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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-30
Great Saving In Expense to the Territory As a
Result Of Officials Service
NEW MEXICO's FINANCIAL CONDITION
Chance for Las Vegas Reduce Her Rate Of TaAaOn What
Board Of Equalization is Doing

An Optic man had q very interesting
conversation with Mr. Chas. Stafford,
travelling auditor OF the territory, yes
terday, in reference to all questions
relating to taxation and the workings
Of the laws which created the office.
OF travelling auditor, and gave new
and extended powers to the territorial
board of equalization. There is moth
ing Of more general interest to the
people Of the territory than the mat
ter OF taxation, the laws relating to it
and all matters which in any way af.
feet it. Therefore, the expert infornia-
tion which Mr.. Stafford has contributed
on this subject, will be received by
readers of The Optic with the greatest
interest. The first point brought out
BY him is the work being done by the
board Of equalization under the pro
visions Of the law passed by the last
legislature which makes that body,
= In fact, as well as In name. board
Of equalization. Formerly the board
considered eases of appeal only. II
Mr.. A. paid taxes on piece OF prop
erty at valuation Of $2500, and his
neighbor, Mr.. B. paid, on similar piece,
at q valuation of only $500, natural
/. ly. Mr.. A. would think he had a
grievance. He would consequently 60
before the board of equalization and
ask for Justice in the matter Of al
praisement. Granting that this in
equality should be adjusted. Mr.. A
might still be subjected to an equal
injustice and not be aware Of the fact
That is his property in this county
might be appraised at so per cent
valuation, while the property Of Mr.. c,
in q neighboring county, is appraised
at 80 per cent Of its valuation. This
inequality In the valuation Of similar
property in different counties 1t is the
duty Of the board Of equalization un
der the new law to correct. 1t oper
ates as medium Of equalization be
tween the different counties as the
county commissioners equalize be
tween individuals in the counties Tc
this end the board must have, and i
has been given. full authority over the
assessors Of the territory, and Il L
now instructing them as to the rate
of valuation which shall be their
guide in every county. Mr.. Stafford
cited. as an illustration Of the past
conditions, the existing valuations IN
Bernalillo county. where the genera
plan was followed Of appraising bank
stock at go per cent Of is value. rea
estate at 33 1.3 per cent, and merchan
disc at from Is TO 50 per cent These
general estimates would be very 'iif
ferent, however. in different counties
and taking the territory as
whole, the greatest irregularity pre-
vailed The first aim o. the board o.
equalization. acting with the travelling
auditor, and directed BY his genera
knowledge Of affairs in every county
is now TO get similar classes Of prop
erty appraised at similar valuation y
every county. The first step in IN
stftnting this reform was to ehangi
the mode Of raising the territorial
quota in each county That Is they re
quire each county to pay stated sun
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-30
LouislANA's UNIQUE DISPLAY
AT WORLDS EAlR.

ST LOUIS. No. Jan. 30.--One Of
the most interesting and instructive
state exhibits TO be seen at the ap.
proachius w orld's Fair undoubtedly
will be that Of Louisiana. which Ia now
fast assuming shape Not content
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-30
WASHINGTON, Jan. so, Z
The Daily Optic, I
Las Vegas, N. N.

Las vegas ~. Ws v
= Separate statehood Is very re- =
= mote. The passage OF the Joint Z
= statehood bill is probable. ! have Z
= done my humble best for our =
= rights. Unless a majority Of our =
= people instruct 10 the contrary, Z
= believing II to be for the best =
4 and invoking divine blessing Z
Z on the act, ! am going to agree Z
= to Iointure II i can be obtain Z
Z ed, and terms are favorable. Z
Z 3. s. RoDEY. =
= 4 = + + + + = = = = = = = 4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-30
SISTER OF ". ;. syRAN

LINCOLN. Neb., Jan. a0.--Miss Nan
nile Bryan, sister Of W. J. Bryan. died
here this afternoon. aged 81 years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-30
IN MEMORY or
PRINCE RUDOLPH.

