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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30
Citizens Association Meets.


At the meeting of the Citizens as
ISOLATION last night routine business
relating to the interests of the com
munity was transacted, especial at.
tention being given to the question OF
sidewalks and good roads.
A committee of four, composed OF
Marguerite Romero, F. O. Kihlberg,
DR.. B. F. Williams and Chas. Ilfeld
was appointed to secure from the coun
ty commissioners and Steward Ward
assistance in making much needed re.
pairs and improvements in the Hot
Springs boulevard.
The question of a suitable site fol-
the Carnegie library was discussed
and also the ACCESSIBILITY of the city
turning this prospective property
over to the board of regents of the
Normal school ito have and to hold
and to maintain. After discussing 9th
er matters of business the association
adjourned subject to the call of the
president.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Saturday evening, after all the en-
ployes of the Peoples Store had left,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Rich were getting
ready to close, a young fellow came
in and made purchases amounting to
the value Of So. In payment he prof
erred a check for $31 on the First Ma
tional bank. The check was drawn
by Hugh London in favor of +. Wood.
Mrs. Rich was suspicious. She asked
the young man to tarry a moment,
and fastened into Mr.. Stems grocery.
Mr.. Stern didn't like the looks Of the
check, and said so. Mrs. Rich re-
turned to the store and told the young
man to wait a few moments longer,
but he made an excuse to depart for
a moment. He hasn't been seer since.
Meanwhile Mr.. Stems had called I'D
Ned Reynolds to get him to pass on
the check. However, before his -serv.
Ices could be brought into requisition
the need for them was over. OF
course, the man who attempted to
work the spurious check racket didn't
get the. change he wanted. Neither
did he get the goods he had purchased.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30
Homesteads.

During the first six months of the
present year there were made before
Robt. l.. Nj. Ross, United States court
commissioner at Las Vegas, N. NJ,
sixteen homestead entries, averaging
100 acres each, 1850 acres; and twen-
ty-seven final proofs of homestead en-
tries, 1920 acres; almost all of which
were for lands in San Miguel county,
N. M. This indicates that the settle
ment OF the country is rapidly taking
place and permanent homes are be
ing established.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30
The Bio Game.

Already the contest Is on. The law
yers and doctors are now wrangling
with each other about the superiority
of their respective colors. The law
yers have selected yellow and blue,
while the doctors colors will be red
and white. The lawyers are charged
with showing the yellow" quite early
in the game. but reply that they have
always considered white as the true
color. If colors signify anything,
however, the lawyers wish it under
stood that by a strange coincidence
their colors are the same as those OF
the foot ball team of the past year
conceded to be the champion colleg-
late foot ball team in the United
States, and the lawyers are not dis
posed to allow these colors to lose
any of their Mstre at this late day
if they can prevent it.
The game will be called at $3.50 p
m, July 4th.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30
PERSONAL


Attorney Geo. Hunker went to Trim
idad last evening on business.
Attorney Eusebio Chacon left las,
evening for Trinidad and Ration on
a business trip.
Mrs. E. c. De Baca mi child EN- re-
turned yesterday afternoon from a
visit TO Albuquerque.
Louis Benjamin, the genial repre-
sentative of the Strubey-Easterbrook
company, is here from the south.
Chalmers L. Pancoast, an energetic
and able member of the staff of the
Journal Democrat, is here in the in
terest of his paper.
Captain l.. G. Fort has gone to Alva,
Okla. He will mingle business and
pleasure in ~judicious and judicial pro-
portions during his stay.
Attorney Frank Springer, his wife
and two daughters, returned yester-
day afternoon from their visit to st.
Louis and other Missouri points.
Attorney w. B. Bunker returned
from the capital last night.
The New Optic is sporting an unus-
ually fine hotel register, as yet inno-
cent of m
j c. Tourney, the Albuquerque
travelling man, passed through the
city yesterday afternoon on his way
to Watrous. He will return To Las
Vegas this evening.
DR.. and Mrs. A. w. Sweezy. who
have been the guests OF the lady's
brother, Prof. e. Wentworth Layton,
for several weeks, left last evening
for their home in Middletown, N. Y.
w. Fl. Dearstyne. the Peters Paper
company man, is here on his wonted
errand, which is to sell paper Of all
sorts and conditions at prices which
he is willing to swear can't be dupli-
Gated.
l. DduI, WIG VI lnc IltN. w
Baur, manager OF the Automatic Tel
ephone company, at Albuquerque,
passed through the city on delayed
No. 2 yesterday afternoon on her way
to her old eastern home to spend the
southwest for the lady's health which
a beer greatly improved.
General Manager H. u. Nudge OF
the Santa Fe system, passed through
the city yesterday afternoon on his
way home to Topeka, from an lnspec.
ton trip over the line. He went as
far south as Albuquerque. He reports
condition, Notwithstanding the heavy
flood losses of the last few weeks
Trains are now running on schedule
time into Kansas City.
Passengers through the city yester
day evening were Misses Lou and
Elizabeth Hughes. daughter of Editor
Thos. Hughes Of the Albuquerque Cit
izen. Miss Elizabeth, an unusually
clever and popular young lady, re
Gently resigned her position on the Al
buquerque public school staff. This
gave rise 10 suspicious, which happily
are well founded. The young lady
is on her Way to Chicago. where next
week at the home of her brother. Gar
field Hughes, she will plight her mar
riage troth with Mr.. Clarence French
a worthy young man from Astabula
o., who spent several years in AIbl
querque. The young couple will make
their home in Ohio. Miss Lou goes
to be present at the ceremony.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30
For Sale at a Bargain.

