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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
Connections wIth main lime and branche

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, Dial
Norte, Monte Vista and all points n the
San Luis valley.
At Salida with main line for all points
east and west, including Leadvills.
AT Florence with F. & G. G. r. X. 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. III
Through passengers from Santa Fe will
have reserved berths in sleeper from Ala
mosa IL desired.
For further Information address the un-
dersigned.
7. 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, 1897-08-30

HAS A DEMORALiziN0 EFFECT
The tendency Of most OF tho great
newspapers Of to-day 70 hunt Tor,
and"wrIte up" tho most obscene cases
OF degradation and shame that can
possibly be found, is becoming alarm
ing. The greed and demand for such
reading is a plain case OF abnormal
appe,iles for low, degrading ''trash,''
sometimes called literature. The grow
ng appetite is easily cultivated ana
The effects of such cultivation can not
be conjectured, much less compre
hended. The reader goes from sub
iect to subject, as does the hungry
wolf feasting on q drove OF yeunR
lambs whose bodies scarcely contain
sufficient meat to decrease the hunger.
ing appetite; or blood to quench th'
maddeuing thirst.
No one can e dream OF the vas
amount OF damage done by sucn case'
a. the Breckenridge suit, the Vande1
bilt scandal, or dozens OF like import
ancs; possibly, less influence. Thou
sands Of lives let the communicating
influences OF such cases as these mol'
and shape their iestinies until many 0
them who might have been successful
are miserable failures-yea, an outcas
from society, and one who has aug
n.nted the slums Of the earth. head
ing such stuff as was printed OF tn
Eases alluded to, and continually nap
penlng, is responsible for such effects
Can such abuse as "ireedom OF tn
press" prove anything but demorali2
ing to the youth Of our lande Certain
y not! Papers that publish snch re
ports will continue to thrive until To
moral reading sentiments of the publ
are placed on q higher plane and tn
demand ceases.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

Mr.. James Jones, OF the drug Arm OF
jones' & Son, Cowden, ILL.,, in speaking o.
Dr.. King's New Discovery, says that iass
winter his wife was attacked with La
Grippe, and her case grew so serious ina.
physicians at Cowden and Pena could a.
nothing for Der. II seemed to deve do
into Hasty Consumption. HAVING Top
Kings New Discovery IN store. ana seiDl.
surprise OF all che began to get better I the
FRET dose, and half dozen dollar boron
cured her sound and we'll. DR.. Kites
New Discovery for Consumption. Coing's
and Colds 10 guaranteed to do this gooo
work. Try 1t. Free trial bottles at Mur'
nhey.Van Petten Drug Co.'S.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
News serxice Hxtended.

The st. Louis Republic recently made ar
engagements with the cable companies,
whereby direct news, from all sections OF
the civilized world, are received. 1t 10y
prints more authentic foreign news than
any other paper, and continues to keep u
its record for publishing all the home news.
news events, fast succeeding each other,
and they will be highly interesting to ev-
eryone. The price OF the Republic daily Is
SO a year, or $3.50 for three months.
The TtUice.G- Week Republic will remain
same-one dollar q year, by mail twice.
a.week. I9-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
WILL REDUCE TnE WINE.

The Pennsylvania railroad company Is
experimenting with q view of reducing ths
time between Chicago and New York on
passenger trains. 1t is proposed to take
an hour off the Chicago limited between
Chicago and Pittsburg aud New York.
On q recent trip made by officials Of the
road, the run between Chicago ana Pitts
burg, 4S0 miles, was made 10 nine hours
and thirteen minutes, which is three hours
less thar the limited's time. A great many
| stops had to be made at grade crossings
To do this, the train made seventy foul
miles an hour for hours and hours will
| perfect ease.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
WHY have Q

Been stricken with disease Wills your neigh
Dor escaped. or yice-yersa7 Eouf were alike
exposed, but In one case the the disease germs
found Judgement In the impure blood and weak
encd system, while in the other, the blood was
kept pure by Hoods Sarsaparilla. and tho
body WAS in a condition Of good health.
Heed's Pills are purely vegetable and do
not purge. pain or srIpe. soldby All druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

DR.. j. /. Terry, of Trimble, Tenn, In
speaking of Chamberlain's Coiic, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, says: 1T has al.
most become q necessity in this Vicinity"
This is the best remedy In che world for
collie, cholera morbus, ~dysentory and diar-
| rhoea, and 10 recognized as q necessity
| wherever its great worth and merit be
| come known. No other remedy is SO
| prompt or effectual, or SO pleasant to take.
| Sold by K. u. Goodall Depot Drug Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
1na l,nnyer CONC.

