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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
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A""H .UL."M"M M
I'D. W. veeder has gone 10 Springer.
nd Q. Langston 10 In the city, from Pa.
sblo.
Sheriff H. Romero camo In from tho
south, thissmorning.
Father O'Kaefs returned from Santa 70,
on one Of the early morning trans.
MRS. Mary Mack accompanied Mrs. ssla.
ear to b Paso, on Nc. II, yesterday.
Vim. Naeglein Is In The city from More,
receiving attentions at the hands Of friends.
g. II ,usor. a knight OF the rouds loft tho
metropolis for minor pIaces In the south
Mrs. w. q Gortuor returned to-day
from . Walt to her old home, at Quincy,
ILL.,,
w. 3. Lyons, the Cabra Springs sheep
man, u Ia tho city, where but recently
he resided.
"Lige" Weeks, whose home il In Mora,
has been q visitor TO tho northern mstrop-
oils, to-day.
Chas. p. Rudulph and Richard Dunn
have been IN town, today, from Their
homes nssr kocIada.
Hugh Loudon has returned from bis TRIP
TO Scotland, iooking much Improved by his
passage across the briny deep.
Mrs. Thomas Smith will leave for Cali
~fornia. on Friday mornIog's nysr, II pres
snt plans remain unchanged.
Miss Lulu Dick arrived from AIbuquer-
que, upon the early morning train on .
visit to her brother, James Al Dict.
Hugo G~oidenberg, a Puerto de Luna
merchant, will leave for Chicago, thia
evening, taking the east bound Ayr.
LouisR snsom, a colorsd man well and long
known in this city. is at home after a lous
stay with Captain Clancy at Alamo GJrdo,
Mrs. Bonifscio Arodaca ADD children
left, this afternoon, for SAINTS Fe, whsr,
she Will tarly visiting friends and re.
latlves.
Mrs j. 8. Reynolds and her two
daughters, Ruth and May, returned from
NOR hern poiuIs on the mail train, thi.
afternoon.
b. A. Mccoy, Of Pueblo, a civil en-
gineer, passed through with two assist
ants, Tor Deming. Cna.. Mccoy, a brother
OF the sane profession, stopped here, with
two assistants.
Higinio v Gouzales. lately ~counecfed
with La Vos del Pueblo editorial staf,
boarded the 3:05 o'cIycE train for El Paso,
this af rnoon ~
II. 81. W heelock the untiring and In
defatieable representative OF 81 umon',
hardware company, took the train for
southern points.
F. g. Blake and A. e. Pierson, from
Bsulah way. ere in the city. reporting
splendid Christmas and most promising
prospects for the coming year.
Judge Thomas Smith was down from
the Springs. to -day, returning to that
popular resort, whsre he is taking the baths
for ar ugly carbuncle on his right ankle.
Phil HINT, advance agent OF "rs ines.
sees Pardner" company, whica will givs
an entertainments at the Duncan opsrs
house, on the 5th Of January, ives in the
city to-day, but left for southern points
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
RAILROAD RuMeLlNos

No. 1 took on an electric chair car here,
yesterday afternoon.
Leonard Conner, son Of the general traf-
do manager Of the M. X. q T., left this
morning for sedalis, Mo.
superintendent J. Il. Hurley and his ste
nogrspher, Fl. K. Etter, left In his sPecial
car for Albuquerque, this afternoon.
|. Harry Franklin took q BRIEF trip up 10
Wntrous, to-day, IN the interest OF the
railway company, OF which he is a NEST
efficient oficial.
q. b. Jewell and wife. he the train mas
ter OF the Mexican Central railroad with
headquarters at San Luis Potisi, who have
been the guests OF Il. Il. McGarry Of this
city, left on the afternoon train for their
home In Mexico.
Owing to the heavy Santa 70 passspgss
t%rafic, the work Of ntting coaches with ths
new axle electric light IL necessarily slow
30 far about twenty. eight cars have been
fitted with the new light. These are In uss
on the through trains, says the Topsks
State Journal.
The VI conductors and two braksmeu
who were mixed up IN the Waldo and
Thornton wrecks, received notics, ysstsr'
dag morning at 1880 O'Clock from Topeka
Of their discharge from further service o.
the Santa Fe system.
There is no longer any doubt that th'
P-cos Valley railroad will be exten led
- - ~ L- a. =
with the Santa Fs early In tue spriug
The repo { that ]. J. Hagerman, president
Of the road. had secured the necessary
capital to build the extension, printed Il
The Citizen several days ago. Is verified By
Percy Hagerman. Of Colorado Springs, |
son OF the enterprIsing raiIr0ai president
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

