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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01
DON EUGENIo RoMERoS OFFICIAL RECORD.

1887-S-Sheriff. N
1sS9-county assessor.
1a9o-candidate for sheriff and de-
feated by Joe Lopez.
1892-candidate for sheriff and defeat.
ed by Lorenzo Lopez.
fSs4-He abandoned the republican
party because he had been twice
defeated and Joined the union
party on bargain that Carlos
GabaIdon should be nominated
for collector and cieofes Romero
be made deputy, all of which
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01

The population of New Mexico ac-
cording to the late census is 1877,
a gain of 40,1S4 since 1890. Nevada is
the only state in the union that has
decreased in population in the past
ten years. Kansas and Nebraska
barely holding their own in that time
while Arizona has nearly doubled her
population.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01

was done Failing to get more
office in the union party he left
it and went back to the republic
cans.
1see-Was elected to the Territorial
council which office he still
aa holds.
tsoo-Now, candidate for collector.
Three times sheriff, twice can
didate for sheriff and defeated,
now candidate again.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01
The rexas cyclone.

Dallas, Texas, Nov. 1.-Reports have
been received from north central Tex
as that Tuesday nights storm wrecked
the houses of Kaufman, Ellis, Hill, in
Collin and Grayson counties. Three
persons were killed and several SER
iousIy injured. Crops suffered severe
-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01
MURDER IN ARIZONA.

a Bullet Hole In The Side.
Phoenix. Ariz.,, Nov. .1:7-News has
reached here of the mysterious murder
of Francisco Lopez, a young man, of
Tombstone. Lopez was with party
of Mexicans at Wood Camp. in the
Dragoon mountains. He left camp on
a hunting expedition, few hours la
ter his body was found some distance
away with bullet hole in HIS left
side. ~ 81 aM
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01
He VIII ACT With Minister coneer
and the Legation In Making
Arrangements for Peace.
RUSSIA WITH UNITED STATES
Accused Secretary confesses
President to Receive Returns
In Canton.
FOUL MURDER IN ARIZONA

Washington, Nov,,1 Secretary Hay
today cabled Commissioners Rockhill
an appointment as councillor of the
American legation at Pekin to assist
Minister Conger in the negotiations
for a final settlement.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01

This Office has for sale an old style
Gordon Sx12 job press. VIII still do
work as good as a new press. Will
be sold cheap for cash. Also water
motor, a job stone 26x38 and few
cases for type. Any one interested
viii please address this Office. 79-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01
1hinks Indiana Republican.

Chicago, Nov. Harry S. New, ma
tional committeeman from Indiana,
who accompanied Senator Hanna to
Fort waxBe, yesterday today said:
"IndiapesIs safely republican this year
beyond doubt. McKinleys majority
will be greater than 1896"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01

Order your winter suit, overcoat or
trousers. fit, make and style all guaran-
teed, at the Lewis Shoe & Clothing
Company's. # 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01
The president win stay in Canton.

Canton. Nov President McKin-
lev has decided to remain IN Canton to
receive the news of the election. next
Tuesday night, and return to Washing
ton, Wednesday 9A3
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01

Massage. all branches. skiIIful
treatment given By a thoroughly train
ed masseuse. For terms. etc, address
P. 0. box ss5. East Las Vegas. s0O-1m
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01

Don Pedro Lucero is up from Anton
Chico buying goods.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01

Preparations are being made by 3.
Barber to give grand free lunch next
Saturday night, At Buffalo hall. It
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01
The following bill was allowed Sheriff Montana bv the
county commissioners at a recent session:
The County of San Miguel, 80 e1 IHhW
s.4 To Jose Gabriel Montana Sheriff. Dr.
10 Feeding Catarino Gonzales from Sept. Ist
81 So to Sept. goth, 1900, $500
To feeding Ncanor Herrera from Sept. Ist to
Sept goth, Iooo SIs.oo
set Same for August
Same for July
-s Same for June.
Same for nay.

