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Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

Jacob Biehl has gone up north
again.
W. F. Allen is back from a run up
TO Ration.
Chas. Hainlen is in from his ranch
on The sapeIlo.
Judge Henry L. Waldo took an early
train for Kansas City.
Inspector P. J. Towner went up TO
Trinidad this morning.
Don Placido sandoval is here from
his country home today.
". F. Powars. Wells-Fargo route
agent. went east at noon.
Phil Prayer, the drummer, went
up the road on No %. this afternoon.
Father Gilbert, of the parish at
Mora, Is in town today.
r. B. Conan and Henry Miller are
in town from the vicinity of Puerto de
Luna
Mrs. Gorton Rushmer has returned
to her Pueblo home. after seeing the
sights here.
Saul Harris. the Ocate merchant,
has gone up to Trinidad,to pay a visit
to his future wife.
Lewis Adler, brother of A. M. Ad-
Ter, of Wagon Mound, visits these
parts from Virginia
Morris Back, one of NJ. Strousse
& Co.'S. old-time clerks at Mora, is
down for few days.
H. A. Harvey left for his resort this
morning with his spring wagon well
loaded with sight-seers.
F.M. Stacey, St Paul; A. D. Field
Ration: B. J.sHammon and wife, Den
yer, tarry at the New Optic.
F. D. Mcmillan, Las Cruces F. s
Tricky, El Paso; NJ. L. Kahn, Pueblo
registered at the Plaza hotel
E. A. Tulin, superintendent of the
U. S. fish hatchery at Leadville, Colo.
was expected down this way today,
c. B. Smith, the old.timer who was
mistaken by person or two for Jot
Dixon, left for his Gallup home, thi'
afternoon.
]. Carnes, son and two daughters
have returned from Riverside, Calf.
for health reasons, and have taker
| quarters at the Critics cottage.
i L. M. Adler, Livingston, Va. Phi
Prayer, st. Louis; A. w. Malver, W
o. Ellison, Denver; J. o. Miller, DO
lores, N. M; Mrs. Simon VorenberI
and daughter, Mora; C. w. Ryos, To
peka; W. w. Marshall, Unionville
Mo-; e. Waldo Ward, New York, ar
registered at the Castaneda.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24
After the Ball.

A slight error crept into T h e Op'
Fl c s report of prizes awarded at the
midwinter carnival, Mabel Callows
who got five-pound box of candy, was
also credited with having been the re-
cipient of a tea set which fell to the
lot of little Miss Bernice Beebee.
B. A. Cullen, of Chicago, who fas-
cinated the audience with his fancy
cake walk steps, and c. w Givens.
who took the part of a lady with such
case and gracefulnesss who took de
cake" will eat the same at the resi-
dence of Clarence Prown, this evening,
with some of their enthusiastic
friends.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24
Kentucky Peone Now.

Bill Hand, the same big, jovial
don t-care-a-cent fellow as of yore, is
now the proprietor of a popular saloon
at No. S5, East Pike street, Covington,
Kentucky.
| DIR. Charles Wise, who was rather
wild young man in this city in the
early days, has settled down nicely
and neatly and is now the husband of
,'ich farmers daughter at somer-
set, KY. and is walking evenly in the
strlight and narrow way
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

can. R. E. TwItchell. secundfno Ro-
nero, John S. Clark.
Anti-Otero delegates: D. C. Winters.
L. c. Fort, Zacharias Valdez, Gregorio
varela. Eugenio Romero, J. C. Broma-
gem.
If this statement is correct as to
the status OF the delegates, it gives
Otero 7 and Catron 6. This will en-
able the delegation to adopt the unit
rule and make solid Otero delega-
tion. The appointment of the anti
Otero delegates was evidently con
cession to East Las Vegas. to hold the
-Oteroites in line.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24
Charles Fred Mckay.

Charles Fred Mckay linotype
operator in this Office, and who is
getting speedier and more accurate
every day. has. received a notification
of allowance from the treasury depart
ment at Washington, D. G., for ser,
vices as a private in troop "E, First
z, s, volunteer cavalry in the Span
ish war. Following is an itemized
statement Of Fred's account as 1t
stands on the books of the auditor for
the war department: For pay from
May Sd to 9Th, 1898 s1.56; for clothing
short paid, $7.O4;- for extra pay to vol
anteers, two months as private. sst.-
20, no travel allowances due; total,
$3.50, for which amount certificate
has been forwarded for payment.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

