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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

The solid west has inst as much
Of a claim as the solid south.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

The democrats have given up the
hope 81 carrying 4 single western
state.
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

TUESDAY EVENING. AUGUST 20.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

An kinds o. camping outfits :.
Behring's. 81,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
SABBATH DAY IN WASHINGTON.
Woman's Panegyric on Its Beauty ane
Reverent Observance.

"Since I have been here" said middle
aged woman who has enjoyed the felicity
of travelling all over this country. who mas
also passed much time in Europe and VINO
is now a visitor in Washington, Il nave
been more and more impressed with the
observance of the Sabbath day In this
lovely city. To me there is feeling AKIN
to something pathetic in the general full
fllment Of the command. in the Decalogue-
to keep holy the Sabbath day. Never In
any of the great cities where l have been'
and particularly in the great capitals. nave
1 noticed such reverence for the day that
is peculiarly Gods day as l have in the
capital city Of my own blessed native
land.
"Only a few weeks ago." she continued
Sin company with my husband / started
out on an early morning stroll. 1t was a
perfect early autumn day. and together
We commented upon what seemed to be
holy calm in comparison with the surround
ings in other places we have been. There
was dewy. sparkle on the grass plots SO
frequently noticed in front of the thousands
of dwellings and in the parks of the city
that the rays of the morning sun had not
yet obliterated. The air was fragrant with
perfume, and the city with the cleanliness
of it's streets and wide thoroughfares might
have been reckoned bride among the
municipalities of America. There is no
place like it,"
Continuing in her words of praise, she re-
marked: Later on in the forenoon we no
ticed the churchgoers. This of itself was a
beautiful panorama. So many well-dressed,
happy looking people reverently bound to
their chapelS, cathedrals and meeting
houses made a picture in itself that is not
to be easily effaced from my memory.
Il am not she said, what might be
called in any sense of the word adj
wiser Of what people know as blue laws,
but l am a devotee to that great moral
law ordained in the thirty-fourth chapter of
ENC dus: six days thou shalt work but on
the seventh day thou shalt rest; in caring
time and in harvest thou shalt rest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
For an international Stamp.

From the London Globe.
One of the latest ideas to be propounded,
and which will be brought forward at
future international postal congress. is
suggestion for an international stamp.
There is no doubt that such a label would
be a very great convenience. for merchants
and travellers often. feel the want OF a
stamp which will serve equally well in all
countries When writing to distant coun-
try it is a very difficult to obtain stamps
to forward In case reply is needed and as
a means of paying small sums. An inter-
national stamp would exactly meet the case.
but even before the idea has been properly
brought forward difficulties seem to have
cropped up.
A French heraldic artist has designed a
label which has on its face the armorial
bearings of the countries OF the postal
union ranged In a circle in alphabetical or
der. So far so good. but the inscriptions are
In the French language. which has offended
some susceptible persons. Moreover, the
arms are so small that II Is almost impos-
sible to make them out. and there is no
room to add any more should other nations
desire to join the union. But II the stamp
IL to be introduced all occasions of quarrel
must be avoided snd II viii probably be
found best to ave the Inscription in Latin,
which can offend nobody, with the classical
iigrre Of Fu.ona on the bull instead OF the
mass ~ armorIal bearings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
Knox Assured Of Election.
REMISSION OF TAXES.
Application of Two Churches Consid-
cred by Commissioners.

