Mansur & Tibbetts, Implement
Co., of st Louis, giv,s travelling men and
travellers in general, Some good advice
"Being a knight OF the Grip" he says. II
have for the past three years, mads 1t e
lule to keep my self supplied with Cham
berlain's Colo, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. and have found numerous oc
casions to test its merits, not only on my
self, but on others as wei. l can truly
say that rever, in a single in lance
have known It to fail. consider 1t one OF
the b st remedies travellers can carry and
could relate many Instances where / have
used the remedy on skeptics, much to their
surprise and relief. | hope every. travel.
ing maniin the u. 8. will carry a bottle Of
this remedy In his grip" For tale by K.
D. GoodalI. Depot Drug Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12
THE Canadian government has con-

THE Canadian government has con-
cluded to enrich itself by the discover
les of the hardy and hard working
miners of the Klondyke region. 1t
charges SIS for registration of claim /;
800 annual assessment of each claim /;
a royalty of 10 per cent on all claims
that have an output of $500 per month
or less and 20 per cent or all claims
with on average annual output of more
than 5000 per month. Furthermore,
of all claims staked out 10 new and
future discoveries since the 9th of
July, every alternate claim is to go to
the government and to be reserved
for public use.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

u,sss ths Individual. Tbc lndiyIdh
nlmabli ttterndines his tfuo lcuailuu 10
tuc noclal sphere. Through iusurt he
seeks tho pIacb to which his thought,
as revealed BY bis language, allots
him, and only In that CIRCLE Is be at
ease with himself and his surround
iogs.
II pays to reject slang, TO cultivate
good and pure and intelligibIe Ian
guage. 1t pays to do this In youth, as
the tendencies Of youth are the habits
Of after years. 1t brings succsss II
promotes honor. II insures respect
ability. Study proper woris. Mould
correct sentences. Practice intelligent
languags.-JAMEs Z. POTTER, Director
School of Language, Santa RI, N M
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

lT the assassination If Senior Can.
ovas del Castillo, the Spanish premier,
shall result in the complete overthrow
of the existing government of Spain,
probably no one will be surprised
With the ruling powers rent by dis.
sensions. with a republican and Car.
list faction, each ready to seize any
opportunity of gaining control; with
two colonial wars on her hands; with a
discontinued people and a bankrupt
treasury the country is in no condition
TO stand such a shock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12
Railroad Rates.
Information Wanted.

The 8 nta Fe route will soon issue q
pamphlet advertising accommodations for
visitors at points along its line, for dis
tribution du ing fall OF 1897, and winter
aud summer of 1898.
Pfopiietors Of hotels, boarding houses,
or private DIV sl.ings where visitors may be
cared for 10 this vicinity will confer a
favor by pi omptly furnishing Mr. G. r.
Las Vegas. with following datt
Name Of hotel, boarding house, ETC.; dis
lance from depot; how many persons can
comfortably taken care Of; character Of
accommodations; whether water or sum-
mer or both. average rate for board and
Lodging by day week n month; what
what bunting or fishing;
name of proprietor and post Office address.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

SECRETARY GAGE, of the United
States treasury. will not be able to
carry out his reported decision to send
a mining expert to Alaska at present.
He says he has never announced that
he would do this, though a statement
to that effect has been published. He
has talked over the matter with Mr..
Preston, director of the mint, and it
was agreed that it was. desirable to
send a mining engineer to the Klon.
dixie region for the purpose of making
an official report to the treasury de-
partment on the conditions existing
in the gold territory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. wants the
government armor plate plant, if con-
gress, at its next session, shall direct
the secretary of the navy to proceed
with the construction of such an in
stitution. The business men Of that
city assert that Birmingham can fur
nish the steel required for armor far
more cheaply than it IA be furnished
in the north, owing to the remarkable
development of the iron and steel in.
dustries in that region within recent
years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