Catarno Gonzales sentenced twenty years in the
penentary for murder Ncanor Herrera ten years for
murder They are both supposed to be in JAIL the sheriff
cones to draw the money for feeding them Gonzales
his home in Peco San Miguel county attending business
Ncanpr Herrera is living with his family town. when he
ism buying sheep in the country Both supposed to be in
custody for unbaabe oenses Neither have taken meal in
tx ss5l for several months
Optic wishes to call attention to the fact that both
were Unonists when indicted and convicted and
kept under lock and key and not even allowed to see
their families They and their brothers supporting
the republican ticket and they have been Jail since they
changed their politics. Why? .-Y
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01

DR.. Baker, dentist, has -ocated over
the First national bank. He is grad
uate of the Vanderbilt college of den
tistry and has had eleven years of OK
perience. He respectfully asks a
share of your patronage. 29O-1m
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01
RoMERos NOW IN OFFICE.

lo0-Romsros in office: Eugenio Ro.
nero, Senator; Eugenio Ro.
nero, candidate for collector;
~ cieofes Romero, deputy sheriff;
Cieofes Romero, candidate for
sheriff; Secundino Romero, dis
trict court clerk; Marsarito Ro-
u nero, coIIeOtori 6enIgno Ro-
nero, director insane asylum.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01
New Stamped
Linens and VI
Pillow Covers
Notion Bargains.

Just received splepdid assort- n
ment of these goods and full 4n
line of colors In embroidery IL
silks, Hemingways make, at &c a skein.
Splendid Hat Pins, each. h............Ic
Large package Hair Pins, each. .Ic
good sized roll of Tape e.......Ic
8 cards OF Hooks and Eyes ......5c
OF. good rubber Hair Pins. ....IOc
Best Corduroy Skirt Binding, yd. Sc
Good pair of round shoe laces .Ic
GOOD cake OF Toilet Soap. p.......1c
Large ball Coats darning cotton. &c
70 needles. pkg, best m ade. .4c
100 yards sewing silk. &c
Splendid set side combs. ..IOc
Best kid finished Cambria, yard. SC
. doz. large agate Buttons. .........5c
Good Curling Iron n................4c
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01

Solitaire diamond fob lock
Leave at o ptic and get reward 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01

Besides these, nephews, uncIes,
and compadres, brothers, cous-
'a ins, this year have been census
enumerators.
Pablo Jaramillo, brother-in-law Of
Sec. and cIeofes Romero, is to be dep
uty probate clerk in case of varela's
election.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01

REPUBLICAN office that although he has always
PARTY OF SAN MIGUEL coUNT Office he crowded out his
the get his place. What rec
greedy Eusenio can endorse i'll
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01

For sale-A safe, apply to CD.Bouch-
er or G. A. Rothgeb 3O6-2t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01
B The Want Column

Brings business. Ifyou want
to buy anything. rent any
thing. sell anything, the best
and quickest results are TO be
had through The Optic wants.
aaeeao000.nsa nsa0aeo0a0a0se
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-11-01
The latest Type Faces

are used in The Optics Job
Department, so you can depend
on It that your work win be
TUNED out with an up.to-date-
ness not to be ezceIled.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

coins birthday. brings to our thoughts
stronger than ever "reminiscences OF
this noble mans life. says . writer In
Harpsr's Round Table. Hundreds OF
Dookshave recorded and will perpetuate
his good deeds for centuries to come,
out 1t is pleasure to read now and
then Of some little act OF kindness that
Will stand alone illustrating the
breadth of this mans sympathies and
the nobility OF his character. During
all that dreadful period when the civil!
war was ravaging the country Lincoln
held the reins of the government. and
although worn out with the unceasing
toll. he never neglected an opportunity
TO help those who suffered.
One day poor woman. whose tears
had worn burrows down her cheeks,
gained an audience with Lincoln. and
in few words related the sad tale Of
her husband. who had fought In the
Union army. only to lose his life. and
OF her three boys who were then tight
Ing. She requested the discharge OF
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