The Commissioners this morning granted
a hearing to Rev. DR.. ]. G. Butler, pastor
of Luther Memorial Church, and Rev. s. E.
Wiseman, pastor of the Church Of Our Re-
deemer (colored), located at Sth street and
Grant avenue relative to the application for
the remission of taxes on the church prop
erty which is in arrears since the year 1886.
DR.. Butler told the Commissioners that
about twenty years ago. he and Mrs. But
Ter conceived the idea Of starting a Luth-
eran mission among the colored people in
the vicinity OF 9Th street and Grant avenue
and that they purchased lot at that point
and small church was erected thereon.
The title to the property, he said, has been
in the name of himself and wife until Just
recently, when the property was transferred
to the trustees of the Luther Memorial
Church In trust for the Church of Our Re-
deemer
The property. said DR.. Butler has been
used for the last twenty years for religious
purposes by the church mentioned He
stated in reply to a question from Commits
s1oner West that he never informed the as
SCISSORS office that the property was used
said, was never transferred to the church.
because for some time there was no regu-
lar church society. Later he neglected to
make the transfer.
been the unbroken policy of the Commits
sioners not to exempt church property I'M
til it is actually owned by the church So
ciety, and he cited several similar instances
where requests had been made for remission
of taxes, which had been refused by the
Commissioners. 1t is the policy of the au-
thorites, he said, to exempt the property
only after it becomes the property of the
church
Rev. DR.. Wiseman declared that the prop
erty has been used not only for religious
services, but also for kindergarten work and
sewing schools for the colored children in
the neighborhood. The church, he declared.
is poor, has not cent in its treasury with
which to pay back taxes, and he made an
earnest plea for the remission of the ar
rearS.
Mr.. West suggested that the church trus-
tees prepare bill asking Congress to re-
NIT the taxes since 1886. He stated that
he felt sure the Commissioners would APP
prove such a bill, and that Congress would
come to the relief of the mission This
suggestion, it is stated, will be adopted, and
bill will be presented at the next session
of Congress asking for the remission of
the taxes unpaid on the church property
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
WATERMELoNs AS A NUISANCE
The Vines Have overrun the Imperial
Valley of California.
From the Chicago Inter- Ocean.

Nioh NhIcago lnter-Ocean
The common watermelon is reported to
, nave become nuisance in what is known
as the Imperial valley of southern Cali
fornia. The facts In the case teach anew
the lesson of caution in introducing
strange plants or animals into new dis
trfcts, or In especially promoting their
growth before 1t is learned how they will
behave in the unknown environment.
The imperial valley four years ago was
uncultivated for lack of water Then a
canal was completed and many new farms
were opened. Watermelons were planted
and fourished abundantly. In fact, they
throve SO well that the farmers could not
consume or find market for all of them,
ana they rotted on the ground.
In the irrigation of the land the
seeds were scattered everywhere and grew
everywhere Watermelon vines sprang up
where they were not wanted choking the
wheat, barley and other crops. The soil
and the climate seem so suited to the wa
termelon that 1t threatens to displace all
other plants. From the bearer of a valua-
BILE fruit the watermelon plant has become
|, a noxious weed.
If a market is accessible, the Imperial
valley farmers should have no trouble in
turning their plague to profit. Nature
points the way for them to make a spe-
i cialty Of watermelon growing. Meanwhile
they are having something of the we'll
known experience of Australia with the
central Kansas with the soft maple fur
nishes a still closer parallel.
The early settlers on the Kansas prairies
naturally wanted trees, and sought those
which would grow rapidly. They found
in the soft maple tree that seemed espe-
cially adapted to their requirements. 1t
was native and of great size, though not
very numerous along the streams. Trial
soon proved that il would grow almost
anywhere. So the Kansans planted naples
in great numbers and rejoiced in their
shade. But they soon found that this
pleasure had its penalties.
With the maple came a green worm that
fed upon its leaves covered the roads and
invaded the houses. to the disgust and dis
comfort of the people. After struggling
with the pest for years the Kansans finally
discovered the truth BY multiplying n}a-
pies they had so increased the food supply
of the worm that it's natural enemies even
when assisted by man. could no longer keep
1t down The problem was solved by cut
ting down a large part of the maple trees
and substituting others.
Probably the Imperial valley farmers
will have to make business of destroying
watermelon plants where they are not
wanted Meanwhile their lack of caution
in introducing a plant into an unknown
environment is giving them trouble and
presenting to the world the unprecedented
spectacle of a district where watermelons
are so abundant to be not only value
less but detrimental.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
Tipping Problem Solved.

From the London Chronicle.>
The practice of tipping the waiter has
troubled philosophers long. Why pay a
wage which should be paid by his employ
err? Why expose the waiter to the degrad-
ing necessity of appealing for his tip to
the absent-minded customer-mutely. or by
impertinent innuendo? A hotel keeper at
Lyons has solved the problem In this i'm
pressive announcement to visitors: I'm the
twentieth century. epoch of the solidarity
of mankind, have decided to lift the hotel
business to the moral dignity of other in
dustries. in which tipping is unknown. by
associating my staff, directly but discreet
ly. with the management of my affairs TO
this end 10 per cent of all bills will be set
aside for the walters in lieu of tips 1t is
said That this system, congenial to the
rights of man and the progress of civiliza-
ton, has answered very well eighteen
months. The philosophers of Lyons have
probably observed no increase of the
charges at this particular hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE.
Simon Booker Gets Into Trouble With
Police on Account of It.