Some time ago, a little bottle Of Cham
beflain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy fell into my hands, just at a time
when my two-year-o old boy was terribly
afflicted: His bowels we're beyond con.
troll. I'VE had tried mauy remedies, to no
purpose, but the little bottle OF Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy speedily
cured him.-WMLIAM r. JONES. Oglesby.
Ga. For sale by K. d. Goodali, Depot
Drug Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

DIR. ]. !. Terry. OF Trimble, Tenn, in
speaking OF Chamber'ain's Coilc. Cholera
and Diarrhoaa Remedy, says: lit has al
most become a necessity 10 this vicinity
This is the best remedy In the world for
collie, cholera morbus, dysente'y and diar-
rhoea, and is recognized as a necessity
wherever it's great worth and merit be
come known. No other remedy is so
-rompt or effectual, or SO pleasant to take.
Sold by K. u. Goodall Depot Drug Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12
BnckIen 4 AruIca Salye

TEE BEST SALvE In the world for Cults
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores letter, Chappad Hands, Chilblains,
Corns aud all Skin EruptiJn ms. and pois
lively cures piles, or no pay required. IL l.
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale ty Murphev Van Petten Drup
Co, and Browne & Manzanares.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12
special Notice..

Las vn1l 8 DAILY OPrIo-Deiivered by mail.
post-paid, si0.0 90 per annum $500 for six
months; $3.50 for three months, BY car
rier, 20 cents per week
las VEGAS WEEKLr OprIo-28 columns, de
livered By mall, post paid, $500 per an
mum. $500 for six months, 70 for three
months. single copies in Wrappers, - cents.
Sample copies or both daily and weekly,
mailed free when desired. Give postofice
address In full, including state.
OORREsPoEDENCH-Containsug NEWS, solicit
municatlons addressed to the editor OF
THE OPTIC, TO insure attention, should be
accompanied by the writer's full name
and address, not for publication. but as a
guaranty OF good faith.
R~EmrTANoEs- May be made by draft money
order, postal note, express or registered
kilograms to III OPTIC,
East Las Vegas. New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

cases OF Uphold fever, dlph;hcria ana othe,
sNsting diseases, when the patlcut las beer
educeIin fssi, anl strength. End begins the
soiisome climb TO health. Here Hoods Sarsa-
,arilla finds its place. II pnriches tho blood.
strengthens the nerves, gives tone to the dL
gestiye organs. and builds up tie whole system
Hoods Pills are the best a:ter-dInner pills.
assist digestion cure headache. Csc. a box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12
WHY I.a.o ou

cen stricken with disease while your neigh
.r escaped. or viewers? Both were alike
xposed. but in one case the the disease germs
.ound lolgement in the. impure blood and weak
sned system, while Ia the other. tho blood was
kept pure by Hoods S~arsaparilla, and the
body WAS in a condition of good health.
Hoods Pills are purely vegetable and do
not purge. pain or gripe. Bold by all druggists-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

The Black Range, a republican
newspaper published al Chloride, Sierra
county, for the past sixteen years. nr-
uounced in its last issue that it was
compelled to succumb to the pressure
Of hard times anu Suspend.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

ARE we going back to the monome-
tallic time Of King SolomonP In first
Kings, x, 2, the scripturs states: sAnd
all King Solomon's drinking vessels
were Of gold, and all the vessels Of the
house OF the forest Of Lebanon were Of
pure gold, none we're silver-it was
nothing accounted Of in the days Of
Solomon
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

Do you feel weak, weary. low spirited,
with poor appetite and disturbed diges-
tiop2 You should try a bottle of MAC
DoNALD's BARLEY ELIXIR. 1t Is o stomach
tonic stimulant and blood purifier, and its
stantly apparent. As Pleasant as the Juice
of a sweet range Price. S1.O0. Sold BY
Murphey-van Petten Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

