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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

modern and quickest fire fighting ma
chine in the entire west.
The company o have the full
complement OF firemen allowed by
law, twenty-five In number, with half
a dozen Applicant ms always awaiting
a vacancy to gain admittance.
Among the former foremen who
have helped to make the company
! what it is. many James are noted
who have regulations throughout the
west and q full list is appended
which will bring up pleasant recol-
lections to many an old timer who
has not seen the M for years.
1882, Capt. H. H. Hutton: 1883,
Capt. H. H Hutton; 1884, w. S.
Crawford; 1885. w. S. Crawford;
1886, Thomas Fleming; 1887, A T.
Rogers; 1888, Antonio Cajal; 1890
A. T. Rogers; 1891, Theo Rutenbeck;
1892, Thos. D. Hogsett; 1898, w. 0.
Wood; 1894, Chas. w. Allen: 1895,
Pat D. McElroy; 1896, w. A. Civ.
ems; 1897, S l.. Romero: 1898, Alex
McElroy; 1899. Cecelio Rosenwald
1900, Cecelio Rosenwald; 1901, L. w
Ilfeld; 1902. Geo. B. Young; 1903.
Herman Ilfel.
Mention cannot be made of al
the parapharnalia on hand. but an in
ventory wuold show about a $4,000
investment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16
E. ROMERO HOSE co.
What a Volunteer Organization May
Do When Rightly Organized

II is always in order to help along
a purely benevolent enterprise, espec-
tally when by it's continuity the
whole community, irrespective OF
class or condition, are benefited, but
when hat organization by its push
and enthusiasm sets a pace that
would be well followed by more mer-
cenerary enterprises the task is doub-
iy satisfactory.
AS the Twenty-first anniversary of
the +. Romero Hose & Fire company
win be celebrated on the goth and
as the organization depends entirely
on %gratuitous contribution for sup
port, a short resume of the work OF
the cmpany from its inception in the
early history of modern Las Vegas to
the present time, together with its
growth, is most fitting.
The Z. Romero Hose & Fire COM
pany was organized on Feb. goth,
1882, as hose company No. 2, the
second volunteer fire company in the
Territory, and has never disbanded or
~reorganized since the first bylaws
were signed, a record which it Is
doubtful any other similar organiza
ton in the west car show, still hold
ing two of its charter members, Mes
srs. Chas. and A. T. Rogers, both of
! whom are highly respected and sue
cessful business men of the city. The
first quarters were in the old f. b.
Mills office on Bridge street, and the
first hose cart, an antiquated two
wheeled affair, was bought by w. III.
Shupp. AT an early day the boys be-
gan to show the enterprise which has
characterized the company ever
since, they never being satisfied I'M
less working out some scheme for
the betterment of the fire service.
h first important move was the
procuring of the sight of the present
quarters over the acequi on Bridge
street. One foot of ground was do
mated on each side of the acequia
by w. III. Shupp and Isidor Stern. re-
spectlvely, and the company secured
the right to build and maintain a
building over the ditch for ninety
nine years from the county. On this
lot the boys put up the first hose
house "a frame structure, two stor-
les high, 12x20 feet in diameter.
When the first city CORPORATION
was dissolved, Hon. Eugene Romero
took the company under his protect
ing wing, and the name was chang
| ed to the E. Romero Hose and fire
| company. under which name it was
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16
Personal PENcILINGs.

