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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-10

Young men Of today To the history OF
the civil war. For fifty years with
the exception Of the war with Mexico,
this country had been at peace with
a standing army most of the time
of less than 10000 men. He who
thinks that the nation had grown
effeminate during that period should
read the casualty roll of the armies
on either side of Shiloh, Antietam,
Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, at
Stone river and at Chickamauga. I
would be the last man to pluck a
single laurel from the crown Of any
one Of the military heroes to whom
this country owes so much, but ]
insist that their most heroic deeds
proceeded infinitely more from aeyo.
tion to the country than from martial
spirit.
As / have already proceeded at too
great length, other questions suggest
ed must await my letter Of aceep-
lance. @ =
Mr.. Chairman, in most graceful
speech You have reminded me Of the
great responsibility as well as the
great honor OF The nomination be-
slowed upon me by the convention
you represent this day. BE assured
that both are appreeiated-so keeniy
appreciated that am hubled in
their nre%enr~
accept. gentlemen of the conan
tee, the nomination, and If the action
Of the convention shall be endorsed
by an election Ny the people, / will,
God helping me, give TO the discharge
Of the duties of that exalted office the
hest services of which | am capable
and at the end Of the term retire TO
private life. | shall not be a candi'
date for, nor shall / accept a renom'
nation. Several reasons might be all
Vaneed for this position, but the enr
! trolling one with me is that | am fully
persuaded that no incumbent Of thai
office should ever be placed In a sit.
? uation of possible temptation TO con
2 slider what The effect of action taken
by him in an administrative matter oi
great importance might have upon
/ his political fortunes. Questions o
~momentous consequence to all Of the
l people have been in the past and vii
! be in the future presented to the pres
+ ident for determination, and in ap
9 preaching their consideration AS vel
; as in weighing the facts and the ar
guments bearing upon them, he shouls
: be unembarrassed by any possible
: thought of the influence his decision
9 may have upon anything whateve
J that may affect him personally.
9 make this statement, not In criticism
! of any of our presidents from Wash
, ington down who have either held tn
office for two terms or sought to SUI
reed themselves; for strong argn
: ments could be advanced In supper
y Of the reelection of a president. 1t ]
simply my judgment that the intel
- ests of this country are now SO vas
: and the questions presented are FRI
7 quently Of such overpowering magn
! tude TO the people that 1t is indispel
: sable to the maintenance OF a befittin
= example before the people, not onl
2 that the chief magistrate should l
7 independent. but that that indepel
dence should be known Of all men.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-10

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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-10

tions own buildings and other prop.
cry worth nearly 10000, 900, an in.
crease of about s., ooo,o 900 In the year.
The railroad associations. number.
ing 1877, have o., 426 members. having
more than doubled in membership in
five years. The religious meetings
report a total attendance of over
1000, 900 mel and boys last year.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-28

New mince meat, 10c package. New beef, 1Oc can. Car new Colo rado potatoes, .$L75 cwt. Try these po- tatoes at McEee's Cash Store.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-28

two in the mofning and all went to their homes with the unanimous feel ing that they had had q very pleas ant evening indeed.
 Peoria is very proud, indeed, of the record made by the shooters of this village at the turkey shoot held in Glendale on the 22nd. From the time the Peoria crowd reached the shoot ing grounds. until the shoot was over. only one Turkey was won by Glendale, the rest being captured by our men. The best shooting with the shot gun was done by Russie Baker. who won two turkeys and a goose. A. w. Ben nett won one turkey and a goose. The best rifle shooting was done by w. J. Osborn of this village, he bringing home fine turkey. John Lively also won a turkey with the rifle. The Glendale crowd was good natured about it however, and showed us their usual courtesy in spite of the fact that an the birds, with one exception, went to Peoria during the afternoon shoot ing.
 We trust there will be another shoot soon, say at Christmas time and mean while the Kicker will practice up a little more and see if he cant bring home a bird too.
 The Kicker acknowledges the receipt Of a fine big goose, presented to him by Russie Baker. Thank you. MT. Baker, we hope you will be as success ful in the next shoot as you were fu this one.
 PEORIA KICKER
Arizona republican., 1904-11-28
OR LOCAL
INTEREST