Simon Booker. who claims he is the origi-
nal colored Maryland democrat, was the
unhappiest man in Washington today The
right of suffrage is the one question that
always provokes a discussion when Booker
Is about, and the discussion invariably ends
in hiss arrest. Such was the ending of q
discussion in which he was the chief speak
er q week ago.
Judge O'Neal was on the bench when the
case was tried, and plea for his release
was made upon the ground that he was a
democrat and wanted to cast a ballot for
Parker. Nobody came forward with $40,
and Booker went down. Friends interceded
for him Saturday and today, and the court
was asked to release him.
Booker is an influential politician II
was stated, land controls about twenty
votes"
The effort made in his behalf was unsuc-
cessful, and Booker was working on the
farm this afternoon instead of being in the
county electioneering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
Invalid Days in the Nursery.
From Harper's Bazaar.


Once started. the children devised many
games for themselves. I have sometimes
complained that too many pages OF the
magazines were given up to advertising
matter, but learned. in the dark hours of
the quarantine. to regard them as unquali-
fed blessings. and hope that these few
hints will help others to find the good In
them that and mine did.
We also devised an up-to-date game of
consequences" One Of the children cut
out a head Of some sort; another. any sort
Of a body that took his fancy; and third.
the legs from another picture. no one
knowing what the others were cutting out.
When all were ready. the first pasted his
head on a piece of paper. the next one
fltted his misfit body to the head. and
finally the legs were added. with a result
that drove tears and frowns from the wan
little faces for several hours. Anything in
the line of amusement that will amuse to
the point Of hearty laughter II step
toward recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
Suits for Divorce Filed.

Two correspondents are named by David
e. Tyrrell, who through attorneys ]. w.
Cox and ]. T. Sherier. this afternoon petit
toned the Supreme Court Of the District
of Columbia to grant him a divorce from
Mary A. Tyrrell. The parties were secretly
married In Alexandria. Va, August Is, 1898,
according to the petitioner
Charles A. ]. Tascoe this afternoon filed
suit for divorce against Maggie Tascoe. al
leging infdelity The parties were married
here In 1896 and have two children At
torneys r. A. Hughes and A. w. Gray
represent the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
Nickel Bat h Room
Fittings.

We are now showing complete
line of Nickel Bath Room Fittings
at the lowest possible prices for
best-wearing goods. Even though
some of the items are unusually low
in price, they are of the best makes
and nickeled on copper or brass,
which keeps them from rusting like
the poorer kinds, which are nick
eled on iron or steel. We call espe-
cial attention to the Nickel Soap
Dishes, made to fit over roll-rim
bath tubs, which we are offering at
35c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
New Scrap Baskets.

We have just received a new lot
of Imported Scrap Baskets, in as
sorted shapes, sizes and colorings
These Baskets are shipped direct to
us by one of the best German
makers, and are very reasonably
priced. We call especial attention
to the choice Straw Scrap Baskets
which we offer in white, pink and
light blue effects, at
soc. each.
Other Scrap Baskets, Ioc. up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
Inn ported Mat Special.

We offer new lot of Imported
Mats for placing under hot dishes
to prevent soaring the table. These
Mats come in sets of five sizes, and
in round or oblong shapes.
25c. per set of S Mats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
Brass and En1ameled BedsteadS

VHE employment of metallic beds fad The sanitary
features early of their commendabe features
only of that the designs
and pleasing meet with general approval.
Our Brass Beds constructed of the finest quality heavy
seamless brass tubing heavily acquered will
plain Others fancyn all beautiful array that will
to be appreciated
Our Enameled Beds the best that
strength and durability beauty
hive OF enamel baked which that
chip off, exposing the ronnethe will they easily
ordinary will remain freshlookng long you
They rigid wooden bedeadsmade
rails and constructed defy all shaking rafting The
mngs well acquered the brass beds
Special attention called showing of Coored
Bedstead for which has growing because
OF their adapabi harmonic with
of which have handsome line and in the
following colors:
Light Sea Green, Cream Gold, Black and Gold
Dark Sea Gold Verns Martin
Light Blue, Gold, Adlake and Gold
Porcelain and
$1,000 to $4,000 Each.
f0rF st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
''Electric" Oil Heaters.