Gen. Blair told Richard Vaux this
story:
Mr.. Lincoln had become impatient
at Gen. McClellan's delay on the penin-
sula. and asked Frank Blair to go with
him to see the commanding general.
The distinguished visitors arrived on
. hot day. and went straight to McClel-
lan's headquarters. They were re-
ceivsd with scant courtesy, and the
commanding general did not ask the
president to eat or drink. Lincoln sat
in his white linen duster. uncomforta-
bly, silent, with his long and sinewy
limbs doubled up like a Jackknife. till
finally Gen. Mcclellan broke the dense
silence by saying:
'Mr. President. have you received
the letter l mailed you yesterday"
NO" courteously replied Lincoln;
Il must have passed 1t on the way"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03
WASHINGTON AND LINCOLN.

The greatest names In American his
tory are Washington and Lincoln. One
is forever associated with the inae-
pendence OF the states and the forma-
ton of the federal union. the other
with the universal and the preserva-
ton OF that union. Washington en-
forced the declaration of Independence
as against England, Lincoln proclaimed
It's fulfllment. not only to a down.
trodden race In America. but to all
people, for all those who may seek the
protection of our flag. These illus
trious men achieved grander results for
mankind within a single century-from
IT'S to 1865-than any men ever &C.
complished In all the years since hrst
the flight of time began. Washington
engaged in no ordinary revolution.
With him 1t was not who should rule.
but what should rule. He drew his
sword, not for change of rulers upon
an established throne. but to establish
a new government which should &C.
knowledge no throne but the tribune OF
the people. Lincoln accepted war to
save the union. the safeguard Of our
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03
A MODEL ROAD.
san Lul. Park H.. Sc. . Good Example

San Luis Park Has Set . Good Example
s. l. Hallett, in the Mining and Sci
entific Press, says:
while travelling in the San Luis
Park of Colorado. observed peculiar
condition of roads that might be of in
terest to any one freighting in desert
region, where the sand Is very deep
and thick, and particularly of interest
to steam frelghters, where good road
Is really II part of the machinery.
"San Luis valley has once been the
site of an old lake, and the whole val
ley, with few exceptions, Is very sandy,
loaded wagon sinking from -FOUR to
ten inches in the coarse sand. The
farmers in that section have placed on
the roads Il covering of from six inches
to one foot of wheat straw. This they
cover again with IL small amount of
sand, and this roadbcd makes the fin
est highway that 1 have ever Travelled
over in the country-springy, and yet
not allowing a loaded wagon to sink
into 1t at all; perfectly good after Il
rain or in the dricst weather, 1t enables
the farmers to haul three times as
much with the same power as though
1t We're not there. The country being
very dry, it makes lasting road as
tlc Nltil ltti haNihS bfth
plowed under for several years, when
brought to light, is us bright and fresh
as when 1t was first covered up not
rotting in the slightest degree.
THE difference is very marked the
minute that you leave these roads and
got into the heavy sand. 1t is as cheap
MS anything that could possibly be
placed on the road to better 1t. The
country is a large whcat-producing
one, and such straw as they do not use
is burned, owing to the fact that it will
not dccomposc when plowed under in
their wheat fields. The straw breaks
of in small pieces. being very brittle.
and seems to mix with the sand, form
ing an almost perfect macadam road.
Possibly it might be of benefit to
mines using steam wagons to try to
/ better their roads by this means, If
| they have the wheat straw, or, If not,
with the best wild hay at their COM
mand. The difference in the ease of
/ travel and the very marked difference
] in the amount of load that can be
! hauled strikes one forcibly.'
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

