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The herald., 1897-12-28
COURT CALENDAR
Cases to Be Called in the Departments
TODAY

DEPARTMENT ONE-Judge Smith.
(2i46) Frank Dow; burglary.
DEPARTMENT TWO-Judge Clark.
Nothing set.
DEPARTMDNT-THR York.
Nothing set.
DEPARTMENT FOUE-Judge Van Dyke.
GAS People KS. Walter L. WEBB.
DEPARTMENT FIVE-Judge Shaw
Nothing set.
DEPARTMENT SIX-Judge Allen
Nothing set.
TOWNSHIP COURT-Justice Young.
Richardson VS.. Campbell ct al; trial;
$3.50 a. m.
Blinn VS.. Miller ct al; trial: 1:5d p. II.
People vs. Green; felony; 10:3o a. m.
The herald., 1897-12-28

DELMAS-On December 26th, at the resi-
dencc Of her daughter, Mrs. Edward
Malim, Mrs. Arthemise Delmas. aged
70 years.
Funeral will be held at the undertake
ing parlors of Robert Sharp & Co., New
Armory building. San Francisco papers
please copy.
COLLINS-In this city. December Is, 1897,
Cornelius Collins, native of Baudon,
County Cork, Ireland, aged 6S years.
Funeral from the parlors of Orr & Hines,
647 South Broadway at $3.50 a. M. Tuesday,
December 2Sth; thence to the Church of
Our Lady of the Angels, where services
will be held, commencing at 10 o'clock
Friends and acquaintances invited. In
terment. New Calvary cemetery.
The herald., 1897-12-28
For Premises and Rent

Mrs. Frances Zahn has sued Mrs. NJ
e. Langdon for the restitution and pos
session of a lodging house containing
twenty rooms. at 4311s South Spring
street. Mrs. Zahn rented the premises
upon verbal lease for 500 monthly. pay
able in advance. in January last. Mrs
Langdon began running behind in Aug
ust and now owes 1866. This sum, as
well as damages in S156, besides the re-
covery of the premises is what Mrs.
Zahn now demands.
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New Social Club

"A social club was organized Sunday,
Dec. 25, with the large attendance Of 80
members. The following officers were
duly elected: President, A. Walter:
Vice-president, M. lehman recording
secretary, j. Beicle; financial secretary.
A. Sieroty; committee on arrangements.
M. Lehman, A. Goldberg, Gus Gold
smith.
The herald., 1897-12-28
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Catalogue of Fruits" Bulletin Incor.
rect-Invited to Buffalo

The department Of agriculture at
Washington having published bulletin
entitled Catalogue of Fruits" wherein
Southern California Is credited with but
about one-third of the varieties which
are grown in this territory, the cham
Der of commerce promptly opened up
correspondence with Secretary Beckett
The herald., 1897-12-28

drop. not even taking the trouble to
identify the barley sacks, and It was
only in September Of this year that he
swore to a complaint in which the de-
fendant and one Charley Martinez were
accused of the burglary. The case will
be concluded today.
The herald., 1897-12-28
A TALE OF WOE
Mrs. Bertelson Has Good Reason for
Seeking a Divorce

Julia M. Bertelson yesterday COM
menced a suit for divorce against her
husband, Geo. O., whom she married in
Kansas in May, 1886.
She alleges that since. the beginning of
January of this year he has failed to
support her. although amply able to do
SO. Cruelty is also charged. and the
plaintiff relates a number of indignities
to which she was subjected. such as an
attempt at cutting her throat in 1898 at
San Diego and an attempt at stabbing
her with fork in 1895 at Santa Ana.
Finally Bertelson deserted his wife in
the beginning of the year and has lived
apart from her ever since.
The herald., 1897-12-28
DEATHS

Everything on wheels. Hawley, King &
Co., corner Fifth street and Broadway.
The herald., 1897-12-28
IOTTINGS
Our Home Brew

Maier & Zobelen's lager, fresh from their
brewery. on draught in all the principal
saloons; delivered promptly in bottles or
kegs. Office and brewery, 440 Also street;
telephone 81.
The herald., 1897-12-28

Largest variety Concord business wagons
and top delivery wagons. Hawley, King
a ~
The herald., 1897-12-28

Broadway. agents genuine Columbus Bug
gy company buggies and Victor bicycles.
The herald., 1897-12-28

Agents Victor, Heating, World and March
bicycles. Hawley. King & Co.
The herald., 1897-12-28

wan paper late styles. low prices, at
A. A. Eckstrom's. S2i South Spring street
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21
Burton-ceIeman companx.