]. L. Wiser, the brakeman who has
been llmping. around on cratches. but
got smarried, all the Same, has been
discharged from the Las Vegas hos,
nitaL His foot's about well. Per-
haps his good wife has been using
some home remedy on the member.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

Mrs. W. J. Mills entertained at
luncheon on Wednesday and Thurs
day. The lovely decorations were. in
pink carnations and ferns, the vocal
and instrumental renditions, by the
wife of the chief justice. being mark
ed feature of the entartainment
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

w. Y. Long, present manager of the
Plaza grocery and Trad Perry, a bright
young business man. have entered into
partnership and will open a complete
grocery establishment on or about
April 1st- They have made arrange
ments for location on the east side.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

Rev. DR.. Bonnheim went down to
Albuquerque on No. II where he win
officiate atthe "Brith-Mi1ah" (the nam.
ing of a newborn male child of ex-
Mayor Mike Mandello, born last week.
"Mazeftof!"
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24
Do You Want Good Reading? !?

Orders taken for any magazine,
periodical, book or newspaper on the
market. Golf goods kept in stock.
76-3m MRS. NJ. J. WOODS.
News and Stationery, Sixth street
Chas. r. Henderson. undertaken,
funeral director and embalmer, No
100, Railroad avenue. next door to
Western Union telegraph once. Open
day and night Both phones g1-St
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

That new sign at the Standard cigar
store on Sixth street beats the wooden
Indian device all hollow. though, the
distance to the next cigar store is
probably a little less than
a mile. But the sign, attracts atten-
tion, same as Billy Rawlins monkey
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

Chas. R. Henderson, the new under
taker, but who is not novice at TN
dertaking, has just unpacked a fine
steel metallic case, of tho latest de-
sign, from the Springfield, Ohio, casket
company
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

A Las Vegas party was initiated in
to the mysteries of a secret order, the
other evening. and he had the $4,000
insurance policy made out in the
name of his mother-in-law Here's an
exception for you!
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

1t is street talk that the Boston
clothing house will occupy the new
Ross building, as soon as it is finished
and ready for occupancy
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

After a recess of nearly an hour, the
committee on credentials reported.
iavorably ON all credentials pro,
sented. with the exception Of Isast
Las Vegas, which had two conbesting
delegations and after considering
The claims presented, they recommend.
ed the seating of the delegation bet
ter known to east-sidars, as the "T: 80
delegation" consisting of B. F. For
sythe. James s. Duncan, Thos
Ross, Alfred b. Smith. A. T. Rogers,
r., W. c. RefS, John S. CLARK and T.
3. McNair. G. A. Spless made a mo-
tion seconded by Sec. L, Romero and
which prevailed, that The repor8 be re-
cefved and adopted. Mr.. Higgins ask
led permission to withdraw from the
committee on credentials the list of
unseated delegates which this contest
ing delegation had fiiedA with the com
nittee and his request was granted.
A motion was carried that commit
tee on permanenb organization be ap-
pointed; the >Tslate@ having been pre-
viously prepared and Calixto Guru1e,
Cipriano Ulibarri, NJ G. de- Baca An
astacios Quintara and Manuel San
chez agreed upon as the members OF
this committee. A recess was then
taken till 2 p. m.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24
PulIeVRibbon Belts. An Artistic
Dress Girflle.

Dress Girdle.
Which has met with greater
favor in the short time it has
been on the market than any
single article necessary to
lady's wardrobe.
Makes the waist-line two to three
inches lower in front than in back,
thereby giving the greatly desired
long-waist effect.
Reduces waist on stout figures.
Supports the back
Holds skirt and waist in position
without pins, hooks or buckles.
1t is made of the highest grade
ribbon, strengthened and shaped by
fine and flexible bone specially pre-
pared for it.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

Ilfeld's are having an elevator put
in their large wareroom on the west
side, James Mair is doing the mechan-
teal work.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24
To Cure 3 cold in One pay.

Take Laxative Bromo QuInme Tah
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. 25c. The genuine
has r. B. Q. on each tablet. 24s 6m
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

The Normal University students
took the brides off. Washington's
birthday and yesterday, and enjoyed
the holidays immensely.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

For that good Sunday dinner--you
win get it by going to the Plaza hotel
tomorrow. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

H. Hugenholtz has received the sad
news of the death of his father at
Grand Rapids, Mich
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

This AFTERNOON the republican coun-
ty convention elected its delegates.
The optic gives the list with It's
guess as to how they will vote IN the
socorro convention. 0tero delegates:
Jose Ignaolo Esquibel, Manuel G. de
Baca. Charles A. spfess. James 5. Dun-
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

