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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

BAMBOO grows very thriftily 10 Cali
fornia bottom lands and IS found to be
a very useful plant. The seed Of many
species resembles rice and is almost as
valuable for food. The stock may be
used in the building of bridges, fences
and barns and in tho manufacture Of
water pipes furniture and boxes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05
SILVER MEANS PROSPERITY.

Reports from Mexico confirm the
stories OF continued prosperity in that
much abused country. The only
trouble they have is the scarcity OF
labor. In the past year there have
been 100 new hacienias started, some
Il them working as high as SEQ men.
This, with the railroad building and
the 150 new cotton and wooden facto-
ries built in the past few years, has
absorbed all of The labor supply.
Think Of q country like Mexico with
silver monometallism having suck
prosperity. Since we demonetized
silver there has been nearly $1,000.-
000, 900 Of foreign gold gone into
Mexico. This has been invested in
railroads, factories, lands and improve
ments of all kinds. Mexico has 100
cotton factories. Some'of the largest
ones work as high as 1000 operatives.
Mexico has Is. 900, 900 inhabitants.
At least 95 per cent. Of these people
wear cotton. Mexico has immense
water power 10 the mountain streams.
The streams are fed with perpetual
springs from mountain SHOWS. With
bimetallism we would have share
of hat trade, but now, with the United
States under the gold standard, Mexico
will keep on building factories and in
time will silence every spindle in the
New Eogland states. While we have
i, 900, 900 idle people, Mexico has none.
While Mexican factories are running
night and day cne-half of ours are
lying idle, but TO some people this
probably means nothing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

THE most profitable sheep in a flock
so long as they continue strong and
hearty are the old ewes. They produce
stronger lambs, with better vitality and
real them better than young ives. So
long as the lamb crop has much i'm.
portance, it will usually pay to keep
old ewes. Note the best, and watch
for indications when the season Of their
usefulness is waning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05
Al Excellent Opportunity

For any person desiring to engag In the
hotel business can be had by calling on Mrs..
Dennis, at the Park house, Las Vegas hot
springs. Owing to III health, she Is conf
PEELED to sacrifice the contents OF this no.
tel. consisting OF bedroom suites. csrpots,
tables, chairs. linens, chinawRre, range.
kitchen utensils, and, In fact, everything
that IL required to conduct q nrst-cless
hotel. 1oi-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

THE total area Of government lands
in the Hawaiian Islands is fixed at
1882, 500 acres, divided as follows:
Valuable tui,dipg Its 145 acres;
coffee, 1920 acres; cane, -25,626
acres; rice, 977 acres government in
terest in homesteads, 10000 acres;
grazing, 451. 200 acres; high forest
lands, 681.2S2 acres; rugged mountain
tracts, $4,000 acres, and barren lands,
10000 acres. )
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

There is no medicine in the world equal
20 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for the
cure OF throat and lung diseases. This IL q
fact that has been proven In numberless
cases. Here Is a sample of thousands OF
letters received IL have tried Chamber
lsin's Cough Remedy while suffering from
s severe throat trouble, and found imme-
1iate and effective relief. can unbrsitat-
Dgly recommend ft."-EDGAR w. WHIT-
KhoRE Edltnr Grand River (Ky.l Herald
Tor sale at K. D. Goodpll, depot drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

A Tennessee lady, Mrs ]. W. Towle. of
Philad elphia, Tenn, has been using Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy for her baby, who
find it just as good as you claim IL to be.
Since I've had your Cough Remedy, baby
has been threatened with Group ever so
many times. but l would give him a dose
of the Remedy and it prevented bis having
it every time" Hundreds Of mother say
the same. Sold by K. ID. Goodall, Depot
dru0 store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

The Red River ditch which is being
constructed by the settlers in Hard
SCRABBLE canon, is progressing finely,
although work was suspended a few
days on account OF the extreme cold
weather. Il is expected that the ditch
will be completed and water running
in it by May II i.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

