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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
A EwE LETTER.
The Camp Is Rapidly Coming TO the
Front and the Knd 10 Not Yet.


Ex-Mayor Edward Henry, ofthis city,
is in receipt OF the following letter
from the Hopewell gold camp:
HopEwELL, N M August 25lh, '97.
MY DEAR SIR We have worked
three days in the shaft Of the ''Gold
Nugget" since you left. Yesterday,
we made a new find II kidney quarIz
which promises to be very rich, at least
all the best judges Of ore in Hopeweli
say so. Oar good friend Bonnet says
ait is the biggest thing in the Terrific
ry." The pieces Of quartz ore we are
now finding are larger, and more OF
them, and Of q darker color, with more
jasper in them than 10 the specimens
you Jaw, when here. l will not 0;
press an opinion in regard to that the'
will "run," until l shall have b I
them asssyed, but from all indication
It certainly is ia big find, and ! shsl
! be surprised II it does not turn out =
{ be- the same as our Alabama friend
Q rich ore. 1t will be about Friday o
9 Saturday before Sterling will assay.
have the ore selected and will have
a trea ed at that time
Q The water IN the shaft does nc
come in more strongly then when 20
were here. We will continue sinkin
the sh 1T, saving all the ore There
90 water In the lead, which IS stI
r widening and getting better as we
X down.
!. We struck the black quartz in Il
southwest corner Ct the shaft, runnir
Of northwesterly. We have taken Q
Of the talcose porpbyry lead on the we
n. side 10 a depth OF about nine feet q
of der conglomera,e cap, which makes
: perfect arch, and Is all lead matt
y. yet, the kidney quartz coming
IL nearly all over the base of the sha
lis Our strike is the topic OF conversatl
N. in the camp.
= The mill folks-Miller, Thomas a
Ert-are still "cleaniDg up" In
frst six weeks run, and they say th
turnout Will be much better than Il
do expected.
"a. Hopewell is rapidly coming to
front, and don't you forget II.
Very truly yours,
Try GEO. Ii HUTCHINSON
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

M. A. c. Wolfe. OF Dur dee, MO-, wn'
travels for Mapsur g. Tibbetts, lmPlemen,
Co., of st Louis, gives travelling men; sno
travellers in general, some gooa snvic y,
nave for the past three years, made 1t E
rmle TO keep myself supplied with Cham.
bsrlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhosr
Rrms9y. and have fognd numerous &C.
casions to test its msrits, not only on my
self, but on others as well. can tfuaS
sav that / never, in a single instance,
have kpoWn II to fail. consider Il one Q,
the best remedies tFayelers o carry an.
conld relate many instances where '
used The remedy on skeptics, much to theit
surprise and relief. | hope every, traveI,
ing man in the U. s. will carry Q bottle o.
this remedy in bis grip" For eaie by x
D. Goodali, Depot Drug Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
Railroad Rates.
Information Wanted.

The Santa Fe route will soon issue a
pamphlet advertising accommodations for
visitors at points along it's line, for dis
tribution during fall OF 1897, and winter
aud summer of 1898. y
Proprietors of hotels, boarding houses,
or private dw sl,ings where visitors may be
cared for 10 this vicinity will confer q
favor by promptly furnishing MT. 9. +.
Jones local agent A., I. u s.. +. Ky. al
Las Vegas, with following data
Name OF hotel, boarding house, etc.; dis
lance from depot; how many persons can
be comfortably taken care Of; character OF
accommodations; whsther winter or SUM-
ruer or both. average rate for board and
lodging by day week aud MONTH wha'
ampsementsi what h.unting or nm
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
The September number Of the AZ

THE September number of the Ar
qosu, a magazine published by Frank
Munsey, contains a story called "The
Prize of the Lost Mlne," the scene OF
which IS laid in the Mesilla valley OF
New Mexico, from the pen Of Gen.
Clarence Pullen, a former resident Of
the Territory in a high official capacity
The story is pleasantly written ana Is
quite interesting 10 detail as all OF thi'
authors writings are. The tale con
sists of an American p%rospector, who Il
dead in love with q wealthy Mexican
daughter, who is also courted lavish.
by Don Enrique Gallegos, a weli-to-d'
resident OF Bernalillo. The girl pre-
ferred the American, but the ster'
father declared that she could MARI,
him only on the condition tbs
the lost .Cincha Larga' mine wa
unearthed. 1t is needless to So
that he found the mine and &c
the gal!
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
Connections with main line and branches