We offer a lot of Electric" Oil
Heating Stoves at very low price.
This is the first time that we have
been able to offer a frst-class Oil
Heater, with brass tank, for only
$3.50 complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
Fall Exposition of
Dainty China, Rich Gut GLASS,
Artistic Lamps and Shades
and r1oderm Housefurmishimgs.

~ HE of the fifth floor devoted
to goods and exhibits which
who the head of home and the housekeeper
preparing for the Thanksgiving day dinner following
usual holiday entertaining will be pleased with the magnificent
complete have collected from leading factories
Europe and America Never before have
and novel effects be spacious
spendidly equipped fifth floor departments
We cali attention to the following special values:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
New French China
Dinner Sets.

We offer new lot of choice
quality French China Dinner Sets,
decorated by one of the leading Ii
moges China potteries, in two dain-
ty designs, and in the popular 1922
pee. combination, at the special
price,
'S2I.OO per IO2-pce. set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
Gas Globe Special.

We offer lot of new Gas Globes,
ir choice floral design, and in the
popular 4-inch size, at
I5c. each; 2 for 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
New Turkey Sets.

We also offer a new lot of Blue
and White English Porcelain Tur-
key Sets, made by the famous Ridg-
way pottery, and decorated in tur-
key design, at the special price,
S.. 90 per set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
"Faust Blend" Coffee. 35c. a lb.

the
at
it floor " - "A1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08

Lace Curtains.
Real Tambour Lace Curtains, heavily emlroid-
cred patterns excellent quality net; 31a yards
loig.
Special price, 5000 pair.
Other special values at $780, $1,000 to $1,000.
Irish Point Lace Curtains, with deep sppliqued
edge and scroll center; fine quality nett 80 yards
81. so pair. Value, 5000.
Other special values a yards long and 80 inches
wideJ at 675, $500 $500 $3.50 and $40 90 pair.
fine English net. and particularly suitable for par
lors apartments; 3h yards long, 90 inches wide.
SI2.oo pair. Value, $500.
Other special values at $500 to $500
Antique Lace Curtains, made of linen scrim
with wide antique lace insertion and edging-an
excellent wearing curtain and a very special value
Special price, $3.50 pair.
Other good values at $500, $3.50 to $1,000.
Arabian shade, made Of extra heavy net, with in
sertion and motifs; full length and width.
Special price, $500 pair.
trimmed with wide insertion and edging-always
stylish and very durable.
Special price, $3.50 pair.
Fish Net Curtains-one of the novelties this sea
son, and especially desirable for the library living
room or den; some In large open-mesh Others in
colors-red, green and baize. We are showing
some excellent values at
S3.75, $3.50 and 5000 pair.
Point Arabe Curtains, in a number of very pretty
enects-very stylish and durable.
Special price, So. so pair.
Other special values up to $500.
Fourth floor, ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
New German China
Dinner Sets.

We also offer a lot of German
China Dinner Sets, in the Ioo-pce.
combination, decorated in a neat
rosebud design, at the special price,
ST 100 per set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
Demonstration of the "Arnold'' Knit Goods fe


sand
h &c several dss oehbta
ykn RtmGa
designed especially beauty f de
Npim Belts Bed
Vigil o sWnppsB hAposa,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08

Superior White Wool Blankets-each pair cut
and bound separate.
1914, $3.50, $500 to $3.50 pair.
ia $3.50, $6.75 to $500 pair.
Extra-length Blankets for metal beds.
ooxoo inches, $500 to $500 pair.
72xoo inches, $o.75 to $I1.oo pair.
Pure White Blankets. without colored borders.
6ox9o inches, 5000 and $3.50 pair.
72xoo inches, $500 and $3.50 pair.
Crib Blankets.
inches: ssss assss So nssss
$2.oo to $500 a pair.
Comfortables.
Pure Wool-flled Comfortables !;
full size.
$500, $3.50 and $500 each.
Pure Down.alled cemfortables- each comfort alb
and not to shed
$500, 5000 and up.
Cotton filled Comfortables: full size.
$1.oo, $I.35, $I.75 to $3.50 each.
White Quilted Cotton Mattress
Protectors.
sex7s inches 42x7s inches. 4sx7e inches, 54x7s
inches. 60x76 inches.
Pillows.
22x28 inches, $I.I5 to $3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
Special Sale Of Wilton Rugs.

