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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
THE TARIFF


Days and days of tariff hearing hav'
not increased the respect Of the hous'
committee on ways and means, o o
ANY one else, who has listened to thu
performance, for that method OF dis
covering the rate of duty that should
properly be imposed upon importations
either in the interests of protection OF
revenue, or both. 1t is plainly q per.
functory proceeding, INDUCED merely
for the purpose OF satisfying representa-
tives of business interests who want to
be heard, but who have nothing to say
that has not been said, again and
again. At least, this is the frank ad.
mission made by a member of the com
mitlee himself. The hearings have
been amusing, however, il not instruct
i've. Each person who has an argu'
ment to present clearly looks at the
whole question from q most distress
ingly selfish standpoint. He has nc
regard for the interests Of the other
fellow. 1t is true that some of those
who want a higher tariff, profess tc
have at heart the interests Of the work.
ing people, but their manner, il moi
their words, discloses the fact that II
they speak one word for the worker,
they speak a dozen for themselves.
The importer is opposed to any in
crease Of the tariff. He is on hand in
force. He is opposed to the manufact-
urer. He pleads for the consumer.
Of.course, the more the consumption,
the more his profits. He doesn't care
whether the goods are made in this
country or in Halifax. But he is az.
gressive, and during days and days he
has had the most alarming stories to
tell of the existence Of trusts, and how
they are fostered by q form of protec-
tion which shuts out foreign COMPETE
ton. The manufacturer speaks for
the workman, the importer speaks for
the consumer, and both incidentally
want that which will afford themselves
the highest profit in that branch Of
prof;-mskiog in which they are en-
gsged. Amid their phi~lanthropic and
patriotic oratory, it was plain all the
time that their philanthropy began and
ended with self. When members Of
the committee attempted occasionally
to compel the speakers to show how
their arguments, II carried into opera
ton, would affect the great mass OF
the people, they were at once confused
and COMPOUNDED. they had not studied
the problem from that viewpoint. The
interests Of the importers and the
manufacturers being opposed, the
advocates at times became very angry
at each other. and on several occasions
virtually passed the lie.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

The wife of Mr.. D. Robinson, 9
prominent lumberman Of Hartwick,
N. Y, ives sick with rheumatism fol
Ave months. In speaking of it, Mr..
Robinson says: .'Chamberlain's Pain
Balm is the only thing that gave hel
any rest from pain. For the relief Of
pain it cannot be beat" Many very
bad cases OF rheumatism have been
cured by it. For sale at so cents pei
bottle by X. D. Goodall, Depot drug
store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
Sand re Route-calMornIs LImIted.

Leaves Chicago 600 p. m. Wednesday,
and Saturdays, Kansas City 9:50A. M and
Denver 8 80 p m, Thursdays and Sun
reaching Los Angeles In u hour
San Diego in 76s hours from Chicago
Connecting train for San Francisco via
Mojave. Returns Mondays and Thursdays
Equipment OF superb vestibuled Pullman
palace sleepers, buffet smoking car and
dining car. Most luxurious service via any
line.
Another express train, carrying palace
and tourist sleepers, leaves Chicago and
Kansas City daily for California,
Inquire OF Local Agent, or
q. T. NICHOLSON, @. p. A.,
A. 7. & 8 r. R'y,
Chicago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
Puaa. Puea Puoa,

A sure cure for Blind, Bleed
ing and Itching Piles. DR.. Kinks
German Pile Ointment has cured the
worst cases Of ten years. standing by
three II four applications. No one
need suffer ten minutes after using
DR.. Kinks German Pile Ointment
Our agent, Mr. Goodall, viii warrant
every box. Proe 81.00. Sold at
Depot drug store Las Vegas
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

AMADo CHAvEs. Territorial superin.
tendent Of public instruction, compli-
ments this Office with his annual report
for the year ended December 31st.
1896. 1t is handsomely gotten up 10
pamphlet form and Is chock full OF
timely and interesting data concerning
the schools OF New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

