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Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26
We WANT HEADS

OF men and boys to At our bar
gains in hats. We have the larg-
est stock in town and the novel;
ties Of prevailing styles, and your
exact size.
We dress the men complete with
styles that are neat.
LEWIS SHOE AND CLOTHING co.
No difference whether this is the
18th or goth century.
THE QUALITY
OF our shoe are the best Work
ing Mems lines at the following
prices. s1.5o. 81. and $3.50 per
pair
THE COMMON SENSE BOOT AND
SHOE STORE.
Bridge st. @. v. Hedgcock. Prop
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

Gold Band Ham and B. Bacon.
Finest in the city. Try it and
you will use no other.
Phone him. The Grocer.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

WE WASH BEFORE WE IRON
Then give you that rich gloss
finish that characterizes perfect
laundry work. A trial will con-
vince you that we are onto our Job
Phone and the wagon will cali.
LAS VEGAS STEAM LAUNDRY.
A. o. Wheeler.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

AT THE o. X. GROCERY,
At the o. X. Grocery you will find
a fresh, clean stock of groceries
with prices the most reasonable
In the city.
o. X. GROCERY.
East of Bridge, A. c. Anderson. Prop.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26
REAL WARM RARaAiNs

In comforts and blankets for a
few days.
An elaborate line OF neV carpet
ing Just in. at prices thai viii in
terest you.
sTR0UssE 3 BACHARACH,
Gen. Store.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26
AZ IN = LOOKING GLASS.

AS IN A LOOKING GLASS.
produce all the newest novelties
in art photography. every photo
graph is a work Of art, and ouI
prices are as low as others. We
do everything in this line.
]. N. FURLONG'S.
Photo Studio. Douglas Ave.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

YOUR FACE BY THE YARD.
We are making a specially OF
stamp photographs which seem
to be the proper thing. One doz.
25c. Different positions.
G. s. ROGAN, Photographer.
Las Vegas, N. NJ
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26
sELL THE EARTH.

SELL THE EARTH.
In large or small parcels, ant
Here are few bargains. A -four
room house furnished, $3.50; 5000
acre improved ranch, $4,000; a bust
ness location the best, $1,000 to ~,
500. Geo. H. Hutchison.
GEO. H. HUTCHINSON & co.
New Optic Block.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26
Doctors Can't
Cure It!

Contagious blood poison is absolutely
beyond the skin Of the doctors. They
may dose a patient for years on then
mercurial and potash remedies, but he
will never be rid Of the disease; on the
other hand, his condition will grow
steadily worse. S. S. s. is the only cure
for this terrible affiiction, because it |.
the only remedy which goes direct 4
the cause Of the disease and forces il
from the system.
vas afflicted with Blood Poison. and thI
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

no good, though I took
their treatment faith.
fully. In fact, l seemed
to get worse al tn Z
while. l took aim nos
every social e d bl 0 0 3
remedy. but they didnoi
seem to resch the dis.
ease. and had no eifecl
whatever. l was dis
heartened. for Il seemed
that 1 would never b,
cured. At the advice O
a friend I then tool
s. s. s., and began 70 i'm
prove. I continued thl
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

1T IS OUR BUSINESS
To dispense health-givlng pres
criptions in the right way. It is
a business which we have not
learned in day, but only after
years OF hard, steady persistent
work and study. We use pure
drugs. compound them accurately
and charge an honest price.
o. G. SCHAEFER,
Opera House Corner. Pharmacist
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

medicine, and IL cured me completely, pniio'
ing up nv health and increasing my appetite
Although this was ten years ago, have never
yet had sign Of the disease 70 return.
= w. r. HEwMAN.
staunton, Va.
It is like self-destruction to continue
to take potash and mercury; besides
totally destroying the digestion, they
dry up the marrow in the bones, pro.
ducing a stiffness and swelling OF the
Joints, causing the hair to fall out, and
completely wrecking the system.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

Try our dry. delicious Martini
and our New Orleans fizz; also.
our Plymouth Gin Cocktail. Try
our standing Milk Punch. He
makes specially Of all Import
ed liquors.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

That's the way il stands.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26
MRS. B. + KENEsrRIcK,

MRS. r. T. KENEsTRicK,
Has moved to the west store II
the Crockett block, and is fitting
up a very handsome. well stocked
millinery and dress making es
tablishment. and ladies inspection
is invited. A great many bar
gains In hats.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