In cases of typhoid fever, diphtheria and other
Visiting diseases, whcn the patient has been
reduced In flesh, and strength, and begins the
soilsome climb to health. Here Hoods Sarsa-
parilla finds its place. 1t enrichcs the blood
strengthens the nerves, Gives tone to the d.
gestiye organs, and builds up the whole system
Hoods Pills are the best a~fter-dinner pills,
assist Digestion. ours headache. 2oc. q box
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
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 excellen,
standard goods at the low rate OF nine
cents per pack IL you order five or more
packs. Send money order, draft or stamps
and they will be sent promptly by express,
charges prepaid. Orders for sir gle pack
must contain twelve cents in stamps, "a
they will be sent by mail. Address,
JOHN SEBASTIAN, g. p. A,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

Are you dyspsptici II you are s%fhicted
with this distressing complaint II may oo
von pood to learn that PRrcKLY ASH BIT
TTrRs is a prompt aud radical cure for II.
Il strengthens the stomach and digestion,
regulates the liver, hsaIs the kidneys, and
by its agreeable calhar.ic effect 1t empties
and purifes the bowels. Pleasant tasting
and effective. sold by Mprphey.Van Pet'
tan Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

The ladies of the public library as
s~ociation in Albuquerque announce o
female minstrel show on Monday even
ing, September 18th, fair week.
About twenty five young ladies will
take part in the side-splitting enter
tainment, the success OF which none
can doubt.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

HAVING about concluded to do away
with those expensive and embarrassing
documents, chattel mortgages, and
having read up the law pertaining to
them, The Optic re-produces a section
or two therefrom for the information OF
those of our readers who are, or have
been, in the same boat financially.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
EVERYBODY says 30.

Cascarcts Candy Catl,artic, the most won
derful medical discovery Of the age, pea.
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys liver ana p0 cnlds'
cure headache. fever, babitual CONSTIPATION
and b~ilionsness. Please buy and try 2 PEI
Of &. q. C. to-day; 10, 25, 10 cents. Soldano
guaranteed TO cure ~ all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
BnckIeu Arnlca saIye

TIE BEST SALvR Ia the world for Cults
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores retter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all SKin Eruptions, and pois-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t il
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OIL
money refunded. Price 20 cents per box
For sale by Murphey-van Petton DruT
Co., and Browne & Manzanares.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

Chs trAirs were taken OF. In the spring.,
but was formally decided upon at the
meeting OF the traffic officials 10 Chicago,
recently.
Tho Pullman company 10 now buIldlng
twelve new standard sleepers, with double
drawing rooms and extension vestibules,
especially for the Atchison's limited serv-
ice. Each limited train will consist OF a
regular equipment Of two sleepers from
Chicago, and one from st. Louis, a dining
car and composite car, and to this equip
ment extra cars will be added. as found
necessary.
Atchison engine, No. 4T2, now pulling
the fast mail train from Kansas City to
Newton and return, Is making a remarka.
BILE record for mileage. Eugine 472 Is do
ing the entire work Of the mail train,
running from Kansas City to Newton and
from Newton to Kansas City, a distance
of 400 miles, between 8 O'Clock In the
morning and 1880 at night. This give,
the engine q mileage Of IL, 900 miles pei
month.
A verdict OF $500 rendered against
railroad company, for carrying youni
and inexperienced girl, travelling alone
past her destination and past the station
at the next town, SO that she had to wall
back half a mile to the place, carrying
vaiiss Weighing twenty-five pounds, ant
then, leaving tho valise, walk half q mil
to the residence OF relatives-will not b
set aside as excessive, though it was day
light, and she was we'll acquainted wit
the vicinity, and had q brother livin
here.
Word has been received at Ottaws
Kansas, from headquarters, that all depar
ments in the Atchison shops will be pu
back ito full time, this week. About
month ago, carpenter shops and rip gan
forces were put to working Hfty-ive hour
a week., but IN the other departments n
change was made. The mechanics, black
.mitbs, painters and others, who have onl
been working on an average of about fort
hours a week for the past year and a hal
. will again be working sixty hours whe
this order goes into effect.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