BACK TO PREsCOTT-Col. and Mrs. Dum- an Hood have returned to Prescott after an extended stay in the east. where they had been since their marriage Mrs. Hood will be remem- hered as Miss Donna Wilson. a daugh- ter of Col. J. P. Wilson, delegate to congress.
 MIR. TURNKEY RETURNs-o. A. Iuruey,. who left here last spring. re- turned yesterday morning and will re- main here indefinitely. Before he left he took the civil service examination for irrigation engineer, having then been in the employ of the reclamation service for a year. During the sum mer he was informed that he had passed the examination and is now on the eligible list, awaiting call. During the summer he further improved his time by attending Hiram college for a post graduate course in engineering. ar the conclusion of which he received his engineers degree.
 PROTEST AGAINST JOlNTURE- The board Of supervisors of this county have received a letter from Governor Brodie, who is now in Washington. urging the board at the earliest oppor- tunity to prepare strong resolutions against the joinrUre of New Mexico and Arizona. The board will comply at the next meeting, bu5 the members do not know how to make the protest from this county stronger than it has already been made. No doubt the gov ernOr has addressed similar letters 70 the boards of all the counties in the territory
 PRESCOTT FIRES-Prescott is get ting into the Phoenix habit of having three dres in series when she has any. There was a fire in the Brown Bros warehouse just before the Blumberg fire that has already been mentioned, and Thursday morning. af-
Arizona republican., 1904-11-28
THANKSGIVING AT PEORIA
Surprise Parties ar q an Old Time
 Turkey Shoot.

Peoria, Nov. 21.-(Sp9ciai CorrezpCu- dence of The Republican, .)-Peoria has two new arrivals this week in the per sons of w. l.. Dart and George Reaugh who intend to winter here Mir Dart spent the winter here about two years ago, and says he is glad to get back to Arizona once more.
 MT. and Mrs. H. F. Bartlett enter tained some of their friends on Thanksgiving day with a genuine old fashioned New England dinner
 William H. Bartlett has returned from his studies in California, and is now at home. Owing to a bad cold, Mir. Bartlett came home earlier than was expected. He says there is noth- ing like Arizona air and sunshine to cure a cold, and so he decided to take advantage of it at once.
 The Ladies Guild has completed enough quilts, bedding. bandages, etc, to fill a box which is to be sent to the Indian hospital at Fort Defiance. Ari- zona. This is a good work, and we are glad to see that the ladies in Peoria have taken such a hold of it.
 On account of Thanksgiving festivi- ties the school at Peoria will not open again until Monday the 2Sth. The chn- dren are making good use of their va cation, which comes to them as a rare treat
 A very delightful surprise party was given to MT. and Mrs. R W. Wag- goner of this village on Thanksgiving night Dancing and card playing were ] the chief forms of amusements and all 1 present enjoyed themselves most thor ] oughly. In the card playing. whist was ] the popular game. and some very. close l games were played. Among those 1 present were the following: MT. and
 Mrs. W. F. Hewett, Mir. and Mrs. R. 4. 1 Tuckey. Mr. and Mrs. F. 4. Wooisey. 1 Mir. and Mrs C. W. Walters, 1Ir. and ] Mrs. A. w Bennett. MT. and Mrs. A. l T. Enlow. MT. and Mrs. ". J. Osborn,
 EIr. and Mrs. 4. J. Straw, MT. and ! Mrs. Post; the Misses Tuckey. TyrreIl. l Wood. Wilson, Moore; the Mrs. Kunns. 1 Waggoner. French. Moore. the Nessrs. . Lively, Tuckey, Baker. Barrows. ] House. tWaggoner. Wood. Bieders tadt, and KimmeL At midnight coffee and ] cake were served after which the danc- . ing and card playing was resumed for
 a short time. The party broke up abou,
Arizona republican., 1904-11-28

fer the Blumberg fire. the residence of 3. H. Grove was badly damaged and almost destroyed by fire. There was more to wu-ry about than property loss in the Grove fire. Mrs. Grove was i'll and her husband had been up most of the night attending her. He rose Before daylight, and a lamp left tenn poraFily in an adjoining room explod- ed. Mr. Grove was too busy getting
 his wife to q safe place to do a great
 deal of fire hgating til the bIaze had
 made much headway.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-28
GOVERNMENT SURVEYS
Operations in the Districts of Arizona
 and California.

