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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10
ooLoNnL ~nAMrsoNs TOAST.



From the III Paso Telegraph.
The other day when Colonel j. II
Hampson was ID town he got off
toast among a few of his friends
They were all taking soda and Colone
Hampson was In one OF bis happies
MOODS. No one ever saw Colcns
Hampson at his worst, for he never
gets that way. lie is always brignI
aud cheerful, and his magnetic being
makes the most Respondent feel al
home and for the present all ADVERSE
ties Of the past are forgotten while
listening to his gleeful tones. The
party were 10 the Aston heess and tales
Of days gone-by were the theme Of the
s~ociable. Finally 1t came Colonel
Hampson's time TO respond to the
numerous stories that had been told.
The great president OF the Mexico,
Cuernayaca & Pacific railway pulled
himself together, and looking into
cpace for q second, responded In the
following words, although he claimed
they were second handed. After the
tinkling of gymsum had subsidized, Col
onfl Hamp3on said;
Boys, we came into this world naked and
bare;
Wen 60 out of IL to Gid knows wuere:
We have been good fellows here
a MI sraII hn OnnJ feIInuua fhora
Following this, during a short con.
versation. with the distinguished gen.
tleman, II was learned from him that
about 5000 men were at work on the
Mexico, Cuernavaca & Pacific railway
and that 1868 milts Of the road would
be completed by the first Of August,
and that the gap between C%uernavaca
and the western portion OF the railway
would be closed Ia a month or two.
rhe road is the grandest on the west
ern hemisphere aud Is the product of
the fertile brain OF Colonel Hampson.
No person should ever visit the City of
Mexico without taking a tip over the
Mexico, Cuei nayaea & Pacific railway
huh . PNb S"u toihe thC kihuutut
OF its scenery ard no artist If the quill
car describe its circui,ous windings
and fascinating beauty.
When Colonel Ilampson passed
FL Paso he was accompanied
BY Charles A. MARITIME, a mining OK
pert OF Denver, Colorado, Willard w.
his nephew, and Frank X
Reigart, his private secretary. Hs
,nly remained two hours, and during |
which lime he spoke in the most glow
og terms CT President A. A. Robinson, |
# the Mexican Central, and General
Manager II X Eickerson, OF The same
DAD. In the most complimentary
erms he mentioned the flee condition
4 the road bed OF the Mexican Central,
md eulogized Messrs. Robinson and
siIkerson for their able work 10 behalf
4 the company which they represent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10

There is nothing just as good as DR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds, so demand it and do not
permit the dealer to sell you some substi,
tute. He will rot CLAIM there is anything
better, but Ia order to make more profit he
may claim something else to be just at
good. You want DIR. Kings New Dis.
covery because you know II to be safe and
money refunded. For Coughs, Colds. Con :
sumption and for eli affections of Throat,
Chest and Lungs, there is nothing SO good
as is DIR. Kings New Discovery. Tria|
bottle free at M~urphy-Van Petten Drug
Go and Browne & M~anzanares. Regular
size 30 cents and $1.00.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10
The following teachers were elect,

The following teachers were elected
at the meeting of the school board a,
Rston: r. H. Carter, Of Ration, supe.
rintendent; VIM. M3Clelland, OF
Elizabethtow n. assistant superintend-
emit; Mrs. Mary Wriggle, of Socorro,
sixth grade; Miss Emma Weight, OF
Missouri. fifth grade; Mrs. Neville
Conn, of Ration, fourth grade; Miss
Mamie Howells. of Ration. third grade (;
Miss Lizzie Downing, of Ratop, second
grade, and Miss M. Alpha Mitchell, Of
Ration, first grade. For Buena Vista
j. M. Alarid.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10

The WestHeld (Ind.) Ne,cs prints the fol-
place: Frank McAvoy, for many years
in the employ of the L., N. A. & @. rail-
way here, says: i have used Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene.
dy for ten years or longer-am never
without it in my family. l consider it the
best remedy Of the kind manufactured. [
take pleasure in recommending it," 1t is
a specifc for all bowel disorders. Fer sal
by K. d. Gocdall, Depot drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bittsrs as a remedy for your
troubles? II not. get a bottle now and gel
relief. This medicine has been found to be
peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure OF
all Female complaints, exerting a wonder
full direct influence in giving strength and
tone to the organs. IT you have Loss OF
Appetite, Constipation. Headache, Faint
ing Spells, or are Nervous, sleepless, Eek.
citable, Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy
Spells, Electric Bitters Ia the medicine
you need. Health and Strength are guar
anteed by its use. Fifty cents and $l.00 at
Murpbey-Van Petten Drug Co. and
Browne q M%anzanares Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10
Ihe Danger Come.

