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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-03
A NAN.

M. M. Austin of Winchester, Ind,
knew what to do in the hour of need.
His wife had such an nusua case OF
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could 0 help her. He thought OF
and tried DIR. Kings New Life Pills
and she got relief at once n was
finally cured. Only 25c, at all drug
piStS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-03

The rumor that Mr.. Morgan will
present his unrivalled art collection
10 Inc nation has at least the Morgan
scope and breadth. Mr.. Morgan is
a great way.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-03
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 3. 1903.

Uncle Sans conscience fund.- is
no longer a curiosity. The coal strike
commission, being authorized to use
$4,000. for expenses. has returned
$4,000 of that sum to the treasury.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-03

Mrs. Elizabeth R. Muller, who has
been al ST. Vincent's Sanitarium ! n
Santa Fee for two weeks, suffering
from a nervous prostration superin-
duced by rheumatism, is very low
and it is thought she cannot recover.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-03

The optic will not. under any circun-
stances. be responsible for the return or u q
safe keeping OF any rejected manuscript, No
exception Will be made to this rule, with re-
gard to either letters or enclosures. Nor will
the editor enter into correspondence concern
u rejected manuscript.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-03

DR.. J. P. Sutton, veterinary surgeon
has located permanently in Las Vegas,
office at Clay & Givens. S0-1m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-03

Protection for the Elk.
Sportsmen all yer the country, and
especially in the northwest, are look
ing forward t. President R~oOsevelt's
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-03

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room any irregularity or inattention on the
part pf carriers in the delivery Of The Optic.
News-dealers can have The optic delivered
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-03

And while not always painful are aggravating beyond expressi
exceptions they are worse in spring and summer when the syst
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
EPWORTH LEAGUE MEETING TOPICS.
August 23-Maklng Our Lives count-(2 Tim.
3 l0-l5; 2 Cor. II. 1913.

In writing to the Corinthians the
great apostle Paul declares, with the
intensity of an ardent soul suffering
under ingrattude, the things he has
borne in giving his life to the service
Of men. The vividness Of the picture
Is increased because he is hurt and in.
dignant, but we know the facts are
not overstated. He claims distinction,
not because of his position, or author.
ity, or power of leadership, but because
of his sufferngs for his works sake,
He had not been a dead weight on the
church at Corinth. He had supported
himself while his life had been con-
sumed by the hardest labor of all, the
care of all the churches. So when
false apostles would deceive the Corin-
thians. he shows them what his life
has been. not receiving, but giving; not
commanding, but serving; not repose-
ful, but tireless in labor; not softness,
but hardship, pain, and peril incred-
lble. And these are the ways he has
made his life count.
The greatest business in the world
Is the service OF God. And that does
not mean merely the doing of such
things as are usually reckoned relig-
lous. We need the larger conception
of service, which counts all unselfisb
living as successful service. Our re-
lation to one another, as well as to
God. should teach us that the only way
to make our lives count is to invest
them in influence for good on others.
There Is no complete disappointment
possible in that sort of living. Even
when those we serve do not seem to
be helped, the service has enlarged our
own lives. 1t has helped us to use
our disabilities and limitations. so that
the things we consider least profitable
in ourselves have contributed some
thing to the kingdom of God.
The greatest thing in the world. Is
love. And it is surely invincible. The
love of God which Is shown In Jesus
Christ Is Transforming and transfig'
uring power in every life that possess
es it. Nothing can make up for its abb
sence; nothing can prevent 1t from
sweetening and strengthening the
whole being of the believer. Only he
must be a believer He must reckon
| that the love of Christ Is too precious
| to lose, no matter what is offered in
| its stead He must be unshaken by
the vision of coming pain, since 1t can
not separate him from that love. He
| must be ready to SOW and let another
reap. He must know and lovingly
obey his marching orders. And so he
will make his life count. He will never
| die. And because he has spent HIM
self and his all for God he will be rich
beyond imagining unto the ages OF
ages.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
His Timn NXns Not Up.

