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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-02
The Claire Hotel, ); ); ):

fee from up stairs to the corner known
as the Arcade, which makes one of the
finest Offices in the Territory, this, to-
gether with large sample rooms and an
excellent dining room, places the Claire
aheadof anything in the hotel line that
has ever been in Santa Fe, the conveni-
ence of which will surely catch the
'drummers. ,n 202.m1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-02
FOR ARTISTIC WALL PAPER

! have thousand samples of up-to-
date wall paper. Drop me line and
II! call on you. Also painting of every
description, DICK HEssER.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-02

George Rose, the Railroad avenue
tailor, guarantees to fit you with fall
suit satisfactory in all respects. Order
early. ss 225- At
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-02

All kinds of legal blanks at THE Or.
ITO office. KY 208-tf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

agents Of the New York Life Insurance
Company here. said: "The life insurance
business during the year 1890, so far as we
are concerned has been most satisfactory
and we think such have been the condI-
lions generally with all good reliable
companies. In our agency, We have made
substantial and gratifying gains over the
previous year. and IN fact all previous
records. and the Improvement seems 10 ne
on the increase. Especially has thls neen
noteworthy within the last few months.
With such a record behind as ana such
conditions at the present time, we could
not fail 10 enter upon The new year Win
the most sanguinc expectations. when u
is rem embered that life insurance, under
the modern contract. touches the public
at every point. including bankers. imam
ciers. merchants and tradesmen Of all
kinds. professional men and. in fact, every
man who has money "a invest, II is not
strange that this line Of business IS Il
criterion by which We may judge tho
thrift Of the people That the country
Is enjoying great prosperity o. beyond
question. and this Is cminently true in our
own State"
METROFOLfTAN LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
Mr. John r. Harding, Superintendent OF
tho metropolitan Life Insurance Company,
Of New York. said:
Speaking from my own standpoint, |
agree with YOU that We have cause for
coneratulation for the business prosperity
which seems not only 10 have rettied upon
this city for the last few months, hut has
appeared 10 me 10 be general throughout
the whole country.
As an insurance mar. ! have every rea-
son TO feel highly efatifed al the results
accomplished I'm this city this year over
those for the year 1895 as 4 have written
during the present year over 100 per cent
more business than was written by my
company in this city for the year 1888,
and In all branches of the business the
results have far exceeded those Of the
previous year.
/ consider the outlook for 1900 exceeding
ly bright and | have no doubt that II no
complications arise 10 unsette business,
We shall have one Of the most prosperous
years that we have ever had in this sec
ton Of the country.
l am thus positive In my prediction be
cause | represent a company which deals
with all classes Of the community. and
my agents are scattered through every
section OF The city and receive from those
with whom they converse and from per-
senal observation every Indication that the
condition Of the people has greatly i'm
proved and a general feeling OF a more
prosperous future seems 70 pefvade every
household and every business interest
with which they come in contact. and from
al indications / feel confident that by
proper display Of energy Oh the part Of
the business men. We will have one OF the
most progressive cities by the close Of the
year 1900 ihat there r. I'm this country.
In regard to my prospects az the repre-
sentative OF the company with which
am connected allow me to say thar they
never were brighter az this season Of the
wear than they are at the present, and I
antlclnaie a very large increase in busl-
ress for the year 1900
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
DISTINGUISHED SINGER.
Miss Lille dAngclo Bergh a Charm
ing Vocalist.

There was large and representative
gathering on Friday night al the Wo-
mans Club. which met in the concert
room Of the Jefferson Hotel TO hear the
distinguished guest Of the Club Miss
Lizzie d'Angelo Bcrgh. the widely-known
singer and director Of the d'Angelo Bergh
School Of Singing, of New York
The programme consisted Of a lecture
on the preservation OF the voice in song
and speech. followed by song recital
Miss d'Angelo Bergh's own art is a
perfect Illustration OF theories. for at the
end OF a lecture lasting three-quarters Of
an hour, her voice in the songs given APP
pearcd frosher and. If anything. sweeter
than ever. She sang with perfect ease,
displaying bewildering fexibility. In the
Russian Nightingale song It seemed as
II all the bird songs of the forest were in
her throat. and a clearness Of enunciation
which gave additional charm 20 the encore
ballads sung by her with much archness
and grace.
Miss d'Angelo Berghs talent as a sing
er is equalled by her gift as a speaker
She alluded most feelingly 10 Winnie
Davis. whose voice. which had been bad
~ strained. was completely restored by
her. Mrs Jefferson Davis wrote of Miss
Bergh in most complimentary terms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