n cases OF typhoid fever, diphthcria and Other
WASTING diseases, when the patent has been
reulced in flesh, and strength, and begins the
toi.some climb to health. Here Hoods sarsa-
parllla finds its place. 1t e~nriches the Blood.
str cngthcns the nerves, gives tone to the d.
gestive organs, and builds M TIE whole system
Hoods Pills are the best after-dlnner pills.
assist digestion. cure headache. Csc. a box. Z
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10
Normal Institute,

In accordance with the requirements Of
a law passed by the lastlegislature, / here
by announce that the normal Institute will
begin Tuesday, June Sth. at 9 O'Clock a. M,
in the public school building In diststrict
No. 4, west eide. All teachers who desire
positions 10 the public schools Of the coun-
ty are required by law to attend. The fee
will be 50 80 for the term Of two weeks, an
additional sun being required IL the insti-
tute is continued for a longer term. Those
attending ere required to pay the fee In
advance at the time OF enrolling on the
institute register.
Prof. ]. A. Wood has been employed to
conduct the institute.
MoNICo TAFoyA,
County Superintendent of Schools.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10
Pleasing to Note.
From the Los Angeles Times.

FROM Tue Los Angeles Times
The Las Vegas OPTIC is highly eulo,
CYSTIC Of the president for his appoint.
ment Of Mr.. Otero as governor OF that
Territory, and says be has selected a
man for that position "whose personal
worth and integrity Of character are a
sufficient guaranty that, in the admin
istration OF his Office, no one commun.
ity will profit at the expense Of another
If he a prevent" It Is pleasing to
note such favorable comment upon
Territorial appointments.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10
The Las Vegas Telephone Co.,
Cor. aanzanares and Lincoln AYES.
Electric Door Bells, Annunciators,
Burglar Alarms and Private
Telephones at Reason
able Rates.
EXCHANGE RATES @
OFFICE: $3.50 per Annum.
RESIDENCE: $15 per Annum.
EAST LAS VEGAS. N. NJ.
EAST LAS VEGAS. N. NJ


Sealed proposals will be received by tbs
Board of Regents of the New Mexico Col
lege of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts
MesilIa Park, at the office of the president
of the college, G. I. Jorden, until the 1911
day II June, IL O'Clock noon, 1897, for the
erection and completion of an agricultural
experiment station building and a dormi-
tory; to be constructed, according to the
plans and specifications prepared by 1. II.
& W. W. R4pp, architects, OF Las Vegas,
New Mexico.
Plans can be seen at the office Of the
architects at Las Vegas. N. NJ, at the Of
fee OF the president Of the college at Me-
silla Park, N. NJ. or at the Office of Nom
sen & Thorne, Ell Paso, Texas.
[Signed1 +. j. BULL,
i7I.Gs Pres. Beard of Regents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what a horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifnge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price %
cents per package.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10

When you feel weak, nervous and irrita
BILE caused by too severe physical labor, a
few doses of MAcDoNALD's BARKLEY Ell.
IXIR will give you valuable help. II
strengthens the body inc restores the vita
energy, promotes good appetite, sound
sleep and cheerful spirits. Price, $1.00.
Sold by Murphey-V Van Petten Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10
letter. salt.Rheum and Eczema

The intense itching and smarting, incl
dent to these diseases, i~sinstantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. II
is equally efficient for itching piles and
q favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 20 cts. per box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10

They are made of refined, concentrated
vegetable extracts. Nothing in the least
harmful enters into their composition.
They aunt down all impurities, and make
II m move on They are the product of
mary years study and practice. Doctor
.Piey.> cannot afford to put forth a worth
less +icle. Send for a free sample.
Address with al cents In one-cent stamps to
cover cos Of mailing onL, Worlds Dispensary
fFes copy Of TIE Peoples Medical Adviser"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10

Miss Nelly Heath. who has been
tsaching the Buena Vista public school,
the past year, departed from Ration fer
her home In LsLonp, Kansas, where
she will spend her summers vacation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10

