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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCT. 5.
THE NATIONAL DEFENSE.

To a party OF riflemen who called
upon him not long since. President
Roosevelt said: you may put a uni
form on a mar and a rifle in his hand,
and then drill him: but. II yop do
not educate him how to shoot that
rifle and shoot to hit the object, an
other man can come along with a
club and put him out OF business"
In his last report former Secretary
OF War Root touched on the same
subject, saying.
4 know OF nothing more important
In the way OF preparation for war
than teaching the young men OF the
country to shoot straight. It. Is es-
pecially important to the efficiency OF
our volunteer armies In the future.
II Is OF no use to pay, equip. snbsist
and transport a soldier to the battle
field unless he can hit an enemy
when he shoots at him. The recent
changes In conditions require that
we shall make continuous and active
effort In this direction Ii WI are to
have this necessary element OF ef.s.
cheney. One is the greatly increased
range of rifles which determines bat
ties while the combatants are al
great distances from each other and
which make practice more necessary
for good craftsmanship than ever be
fore. The time to give that lnstruc
tion la now.
we ought not to wait until we arr
actually engaged in hostilities. WheI
that time comes the enemy will no
wait for US TO give the instruction.
Under the direction OF congress th'
secretary Of war has appointed a ma
tional board for the promotion o
rifle practice which has adopted
very comprehensive scheme for {
national m~arksman.s reserve, ant
recommended the annual appro
priation OF 1900, 900 for a period .
five years to be devoted to the pur
case and equipment OF ranges, med
ais and buttons. ammunition, etc
-. words Of the president Of tn
Uaited States and the secretary o
war are timely. Amsr'aans mfs
know how to shoot AMI shoe. siraigh
n as they cannot be compelled L
learn, rifle and revolver shoctinf
must be made as attractive a recrea
tive sport as possible.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.
Homestead Entry No. 5364.J

Homestead Entry No. 5364J
Department of the Interior, Land
office at Santa Fee. n. NJ, Sept. 90.
1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fol.
lo~wing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the register
or receiver at Santa Fe, y NJ. on
Nov. ., 1904, viz: Trinidad Gallegos
for the lots 3 and 4. Sc IA SW IA,
sec. Z, lot l. sec is, T. IL \, r. IA E.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land.
viz: Cruz Gallegos, of ViTlanueva. y.
NJ; Ciriaco Ortiz, of Nillanueva, n.
NJ; Vidal Baca. Of Villanueva. n. NJ:
Patroeinio Pace, of Villanueva, y. NJ.
MANUEL r. oTERo,
1881 Register,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
Darktown Lady Ministries.

Rehearsals for the Darktown Lady
minstrel show to be given at Duncan
opera house Tuesday evening, Oct.
10th, are progressing finely. The fair
est of Las Vegas maids and matrons
are taking part. and the entertain.
ment will be the best of its class ever
attempted by local talent. The pro.
gram is varied and contains besides
the latest negro songs OF the day and
fall all TO pieces dances tat are sim
ply out Of sight. And you can sit
back and laugh to your hearts con
tent for the program will move like
clock work. BE sure and be on hand
early when the ticket office opens
Saturday morning for tickets will 20
rapidly a. the Carnegie library
Is a worthy object in which the en-.
tire population Of Vegas is Interested.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
AN OLD STYLE STATESMAN.

Senator Hears WINS have often
seemed lacking in close re"pcrse -
actual conditions. but his long illaesa
has brought out a mass of apprecia-
ton which has shown how much his
Integrity and idealism are valued by
the nation. other idealists are rising
among us, but they necessarily differ
In some ways from a type of earlier
DAYS. Senator Hoar's work Is prac-
tically ended. Nobody Just Ike him
Is likely TO arise again. The temp
tations OF public life never existed
for him. In his long career In poll
tics. the seamiar side Of such a life
was never ~dIscoverable in the least
degree in him. S~tatecraft for such a
character Ia a profession of nobility
and high ideals. Personal and sordid
motives do not touch IT, States.
man. as Pope's irony expresses It,
s.yet friend. TO truth. Senator Hoar
has never been rich. He had not suf-
ficient money to accept the dear hon
or of representing his country at st.
James,. But he had the independ-
ent means. and the early and con
stantly growing education. which
help in the making of a statesman
OF his type. IL Is not the type OF
statesman who can rise up TO an
emergency and ave in the emergen-
cy's head. Five years ago Senator
Hoar summed up his political faith.
In resolutions to the senate. naming
the objects for which be conceived
orr republic 10 exist, and selecting
eight special obligations now confront
ing US. /. To solve the negro prob
lem. 2 To enable great cities to
govern themselves purely. 3. To
purify The ballot and the elections
4 To Danish illiteraey. s. ITO Sc
cure for every workman and every
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
The swIft SPECIFIC Company. Atlanta,

