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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08
Here's Your
Chance
Topeka. Kas. feD.. 1904

AoPCh0, AAuSS $500
Mr.. Editor, Las Vegas, N. Mex.
Dear Sir:-I will be greatly Obliged
to you if you will print this letter IN
your paper. am tired Of city life
and would like to live in the country.
! and through this letter il is possible
that some nice farmer may give me
an opportunity to find a home n the
country. i am % years old. and my
friends say nice looking. have got
a fair education and play the piano
/, nicely. have studied music three years.
lI have also learned stenography, and
| have been working at It for the past
three years. / understand that there
are lots Of nice men in the west who
would like to marry If they could find
a girl they thought suitable. II this
happens to come to the notice Of such
q man, | would be pleased to CORE
spond with him Sincerely.
EDITH MALCOLM,
| General Delivery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08
PERSONALS

j. C. Hays is in from the Guada-
lupitas.
Charles Weber is in from the town
which bears his name.
Steven Treague has returned from 2
visit to Chadwick, Kas.
C. F. Hummell made g business Trip
to Los Alamos today.
Captain Brunton came down from
Watrous this afternoon.
Encarnacion Zamora Is in from the
Gallinas Springs country.
Sheriff Cleofes Romero was a north.
bound passenger last night.
A. suter. manager Of the otero
ranch, went out this morning.
e. J. Pencil, a young druggist from
Las Cruces, is here on business.
]. T. Lindsay, the g~ood-looking shoe
man from st. Louis, is calling on his
city trade today.
Andres Baca a stockman of Las
Conchas Is calling on the merchants
Of the city today.
Don Margarito Romero came in last
night from Ell Porvenir whittier he
went to spend Sunday.
Jose Aragon is in from Mora.
Jesus Gutierrez, a sheepman OF La
Cuesta, is in the city today
George Degner, a Las Vegas boy,
temporarily loaned to Ration, is mixing
with his compadres here today.
Robert H. Loeb, Of the firm Oh
Kuhn, Loeb & Co.. arrived recently
in Las Vegas to spend a few weeks
Judge Henry r. Waldo and Col. r.
q. Twitchell left this afternoon for
Santa Fe, called on legal business.
Attorney 7. B. Catron passed
through the city this afternoon on his
way home to Santa Fe from Denver.
George Degner left last night on
No. 5 for his home in Ration after
spending a few days in the city visit
ing friends.
Abe Holmes, an expressman OF
Santa Rosa, who brought a party up
a few days ago, returned to his home
this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner left this at
ternoon for their home in Morrill,, Kas.,
after spending some time here for the
gentleman's health.
Nicanor Rudulgh of Rociada, with
his son. eugene. is visiting this week
at the home of his father, Eugenio
Rudolph, on the west side.
Perciliano Moreno, the Las Cruces
druggist, a member Of the territorial
board Of pharmacy, came up this al
ternoon to attend to business.
Mai. and Mrs. w. "A. Glassford left
Hong nong. China. February 8 on the
steamer Sikh, which is expected to ar
rive in New York about the middle o.
March.
Juan Martinez Is here from Watrous
H. c. Applegate, the popular repre-
sentative Of the big st. Louis dry goods
house Of Eli Walker, is in the city to
day on his wonted errant.
Passengers through the city this al
ternoon were Jno. ID. Leeds and daugh
ter, who were on their way from Soutf
Dakota TO a new home In California
AT the depot they were met by theil
old friend, DR.. B. D. Black.
J. r. Bell is a recent arrival from
Duluth. He was formerly connected
with a boot and shoe firm in Duluth
and comes here to recuperate from
over work. He has purchased a com
plete camp outfit and will pitch hi
tent in the canyon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08
Assessors Notice.

The office or assessor in Precinct
No. %, East Las Vegas, Is now open
at the marshal's office, city hall, for
thirty days only. All persons not max
ing their returns at the office IN that
time will be required to go TO the court
house for the purpose.
j. s. EsQUIBELs Assessor.
p. Z. CARPENTER, Deputy.
3.46.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

On next Wednesday evening at
half past eight the curtain will rise at
the Duncan opera house on the first
act of "The Merry Milkmaids," a le'
lightfully light and tuneful operetta,
Its music is of that catchy, popular
style which will be remembered for
many a day. Reserve that evening
for the Merry Milkmaids and jolly
Farmers. They will entertain you
well, BAT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08
Reduced
In Rank

MANILA, March s.-Lieut. John
John Wise Morse, paymaster Of the
battleshlp Wisconsin, who was recent.
ly accused Of irregularities in his com.
missary fund accounts, has been tried
by court martial and e~xonerated Of mis-
appropriating funds. but found guilty
Of neglect Of duty and sntenced to a
reduction OF Ten numbers in rank.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08
RUINED BANKER
TAKES HIS LIFE,

BERLIN. March S,-Hngo Btondell
partner Of the banking frm n Bren,
del & Co., whose failure, attributed q
the embezzlement Of the cashier. was
announced today. committed suicide
by throwing himself from the window
OF the bank. Johannes Reinhardt. the
cashier, Is In custody.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

j. f. Holloway, a graduate Of Byron
w. Kings school Of oratory, Is so
journing in Las Vegas and Is pre-
pared to give private lessons In dra.
mates. Address general delivery, or
Las Vegas Phone 149.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY
TO REACH PACIFIC.

