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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

UNDER the new law creating the i'm.
migration commissioners and reducing
the Territorial board of immigration
from twenty-one to Eve members,
Governor Thornton sent to the council
the names Of J. D. Hughes, Of Santa
Fe; F. A. Manzanares, Of Las Vegas;
E. Lowenthal, Of Albuquerque; Vim.
cent May, of Las Cruces, and Lucius
Dills, Of Roswell. The council refused
to go into executive session to consider
them,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
srvnNrH DAY ApvnNrrsrs.

SEVENTH DAY ADvENTIs1s.
The headquarters 81 this religious
scot. who are holding the international
session Of the general conference At
Lincoln, Nebraska, as Is generally
known, are at Battle Creek, Mich. ;
and from hero their work radiates TO
the four corners Of the globe. Founded
In 1850 by James White, the scot now
numbers millions Of followers, end the
latter are said to have Increased
rs per cent. during the past
year. The morals OF the adventists
are of the most strict nature, and they
live up to them to the smallest letter.
They use nc stimulants Of any kind,
considering tea and coffee a. dangerous
as morphine. They uphold tho oc-
trines Of free grace and Of baptism and
the perpetui:y Of the ten command
ments, but interpret the fourth COM
mandment rs making Saturday the
seventh day Of the week, or the day Of
rest. The doctrines Of hell and eternal
punishment are bAnished from their
creed, but they believe that the fiual
destruction Of the wicked will occur on
the judgment day ; until which time
the dead will sleep.
From a little printing Office in . gar.
ret, where the first organ Of the sect,
was printed, have grown five immense
establishments in London, Basic,
Switzerland; Christiana, Norway;
Melbourne, Australia; Oakland, Cali.
f%ornia, and Battle Greek, Micb., from
which millions Of copies Of pamphlets
and papers, in every known tongue,
are yearly issued. The ''high priest
ess" OF the adventists is Mrs. Ellen
White, widow Of the founder, whose
claims to mysterious power are fully
accepted by the following. She Is
partial to %s'visions'', and her trance
predictions are oitentimes Of the most
alarming nature.
OF the Seventh Day Adventists, the
Ell Paso, Texas, Euening Tribune, says:
Battle Creek, Michigan, Is the head
quarters for the religious denomination
known as Second Administrations who
believe in the second coming Of Christ to
reign upon this earth as king; who, also,
believe that the city OF the New Jerusalem
Is literally to come down from heaven and
settle do wn somewhere in the Mississippi
back as 1874, predicted the end Of the
world then, and some of them even went
80 far as to dress in white robes and were
ready to ascend to heaven upon the day
named. Butnothing SO far, has been real.
lied by this visionary sect. who are con-
~tinually predicting tho end Of the world
and the fnal reign Of Jesus Christ upon
this earth. The last thing reported as
coming from Battle Creek, Michigan, is
the prediction OF one of the leading NOM
bers OF that denomination, who IL now
preaching, that the world will come to an
end on the 7th of March. Golly ! Tit
world only to exist three day . after McKin.
ley's Inauguration to tho presidency OF the
United States? But may not the proph-
cts prediction be taken literally, for
certainly the millennium will then begin
in our country under Mr.. AcKinlsy's ad-
ministration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

From Las Vegas to Grand Canon OF the
Colorado river and return, $3.50. Thirty
days. transit limit in zach direction.
Final return limit, ninety days from date
OF sale. Tho stage will leave Flagstaff, on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, CON
Meeting with our through California trains
in each direction.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The
ride to the canon Is over . good road and
occupies about eleven hours. Stations
have been established along the route and
at the canon for the accommodation Of
tourists. G. #. JOHNS. Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

In the legislative council at Santa
Fe, yesterday, Councilman Hughes in.
troduced Z. B. No. SO, an act permit.
ting cities and towns to regulate the
price Of gas, water, electric lights, etc.
The bill was read the frsttime by title.
Upon motion of Mr.. Duncan, the rules
were suspended and the bill was read
the second time in full. Upon motion
of Mr.. Finical, it was then ordered
translated, printed and referred to the
committee on municipal and private
corporations.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

