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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28
THE HONDO RESERVOIR.

"The building of this reservoir means
MS much to Roswell as cheap fuel. 1t
means in a short time the adding of
10000 acres under cultivation to our
territory. How much is 10000 acres
Of our most fertile soil. under irriga-
ton and cultivation worth? What is
20 600 acres of alfalfa, or 10000 acres
Of orchard worth? How much will
it produce in a year? How much money
will it bring into Chaves county annu-
ally? How many people would the OPP
ening of this land to irrigation and
settlement bring to our immediate VI
cinity? Get out your pencil and figure
q little . See If the Chamber of com
merce can do anything better than to
use every endeavor TO push this enter
prise to a successful contamination.
again we say There are millions
in it for Roswell"
exchanges shows that good things are
going to the people of the Pecos.'
The suggestions apply as well to Las
Vegas as to Roswell. :.
While the latter city expects the
Hondo reservoir, there is every reason
to a~pprehend that Las Vegas may have
one equally as good within three miles
of this city. If 90, 900 acres under ir
rigation is a factor of such great value
to Roswell, the same conditions wi
be as valuable to this locality. 90,
900 acres will become a factor of i'm
mense value to Las Vegas.
Sixty acres of irrigated land, will
q proportionate mount for grazing, i.
enough for one family.
On that basis the 10000 acres woul,
give us over 800 families, living oil
their own farms, marketing their pro
duce in Las Vegas. and buying thei
supplies of our business men.
II Roswell regards the Hondo reseI
voir as so important. what should D.
the sentiment of Las Vegas about tn
reservoir which may be had on tn
grant in due time.
Every needed sacrifice should b
made to secure our 20~.000-acre rel
ervOir.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28

ward to q body of educated trained
thinkers, equal on the whole 10 the
average Of the best.
Methodism has exercised a tremen-
duous influence on the nation, and in
the elevation and betterment of man.
kind.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28

The Optic will not. under any circun-
stances, he responsible for the return or tie
safe keeping OF any rejected manuscript; no
exceptiou will be made 10 this rule, with re,
gard TO either letters or enclosures. nor VIII
the editor enter into correspondence concern
ing rejected manuscript
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28
Bound over to Grand Jury.

In police court yesterday afternoon
Phil Cassidy was tried before Judge
Crawford on the charge of riding on
a forged pass, says the Albuquerque
Journal Democrat. 1t was alleged
thai Cassidy rode to Ell PasO on q
telegram pass, supposed to have been
Nigned by Division Superintendent Nc
Nally. When the pass was turned in
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28

fonviiIe. icfferson Co., Kansas After trying
medicines labeled Sure Cure almost without
number, I was led to try DR.. Picrce's Golden
Medical Discovery. / took two bottles and was
cured. and have stayed cured. When I think of
the great pain had to endure. and the terrible
cough had. it seems almost a miracle that l
was so soon relieved. That God may spare you
many wears and abundantiy bless you is the
PRAYER of your grateful friend"
If you ask your dealer for Golden
Medical Discovery because you have
confidence in its cures, do not allow
yourself to be switched off to a medi-
cine claimed to be cjust as good" but
which you did not ask for and of which
you know nothing.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure diz'
illness and sick headache.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28

Continued snow and cold will be
detrimental to the stock interests.
Stock has not suffered much thus far,
but if the cold weather continues,
cattlemen and sheepmen will sustain
more or less loss.
Don't miss that &c sale at Rosenthal
Bros 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28

Mr. .McNally denied ever having sign
ed the pass. The matter was inyesti-
gated and Cassidy was arrested by
Special Officer Ben Williams and
brought to the city last week. Cassidy
was found guilty of uttering a forged
paper and bound over to the grand
jury.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28


uncommon vari-
ETY. is rarely rec
ognized until it
has fastened its
hold on the
lungs, and there
are symptoms OF
consumption.
DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery cures
coughs, bron-
chitis, wweak
lungs aud other
diseases of the
organs of respir-
alton. 1t in
creases the sup
ply of pure, rich
blood and builds
up The e~tmaciated
body.
NJ took a severe
cold which settled
In the bronchial
tubes,p writes Rev.
Frank Hay. of Nor
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28
Rases Of Subscription.

