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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

Just a Word on This Subject by an
Exasperated Citizen.

To the Editor Of the Optic.
EAST LAS VEGAS, N. W, November
26th, 1S97.-N.w Mexico's. chApce
Tor rtdtsnuod lessened is very materially
by the present state OF indiffrren % to
dealing ou justice to criminals The
communications OF sentence 10 the Chavez
y Chay . case 10 an injury to this con
munity, and 1isgracss the Territory
in the eyes Of a l%aw-abiding cliiz ms Of
the Uniied States. Still worse is the
rumur that Gov. o gro will certainly
pardon tins same murderer Of double
name. The truthful declaration Of
Judge Laughlin as in righteous indig-
nation he spoke out in msetipg at
TERRA Amarillo, has been noted in
the east, asd law loving citizens
should study the opinion given against
his Territory by the comments from
the east. The Kansas City Times, OF
the 23rd inst, carries a cartoon pictur-
rug New Mexico as it is just at present,
aud has been for some time past. The
cartoon represents q sign-board with
these words in large letters: IL ind
it entirely useless to prosecute crime in
this county. lit seem that murder is
justified here.-Judge L.ughlin of Rio
Arriba county, New Mexico" A pair
II feet, toes up, are visible beneath
the sign, while a jackson county,
Missouri, tough" with smoking re-
%volver, reads the sign and says:
"Well, l would feel rigut al home out
there"
Now, we do not want any Jackson
or other county tougbs out here; we
need to get rid Of some OF nj nome
toughs. We need to support the pres
ent judges, who are trying to protect
life; we need men as governors who
will not abuse the pardoning power, as
has been done during the past five
years. i, for one, do not believe that
justice is served by pardoning a mar
like Trujillo, a red.handed criminal, in
order to get him to tell on less guilty
pals, not even ssif he can be re-arrested
when he is needed" fortunately, the
new law permits a condemned man to
testify, SO that there will be no excus
whatever for p%ardoning one criminal
in order to get his testimony against
another.
Judge Laughlin is right. There is
no need to spend weeks IN court and
thousands OF dollars for expenses,
when juries can be bribed or convIcts
pardoned before the court term is
closed. j.. ORIG.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26
CAPITAL NOTES.
Some santa Fe Happenings OF Inter-
est to the General Reader.

Special Correspondence Of The Optic.
SANTA FE, N. NJ. November path
1897 Matt e. Reynolds, of the U. S
land court, and Lieut.. Flepper, tht
expert in Spanish titles, left to nigh
for Hermosillo, Mexico, to examin,
records in the Calabasas grant.
E. 4. S.uter. RICHTER of the U. S
land Office at Las Cruces, now at s..
Vincent sanltarium, is moi exps:ted Il
live through the n,ght. He has con.
gestlon OF the brain, is unconsciou,
and a hopeless paralYtlc.
1t is possible that Mis-. Wallace will
succeed TO the vacant ~cierkship in The
s%ecretary's cfiice caused by tha resigna-
ii n Of j. W. Reynolds, of Las Vegas.
With the duties OF both governor and
secretary now on his hands, MIR Wal
lace is kept pretty busy.
Court officials In return from Ri
Arrioa county ssy hat times are good
and money plentiful in northern New
Mexico; that it is no uncommon thing
to see the sports Up there these days
playing monte with 500 gold pieces.
The republican party workers in
Berpalillu county are said to be fight
ing mad over Judge Crumpacker's ap
pointment of Harry Oven as districl
clerk. jose Perea, Of Albuquerque,
has all along supposed to have been
booked for this re%mnnerative job.
A citizen of Liberal, Kas here to.
day, states that the Rock Island road
IS 'ssure" going to build into New Mex
leo.
Elk Gov. L. B. Prince who has been
very III, left to-day for Denver to spend
a week or SO with his family.
Gov. Wallace granted the usual
Thanksgiving pardon to day. To.mor-
row Eleuterio Ley ba, Of Pena Blanca,
sentenced to ten years for murder, will
forth a free man from the pen.
l,entiary. 1t is a question if Leyba
ever committed the crime for which he
was sen up. Supt. Bergman said
this afternoon: "IIad I been called
upon to name the convict deserving of
c tive c'e nensy I stonld have named
His behavior has been perfect,
lid | heartily congratulate Gov. Wal
ace 10 his selection Of a worthy man
spon whom to bestow this Thanks
blessing"
q. RI. C.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26
That Hint ON Hygiene.
g. II. c.

