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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30

10 submit to discipline. had TO submit
to restraint. through the government,
" the leaders they had chosen. a. the
price of winning. So we, the people.
can preserve our liberty and our great.
ness I'M time Of peace only by our
selves exercising the virtues Of hon
esty, Of selfrestraint and OF fair deal.
ing between man end man"
1t Is well for us to lay our offerings
Of flowers upon the graves Of the
heroes of war as well as the heroes Of
peace who have served their country
faithfully and well. Il Is well to com
memorate their names In song and
story, But the best way 70 honor
their memories Is 10 rise 70 the full
measure of ON responsibilities as cit'
liens of the great American republic.
This Is the lesson of Memorial Day and
III tho midst OF the pleasures and rec.
reations which have become q part q
the day the American people are
mindful Of II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30
a Notable Fleece.

A single fleece Of coarse medium
wool Weighing eleven pounds is shown
by j.. Minium. II is a years growth
from a wether OF part Lincoln blood
which was kept in town and well fed
and cared for.
This fleece shows In a striking way
tho effect Of improved conditions Of
the fiocks upon their wool product.
The fleece from 4 sheep 81 the same
grade al the one yielding this II kept
AS ii customary on the free range
would weigh ordinarily from six 70
eight pounds and the percentage Of
shrinkage In oil and earthly matter
would be sixty or ~sixtyfive. The hand
some fleece shown BY Mr.. Minimum
weighing from three to five pounds
more would shrink but forty-iye or
fifty per cent In the securing process.
Sheep repay their owners at q remark
able rate for the better care that may
be given TO them
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30
Father Of chas. [. Kohn Dead.

a telegram received this morning
announced the death OF George Kohn
at Leayenworth. Kansas. at $40 a
m. His children residing here, chas,
l.. Kohn, Miss Grace Kohn and Mrs,
s. Nahm, were greatly shocked by the
news MS they had no intimation that
their father was not In his usual good
health. Charley kohn and sister. Miss
Grace. left for Leavenworth on the
afternoon train, Ike Davis accompany
ing them part way on their sad Jour.
ney.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30
DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY

The town OF Las Vegas twest sids
OF tho riverl Is poorly supplied with
water outside Of those localities sery'
cd from pipes Of the Aqua Pnra com
pany. In those outlying districts the
water for domestic purposes y %
tanned either By the users themselves
iii barrels flled from the river or by
purchase from tank wagons filled from
|bydrants of the Aqua Plra company.
Tn tho former case the water dipped
from d pool IN the much depleted
stream Will be none too good. and car.
lried to the house whore Il may stand
from Ave to ten days, its condition
becomes rapidly worse. The tank
wagons deliver at intervals OF about
three days and the liquid they fur
nish direct from the water mains IL
al good as any there Is until BY stag.
nation III the receptacles at the homes
IN consumers II loses its original PUT
Inv. III either case the water sup
ply liz not what Il should be 70 con.
ducc 10 the health n the people.
The older people dcplore the loss
~ their clear running a~cequias o. ON.
WI days. There were two q them;
Zone still maintained through the lower
part Of town. the other long since OBJ
liberated. running along the crest 81
the rise near the parish residence and
the presen home Of Or. Bonnheim-
These formerly carried streams OF
purs, constantly running water and
furnished the household supply for me
whole community. \ * now quite
strongly urged that these acequias ne
put in repair and that Al soon az the
river ii flushed from the summer rains
water BE- turned into them ana 4
aow maintained At all times when
possible. This would solve, parti-
ALLY al least. the question 81 a better
supply for a portion of the commune
ity now depending upon the infre.
quently flled and unsanitary vessels
IN ufAtfor the purpose.
Undoubtedly much sickness amons
the poorer native people IL due 70 the
Impurities OF water consumed typhoid
fever and Hike diseases being directly
traccable to this There are
some good and forcefu laws upon
thc statute books for the prevention
~ Inc contamination o. streams and
these, ii enforced, would prove effect
i've FOR the purpose. II u the duty
of communities and Of citizens Q IN.
sist npon their enforcement as a mat.
ter OF representation,
Here in Las Vegas. blessed with our
perennial stream It would Indeed be
disgraceful II any part Of the inhabi'
tants should be deprived OF a sum
cheney OF the wholesome liquid which
Is necessary to life and 10 health.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30
College Boys
Make a Hit

