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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
SOME VIRTUES OF LOUIS XIV.

One need not overlook the enormous shortcom-
inSs or Louis XIV as a man and as n king to
admit that in some important respects he tried
TO do his duty" He was n Woodworking SOW
ereign both in the sphere of administration and
IN that social sphere which was to his mind, no
less important So courteous that he never
passed the poorest woman about the palace
without lifting his hat, he carried polite cOusid
GRAFTON 10 the level OF a fine art. In the way OF
courteous speech, there few things nobler
than his remark to the great Condo the old
hero was slowly ascending the great marble
staircase at Versailles. Condo apologized for
being so long in mounting the steps, at the top
OF which the King stood waiting. "Ah, cousin"
Louis replied. lone moves slowly when one is
laden with laurels- - Longmans Magazine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
On People and Tbfr,es.


control their emotions; thus the dramatic side
OF things specially appealed to him, and ii seems
to me that he always rather courted than
guarded against the moving influence Of pas
slon-tIady Ribblesdale. in The Nineteenth
Century.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

Phil Mns. the great English artist
earned his FIRST fame In Australia. One
day a broken down minister applied Il
him for charity, and May engaged him
MS a model As q joke he also demand.
ell that his eighty year.o old pensioner
agree 70 leave him his skeleton when
no died. When Mny left Australia h
called his model In You've played
me 4 dirty trick" said May. ny swim.
ding me out OF that skeleton. I could
have bought one Ii sound order and
condition for half the money you've
cost me" The old fellow. conscious OF
bis base ingratltudc 10 his best and
most patient friend. answered Don't
be angry with me. Mr. May. It's not
my fault, | meant 10 keep my word.
Stay IN sydney n few months longer
and give me another chance IL show
you that ! nm i man Of honor"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26
RECEPTION
BY NORMAL FACULTY

The Normal faculty vas at home
last night in the rooms of the school
building 10 a goodly company Of
friends and patrons Of the institution.
The whole building was thrown open
10 The guests, but the formal recep.
tlcn took place IN The roomy ball
downstairs, and The excellent program
was rendered III the gymnasium
Tho reception committee consisted
of President Vert. II. Enteman and
Miss F~itzhugh. Mrs. Vert and Mrs.
Otto. members Of the committee.
were unayoldably absent owing 10
Illness. The board Of regents was
represented BY Or. Upton. A. b.
and President II. W. Browne,
gymnasium vas tastefully dec.
GRATED. brighthued Navajo rugs being
employed With good effect. In one
was i Japanese pavilion. The
decorations were arranged under the
master direction Of Miss Henoch. the
art teacher of the Normal. One
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

side Of the big DON was covered with
a variety OF Miss Henoch's clever
drawings and color sketches. In one
Of the room adjoining the gymna-
SUM delicious fruit punch and dainty
waters were served.
Every number OF the following pro-
gram wa heartily received and much
enjoyed liz the guests:
Reading from bonnie Brier Brush"
Fight With Death Miss Huntsman.
Viola, Land of Twilight Shadows"
Treharne Mr.. Vaeth.
Selections from bohemian Girl"
Piano selection, "La Sympathie.
G~uterrnann Miss Tamme,
Piano selection. waltz Brilliante,'
Moskowski-Misa Hall.
Tho Reeessional." De Koycn
Miss Furro.
Vocal solos.
Japanese Love Song Thomas.
The best possible spirit 81 socia.
biIity and informality and the guests
enjoyed the evening exceedingly.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26
A Little Mixed.

The New Mexican and It's CORES.
pendent for the Denver newspapers
insist that A. b Smith Of Las Veg
Al, precedent Of the First National
bank of that city. was re.appointed 4
regent ~ the University of New Mex
leo At Albuquerque BY Governor
0tero,' MI. Smith has never been 4
regent o. the university at Allaiquer-
que. He Ii d member OF the board
of regents Of the territorial Normal
University at Las vegas.--Albuquer.
que Citizen. Certainly the specials
sent out from Santa Fe dealing with
matters In various parts Of the terri.
tory have been more than usually fan.
tastlc of late.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

The Epworth League IL the Meth.
odist church will this evening enter.
tain the Christian Endeayor societies
Of the Presbyterian and Baptist
churches, at which time IL Is hoped
that The completion Of tho organiza.
ton Of the Young Peoples Union Win
be accomplished, An Interesting pro
gram viii be rendered and / good time
n general II anticipated All those
Interested n thls most worth, cause.
and the public ~ general, are invited.
20 attend.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26
The GOOSE TOWER.


