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The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-07-09
Declaration of In
dependence Cam
not be Saved.

One hundred years from row the
parchment on which the Declaration of
Independence is written will be blank.
The precious writing has not only half
disappeared already, but is steadily con-
tinuing to fade. Though now locked up
in steel box, where not so much as h
ray of light can get at it. the most inter
esting and valuable document in the
National archives is doomed. Tie Com
mittee of the Academy of Sciences which
examined it the other day expressed to
Secretary Hay this view, while discoun-
tenancing any project Of restoration"
Nevertheless, it is by no means certain
that an effort to restore it will not be
made before long as choice between
evils. Hazardous though such an exper-
iment might be, it would be preferable
to a certainty of absolute loss
The Declaration would be in as per-
feet condition to-day as when it was
written but for an outrageous assault
that was committed upon its precious
text 10 1923. In that year copper
plate was made from it, and from which
all of the authentic extant replicas OF
the Declaration have been printed.
The copper plate copy, which every
body has seen, was admirable. 1t re-
produced the document to such perfec-
ton that not shading nor whisker Of
letter was missing. But it ruined the
original. The wetting dissolved. TO some
extent, the ink, and, incidentally, the
parchment itself was seriously damaged.
Hence the progressive deterioration
which has followed.
How far the process Of copper-plate
reproduction above described was re-
sponsible for the trouble is proved by
the fact that Thomas Jefferson's rough
draft of the Declaration is as good as
new to-day. the ink in which II was writ
ten being perfectly black. The Articles
of Confederation Of the Colonies like
wise look almost as il they we're written
yesterday. They are on long roll Of
fine sheepskin parchment, the sheets of
which are sewn together with tho ut
most delicacy.
The text of the Declaration is even
now fairly legible in most of its parts,
but nearly all of the signatures have
vanished. This circumstance necessari-
ly gives great value to the original and
perfect copper plate, which is preserved
in the archives of the Department OF
State. Not for any ordinary considera-
ton, however. would the Government
permit even one more print to be made
from it. 1t has been reproduced 10 the
shape OF an electrotype, from which any
future copies that may be required will
be struck off when Congress chooses SO
to direct.
The original Constitution Of the Uni
ted States is in an excellent state of
preservation, though the edges OF the
paper on which it is engrossed are some
what broken, owing to the fact that the
document used to be kept rolled in
cylindrical tin box. To prevent further
damage from this cause it was trans
ferred, about ten years ago, to port
folio, expressly made for it. The text of
the Constitution is to-day perfect in all
respects, save that the ink Of the words
1--WE, the People," in great letters. with
which it begins, il somewhat crumbled
by the rolling.--New York Press.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-07-09
as with an electric are.

as with an electric are.
Each light burns independently of the
others on the system. The Doran light
can be operated at about one tenth the
cost to operate any other artificial light
upon the market to-day. The sum
of the whole matter is that with the
Doran Lighting System you can cut your
lighting bills down to an infinitestimal
amount that will not be noticeable and
you are entirely independent Of gasand
electric light companies.
w. VAN PATTEN, Agent,
Austin, Nevada.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-07-09
NJ Pity shown.

"For years fate was after me con-
tinuously" writes +. A. Gulledge,
yerbena, Ala. 81 had terrible case
of Piles causing "a tumors. When all
failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
me. Equally good for Burns and all
aches and pains. Only 25c at A. d.
Lemaire & Sons.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-07-09

The application OF e. s. Brewer for
assistance was read and upon motion it
was ordered that he be placed on the in
digent list.
Upon request, j. r. Wilson Esq, is
authorized to move the sign board on
Reese River road TO more convenient
point for the uss of the travelling public.
On application of II. J. Berry, duly
filed, he is hereby allowed to carry cen
cealed weapons as provided for by Stat
utes Of Nevada, 1908, chapter CXIV Sec
ton /.
The communication Of DR.. Hood was
read aud ordered filed.
The communication Of Dennis Sculley
and the Reno Chamber of Commerce
we're read and ordered filed.
Ii. f. Driscol is authorized to order
copies of the Nevada Reports Nos. l, II,
l3, 10, l6, 90, 81 and 3d.
TOWN MATTERS.
The following bills were allowed:
Eagle Hose Co., allowance. -. 10 0O
w Van Patten, Chief engineer. 10 OC
No further business appearing the
Board then adjourned to Monday
August 3rd 1908, A. d.
Attest
TIC MALLoy, Clerk.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-07-09
Cholera Infnntum.