FIVE birds, out of a flock of eight
homing pigeons, which were liberated
at New Orleans, on July goth, hav.
reached their cote al Mishawaka. Two
of the missing birds came in Augusl
18th, they having been seventeen days
on the road. At this writing, the Las
Vegas birds winging their way toward
Chicago, are yet to be heard from.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
Miss Doughty returned to Las Cruces,
from Minneapolis, and she will take q
position in the public schools.
Tetter. salt-I,heum and Ec,e,oa

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. II
is equally efficient for itching piles and
. favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, c~hilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. IS cts. per box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what a horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price IS
cents per package.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
r.. Crescent Hotel. Eureka springs, Arkansas

The Crescent Hotel. Eureka Springs, Arkansas
IL is q modem. stone, fire-proof hotei
located in the heart OF the Rocky noun
tains. north west Arkansas; climate. mild
and bracing; sceuery, wild and beautiful
waters, u~nequaled for purity and medic
inal qualities Rates, r~easo1aple. Elk.
cursiun tickets on sale the year ronset
Write Geo. I. N~icbolson, general passsr
ger agent, Frisco Line, St. Louis, NO, OF
manager Crescent hotel, Eureka Springs,
for Illustrated pamphlet.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

Miss Simmons, librarian at the pub
lie library, received a telegram at Santa
Fe, announcing the death OF her sister,
Miss Lily, which occurred in st. Louis,
after an illness Of only a few days
Death resulted from pueumonia.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

Col. r. &. HEAD, of Watrous, this
Territory, received a letter from o
friend In the far east, some days ago,
that the tidal wave of prosperity had
just crossed the Allegheny mountains,
and it was Heading for the west at race
horse speed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 3d. 1885,
LABOR DAY PROCLAMATION.
TERRITORY OF NEW MEXICO,
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.

HAECOIlNh iOhs
Santa Fe, N. NJ, August "a, 1877.
The laws Of the United States designate
the first Monday in September each year
as a legal holiday, to be known as LABOR
day.
* general observance Of the day &C
wisely set apart by congress, will promote
q higher appreciation Of the dignity oi
labor and the great work 1t lie doing IN
building up our beloved country by the
development of it's varied resources. A
due recognition of the day by all OF the
people will tend to the cultivation oil
friendly feeling among us, and begel
those pleasant and reciprocal relations sc
essential to our welfare and happiness as Q
community. -.
Now, therefore, /, Miguel A. .Otero
governor of New Mexico, do proclaim ano
declare Monday the 9th day of September
1897, a legal holiday, and earnestly recon
mend that all business, of whatevernatur
except such as the necessities OF the com
munitv require to be CARRIED on, be sus
pended on that day, that all who desir'
may have an opportunity to observe TN
day in such name as may to them seen
best and beftting the OCCASION.
Done at Santa Fe, the capital, this 24ti
day Of August, A. D., 1897.
MIGUEL A. OTERo,
Governor of New Mexico.
BY the governors:
Ono Fl WALIACE.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

Professor Hewitt went 10 Greel' y
from Santa Fc, to take up his WORK IN
the state normal school, leaving Mrs.
Hewitt and mother, Mrs. Whitford, ia
Santa Fe to spend the winter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

Drs. Harroun and Knapp. at Santa
Fe, performed a very delicate and sue
cessful operation on convict No. 1888,
Robert MCGEE, who was suffering from
strangulation of the hernia.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

On August Oath, a Widows pension
at So per month, dating from Angus
18th, 1894, was allowed Mrs. Marcia
G. G. de Martinez, of Arroyo Seco,
Taos. county, this Territory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