Nevs-dealer should report to the counting
room any ~irregularity or inattention on tne
part Of carriers In the delivery OF The Optlc;;
Eews-dealers can have The optic delivered
10 their depots In any part of the city by the
carriers. Orders or complaints can be maoe
by telephone. postal. or In person.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28
Dyes

are made especially FOR THE HOME.
They are for HOME ECONOMY, and
can be used to make anything look
bright and new. Direction book and
45 dyed samples free. Diamond Dyes,
Burlington, VT.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28
Uncommon Colds.

~It is just a common cold" people
say, where's no danger in that" Ad-
hitting their statement, then there are
uncommon colds, colds which are dan
gerous; for many a fatal sickness begins
with a cold. If we could tell the COM
mon cold from the uncommon we could
feel quite safe. But we can't. The
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28

fofd's Black raught, and 20 ! took II
and have every reason to thank him tor
= new Life opened up to M with restored
health, and It Only took three mooths to
cure me-"
You may secure the same relief ~
Miss Snyder, if you take Wine of Gar61i
as she took it. Thedford's Black
Draught is the companion medicine ct
Wine Of Cardui and it is : liver and
bowel regulator which assists greatly
in effecting q cure. If you take these
medicines according to directions, the
relief and cure is simple. Some cases
are cured quickly and others take longer
because the disease has run longer.
Remember how Miss Snyder took Wine
Of Cardui and has health. The same
medicines are offered you to-day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28

&VVVVVQV
health again by taking Wine Of Cardui.
AS . regulator Of the menstrual periods
Wine Of Cardui has never been known
to fail. It has seldom failed to restore
perfect health, even in the most persis-
tent and aggravated case Of weakness.
Miss Ida NJ. Snyder, Of No. 5S5 Ber--
gem Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. has used
Wine Of Cardui and she says It helped
her into . new life. Health to Miss
Snyder is worth q great deal: She is
an attractive young woman with intel
lectual attainments and she occupies
the position Of Treasurer Of the Brook
lyn East End Art Club. This position
marks her as q person of intellect, cul-
ture and refinement and it speaks highly
Of the respect and trust her fellow
women have in her. She writes:
az women wosld pay more attention
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28
irregu-
larities are gener-
ally the beginning
~ a ~omausa from.

bles. With the vitality at q
low ebb, the blood weak
ened, the digestion disor-
dered, she goes about pale
faced, ~hollow-eyed and bag
gard, . piteous contrast to
the blooming health of
her former self. But over
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
DIED.

DOw.-At Alba, Antrim county, Mich, May I,
1908, LILLIAN SARAH Dow, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs.. Elzie X. Dow. aged sixteen months
five days.
Another little lamb has gone,
To dwell with Him who gave
Another little darling babe
IL sheltered In the grave.
God needed one more angel child
Amidst His shining band
And so He bent with loving smile,
And olasped our darling's hand.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
We Take the Chances.

IL you have neuralgia of the stom.
ach. gastritis, nausea, furred tongue.
or constant pain In the stomach. try
Majors Neutral Pills. We guarantees
and recommend them. Bivins 4
Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
MARKET REPORT.
Corrected May 2, 1903.

Wheat still remains dull, little or none at Ali
being marketed few oats are being bought.
but all corn is being shipped in from outside.
Produce and live stock market remains good.
while wool has advanced a cent over last week
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31
THE STAR sPANGLED TANNER.


o'spst'h from New orleans to the
nc"Eo Iht'r-oceah says thal the New
dreams camp "i 'oniederht" veterans
mas arno'n'"d = committee TO seek the
r'i'oNdl from .lc no0kS NS'd IN the
Pupn' sCho"lS "i IT." second Suinzh of
We sur SpaiGI"u haiihcr on the
Nrouun ,h"' - no, lho orlR'nai stan
~" p''' - SCI. loI"l aonl'loi ahn'u hl the
SUN ne oespatch ""cs no' say what
th' ouJecuohapio stanHa is out the Inter
VCean stems \" 'hihk IL may h" the
ioho"lns. "n'oh mas never necoino current
III .ne North' ana does not seem likely
I" nave oe"n nS"h III inc south:
ana war cl"tnorS "'r' win hcr mantle
ha'h peace
once again; IN It's iolds' tho nation en-
snrnudcd,
''at NO 'rAtr'oiuc mana upHttcn or De
Nv tp"rN I" "'th Nh''h NO" is I'M
. ci"uoeh'
N"t HS North or as south III IN" future
We ~ S'anH
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31