From the Eddy Argus.
The following article is taken from
the Las Vegas OPTIC. and is a com.
munication to that journal by a resi-.
dent OF Las Vegas signing himself
3d." II is commended to those who
have come into the western country to
repair shattered health. and is identi'
cal with the advice which the Argus
has always given to consumpiive suf.
ferers seeking the Pecos valley for re-
lief. The article resolves itself into an
emphatic and positive statement OF
facts. Those who arc needless of its
advice. disregarding the suggestions
with indifference, had far better re-
main in tbeir home surroundings
they cannot be benefited in this or any
other c untry.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

WOMEN IN Ohio do not appreciate
the right TO vote. According to Presi.
dent Hugh Bockley, of tha Cleveland
board of elsctions, in the epfing Of
1895, after the passage of The bill
granting women the right to vote for
certain officials, 5, 1871 women registered
in Cleveland, and 4 ,945 Of them voted.
10 the spring OF 1895 the number If
women registered in that city was
2,728, OF whom 1862 vo:ei. This
showed a falling off Of 1872 in the
woman vote in one year. In the
spring of 1897 the women registrations
numbered 408, of whom only 228
voted, or a total falling off In two
years Of ALI. Ga the last registra-
ton days in Cleveland, the registra-
tons on the part OF women numbered
but eighty-two. What will the regis
tralion drop to next yearp
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

In every portion Of the land where
Christian sentiment predominates, and
men acknowledge obligation to ap
overriding Providence, yesterday was
observed as a day of thanksgiving
In issuing his proclamation designat-
Ing the day upon which the recurrence
of this peculiarly American holiday
should fall this year, the president did
not over-state the reasons which at this
time urge the people of the land 10
most sincere thankfuIness ard graft
fuda.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

A II tie child of J. r. Hays, living neal
Co'quitt, Ga, overturned a pot OF boiling
water, scalding itself 80 severely that the
skin came off it's breast n limbs. The
distressed parents sent to Mr.. Bush, a
merchant OF Colquitt, for a remedy, ard
he promptly forwarded Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. The child was suffering in
tensely, but was relieved by a single APP
plication of the Pain Balm. Another APP
plication or two made IL sound ard we'll.
For sale by K. D. GooDALL, Depot drug
store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26
THE JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS.

HIN -
The judicial appointments still con
s,itute the topic of the hourin politica
circles If New Mexico. Gen. E. L
Bartlett, OF Santa Fe, appears to have
arrived at the conclusion that he is mol
in the swim. Mr.. Frank Parker, Of
Hillsboro, is said to be in the same
boat. 1t would seem that Judge S. d
Newcomb, Of Las Cruces, las the lead
as Judge Dan,z' successor, unless tho
president takes anolion to name q non
resident.
The failure of Mr.. Robt. Morris, of New
York, the brilliant lecturer on Napoleon
law in Yale college, to secure appoint
ment as Judge N. G. Golfers successor
will scarcely help tie Mills boom for
chief justice. Judge G. N. Sterry has
been in Washington for weeks doing
what he could to aid Karl A. Snyder,
OF albuquerque, lat the Indianian's APP
pointment seems to have cooked his
ambition. Capt. l.. G. Fort, of Las
Vegas, it is said, still has q fighting
chance for Chief justice against Mr.. W
}. Mills, Of New Haven, Conn but he
won't have it long, if Governor Oterc
can spike his o%ficial wheel.
Then there are also in the race, F
T. Lobin. Of Philadelphia, who wanted
TO be governors; Chailes F. Irwin, Of
Elgin, ILL.,, backed by Senator Bill,
Mason, and Charles II. Burton, o.
Nevada, Mo. The latter il said 10
have the endorsement of Secretary
George H. Wallace.
Judge A. A. Freeman, OF Socorrc,
also counts himself IN the ialt
for a judgeship, and he may vii.
Say what you viii, there Is
song home-rule sentiment through.
out New Mexico, SO far as Judge Free
man is concerned. Within the past
few weeks, a great many strong en-
dorsemcnts have gone forward, in his
behalf, from Silver City. Las Cruces,
Socorro, Albuquerque, Ration aud LIS
Vegas, and a strong despatch vas sent
to the president from Santa Fe, signed
by a dozen members of the bar, OK
members Ct the legislature and leadiue
republicans generally, urging the
president to name him as chief justice.
1t Is reported that Tennessee Influence
has been in Washington opposing
Ju 'ge Freeman's nomination.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26
Tho Greatest Discovery Yet.