Connections with main line and branches
as follows:
At Antonito for Durango, Silverton and
all points IN the San Juan country.
At Alamosa for Jimtown, Creede, Del
Norte, Monte Vista and all points 10 the
San Luis valley.
At Salida with msin line for all points
east and west, including Leadville.
At Florence with f.. q @. G. R. 4. for
the gold camps OF Cripple Creek and VIC
tor.
At Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Denver
with all Missouri river lines for all points
east. -.
Through passengers from Santa Fe VIII
have reserved berths in sleeper from Ala
mosa IL desired.
For further information address the un-
dersigned.
T. ]. HELM, General Agent.
Santa Fe, N. NJ.
3. K. HOOPER, G. P. A.,
Denver, Colo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Recent sensational gold discoveries in
the Red River district, northern New Mex
leo, indicate that this locality will shortly
he as widely celebrated as Cripple Greek
Already the rush OF miners aud ~prospectois
has begun. aud by the time the snow o,
fnllv melted, thousands will be on the
ground.
Take the Santa Fe route to Springer, n
NJ from which point there is a stage, dai
". 90 Elizabethtown, Hematifs and Red
diver City. For further particulars, APP
PLY 10 CT JOKES Agent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
Something to Depend On.

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug firm OF
Jones 81 Son, Cowden, ILL.,. In speaking OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery, says that last
winter his wife was attacked with La
Grippe, and her case grow so serious that
physicians at t'owden and Pana could at
nothing for her. IL seemed to deve do
into Hasty Consumption. Having Top
Kings New Discovery in store. and selDr.
surprise OF all she began to get better { the
first dose, and half dozen dollar BORON
cured her sound and we'll. DR.. Kttles
New Discovery for Consumption. Coing's
and Colds is guaranteed to do this good
work. Try it. Free trial bottles at Muir
phey-Van Pstten Drug Co.'S.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
Nsus service Hstendea,

The st. Louis Republic recently madsa ar
rangements with the cable com panies
whereby direct news, from all sections o.
ths oiyiliged world, are received. It now
prints more authentic foreign Aews tnat
any other paper, aud continues to keep NJ
It's record for publishing all the bone news
The outlook for the year 10 ore OF p,R
anu they will be highly intere sting tc ev'
ervone. The price OF the Republic daily is
&C. a year, or $3.50 for three months
The T,vice a. Week Republic will remain
same-one dollar q year, by mail twice
a-Yeek. 1871
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
Inc uangur Comes

IN cases of typhoid fever, dlphtheria and other
wasting diseases, when the patient has been
in flesh, and strength, and begins the
climb to health. Here Hoods Sarsa-
parilla finds Its place. 1t enriches the blood,
strengthens the nerves, gives tone to the d.
organs. and builds up the whole system
Hoods Pills are the best after-dinner ptiiA
digestion. cure headache, Csc. a box
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Some time ago, a little bottls O. Cnam
Remedy fell into my hands, Just At q .lm'
When nv t~wo.year.old boy was tsrrlois
sfiicted. His bowels we're beyond cen.
troll. We had tried many remedies 20 no
t,hnisra and Diarrhoea Remedy speedlly
curad him.-WrLLIAM f. JONES, Oglesby,
Ga, For sale by K. u. Goodall' Dspo'
DruR Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Cor. r. Nj. JOHNSON, formerly OF
Las Vegas and clerk of the district
court. remembers this Office with q
copy of the Elkhart, Ind. Reriew con-
tanning an address delivered by him on
Pennsylvania day at Island park, that
city. A glowing tribute was paid to
the old Keystone state.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

A REUNION and reception will be
given President Mckinley, members Of
his cabinet ahd the Twenty-third Ohio
infantry survivors, at Fremont, Ohio.
on Thursday. September End, 1897.
Fort Stephenson, where young Colonel
Croghan-only twenty one years OF
agc-won the brilliant victory over the
British and Indians, almost five times
greater in number than his W force,
in September, 1878, is only a couple
of miles distant from Fremont, and all
three events will be duly commem-
orated-the visit of the president and
cabinet, the survivors of the Twenty
third regiment and the battle of Fort
Stephenson. All northern Ohio is
aroused over the event, and its people
will be there in large numbers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