This has long been regarded as one
of the most dang erous and fatal dis
eases to which infants are subject. 1t
can be cured, however, when properly
trested. All that is necessary is to
give Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil, as
directed with each bottle, and cure
is certain. For sale by The Horton
~,
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-07-09
working Night And Day.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. These pills change
weakness into strength, listlcssness in
to energy, brain-fag into mental power.
They're wonderful in building up the
health. Only 25c per box. Sold by
A. d. Lemare & Sons.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
ADVOCATE PROTESTS.
I. Objection to Action Of Aqua Pura
Company In condemning Lands
Along Gaijnas.

Editor OF The Optic:
There is in your weekly paper a
notice by the Aqua Pura company Of
condemnation proceedings which they
have brought to get possession OF the
Gallinas river from their uppermost
dam to Trout Springs. This is a mat
ter Of very great interest to the people
OF Las Vegas and ought to be looked
into by the citizens association and
board Of trade.
The questions are. what does the
Aqua Pura company want with more
Of the river than they now control and
how will their ownership Of the whole
canyon affect the future Of our com
munity as regards water supply and
the right Of way along the river for
carriage, road or railway. These ques-
tons ought to be well discussed and II
found that the interests OF the public
are in danger prompt and decisive
measures should be taken to defeat the
purpose Of the Aqua Pura company as
shown by their published notice.
i doubt very much If it can be shown
that further extension OF the water
company's holdings is required for
public purposes since they do not now
make use OF more than a small fraction
OF their reservoir capacity to supply
us with water. And to permit them
to own the whole canyon with the
main object Of increasing their ice pro
duct would seem to me a surrender 1f
public rights entirely unjustiiable.
The portion Of the Callihas which
Is sought to be condemned has large
possibilities Of future usefulness to
our people as a great storage reservoir
for power production and for irrigation
and to me II seems that 1t would be
gross folly to turn 1t owe to any cor
poration, The grant commission viii
have IL In their power before long to
develop this splendid proposition them
selves or to offer It to some company
who will give adequate returns fol-
it to the people without a surrender o.
public ownership.
Az a citizaa having Gecply at heart
the present and futare welfare Of Las
Vegas / would like to see this matter
thoroughly aired in the newspaper and
In public meetings Of our citizens
clubs to the end that one Of the city's
chief resources may not be lost to II
through neglectfulness.
ADVOCATE.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
H%ion.Hiead Entry No. els22.l
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

DEPARTMENT or THE INTERIOR.
and Office AZ Santa Fe N. M.
March ~. 1903.
Notice Is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has filed notice
OF his intention To commute to cash
and make final proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be
made before the u. S. Court Commits
sioner at Las Vegas, N. NJ, on June
%, 1903, viz:
JULIAN COCA
for the south IL southwest IA, south
IL southeast IA, section 4, township
10 north, range II east.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on, and cultivation of, said land, viz:
Albert G. Adams OF Mineral Hill
N. NJ, and Juan Ribera, Juan Martinez
y zamora, Juan EsQuibel, all Of Gull
Ion, N. M.
MANUEL r. OTERO
160-30t. Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
STEEL INDUSTRY NOR HURT.

Despite the great extent to which
labor troubles have disturbed build
ing operations all over the country,
the makers of structural steel say that
there is no %diminution In the volume
OF orders placed. The effect Of the
strikes has been disccrnible In certain
localities, principally in New York
City, but only In the suspension Of
small operations The larger mum
Der OF consumers. and those who use
the most material. have CONTINUED -
place their orders for the season. ~
the belief that labor troubles are only
a temporary affection, Steel men SAY
.lat u eaapu why matters have not
been so serious Az reports would lead
the public 70 suppose ii the facl that
employers have co-operaied much
more tban ever before III helping one
another aui. Tile sale agents hi sey.
eral Of The principal steel companies
regard the uniform volume ii orders
as i yeTs strong indication Of Tie eou.
fdence of contractors and building
firms ID the carly #nhsidehee III tAt
strike wave.
In steel circles Il Il freely predicted
that the reduction ~ the price Of pig
iron viii be q decided benefit 10 all
branenas of The industry. The same
men who express this opinion have for
months contended that the pig iron
market had been forced 10 an artificial
tyel. the maintenance Of which would
result injuriously 10 construction in
rerests all over the country. l
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Secretary Shaw did q brave thing
In y~enturing into New York state for
an assistant secretary OF the treasury
TO take the place Of Milton u. Allies,
resigned. But he went, and has car
ried on his man without suffering vic
Ience from either Governor Odell or
Senator Plat. o. causing them TO do
violence TO each other. He managed
TO find one who IL agreeable To both
"a Buffalo lawyer and d graduate. 81
Harvard.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

