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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

The Canadian ministry must lie
driven hard BY its opponents In the
matter II proposed Grand Trunk Pa.
CHIC railroad 81 warrant such an ar.
gumcnt as Tint offered BY senator
McMullen, one u the ministry's sup,
porfers General MeMutlcn tries u
friThtan Canadians by sayineSthat The
United states may attack the poinin.
Ion ~ any time and that the new
AT Canadian tfanacuntinental line thus
becomes an urgent military necessity
Presumably senator McMullen il i
great military s~trafeRist and finds The
basis III hIs argument III the fact
that the proposed new road Wnala be
butt farther north Than ne present
Canadian Pacific line According q
this reasoning, The Canadian mover
will be safe from your Uncle Samuel
until they have three Or four trans.
continental roads running several hun.
bred miles apart. parallel TO ono an
other. And, as the senator obsci yes
In his most alarmed manner they can
not be built a momen too 0
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26
Settling u Easbion.

A New York man tells a quaint
story about a new mnidservant he once
employed.
This maid" he said. had just come
over from the old country and she was
very green. Everything she did pro-
claimed her greenness. One OF her
habits was always TO come downstairs
backward,
Il assure you II was a funny sight
to see her descending a staircase slow
" In that way. Her hand grasped the
balnstradc for safety and every little
while she looked round to see how
much farther she had to go.
"sWhy do You come downstairs back
ward. Kathleen some II asked her.
"'Snre, sir she answered, that's the
way we always came downstairs In the
ship comm over. Isn't it the fashion
in American"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

Having jagged The legislative hood.
ler 10 his hearts content, Nj. Folk
of st Louis might tnrn his attention
70 the ticket scaipers who are threat.
ening the success Of the exposition by
their nefarious practices. The rail.
roads absolutely refuse 10 make any
thing more than excursion rates un.
less the scalpers are put out Of bust.
ness. and III. people viii not attend
the exposition unless they a get
reasonably low, railroad rates. Real.
ly. II seems 20 BE- . case for the little
giant 10 handle In his mastery style.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26
Coral That shocks.

On the coast Of the West Indian is-
lands n curious kind Of coral Is found,
called "~millcpoca.' This has d most
extraordinary property which makes
the people who know II very shy Of
handling II. The moment you pick up
a piece a sort Of electric thrill runs
through you and an agonizing pain
shoots through your jaws. You feel as
II every tooth and every nerve and
muscle connected with them was
burning. The acute pain lasts gen
orally for about half IN hour and slow
~ passes or; but the effects do not dis
appear entirely for hours. The reason
Of this curious shock or poisoning Is a
mystery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26
TALK UNITED STATES.

Wayne Macvcaeh. senior counsel
for the United States, says 1t has
been decided that English shall DO
spoken az The Hague court in the
Venezuelan arbitration.
This announcement is not mrpris.
Ing. Though Venezuela might have
been expected ~ prefer Spanish and
Germany German. while the traditions
~ diplomacy would require French,
the decision 10 use English may be
not as q concession 70 England
as Il party to the eate, Int 10 The init.
ga States, which acted In the role of
peacemakcr.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

The usually accurate Literary Di.
gest makes a funny mixanp In an al
legged translation from a German sci.
enlist concerning the Star Of Beth.
lehem." II says. "kopler. on the la.
sis Of his discovery of the course Of
the planets, made tho discovery that
after the year Z. H. & there occurred
thc rare conjunctio maxima Of the
constellation. Jupiter, he declared to
have been the Star IL Bethlehem. or
course one needs 70 know very little
or astronomy 70 know that the plan.
ets Jupiter and aSturn ara NOT i con.
s~tellation Of stars az all, In tho astro.
nomieal use of tbs word Aud yer
his Is not much more absurd than The
identification M Jupiter as tile star
uf Bethlehem 81 the Hibie
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

The Hungarians have already de-
manded that all the orders 70 The
Austro Hungarian armies be given IN
At least i've languages, and have won
the point. Their next move y u make
Magyar the sole military tongue In
their branch ~ the dual monarchy,
and compel changes in the Imperial
nass and banners until shcy resemble
Aus,ro Hungarian bank notes; q
which i side u printed III Magyar.
while the other side bears nine din.
.ercu, languages
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

China Is In the throes Of another
uprising. and grave fears r enter
tanned that the lives OF foreigners In
the Celestial empire win be again
placed 10 jeopardy. In the meantime
The great powers 81 Europe are max.
ing eyes Al one another aud nothing
Is being done 10 prevent i spread u
the yellow terror.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26
A TInkrr.. mann.