Wherein ISinE vnIdcmar CInppci tb~
nissrsps.ifnl delegates.
~ the early years 81 ihc fourteenth
century the FREQ cities ~ Hamburg,
Lubbock and Hremen gent u delegation
OF seventy seven members 10 King
Vnldemar TO demand Increased rights
ana privileges In their trade with Den.
mark, The delegates were not very re.
spectful In their language and demean-
or, and the king. who was AZ Wording.
borg, told ihrm they acted like a drove
of geese and clnppcd them into prison
10 the tower. telling them they would
stay there until they learned better
manners. Over thu heavy tower door
the king put mp n stone with the in.
scrlpti0n:
Sieben nnd siebenteg Hause:
Sieben nnd slehentcg Ganse:
Ware nicht 80 viele lIause
Hat ich auch nIeht 40 viele Cnnse.
Translated this reads: "Scventy.seyen
houses and seventy seven geese. IL
there were not so many houses I would
not have 50 many geese.
On Top of the tower. which stilI
stands solid and strong. was placed II
big gilt goose. with neck outstrctchei
~ " u were Missing,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26
First Peep at the
Spring
Millinery

This advance showing will
interest you because Of the
adaptability Of the head-pieces
for immediate wear as well as
for later on.
There are straws Of every
mixture we can possibly think
and every shade that's to
be in vogue. Some have the
popular gilt trimmings and
fixings, others are chiffon and
fine braid combinations.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26
nnaL Thcmc.

since the introduction of printing The
subject mattfr II The aggregate ~
books shows approximately The follow.
Ing averages Law and sociology. one.
quarter OF all. literature. one ffth; ap.
piled science. one eighth. history and
geography. n tenth, theology. reli.
gion and speculation one tenth; missed
lancous aud photography. one tenth:
philology and languages. onc.twen
ticih natural sciences, mt aud philoso
MY sltadins on into small fractions
aud poetry not appearing III H. ~classlf.
cation
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

Although the temperature was
somewhat lower this morning than
yesterday morning. the GOODNESS did
not extend through tho day. These
days vie with one another To see
which can make the mercury climb
the highest. Yesterday 1t reached
the 70 MARI, and the mean temporal
ture Of the day was 60. Tho Their
momctcr this morning registered S6.
Rain and snow predictions have again
failed ~ matriallzo. and MI, Bran
donbcrg now says generally fair
weather for tonight and tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

Miss Dickinson. who has been In
Las Vegas some months, has decided
10 remain here indefinitely. Miss
Dickinson is a pupil Of Sherwood OF
Chicago and has studied under
Leschetiaky. Vienna, afterwards hold
ing the position OF director Of the
piano department in q college al her
former home. Miss Dickinson Ii wei
coined among the musical people 81
tho city. who viii DO pleased 10 learn
that she has decided 10 give piano in.
structlon here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

On petition Of vaientln Martinez.
Jr, an order has been granted by the
court directing yalentin Martinez,
guardian, 10 sell real estate situated
in San Miguel county and belonging
to the mother OF the minors. for the
support and maintenance OF said
minors.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26
MonteHorc Congregation.

Regular Sabbath services tonight at
y o'clock and tomorrow morn.
Ing at 10 O'Clock. Subject of Friday
nights sermon, THE Feast OF
Esther-a Tribute to Woman" Sab.
bath school Sunday morning at 10
o'clock. Meeting OF Shakespeare so.
Monday evening at 1880 O'Clock.
All are cordially invited to attend our
services. Dr.. NJ. L~efkoyits, rabbi.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

