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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-09
Chicago Livestock.

CHICAGO, July a-Cattle-Nomi
nal. Good TO prime steers. $500
625; poor 70 medium, s450G5.25.
stockers and feeders . s2.25d40O;
COWS, si5oa45O; heifers. s200I4s5;
Gamers. sl5oa26e; bulls. $4,000
a.25: calves, s2.5oae25; Texas fed
steers, si5Oa515.
sheep Steady, Good to prime
wethers, st75@5.5e; fair to choice
mixed, E5o145o; native lambs,
si0oG775; western sheep, $4,000
1870.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-09

Roosevelt has dlstanced everybody
else as q trust buster so thoroughly,
that the democratic trust plank ii
pretty rotton.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-09

Wall street viii make d hard fight
against Roosevelt. but the president
will get the votes Of The masses.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-09

Las Vegas gets another convention
this fall--the democratic convention
for the nomination 81 delegate.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-09

The coming Of the Albuquerque
horsemen in August will be an
event Or some interest.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-09

The betting in New York Is already
two to h on Roosevelt. A fairly
good index.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-09

He's crossing hts last bridge with
q torch In his hand" is the Brooklyn
Eagles Judgment Of Mr.. Bryan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-09

II the story Of The Denver Times.
published in this issue Is true, The
Santa Fe viii build an air line from
Trinidad through Las Vegas. and
and thence On 10 Albuquerque.
The tale Is Al interesting one
and Las Vegas would like 10 see II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-09

Judge Parker Is stlll the unfoeak.
able candidate.
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NEW YORK, July 9.-Lead an,
copper-steady. Unchanged.

NEW YORK, July 9.-Money on cali
nominal. No loans. Prime mercan.
tile paper. sal; silver 81 Use.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-09

WANTED-Clean, cotton rags at The
Optic office; will pay sc per pound,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-09

Monarch over pain. Burns, cuts.
spFains, stings. Instant relief. n
Thomas Electric Oil. At n drug
store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-09

Mrs. kafe Taylor a graduated
nurse of prominence, gives her cx-
perience with PerHna In an open
letter. Her position In society and
professional standing combine 10
give special prominence to her
Hfferances.
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SATURDAY EVENING. JULY .. 1904.

Bryan didn't bolt.
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In the district court OF the Fourth Ju-
dicial District of the Territory OF
New Mexico, in and for San Miguel
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Sue essioa Of G. T. Fleming, deceased
Il, District Court, Booster Parish, La.
DY virtue Of an order Of sale to me
ID directed from the Honorable Dis
trict Court in and for the Parish Of Bos-
sier, La, | will, on Wednesday, Deem
Der I, 1904, at the court house, IN the
town of Benton, La, within the legal
hours for sales, proceed to sell at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder
the following described property, to-wit:
The west half Of northeast quarter and
east half Of northwest quarter of section
81, township 20, range 10, containing 16(
acres, less sundry lots sold off in ole
Benton, including roads and streets anc
right OF way to St. Louis Southwestern
Railway Company, amounting to about
40 acres, leaving about 1870 acres, with
residence, ETC., in old Benton.
Also the undivided half interest ii
and to the northwest quarter Of section
So, township 10, range IL, containing
| 100 acres, more or less, and the half in
terest being 50 acres.
Also, 1 and 16-10O acres of land, az
shown by deed OF Sam Smith to G. 7
Fleming, recorded on page 1852, volume
IA, Convevances of Bossier parish, an(
which is situated in old Benton.
All of the above described real estate
being the separate property of the de.
ceased, G. T. Fleming.
| Terms of Sale-Cash, il the appraise.
ment or two-thirds thereof be bid, els:
on credit CT twelve months, according
to law J. F. EDWARDS.
Sheriff and ex-officio Aucticneer
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And LObelia Went.


