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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14
A N TRAIN.

C. NJ. williams, Of the bridge force, 10 al
home again.
Hugh o'Neill, a fireman on the A. e. r.,
welded Miss Stumpf at Winslow, Arizona
LeGrande Wilkinson, Ration machinist
has been sent down to Las Vegas, tempo
rarity.
A. l.. Conrad, a travelling auditor for
the Atchison, came in from the east, las
evening.
The Atchison company Is putting In
| about 400 tons of ice this season, 10 their ic'
house at Ration.
w. g. Lee, second vice grand master o
the order Of b. Of R. T., Of Peoria. Illinois
passed through for California.
Richard English, master mechanic 1fol
the A. & p, was . passenger for his pos
of duty at Albuquerque, last evening.
Jerry Fitzpatrick, foreman of the black
smith shop, up there, returned to Ration
from his holiday vacation in Wichita
Kansas.
s. A. Mccoy, . civil engineer for thu
Atchiscn, arrived in the city, last evening
from Pueblo, accompanied by 9. T. Bell
who is similarly employed.
1t is understood at Albuquerque, amonf
railroad men, that Division 6uperintend'
ont Hurley has recommended that Pas
senger Conductor Drury be re-instated.
The case Of the Corralitos cattle omp
ny against the Texas & Pacific railway
for 10000, is still occupying the attention
of the district court, at FL Paso. Evidenc
10 the case is not all in.
Besides being at the head Of the passen
ser affairs Of the road, George T. Nichol
san will profit to the amount OF $500 pc
year by his change from general passenger
agent of the Atchison, to general passen
ger agent Of the st. Louis & San Francis
CO rail way. When President Robinson, o
the Frisco line, rendered Mr.. Nicholson tn
position, 1t was accompanied by the state
ment that he would receive in compensa'
tion, = salary Of $4,000 a year. With 81
circumstances considered, Mr.. Nicholson
new position is a substantial promotion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

The large dwelling house Of Oscar Nal.
linckrodt, one mile east Of Espanola, took
fire in the roof from a defective fiue, Mon
day morning, and the whole upper story
was destroyed, with it's contents, and there
was great damage caused by removing
furniture from the lower story. A fine
piano was practically ruined. The loss
will probably foot up over $1,000. Mrs
M~allinckrodt, the mother of Mr.. Mallinck
rodt, had her home with him, and Is moi
yet convalescent from . sewers attack Of
! incipient pneumonia. Shs. was wrapped In
bed clothes and carried to the house Of
neighbor. They are members Of the st
Louis Chemical Go. of Mallinckrodt's, and
have been living at Espanola severa
years for the health Of Oscar Mallinck-
rodt, who has lung trouble.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14
fAk sItY aevAsIh.


."|" - 81
The city council mst in regular session,
last evening, with Messrs. Forsythe, Ham
bin. Hofmeister, Hollipgsworth. Kline
Martin, Rogers and Mayor Olney, present.
The city engineer was instructed to COL
lect fees from property owners for the
establishing OF grades for sidewalks In
accordance with provisions OF ordinance
No. POI.
The street and alley committee was In
| structed to confer with the city attorney
and draft an ordinance providing Tor .
uniform pitch of sidewalks, from tho In
side of walk to street line, also for uniform
curbs for stone walks. 4.e
The usual monthly bills were presented
and approved.
The matter Of putting In an additionA
Ore plug, near the Sisters snnitarium, va
referred to the committee on fire depart
ment.
! Councilman Martin was appointed :
represent the city IN the matter OF arbitra
ton Of benefits and damages to propsrt'
of #. O. Kihlbsrg, on Ulibarri stree
caused by the strengthening and improvin
of that t~horoughfare, some three year
ago.
A. McGee then addressed the council o
the importance OF looking after the pressl
walton and cleanliness of the water suppl
for the city, and recommended that stel
be taken to have 1.-THE government extet
the limits of the Pecos PARK reservatie
from its present eastern limits to the wei
: ern boundary of the Las Vegas grant,
strip of about fifteen miles, and extendi'
north and south to take In the water she
m of the Gallinas, thus preventing furtb
settlements on the headwaters OF the u
%linas. The city attorney, city engine
= and Mr.. McGee, were appointed a comm
tee to draft a memorial to congress-, reque
ing that body to take such action
suggested.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14
RIFLES.