contrasted with the misfortunes and
mismanagement of the previous dem.
ocratic administrations. Facts are
given and they are proven by plain
figures.
ION the statehood question the
party takes a stand and the people
Know It. The proposition of the dem
ocratic party on this vital question
Is still In the dark. It Is unknown
yet whether they favor single or Joint
statehood. The local democracy an
nounces itself as In favor Of Joint
statehood but where does the terrific
rial democracy stand?
'The election OF the republican
ticket will insure the territory contin-
ted prosperity and good manage
ment."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
PROSPERITY

Pnsh-The force by which ones idc-
ais are converted into realities.
Punctuality-A saver of time and
temper. 4 creator Of confidence.
Politeness-The golden key that un-
locks the door to many an opportunity.
Principle-A self imposed rule of
right conduct which governs every ac-
ton.
Penetrntlon-The ability 10 foresee
events and consequently 10 provide for
them.
Poisc The power of self control
which often makes y master of the
situation.
Precision-The habit OF being accu-
rate and thus Of ayerting a~nnoyances
arising from error.
Prudcnce-The practice of acting
with discretion and of wisely husband
ing ones
Perception The happy faculty which
enables one intuitively to say and do
the right thing Mt the right time.
Perseveraucc-The characteristic
which impcls one steadfastly to pursue
the object in view with an invincible
determination to triumph over all OPP
position, Equitable Record.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
MEMS DRESS CLOTHES,
How the Chaarc IRON cniotca Care
mcnis a. nIaek Was lsgertr 3.

How the Chaarc From Crt0ffu tar-
mcn,s O. riacS Mas lseertri.
II puzzles us often, t1u. ~ know how
il is thnt for 50 ldluj dtiey,a, urca
SONS black Is considered . be the
most mshIonabic sildc for our masca'
line uttlrc ami not merely fashionable
but the only proper one, for which In
our society there Is mo- alternative II
may be argued, as II Is with the sllk
hat. that II Is So severely respectable,
Int II we could accustom ourselves to
Tie Idea the same might be said OF
white. which would have The adyan'
tasc Of being much less gluomy. Clear
~ The black Is an old fashion ana as
Tor rs application 10 evening dress. in
which Il IS most 90 an de rlgucur now,
while there was q time when our an
cestor. might tastefully dress them
selves IN almost an the colors Of the
rainbow for tie evening, the adoption
~ BLACK simply clme about through q
paragraph ~ Il celebrated novel ana
.Iti the latter we have 60 thank for the
81 thnt We are not now permitted to
MAR aueht hnt the most solemn ear
ments ut the time when we feel, 10
say lhc least. more satisfied with all
about us ana the world in general than
at any other period Of the day. Bulwer
.L.ytton's novel. "rclham,' vas the cu'
prit. ana II Is a letter IN this book pur-
porting to have been written by Lady
Frances Pelham to her son that set the
fashion. Lady Frances writes. "Apro-
pos of the complexion, | did not like
that blue coat You wore when ! last
saw YOU. You look best in black.
which Is Il great compliment, for peo-
pie must be very distinguished In APP
pearance to do so" The man of the
| day read these lines and weighed them
carefully, and what more natural than
that he should st~raightway come TO the
| conclusion that black was the one
shade which for evening wear suited
him perfectly? As soon as he could he
discarded all his colors and took to 1t.
every man OF bim.-Chambers' Jour
nal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
Department oesen't Object

