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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

The date for the production OF The
Merry Milkmaids has been changed
from Thursday, March nth to We'd
nesday, March 16. The operetta prom
Uses to be one Of the most thoroughly
enjoyable entertainments ever pre-
scented In Las Vegas. The fine array
Of home talent which appears in the
leading roles will be augmented by
several singers from out Of town. A
strong chorus and the Symphony or
chestra complete a combination which
viii prove most acceptable to the mu
sic.lovIng people OF Las Vegas. 347
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Cora Stevens, the incorrigible Miss.
who has been at the III Dorado for
several days under police surveillance,
disappeared this morning. She left be.
hind a trunk containing among other
things a mandolin and harp belonging
to the Salvation Army In Albuquerque,
rho girls mother. 1t has been ascer.
tanned, lives in Roswell. but long ago
found the merry maiden unmanage.
able.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Harry Robertson who Is to succeed
Fred NJ. Dean as clerk at the Casta.
media, arrived Saturday night. Mr..
Robertson's father has control Of the
branch system Of the Harvey eating
house business. The cierksto-be Is a
graduate Of the Colorado Agricultural
college ANA since graduation has been
connected with the Texas ONCE OF the
Armour Packing company. Mr. Dean
will probably not leave for his new
position before q weeks time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Banking 10 Popular.
with those who give q little considers
tion to Its advantages.
Chief among these Is the security
afforded. When money Is deposited
with the
Plaza Trust 8 savings Bank
Plaza Trust & Savings Bank
II is absolutely safe. And not only =
1t secure from fire and thieves, but Il
is making more money.
Savings
in our hands draw interest at the rate
of 4 per cent and this Is compounded
twice annually.
] JEFFERSON RArsoLDe. President.
HERMAN ID MYERS, Vice-Pres,
HALLET RAYsoLDs. Cashier
LAS VEGAS. N. m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Al. ]. Eccleston came down last
night from Ration to supervise the
casing OF the ~artesion well at the asy-
lum for the insane. The we'll is al.
ready bored TO a depth Of s feet and
there remains the work OF casing 1t
and settling the pumping connections,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Leroy st. John, an estimable young
man Of % who spent the greater part
Of the last eighteen months In Las
Vegas. Is dead al his home In Bar
.berton. Ohio.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Max Nordhaus entertained yester-
day at Trout Springs In usual hospit-
able manner a party consisting OF Mr..
and Mrs. /. Bacharach. Miss Hartman.
Louis Judell and Louis HELD.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Mr., Msr. and Miss Lovedale left this
afternoon for their eastern home. Mrs.
Lovedale Is in very poor health and
hope Of her recovery has been re.
linquished.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

The little pet dog OF Or. Hammond
was poisoned yesterday afternoon. II
there are too many dogs In town II
seems q shame that some more dis
criminate way OF getting rid Of them
cannot BIO devised.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

In the primaries held In socorro IL.
q. Bursum and his supporters were
easy winners, the vote standing about
$50 10 50. Mr.. Bursum stands for the
administration which Il Is now bellcy.
ed 10 be certain viii win d decided
victory In the territorial convention.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Yesterday the mavimus temperature
was So. the minimum last night n.
Generally fair weather Is the forecast
for tonight and tomorrow and It should
be warmer In the south tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Conductor j. II. Swallow was oper.
ated on yesterday morning for mp.
pendicitis at the Santa Fe hospital.
The patient stood the operation well
and Is getting along satisfactorily.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

The report that the Adams girl who
killed q man at La Junta was Miss
Ora Adams Of this city was unbound
ed. Tho murdress is Lulu Adams and
Is in no way related to Miss Ora
Adams, who is at present at Phoenix.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

The wife Of David Marcus died at
Anton Chico last week. The estimable
young woman was well known in this
city. She was the niece Of Silva
Bothers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Mrs. +. W. Garrard entertained
most enjoyably a large number 81
friends at her home on Eighth street
in honor Of her birthday anniversary.
Elegant refreshments were served
and . good time had by all present.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Tom Delaney. the pioneer restanr.
anter OF this city, has anticipated the
spring cleaning up and Is having his
place OF business on sixth street hand.
somely papered and painted.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Tho isyear-old daughter q ]. W.
Helms who Is employed in this city
BY the Colorado Telephone company.
died III Tucumcari the third OF this
month. Mr., Helms. who went to the
funeral. returned 10 Las Vegas today
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