The III Porvenir mountain resort will
now receive guests for the summer
The most picturesque scenery in America.
line fishing and hunting. Best of hotel &C.
CONSIDERATIONS In New Mexico. For terms
for board and lodging. apply to the Ro-
nero Mercantile Co., Las Vegas. Carriage
caves their store, southwest corner nf the
plaza. every Saturday and Tuesday morn
ing At = O'Clock: fare for the round trip, 81.
For further information, call at the above
establishment. 8Otf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

Committees Of three each from the
council a1d house. mel with the ladies
OF the Christian Endeavor and w. G.
7 U. at the Palace hotel in Santa Fe,
last evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
MOUNTAIN RESORTS.
Beautiful Places of Retreat fol
the Health and Pleasure
Seeker.


This resort Is famous TOR It's comfort.
cleanliness, superior table, abundance OF
rich milk and cream. as well as for its nm.
rivaled scenery n numerous nearby
points OF Interest. The best trout fishing
is accessible by short excursions to either
branch OF the -Gallinas. Hermit Peak
and grand caion are OF easy access. Bur-
ro's are furnished to guests for daily
riding. The Pecos National Park is within
six miles, and is reached by easy trail;
expeditions can be QUILTED and guide Sc
cured at the ranch.
For transportation and terms, inquire Of
Wooster, East Las Vegas, or ad.
dress. n. A.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

The house at Santa 70 has referred
to a committee the bill creating . com.
mission to compile the laws. The
commission is named in the bill and
consists of Governor Thornton, OF San
Ia Fe; A. B. Fall, OF Las Cruces; T.
A. Finical, Albuquerque, and Rep
resentative Max Luna as translator.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
Rates to city Of mex,co.

LAS VEGAS, N. NJ. March 9th, 1896
Round trip rates to City Of Mexico, from
Las Vegas, 500. 10. Going limit, sixty
days, with final ietnrn limit, of SIX month,
from date of sale.
RATES TO DEN
turn from Las Vegas. 1880. Limits
fifteen days, In each direction with flnal
limit Of six months.
"A 9. r. Joxxs, A snt,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

The Arizona press association bal
met and endorsed NJ. H. McCord q.
the candidate of the newspaper frater.
nifty for The governorship Of our sister
Territory. Strong endorsement, this.
What the Arizona editors say, usually
goes, down there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
Special Notice.

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months; $500 for three months, BY car
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mum, $40 Ter six months, rs for three
Sample copies OF both daily and weekly,
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REnnITANoEs-May be made by draft, money
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letter at our risk. Address all letters and
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

From the sea I'd the clouds. Passing mod.
ern cities and ancient monuments. Stan.
dard guage in everything-management
ideas and treatment Of patrons. The only
line In the Republic running Pullman pal.
ace buffet sleeping cars between the cap
ital and points in the United States. Cheau
rates and pi ompt service. For full partic.
ulars call On or address
J. +. DoNoHoE,
II CONT Agent ri Paao. Texas
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

Judge Porterisl | and DR.. Buell., Of
Silver City, were out in the Burro
mountains, bunting quail. They evi-
IDENTIFY carried a sack OF salt with them,
for they brought 10 quite a number Of
festhered beauties.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

Keep the sewers Of the body free from
distractions IL you would be healthy,
vigorous and cheerful.
PRIcKLy ASH BfTTERs not only relieves
constipation but cures it by strengthening
and toning up the bowels, regulating the
liver, stomach and digestion and stimulate
ing the kidneys. The Medical Profession
concede It to be q system tonic or superior
merit. Sold by Murphey Van Petten Drug
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

Died, At Purcell, Oklahoma, Mrs.
Frank Mosely. Mrs. Mosely was a
sister Of Mrs. J. B. Hodgdon and Mrs.
w. Il. Hudsons Of Deming.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

SENATOR DUNCAN, of this county,
Introduced Q b. No. So in the legis-
)ative council. YESTERDAY -an act relat-
ins 10 the sale Of Intoxicating liquors.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