The French composer, Camille
Saint-Saens, has been engaged on a
book called Spurious Musical
Works. in which he points out that
Beethosen's lie Desir' waltz was
composed by Schubert. Weber's Last
Thought by Reisseger. and Schu
herts "Adieu," which is a much
admired song by an amateur named
Weirauch. All these cases are toler
ably familiar TO students VI music, but
SaintSaens has extended the list con
siderably.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

A great reduction on tailor made
suits. suits formally SIS to $50. now
SIS to sl2. Monte Carlo coats IS to
$40. Call at Mrs. ~Standish's, 1908
/ Fifth street. Agent for Chas. A. Stew
| ems Of Chicago. 166-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

What makes a more appropriate
gift than a plate and a hundred en-
graved cards. in Gothic, Plain Roman,
Fancy Roman, Plain Old English, or
Shaded Old English? Samples at
The Optic Office. 1.f
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

The difference between the open
door In Manchuria and the open door
AT The Hague involves some deep
questions of civilization. Diplomatic
circles are not agitated BY question ai
how to keep the open door at The
Hague, yet very few enter therein.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Las Vegas will observe Memorial
day as a holiday. in accordance with
the governors proclamation. The bust.
ness houses will be closed In the at
ternoon. the postoffice will observe
Sunday hours and the banks will be
closed all day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Flower festivals are held in Cali
fornia during April and May. Take
the Santa Fe through tourist cars.
Colonist rates April LIST to June 18th,
1908. 94-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Waite, photographer. Union block,
Sixth street, develops and prints for
amateurs. Hist
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Some concern Ii felt In Great Brit
ain over recent statistics showing that
the proportion Of lnnatic pallners IL
Scotland has Increased since, lss;
from 2of per 100 900 TO ESQ, while 4
Is thought that there has been d simi
lar Increase in England. Suicide alst
is on The increase II all parts Of tht
country. while a aegenerating phys
ical condition II shown b the redne
tion Of standards for admission 70 ths
army. ii Is time for q poem from Mr.
kipling on the subject.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

z itrified 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 &
Davis Vegas Phone ESQ,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Perry Onion pays cash and good
prices for household goods. Monte
Carlo hall. Colo. Phone 271. 143-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
THURSDAY EVENING. MAY q

The preparations being made In the
city for the celebration Of Memorial
day are commendible.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Theodore Reicbmann, the famous
German baritone. who died Friday IN
yiena Of apoplexy. Will be remem
bered BY American oparagoers for his
superb singing Of Wagner in New
York in IsS9-90. lie was born IN lS49
at Rostock. and his operate career
was for the most part In Vienna
where he was q fayoFlte singer. He
viii have d place In musical history
"a the creator OF the role Of Amfro
tas ID eParsifai' At Baireith ii 1882
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

The Santa Fe will run personally
conducted excursions to California tri-
weekly during colonist period. April
1st to June 18th. 1908. 80
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

George Haven Putnam, the New
York publisher, Is visiting London.
and gave the Daily Chronicle an inter.
esting talk on the reasons for the de-
cline IN popularity OF English novels
10 this country. The chief reaSon he
thinks, IL that the copyright agree.
inents have stimulated The production
Of American fiction. when ten or Is
years ago could hardly get ITSELF pub
lished. Americans have become &C.
elstomed To reading novels about
their o~n life. and IN proportion the
demand for British fiction has fallen
on Another reason Ii that, while
Amerlein noselists are content "a
wait until their books have earned
money. and then share In the profits.
Il there are any. English authors are
inclined 70 insist upon i paymcnt ID
advance, and the result is that Amer.
lean publishers are less aud less In.
cllned 20 take this risk.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

= 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.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

FOR RENT-Complete furnished
rooms Tor housekeeping. Inquire
Ontic office. 17i-6t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
e 1s Singer n H1slSc 6.