There Is no medicine in the world equal
to Cbamherlain's Cough Remedy for thu
rure OF throat and lung diseases This IL a
facr that has been proven in numberless
cases. Here Is = SAMPLE of thousands of
letters received: II have tried Chamber
lsin'- @ ,ugb Remsdv while suffering from
n severe throat trouble, and found imme-
late and effective relief. can unhesifat.
ngiv recon- men : it."-EDGAR w. WHIT
-EAoR Editor Grsnd River (Kv.) Herald.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

CENrEAL HorEL-C. n. sparks. Beulah;
3. r. Ward. Gascon Mills.
New OPrIc--R. v. Clark, wEtrous, N.
NJ.
DEPOT HorEL-Ike Hauser, ST.. Louis.
Mo. F.O. Doison. Denver Colo; j. Il
Ha'combe. Fort Collins, Colo; Mrs. Van
Honten. Ration.
PLAZA HoTEL-Josiah Cox; manager OF
the Nashville stu tents; G.. w. Valley,
LethFa Liverpool. u. W. Watkins, A, Me-
KanEie, Ada McKenz Q, U. I. jackson,
Miss x. X. Graves, members OF the eel-
pAny.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
Selling stamps.

Early this morning, n smooth. faced
young man went into Thos. Drlany's
rests urant, and tffsrsd to trade postage
stamps Tor his breakfast.
Tue east 81 10 postmaster being In there
at the time, for a cup OF Dslany's excel
lent coffee, remembsre the robbery OF the
bot springs postofics, some weeks ago. and
set r .ilcemsn Mur ply on the young mans
trail.s
He showed to Mr.. Murphy. however, that
he was on his way fr m Topeka to Aibu-
querque, in charge of two engines tor the
A. g. r. He SAID he was trying to trade
the stamps merely because he had no use
for them.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Josiah Cox, the efficient manage Of the
Nashville students, who CIV their frst en-
tertaininent at the Duncan opera house,
this evening, was an early friend and
schoolna'e Of W. K. O'Leary, business
manager of The OrTIo. Their meeting in
thi. city was mutually pleasant, and pro-
ductive of old time reminis cences.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Hon. Lowell L~oughary, special United
States attorney. whose home is in New
Jersey, has been taking testimony, for q
day or two. In the Indian depreciation
claim Of Andres Gonzales. The testimony
Is taken in the ofice-o Koogler & Allen,
on Douglas avenue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
Attention, comradesi

Notice IL hereby gwen that Sherman
Post No. 1, G.. A. r., will meetin adjourned
session on Thursday evening, at the city
hall, for the purpose of electing officers for
the ensuing year. All comrades are
earnestly requested to be present. By
order VI ELI CALDWELL,
Post Commander.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Mrs. J. e. Hurley, who fell from a
chair, Saturday evening, while turning of
the electric light in her loom at the Mont,-
yuma hotel. thereby fracturing a rib and
inficting some internal inj uries, 10 re-
ported by superintendent Hurley as being
much more comfortable to-day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

The strike Of the pen%iteniiary guards, by
which wo'k on the capitol building, at
Santa Fe. bss been suspended, and on ac-
count It which T. F.Clny is spending a few
days with his family. in this city. shows
no signs of an amicahle settlement.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

The st. Louis Republic, which came to
hand last evening. says that 10 will be
Chief Justice Mills, and friends here say
that his nomination will be sent In just a.
soon as congress re-assembies. IL ia also
suggested here that Wallace Reynolds will
be Judge Mills chief clerk.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
Buckien . Arnic. ssIvA