W. G. McAfee returned last Satp-,
day to Silver City from La Junta,
where he has been with a bunch Of cat
tie, which he will pasture on the Colo
RADIO ranges. He reports the country
looking fine Ia that section.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

l.. e, Tnamer, superintendent o.
distribution Of the Pennington fruit
packing association, arrived IN g allup
and IL seeking storage quarters for the
fruit which will soon be on the road
wei from The valley Of the San Juan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

The Eddy Current claims that agri-
cultural lands In that vicinity are held
at such high prices that farmers cennot
make enough to ply int est on the
investment. II that is thu 1t Is a bad
thing for Eddy county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

Ii 1t Is true, rs Sam Small says,
that no republicans nor democrats will
be IN heaven, the Chicago NeiOs thinks
this is the first ray Of hope the mug
wumps haye seen for many a year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

Connections with main line and branches
as follows:
At Antonito Tor Durango, Silvertop ..and
all points In the San Juan country.
At Alsmosa for Jimtown, Creede, Del
Norte, Monte Vista and all points 10 the
San Luis valley.
At S-lida with main line for all points
east and west, including Leadville.
At Florence with, r. & Q. @. r. r. for
the gold camps Of Cripple Greek and Vic
tor.
At Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Denver
with all Missouri river lines Tor all points
east.
Through passengers from Santa Fs will
have reserved berIhs 10 sleeper from Ala
mosa If desired.
For further Information address the I'M
~dersigned.
T. j. HELM, General Agent.
8. x. HOOPER. @. p. A.,
Denver, Colo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

because the weather happens
to be warm. II you have a
weak throat. a slight hacking
cough, or some trouble with
the bronchial tubes, summer Is
the best time to get rid OF 1t.
If you are losing flesh there Is
all the more need Of attention.
Weakness about the chest and
thinness should never go to-
gether. One greatly increases
the danger Of the other. Heal
the throat, cure the cough, and
strengthen the whole system
now. Keep taking SCOTS
Emulsion all summer.
For sale BY all druggists At soc and sI.eo
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

Commissiorers court convened IN
Iincolp, Monday, with all the ,pxm|
bers present with she exception N
Martin Chavez who arrived ,he d.
iollow Ing The amount 81 bands
issued MAS . lltsIe more than 9ll, 900.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

An increase 10 pension at The rate OF
$40 per month, dating fion Deco mber
S0tb, 1896, was on August 81 issued
from the pension cai.e to Thos. Car.
rilio, Of Wagon Mound, N. NJ. !
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

The residence Of John Yost, Ok d.
troit. D,na county, was destroyed By
Ore last week Everything In The house,
ncluding 81. 900 10 currency. was
destroyed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

J.O Kirrick, who has been on the
sick list for some days, at Gallup, Is
improving. He is out on the streets
agaln aud will lave for the Jamez
Springs IN a few days.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

Special enc way continuous passage
eastbound rates from Las Vegas TO New
York, first class, s41.65; second class, $50.
s.; PhilsdelpkIa, f~irst-class. SAL 65; second
class, S38. 65; BOSTON, first class, $40 65
second class, $40. 65; Chicago, $23 IS; st,
Louis. $21.15; Missouri river points, 1856
sage to destination commencing date OF
safe Date of sale Jnly IA h TO 19sh, H.
elusive. Jnlv 2lst. Gath. July 18th, and 8lst.
August 4th, 7th and 11h. 1897.
ChAs. ". JONES, Agent. I
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12
A Violation o aw.