In days Of old the tinker bold, when
called 70 mend q pot, would build a
dam or molsiencd meal around the
leakage spot. The melted solder thus
was made within due bounds TO stay.
but when the solder solid was the dam
was thrown away. Aud - the meal.
then useless rs d Lake Cochituatc clam.
became n symbol: hence we say Not
worth a tinker dam.'-l,ollcr Monthly.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26
a EVENT.

mentS oil the PutlfZef 5cnooi o
Journalism Is from the noted Carl
Schurz. He writes as follows:
The School OF Journalism which
Mr.. Pulitzer has founded in Columbia
University is a great conception. II
deals with the eiementais of a profes-
sion which more than any other az
our national life.
"a school Of Journalism that will
develop not only technical, but also
intellectual and ethical standards, will
rank among the most important and
influential institutions In the country
If it is properly conducted, and the
names Of the advisory committee
seem 10 be an earnest Of success.
In journalism we need d profess.
sional conscience as well as a profes.
sionaI mind. We need the dignity, in
dependence and moral pride which is
born Of the consciousness Of exact
knowledge. The time has indeed
come when the vast and growing
power of journalism should be order
ed and corelate with the other moral
aud intellectual forces of civilization.
u should he guarded and inspired by
a definite code Of professional ethics,
the violation of which should cost the
offender his standing.
"The journalist should bring TO his
work a thorough, systematic and
sound knowledge Of certain principles
and facts with which he will have
TO deal.
4 am glad TO see, for instance, that
among the courses proposed for this
new department OF Columbia Uniyers-
ity political and economic science are
conspicuous.
~ III important, OF course. that
students should acquire technical
knowledge Of the administrative side
Of journalism. Of business and me-
chanical matters and Of reporting.
But training In the moral princl-
pies involved IN public affairs. a moral
development founded ON knowledge,
broad and deep, that will make d
journalist mentally disdainful as well
morally a%ntagonistic 10 %wrongdo-
ing--this is vital.
sThis announcement OF d univcrs-
ity school Of journalism is In a very
high sense a national event. D
reason why journalism should not
take It's place among the learn,
cd professions All II needs are pro
fessional standards.
Frequently the journalist starts in
MS o reporter. He may have failed
In something else, or he may not be
considered NJ for anything else. He
has not undergone any in.
.tellectual or ethical training to Mt
for the vast responsibilities OF
work, II he Ii to rise In his pro
How can discuss such matters re-
wide and great knowledge?
the journalist usually drifts in
10 journalism: happens into 1t, falls
.EN 4-M -.
into II. Yet II Is a profession that
calls for men or large citizenship. OF
moral nobility. Of trained intelligence.
of courage, founded on a close and
acquaintance with the great
that underlie organized and in.
iividual life. the plain lessons OF his.
the right and wrong relation
Of men and things. They need
The conscience OF morals, OF intellI
gence and OF knowledge.
= heartily approve OF the idea Of a
school Of journalism in Colum
Il Is a very great conception.
\ should command the attention and
respect not only OF all journalists, but
3f the whole pnntry
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

The New Hampshire papers almost
got out extras because a farmer dug
UP a weed which had roots eleven
feet under ground, No one In the
Granite state supposed there was
eleven feet Of soil In one spot there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26
sigtEl

A western man has just been tried
for Insanity and conducted his own
case. Finally the Judge turned 70.
him and said You're not crazy I
Il know IT, replied the man. 7 told
Noah 50 the other day MS We were go
ing Into tho ark"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26
Notice Railroad Men.

