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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01


In his annual report TO the Farmers
national congress, at St. Paul, yester.
DAY, Secretary john NJ. Stahl, of Chi
cago, said, among other things:
Your secretary, who has led the ight
for free mail delivery, gratefully acknowI.-
EDGED the steady and hearty support of
1hls congress, and already the press and
'ne people are most unanimously in favor
OF free rural mail delivery and the rost.
ONCE department. is conducting the expert
ments we have asked for. This congress
mas always done all it could to secure pure
Iood legislation, and In many cases its
efforts have resulted in wise laws of hama.
Mt to all classes. This body has ALWAYS
been the foremost agricultural advocate of
good roads. At our last meeting wa wars
addressed by Gen. Stone, chief of the oood |
roads bureau of the national government.
and Mr.. Otto Dorner, chairman of th q |
highway Improvement committee of the
L.. A. W., and the good roads resolutions |
presented were adopted without change |
During the winter your secretary. at the
request OF good roads advocates. partition
larry the L. A. W., argued for good roads
legislation before several state legislatures.
1 AN happy to be able to state that the
lnnaence OF this congress has been power
iui IN securing needed good roads legisla .
.lpn IN several states; and also other legis-
laslon beneficial to the agricultural, and
20 al other classes. This congress should
% proud OF the fact that legislators now
70 II for an expression of the wishes
u our Agricultural classes, aud it sbould
also properly appreciate the CONSEQUENT J
heavy responsibility.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01
Railroad Rates.
Wanted.

DTbs Santa Fe route will soon issue a
pamphlet advertising accommodations for
visitors at points along its line, for dis
tribution during fall OF 1897, aud winter
aud summer of 1893.
Proprietors of hotels, boarding houses,
or private dwellings where visitors may be
cared for in this vicinity will confer q
favor by promptly furnishing MT. @. F.
Jones local ngent A., I. g. 3. F.. Ry. a.
Las Vegas, with following data
Name Of hotel, boarding house, etc.; dis
lance from depot; how many persons can
be comfortably taken care Of; character of
accommodations; whether winter or sum
mer or both. average rate for board and
lodging by day week and month what
a-musements; what hunting or fishing /;
name Of proprietor and post office address.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

HE tallest man in the United States
Is Ii. A. Cooper, of Auburn, N. Y.
who Is eight feet six inches tall, weigh
ing $40 pounds, t~hirty-six years old.
Here are a few of his measurements /:
Distance from wrist to end of third
finger. thirteen inches; feet, seventeen
inches long; fingers can span sixteen
inches The tallest American oma
is Ella Ewing, of Price, Mo-, who is
eight feet two inches tall ard weighs
275 pounds.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

r As the result a a can OF oil explod-
Ing at Fort Wingate, Alice lnstone, u
tile child OF the post, was burned to
death aud little Harry Arnold was
burned so badly that 1t Is doubtful II
no will live. They were playing with
matches in the store room and one OF
the lighted matches accidentally came
10 contacs with the oil 10 the can.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01
News service Hxtenaed.

The st. Louis Republic recently made ar
rangemen,s with the cable companies,
whereby direct news, from all sections Of
the civilized world, are received. 1t now
prints more authentic foreign news than
any other paper, and continues to keep u
its record for publishing all the home news.
The outlook for the year 10 one Of big
news events, fast succeeding each other,
AMI they will be highly interesting tc ey.
eryone. The price of the Republic daily is
So q year, or $3.50 for three months.
The Ttcice -Weck Republic will remain
same-one dollar q year, by mail twice
week. I9.tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

When the appetite is weak or nauseated
aud the smell OF food is repuenant to the
stomach; whsn nervous energy is at a low
ebb, caused by hard work In the sun or In
the close air Of a room or Office, the stimu.
lating, toning-up and refreshing effect Of
MAcDoTALD's BARLEY ELIXIR Is exceeding
'ly gratifying. 1t imparts at once a reviving
Influence to the whole body, enabling 1t to
throw of the depressing effect of over
work. Outlets the stomach, Strengthens
the digestion, sharpens the appetite and
restores the vital energy completely
Price, $1.00. Sold by Murphey- Van Psrten
ID. ug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