The Colorado Telephone company
Is removing ali the poles which have
shown indications Of decay at their
bottoms and are replacing them with
new ones
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07
The annual meeling q Inc Ladles,

The annual meeting Of the Ladies'
Relief society viii be held at the
Home Tuesday Afternoon, March 5. 1t
? o'clock. Election OF officers and 9th.
.er business Of Importance viii come
before the meeting and all members
are earnestly requested % DO pres
emit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Andy suter, manager OF Governor
otero's sheep ranch in the lower
country. was IN the city yesterday at.
tending to affairs Of the ranch.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Jake Block, who came here to visit
his old friend. Leon Manko, left for
HIS home In Kansas City Saturday
night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

The county commissioners were in
session at tho court house today hear.
ing claims and settling accounts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Gustavus Myers, the talented New
York author, after spending a few days
with his cousin, Leon Manko, left this
afternoo nfor Kansas City.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07
"Man OF Mystery

When a company plays more than
one night In a town 1t Is an endorse
ment Of merit. II e the first night
Is a recommendation for the second.
and the second for the third. This be-
ing The case, 1t Is quite certain Hand
ler's Comedians will be well worth
seeing. They open a three.night en-
gagement here tonight, with the thrill
ling melodrama, "A Man OF Mystery
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

The Shakespeare Literary society Of
congregation Monteflore. will meet to-
night At 7:3o o'clock sharp, Prompt
attendance urgently requested.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Prices for Handlers comedians at
The opera house tonight are 25c. s5c
and SOC.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Al the last meeting Of Chapman
Lodge the third degree was c%onferrsi
upon Max Levy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

There will not be d meeting Of the
y. NJ. C. A. boys tonight, but they Will
meet with Marshall Robbins next
Monday evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Rehearsal OF the Merry Milkmaids
tomorrow evening at the Normal.
Ladies' at I O'Clock and full chorus at
q
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

g. II. Bailey was the man who en-.
tered the green pastures OF Elkdom
last meeting, not W. G. bailey.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

aMan Of Mystery" al the opera house
tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

The ladies' Guild will meet tomor
row at 3 O'Clock p. m. with Mrs. VIM. !.
Milis on Seventh street.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

i il. Rapp was a passenger to santa
Fe this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Item worth much n given 70 the
public tonight BY Davis q sydes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

School play, Merchant Of Venice
ct the high school this evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07
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Coming Events.

HArdlcrs Comsdians- March rs and g.
s'The Merry likmsids TBnrsdsy even-
tnf, March 49,
day. March 10.
Rhstcrscai prosrams-AArch q. April ssd
Calico BAH, march II. Gi,on ~ woodnao
Circle.
The q. 1 n. 10 The B. Of /. =. Dance, April I
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07

Robbins are here again and now i
can be said that spring Is really here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07
rhe Ladles, Guild

The Ladles' Guild
Has aprons Of all styles and materials
for sale; orders taken.
ss7.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-10-06