LONDON, March 8.-The Grand
Trunk railroad share holders at q
meeting today ratified an agreement
with the Canadian government for
the construction Of a grand trunk line
to the Pacific.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

In Seasons Of prosperity place a
part Of your income In the Plaza
Trust & Savings bank. Some day,
this fund may carry you over a rough
and rocky road. 3.13
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

Hives are a terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured, Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure.
At any drug store so cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

There is a new harness and sad.
dlery repairer at behring's. Give
him a trial with your work U this
kind. 81
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

a dozen wagons laden with oats
from the Mora nosssays we're lined up
in front Of the Gs0ss, Kelly z GO. g.
Establishment today
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

Stirrat's superb panoramic view Of
Las Vegas for sale at studio. $1.50, or
mounted for framing. $500 each.
81.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

Conductor A. ri Gatchell is again
on the sick list. He has been at.
tackled BY his old enemy, rheumatism.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

When in need OF up-to-date. stylish
Job work at r%ook.bottom prices. con.
suit your own interests and The op.
tic Office at the same time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

Papen at the bridge sells fresh gro
ceries. rs
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08
Millinery Opening.

Spring exhibit Of Paris pattern hats
at Mrs. L. Poole wright's March Is
3-5f.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

Everybody attend the play tonight al
the high school building.
3-43.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

Sell your secondhand furniture to
P. Onion. 2-5a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

Mrs. 1. p. Wright's opening. 18th.
s-51.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

The admission to high school pla.
tonight Is fifteen cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

Prof. NJ. Thomas. the expert eye
specialist, is having many calls at
Dolls.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

Perry Onion buys secondhand
goods. 2-53
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

Turner has fresh fish all the time
through Lent. 2-5
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08

All varieties fresh fish at Turner'S
IS
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-08
-Ercen Seed boil HuIk.

Fresh seed IN Huik.
Garden seeds. onion sets. all kinds
OF field seed and aclimated fruit and
shade trees. A. ]. venz, Bridge
street. agents for Santa Fe nursery.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04
Peppfs, Peoples or Whatf

A correspondent ian American, we
presume) writes to ask how he shall
pronounce the name Of the excellent
dlarlst we occasionally quote. do
you," he asks, "call Pepys 'Peppis' or
Peoples or 'Chumley' or whatT Even
among contemporary London takers
there is disagreement, but the question
should be settled by one Mr.. James
Carcasse, whom Pepys kindly took In
his boat to view the great fire and who
returned the compliment by q some
what virulent set Of verses In his vol
ume "Lucida Intervalla."
Get thee behind me. then. dumb devil. be-
gone,
The Lord hath Ephthatha said to my
tongue
Him l must praise who open'd hath my
lips.
Sent me from navy to the ark by Pepys.
The rhythm is dreadful, but the
rhyme is conclusive, and the man who
rowed in the same boat with the dia-
rist called him "Pipps." - London
Chronicle.
IAN accepted American dictionary
authority also gives Pops as the cor
rect pronunciation Of his name.-Ed.l
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04
A Vivid Imagination.

A furniture dealer tells a little story
that shows how some people are consti
tuted. A lady ordered an elegant easy
chair of q peculiar kind. 1t was made
and sent to her house. She examined
ii carefully and critically, finally re
marking that it suited her exactly
with one excepton-it was too soft
She sent the chair back TO be made o
trife harder. 1t was returned to the
shop and put aside. Nothing was done
to ii. After a lapse Of about week
the chair was sent out again. The lady
again examined il and now found Ii too
hard. She was sorry, but when she
paid so much to get an article for her
own comfort she wanted IL just right.
so she sent Ii back TO the shop for an
other change. The chair was again put
aside for week or ten days and sent
out Cor the third time without the least
alteration. This time It. was just right.
She took the chair, paid for 1t and was
sorry ii had not suited her at first The
poor woman never knew that the chair
had not been changed particle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04
They Hunger For Praise.

praise Is sweet" remarked a GER
tain toler, yet is seems to be against
the rrle of many business houses. Per
haps they fear you'll demand a raise
IL they compliment your work. Why,
even q man friend Of mine, who Is en-
gagged in window decoration, says he
wants 10 be told II his work Is salts
factory. He dreams Of 1t all night
when II doesn't give him nightmare,
and he works at Ii all day. He longs
TO be told when It is effective. but he
has to be content with the fact that.
as he puts II, he'd be fired IL 1t were
not satisfactory. AS for me, / design
these doll dresses and other dainty
things and also arrange them for dis
play. / long for praise when l feel
that my labors have been crowned with
success. But, alas, my firm also pur-
sues the clam pollcy-perhaps It is the
best policy-in spite Of the fact that I'd
work the skin off my fingers to try TO
exceed my best work If only that were
praised. ed."-Phlladelphia Record.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04
4 Precious Manuscript.