Mrs. Mann entertained a small parry
Of friends at sis-hand euchro wca.
nesday evening. Those present were
Judge and Mrs. Mills. Mr.. and Mrs.
W. y. Gcftner. Dr. and Mrs. Mueller.
Miss Mary Davis. Miss Jackson. Mrs.
Vim curtiss Bailey. Mrs. A. Men.
nett. Mr.. y. Q Murphey and MI bail.
~. The first prizes we're won hy Mrs.
Mennett and Mr. Bailey, Miss Jack
nor and MI. Gortnsr captured the
boobies. Choice refreshments we're
sersed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

a temporary Injunction has been
granted ~ Vidal Monloya * Ill re.
straining the board Of trustees OF the
Tecclote land grant ct al from tres.
passing on the lands OF the plain.
tiffs and from cutting timber thereon.
A hearing has been sct for March 9Th.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

The Red Men mel last night by The
pale rays OF the moon and initiated
three pale faces Into their mystic or.
der. The initiates were II. Haskell,
", Davis and Mail Carrier Thomas.
There was a large number az the
redskins present. and 4 very cnthus.
iastic meeting was the result
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

Pat Nolan The feed man, has d
mouse trap that catches mice-a lin
pail twothlrds full Of water with d
little bran sprlnked over the surface.
the mice jump for the bran and fall
Into the watcr-that's their finish.
There is no patent on this mouse trap.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

A. J. Fischer has been appointed
second lieutenant o. Company r. Santa
Fe Cor. as the New Mexican Will have
II, Company y. First Regiment In
fantry, National Guard. OF New Mex.
ieo) 10 succeed Manuel otero. promot.
ed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

"Wednesday evening. Mrs, D. GaryIn
entertained a small party at cards.
Those present 70 enjoy the social even.
Ing were Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Addy.
Mrs, Geo. crosson. Mrs. Bearinger,
Mr.. and Mrs. g n Hummcll and r.
G. Evans. A delicious collation. was
served.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

Ladies Of the q. ]. a. 10 D. or r. r..
have already begun preparations for
their ball a take place April fth and
tho International Association 81 MA
chtnists have planned their big nm.
nnal event for March gath.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

Il. o'Brien has disposed of his bar.
Der shop. adjacent to the Central
hotel, to Billy" Reed, the real old.
timer. Mr.. Reed has tried railroad
Ing again for a while, but he can't stay
out Of the barber business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

At tonight's service In the Temple
there viii be a special musical pro.
gram Of excellent quality. The sub.
ject Of the sermon will DO a Tribute
70 Women--The Feast Of Esthcr.. A
cordial invitation Ii extended To MI.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

The Woman's club III Albuquerque
" having i merry row. The onts nav
they WIN hold i special meeting, throw
out the constitution. expel the officers
and create havoc generally. Resig
nations are coming in rapidly.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

A. D. Smith has been appointed x.
ecutor Of the estate Of Ferdinand
Knauer. who died In California in Jan.
uary. Knauer left about S. 900 worth
Of securities deposited In tle First
National bank o. this city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26
n ~ltappened Today.

The man stood on the corner,
A proud emile on him sat;
For, forcing on the season,
He wore tho first straw hat.
There came a gnsty hreezlet
That hat, oh where, Oh where
AJAX BIZ The sporty zephyra
That ycx the sprIngiima air.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

A rehearsal Of The Merry MIX.
maids will be held at the Normal to.
morrow night. Everyone Is requested
to be presnt, the ladies at 1880, the
gentlemen at 500.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26
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!: LOCALNUCC[Ts !:
Coming Events.
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Republican primary. precinct y Monday
evening, February 20
Republican county eonsentian- SATURDAY.,
Msrch6
''The Merry SiikmaidA Thursday even
Ing March jfs
Republican territorial convention Safnr
day. March N
Rhetorical programs march % kpril md
April ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26
Blue Trading Stamp Collectors
Take Notice!
All Blue Trading Stamps must be hansed in for
redemption this week.
Closing out Of the
Shirt
Waists


Every waist III the store
must be sold this week. They
are mostly white and correct
weight for early spring wear.
Csc
Tor Waists worth up to sl.75
$l.45
Tor Waists worth up to 49, 90
Sl.06
Tor Waists worth up to SIS. 90
Choice Of Silk Waists, $4.08
Worth Sc. so, $3.50 and sS.75
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