M'KINLEY AND THE OFFICES.
The situation In which Mr.. Mckinley
will find himself upon entering the
white house will be full Of peculiar
difficulties. Upon his command Of
the confidence of tho country, and Of
tho support Of q great body Of disinter-
ssted citizens who voted for him, 10
spite Of many grounds Of aversion, will
un~questionably depend the Measure OF
his success in dealing with the moment
Gus problem Of bringing peace and
stability to the financial system Of the
country.
There 10 no way In which Mr.. Nc
Kinley could do more to ALLEVIATE that
opinion than by permitting his Goes
sion to the presidency to become the
signal for q carnival Of spoils. Not
only has the merit system thoroughly
intrerched itself in the federal govern,
ment, through the gradual and almost
complete extension Of the classified
service, but the spirit OF that system
has penetrated the minds of thinking
people all over the country, and
guides them In their judgment oi
actions relating to appointments lying
outside OF any rules OF regulations,
The old notion Of using Offices ii
reward for political services and viii
little or no regard to fitness, has faller
into thorough d%isrepute. For many
years, the men in both parties who
have not been hide-bound partisanl
have held the balance Of power, anc
never was their support more needsr
by those in possession of the govern
ment than it will be by the incoming
administration; for in the. presen
situation the pressure Of public opinion
10 the one great thing on which th,
majority party must rely in order Il
be able to effect any legislation AZ all
Mr.. McKinley's record on the sub
ject OF civil service reform has beer
consistently good, and we are justified
in expecting that he will not lower BIZ
standard when brought face to fac,
with the solemn responsibilities which
will confront him on his assuming the
duties Of the presidency. He will BIZ
10 . position, il he chooses, TO cement
and complete the great work which
has been done for the rational system
of public service in the past fifteen
years, and to gain the credit Of having
made permanent and unshaksble by
his precedent that which his predeces.
sors have gradually, and with more OF
less inconsistency, built up.
On the other hand, II he should take
a backward step, he will not only dc
an injury to the public service and in.
cur corresponding reproAch, but b.
will enormously weaken his hold on
most Influential and indispensable por
ton of his following.
A broad, patriotic, liberal course il
regard to the Offices, giving As iittl.
c%ountenance as possible to the spoils
men, would do nor than any othel
one thing we can think of to strength.
en- the new administration and give II
that moral force which is so essential
10 It's success in view of the compiled.
tons in the political situation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

The Missouri legislature will be
asked to create . state board of char
tiles and correction to supervise the
charitable and criminal institutions OF
the state. to inaugurate feasible plans
for the improvement Of public roads,
and to pass q law utilizing the labor Of
able.bedied unfortunates and nrovid.
ing for the control Of tramps, paupers
and youthful dependents
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

TOMORROW will be the eighty.second
anniversary of the battle of New Or
leans, on which occasion General Jack
son gave utterance to the famous
words, "Give me liberty or give me
death, or by the eternal I propose to
move Immediately upon your works!
Goopb
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
Tourist Rates to the Grand Canes.

From Las Vegas to Grand Canon OF the
dorado river and return, e53- 80. Thirty
days transit limit in each direction.
final return limit, ninety days from date
of sale. The stage will leave Flagstaff, on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, con
Meeting with our through California trains
in zach direction. %
Returning, IL will leave the Grand Canon
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. TIE
ride to the canon 10 over q good road 0 nd
occupies about eleven hours. Station.
have been established along the roues ano
at the canon for the accommodation OF
tourists. c. F. JONES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
5e Warren sd, New York Cit,

MY hair kept falling out until | was
nearly bald. and several remedies tried
seemed TO do no good. / commenced
using Dsnderine six weeks ago and the
result Is 9 fine growth Of new hair
MRS. BELLE Pickett, Guthrie, o. T.
For sals-b BY S~chaefer's pharmacy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

That soft, rich, glossy sheen, so much
admired IN hair, can be secured by the
use OF Ayers Hair Vigor. All the a..
~sistance that nature requires to make
the hair strong, beautiful, and album
dant is supplied by this excellent prep
aration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