J. D HuGHEs. who is ostenslbly In
charge Of the business end Of
the Santa Fs Ner Me1icon,
would seem, at 8 distance. to be quite
3 favorite in legislative circles over
there
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

w. w. Allen, president of the Pueblo
smelling and refining company, visited
the mining camps of Grant county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

so v l could not
lie in bed; my arms
and limbs twitched
and my system seemed
completely exhausted.
/ began using DR..
Miles Nervine and the
fourth bottle restored
me to health, Mrs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19

Gov. Thornton has also attached his
signature to house bill No. 43, san act
defining the manner in which the
waters OF the Rito Colorado, in the
county of RIO Arrlba, shall be assigned
to fields, approved January 23rd, 1880,
The same beng chapter 32 of the local
and special laws OF New Mexico oil
1884, is hereby amended TO read as fol-
lows, to-wit:"
Hereafter, there shall be elected two
mayordoros or distributors of water Of the
Rito precinct No. 10, Rio Arriba county to
be named in the most convenient and rrop-
or mode that in justice may pertain to
the planters to irrigate their fields with the
waters Of said Rito, embracing from where
the river has its source.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-19
FRIDAY EVENING. FEB. 10, 1897.
THE PARK Law.

The governor has signed council brl
No. T., it having passed both houses o.
the Territorial legislature, providing
for the maintenance and beautifying o.
parks. 1t provides for the apr ointment
OF a park commission OF three, for long
and short terms, whose duty it shall be
to have absolute control of all public
"beautY spots" No citizen shall be
eligible to the position who does moi
own at least So, 800 worth of real estate
within the limits of the town or city.
The members OF the park commits.
sion shall, during their term of office,
be exempt, but not disqualified, from
jury service 10 all the courts OF the
Territory, aud shall not be liable for
poll or road tax, and they shall serve
ana perform the duties of said com.
mIssioners without compensation.
For the improvement and care Of
parks IN towns and cities, in addition
TO the present town or city tax, now
provided by law, there may be levied
by trustees or council and collected by
the proper authority, annually, a tax
no to exceed one mill upon all taxable
property within any incorporated town
or city; provided, that no park is 10
have any benefit of the public funds
which may be raised in any way for the
improvement, development and care of
parks, the title OF which has not been
conveyed absolutely to the town or
city where the same is located for the
benefit of the people Ct said town or
city; and, provided, further, that all
parks, to receive the benefit of any OF
the provisions of this law, shall be con-
veyed to the cities or towns.
The park commission shall not, for
any purpose, expend a greater sum in
any . year than the amount actually
r~s1 ;cto Its %sFsasury, and the town or
city shall not, under any circam-
stances, be Liable for any Indebtedness
contracted beyond such expenditure.
Hereafter, any person guilty of mis-
use, taking, disturbing, disfguring Or
destroying park,or park property, shall
be punished by a fine of not less than
So nor more than 800, or imprison-
ment in county Jail for not less than
ten nor more than thirty day 3, or both
such fine and imprisonment in the dis
cretlon of the court. The justice of the
peace shall have jurisdiction of all OF
lenses committed under this act and all
lines collected under this act shall be
paid into the treasury Of the park fund
for the use and benefit of the parks.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-14
High Heels.

Women are more often too short
than too tall, and consequently try ia
gain height by putting on high-heeled
shoes. and these do, undoubtedly. give
dignity as long as the wearer stands
still. but in motion they are graceless
even in room, and deform the feet
mus women are made to minister to
a very short-lived fancy. and, from
physiological standpoint. we cannot
recommend them. American women. as
a rule. have too small feet. which do
not add to their beauty. The better
shape a foot is the smaller it will look
but in the disproportionately small foot
there is always involved an awkward
gait. The foot of a large woman
should be larger than the foot of a
small woman or slenderly-built won.
an, and uSually-to her unnecessarv
sorroW-she has large one. The foot
in length should be the length of the
ulna. bone in the forearm. which OK.
tends from a lump in the outer nor.
ton of the wrist to the elbow. or
course the ulna is longer in tall peonle
and to be graceful the foot should he
also. Most people would be surprised
that the foot should be as long as the
forearm and would be inclined to dis.
pute the fact unless proven by experi.
ence. Large women pinch their foot
in tight shoes because they are asham.
ed to have them in proportion to their
bodies; thus in time they deform them
until they are out of all proportion to
the body.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-14
WISCONSIN TRAGEDY.
SHOCKING CRIME COMMITTED
NEAR WAUKEShA.
William Pouch Enjoys the Hospital.
ity of Farmer and Then Kiils Him
Three Others Fatally Wounded
Esca ped Up,n a Bicycle.
A Tale of Horror.

