Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-06-05


boa badge bearing the name Of the
home kdge and the inscription Eat
alfalfa With us" The Elks. with their
straw hats with purple bands and
canes with bows Of the lodge color
were very much In evidence both on
the street and In the parade. and It is
a safe wager that none are sorry they
attended One Of the Las Vegas herd.
on the vay home last night, announc-
cd. With q sadness indescribable. that
he had only been able 20 eat ave meals
In the twelve hours he was In Santa
Re. but then he wasn't particularly
hungry. The Eika' section OF the pa
rade was an attractive feature. the
magnificent banner Of Las Vegas lodge
and his royal highness. The Goat"
Of Santa Fo lodge being the cynosure
Of all eyes
The Rough Riders and the First Ter
ritorial volunteers were represented
in the parade. each organisation haV-
ing the magnificent flag presented
them b the ladies' Of the Territory.
The Visiting miiitiamen were well
taken care Of by the Santa he organ
izations. members OF the cavalry troop
being especially zealous in looking af-
ter their welfare Refreshments both
solid and liquid were not lacking and
had It not been for = little guard duty
some Of the boys struck. their happi.
ness would have been unalloyed. As
Il was. the militia came home well sat
ished indeed. and Santa Fe may de-
pend on a splendid turnout at any fu-
ture event there.
Away back At the rear Of the process
sion came the Indian school band with
a sure-enough drum major who could
swing his baton without dropping It.
and behind Il came Indian boys Of all
sizes, graded in companies which In
march and discipline compared very
favorably with the militia in advance.
In this division also we're the students
Of St. Mlchael's college. likely look
ing set OF young fellows. who attended
strictly TO their business and created
very favorable impression.
The z. Romero hose company were
represented In the capital city by eight
members some Of them being in uni
form and these were given the post Of
honor IN the hrenea's division Of the
parade. ct the head Of the chemical
engine company.
THE GOVERNORS RECEPTION.
The public reception at The capitol
lasting from $3.50 to $50 In the even
ing. vas a most brilliant and enjoy.
able affair. The handsame building
was ablaze with hundreds Of electric
lights and that being the nrst opening
to the general public It was throneed
by eager sightseers who. were amply
repaid for the trip. The governor and
his party we're stationed in the sec
ond floor hallway. Just opposite the
entrance to the library. where a steady
stream Of fair ladies with their es
corts passed to pay their respects q
the chief executive. The Las Vegas
military band was stationed q shorl
distance to the LEFT Of the governor.
party where Il rendered a concert such
/ as Santa Re hss pFouaCly not enjoyed
since tie days OF the army bands ones
at that post
Secretary Wallace and the olheI
Territorial oflclals we're here. Tier.
and everywhere. showing their guests
the beauties and utilities of the hand
some and up-to.dste structure. Fron
basement to dome. he visitors YER
courleously shown 81 that could Be o
interest. Santa Feans seemingly ne
ing With each other o outdo n kind
ness and thoushtfalaess 20 strangers
al THE PARADE
TIE military and elFic parade HhIel
i. preceded the formal dsdlcailon eers.
y monies ct the capital w4H handles
Il With probably less esafurlsa thsa i
usual with Affairs e fta ohenaIsI