While celery growing on a large
commercial scale has not entirely pass
ed the experimental stage in the PrcoS
valley, the experiments of 1896 and 80
far Ia 1897, on Spring Book farm have
been highly satisfactory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

Miss Tessie Call will leave Santa re,
this week, Tor her new post OF duty 40
teacher at the Las Vegas hot sprir gs,
to winch she was unanimously elected
by the school directors OF that place.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

Summer tourist rates to Colorado from
Las Vegas: To Denver and return. 1913 ID !;
to Colorado Springs and return, $3.50; to
Pueblo and return, SIS. 70; stop overs al
lowed north Of Pueblo; final limit, Octo-
Der 3lst..
santa Fe branch trains connect with No.
l, 81, 2, "a and IS way freight.
Round trip tickets to points not over 1876
miles at 10 per cent reduction.
lOBAs.F r.. JoNEs,
Agent, Las Vegas, N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
BY the governor:
GEO. 81. WALLACE,
Secretary OF New Mexico.

JUDGE PATTIsoN has rendered a de
cision in the Denver water case in
favor of the city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

E. A. Chaffee, OF Anthony. is a
strong candidate for register of the
United States land Office at Las
Cruces.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

The party given by Paul Wunchmsn'
at Santa F., 10 honor of Mr.. and Mrs-
Jetton, was one Of the most pleasant
affairs that has ever taken place IN that
place.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

Educate Your bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
l0c. 25c. II c. c. c fail. druggists refund money.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

To Cure Constipat ton Forever.
Take CaScarets Candy Catharttc-. l0c or zoo
II c. c, G. fail to cure. druggists refund money
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

Rev. A. p. Graves. d d., from New
York city, arrived in Ration. and will
remain there several days. DR.. Graves
has been a noted evangelist 10 all parts
of the United States for many years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

LAS VEGAS, meaning "The Meadows
10 the county seat OF San Miguel county
lies on both sides Of the Gallinas river, and
With its suburbs, has about 10000 luhab'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

DR.. A. A. Bearup, dentist, for sew
sral years a resident of Eddy, has CON
cluded to locate at Ration, permanently.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
PuhIiE 1pi1inH..

r. EoTH,s markell here all GOMEZ, for choice MEAT at a moderate un1
Reliable, quality we get here; to sell the best is ROTHS idea
or 1octs, all ct with SKIN and cae. his price Is always Just and haF
Thusi II Beef Pork Mutton, you should seek. It's here. fresna all through the week.
Frs nausages, too. all patrons deem, In richness. are always suprmE
stepani Your and the stock complete. and prompt attention you viii MEEK
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. B Kehrman and three
children, of St. Louis, are enjoying
their visit in Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

j. W. Settle has taken up a home.
stead claim on the johnson mesa, Col.
fax county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

F. A. Maestas, of Santa Fe, gives
notice that he will not be responsible
for any accounts made by his wife,
Virginia Ortega de Maestas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
special Notice.

Las vpsls DAILY OpTIo-Delivered py NAL
most naid. $40. 90 per annum sO'VV ,or q.
months; $3.50 for three mohonSa
ftsvnaAs WEEKLY OprIc-2s Columns, uo
1iyered by mail, post paid, s2.Oo per rn ~,
mum, $500 ior six months s,a T nner lo s cents
saymnie COPIES OF both daily and week.
Snatied fTee when desired. give postonce
ADDRESS in full. including state: so,,c,.
OVhnTS snUa ali narts OF the country. Dom
sou Observation-Disclosures addressed to the editor o.
THE OPTIC, to insure attention, 81, snou ~ % 2.
accompanied By II, the py WIissrais rub but as ,
pssup1TANoEs-,May be made by draft,mone,
order. postal note, express OF regisse, n,
letter at our risk. Address all ieV eT,c "A
kilograms to NE Warico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

G. w. Dudrow, of Santa Fe, has Sc
cured the contract to furnish the lum
bar for the smelter buildings at Ger.
rilIog.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

A new fve.fo Huntington mill ar.
rived at Cerrillos, and Val SchIck hauled
it out to the "Ortiz'' mine at dolores.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30