William Pouch, farm hand, who was
giTeu lodging and food ct the residence
If Alexander Harris, q wealthy <acmec,
ave miles from Waukesha, Wis, Thus
day night repaid ths kindness Friday
morning By killing MS host and fatally
wouucing Mrs. Harris and two servan,s.
The murderer worked for Ar. Harris
two years ago, and when ne rode up 70
the house on a wheel and asked for
nights lodging on tie plea that he did Tot
Ike 70 ride u the night he vas pleasantly
received He slept with McHolt, he
hired man, and arose with him between I
and O'Clock. NJ. Harris aud McHolt
went TO the barn 20 milk They were &C
companied By Pouch, who talked and
chatted with them
The milking was in progress when
Pouch Ehot Harris as he sar milking. He
fell dead. Before McHolt had a chance
the balls taking eFec1 in the head and
neck He fell unconscious, and Pouch,
supposing hin dead. dragged the bodies
70 q pile of refuse and covered them.
He walked 70 the house. where Mrs.
Harris and the servant were preparing
breakfast Mrs. Harris told him TO sit
sight down 20 the table, which ne did and
ate hearty breakfast, taking with the
women.
Women Also Fall Victims.
Having finished, Pouch rose and with
ont word fred at Miss Vssbach, the ball
taking effect il her head. She fell 20 The
floor, and Pouch then shot Mrs. Harris
before she realized what had happened.
He fred again as she fell, both shots hit
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-14

ting her in the head The murderer
started for another room when the girl
stirred, and, turning, he shot her again
in the head. Apparently convinced tina.
both were dead Pouch turned his atten-
ton to raiding the house, in the hope of
finding large sum Of money. In this he
was not successful, as all he found was
sum that was in pocketbook in another
room. This he toak and threw away the
pocketbook.
He was seen by Nelson McHolt, the
hired man, who had revived sufficiently
to drag himself out of the manger where
he had been thrown with the body Of
Farmer Harris. Desperately wounded
and satisfied that he had not long to live
McHolt crawled out to the road and
dragged himself in the dust to the farm
house Of Jacob Wagner, 100 yards away.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-14
Arms and Legs.

According to the result of mad
measurements made at the Anthrop
logical Laboratory in London. the rigl
arm in human beings is, in a majori]
Of cases. longer than the left arl
while, on the contrary, the left lee
longer than the right leg. Sometime
however, the relative proportions a
exactly reversed, but very seldom dol
perfect equality exist between the tV
sides. The tendency of the right ar
to exceed the left arm in strength
somewhat greater in men than in woI
en-, while equality of strength in 7
two arms occurs almost twice as Fl
quently with women as With men.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-14

at Springfield is that of clerk for the
committee Of which Charles Page Bryan.
is chairman. According to Mr.. Hamil-,
toms statements, Mr.. Garrard asked him
to vote for the Humphrey bills, under the
impression that he was Representative
Flannigan
Mr.. Hamilton, who looks Like Flanni-
gan, CHANGED to be sitting in the seat of
Representative Flanagan when Senator
Landrigan approached him and said he
wanted to see him outside. Mr. Hamilton
did not know Senator landrigan, but got
up and followed him. In the corridor
Senator Landrigan introduced Mr.. Ham
ifon to Mr.. Garrard as Representative
Flanagan and turned away. Mr.. Hamil-
ton says he was offered $1,000 for his
vote, and promised to think the matter
over. His story was soon all over the
House. Mr.. Garrard denies the whole
story and brands the statement that he
offered money for a vote for the Hum
phrey bills as a falsebood 81 never
spoke to Hamilton in my life said he,
"and it is a lie that ever tried to solicit
vote for the Humphrey bills"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-14
The Plays of Animals.