An those who are interested in III,
organization ii the Employees savings
a building association are requested
~ meet III the Office Of Al r. a $. r.
superintendent Thursday evening
Aug q. al $ > m. s.it7
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

Powerful friends are working for hla
appointment. and strong eastern iniu
ence Ia being brought TO bear TO con.
vince the authorities in Washington.
that the politicians DO not represent
the sentiments of New Mexico anil
that IN the Fifth district the principles
on home rule are held sacred.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

Kaiser Wilhelm Is TO give another
proof Of his versatility by designing
a flag for the Peace Congress at Rou.
en-, Sept. 23. The kaiser will be ex-
pected 70 set a good example by fol.
lowing the pence nag himself.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

King Peter Is said to have threaten.
ed to abdicatc twice in ten days. If
he waits much longer the army
chiefs may save him the trouble Of
carrying out HIS threat.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

II Is doubtful. though, whether the
Boston man who has crossed the Arc.
tic circle In an autocar will feel as
much At home as a native Of the rrlg.
ID zone would feel Ii Boston.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

II Is a poor day when we don't hear
anything from 4 Chicago university
professor. The latest 70 break loose
declares that the civil war was
caused by an leo glacier that formed
100000 years ago and moved south.
ward. sIglN
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

a man In Atchison. Knns,. has given
uttcrance to a heartfelt definition Of d
gold mine. which tells It's " story.
He says that a gold mine is "a hole
in the ground owned by a liar"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

The Optic will not. under any csrcap
stances. be responsible for the return or lie
safe keeping Of any rejected MANUSCRIPTS No
exception will be made ~ this rule. M res
gard to either letters or enclosures, Nor will
tic editUr s't0cr ifft5 ffsspJrtoffe Ss3sesssr
ing rejected manuscript.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

I.osT-Medium light Jersey COW.
white ring around nose. dehorned;
$500 reward for return or lnforma,
ton. Mrs. r. A. Pope. sls Tilden,
Ave. S-1l3.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

The sick Man Of Europe" Is al
tended BY distinguished consulting
physicians with steel pills and smoke
less powders.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

The Optic has received d copy u
The "Prize.List, Rules and Regula.
lions II he department II Iise stock
81 the universal exposition at st.
Louis The volume contains 2e5
pages Il is available 10 anyone IN.
terpSted.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26
WEDNESDAY EVENING. AUG. 20,

The flood at Flagstaff may be taken
10 mean that the water u about As
high as II will get.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

FOR sALE-A 0at top oak ONCE desk
and a second hand oliver typewrit-
er. Call on Ed. French at Ray.
woods Or ga Grand ayenu s.l33
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

It looks now as II there might be
some chance that the Americas cup
may be lifted BY Shamrock XII.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

The sultan regards an nltimatum
from any other country except Russia
rs d sort 81 breakfast food.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

Thousands Of good Americans
would IKE 10 sec the Shamrock win
once-just for fun,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

The naval war game takes a back
seat while the yacht races last. 1t Is
not sufficiently sporty"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26
Rates Of Subscription.

News~dealers should report 10 The counting
room any irrsgilarity or inatteutipn IN THE
part 81 carriers in the delivery Of Toe optic.
Newn-daaiers can have The Opti. delivered
70 tbrir dcpois In any part ~ the city by the
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

FOR RENT-Four room furnished
house on Grand avenue at SIS. In.
quire, The Optic. S-139
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

Something rich! Egg.Chocolate.
made only by Gibson 4 seitz. Bridge
street. $50.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

For a real good. palatablc meal 30
10 the Imperial restaurant, opposite
depot. Sill.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26
The Photo Tent Moved

10 Bridge street near Il. Romero Hose
House. Come and see me for photos,
views. buttons: developing and finish.
Ing for amateurs. J. 9. MARTINEZ.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

II war III the east Is ayerted 1, viii
not be for the lack OF atrocities on
either side.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

The mineral development OF the
San Miguel county Is attracting wide
attention.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-26

Another reduction plant for San Mi
sucl county. That looks good 10 us.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-07
War.