A man of mercenary spirit had sew
eral sons. one of whom was on the eve
of his twenty-tirst birthday. The
father had always been strict dis
ciplinarian, keeping his boys well un-
der parental charge. allowing them
few liberties and making them work
hard.
1t was with feeling of considerable
satisfaction that the young man rose
on the morning of his birthday and
began to collect his personal belong
ings preparatory to starting out In the
world.
The farmer, seeing his son packing
his trunk, which he rightly judged to
be evidence of the early loss of good
Farmland, stopped at the door Of the
young mans room and asked what lie
was going 10 do.
The boy very promptly reminded his
father of the day of the month and the
year, and declared his intention OF
striking out in the world on his own
account.
Not much you won't" shouted the
old man, lat least not for while yet.
You wasn't born until after twelve
o'clock, so that you can just take on
them good clothes and fix TO give me
another half days work down on the
potato patch"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19

Alcoholic insanity is increasing with
great rapidity in Paris.
The chief danger of the drink habit lies
in the insidious inroads which it makes
upon the mind of the deluded victim.
A temperance movement is now making
heAdway in the universities OF Southern
Eranee-at Toulouse, Montpelier, AK and
Bordeaux.
One OF the most conclusive signs OF the
rapidly increasing power of the temperance
forces in this country is the unparalleled
fear manifested in the ranks Of the forces
OF intemperance in different quarters Of
the country.
According to the report of the Philip
pine Commission, 1890 places were licensed
Tor the SAFE of intoxicating drinks last year
in Msnila.
As part OF the warfare which is being
carried on against intoxicants in France,
Prime Minister Combcs has inaugurated Z
campaign against the common adulterants
which liquor dea.ers use to chHapen their
wares and make then moro pa,atsblc -
the popular taste.
The elects OF alcohol upon the c.cmsnts of
the nervous system are much greater h.
fore twenty wears OF age than aftcryar1-
The brain ~ more sensitive 10 the edeets
Of all toxic inhuences durins the period 81
ado'esccrce, and Young perssns ncquire
habits 81 using both Alcohol and to6acee
lnush more readily than during later pes-
iods Of lie. :.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
Anre with Thought.

A recent book, "Out OF the Past"
states that a lecture by Emerson
marked the awakening of President
Gariield's intellectual life.
He was a young man, and Emerson's
personality no less than his subtle
thought affected Garfield so powerful
~ that when he came out of the room
In which the lecture was delivered the
whole mountain that rose over the
town seemed 10 be on fire.
Yet ON being questioned as TO what
It was all about Garfield. in telling the
story years after said that lie was I'M.
able 10 recall more than single SEN
tence: Mankind is as indolent as II
dares to be-"
He was not certain that he recalled
that correctly.--Youths Companion.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
Charles Dickens a Victim.

"Tha principal reason that Charles
Dickens died at the time he did was that
he was in the habit of using vast amounts
of alcoholic stimulants to keep himself up.
When lecturing in this country he con-
tinued to drink the amounts that he drank
when in England, regardless of the differ
ent effects OF the climates Of the two
countries upon persons who use alcoholic
liquors. He appeared to believe it was
necessary TO take certain amount with
his meas, and at other times, to maintain
him. 1t was grievous mistake. We
would not be understood as saying that he
was drunkard in the ordinary accepta-
tion OF the term. II he had become drunk
two or three times month, he might
have lived longer than he did, though tho
moral consequences would have been.
worse. Whoever tries to keep himself up
regularly by any stimulant, in the absence
OF which he would temporarily collapse,
is nothing more than a moral and physical
speculator; is like concern that declares
a dividend out OF the principal, or the per-
son who keeps up appearances OF wealth
by pawuing their belongings and spending
the proceeds. DIR. James NJ. Buckley. :
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
Not TerrIfIed BY Nudity.