THE BEST SALvE in the world Tor Cuts,
Bruises, sores, Ulcers, Salt Rbeum. Fever
Sores, retter, Chapped HANDS, ChilbIains,
Corns and all Szin Erupti.ns, and. posi-,
lively cures piles, OF no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box
For sale ny Murphev. Van Petten Druu
Co.. and Browne 81 Manxanares.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. McAfes gave . pleasant
entertainment to abous twenty friends
last eve ing. After q sumptuous six
o'clock dinner, at Duvatl's, which was
served in courses, the party adjourned to
the McAfee rssiisace, on National street,
q played whist to a late hour. Mr.. Nc
Afee rs a member Of the city council Of
Quincy, Ill.,, and past m aster Of the Oldest
Masonic lodge of that place.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

+. H. Pierce, superintendent OF the Aqua
Pura company, purchased from the Build
Ing and Loan association, last evening,
tho old Strausner pr psrty, on Douglas
avenue. 1t Is understood that Mr.. Pierce
will erect q fine building on the lots, which
make quite q desirable location.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Prof. J. A. Wood, suparinteefent of the
Las Vegas public schools. and Miss Msy
Howard are in the city. accompanied by
N. b: Roseberiy, an ex-menber Of tire
public school board of that town.-Albu.
querque Citizen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Miss Caroline JemDson, who has been q
member of Postmaster Gould's family,
for more thsn two years, received ny
telegram, yesterday, the sad news of the
sudden death & her mother, at the family
home IN .Oquawka, Illinois.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
DIR A. e. McKnILAa, psrtist. asI IT
Notice o. stockhuIders, Meetiuo.

LAS VEGAS, N M. December 18th, 1897.
-No'ic- Is he eby given that the regular
annual meeting Of the stockholders of tn.
San MiFuaI Natl nal bank OF Las Vegas
will be held at The office OF the bank on
Tuesday, January 11tb. 1898, at 10 O'Clock
a m.
49, d3t w5t d. T. HosKfNs, Cashier.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

WHY

Will you pay 81 for IN article when you
can nearly always 1nd something in house,
, oid furnishing good, stoves, furniture-in
fact, everything f,r less than one. half the
cost, at ). Kauffman'a second hand store,
old town, three do ,rs east of the postoficei
ff
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

7. g. Mfrnin. 145 sixth street, opposite
opera house. has jpst received some very
fine PLANES in M b gany ard walnut. and
Will feceiv In afaw days an e~legaatlin
OF msnneiine, Euftnreotd music hikes
every hing IN music, latest songs, etc.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

A Mrs. Levi. from Oklahoma, who had
went to the Sisters sanitsrium on Monday.
died there, last night. The OPTIc wss
not able to gather anv further particulars.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
Notice ! stockholders, Meetlnr

Las VEGAS N. N December 18th, 1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the reg ulsr
annual meeting OF the stockholders Of the
Las Vegas Savings sank will be held at
the office Of the bank on Tuesday, January
t1th. 1898. at 10 O'Clock ~. m
a5-d3t w5t D. 7, HosKINs, Treasurer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

The sixteen months 0 d baby Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Maurice Crowley is quite IL from al
attsck of bronchise.. T. fas n sick for
three weeks, and has not t shown signs
Of improvement.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

A good way to start the printer on a
brood grin early in 1898. aud keep him
cheerful throughout the year, Is to fork
over one years subscription right now.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

There will be a .peci-l matinee to-mor-
row afternoon, ct $50, by the Nashville
Students, for children. Admission 10
cents, adults so cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Keep your doors well secured against
moonlight mechanics. These burglariou-
scoundrels are prowling about for chances
TO enter houses for the purpose Of robbery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

A half ton of coal, a seek of -four, and a
dollar in money, given to some deserving
poor family, will bring the donor nearer to
heaven thar a dozen windy prayers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
They PLAY Coli All winter

