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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20
A Word From The Sheriff.
Las Vegas, September 20, 1853
Editor of the Las Vegas Optic, Easi
Lac Nepac N nj

Las Vegas, September 90 1899.
Editor of the Las Vegas Optic, East
| Las Vegas, N. M.
Dear Sir: My attention has been
called to an article that was published
in the 18th inst. issue of your paper,
and in which certain criticisms are
made with regard to my supposed
leniency to criminals, and my lack Of
energy in ferreting out crime.
do not desire to reply in detail to
all the matters contained in said arti-
Gle; l deem it sufficient to say that |
have made. and still am making, ali
efforts to protect the public from
wrong doers to the best Of my ability.
With regard to the charge that |
have employed the county prisoners to
work at a private dwelling, l win say
Lnls Those prisoners did so WORK,
but the greater part of their labor was
on the street and the public is the
beneficiary. For whatever work they
have performed for private individ-
uals, the county is receiving at the
rate of 80 cents per day for the la
Dor of each prisoner, and those
amounts you win find duly paid into
the county treasury. This action is
justified under section 479, Compiled
Laws of 1884, which provides that the
sheriffs shall supply prisoners with the
means of support, and procure to them
employment in order that they may
subsist by their labor
Under section SAL, Compiled Laws
of New Mexico, 1897, the laws leaves
it to me to say how, where, and when
the county prisoners should be put
to work. The county commissioners.
unlike the county commissioners of
almost all the states, have nothing to
say in this territory, with regard to
the employment of county prisoners.
Had the law said that was to com
pei the county prisoners to work at
some useful employment, beneficial to
the public, or for the benefit of the
public only, then The Optic would be
right in censuring my actions in this
regard.
With this, Mr., Editor, | will close
this letter; and you will oblige me by
publishing it in The Optic for the
benefit of those whom your article of
the 18th inst. may have prejudiced
| against me.
Yours respectfully,
Jose Gabriel Montana,
Sheriff of San Miguel County, New
Mexico
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20
ALBUQUERQUE FAIR.
Opened Auspiciously Tuesday With
Large Crowds Attending.

A special from Albuquerque gives
the following description of the open
ing of the street fair in that city on
Tuesday:
The Albuquerque street fair and -.
nival of sports opened today with
great eclat At o'clock this after
noon the governor and his staff, the
president and members OF the com
mittee of the fair association, the may
or and city council, A troop Of the
Ninth cavalry, company C Of the AL
buquerque guards and long line of
citizens in carriages formed in pro-
cession and marched through the prin-
cipal streets to the grand stand on the
Midway.
The mayor made q short address,
introducing Governor Oter'o, who elo-
quently delivered the formal opening
speech. The governors address at an
end, the fun commenced on all sides.
Simultaneous programs were given on
four stages on the Midway. Dancing,
singing, acrobatic feats, concerts, com
edies, etc, went on all the afternoon
and evening. Booths of every des-
cription crowd the Midway grounds
and the scene is a lively one.
On the atheletic grounds the Albu-
querque Browns defeated the San
luans from Fort Wingate in a one
sided base ball match. There was a
balloon ascension and parachute drop
in the afternoon and another in the
evening. The mounted drill by the
Ninth cavalry Under calcium lights
and colored fire was very beautiful.
The battle of Manila and numerous
other attractions were also put on so
that the opening day was a successful
one.
All the principal streets of the city
are full of elegant booths erected by
the merchants. Simon Stern has
eclipsed all others His booth is a
perfect representation of the battle
ship Olympia
The library bail at the armory was
a splendid success, and the presenta-
tion of ''Lucretia Borgia" at the new
theater was largely attended. Crowds
continue to pour in. The weather is
delightful.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20
THE TRUST.
Some Able Men Assemble to Dis
cuss the Question.