She-John. how often are you
shaved?
He-Four times a week on an aver
age.
How long does it take?'
about half an hour"
Half an hour four times q week
That's two hours a week. four and
one-third days in year and nearly a
month and half in ten years. Think
Of it. Billiger. If you should let your
beard grow you would save time
enough in ten years.
Look here. how often do you dress
your hair:"
Every day. of course. But that's
different"
That's different. is it. eh? 1t takes
you half an hour every blessed day OF
your life to look after your frizzes. il
that's what you call them. Think OF
It. Half an hour day, three hours
and half week. nearly eight days
In year and an entire month in -four
years. whole year in forty-eigh
years and over two years in century
Lobelia. you'd better so and look aftel
the baby"
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Partition Sale.
S. F. Vance ct al Us. Mrs. Mamie Al
b7iqht ct al. No. 47I4. In Second
n:efa,sof Hoasasf Raecie1. Purieh La.

s. F. Vance ct al Us. Mrs. Mamie A.
bright ct al. No. 47I4. IN Second
District Court, Bossier Parrish, La.
DY virtue Of an order and commission
ID for sale, issued in above entitled
case, and to me directed, authorizing
and requiring me to sell for purpose OF
partition between plaintiffs and defend
ants the herein described land owned i'll
indivison by them, will, on Wednes-
day, November 90, 1904, in Benton, Bos-
sier parish, La, within the legal hours
prescribed by law proceed to sell at pub
lie auction, to the last and highest bid
der, the following described lands, with
al improvements thereon, to-wlJ:
The northeast quarter, east half OF
southwest quarter and west hall OF
southeast quarter, section %; northwest
quarter Of northwest quarter, section "a;
e. half Of northeast quarter, section
rs, township -, range i3; containing
10 acras, more or less. Also, the north
al # southeast quarter, section Is,
wn5hip p, range i2; containing 30
acres, and containing n all go acres,
more OF less.
Also, lots Il, q and q in the town Of
Gitner, La, located IL section 35, town
ship e, range ii, and hall interest in
ne lot in CoIlinabarg, La.
All the above property being situated
a Bossier parish, La.
Terms Of S2le-Cash, subject to the
peneiit OF appraisement, for the purpose
j partition and paying debts OF success
SIN Of j. ?. Vance, deceased.
J. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff and ex-officio Auctioneer.
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Two Lives Saved,

"At certain suburban station" said
ing off one morning when an elderly
man rushed across the platform and
jumped on one of the slowly moving
cars
1.-THE rear end brakeman. who was
standing by, reached up. grabbed the
old mans coat tails and pulled him
Off the train.
There he said sternly 4 have
saved your life. Don't ever try to
jump on like that again.
'''Thank you said the old man
calmly. Thank you for your thought
full kindness. 1t is three hours till
the next train. isn't it?'
'''Thrce and quarter said the
brakeman
1.-The long train. meanwhile. had
been slowly gliding by. slowly gath
ering speed. Finally the last car
appeared This was the brakeman's
car, the one for which he had been
waiting. and with the easy grace that
is born Of long practice he sailed ma
jestically on to 1t.
"But the old gentleman seized him
by the coat and with q strong jerk
pulled him off. at the same time saying
grimly:
Zone good turn deserves another
You saved my life; have saved
yours. Now we are quits"
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Sequel to the
Measles
By HARRIET G. cANFIELD
Copyright. 1901. by ". IT0od

Kitty stood at Miss Tremont's door,
smiling broadly. Here's note,
ma'am," she said. holding out piece
of newspaper scrubbed along the mar
gin. THE little Teller on the second
floor said l should give it to you. He's
just gettin' over the measles an awful
lonesome. It's written on the bias like.
ma'am."
Poor little man, Miss fremont
said sympathetically. Il don't seem
to remember him, Kitty"
Nom; they just moved in this week,
an they've kept quiet like-there's no
one but the little Teller an his uncle.
He paints women's heads-mostly red
headed oncs-in their back parlor, but
he's out today. an I'm getting paid
for lookin' out for Jimmie-that's his
name. ma'am."
Miss fremont read the note and
smiled. Tell him III be there soon.
Kitty me said
Jimn IS note was short and pho
neticany spelled Deer Miss Tree
mont it said, Il wish you wood placs
come DOWN and see me. My eyes are
week, nd Kitty only noes bout Gin
derella( So no more from your yung
friend. Jimmie B.
When Miss fremont knocked at her
little neighbours door an eager. boyish
voice called out, Come right in" jim
mic WIS sitting up in bed, supported
by many pillows. He was very thin
and weak-"Hli eyes ard beak. like a
young robin" Kitty said.
"Shake.' he said. holding out thin
little hand. Il can't give 'em to you
now-the measles, mean. It's first
class Of you to come Kitty thought
sou would. Sit down, won't you? It's
pretty dark in hcre--'count of my eyes
but l can see you're awful'pretty."
Miss fremont laughed and drew a
chair close to the bed Thank you, -
she said brightly Did Kitty suggest
that you send for me?'
mo. But its too dark in here to
read, an Kitty just knew one story
nm after I'd heard that three times
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HELP! HELP"