There is nothing that causes women
greater discomfort and misery than the
constantly recurring Headache. Men
suffer less with Headache. "MY wife's
health was very Indifferent, having
Headache continually, and just two
packages of Simmons Liver Regulator
released her from all Headache and
gave tone and vigor to her whole sys-
tenn. 1 have never regretted its use"
M. d. DeBord, Mt. Vernon, Ky.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

Las VEGAS DAILY OPTIc-Delivered by mail,
post paid, $40. 90 per annum; $500 for six
months; $3.50 for three months, By car
rier, rs cents per week
Las VEGAS WEEKLY OPrIc-2s columns, de-
livered By mail, post paid, $500 per an
mum, 81. 90 for six months, 7S' for three
Sample copies OF both daily and weekly
mailed free when desired. Give postof1ce
address in full, including state.
ted from all parts OF the country. Com
m~unications addressed to the editor OF
The OPTIC, to insure attention, should be
accompanied by the writer's full name
and address, not for publication, but a. Z
guaranty OF good faith.
RlMIrTANcRs-May DO made by draft, money
order, postal note, express or registered
letter at our risk. Address all letters AND
kilograms to THE OPTIC,
East Las Vegas. New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
An Obsolete Amusement.

From The New Mexican.
The "badger fghtn method of
amusement, which has been q back
number in Santa Fe for months. seems
10 have been introduced at Las Vegas.
Witness the followin g from The OPTIc
The dog is said to have whipped the
badger In fifteen seconds, at the Plaza
hotel, last night. Now for a snipe
hunt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

Hoods S~arsaparilla builds up the wea,.
shattered system by giving vigorous action ID
the digestive organs creating an appetite, s,t
purifying the blood. It is prepared by mode i,
methods, possesses the greatest curative pow.
era and has the most wonderful record Of 40
tual cures OF any medicine. Try 1t. M
Needs PILLS cure nausea, sick headache.
aaigsstss, bixowsnsss. Sold by AL druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
Good for The kidneys

Buy a useful Xmas present for your wife
a f1ne steel range. and she will bless you
every day 10 the year: a carving set to
prevent cruelty to animals; . pair of
skates to suit young and old; . pocket
knife for the boys; a toy steel range for
the girls q fine razor for hubby, and ell
hard ware store, where you can select all
those presents cheaper than anywhere else
including . guarantee as to quality.
d. WINTERNITz,
27-tf Bridge So.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

The weather bureaus official sum-
mary for the month of December,
shows that the temperature at
Santa Fc for the mouth was thirty-sIx.
There were but four cloudy days and
the precipitation amounted to six
hundredfhs of an inch.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
MexIcan Central RaIIvav.

From the sea to the clouds. Passing mod
ern cities and ancient monuments. Stan
dard guage in evegything-maDagement
ideas and treatment OF patrons. The only
line in the Republic running Pu imam pal
ace buffet sleeping cars between tie cap
ital and poines in the United States. CheaT
rates and Irompt service. For full psrttc.
ulars call ca or address s
J. r. DoNoHoE,
II CONT Agent ri Paso. Texas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
gate. 70 city Of msx,e..

Las. VEGAS, N. NJ, March 9Th, 1885,
Rouni trip rates to City OF Mexico, from
Las Vegas, $66.70 Going limit, sixty
days, with final return limit, of six months
from date Of sale.
RATES TO PHOENIX.
Tourist rates to Phoenix, Arix., and re-
turn from Las Vegas, $4s.60. Limits,
fifteen days, In each direction with nnal
limit OF SIX months.
II G. r. JONES. Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

THE work mapped gu for the In
diana legislature includes a r q por-
tionment Of the state, the enactment of
an antitrust law, and the passage of
an amendment to the general election
law that will prevent the kind of fusion
accomplished between the silver demo-
Gratis and the popullsts, at the last
alacgiOn.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
white Oaks LODGE M. GOA r.