There is, besides pleasure in order,
a very real fear of disorder. A mob,
fire or a runaway horse arouses
sensation of terror in the spectator
quite apart from their pOtentiality Of
harm to himself. Mere force is not, as
is supposed, the last argument Of man.
A civilized war would have more ter
rors for the stockjobbcr than the cot
tager were it not for the threat of I'M
governed force yelled behind the pune
tilio of Christian fighting. We are
never quite certain Of an army. The
disciplined brigade which nowadays
captures the enemy's capital as tender
ly as it would guard its OWL has, new
ertheless, the same badges on its but
tons as those which We're fOuled with
the rape Of San Sebastian and the MUIR
der of Bazeilles. 1t may drown its
manners at airy moment in torrent or
blood and tears, and statesmen and
others never forget the fact. War is
but the crust of the volcano. Fires
of unutterable horror hum beneath.
The very perfection of the discipline
which controls them is evidence OF
mans dread Of disorder, for it is only
fear that YIELDS so strongly the furnace
Ors.-Blackwood's.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-07

Like a lot of would be suicides, he didn't really
want to die he simply thought he did, and realized
the error when ne went plump into the water.
He yelled for help; he begged for somebody or
anybody to hurry because he was drowning.
Help arrived A boat hook raked his spine and
drew him dripping and repentant man to the dock.
He discovered that the sun was shining, that the
sky was blue, and that life was good, And he was
thankful because ducking had put wisdom into his
head.
There are lot of brooders in this world. They
are not all inclined to the spectacular, as was this
poor tailor but, like him, they vote life failure
because they fasten their minds on their troubles,
coddle them, magnify them aud nerve themselves
to folly. There isn't one suicide in hundred that
logical or where jury would decide that death,
self-mAicted, was justified.
souse in the river gasp or two for breath,
and then hasty rescue would restore life-ove and
common sense in many cases, just as it did with this
poor tailor.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-07
Diplomatic Permanently.

1t is likely to be the case in America
that as time goes on and our relations
with foreign powers become more and
more complicated and pressing perma-
nence in consular and diplomatic office,
based upon knowledge and proved fit
ness, will be the rule. This may mean
that it will not be so common prac-
tice to take scholars and authors from
private life and place them suddenly
in foreign cOnsulates and missions.
But even then it is likely that our liter
allure will be enriched by the work Of
men who have become authors while
enjoying the opportunities for new
studies and broader observation afford
ed by the foreign service Of their coun-
try, so that il hitherto literature has
contributed to diplomacy hereafter we
shall see our diplomacy contributing to
our literature, as has not infrequently
already been the case.-Century.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-07
THE ceoARs OF LEBANON,
Only a Few of These Historic Trees
Now Remain.

Now Remain.
There are only about 4OO ceuars VI
Lebanon now remaining high up on the
rocky slopes. Hadrian sculptureu MS
imperlal anathema against all VINO
should cut these sacred trees; the Marc
mite peasants almost worship them ana
call them the ''cedars of the LORD, anu
a recent governor Of the Lebanon nus
surrounded them by a great wall 30
that the young shoots may not he III
iured nv rowing animals. Yet, century
by century, their number grows less.
Rut If the cedars are few In NUMBER
these few are of royal blood. Ihey
are not the largest of trees, though
some of the trunks measure over forly
feet around. Their beauty lies in the
wide spreading limbs, which often COW
err a circle 200 or 300 feet in circumfer-
ence. Some are tall and symmetrical
with beautiful horizontal branches'
others are gnarled and knotteq, WIN
inviting seats in the great forks ana
charming DtuS oh III" '
the swinging boughs.
The wood has sweet odor, Is very
hard and seldom decays. The vitality
of the cedar is remarkable. dcau
tree is never seen, except where light
ming or the ax has been at work. Or
ten a great bough of one tree has
grown into neighbor, and the two
are so bound together that it is impos-
sible to say which is the parent trunk
Perhaps the unusual strength and Vi
tality of the cedars are due TO their
slow growth. When a little sprout
hardly waist high is said to be ten or
fifteen or twenty years old one cannot
help asking, What must be the age OF
the great patriarchs Of the grove! II
is hard to tell exactly. By the aid OF
microscope | have counted more than
700 rings on bough only thirty inches
in diameter. Those who have studied
the matter more deeply think that some
of these trees must be more than
thousand years old. Indeed. there Is
nothing wildly improbable in the
thought that perhaps the Guardian, foi
instance, may have been young tree
when Hiram began, cutting for the tenn
ME at Jerusalem.-Lewis CASTOR Leary
| in Scribner's.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-07
WAYS OF WINGED WooERs.
incidents Illustrating the COmical
Side of Bird Life.

