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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21
ANOTHER LEGISLATIVE LETTER.

To the Editor Of the Optic.
SANTA FE. N. NJ, January goth,
Harmony reigns supreme. The
white dove Of peace has settled down
over the legislative affairs Of New Mex
leo. A higher order Of intellect is
manifest 10 the membership OF both
houses, and the clerical force, In so far
as selected, is of a high order OF men.
tai attainment. The disturbing factor
in New Mexico politics, I. b. Catron,
is absent, and to this fact may be at
tributed this absence of squabbles and
contentious that have disgraced New
Mexico for the last third Of a century,
during our legislative sessions.
Bob Gortner, of semi-unsavory fame,
is back, seemingly having recovered
from his laborious effort to disgrace,
and mis- represent New Mexico in his
pre-arranged ST. Louis interview.
Commodious quarters have been se-
cured for the legislature In the Brothers
college school room building, where
gratuituous prayers are offered up,
daily, for the proper guidance and con-
duct of the individual members and
their corporate bodies.
A determination seems to have taken
possession of all members of both
branches to do whatsoever they may
be able to do to relieve the masses Of
excessive burdens Of taxation. The re-
peal Of the exemption law. The Excess
sive safeguarding incubus, and the
placing Of gambling npon the second
floor, are among the reforms at present
enthusiastically discussed
L L. WEBER.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21

The abstract of the condition OF the
national banks of New Mexico, at the
close of business on December 18th, as
reported to the comptroller of the cur
rency, shows the average reserve to
have been 1904 per cent against
29 50 per cent. on October 9Th; loans
and discounts, Increased from 81, $685.
522, to 81 ,345, 062; stocks and secuyi-
ties, decreased from 1858, 1876 TO $685.
COS; gold coin, increased from 1914,
1872, to $3.50, 907 total specie, incre4 IS.
ed from $l40,795 to 1862, 953; lawful
money reserve, increased from SPILL.
645, to S221,414; individual deposits,
decreased from 81. $50, 100 to S 1924.
497.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21

Buy a useful Xmas present for youy 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
skates to suit young and old; a pocket
knife for the boys; a toy steel range for
the girls a fine razor for hubby, and all
will be happy, likewise. The old town
hardware store, where you can select all
those presents cheaper than n anywhere else
including a guarantee as to quality.
D. WIHTERNITz,
2l-tf Bridge st.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21
THURSDAY EVENING. JAN. 81, 1867.
WOOL GROWERS ATTENTION,

EAST LAS VEGAS. N. NJ, January 7th,
1S0s.-You are requested to attend a spe-
cial meeting of the New Mexico wool
growers associs tion, to Ne held in East
Las Vegas, N. M, on Monday, January
25th, at 10 a. m. .
This me sting is called for the purpose OF
discussing the passage OF laws by the
Territorial legislature, necessary for the
proper protection and advancement of the
sheep industry in New Mexico, and to APP
point a committee TO formulate same, and
secure their enactment by the legis allure
Make an effort to attend this meeting,
but IL you find il impossible to do SO, ad-
dress "a communication to the secretary, at
East Las Vegas, ~embodying your views as
TO what legislation, you consider, should
be demanded to benefit the sheep-raisers
and wool growers of the Territory
M. W BRONZE, GEO. ARNoT,
President. Secretary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21

The desire is almost universally
voiced that the present law. which
allows road supervisors $40 annually,
be stricken from the statute books of
New Mexico. Scarcely one OF these
officials earn the salary, small as it is.
The roads of San Miguel county are
10 a most dep)orable condition, and the
blame for it may be said to lie just
outside the doors of these self same
road overseers, who do nothing but
pocket their salaries, and try to get the
places again, either for themselves,
immediate members Of their families,
or personal and political friends.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21

In New Mexico, most all ofici a
bonds are given to the Territory.
Some of them are for the protection of
counties, school districts and other
parts OF the Territory. Some months
ago, a warrant was iss1ed by the county
of Colfax, in favor of the Territorial
penitentiary, for the board and lodging
of the railroad strikers, taken from
Ration to Santa Fe in June, 1894. The
treasurer of Colfax county, James Cor
ry, refused to pay the same, believing
it was illegal aud excessive, 1t amount
ing to nearly $500, and recently the
attorney general OF the Territory,
brought suit against Cory and his
bondsmen, on his official bond, to re-
cover the amount of the war art. The
bondsmen are among the best citizens
of R4ton, they being T. A.
Schomberg, G. N Blackwell, Charles
M. Bayne and Charles Springer and
they decided to Test the matter. VIM.
G. Wrigley and Charles Springer rep.
resented the defendants, and they fill d
a demurrer, raising the point that this
particular bond, although given to the
Territory of New Mexico, was for the
protection of Colfax county and that
consequently the Territory could no.
maintain an &C ion on it that would, if
successful, mulct Colfax county. The
demurrer was argued by Attorney
General j. p. Victory, for the Terri
and VIM. G. Wrigley, for the
ard on Saturday Judge N.
B. Laughlin sustained tina demurrer
and dismissed the suit. It appears
hat there is not a single decided case
hat covers the point exactly.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21