A Washington Special says: The
bureau viii lot object 10 The
sacred fire dance OF the Navajo In
dians, which Is to be given at the ter.
ritorial fair at Albuquerque in Octo-
Der, at least with the present under
standing OF the officials Of the bur
as TO the nature Of the dance.
1T is the policy of the bureau"
said Acting Commissioner Tonner to-
day, 80 discourage as much as pos.
sible and to absolutely prohibit such
dances as the gh0ss and others Of a
religious character. as 1t works the
Indians up to such a pitch of excite
ment as to lead them to commit overt
acts. So far as | am Informed, the
dance to be given at Albuquerque is
to be a harmless affair. and the In
dian agent at the Navajo agency will
see that 1t passes off without injuring
the Indians or any one else"
According to the advices Of the
Indian bureau the dance will be par.
ticipated in by 100 indians Of the
Navajo reservation, and will be led
by Chief Fareface,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
NEW MEXICO DAY AT ST. LOUIS.

The New Mexico board OF managers
OF the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
is arranging TO make New Mexico
day, Monday. October II. at the st.
Louis Worlds Fair, creditable TO the
territory and memorable TO those
who will attend. Two thousand invi-
tations to prominent people all over
the United States are being sent out
asking them to honor the occasion
with their presence. There will be
addresses by well known speakers
and in the evening from s to IL
O'Clock a reception will be given to
or and Mrs. OteTo, assisted by well
known New Mexicans, will receive.
The New Mexico board OF managers
has done remarkably well SO far and
the New Mexico exhibits and building
al the exposition have received a
great deal OF attention and universal
favorable comment. The great and
varied resources of this territory as
well as Its present advanced condi,
ions have been well and successfully
advertised and New Mexico day will
add greatly in that direction. The
New Mexican urges that as many cit
liens as a spare the time attend
the ceremonies on New Mexico day
as a matter OF patriotic duty and
civic pride. The number of New
Mexico people at the event cannot b,
too great. There will be no lout
display aud no vulgar ostentation, blu
judging by the arrangements so IA
made. the occasion will be dignifie,
but interesting. Of great simplicity
but nevertheless very attractive
New Mexican.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05

Daniel Webster used to tell a story
about an old oma who was very i'll
and went into Il trance. They all
thought she was dead, and when She
opened her eyes her husband said in a
surprised tone. "Why, Mandy, we
thought We wuz dead" The poor old
woman looked at her husband a mo-
ment. and then she burst into tears.
And We never bawled a bit" She
sobbed. "Ye thought WIZ dead. and
yer eyes wuz dry. Couldn't ye have
bawIed a little bit, Jabezf" The old
man was deeply moved. and he did aee
tually bawl then. But his wife said
sadly: Its too late now. Dry yer
eyes. If I'd really been dead and ye'd
bawled 'twould have done me some
good. But it's too late now"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05

The late Colonel Ingersoll was talk
ing one day with Il group of friends
when the subject of wealth and the
desire of most men to accumulate
money was discussed,
Il never could understand it, said
the colonel. Just imagine a man with
100000 hats. 100000 pairs of shoes,
100000 pairs of gloves, 6,oo0,000
handkerchiefs, 10000 pairs of sus-
penders and a train load of neckties
getting up before daylight and exert
ing every energy until late at night in
order that he may make enough money
10 buy himself another necktie".
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
Men VIII Be RoYs.

In the excitement of a lively exer-
else like boat-racing or ball-playing,
they will strain their muscles and go
home limping and sore. Then they
are glad they have Perry Davis Pain
killer on hand to soothe the quivering
nerves TO penetrate The muscles with
warmth and healing power. 1t has
relieved the pain of two generations
Of Americans. Large bottles % and
so cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
Label Paste.

To make a good paste for labels mix
together with cold water until they
form a smooth cream four ounces of
-four and an ounce and a half of brown
sugar. Then pour in boiling water.
stirring all the time till the right con
sistency is obtained. Add five or six
drops of carbolic acid to keep the
paste from becoming sour. and when 1t
has been we'll stirred in the compound
will be lit FOR use.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
A STRONG PLATFORM.