Senator ID. p. Marium. the most
popular senator of the last Territorial
legislature of Oklahoma, aud hrs
charming bride, stopped over In Silver
City recently on business and to pay a
visit to their friend DR.. VIII T. VIII
liams.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

AS vpais DAILY OPTIc-Deiivered by mail,
post paid, SlO.0 90 per annum ; $500 for six
months; $3.50 for three months BY car
rier, 25 cents per week.
LAS VEGAS WEEKLY OPTIC-32 columns, de-
livered by mail, post paid, $500 per an
mum, $500 for six months, rs; for three
months. Single copiesin wrappers IS cents.
Sample copies OF both daily and weekly,
mailed free when desired. Giv postonce
address in full, including state.
ted-from ell parts OF the country. Com
munications addressed to the editor or
TIKI OPTIC, to insure attention, should be
and address, not for publication, but as q
guaranty OF good faith.
REMTTTANCEs-,M May be mad by draft, money
order, postal note, express or registered
letter at our rick. Address all letters n
telegrams to THE OPTIC,
EastLas Vegas. Now Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

No one can tell how Don Joseph
Letter, the wheat baron, will be writ
ing Instructions for the rising genera
ton to show how o young man, il he
lives economically and saves his money,
will be sure to get rich.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

zee LIP Sow and Sam Wah, the two
Cinnamon ordered deported by CON-
missioner Pine, were taken from las
Cruces to San Francisco, from whence
theywill be Sent to the celestial empire.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

William Sanguinette and wife, OF
Albuquerque, expect to leave within
ten days or two weeks for Seattle,
Wash, and from there push into the
Alaskan gold fields in the spring time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

1t is reported that John James,
Lesser of ..Rebel Chief No. l." al
Badly, shipped four and a half tons Of
ore to the Pueblo smejter and the re-
turns are said to be ove $500 for the
lot.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

THE fast runs reported these days ON
the railroads arc hair raisers, sure
enough. A mile a minute will soon be
a snail's pace il this sort OF record
breaking is to go much further.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

Succi, who recently completed his six
ty-fourth public fast in Rome. has alb.
stained from food in his performances
for 1900 days of his life-nearly seven
wears.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05
NE v MEXICO'S Chief CITY
Her Resources and Attractions
Brief Summary of Her
Advantages.

LAS VEGAS, meaning The Mcadows,'
is the county seat of San Miguel county,
lies on both sides OF the Gallinas river, and
with its suburbs, has about 10000 inhab-
itants.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

The triangular bridge at Croylaud,
Lincolnshire. is the oldest bridge in
England, and enc Of the greatest
curiosi,ies,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05

Entered at the East Las Vegas, N. NJ.
postoffice for transmission through the
mails as second class n liter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05
BEAUTIFUL AND PICTURESQUE.


West of the river, the old town has the
quaint and picturesque Mexican appear
ance - adobe houses, narrow, crooked
streets, native people and customs, handi-
crafts and occupations; but the plaza
and all of the new town, cast OF
the river, constitute a distinctive
American city, The streets are wide and
well graded, while sidewalks abound,
shaded with. growing trees. Three parks,
filed with grass and trees, add to the
beauty and healtbfulness of the place.
Handsome and we'll filed stores, beautiful
residences, and innumerable lawns, set in
grass and adorned with shrubbery and
flowers, combine to proclaim a cultured
community, possessed of all modern COM
forts and conveniences.
PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS.
A city hall, three public school build
irgs, courthouse, Masonic temple, Opera
house, Territorial Normal school, Terrific
rial Insane asylum, are public buildings,
constructed of rid and white cut sand
stone unsurpassed in beauty by similar
sdifices in any town, of equal size, in the
statss.
An Academy, Seminary, Jesuit college.
Convent school, PresoytsriAn Mission
Christian Brothers institute, City
High school, three graded public schools,
a kindergarten and two Music schools,
besides, several private cache are among
the ed educational advantages.
SANITARY ADVANTAGES.
Las Vegas lie 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 Arkansas, while her
is infinitely superior. There is no
no excessive heat or colj-uo
gnats, rats or mosquitoes. The air is pure,
dry. rariied and highly electriied-a GER
tain cure for consumption, il the disease
BE- taken in time. The hot waters are a
specific for liver. skin. rheumatic and
blood dicoi ders. Her Montezuma hotel is
Ihe finest h~ostelry between Chicago ami
.alifornla, and is situated 10 a beautiful
,any on, five miles from town, where the
springs. forty 10 number, come bolliag
the surface.
LATITUDE AND ALTITUDE.
TIE Latitude IL about the same as that OF
Tennessee, while the altitude Is
nearly $500 feet, This combination gives
|, peculiar. but most happy, result. In the
during the day. the thermometer
fails, n the shade, below 4Uo. while
{ often runs, in the sunshine. to 65o-or
ven more. On the other hand. 10 the
the heat is never oppressive, in
ihe shade, and no light is too warm for
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05
rnE pIsrRInur1Na POINT