Concerning needed legislation The
OPrrc has received . suggestion that
merits recognition. 1t is that . county
auditor would be a most useful official
for such a county as this to have.
Now, this paper wishes to be COR
rectly understood as standing for re-
form, re%trsnchment and reduction In
The conducting Of county affairs. While
the county auditor would be an official
de moro, yet by a proper combination
OF services, the creation OF this new
Office would lessen expenses.
The duties Of such an official would
be to audit all bills and accounts
against the county; have them ready
for approval, or rejection, of the board
of commissioners, and 81 expedite the
labors of that body, and by SO doing
reduce their sslary. The commission
ers will not object to that, as they are
honest men and ask remuneration only
for actual time spent and services per-
formed.
The county auditor should be ex-
off ,io clerk and bookkeeper to the
board of commissioners, so that he
would have their business at his fing-
ers' tips and be thoroughly familiar
with 1t, the books of account and nan.
ner Of keeping same. Of the collector,
treasurer and treasurers Of the various
school funds; therefore, he would be
in position to know just how the finan-
cial affairs Of the county stood. and SO
keep tab on the whole situation by be-
ing the authorized inspector and &C
countant of the board Of commission
ers, not to mention an hundred or 20 Of
minor matters he could attend to.
The county of San Miguel is o "
paying 500 per month salary to .
clerk OF the board, who, when he Is
not occupied with that body, works in
the probate clerks Office to the sole
benefit OF that official. There is just
enough work to keep one man ''out of
mischief" SO to speak, 10 that Office;
the probate clerk Is the man who should
attend to it alone and without an as
sistant under pay from the county.
Let it be required Of any aspirant to
be county auditor that he pass q rigid
examination as to qualifications for FL
ling 50 responsible a position; make
him prove his abilities and skill
as an accountant; make the
Office Of county auditor appointive
and competitive, SC that non but a
competent man can be chosen; then
the right man will get the place other
wise, perchance not.
Instead of as now paying 800 per
month for a very msagre rendition of
services, The OPTIc believes that $75
per month, or an adequate per diem
stipend for actual services, would
produce several competent aspirants for
such q position, if it were made both ap-
pointive and competitive. But so long
as 1t is solely and politically appointive,
and qualifications are not con-
sidered with the respect they should
or are always entitled to.
No, the creation of the new Office off
auditor would decrease expense.
and systematizs all business
a financial nature about the county,
ofi Gals offices, but the Office must be
competitive and appolntive, and the
board composed Of the best
material available, or OF expert &C.
themselves, irrespective OF
politics, respective only Of their capa-
oilitY as examiners.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21
Santa fe Route-californIa Limited.

Leaves Chicago 900 .. m. Wednesdays
and Saturdays, Kansas City $3.50 a. m and
Denver $50 p M, Thursdays and Sun.
days. reaching Los Angeles in 70 hours
and San Diego in rs hours from Chicago,
Cor meeting train for San Francisco via.
Moiave. Returns Mondays and Thursdays.
Equipment of superb v~estibuled Pullman
palace sleepers, buffet smoking car and
dining car. Most luxurious service via any
line.
Another express train, carrying palace
and ourist sleepsrs, leaves Chicago and
Kansas City daily for California.
Inquire of Loca' Agent. or
q. 7. NICHOLSON. g. P. A.,
A. T. & 8 F. R'y,
Chicago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21
MOUNTAIN RESORTS.
Beautiful Places Of Retreat for
the Health and Pleasure
Seeker.
nsrxex,s Mountain Home.

This resort Is famous for Its comfort,
cleanliness, superior table, abundance OF
rich milk and 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 Peal
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, Fast Las Vegas, or ad
dress. H. A. HARVEY.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21
Summer Mountain Resort.

