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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
JUBILEE YEAR.
Fiftieth Anniversary Of the Improved Order Of
Red Men.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, September 10
The stars and stripes and the colors OF
the Improved Order Of Red men,green,
orange, blue and scarlet, are in evil
dence to-day all over the city. The
order has reached the iftieth or jubilee
year of its existence, and the event is
signalizsd by the assembling here of
the great council of the order, repre-
senting its tribes in every section OF
the country. Headquarters were open
ed this morning al the Continental
hotel, and q large corps Of secretaries
were kept busy receiving credentials
and issuing badges. The great parade
will be a feature of the week. In line
will be Is. 200 Red Men from this state,
5000 from New Jersey, 1000 each
from New York, Delaware and Mary
land aud numerous contingents from
other states. The degree OF P%ocahonta,
the woman's branch Of the order, will
also be In session here during the
week. This branch has 40, 900 mem.
bers throughout the country.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
THE LAUNDRY MEN.
Their National Convention convsning In
Boston, Macs.

Boston, Macs, September Is
Men whose capital, aggregating mil
lions of dollars, maintain the establish
ments scattered throughout the country
at which the soiled linen of old and
young America of both AKA is trans
formed into the immaculate,
filed the large club room
Of the Hotel Vendome this
morning at the opening Of the four
teenth annual convention CT the
laundrymen's national association.
National President l. N. Williams, OF
Lexington, KY. called the delegates
TO order at 8 O'Clock.
A large number Of candidates for
mem bership having been ballotcd for,
Williams delivered his
annual address. He alluded to the
fast growing supremacy OF American
laundry methods and American laun.
dry machinery. The past year, he
sad, had been an extremely sstisfac-
tory one to the trade. the voluns of
business had largely increased and
many new associations had been
formed, east and west. Altogether,
he said, the organization was In a
decidedly healthy condition. Allusion
was made to the two principal ques-
tions to come before the convention,
one the establishment of an insurance
feature, and the other q proposition to
unite all local and state associations
In one national body.
After the recess a number Of resolu-
lions were introduced and referred to
committee. q. A. Royce, Of Spring
field, Mass, addressed tho convention
the subject of agents; A. T. Hagan,
OF Rochester, on family washing, aud
S. Z. Walters, Of Cincinnati. quality
VS.. cut rates.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

ALTHOUGH the organization of their
great council dates back but half a
century, prior to which time each state
exercised separate Jurisdiction, the I'm
proved Order of Red Men is the oldest
American society extant, Of the class
Know ! as secret societies. The order
had rs origin about 1865 in the colony
Of Massachusetts. The stamp and bill.
letting acts, which had been passed by
parliament prior to this date, aroused
In the breasts of the colonists a deep
feeling of resentment. At first, they
held public meetings, to complain OF
their grievances; but when British au-
thority broke them up, they met
secretly and styled themselves "Sons OF
Liberty" On the night of December
Is n, 1873, disguised as Indians, a
party of them went ON board three
BRUSH vessels In Boston harbor, and
threw 342 chests of tea in the sea.
Paul Revere carried news of this to
NV York and Philadelphia, to other
branches OF the Organization. Through
out the revolutionary war they were
potent factors In the cause of freedom.
In the war of 1912 they took an i'm
portant part in the struggle against
Great Britain, and first took the name
of Rcd Men.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

THE timely and proper remark is
made by an exchange, that it takes q
live town to make a live newspaper.
There never was, il the past hundred
years, never will, and never can be, a
live town without O live newspaper.
The newspaper is dependent On the
town. 1t reflects the push, progress
and aspirations of the town. Without
home patronage, it cannot live and
thrive; then. again, while it is de.
pendent IN the town, the town cannot
get along without it. There is nc
auxiliary SO valuable to a growing
town as an cutspoken, philosophical
p par, wisely and we'll managed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

should he serve for a few years under
Col. Bergman.
THE OPTIC says that the governor
has irrevocably decided to appoint Mr..
Clark. Now Irrevocable 10 a big word
and means big things and attaches to
big things, and we canno help some
times placing II along side Of infalli-
Diliiy, and you know the world has
known but one more bold enough to
proclaim to infallibillitv, and be dem
onstrated his fallibility by trying to
prove his infallibility, SO when you
speak Of i~rrevocable we feel that the
word is bigger than the OCCASION for
it's use. REPUBLICAN. 4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