w. M. Repine, editor Tfskilwa. III.
'Chief," saws: 1--WE WON'T keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery Tot
Con umptior, Coughs aud Colds. Exber.
tho true remedf until we used nr King,s
New Discovery. No other remedy can
axe its place in our home, as t. it we hava
4 certain and su,e cure for Ccushs. Gods.
Nhoopirg Cough, ste" II is idle n e~-
pertinent with Other remedies. over il they
2 ureed on you as just az god as DR.
KINGS New Discovery. They are not as
rood berause this remedy has a record Of
cures, and beside s Is euarfnteed ft never
fails to safety. Trial bottles free 1t the
Mnrphey-vau Petten Drug store, Browne
and MapRanarep Co,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26
cIeyer rrlck.

It c~ertainly looks like 1t, but there Is
really no trick about it. Anybody can Try
It who has Lame Back and Weak Kidueys,
Melsrts or nervnus troubles. We mean be
ran cure himself right awav hy taking
Electric Bitters This medicine tones no
thu whole system, acts az a stimulant ~
the Liver aud Kidnsys, Is a blood purif r
and refv- tonic. II cures corstip tion.
Hesdacse. Feintirg Spells. sleeplesspe-s
end Melancholy lit purely vev table. a
mil Laxative. end,restrtes he eystem 10
is pafnrai viscf. Tsv Electric Bitter< aud
be convinced that they sre a miracle
WORKER. Eeery hottie guaranteed Only
50cie. a bottle At Mutpbeg-van Ppt,en
Drug Co.'s. drue store. aud as Browne &
xanares Co.'S, .tore.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26
Nstice for Publication.
omes'eaa Ee'ry No. 8 30 .

LAND OFFICE AT SANTA FE. N NJ.
Oct 'er 20tb, 1897.
N tica is hereby given that the { naw.
~ing-nemed set'ler has flea rotic~ Of bis
intention 70 make final rroof in supper II
his claim, md that seid prof will he made
before The probate CLERK + San Nisue
comfy at les Vegas. IN N vemfer 30fh.
1892. viz: =. p. Flint. of Eat Lss Veg $,
far the :. W x. So. II, F.19. r IA F..
lie am tie f,lIowi g ritresses fo
rr W Bis ~continnaus reside CO uron aid
cultivation o. s-id isn5. viz r. Fl. Hunt,
Of Roeiada. N NJ; B Daley. Of Rociads,
N. "; chas Nihsrt. o. Las Vegas. N. NJ:
Fl. 8. Wooster, OF I.Es Varas
JANIS h. WALKnR.
2el-Wt Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26
A BATTLE ANNIVERSARY.


Yesterday was the twenty-fourth en-.
| adversary ct the battle of Missionary
| Ridge. one OF the bloodiest and mos,
daring conflicts OF the civil war and ii
was commemoraled by the Veterans
G u5 OF the Nineteenth Illinois infantry
at Chattanooga, Tenn, with the dedi-
| cation of a monument TO the memory
| OF the brave comrades who fell in that
bloody struggle.
The monument is an oblong piece OF
granite. very similar to the one erected
BY the state of / linois on the field OF
Chickamaugua. GA y side is an
acorn, the badge of the Fourteenth
army corps. On another sIdo is a
bronze tablet bearing the names Of the
Off ,ers. On the third side Is q brorza
in base relief, the work Of Miss Julia
Brucken, a Chicago sculptor, and
which depicts the assault on the ridge.
It shows Captain Bremner, who was
one of the participants yesterday,
bearing above his head the a e which
three colur-bearers had lost their lives
in protecting while making the ascent
The tablet shows him In the act CT
scaling the breastworks, and behind
him are other officers and soldiers,
rushing wei the dead bodies OF their
comrades. The ground upon which
The monument stands is as nea as can
be located the point where the top was
reached on that memorable day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26
We WIN.
From the Denver Post.