The following report has been made of government surveys in the districts of California and Arizona. It will be observed that the comparison is in favor of this district whose opera tiOns have greatly increased within the last year over any other preceding year. Concerning the California dis trict the report says.
 The surveyor general reports sur veys of public lands contracted for amounting to S9557, and mineral sur veys for which special deposits have been made agsregating s10.260. In- structicns for 156 mining surveys were issued. The business of the office has increased. both in miscellaneous and departmental letters, cover the previous year.
 Eight applications for public land surveys are now awaiting field inspec- ton as to bona fideness of settlement. If these lands were embraced in the awarded contracts the liability would reach over $6.OOo.
 Lands included in surveys approved during the year have an area of 116.SS9 acres. Work upon Spanish archives has progressed fayorably, especially the indeXing of manuscripts; 1S,041 pages have been condensed into 62z closely written pages Of English in- dex"
 For the Arizona surveying district report is made as follows:
 "Of the annual appropriation. $2S.000 was appOruoned to this district This is nearly treble the amount set apart the previous year, and indicates in creased demands for surveys owing to the rapid development oI the territory. During the year all surveys in the Sar
Arizona republican., 1904-11-28

Francisco mountain forest reserve have been completed and plats filed, except in the case of one contract. the surveys under which were rejected.
 "The mileage of surveys approved during the year aggregated 1.666 miles and the total acreage Of lands surVeyet 462. .00O
 Tn the mineral division Of the office there were orders issued for surveys of 4G0 claims"
Arizona republican., 1904-11-28

People who have tried change or eli mate in vain for the cure of weak lungs have been perfectly and permanently cured by the use of Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery. It cures dcep-seated coughs, bronchitis, bleeding lungs, e1na- citation, and other conditions which. if neglected or unskilfully treated, find a fatal end in consumption.
 uLast spring I had a severe attack Of pucu- lnCuia which left me with a verv bad cough. and also left my lungs in a very bad condition 70 writes John 1T. Russell. Esq of Brent Cherokee Nat. Ind. Ty. T had no aPDctite and was so weak CCuId scarcely walk My breast was all sore with running sores got two bottles Of pr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. which I be Heve saved my life cannot express my e-ati- tude to you l able now to do very good work
 Any substitute offered as @ just as goOd1 as vColdeu Medical Discovery" is a shadow Of that medicine. There are cures behind every claim made for tue VDiscOvery,D which no ujust as good !" medicine can show.
 The Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser, 9 book containing IoOS pages, Is given away. Send zI one-cent stamps, for expense of mailing only, for the book in paper covers, or 5I stamps for the vol ume bound in cloth. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, \. Y.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-28

Mr. and Mrs. Clark Mounts wAll be heard Tor the first time in th.s city in illus ,rated songs, popular melodies, classic and comic songs and duets at the Hardwlck theate- Thursday. De celbe- ].
Arizona republican., 1904-11-28

Many marble heart does business News.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-28
COFFEE Such cofeel oh myl

Hoghe's HambErge-s but one of the good things to eat that made Hoghe;s Chop House so popular.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-01

II any Of our readers should by acci
dent get lime, sand or dust In their
eyes while reading this issue OF the
Democrat they must not think strange,
~ we arc laboring under considerable
difficulty In getting out this edition.
DR.. Woods is having our office enlarged
40 as to accommodate the Democrats
now printing plant, and Contractor
Orrin Hamlin and carpenter Josh Kid
we'll have mixed things up to an extent
that possibly we have old plastering
in every item. grit In our eyes and sand
In our craw, while we are shoveling
out dust in blocks and setting type on
the wing, but the Democrat comes out
just the same.
Judge Jackson l.. Smith, who is
candidate for reelection as Judge Of
tho Kansas City Court Of Appeals, was
in Versailles Thursday circulating
among his many old friends In this
city and meeting Democrats Of Morgan
county who CHANGED TO be At the coun.
ty seat. Judge Smith Is a man of
pleasing address and has following
in this county which includes not only
the legal profession, but all the old
substantial Democrats who know him
as one Of the most distinguished jurists
in the state. Judge Smith has been
endorsed by the Morgan County Bar AZ
4 L 4.
as by the old eitizens of the county.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-01
ZEPHYR
GINGHAM
9tc, at
CARL w. BIERSACI