The Queen Esther circle met last
night at the residence of Miss Nellie
Dearth, a most enjoyable evening
was spent with The assistance Of
games. music and social converse.
Refreshments were served.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

Mrs. Jules Daniels entertained d
few friends at Whit last night. A
very pleasant evening was spent. The
dainty refreshments were q feature.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

Tho emblem OF the democratic party
Of New Mexico adopted by the demo.
cratic central committee at is meet.
Ing held In santa Fe on Feb. II. has
been fled in the office OF the territorial
secretary. The emblem represents
the american eagle carrying the Unit
Cd stats nag ID LID Bill.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

Conductor a. il. West and family.
with Mrs. Ely. mother Of Mrs. West.
aud chas. Ely spent the day yester.
day plcnicking hi Tho mountains.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

]. Earl Critics will furnish the mu.
sic for the dance II Rosenthal hall
tomorrow night. 2-22
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

Latest arrivals Of Interest 10 every.
body. See adv. second page. y. Ros-
enwald a Son.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

Richard Dunn. who has hecn under
the weather for a couple OF weeks.
vas removed u The sanllarium today
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

W. N. Friedman, manager Or the
Santa ne Water Il I.ight company. u
here On business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

The republican primaries viii take
place in precinct 81 tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

Unique card party prizes ut Mrs.
Warnings. 2s9i.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

Tho Dilts west side bowling alley
Win Be opened tomorrow evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-26

Go AMI dance to the good music Ia
Rosenthai hall tomorrow night. 2.22
Evening journal., 1904-08-17
.AGED COUPLE FIND
uFE'S WAY TRORNY
Mrs. Benson Charges Hus-
band With Non-Support.
Held for Court

Charged with non-support IN city
Court this morning, Joseph Benson
who Is more than so years OF age. was
held in 5000 bail for the Court Of Gem
eral Sessions. His wife. who is a re-
Gned elderly woman, testified that the
defendant had failed TO support her
since June Of this year and that he had
been drinking freely in that time.
The prisoner denied the charge and
claimed that he and his wife separated
three years ago. The court. however
believed the evidence OF the defendants
wife. and held him for court
While John j. Shields was taking a
peaceful snooze IN Delamore Park yes
terday afternoon, Charles Higgins hap
pened along and seeing n new pair Of
"tans" on the sleeper's feet. proceeded
to take them off. Shields. being a sound
sleeper. did not know OF his loss until
he awakened.
Higgins was arrested later in the
evening by Patrolman Sewell d. Scott.
He had pawned the shoes at the loan
Office Of Adolph Frank for 81 and was
having a glorious time with the pro-
ceeds Of the sale. He had nothing TO
say in his defense this morning and
was held for court
Florence Brown, colored. whooped
things up in East Sixth street yester-
day afternoon and Patrolman Jones
arrested her. She was fined SO and
costs. like fine was imposed on Will
liam Richardson for a similar offense.
Evening journal., 1904-08-17
GAME HERE FOR WORK
LOST FIVE DOLLARS
John Brogan Separated From
His Money by a Slick
Swindler

When John Brogan Of No. 25og calloV-
hin street decided 10 come 10 Whining
ton to look for work this morning he
brought with him beside some change a
new hve-dol'ar bill. He hadn't been here
very long before he began TO load up on
Intoxicating beverages and by noon was
sailing along with three sheets in tho
wind.
In his wanderings Brogan met two men.
one OF whom he heard called "Nobby."
The meeting took place at Third and
Orange streets and the man called Mob
by" suggested that Brogan 60 and get his
five dollar bin changed and then go to
see some OF his C'Nobby's'D friends.
Brogan said he was here for the pur-
pose Of looking for work and not for
pleasure. lie gave 'Nobhy" the IS. how
ever, to get changed. telling him to keep
a quarter and bring the balance bach to
him.
"Nobby" is stir missing and Brogan is
mourning the loss Of his money. The lat
ter told his troubles to Patrolman Con-
ner who is on the hunt for 'Nobby" and
hopes to come up with him before he
leaves the city.
Evening journal., 1904-08-17
TAKE YOUR CARDS
OFF TELEGRAPH POLES
Warrants Will Be Issued for
Arrest of Violators of
This Law