OBSERVATIONS OF PASSING EVENTS.
Raleigh
dcted good will better North Carolina
thanes this statesyile Land
0 ~ replies:
luxury tmeift But in
far between Few of the generation know what is
with The Landmark BY the
way, entirely Many in
North Carolina thinks health and expects to remain
long passes day Well
all about why's wherefoes of the
probably in diet
spnsbe for ill health han in those times forty fifty and sixty
afflicted with
things and their
living not high But be that the who refuses eat
when it we'll cooked missing much of the pleasure and
profit OF good diet
there prob
and North SUCH
80 ~'"N1 'A~"' negro. People the North
gradually learning about racial conditions and there be among
subject Golfers
Weekly journal we'll edited all subjects bold that there
mo wonder
reconstruction outrages
Pnedy "Who
going problems daughter
Who and imperialism ahead OF the
"The Republican earned
glory final duptng
bloquy aelesness and political Chi
Weekly would have been repee 1t had said
made the biggest of all political and social
ballot hands the
all unprepared 1t.
correspondent follows about the
in criminal
prevalence lynchings
0''a' " ~ ~ grave profound apprehension. 1t continued
general and verifying
Macauay that the liberty of the citizens of America
point
delay application Of the criminal law
conditions confined by this State
possible the criminal law honld
orderly the criminal Present con
ougowh and will take to
public confidence and God speed the day
history
the French revolution had their before they ound e
we'll speak plainly The time has do
authority The people confidence in the ad
criminal and therefore Tor it. The
kfu lawyers shown the people what
haing crippled thing the criminal law Is Finally mi
criminal lodged the chansang penint the
technity
of the sentencing judge and the criminal again upon
fering people,"
Raleigh striking observations in
long concerning
~ thinks the people OF North Carolina suffer
luz 'eoe Soy VIZ heavy fghts
s'est'' examinations.
charges threatens
industry the State restricting business les
nng nro6 and increasing the cost
ought North Carolina the cities
they the North Carolina
entitled which their proximity North Carolina
Carolina cities with other North Carolina
profitable Virginia cities de-
freight and hence lower prices These
fundamentally and ought be corrected There
obbng the State the given
1t acceded that the Commission not eguue Inter-
made the railroads in favor of v
and other States marked and that
they these determinations
this The
his New York and reshpped his
nh The
mills OF the West the wholesaler
begin
handicapped number OF
the close
necessity keeping articles asndad
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-10-06
Found Hanging to Steel Yard.
Atlanta Constitution.

Atlanta Constitution.
Valdosta, Ga. Especially The young
son of George G. Garter, farmer liv-
irg about 3 miles west of LAKE Park,
in this county, lost his life in a most
pecullsr manner on yesterday. The
boy, who was IL years old, was playing
around an old-iashioned steel yard used
Tor weighing cotton and other farm
products, and in some unexplained
manner caught himself on tho hook at
the end of the beam and was strangled
TO death.
1t is supposed that the boys were
trying to weigh themselves on the steel
yard, but the younger child was un-
able to givs an intelligent account of
the affair. He ran crying to his
m motber, and when che reached the
scene she found the older boy hanging
by his shirt collar to the hook on the
end of the beam, his ieet dangling q
few inches above the fl ,or. She hur-
riedly released him and cent Tor ply
aiclan, but life was extinct. The boy
had probably been hanging to the
beam FIVE or ten minutes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-10-06
NECK, n c. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1904.
Never Be Little Again.

Isabel Richey.
Oh bring yourself down to your little
ones glief
And give to his MANTLE troubles re.
llef;
Don't tur2 him away with word and
q frown,
Though te seems hike cross he will
turn to q crown,
The ''mother boys' always have made
the hest mem
And they'll never b little again.
Don't spend all yourtime over fashion,
demands,
Or over the heathen In far away lands
Tho we'll in their way they can never
compare
With the good you may do to the
children you bear.
They may 60 from you, too, and you
cannot tell when
And they'll never be little again.
1t will not be lost, all the care you be-
stow,
When unto the years of discretion
they grow.
They will be, the kinder when you
grow old,
Your days will 60 down in a sunset ol
gold.
The reward of your toll 1t will come to
you then
But they'll never be little again.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-10-06
Honestly in the Land Yet.
Statesville Landmark.