ID. w. Eaton departed Tuesday for
Washington, d. c., where he was or
dersd to report for government service
to join an engineering corps detailed
to go TO Alaska on q government sur.
veying tour in the far north. The
surveying is for the pur pose OF estab.
fishing correct lines in tho boundaries
and the party will be- employed at least
a year in completing the surveys.
This 10 Mr.. Eaton's second trip to
Alaska in connection with government
engineering work.
John Price who boasts that he lives
in Morgan, Miller and Monitean coup.
ties because Of his peculiar location,
was in this city last Friday and satur-
day, and in company with Gen. Ivy
and James T.. Clark called on all their
old friends here Friday afternoon.
They are a jolly, healthy trio, and
when they graccd the sanctum OF the
Democrat we felt that the big end Of the
Democratic party had camped on our
trail, but their happy mein soon placed
us at ease and the visit made us feel
good. Come again gentleman.
The Crokonole Club were entertained
Monday night by Mr.. and Mrs. Il. N.
Smons at their home on Monroe st.
The games we're made quite interest
ing and besides the members there
were present MS guests II. B. Hilgcman
of St. Louis, John Brokmcyer and Mr.
and Mrs. Amos Knoop. Tho prizes
were won by Mrs, M. l.. Joachimi and
Amos Knoop. Delicious refresh rnents
were served in courses, with fresh
strawberries rs n special dish. The
evening was enjoyably spent by all
who had the pleasure Of being present.
All Heineman Ia making preparations
to erect an elegant two-story brick res,
idence on his lots located in the south
west part Of the city, the brick to be
furnished by the new clay plant and
made Of Morgan county clay. Tho
structure 10 TO be modern In every par
ticulur and equipped with every con-
venience that enters into the comfort
OF nice home. Mr.. IIeineman will
spare no expense TO secure what he de-
sircs in his ideas Of a home and will
set an example for the future residence
builders of Versailles. What we would
be glad TO see Ia this city 10 = score of
progressive citizens like him.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-01
SCHOLLE, THE TAILOR.

A Tailor there Is in our little town,
Located on the corner, q few steps
down.
As people have learned. his name Is
Scholle,
His clothes wear we'll, and don't go,
holey.
His stuff is not cheap, but easy to buy,
After a purchase you'll ne'er cast sigh
lie can fit you out in the latest style,
And he makes clothes that last quito a
while.
He will make you Suit sure to At,
And ut prices as right as you could get,
And what more thun this could you
ask,
When the clothes as good as any will
last.
He's a stranger here as all do know,
But he can at you out II you've got the
dough;
His workmanship 1t Is frst-class
And In style and fit none can surpass
Now in conclusion let me say,
To call and try him will surely pay;
Have Suit made that's up-to. date,
For which he will ask only small com.
pensate.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-01

We do not Fake" in any Of It's forms,
but do only strictly straight business
At the "FAMOUS."
z. A. Williams, the South Side gro
ceryman, handles a choice line Of gro.
ceries and canned goods.
We are informed on good authority
that the Crystal Mining Go. will begin
operations at their mine six miles
southwest Of this city within the next
ten days with larger force of men.
The company has fine machinery al.
ready placed on their property and
will not be delayed after starting.
N. G. Burnett who Is mining for
Congressman Shacklcford At the Buff.
falo mine in south Morgan, is now
working new prospect ON the proper
ty and at a distance Of 40 feet has rs.
surances Of fine lead and jack. There
is no doubt but what this territory will
give some good resulta ere many
months.
$. d. Salmon, Jr. representing the
Smith Premier Typewriter Co., Of st.
Louis, was In this city Monday and
Tuesday circulating among our busi-
ness firms in the interest Of his com.
pany. Mr. Salmon is gcntlemanly
agent and the Smith Premier being
one Of the best typcwriting machines
he has n splendid held here to do som
business for his company.
An exchange speaks OF man who It
Ii said always pay for his local paper
q year in advance. As a. result he has
never been sick in his life, never had
corns on his toes or the tOothachc, his
potatoes never rust, tho frost never
kills his pears, his babies never cry OF
nights, his wife never scolds and he
has succeeded in serving three terms
on the school board without being
CriticiHed
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-01
Millinery Bazaar Notes.