st. Louis, September 2l.-A confer
ence of governors aud attorney generals
TO discuss The trust question was late
assembling today. Members or The
COMMITTEES Oh resolutions toiltd until
after midnight tying To bring together
the widely divergent views presented.
They finally came to conclusion
10 put the matter left in their hands TO
subcommittee composed of Cover
nor Benton McMillin, chairman, and
Attorneys General Smith aud Campbsll
to put into proper shape. At the time
set for the resumption of the sessions
of the conference the sub-cOm mittee
was stil at work formulating resalu-
tons which will be presented IN proper
shape fer recommendations
Shortly before 10 O'Clock Chairman
SayeIs called the conference to cider.
lie announced Governor McMiIlin
stated the committee on resolutions
would be ready to report at IL o'clock.
The conference took recess until that
time. At IL o'clock the committee on
resolutions asked for further time and
the conference recessed another hour.
On reassembling McMillin present
ed a set of resolutions. They say:
I'VE believe the best present avail
able remedies lie along the following
lines Enactment and enforcement
by the several states and nation Of
legislation that shall adequately and
fully define as crimes any attempted
monopolization or restraint of trade
in any line of industrial activity, with
provisions for adequate punishment
70 ha ;,,6 6ftyiI ion
that shall be found guilty thereof; the
punishment to the corporation being
to the extent of its dissolution.
Enactment by each state in the
union of legislation for the adequate
and proper control and regulation Of
corporations chartered by that state
and we recommend as efficacious a
system of reports to and examination
by the state authori IS of the cor
porations organized under it's laws to
the end that they may be brought to
fair observance of the laws under
which they are created.
Enactment by each state Of laws that
will prevent the entrance of any for
eigp-created corporation into its limits
for any otter purpose than interstate
put foreign created corporation on a
basis of equality with the domestic
created corporation of the state en-
tered.
Enactment of state Legislation de-
clarlng a corporation crested in one
state tn do business exclusiv ely IN other
states than where created Will be pro-
hibited from. admission into any
state.
That 10 corporation be formed In
whole or part by another corporation.
That uc corporation shall own or
hold any stock IN an Ter corporation
engaged in similar or competitIve busl-
ness.
The resolutions were unanimoigly
adopted by representatives of the states
GuSeriOis SHAW Ot -.
and Thomas of Colorado and Attorney
General Taylor Of Indiana having gone
home last evening, which left only eight
states reDreSeUted.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20
Amusements
ILeadville Ohronicle.l

IeduVllic .CnfCllcpl
The initial performance of the
Blethen company at the Lyceum last
night was greeted by crowded house,
with we'll merited applause, the play
produced being entitled "The Slow Mr..
Swift" bowling comedy, wherein
Mr. Swift, a New York stock broker
searching for a wife, is involved in
numerous cases Of mistaken. identity
The production was a finished piece of
work by the company and if their pro
.ductions continue as excellent as the
first, Leadvile may consider itself
fortunate in having such talent
playing here. The specialties, con-
sisting of songs, were most excellently
rendered, especially the duet by
Buela Blethen and Fannie Calvin,
showing much training and drew long
and weH.merited applause, as did also
the solo "She Was Bred in Old Ken
lucky" illustrated. The moving pic
lures were new and well displayed.
On the whole they offer a superior
production to the Pringle company
and should be well patronized by
lovers of a thoroughly interesting and
amusing play. There is a change OF
bill nightly, the one tonight being a
drama entitled "The Wife or One
False STEP" The new opera chairs
improve the appearance and comfort
of the house greatly and are very con
yenient.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20
Sunday School Social

The officers and teachers of the Pres
byterian Sunday school are prt piriFg
an entertainment for the scholars Of
that school, to take place tomorrow, Fri
day evening. Ia order that none of
the little ones may be kept from coming,
the entertaiumeHt will tegin at Z
o'clock and close et9 A leading feature
of the evening will be fine program
given by Mr.. Eyerly with the large
Edison rhonoerspb. The entertain
ment is for all children of the COZ gre
cation, and they are urged to bring
their parents with them also. Members
of the school will confer a favor by
seeing that every child of the congre
gallon is personally notified of the en-
tertainment and the early hour.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20
WHEAT FAILURE.
A Board of Trade Firm is Short
on Wheat.

Chicago, Sept, 2l.-Barrett, Farnum
& Co., Board Of Trade firm, failed to-
day. It is understood they are heavily
short of wheat.
There was bear panic in the wheat
pit Just before IL O'clock today when
suspension of Barrett, Farnum 81 Co.
was announced Brokers for that house
have been heavy sellers Of wheat for
the past three days, their sales Tuesday
having amounted, it is said, to over
5000 600 bushels for December delivery.
Opening trades today were 7l59@4,
and the market easily slid off TO II =.
Around this figure brokers for the firm
of Barrett, Farnum & Co. appeared to
sbe heavy buyers. The market jumped
ito 10 cents. At that point the suspen
sion of Barrett, Farnum & Co. was aa-
nouHeed. For moment the market
looked very panicky. December drop
ped to 72 cents. At this figure enough
support was forthcoming to check tht
decline.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20
A Matter Demanding Attention.

To the Editor OF THE OPTIC.
One of the corners of the Strauss
building tunbled down today, taking
with it about one half of the adjoining
sides. Since this took place when
propped all round. we can CONJECTURE
what the result wonld have been had
all The props been removed. Still work
Is going on upon the front Of this same
building as though the owner thought
he might be allowed to put roof over
this death trap. Is the city prepared TO
allow tragedy like that at Mora to be
repeated hare? If not. let the proper
officers compel this structure to be torn
down and a suitable foundation put un.
der it, for in no other way can it be
made secure and habitable.
CITIZEN.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20
rhe southwestsrn Prosperous

The Southwe stern Prosperous
ON Tuesday the Southwestern Savings
Loan & Building Gssociation held theii
drstss annual stookholGeis' meeting. a
which nearly 400oshares of stock ~eis
represented. The report OF the Ole
board OF directors showed the business
of the association TO be in avery pros
porous condition and rapidly growing
The following board of directors wert
elected for the ensuing year; Il. A.
Msnzanares, Henry G. Coors. JAS 3.
Duncan, Thomss Ross, Arthur N. Jor-
dan, A. u. Higgins.
The new hoard ofdirectors.will meet
on the 5ih Of October, at which tim,
they will organize for the election o.
officers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20
shipping Gold to America.