Las Vegas is the distributing point for
nearly all New Mexico. By the Atchison
system, she has connection With Kansas on
the east, Colorado on the north. Arizona
and California on the west. and Texas n
she has more stage lines, connecting her
with tributsry territory, than has any
other town Ia New Mexico. This territory
includes the entire s ction east and south
OF the m untains. and comprises the coun-
ties OF Colfax. Mora, Taos. San Miguel,
Santa Fe. Socorro, Dona Ans, Grant,
Chaves, Lincoln and Eddy, with parts OF
Valencia and Bernalillo-a country larger
than all New England. This takes ia the
famous Valley of the Rio Grande and the
less famous. but not less excellent. Valley
of the Pecos-the finest fruit sections Of
the west.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05
LAS VEGAS INDUSTRIES.

LAS VEGAS INDUSTRIES.
1t has water-works, street cars, arc and
~incandescent electric light plant, telephone
exchanges, Territorial agri cultural expert
ment station, headquarters of the Atchison
railway system, New Mexico division, to-
gether With railroad machine shops and
tie preserving works, stock yards, and the
largest sheep .shearing and dipping plant
In the United States.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05


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 dryness of the air, caused by the
very Sigh precipitation Of moisture; the
resinous aroma rolling down from the
pine clad mountains; the large amount oil
electricity In the air, and the consequent
ozone resulting from the altitude; and the
location OF the town, land locked by noun
tain and mesa-these all conspire to pro
duce an atmosphere which is a balm to all
diseases of the respiratory organs. The
percentage of death from consumption Is
lower 10 New Mexico than 1t is anywhere
e!se in the United States; and no other
place in New Mexico excels Las Vegas Ia
tho %salubrity Of its climate. Asthmatics
experience immediate and permanent re-
lief liz Ibis altitude.
1. HEALTH N PLEASURE RESORTS
In the way of health n pleasure re-
sorts, Las Vegas is unrivaled. In q radius
OF twenty miles, In romantic mountain
glens and beside babbling mountain brooks,
are LaslVegas Hot Springs, Haryey's, FL
Porvenir. Sandoval's, Mineral Hill, Rome
no Ranch. Blake's, Sparks, Sapello, Roci-
ada and other places, too numerous to
mention, where health can be recovered.
and life becomes g pleasure to the ennuye.
he invalid, the over worked business man.
NEWSPAPERS, MANUFACTURES, ere.
Las Vegas has two daily and five weekly
newspapers; three banks; two building
and loan associations; three hotels, and
many boarding houses; nine churches; q
number Of clubs, and all thu leading civic
and social societies; a roller iour mill, ca
'pacity. fifty barrels q day two WOOL
securing establishments, cleaning 1,5OO, 900
pounds of wool annually; a manufact,ry
Of mineral and carbonated waters; two
wagon and carriage factories; q saddle
an 1 harness factory; electric light plant:
three planning mills; two cigar manufacto.
ries, and other enterprises Of less import
ence.
There are eight large wholesale houses,
whose trade extends throughout the Terri
tory and into the adjoining sections, while
the volume OF this trade, and the values OF
the stocks they carry. can not be duplicat-
ell west Of Kansas City and south OF Dem
YER. Three m~erchants' brokers have ee-
| cted this city So their distributing center.
the amount 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, and carry larger and bet
Ter stocks OF goods than do the retail mer-
Of any other town in this Territory |
Of Arizona.
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-05
Special Notice.