An inventive engineer who has a cur
ious idea of warfare has suggested a
plan for the humiliation of the Beers
which, at least, has the advantage of
novelty. He says it was suggested to
him by an accident that occurred in
the power house of the Third Avenue
Gable railway in New York City n
couple of years ago. The fly wheel,
which regulated the energy applied to
the movement of the street cars on that
railway, being Improperly adjusted,
flew into n thousand piees, which were
thrown with great destruction In ev-
cry direction. and his plan is to ship
a lot Of fly wheels to South Africa, ad-
just them improperly and set them
whirling In the face Of Dom Paul.
army. All the British have got to do
is to wait until they explode and then
bury the dead in n decent manner.
Another great genius has suggested
the collection Of n large quantity of
disease germs, and having elevated
them to a proper height Wy ballon pow
er, Jerk string, open valve and let
them drop like shower OF rain over
the Boer camp.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

The growing interest in deep water
seaports and cheap transportation by
water, gives added Importance to the
building up of the city Of La Porte
Texas The high, dry ground OF La
Porte is in direct contrast with the
greater portion of the Mexican Cult
Coast. Marshes. malaria and fevers are
unknown. La Porte is to be formally
"opened" and introduced to the public
February IA to II, when it is expected
n great crowd of Northern and Texas
people will be on hand to inspect the
much talked of new seaport Of the Gulf.
So great is the interest shown that the
American Land Co., 1888 Madison ST.,
Chicago, acting as Northern Manager,
is deluged with letters Of inquiry.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03


her eldest boy. that she might have
some one to support her. Lincoln's
heart responded to the appeal, and he
replied: Certainly. II you have given
us all. and your prop has been taken
away, you are justly entitled to one Of
your boys"
The poor woman went away light OF
heart, only to return later. tearfully
begging the release Of her second son
The discharge of the first son had come
too late. He was killed before II,
reached him. Sadly Lincoln sat down
and wrote the requisite order for tht
release of the second son. and rising
handed the paper to the afflicted WON
an, saying: Now you have one and
have one Of the two boys left: that Is
no more than right" Weeping with
JOY. the poor mother blessed Lncolr
and hurried out to send her precioui
order. g
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03
aos.r. and Newspaper Men.

THE late vice-President Carrot A.
Hobart delighted in informal chats
about people and things bordering on
BohemfH. The ways Of newspaper
men strangely interested him. He said
once that he envied them because OF
their rowing freedom and the ease with
sidered writing q greater art than
speaking. II find no trouble In talk
ing to an audience" he said. but
when 1t comes to putting my thoughts
on paper md 1t a great task. Read
ers are more critical than hearers. The
art of writing is the greater"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

The Missouri & Kansas Telephone Com.
pany. which has a monopoly at Kansas
City is short of operators, and the rea.
son of this is that most of the girls wha
have applied for positions the present
month have not been tail enough. Here
after girl who does not measure five
ployed The company has learned that
short girls have short arms and girls with
short arms cannot do the work as well as
those with long arms. The present Inten-
zion OF the company IL to get sufficient
number OF long-armed girls and then en-
dcavor to keep them.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

Should you desire information 10
garding California, Arizona, Texas Of
Mexico. and the long limit, low rate
round-trip tickets, sold to princtpa
points, the various routes via which
the tickets can be purchased, or re-
garding one way first and second class
rates, through sleeping car lines
first class and tourist, call upon or ad.
dress w. G. Neimyer. Gen'l Western
Agent, Southern Pacific Co., 23s
Clark St, Chicago; W. H. Conner
Cont Agent. Chamber Commerce
Bldg, Cincinnati, Ohio. or W. J. Berg
TRAY. Pass. Agt.. 220 Ellicott So, Buff
falo, N. Y.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, ,

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he Is the
senior partner OF the firm Of F. J. Cheney & Co
doing business In the City of Toledo, COUNT
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS t r.,
each and every case of Catarrh that cannot bo
curep by the use OF Halls Catnrrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed In INV
presence. this 9th day OF December, A. D. lsX
tSEALl a. W. GN n,an, p'tu.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally, and
nets directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system Send for testimonials free,
+. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family pills are the best
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