FTOm Tue DeuVtT FDbt,
Seventeen Years Ago To-day"a Las
Vegas young lady was desperately 10
love with a yeung gentleman employed
in the p~oatofice. L. might be ioterest-
log for THE OPTIc to Tow lock her up
and ascertain the result.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

This Is Your Opportunity.
On receipt Of ten cents, cash or stamps,
q generous sample will be mailed Of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon
strate the great merits Of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
So Warren St., New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. l
can emphasize his statement, ut is o posi-
tive cure for catarrh if used rs directed."-
Rev. Francis w. Poole, Pastor Central Pres
Church, Helena. Mont.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, 80 cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

EVeffDOIJ Aays bUs
Cascarets Candy CGtl,artic, the most WON
derful medical discovery OF the age. pleas
ant and refreshing to Tho TASTE, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire systcm, dispel colds,
euro headache, fever, habitual constipation
end biliousness. Please buy and cry q box
Of G.. G. 9. to-day; 10, 25. 10 cents. Sold and
guaranteed TO cure " all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

Don CRIsTovAL SANCHEZ, CT Mora
county, residing at Ocate, will be an
applicant for court interpreter In his
district, upon the appointment of 6
indga.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26
Better Than Wealth

Is sound, rugged, robust health. But
this cannot be had without pure blood.
Upon the purity and richness of the
blood depends the healthy condition
II every organ. Hoods Sarsaparilla
is the One True Blood Purifier. 1t
has power to give good health.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

ga Noble Outoast," is the title of a
thrilling drama to be presented to the
amusement loving people OF Ration and
vicinity, Monday evening, at the opera
house, by the Ration dramatic ~associa.
ton.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

News-dealers should report TO tue count
ing room any irreguiarity or i~nattenCiol
on the part OF carriers IN the delivery OF
THE OPTIC. News-deaIers can have HI
OPTIC delivered to their depots IN a.
part Of the city by the carriers. Orders OF
Complaints can be made by telephone
postal, or In person.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

In order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to LEE Optic
should not be addressed TO any individual
connected with the office, bus simply TO
THE OPTIC, or to the editorial or Tue pusi
nsss department., according to the tenor or
puru0sp.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

Educate Your Fs0we is UiAn CnscarotF.
Candy Cathnriic. cpre constipation forever
Toe. 25c. ffC G G fail Gr,grists refund money
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26
special Notice.

To secure proper classification, ad I've
tisements should be hande in not later
than 10 O'Clock a. m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

Hoods pills acS tremendously
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. 25c.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

Jackson Tabcr has been 0 nted
local weather observer o. Folsom
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

John Alexander is laying brick ON
the new,scientific hall OF the Las Cruces
college,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

Educate Youa Bowers With Cascareta.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
loo -. II {. q fail. druggists refund money.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

The w~ood-haulers az 5 corro have
their prices for the season.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

George Rynerson, of Las Cruces,
has been doing work on he "Modoc'
nina
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26
P T TELEPHONE NO..

THE OPTIc will not, under any circuni-
stances, DO responsibls for Inc return or
the safe keeping Of any rejected maui
SCRIPT. No exception will BE- made TO this
rule, with regard 10 either letters or la
closures. Nor VIII the editor enter into
correspondence CONCERNING rejected nan
uscript.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26
r,s are the only pills to take
HOODS PILLS with Hoods Sarsaparilla,

julius Price has accsuted the local
az lncy OF y 0 Mutual life at Socorro
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26
Everybody says so.

w. j. McGinnis is now clerklng for
Roualt at Las Crucss
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26

Az yEa. 8 DAILY OPrIo-Delivered by mall
post-I,aid, $40. 90 per annurn 5000 for siz
months; $3.50 fer three months, BY Ca
rier, 20 cents per week
Las VEGAS WEEKLY OpTIC-35 columns, do
livered by mail, post paid, s2.OO. per an
mum, $3.50 icr six months, 70 FOR thrs'
semnle COPIES OF both daily n weekly
mailed free when DESIRED. GIVE postoHce
address in full, Including state.
9 MISUNDERSTANDING NEWS, soiici
led from ali parts OF the country. Dom
municatione addressed to the editor OF
TRE OPTIC, { insure attention, should pe
accompanied by the writer's fun name
and address, not FOR puulc2tich, puv as q
guaranty OF good faith.
r ,MITTANCEs- Ma be made By drart,money
order, postal note, express or registered
letter at our risk. ADDRESS all letters anu
telegrRmg To II OfTio,
East Les Vegns. Nov MEXICO.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-11-26
This Is Your Opportunity.