White Oaks lodge No. 20, A. F. &
A. NJ, installed the following officers
for the ensuing Masonic year. Jones
Taliaferro, w. NJ. T. w. Heman, s.
w.; b. F. Quinn, J. w.; E.. w. Park
err, treasurer; M H. Koch, secretary
J. B. Collier, s. D.; J.. w. Glen, j.
D.; j. M. Ramsiaie, tyler.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
The Grant county commissioners
appointed Drs. Gilbert & Auerbach as
county physicians.
sub,crlb,og for metroOoIitsn Pspen.

Subscribing Tor Metropolitan Papefs.
The coming year will be crowded with
big news vents and happenings, the de-
tails OF which everyone interested In ma
tional and foreign affairs will want to
read. The best western newspaper pub
lished is the Semi Weekly Republic of st.
Louis. 1t is only 81 ayear, and for that
amount IL will send two papers Q week to
any address for one year.
The Republic daily is SO q year, 50 for
six,months or s .50 for three months. 51tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

Joseph Routledge, the enterprisipe
owner Of the Bland saw mill, returned
to that place from Glorieta, and is In
readiness, with a new saw mill lately
acquired, to I'll orders for any quantity
and class Of lumber.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

A 1.-THE democratic primary II pre-
cinct No. II, Of Santa Fe, the following
nominations were made: For justice
Of the peace, John G. Hull; tor consta-
BILE, Thomas Fl. Tucker.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

Sewing machines and bicycles for SALE
old machines repaired and made ne good
a. new. Call and see us. Next door TO J.
A. Dicks grocery store.
Bridge Street, LAS VEGAS, N. n.
scott w. A. 0ivxNs y CO.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
THURSDAY EVENING. JAN. = 1897.

FROM best advices at hand, it would
seem to be almost a foregone. conclu-
sion that the republicans will organize
the Territorial Legislature. n or both
houses.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
Notice d stockhoIder., Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the regular
annual meeting OF the stockholders OF The
San Miguel National tank Will be held al
the oflcs OF the ank in Es st Las Vegas, IN
Tuesday, January 18th, 1897, at 10 O'Clock
q. M. for the purpose OF electing directors
2i.itw D. 4. Hosrns, Cashier.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

ohambsrlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rleum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites
Chronic Sore Eyes and Graduated Eye Lids
For sale by druggists. at Is cents per box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

Premature badness may be prevent
cd and tho hhis made to grow on heads
already bald. by the use Of Hall'sVegct-
able Sicilian Hair Remover.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
no HoRsH oWNHns.

For putting = horse in a fine healthy on
dition try Dr.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
los Of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over-worked horse. Is
cents per pscksee For sale ~hvsdrucRiata .
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
Al HopeweII Gold Camp.

Those intending to visit the great gold
camp of Hopeweil be pleased to learn that
J0hu J. Pace IL now prepared to furnish
hoiel accommodations. An excellent table
Ia ser we'd at reasonable rates. 25S-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
County and City Government
The following communication wal
received at this Office
COMMERCIAL Club, !
ALBUoUErQuE, N. M,

ALBUQUERQUE. N. M, \
JANUARY, 1sT, 1897.
Dear Str:-At Q meeting of the CONNER
cial club, held on Saturday, December
26th, 1895, the following resolutions were
passed:
RESOLVED, That the secretarys is hereby
requested to communicate in writing with
all other organizations OF o like psture,
boards OF county commissioners and Off.
cials Of incorporated citieo, with q view to
brin ging about q reform In our county and
city governments, by such change Of laws,
by our incoming Legislature, as will give
US more efiicispt service by public officers,
and at amors reasonable compensation for
the seine.
Some relief from the present state OF II.
fairs certainly ought to be obtained, aud
the commercial clntJwfttbgrFyery Klsd to
hear from you with lsuegestIons al to the
best way to proceed In order to accomplish
this end. and will be glad to be assured OF
your cordial support and CO. operation in
is efforts. As the legislature will soon
assemble, the necessity Of prompt action IL
spparsnt, and we hope for an saffy reply.
Yours truly,
W. r. MErcALF,
svvrvteFy,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

A genuine ghost-story has yet to be
attested bat not so . genuine blood
purifier. Over and over again it .has
been proved that Ayers Sarssparilla
stands alone among medicines IS the
most reliable tonic Alternative in phar-
macy. I. stood alone at the Worlds
Fair.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

II you want to buy or sell cattle wool or
sheep, don't failto see or write J. Minium,
wool and live stock broker, East Las We
gas. New Mexico. He will save you
money. 222w6dtf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
Reward TOR Thieves.