A new Aurora-madsssdsflling ma
chine with 4 horsepower and a trac-
ton engine, boiler being IL horse
power and the engine 10 horsepower.
complete, with a set Of different sized
drills and all the tools necessary to
run said machinery.
This machine has been in use only
a few days, and is in perfect running
order.
For further references and prices in
quire at Romero Mercantile Co.'S, Las
Vegas, New Mexico. 70-6t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30
No Negotiations With Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 30.-The
following semi-oficial statement was
issued today: There have been no
negotiations between Russia and the
United States in regard to President
Roosevelt's intention to forward to
the Russian government the petition
from the American Jews concerning
the events at Kishinieff."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Mr.. Walker, who used to be with
Wardenburg & White, is with Armour
& Co. of Denver and travels through
northern Colorado. He has bought
him a nice home in that city and is
doing well.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

FOR RENT-Two nicely furnished
rooms with bath and electric light:
convenient to both towns. Call at
1915 Dongles avenue. 1SS-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Martin Bros. continue to handle the
best Kansas City and native meats on
the market. l.. v. Phone 105; Colo
Phone 329. 1876
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

FOR SALE, CHEAP-Six-room house,
with bath, cellar, barn. Best loca-
ton; on Columbia avenue. Inquire
of or address, S. T. Kline, 800 Ma
tional avenue. 15-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Pittinger has just received q fine
assortment Of picture frame mould
ings and mats; also the latest patterns
and colorings IN wall paper. $40
Sixth street. 1877
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

WANTED-To rent six room house
with lot for garden. VIII take posses.
sion any time before Aug. IL. Must be
engaged at once. z. J. Vert. 200-6t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Prize GirdIe Corsets and ladies' new
cotton suits just received. Fresh
ideas for summer outing hats at the
Misses O'Brien's, Bridge st.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

For the most beautiful room in the
southwest, go to La Pension in the
Coors block. 165-tf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Pocket knives and table cutlery at
Behring's. 199-3t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Save food. save money; gta a re
frigerator at Behring's. 199-3t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30
Notice to Taxpayers.

After July LIST, prox., all unpaid
axes will be subject to a penalty OF
5 per cent, which will be imposed. Tax
payers should bear this in mind and
settle before that date K avoid the
penalty.
EUGENIO ROMERO,
At. Collector.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Y !: !" : !: ! !: =: !: =: =: !; !: : !: E: =; !; =; :; +: :: !; !: ! ! :
W thrilled Brick Sidewalks, ever.
lasting, handsome, economical.
Work of all kinds In native red
stone. Estimates furnished on
brick and stone buildings. All
work guaranteed. Wallace 4
Davis. Vegas Phone 2ss.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

- ooLEY's LIVERY for comfort.
able rigs and reliable teams.
Vehicles For Sale. Standard
work in buggies, Surveys. road
wagons. etc. Bridge street, west
side.
The independent., 1903-06-11