To secure proper classification, adver-
tisements should be handed In not later
than 10 O'Clock a. m.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-24
POINTS OF LAW.

The addition by the indorser of a
Promissory note of the word agent
TO his name, without anything else upon
the note TO indicate who is tn" prin-
cipal, does not relieve him from per-
sonal liability.
Terms of credit throughout Canada
arc longer than in the United States. A
liberal discount for cash would be an
inducement for a smart, active agent,
says the United States commercial
agent at Port Hope.
The presumption that the addresse of
letter, shown to have been mailed in
time to reach him, in the regular course
of the mails, received it, is not affected
by his testimony that he does not re-
member receiving il. ........ .....
Where purchaser has no knowledge
that statements of facts by the seller
are false, he may rely on them i'm.
plicitly, if they are not so openly and
palpably false that their untruth is ap
parent to an ordinarily prudent person
Animplied warranty of personal prop
erty sold is not that it is the best of its
kind, or such as might have been repre-
sented at the time of sale, but only thai
il shall reasonably be suitable for the
purpose for which it was intended to be
used.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-24
CHARACTER IN COLORS.

Women who like to wear red are
usually erratic, prone to quick likes and
dislikes, fond of admiration and ieal-
Gus. .... ..
Women who attire themselves habit
ually in dull browns, terra cottas and
homely greens are never pretty, if one
takes the trouble to observe, and have
no more artistic taste in arranging
their homes than in dressing them
selves.
There is more meaning in color than
people think, If only it be correctly in
terpreted. People do not think that
they are telling their secrets in the
clothes they wear. The girl who is in
a light, cheerful, happy mood will dis
play n fondness for yellow, and, when
possible, array herself in it.
When woman wears pink it denotes
the development of the softer side OF
her nature. She loves-maybe the
whole world, but more likely some spe-
cial person. Here a man is entirely al
a loss. He may be in the rosiest state
Of love, but he is compelled by conven.
tionality to don black evening suit
and a white tie. The only means where.
by he may hint at his feeling is by the
choice of a flower. 3 ll} u!.. ..rl. ...-t
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-24
DOINGS OF ROYAL LADIES.

Lord Rosebery's two daughters are
setting an example which other women
would do well to follow. They have
been attending school of cookery in
Edinburgh and Lady Sybil has the cred
it of being quite a clever cook and Lady
Margaret deft housemaid. ~
One of the most beautiful princesses
in Europe is the Duchess Jutta, second
daughter of the hereditary prince Of
Mecklenburg-Strelitz and great-niece of
the duke of Cambridge. She is 1s years
CT age and is now on visit to Russia,
where it is not unlikely that she will
be captured by grand duke. 49,.
Queen Margherita of Italy intends to
be seen good deal this season wearing
coral jewelry, in order to encourage an
industry which of late years has some
what fallen upon evil days. 1t would
not be surprising if the fashion were
to spread, as coral is becoming to al
most any complexion and can, of course.
be had in any shade, from a rose-pink
so delicate as to be almost impercep-
tible- UP to livid red.
1t looks as if the progressive spirit
we're getting hold even of the Chinese.
Not long ago half score of Shanghai
ladies of high degree gave banquet
to so ladies of the European colony.
Among the guests were the wives OF all
the consuls, missionaries and business
men of the town. "The gracious
hostesses," says the North China Her
aid, used knives and forks, drank
champagne and conducted themselves
in every way like white people"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-24

Dave Casper has Just received a
new lot Of samples Of Spring and
Summer Clothing which will be made
to order from $3.50 up. 81
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-26
Baltimore Gone.