VIENNA. Jan. so.-The fifteenth
anniversary Of the tragic death Of
Crown Prince Rudolph was observed
today There WAS the usual memorial
service In the Capuchin church. which
was attended by Emperor Francis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19

monia. typhoid fever. diphtheria and
scarlet fever.
The following communication Of DE
Chaplin, superintendent OF health, pre-
sented by him TO the board Of aldermen
therefore. for itself:
Gentlemen-The medical inspection Of
schools, which was inaugurated I'm Boston
about ten years ago. has been adopted
In New York. Chicago. Philadelphia and
a considerable number of smaller cities.
The objects are to discover among the
pupils mild cases OF the more important
infectious diseases, as diphtheria and
scarlet fever which may be attending
school; to discover and exclude the minor
contagious skin diseases. such as itch and
ringworm; TO advise In regard TO defects
OF hearing and sight In the pupils, and
TO give advice generally to the teachers
on a great variety OF medical and hy-
gienic questions which are constantly
arising. Such medicl advice and assist
ance are greatly appreciated by the
teachers I'm those cities I'm which such
medical service is established. The super
intendent OF schools and the school COM
mittee In Providence are desirous OF such
an inspection here. and the school COM
mittee would doubtless organize such
service II IL was not hoped that IL would
be done by the health department IL
has also been urged by the Public Educa-
tion association.
The teachers also are very anxious 10
have this sort OF assistance. so much so
that I'm one district they are themselves
temporarily employing physician for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19

this purpose. During the past many
cases OF illness among the pupils sus
pected TO be contagious have been re-
ported to the health department by the
teachers, and not a few OF them have
proved TO be as suspected Many more
would have been reported. but the reg
ular medical Inspector has not sufficient
time to give 10 this work. and such re-
ports have been particularly encouraged.
IL is very desirable that this school in
spection service should be controlled by
the health department. as II is really
only an extension OF the present system
OF controlling communicable diseases. In
Boston 80 inspectors are employed at a
salary OF 5000 per annum. IL Is believed
that better results could be obtained by
employing fewer physicians, who would
give more time TO the work. and II is
thought that for time at least excellent
results could be secured by the services
Of two physicians at $500 per annum.
Very respectfully submitted,
(Signed) CHARLES V. CHAPLIN.
Superintendent OF Health.
The communication was accompanied
by an empowering resolution and both
were referred TO the committee on ordi-
nanoes 10 report at an adjourned meet
ing Monday evening. March Z.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19
MEDICAL
OVERSIGHT
OF SCHOOLS.

The duties OF the health department are
ever increasing and the fact has been more
than in evidence during the severe winter
weather that must soon como TO close
Superintendent Evans and Inspector OF
Buildings Hopkins as we'll as the school
committee and the city council committee
on property, have seen to It that the va
rious educational structures under mu-
nicipal control are provided with ample
modern equipments ana exits TO insure
the safety and escape Of teachers and
pupils In case of fire.
Now comes the next important consid-
Grafton, and that is the health, as well
as the lives. OF the hundreds OF teachers
and thousands of pupils. particularly on
account Of the recent prevalence OF pneu-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19
LOW RATES WEST VIA THE NICKEL
PLATE ROAD.

Special one way Colonist tickets TO
points throughout the West and South
west, on sale first and Third Tuesday,
each month to April 1904. II going West
this winter, see local agents, or write
L. p. Burgess, N. K. p. A. Boston. Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19
Aldermen Passed Resolution Over
Mayors VetO-A New Fire Mar
Shal-DisCuSSiOn Over Leasing of
Fields Point Farm.


pending
contrary
, Notwithstanding a
Point
Alderman
year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19

Our Business is to be reorganized March st
and before that date must dispose of $40, 90
worth of Ladies', Misses and Children's Ready-to
Wear Garments To accomplish this we have ignored
both and profit in marking the goods for this
greatest of all sales Extra special offerings will be
made each hour d. ing the first day of this sale.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-02-12
Notes Of Silsit Real Estate In Partition.

