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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
WEDNESDAY EVENING. JAN. 90, 1897
" A USEFUL BILL.

Yesterday evening, The OPTIC
mentioned that an official of this
county had drafted a bill for introduce
ton to the legislature, providing for
the registration Of births and deaths.
To-day we state that the Importance Of
such a measure is much greater than
at first supposed. 1t was suggested 10
the county official by an east side man.
who, had he been successful in the
recent election, would himself have
introduced it. Its usefulness, should it
become law, cannot be ver-estimated,
in that its result will prove a standing
record of births and deaths of all
persons, to which record reference can
be made for all time to come.
Had some of our lawmakers Of a
generation gone by been blessed with
foresight enough to have presented and
gotten passed such a bill, endless
trouble would have been saved this
present generation and those yet to
come, in tracing and finding heirs to
many of the original grantees of the
land grants with which our Territory
is-not blessed.
1t is not too late to introduce go i'm
portant a measure; our children and
their descendants will reap the benefit.
The proper place to keep such a regis
ter as. the bill contemplates, Is in the
probate clerks Office, as it is the official
headquarters Of the county, hence open
to the inspection OF all.
To the members of the thirty-second
legislative assembly, The Optic says:
Pass this measure without fail. Ii you
need proof of its usefulness, just ask
Col. j. Francisco Chavez, or any
other good lawyer, his opinion on it
and he will tell you what THE Optic
now does: That had such a bill been
made law, decades ago, countless
thousands Of dollars would have been
saved to the people of New Mexico,
both in good hard cash and in landed
possessions, lost through inability to
trace relationship or find a "missing
heir" Ia that latter respect, will
the usefulness Of such a measure be-
come apparent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
Santa Pc Route-caInornia Limited.

Leaves Chicago 500 p. m. Wednesday,
and Saturdays, Kansas City $3.50 a. m. and
Denver $3.50 p M, Thursdays and Sun
days, reaching Los Angeles in "a hours
and San Diego in 76 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 iourist sleepers, leaves Chicago and
Kansas City daily for California.
Inquire Of Local Agent, or
G. 7. NICHOLSON, G.. p. A.,
A. T. & 8 f. R'y,
Chicago,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

For your Protection -Catarrh "Cures'' or
Tonics for Catarrh in liquid form to be taken
internally, usually contain either Mercury or
Iodide Of Potassa, or both, which are injur-
ious if t~oolong taken. Catarrh is a local, not
q blood disease, caused by sudden change to
cold or damp weather. 1t starts in the nasal
passages, affecting eyes, ears and throat.
Cold in. the head causes excessive flow of
mucus, and, if repeatedly neglected, the re-
suits of catarrh will follow; severe pain in
the head, a roaring sound in the ears, bad
breath, and oftentimes an offensive dis
charge. The remedy should be quick to allay
inflammation and heal the membrane. Ely's
Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure for
these troubles and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price. so cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
INTO THREE DISTRICTS.
Abolish County Lines and Pass q Re.
construction Act.

To the Editor of the Optic.
LAS VEGAS, N. M, January 18TH
In answer to your postal query, ]
would say: ID view Of the appalling
condition ofthe counties Of New
Mexico, from a financial standpoint OF
reckoning, l would suggest that the
approaching legislature abolish all
county lines and pass a reconstruction
act, dividing our Territory into three
districts, northern, central and south
ern. these districts being under control
OF just as few officers a. would be pos
sible to conduct their affairs, every
official salaried and that salary moder-
ate. Not a dollar to be paid out by q
district official until passed upon by a
board OF control, composed Of
one man from each district, they
to be appointed by the governor,
this board to cit as an equalization
board/and also disburse all moneys.
or control its disbursement and cover
any surplus into a fund set apart for
the express purpose of paying our
debts. In a general way, this will
convey my idea Of atshould be done
paying what we honestly owe,
and under the present regime, cannot
pay. Each year ID only piling up our
indebtedness, and putting off the evil
day Of bankruptcy or reputation.
By pursuing some such a mode OF
procedure, and exercising moderate
economy, / see no reason why our
counties caunot in a few years become
absolutely free from debt and then
resume under most favorable
auspices, and with an OK
perisnce that would admonish our
officials to move slowly in the
matter Of creating debts. Rstrenoh.
ment and reform Is the crying need OF
the hour; minimum taxation and i'm
collection. the demand Of our
tax ridden and long. suffering people.
An ever-increasing assessment and .
ever-decreasing indebtedness, Is the
,tartling condition that confronts MS.
Il is high time that ~ourpeople began to
give this question serious and aggressive
consideration.
We cannot close our eyes to the fact
hat the day Of settlement cannot be
ong deferred, and that those who have
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
Tourist Rates to the Grand Canon.

