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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-23
MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 20, 1909
II CITY.

Time in the evolution OF the sea-
sons will soon bring spring time upon
us, and with it will come the duties
of such a period.
AS in the life and progress OF the
Individual. so in the municipality, du-
ties which come must be done, we
must progress or retrograde.
This should be made a good year in
the history of Las Vegas. Perhaps it
nay not equal some of h past in ma
terial Improvement of a lasting kind.
but the city can be renovated, side
walks added, street and alley cross
ings put down, the parks improved
and a general advance ~inaugurated all
along the line.
There has accumulated rubbish and
filth in many localities which should
at once be gathered and dumped out
side Of the city limits.
on the lots south OF Douglas avenue
and east OF the Pete Roth block The
accommodations are large. unsightly and
unhealthy.
The hoboes in the city pen might be
utilized to remove it, or the city cart
put to work.
Strangers are impressed with the
appearance of a tidy little city.
From one n to the other h or
der should go ous clean up and
obedience to the order enforced.
Marshal Outright has before him
the opportunity TO win the praise and
good will of the people, by early at
tention to the public need i N this par
~ticular.
If it be the duty of the city to clean
up these filthy places get to work.
IL it is the duty of the lot owners
require. or empower the marshal to
have it done.
A duty relating to the city parks
remains yet undone. The ordinance
passed when the president of the Aqua
Pura company was here provided for
a repiping of the parks. that sufficient
water might be had not only to keep
alive the trees, but also to grow grass.
Such pipes and such a system was
to be installed as would give ample
water supply.
In the scarcity of water last year the
company had reasonable ground for
delay. That condition no longer exists
and these pipes should soon be installed
and the city engineer instructed to see
that the system is amply able TO per-
form the work. A further duty is on
the city council. For several years
the individual lot owner has been fore
ed. and rightfully, to put down side
walks, but the street n alley cross
ings are neglected. The municipality
ought not to require others to do what
1t will not do itself.
To walk for a block on good sidewalk
and then plod in the mud over a neg
lected street crossing. is both annoy
ing. and an evidence of neglect on the
part of the city.
Where there is a will there is a
way"
If the city fathers a devise means
to compel a citizen temporarily
pressed for ready cash TO put down a
sidewalk. il certainly can find means
TO put in street crossings.
Let the car of municipal progress
get into motion and all work with a
will to push Las Vegas forward. not in
the years TO come. but right now do
ing each year the duty that is present.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-23

this tired woman feels more acutely the
aching back and throbbing nerves.
Sick women, hundreds Of thousands Of
them, have been made we'll by the use of
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t
establishes regularity, dries weakening
drains, heals Inflammation and ulcera-
ton and cures female weakness.
~Words cannot tell what I suffered for thir-
teen years with uterine trouble and dragging
down pains through my hips and back !" writes
Mrs John Dickson. Of Crenfeil, Assiniboia Dist,
N. w. Ter. III can't describe the misery it was
to he on my feet long at a time. I could not eat
nor sleep. Often I wished to die. Then ! saw
DIR. Pierce's medicines advertised and thought
would try them. Had not taken one bottle till
i was feeling well. After / had taken five bottles
of .Favorite Prescription and one of Golden
Medical Discovery ! was like a new woman.
Could eat and sleep and do all my own work
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
is sent free on receipt Of stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Send III one
cent stamps for the book in paper covers,
or 81 stamps for the volume bound in
cloth. Address DIR. Pierce, Buffalo, NY.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-23
THAT ROAD.
Our Santa Fe Correspondent Makes
Pungent Remarks About n. J. r.
No. 6, About the Employment Of
convicts on The Works.