Concerning the California Univcr-
sity Glee Club which will appear in
this city Tuesday evening, the Stock.
ton Mail says:
"a ~spelendid entertainment was Civ.
en- last night by the Glee and Mando'
lin Clubs Of the University of Califor
mia The college boys were greeted
by a fair sized audience and were
freely %applauded. Nearly every nun.
Der on the program was encored. The
mixture Of college songs with classi,
cal numbers greatly pleased the au.li-
ence.
The excellent program rendered
showed marked improvement In the
usual glee club and all Of the mem
bers were trained musicians. They
rendered their choruses In fine time
and their e~nunciation was perfect.
The boys have evidently practiced
loiNituiiy, as tuSiE fOlGts pisnaph W.T.
The solo singing was good.
THE music by The mandolin and
Guitar Club was very nicely rendered
and the players showed considerable
ability. All their numbers We're rem
dered without the music.
Too much cannot be said about the
wonderful playing of teh Young plan.
list and composer, Albert /. Elkus. He
Is d player who carries the attention
OF his audience with him. His rem
dition OF "St, Francis Walking on the
Water" by List, was indeed wonder
full. His Interpretation Of the sounds
Of the water were almost as realistic
las the sounds themselves. He pos
sesses rare technique and surely
has a great musical future before him
The applause when he had finished the
number was prolonged and he had e
respond to two encores. He render
ed a couple Of his compositions
The playing Of Mr., Elkus was alone
worth the price Of admission.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30
Al Evening With the Flag.

Program Of this evenings entertain
ment at the Normal chapel:
Piano Dnet-Jubel 0yerture-Mrs.
e. l.. Kohn, Miss Esther Geyer.
Double Quartet-Hymn of the Re-
ipublic-Frst NJ. e. Church choir.
Mems Quartet Selected r. Optic
Quartet.
Our F%lag-lts Birth, Its Baptism, Its
|Glory-Rey. A. G.. Geyer.
Ladies' Chorus-Cover Them
|Over,Thlrteen Daughters Of the
Flag
Recitation-The Blue and the Grey
Nellie Preston.
Boys Chorus when Johnnie
Comes Marching Home'-"Sons Of the
Flag with fife and drum.
Soprano solo-selected-Miss Bes.
sic Ross.
French Horn Soio--selected-Rev.
II. G. Pouget.
Double Quartet-"Hai to Our
Star -Gemmed Flag First NJ. Il.
church choir.
They've Drafted Him Into the Ar
my Miss Anna May Foster.
Mems Embellishments In
Arms.--Optic Qnartette.
Recitation'Th American Flag"
Miss Madeline VI Verka. illustrated
by s~tereopticon vicws.)
America-By the Audience.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30
MA. WHITE AND THE GOVERNOR

1t is up to- Mr.. william Allen
White. That is the opinion NOT only
In Kansas but over the whole coun.
try, wherever the editor Of the En-
poria Gazette Is known. Mr.. White
has been a vigorous critic Of the adj
ministration Of state affairs N Kan
sas. He has even gore 50 far as 10
assert that there has beefs lll sorts
of crookedness which HI expert AZ
~cGuntant could uneo.s Tie law Of
the state calls for the n~ppo.ntment Of
a state accountant which Office Gov.
ernor Bailey had failul 10 fill. Mr.,
White called llpen hint to III Il, and
finally offered 10 eli such Office him.
self and that without pay As soon
as this editorial III to the attention
OF the governor, he took White at his
word and offered him the aforesaid
position without pay
II now remains to be seen whether
the gentleman from Kansas has the
courage Of his convictions and also
the mathematical ability 10 Invest
gate IN expert fashion the accounts
Iof the state.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30
4 u

The death III Senator Quay removes
i dominating figure from American
politics. For almost half a century
Mathew s Quay has been the poll.
tical ruler OF PENNSYLVANIA and for
fully half as long he has been q pow.
erfnl factor In the political affairs Of
the entire nation, He has fought
many n fierce battle with the brilliant
statesmen and politicians OF his time.
and In most cases he has been a
victor. The time Of his death found
him IN the enjoyment Of power which
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30
Ration Wins
First Game