Political cards and other advertise
ments tackled on telegraph poles within
the city limits must be removed at once.
This order was issued by Chief Of Police
Black this morning and will be enforced
by him.
For failure to comply with the order,
warrants will be sworn out for the can
dldates for office whose cards grace tee
graph poles and others who are violating
the law.
A fine Of 81 and costs is provided by law
for each VOCATION. The total fine and
costs amounts TO more than 50.
Telephone and telegraph companies
object TO the use OF their poles for ad.
ventissng purposes and are constant y
complaining 10 the police. They are no
desirous Of having their poles filled will
tacks and nails and contend that as the.
pay taxes on each pole they should b'
given relief from the nuisance.
Chief Black Intends to enforce the Law
and un,ess the cards are removed arrest.
can be looked for within a few days.
Evening journal., 1904-08-17
STIRuTH
DENIES PURCHASE STORY
Says No Effort Has Been
Made to Buy Penn Park
Team

York. Pa, Aug. 17.-Report has It
that Manager George w. Heckert, Of
the Penn Park baseball team. has re-
ceived a large cash offer for his team
from Sterlith Brothers, the reported
owners of the Wilmington Club. The
offer includes the transfer of the Penn
Park team to Wilmington and Mr..
Heckert's services for the remainder of
the season and SIX months Of next sea-
son.
Another deal lisp ending, however
that If consummated will hold the team
in York A definite understanding is
Expected to be reached any moment
Wilmingtonians. IL is said. are not
pleased with the showing by their
high priced team and want Heckerts
aggregation.
The above story appeared i'm a Phil
ladelphia newspaper this morning. II
caused considerable talk and specula-
ton. but when seen regarding II Alex.
Sterlith, president Of the Wilmington
A. A. baseball team, said the story was
entirely false and that no effort had
been made toward the purchase Of the
team.
Evening journal., 1904-08-17
nrAInnnATIn nrnrEInnu
u[MUbnhllU LEnEWUNI
WIS UN0STENTAH0US
First Effort to Recapture and
Redeem Delaware Proves
a Tame Affair,

Dover, Aug. 1.-THE first Democratic
move to reeapture and redeem Della
ware" was certainly an unostentatious
ceremony here yesterday state Chair
man William Salisbury was not pres
ent, not having returned from his va
cation down East
New Castle countys new chairman.
William f. Kurtz also was absent. as
was Congressional Candidate Peter ].
Ford In fact the only representative
from all New Castle county who put in
an appearance by the time the state
Central Committee went into session at
the Capitol Hotel to promulgate a call
for the Democratic state Convention.
was Committeeman John Townsend OF
Townsend.
few men gathered In front Of the
law Offices cf r. r. Kenney, smoking
good cigars, and awaiting develop
ments.
The chairmanless committee goi
down to business in a reading room al
the Capitol at ? O'Clock in the after.
I-Ar'Nr A'N'fN f''hAfNAAl y NHi1Nltn - VII
ton OF FELTON, calling IL to order Tn,
other members present were Alfred +
Polk, the new Sussex county chairman,
Mr. Townsend, Of Townsend: DR.. W
r. Hoey chairman Of Kent county and
whose chair as manager OF the Kent
county affairs is said to be coveted by
! former Governor Robert ]. Reynolds
A. +. Cahall Of Adamsvile. the father
OF the committee; r. r. Kenney. Mark
w. Cole and John r. Salisbury OF
Dover; DR.. b. l.. Lewis. OF Harrington:
j. Thomas Lowe, of Little Creek: DR..
c. G. Harmonson, Of Clayton and
Secretary Clifton.
During the afternoon there were all
sorts of whisperings going about as
TO whom the Democrats would center
on as their candidate for Governor
DR.. Lewis of the committee and Joseph
f. Holland Of Sussex are both locke
upon as, National Committeeman Ken
ney's candidates. while ex-Judge Mar
vel and all the dark horses are spoken
of as representing the opposition. A
compromise candidate who is develop
ing "a large circle Of friends daily Is
William Salisbury Of Dover.
The committee decided to call the
state convention for Tuesday Septem-
ber 6, after primaries throughout the
State on Saturday, September 3.