In addition to these some 5000 or
5000 were mailed in bundles direct to
the purchaser.
These are the facts bearing upon
the second part of the complaint. The
publisher had no intention of violat-
ing any of the postal laws and reg
ulations, but believed that the test
of violation hinges upon the inter-
est" OF the persons purchasing copies
and having them mailed as compll
ment to lists Of friends. None of lii.
persons named above had advertising
in the copies sent out, or were direct
ly or indirectly pecuniarily concerned
in any advertisement or article in the
Henry George Edition of May H. 1909,
with the possible exception of Mr..
Mcguire, who is an officer in one Of
the chicago single tax associations.
Edition. copy OF which accompanies
this letter, will show that it is made
up of news items, biographical and
historical sketches, and discussion Of
economic questions, contributed for
publication by the persons whose
names are signed at the foot of each
article, and the sole interest" any Of
these purchasers (excepting, possibly,
Mr.. Mcguire, as above stated) could
have in the circulation of the Henry
George Edition would be to secure a
more extended dissemination OF
knowledge regarding the single tax
theory of political economy, inasmuch
as no one of them has any pecuniary
interest whatever in the publication
and circulation of The Independent.
On the part of the publisher he had
no intention of trafficking in his
pound-rate privilege, but made the
price uniform whether sent in bum
dies or single wrappers in order to
secure valuable lists of names of PEI.
sons who might be induced to become
subscribers. If such state Of facts
constitutes a violation of the postal
laws and regulations, then the pub
Usher is guilty, and he aesires a rui-
ing whereby he may avoid any future
infraction of the rules. Does para
graph 5, section 456, P. L. & r., abso-
lutely prohibit a publisher from send
ing at the pound rate a copy or copies
of single issue, paid for by one per-
son and sent to another or others, re-
gardless of the interest of the puc
chaser, even where there is no other
intention than to compliment the re-
ceiver?
Trusting that the foregoing may
be satisfactory to you and the depart
ment, | am, your very truly,
E. ID. EAGER,
Publisher.
The independent., 1903-06-11
WASHINGTON POPULISTS
National Com mitteeman Merrill Believes
Several Generations More OF Fools
Must be Raised Before People
wilt Vote Right


Editor Independent: Your various
favors have been duly received. am
not much In politics now. While
am as firm q believer as ever in the
principles advocated by the populist
party, | am of the opinion that sew
eral generations more fools must be
raised before the people at large will
vote their own welfare and interests.
The populists are not strong in this
state; | think, - some extent for the
reason that about six years ago we
unfortunately elected few bad peo-
pie to the legislature who through
their action brought the party into
disrepute.
take some reform literature be-
cause | feel as though ought to sup
Fort the movement; but do not real
much along that line as it makes me
mad and interferes with my peace of
mind to see what chumps people are
in whooping it up for the old parties
and nothing. +. S. MERRILL.
Spokane, Wash. S. Z. Post st.
The theory of Surplus value"--see
Karl Marx Edition, July %, 1903.
The independent., 1903-06-11
CZAR MADDEN AT WORK.

CZAR MADDEN Al WORh.. -.
Those energetic gentlemen who
helped make the Henry George Edi-
ton may be interested in knowing
that that issue has caused the Third
Assistant Postmaster General to
threaten The Independents pound
rate privilege" The difficulty osteI-
sibly is that large numbers of copies
os the issue of May IA. 1903, were
mailed at the pound rate OF postage 10
names furnished by persons inter-
ested in the circulation OF the publ
cation"-but in view of the treatment
accorded Wilshire's Magazine, the
Appeal to Reason, and other publica-
tions, reasoning men can scarcely fall
to see why the attacks should almost
invariably be made upon publications
opposed to the plutocratic republican
party. The correspondence to date
follows:
Lincoln Postoffice. Office of the
Postmaster, Lincoln, Lancaster Co.,
Neb., June 2, 1903.-The Independent,
City.-Gents: l hand you herewith
copy of letter received from Third AS
sistant Postmaster Genera, in regara
TO the mailing of your publication 10
rersons who are not legitimate sub
scribers inviting your attention to cir
culars III. and VI and paragraph o.
section 456, of P. L. & r.
"Par. S. Sec. 456. Extra copies OF
second-class publication sent by the
publisher thereof acting as the agent
of an advertiser or purchaser to al
dresses furnished by the latter, are
not sample copies; but postage there
on at the rate of one cent Tor each
four ounces or fraction thereof tsee
sec. 455) must be prepaid, the same
as if mailed by the advertiser or pur-
chaser himself; and, where pub
Usher issues a large edition contain
ing an article or articles obviously in
tended to advance private interests
and circulated directly or indirectly
through some arrangements with the
harties concerned, or where the per-
iodical contains advertisements Sc
cured under an offer or agreement TO
distribute a given number of copies IL
excess of the number of subscribers.
the extra copies sent out in behalf OF
the advertisers or other parties lnte'-
ested. and will be subject to postage
at the rate of one cent for each 1ou1'
ounces or fraction thereof sent to O.
single address"
and to inform you that unless the
circulation of your publication con-
forms to the requirements of the +.
L. & R., the department will be
obliged to take further action. Please
advise me in regard to this matter
at your earliest opportunity. Respect
fully, EDWARD X. Sllhh'
Postmaster.
The independent., 1903-06-11