There is talk Of establishing a cream
cry in L idy.
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Entered at the East Las Vegas, n. NJ,
postofice for transmission through the
mails as second class n. alter.
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FRIDAY EVENING, NOV. 20. 1897

,prIcrAI PAPER OF TUE CRY.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
FREE TO EVERY MAN.
THE METHOD OF A GREAT TREAT
MENT
Which Cured Him After Everything
Else Failed.

Painful diseases are bad enough but
when a man is slowly wasting away
with nervous weakness, the mental
fOrebodingS are ten times worse than
the most severe pain. There is no let
I'D to the mental suffering day or night.
Sleep is almost impossible and under
such strain men are scarcely respon-
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writer rolled and tossed on the troubled
sea of sexual weakness until it was a
question whether he had not better
take a dose of poison and thus end all
his troubles. But providentiaI inspira-
ton came to his aid in the shape of 4
combination of medicines that not only
completely restored the general health
but enlarged his weak emaciated parts
to natural size and vigor, and he now
declares that any man who will take
the trouble to send his name and ad-
dress may have the method of this
wonderful treatment free. Now when
1 say free 1 mean absolutely without
cost, because I want every weakened
man to get the benefit of my expert
ence.
1 am not a philanthropist nor do I
pose as an enthusiast, but there are
thousands Of men suffering the mental
tortures of weakened manhood who
would be cured at once could thew but
get such remedy as the one that
cured me. Do not try to study out how
I can afford to pay the few postage
stamps necessary to mail the informa-
tion but send for it, and learn that
there are few things on earth that
although they cost nothing to get they
are worth a fortune to some men and
mean lifetime of happiness to most
of US. Write to Thomas Slater, Box
1873, Kalamazoo, Mich. and the in
formation will be mailed in a plain
sealed envelope.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
Two OLD SOLDIERS COME TO A
CLASH AT THE CAPT.
toll.
JUDGE HICKS FACE BLEEDS
WHERE TT IS TORN BY THE COL
ONEES WE'LL DIRECTED
FIST.
Was Brought In Question and the
Fight Was Waged In His
Defense.

Little Round Top and it's battles
were things Of the past, up to yester-
day morning, and its memories were,
presumably, being swathed in the pouI-
tees Of peace, but again gaping
wounds are opened; afresh are sprung
the decorations Of by-gone days; and
yesterday, but for the intervention Of
the ever dovelike civilian, the very
corridors Of the state house might have
run red with human gore.
Henry T. Bevans, of Morris, is as
sistant adjutant general of the Mime
sofa troops, with the rank of lieutenant
colonel on the governors staff
Henry G. Hicks, of Minneapolis, is
member Of the present house of repre-
sentatives and an ex-judge of the dis
trict court.
Col. Bevans is fifty-seven; Judge
Hicks, sixty years of age.
Col. Bevans is a survivor Of the old
First Minnesota; Judge Hicks fought
with the Illinois troops.
Yesterday they mixed up with the
valor, if not the vigor, of the days Of
81 to '65.
A rich crimson flush on the underly-
ing skin gave a warlike tinge to the
Minneapolis mans whiskers as he
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
ASSOCIATIONS IMPERATIVE.
Roads at st. Louis Are Waiting for
Developments.

Developments.
ST. LOUIS, March 27.-The action of
a majority of the st. Louis roads, In
placing themselves in line with the SUI
preme court decision, has rendered both
the Southwestern Traffic and the
Southern Freight associations prac-
tiCally imperative. The Southwestern
association is now practically without
membership. So far official notices Of
withdrawal have been received from
the Santa F'e, Rock Island, Southern
Pacific. Texas Pacific, Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain and San Francisco lines
Though the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
and the Cotton Belt have not yet form
ally withdrawn, they are transacting
no business with the association. They
are doing nothing which might bring
them in conflict with the law, and are
only awaiting the result of a confer
ence Of railway officials and attorneys
to be held in st. Louis Monday.
Although the Missouri Pacific and
Iron Mountain roads are the only ones
that have so far withdrawn from the
Southern Traffic association, their &C
ton has had the effect of crippling the
organization and rendering it inOpera-
tive. Louisville & Nashville, NJ. & O.,
Illinois Central and the ST. Louis
Transfer company. are still nominally
members Of the association, though
they are transacting no business
through it. I'VE are doing practically
nothing" said Chairman FIRING today
I'm fact, as matters now stand, the Of
fee is only a bureau of information .
There is a general feeling among rail-
way men that Mondays meeting will
largely determine the legal status OF
the local traffic association