Is now located at 522 Sixth street. Ma
chimes are sol on ronthly payments
of S3, with liberal discount for cash
Oil, needles and supplies for iii
sewing machines.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

And now DR.. u. Benjamin Andrews
throws NJ the cause u bimctalsSm, hc.
Ing about the last 81 the old guard Of
economists 10 90 50 The ranks Of
the political bimetaliats are almost al
thin. Bryan practically alone holding
The fort. He may be q true prophet.
but the chances decidedly are that he
Is the victim Of n mania for never adj.
hitting himself TO be wrong. Z
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

For artistic photography 60 to
Waite's, Sixth street. 171-3t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

The Optic will not, under any circun :
stances, be responsible for the return or the
safe keeping OF any rejected manuscript, No
exception will be made tn this rule, with re-
gard 10 either letters or enclosures. Nor will
The editor enter into correspondence concern
ing rejected manuscript.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

News-dealers should report 10 the counting
room any irregularity or inattentinn on the
part Of carriers In the delivery Of I ne Optic.
News-deaiers can have The Optic delivered
to their depots In any part Of the city by the
carriers. Orders or complaints can he made
by telephone, postal, or In person
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-25

A young lady who had been pouring
tea at a function in a suburban town,
having toward the end Of the affair
become somewhat fatigued, sat down
In a quiet corner of the room. where
she witnessed the following incident:
A young man came in and made bis
way to the hostess, greeting her and
Rpologizing for his lateness.
lawfully glad to see you, Mr..
Blank" said the hostess. $50 good of
you to come. and all the way from
New York too. But where is your
brotherp
81 am commissioned to tender his
regrets. You see, we are so busy just
now that it was impossible for both of
US to get away. and so we tossed up to
see which of us should come"
"How nice! Such an original ideal
And you won"
mo" said the young man absently;
Il lost'-New York Times.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-25

Young cells in passing up a river
show the most extraordinary perse-
verance in overcoming all Instructions,
The large food gates-sometimes if
teen feet in leighton the Thames
might be supposed sufficient to bar the
progress Of fish the size OF darning
needle. But young cells have a whole
some idea that nothing can stop them,
and in consequence nothing does.
Speaking Of the way in which they as
cend food gates and other barriers, one
writer says: "Tbose which die stick to
the post; others, which get a little high
er, meet with the same fate, until at
last layer of them is formed which
enables the rest 10 overcome the diff.
Guilty Of the passage.
"The mortality resulting from such
'forlorn hopes greatly helps to account
for the difference in the number of
young cells on their upward migration
and that of those which return down
stream In the autumn. In some places
these baby cells are much sought after
and are formed into cakes, which are
eaten fried. "-London Standard.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-25

I Miss Rita Mskinnon complimented
her grade with a Christmas tree at
the Purvis Grammar school yesterday
The occasion was very pleasant and
greatly enjoyed by the children.
The engagement is announced of
Miss Mary Emily Scarlet of Fancy
Bluff and Mr. Frank A. Dunn of Bruins
wick, the wedding to occur January G,
at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. George Scarlet. This announce
ment will be of interet to- wide cir
Gle of friends, the contracting parties
both being well known and popular
Miss Scarlet. the bride-to-be is one
OF Glynn county's most lovable and
charming girls, while Mr.. Dunn is
widely and favorably known in mill
tary circles, with a splendid record
to his credit as officer Of different or
CARNATIONS He holds an important
government position, being an attache
of the custom house of this port.
Their host of friends congratulate
this popular couple and Wish them
ever" happiness.
Miss Minnie Selig was hostess at a
very pretty and enjoyable party Wed
nesday afternoon, the occasion being
her twelfth birthday A number OF
her friends were present and games
and dancing were enjoyed in the pref
siIy decorated rooms, where holly
and ferns were effectively used. In
the bowling match, the prizes We're
won by Misses Hortense Kaufman
and Lula Doerflnger and Master Vic
tor Abrams. After the games a beau
Itlful Christmas tree was lighted and
1.-The little folks each received pretty
souvenir Refreshments were served
lin the dining room from a pretty dec
GRATED table. The young hostess
received numbers of handsome pres
ents from her little guests. Those
present were Misses IIortense Kauff-
man, Rita Doerflinger, Lula Doerfing-
er, Miriam Abrams, Elizabeth Abb
rams, Mildred Levy, Selma Fendig,
Mabel Levison, Carrie Levison, WV
ian Beach, Lillian Pfeiffer, Addie Da-
Wis, Ruby Selig, Martha Lowenstein,
Maud Headley, Masters Victor Abrams
Douglas Davis, Lawrence Kaufman,
Sydney Levison, Milton Levison and
Roy Kahn.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-25
The Pleasure Of Eating.

Persons suffering form Indigestion
dyspepsia or other stomach troubles
Til find that hodol Dyspepsia cure
djgests what you eat and makes t.
,.onach sweet This remedy is q
ever falling cure for Indigestion and
dyspepsia and all complaints affecting
.he glands or membranes of the ston-
ach or diges,Se tract. When yoL
take KoGol Dyh pepsia cure everything
you eat taste good. and every bit CT
the noutriment that your food contains
is assimilated and appropriated by the
blood and tissues. Sold by Joergers
harmacv.