ny. virtue aud authority ~ u iulsm mt IN
partition aud ord ~ ~ sale mtlc hy tho
circuit court ~ montgomery county a. thu
city OF M~nntspn"ry, january sul. 1914. al
nnd during thr November term, TAT NJ said
court, IN ngnusr prndlng In said court whrre-
husband, and sarah johnson are plaintiffs
an Lucy Norm ~ nnl rhpml, Normrn. l,rr
husband aud John Milton sailor are defend
ants, y certified copy of which judgement In
partition aud order ~ >alc wr ~ me de-
ivcrcd. on January 10. inOt | will at the rourt
hnu,e hoor IN inc Guy of Montgomery. Mont
gntncry county, Missouri, during the session
of thv county court 81 Montgomery county
lnl durlug It's session IN rur>dny, March sth.
lsOs, sell the real estate In said llhg urnt In
partition ana order ~ sale dcsfribsl tp.slt:
Lightly ARES the west half OF the southeast
quarter ~ sc;tion thlrt y-One, township forty
nine north, range SIX west. all sitnltr la
hour, oininc O'Clock In the forenoon ani flyo
O'clock IN tue httern sin upon the following
terms n-wli Ont third cash, tho re- nnlnder
upph hcfenlt To mature on November 18th,
lvo4 Ihc deferred payment Ia hcir Interest
~ thr rats ~ slN DER cent, per nnnum from
ihe uitc ~ the approval ~ the s,ln, and Ia
"a secured by ndeed NJ trust upon thu prnnI-
ses sold. The purchaser however 70 have the
prlvilrse 81 pay! ns - larger proportion ~ tho
purchase price In cash or OF paying all cash
hnd OF paying the deferred nymcn prlnr To
! maturity at any ilno when thv circuit court
ot montgomery county shall he In session At
the city OF Montgomery. said land l. p.cu-
lst, iano. Any purchaser ~ this sale buys
with knowledge Of said tenants Possession
ana right OF possession until March ist, iapS,
without the aymcn Of any rcnt IA said
purchaser. CHAs. ". WILSON,
io-&t sheriff Montgomery County, Mo.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-02-12
$40 TO TEXAS
From st. Louis via the Cotton Belt
$40 ono Way-Si6 Round Trip.
FEBRUARY IS, MARCH 1 AND 10.

On above dates the Cotton Belt
Route will sell one-way colonist
tickets from st. Louis to points in
Texas east of and including Amar-
lilo, Quanah, Vernon, Brentwood,
Brady, San Angelo, San Antonio,
Galveston, Corpus Christi, Hous-
ton, Rockport, Alice, Kerrville, at
rate of $40. On same dates and to
the same territory the Cotton Belt
will sell round trip home-seekers'
tickets, n days return limit and
stop-over privileges ON going trip,
at rate OF Si5.
This Is the opportunity Of your
life to make a cheap trip to Texas.
Write at once, to-day for further
information, give your starting
point and where you want to 60,
how many tickets you will require
and the date you wish TO start.
We will tell you exact cost Of
tickets from your town, time Of
trains, also send you map of the
Cotton Belt Route,
E. w. LABEAUME, @. p. 4 T. A.,
Cotton Belt Route, st. Louis, Mo.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-02-12
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1904.
A committee engaged tn revise

A committee engaged tn revise
the Methodist church hymn
nal announces that II can find no
worthy hymns written during the
past twenty-five years, and that
the book needs no changes
The inference Is that the new
hymns written, and many Of them
sung to rag time music, do not
contain expressions which move
people to sing and give praipc as
the old ones do. That the last
generation has not been Of the
greatest christian faith among
all the church denominations, but
rather one Of doubt and inqui-
ny, instigatcd by many ministers
Of the gospel. What the churches
need now Is more live and loyal
christian ministers. and more good
singers of the old church hymns
which contain thought and inspir-
alton.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-02-12
Whom Mother Is From Homo.

The c,sik II crn>s, and father baugs
This dpor when he comes In.
Aud sister, Well the way she does
~ SURELY u sin,
She NUrrir. iii I ulmp.t Wish
The Judgment -day would romri
Aud all the folks hut me gets wrbng
When mother l. from hnmr.
~omritnw the ltDuSr seems sort a. cold
Aud empty Hike tn met
Aud when u fellow comes frlm Srhupl,
There amt ~ n TAI SEE,
That he gets pie nnd cake and things
Wrfpr lee starts tu roam.
it, wpr~rr than u lHntrlinr-iiOuSo
When mother n from homo
she's lust hssn nbnr a week today
-liV said she'd stay most twu,
Aud " she don't yet bu'k ~ time,
don't know what vel dO.
with everybody rrl,~ around,
Aud me lust l"ft e. bum,
tell ypu lHiyz, I'm living hard
When mother u from home.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-02-12
Farm Versus City.