DR.. F. G. Ahlers' dental oifice now
located in Center block, East Las We
gas, Hours $3.50 a. m. to 12 NJ. 1:a0
p, m. to 8 p. m. 90-tf
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

Send your orders to the Lewis con-
fectionery company for fine ice cream
for any and all occasions and you viii
never be disappointed. 9S-2t
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

Mrs. Mccaddon. proprietor of the
El Dorado hotel dining rooms, makes
special arrangement for her Sunday
dinners. It
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

]. G. Schlott is putting down plank
walks at the Hunter properties, corner
of Main and Eighth streets. Good ex-
ample for neighbors to emulate.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

Have you tried those exceedingly
good Sunday dinners served by Mrs.
Coin at the Model restaurant? 1t
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

Ice cream in quart bricks. also in
bulk. at So per Vanilla, choco-
late and Delmonico at the Lewis
Catering Cos. 93-2t
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

There are seven regular carriers
and three sales boys on T h Opti c's
force of kids.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

Contractor Roups is pushing the
brick work on the Ross business
block.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

1t is reported around town that Z.
]. Gehring will build a new house this
season.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

The curfew will soon peal forth at
3 O'Clock. Days lengthening.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

E. Rosenwald & Son are in receipt
of carload of Mexican beans.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

The San Miguel county republican
convention met at the court house this
morning at 10:4O O'Clock, Otero time,
Tor the purpose of naming thirteen del
egates to attend the Territorial republi.
can convention at Socerro, N. M. on
March 18th, to select six delegates
and six alternates TO attend the nation
al republican convention that meets
at Philadelphia, June 10Th.
Don Eugenio Romero, as chairman
Of the county central committee, read
he call for the meeting, stating the
object of their coming together and
remarking that no alternates, unless
representatives of their respective pre-
cincts, would be recognized and then
only in case of a vacancy. b. H. Sala-
zar acted as interpreter to the chair
man.
The following temporary officers
were recommended by the central com
mittee to preside over the conven-
ton:
VIM, Frank, temporary chairman;
Enrique Armijo, and H. E, Blake, tenn
porary clerks, and Serapio Romero,
Interpreter On motion of C. A.
Spiess, a committee of five was ap--
pointed by the chair on credentials,
consisting of G. A.. Spiess, Pablo lara
milo, R. B. Gomez, Sabine Luian and
Manuel Sanches. The names of the
precincts were read and delegates
present therefrom answered to the
cali, there being some fifteen pre-
cincts that we're not represented. A
recess was then taken.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

Prompt service and good meals at
Mrs. wright's restaurant. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

f Just received fresh roses from Den.
yer. Chas. R. Henderson. 9S-1t
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

Bale at Benigno Martinez hall, this
evening.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24
STREET TALK

Bale at Rosenthals' hall, this even
f0U
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24
Menu.


Sunday dinner at the Hunter hotel.
Soup Oyster la Refine
Boil
Ok Tongue Egg Sauce
Roast
Sir DIN of Beef EspaRola
Spring Turkey Cranberry Sauce
Entrees
Stewed Chicken Florentine
Peach Merangue, Heavenly
Vegetables
Mashed Potatoes Sugar Corn
Drowned Sweet Potatoes
Relish
Mixed Pickles Olives
Dessert
Green Apple Pie Assorted Cakes
Vanilla Ice Cream Oranges
Coffee Tea Milk
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

The Hunter restaurant for a No. /
meal. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24
AFTERNOON SESSION.

DON Eugenio Romero was unani--
mously elected permanent chairman
of the convention and presided in his
usual dignified manner. While a
number of speeches were made. those
most noticeable were from Don Mar
garlic Romero, collector of San Mi
guel county. Senator Jim Duncan
Judge Jose Ignacio Esquibel, and last
but not least, El Captain Don Juan
Jose Herrera. until now the acknowl-
edged leader OF the populist party, who
tried forcibly to impress upon the del
egates the positive injunction, that he
never wanted anything in the past
and certainly wants nothing now. So
be it.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

y
! One of the most amusing. little in
!cidents in connection with chow a
man may be left out in the cold" was
clearly Illustrated when Chas. Spiess.
the chairman of the committee on ere.
dentiaIs, Immediately after reading the
ames of the delegates. entitled to
seats, also embodying in his report
the contesting of two sets of dele
gates in precinct 20, East Las Vegas:
then, in the same breath almost, made
a motion, that the report Of the COM
mittee on credentials be received and
adopted, as read, which was seconded
and carried Capt. L. G. Fort, on be
half Of the contestfng delegates, then
tried to get a hearing before the con-
vention. but was politely told accord
ing to the ruling of the powers that
be, ne, not being a delegate. had no
right to either critisize or advise-in
fact, he was not wanted. It was
clearly proven, that Chas. Spiess is the
recog ognized head and tail Of the con-
ventfon.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24
Tlfe1d's
The Plaza.
Swell
Window
Draperies