Snead. Frank talked like man with a
seWed-up hare lip and pictured himself To
be as harmless as a lamb. But man
must be held responsible for the noise
when he shoots of his lip ana Frank
went 10 Jail for ninety days in default
of SlO0 security for his good behavior.
WHAT'S IN y NAME.
r. IL. Cash (coloredD created a dis
turbance in Ferrandinis bar-room Ser
geant Thomas face frightened at the call
OF his name as coming event that cast
its shadow before. and when Cash was
fined ten dollars and put up the cash, the
jolly Sergeant remarked, who says there
is nothing in a manner
Henry Scey, bridge-builder at work
on the Chesterfield side of the river. be-
ing without experience in these parts.
tried the impossible feat OF mixing Man
chester and Richmond whisky. lie was
treated as one totally ignorant Of affairs
and advised to stay on the other side OF
the river.
FRED DOUGLAS.
Fred. Douglas (c0lorcd) believed to be
an escaped convict. and an undesirable
citizen, was exied from Richmond for
ever. under dire penalty il he returned
William Bradshaw (coloredB va, ca.r-ca
with stealing a silver watch from the
store Of William Beano 30s east Broad
street William Bradshaw proved by two
witnesses that he paid for the watch and
his boss gave him a hrst-cass charac-
ter
lie was discharged
Chas. Fitzgerald (coored) was charged
with assaulting Richard Mccarthy (whi,e,
striking him a hard blow in the stomach
with brick.
ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY
Mccarthy was unable to identity his as.
saiiant and Fitzgerald stepped forward
and said he was the man The evidence
was That Mccarthy pulled the colored
girl who was walking with Fitzgerald
or the street. away from his side and
into the gutter and started to repeat the
rudcness. when Fitzgerald stepped into
the street and commenced 10 let nv with
bricks. Mccarthy was badly hurt and
was treated by Dr. Cunningham OF the
ambulance.
Fitzgerald was fined $40 for disorderly
conduct, but later discharged, anu the
latter decision was applauded.
GAVE IT AWAY.
William Lewis and ". II. Morris (col,
ored), charged with stealing a barrel Of
P'AA rum nOdNe q paws, OF the BROOKE
Road perhaps thinking that Justice John
mad no jurisdiction. claimed that the Of
fence was committed in the county. thus
acknowledging the theft, and continuing.
admitted the whole business, algo ilc-
plioating another negro. now being held
On the same charge. and negro store
keeper named Carpenter. who bought the
stolen goods. The case was continued,
George Brown, alias Fred Richardson. a
notorious thief, broke Into the basement
OF a. NJ. Grsnde's house and. coming W.
stairs. stole a fine oyercoat, which he
pawned by colored boy. Geo. Williams.
George Brown went to the grand fury
and George Williams to jail for ninety
days.
Robert Harper (colored). arrested for
violent behavior. was sent TO jail from
the Police Station as a lunatic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31


The Southern Bell Telephone and Ieie-
graph Company tRichmond Telephone
Exchange) since the issue Of their De
cember supplement has published lists
Of eighty go new subscribers. The
following new subscribers, not Included
I'm the above. have been added since Sun
day, December q, 1882
Rates in Richmond and Manchester
Business. $50.
Residence. $50
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.
l0oo-Nirginia Construction and Builders
supply COMPANY.
FISH DEALER.
957--Gentry William
MEMS FURNISHINGS AND TAILOR
ING.
ll2c-Constable Brothers.
OILS.
S7S--Grundy 3. H. agent Galeha OIL
Company
PHYSICIAN.
llii-TaylOr, Or. Phil
RESIDENCES.
l26j-Nunnally q. l..
l2G6-Coe h. O..
1o4S-Peck {. II.
so56-watkins. Mrs Virginia r.
l573-Cullen, John 4.
ls72-Bass. Mrs. v It.
135i-Talbird, c. G.
93i-Siater. W. i.
9l0-Bidgood, George l..
IO35-Grundy. y. III.
so. REP BALDWIN LOCO. WORKS.
705-Jones @. r.
STOCK BROKERS.
1s94-McCOmb & Block.
522-Carson < Co. j. w.
l395-Rebman & Brother. John.
UNION INDEMNITY LEAGUE.
7o5-cooke, G. L.. Secretary.
WHOLESALE GROCERs
2ii--Slater, Myers & Co.
]. r. A. HoBSON, Manager.
Keep the money for Fire Insurance al
nome by insuring with the Virginia State
Insurance Company.
WILLIAMSON TALLEy, Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