NJ. Laramie stops at the Plaza hotel
from Los Angeles.
James Gaskell. Trinidad, puts up at
The Central hotel.
A. p. Buck came up from the south
on belated No. 2 today.
District Clerk S. L. Romero went
over to Santa Fee last night.
Don Dionicio Martinez is in the
city from his San Pablo home today.
Pete Mccoy, Bisbee. Ariz.; G. Leo
nard, Denver, warm themselves at the
Eldorado.
Patricio Gonzales made his weekly
visit down from Wagon Mound Satur-
day evening.
w C. Reynolds returned to his Wat
rous home last evening after spending
a day in the metropolis.
C. M. Moore, the hustIing manager
of the Moore Lumber company, got
back from Denver Saturday night.
B. G. West, representing a Chicago
neckware house, is displaying the lat
est chokers to the local. trade, today.
Ex-Governor l.. Bradford Prince
made a flying trip over from Santa
Fe last night, returning to the ancient
this afternoon.
Robt. w. H. Van Antwerp and wife.
New York; Chas Oliver, Ironwood.
Mich; L. E. Montgomery, Chicago.
stop at the New Optic.
J.. van Houten and wife returned
to their Trinidad home this afternoon
after a weeks visit with Mrs. a Hou-
tens parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chris VIE
gand.
r. A. Hunt and wife came In from
Mineral Hill. yesterday and were in
attendance before Chief Justice Mills
this morning, in the case of Hunt rs.
Aldrite.
Agapito Santistevan, Corizo; Felipe
Sanchez, Trementina Santos Esquibel
San Geronimo, and Antonio LucerO,
Los Alamos, were among country peO-
pie who weathered the storm in the
city yesterday.
Rev. Chas. J.. French returned to
IS Pomona, Calf. home this after
noon. Mr.. French made many friends
in the city, by his intellectual SER
mons delivered at the Eiscopal church
both yesterday and last Sunday week.
Mrs. A. B. Kepner, son Mark, and
daughters, Miss Lillu and Mrs. C. NJ.
Moore, left today for their old home
at Sabetta, Kans. Mrs. Moore win
return after visiting for awhile there.
F. 0. jenkins. a brother of Mrs. KEEP
ner, accompanied them as far as
Paola, Kans., we're he will take a
position with the Missouri Pacific.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Pretty, winsome Lottie Kendall OF
the Olympia opera company and OF.
whom the press throughout the south
and west has acclaimed the beauty Of
the season, will appear in the COM
pany's production Of "Said Pasha''
which is to take place at the Duncan
opera house Feb. 18th. This little lady
will doubtless delight the eyes of an
audience that tests the capacity Of our
pocal play house, that is, judging
from the present strenuous demand for
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16
AUCTION SALE.

The sale at Dolls jewelry store was
well attended Saturday and today. His
large store could not accommodate
the crowd and goods were almost CIV
away. MI. Doll looks for a large
crowd tomorrow and has purchased
more chairs for the ladies'.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doll will make a spec
ial effort to see that the ladies are
well cared for. Drawn work and dish
es will be offered for sale this evening.
1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16
VERY GRATIFYING.

The fact that u citizens stand
ready to %patronize a first-class enter
tainment literally, is well demonstrate
ed by the large sale of seats for the
Schubert Symphony club and lady
quartette. There is very little doubt
OF a full house to hear these favorite
entertainers when they appear at the
Duncan On February 9th. and the au-
dience will be composed Of our best
citizens.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

r.. S~tudebaker. one OF the oldest
American residents of Las Vegas ard
who keeps tab on things generally re-
ports that on February 18th. 1895 the
mercury dropped TO so degrees below
and there were twelve inches of
snow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

The new Standish l~ixrvation prs
ces for the treatment of low grade cop-
per ores is creating quite a furry. Mr..
Standish is figuring with four or i've
local people looking toward the cree
tion of a small plant. and has also re-
ceived letters from Clifton, Arizona
people to put in a plant on, there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

The thermometers around town be-
tween the hours Of 6 and Z O'Clock
this morning recorded from IA to 20
degree below zero according 10 ex-
posture. This winter, in point of sever
ity. has probably been the coolest
experienced in Las Vegas for twenty
years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Died.a What Cheer Ia, on Feb II.
1908. DIR. VIM. H.. Koogler brother of
w H.. Koogler of this city. DR.. Koog-
Ter had been in the active practice
OF medicine at What Cheer for thir-
ty years. He had a large practice and
was loved and respected by all who
knew him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Wool buyers have been exceedingly
active this spring. and all the wool
has been engaged in advance at near
~ every wool buying joint in the
Territory. Indeed it Is said there IS
not a pound of Wool to be had at
Chama. Taos. ~Lumberton. Antonita,
Pagosa Springs. Trinidad, Folsom,
Clayton or Springer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

There will be the regular weekly
drill of Troop a. at the armory to-
night. Three new recruits have join
ed the troop during the past week. and
from the number of applicants a full
company will soon be enrolled.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

A vicious black dog created quite a
commotion on the streets this morn
ing. 1t first attacked a little girl, but
was frightened away, after which
every pedestrian met with had to
fight it of until Constable Clay and
several others procured guns and sent
1t to the canine paradise. No one was
bitten, but torn clothes were m
Gus.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