CHAPTER L--IIerbcrt Wright goes TO
chief of police Of Nius In great agitation
and tells him OF his discovery Of the muir
dered body OF his father. John r. Wright.
a wealthy cotton king. from whom he
has been estrangcd. In the Bayou Woods
near the town. The chief questions Her-
suspect him of the crime. The chief. with
reporter, Irving Wardc. goes to scene
OF murder.
CHAPTER II.-They find body and eY-
any reliable clue.
CHAPTER III.--Warde examines mys-
FERROUS footprints in the snow and tells
Col. Franklin. All old acquaintance of
the murdered man. Of them. Herbert Is
arrested on suspicion of being implicated
In the murder.
liant lawyer. but says he is unable to
solve the mystery.
CHAPTER Vat coroners inquest
strong ciTeums,aniai ey,aenGe aSa ,ht
jury charges him with the murder.
CHAPTER NI-Warde goes, to Her
hert's sister. Miriam, who believes him
innocent. and tells her he will do all in
Franklin says he thinks a strong case
has been made against Herbert.
poison Herbert in jail. warde deducts
that he has a shrewd person to contend
with who is trying TO prove the charge
Of murder aFainst the dead mans son.
CHAPTER Vllf.-Warde * lured to
questionable resort and an attempt made
to murder him. but no is saved by Fen
ton. d detective.
CHAPTER IN When Mrs. Wright's
lawyer. Mr.. Everett. comes to settle up
the dead mans estate ii Is learned that
although he was known to have been a
very wealthy man a one time little
property or money can he found. and no
satisfactory explanation of It's disappear-
ance can be discovered Fenton is dis
charged for his activity in the case.
showing unlimited influence behind the
real murderer.
CHAPTER X.-Wnrde's interest In the
case Is not altogether for Herberts sake,
but because " gives him opportunities
to SEQ Miriam, and their acquaintance
has gradually ripcned into something
stronger than friendship.
CHApTEK Nj, r,cn stranger who
calls himself Merivale. and IL seemingly
good friend of col Franklin. cofnes to
Mus. Wsrde obtains possession Of Il
valuable pauer which contains damaging
evidence against the murderer
CHAPTER XIi--Warde takes PAPER
to Everett. II is an agreement io 70
years before between Wright and Frank
lin. showing that tn" murdered man was
the real owner OF practically all Of
Franklin possessions. M"rivale is try
ing 20 buy valuable gold mine, part
Of the property. Franklin calls on
Everett and at tho point or a revolver
the agreement thinking it to he the
original, giving Everett 10000 for it.
CHAPTER Hlll.-Warde tells Miriam
" right Il tn. secret agreement and of
her wealth and wonders il it viii change
their relations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31
THE AMERICAN TROTTER

The improvements in light harness rae
ing facilities and equipments since Dex-
ter placed the trotting record at 2.17tl in
1867 are briefly as follows:
First Instead of high wheeled
straight axle sulky, weighing ~ hounds.
ruhbcr-tircd bicycle sulky. weighing
about "a pounds is now used
second. Instead of a horse wearing
shoes weighing from III to q ounces in
front and fromm 10 to l6 ounces behind
he now wears from to ounces in front
and from to ounces behind.
rhird.-Toc weights have been invented
for the proper balancing of the horses
gait.
Fourth.--Boots have been invented for
protecting the horse when fully extended
l'ifth.-The racing harness used to-day
is not moro than half az heavy as the
ono then in use.
Sixth.-rracks have been improved by
srrfacing, scrapng and sprinkling.
Scventh.-Thc wind shield has been dis
covered, by which atmospheric pressure
has been practically overcome.
The advantage of these improvements
and the beneficial aid they have rendered
In reducing the records may lie summar-
lied as follows; Difference in weights
and construction of sulkY seconds: diff
ference in shoeing seconds; aid of wind
shield, seconds improvements in track
harness. boots, etc. seconds. total. IL
seconds.
While tho accuracy of the above sim
mary Is incapable of being mathematician
" demonstrated, yet 1t is believed that
this estimate Is conservative ana sub
stantally correct. IF this showing be
well founded the conclusion is Irresistible
that the reduction in the trottinE record
from .l7i4 to 1852 is attribute BILE almost
wholly to artificial appliances and i'm
proved facilities rather than to the in
creased natural speed of the trottnrs
Has tho sI'ccd limit of the trotter been
rcached?-P. NJ Babcock. in the Illus
trated Sporting News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31