for Vegas homes, just received and
now on exhibition in the department
on second floor. also in west win
dow of main store
The exquisite curtains shown by
the pictures herewith are direct
from the we'll known importers and
origInators of drapery styles, Co
hen Bros. & Co.. New York.
Made of fine bobbinetes and mus
Inns trimmed with rulings, edgings-
and insertings of beautiful laces.
They are equally charming in the
windows of humble cottages or pre-
tentious mansions.
Particular arrangements will be
found especially suited to the wide
sash introduced largely into our
many new residences.
Our Drapery Department
has now a fine location at front OF
the furniture show room on second
floor. Here we exhibit in proper
light a choice variety of hangings
selected with special regard to this
climate.
Curtains Hung and Draped
in proper manner for our customer
by competent man of our force al
very small cost.
ChaS. Ilfeld
The Plaza
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24
HENRY LEVY 6 Bro
THE LEADERS OF DRY GOODS.

BY the novel arrangement of ring
at each end, forming pulley" COM
bination. the Belt can be frightened
or loosened at will.
We are agents for the Pulley Rib
bon Belts.
In Ribbons we carry best quality
largest assortment of any dry goods
house.
New Spring Dress Goods, Novelty
Dress Patterns, Black crePons, Plaids
for slirting, Scotch PIaids.
New Waist Silks in all the latest
effects.
Our Wash Goods Department, all
the latest Fabrics for the coming
season.
Spring and Summer styles In La
dies Shirt Waists; also, Black Mer
cerized Waist.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-02-24

Advertising in first local column, rs cents
Inc; In other columns, 10 ceets line. FOR
rates on classified advertisements, For Sale,
For Rent, Waited, ETC., see classified column
On second page. FOR rates on long time locals
The Washington weekly post., 1900-09-25

cred all over with silver cording, and
bands OF red and white silk, edged with
narrow black velvet trimmed it freely. In
the concluding example. sage green cloth
was the dress goods, heavy gilt cord
wound with white silk thread furnishing
the trimming. This was the least elabO-
rate Of the trio. but there was no sugees-
ton of undue sObeTLcss about it. Tricks
OF trimming will avoid that every time
without great outlay Of pains or money.
Though cloths are likely TO be in some
what sober contrast TO the gayeties OF
summer stuffs, silks and tissues continue
TO be turned out in delicate cOlOrs and
brilliant contrasts. All-ove- embroidery
IN delicate gold thread fine and brilliant
bead work and embroidery in bright
shades are features Of the body of the
dress. Applied bands of lace or net or
Cpen-mesh of gold or silver make them
more highly wrought. Such dresses are
rot intended for wear two or three times
in this half-season. but are sure Signs of
what will hold In winter The soft crepe.
ivory color. and lawn-trimmed, that ap-
pears fresh from its boxes in September
viii be very handy, almost as fresh and
The Washington weekly post., 1900-09-25
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tnougn few cling to the ehoker. while
dlscarding an lo0seness ard rise from II.
even the little ard big bows tha, used 10
appear a; the back.
transition season dresses now vgorn ara
often planned. like shc carriage gowns.
LOT iater Use and these show a tendency
20 aafk and solid colors for the body of
the dreas- BrJwrs, 9ull and very dark
feds, duh and very dark blues. gay .haf
10 almost lead color black ana dull
greens seem 70 be the range. Fiat trim
ming prevails, sure sigE that il Is ex-
pecied .or winter, and this trimming Il
oIten IN brilliant contrast to the body of
the cresE. Bands Of brilliantly checked or
Diaiced silk. heavy cord of CAV col5-
wound with thread that contrasts ami
oands OF Persian embroidery are an used
The trimming IS usually applied. but on
the more expensive and elaborate gown
is embroidered. Many o. these inter-
season dresses are made with half sleeves.
which means that the velvet or six sleeve
intended 20 take the place later Of the
lght sleeve now used Will be fashionable.
Following these rules TO the letter
doesn't involve any crrbeFness or lack of
originality. Brief description OF the three
dresses that remain of those the artis,
put nere viii give proof OF this Havana
Drown iadies' cloth was the material ol
the hTst, but bands OF Persian embroid-
cry set Il on gayly enough. and a collar of
white silk embroidered with Vari-cOlOrel I
beads topped II very richly Similarly.
dark blue brOadclOth was the basis Of the
next gown sketch6d. but IL was embroi1-
The Washington weekly post., 1900-09-25
Won WAl0ERStE'S WIFE.
Career efan American Girl Who Became
iHf"eHtial in European Politics.