SANTA FEN. NJ, Feb. 22.-Mayor
Ishmael Sparks of this city and coun-
Gil are up ard hustling about the prop
osition to baild a road between Santa
Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock the
mayor and council met in special ses
sion. They unanimously endorsed such
an undertaking and deemed it to be
entirely feasible, and IL carried out
on the lines suggested its Isl would
be ~infinitesimal in comparison to its
benefits to a large portion of taxpay-
ers of the Territory.
The members of the council will pc
tition and earnestly implore the mem
bers of the legislature to authorize
the use Of a limited number of con
victs for such purpose, and a commit
tee was appointed to take hold and
push the matter.
If this road is built and there is be-
lief that it will be providing the peo-
pie of San Miguel county and the
board of trade iE Las Vegas get
to hustling on this. matter, it will pass
through the United States Pecos river
forest reservation, said to be one of
the most beautiful mountain park re-
gions in the world, and thus render &C
cessible the cities of Santa Fe and
Las Vegas to the people of San
Miguel. Santa Fe and Mora counties
for trading purposes. Let every citi-
zen hustle for II. j. r. No. 6. relating
to the construction by convict labor
of a road between the capital city and
Las Vegas. The time is now and
before another week dawns have the
bill passed by the council and signed
by Governor Otero.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-23
All Day Long

you may have comparative comfort
until laughter, reading aloud or nerv-
GUS excitement brings on the fit Of
coughing which, racks you until your
very bones ache. Do not suffer need
lessly. Even when a cold on the lungs
seem to have you fast in its dread
full power, Aliens Lung Balsam will
loosen the mucus, allay the inflamma-
ton, heal the aching throat and final
ly overcome The enemy completely.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-23

1t is reported that a plan is under
eastern part of Montana N the west
ern part of South Dakota, the new
portion to be known as Montague and
extending from the Belt mountains in
Montana to the Missouri river in
North Dakota. Another plan some
what similar in effect is the annexation
to Utah of that portion of Arizona
north of the Colorado river and to
make that river the boundary line be
tween Utah and Arizona.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-23
While the Short Hand

of the clock travels twice around the
dial Perry Davis Painkiller will cure
a cold: will ease the tightness across
the chest and hence will Danish the
fear of pneumonia. Just a little
cold does not become a misery that
clings until roses bloom if you have
to this never-failing help,
There is but one Painkiller, Perry
Davis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-23
A political party has certainly reacl

A political party has certainly reach
ed the last stage when it has to resort
to attempting to legislate itself in pow
er for fear of defeat at the hands OF
the people. The bill introduced in the
legislature. which will likely pass, to
make the term Of mayor two years and
its promoters to oe for the purpose of
continuing present incumbents in of
flee. A bold gang, truly. Someone will
reap the whirlwind some day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-23

she knows how
sound her slum-
Der will be and
how refreshed
the morning will
find her. That's
the tiredness of
a h e
WON a n. But
it's another
thing for the
sick o to
feel tired out.
Rest only seems
to increase her
suffering. Just
as in profound
silence a discord
jars e e a
more forcibly, so
now that sh e
has stopped
moving about,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-23

The Optic will not. under any circun :
stances, be responsible for the return or TIE
safe keeping OF any rejected manuscripts NJ
exception will be made To this rule, Win ~,
gard 10 either letters or enclosures nor Will
the editor enter into correspondence concern
iny rejected manuscript
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-23

l.. N. Stevens and C. ". Barton, own
ers Of the Colorado Springs Gazette,
have sold hat paper for S150, 600 and
have purchased the Pueblo Chieftain
from Captain Lambert, paying $145 900
therefor. The Chieftain Will be run as
a republican paper, it being the OBJ
ject of the purchasers to make Pueblo
county republican.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-23

Their joint would at once
attract attention and induce growth.
Democratic senators cannot afford to
hesitate.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-23
Rates of Subscription.

News-dealers should report to the counting
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-23

Push along the movement Tor a good
road to Santa Fee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-07
A Lively Contest.

The contest for the State Senate from
Alexandria city and county and Fairfax
and Prince William counties promises to
be a lively one with large field. Sen
ator S. r. Donohoe, the incumbent, has
announced that he will not stand for re-
election. Among those mentioned for
the succession are Hon. j. X. Cation, OF
Alexandria, and Col. Robert f. Lee, jr.,
of Fairfax, both members of the House;
Hon. G. G. Galleher, former member OF
the House from Prince William ;
Messrs. Meredith, Berkeley and Hutch
ison, all of Prince William; Mr.. l.. II.
Machen, of Fairfax, and Hon. Frank
Hume, ex-member of the House for
Alexandria. Others may come out. With
the other counties divided it would seem
that Fairfax man would stand very
good prospect of winning, unless Alex
andria city and county unite on some
one. i Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-07
U. D. G.