The platform adopted by the repub.
licans OF New Mexico in this cam
paign Is taking well with the voters
and the press Of New Mexico. The
Roswell Register considers il all
right in every way, and says. edito-
rally:
THE republican platform Is direct
and to the point II is not eyasive as
the democratic. but places the issues
before the people in plain words. The
prosperity Ct the past few years Is
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
The Finest Fabric

made by human skin is coarse com.
pared with the lining of the bowels.
When this tender membrane is irri.
tated we have gripping pains, diarr-
hoea and cholera morbus. Whatever
be the cause of the trouble, take Per-
ry Davis Painkiller according to the
directions with each bottle. Travel
ers in all climates carry Painkiller
In their grip-sacks. Large bottles %
and so cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
Nothinx null About Il.

ITS funny the way poets speak of
dull care isn't it,"
why, what's funny about thatf"
We'll. every care | ever had was
most awfully sharp Philadelphia
LEDGER.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05

working oma wages enough 10 SUP
Port a life Of comfort and an old age
Of leisure and quiet, as BELTS those
who have an equal share in a self
governing state The sixth, seventh
and eighth points expressed his views
Of expansion. which were that We
should grow as fast as. but no faster
than, we could lead others TO accept
u ideals without comnulslon. The
constitution Of the Urited states, the
convictions which were most alive
when we became a nation, never
ceased 70 be the stars by which his
life was stecred. II believe" he said,
"that liberty, good government, free
institutions, cannot be given by any
one people 70 any other, but must be
wrought ont for each by itself. slowly,
painfully In the process Of years Or
centuries. AZ the oak adds ring 10
ring | believe that q republic Is
greater than an empire. I believe
that the moral law and the Golden
Rule are for nations as well as for
individuals. believe In George
Washington. not In Napoleon Bona
parte; in the Wings OF the ReyoIu-
tlonary day, not In the Tories: in
Chatham. Burke. and Sam Adams,
not in DR., Johnson or Lord North
Even II we do not believe all these
things quite literally. we rejoice
when they are nobly said.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
cross-Town PASSENGER Hack.

Until further notice the public hack
will run continuously from Murphey's
corner to Fields. Rosenwald's and
Davis & Sydes.' on the plaza. Fare.
10 cents each way. Clay e. Rogers.
$50
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05

Teacher-What are the elements of
the world? Boy-Earth. water. fire.
air and Teaeher-Thats all. isn't itE
Boy-And the lawless element-Yon
kers Herald.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
Notice.

| have re-opened my dental office
In room 2 Center Block and will be
pleased to have those needing dental
work call. DIR. S. G. BROWN.
1918.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
TO Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
If 1t fails to cure. r. W. Groves sig
nature Is on each box. CSC.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
TIE T
yMHRkETJ
Nnz

the folio sing New torh stuc4 aaoLatlun
ssre received Dy Levy Bros. members Oh
:.go Il iar,i u Irade) rooms 2 aad 3
at block. uolo Phone 80, Las Vegas Phone
80. over iheir own private wires from New
opjen. OF the Arms OF Logan 4 Bryan N. Y.
md Chicago uember New York Stock Ex-
.hsnce aud Chicago Board OF Trade, and VIM.
4. ut.s & Coz. Bankers and Brokers. Colorado
springs:
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Burglar "Reminiscences.

Young Burclsr-What did you get on
your first haul? Old Burglar-Five
years. Detroit Free Press.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-05
''' BjlI.0D[l
Columbus, OHIO, Nav 10 1908.

Columbus, Ohio. MAY 10 1908.
Some four years ago ] was suffering
from impure blood aud a general run
down condition Of the system had na
appetite, was losing flesh, and had an all
gone tired feeling that made me miseTa-
bic | began the use OF $ S. S., and
after taking seven or eight bottles my skin
was cleared Of all eruptious and took on o
ruddy, healthy glow that assured etha,
my blood had been restored 20 lis nor
NAL, healthy condition. Ny appetite was
restored, as ! could eat anything put be.
fore me, and as | regained my appetite
Increased in weight, and that tired feel
ing" which worried me 50 much disap
pcared, and ] was once again my old self
heartily recommend S, S S az the
best blood purifier aud tonic made, ana
strongly advise its use 20 allthose in need
Of such medicine. VicToR SruBBiNS
Cor. Barthman and Washington AYES.
Wheeling, w. ~. May as, 1908.
Nv system was run down and ms Joints
ached and PANIED me considerably j had
used S. S. S before and knew what il
was, SO | purchased a bottle Of il andhave
taken several bottles. and the aches and
pains are gone, my blood has been cleas.
ed aud my general health built up. | can
testify TO it as a blood purifier and tonic
1885 Market ST. JOHN c. STEIS
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II you have any
symptoms Of dis
ordered blood
write us and our
physicians will
advise you free.
Our book on
blood and skin
diseases sent free
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-04-14
THE PEOPLE
TOO FAR.