Last nights me citing OF the Montczuma
Rifles was one of the most enthusiastic ana
most satisfactory yet held
The following are the names OF those VINO
were initiated: G.. w. Daniel, h.. w.
Brown, 7. W. Mckay, Ira Heddy, Arthur
Lowe and Jas. Cook.
The armory. committee was instructed &c
have the floor Of the armory plaued ano
repaired; also. have the stairway removed
and other necessary improvements made
preparatory to an informal hop and enter
tainment on the night of the I'D inst
After some discussion, II was decided
that the company should give . min
strel show, as soon as 1t could be pu'
on the stage In . thorough and attractive
manner, it being decided to take enough
| time in preparation to make 1t strict!
frst-class. The following committee wer'
then appointed to carry out the prelim'
naries:
To see about music and literature an
the cost thereof; Lieut.. Blake, Sar. Long
Cor. Brown and Private Mckay.
10 interview and procure outside talen
to assist in the entertainment: Cor. Cloud
Cor. Hume, Private A. Lewis and Priya'
Brooks. q
The report of the armory COMMITTED
showed that the monthly runnin
expenses of the company az
about $25, and upon their recommendation
IL was decided to make the monthly due
of each member 81, which would leav
quite a surplus in the treasury for athiesl
supplies.
At the rate the company is growing nov
it will only be a question of q few month
before they will be supplied with a gym
nasium, surprising anything Of the kind !
the southwest, and the initiation fees al
dues are so reasonable that almost anyon
can join, If their characters will pas
muster, as to honor and decency.
After the business meeting, an interest
Ing drill was hold, in which all the mem
bers did their utmost to perfect themselvsi
Regular monthly business meeting, to
morrow evening. M
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

SaAss q. v. Long u kt homo iF5h
Pueblo, Colo.
Don Carlos GabAldon IL al home frotu q
trip to the south.
Emilio ortiz and p. d. 81. vfain register
at the New Optic, from Mora.
Tom Walton, OF Mora, has been visiting
an up country Town or two.
! w. 8. Stsndish has returned from a min
ing trip into the lower country.
#. q. Miller, OF Pueblo, . special pension
examiner, has gone down to 5ocorro.
H. A. Wheeler is in the city representing
the Acme copying company OF Chicago
r, Meredith Jones, the civil engineer,
has returned to the city from country
points.
Charles Twitchell, professional nurse,
was called out to the hot springs, last even.
Ing.
L. L. Lyon, representing the Denver
packing company, left for his business
, headquarters.
Napoleon B. Fontaine has been in town
from Hapello, to-day, transacting business
, Of moment to him.
: Thso. Rutenbsck has returned from Los
Alamos, where he assisted VIM. Frank 10
n taking an inventory Of stock.
1T. Wright, representing Beldiug Bros
y & Co., silk manufacturers, st. Louis, MO-
Is expected In town, tomorrow.
T. Al. Schomburg, Of the Maxwell lam
q grant company, is down from Ration
Albert Lawrence, from Catskill.
r.. ]. Wallace, who has been solourninI
% in this city. with an eye to business, ha
Il gone down to Ell Psso, Texas.
w. 8. Rowland, OF Denver, Colo, Is tn
= only known millinery orator In the city {
magnificent distances, to-day.
a.. Antonio A. Salas boards the evenin
\. train for Santa Fe, from which place b
will ship a stock Of goods to Pinos wen
J. P. Mason. the Western Union batter
man at this point, has gone over to San
oa Fe to work under q new manager fner
i'd CIV. BIoodgood, Chicago; D. +. Ben
LA Junta; J. @. Hall, Hutchinson, Kansa
ho fare. among the several arrivals at q
". Depot hotel. g.Ne
ur Nabor Ortiz, the lad with frozen ankl
and toes, left for Antonito, Colo, Ia
to evening, by way of Santa Fe, accompani'
n q by his father.
Redmond McDonagh, the attorney who
name Is improperly spelled In the city q
rectory, is in return from . business tt
out to Puerto de u
Rev. and Mrs. s. l.. Barker left for thu
-, Beulah home, this morning, after spen
ing several days visiting stheir daught'
~ Mrs. H. e. Blake, In this city.
tly Mrs. A. Obermann, . friend of the Wee
ire ers, arrived from Illinois, last evening, a
nj. drove across the country to Mora, at VIII
place her mother, Mrs. Hunter, is stoppiI
md Ollin E.. Smith, the limb o. the law
ng, Clay ton, aud member-elect OF the Low
house from Union county, 10 In town,
emit route for Santa Fe, accompanied BY
new wife.
are q. A. wheeler, Mrs. A. Obermal
Chicago; C. M. Waters, Colorado;
tee, g.. Rowland, Denver, Colo; H. N. Pc
ing ham, N. @. Gibbs, Union, Iowa; M
arc Elsie, Gallup, N. NJ, book their names
'oD' the Plaza hotel.
Miss Flora Idol and Mrs. F. M. Pearl,
Robinson, Kansas, passed through Las
gas, Tuesday evening, ON q circuitous tt
which will include Tempe and Ph1n
Arizona, points 10 Washington, Orei
=. and Colorado, the ladies returning no
=, by the northern route.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