A very pleasant meeting OF mary
Gusts Lee Chapter was held at the
residence of Mrs. Dahney Herndon on
Tuesday morning. Many subjects OF
interest to the organization in Virginia
were discussed. The Lyuchburg Chap
tiers some months ago issued a circular,
asking all Chapters to unite in securing
a Joint session of the two divisions in
Virginia and requesting that but one
delegate be sent from each Chapter. Ac-
cordingly Mrs. James E. Alexander
was elected delegate, with Mrs. VIM.
+. Creighton as alternate; it is supposed
this joint convention will be held in
Lynchburg during this month. The
purchase of the de Lagnel property by
Lee Camp was heartily endorsed; fifty
dollars year, towards current expenses
of this building for five years, was
donated; a subscription list was started
among the members of the Chapter
looking to another payment on the
building and many plans were discussed,
whereby concerted action of all southern
societies could be secured and the
mortgage be materially lessened in the
very near future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-07
Personal.

Mr.. James Downey, who is extremely
i'll was taken to Providence Hospital,
Washington, today for treatment.
Misses Mary Gibson and Mary
Dulany Ball, of Richmond, who have
been visiting friends in this city, have
gone to Seminary Hill to spend few
days.
Among the graduates at the commencement
exercises of the Westminster Theological
Seminary at Westminster, Nd, on Tuesday,
was Mr.. Franklin Porter Krauss of this city,
who was one of the two members of the class
TO receive the degree of bachelor of divinity.
The American Antitrust League Of Wash
ington has endorsed the candidacy OF Mr.. A.
A. Lipscomb, of Alexandria county, as can
ddate for Congress in the Eighth Congress
sional District. Mr.. LipscOmb has definitely
told his friends that he is in the race against
Mr.. Rixey.
Rev. Francis f. Clarke president of the
Christian Endeavor Union, is on a tour of the
South. and will attend the District Christian
Endeavor Convention in Alexandria Tues
day, the 10Th.
Miss Fox, of Philadelphia is visiting Mrs
II. +. Robertson, on south Washington street
A quiet home wedding was celebrated last
night by Rev. c. L. Ball, of Grace Church,
when at the home Of the brides mother, lila
Prince street, Miss Kate " Turner was mar
ried to Mr.. Francis NJ. Brotherton. Owing
10 the dangerous sickness of the brides uncle,
only members of the family were present.
Mr.. Fossett Grigg is confined to his home
by Sickness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-07
Meeting of Stewards.

At meeting of the Stewards of the
NJ E. Church South last night the fol-
lowing officers were elected II. X.
Field, president J. E. Alexander, sec
rotary; F. J. Pollard, treasurer. Fl
nance committee, Rev. j. P. Stump, +.
C. Graham, T. II. Netherland, Geo. +.
Warfeld and F. ]. Pollard. Resolutions
Of respect to the memory of the late r.
F. Tucker, a former member Ofthe board,
we're adopted, as was also resolution
setting forth the appreciation of the
stewards of the services of Mr.. f. b.
Kemp, who is about to leave for Texas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-07
Lansburgh &BrO.,
42O to 420 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, d.
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern mails, week days, close at &c,
90 and 10 20 a. NJ, and Is, 240, 6 40, s %
and 10 As p. M. Open at 8 90 a. M, 700 m.
and 430 d. m. On Sundays Northern mails
close at 80 p. m. and 20 p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close
7 80 and 10 40 a. M, and | 40 and 10 40 p. m
Open at s 90 a. IN. and 30 and 4 80 p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close at
10 30 a. M, and 800, $50 and 10 As p. IN.
Open at s q. m. and and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 90 q. m.
and 3 40 p. IN. Open at ~ 90 m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close at
7 80 q. IN. and p. m. Open at 90 a. m. and
30Op m.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at l As p:
m. and 10 As p. m. open at 800 a. m. and
430p. m.
Washington mails close at 80, goo and
IL 10 a. m, and Is, 240, 6 40, s % and ~ 10
p. m. Open at s 90 a. IN, II % m. and 400 p.
IN. and 30 p. m.
Office HOurs-0pen at 800 a. m. Close at
Sunday Hours-Or4n at 9OOa. m. Close
at 10 90 a. m.
Carriers Schedule-Collection made on in
side routes-6 so and 10 90 a. m. and 90 and
s 80 d. I'D. Full route-6 80 a. IN. and 5 80 p.
m. Sunday collection 500 p. m. Carriers
window open Sunday 900 a. m. and close
1000 q. m.
Deliveries made s 90 a. M, p. m. and 4l5
p. m.
All mail should be in the Office ten minutes
before our indicated time for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-07
Snake Story.