Public Opinion of April 7th makes
the following remarks on the postal
and other government scandals:
Within a year there have been
the postal scandals; the conviction of
one member of Congress on charges
of defraudlng the government; the
narrow escape of another member
aud a Senator on a similar charge;
the statute of Limitations has been
the only barrier to the prosecution
of one of the highest department Of
fcials; impeachment proceedings
have been begun against a federal
Judge; charges of corruption and
NAL administration have been
brought against the land Office and
the Indian bureau, and we have been
told how several hundred senators
and members of Congress were in
the habit of improperly influencing
the administration of the p~ostofice
department in the political or pecu-
mary interests of themselves or their
friends. So many different scandals
have never before been crowded into
one year of our life.
This would seem to be quite an
unenviable record of an administra-
ton, but the most ineXcusable thing
of the whole business is the serene
and almost defiant way the admins
tration has of practically announcing
to the public that for the present, at
least, nothing will be done to pun
ish the guilty parties. And this for
politics. It's mighty bad politics
that would cover up crime. Enough
has already been developed to satisfy
the people that there is a vast accu-
mutation of corruption in the gov
eminent departments at Washing
ton. The general belief is that, bad
as the exposures thus far made al.
ready look, the half has never been
:. told.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-04-14
Was Solomon really happy?
Do You Want Strength?

If you want to increase your
strength you must add to and not
take from the physical. In other
words, the food that you eat must be
digested, assimilated and appro-
priated by the nerves, blood and It's
sues before being expelled from the
intestines. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
adds to the physical. 1t gives
strength to and builds up strength
in the human system. 1t is pleasant
to the taste and palatable, and the
only combination of digestants that
will digest the food and enable the
system to appropriate all of its
health and strengthening qualities.
Sold by Goldsboro Drug Go.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-04-14
The Name Witch Hazel.

The name Witch Hazel is much
abused. b. c. DeWitt& Co., Chicago,
are the inventors of the original and
only genuine Witch Hazel Salve. A
certain cure for Cuts, Burns, Bruises,
Eczema, letter, Files, etc. There
are many c~ounterfeits of this salve,
some Of which are dangerous, while
they L all worthless. In buying
Witch Hazel Salve see that the name
r. G: Dewitt & Co., Chicago, is on
the box and a cure is certain. Sold
by GOldsboro Drug Co.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-04-14
9UILFORD CHANGES HANDS.
Well Known Hotel Leased to Mr..
Marion Cobb and Capt.
s.. @. Fry.
Greensboro Record.

Greensboro Record.
The contract was signed last night
for the lease of Hotel Guilford to MI
Marion Cobb and Capt. S. G. Fry,
who will assume the management
tomorrow night. It has been known
that these gentlemen have been ne
gotiating for some time with the
owner, Mr.. B. II. Merrimon, for a
lease of the property, but the deal
was not closed until a late hour last
evening.
Mr.. Marion Cobb is now associated
with his father, Mr.. Howell Goblin
charge of the new Marlborough Honse
in Raleigh, and Capt. Fry, has been
a conductor on the Southern Rail
way between Greensboro and Colds
boro for thirteen years.
The hotel is an elegant one and
Messrs. Cobb AID Fry, both of whom
! have host OF friends throughout the
country, viii draw u large patronage
to the Gu1tOfu, ltlH us
usual excellent style.
The hotel will be reprinted and
given a general interior and exterior
overhauling. a handsome passenger
elevator will b. installed aud the
lobby will be frescoed, the dining
room and Sleeping rooms repapered
and beautitied.
Capt. Fry's family + now living
in GoldoborO but they VIII move to
this city within the next few weeks.
Capt. Fry has given up his position
with the railroad and he aud MIR.
| Cobb are here ready to take charge
of the property. MI. and Mrs. Cobb
have reached the city and are stay
ing at the Guilford.