At Bayport, l.. l., the first bather
of the season put in an appearance
about two weeks ago. As the regular
bathing houses were not open he
sought a secluded spot and proceeded
to ciyest himself Of his garments. all
the while softly hummirg that classic
ditty:
When Pop was little boy Ike me
lao went In swimmin' whore tae.s was no
wimmin.
He stopped suddenly at the sic'
OF an ancient dame sitting on nsu
by heap Of stones.
I'm going to battle. ma'am," l.
shouted by way OF gentle hint.
We'll. dear. hope you'll enjoy It,"
she said, without moving. whereupon
he said more emphatically. "rm going
in swimming!"
Who's stopping your" she retorted,
settling herself into a more comfort
able position. Sure. the wa.c-'1 IL
free to you az II Is to mel"
Sons Hope.
whiting-"slncs my son has been
It college the things he has learned
are perfectly marvellous"
Biting--"I've NO doubt OF II: but
wouldn't worry. He'll forget them a.
sftsr . few yearA"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
Not Very Filling.

Mrs. Andrews was the most con-
sclentlous visitor OF the district. hut
for various reasons she was not popu-
lar among the poor people whom she
longed to help.
Il don't want to see that peaked
looking woman In my room again. noi
l WON'T" said the grandmother OF the
nine ragged Palmers.
~ read my Bible wild the bosi o.
folks" wen: en- the oil lady, 'Das
there's times Cor some things an times
for others. an that Andrews woman 10
without the sense 20 know the ons
from the other. What was the motto
she brought Us yesterday, all in red
aud gold letters, and we with empty
sto;nachs? BE filed with faithr
Youths Companlon
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
Thoughts For the Twilight.

A word fifty spoken is like apples OF
gold in pictures OF silver.-Proverbs.
He does not care for his character who
!!s not careful as to his companions
Ram S Horn.
A brave man knows no malice; but for.
Iets, in peace, the injuries of war, and gives
his dearest foe friends embrace-Cow.
per.
Little do ye know your own blessed
ness, for to travel hopefully is better
thing than to arrive and the true success
is to labor.-Stevenson
Let us beware of losing our enthusiasm.
Let us ever glory in something and strive
to retain our admiration for all that would
ennohlc, and our interest in all that would
enrich and beautify our life.-Phillips
Brooks.
To me it is the truest and most glorious.
ly beautiful solution OF the riddle of the
universe to believe that God has knit it to-
gether in the bonds of law, and breathed
into. it spiritual life to the end.-Richard
A. Armstrong.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
The Good Done by Birds.

Not a bird that comes to the coun'
try but earns its living from the
people. In some way or another they
earn their right to live. Most Of the
song birds are insect eaters. 1t Is a
question whether we could live on this
earth II insects we're allowed to mul-
tiply In the numberless forms and
myriads of progeny that nature pro.
videe. Certainly man could not alone
keep the insects down without the
help of the birds. Even the hawks
and owls live mostly on field mice and
gophers, and Mr.. Crow will eat almost
any old thing. which. II allowed to re
main to pollute the air. means disease
and death.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
BREAK IN THE soLEMNITY.
Little Maine Girl Enlivens the Pro
ceedlnua of Her Sunday School.

Little Maine Girl Enllvens the Pro-
ceedIngs OF Her Sunday School.
This true story" comes from Water
Vile. 1t occurred at meeting OF the
Sunday school in one OF the Water
vile churches. Just before the classes
we're TO be excused the superintend'
ent asked n there was any one present
who would like to make any remarks
or ask any questions. All was still Tor
moment. end then little tot OF
years said: 'I'd like to speak a little
piece The little girl walked slowly
down the aisle. and. taking posi-
ton directly in front Of the altar.
made q neat bow and said:
There was a Jolly vobbin who kept his
head n-bobbin'
| A. he robbisd up big fAt worm
| And he said: i've eat forty-two brothers
ana half dossn others
| And goliy. how Il tickiss whsn they
| oQutrm!
The little girl bowed. and amid
laughter and applause returned 70
seat bsaids her mothsr.--LswistoE
(Ms.) Journal
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
THE RELIGIOUS LIFE
READING FOR THE QUIET HOUR
WHEN THE SOUL INVITES ITSELF.