From Las Vegas to Grand Canon of the
olorado river and return, $53. so. 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 each direction.
Returning, it will leave the Grand Canon
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The
ride to the canon is over a good road and
occupies about eleven hours. Stations
have heen established along the route and
at the canon for the accommodation of
tourists. G. F. JONES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

WILLIAM M. HoUsER, treasurer of
the Globe Printing company, of St.
Louis, is at Santa Fe, and will remain
for a few weeks. His health is not
the best and his home physician i'd.
vised him to take a trip to New
Mexico. Pity but that poor McCul
lagh, (not in this worlds goods,) the
t~ireless and indefatigable editor of the
Globe Democrat, could have been per
suaded into taking that health trip to
California before it was everlastingly
too late.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

Exposure to cold and dampness will ex-
cite the Tactic acid In the blood. hence
rheumatic aches and pains result, together
with much weakness and distress. To cure
this trouble and relieve the sufferer from
all liability of a return OF the disease, the
poisons in the blood must be dissolved and
eradicated. L~ALLENAND's SPECIFIC for
RHEUMATISM is an absolutely reliable and
permanent cure. The dose is only twenty
drops, yet It's penetrating power is SO great
that it reaches to the remotest part Of the
body, warming the blood and bones, re-
lieviDg pain, Strengthening the joints, and
what is more important, completely des-
troYing the rheumatic acid, SO that the
body Is fortified against future attacks.
Price, S1.00 per vial. Sold by Murphey-
Van Petten.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

property that 10 available, will have to
meet the obligations coming due, and
those who escape TAXATION now, will, in
all probability, escape the payment o.
their just proportion OF the debts.
Supineness and indifference are levying
q heavy tribute upon US. We should
arouse our solons from this lethargy,
and boldly face the conditions as they
exist. Unless we do, the penalty OF cut
negligence may be deplorable indeed
l do not imagine this proposition
will meet with the appreciation Of the
politician or the ofice-seeker, but
things have reached that pass when
business and not politics should as
sumo sway. Respectfully,
ID. @. WINTERS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

The director of the mint has re-
quested Don: H. Kedzie, OF the
Lo-dsburg, N. NJ, Liberal, to gather
the statistics, Of the product CT our
mines for the past year. He 'encIoses
a blank showing the character of the
Information he desires, euch as the
names of persons at any OF the various
mining camps, or in any county, from
whom he a cur desired informa-
ton.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
MOUNTAIN RESORTS.
Beautiful Places of Retreat for
the Health and Pleasure
Seeker.


This resort Is famous for It's comfort,
cleanliness, superior table, abundance Of
rich milk n cream, as well as for its un.
rivaled scenery and numerous nearby
points Of interest. The best trout fishing
is accessible by short excursions to either
branch of the Gallinas. Hermit Peak
and grand canon are of easy access. Bur-
ro's are furnished to guests for daily
riding. The Pecos National Park is within
six miles, and is reached by easy trail;
expeditions can be QUILTED and guide Sc
cured at the ranch.
For transportation and terms, inquire Of
Judge Wooster, East Las Vegas, or ad-
dress. Fl. A. HARVEY.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
Summer Mountain Resort.

The ri Porvenir mountain resort will
now receive guests for the summer
The most picturesque scenery in America,
fine fishing and hunting. Best of hotel ac-
commodations in New Mexico. For terms
for board and lodging, apply to the Ro-
nero Mercantile Co., Las Vegas. Carriage
leaves their store, southwest corner Of the
plaza, every Saturday and Tuesday morn
ing at s O'Clock; fare for the round trip, 81.
For further information, call at the above
establishment. 3Qtf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

VIM. G. Valentine died at Salado,
twenty five miles from White Oaks, of
pneumonia. He was about forty.slx
years Of age, was a native of Bowling
Green, KY, q brother Of John j. Valen-
tine, of San Francisco, Cal. president OF
the Wells Fargo express company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

If Gov. Thornton had had any. style
about him, he would have mailed ad-
vance slips Of his message to the gen.
eral assembly to the newspapers OF the
Territory, thereby enabling them to be
cooked and primed for its delivery, on
Friday, at a joint session of the legisla-
tive bodies in Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
Special Notice.

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, 25 cents per week.
Las VEGAS WEEKLY OPTIo-2S columns, de-
livered by mail, post. paid, $500. per an.
mum, sl.6O for six months, rs, for three
months. Single copies In wrappers, o cents.
Sample copies OF both daily n weekly
mailed free when desired. Give posto1lce
address in full, Including state.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NEWS, solici-
ted from all parts OF the country. Com
munications addressed to the editor OF
THE OPTIC, to insure attention, should be
accompanied by tha writer's full name
and address, not for publication, but as o
guaranty of good faith.
REMITTANCEs-May be made by draft, money
order, postal note, express or registered
letter at our risk. Address all letters ano
kilograms TO II OPTIC,
East Las Vegas. New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
TO HORSE OWNERS.