POTATOES have entered the race with
wheat, to get above the dollar record,
end the prospects seem to be favorable
for a neck-and-neck race. There has
been an advance of ten t. thirty cents
in prices. Some potatoes sell as high
IS eighty cents a bushel, though others
bring but sixty cents. A year ago the
price was only twenty cents, so that
the farmer with only half a crop is bet
ter off now than last year when he had
a full crop.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

The oldest postmaster, who is found
at Hammondsville station, Ohio, has
been giving some recollections of his
service of sixty-eight years under
thirty-four postmasters general. He
remembers the time when mail rob-
bling was a capital offerse and he saw
two men hanged for the crime at Balli-
more. Sixty-slx years ago he was o
passenger over the first thirteen miles
OF railroad built in the United States
by the Baltimore s. Ohio.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

THE OPTICS regular and newsy
letters from Santa Fe and Albuquerque
failed to connect ssto.day-rather, the
train from the south did not arrive till
this afternoon, too late for the CORES
pondence to be put in type for this
evenings paper. However, there's
always an abundance Of "copy" on
The OPTIc's hooks for any emergency
that may arise.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
SEPTEMBER =
TUESDAY EVENING, SEPT. IA, 1897.

THIS paper has helped along the
Territorial fair, this year, as much as
possible, in the hope that the people of
Las Vegas and San Miguel county may
see the necessity of branching off in
this direction themse,ves next year.
But success can come through united
efforts, only.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
Stands at the Head.

Aug. J. Bogel, the leading drusist OF
Shreveport, La, says: cdr, Kink New
Discovery Is the only thing that cos M
cough. and 1t is the best seller l hsi" j.
r Campbell, merchant, OF Safdr{Ariz,
writes:. "Dr. Kings New Discovef is al
that Is claimed for it; II never falkland Is
q sure cure for Consumption, Couls and
Colds. / cannot ssy enough TORS mer-
its.n DR. Kiug's Nav Discovery + Con :
sumption, Coughs and Colds Is nom ex-
pertinent. IL has been tried for quarter
OF a century, and to-day atand at the
head. It never dienppnipts. lFhg trisl
hoftles A. Mnr~l al retsen Dig Co >,
drnc stores and Browne & Mdanare,
Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
Special Notice.

ynaLs DAILY OPTIc-Delivered by mail,
post-paid, $40. 90 per annum $500 for slx
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, S2.00 per an.
mum, 81. 90 for six months, 7bs LOT tnree
months. Single copies in wrappers 8 cents.
Sample copies OF both daily and weekly,
mailed free when desired. Give postonlce
address in full, including state.
CORREsPoNDENoE-Containing NEWS, solci-
ted from all parts OF the country. Com
m~unications addressed to the editor OF
THE OPTIC, to Insure attention, should pc
accompanied by the writer's full name
and address, not for publication, but as Q
guaranty of good faith.
REMITTANCEs- Ma be made by draft, money
order, postal note, express or .registere1
letter at our risk. Address all letters ano
kilograms to II OTTO,
East Las Vegas. New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

l have boon 10 the drug business for
twelve years, and during that time, have
sold nearly all the cough medicines manu-.
featured and from my personal knowl.
edge OF such remedies, | say that Chamber
~faiction than any other on the market
w. M. TERRY, Elktou, KY. Sold by the
Depot Drug Store, X. d. Goodall.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery Of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and DO wells
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and b~ilionsness. Please buy and Try a boz
Of e. G. C. to-day; 10, %, 30 centa. Sold and
guaranteed TO cure " all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