AN1IHnO OAhOOlN
Rawlins House. W. W. Rawlins,
Boss
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26
FOR RENT

ENOR RENT.-NICE ROOMS, SINGLE OR
= en-suite on first floor. Apply at Mrs.
Hume's soft
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

ROR RENT. = ONE FURNISHED ROOM
Il with privilege of light housekeeping.
Mrs. s. B. Davis, on plaza. 7S-1m
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

INOR RENT.-AT LASVEGAS HOT SPRINGS
Il two cottages for light housekeeping. An
ply to Ralph Gohlke. Hot Springs. 56tf
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

EOR RENT SIX ROOM HOUSE ON THIRD
j. street. Apply at 425 Third ST. S3tf
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

Tor RENT. NICELY FURNISHED FRONT
I room In small family. Inquire of T. q.
Ahlers, Center Block. soft
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26
FOR SALE

EOR sALE.-THE STORE ROOM ADJOlN.
IL ing the San Miguel band. Mrs. j. S. FL
ston. S8-6tt
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

LrOR RENT.-THE ROsENTHAL HALL
can be had for all balls, socials, etc, etc.
Rosenthal Bros 55-iy
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

FOR THAT HUNGRY FEELING
One of our regular table de hote
dinners viii give you instant re
lief. A meal ticket Is a perma-
nent cure Twenty-one meals S.
home cooking, good service, clean,
newly furnished rooms.
THE HUNTER HOTEL.
Mrs. M. J. Hunter, Prop.
IMPROVED HoRsEsHoEINc.
There's no part Of horse that
requires more attention than his
feet. Every time a horse III
brought into our shop the feet are
examined and defects in previou.
shoeing are corrected. We charge
the same old price
A c. SCHMIDT,
General Blacksmithing
and Wagon Builder.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

Hntsrsd At ths eszi las Vegas post'iiiss g
sscond-class matter.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

News-dealers should report to the count
on the part Of carriers In the delivery oi
THE OPTIc. News-dealers can have THK
OPTIC delivered to their depots In any
part OF the city By the carriers. Orders OF
complaints can be made by telephone,
postal, OF In person.
THK OPTIC will not, under any circum-
tances. be responsible for the return or
he safe keeping Of any rejected manu-
crfpt. No exception will be made TO tnis
ule, with regard to either letters or 10
losures. Nor will the editor enter into
correspondence concerning rejected mag
escript
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

TOR RSALE.-THEO OLD ACADEMY BUILD
u ing on Douglas avenue, cheap, or will
rent rooms In same cheap. Address Fl. care of
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

B. ]. Young has started his saw mill
near Elizabethtown.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

LNOR SALE-SCHOOL DESKS, DOUBLE
Il and single, good as new, and pine benches;
also, large bel, suitable for church or school,
Address this office. a3tf
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

EOR LE.-SECOND-HAND GOODS OF
IT all kinds. L. Sanner secondhand store,
facing east on Fountain square. stiff
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-26

EOR LE.-ILLUSTRATED BUILDING
j. edition Of The op tic, 1Oc a copy, at
this office. 62tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
Middleway News.

The ladies' aid society of the N. Z.
Church South will hold yard party in
the church yard on Friday and Satur-
day nights, June Sth and 9th. Straw
berries, icecream, custard, lemonade
and cake will be served in abundance.
Everybody invited to attend and spend
a pleasant evening. Proceeds for bene-
fit of church
A. 7. Lloyd had one of his valuable
bay horses to break its leg on Sunday
evening by slipping on rock, which re-
quired it being killed
Rev. Mr.. Stricken will hold services
in the Lutheran church on Sunday
morning and night. Children's day SER
vices at the NJ. L. church at 1870 a. m.
A very interesting programme has been
prepared.
James S. Coleman spent several days
last week on the Potomac fishing for
bass.
Rev Mr. Green expects his family
here on Thursday of this week, having
been detained on account of measles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
Library Day.