Poem: The Hour with God-Fear Of Pun
ishment For Our Sins Does Not Hav'
a Large Enough Part in Our Religioui
AfYairs-Bligbt That Evil brings.
Ny God, is any hour so sweet,
From blush of morn to evening star,
AS that which calls me to Thy feet,
That hour of prayer?
BEST is that tranquil hour of morn,
And blest that solemn hour Of eve,
When, on the wings of prayer upborne,
The world we leave.
Then is our strength by Thee renewed,
Then are our sins by Thee forgiven,
Then dost Thou cheer my solitude
With hopes of heaven,
flushed is each doubt, gone every fear;
Our spirit seems in heaven to stay;
And cen the penitential tear
Is wiped away.
Lord, till we reach that blissful shore,
No privilege so dear shall be,
And thus our inmost soul to pour
In prayer to Thee.
Our Young Folks.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR TOPICS.
August 23-"Lessons from Paul: How to Make
Our Lives Count Like Hls."-2 Tim.
l:6.S; Z Cor. n: 1913.

Scripture verses-Isa. 4S10; Peter
III. 9; Rom. S:2S; Cor. 3:S, 10; 2
Cor. 4:17; Heb. 1911; 1 Thess. 1:3;
Matt. 11:2S; Ps. 1; Matt. 7:17.
Lesson Thoughts.
The life of the strongest man, intel.
lectually or physically, will count for
nothing In Gods estimation, except as
he uses his powers as a God-given
trust.
Little can be accomplished IN any
line of effort without struggle and
sometimes even suffering. We must
not expect to count for much In the
Christian service, II we merely seek
our ease and comfort.
Selections.
Blessed are they who die for God,
And win a martyrs crown of light;
Yet he who lives for God may be
A greater conqueror in his sight.
When Morrison, pioneer mission.
ary to China. set sail in 1907, he was
asked. do you really expect to make
an impression On the great Chinese
empre?" NO" was the reply, "but
expect that God will"
Great labor is expended upon farm,
and great is the disappointment when
the crops are spoiled; but infinitely
greater labor does God expend upon
man, and infinite must be his sorrow
when the man comes to naught.
He fails, who climbs to power and
place
Upon the pathway of disgrace.
falls nnf-hn whn Gtqkng his all
Upon the right, and dares to fall.
There is a Chinese legend Of a por.
ter who sought to make a beautiful
vase for the emperor. He wrought
with tireless ambition to make a piece
| of porcelain which would surpass any
| thing ever fashioned by human hand.
| All his efforts, however, seemed to
fail At length, when he had tried for
| the last time with exceeding pains TO
make the vase, and had his work al
ready in the furnace. it appeared again
! to have failed. In his despair he flung
| himself into the fire, and his own body
was consumed in the flames of his fur.
| uace. When the vase was taken from
lie fire, 1t was found to be the most
| beautiful and wonderful piece of porce.
lain that had ever been produced. The
tints and shading were perfect. Thus
1t Is only when self is sacrificed upon
| the altar of conservation that our
work for God becomes most beautiful
and perfect and most acceptable to
him.
Suggested Hymns.
True.hearted. whole-hearted.
Work. for the time is flying.
Hark! the voice of Jesus crying.
Nothing but leaves.
Ho! reapers Of life's harvest.
Work, for the night Is coming.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19

II becomes us to know our weakness
as well as our strength. The man who
fees that he can do more than he has
the strength to do often fails. So we sec
the necessity OF preparing ourselves in our
special weaknesses. in order to accom-
p,ish anything in life we must exert our
strength, but we must no. overestimate 1t.
We must be true to ourselves to accom-
plish all the tasks before us.-The Rev. u.
IL Miller
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19

All Gods paths lead onward and lead
home.-George Adam Smith
Now God be with you through this year!
And please see the blue in the sky; there
is always more than we can sec.-Henry
Drummond.
Failure in life is impossible to him who
can say; II can do all things through
Christ which strengtheneth mc."-United
Presbyterian.
He Will not send thee into a wood 10
fell an oak with a penknife. When He
calls thee to work thou never didsi. He will
give the the strength thou never hadst,--
John Mason.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
Measure OF Faithfulness.