DR.. j. /. Terry, Of Trimble, Tenn, In
speaking of Chamberlain's Coiic, Choiers
and Diarrhoea Remedy, says: 1T mas al,
most become a necessity in this vicinity
This Is the best remedy In the world for
collie, cholera morbus, dysentery ana aiar.
wherever Its great worth and merit be
come known. No other remedy IS 81
prompt or effectual, or so pleasant 70 take
Sold by K. ID. Goodall Depot Drug Store
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

The great lakes and the inland resorts
OF wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan
afford means of enjoyment, despate the
heat Of summer Cool breezes, generous
shade. II you want a vacation at reason
able cost aud at seasonable period, apply
to agent Santa Fe Route, or w. J. Black,
q. p. A., A. T. q 8: F. Ry., TOPEKA, kas,
for details. Quickly reached via Santa
Fe route.
biennial session, supreme court, Forest
esters Of America at Denver, Colo, Aug
ust oath to 2Ssh, ga; fare and one-third,
~ certificate plan. from all points on our
line.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
poek I.I,pd Route pIaylnx Cards.

The slickest cards on the market ere the
Rock Islandis.,s They are also the cheap
est. and we will send you these excellent
standard goods at tho low rate q nine
hacks. Send money order, draft 81 stsmps
and they will be sent promptly by express,
Charges prepaid. Orders for sir gle pack
mist contain twelve pents in stamps, as
tbev will be sent by mail. Address,
JoHN SEBASTIAN, g.. ?. A.,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
letter. sa,t.l,heum and Eczema.

letter, SAIt-IfhcUm n EczeIna.
The intense itching and smarting, incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
q favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
James Lynch died at the residence
OF his son-in law, George Carson, in
Albuquerque, from pneumonia.

Horton Moore received a telegram,
at Albuquerque. from the clerk of the
supreme court, saying that the court
had refused to Issue o writ Of pro.
hibition against Justice Ribble, who
can now enter the five judgments
against Roe Chung. and, in default Of
the payment of $500 in fines, can send
MIN to jail.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what a horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. 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, 1897-08-28
SATURDAY EVENING, Aueusr28, 10.
LABOR DAY PROCLAMATION
TrpRrroRY OF NEW MEXICO,
EXECUTIVE OFFICE. ,oo
NJ At40hCf Va. IAJ

TERRITORY OF NEW mnAiNOt
ECU OFFICE.
Santa Fe, N. M, August "a 1917.
TN laws of the United States des,gnas
the first Monday in September eacn sH por
as a legal holiday, to De known ~
day. ~ The day 90
wisely SET apart by congress, VIII promoe.
n higher appreciation Of the oigni.y T.,
!. hnr and the great work it Is doing 10
hnjId,nr up our beloved country ny tne
Ianeiopment of its varied resources: q
due recognition Of the day py az VI - ~
neople will tend to the cu'tlvasivn an al
friendly feeling among US, y peseo
+hosa pleasant and reciprocal reiations ~
sssantiai to our welfare and happiness as y
community. ,uo Otero,
royernor of New Mexico, do procsalIn a u.
declare Monday, the 9th day OF SepSemoe,
1897. a legal holiday, and earnestly reeom
mend that all business, OF whatever Mature
excent such as the necessities Oh toe Gun
mnnitv require to be CARRIED on De sus
nended on that day, that all VINO uess'
NAV have an opportunity to observe .n
day In such manner as may TO tnem soon
Lsss and beftting the occasion. oA,,
Done at santa Fe, the capital, This CAV
day Of August, A. d., 1897.
Governor OF New Mexico.
BY the governor:
Cue WALLACE.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Ex.Goy. ". =. Thornton, of SANS
re. has succeeded in interesting SOM
we'll known Denver capitalists wN,
him in the purchase Of the '.Margar'ta
mine. lust over the line ! IN Sonora.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

The rate at which typhoid fever
cases have been increasing throughout
the country within the past several
days, should serve to put the people Of
Las Vegas on their guard. The season
when that terrible disease is always
most prevalent has barely opened, and
unless extra precautions are taken, it
may prove unusually disastrous. The
first precaution to be observed is that
which has so often been recommended
boiling of all drinking water and Of
all water used for washing milk vessels.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
cre.esnt natsI. Eureka sprnrs. Arkansas