sprang back to the door. seized ono ri
tne threc-foot billets Of hard wood in.
.onueu ror the stove and faced his Oh.
ponents. w
"on Know which of you boys is
-. hrst.' said he quietly, but he
SUNG 10 get it good and plenty"
tne AFFAIR had been serious these
ne" would never have recoilcd before
wv mere danger of stick of hard
WOOD But this was good notured bit
VI iooiery. test Of nerve. and there
was no object in getting n broken head
.or mat The reptilian gentleman alone
s,unoled something profane.
IL you banker for trouble so much"
orawled the unexpected voice of old
eHeoi from the corner, "mebbe you
eouid put on the gloves"
ne rest was farce. Thorpe was built
VII true athletic lines-broad. straight
shoulders. narrow tanks. long. clean.
smooth muscles. He possessed, besides,
oiat hereditary toughnGss and bulk
which no gymnasium will ever ouitc
supply The other man, while power
LUZ ana ugly in his rushes. was clumsy
anu did not use his head Thorpe
painted his hard, straight blows at will.
i ihally he saw his opening and let out
WIN asswinging pivot blow The other
picked himself out of corner and
urew on the gloves. Thorpc's status
was assured.
"The young feller's all right, oh.
served Heath. "He cuffed Ben up TO n
peak all right
went down like peck OF wet fish
ne's'' replied Jackson TRANQUILITY
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31

young mans evidence, for II was
roborated by number Of minor|
cumstanccs, and besides, il waI
complete explanation Of the n
terry. Franklin had shot Wrl
from behind had perhaps in a
~ murdcrous fury beaten him all
the head with his stick and had d
robbed him in order to create
impression that robbery was tho
tive for the crime: then while \
rving away from the scene of
murder he himself had been knoc|
in the head and robbed. The I'd
lnonv showed that he had been in
Bayou Woods with Wright. that
had wound in his head. that
watch and pin had been pawned. Il
Wright had secured the cuff btittI
and the cuffs. thar the pistol VI
which the murder had been conn
ted was probably his and the l
fitted il.
There was clearly no case agai|
Herbert Wright. and the prosed
ing attorney himself moved that|
be discharged from custody and Il
the court order tho arrest of jan
Franklin on the charge Of murI
until his case could be investiga|
by the grand jury.
And so when Herbert Wright l|
tha ...ss
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31

The old-fashioncd uncle was hold
ing Ethel on his knee and asking
about her kindergarten.
And | suppose" said he, with thd
interest of one who had spelled
down" many line of competitors
that you study your spclling-bool|
faithfully"'
Il have NJ spclling-hool>," said
Ethel, loftily. Were taught 10y tho
pathetic system
"Phouetic," corrected mamma.
But when uncle got EtheIs first
little letter. ne decided that she was
nearer right than mamma.--louth' Il
Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31

Be proper in your daily speech
1Iie only pebble on the beach
Is Ii" who throws line Of talk
That leaves the others in q walk.
Whose culture always is on tap
lie cops the mccall. Ncrbum san.
You'll win, my child. without a doubt
II proper language Nou hand out.
So take this tip, play culture strong
And IN thu push YOU will belong
H. all your daily speech OH try
70 never he a slangy guy.
chicago Tlihun,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31
PARENTAL OBJECTIONS

Pretty daughter-So YOU don't like Tom?
Her father-No. lie appears to he can
able of nothing.
Pretty dauehtcr-But what objection
have you to George?
Her father-Oh, he's worse than Tom
lie strikes me as being capable of any.
thing Chicago News,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31
CHAPTER XVIII.