For putting a horse In a fine healthy con-
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss Of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
now life to an old or over-worked horse. %
certs per package For sale nv druggists
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

they are more certain than many medicines
which are so strong that they put the sys-
tenn all out of order. The great advantage
of the pheasant Pellets Is thar they cure
Permanently.
send Al one-cent stamps to cover cost Of mail
Ing os1, and get his great book, The Peoples
Sense Medical Adviser, dbsohlfAy FRnh
Address, Worlds Dispensary Medical Associar
tnu,-NaH z Main Styeet. Buffalo. n. -:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
Mexican Central RalIwav.

From the sea to the clouds. Passing mod
ern cities and ancient monuments. Stan
dard guage in everything-mapagement,
ideas and treatment of patrons. The only
line in the Republic running Pullman pal
ace buffet sleeping cars between the cap
ital and points in the United States. Cheap
rates and pI ompt service. For. full partic-
ulars call iii or address
J.. r. DoNoHoE,
If CONT Agent Ri Paao. Texas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
He Found Relief.
Tic FOunu KtI1e1s
Macbeth Mineral Water Co., East Las We

gas, N. M:
GENTLRMEN:-I came here from Rock.
ford, Illinois, in 1895, and nave been a great
sufferer with stomach, kidney and liver
for a long time. / found no relief
Until / commenced the use of your valuable
mineral-water. l lave fully recovered my
health, and am about to return to Rock
ford. Yours truly,
A. Il. RAYMOND,
1923 Jefferson st Denver Colo,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
Buy q useful Xmas present for YOUR VIII,

Buy a useful Xmas present for your wife
a fine steel range, and she will bless you
every day in the year: a carving set to
prevent cruelty to animals; a pair of
to suit young and old; a pocket
for the boys; a toy tteel range for
the girls a fine razor for hubby, and all
be happy. likewise. The old town
store, where you can select all
those presents cheaper than anywhere else
including q guarantee as to quality.
ID. WIETERNITz,
17.tf Bridge st.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

Messrs. John j. McCourt, Geo. E.
Sigh, E. j. Wallace, John and Roy
Gumm, Frank Golf and AL. Curtis, of
White Oaks, went hunting and returned
with twenty-one wild turkeys.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
1923 Jefferson st Denver G


1 had used nearly every remedy for kid
ney trouble known without relief when !
was induced to try Macbeth water, which
l am glad to say did me a wonderful
amount of good In a very short time.
JOSE LOPEZ,
Ex-Sheriff of san Miguel county
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

II you want to buy or sell cattle wool or
sheep, don't fail TO see or write j.. Minium,
wool and live stock broker, East Las We
gas, New Mexico. Hei will save you
money! w222&dtf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

Ben B. Burgess, an old-timer In
White Oaks, but who for a few years
past has been wandering in search of.
pastures green and a better country,
returned to his first love.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

This is the first legislature in the
history Of New Mexico, in which no
committees on privileges and elections
will be appointed, both parties having
agreed to entertain no contests.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. McMurray left
San Marcial for the City of Mexico to
be absent about thirty days on a pleas
ure trip.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

The son of George Hill Howard,
land court lawyer, entered the New
Mexico university. Mr.. Howard has
ust moved his family from Los An
geles to Albuquerque.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
At HopeweM Gold Camp.

Those intending to visit the great gold
camp Of Hopewell be pleased to learn that
John j. Pace IL now prepared to furnish
Ia served at reasonable rates. 25S-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

0hambsrlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped.
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulated Eye Lids
For sale by druggists at Is cents per box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

LAS VEGAS, N. NJ. March 9Th, 1885,
Round trip rates to City of Mexico, from
Las Vegas, S66. 10. Going limit, sixty
days, with final return limit, OF six months
from date Of sale.
RATES TO PHOENIX.
Tourist rates to Phoenix, Ariz., and re-
turn from Las Vegas, $3.50. Limits,
fifteen days, in each direction, with fnal
limit of six months.
II G. r. JONES. Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
This Is Your Opportunity.

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps,
a generous sample will be mailed of the.
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon
strate the great merits of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
The man with a weight on

The man with a weight on
his leg can't hope to win in the
race. A man with a weight on
his health can't expect to COM
pete in life and business with
those who are not handicapped.
IF his brain is heavy, and his
blood sluggish, because of con-
stipation, he will not succeed
in doing anything very well.
Constipation Is the cause of
nine tenths of all sickness.
Symptoms of it are s~allowness,
listlessness, poor appetite, bad
taste in the mouth, dizziness,
hiliousness, and iassitude.
Constipation can be cured
easily and certainly by the use
of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
let's. They are not at all vio-
lent in their action. and vet
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
TO cuRRA coin M ONE nav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If 1t fails
to cure. 25c. If.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20