London, epember 2I.-Regarding
the 10000 pounds of bar gold pur-
chased in the open market here yester-
day for shipment to New York, Messrs.
Brown, Shipley & Co said to q reporter
for the associated press: There has
been no drain yet. This Is fugitive
transaction and not important Noone
can ship gold at the Bank OF England's
present rate of profit"
:, j. S. Morgan & Co. said: 'The ship
ment is without Influence. 1t WIS
purely a transaction on gold picked up
in the open market
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20
Fine Tailoring.

Suits made to order according to
the latest style.
All work done at home.
INSIST in trying ON your garment
and be convinced to have tailor
made suit.
We not only FIT GARMENTS but we
furnish with them that superior
WORKMANSHIP which is so highly
appreciated.
Also, ladies' and gents garments
cleaned, pressed and repaired.
Sixth street. Theodore hrust.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20

The El Perv-nir resort, lease OF
which Is advertised for sale elsewhere
In this issue, has had the most prosper
GUS season known during the pas
summer and the prospects are good fol
good business This winter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20
Cheap forCash

On account of i'll health l desire to
reduce my stock, and viii sell for the
next thirty days everything in the
builders line at greatly reduced
price. 1t will pay you to see me be-
fore placing your orders elsewhere.
267-6t. S. A. Clements.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20

The view that children take OF "cir-
Gus day is a very strict one. A little
one was heard to remark yesterday
This is a legal holiday. because. you
know, circus day is always a holiday"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20

You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy X. d. Goodall,
Druggist, will refund. your money if
you are not satisfied after using it.
1t is everywhere admitted to be the
most successful remedy in use for
bowel complaints and the only one
that never fails. It is pleasant. safe
and reliable.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20

Atkins G Edwards have moved their
grocery store to the Edwards & Biehl
building on National street, where they
have more commodious quarters, and
propose to increase their stock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20
Homo With Friends.

Carpentras, Department Vaueluse,
France, Sept. 21.-Former Captain
Dreytus arrived here this morning and
went to the homo OF M. VaIabregue, a
relative.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20

For saddle and harness repairing.
carriage trimming, etc, call on J. C.
Jones, next to S, Patty's. Bridge street.
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20

Thirty-four tickets were sold at
this point Tuesday to persons going to
the albuquerque fair.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20

The committee interested in getting
up the minstrel show entertainment
for the east side fire depar, ment will
meet tonight at the city hail.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20

FOR SALE-Lease of a popular
health resort near Las Vegas. For
terms and particulars call on M. Ro-
nero or H. B. Johnson. 265-6t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20
Innings, Findings, Etc.
Near Silks Silesias, and all other
dressmaker's needs, at prices that are
equal to the .owes { Chicago prices.

Oriental silk, the best lining ior fine dresses % Cents
Sea Island silk-beats any near silk at zoe a
ydlu . . IL Cents
Black linen canvas. ......... 12H CTS
Black canvas ............... . - 10 Cents
Extra strong, fine Sies as.............. SH Cts
Buckram all linen. Observation-Disclosures. IA Cents
French kid finished canlb1ic . a Cents
Dress stays, sateen covered. per set...... Cents
Corduroy Skirt facing .....~........ { Cents
Milward's needles, per paper. er............. Cents
Hump hooks and eyes, per card. d............ { Cents
Brush edge skirt binding, per yard. .......s s Cents
Binding ribbon, per piece ...............12 Cents
Corded skirt binding per yard. ........ 4 Cents
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20
Look at Them

if you want to see specimens of our
fine Laundry work on collars, cuffs or
shirts. They are faultless in their
beauty of color and ARTISTIC finish,
will keep clean longer and give you
more satisfaction than you can get at
any laundry in this section of the
country. Our fine laundry work is
unrivalled, and we intend to keep in
the lead.
Las Vegas Steam Laundry.
Colo. Fhooesi. Las Vegas Phone II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20

cotsl Cotsl At Critics. 25O.tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-20
SAILED FROM BOMBAY.