The hutter that followed the read
ny Of these letters Sudsiled into alb
dilute quiet as the detcctive cleared
lis throat. and. az the nstigation Of
Mr.. Everct1. continued his testimony:
'Franklin'S letters were of course
Ingenious nisrepresentations. de
l@ncd To secure money. with which
)" hoped To- be able to suppress all
he testimony against his ownership
! had no trouble in satisfying Ncri-
vale that the statements contained
in The letters were almost entirely
false. J came back to Nilus resolved
10 play a bold game with Franklin.
He. ! knew. did not want to see much
of MeriNalc lust Their. SO he had my
coming mao" a. public rs possible
and limited that | had come 10 invest
money. This of course took me of
his hands a great deal. but managed
to see him considerably. In my con-
versations with him ! was impatient
over the delay. but he had all sorts
of gaudy excuses to olfcr. After
worrying him right smart | said to
him one day: Franklin, do You know
have found you out?'
"'What do Won mean asked he.
turning a bit pale.
You have deceived me from the
start in this mattcr.' said / and bv
SO doing Won haze LOST nv assistance
If Won had LET n,. entirely into vour
confidence from the fret we ,vould
have been operutiuo those mines to-
,rrthcr bv his time. INIT h,. vour
cursed dilaturv polirv. Your scruplcs
of fear or con,ricrrr. Won allowed
things 10 d,.ou alone and all ,bn
while The million. were ,Iiunino he
tween our fingers. Y,u are entirely
too solcalnish 10 .uit me-
"He smiled .t the id., of hahn,
sou.ar,i.b .,s If did MA, l,,,,.,,. l,i,,e
",I have uiclked nm, cnntinu,d
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31
An ANTE ELECTION Tnnl,nlIr

Political boss saw a little joke in ar
almanac to-day; "N here there's n vu
there's Il way to broak it,
III, lieutenant Yes?
Political boss Yes. and it got me thinl,
in about the will of the people. Wov,
got to think up 81 new way to break that
Philadelphia Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31
WHEN PROPERLY APPROACHED,

WELL" said the gentleman Of p,,css
YOU may marry my daughter, but first le,
nc ask you onc question. DO Won
drink
Thank vou. responded In, ,uuuc
man "In take social rla.s cor roc,
with YOU. indianapolis Sun
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31
UPS AND DOWNS or HOME.

Mrs. Knowitt-Mrs Naggsby is always
blowing her husband up.
Mrs. ASktt-I wonder why.
Mrs. knowitt-Oh, she says that every
time she blows him up he comes down
with til" price of a new gown or bonnet.
--thicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31
\ SERIOUS POSSIBILITY.

sandy Stork-What are You laughing
at"
sam Stork-I was just thinking what
Joke on humanity II would be- ii We
were to go on a striN".--Puck
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31
\ POETIr SMINDI.E.

dHshy-hucd maiden from Manila.
When buying ic"-crcam chose lemon:
Her friend said. "Now why,
When ices You purchase.
Don't you favor your own color, choco.
itC""-I Hartford Post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31
t'NsoplIGsrICATED SURPRISE.

Physician--N Your ailmont lies in the
larynX. thOraX ANA tpielottis.
lloolihaE--l udade" An me afthcr
thinkin tn throublc was in me throat
Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31
SOMEMlLAr sIMII.AR.

"Whourlcr / see Il meteor II makes me
think of th.. Steel stock of mine"
"Why"'
You never saw a meteor that wasn't
going down. did yOu?"-Chicago Record
llcrald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31
THE ONLY CHANGE.

Ny lady love is perfect quite
Her hair IS brown, her eyes tn- >afne.
Her dispositions sweet and bright;
There's naught I'd Changr-eXccpt her
name.
--rhiladelDhia Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31
\ Costly Mistake.

Blundors arc sometimes very cNpon
sivc. Occasionally life itself is the pri,,
Of ~ mistake, but VolLu never bc wror,
If you take pr Kings New Life nm
Tor dyspepsia, piz2iuosS. Headache. Iivo
o. Boycl troubles rhcN are srntl& -.
thorough 'i", It i. " u'Suuttu lu,
an lrucflst-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31

salvation ecoms to he mighty costly
to some Will" 1t 5 free to others. grow.
the man who was asked to contribute
to the church.
"Of course replied the deacon. ITS
bigger job To save some people than
it is to save others, &C hicago Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31
MAKING CUIIIS I'SEL,I-I

MIS- Newwed-My husband has die
chllls and fever. but they come in handy.
Mrs OldWed--tiow so?
Mrs Newwed-WheneVer he has a chill
! pat rattle in his hand and it amdses
the buhN.-Chicaeo journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-31
STOPPED GAMBLING.

BIunt-l hear Blon"S has stopped gam
bling
f7ront-'rhats true. bet him q hun
dred dollars this morning that he couldn't
stop, and he took me up-Youltrrs Her
aid,