Next Wednesday evening, at the Dun
can opera house. will be witnessed the pro.
duction Of "Si Perkins" by the inimitabls
Burton-C Coleman company. This company
has won great praise from the press and
people all along its route. The company Il
first class and Is going right ahead despite
the hard times, because they possess real
merit. and ON that account receive a pay
ing patronage.
Their orchestra, directed by Prof. Thos.
Marshall, is composed Of twelve skiilful
musicians. 1t is the strongest over present.
ed to the public by a travelling company.
One of the most necessary features for q
first-class performance Is the best OF rausic
rendered In an artistic manner-especiaIly
10 this SO In .Sl Perkins, running over
with songs, dances, catchy music, where q
good orchestra is absolutely necessary. Be
sure and see the street parade; you will
enjoy 1t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21
The other side Heard.

A member Of the city school board call
ed at this office, last evening, and again
this morning. with var paint on, so &c
speak. 1t was all about the employment
Of an orchestra for the approaching com.
mencement exercises.
According to his statement, an orchestra
Of four pieces wal all that was at any time
desired and 10 was SO stated alike to the
two professors, Hand and Miller and at the
time terms were solicited, Prof. Hand had
not yet magnanimously offered to furnish
the music for Miss Bucher's entertainment
without money and without cost-indesd,
this offer of free services wa not made till
yesterday morning, after a weeks engage
ment had been arranged with Prof. Miller.
Before the employment of either DR.
chestra, a member of the committee, ono
having ths bulk Of the arrangements In
charge, applied to Prof. Hand for his
prices and instead Of stating definitely
what they would be, he referred the
gentleman to a ward school trustee, who
had the information wanted locked up
within his own manly breast.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21
nnAvHN's ARTILLERY.
There was Heavy cannonnding, Lightning And
Water IN Sheets Last Night.

The climax OF the rains was reached ,iast
night, In one OF the severest electrical rain
storms II has been the writer's fortune to
witness. At Q o'clock, dark clouds gather
cd Ia the west from the city and vivid
flashes OF lightning with dali thunder claps
made known that q heavy storm was rag
Ing 10 that direction, but the storm did not
break in It's full fury over the city until
near midnight. Then, slowly At first. as II
gaining strength with its advance, the
storm broke with full fairy. The lightning
flashed through the skies In all directions,
as II two opposing hosts OF the elements
we're engage in war, such as car only
DO seen, not described, accompanied by
crashes of thunder Of the tIn-can charIvari
variety multiplied . thousand fold.
The rain at the same time was making lite
| utmost endeavors to do its full share to-
ward the success of the entertainment. II
frat came In heavy showers, then as II
making renewed efforts. bucketsful fell
together, aud with each clap OF thunder II
Increased until tubsful were descending
| together In q race toward the earth and Al
II not satisfied with this deluge, with the
heaviest thunder peal, 1t seemed as. though
the Aqua Pura reservoir had been lifted
1 bodily into the skies and poured at one tel
swoop over the city.
RAINFALL IN THE MONTH OF NAY.
As to rainfall In the month of May a
Las Vegas, 1t has averaged In seyen year.
past In inches; highest, 4.02 In 1895; low
sst, oil in 1890. The first twenty days il
the present month Of May have given Oh
inches.
AtFort Union, near as and practically
the same climate, theavsrage for May Il
thirty-Hv years has been LAO inches; thu
greatest May rainfall occurring In 1875
b.9B inches,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21
A D-istinsuIshed yIsItor.