A German professor, Karl Groos h1
written a book on the "plays" of az
mails, in which he undertakes to sho|
that the desire to indulge in play isl
true instinct among the lower crell
lures. AS in man, the tendency to pla
is stronger in young animals. Profess
Groos divides animal sports into
number of classes. Among them an
Play-hunting," in which the prey
sometimes such as the animal natura
~ chases, and sometimes a ''make-b
Heve;" "play-fghting," "building-plaY
"nursing-play," plays Of imitation
and others.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-14
History on a Watch Face.

Almost the last work of the Belgid
astronomer, Houzeau. recently deceaI
ed, was an article in which, while ars1
ing in favor Of a decimal division 4
time. he pointed out the origin of "
double set Of twelve hours representq
on our watch and clock faces. The az
cient inhabitants of Mesopotam1
chose the number twelve as an arit1
metical base because it has four dylI
ors, viz, while ten has only two diyl'
ors. viz. two and five. They counte
twelve hours in the day and twelve
the night. measuring the day by tl
progress of the sun, and the night D
the progress of the stars across tn
sky. This system, prevailing over a
others, has come down to us, and
our watches bear on their faces a sou
venir of those ancient days when tn
sun served for clock-hand half of tn
time, and the stars the other half.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-14
Told in a Few Linen.

Justin Mccarthy, the Irish parliamen-
tary leader, who has been seriously i'll, is
improving.
A meeting at Rock Island, H., address,
ed by Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage, for the
sufferers Of India, realized almost 81, 600.
College students and athletic associa-
tions III Michigan are considerably agi-
tated over pending measure in the Leg
lslature of that State to prohibit football
contests.
Rev. G. o. Brown, who gained noto-
ricty at San Francisco in the Overmau
scandal, has accepted call to u Chicago
Congregational charge. He has been
preaching in Toronto.
Black coal operators and miners of the
Brazil, Ind, district are in conference
over the wage scale for the coming year.
The employees propose 10 per cent reduc.
tion, which is not likely to be accepted.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-14
Making Railroads Smoother.


The fact that within the past tiftee1
gears two-thirds Of the unevenness
railroad tracks has been done away VIII
on certain lines was discussed at re-
cent meeting of the New York AcaaI
emy of Sciences. The improvement ha1
been brought about principally throusl
new designs and methods Of manufacl
ture of rails. A ''track indicator" caEI
travelling twenty or thirty miles ~
hour. sums up the inequalities, thg
ups and DOWNS" in the rails for eacl]
mile traversed. Formerly the "to'a]
inequality" per mile amounted to s'1
or seven feet, even for the best roadS|
now it has been reduced to only elsn1
teen or twenty inches, and this renl]
nant is said to be due to dents in tb7
rails. 1t was pointed out that the lnl1
provement, which may be carried faf1
ther, brings with it heavier locomo1
tives and cars, longer trains and hisnef
speed
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-14
Sniral Arrow-Heads.

Several chalcedony arrow heads a
reported to have been found in Nc
Jersey which are so peculiar in fo1
that, if they are genuine relics of
dian times, they seem to indicate tn
the red men may have sought. in sor
cases, to give their arrows a twisti
motion, like that of a rihe-ball. 7
arrow-heads in question are cut in
spiral shape. and one of them makes
fifth of a turn in it's length of two al
a half inches. Dropped point down
water, it is said, it will perform 4 col
plete revolution in a space of abo
thirty inches.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-14
Spurks from the Wires.

The miners eighthour bill was defeated
dn the British commons.
The Federation of Labor will aid the
striking tanners of Chicago.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles has sailed for
Europe to observe the war operations.
Stanford Newell Of Minnesota was nom
snated by the President as minister to
tthe Netherlands.
The budget committee of the German
reichstag has authorized the expenditure
of 4O,UUO,OO marks to create reserve
tof field artillery and material.