Prof. Hands next popular concert will
occur at Rosenthal hall on Monday even
ing, January 25th. Three street cars will
be chartered for the convenience of people
attending. Miss Josephine Harris, OF
Albuquerque, will render o violin solo at
the concert and vocal solos, by Miss Helen
Merriam and Mrs. r. G. Rankin, will also
be attractions of the occasion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

Las Vegas Lodge No. 4. 1. o. .. F.. in
stalled their elective Offices. last Monday
night, as follows: Abe J. Wertz, N. g.;
Chas. e. Kingsley, v. G.; F. W. Flick,
secretary for the seventeenth time; Q. v
Hedgcock, treasurer.
The appointiye officers will be installed
next Monday. f. Brefeld and Geo. v
Reed were elected trustees for-th-ssa AND
two years respectively.
No. A. is the only Odd Fellows' lodge In
New Mexico owning its hall building
which cost IS $50; and all paid for, besides
a good-sized cemetery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

On Sunday afternoon, the 18th inst, at 2
O'Clock, the ceremony of placing the head
stone at the grave Of the late Aaron Schloss
will take place at the Jewish cemetery.
Appropriate services will be held at the
grave, conducted by Rabbi L. Schreiber.
Every member of Congregation Montefiore
is requested to attend, as well as all friends
OF the deceased.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

Wilford WEIGH died of consumption at
II O'Clock, last night, in one Of Mrs. Trad
Cochran's furnished rooms. The young
man was eighteen years Of age and was
greatly beloved by the friends whom be
had made here. In bis sickness and death,
his father and mother we're at his bedside.
Other members of the family are two
sisters at Oquawka, Ill. The funeral will
take place, to. morrow afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. j.. +. Kellogg,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

G.. B. Woods, whose small Establishes i
on Bridge street Is now in the hands OF 9
mortgage, left for %up-country points, by
private blackboard, last evening, with hi
wife. 1t is understood that he will worh
for the Singer sewing machine company
either at Springer or Ration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

Thomas Stevenson, the man who pu q
quart of whisky and three bottles OF pain
killer into his stomach, to keep out the
frost, was expected to arrive at Anton
Chico, to-day, from the Pintada, with one
hand and one foot in a sling, from the ef-
fects of the experiment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

This Office has been presented with q
photograph Of a bicycle, showing to ad-
vantage the new bicycle support, of
which e. W. Gramm, Of Las Vegas, Is the
patentee and In which patent G. A. Roth
geb, of this city, has an interest. The sup
porting wheels are attached to the hind
axle, on each side Of the vehicle and are
operated up and down with a handle
within easy reach Of the rider.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

The following local advertisement ap.
pears in the Trinidad, Colo, Advertiser:
Persons wishing to know the where
abouts Of [Billyl Green and Kelly, ~
sending photograph to Miss Gold, will
locate them in short time. Call at III
East Plum street,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