thing of right of way on that fence has
got to be settled somehow
1T must be fought out" said Nibs.
"Of course it must" replied Nobs,
But that means that we must get
our backs up" they said in one breath.
"All right" said Rover. If it must
be. let me- give you a fine scheme for
holding them up. There are two iron
spikes with round knobs on them just
over here on this side of the yard. You
both jump on these, let your feet hang
down on either side, and the iron will
hold your backs up"
Clever! Clever!" said they both
But when they went to get down
neither could move. They couldn't lift
up nor move to the side. for the wall
was too narrow. Rover had them.
Help! Help" they cried
''On one condition" said Rover.
1--WE grant it,
THAT you stop this nightly row."
"Agreed"' they said And Rover
called the maid. who removed them
Atlanta Constitution
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the PrOfane English Language.
At suburban station there entered
two men of the submerged tenth. l
diagnosed one as being of the genus
navy and his compatriot as in some
way connected with the building in
dustry. One of my visitors was en-
deavoring to explain to his fellow trav-
eler that owing to misdirection on the
part Of porter he had missed the
previous quicker train. Would you be-
lieve it. that the poor fellow. to make
this small incident clear to his COM
panion, had to employ as auxiliaries:
Seventeen adjectives of lurid hue.
Five appeals to the Almighty.
Two invocations that his own eye
sight might be destroyed.
Three invocations re the eyes Of the
official
Seven iterations of the name Of the
internal regions.
One side issue. necessitating the
name of the Messiah.
Seventeen adjectives Of simple OBJ
scenity.
Four explosives Of an unclassifled
nature Pail Mall Gazette.
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white lids curtained her telltale eyes.
Uncle Hail. did you say?' she asked
softly "Once upon a time," she con-
tirued. to the delight Of Jimmie. who
thought the words prefaced another
story, Il had friend-an artist-whOse
name was Hail.
Haven't you got him YETI" Jimmie
asked
No. sent him away-I didn't know
how dear he was to mel wouldn't dc
it now. .Jimmie-and he VAS
Eaten by cannibals?" Jimmie inter
rupted in an awestruck voice.
Miss fremont smiled and looked up.
A tall young man. with fine eyes. was
standing in the doorway. looking at
them.
Uncle Hair Jimmie cried Uncle
Hal, here's Miss fremont. She came
in to- But, to .Jimmie's surprise.
Uncle Hal had crossed the room and
was holding Miss Tremont's hands in
his.
Kate" he said Kate, dear. will
you forgive me for listening to what
you said to Jimmie? Your words have
made ME very happy, dear"
Jimmie wondered what it was that
had pleased Uncle Hal so much-thc
bears or the Indians or the cannibals.
'I'lI bet it was the cannibal story" he
said to himself. "She's u Jim Dandy at
EN-
XVIII you forgive me for listening?'
Uncle Hal said again.
why not"' Miss fremont asked
softly so softly that Jimmie barely
heard her 1T was true, Hail.
Jimmie's eyes opened wide. Can
niba!s and alp he said. But Miss
fremont didn't hear him. Uncle Hal
was talking to her again. He coughed
once or twice, but they didn't notice
him. You'll have to speak little
louder" he said at last, IF you want
me to hear
Miss Tremont's face grew very pink,
and Uncle Hal laughed aloud.
Never mind, Jimmie boy" he said
1--WE been persuading Miss fremont
to adopt you-you'll like that. old fel
low"
Like it," Jimmie shouted for joy
Then sudden doubt assailed him
would you mind taking Uncle Hal
too. Miss fremont" he said anxious
1y. I'VE belong together"
Miss Tremont's laughing eyes ME,
the artists for a moment. Il under
STOOD" she said demurely. that be
was to be thrown i'm
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HE DOORWAY.
she said maybe Miss fremont could tell
Inc some An asked her would she
so for you. You can tell me anything
you want to. I'm specially interested
in bears an Indians an cannibals.''
Miss fremont laughed again and
leaned back in the easy chair in pleas
ant anticipation. She had frequently
told stories to an appreciative audience
in her sisters nursery, when eager lit
tie faces sought hers in breathless OK
pectation and eager little voices plead
ed for lust one more, please-'bout
Indians"
1t was 4 pleasure to bear this weary
little soul away on the wings of her
floor bedroom and the measles Togeth.
er they roamed the plains with the rcd
men. climbed trees with the black bears
and We're cast away on cannibal IS
lands. where only living skeletons were
safe
Neither Miss fremont nor her de-
lighted little hearer was conscious of
the passage of time. ''And the little
cub climbed a persimmon tree and es-
capped from the hunter" she was say.
ing when the clock struck.
WAS it 4 or 81" she said. Jim.
mic sighed and came back to everyday
life and the measles. Il don't know.
he said. You can look an see. If you &
like to-"
Miss fremont went into the back
parlor, and presently Jimmie heard ;
startled exclamation.
us it so latey' he called. She came
back and stood by his bed. IL
didn't look at the clock" she STAN
mered. ."There was picture on tbs
easel-the paint was fresh--it was {
picture ay-who painted it, Jimmie?"
Uncle Hal, suppose" he said Ian
guidly. pictures were not as interest
Ing as cannibals. But Miss fremont
seemed to think that they Were. ats
a woman's picture, isn't it?" he sale
politely. "Uncle Hal said he was work
ing on a sumner. He didn't just call Il
a sumner. but it meant the same-hi.
masterpiece believe he said. Has
she got red hair? Not bright red. but q
dark brownish kind. like yours? Mos
all Uncle Halls pictures have red hair
Kitty says she guesses red paint comes
cheaper. Uncle Hal calls it auburn
Miss Tremont's face flushed and tht
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(OFFICI1L.
Extract From the Police Jury Proceed
ings of October u, 1904.