The enthusiasm of two hundred
l~oud-lunged rooters ayailed nothing at
the fair grounds yesterday to save
Las Vegas from a decisive defeat on
the diamond. Ration outplayed Las
Vegas, in fact played all around the
Meadow City boys. The goodly crowd
Of fans were loyal but had some
cheers to spare when the blue ribbon
ed work was done by the visitors.
There were ~errors-lots Of them but
Raton's share must be multiplied by
three to get the Las Vegas figure.
Ury wasn't up to form, though he
pitched fairly effective ball after he
settled down to ~businessS The fire
works began In the first inning, Ration
making three and Las Vegas two runs.
After the disastrous second, Try
settled down. his field gave him bet
ter support and the spectators were
treated to a first class article Of
ball.
The locals found Tanning hard to
manage and nine times did they fan
The air thrice and retire sheepishly
to the bench.
Today Charley Rhodes will face
Floyd. Rhodes Is IN prime condition,
and 1t IS believed he will lead the
home boys to a victory. However.
the game will be close and hard
fought Is the visitors are ball play
ers. every one, and are out to win.
There was a big crowd out yesterday
and it is believed there will be a big
ger one today. Special cars will be
provided, The game will start at
three sharp.
Tabulated score:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30
Worlds curfew Congress.

President r.. d. Vert, or the Las
Vegas Normal and Miss Maggie ].
Butcher, superintendent Of the LAS
Vegas public schools, have been an.
pointed BY Governor otero, delegates
10 the Worlds Curfew Congress,
which will meet In Festival Hall,
Worlds Fair, 6t. Louis, wednesday,
July 81. The purpose of the CON
gress Is the extending of home build.
Ing child saving and crime reducing
features throughout the United States
and in foreign countries as well. Tue
other delegates from the territory
are:
Professor William q. right, Albuquer.
que; Professor !. a. Wood, Santa
Fc; Camilo Padilla, Santa Fe Mrs.
WI M. Porterficld, Silver city: Pro
fessor q NJ Light, Silver city; Mrs.
w. A. Chapman. Ration; Professor
Charles r. Reyes. Socorro and Mrs.
j. Mel. Bardiner. Roswell and Il. +.
Wright, Carlsbad.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30

Al the Methodist church yesterday
morning the pastor, Rev. A. G. Geyer
took occasion TO comment on q para
graph in the weekly church Calendar
IN which the Episcopal rector was
censured for beginning his long jour,
nsy on the Sabbath, Mr.. Geyer *,
pressed regret for The publication 81
the ccnsurc because he Ind learned
that i was undeseryed. the circum.
stances being such as made II d case
OF necessity that the good rector
should depart on The Lords day for
his European trip.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30
President RooseyeIt,e address dell,

Fresidcnt Rooseyelt,s address deliv'
cred before the Union Veterans AZ
tscnysbarg. which Ii contained In The
soraic today, Will be read with inter
EST by the American people. This II
she only public address which tn,
president Is scheduled to make until
affer the election In November. with
ono exception. That Will be the poll,
fical speech which he will make In
reply TO the committee which will
notify him Of his nomination TO the
presidency. Il may be expected to
Furnish the keynote Of the approaching
campaign and the presidents atti.
tnde toward tho great issues IL the
siay Will be defined In no uncertain
TOMS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30

Why not have 1t send TO friends
back east" to do missionary work for
the southwest? Regular subscription
price Is rs cents a year: worth double.
Send us 30 cents (coIn or stamps)
with names and addresses OF five east.
ern friends: we will mail The Earth
to them and TO you for six months.
Write today for The Earth, 1f20 Rail.
way Exchange building, Chiacgo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30
, Omaha millionaire who felt tha

An Omaha millionaire who felt that
ne was being nnjustly taxed on his
beautiful mansion, after vainiy endea-
voring to secure a fair assessment
closed up his house, turned a herd 81
COVE into the beautiful grounds. and
shook the dust Of Omaha on haa feet
He moved to New York and declsyes
mis- Intention Of tearing down the nah
sion in the city which tried 70 hold him
aip
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30
Admirers Of General Mcclellan viii

Admirers Of General Mcclellan VIII
notice with satisfaction that Presi
Aent Roosevelt did not forget 10
mention the hero Of the Potomac. II
will be remembered that The omission
III Mcclellan's name from his address
last year, was the ground Tor severe
criticism or the president BY the Dem
0cratic press.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30

Warntnu

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Duvall give warn.
ing that the person who has recent.
III been seen taking articles from
the rooms or the hslp, II she again
visits the premises win be arrested
and prosecuted. 5-117
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30
MONDAY EVENING, MAY -, 1905.