In California. bunkers OF roses and
nasard- of orange blossoms. Only 6fty.
fur ours away Wis the Santa 70 Route
California Limited,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Pc. Carpenter, local representative Of
the Equitable life insurance company, was
to-day Distributing among his friends one
Of the handsome st calendars of the season.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Ralph Higgins has sent up from the san
dias mountains, where he Is prospecting
some excellent specim ms of ore.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

S.lausan. the Bird &c street jeweler, Il
Offering some rare novelties In tiDigr. q
wslry at unhesrd OF prices. Just the
thing Tor cbri,tmas presents. He Invites
your Inspection. 34.tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Charley Wight is carrying his arm in a
sling, sthe result of a fail by which the
muscles were strained but no bone was
broken.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Mrs. T. Scpllv. professional nurse.
Charges vervs reasonable. Residence,
Gatinas ST., opposite s. A. Clements Fesi-
dence. 41-6s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Theretis nothing new regarding the con-
solicitation OF the two postoffices. Never
tbelsss, it is pretty sure to come, and that
At an early date.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

The time. honorsi Gust mn Of shooting
out the old year and shooting in the new
year will doubtless be again observed
with the coming of 1893,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Those who wonder where all the candy
goes should watch the children during
holidays. 1t is a wonder what an amount
the average little folk can put awy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Cooking stoves audra all kin Is OF heating
stoves are Kept con stsnfly on hand, al
seascnubie price., at s. Patt5's, Brtds :,
street hardware store. 2S2.tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Mrs. Jefferson Reynolds had a gathering
oflady friends, this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

An incIpient fire at the steam laundry.
this morning, was e~xtinguished before the
alarm bells could be rung.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Letter-heads, statements, cards, envel
opes. invitations, programs, ETC., etc., In
abundance, at this Office. Call and get
prices. tt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

WANTED.-A young American girl. rs
w or 16 years Of sge, to look sffer Chi.
dren. Address or teleph ne W G.. Green
Leaf, manager Mont yuma hotel. AZ
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

The work on enclosing wall for the
Plaza pax. Is progressing finely. TIT
Foundation has been about completed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Any one looking for blank books can
find them at the po-tofice stand 1t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Billy Rawlins aud Farmer d lily have
rented the club rooms at Pace q BelPs,and
will fx them up into an attractive resort.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Our livery stable prnprietors nave their
sleiehs 10 order, but, oh, where's the snow
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

The attack on turkey will be resumed
Saturday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Candies made every day at Las Vega:
commission company's, by W. H. Evans.
84-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

The supply OF wool on the streets 10 now
quite abundant.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Felix Martinez is eApec ed from I'll Paso'
on the Ord of next month.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Now is the time. to place our orders TO
New Years. poultry, at Hofmsistsr's IL
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Boys, have you secured a present foi
your best girl yeli
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

The quantity OF daylisht will increase
eoon after New Year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Did you ever see su;n weather before al
this time Of the year outside of Las Vegasl
10 the question frs quantity asked.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Toy dealers are doing a big business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Holiday Qoods.at less than cost at Prig
mofe's, Bridge street. S4-ti
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

" .NrED-An experienced woman
w cook at the New England restau-
rsnt II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

xadias fne Kid, front lace shoss,"Leota,''
late style, at Sporieder shoe company.
44-2t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. 20, is0t
STREET TALK.

.weather forecast or New Mexico: Fai
Tonight and Thursday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Misses and children's line felt clippers al
the Sporleder shoe company. 10 &c
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Ring out. " bells, the fast dying year
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

"swoaring on season is at hand again
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-02
MunIcIpnI Expenditures.