A writer In the Country Gentle
man says: 81 have lived twenty
five years In n great city. was
one of the disconnected oncs upon
the farm and know both sides Of
the ease. know that work for the
unskillcd In the city mean not
only the hardest Of work, but con-
slant anxiety as to the tenure Of
onicc'; that comforts In the way of
pure, wholesome food and good
clothing, and pleasant or hygcnic
location IA to home, are practice
ally impossibilitics. To this same
class n grassy lawn, beds of ilow-
ers, n few fruit trees, and n COW
and chickens are absolute impos-
sibilities also. Perhaps an eleva-
ted train passes over their roofs
Their childrcn's play grounds are
In the streets, their sick Is cared
for In public hospitals.
settles are one concentrated
mass Of temptations to the poor
and in consequence are hot beds
OF crime and disease. A very larg,
percentage of crime, suicide, In
sanity, pauperism and ignoranc'
is In cities In filthy, foul smelling
places where the light Of day scar
cely ever enters, and many o
these unfortuates one lived OF
farms where sunlight and plenty o
good food and clothing and clear
surroundings had no value what
ever. Health, whether physical
mental, moral or spiritual, mus
have cleanliness and sunshine a
conditions OF growth, and GRIM
and disease grow like mushroom
in darkness and Hlth."
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-02-12

There Ii no telling what may re-
suit In consequence OF the intro
duction OF free delivery routes
among tbs farmers. 1t In not now
even necessary for farmers to go
out to ascertain whether the car
ricr has left any mail. A man Of
inventive mind at Dahlgrcn, III. has
invented an attachment that goes
In any rural mail box and Is con-
ncctcd to an electric bell at the
house by n wire; when the mail Is
deposited In the box the circuit
IL closed and the bell rings until
the circuit II opened by n small
switch which goes with each out
fit. With this also goes n plate
and push button 40 that any one
using the attachment may have IN
electric door bell, using the same
bell and battery for both purposes
At this rate II will not be long un'
Ill n farmer may pillow his field o
cut his wheat or feed his stock b,
pushing n button.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-02-12

There isn't a love story In print
az interesting as the divorce cases
when well told in q big newspaper.
1t Is pretty to read aboutthe hero
Inc In q love story, turning sad
eyes to the sunset, hut there Is
more Of a personal appeal when
she testifes in a divorce court that
her husband called her pie face,
and her kin a mess Of Holsters. II
you want ''life" read about the
divorces.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-02-12
NOT EASILY DAUNrED.

The fellow who a whistle when
the world Is going wrong
Is the fellow who will make the
most Of life;
No matter what may happen you
will find him brave and strong,
He's the fellow who will conquer
In the strife.
The fellow who can whistle when
the whole world seems to frown
Is the kind Of man to stand the
battles brunt;
He's got the proper mettle and you
a not keep him down,
For he's just the sort that's need
ed at the front.
The fellow who can whistle is the
fellow who can work,
With a note of cheer to vanquish
plodding care.
His soul Is filed with music and
no evil shadows Turk
In his active brain to foster grim
despair.
/ The fellow who can whistle is the
! trump card Of the deck,
Or the "whip-hand" In the par
lance OF the street;
No petty cares nor triilcs can his
buoyant spirit check,
For n sunny heart can never know
defeat.
The fellow who can whistle he Ia
built on natures plan,
And he cheers his toiling fellow
men along.
There Is no room for pessimists
but give to us the man
Who a whistle when the world
is going wrong.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-02-12
NOTICE OF AID MINIsTRATION.

Notice Is hereby given tInt letter, ~ MI
ninl-trltlnn upnn the estate ~ William
tDntS PcyClur. Decreased. have hprn granted
20 me 10y the Probate Court ~ Montgomery
tnnnty. Missouri, hearing date ~ January
-. ipl
Al parsons having claim, nsnln,t said
csttt"tri requested Ia exhibit them "a me for
nllnw within unU year frnm the date ~
any brnVit ~ snrh est ttei ami IN ,uil ririmS
hc not exhibited Within two year, frnm tl,n
date 81 said grant ~ letter, they will br f,r-
ever blrrcd
nDuuNLD :, BNkER. administrator
estate ~ william Cuts Tavsirr lrrr ,s,si.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-02-12
NOTICE or ADMINISTRATION.