AS the Baltimore sailed out of the
channel for Hong Kong yesterday, the
band played Hawaii Ponoi by way of
farewell. Lieutenant Elliot, the Balti-
more's navigator took the big ship out.
The plan of transferring him to the
Bennington was changed.
The Admiral's flag was transferred
aboard the Bennington and the usual
salutes were fired.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-26

Capt. Paul Smith managed to handle
the Government dredger without acct
dent or loss of time during the deluge
At the end of the month the dredger
will leave the new slips and will go
ity of the old fish market site. This is
the ''new wharf about which there
has been so much comment and dispute
in connection with the controversy be-
tween the Government and the Rail-
way Company. Quite a quantity Of
dredger pipe line that had been left
along Nuuanu stream has been scatter
ed and some time will be required in
picking it up.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-26
Mr.. osborne VIII Act.

Rev. Mr.. osborne whose troubles
with Bishop Willis have been mention
ed in the papers and made the theme
for pamphlets and circular letters. is
making preparations for bold stroke.
He built st. Clements chapel at Ma
kiki. 1t is on ground leased for a short
time and the Bishop of Honolulu would
not permit its conservation. Rev. Mr..
osborne will open the chapel with SER
vices any how, one week from tomor-
row. He will doubtless have a large
congregation for the first Sunday if
not thereafter. A choir is being organ
lied for the first services.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-26
Give Yourself Weight.

Don't give yourself away by accept
ing any of the inferior brands Of beer.
Be onto yourself and insist on getting
Rainier" and you viii be looked upon
as being intelligent and up-to-date,
especially if you patronize the Favor
tie Saloon
w. NJ. Cunningham, Proprietor Of
this wel-known resort, has been in
the business for many years, and is a
connoisseur in liquors. His establish
ment is always orderly, and, with the
services of his assistant, Mr.. Thomp-
son, customers are promptly supplied.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-26

weather is clear; wind, light, N. E.
The schooner Waialua was among
yesterdays arrivals.
The Baltimore got away for Hong
kong yesterday forenoon.
The steamer Iva came IN from Waia-
!ua and Kaena Point yesterday.
Burbank, the Baltimore deserter, was
transferred aboard the Bennington yes
terday.
The r. P Rithet began discharging
yesterday. She has been delayed two
days on account Of the storm.
The Waialeale arrived from Oahu
ports yesterday morning with a cargo
of 1717 bags of paddy for j. A. Hopper
and Gee Wo Chan.
The Mauna Loa did not get away
until after IL a. m. yesterday on &C
count of the great amount of freight
she had to take on.
The Irmgard took 5242 bags of sugar
from the Iwalani yesterday She needs
about 5000 bags to complete her cargo.
The Irmgard will sail on or about next
Tuesday.
The Alden Besse will finish discharg-
ing her cargo of general merchandise
on Monday. After that she will dis
charge her bricks and then proceed to
take on sugar.
The American schooner W. II. Tai
bot, Bennecke master, arrived in port
yesterday afternoon, II days from Port
Gamble with a cargo of lumber fol
Levers & Cooke.
The Mokolif arrived from Molokai
Lanai and Maui ports at about II
o'clock last night with $50 bags of Olo.
walu sugar. She hauled alongside
Wilder's wharf to be ready to dis
charge this morning.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-26
Handsome New Building.

Outside work on the new office
building of the Inter-Island Steam Nav
igation Company on Queen street is
about completed. The scaffolding in
front will come down in day or two
now. This house is a signally hand
some structure of brick with a front
of native smoothed stone and plate
glass. In the interior there is al
ready in place a large vault, burglar
and fire-proof and spiral iron stair
way