Extract From the Police Jury Proceed
ings Of October u, 1904.
The following petition was presented
to this body:
To the Honorable Police Jury OF Bossier
Parish:
We, the undersigned voters and tax
payers of School District No. 8, in said
parish, desire to levy a special tax Of five
mills on the dollar on all taxable prop
erty situated in siad school district for q
term Of ten years, beginning with the
year 1905, for the purpose Of supple
menting salaries of teachers in the pub
lie schools of said district and for the
further purpose OF creating fund for
the building and repair OF school houses
in said district. To this end we respect
fully petition your honorable body to
adopt an ordinance ordering a special
election in said district to take the sense
of the voting taxpayers within said dis
trict and to do all things legally neees-
sary to be done in the premises, pursuant
to The provisions Of Act No. PA Of 1902.
The boundaries Of said school district
are as follows: Bounded en- the west by
Red river, on the north by ward line
running between wards and 8, On the
east by ward line running between wards
y and s, on the south by township line
running between townships Is and 10.
The above petition was granted and
the following resolution passed:
Be it resolved, That an election be
ordered reid to take the sense of the
property taxpayers who are legal voters
for OF against lovying a special Ave mill
school tax for period Of ten years in
aid Ct School District No. s. Said cleo
tioa TO be held on Tuesday the 29th day
OF November, 1904, and returns made to
this body at its next regular meeting.
The following named commissioners
and clerks were appointed to cunduct
said election: @. 0. Gayle, David Wal
lace and E. z. Wyche, commissioners;
I N. NJ. Belcher. clerk
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SAVINGS DEPOSITS.

Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport.
The savings deposits of this bank is
one of its deservedly popular features.
Interest at the rate of 3 per cent per an
mum is allowed on all sums of ST and
upwards remaining on deposit three or
more calendar months.
When made during the first three days
OF any month, interest is allowed on
these deposits as if made on the first day
in the month. Interest on all sums not
drawn will be payable on the first days
OF February and August, and interest
not then Withdrawn is added to the prin-
ciple, thereby giving depositors COM
pound interest.
Deposits may be made by married
women or minors in their own names.
Facilities are given depositors to draw
money.
Deposits made for longer period
than six months draw higher rate than
| ordinary savings deposits.
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Sllerif's Sale.