The Crescent Hotel. Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
Ii is q modern, stone, ~hre-proot hotel,
located Ia the heart OF the Rocky noun
taius. northwest Arkansas; climate. mild
and bracing; scenery, Wild end beautifnls
waters, upequaled for purity asa medic
inal qualities Rates, reasonable. Ex-
cursion tickets on sale the year ropnd.
Write Geo. 7. Nicholson, general passen-
ger agent, Fripro Lime, 5t. Louis. No, pr
manage Crescent hetel, Eureka Springs.
for Illustrated pamphlet.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

THERE was but one man In line from
New Mexico in the great q. A.. Il
parade, at Buffalo, led by President
Mckinley, and that man is Judge
Francis Downs, of Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

The members Of the Northern New
Mexico fair association have decided TO
hold the next annual fair at Ration on
September 30th, and October LIST and
End.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
BY the governor:
GRO. II. WALLACE,
Secretary of New Mexico.

The national cattls convention will
be held ia Dsnver, on the dates of JAN
uary goth, 21st and 22d, 1898, or there
abouts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

THE vote In San Miguel county at
the last election was 4,670; registra-
ton, 1896 estimated population, 52,-
600 souls.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
Mrs. JULIUS CAESAR BURROWS. wife

MRS. JULIUS CAESAR BURROWS, wife
OF the senator; Mrs. j. Ellen Foster,
and other officials of the Woman's Gu.
ban league in Washington, D. G., are
subjects OF a good deal of pleasantly
on account Of an error in their appea
to the Spanish queen regent for the re-
lease of Miss CIsneros. They wrote
her down "SignIorita Cisneros," in
stead of ssSenorita Cisneros,,' thus
badly mixing up Italian and Spanish
designations of sex and condition.
Plain .sMiss" would have been good
enough and entirely safe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

THE census OF 1890 gives New Mexi-
co a population of 1853 563, but many
thousands have been added to the
number in the past few years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

The tunnel that is beirg driven 10 on
the "Albemsrle'' mine. In the Cochi,i
samp, to open up ,be rich ore body
/ und a short time ago, IL in eighty
five feet, and 1t is expected that forty
tret more will be required to strike the
ore body. when it is intended to begin
shipments to the smclters.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Vice President J. van Houten, OF the
Maxwell land grant company WI
soon erect o handsome reslaence a.
RatOp,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

No. So vas the lucky number, am
G gorge Oweo the lucky man. VINO wo'
the Isdy's wheel at Grsy's, in Rson
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Miss Katie Guion and j. J, Rose
both OF Brot klyo, New York, were
married, in Las Cruces, at the Epis-
copal church.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Colonel Marmon, Ct the First regi.
ment Of infantry, N, M. n. e., has
rendered his resignation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
.PuhIiE upi7in1

r.. RorHs MARKET here all come, fr choice MEAr.a at a moderate SUI
rserabis quality we get here; to sell the best is ROTHS ideA
or ti t. ell cut with skill aud Care, his price is always jsta n iaFt
Thus If Beet. Pok, Mutton, you should seek. IT'S here. fresha all through thu ~eek4
Els eausages. too. oil patrons deen. IN richness. are always sapren1-
shpani Youth ma the stock complete. and prompt attention yop WIN "ee%
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

To Cure Constipation forever.
&c n n. fall 10 cure, druggists refund money
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

DR.. Mahsffey left la Qruc 8. witt
four Indian children, from the Mesca.
lero agency, to DO placed In the lndiap
school, at Albuquerque.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

M. Mauro, well. known III Albuquer-
Que, left for Hastings, Colo, where be
Is interested 10 the mercantile business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Mrs. Petin, wife of Dr.. PetiD, who
formerly prac,iced medicine IN Las
Cruces, returned there, from Vera
Cruz, Mexico,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
Why Have 1ou

Been stricken with disease whilc your neigh
Dor escaped. or yice-versa? Both were alike
exposed, but In one case the the disease germs
found Judgement in the impure blood and weak.
ened system, while in the other, the blood was
kept pure by Hoods ~Sarsaparilla, and the
body was in a condition Of good health.
Needs pills are purely vegetable and do
not purge. pain or gripc. 6cld by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