When the appetite is weak or nauseeted
and the smell OF food is r%epugnaut to the
stomach when nervous energy is at q low
ebb, caused by hard work in the sun or 10
the close air OF a room or Office, the stimu
lating, toning-up and refreshing effect OF
MAcDoNALD's BARLEY ELIXIR Is exceeding
ly gratifying. 1t imparts at once a reviving
influence to the whole body, enabling IT TO
throw off the depressing effect OF over.
work. Outlets the stomach, strengthens
the digestion, shsrpsns the appetite and
restores the vital energy completely
Price, $500. Sold by Murphey Van Pstten
Drug Go.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

DIR. Cady's Condition Powder are
just what q horse needs when ibac
condition. Tonic, blood PURIFIED knd
yermifuge. They are not foo{ but
medicine and the best in use to 1T a
horse in prime condition. Pry q
cents per package.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

Warren Horgan, arrested some time
ago and confined in Jail at Eddy, for
cattle stealing. was released on $500
bond, T. F. Blackmore and J.. M. Par.
due pledged as fureties.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
THE T~ERRrroRIAL FAIR.

10 all the fairness be 1t said, the Ter
ritorial fair at Albuquerque does not
belong to the standstill class Of enter
prises or institutions. Its managers
contrive to make each succeeding fair
an improvement over the former by
providing the newest and best exhibits
Ia the various departments of live
stock, farm and horticultural products,
manufactures, merchandise, art, music,
etc., and by introducing new features
and special attractions they interest,
instruct and please the people, and
generally enliven the occasion. To o
greater degree than usual, has the ex-
position been improved and added tc
this year. There are many new ex'
oibitors in all the various departments
and the total entries from present indi
cations far larger than ever. Especial
~, are the live stock, farm produc'
and fruit and house displays large
The year has been prolific with gcot
things, and the displays in all depart
ments for this reason are naturally ia
more attractive than ever.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

J.W. BagRett, of Oak Grove, Fla, had
an attack of the measles, nearly three
years agr and the disease left him with
very severe pains in the chest. II thought
/ would de-" he writes: but to my greal
joy, l was saved by Chamberlain's Pain
Balm Pains In the chest nearly always
indicate the approach OF pneumonia, and
by promptly applying this Eminent on q
flannel cloth, which should be bound or
the chest, an attack of pneumonia may b.
prevented. 1t is always prompt and ef-
fectual. For sale at 25 and 30 cents per
bottle by K. D. Goodall, Depot Drug Store,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

The following whining paragraph
appears in the New Mexican of Satur-
day:
Last year fully 200 innocent Santa Feans
attended the Territorial fair at Albuquer-
que. This year OF grace, according TO tho
careful estimates Of expert, diligent and
ssuthful observers, the total number CT
Albuquerque visitors at the peerless New
Mexico horticultural fair In Santa Fe
would not aggregate two bakers dozen.
Possibly, Santa Fe win not send quite as
large a contingent to Albuquerque thi4
year as usual. In the Language Of two
eminent philosophers, "Turn about is fair
play" and "You pour water on my wheel
aud | will pour water on yours"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

DR.. J. G. Slack, K. r. Irvien, Chss.
Schletter and Luis G. dc Baca, four
Jolly Claytonites, have been in Ration,
the itst three to take several degrees
In Masonry, and the latter to partici-
pate in the fun.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
Tctter. salt .l,heum ana Eczem,

letter, Snit-isheum and Eczemt
The intense itching and snarting, kci-
dentto these diseases, isinstantly alffe6
by applying Chamberlain's Eyeln
Skin Ointment. Many very bad Uses
have been permanently cured by if Il
is equally efficient for itching pilelknd
a favorite remedy for sore niHies,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bite,
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. perlbx.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

Territorial Auditor Garcia reports
that the assessors of Socorro, San
Miguel, Bernalillo, Lincoln, Eddy,
Guadalupe and Grant counties have so
far failed to fle their assessment rolls
with him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

Miss Laura Linwood gave q straw
ride trolley party at Ration, and the
moonlight drive was Immensely ed
jnyed by all until an early hour in thu
morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

II Is the general opinion OF those IN
a position to speak advisedly, that The
new quail law. allowing the birds to be
killed September 1st. opens the season
too early.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
Don't Tobacco spi; and Smoke Yonr life Away