Prove the merit Of Hoods H~afsaparilla - posi-
tive, periccL permanent Gres.
Cures OF scroilia IN seyerest forms. like
goitro, swelled neck. running sores, hip
disease. sores In tho eyes.
Cures Of salt nhcum' with is Intense itching
and burning, scald head. letter, etc.
Cures OF Rolls, rlmples, and all other erupf
tons due TO impure blood.
CuFo9 Of Dyspepsia and other troubles where
a good stomach tonic was needed.
Cures Of rheumatism, where patients were UNI
able 10 work or walk for weeks.
Cures OF catarrh by expelling .he Impurities
which cause and sustain the disease.
Cugcc OF Nervousness by properly tonIng and
feeding the nerves upon pure blood.
Cures Of That Tired Feeling by restoring
strength. Send for book Of cures by
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Tour Life Away-
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
rct.c. .ai q .ife, nerve and yigor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
ctrong. All druggists, zoe or u. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10
A Hard Case.

/. suffered with stomach trouble fifteen
years and as the best physicians failed
to relieve me / was obliged to give up my
business. The Alternative water cured me
In four months. JAMES H. ASHLEY.
ALBUQUERQUE, N. M, 1897. At
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10

TO Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. IOc or 25c
Il Q. 9. @. fail to cure. druggists refund money
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-06-10

A man may dress as wei as
as his own good judgement
and the assistance of an ar
tistic tailor may elect. He
may take his tubs" but if
4 his digestive organs are out
| of order. he will have an un-
wholesome appearance. His
complexion and the white of
his eyes will have a yellow.
ish cast. His tongue will be
coated, appetite poor, his
teeth rusty, his breath abotl-
Unable. He is one big, I'M
mistakable sign of constipa-
ton.
The quickest, su-est, cas-
lest way is to take Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-29
RAILROAD MEN ORGANIZING.
Another Conference Held in Oakland 4,
and Some Progress Made.

Another Conference Held in Oakland,
and Some Progress Made.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 2S.-The MEM
bers of the five organizations of railroad
men who are perfecting the details look
ing toward the federation of their respect
i've labor unions held another conference
this afternoon. The negotiations are re-
ported to be progressing satisfactorily. but
there are many points upon which an
agreement has not yet been reached.
The 6remen, cond uctors and A. R.. U.
are quite ready to join the proposed
alliance, but the Order Of Railroad Ieleg-
raphers and the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers are apparently IN no hurry
to take decisive action.
At to-day's conference several com NUM-
cations we're read from points in the dis
trict that will be affected by the federation
and it was reported that the unions will
eventually agree on terms acceptable to
all and that the organization will then
elect an advisory board During the last
strike the A. r. .. declared frequently
that if only the ngineers would walk out
the railroad would be forced to come to
terms. The engineers, however, did not
render the desired assistance and much
bitterment sprang up.
Now this is being overcome, and
the desire OF those who are trying 10 per-
feet the present plans is TO SO arrange
matters that there will be no strike unless
all the unions are agreeable and are will
ing 10 walk out. 1t is said that it will
lessen the probability OF a strike, but will
practically ensure the men gaining their
point should they they ever walk out.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-29
A MILITARY FIELD DAY.
The Last of the Athletic Events
Before the Grand Tourna-
ment.
Retirement of Msjor.General Rugsr
Next ,nth-Nsm of Those Who
Would Ike the Position.