This is the best medicine in the world
Consumption Every bottle Is guaranteed.
1t will cure and not disappoiut. 1t has no
equal for Whooping Cough, Asthma, Hay
Fever, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, La Grippe,
Cold In the Head and for Consumption.
1t is safe for all ages, pleasant to take,
and, above all, a safe cure. 1t Is always
we'll to take DR.. Kings New Life Pills In
connection with Or. Kings New Discovery,
as they regulate and tom the stomach and
bowels. We guarantee perfect satisfac-
ton or return money. Free trial bottles
at Murpby-Van Petten drug stores aud
Browne & Manzanares Co.
Regular size, 80 cents and $1.00.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

The great lakes and the INLAND resort
Of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan
afford means CT enjoyment, despate th,
beat of summer. Cool breezes, generou.
shade. II you want a vacation at reason.
able cost and at seas9Dable period, apply
to agent Santa Fe Route, or w. j.. Black.
q. T; A., A.. I. s: E. Ry., Topeka, Kas.,
for details. Quickly reached via SAINTS
Fe route.
Biennial session, supreme court. Forest.
esters of America at Denver, Colo. Aug
ust 24th to 2Sth, '97; fare and one-thirdd.
on certificate plan, from all points on our
line.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Mr.. James E. Terrell, of Burnt House,
WA, has discarded all other diarrhna
medie,nes, and now handles only Cham
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhna
Remedy. lie has used it 10 his family ard
sold 1t to bis customers for years, aud has
no hesitation in saying that it 10 the bes'
fer collie aud diarrh9a he has ever
1t not only gives relief, but effects
\ permanent cure. Ir Is also pleasant and
Iafe to take, making 1t an ideal remedy
or bowel complaints. For sale by the De.
,os Drug Store, K D. Goodall. N
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01
New Gold Fields.

Recent sensational gold discoveries in
the Red River district, northern New Meg
leo, indicate that this locality will shortly
he as widely celebrated as Cripple Greek
Already the rush OF miners and ~prospectoIs
has begun. and by the time the snow b, s
fully melted, thousands will be on the
ground.
Take the SAINTS Re route to Springer, N
M . from which point there is a STAGE. dai
~, TO Elizabethtown, Hematifs and Rad
River City. For further particulars, an
ply 10 CT JONES, Agent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Connections with main line and branches
as ~followsi
At Antonito for Durango, Silyerton and
all points in the San Juan country.
At Alamosa for Jimtown, Creede, Del
Norte, Monte Vista and all points Ia the
San Luis valley.
At Sslida with main line for all points
east and west, including LeadvilIe.
At Florence with F. g. G. G. r. R. for
the gold camps of Cripple Greek and Vic
tor.
At Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Denver
with all Missouri river ines for all points
east.
Through passengers from Santa Fe will
have reserved berths In sleeper from Ala
mosa IL desired.
For further information address the I'M.
designed.
7. J. HELM, General Agent.
8. K. HOOPER,. G. P. A.,
Denver, Colo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

When we advertise that we will guar.
antee DIR. KiDg'r New Discovery, Electric
Bitters, Bucklen's Arnica Salve, or DR..
Kings New Life Pills. IL means that we are
authorized by the proprietors 10 sell these
remedies on q positive guarantee, that il
purchaser is not satisfied with results. we
will refund the purchase price. These
medicines rave been sold on this guarantee
for many years and there could be no
more conclusive evidence of their great
merit. Ask about them and give them a
Sold by the Murphey-V Van Petten
Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01
To Whom II May conesrD,

l have been Ia the drug business for
twelve years, and during that time, have
sold nearly all the cough msuieii 81 N IN, ,
f4ctured; and from my personal knowl.
edge of such remedies, 1 say that Chamber
aims Cough Remedy gives better satis-
than any other on the market
W.. NJ TERRY, Elktoa, XIV. Sold by tie
Depot d. ug Store, X. D. Goodail.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

letter, Salt-ltheum and Eczema.
The intense itching and smarting, incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly allayed
by. applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
. tavorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. rs cts. per Lox.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01
why I1a,o o

ecen stricken with disease while your neigh
Dor escaped. or yice-versa2 Both were alike
exposed, but In one case the the disease germs
found Judgement in the impure blood and weak
ened system, while in the other, the blood was
kept pure by Hoods S~arsaperilla, and the
BODY was in Il condition Of good health.
Hoods Pills are purely vegetable and do
purge. pain or srioo. Sollby all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01
Rock Island Route Playing Cards