The El Porvenir mountain resort will
now receive guests for the summer,
he most picturesque scenery in America,
Inc fishing and hunting. Best Of hotel ac-
c~ommodations 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, Il
For further information, call at the abov
~.ahi'shmcnt 30tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21

From Las Vegas to Grand Canon of the
olorado river and return, $50 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 owe a good road and
occupies about eleven hours. Stations
have been 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, 1897-01-21

Col. Richard Hudson, of Silver City,
whose friends declare him to bs pretty
sure of being struck by official lightning
from Washington someti me about No
vember, 189 8, when Charlie Shannon
quits, is hobnobbing with the "polit-
icos'' at Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21
Ayers s~arsapariIIa Strengthens the System

MIR. and Mrs James Coryei, OF
cening, were happily surprised, when
a large number OF friends opened the
door Of their home, Just south Of that
place, and took possession of the pre-
misses, the occasion of the tenth an.
niversary of their marriage.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21

POLITICAL note in the Santa Fe Neic
Mexican. across the mountains:
Report hath it that MIR. Miguel A. Otero,
of Las Vegas has been doing a great deal
of effective scurrying about, during the
past few dsys, aud has made marked
progress toward building a pole long
enough to tap that particular political
persimmon which he seeks and which will
be in sight when the present worthy occu.
pant, Hon. E. L. Hall, has served out hi,
full term.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21

Sarah lodge No. IL, Daughters Of
Rebekah, at Deming, installed the fol.
lowing officers last Monday evening
Mrs. Hodgdon. N. G.; Rose Hopkins,
V. g.; Ollie Hughes, secretary; Mrs
Larsen, treasurer; Mrs. Wlldenstein,
warden; Mrs. Warren, conductor
Mrs. Howard, chaplain; Mrs. Shakes
peare. 1. g.; John Warren, o. G +;
Mrs. Robinson, R. s N. q Mrs.
Hagen. R. s. v. G.; Dolly Moss, l..
s. V. G..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21

LAS VEGAS, N. NJ. March 9th, 1885,
Round trip rates to City of Mexico, from
Lss 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, $4S.50. Limits,
fifteen days, in each direction with final
limit Of six months.
tt G. F. JONES. Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21
The Danger Comes

In cases of typhoid fever, diphtheria and other
wrsting diseases, when the patient has been
'duced in flesh, and strength, and begins the
FOL some climb to health. Here Hoods Sarsa-
LA finds its place. 1t enriches the blood.
strengthens the nerves, gives tone to the di
sestive organs, and builds up the whole system.
Hoods Pills are the best %after-dinner pills,
. st Digestion cure headache. Csc. a box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21
RnecinI Motto

LAS VEGAS DAILY OPTIo-Delivered by mail,
post paid, $40. 90 per annum 5000 Tor SIX
months; $3.50 for three months, by car
rier, 25 cents per week.
LAS VEGAS WEEKLY OPTIC-2s columns, DO
livered By NAL, post.paid,- S2.00. per an
mum, $500 Tor six months, 70, for three
sample copies OF both daily and weekly,
mailed lree when desired. Give postomce
address in full, including state.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NEWS, soiici-
ted from ali parts OF the country. Com
municat'ons addressed to the editor or
THE OplIo, to insure attention, should be
accompanied by the writer's iuI name
n address, not for puDncation' puo ns u
guaranty OF rood faith.
REMIrs ArCEs-Eiay be made by draft, money
order. postal note, express or registered
letter at our risk. Address all letters ano
kilograms to II VfIlo,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21
Homestead Entry No. 1855.
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT CLAi ION ". NJ,
DC Ober 9Th. 1895.

LAND OFFICE AT CLA o v. M,
Oc. ober 9Th. 1896.
fFotlce is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten.
ton 70 make final proof In support of IS
cam, and that said proof viii be made De-
ut Duer~o de Luna, N. NJ, on Decem Der i,
1895, viz: liza p. gillespie, of Fort Sumner,
N. NJ, Tor the west half southwest QuaTte,,
southeast quarter southwest quarter
and southwest quarter southeast quarter,
section IS, township 2 noIth range rs east.
He names the following witnesses to
prove bis continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz:
Polonio Lopez. Jose Baca, j.. A. Segura
n Francisco Lavato, al of Fort Sumner,
JOIN O. SLACK,
1f-6 t Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21

1t is generally understood that there
is a movement on foot in the legis-
laturo to resurrect inc insurance bill of
two years ago. The bill provides that
all insurance companies dong business
within the Territory of New Mexico
shall deposit $40. 900 With the Ter
rItorial treasurer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21

IGNORANCE and idleness are the pre-
sagers of crime. To decrease crime,
the masses must be educated and work
must be provided for all. Education
and productive industry 80 hand in
hand in all forts to elevate the people.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21

In order that there may be no mis-
understanding about the editorial and
business conduct OF that paper, it is
stated that the Deming Headlight is
published by the Headlight publishing
company, Of which r. G. Clarke is
manager and in full charge.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21

Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointnen.
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Pheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chappeo
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, 1897-01-21

THE OPTIC i pleased to learn that
Miss Clara II. Olsen, late of Grant
county and more recently of Albuquer-
que, will likely be appointed a house
typewriter over at Santa Fe. Good ap-
pointment, it would be.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21
TO HORSE DINNERS.