The elders of the Presbyterian church
in this city are Jefferson Raynolds, Fred
erick H. Pierce and Hugh Loudon; the
trustees, Hugh Loudon, Marine R. Will
liams, James A, Dick, George Arnot, Lee
4. Adams n William G. Hayden.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

G. G.. Burton and family, of Topeka,
occupy a suite OF rooms over Givens' place
on Bridge street. Mr.. Burton is a general
agent for the American book company and
is ENJOYING his vacation In these parts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

Mrs. s.. 3. Davis lease on the Plaza
hotel rooms, expires on February 2ud'
ground hog day, and she has already ar
ranged to renew the document.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

Rev. T. P. O'Keete's riding horse took
French leave of him, the other day, while
the padre was conducting religious services
at Los vigiles. Wicked horse, that, to cut
nm such a naughty caper.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

J. M.Jacobs moved his household effects
to the Plaza hotel, to-day, preparatory to
taking charge Of the kitchen and dining
room, tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

Adolfo Jaramillo, residing on the east
side, has taken up a sorrel horse, branded
81 P" and a cart, to which his horseshir
was attached.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

On the night of the 18th inst, thieves
broke into residence of Padre Redon, at
Anton Chico, and stole s12 or $40 from bis
strong box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

Remember the second lecture on the
theory and practice of education, by fror'
Theo. G. Martin, of Wagon Mound, on
Saturday evening at the city hall.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

L.. l.. Lyon, the commercial man, was
mmoned back to Denver by a telegram,
announcing that his wife is very low.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

A the raf1es will be on the carpet at the
San Juan fair, tonight, it winding 10 q
close with a grand ball, tomorrow night
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

You save big money by trading at the
Cheap Store" Rosenthal Bros, propri-
etors. "
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

The ring around the moon, last evening
ia said to indicate bad weather.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

The "Cheap Storev sells For Cash, only
That's why you a always make = saw.
ing, Rosenthal Bros, proprietors. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

Mrs. Geo. T. Gould and little son, haipn
have both been i~ndisposed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

Mrs. william Lstcher is convalescent
from a spell of severe sickness.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14
THURSDAY EVENING. JAN. "A, 1857
METROPOLIS MISCELLANY.

sheep buyers in town, to-day fror
Union, Iowa.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

Good skating is reported on the reser-
yoir dam at the.springs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14
To An whom II May Concern.

All persons having in their possession
nv meal tickets. will please turn in the
m not later than tomorrow evening,
and settle for the same. Those who have
paid in advance for their tickets, will have
their money refunded
ALFREB 0UvAL,
Plaza hotel dining room.
LAS vEeAs, January 1ttb, 1897. II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14
NOTICE.

On Account of Failing Health willfOr the Next Thirty
days Regardless of Cost Sell my Entire Stock of Lum-
Der. Sash, Doors Windows, Paints, Oils, Glass etc. Now
is the Chance for Some one to Start into Business, a
good paying Business Already Established; do not
put off a good Opportunity. will Take Cash or good
Security.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-01-14

Our entire stock of Winter Clothing to be sold out at
any price to get rid of them, as also our Winter Stock
of goods, consisting Of Heavy Underwear, Blankets,
Quilts etc. 1t will pay you to get our prices and also
examine quality of goods.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-02
COMMERCIAL CONGRESS-.
The Ninth Convention of the Trans
Mfssissippi Association to BE
Held July Next.