Side of Bird Life.
Wooing time brings to the front the
comical side of bird life, and methods
are as varied among our feathered
neighbors as among ourselves. The eX-
tremes of dignlfied courtship and dis
reputable scrimmage were shown by
two well known birds, when the pres
ence of a rival intensified affairs.
Two purple finches, suitOrs for the
favor of the same sparrowlike maiden,
placed themselves on each side about a
foot from her and offered musical
contest. First one burst into rapturous
song. flying up into the air, feathers
fuffed out and snowy breast and rosy
shoulders more lovely than ever. The
solo finished, he dropped back to his
perch and politely waited, While his
rival poured out his madrigal. This
alternate display continued several
minutes, and apparently the umpire
found it hard to choose, for she evaded
decision by taking flight-both suitors
following.
Different was the method Of two
orchard orioles, one in the immature
plumage of the second year, the other
In the full glory of maturity. This
was wrangle, accompanied by scold-
ing and avian vituperation from begin
ming to end. If the theory of selection
by fine dress be true, decision should
have been easy but after a whole
days trial the fair one ended it by
truly feminine scorn of theories, elop-
ing with her palmer sutton, leaving the
gorgeous elder to console himself with
another bride-which he did before the
sun went down.-Collier's Weekly.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-07

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FVh
Tax Deed Under Section s OF ChaP''i
1855, Laws of Florida. A. n
Notice is hereby given that n. a.
0steen, purchaser Of Tax C9lL
flcate No. All, dated the I'd day OF guy ny
A. D.. 1900, has filed said certificate ID y! 10y
Office, and has made application ior ,S .SH
deed to issue in accordance Win NV,
Said certificate embraces the tolloMin H,
described property situated In fu'p'~
county, Florida, to wit: tai
Nv / OF sw I, sw of NV t, Q 4 d = IA
section s, township 10, range zO-
acres. -. aha
The said land being assessed ~ .so s
date of the issuance Of such cer tIliass
in the name of Unknown nn.od
said certificate shall be reI i Issue
according to law, tax deed VIII I'IS
thereon on the 18th day OF August A. ~
1908. =. cal
Witness my official signature snS
this the I4th day Of July, A. D. n ISrSiv
[Seall dOsEfh pisdds,
Clerk Circuit Court, Putnam Co. EIOns1
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-07
The Roman LupettO.

The Roman lupetto, which is almost
Indistinguishable from the so called
Pomeranian dog, invariably tries to
bury or cover over any food given him
which he does not like. If fed on a
loose drugget he will skillfully cover
up the obnoxious food; if the carpet is
nailed down so that he cannot do this
he goes through the exact process with
his nose which would turn over the
plate if it were movable. The lupetto
has general contempt for any but
meat diet, and, though he may conde-
scend to accept bread and milk out of
Difference to his owner (many Of them
would not make this concession), he is
sure to go through the form of protest
first.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-07
THE BLUES AND SUICIDE.

If it were possible to look into the minds of
men what lot of mysteries and crankisms would be
explained!
A month or two ago Frederick Beulor, New
York tailor, had such touch of the blues that he
voted life a miserable swinde. He decided to die,
aud also to eat one big meal and hang the expense
before he shufled off.
1t was a Lucullus feed for sure. There were
brook trout and turtle soup, SQUAD, asparagus on
toast, fruit, coffee, claret iced to the proper tenn
perature, and lot more. He closed the festivities
with black cigar made in Cuba paid the bill,
walked to the East river and jumped in, still snlok-
ins his perfecto