iHhuential in European Politics.
From the New York Tribune
Field Marshal Count Won WeIdarsaa
undoubtedly owes his selection to the
leadership Of the international forces IN
China TO the friendship of the German
Emperor, which he has enjoyed for many
years. and TO the influence Of his wife, who
has been popular with the royal house
hold of Germany since the present En-
peror ascended the throne. She is he
daughter of a New York grocer, who
came TO the metropolis from Connecticut
When he died his widow and his daughter.
Mary Esther Lee, went to live i'm SUIT
gart. The daughter was an attractive
young Xoman and gained access TO the
best society there. In Stuttgart she met
Prince Frederick Of Schleswig- -Holstein.
who renounced his title to marry her
This was in 1864. The prince was over
seventy years old, and his bride was TWEEN
ty-six. They made a "trip to the Holy
Land. and there, six months after the
marriage, the prince died, leaving a for
tune to the young widow of about $1,000
coo. Soon after the death OF Prince Fred
erick, the Emperor of Austria made his
widow princess in her own right, unde-
the title Of Princess Won Noer From that
time she became conspicuous figure IN
Europe, but in political rather than so
eial circles. She is credited with having
brought about the marriage between the
German Emperor, who was then Prince
William of Prussia, with the Princess Au-
gusta Victoria, her grand niece by her
first marriage, in the face of the protesta-
tions Of the young princes mother, The
Princess Won NOer became the Countess
Won WalderSee two years after the death
of her first husband. She is six wears
younger than the field marshal, and de-
spite her snowy hair she is still considered
a beautiful woman.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-09-25
nypnorlzrd Ills Girls.

From the Chicago Tribune's New York Letter.
While under a hypnotic spell cast by
their father Viola and Louisa Letsche.
eight and nine years Old were vaccinated
in the office of the jersey City board OF
health. The girls did not feel the vaccine
point and when awakened knew the op-
erations had been performed only by the
scars on their arms John NJ. Letsche.
father of the girls visited the health Of
fice with his daughters and his six-year-
old son Howard. He told Health Inspec-
tor Benjamin he wanted the three chill
dren vaccinated. DR.. Stewart was as
signed 10 the task. The children became
frightened at his paraphernalia and
would not roll up their sleeves.
The doctor was about 10 call attend
ants 10 hold the girls when the father
said he could simplify matters. He told
the girls 20 sit down. This they aid, ana
the father stepped in front Of them. He
made several passes in front of the girls
eyes and IN a moment both sat rigid and
staring.
Il have hypnotized them said the
father. Il win make them do anything
the doctor says.
He ordered the girls TO roll up their
sleeves. which they did. He then told
them TO hold out their arms for the doc
tor They obeyed. AS DR.. Stewart ap-
piled the vaccine points neither Of the
one of the girls said: Papa, that was
mean of you"
The father said he had no hypnotic con-
troll over the boy. so attendants held him
while he was vaccinated. Letsche Is a
professional hypnotist.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-09-25
The IIl.faIed Birds o. Horton.

from the " Louis Clobe-Dem0crat.
On the night % August II, after North
eastern Kansas had been sweitering with
out rain for over thirty days, the creeks
were driving up and the farmers were be-
ginning TO grumble about a drought, a
big black cloud loomed up over the hor-
izon. Horton was treated 20 a display OF
electrical fireworks, and then the wind
began to blow. A lull followed, and Hor-
ton went 10 sleep. AT about / o'clock
people living along the creek south OF
town found water suddenly rising on the
bedroom floors. and in one instance a man
carried his wife through the water Waist
deep 20 high ground. The dam which held
the tOwn water supply gave way; bridges
and culVerts were swept out, and all this
in about forty minutes. Monday morning
ex-Mayor LevertoD discovered a dead bird
In his path, and q closer scrutiny showed
more A neighbor was called to witness,
and pailful was picked up. More neigh
b0rs arrived. and took a hand in ms
unique harvest Coal scuttles. wash boil
srs, pals, and baskets were brought and
filed. SparroWs. wrens. blsckbirds, robins.
and every featnered tenant of the grove
was represented One woman picked 10
igi birds without moving In her STEPS.
When the count was made il disclosed
/ 80 birds