We notice in the West Virginia School
Journal that q special day has been set
apart to be known as Library Day.
This is significant in the progress of our
public schools. The day so designated
is December of each year, at which
time the teacher and the pupils will use
their best efforts toward establishing a
library in their school. The time has
certainly come when in every school
house there should be a small library.
The influence Of good books goes to
make better men and women, and at
this time when poor, cheap, degrading
reading matter can be gotten so easily
it is time for the public schools to lend
what influence they may. If we are
permitted TO place the literature for our
boys and girls to read we may nourish
their growing minds on something dur
able, but if they are permitted to select,
the time spent threading may be worse
than lost Libraries in schools aid the
teacher greatly. Many a dull lesson
may be made brighter by bringing a lit
tie information to the class from anoth-
er book. Many childish prank may
escape the teachers stern threat if there
happen to be a library with few books
to supplement the lesson.
But, besides, that is an enlightened
and cultured community that has IL
brary in their school. When the term
is ended the educational influences do
not cease, the house does not lay idle
h alf the year, but at all times is a source
from which we may draw culture and
refinement. A.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
Communicated.

Mr.. EDITORIALS the election is nearing, l
take this opportunity to submit few re-
marks for the consideration OF the vo.ers OF
this county. We claim today TO bs proud OF
the teachings OF our forefathers and do re-
call their heroic names with pride and great
satisfaction.
Many OF us have loDged to add luster TO the
pages Of history and leave anne that is a
ut companion TO our heroic dead. Our pre-
ceplors also have Travelled over the rough
rocks and qulcksands to hew out plan by
which we might live and he happy, con-
tented people. Now what is one OF the great
principles taught?-" Equal rights 10 all and
special privileges to none Who taught
this? The greatest teacher Of Dem Ocracy.
But did he stop there? No; he also advocated
a change in oflice-fOr the betterment OF the
people.
We the people OF the second district have
in the field an untrled man who Is aspiring
for the nomination OF assessOrship-one who
lead the forelorn rope four years ago, but
one who like that warrior OF old comes 10 ask
a favor OF his own party with whom he has
ever affiliated. We ask the voters OF the first
and second districts please TO carefully con-
slider our man, for many of us believe him
the choice aud the strongest man IN the sec
ond district.
We refer 10 that old Democratic wheel
horse, who has always done more work In the
interest OF the party than those who have
been favored with the offices, G. h. Lamar, Of
Moler's, the peoples candidate for assessor.
CITIZEN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
Wheatland News.

Mrs. VIM. Ramey and daughter. Miss Laura, and
Zcph Bane, ESQ, of Aldridgc Station, visited Mr..
Frank Gordon's family last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Gordon visited relatives IN
Winchester last week.
Miss Clara Seckman, of Marunsburg, is visiting her
aunt Mrs Mollie Feagans.
Miss Dove Feagans is spending several weeks with
relatives in Ridgeway and Brucetown.
Mrs. Fleta Goode returned home last Wednesday
after several weeks visit her brothers, Mr. Luther
Mcdonald, near Aldridge.
Mr. Jos. b. Feagans and son. Harry, visited Mr.
w c. Feagans, his brother, last week.
Mr. John Kanode. Mr. L. VI. Long and Mr.. c. VI.
Nh Geo w. Colbert visited Shepherdstown last
Mr. and Mrs H. S Baker. Of Winchester, Va, are
visiting Mrs Bakers parents, Mr. and Mrs. 5 II.
Higgnbotham.
Mr. Edwin Coyle of Rest, Va, spent several days
with his uncle Mr.. W. c. Feagans. last week
Mr. and Mrs. A. Young and daughter Miss Lucy
Young, Mr.. l. K. Huyett and son. Mr.. Burns Huyett
Mr. Calvin Feagans and Mr.. VIM. Crazy attended
Quaker meeting last Sunday.
Mr. VIM. Benton and Mr.. Starry, Of Charlestown,
visited Mr.. Frank Gordon last week.
Mrs. Aaron Hefebower and daughter, Miss Loise,
of Richmond, Va. visiting at Mr.. Daniel Hefie-
bowers at Ripon
Mr. f. A. Mckee sent in an order last week to the
old reliable Franklin Davis Nursery for three
thousand trees. That's good weeks work
Mr. B. w. Conrad built and substantial
bridge across the Bull Skin creek below Feagans'
mill last week He's improving bridges as well as
the roads in better order than any supervisor have
ever had
this section last Thursday We trust he'll be elected
he Justly deserves it.
Prayer meeting at Beulah next Sunday night
o'clock. All invited
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
3. c. Washington.
CITIZEN