Don't Tobacco spIt and Smoke YOnr lie Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be nag
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO
Bac, the wonder-worke7, that makes weak mel
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran
toed. Booklet and sample free. Addres!
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

The Eddy drug company has dis
posed OF its stock Of bicycles to Crozier
& Murray, which firm will hereafter
cater to the wheeling population Of
Eddy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

Married, at Lookout, near Malaga.
Eddy county, Miss Julia Cook TO
Charles W. Beeman, at the home of
r ". George Cook, father OF the bride.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

Mrs G.. M. LAWS, Of Topeka, who
has been vislting hYr parents, Mr.. an
Mrs. L A. DukelIn, at Ration, the past
four we ks. left for her home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
Councillors with man line and branche,

Af 7fL
Connections with main line and branches
as follows:
At Antonito for Durango, Silverton and
all points in the San Juan country.
At Alamosa for Jimtown, Creede, Del
Norte, Monte Vista and all points in the
San Luis valley.
AT Sslida with main line for all points
east and west, including Leadville.
At Florence with f. g. @. @. r. r. for
the gold camps of Cripple Creek and Vic
tor.
At Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Denver
with all Missouri river ines for all point
east.
Through passengers from Santa Fe will
have reserved berths In sleeper from Ala
mosa If desired.
For further information address the IN.
dersigned.
T. j. HELM, General Agent,
Santa Fe, N. M.
8. K. HOOPER. G. P. A.,
Denver, Colo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take ascarcts Candy Cathn rite. i0c or no
4 G.. c. @. fail TO cure. druggists refund moncy
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
NEW MEXICO'S CHIEF CITY
Her Resources and Attractions
Brief Summary Of Her
Advantages.

LAS VEGAS, meaning THE Moadows,r
10 tho county seat Of San Miguel county,
lies on both sides OF tho Gallinas river, and
with Ito suburbs, has about 10000 inhab.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

public schools is larger than ever b.
ore.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

Mrs. George Fackelton, of Los 10
geles, Cal, arrived 10 Ration, and IL
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Boyd.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
LATITUDE AND ALTITUDE.

The lat.tude il about the same as hat of
central Tennessee, while the altitude is
nearly $500 feet, This combination gives
u peculiar, tut most happy, result. In the
winter, daring the day, the thermometer
seluom fails, IN the shade, below 4Oo, while
II often runs, in the sunshine, to 65o-or
sven more. On the otDer hand, IN the
sum msr the heat is never oppressive, In
the shade, and no light is too warm for
comfortable sleep, under one or two blank
cts. The sun Will shine nine days out OF
every ten, the year round. This, with tn
extreme drynsss OF the air, caused by the
very slight precipitation OF moisture; the
resinCus aroma rolling down from the
pine clad mountains; the large amount Of
electricity In The air, and the consequent
ozone resulting from the altitude; and the
location Of the town, laud locked by noun
saln and mesu-these all conspire to pro-
auce an atmosphere which is a balm to all
diseases of the respirS organs. The
percentage Of death from consumption Is
aver la NOW Mexico than 1t is any where
siss in the United States; and no other
place in New Mexico excels Las Vegas Ia
Inc ~salubrity of its climate. Asthmatics
sxperlencs immediate and permanent re-
lief ia this altitude.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

Lincoln coun y doesn't scenic be a
very profitableIf Geld Tor ~newsplers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

Prof c A. !, 4cipg sem he
town, has opened q ds
Springer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

Mrs Jan es S. Fielder. OF SilvsCity,
Is visiting ter father and moth at
Crawford s. ation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14

Charles e. Berlnger is now in charge
II Beringer's jewelry store, at Ratob,
John E. Berlnger having resigned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
THE DISTRIBUTING POINT

Las Vegas is the distributing point FOR
nearly all New Mexico. By the Atchison
system, she has connection With Kansas Oh
The east, Colorado on the north, Arizona
and California on the west, and Texas and
Old Mexico on the south. Besides these,
she has more stage lines, connecting hei
With tributary territory, than has any
includes the entire section east and south
of the mountains, and comprises the coun-
ties of Colfax. Mora, Taos, San Miguel,
Santa Fe, Socorro, Dona Ans, Grant,
Chaves, lincoln and Eddy, with parts o,
Y alencia and Bernslillo-a country larger
than all New England This takes in III.
ANGUS Valley of the Rio Grande and tn.
less famous, but not less excellent, Valley
If the Pecos-the finest fruit sections of
the west.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
HEALTH AND PLEASURE RESORTS.