The Mikado OF Japan sleeps In a
fauropean he'd, wears European clothes
and uses a knife and fork when he
cats. As much cannot be said OF
many of his 10000 subjects,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30

might satisfy the most ambitious.
Senator Quay's battle for the rights
of New Mexico excited the Interest
and admiration Of the nation. He
was our staunch friend and champion
and his death may materially affect
the fortunes Of this Territory. His
loss will be deeply felt and sincerely
mourned in New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30

Ncws-dcalers should report 70 Tho counting.
ronn, any irregpiarity or inattsntinn un me
ypaxt az carriers Iii the delivery ~ ae pplir.
E~ews-daalers can have The Optic delivered
q thelr DEPICTS Id any part Of the city by thc
arasrtbrs Orders or complaints can w naue
hT G4iephone. postal. Or In person.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30

Monarch over pain. Burns. cuts,
spraips. stings. Instant relief. pr.
Thomas Ecleetrie OH. At any drug
store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30

When in need OF up-todate. stylish
Job work at rock.bottom prices. on
suit your " in,erests an6 The op
tic once At the same time
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30
Fresh at RYAN a elood's.

New beets and ,urnips. "a lbs, 25c
Cucumbers .............. 8 for CSC.
Missouri Strawberries. .....
zoe a box; 2 for Soc.
5.i7
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Las VEGAS.
Totals .....s7 i 6 q IA .

~
Ration ......,..S sa0010O1 Is
Las Vegas ......2 0ooOl0 0 -
Left on bases-Ias Vegas, 8; Ration
10. Earned runs-Las Vegas, !; Ration,
a. Two base hits-schempp, 1,
Three base hits-B. Taylor, |. Sac
rificc hits--Bennett, 1. Wallace. 1:
McGrath. 4; overman. i: McWenie, 4;
Gross. A; Dickerson, 1; Finn. 4,
Stolen bascs-Mcwenie. ii Dicker-
son. i; Parsons, 1; Mannheart, !; b.
Taylor. l. Struck out-Ury, 4: Fan.
ming, .. Bases on balls-Ury, l; Fan
ming 2. Hit by pitched ball-Leason,
4; Farley. L. Passed ball-Leason
Time of same-one hour and twenty
minutes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30

TRY pitches sunday; Rhodes Mon
day; two good games assured. 5-iai
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30

Take your harness and saddle work
10 Gehring's; he has i iirst.ciass work.
man IN leather. 4r37
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30

Mcrritt's best butter. &c per H.,
5 lbs. $40. 5.i7 Ryan q Blood.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30

Terms at the Harvey resort are ad.
vertised in The Optics displayed col.
5.l
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30

The egg and chocolate sodss Of Glib
son 4 seitz are food and drink both.
Sis
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30

Fresh vegetables daily at papen's.
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subscribers In Arrears

p~wf be dropped from the iiet ana their
z.~f,couuts placed l. The hancs OF collection
a&ency.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-30
MEMORIAL DAY.

Memorial Day Is securely establish.
30 IN the hearts Of tho American peo.
plr ms one Of our most significant nat.
sonsl holidays. The fear which has
often been felt and expressed in days
gone by that the day was losing iis
true significance does not seem 20 be
well founded The manner and spirit
81 rs observance has been modified
EfpU the irst Decoration Day was set
siae % pay tribute To the dead heroes
Va this change Ii well indicated III its
,1yctignatian All Memorial rather than
decoration day. Originally the day
fas given np To an actual mourning
1or the sons and fathers whose lives
were given al a sacrifice TO their
country. Their graves were decor.
afed and their brave deeds were re.
counted by those who suffered from
their loss. Time is the great healer,
nnd the sorrow Of the nation has In
some measure given way 10 the feel.
Hngs Of pride In tho achievements Of
ahe Boys II Blue and Of gratitude
for their service % their country.
With The duty of doing hchor 10 their
names. Memorial Day IL. come u.
suggest the duty 81 . worthy discharge
= the aities % ,citizqpship. that the.
heritage Of their yalor may
-ved.
burden Of the message
eselt 70 his country
ed today on the
e. when he
, 1904-06-08