AT the request of influential citizens
from all sections of the county, Mr. b.
G. Washington has consented to become
a candidate for the Legislature His
integrity, capacity and devotion to the
best interest of the people, his fidelity
to Democratic principles and the nomi-
nees of the Democratic party, especial
ly commend him to the favor of its vo-
ters. He has been recognized as the
best organizer in this vicinity, and as
President of the Charlestown Democrat
ic Club at several presidential elections
was thoroughly efficient and successful
in harmonizing discordant elements and
bringing out the vote for his party.be-
ing an active and intelligent supporter
of Bryan and the principles for which
he stands And we feel confident that
if elected the people will have in him
a man who has always labored energet-
ically for every cause he has espoused
He will have no axe to grind, no ambi-
tion to subServe, save to represent his
people with fidelity and to the best Of
his ability. 1t is felt some recognition
is due him for long and faithful services
to his party, and he will be supported
by MANY VOTERS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
News Notes.

The West Virginia Editorial Asso-
citation is in session at Parkersburg
this week.
Samuel CHM, farmer of Frederick
county, Va, was killed by falling
tree yesterday.
Rudy Wingerter, one of the best
known young men Of Winchester,
died after ten-days illness, of cere-
bro-spinal meningitis, which resulted
from an liberated tooth.
The town council of Keyser has
passed a curfew ordinance, which is
being enforced. At s o'clock tue
whistle at the electric light plant blows
and all children have to 60 indoors.
The business center of the village
Of Purcellville, Va, was destroyed by
fire early yesterday morning. The
property of w. P. Pancoast, Calvin
Forbes, Joseph R. Janney and others
was burned, causing loss Of about
$4,000.
West Virginia University's repre-
sentative, T. L. Tustin, won the first
prize medal in the West Virginia,
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsyl-
vania Oratorical Association at Beth
any, W. Va. The association is made
up of the leading colleges Of the Sec
tions named. Educationally, as well
as commercially, West Virginia is
right in the line of advance.
Last Thursday at Pocahontas, W.
Va, Joseph Wilburn, an aeronaut
with Shot Bros, circus, made bal
loon ascension. When 5000 feet high
he Jumped, but the parachute failed
to open and his body dashed against
the ground so violently that it re-
bounded 20 feet in the air. Every
bone was broken and the body was
an unacceptable mass of broken
bones and bleeding flesh.
The special grand jury at Parkers-
burg created a sensation last night by
returning indictments against Mayor
Charles H. Turner and ex-Councilman
w. w. Moore, on the charge of receiv-
ing brides. The indictments were
found upon the evidence of W. H.
Grier, formerly of the Mccormick
Harvester Company, who, it is alleged,
testified that he paid the mayor 5000
and Moore about 800 to prevent the
Deering Company from giving par
ade about year ago.
A recent dispatch from Clarksburg,
this State, says: The biggest oil well
in the State-perhaps the biggest that
was ever in the State-has been
opened up on the Whiteman farm,
near the village Of Wallace, in this
county, on the new West Virginia
Short Line railroad. Oil was struck
about ten weeks ago, and since then
the well has been flowing at about
400 barrels a day, with the tools in
the hole. Last Friday the owners
concluded to drill little farther, and
before they had gone six inches into
the sand they struck a fresh vein,
and since then the well has been fill
ing a 25O-barrel tank every hour and
a half. The lease is owned by the
South Penn Company, The adjoining
farm belongs to Judge Golf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
Big Soup at MoIer's.

Moler's, W. Va, May 90, 1900.
EDITOR REGISTER The big soup Civ
en- in the interest of Mason and Billmy-
er was attended by about 500 persons,
and proved to be grand success. Five
kettles of beef and chicken soup started
to boil about l o'clock. At Z o'clock
there was rush for soup, and Judging
from the way it seemed to be relished,
it must have been good. Mason, Bill
myer, Moore, Bell, Cook and Lamar were
the candidates present Speeches were
made by all the candidates present, eX-
cept Mr.. Cook, who would not respond
to the loud and repeated calls
The ladies of the neighborhOod took
advantage of the occasion by serving
icecream, the object being to raise
money for new organ they expect to
purchase in the near future for Bethes-
da church. They were literally patron
lied, and realized nice sum for their
trouble. The whole affair was a sue
cess, and passed off very pleasantly to
all. We would add to the above by say
ing that if the voters generally through
out the county are as much enthused
over the New Idea as they are at Mo-
ler's and Bakerton, the Old Idea had
better lookout for the New Idea on next
Saturday
Mr.. Brown, Mr.. Mason had Mrs. Ma
son down here with him and she knows
how to eleCtioneer.
CITIZEN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24