Washington, D. c., May 27, 1908.
Postmaster, Lincoln, Neb.-Slr: Com
plaint is made to the department that
the publishers of "The Independent
published in your city, regularly mail
copies of that publication to persoEs
who are not Legitimate subscribers
under the law, and that large num-
bers of copies of the issue of May Ia,
1903. were mailed at the pound rate OF
hostage to names furnished by per-
sons interested in the circulation oil
the publication, in violation of para
graph 5, section 456, P. L. X.
Please invite the attention OF the
nubiishers to enclosed copies of de-
Dartmental circulars III. and vi. and
to paragraph 5, section 456. P. l.. &
r.. and inform them that unless the
circulation of their publication con-
forms to the requirements OF the pos
tai laws and regulations the depart
ment will be obliged, under the stat
ute, to take further action. Respect
fully, EDWIN G. MADDEN,
Third Asst Postmaster General.
The Nebraska Independent, Lin
coin, Neb.. June 8, 19O3.-Hon. Ed
ward r. Sizer. Postmaster, Lincoln,
Neb.-Sir: | beg to acknowledge re
ceipt of your communication under
date of June 2, 1908, enclosing copy Of
a letter to you signed by Edwin G.
Madden, third assistant postmaster
general &C. D. No. 755S4). making
COMPLAINT that
The publishers of The lndepen-
dent regularly mail copies
of that publication to persons who
are not legitimate subscribers un-
der the law . :"
to which I reply that this complaint
The independent., 1903-06-11
CAR MADDEN AT WORK.

has no foundation in fact. The reg
;;iIsarr editions Of The Independent are
mailed only to bona fide subscribers.
exchanges with other second-class
publications, and to advertisers for
proof of insertion; and each week,
after our own files are filled. few ex-
ira copies-sometimes 25 to so and
sometimes 100 to 150-are sent out at
our own initiative and expense as
sample copies for the purpose OF Sc
curing subscriptions and advertising,
not exceeding three copies to any one
person within the year.
AS to the second part of the COM
plant, that
-. 'large numbers of copies
of the issue Of Ma y14, 1903, were
mailed at the pound rate of post
age to names furnished by persons
interested in the circulation OF the
publication, in violation OF para
graph 5, section 456, p. L. &. r"
/ beg to make the following statement
of fact:
A considerable portion Of our sub
scribers are believers in the economic
teachings of Henry George and FROM
time to time in the past have sent
in communications on that subject.
Finally, in the issue of April 9, 1903,
announcement was made that
Il. s.the issue of May IA, 1903. to
be known as the Henry George
Edition. will be devoted exclu-
siyely to presentation of the
single tax philosophy sympos-
ium of articles by eminent single
takers and those more humble.
-. Sample copies OF the edition
will be mailed either in bundles
or in single wrappers to lists of
individuals at $1.0O per hundred"
On May IA, 1903, the Henry George
Edition was published according to
previous announcement, and in addi-
ton to the copies sent to our regular
subscribers, copies were purchased by
the persons named below and mailei
at the pound rate to lists Of names
furnished by the purchasers as fol-
lows, to-wit:
n Nh
The independent., 1903-06-11