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
new life to an old or over-worked horse. Is
cArts per ~nact,nra For ealn nv druggists
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21
He Found Relief.

Macbeth Mineral Water Co., East Las We
gas, N NJ:
GENTLEMEN:-I came here from Rock.
ford. Illinois, in 1895, and have been a great
sufferer with stomach, kidney and liver
troubles for a long time. / found no relief
Until | commenced the use of POUR valuable
mineral-water. l have fully recovered nv
health, and am about to return to Rock
lord. Yours truly,
A. I. RAYMOND,
1923 Jefferson st Denver Colo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21
Mexican Central Railway.

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
Inc in the Republic running Pullman pal
ace buffet sleeping cars between the cap
ital and points in the United States. Cheap
rates and Ilompt service. For full partic
ulars call III or address
J. r. DoNoHoE,
If COmn AGENT RI Paso. Texas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21
At HopeweyI Gold camp.

Those Intending to visit the great gold
camp of HopeweH be pleased TO learn that
John j. Pace is now prepared to furnish
hotel accommodations. An excellent table
Ia served at reasonable rates. 25S-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL 1t fails
o cure. 25,. If
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21
NOT A SICK DAY
For Over Thirty Years!
RESULT OF USING
AYERS PILLS

ayers Cathartic Pills for over thirty
years have kept me in good health.
never having had a sick day in all that
time. Before I was twenty l suffered
almost continually-as a result Of con-
stipation - from dyspepsia. headaches,
neuralgia, or boils and other eruptive
diseases. When / became convinced
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21
Good for The Kldnexs.

l had used nearly every remedy for kid
ney trouble known without relief when l
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-Sherif Of San Miguel county
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-21

The present flooding of the county
board with bills, isa public nuisance,
to say the least.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-11

TO be selected as the one woman in all
Europe whose face and figure most close
~ tailed with the ideal OF Englands
greatest painter Is surely no empty hon
or says the Louisville Courier Journal.
When the late Sir Frederic Leighton,
president OF the Royal Academy, and fore
most among British artistE, conceived the
idea OF his famous painting. "Cymon and
Iphlgonia," he sought In all quarters 81
the continent for n suitable model 10 pose
az the sleeping maiden, now 80 familiar
In his finished canvas After a fruitess
search OF six months he came upon the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-11
GRAY OWLS KILLING GAME.
Their DestructIveness In the Forests
of the Northwest.

From the New York Advertiser.
West Superior. Wis.-T'.a large gray
owls OF this vicinity have played havoc
with small GENE in the forests OF the
northwest this winter. The rabbits and
partridge especially have been victims
and lumbermcn say that IA some portions
Of the woods they have been almost exter-
minated. Rabbits always have been the
prey Of the brawny gray owls during the
winter season, but this year more than
ever before in the history Of this place
have they been slaughtered. An extremely
hard, icy crust has formed over the snow
which causes the rabbits when attacked
to slip In running, thus rendering them
helpless. When the snow Is soft enough
for them 10 hold their feet they are afford
ed protection IN doglng in and out among
the bushes, but when a crust has been
once formed they have no protection what
ever. The partrdges are handicapped In
about the same manner. When the snow Is
soft and deep they are always safer when
attacked, for the reason that they bur
row In the snow, where they remain for
hours at time Ex-Sherim Lou Thomp-
son Of this place, who has been In the
woods near Brule, a small station on the
Northern Pacific road, thirty miles from
Superior, says that thousands OF rabbits
have been killed in tFat neighborhood dur
ing the last Eve months.
II tne 5lduBnteT continues Tor any
length OF time" he said, "the sportsmen
Of this section viii be az loss for game
next fall. In some portions OF the woods
the little animals have been entirely exter-
minated, and In other parts those that
have not been killed have been scared
away. The owls made their rendezvous
around a number Of the lumber camps,
where the woodsmen had set large num-
Der OF snares for catching the rabbits. In
the morning when we would go to the
snares. we would find only a little Of the
rabbits hair. which was shed while the
owls we're carrying thom Off AZ one camp
the employees told me that more than 200
rabbits which they had trapped had been
carried or In this manner"
81 have had considerable experience
with gray owls this winter myself" re-
marked John Tourvillo OF Lyman Lake.
During the last two months they carried
away four OF my cats and a number Of
chickens. The last one a large tomcat.
was taken a week ago. Myself and wife
were eating supper, when we heard some
racket upon tho top OF q shed just behind
the house. We ran out, and n minute later
we could hear the cat screaming several
bundled feet above the ground as t was
being carried eway a friend Of mine az
Lyman Lake bad "a little pug carried away
a week agO, ana hardly "a day passes that
q number Of chickens are not carried or"