Gov. +. A.. Briggs, OF North Dakota, who
is in these parts for his health, came over
from Santa Fe,thIs morning, with his wife,
and Is spoken Of by the New Mericon as
follows:
Mr.. Briggs was elected last November on
the republican ticket for two years by 8
majority Of $500 out OF a total vote Of Is. :
600. He impresses people who meet him
as a very genial, bright man OF supepior
attninments n strong character. He
wac state auditor for two years, and before
that held several county Offices OF henor
and trust. His home is 40 Maudane. about
i've miles from the capital OF North Dsko-
Ne, Bismarck, He looks forward to very
times In North Dakota fhis
year, and to the same condition Of affairs
in the country at large.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

The capitol re- building commission met
at Santa Fs. yesterday afternoon, present
n. A. Manzanares, chairman, W. 8. Hope
we'll, W. H. Pope, A. 5taab, commission
ers, Geo. W. Knaebsl, secretary. s
1t was coscluded by the board that the
sum Of g, $50 contributed heretofore by the
citizens Of Santa Fe, less the amount OF
$3.50, paid for printing Of bonds, should BE-
re- paid as per contract In proportions e
the sums contributed.
Other expenses amounting to $50 for I'd.
Fvertising the sale of the bonds and $45 for
the delivery OF the same to the Chicago
purchasers the board concluded 1t could
not pay, and a meeting of the Santa FL
board OF trade Is to be held that means
might be adopted for the settlement Of
this delinquency.
The following bills were audited and or.
dered paid: Office rent since JanuarF LIST,
and kilograms on behalf OF the board
$45.75. Lumber from q. w. Dudfow, $40
Tools from w. A. Mckenzie, 90. .
The commissioners we're in session, yes
terday afternoon, and may have determin
ed some very important plans and otheI
measures OF Interest.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

DR.. w. d. Bratton, who accompanied
Felipe Hubbell to- Aqua Verde, San Miguel
county, on a lambing and shearing expe-
dition, has returned to his office, over the
Fox jewelry store, says the Albuquerque
Citizen He states that he enjoyed his
"outing,n which was new TO him, and In
the language OF Mark Twain, "~roughing
1t" was all right. Mr.. Hubbell is the ad-
ministrator Of the estate Of Guadalupe
|Gutierres, and the flock of sheep, about
1000, at the Aqua Verde ranch. belong to
the estate. He reports about 95 per cent.
Of lambs, n says that the wool was taken
overland to the Las Vegas market.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Nicolas T. Cordova, who came up freu
his ranch, day before yesterday. was but.
ton-holed by an Optic reporter, this morn
ing. He stated that the country has never
been in a better condition to be prosper
GUS in the history of the Territory, and
nothing short of poor blind legislation car
hold it back. Mr.. Cordova's lamb cror
will be IS per cent. and he says other flock.
are fully up to his, besides cattle crops and
everything pertaining to the ranchman OF
farmer is in as fine a condition as the mos,
ambitious could wish.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21
PERSONAL PlcK-uPs.

d. d. Hardness and wife went down 70
Cerrillos, last night.
Serapio Romero Ia down from the grass
clad hills Of Wagon Mound.
Coucepcion Domingusz took the road
to-day. for his ri Cuervo ranch.
Mrs.W. T.. Beatty and children departed
for Chicago on a boIated morning train.
y, A. Manzanares is In return from Santa
Fe and John Shank 10 up from Cerrillos.
II. l.. Mabey got back, last evening,
from a busIness run up to Trinidad and
Ration.
W.. r. Mott, a travelling auditor for the
tAtehison, reached town from up the coun-
try. last evening.
Mrs. 10. Rudolph and daughter, Miss
Emilia, drove to town from Rociada, yea
terday afternoon.
w. O. Mcdonald, Of the Carrizozo cattle
company. took the belated No. 2, this
morning, for ~up-country points.
Parker Wells is up from his Red river
range, and vies with others In expressing
his thanks for HE good season.
Don Placids Handoval, the Territorial
superintendent OF public instruction, has
been called to Clayton on school matters.
]. Hubert Heming. Amarillo, Texas; T.
K. Mitchell, Albert, N. M, and b. J. Bleth-
en-, Kansas City, ink the New Optic reg
lister.
Capt. W. II. Jack, of Silver City, and 7.
e. Mitchell, Of Clayton, are in town, to-
day, to attend a meeting Of the cattle SAM
titary board.
Dick Steward and Samuel Savage, hot
springs; M. Romero. El Porvenir; W. l..
Hathaway, San Francisco, put up at the
Plaza hotel.
Mrs, A. Hoffman passed through for Fl
Paso, Texas, last evening, travelling on an
annual pass. Probably not the wife of the
minister, then.
Mrs. Dewitt, three children and nurse,
have gone up to Denver, where they Will
be Joined by DIR. Dewitt, thence visiting
Colorado Springs.
u. H. rionuihHs representative u thc wi
orado cattle sanitary board at Amarillo,
Texas, is the city, on business with the
Territorial sanitary board.
Charley Carruth was inquiring for a
Local freight, this morning, that he might
more quickly reach his post Of duty as
mail clerk on the Espanola branch.
g. B. Adams, known to old timers as the
editor of the Ration Comet, since merged
into the Range at that place, was a through
passenger IN the mornings delayed train.
Cade selvy, of the A. g. P. special serv-
ice, went south, last evening, from La
Jmta, whittier he accompanied a young
lady relative on her return to Huntsville,
Mo.
Mrs. F. L. Peter, Mrs. H. L. Beatty,
Chicago; A. Geist, Hugo Scharwenka,
New York, J. A. Wigs, Jr., Ration G.. A,
Buckley, Iowa; Mrs. Alice james, San
Luis Potosi, Mex. Mrs. Fransley, Jeffer-
son City, Mo-; F. A. Briggs and wife,
Bismarck, N. D., put up at the Depot
hotel.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