A native came in from the vicinity
OF Pagosa pasture east of town this
morning and reported the finding OF
eight or ten head of cattle which had
evidently persisted in the storm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

F. l.. Oswald pays cash and allows
good prices for second hand goods.
1910 National avenue. Colorado phone
176. 61-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

A telephone message from Mora re-
ports twelve inches of snow up in
that grain growing section. 1t also
reports the mercury as down to 81
degrees below zero last night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

A veIy enjoyable party was given
Saturday evening oy Mrs. Santray at
her Eighth street residence. Twelve
gu,sts were pi,aent Who report a gen.
cal Su~si time
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

The f. Romero lose and IRE rom
pany today distributed 1900 circulars
giving the list of prizes which will be
given at their Grand Carnival on the
night of the goth.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Sale. the three-year-old daughter of
Nicario c.. de Baca died of diphtheria.
at the family residence on the west
side Saturday night. The funeral took
place yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Huyler's and AiIlgretti's candies re-
ceived fresh every week at the Center
Block Pharmacy. 33-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Wrappers and shirtwaists, plain
sewing. children's clothes q specially
at 923 Jackson Ave. 82-1mo%
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Mrs. f.. %. Shaw entertained the la
dies whist club this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

For Sale-Two small cottages at
low prices and easy terms w. G. Koog.
Ter. Crockett block. S7-2t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Sixteen below, are the official fig
ures.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

NJ. y. Murphy. one or p. x M. ON
pany's right hand men. is on duty
again.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

For Rent-Rooms~ for lighthouse.
keeping; northeast corner Eighth
street and Lincoln avenue. 87-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

The finder of q bunch OF four keys
attached to a leather thong will con
fer a favor by leaving same at this
office.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Some furniture for sale; call It 6OS
National avenue. S55-2ts
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Shan Rhodes is a%uarantined from
i.ome. his little daughter having TAX
en- down with d~iDhtheria.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Sleigh bells jingled for the second
time this winter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

We have 100 ladies' Elgin and Wal
than watches to be sold at auction.
Dolls. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Master Willie Fngate entertained Q
number Of his juvenile friends at the
home of his parents Saturday night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Last call on ladies' misses and
children's jackets. Rosenthal Bros
adv.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

desirable seat locations. This COM
pany will also present the comic opera
Wang on the 10Th.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Only five more days before the car
nival.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Red blood Albumen will make your
hens lay, at any time of the year. For
sale by O. G. Schaefer. 4S-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Lost-A glove, finder please return
to Optic Office.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Baby Landis has been sick with a
bad cold for several days.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Adelaide Tafoya is feeling splendid
today, cause. 10-pound boy which
came Saturday night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Five and one-half inches Of snow, ac
cording to the government gauge.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

For Sale-A fresh milk COW; inquire
at 1901 Eighth street. S7-4t*
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Perry Onion pays q 8 and good
prices for household goods. Monte
Carlo Hall. Colo. Phone No. 271. 143-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Pittenger has a fine line of 1903 wall
paper. 79-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

Graaf & Hayward's for fine apple
cider.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

We are the exclusive
agents for the famous
Custom Tailor,
A. GARLAND,
Howell. Mich.
Their Spring Line of
samples is now on Display
in our store and it will
pay you to see them be-
fore you buy your spring
suit.
CARMEN s. Anderson,
Meme Shoes and Furnishings.
6IO DoueIas Ave.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

1t was a $1,000. 900 snow storm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16
NEW BABIES.

NEW BABIES.
o. A. Larrazolo was presented with
a future senator by Mrs. Larazolo Sat
urday night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

FOR RENT-A nicely furnished
front room, no sickness; apply 919
Third street. 84-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16

How are your water pipes?
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16
Clio at S2.5O...Louise at SIS

sonic Temple e e East Lac Vegas
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-16
TOWN TALK.

Clean your sidewalks.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
COMMISSION ACCEPTS
 CONTRACTORS BOND.

Little Rock, Oct. 14.-At the regular monthly meeting of the state capitol commission in this city yesterday the members present were: Chairman McCaleb, Dr. J. M. Flenniken, R. w. McFarlane and z. T. Matthews. Col. w. B. Alexander of Pine Bluff, the other member, was absent.
 After disposing of routine matters, such as auditing and paying bills, the commission accepted the bond of Caldwell & Drake, to whom the con- tract for erection of the capitol was awarded in August. The bond is for S500,00o and was issued by the Aetna Surety Company. After acceptance of the bond the commission returned to the contractors their certified check for $15,000 which accompanied their bid as an evidence of good faith.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
REGENT FROSTS
 DID NO DAMAGE.