The first snake story of the season was
told today by ChiefWebster of the police
force. While on the causeway of the
southern approach to Hunting creek
bridge this morning the chiefs attention
was directed to boy who was in the act
of pulling a large watersnake ashore.
Attached to the reptiles head was a
bunch of small white perch which were
secured by piece of string. The snake
was limp and dead, having been drowned.
The serpent had swallowed one of the
bunch of fish and part of the string and
being unable to disgorge either had be-
come entangled and drowned. The
throat of the snake was distended into as
large proportions as that of cobra de
capello.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-07
Contract for Loop Awarded.

The contract for constructing the loop
around the square bounded by King,
Fairfax, Prince, and Royal streets has
been awarded by the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway
Company to w. C. WeadOn, of Alex
andria county. The contract provides
for the construction of single track on
Prince street to connect the tracks al
ready down on Royal and Fairfax
streets. and also for the grading, curbing
and paving of Fairfax street from Print
ers' alley,tO Prince street, and Prince
street from Fairfax street to Royal
street. Mr.. Weadon will begin the
work as soon as possible. As has been
previously stated in the Gazette, the
material for this work is now in transltu
and will reach here in day or two.
According to the provisions of the or
dinance passed by the City Council the
loop must be constructed by July
1. 1903.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-07
Fire Company Meetings.

An interesting meeting of the veteran
Friendship Fire Company was neio ", IN
their hall last night, the preSldehl, MI. II,
F. f. Downham, presiding. Many OF
the oldest members were present ana a
large volume of regular business was
transacted One new member was elect
cd and Mr.. w. T. Emerson was chosen
financial secretary to fill vacancy 1t
WAS proposed to change the bylaws at
the next regular meeting so as to allow
any person over 81 years old to become a
member, providing all other qualifica-
tons are satisfactory. The present Off
GERS of the company are: President, E.
E. Downham; vice-president, VIM. H.
Smith; secretary, G. NJ. Griffin, pro
tenn; financial secretary, VIM. t. En-
erson; treasurer, A. Butts. The Friend
ship Company is the Oldest organization
in Alexandria-older even than the cor
poration of Alexandria. 1t was organ
lied in August, IVA, while Alexandria
was still under King George III.
A meeting of the Relief Hook and
Ladder Company was held last night.
Most of the business transacted was OF
interest chiefly to the company. The
committee which is shaking arrangements
for the excursion to River View on the
9th instant reported progress.
A meeting of the Columbia company
was held last night. The main subject
considered was the invitation TO attend
the Maryland Firemen's Convention in
June. Two new members were elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-07
River Notes.

The big fishing shore at Wide Water,
on the Potomac, in Stafford county,
operated by Colonel Waller, has "cut
OUT for the season.
The steamer Norfolk of the Norfolk
and Washington line, which has been
at Newport News for several days past
having some work done on her screw,
has returned and resumed her place on
the route between this city and Norfolk,
relieving the steamer Newport News.
The river steamers are carrying large
numbers of fsh-shipping cans from the
headquarters of the United States fish
commission in Washington to the
Bryan's Point station, to be filled with
young shad, for distribution over the
country.
The storm of Sunday night is said to
have been very severe on the lower
river. In some places hail as large as
hickory nuts fell, causing a sudden drop
of the temperature to an uncOmfortably
low mark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-07
LOCAL RREVITIES.