Ia the way OF health and pleasure re-
sorts, Las vegas IL unrivalrd. 10 a radiu
OF twenty miles, In romantic mountain
glens ana beside babblins mountain crooks
are Las VEGAS Hot Springs, Harysy's, e
Porvsnir, ~SanduvaI's, Minerai Hill, Rome
70 Ranch, BlaRe's,. Sparks, Sapel;o, hooi
ada and Otnor places, too numerous I,
mention. where health can be recovered
and life becomes u pleasure TO the ennuye
the invaiiu, tine ovet-worksd business man
NEWSPAPERS, MANUFACTURES, Etc.
Las Vegas mas TWO daily and I've weekly
newspapers; three banks; two building
and loan a~ssociations; three hotels, ano
many boarding houses; nine churches; a
number of cubs, aud all the leading civic
and social socisties; d roller flour mill, ca
pacity, fifty barrels q day; two WOOL
SECURING establishments, cleaning 1,b0O, DOC
pounus of wool annually; q manufHctory
of mineral and carbonateds waters; two
ana harness factory (; electric light pant;
three planning mills; " cigar manufacto-
sivs, ami Other enterprises of less import
aLce.
There are eight large wholesale houses,
whose. trade extends throughout the Terrt
tory and into the adjoining sections, while
he volume OF this trade, and the values OF
the stocks they carry, can not be dupllcat-
cd west OF Kansas City and south or Den
YER. Three merchants brokers have se-
tscted thisc city r 8 their distributing center.
the Of their yearly sales exceed
.ng, In the aggregate, the combined sales
Of all other such brokers in New Mexico.
The retail merchants OF Las Vegas are
more numerous, aud carry larger and bet
Ter STOCKS OF goods than do The retail mer-
chants of n other tow in this Territory
or Arizona.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
rERRlroR1AL A L

ibis Territory is rich in everything thal
constitutes the wealth Of nations. Iron
coal, lead, silver. gold, mica, limestone
sandstone, marbles. gyp UNI. soda, in end
|less variety and exhaustless quantities,
country hich Las teges commands.
Sheep. cattle and lumber abound, so thai
In each Of these prime articles Of com
merce this city Is the btst market la New
Mexico. She handles more wool than all
the other towns in the Territory combined.
willis her commerce in hides IL truly snor
nous. 10 the same way, she stands pre-
eminent for her trade in graius, hay ,vegei
mountain ~cslons, extends east into Kan
sas, west into Arizona, and south into Oh
Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
SANITARY ApyANTAGEs.

Las Vegas is the natural Hsnitarium Of
the United States, combining more nat
| nral advantages than Eny uther place in
America. Her thermal waters are the equal
OF the Hot Springs Ut Arkansas, while her
clinHte Is Infinitely superior. There is no
malaris, no excessive heat or cold-no
snats, rats or mosquitoes. Tho air is pure,
dry, rarined and higuiy elect. iied-a GER
tain cure for consumption, il the disease
Oh taken in time. The hot waters are a
|spscinc for liver, skin. rheumatic and
otood disorders. Her Montezuma hotel is
she inest hostelry bstween Chicago ami
California, aud is ~situated in a beautiful
cany on, i've miles from town, where tbs
nol springs, forty in number, come boiling
20 the surface.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-14
LAs xraAa, rNpusrnfEs.

IL has water works, street cars, arc and
incandescent electric light plant, telephone
exchanges, Territorial agricultural expert
msnt station, headquarters Of the Atchison
rail way system, New Mexico division, to-
gsther With railroad machine shops and
tie preserving works, stock yards, and the
largest shsep .shearing and dipping plant
in the United States