P. B. Cash No. 1897. In Second
VS.. District court, bOSSier
W. H. Horton. Parish, La.
10y virtue Of writ Of fieri facias
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, have seized and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the court house, in the town of
Benton, La, on Saturday, the 10Th day
of November, 1904, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
One stalk cutter, middle splitter,
steel beam turning plows, 3 double show
els, 2 sweep stocks, 2 Banner planters,
3 sets of pillow gear, collars and pads,
2 doubletrees, s singletrees, side har-
row, land drag, 1 head Of hogs and |
store house.
Above described property seized as
the property CT defendant, W. H. Horton.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject IT, the
benefit OF apprtaisemert, to pay and sat
isfy the sum Of $3.50, with per cent per
4, 1901, until paid, and all costs Of suit.
J. +. EDWARDS, Sheriff.
ShoriT's sale.
T. N. Vaughan No. All. In Second
VS.. District Court, Bossiel
W. II. Horton. ] Parish, La.
Ny virtue Of writ OF fieri facias
b issued in the above entitled suit
and to ne directed, have seized and
viii proceed TO sell at public aec5ion, tc
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door Of the court house, in the town OF
Benton, Ia, on Saturday, the 10Th day
Of November, 1904, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
Two brown mare mules.
Above described property seided as
the property of defendant, w. H. Horton
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to the
benefit of appraisement, to pay and sat
isfy the sum Of S425, and all costs O.
suit. j. F. EDWARDS, Sheriff.
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Al ADiDal Story For
Little Folks
A Long Headed Dog

Rover had been disturbed long
enough His sleep tad been broken
constantly for nights by the endless
dispute of two big tomcats that night
ly sat upon the wall of his yard and
fought it out till morning. He deter
mined the thing should cease.
II should think you two would get
very tired of standing with your backs
hitched up like a croquet wicket all
night long," he said.
I'VE do" said the cats. but don't
see how we can we'll help it. This
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Dg asts ar sta,,.,

4 ~ best terms, my plantation, known
" as the rtuckabay place, described
as follows: W. Of nwll, sec. 8, elz of
see !. VIZ OF " :, sec. 1C, nei4 ard Ii =
Of nw114, sec. Is, sw114 Of nwl4, sec. IS,
tp. 1T, range Il, containing Sti acres
situated miles from Koran and . miles
ffass Tayiortown: s or 6 good houses On
e sama. Possession given January /,
l",5 when ;ho present lease expires, or
Wa rem to responsible parties Oh that
css.e. Address
MAX ELlE-sTEEN, SlLrsyeport. Il.
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Homestead Entry No. 1886.
Department of the Interior, !
Land Office at Natchitoches, La. !
September 81, 1904.
Department of til


NOTICE is hereby given that the fol-
~ lowing named settler has fled no.
tice Of his intention to make final proof
in support CT his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver, at Natchitoches, La, on
November q, 1904, viz:
Homestead Entry No. 7ss6-Wiiliam
G. Carroll, OF Pleasanton, La.-for the
fractional southeast quarter, or lots 8,
10, Is and Is, section ii, township 20
north, range II west, Louisiana Meri-
dian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz:
John Gladney, William johnson, Pete
Giadaey and Tr;gg Gladney, al OF
Bellevue, La.
j. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
October -, 1904. nov II
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For Sale.

| A GOOD Broom dwelling house, well
"A finished and painted, in Benton.
and less than a quarter of a mile from
the court house. Well and other nee
essary improvements on premises.
! Address l. H. MARTIN, Dixie. La.
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8-Sff..yCti

IRON our plantation on Red river,
l. near Plain Dealing, on October 81 ,
a Dark Brown Cor blue) Mouse Co'ored
Mare Mule, about 4 Or years old and
ABOUT 10 hands nigh. No marks or
brands remembered.
A reward of $40 will be paid for deliv-
ey of the above described mule to the
undersigned at Benton.
STINSON & WYCHE.
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I'VE, the undersigned committee, ap-
w pointed from the Police jury of
Bossier Parish, will be at Grayham's
crossing on Bodcau bayou on November
18th to let the contract for bridging said
stream at said point. Contractors are
invited to meet with US. The right re-
served to reject any and all bids.
G.. T. MAYS.
r. B. MARTIN.