The theory of Surplus value"-see
Karl Marx Edition, July 20, 1903.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-05-27

was so great that it was necessary
to close all of the car windows and
transoms hastily. At the same
time the engineer was obliged to
bring the train to a dead stop. For
some minutes it was feared that the
wind would blow the coaches from
the tracks, the swaying of the cars
being very heavy. The train re-
NAMED stationary for nearly five
minutes, and was very late getting
into Redwood.
A barn belonging to VIM. Lussen-
hop, in Paxton township, was blown
over, and another belonging to
Adolph Knuepple in Sherman town
ship, was also injured by the storm.
During the storm of Sunday night
the large barn belonging to j. H.
Melges, southeast of the city, was
blown over and eight men worked
all night getting the stock out, and
none of the latter were injured.
Another barn, out near Wabasso,
was blown down.
Here in Redwood Falls the storm
was at it's worst about $50. 1t had
been excessively warm for May
day all afternoon and evening, and
storm was predicted. The clouds
made their first appearance about
nine Q clock, and we're accompanied
by lightning In half an hour they
had advanced rapidly, The wind
commenced to blow and continued
stronger for several moments. The
rain commenced to fall in large
drops. Later there were several
large hail stones fell and they
raped against window pane and
sash ia frightful.f fury, but no dam
/ age was reported. By ten o'clock
the rain was pouring down in tor
rents, and it was continued for an
other hour.
Saturday morning dawned bright
and clear The atmosphere was
cool, the wind having shifted from
the northwest, and all indications
were that the rain was over for sew.
eral days.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-05-27

the events, Jones of Redwood, Nook
of Hutchinson and Heckert of Rem
vile acting as judges.
Hutchinson had fast wheel riders
and good pole vaulters, and with
the help of Erickson in the jumps
and runs, made a good showing.
Cernohlavek was the star of the
Renville team, while. Carlson,
Carnes, Field and Schmidt helped
to increase the points of that team.
Aside from Frank King the point
winners of the Red wood aggrega-
ton we're Allen King, William Nc
Dougall, Lewis Cheney, Howard
Robinson and Otto Lindeman. The
events follow:
l. 50-yard dash-F King of Redwood
first, Cernohlavek Of RenviIle second
and w McDougall Of Redwood third
Time, :06.
2. 12-pound shot PUT and A King
of Redwood first and second and Wohl-
farth of Hutchinson third. Best dis
lance, 40 feet, 10 inches
8. 100-yard dash F King of Red
wood first, Cernoh avek Of Renville
second and Graham of Hutchinson
third Time, 10 80 econds.
4. Running high hmp-Robinson OF
Redwood first, Erickson and Wohl-
farth of Hutchinson second and third
Best jump, feet, 2 hches.
5. Hammer throw F King of Red
wood first, Field and Carlson Of Rem
vile second and third Distance, lis
feet, inches.
6. Running broadljump-F King OF
Redwood first, SCHMIDT of Renville
second, w McDolgall of Redwood
third. Distance, 19leet, inches.
I. 220-yard dash E King of Red
wood first, Cernohlvek of Renville
second and Grahah of Hutchinson
third. Time, "a As ieconds.
s. Half mile run King Of Red
wood first, underwood and Erickson
of Hutchinson secolf and third. Time,
2:22.
8. Mile bicycle race Underwood
and Carpenter of Hutchinson first and
second and Cheney 7 Redwood third
Time, 1921.
10. Running hop, Ikip and jump
King of Redwood fist, Erickson and
Finney of HutchiEon second ane
third. Distance, 39leet, inch.
IL. Pole vault ills and Under
wood of Hutchinson first and secono
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-05-27
MEDALS AND BANNERS
Redwood High School Athletes Clean Up
the Slate at the Renvllle
Field Meeting.
Take Ten FirStS out of Thirteen Events,
Frank King Winning Seven
of the Number.

AS was anticipated by their ad
mirers and by those who had
watched their work, the high school
athletes representing this city
swept practically everything be-
fore them at the field meeting held
at Renville last Saturday. Out of
thirteen events the local aggreg ga
ton took first place in ten, two GO
ing to Hutchinson and one. to Rem
vile, and out Of the ten events won
by the Redwood team Frank King
took first place in seven, winning
the gold medal offered by one of
the O. Conners of that town, for the
largest number of frsts.
The Redwood boys came home
Sunday morning, and were waving
the silken banners of victory in true
Grecian style, and besides were
carrying in their pockets practi-
cally all OF the medals offered at the
meet.
The events were preceded by a
ball game between Renville and
Bird Island teams, resulting, in a
| victory OF II to ; in favor of the
former, but the game did not seem
to have half the attraction for the
assembled crowd as did the ath-
letic events that foil owed, each team
having their crowd OF followers,
Redwood FAILS having hearty
band The rain of the preceding
night, made the track muddy ia the
forenoon, but before the appointed
hour the sun had dried the track
we'll and placed it in good condi-
ton for the events.
Galloway of the north high school
of Minneapolis acted as starter fol