Are the different city commissions I'M
der the impression that there is big sur
plus in the city treasury, and that it is
their duty to get share Of 1t for their
respective departments? 1t would seem
so from their estimates for the coming
year. The fire commission want nearly
$4,000 more than their department receiv-
ed this year, the police commission call
for nearly $1,000 more. and the park and
tree commission think they could spend
to advantage about double the amount
they received this year.
This interesting inquiry presents itself:
Where is all the additional money to come
from which these commissions think they
ought to spend on their departments?
Have they information that there has
been a great increase in the city's tax
able property, or have they been inform
ed that the tax rate Is to be increased?
They must have received information from
some source that the city will have more
money to spend on it's different depart
ments next year than it had when this
years budget was made, or they would
hardly ask for such great increases in
the appropriations for their departments.
DO these commissions know what the
tax rate is now for the city? 1t is SLAB
on the 800. When it is considered that
the state and county rates amount to
pretty nearly as much more one quite re-
luctantly asks, how much longer can the
people of this city stand such taxation?
The whole tax rate, city, county and state,
wouldn't be alarming perhaps, If the as.
sessnent of property were in keeping with
that in most other cities. In New York,
for instance where the tax rate for the
city, county and state this year Is $2.04
the 500, property is assessed at only lit
tie more than half its market value. In
Philadelphia, where property is valued at
two-thirds of it's market value for assess
ment purposes, the tax rate Is $1.S5 for
city, county and state purposes. In
Savannah property in most instances, is
assessed at its fun market value and in
some cases at more than its market value.
1t is apparent, therefore, that the tax rate
in Savannah is almost double what it Is in
either New York or Philadelphia.
1t must be apparent to any careful OBJ
server that the city cannot continue to
prosper under such a burden of taxation.
Those chosen to manage the city's af-
fairs should endeavor to cut down ex-
penses SO as to lower the rate of taxation
instead of suggesting additional expendi-
lures. 1t is not improbable that if an
earnest purpose in the direction of econ
omy were manifested the city expenditures
could be reduced many thousands of dol
lars annually without any detriment to
the public service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-02
Unused to spanish ways.

They were telling good story on Gov.
Pingree on change yesterday that con-
Germs his trip to Venezuela, says the De-
troit Free Press. 1t got passed around
thoroughly, and whenever a bear was seen
drawing bull off into a corner and soon
the bull shook his horns and his sides
bulged out with laughter, it was a sure
sign that Ping" was the object of the
merriment Almost any board of trade
man would rather get a good one on Ping
than be long on 81 wheat with short
crop in Europe and in the Argentine coun-
try. When Tom Craig heard it he laughed
so hard and leaned back SO far to give his
sides full play that he bumped his hat
against one of the big pillars and stove
il in. 80 ~
''Did you hear it?" he asked of a bull
who was paving up the rye market.
Hear what?'
That story they're telling on the old
man."
Mo"
"Wen, there's what's his name over there
telling it to Jim Shaw. Run over and
hear It."
And this was what he heard:
''They have some queer customs down
in Venezuela, you know. If you are en-
tertained at the house of some way-up
people and they like you, they win show
you their appreciation by offering you
SOtue NdludDle 10 take nome with you.
But the last thing they think of is that
you will take it. 1t is just little courte-
sy that costs nothing and swells up the
guest
well, Ping was having a high time
with Andrade or some. of those fellows
He was our riding a horse with some of
the Venezuelan nabobs ana it was a jim
dandy. 1t arched its neck like an equine
prince. 1t chased just enough to suit the
governor, and he began to think what a
fine addition 1t would make to his staff
of colonies and majors.
" Cash! This horse is beauty he re-
marked to his Venezuelan friends. Il
wouldn't mind owning him myself
The Venezuelan hierarch-or whatever
he was-was flattered. He turned around
to the governor-who can ride like a king
you know-and said to him:
" If you want the horse, take 1t along
You can have it,
"Pingree didn't know what to make of
It, but knowing that his highness had
more horses than stable room, he con-
cluded that he would like to get rid of it,
d" INCREASINGLY obliged to you, he said.
I'll take him and ship him home
They say that horse Is now on it's way
in palace car, together with two deer
and a few other odds and ends that the
governor picked up through this act of
mock courtesy of the Venezuelans. Great
joke on the old man! Haw! Haw! Haw!
Look at Tom Craig, there! He missed
three good sales since Ellair told him that
story"