PERTINENT to the appointment for
governor of New Mexico, Tom Hughes
says in his paper. the Albuquerque Citi-
zen, writing from Santa Fe:
While there are numerous candidates for
governor, all of whom are we'll qualified to
creditshly discharge the duties of the
office. it is said in political circles at the
capital that Hon. A. L. Morrison 10 almost
sure to receive the appointment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-20
sc Warren St., New York City.

strate the great merits of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
sc Warren St., New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. 1
can emphasize his statement, SIT is a posi-
tive cure for catarrh if used as directed ~
Rev. Francis W. Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
Church, Helena, Mont.
E1y's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, so cents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-29
A W0MAN'S
SUFFERING,
Interesting Experience Of Mrs.
Lounsbury Of Olympia,
Washington.
Remarkable Results From of the New Stomach
Medicine.

The practice of publishing medical
testimonials is certainly not a new one;
in fact, the subject is well nigh thread
bare, the columns of every paper being
full of them. Nevertheless, occasionally
a case appears of so interesting and
remarkable a character as to merit
special attention. OF such a character
is the experience of Mrs. E. L. Louns-
bury of Olympia, in far off Wash
ington, who now resides at No. Ill
Maple Park, in that city.
Mrs. Lounsbury's trouble was an ag-
gravated case of stomach trouble. She
says: l was very weak, could not sit
up in bed more than an hour at a time.
no appetite, eating the juice of rare
beef My husband would have 10 read
to me until or 3 o'clock in the morn
ing before sleep would come; my heart
was weak and troublesome, gas would
collect in my stomach so that a num-
Der of times during the day I would be-
come almost helpless.
/ saw the new stomach remedy
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, advertised
in the Christian Herald of Detroit. and
even now, after taking but one box. I
am a good advertisement for them. I
sleep good, have good appetite, nv
heart is better, my nerves stronger. 7
am gaining strength so fast that yes
terday I walked seven blocks.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-29
NEW TODAY.
BIENNIAL STATEMENT
Of
THE HIBERNIA
SAVINGS and Loan Society,

Made in accordance with an Act of
the State Legislature, passed March
%, 1898. and hereto annexed. to wit:
The People of the State of California
represented in Senate and Assembly,
do enact as follows:
Section 1. The Cashier or Secretary
of every Savings Bank, Savings and
Loan Society, and every institution in
which deposits of money are made and
interest paid thereon, shall, within fif-
teen days after the 1st day of Deem
Der. in the year one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-three, and within
fifteen days of the 1st day of Decem-
Der of each and every second succeed
ing year thereafter, return to the
Board OF Bank Commissioners sworn
statement, showing the amount stand
ing to his credit. the last known place
of residence or Postof1ce' address, and
the fact of death, if known to said
Cashier or Secretary, of every depositor
who shall not have made a deposit
therein, or withdrawn therefrom any
part of his deposit or any
part of the interest thereon, for the pc
Rod of more than ten years next pre-
ceding; and the Cashiers and Secreta-
ries of such Savings Banks, Savings
and Loan Societies and institutions for
deposit of savings shall give notice of
these deposits in one or more newspa-
pers published in or nearest to the city,
city and county or town where such
banks are situated at least once a
week for four successive weeks, the
cost of such publications to be paid
pro rata out of said unclaimed depos-
its; provided, however, that this Act
shall not apply to or affect the deposit
made by or in the name of any person
known to the said Cashier or Secre-
tary to be living, any deposit which,
with the accumulation thereon, shall
be less than fifty dollars
Sec. 2. The Board of Bank Commits
sioners shall incorporate in their sub
sequent report each return which
shall have been made to them, as pro-
vided in Section l of this act.
Sec. 8. Any Cashier or Secretary of
either of the banking institutions men
toned in Section of this Act neglect
ing or refusing to make the sworn
statement required by said Section /
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
In accordance with the foregoing the
following statement is submitted, as
appears from our books at close of
business on the 1st day of December,
A. D. 1897, to wit:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-29

If this letter will do you any good
you may publish it in the Christian
Herald, as 1 have many friends who
read that paper.
The tablets have done wonders for
me, where hope of recovery was nearly
gone.
The cure of this lady is but one of
thousands who have been cured of
dyspepsia Indigestion and stomach
troubles by the regular use of Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets-a common-sense
remedy, which cures by causing the
prompt digestion of the food eaten
They should be taken Immediately
after meals. and their beneficial ef
fects are speedily apparent in the in
creased strength of stomach and
nerves. They cure palpitation of the
heart by removing the cause; they in
crease flesh and appetite by digesting
the food before ii has time to ferment
sour and poison the blood and nerves
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets not only
cure indigestion, but they are so safe
and pleasant that they are also per
fectly adapted to children and invalids
They are sold by druggists at so
cents for full sized packages
A useful book on stomach diseases
will be mailed free by addressing
Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich.