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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02
Respectfully,
WIN, T.. "SCHUTTENHELM,
Secretary Committee.

Secretary Committee.
IL is known that this committee is
also considering other towns as the
objective point of this excursion for
Saturday, August 22nd, and that these
places are making vigorous efforts to
secure the Ration crowd. The board
OF trade, the local railway orders, and
any other organization which can as
sist, should cooperate with Manager
Epperson in meeting this committee,
showing them every . courtesy and
demonstrating to them that Las Vegas
and the Hot Springs can offer a heart
Ter welcome, better attractions and
accommodations than any other point
within twice the distance. Besides the
actual money which these excursion
lists will spend while in our city, we
will derive the benefit of the adver-
|tisement Of our town. our climate and
our hospitable people. There is no
reason why this should not be made
merely the beginning of annual ex-
cursions to Las Vegas from Ration and
many other. Of the towns and cities
of New Mexico. There is no reason
why 1t should not offer the sugges-
tion which would result in an annual
summer c%hautauqua established in
the beautiful grounds near the Mon.
|~tezuna hotel, which would bring hun.
|dreds of visitors to our uneQualed eli.
mate for six weeks every year. Let
our enterprising business men make
1.-THE best of this opportunity.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

The reading OF the Declaration of In
dependence and the eloquent express
ion of those sentiments which should
stir the hearts OF every American on
July the Fourth give promise of being
submerged and forgotten in the excite.
ment of fre-crackers, baseball, balloon
ascensions and potato races. We have
among us eloquent patriots by the
score. VIII not one arise on the an
niversary OF the greatest day in all
history to stir our souls with the
memory of the valient deeds OF our
fathers and tune our heart strings to
the patriotic strains Of The Star
Spangled Banner forever shall wave
and MY Country, IT'S Of Thee" the
greatest nation the sun shines upon
the government of the people, for the
people and by the people.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

Proper drainage Is always a good
thing, The present depression in the
L(ney markets Is due to the fact that
the big corporations in the east have
ben letting the water out of their
stocks. When they have become thor.
oughly drained and conditions have
readjusted themselves to their normal
state we may expect a more health.
full. substantial prosperity than that
which followed the intoxicating con.
ditions Of the last two years. New
Mexico needs the opposite treatment
from that being administered to the
ship trust and other highly irritated
concerns. We should bend every e.
fort to harbor all the water in sight;
hold back the priceless floods which
are needed for our fertile fields and
thirsty stock during the dry months
or years. Water d a good thing in
is place. What the New York steel
trust spare NV Mexico can uti-
kltzy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

The Hawaii house of representatives
does not extend the glad hand" TO
fellow-Americans In voting down a
measure dsigned to stimulate immigra'
lion TO the island from the mainland
II is necessary TO state in explanation
that the majority Of the Hawaiian
house are native Hawaiians. They
frankly took the positions that there
are Americans enough on the islands
already. And there aren't so very
many, either.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02
'lke,

Liitlc isolated bands Of Amerlcans
In every country under the sun-in the
old mother country, in despotic Russia
In the islands of the sea. In the king
doms OF the kaiser. In heather China
in blood.stained Scrvia, on Greenland's
icy mountains and midas cora
strands. and, possibly, In Breathit'
county. kentucky-from sunrise tt
sunrise they will meet and under
strange flags will unfurl the banner
Of liberty on July the 4th, and eat ant
drink, and talk. and enthuse over ''Th,
Land Of tne Free and the Home Of tn,
Brave"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

In connection with the much-dis-
cussed political bearing Of the postal
scandals the st. Louis Globe-Democrat
calls attention TO the fact that most
OF those implicated were In office be-
fore Theodore Roosevelt became pres
ident and some Of them even before
Mr.. McKinley's term OF office. Demo
Gratis, as well as republicans, are in
|yolved In the various ~swindling
schemes.
The leader Of the boodlers. Machen,
is himself a democrat. 1t Is not a
question Of politics. 1t Is the old story
|of abused power, of honor sold for a
mess Of pottage, OF wrong doors
brought to the light.
We a depend upon President
Roosevelt. as We could OF any Ameri-
can who has held his high office, to
hunt out the criminals and mete out
the full measure of the law upon them,
regardless Of their persons or their
politics.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

The two winston churchiiE Fare
causing trouble ngaih ins England--in
this country every one has learned to
know them apart. The London Chron-
icle rebukes the editors Of the Century
magazine for claiming the author OF
THE Crisis Is an American. Unless
another war breaks out soon, the En-
glish war correspondent viii have 70
bestir himself 10 keep his reputation
abreast Of that Of the American novel
list.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

The London Lancet electioneers for
trouble by calling especially fat ba-
bies "hypertrophic pathological types
Ii also denounces Raphael's infant
models. Now that the Lancet is get
ting risky. London Punch ought to
relax It's solemnities.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

Louisiana alone spends on levees
three times as much money as the
national government appropriates for
the purpose. The fact Is a proof or
the faith in levecs Of observers on the
spot.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

Kansas wriggles out OF the mud
long enough to send up a cry for g..
900 men to help gather her wheat
crop. At the end of the world some
Kansas farmer will crawl out on ton
OF the ruins and ask the angel Gabriel
If he Is a good harvest hand.-Denver
News.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02
EXCURSION
To Las Vegas Can Be Secured Wit
Little Effort.

Several weeks ago the manager OF
the Las Vegas & Hot Springs railway
received a letter from the various rail
way orders Of Ration making inquiries
as to the facilities in our city for ac-
communicating a big excursion of the
railway men with their families, and
as to the ability OF the electric line
to carry the excursion up to the Hot
Springs park and canyon. The letter
Stated that the excursion was to be
run on August 90 and would number
about 1900 people. The manager re
lplied, stating that he could easily take
care OF that sized crowd to and from
the springs, offered a reasonable re.
duction in the round-trip rate, and
put the Ration people in communica.
ton with Manager Talbot of the Mon
tezuma for securing meal accommo.
dations for those who would desire
lit.
Yesterday the following letter was
received by Manager Epperson:
Ration, N. NJ, June 20, '03.
Mr.. Il. l.. Epperson,
Supt. 4 Mngr.,
Las Vegas & Hot Spring Ry, Co.
Las Vegas, N. M.
Dear Sir.-Beg to acknowledge re
Iceipt Of your letter 23rd inst. Wish
to state that a committee has been
appointed to go to Las Vegas on 3rd
lof July and will be in full power to
make all arrangements they see fit
In regard to the Santa Fe employees
excursion. The committee, namely:
Mr.. 6. L. Elliot, Mr.. John G. Walters,
Mr.. Charles Stewart, Mr.. Bert Apgar
and probably n or two more. viii
arrive ON No. l of that date.
Hoping this will meet with your ap-
proval.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

Among the minor di%yergences be
tween the branches OF the language
of the Anglo-Saxon. It may be noted
that In England looping the loop is
.'hooping the hoop" or perhaps. Na4p.
ing the oop." ~ss*,,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

II seems that the socialists IN Ger
many gained no less than 900, 1000 votes
at the recent election The kaiser
will doubtless see that the party Is
one to be rcckoned with in the future
of the empire.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

There is some evidence that the
.trolly day OF Texas will dawn In
the near future. At the very begin.
ming Of II Texas people. who want
such lines, should take promoters 70
one side and look at their papers In
order to ascertain their ability to do
what they promise. This will prevent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

The Socialist party in Germany
cast nearly as many votes as all other
parties combined. But gerrymandered
districts give II little hope Of a ma
Ioffry at - early day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

Speaking Of Grover Cleveland run
ming for the presidency, it may be con
sidered doubtful il he could even
walk, hindered as he would be by the
record Of his former terms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

AS a result of the boom In the price
of cotton 1900 acres have been plant
ed this season In Porto Rico. 1t Will
not take Americans long TO get at cot
ton possibilities in the new possess
ions.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

Many citizens who don't care for
fireworks and are leery of gunpowder
concoUions vii take to the hills and
woods Saturday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

Russia's reply to a respectful peti.
ton In the cause Of humanity should
not be a diplomatic snub. The Incl
dent opens an opportunity 10 give the
Russian side OF the case in an official
statement.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

Joseph's garment Of many culors
was a triffiing affair compared with a
Jefferson City boodler's coat wadded
with $50, 900 in ~greenbacks furnished
by a monopoly TO buy Legislative IA
yors.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

Omaha surgeons are making an at
tempt to grow a new set of fingers OF
a patient. In view of the near ap
proach of the Fourth this expert
ment will be followed with anxious N
terest by American parents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

II you want to gain flesh and feel
we'll drink Macbeth water; pure,
sparkling, refreshing. medicinal; de-
livered where you want 1t by Peter
Roth. 18S-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

much embarrassment. Where men
ask communities to give, commune
ties a with the utmost propriety
ask what they are going to get when
they comply.-Dallas News.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

The west side has prepared an
elaborate AMI interesting program for
the fourth. Many Of the east siders
will 90 over to help celebrate.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

British officers in Somaliland are
Extracting" themselves from the
Mad Mullah's traps, which is a decided
Improvement upon beginning an an
nouncement with a regret.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

And now Sir Thomas tells us we
would better have that cup photo
graphed. Sir Thomas is developing
into a wag In his old age.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

The extension Of the street car
schedule to cover an evening service
is highly appreciated by the people.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02
LOOK AT YOUR THUMBS.

A German scientist announces the
discovery that the white lines which
cross the ~finger-nails, and especially
the thumb nails, are signs OF an alb
normal state OF the human organism
at the time they appear.
He states, according to the Inter,
Ocean, that As per cent Of criminals
have these lines, 40 per cent of idiots
and 50 per cent Of ~lunatics.
Herr Scientist believes that these
lines denote a d~egeneracy OF the upper
nervous system and are related to
physical, mental and moral conditions.
He has established that only from 10
to II per cent Of persons normally con-
s~tituted have white lines on their
thumbs, while the largest percentage.
rs, is found among those who are
periodically dangerous lunatics.
Il would be well to examine the
|thg4lbs Of an acquaintance before
showing ones self too friendly, and in
one detects the tell-tale lines in
their esn thumbs, lose no time in
sending for the family physician.
Tie small boy In his composition
shows a keen appreciation of the
practical side of this scientific mem
Der.
"The thumb Ia a lot of trouble. The
baby has TO be slapped for putting 1t
In her mouth and hollers, and it is also
the place where you hit 1t when the
hammer misses where you want to
put 1t and makes pa mad"
Breathes there a man with soul SO
dead
Who never 10 himself hath said
When on his thumb the hammer fell
But what he said, | dare not tell.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02
Stockholders Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that there
will be an annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Las Vegas Tele.
phone company at the office of said
company in Las Vegas. N. NJ, at /
O'Clock p. m, Wednesday. July. Sth
1908, for the purpose of electing fv.
60 directors to serve for the ensuing
year and transact such other bust
ness as may properly come before
such meeting.
j. L. MOORE. Sec.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02
THURSDAY EVENING. JULY I'll,

The day after tomorrow Is the
Fourth.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

Las Vegas should go after that big
excursion from Ration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

The best Of material, carefully pre-
pared, nicely and quickly served, by
attentive and sprightly walters. on at
tractive tables, In cool and comforta-
BILE dining room-such is Duvalrs
Restaurant. 276-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

The optic will not. under any circaD :
stances, De responsible for the return or slt
safe keeping Of any rejected manuscript 80
exception will be made 10 this rule, With ~
gard to either letters or enclosures. Nor .llI
Che editor enter into correspondence concern-
ing rejected manuscript.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02
Rates Of Subscription.

News-dealers should report to the counting
room any frregularlty or inattention on the
part Of carriers In the delivery of I ne Optic.
News-dealers can have The Optic delivered
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02
Plaza Trust 4 Savings Bank,
LAS VEGAS, N. m.

Use Crystal ice; it brought the price
down, also our pure distilled water
is free from all disease germs. 1S2-tf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

For the most beautiful rooms In the
southwest, 60 to La Pension in the
Coors block. 165-tf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-02

Mrs. nj, b. Ward is prepared to do
first-class dressmaking at 902 Third
street. L. v. Phone TIA. 172-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-08
IMPROVED ON NATURE.
A Point That Won Lawsuit For
william Mckinley.

a year or two after William McKiD-
ley had begun the practice OF the law
az Canton. o.. he distinguished himself
In q humorous fashion IN one Of his
first successful cases. As often hap.
pens in court. the humor was not mere
~ for the sake Of the joke. but for seri-
Gus purpose. Mr. Edward r. Roe in
"Thc Life Work Of William Mckinley"
tells the story.
The case was a suit against sur
geon whom the plaintiff charged with
having set his leg 80 badly that il was
bowed. Mckinley defended the sur
geOn and found himself pitted against
John McSweeney. one OF the most bril-
liant lawyers Of the Ohio bar.
McSweeney brought his client into
court and had him expose the injured
limb to the jury. 1t was very crooked.
and the case looked bad for the sur
geon. But Mckinley had both his eyes
open. as usual. and fixed them keenly
on the other mans leg.
As soon as the plaintiff was turned
over TO him he asked that the other leg
should also be barred. The plaintiff and
McSweeney objected vigorously, but
the Judge ordered It done. Then 1t ap.
peared that his second leg was still
more crooked than that which the sur
geon had set.
my client seems to have done better
by this man than nature itself did,
said Mckinley. "and l move that the
sniff IA dismissed with n repommpnda-
ton to the plaintiff that he have the
other leg broken and then set by the
surgeon who set the first one"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-08
500 Reward. 500

The readers Of this paper viii be
pleased 10 learn that there Is al least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able 10 cure in all its stages and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh is the
only positive cure now known 10 the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a con.
stitutiOnal treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do.
ing its work. The proprietors have so
much faith in its curative powers that
hey offer 500 for any case that II
tails 10 cure. Send for list Of testl-
monials. Address.
f. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-08
uneonselous from Group.

During a sudden and terrible attack
Of Group our little girl was uncon.
scious from strangulation, says A. l..
Spotford. postmaster, Chester. Mich,
and dose of One Minute Cough Cure
was administered and repeated often.
II reduced the swelling and infiamma-
ton, cut the mucous. and shortly the
child was resting easily and speedily
recovered. II cure coughs. colds. la
grippe and all throat and lung troubles
One Minute Cough Cure fingers In the
throat and chest and enables the lungs
to contribute pure. health-g giving oxy'
gen to the blood. City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-08
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.

Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the matter of r. f. Word, bankrupt,
in bankruptcy:
To the creditors OF r. f. Word OF
sugden, in the Southern district u
Indian Territory. bankrupt: Notice 10
hereby given that on the 2sth day o.
December. A. d. 1902. the said r. n.
Word was duly adjudicated bankrups.
and that the first meeting of his credi-
tors will be held at the United States
courthouse in Ryan On the 18th day Of
January. A. ID. 1903, at O'Clock in ths
forenoon. at which time the said creS,-
tors may attend, prove their elaine,
appoint trustee. examine the bapR.
rupt and transact such other business
as may properly come before sasd
meeting. h HAMILTON.
Referee in Bankruptcy
First published Dec 81. 1902.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-08
NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the United States Court for the
Southern District Of the Indian Ter
ritory In the matter Of j. W Le-
vine, bankrupt. in bankruptcy No.
$3.50.
To the honorable Hosea Townsend,
Judge OF the District Court Of the
United States for the Southern Dis
trict Of the Indian Territory:
]. W. Levine Of Ardmore, in the
Southern district Of the Indian Terri
tory, in said district, respectfully rep
resents that on the 27th day Of May,
1902. last past, he was duly adiudgeS
bankrupt under the acts Of congress
relating to bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered AL his property ard
rights OF property, and has fully com
piled With all the requirements Of said
acts and Of the orders Of the court
touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be
decreed by the court to have a full
discharge from all debts provable
against his estate under said bank
rupt acts. except such debts as are ex-
cepted by law from such discharge
Dated this 29th day Of December,
A. d. 1902. J. W. LEVINE.
Bankrupt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-08
rns TWO TERRITORIES
viii Contribute Largely - TIE 5vsi-
rsss e. the Gulf City.

reEf Cf tre GAN AiANs
REGARDING the entrance OF the iris
90 into New ORLEANS President Yea
cum said. vhen interviewed IN a
southern town:
The Frisco with its lines operated
into New Orleans viil lave an aggre-
gate OF ABOUT 600 mile and in addi-
ton 10 the benefits it vii receive BY
having the New Orleans 3 tevay open
10 It's own use. u VII have its own
rails from New Orleans TO ST Louis.
Chicago. Kansas City. Memphis. Blr-
minghAm. all Of the principal business
centers Of Kansas and the Indian and
Oklahoma territories. as well as TO
North Texas points. including Fort
Worth AM Dallas. which are the chief
trade centers o. that part Of the state
and viii also handle a large tonnage
OF lumber from Arkansas and Iouisi-
ana
The entrance Of the Frisco system IN
10 yew Orleans would be oi great ad-
vantage to New Orleans. reaching as
IL does the large trade centors above
outlined. and traversing a section Of
country the products Of which are 10
a large extent exported and handled
20 domestic ports via the Gulf. this
being especially true as regards cot
ton and grain. The lines Of this
system cover seven Of eleven cotton
states. besides the territory Of the five
civilized tribes OF Indians. the ChOc-
taEs. Chlcksaaws. Cherokees. Creeks
and semlnoles. all Of which country
is rapidly developing TO the highes,
degree Of agriculture In cotton. grain
and other produce.
The terminals secured at an esti-
mated expense Of over a million dol.
lars. are Immediately adjacent TO the
business center Of the city and are ac-
Knowledged TO be equal 20 any lceal
terminals in New Orleans. and The
yards and terminal facilities secured,
In connection with the privileges which
viii be accorded by the city. viii ena.
bic this company 90 handle CTS Gull
business through This port.
"It has not set been definitely de-
|tcrmined upon which side of the river
I tho road aili enter the city, We have
several corps of engineers now In
the field and % may be that this 8.
but the beginning OF the vast enter
.pi.cs 70 Dc developed in the city IN
connection with the Frisco property
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-08
Ardmore to HeaIdton.
Croup.
ID G.

The peculiar cough which indicates
Group, is usually well known TO the
mothers Of croupy children. No time
should be lost in the treatment of IL.
and for this purpose no medicine has
received more universal approval than
Chamberlan's Cough Remedy. DO not
waste valuable tine in experimenting
with untried remedies. no matter how
highly they may be recommended, but
give this medicine as directed and
all symptoms of Group will quickly dis
appear. For sale by City Drug Store.
r. j. Ramsey and Ardmore Drug Co.