The slickest cards on the market are the
'Rock Islands" They are also the cheap
est. and we will send you these excellent
stand ard goods at the low rate, Of nine
cents per pack If you order Ave or more
packs. Send money order, draft or stamps
and they will be sent promptly by express.
charges prepaid. Orders for single pack
must contain twelve cents in stamps, as
they will be sent by mail. Address,
jon SEBASTIAN, u. p A.,
-- China nn
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01
ANS uanvc. Come.

IA cases OF typhoid fever, diphtherla and othe.
Wasting diseases, when the patient has beer
reduced in flesh, and strength, and begins the
toiisome CLIMB to health. Here Hoods Sarsa
parilla finds its place. 1t enriches the blood
strengthens tho nerves, gives tone to the di
gcstiye organs, and builds up the whole system
HOODS pills are the best after dinner pills
assist digestion cure headache. Csc. a box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

The teachers examination, held at
Eddy, resulted in the following secur.
ing certificate: Mrs. M. b. McBur.
ney, first grade; Edward Caldwell. Grst
grade, Miss Winnie Neatherlin. second
George Latham, second grade.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Captain Marion 'Balue, president
and manager OF the Mary mining and
smelling company, has ten mule teams
and about thirty men employed at
Cerrillos excayating for the new eighty
ton smelter Of his company and grad
ing for the side track TO the site of the
smslter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

DIR. .Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what q horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
v~erm!fuge. They arc not food but
medicine and the best in ues to put a
morse in prime condition. Price 25
cents per package.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01
Bncklen $ Arnica saIyc

THE BEST SALvE In the world for Cults
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores letter, ChappeI Hands, Chilblains,
Corns aud all Skin Eruptions, and pois
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t il
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price 25 cents per boz
For sale by Murphey- Van Petten DruI
Co., and Browne 81 Manzanares.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

If Mr.. Catron- expects ever to 90 to
congress from New Mexico again, or
to the United States senate, after our
admission into the sisterhood of states,
he must do better than he has done.
else The OPTIc cannot support him,
shareholder or no stakeholder.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Convict No. 900, Juan Reial, as
discharged from the. p~enitentiary, at
Santa Fe, after serving a term for
hors s-s,eallng. He was sent up from
Grant county for nine months, and
earned twenty-five days. good time
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

GOD must have a thunderbolt red
with uncommon wrath to strike the
wretch who would thrive on the short
comings and misfortunes of others-the
poltroon whose foul and venomous
tongue would pursue its intended vic
tim even into the grave itself!
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01
New rlezIco horticultural AssocIstIon Fair.

New nexico horticultural Association Fair,
At Santa Fc, N. M, September 9Th and
9th, 1897. For the above occasion, we will
sell tickets from Las Vegas to Santa Fe,
aud return. for rate Of 80. IS for round trip.
Date of Sale, September 7th to 9th ipsts.,
limited for return to September 10Th, con-
tinuous passage each direction; goiae
passage to late Of sale.
G. #. JONES, agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Placido Baca y Baca, sheriff Of Quad
a'upe county, went down to Roswell
from Puerto de Luna the fore part of
last week and took Daniel Chaves back
With him TO answer to the charge of
having assaulted his mother, Alcaria
Duran, with the intention of killing
her,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Mrs. Livingston Clay, Of Billsborc.
Sierra county, has purchased the Pen
niwell residence in Silver City. She
intends opening q boarding house for
normal school pupils.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Charles T. Zoerb, a fellow who
proved himself a thoroughbred dead
beat, while 10 Silver City, last year, is
now running the state national loan and
trust company agency. at Ell Paso,
Texls.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Professors Light and Bennett. OF tie
normal school, have completed nego-
tiations for the purchase of the
John A. Miller residence, in Silver
City.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Pianquett's comic opera 1.-THE Bells
Of Corneville" will be given two nights
during fair week at Albuquerque, BY
the best local talent under the auspices
of the "WiIles /"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