The ninth convention of the trans Mis-
sissippi commercial congress will assemble
at Salt Lake City. Utah. July IA. 1897. The
objects of the congress are to secure such
national legislation as Is calculated to
promote the business interests and de-
velopment Of the resources of the states
and territories lying west of the Missis-
sippi river: to increase reciprocal trade
among them: to discuss such questions as
are naturally suggested by its objects. to
cultivate acquaintance. fraternal feeling
and hearty cooperation among the vari-
Gus commercial bodies represented.
The basis Of representation is as fol-
lows: The governor OF each state or ter
ritory may appoint ten delegates; the
mayor of each city one delegate. and an
additional delegate for every 5000 inhabit-
ants; provided. however, that no city shall
have more than ten delegates: each coun-
ty. one delegate through its executive
officer: every business organization. one
delegate and an additional delegate for
every fifty members. provided that no
such organization shall be entitled TO
more than ten delegates. The governors
of states or territories. members OF the
United States congress and ex-presidents
of this congress are ex-offfcio delegates.
with all privileges Of delegates except
those of voting and election TO office.
Eugene Semple. Of Seattle. is vice pres
ident of the congress for the state OF
Washington. and A. s. Cole and A. l..
Black. of New Whatcom. are members
of the state executive committee.
The subjects for discussion proposed by
the executive committee for the ninth con-
vention of the congress are: The trans
Mississippi international exposition: the
Nicaragua canal the Hawaiian question:
irrigation; the cession of arid lands to the
state: immigration TO the Western states:
restriction of immigration: restoration of
the homestead policy: Japanese competi-
ton. the disposition of public lands: adj
mission of territories to statehood. agri-
cultural interests; the culture of ramie:
beet sugar industry: export of breadstuffs
TO China and Japan: preservation of for
ests: national bankrupt law; construction
and Improvement of waterways and deep
harbors. rail and water communication of
the seaboard prevention of damage by
floods in the Mississippi and other rivers;
our trade with Mexico.
Citizens of the state of Washington who
desire TO become delegates 10 this con-
vention can apply to any of the appoint
ing officers or organizations enumerated
above. and have their names reported 10
the vice president for transmission to the
general secretary at Salt Lake City.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-02

feet that the great bulk OF the letters re-
cefyed never bother the president .Ons
OF the clerks OF TIE White House sorts
and opens all mail not marked personal
Applications for once. Endorsements OF
applications. and various other cornrnuni-
cations are sent to the appropriate de-
parrmens without being permitted 10 take
I'd the presidents time
All the letters marked personal without
exception. are opsned by Secretary Po--
ter Ire secretarys relation 10 the pres
ieent are so thoroughly confidential that
he knows what the president cares to see
and what he does not. So by the time the
correspondence Is sifted down in the man
ner described, IL is not as cnerous a mat
ter as might be thought II Is rarely
that the president has leisure TO read
even small proportion of the letters thar
are marked personal His secretary fur
nishes him with memoranda Of the more
important correspondence which he care
fully scans IL Is = notable fact that
since Mr. McKinley's occupation Of the
White House, there has been practically
no complaint of neglected correspondence.
The president Is never too busy to re-
spond to the request of a reasonable ma
ture any more than he is 10 return the
greeting of an Old friend.
Every morning at SO o'clock or there
abouts. President Mckinley has finished
his mail and is ready for the business of
the day Senators and representatives are
welcome every day except cabinet days.
between 10 and Il. Other persons are met
nv engagement Three afternoons a week
the president meets the public in the east
room. Ali the presidents time that he will
devote is taken up by the offceseekers.
but TO these he Is. as stated. beginning TO
turn the cold shoulder. He simply has to
do il as a matter of self-pro;ection.
dignified. kindly man In his relations
with the public, President Mckinley Is
simply devotion itself to hts Invalid wife.
No matter how great may be the pressure
upon his time. he always finds leisure TO
see her a dozen times day In the ev-
ening. il there are no special arrange
ments. the president is very likely TO en-
gage in his favorfte game OF cards. six
handed euchre. and enjoys himself hugely.
III is often the case. however that he has
TO see a cabinet minister or talk with his
secretary during the evening hours. and
this keeps him in the Office and away from
the family. No matter what happens. he
generally puts business aside at IL O'Clock.
and by midnight lights are out in the
White House.
President Mckinley is not wonderful
man at all He is one of those shrewd per-
sons who know their limitations and make
the best use of the talent which has been
given them. He never seems TO forget that
his occupancy of the executive chair is
only temporary matter and perhaps this
is why Mckinley the president Is stiil Nc
kinley the citizen. He Is certainly the
most democratic Republican in high place
of which his party can boast.