the American National Bank, said:
The ---ast year has been the best in
a business point OF view, that we have
had for wears. and the outlook is bright
and Frightening. Many new enterprises
promising remunerative results. are
starting. with every prospect Of success.
Confidence in our continued growth and
success is inducing the inflow Of outside
capital. and as this confidence Increases
and parties find that our pL0spenty rests
upon a substantial foundation. remuner-
alive enterprises will be sure to follow
Il have great confidence in the future
OF this city. Its population is composed
Of the best people in the world, and If
piuck and determination Will succeed,
this Is destined TO he the leading city Of
the South. Every condition exists here
10 make IL so"
ACTIVITY IN ALL BRANCHES.
Dr X. A. Patterson president Of the
Savings Bank Of Richmond. said;
Il think that the year about TO close
has been one Of great activity in all
branches Of trade. The mechanics and
Iaborers have all been employed at re-
munerative wages, with plenty Of work.
Such condition is reflected I'm deposits in
the savings banks.
"The institution Of which ! Iam presi-
dent has during the year increased its
deposits over % per cent. This is a sure
barometer to gauge the material progress
Of the people. for It indicates that with
increase in manufacturing and business
generally the man who tolls remembers
the adage. TO lay aside something for
rainy day and looks 10 the savings bank
70 be the custodian Of his spare funds.
II feel very hopeful that the coming
rrf n nd
7 am sure that our city viii receive its
f1l1 share
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
WRECKED OFF HATTERAS.
The Schooner Fannie Brown Owned
BY Richmond Men.


The schooner Fannie Brown, engaged
I'm the coastwise trade. was sunk in col
iisiOn twenty-five miles north OF Hatteras.
The schooner Margaret Roper, the other
boat In collision, took the crew Of eight
on board and landed them at Charleston.
Details are meagre, and it is not known
here al what hour the accident happened.
Information Of the disaster was conveyed
in a telegram from Captain u. H. Lam
son. OF the Fannie Brown, 10 the owners,
Messrs. George l.. Currie, John A. Curtis
and others, OF this city.
Proceedings have been instituted against
the Margaret Roper, which, it is alleged
by Captain Lamson, was at fault. The
Richmond owners yesterday afternoon
telegraphed TO have the Margaret Roper,
which IL at Charleston, ibelled
The Fannie Brown was valued al S2J OO0
and was insured for 5000 She was a
staunch craft. and highly priced by her
owners. She has passed through many
severe gales. The vessel was named for
a Richmond lady.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
JUSTICE JOHN
GETS SOME REST
Nobody Now in Jail Worth Begging
for.
POLICE COURT NO TS0 PLEASANT.
But il is Cold Day When the Great
Dispenser Fails TO Make il Warm
for Those Who Come
Before Him.
POLICE COURT NO TSO PLEASANT.

Justice John is having quiet time IN
the boudoir these days. lie turned every
! body out Of jail Christmas tnat had any
shadow Of claim 10 mercy or consideration
and the pleaders are no longer a feature
of the morning arrival
The temperature OF the big White cham
Der was not quite so luxurious yesterday
owing, it was said. to trouble with the
boilers.
DETERRANT EFFECT.
The frigid weather has had deterrant
eject on crime, and the docket in the Po-
Ice Court yesterday was a. short as a
Richmond lady's walking-sklrt. but it's a
cold day when the Great Dispenser fails
10 get fun and profit out Of the foliies
and indiscretiOns. his faithful consutu-
ents.
There are people who rush to the law
to promote their spites and others who
get out warrants against their enemies
to forestall similar action on their part,
but 10 the Great Dispenser the folbles
and jealousies of these weak human yes
sells is Ike an open book and they lind
discontinue where they seek revenge.
.EFwECT or SPITE.
Charles White. a misnomer as 10 color
Was arrested on warrant sworn Out by
Rebecca Coleman, charging him with
abusing and beating her.
Rebecca had relented and perjured her
self In order to undo her work II spite.
Rebecca was fined $50 for disorderly
conduct and Chas. White escaped with
costs. which he paid. while Rebecca went
to the pen.
Frank Scott (coered) was charged with
abusing and threatening TO kill Geo. w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Judse Minors Court.

The following cases win come up In the
Law and Equity Court Tuesday:
The case OF Henry W. Fisher against
n r.. Jacobs for an unpaid debt.
The case Of Annie O'Keeice against the
Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Com
panv. Damages occurred from fire.
The balance Of the term 10 January will
be a very busy one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Bonds of state Officials.