The Rheinbolt brothers started their
aiming factory at Miller, Chavss coun-
y They have been working ON grapes
md peaches, and will begin on toma-
oes this week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01
Thp cresesnt Hotel. Eureka sprlnr.. Arksnsas

1t 10 q modern, stone, fire-proof hotei
located in the heart Of the Rocky noun
tains, northwest Arkansas; climate, milo
and bracing; sceuery, wild and beautiful
waters, unequaled for purity and medic
inal qualities Rates, reasonable. Elk
tickets Oh sale the year roune
Write Geo. t. Eicholson, general passen.
2 or agent, Fris 20 Line, st. Louis. No, D,
manager Crescent hetel, Eureka Springs
fer illustrated pamphlet.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

LAS VEGAS, meaning The Meadows,''
10 the county seat Of San Miguel county
lies on both sides OF the Gailinas river, and
with It's suburbs, has about 10000 inhab-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

The Oldest paper in New Mexico
under one continuous management is
still guided by the same unfaltering
hand.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

If THE.OPTIc has been a good paper
IN the past, it will be o still better pa
per in the future. This is saying a
great deal in a few words.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01
Don't Tobacco sni, AID smoke Taur Iifs ar,r

Don't Tobacco Spit aid Smoke Tour Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be rag
netic. full of life, nerve and vigcr, take MOTTO
BAG, the wonder worker. that makes weak men
STRONG. All druggists, roc or 81. Cure guaian
tced. Booklet and sample freq. Address
Sterling Remedy &C., Chicago or New York
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

The OPTIC stock is paid up, is non-
a~ssessable, and not ! share of the
precious paper a be purchased for
love oil money.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

The business men OF Santa Fs are
manifesting a most commendable inter
St in the approaching horticultural
fair In that city. Its success is thus
assured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Robert Redding has purchased bis
lid homestead, at Lone Mountain,
Grant county, which he sold when he
left for California, three years ago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

LAS VHGls DAILY OPrIo-Derivered by mail.
post paid, $40. 90 per annum; $500 ior SIX
months; $3.50 fer three months, by car
rier, rs cents per week.
LAS VEGAS WEEKLY OPrIo-2s columns, de-
livered by mail, post paid, $2.O0 per an
mum, 81. 90 for six months, 10, Tor three
months. Single copies in wrappers, o cents.
Sample copies OF both daily and weekly,
mailed free when desired. Civ poston1ce
address In full, including state.
ted from all parts OF the country. Com
municatlons addressed to the editor or
THE OPTIC, to insure attention, shoul be
accompanied by the writer's full name
and address, not for publication, but as a
guaranty Of good faith.
REMITTANcEs-May be made by draft, money
order. postal note, express OF registerea
kilograms to TIE OPTICs
East Las Vegas. Now Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Ca3earets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 2Sc.
/ C. c.. G. fail to cure. druggists refund money
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Educate Your Bowels With Casearete.
Candy Cetharstc, cure constipation forever
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01
Description.