Statesville Landmark.
Mr.. j. H. Hoffman was telling yes
terday of an Incident that doesn't oc-
cur often, but one that happens occas-
Olnally to renew our faith in man.
When Hoffman Bros. retired from
the grocery business in Statesville
about twenty years ago they had many
unpaid accounts on the books--and
some are there yet. One of these &C.
counts was against a citizen of the
town, which was afterward reduced
from about $88 to $50. Then about
fourteen years ago, the debtor died, his
family was scattered and Mr.. Hoffman
considered the account closed.
But son of the debtor who had
been away came home to his fathers
funeral, and while here paid $40 on the
account, with the promise that be
would, ii be ever was able, pay the
whole account. Mr.. Hoffman didn't
hold the young man responsible and
thought no more of the matter. Later
he received IS on the account and yes
terday the young man, who had pros.
pered In another State, walked into Mr.
III. ffman's office and asked for the bill
Mr.. Hoffman told him that be had nc
claim against him and whatever be
chose to pay on the account would be
satisfactory. But the account wae
paid In full. The action stamps this
party (whose name is Withheld because
he might not ike the notoriety) as a
thouroughly honest man. He could
easily have escaped payment because
Mr.. Hoffman did not hold him liable.
But he is not that kind The account
was paid in full.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-10-06

their ease and Incidence.
This is a terrible mistake for any
worker to make. He ought to con-
gratulate himself every day that he
has a part in human activity. He
ought to be made to understand that
bis happiness, his health, his growth,
depend upon this necessary activity
which he must put forth to earn a
living or to provide for those depend
ing upon him.
The sense of the dignity OF toll is
the only thing the toiler lacks ia this
world to make him as nearly supreme
ly happy as it is possible for mortal
to be.
Let every toiler congratulate himself
that he has been spared from receiving
the life sentence of nothing to do.
Something to do brings vigorous life
and rhythmical pulse.beats. Some.
thing to do stim uIates the brain, feeds
the nerve centers, furnishes refreshing
sleep, brings health, appetite and di-
gesticn. Nothing to do reduces lie to
mere existence, beiogged with ennu,,
beset by vices, burdened with tedium
from which there is no respite.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-10-06
Deadly
Grasp of Grip Pros
trated Me.
DR.. Miles Nervine
Built Up My
Shattered Nerves and
Gave Me an Appetite.

OF the millions of people, who today suffer
from nervous or heart weakness, large per
centage trace the cause directly to deadly
I.aGrippe. 1t is germ disease, and makes
a direct attack upon the nerves, putting an
extra strain upon them at the time their vital
ity is at the lowest ebb. If LaGnppe has
left you with shattered nervous system, with
loss of appetite, lack Of energy, insomnia,
frequent headaches and morbid tendencies,
you should strengthen the weakened nerves
with Dr.. Miles Nervine. 1t will undo all
that grip has done, bring back appetite. rest
and restore the nerves to their normal activity.
Il want to write this testimonial for the
benefit of those who have suffered from that
dreaded disease-LaGrippe. suffered sew.
eral weeks with it, and nothing I tried seemed
to benefit me in any way, shape or form Il
suffered almost death) and finally my
daughter recommended DR.. Miles Nervine
to me and can truthfully say from the first
day felt better than in weeks. 1t gave me
relief, built up my shattered nerves and gave
me splendid appetite. cannot speak too
highly of it and want to say, each and every
one who has suffered from LaGrippe will
find instant relief by getting bottle OF Dr.
Miles Nervine. Insist on having it aad take
no other. II is simply splendid: Hoping
this will benehtsome poor sufferer remain"
Mrs GEORGE B. HALL, Jackson, Tenn.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie DIR. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart, Ind.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-10-06
Bismarck outw..tted Them.