Summer tourist rates to Colorado from
to Colorado Springs and return. $3.50; to
Pueblo and return, SIS 10; stop overs al
lowed north Of Pueblo; final limit, Octo-
Der 31st.
santa Fe branch trains connect with No.
1, 81, a. % and 95 waS freight.
Rou I'd trip tickets to points not over 1st
miles at 10 per eaat reduction.
CHAs. y. JONEs,
Agent, Las Vegas, N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
Scots
emulsion

Of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites, can be taken a. easily "a
summer as IN winter. Unlike the
plain oil it is palatabie, and the
hypophosphites that arc IN It ala IN
digestion and at the same time tone
up the system.
For sickly, delicate children, and
for those whose lungs arc attectsd'
It is a mistake to leave It OFT IN the
summer months. The dose may DC
reduced If necessary.
We recommend the small sise
especially for Summer use, and to-
children, where a smaller dose Is re-
ouired. It should be kept In a cos
place after 1t Is once opened.
u .~~~tata NJ 400. and As.nn
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
i. special Notice.

I. "A vnais DALI sS'o1 Tor six
n Postpaid, So 90 per annnm b sI'Vv BY car.
months; S2,FQ Tor snree "'
!. NV a VEGAS WEEKLY OrrIo.2s co e m nsr. an.
S 4 sSsI Dy mall H. p %on PSsa' * ~ io ri three
nun, " ~ nS sia Contest wrappers . cents
spynnls copies OF both daily anu weonnii Ss
nnaletS fres when DESIRED. st Siye p0''0
OosEEs spvm ali uarts Of the country; Uon "
I man lrDa addressed to the s sSouid S g.
acc aaaress. not for publication. but as =
ssMarTAwocn May be made by Gra naase,,atere;
order, postal sta n9te' Address sd9 : ali letters an'
kilograms to v.gas. New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
rnr n1srRInurINa POINT.

Las Vegas is the distributing point for
nearly all New Mexico. BY the Atchison
system, she has connection with Kansas on
the east, Colorado on the north. Arizona
and California on the west, ond Texas and
Old Mexico on the south. Besides these,
she he's mere stage lines, connecting her
with tributsry territory, than has any
other town in New Mexico. This territory
includes The entire section east and south
OF the mountains, and comprises the coun-
Ties OF Colfax. Mora, Taos, San Miguel,
Santa Fe, Socorro, Dona Ana, Grant,
Chaves, lincoln and Eddy. with parts OF
Y ~alencia and Bernalillo-a country larger
than all New England. This takes in the
femous Valley OF the Rio Grande and the
less famous, but not less excellent, Valley
of the Pecos-the fnest fruit sections OF
the west.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
rEnRiroR1AL WEALrH.

This Territory is rich in everything that
constitutes the wealth Of nations. Iron,
coal, lead, silver, gold, mica, limestone,
sandstone, marhlessgypsum. soda, In end.
less variety and ~exbaustless quantities,
are among the several products of the
country which Las vegas commands.
sheep, cattle and lumber abound, SO that
in each Of those prime articles OF com
MERGE this city Is the best market IN New
Mexico. She handles more wool than all
the other towns in the Territory combined,
while her ~ in hides IL truly snor-
nous. In the same way she stands pre-
eminent for her trnde in grains, hay, veget-
ables, aud other farm products; while her
trade In ice, gathered 10 the ~neighboring
mountain cations, extends east into Kan
sas, west into Arizona, and south into Old
Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28
NNW MHZICOS CHIEF CITY
-~-~
Her Resources and Attractions
Brief Summary Of Her
Advantages.

LAS vxsAs, meaning ''The Meadows"
is the county seat OF San Miguel county,
lies On both sides OF the GallInas river, and
With It's suburbs, has about 10000 inhab-
itants.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

For sale by ali druggists at soc. and $50
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-28

II has water-works, street cars, arc and
incandescept electric hight plant, telephone
exchanges, Territorial agri cultural expert
ment station, headquarters Of the Atchison
railway system. New Mexico division, TO-
gethsr With railroad machine shops and
Tia preserving works, stock yards, and the
largest sheep .shearing and dipping plant
IN the United States