The course OF instruction for heavy ar
tillery batteries for the month of April
will comprise small-arm practice, calls
thenic, gymnastic and athletic exercises
and artillery drill for batteries that have
completed their smal-arms firing, the use
OF instruments and vessel tracking, or in
struction cf detachmsnts and platoons.
Tables of fire, computed and prepared
by Major John l. Rogers, First Artillery.
department inspector of artillery, have
been republished with additions and
amendments approved for use, also range
tables for 12-inch breech-loading rifles,
ana tables for 12-inch long-range mortars.
have been issued from department head
quarters.
The next field day at the Presidio will
be on Wednesday, the 7th of April, and
will include the following novelties:
Drivers contest rescue race, dead booy
rescue, horsemanship, litter bearing, hasty
entrencning, mounted gymnastics or the
monkey drilf' and tent pitching.
This will be the last monthly field day
before the grand military tournament
which is to commence on the 18th of
April and continue for several days. All
the soldiers at the several posts are deeply
interested in this event, and the best mon
have been entered to compete Tor the
priZes and honors.
AS this will be the first tournament Of
the kind on the coast it will undoubtedly
attract q large number of tDe citizens.
There is being prepa ed for the occasion
handsome programme that will contain
many illustrations and the portraits OF
the prominent army officers. The grand
stand will be ready for occupancy by that
time, SO that those who do not wish to
stand will upon payment Of Q small sum
have an opportunity to enjoy comfort
able scat. The money thus raised will be
placed in fund used to defray incidental
expenses.
During tho past week the batteries con.
nected with the coast defense on this side
of the bay were inspected by Inspector
General Burton.
Under orders from the War Department,
retiring board, composed of Brigadier-
General Forsyth, Colonel w. R. Shafter,
Lieutenant Colonel 8. b. NJ Young,
Colonel Charles Greenleaf (medical de-
partment) and Captain Guy L. Edie (med-
ical departmentl with First Lieutenant
Croxton as clerk, has been ordered to
convene for the purpose OF examining
Second Lieutenat James Hamilton, Third
Artillery, stationed at Fort Mason, Black
Point, with a view to retring him.
Colonel William r. Shaftr has been
granted one months leave Of absence.
The following named have been ap-
pointed q. general court-martial to meet
to- orrow in Benicia for the trial of such
prisoners as may be brought before l, j:
Captain Leopold o. Parker, First In.
fantry: Captain Merritte w. Ireland, as
sistant surgeon; First Lieutenant Frank
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-29
FLoOKs OF WILD PIGEONS.
Crowds of Hunters Having Good Sport
at Pleasanton.

Crowds of Hunters Having Good sport
at Pleasanton.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 2S.-Every-
body at Pleasanton is eating pigeon pie.
The Times of yesterday prints the follow
ing:
Great focks of wild pigeons have made their
headquarters In the foothills around P.easan-
ton. About two years ago these birds at
trActed attention in the vicinity of san To-
renzo and down near Redwood City and af-
forced the finest kind of sport for the nimrods
Both the places mentioned were literally alive
with hunters. The birds were not at all shy
and but few OF the bunters LETT the ground
without be gging all they could carry.
The hocks disappeared after while and
there are no reports that any of the birds
were seen in large numbers in this part OF
the State again until they showed up in the
foothills about ten days ago.
They were never known TO be so numerous
before The f1ocks are so thick tnat when
they fly through the air they obscure the sun
light and have the appearance of huge
cloud. J. L. Weilbye is our authority for this
statement.
A number of nimrods from town made a
raid on the pigeons last Sunday and came
home with birds enough to supply Pleasanton
with pot-p pie Tor q week. They kept up regu-
lar bonn bardment all day and although they
killed hundreds OF the birds thsy made no
percepti ole impression on the fccks nor did
the onslaught serve TO frighten the pigeons
away.
They are fine, fat birds, much larger than
the domestic variety and make most excellent
eating,
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-29
THE HANDBALL COURTS.
j. c. Nealon aud X. Linehan Defeat
T. F. Bonnet and p. T..
DOnneliy.

I. f. Bonnet and p. T..
Donneliy.
The Sar Francisco handball court was
crowded yesterday afternoon, and several
exciting games were witnessed. The
principal event was game in which j.
c. Nealon and R. Line han played against
7. F. Bonnet and 7. L. Donnelly, the
amateur champion. 1t was an off day for
Bonnet and Donnel,y, as they were de-
feated in three straight games.
Much interest was shown in a
game, tho result of a challenge, in whioh
Phil RYAN and Dan Rodgers played
against P. Steiner and M. Mcneil. Steiner
considers himself the champion of the
Potrero, and he and Mcneil thought they
would have ''soft thing" They were
mistaken, as RYAN and Rodgers played all
round them, and won easily.
About ten days ago Bon..et defeated
Coast Cham pion Riordan IN three straight
games. Riordan claimed that he was out
OF condition at the time, and has since e1-
pressed his anxiety to play Bonnet again
to decide who is really ;he better man.
Bonnet was informed of Rlordan's desire
yesterday, and at once consented to oblige
him. The match will come off Sunday
afternoon, April II.
Following were the games played in the
San Francisco court yesterday:
w. Mclaughlin and J. Mofftt defeated r.
Adams and NJ. Mclaughlin, 21-14, 1921,
21-l9. D. Rodgers and P. Ryan defeated P.
steiner and NJ. Mcneil, 21-13, 1921, 2I-1S.
E. Downes and j. Kirby defeated E. Barry and
M. Basch. 21-13, 14-2l, 21-l7. G. Maguir
and D. Regan defeated NJ. Edwards and NJ.
Joyce, 21-12, 15-21, 21-l9. D. J. Daily and
w. O'snaughnessy defeated J. Brown and w.
Corridan, 21-13. 1871, 21-17. D. Connolly
and p Hutchinson defeated J. Lawless and j.
phv
and E. Toy deieated J. Collins and J. White,
21-13. 16-2l. 21-2O. ]. C. Nealon and r.
Linehsn defeated T.: F. Bonnet and P. T.
Donnelly, 21-15, 17-21, 2I-19.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-29
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