Alfred Brown and John Mccain of
Leicester, England, relatives of
Andrew s. Weeks have been guests AT
the Hereford Hotel. Last week thor
took a sightseeing tour Il P~hiladelnhio
and visited several department stores
public buildings and other point 81
interest. Mr.. Brown and Mccain arc
in the wholesale shoe manufactured
business in England but upon insnaot
ing some of Philadelphia's large shoe
manufactures they state they are
superior to those of England.
To Mrs. Augustus Hilton credit is dino
for the careful manner in which She
trained the Anglesea children who
participated in the Wildwood Memo,
rial Day exercises, a fact which ye
failed TO mention last week. Her effnrts
were highly appreciated.
Last Wednesday Marshal James
Chadwic went on duty for the sum-.
mer months.
George Firth has began hauling the
piling for Wildwood's new board WALL
from Wildwood depot to the beach
front. He recently received the contract
for the job.
Contractor w. L. Garrison, of Holly
Beach, has the contract to erect a hand
some Office in North Wildwood for tbo
North Wildwood Land Co. The new
building will be connected with the
new Anglesea boardwalk.
Piling have been driven for the ocean
pier which will extend out from the
new Ottens Hotel.
A. Harley, proprietor Farmers Mar
ket Hotel, Ridge and Girard avenues.
Philadelphia, will occupy the Albrecht.
cottage this summer, taking possession
this month.
H. w. Thomas and family, of Phila-
delphia, who have been spending some
time at Hotel Germantown, returned
to the city OH Sunday.
J. Malcolm Barr, of Philadelphia. a
representative of the Press of that city
with his family is a guest of the Walnut
Avenue House. Mr. Barr has been in
speeding the cottages here with the in
tention of renting for the summer.
Among the Hotel Germantown guests
the past week have been g. l.. Stretch.
w. H. Dreizler, l.. HI. King, H. B,
Milligan, of Philadelphia; Geo. E.
Pebody, of Mauch Chunk.
, 1904-06-08
ANGLESEA NEWS.
Launch Disabled on sun
day
Newsy Notes Caught on the FLYNN
provements at Hotel Royal

SUNDAYS excursion train brought a
large crowd of fishermen to this resort,
most of whom were successful i'll max
ing large catches of fish.
A number of Improvements are under
way on the Hotel Royal property.
The pavilion which has been placed ON
the site of the old hotel is having a
promenade built to it to extend entirely
around it. The second floor of the
pavilion will be used for a dance a
this summer and a bowling alley IL to
be built soon. The ocean pier will be
increased in size, in fact it will be over
twice as large as it has ever been before.
Arranged on the walls of the Walnut
Avenue Hotel Cafe there Is displayed
in handsome glass cases, the finest
collection of birds on Five Mile Beach.
All of the birds were shot on the island
by proprietor Dougherty who is quite a
sportsman. Specimens of the follow
ing birds are in this collection: Maganza,
Calico, Female Hooded Maganza, Black
Snipe and Dunlin, Brant, Black Duck,
Red Breast Rail, Yellow Legs, Canvas
Back. Male and Female Old Monies,
South Sunderland), Mud Hens, Wood
cock. Least Bittern, Shell Duck, Ringer
Snipe. Estona. Bull Head Plover, Fe-
male Butter Ball, Surf Duck, Niger
Goose, Blue Bill Duck, Whistling
Duck, Coot, Black Duck, Male Butter
Ball. The Canvas Back duck of the
collection was shot this last winter n
is the first one that has been killed on
the island for years.
The Anglesea net fishermen are still
catching large numbers of sturgeon.
Henry Erdin, George Reith, Tony A.
Murphy, VIM. A. Siner, w. H. Board
man, of Philadelphia; M. Kertz, of
Camden registered at the Walnut Ave
nue House the past week.
About eighteen guests took dinner at
Hotel Royal on Sunday.
Capt. John Leonard in his boat by
that name made a very successful catch
of fish on Saturday last. The boat
started out to the fishing grounds on
Friday afternoon and ished all day
Saturday The days catch amounted
to twenty-five barrels of sea bass.
Jas. O'Neal, Jr., of Burlington. was
among the guests of the Walnut Avenue
House the past week. Mr.. O'Neal
recently received the contract to build
the new extension to the sewerage
system.
The Lynwood had quite a number of
guests for dinner on Sunday.
Tony A. Murphy, of Philadelphia,
has taken charge of the Walnut Avenue
Cafe where he will be pleased to meet
his Philadelphia friends.
Infants long slips and short dresses,
25, 35, 80, 75c and ST. at Mech d Cost
Last Sunday the Launch l.. M.
Green from the draw-bridge in charge
of Capt. Scull and containing a large
fishing party bound for the fishing
banks, met with a mishap just off the
sand bar at Anglesea. The boats pro-
peller collided with a submerged cable
which disabled it. The launch had no
other means of continuing the trip.
The Anglesea Life Saving crew came to
the assistance of the disabled launch
and brought the party of excursionists
ashore, who with the exception OF a
scare were none the worse for their
adventure.