Bombay, Sept. 2l.-Major General
Hunter aud his staff with Deyonshire
regiment aud squadron of the Nine
tenth Hussars, sailed today for Cape.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-26
A LADY KILLER

Should always keep his linen
neat and faultless, or he will find his occupa-
ton gone. If there is one thing above another
that disgusts a refined woman tits soiled or
badly laundesed shirt, collar or linen with tie
ends frryed and rough. When you want
your lined immaculate in its snowy whiteness
and perfect finish, bring it to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-26
MARRIED.
Woods-Hayes.

At 5 o'clock Sunday evening, at the
home of the groom, 1l3 North First
street, Rev. f. W Parsons Officiating
was solemnized the marriage of Mrs.
Louise Hayes and Capt. w. w. Woods.
both Of this city. The wedding was a
very quiet one, being Witnessed by a.
few intimate friends only. Mrs. Hayes
is a Rockford lady. and resided a Dill
Ion year or two before coming TO
Marshalltown to live. together with her
mother, Mrs. Mary Hayes. Mr.. and
Mrs Woods will be at home to their
friends Immediately.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-26
DR.. Henricksen, Kirby block.


Enter Business College Jan. ..
DR.. Janss, physician and surgeon.
Wanted, experienced dining room girl.
Good wages. Sundell cafe.
II. e. simSins, undertaking exclusive
~. Second door west of postottlce.
Miss Minnie Fansler spent Christmas
in Sheffield as the guest of her parents.
DR.. w. S. Mcbride IS confined 70 his
home with Illness. He is afflicted With
the grippe.
The Cherry Piellers company ar
rived in the city this morning from
Cedar Rapids.
Christmas has come and gone, but
You VIII need laundry just as much as
ever. Fslitian docs excellent work,
makes prompt delivery and there is ne
question about satisfaction.
NIessrs. G. +. Barnard. 81 Chicago
and w a Hand. III Des Neiles nsur-;
aMee adlusters sepses ntiGg the conn
paiies that had the losses on the r.. c.
Peterson Company store. are in the city
20 make IN adjustment OF the los
Mr. Ashton Yokom arrived home
sunday from ST. Paul To spend his holi-
day vacation with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. a. Yokoln. January i he Will go
on the road FOR DYER Bros. music pub
ishers. ana Viii iiaye territory extend
ing % The Pacific coast.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. lso9d and daugh J
ter -Ndslaiae Merriam ware in Webster
= ia q
nler's parents, Mr. aid Mrs. ~ l.. Rood.
MIR Rood Vas ia the city saturday on
bus ll.ss and accompanied MS son ami
tiatiga ser-iis-isiSv 50 Webster city
A coli winter is preaictss Fuel IS
Fhigh. iInW can We ceefidraize? Get an
andersen heater and litilize tho heat
eeilnlated By thes stoNe 81 furnace.
fhsy Will make you money and give
xeu colsffnrt anderson Heater Com
paily corner First avenue aud Church
str-5
Mn ara AIRS n W snyder aasi chill
lssl1el, halie aud Katie, o. o,skaloasa.
and NJ, Snd Mrs Walter Farrell, o
4 Mexico city. O. NJ, arrived in the city
saturday and We're Christmas. guests
fof Mr. ane, Mrs. Thomas Farreil ana
lfanay. Mr.: and Mrs Faarell VIII re-
rnasn for an indetinite Visit.
Mrs. y u. Hurd spent Christmas IN
/ Davenport with ner mother Mrs. =. +.
EDavis. and sister. Mrs. Roy Meade. for
Einer residents 81 this city The latter,
iwho Mil be remembered loetter rs
friends here as Miss Mseuae DAVIS, MAS
hut recently married. Mr. Meafl- Is q
ts,f4,, s,v.sj 4 n a 20 . l,orf,ep
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-26
THINKS IT WAS STRETCHED.
An old Iowa Central Plug Pulier Ex :
cepts TO Il k:cc story Told by a


cepts TO Race story Told by a
northwestern Engineer.
oskaleosa. Dec. 23-I.ditor Times
Republicans j ind an aiticle headed
"A Race on the Rail- said to be tn.
statement Of the ngineer of engine 2l71
on the Northw esfarr railway Evident
IL the Boone ne wsp4pei. man VINO re
cites the Incident therein contained
omitted the gentleman,s fun name
and j want 10 get that set right to start
with. His proper name is Baron Mum
chauser Roger Hanchey, and taking
his literal phrases as found throughout
lthe article he is certainly a lineal de-
scsnriaYlt of the old baron OF course
old-time plug pulIers take all such hot
wind as pleasantries. The younger set
is more apt TO eriticise and this article
I is intended to console them to some ex-
tent by pointing out al few of the many
Inconsistencies contained in this arti-
i5cle.
Commencing with the distance that
THE G. & u. w. and Iowa Central roads
run parallel he. says it is six miles.
aS + soss - Ss@ take = Ms Ss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-26
worthy arrived from Spencer. the fam
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