The Millinery Bazaar is the leadsr
in spring fashions
Prices are always reasonable ut the
Millinery Bazaar.
The grand opening ut the millinery
bazaar last Friday was the talk Of the
town.
The pattern hats shown ut the South
Side Millinery Bazaar were simply
pictures OF art.
Little Misses must have their Easter
Bonnets, too, and the Millinery Bazaar
is fully prepared for them.
For leading styles, quantity and
quality the Millinery Bazaar on the
south side il the ouly emporium.
A two days opening rush docs not
effect the stock carried by the Milli-
merry Bazaar. Tho ladies' can always
find something elegant, stylish and up
to-date.
Four dainty hats in the show win
dows at the Millinery Bazaar at tho
opening last week attracted every
lady who entered the establishment.
They were perfect in style and taste.
Lace hats, fancy braid and chiffon
are the height of fashion for the cariy
spring wear. The Millinery Bazaar on
south side square has numerous beau.
ties to select from. Customers can rest
assured that the Bazaar carries even
more than we advertise.
Fruits and flowers with ribbons to
match are the prevailing novelties in
early spring headwear. The millinery
bazaar, with Mrs. Olive A. Child man
ager, has plenty Of dainty hats and bon
nets trimmed with taste from which to
select something handsome, even
though there WAS q rush on opening
days. The trade IL always provided
for, no matter how extensive,
The opening at the Millinery Bazaar
Of Mrs. Olive A. Child last Friday and
Saturday WAS n success In every par
ticular. The display Of Pattern Hats
and Easter Bonnets captivated the
thronv Of ladies who visited the estab-
lishment. The pleasing effects of the
goods on display made an impression
beyond the expectation Of the manager
and the sale hats proved conclusively
that expert trimming, dainty colors
tastefully arraycd, fruits and flowers
profusely distributed throughout the
immense stock Of Easter novelties, is
what the ladies' admire, hence the
opening was u grand success, and still
the Bazaar has plenty OF spring novel
ties left for the trade 70 select from.
No customer viii have occasion to leave
at any time disappointed al provisions
have been made in advance to satisfy
them
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-01
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
LOCAL. NEWS. .



City Bus Line,--'Phone ~.
Call for Hardy's Prize Baking Pow
der
Dudley'a barber shop for first class
work.
Syracuse is to hold an election TO,
town officers on April sth.
Miller's Baker will furnish you good
fresh bread every day. Try IL.
Joseph Stitiier OF Eldon was trans.
acting business here Wednesday,
The Bunceton Fair will be held this
year on August 2+th, 25th and 2Gth.
Insure your property with Hubbard
Il KavAnaugh. Reliable Companies
only.
For SALE--A good rubber tired TOP
buggy, In best condition. Apply q,
DEMOCRAT office.
Mrs. Lloyd p. Hsllack, OF Springfield,
Mo-, Is Waiting her parents Llr. and
Mrs. James NJ. Duff Of this city.
You must not forget. tho Famous
is the only Clothing and Mems Furnish.
ing Goods House in town.
The Progress Club was ayreeably en-.
te,taincd last Friday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs John r. Beale, on North
Fisher street
II you need work done by . Notary
Public sce Hubbard 81 Kavanaugh. Con.
veyHucing, etc, specially.
8. l.. Payne and wife of Sedalia were
here this week the guests OF Mrs. d. A.
Farley at the City Hotel. Mr.. Payne
Is piano tuner.
When you want fresh meats or groc-
cries don't fail TO call at Hardy's Meat
Market and havc your goods delivered
to your door.
Hon. 4. q. Snorgrass OF Syracuse
WAS ia Versailles last Saturday repre-.
senting his precinct on the Democratic
county committee.
Attorney John +. Gibbs left on the
evening train yesterday for Peora
and Joliet, Illinois, on legal business.
lie will be absent till Monday.
Monroe Ivy and family formerly OF
Crittenden have moved to Holloway
farm Il mile north OF Versailles, where
Mr. Ivy will devote his time to farm
ing.
Your last roast wasn't good, your
steak was tough, that is very good
s'gn you did not get it from D.. G.
Hardy, the Butcher. Let US furnish
you good meat.
Miss Stella Price of near Olean visit.
ed her brother Charley and family
several days last week. She attended
the teachers examination which was
held in this city on last Friday and
Saturday.
The Board Of Curators of Missouri
State University have decided TO give
free scholarships to all high school
valcdictOrians throughout the state.
This will stimulate young graduates
to harder work.
We have never been accused Of but.
ting into your business. Your business
Is yours, aud the Butcher business Is
ours, and we are going to see that you
get good service, Not jack Of all trades
bot Butchers. Yours for business,
MASON n PRICE, The Only Butchera