Until further notice, l will pay $3.50 re.
ward for the arrest and conviction Of any
man found stealing or unlawfully handling
cattle belonging to me.
A. e. BOURNE.
Fort Union N. N. i, 19.w-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

VIM. Farr received a telegram at
Albuquerque that there was a bunch Of
about 100 extra fat steers at Wagon
Mound. gssss q
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

Annual convention, National American
Suffrage association at Des Moines, lows,
Jan. 25th, Feb. list '97. Fare aud oue.third
on certificate plan. G.. +. JONES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

Thomas Lowthian, the well-known
Cochiti mining man, is confined to his
homo at Denver by sickness.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

TO CURE A COLD IN ONR DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money il it fails
70 cure. 26e.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

TO CURB AcOLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL IL fails
to cure. 25c. &
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

Karl A. Snyder, Of Albuquerque, Is
in the race for judge Of the second
judicial district.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

j. E. Wood, Of Santa Fee, has been
laid up at home with q sprained an kle
81 nee Christmas morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

BALD HEADS, BALD HEADS, BALD
HEADS. HURHAH! DANDERlNE,
DANDERINE.
Thousands have been cured Of bald
ness and Other. diseases Of, the scalp by
Dandsrine.S II will cure you. Guar.
anteed. For sale BY Schaefer's phar-
macy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

The New Mexico hoard Of immigra-
ton will meet IN Santa Fe on next
Monday. .,s (,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

Miss Mae Eaton has bought. aud
now has about completed, the old Bob
Harrel building, at Roswell.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

There'll. be no more venison on the
market this winter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

Miss Belle Salisbury entertained the
members Of the bachelor girls club at
Ration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
Thls ID Your Opportunit,

This IL Your Opportunity.
On receipt Of ten cents, cash or stamps,
Q generous sample will be mailed Of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely'a Cream Balm) sufficient TO demon
strate the great merits Of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren st., Now York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., Of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. l
can emphasize his statement, at ID q posi-
tive euro for catarrh if used as directed
Rev. Francis w. Poole. Pastor CentralP Pres.
Church, Helena, Mont.
Ely's Cream Balm IL the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
NOR any injurious drug. Price, so cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
He Found Relief.

KUN N NJ --
GENTLEMEN:-I came here from Rock.
ford, Illinois, in 1895, and have been . great
sufferer with stomach, kidney and liver
troubles for a long time. / found no relief
rutil l commenced the use Of your valuable
mineral-water. have fully recovered my
health, and am about to rsturR to Rock
ford. Yours truly,
A. T. RAYMOND,
1923 Jefferson st, Denver Colo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Chss. Huettr or, at Ration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-07
A Suggestion

Fr0m tno FL Fas0 Telegraph.
Mayor Campbell, Of El Paso. is Col.
Mothersill's principal opponent for the col
Y egas Optic.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-22

Last fall during the campaign our
populist friends promised the farmers
among other things that If they were
successful in electing Leedy and a
populist legislature, they would re-
duce freight and passenger rates in
Kansas. The railroad boys hearing
these things and knowing that re-
duction of rates for the railroads
meant reduction of salaries, went
after the Performers" bnt were quiet
ly informed that if the pops were sue
cessful they would introduce the max
imum freight bill as usual, but wonld
kill it in some way. Either the rail
road boys or the farmer will get left
and of course it will be the farmer.
These fellows accept passes and other
courtesies from the railroads and
will do nothing to seriously cripple
the roads. Wait and see if we are not
correct.