Dropsy treated free by DR.. H. Fl. Green's
Sons, of Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists in the world. Read their adver-
tisement in another column of this paper.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

One Of Mr. Lincoln's characteristics
was his inefable tenderness toward
others. says the Springfield Rspuo-
liean. He wrote injuries In the sand.
benefits on marble. The broad man
tie of his enduring charity covered q
multitude Of sins in soldier. He
loved justice with undying and solicit
GUS affection. but he hated every de-
serter from the great army OF human
ity. He was lowered with the love OF
love.
He was always equal to the occa-
sion. whether saving sleeping sen
tinel by one stroke of the pen from
dishonored grave or writing that bold
and steady signature to the proclsma-
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

ANY failures this morning?" Yes
seven alarm clock factories have gone
under" How remarkable!' Not at
all; men these days can't waste time ly-
ing In bed waiting for alarm clocks to
20 of -
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

III you are working for success don't
desire life to be a bed of roses 81
don't; neither do l want 1t to be II fold
ing bed"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

SUNDAY ought to be n day Of rest"
yes: on weekdays, however. 7 catch
trains for myself while on Sundays l
catch them for myself. wife and three
children
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

what makes Stubs poetry so popu.
lnr?" 1T looks so much like "a column of
real estate transfers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

.All the pessimists are opposed TO terri,
torlaI expansion" Then they are plind
10 their own interests. for by expansion
they'd have a lot more country TO gfum-
BILE about"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

New Fodder for Cavalry Maya
Molassss for cavalry horses will IN
future be one of the items of expense
for the maintenance Of the army in
the Philippines.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

Jimmy-"Wot made dat Hamlet git d.
blues so bad?" Jocy="W'y. 'Phcly went
and got drownded cause he he'd on her
rainy day skirt"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

How did Sinclair Shabbs win that
rich Boston grip" He told her to think
of all the Injuries she would he able to
give him If she married him.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

what makes the average woman tell
falsehoods about her age?" because
she can't blame it on the scales"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

Piso's Cure for Consumption is our only
medicine for coughs md colds.-Mrs. Q.
Beltz, 439 sth Ave, Denver, Col, Nov.s, '96.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

Bakers Chocolate and Cocoa.
Look for the picture of ola Belle ChocoAtse1A
Il is on every genuine package.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

Whats lawyer" "A lawyer Is a
man who can make other people pay
him for making them do as ne tells
them"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup.
For children teethibg sofens the gums, reduces I'm
Illumination, allays pa n wind collie. 9c bottle
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03
LINCOLN ROSE QUICKLY.

LINCOLN ROSE QUICKLY.
liberties, and re-established 1t upon
understandable foundations" a. forever
zone and indivisible." To quote his
own grand words:
Nov we are all contending that this
nation under God shall have q new
birth of freedom. and that tho govern
ment of the people, by the people, for
the people. shall not perish from the
earth"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03
1t Feeds
the Hair

Have you ever thought why
your hair is falling out? 1t is
because you arc starving your
hair. II this starvation continues
your hair will continue to fall.
There Is one good hair food.
1t Is Ayers Hair Viyor. 1t goes
right to the roots of the hair
and gives them Just the food
that they need. The hair stops
falling. becomes healthy. and
grows thick and long.
Ayers Hair Vigor viii do
another thing. also: it always
restores color to faded OF gray
hair. a.ss bottle. All ar.r,is..
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03
LINCOLN AND THE WIDOW.

Tho 18th of February Abraham Lin.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-03

SID GIVE THEM JESSE"
ton of emancipation which made the
black race give him a crown of i'm
mortelles. AS the negro preacher in
Vicksburg said Of him: 'Massa Lin
KUN. he Everywhere; he know cherry
ting; he walk de earf like de Lord"