NNT11 + shall place sale "wednesday
U|N|l t1onaly choice line of very artistic oxI2t. Wilton
WV Rugs rich oorngs exclusive oriental patterns.
These goods purchased under favorable cond
tons, at price concession, and will be offered the
Special Price, S35.OO Value, $4,000
We also direct collection of Imperial
BgeOw and Beauvais Administers of which
cepionaly fine line, at the following low prices:
Imperial Smyrnas Bigelow and Beauvais Administers
inches
each
zach fee ach
fee each
feet 500 20 each
Fourth hSr.G fee each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08

Reinforced Sheets.
Made. strong and heavy through the center
the tendency to wear thin and tear before tn
sides are worn out.
8Ixoo inches, 85c. each.
8Ixoo inches, Soc. each.
72xoo inches, Soc. each.
72x9o inches, 75c. each.
all reliable makes.
Blanket Department.
400 Crochet Bedspreads, in en-
tirely new designs:
1oc IA ''Tripoli." full size. hemmed ready 70
use good quality.
$I.25 each.
100 ia Colonial" better quality; full size.
SI.5O each.
100 ia Princeton" heavier quality; full SIZE
$I.65 each.
100 ia Atlantic" the best Crochet Quill
$1.75 each.
Atwood Scarlet Blankets.
1914, $500 and .$4.25 a pair.
ia, $500 and $5.25 a pair.
Gray Blankets.
1914, $3.50, $500 to $500 a pair.
ia, $500, $3.50 to $500 a pair.
White Wool Blankets.
1914, $50, $500 to SI1.oo a pair.
ia, $500, $3.75 to $4,000 a pair.
Second floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
Special price, $1,000 pair.
Special price, $50 pair.
Couch Covers.

Imported Reversible French Tapestry Couch Cow
ers; plain or finished with heavy rope and tassel
fringe. so inches wide
$3.50 each. Values, $40 and Sic.
Imitation Bagdad Couch Covers, in a pretty line
of combination coors; heavily fringed; so inches
wide.
Special price, $3.75 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08

Scotch Net Curtains, in Brussels and Renais.
sance designs; full length and width
Special price, $2.25 pair.
Cable Net Lace Curtains in splendid imita.
tion of the real Renaissance full length and wldtn
Special price, $3.75 pair.
POrtieres.
Imported French Madras Portieres in handsome
color combnat ons-suitable for apartments, door
ways over-draperies for windows; 312 yards
long.
Special price, $3.50 pair.
Other French Madras Curtains up to $500.
Leather Applique Portieres-the newest thing
this in POrtieres--made of extra heavy rep,
with embroidery and border Of leather-suitable
for libraries.
Special price, $1,000 pair.
Bordered Portieres-the proper thing in Portieres
this season-made of plain reps, mercerfzed ar
mures and fancy effects, with borders of French
tapestry velour; some reversible; others are
bordered only Oh one side. We offer lot of these
Portieres, In full line of colors, at the
Special price, $3.50 pair.
Other special values at $3.50, $3.50 to $2l so.
Reversible Tapestry Portieres, in red and green
combinations; full length and width-an excellent
pOrtiere.
$3.50, pair. Value, $I2.oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-08
Upholstery Department
(Fourth Floor, G Street)
Showing rich and complete stock of
High=C1ass Window DraperieS

OF Point Aabe Brussels Renaissance Irish Point Bonnie Femme
other fine aces embracing and artistic novelties
among them number of reproductions OF period laces.
Also large of Lace Materials for making to order
special sizes.
Also Fabrics for Hangngs and Furniture Coverings made of
Satins, Damasks Brocades, Tapestries Velours, etc
Also Printed Tafetas and Dapery Silks for bed
furnishings
and designs for interior hangngs.
Table
ions, IN the latest materials and designs.
Sale of Lace Curtains, P0rtieres and
Cnnnc1n Covers