On the 14ih inst. the following applica-
tions for Office were filed in the treasury
department in Washington: Marcus Bruins
wick, Las Vegas, to be collector Of inter-
nal revenue at 5ante Fe; e. s.. Slower, of
Albuquerque, to be collector Of internal
revenas at the same place.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Notwithstanding the very stormy wealth
or, the Montezuma club entertained seven
tables at six-hand euchrs last evening,
Twenty hands were played, Mrs. D. T.
Hoskins securing the first prize, a very
handsome plate. After thu game, there
were dancing, pool playing. etc.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Five train loads of passengers, who had
been delayed by washouts on the A. & P,
and transferred TO the Atchison, came up
to Las Vegas. last night, and this morning,
but were again detained here, owing to
damage done to the bridge spanning the
Mora river ear Watrous by last nights.
rain. Traffic was resumed on the road at
$40 O'Clock, this morning, when all hands
went on their way rejoicing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

J.W. Galloway, who will be remember
ed as the promoter and proprietor Of the
old skating rink in Las Vegas, during the
early eighties, shook hands with old &C
quaintances on the streets while trains
ware waiting for orders to pass the Mora
bridge washout. He was en- route from
California for eastern points.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Notices are being sent ont from the
assessors office to all those who failed to
make due property returns. And people
must bear Ia mind that the law likes the
month Of June, only, in which to appear
before the county board to ask ATTACHMENTS
or any matters in regard to assessments.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Rev. y. F. Kellogg will deliver q Memo
rial SERMON At the Methodist church. on
next Sunday morning, and Rev. VIM.
Pearce, at the Baptist church, Sunday
lmoEnIpg q week. Many Of our citizens
will listen 10 both patriotic discourses, the
Lord willing,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Twenty-Five coal cars OF the tracks al
BlessbupE, got loose last might, rush.
ing with terrific force down the branch
piled up In = shapeless mass on the main
llpe at Dillon station, causing some delay
In traffic on the Atchison while the wreck
was being cleared.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

A Mexican was brought up before Judge
Wooster, this morning. on the charge Of
purloihing a hammer from the Atcbiscn
company, he was released on his own
recognizance and say he will bring In !
witness to clear himself OF the charge.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Two cars OF hosting apparatus, Imple-
msnts, household effects, horses, carriages,
ETC., belonging TO the Morrison brothers,
ths contractors who will erect the addition
60 the insane asylum building, have arrived
from Colorado Springs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Ramon Trujillo returned from Mora, last
night, and reports that a branch Of the
Mora river went through the center Of the
town, causing considerable damage.
Judge Smith ordered a sidewalk made
from the Walton hotel to the court house.
Eleven telegraph poles at Sandijoela were
nearly destroyed by lightning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Stove Powers and family returned from
their camping trip, last evening. The
high waters had made the canon roads
impossible and Steve was compelled to
take to the foothills in order to reach
home, packing his effects on burros till he
got into the mesa road, where a convey
ance met him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