Selected.
Bismarck was not only statesman,
able to handle abstract theories of goy-
enrnment, but shrewd player Of tho
lesser games of life. Some years ago
an anonymous writer contributed to
the New York Review this story oi the
"iron chancellor's" very human clever
ness. When he represented Prussia at
the diet OF Frankfort in 1866 he had
reason to suspect that his letters and
dispatches were tampered with by ,to
Austrians. Other diplomats suffered
from the came medd.ing.
One day, after stormy meeting,
Bismarck and the represe ntative fr m
Hanover. walked away together, and
as they walked the Hanovcrinn touch
ed the sore subject and asked Bismarck
II he had found a way 10 get his letters
through.
"You shall know presently" answer
ed Bismarck.
The prince, as the two sti ol led aln =,
led the way through dingy bvpa.Ls ia
TO slum. Drawing on pair q: ,hi.S
gloves, be entered little shop, w:c,c
the poor bought tea, che ese, pickles,
lamp oil and such commodities. Tho
aatonished Hanoverian followed.
"Boy," called Bismarck to the stupid
looking lad behind the counter, "do
you seil sospi"
"Yes, sir" replied the boy putting
before Bismarck variety oi strong
, scented cakes.
"How much is this? And th,s?"
said the diplornatist, handling cne
cake after another.
While the soap selected was icing
wrapped up Bismarck tL.ust his hand
into bis pocket aud drew out an un.
inclosed letter. He gave exclams.
ton as of dlsmay and surprise. Ap-
parently annoyed at his forgetfulness,
b, cried, boy, do you sell envelops?"
Envelopes OF a cheap grade were
produced and Bismarck put the letter
into one. Then he asked for pen and
Ink and set out to write The address,
but his heavy gloves hindered him.
"Here, boy" he exclaimed, throwing
down the pen, "just write this address
for me :"
when The scrawl was finished Bis
marck took the letter and left the shop.
There" be said, putting the letter
to his companions nose, "what with
the soap, the herring, the candles and
the cheese, don't think ey'l smell
my dispatch under that writing
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-10-06
Applies Ais, to North caroliaa.

| Atlanta Constitution.
From different portions OF The State
come complaints that while there il
crying demand for workers In the
cotton fields, and while excellent wages
are offered, large number OF negroes
! possessing no visible means of support
banging about the cities and towns
refuse all overtures looking toward
work.
Instead of awaiting themselves of the
opportunity of earning an honest liv-
ing, these loafers and loiterers hang
about the towns, either relying upon
others to support them or gaining a
support by gambling or theft. In
either capacity these people demand
the prompt attention of the legal
authorities of the counties and the
towns.
The time Is particularly opportune
Tor 4 revival OF interest on the part OF
the authorities in the yagrancy law.
That law was enacted for the express
purpose Of getting at this class OF
worthless citizens. 1t applies, OF
course, to the white as we'll es the ne-
groes, and should te enforced with
equal vigor against the vagrants OF
both races; but the negroes are the
worst offenders by far, as every body
familiar with conditions we'll knows.
The judges OF the courts, city ard
superior, can render no more valuable
service at this time than by impressing
upon 9rand juries and prosecuting Off
GERS the necessity Of putting the pro-
visions of the vagrancy Law into prac-
tlcal and forceful operation. The man
who can work and will not work is q
bad citizen, menace to the commun-
|ity upon which he preys, aud be
should be called to prompt account
under the provisions and penalties oi
the vagraEcy act.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-10-06

"God bless yeu for what you have
done for me. The rheumatism has all
disappeared, and to-day all excfaim,
slow we'll you lookP I tell them yes,
and 1 owe it all to DR.. Hartman for his
good advice to ME. To-day finds me
~ free from pain as I ever was. The
rainy season has set in hero, but the
change hasn't affected me AZ 1t used
to. I am very thankful that l have
found out that you can sad Will help
the suffering ones that will follow your
advice. Several have asked me what
cur d me, and tell them. They get
the medicine then. We keep Peruna
In the house. My daughter has two
sons, and they keep we'll and go to
school, and they take the medicine
every day.
"N.y wife was troubled with pain
in her side for years. Now she is taking
your medicine and is real smart. will
do all can for you and for those who
need your advice"
Mr.. Jno. o. Atkinson, Independence
Mo-, Box 272, writes:
"Iour remedies do all that you claim
tor them, and even more. Catarrh can.
not exist where Peruna is taken accord
ing to directions. Peruna completely
r;:-cd my wife and I Of catarrhal troubles
of twenty-five years standing. In -
rou2.:s as a travelling m:I am {: w:N:
in. advertisement: ot pcrE:la."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-10-06
PILL PLEASURE.

If you ever took DeWltt's Little
Early Risers for biliousnees or consti.
patton you know what pill pleasure is
These famous little pills cleanse the
liver and rid the system Of all bile
without producing unpleasant effects.
They do not 9rlpe, sicken or weaken
but pleasantly give tone aud strength
to the tissues and organs Of the stom.
ach, liver and bowels. Sold by e. T.
Whitehead & Co.