The fore part of the week the tenn perature was seasonable, the latter part was cool, with light frosts which seem to have done no damage; gem eral rain fell the early part, the latter part was dry. Cotton is still opening slowly, but is being picked as fast as it opens; the indications are that the crop will be short; it is not being dam aged by insects of any kind. Corn is being gathered; as rule the yields are fully up to average. Potatoes and other minor crops were benefited by recent rains and promise to be fair crops. The ground is in good con- dition for fall blowing but very little of this work has been done; some wheat and oats have been sown in the northwest portion of the state. Pas lures are good and stock is doing well. Late apples are scarce aqd the quality is inferior
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
LABORERS RESCUED
 BY BRAVE WOMAN

When the two men were blown up last week at the grade near Crooked Creek Mrs. J. w. House, formerly Mollie Brooksher, who was visiting her parents, showed the courage that was true heroism. The men had been blown over the bluff, falling distance of some fifteen feet One of them had fallen in the water, which, while not deep, was sufficient to drown a helpless man. Mrs. House descended a rope that had been hung over the cliff for the convenience of the work men, dragging the one out of the water and washing the bleeding face of the other, whose eyes had been shot out. When the wagon arrived by roundabout way she assisted in loading the unfortunates and then aided the surgeons in dressing their wounds. Mrs. House was the only one who held up under the strain of excitement and who was not faint hearted at the sight of blood.-Yell- vile Republican.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
RAILROAD WORKS
 PROGRESS AT COTTER

R. H. Chase, the man who built the first hotel in the town of Cotter, on White river, in Marion county, is in Little Rock says the Gazette, and he reports the new town rapidly trans forming from village of tents into an up-to- date, well-ouilt little city. Being the temporary terminus of the White River Railroad, Cotter is ex- periencing a healthful boom and peo- pie are flocking thither in quest of investment fields. Work is progress ing rapidly, Mir. Chase reports, on the railroad bridge across White river at Ootter and on the long tunnel beyond the stream. The new bridge is being built on the girder principle and will have thirteen piers. A large force of men is at work on the bridge and in the tunnel. Good wages are paid by the contractors and the consequence is that large share of prosperity is enjoyed by that favored section. Cot ter will be division point on the new railroad, and the company has accep- ted site for the shops to be located there. The town at present has a population of 800 and is growing fast. The Baxter County bank has been or ganized and will soon be open for business at COtter.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
GUS REMMEL ORGANIZING TEAM

Little Rock, Oct. 13.-The foot ball team has about decided to get togeth- CT for the season. A meeting was held at the boat house Saturday to discuss the situation and a great deal of interest was taken in the matter. All the members of the old team are very much in favor of playing again, and meeting for organization will be held in a few days. Gus Remmel, left guard and temporary manager, has had several letters from the Memphis Athletic club, who are anxious to have Little Rock come there for a Thanksgiving game. The University of Arkansas is also very desirous to secure game and the Little Rock boys would be more than pleased to get another opportunity to do up Dallas.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
NORTH ARKANSAS MAY
 BUILD TO SEARGY

A report reaches Little Rock, saNs the Gazette, that surveying corps Is in the field working southeast of Lesl lie, Searcy county, the present termiAl nus of the St. Louis & North Arkan sas railroad, and presumably locating line for the extension of that road from Leslie to .Searcy. The news also comes that John Scullin, president of the St. Louis SJ North Arkansas, was in Leslie few days ago looking over the ground. For some time it has been regarded as sure that the road would be extended from Leslie, either to Searcy or to Little Rock, the route depending upon future control of the road. Should the Rock Island acquire it the extension to Searcy is deemed probable. No official information is being given out on the subject and current talk in the premises is based largely upon surmise. The belief that it will not pay the North Arkansas to make Leslie it's permanent terminus gives rise to much speculation con corning the plans for extension, and the presence of surveyors in the ter ritory this side of Leslie strengthens confidence in the ultimate spreading out of the road. Everything tends to indicate that if the Rock Island has not absorbed the North Arkansas it is likely to do so, if the present owners care to sell the property.