The check valve of the Columbia en-
CINE is broken and will have to be sent
to Seneca Falls, n. Y, for repairs.
The Hydraulion engine was today placed
in the Columbia engine house.
The T. p. A. edition of the Richmond
Times Dispatch, published yesterday. con-
tains a page of matter devoted to Alexandria
together with sketches Of Post T Of this city,
written by Messrs. A. d. Brockett and j. \.
Williams.
The Potomac Baseball Club of this city has
been organized for the season. The average
age ofthe members is 10 years and they invite
challenges from other Juvenile organization.
Harry Massey is captain Of the team.
In the game of baseball yesterday between
the Pantops Academy nine and that OF the
Episcopal High School, played on the grounds
Of the latter near this city, the Pantops won
by a score Of 6 70 5.
The Grand Lodge Of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows Of Virginia will meet III an
nual communication in the city Of Danvllle
on the 18th instant and remain in session
three days.
The flow of water into Union street from
Cameron has been stopped. Ii was discovered
that the trouble had been caused by break
in the sewer running from the Tontine Hotel.
In game of baseball played yesterday.
evening between the 9TH and 9th grades OF
Washington school, the former won by
score Of 8 TO 4.
The Mercantile Railway Building and Loan
Association has sold to Mr. III. l.. Strider the
house and lot No. 6s1 north Pitt street.
Major w. NJ. Smith will inspect the Alex
andra Light Infantry on the night of the nth
instant.
The Old Dominion Boat Club has recently
purchased fine barge, costing $500.
So far 81 liquor licenses have been issued in
this city as against 6S last year.
The members of the police force have re-
ceived their summer hats
Mr.. Robert Travers will have in market
again tomorrow trout. mackerel, founders
and sturgeon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-07
Affairs at Fishtown.

There was another fuctuation in
affairs at the fish wharf this morning,
receipts being larger and more activity
being noticeable. Prices, however,
we're still nominal. The accumulation
of offal renders it necessary to tip-toe
in most places and leap in others to
avoid stepping into the masses of intes-
final matter which was fostering under
the increasing power of the May sun.
A number of cutters were at work.
Most of them were exercising their
vocal powers on different keys and on
various airs, sacred and profane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-07
Rev. W liam P Dame Accepts Call.

Rev. William Page Dame has ac-
cepted a call to the rectOrship of St.
Bartholomew's Protestant Episcopal
Church. North avenue, near Madison
avenue, Baltimore, to succeed Rev.
Edward II. Ingle, who resigned to ac-
ce2t charge in Virginia. Mr.. Dame is
y son of Rev. DIR. William NJ. Dame,
rector o,e Memorial Church, Baltimore,
and has for Il year been assistant min
lister there. Tie will take charge Of st.
Bartholomew's June 1. Mr.. Dame is
p wears old. He is graduate of the
Protestant Episcopal High School near
Alexandria, the University OF Vlr-
ginia, and the Theological Seminary OF
Virginia and formerly resided here with
his parents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-07
The New Ferry Line.

Those interested in the establishment
of new ferry line between this city and
Washington are greatly encouraged in the
success of the enterprise and say that it
is an assured fact. OF the $50, 900 Of
the capital stock allotted to Alexandria,
SIC, 600 has already been subscribed and
the remaining 81, 900 it is believed will
soon be taken. The stock in this city
was taken in shares ranging from $500 to
$500. Plans of the purposed steamers
have been submitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-07
Somerset Beach.

Somerset Beach has been leased by a
syndicate of colored people again this
Gear and will be used as a place OF re-
sort BY the colored pesp!e Of Washing
ton. The first excluslof oil .he season ,
will be giyeniby Them to TIE Beach next x.
Sunday fromiWashingtOn, and as usual
large crowdsis expected to go down.
The number Will be largely increased Oy
many from King George, who make a
gala day of such occasions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-07
Will Probated,

The will of the late o. S. Pullman was
admitted to probate today and bis widow,
Mrs. Kate Pullman, qualified as guardian
of her children and as executrix Of the
estate. Mr.. PUN an left his property
valued at about 81, 900 to his widow dur
ing her life and at her death TO his
children. The will directed that no in
ventory be made or appraisers appointed.