:. Not our particular position or sphere in
what is set before US or il laid on us,
measures our raithfnlness and our influ.
ence in the sight OF our fellows. and in
Gods sight. Our opportunities, just
where and as we are, may be the means OF
lifting us for highest good to those about
US and for fullest appreciation and improve.
ment in our place in Gods service.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
prots,s Ao.Inst Proclamation.

British residents of Greece are much
wrought up over the action OF the gov
ernment in accepting the offer OF .
foreign capitalist to erect gambling
casino In the old British cemetery In
Corfu. When the Ionian islands were
ceded by England to Greece in 1864
Il was specifically provided that the
cemeteries would remain undistnrbsd.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
The Only safe Rulo.

The Commoner, Mr.. Bryan's paper, in an
editorial warning girls to beware OF the
young man who uses intoxicants, no mat
ter how moderately" says:
The only safe rule is to let it (drinkl
alone. II men will not drink there will be-
no drunkards, but il they do, beginning
ever so lightl-' they viii find it grow hard
er and harder to subdue the craving, until
appetite will rule to their destruction"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
Has outIIved a Century.

The Oldest recorded minister Of the
Society OF Friends In the world. Mrs.
Phoebe Ann Clifford. recently cele-
brated the Tooth anniversary OF her
firth at her home In Providence. A
large number Of congrat1latory mes
Iages were received by Mrs. Clifford.
who retains her powers to remark.
able Degree.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
AIcoh oil I'm Beer.

Is beer not made from grain which in
highly, nutritive! Oh, yes, but the nutri-
tive element in the grain is almost COM
pletely destroyed in its conversion intG
food properties, leaving the beer chiefly
water and aleohol.-H. ID. Mann, NJ. ID.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19

Not in careless leasure, but in watchful
loro and trust OF God your Father. in
fait tiul and fervent desire to be His child
Is the secret of life's victory aud OF the
overcoming OF death by life.-Stopford a.
Brooke.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19

God loves you not because you are
clever, not because you are good, but be-
cause He is your Father.-Andrew Muir
, ray.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19

Egypt. with nearly ten million peo-
p:e. has clly ore lurat!c asylum
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-08-19
Suggested Hymns.

True.heaJted. whole-hearted.
Work. for the time is flying.
Hark! the voice of Jesus crying.
Nothing but leaves.
Ho! reapers of life's harvest.
Work, for the night is coming.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21
Edm und Upshur Potter.

Departed this life on March 23d,
1903, Edmund Upshur Potter at his
home in Belle Haven, Accomac Co.,
Va, in the 69th year of his age.
Mr.. Potter was of distinguished
ancestry, his mother being lineal
descendant of Mrs. Martha Washing
ton, and his father an eminent jurist
in the city of Richmond, Va, where
he practiced with great success for
many years. A widow, one son, DR..
Upshur Potter, and two daughters,
Miss A. L. Potter and Mrs. Sargent
Ward, survive him.
Mr. Potter was man of rare at
tainments being naturally endowed
with bright logical mind and fine
descriptive powers, and this combined
with genial and social disposition
attracted many warm and personal
friends who will regret to learn of
his death. Though an invalid for
the past few years those who knew
him at his best will recall with pleas
ure his great continuity of thought,
noble instincts, kind and generous
impulses. He was sympathetic and
loving in his family, and his memory
will be worthily rewarded by the
love and honor that is due him.
Thus ends life here, gone to a
higher life "where the rainbow never
fades, where stars will be spread be-
fore us like islands that slumber on
the ocean, and where the beings that
pass before us like shadows will stay
in our presence forever" Death
doth hide but not divide. X.