Several af the state officials have filed
bonds with the Secretary of the Common
wealth, as required by law. Those Of
Colonel Norton Marye. auditor Of pub
lie accounts. and Captain ). II. O'Ban-
non. superintendent of public printing.
the former for 10000 and the latter for
5000. are endorsed by the United sta es
Fidelity and Guaranty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Committee Meetings.

The Committee on Charter Changes
meets Monday at II O'Clock in the office
OF Mr.. Pollock.
The Committee on Light meets Monday
evening at O'Clock.
The Committee on Cemeteries and the
Committee on First Market also meet at
the same time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAIL
WAY
Christmas and New Year Holiday
Iiafes

The Norfolk and Western Railway &C
will sell during the Christmas holiday
rouBd-trips tickets 10 and from all points
on Its line at rate OF fare and third for
the round-trip: tickets to be sold Dec.
22d to 26th inclusive and Dec. 3oth TO Jan.
list inclusive. good for return passage IN
I'll Jan. 4th. 1890 Fare to Norfolk and re-
turn 50 50. 10 Lynchburg and retarD s. To
students Of schools and coieges holding
certificates signed by the superintendsnts.
principals or presidents thereof these
tickets will also be .scld Dee. 18Th 20 sist
inclusive
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
HOLIDAY Hours.

The postoffice will be open from 1870 TO
1880 tomorrow for the sale OF stamps and
delivery OF mail Carriers will take col
lections from star boxes at A. NJ. and
3 Z. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Bird From the Philippines.

The captain OF the Third-Street Fire
Engine house has a curious bird which
was sent him from the Philippine is
lands. He invites his friends 10 call
and see the fowl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Grand Clearing Sale
of Dress Goods.

After the enormous dress goods business which
have done during the past season we find we have
many broken lots, odd pieces. dress and skirt
lengths of the seasons most desirable fabrics. We
have gone through the stock thoroughly, starting at
the &c kinds and not sighting any up to the 81
grades and culled out the broken lots, Odd Pieces
Dress Patterns Skirt Lengths, Remnants &C., and
marked them at prices for quick selling during this
sale For your convenience we have arranged them
OH the front counters in Our dress goods section all
marked in plain figures Should you have a dress
goods want come early and secure your share, as
some of the lots are not large and will not last long
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

Another victim OF the holiday celebra-
tons was Miss Lucy Morecock. OF Ne. y
south Pine street She was struck by a
large fre-crackor and quite badly burned
Just below the right ear. she is much i'm
proved now and able TO be out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
MILLER & RHOADS
Great Opportunities for Economy!



chmkdd aquck
which
ldepatne now
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

At the Broad Street Methodist church
to-day the Christmas music will be re-
peaied by request. Regular services VIII
10 held morning and night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Dyg4 5EsH M2zer8Rh0adS ~y y45s:

Ii makes no difference what agent con-
trois your Insurance, he viii give you d
Virginia State Policy 81 YOU request IL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

The Bakers Union Is now predicting
that before many months every loaf u
bread sold In Minneapolis will bsar tho
union Label.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

Locomotive engineers VIII erect an Of
Zee building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

Why DO you not pasronize the hum
dreds OF stockholders by insuring with
the Virginia State Insurance comSsaxf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Dress Goods Department.
New Dress Goods!

Notwithstanding the lateness of the season, we
are receiving new dress goods almost daily.
A few price hints
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

DOTTED GRANTEES, all wool, just received, in
full line of coiorS and black, worth SOC.
ALL-WOOL HOMESPUNS, VENETlANS and
DlAGONALS.
ALL WOOL PLAIDS, good weight, suitable for
skirts and cape Innings.
BROADCLOTHS, = inches wide, in A wide range
of cooringS, Including the fashionable reds and
blues.
n ZIBELINE SUTTINGS, s. inches wide, actual
" value Si.25.
n KERSEY CLOTHS-extra heavy weights,
u now so fashionable for walking skirts and
taior-nade gowns-to be made without
lining, Actual value SIPS.
- and sL50-BLACK BEAVER CLOTH-s4
- inches wide.
- SIPS, So and Sf-BLACK ASTRAKHAN
D. for Elton Jackets and trimmings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