Every law provides a penalty for those
who disregard IL. Sickness is the penalty
that nature inficts on those who violate
her laws. Indiscretions Of the app-tite.
neglect of the bowels, worry. over work,
these are violations Of law, and the pen
atty is disordered digestion, torpid liver
and biliousnsss. When such ailments make
their appearance. they should be quickly
removed, other wlse more serious troubles
are sure to develop. A reliable system
tonic is the remedy to use, AMI where can
you fnd a better than PRIcKLY ASH BIT
TIERS. I~tsstrengthens the kidneys, clearses
and regulates the liver, tones M the st0m-
ach and digestion, aud purifss the bowels.
thus restoring activity in all the vital
organ, al d vigorous bodily health. For
sale by Murphey-Van Petten Drug 20.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

The young peoples sccie'y Of the
Caristian church at Gallup, are pre-
pairing to give an entertainment in the
zeal future. ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

The crest lakes end the inlspd resnrts
y wi corsin, Mirnes IRA aud Michigan
aff ard means enjoyment, despat the
hTa OF simmer. Cool h~reezes, generous
shade Uysu want a varatiou at rex<o,
able cost AID AZ sesssfanIe period,
j. Y. A.. At rs r XVI. r peka. Kas
for details. Quickly reached Via Sant+
Re route.
Biennial session. suareme c n't. Fort 81
ester OF A. ,r1ca ~ Denver, C,tt.. Anr
nAt 2i'h co 1bsh. '07} fare a d na- ihir.l.
on certificate plan. from AZ points on cur
line,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarcts.
Candy Catharsic. cure constipation forever
Toe. CSC. II G. G fail. druggists refund money
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

August Rouiller, II Parsje, delivered
900 head Of cattle, at Socorro, last
week, for Mr.. Arnold, OF Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

Several prospective settlers from the
San Luis valley, of Colorado arrived
in Pennington and will probably
locate there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

Elite society vas in a great flutter iD
Silver City, last week several very
sncc ss:ul entertainments being given.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

rR1ck1y ASH BirrrRs cures he K kidneys,
fRniatfs tho liver and ~ rifina Tho uowels,
IA valuable system tonic. Sold by MUIR.
phry' Van Pettsn Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

Educate Your Bowels with Cmscarets.
Candy Cathartic, euro constipation forever
i0c. &c. II c. c. fail. druggistS refund money
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will Cure

Tho Texas Pacific railway has mott
fed Secretary SAINT that one fare for
rousd trip will be given between Big
Springs and FL Paso to visitors to the
Territorial fair at Albuquerque. Tit
Pecos Valley road will make . rate IN
accordance.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

THE latest estimate, by government
authorities, places the population OF
the United States al 1900. 900.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

Summsr tourist rates to Colorado from
Las Vegas: To Denver aud return. sea Is;
Pueblo ard return, SIS 20; stop overs al
north II Pueblo; final limit, Octo-
Der 3lst.
Santa Fe branch trains connect wfthsNo.
|, 81, 2. "a and 9j wal freight.
Rou III trip tickets to points not over 1876
miles at 10 per cent reduction.
i6HAs. y JoNRs.
Agent. Las Vegas, N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12
LArIrrDE AND ALrlrups.

The 1t tude Is about tho same rs that OF
central Ter nessee, White the altitude is
nearly $500 feet, This combination gives
a peculiar. but most happy, result. 10 the
v inter, during the day, The theFmometer
seldom 70 Is. IN tbs shade, below 40s, while
IL often run in the sunshine, TO 66'-0r
ven more. On the other hand. 10 the
summer the heat Is never oppressive, In
the shade, and 10 Light Is too warm for
comfortable sleep, under n or two blank
cts. The sua viii shine nine days out OF
every teB, the year round. Tits, with th
extreme dry ness OF the air, caused by the
very slight precipitation OF moisture; the
resint us arc ia ling down from the
pine clad mountains; the large amount Of
electricity IN The air, and the consequent
ozone resulting from the altitudei aud the
ocstion OF the town laDd locked by noun
ain and ~m6sn-tbese all consp.re to pro
duce an atmosphere ~hich is a balm to al
diseases OF the respiratory organs. The
percentage of death from consumption Is
lower Iu New Mexico than II Is any v here
else In the United States; and no other
place la New Ne xico excels Las Vegas 10
tho saiubrity IL lis climate. Asthmatics
exp rience immediate AID permanent re-
:ief liz .his altitude.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12
THE DISTRIBUTING POINT.