The Head Oft the "optic". swings IN patent socket hinges, firmly held
W by q thumbs crew. Strong, substantial neat n ndsome IN deNgnB
and beautifully ornamented I'm gold Bed plat mas rounded corners m is II: n.
derthe arm is X inches highland sinches long. This viii aamit the largest skirts
and even uits 1t sefThreadlng Absolutely n o holes to put thread through
except eye Of needle. Shuttle is cylinder, open o end, entirely self Unread
ing, easy to put in n take out; bobMn holds q sge SdnNnw 81 darea aGd Sasa
Scales showing the lumber Of stitches to the II CHI, end can 70 changed Q
Ito s stitches to IN Inch. Feed is double and extends IN both sides Of needle;
eve fails to take 9 IDS through; ne, or stops at seams; moyementI Is poMive;
no springs to break and get out ofo or ser; can Re Mee raised asnst1 gow meG ne al wn
moo without holding the thread. Machine does not y while winding Q
bin. Light Raining Machine is easy !, run; doesn rot. fatigue tn operator,
Axe it'll nossa ssvs rapidly. Stth Is double 10 stitcn, tne san
en- both Sides win not ravel, and a be changed wwll tho rn sto a{n e t aoo ma cannn
without changing. Never gets out OF order. The Needle u a stralgnt, sell.
satUnv neUe. lat O N al Size, cannot be pt in wron Needle baris
round, mad of case hardened steel, with Dill cup at III bottom % brewer OF
from getting Q the goods, AdustabLs searings. n bsarrag are Sc -h aTa nn
n III machine will asta Hfe-time. AttachmeMs-Eaeh ma chine furnished
With necessary toosa and accessories and lin addition we furnish an extra Sc of
attachments In a velveth lined meal box, fceo oil charge, IS follows
runer and gatnrer, one Blinds - shEnnSp plate, one set o f Sr h lem snas;
o attachment foot and one thread cuttr. Woodwork of finest quality al
or walnut gothic " ad d tfWer5,n nickel PLACED rings 80 drawers, uress
guardst to wheel, and device tor replacing belt.
We maze 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.
ur DIV DIRECTLY FROA THE manufacturers
iii DUl AND -SAE AGENTS PROFITS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
rur DISTRIBUTING POINT.
rERRiroR1AL WEALTH.

This Territory is rich In everything that
constitutes the wealth Of nations. Iron
coal, lead. silver, gold, mica, limestone,
sandstone, marbles, gypsum. soda, In end
less variety and exhaustless quantities
are among the several products OF the
which Las Vegas commands
Sheep, cattle and lumber abound, so that
In each Of these prime articles OF com
merce this city is the best market IN Now
Mexico. She handles more wool than all
the other towns in the Territory combined,
while her commerce in hides IL truly enor
nous. In the same way, she stands pre-
for her trade In grains, hay .veget-
abl-s, aud other farm products; while her
trade in ice, gathered in tho neighborinR
mountain cshons, extends east Into Kan
sas. west into Arizona, and south into OLD
Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
SANITARY

Las Vegas liz the natural Sanitarium OF
| the United States, combining more nat
| ural advantages than any other place in
america. Her thermal waters are the equal
OF the Hot Springs Of AIkansae, while her
climate 10 infinitely superior. There Is no
malaria, no excessive heat or cold-no
gpats, rats or mosquitoes. The air is pure,
dry, rari6od aud highly electrifed--a GER
taia cure for consumption, il the disease
bs taken in time. Tho hot waters are o
spscidc for liver, skin, rheumatic and
otnod dieo, doris. Her Montezuma hotel Il
he finest hostslry between Chicago ana
California, aud is situated IN Q beautiful
cany on, Ave miles from town, where thu
hot springs, forty 10 number, come boiling
10 the surface.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-30
LAS VEGAS INDUSTRIES.

II has wster-works, street cars, arc and
incandescent electric light plant, telephone
exchanges, Territorial agricultural expert
ment station, headquarters Of the Atchison
railway system, New Mexico division, 10.
gether With railroad machine shops and
tie preserving works, stock yards, and the
largest sheep .shearing and dipping plant
in the United States,