F'ringed Doylies red and blue boz SO.
ders, worth &c, each for..............
Fringed Doyles. all linen, red and
blue borders, worth &C., special, 7 r.
eacn at.-........ ............-.......-.... -
Short lengths Of Crash i6 inches dc
wide, worth &C.; special for.......... ~
Mll-Ends Of Brown Crash all lin SO
en-. worth 8 l-3c.; for.................. Ot>
Mil Ends Of Al-Iinen Crash. red 49,
border, worth &C.; for.................. ~
NIll-Ends Of Red Border Crash. Q3f-
all linen, special bargain at.......... Ct~
Huck Towels. red border. hemmed. h3c
special value at........................ W.
Bath Towels pure bleached. lex42 roc
inches, worth i2iac; fOr.............. W.
Bath Towels. pure bleached 20xiSr,I.
inches. worth lie; fOr..............f <2S
Dinner Napkins pure bieached. -oc
good Size, worth Soc for.............. COS
Dinner Napkins. pure bleached. 9, -oc
size worth SOC. special.............. ~
Dinner Napkins all linen. pure C, no
bleached, worth SIS, special al. Vt'OO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Interesting Linen News.
Broken Lines Repriced.
Odd Lots Sacrificed.

Mil Ends OF Crashes and Table Damasks,
Soiled and muSSed lots Of DoylieS and Din
ner Napkins caused by the great holiday
rush, TO 90 at unheard-of prices. All OF
these minated items present entieing offer
ingS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
Umbrellas.

over one thousand Umbrellas 10 go at
bargain prices, OF fine silk warp gloria.
all natural handles; ladies' and oQc
mems. 2J-inch. worth sl.39. for. vCS
Special children's school Umbrellas.
small SIZE with natural handle. for eOc
Ladies Union Taneta silk Umbrella.
with case 10 match. princess handles.
large ribbon tassel with sterling CT RI
plate. worth SD. FOR this sale p''OO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

Assorted lot of taffeta silk waists bro
ken ken s 81 s; Some t@T slightly faded S2.08
Special lot OF silk and satin waists.
stripes a56iss and nd Dlnids sold at s7is' S3.OS
Strictly all-wool flannel waists. fan
cy braided front. worth $500, So. AZ
for ......... ...................
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

Snead. Frank talked like man with a
sewed-up hare lip and pictured himself 10
be as harmless as a lamb. But a man
must be held responsible for the noise
when he shoots of his liz, and Frank
went 10 Jail for ninety days in default
Of Sl00 security for his good behavior.
i. 4 Al
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-05
A Deserved Promotion

E. w. Tullis with this month takes
the position as station agent for the
Santa Fe at Albert, this county. Mr..
Tullis has for the past thirteen years,
been faithful and trusted employee
of the Santa Fe, at Great Bend, work.
ing surely although slowly. up the
line of promotion through jealous at
tention to duty, good citizenship and
prompt service. For some time he
has been night operator here, and the
change to the more pleasant position
of station agent, with his work prac-
tically all in the day time will be
greatly appreciated by him and his
family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-05
A SUNDAY Fire.

About IL a. m. Sunday last fire
started in the two sotry brick residence
occupied by D. Hugh Halliday, just
west of the east side school building.
Before the fire department could get on
the ground the whole roof was ablaZe,
and the high wind from the south was
carrying shower of blazing shingles
for half mile to the north. The hay
stacks and stable of Arthur Smsth a
little east and north of Halliday res,
idence, were soon ablaze, and only
prompt effort saved the Smith house
from also being set on fire. When
direct pressure from the engine was
first put on, the main, to which was
attached three strings of hose, bursted
near the Grover residence, and for q
little bit it looked like trouble in get
ing water would follow. But the three
streams were soon playing effectively
on the burning buildings, and in an
houI the fire was al out.
1t was a terrible day to fight a fire
= hO Noob cshO 6tnOSU
those at work, and it was almost i'm.
possible in the high wind, for man tt
keep his feet. The Smith feed stacks
and outbuildIngs were completely des
troyed. The entire roof of the Halla
day residence was consumed. aud the
upper story Quilted. The fire STARTING
in the roof enabled the neighbors to re-
move the entire contents of the lower
story, and only the household goods
remaining in the upper story were
lost.
The house was owned by loan com
pany, and carried $500 insurance. N
insurance on the household goods, OF
on the Smith property.
1t was indeed fortunate that thi
fire was not in a more thickly settle,
part of town, as had it been wher
there we're other buildings directly lee
ward 1t would have been impossible
to have prevented a most disastrou
fire. Mr. Halliday estimates his los
at $500