Notice II hereby given that letters ~ ai-
mlnlstrntlOn upon the rStntcnf Cora v. Tufts,
d,s'rns"d, have lscn granted ~ me by the
Prohat" Cnurt 81 Montgomery county. Mis-
snurl. hearing date ~ Dts,cmlcr ~. i1ni
All parsons having claims against said
estate are required Ia exhibit them Ia me TOR
allowance wlthin one yrnr frpm the date OF
this publication, or they may h. prcrludcd
from amy benefit ~ such estate; aud II said
claims he not exhibited Within two years
from the datcof Tits publication they will In,
brewer barred.
W. A. CROCKETT, Adminlsi r,t,r
estate ~ tnru r.. tufts. d,srns.I.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-02-12

A REPLY TO MR.. HALVES.
Mr.. Harry b. Halves has chal-
lenged Mr.. Joseph w. Folk to de-
bate with him. Mr.. Folk might
answer the gentleman by referring
to Nehemiah, vi, t-4.-The Valley
Weekly.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-02-12
Semi Weekly One Dollar a Year.
The Daily GIObe-D emocra

PRICE BY MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAIr
Daily, Including Sunday.
One Year 5000; 9 Months $500; 3 Mont
Daily, Without Sunday.
One Year $500; o Months $500; 3 Mont
Sunday Edition-iS to 10 Pages.
One Year $500; o Months $500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-02
MANY ATTEND OPENING
OF TEACHERS BAZAAR
New-Century Club Thronged
With Visitors Who Admire
the Many Booths

II the remaining days Of the teach
ers' bazar. which opened at the New
Century Club yesterday are as success
full as the past one. those who have
brought ita bout viii have no room to
regret the move.
Taken as a whole the affair is one Of
the largest and best arranged Of its
kind ever held in this city and persons
In a quandary as to chat to buy for
Christmas presents can solve the ques-
tion by a visit there.
The rooms have been beautifully dec
Grated and the booths are all taste
fully arranged. Among the prettiest OF
the botths are the fancy goods, art nee
die work. postofice and book store, the
doll baby show and the cake and cam
( dy departments.
The supper which Is served each even-
ing is a feature Of the bazar and the
many persons who were served lasi
nlght are sure to return again to par
take of the excellent menu.
Mrs. Roosevelt has presented an etch-
ing Of Moyara Falls with her best
wishes" to the bazar.
There viii be a minstrel show this
evening and tomorrow night a musical
program viii be given.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-02
GERMAN
THOUGHT He WAS TO WED
He Gave Address of Bride
But He Was Not Known
There

Jacob Huber, respectable looking
German. was picked up by Magistrate
Albert I. Williamson, of Hockessin, at
that place this morning and brought to
this city as a demented patient. When
found the prisoner wore no hat and was
walking aimlessly about the town. He
claimed to have a home at No. 1s41
North Tenth street and said his intend
ed wife lived at No 916 West Sixth
street, in this city.
A week ago Huber was arrested in
Chester and told the police there the
same story he tells here. The authori-
ties of that city communicated with the
local police and later upon Investigation
learned that no person living at No. GIG
West Sixth street knew the demented
man.
The Chester police sent Huber to
Philadelphia, but laboring under the
hallucination that he had a fincee in
this city whom he intended to wed.
made his way to Wilmington and wan
dered until he finally reached Hockes-
sin. He said this morning-rhat he saw
his bride to be last night and asked her
to marry him. She said all right: come
around tomorrow.
The police have communicated with
the Philadelphia authorities.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-02
SAYS HUSBAND TRIEDN
TO.GET HER FARM AWAY
Remarkable Case Of Fraud
Brought Out in Dover
Courtroom
Special to The Evening Journal.

Dover, Dec. "A remarkable case Of
fraud is being heard by Chancellor Mich
olson in which Mrs. F. A. whitehead, Of
Sussex county charges her husband with
ingeniously obtaining from her, the we'll
known Houston farm. Charles +. Rich
ards is counsel for Mrs. Whitehead and
Anthony Higgins mad Henry Ridgely. Jr.,
for Mr.. Whitehead The complainant
AYERS that the farm was the property Of
her father. 1t descended to herself and
three other children. Mr.. Whitehead. she
swears. obtained the other three-fourths
interest TO the deed over the whole prop
erty, which he subsequently did. Later.
however, he disposed of the entire farm
to a Mr.. Hubert. She claims that in exc
cutting this deed she did not know what
she was doing and AYERS fraud. She is
suing for a temporary injunction against
Whitehead and Hubert