J. r. Smith, proprietor Of the Las Vegas
roller mills, capacity seventy Ave barrels
Per day, would also seem TO be doing well
IL Kissing hogs. He sold two porksrs to
Thos. Hayward. to-day, the combined
weight Of which was an syen b5s pounds.
Only eight months old, at that
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Quite an exciting contest in spelling has
been going on between the boys and girls
OF the fifth grade, academy building. In
the series Of spelling matches, the boys
have been victorious twice, the girls twice,
both tied twice and to-day, the seventh
trial, the boys carried Off tho laurels.
Jacob Levy was the champion speller.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

B. ]. Blethen, advance agent for the
Kempton Komedy company, Is In the city
from Ration, arranging dates for his peo-
pie. They will likely be on the boards at
Rosenthal hall, all of next week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Mrs. Rosalias Romero de Silva, mother
of she Silva bfaQi thers, was found dead In
! he'd this morning, she probably having
died suddenly from heart failure, She had
been sick for some weeks, but was thought
60 be on the high road to recovery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

The reception ct the Richley residence
yesterday afternoon. rs highly spoken Of
also, the thimble party at Mrs. .. g.
Sshaefer's. this afternoon. Topics for Miss
Olive Optic, o-morrow evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

DR.. W. r. Upton yesterday caught .
cattle train for Watrous, at which point
the resident physician, DR.. Rolls, was suf-
fering intensely from inflammation Of the
stomach and bowels. The patient was
brought down 70 ST. Anthony sanitarlnm,
last evening, and still Hes in a critical con :
dition Ct this writing. though I slight
change Tor tho better set 10 this after
noon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

4. 9, Mernin Is transferring his stock Of
musical goods to the st. Nicholas building.
on Sixth street, jan. A. Dick taking pos
session Of the room vacated, SO as to en-
large bis Model grocery establishment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

This ofice has received an invitation ia
attend the fourth ANNUAL run Of the Coco
nino cycling club from Flagstaff, A. T.. to
the grand canyon Of tho Colorado, Sep
tember 7th to 18th, 1897. s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

THE OPTIo's press report, this afternoon,
came around by San Francisco and Los
Angeles, owing to the fact that the regular
wires are disabied from one cause or an.
other, principally by the freshets.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

The district clerks Office In Las Vegas
has received the statutes OF the second
session Of the ffty-fourth congress; also,
the supplement- to the revised statutes of
the United States.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Tho house occupied by Isaac Jacobson
South Pacific streets being newly shingled
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

The East Las Vegas fire department.,
che hook and ladder company and the e
Romero hose boys have decided to partic
ipate In the decorating exercises headed
by the United Mechanics, on Sunday, May
sR0sh
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Or. HernandsE has opened an Office over
Hofmeistsr's grocery establishment north
west corner OF the rlaza.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Ths'last wills and testaments of Cipriano
Aguilar and Jose Padillo wilisbe probated
at the next session Of that court.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Directors meeting Of the building and
loan association, tonight, at which time
proposals for loans will be received.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Charley Mitchell is holding 1000 head Of
sheep on the mesa east OF Las Vegas fol
Chas Haney. who will ship them to Kan
Bss points.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

More testimonials as to the efficacy Of
b Onava water appear I'm THR OPTIc
chs evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

II an agreement a. to distance can b.
reached, there will be another speed trial
ON the cinder path, Tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

John Hill was yesterday awarded the
contract for the erection Of a five-room
residence ON Main street, the property of
Mrs. Elston.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Rafael Sanchez, of T~rementina, pulled
out for home with q load Of supplies, this
morndng. He's likely to stick in the mud
and not very far from town. either.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Lee Layton was successful In his wrestle
With the K. OF p. goat, last night. and npw
knows az many signs, grips and passwords
as any other member of the order.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

N. b. Roseberry has some Of the finest
Kansas Strawberries ever shipped into Las
Vegas. We sampled them and know.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

The Mora and Sapello rivers sFe report
ed TO be s~ubsiding after their rampage OF
che last few days. but they will bear
watching vet.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Las Vegas is always ahead, even VIII
high water, II you please.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Last night, so Of an inch If rain fell. THU
not including yesterdays precipitation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Ara Hooker, the wife Of = railroad man
gave birth to q boy bsbs, this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Meeting OF the mutual aid literary sosie
", thie evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-21

Foot raesrs are in town.