more money, and this time he assailed the
proprietor and insisted that the missing
coin be returned. The next day he got
an attorney to call on Scharff the pro-
prietor, to endeavor to persuade him to
return the money.
After trying several times to get back
the missing coin Cettovich left his job
and patronized absinthe. This morning
he felt equal 10 taking any revenge that
his excited mind could suggest. He
picked up some cks, went to the restau-
rant and a few seconds later three big
plate-glass windows. valued at $400, were
partly on the sidewalk and partly in their
frames. While running off he was stopped
by police officer and taken 10 Jail.
Whenarr- sted Cettovich had $5l so in
his possession. The proprietor will lose
heavily, for clause in his lease makes
him responsible for the windows. To add
10 his discontinue he triea to get posses
sion of the money found on the revenge
full dish washer, but he discovered that the
court had no power to give it 10 him, and
that civil suit is necessary to recover it.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-29
DEATH OF ISABELLA MURPHY
She Was the Daughter of the Well
Known Daniel Murphy.

Known Daniel Murphy.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 2S.-The
death OF Miss Isabella, one of the litigants
in the celebrated Murphy trial in Alameda
County three years ago, will not affect any
of the litigations in which the estate was
or is now partly involved.
Victor H. Metcalf was the legal repre-
sentative of the dead girl and. he said to-
day that there are no legal proceedings
which can be at all affected. He says that
there has been no litigation of any impor-
tance since the settlement that was ar
rived at more than year agoa The only
case now in COURTS that of Grant vs. Muir
phy for the partition of some property on
Sansome street, San rancisco, and Miss
Isabella's death cannot affect it.
Isabella Murphy was the youngest of
the seven children of the late Daniel
T. Murphy, the head of the great dry
goods house of Murphy, Grant & Co., who
came to California in the early days and
had amassed a great fortune when he died
in 1885. The family was of Irish extrac-
ton, but of American birth, Murphy hav-
ing been born in Albany, N. Y, while
Mrs. Murphy was native of Kentucky.
The deceased was u sister OF Lady
Wolseley
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-29
Auction Sales
PARIMUilR ATTENTION

Is called to the Grand Auction Sale OF the Most
Magnific MT and Varied Assortment OF furniture
ever offered THIS DAY, MONDAY. March 20,
THIRTEENTH ST., near Madisoa Zone and one
half block from Lake Mrrrts) UAkLAN ID. Cal,
viii sod all of the Elegant Furniture in the
Above Superbiy FGrnished Residence
The furnitu . of this house is OF the very hisn-
est order, % b in style and finish IL was pur-
chased regardless of exp pense and VIII be an orna-
me 1t any resid dence In which ii may be placed
good portion of It is imported, some a. moss
fabulous rices. The Moorish corner IN the draw
groom is a gem in he OF artistic furnish
ing; the dining room is fitted in a niagn ficent
manner with the costlest OF materials. notably
n & them is solid S Sdebpard, resplendrnt
with mirrors costing $-75, witha are Extension
Table and Chairs to match Elegant wilton AK
minis and Bod Brussels Carpets Throughout
the house: the Hall rec is OF solid NAH gapy,
made to ord comple etc in all It's appoin ments,
and is ued at SlS5; the Bookcase Ill the library
is of solid mahogany and cost S240; the Orna-
ments q Brc-a- Brac are innumerable and In
keeping with other furnishings. In fact, every
thing throughout the house from cellar TO attic
is trsy-cass. and viii bear tn. closest inspection
Connoisseurs who have examined fur itur de-
clare without hesitancy hat IL is one of the finest
furnished residences that has come under their
observatoi ES- rak. Narrow-Gauge Cars to
9th street Broad-Gauke Cars ta Uakst. station.
San Leandro pass the door, erms cash.
c. q. KINSEY, General Auctioneer, 462 18th ST.,
Oakland. A. l.. = S>WELi- Auctioneer.