uown oy q INIT screw. strong, substantial, meats handsome In design.
s sIH neau fully rnanented n gold. Bed plat has rounded corners and is In.
dsrthe arm is 5H Inches aeh and sinches long This will imt he largest skirts
and ven quits. I'll Self Threading : A bsolutoly M holes to ut tr -ad q
except eye ofn needle. Shuttle Is cylinder, open O end, entirely self thread,
p az easy 10 put TN or take ot; bobsn holds a large amount OF thread. Stitch
scale showing the number of stitches to his i1ch, and can be changed from
. o rs itches % the inch. Feed is DOUBLE n extends IN both side OF nee1le:
everfs to take 60 d through; ney er stops It seams movement ia postiye:
10 springs to break and get out Of or err; IAN be raised and lowered at will
Augmauc boooin Winder-For filing The bobbin automatically perfect
smooth Mithou holding he thread. Machine does not run while winding bob.
DIN Light Rurnmg-Mechlnel Is Easy ~ III does not fatigue tn Generator
lakes little noissa n sew3 rapidly. Stitch Is double 10 stitch N sam
@ both Sizes, will not ravel, AMI ca b. changed without stopping the macbine.
TENSIONS Is nat spring teh son, n will admit thread from to $50 spool cotton
sWvtthous cnanging: Never gets out of order; The Needle is a straight, self.
round. made of case hardened steel. with oil cup at the bottom to prevent oil
IRON getting o the goods, ADJUSTABLE eaings-An bearings are case-hardensd
steeln n easily adjusted with a screw driver. all ostm motion "a be TX up.
"a the machin viii last a lfe-tim Attachments-Eachm aehne furnished
attachments in q yelvetllned mesil box, free of charge, as follows !: One
runner and gatnsrer, one binds, ne shr a plate, n soT 81 our hemmers
dLHerent wftths up t. rs Of an inch. n tucker, ne under braider,o n short
II aHaciment foot. and one thread cutter. Woodwork IF finest Quality OAK
guards to wheel, an1 device for replacing bait.
We make the above offer to increase the circu-
lation of the DAILY OPTIC and WEEKLY OPTIC.
With this object in view, the offer will be
permanent.
M[ Div DIRECTLY FROA THE MANUFACTURERS
I'LL DUl and SAVE AGENTS PROFITS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

G Rev. J. B. Brur. of Socorro, Is still
Improvi' 6 in health aud strength.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

q. w. Helms. OF Sioux City, Iowa,
has opened a shop at Eddy, whore be
will clean and repair clothes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Mrs. s, s. Mendenhall, Of Ell Paso,
Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. s.
Prager, down at Roswell.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Politics sometimes makes strange
bed fellows, but newspapers seldom do.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01
FuhIiG lpinIun

AFpttA -E4A
p RoTHs markell here all come, for choices TEA al a mosarsta ,r
FtenaD Quahty We get here; u sell the BEST, is RorH,s ,deA
OF Joints all ut with skill and care, his price ia always tmr .na &c
Thus, Beef'P Pork Mutton, you should seek. tits here. fresh all through The weerx
HI sausases' o. IL patrons d@a, in richness. are always supremE
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Mrs. Captain Mann, OF Eddy, who
been quite i'll with rheumatic fever, is
rapidly recovering.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

The normal school and public
schools, 10 Silver City, will begin their
scholastic terms as follows: The nor
NAL school on September lat and the
public school on September 9TH,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Summer tourist rates to Colorado from
Las vegasi To Denver and return, s23 ID +;
to Colorado Springs and return, SIS. so; to
Pueblo and return, $l5. 70; stop overs al
lowed north CT Pueblo; final limit, Octo.
Der 31st.
Santa Fe branch trains connect with No.
l, 81, 2, % and 95 way freight.
Round trip tickets to points not over 1876
miles at 10 per cent reduction.
CEAs. r. JONES,
Agent, Las Vegas, N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

Miss Belle Gadis and Eugene War
rem left Silver City for Stanford Uni
versity, California. Miss Alice Bailey
also returned to Stanford.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01

The sad news vas received at Ros-
well that Miss Winnie Cowan had died
at Elk.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-01
THE pIsYRIRuTIaa POINT.
TERRI :onIAL WEALTH.

This Territory is rich in everything that
constitutes the wealth Of nations. Iron
coal, lead, silver, gold, mica, limestone,
sandstone e, marbles, gypsum. soda, in end
less variety and ~exhaustless quantities,
are among the several products Of the
country which Las Vegas commands.
Shtep, cattle and lumber abound, so that
in each Of these prime articles Of com
merce this city is the best market Ia New
NJ xIco. She handles more wool than all
the other towns in the Territory combined.
while her commerce In hides 10 truly enor.
mous. In the same way, she lands pre-
eminent for her trade in grains, hay ,veget-
sbles, aud other farm products; while her
In ice, gathered 10 the neighborinR
mountain cs 1ons, extends east into Kan |
west into Arizona, aud south into Ole (
Mexico,