Las Vegas is the distributing point FOR
nearly all New Mexico. By the Atch'son
system, she has connection with Kansas on
the east, Colorado on the north. Arizona
and California on the west, and Texas and
Old Mexico on the south. Besides these,
she has more stage lines, connecting her
with tributary territory, than has any
,ther town 10 New Mexico. This territory
includes The entire s, csiop east and south
OF the mountains. and comprises the coun-
ties OF Colfax. Mora, Taos, San Miguel,
Santa Fe. Socorro, Dofia Ana, Grant,
Chaves, Lincoln and Eddy, with parts of
v aiencia and Hernalillo-a country larger
than all New England This takes 10 the
famous Valley Of the Rio Grande and the
Of the Pecos-the finest fruit sections Of
the west.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12
HEALTH AND PLEASURE RESORTS.

In the way Of health and pie rsure re-
sor's, LIS Vegas 10 u~nrivnlsd. In a radius
OF twenty m 8, 10 romantic mountain
glens and beside babblin mountain brooks,
are Las, Vegas Hot Springs Harvsy's, FL
Porvenir. S~andoval'-, Mineral Hill. Rome
70 Ranch. Blske's. Sparks, Sapel'o, Roi
ada and other places. too numerous to
mention, where health can be r recovered.
and life becomes a pleasure to the onnuye.
the invalid, the ovet-wcrksd BUSINESS man.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12

Manuel Aragon, deputy sheriff at
Hiilsboro, has sold a bunch of his
cattle at $14 per head.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12
NlV MGyICOS CHlHF CITY
Her Resources and Attractions
Brief Summary of Her
Advantages.

LAS vrdAs, meaning "The Meadows"
Is the county ssat OF San Miguel county,
lies on both sides OF the Gallihss river. and
with It's Suburbs, has about 10000 inhab-
ftants.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12
Newspapers, MANUFACTURERS, Erc.

NEWnFAFEhb
Las Vegas has W daily and fve weekly
newspapers; three banks; two building
and loan associations; three hotels, and
many boarding houses; nine churches; a
number Of clubs, and all the leading civic
and social societies; a no Ter hour mill, ca.
pacity. ffty barrels q day two wool
securing establishments, cleaning 1,h00 600
pounds OF wool annually; a manufact ry
Of mineral and carbonated waters; two
wagon and carriage factories; a saddle
an I harness factory; electric light plant;
three planning mills; two cigar manufacto.
ries. and other enterprises Of less Import
ance.
rhsre are eight large wholesale houses,
V hose trade * enae throughout the Tsrrl
tory and into the adjoining sections, while
the volume OF this trade. and the values OF
the stocks they carry. can not be duplicat-
ed west Of Kansas City and south OF Den
YER. Three merchants brokers have se-
Il cited this city as their distributing center.
the amount Of their yearly sales exceed
ing. 10 the aggregate, the combined sales
Of all other such brokers In New Mexico.
The retail merchants of Las Vegas are
more numerous. and carry larger and bet
ter stocks Of goods than do The retail mer-
chants Of any other Town in this Territory
or Arizona.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-12
SANITARY ADVANTAGES.

Las Vegas Is the natural 5anitarium o.
the United States, combining more nat
ural advantages than any tther place in
America. Hsr thermal waters are the equal
OF the Hot Springs " Arkansas, while her
climate is infinitely superior. There is no
malaria. no excessive heat or coli--ao
gnafs. ra 8 or mosquitoes. The air Is pure,
dry. rarided aut highly elect. ifed=a cer=
taia cure for ctnsunptis.u, II the disease
bs tsken In time. The hot waters ere q
specific for liver, skiD. rheumatic aud
blood disorders. Her Montexuma hotel 10
the tinest hosttlry between Chicago and
California. aud Is situated Ia a beautiful
cany on, five miles from town, where the
bot springs. forty in num5or, come boiling
10 the SUR ace.