THE Democratic primary election
will be held in Jefferson county on
Saturday of this week. The campaign
has been a warm one and has been
characterized by some features not
heretofore common in this county.
There has been, however, no person
alities of an unpleasant sort, though
the public records of candidates have
been criticised. The election will be
held under the law, and this, it is
hoped, will have the effect of doing
away to some extent, at least, with
bribery and corruption on election
day. We hope that the contest at the
polls on Saturday may be conducted
with propriety and good nature and
that there may be no strife engendered
to harm the party hereafter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
An Explanation.

CHARLESTOwN, W. VA,
May -, 1900
EDITOR FREE PRESS :-Referring to
the editorial in the last issue of your pa
per, as to who may vote at the approach
ing primary election, to be held on the
Goth inst, under the terms of the reso-
buttons passed by the County Executive
Committee of the Democratic party, we
beg to say, that it was the intention OF
the committee, as understood by the
undersigned, a subcommittee appointed
to draft plan for the committee action,
that all who voted. in 1896 either the
Democratic or the National Democrat
ic" palmer and Buckner) tickets, and
who intend to vote the Democratic tick
ct at the fall election, in 1900, should
be permitted to vote at the primary cleo
ton. The resolution, as adopted, pro-
vided that all who voted the Democrat
ic tickets, at the last Presidential cleo
ton, should vote at the primary.
J. W. RIDER,
J. F. ENGLE,
w. H. T. LEWIS,
J. w. STRIDER,
of the Committee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
For Assessor.

We are authorized 10 announce j. p.
Conley as a candidate for Assessor in the
first district, subject TO the action OF the
Democratic primary.
The undersigned hereby announces
himself a candidate for reelection 10 the
office of Assessor for the first district,
subject to the action Of the county pri-
mary. ID. GRFF DONNELLY.
hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for Assessor for the first district Of
jefferson county, and ask the support Of
the voters. | promise IL elected 20 faith
fully perform the duties OF the office.
THOMAS JANYEY.
The undersigned hereby announces
himself as a candidate for Assessor for
the second district Of Jefferson county,
subject TO the action Of the Democratic
primaries, and respectfully solicits the
support Of the votors.
II. TAYLOR LINK
| hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for Assessor for the Second Dis
trict Of Jefferson county, w Va, sub
ject TO the action OF the Democratic
primaries w. G. DANIELS
hereby announce myself as candi-
date for Assessor for the second district
Of Jefferson county, and respectfully So
licit the support Of the voters, Subject
TO action Of the Democratic primaries.
Il. l.. Cook.
hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for Assessor in the First District Of
Jefferson county, W Va, subject to
the Democratic primary election.
W. p. BELL.
| hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for Assessor for the second district
Of Jefferson county, subject to the ac-
ton Of the Democratic primaries.
J. W. GARDNER.
hereby Announce myself as a can
didate for Assessor for the second dis
trict Of Jefferson county, subject 20 the
action Of the Democratic primary. /
promise If elected that will faithfully
and satisfactorily attend 10 the duties
OF said Office. / most respectfully ask
the support Of the Democracy Of the
county {. T.. LAMAR.
The undersigned hereby announces
himself as a candidate for Assessor in
the first district Of Jefferson county.
and respectfully solicits the support Of
the voters. II elected he promises 10
discharge the duties Of the Office faith
fully. f. f. DUSAwAY.
The undersigned hereby announces
himself as a candidate for Assessor Tor
the second district OF Jefferson coupfv
and respectfully solicits the support Of
the voters J. a. LINK.
To the Democratic Voters OF Jefferson
County, hereby announce myself as
candidate for the Office Of Assessor Of
Jefferson county, in the first district,
subject to the action OF the Democratic
primaries. II elected 70 said Office /
promise TO perform the duties faithful.
ly. THos. r. MOORE.