There is now in st. Petersburg the
Oldest known Ms. Of the New Tes-
lament in Greek. saved from destruc-
ton by the mcrcst chance many years
ago. Crossing he hail of a convent at
the foot Of Mount Sinai, Constantine
TiscLcndOrf saw a baSkctful Of parch-
nent leaves on their way 10 be burned
TWO baskets had already gone lie was
iold. and al! that hc could sccUre for
himself was small bundle of odd
leaves. But the monks now Interested
in the waste paper" saved the rest
from the fire. and nine years after, on
4 return visit to the cOnyC--. TiSchen-
dorf found that the stewart I'd. wrap
ped in red cio.h. ~ bui..y J. ID Of vol
umc." which pro-cd % be- the "hole Of
nc New Testament. with parts itherto
ink own. and par:s OF the Old which
lad i1ng been Sou-ht He begged the
volul for the cza-. and today ii lies,
well rserved in spite Of its loo
years {. age, among the treasures Of
;he Russian capital.-LOndon Mail.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04

The careful American observer soon
finds that the standard Of quickness Is
70 be determined in England, as every
where else, by the point Of view. Peo-
pie who go slowly on new ground may
turn out TO be quick enough when
wholly at home with any particular
line Of thought.
How Odious and complicated, for In
stance. seems to an American observer
the computation Of pounds, shillingS
and pence. 1t seems strange that any
nation should consent for day to en-
ploy anything but decimal currency.
Yet with what lightning rapidity does
London bookkccper make his com
putations. What a life Of tedious for
mality seems that OF an English house
servant Yet there was no slowness
Of intellect in that foOtman In an earFs
family who, when his young lord fell
over the banistcrs and the next Of kin
called to ask If the elder boy was hurt
answered promptly, KILLED. my lord''
thus accomplishing in an instant the
transfer OF the title appcrtaining to an
earl's eldest son anl heir only.-Thom-
as Wentworth IIigSinson in Atlantic.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04
Wanted Brendi Had Courage.

One day, riding along the road. Cen
eral Gordon came upon a regimental
prayer meeting, which was very i'm
pressive. The men were kneeling or
standing with bowed heads about the
chaplain, who was praying in voice
Of wonderful compass.
The general checked his horse and re-
moved his hat and waited for the end
Of the prayer. The chaplain asked the
Lord to give the men Of Lees army SUI
preme courage to meet the great crisis
that had come upon them, fortitude to
bear new priyations and troubles,
strength to fight against the pursuing
enemy. Just then tall private rose
from his knees and shouted to the chap
lain: pray for bread, chaplain; pray
for bread, We have courage to spare,
but to fight we must have something TO
eat. Pray for breadw This broke up
the prayer meeting.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04
Sensitive Horses.

The horse does not like a nervous,
fidgety, fussy or irritable man. He Is
too nervous and irritable himself.
why Is It." one teamster was heard
TO ask another, that Phin's horses are
always gaunt? Phin feeds them we'll"
Yes" was the reply, but he's like a
wasp around horse" A well known
owner Of race horses, not at all a SEN
timental person, recently made an or
der forbidding his employees to talk
in loud tones or to swear in the stable.
Il have never yet seen n good man
nered horse" he says, that was being
sworn at al the time. 1t hurts the
feelings OF sensitive horse, and III
keep my word good to discharge any
man in my employ II | catch him
swearing within the hearing OF any
horse in this table."-COuntry Life In
America.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04
HIVE an Aim In Life.

Have you no aim in life? Then ger
one. Study over what it shall be
think, and think deeply. Pray that
you may have an understanding OF
your work in the world. that you may
see your beckOning star and that q
knowledge may come TO you Of how
70 build a highway TO il. The materi-
ais and tools for the building Of this
highway lie right at hand. They are
not to your liking perhaps-yOu may
call them trouble and bad luck-but
Just shut your teeth together. shut
your eyes, too, If necessary. and hold
your breath Then get a good grin on
the situation, and then work VIII it,
And the wonders that will grow oat Of
doing little things well and the under
standing of many things that Will come
to you will make you stand amazed
indeed.-Maxwell's Talisman.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04
Lord Palmerston.

Herbert PAU IN lis History OF Mod
ern England" thus describes Lord Pal
merston:
This gay, eupeptic son Of Beliar'
was now in his siXty-second year. No
English statesman except Walpole and
Pitt has passed so large proportion
Of his public life In office. The ratio
was forty-nine years OF office to fifty
nine of public life. While the Tories
were In power he was Tory. For
more than twenty years, from 1907 to
1923. he was secretary Of war, or, as
we should now say, financial secretary
to the war Office. During that long
period he seldom spoke, and Claiming,
who spoke for pleasure, complained
that ''he could not bring that three
decker Palmerston into action" Lord
PalmerstOn was q man of fashion and
q man of pleasure. His house was a
social center of much Importance. But
he was also pre-eminently q man Of af-
fairs who never neglected his business
and was always master OF his subject
When he returned TO office under Lord
John no man in Europe could be COM
pared with him for knowledge Of for
eign policy except Metternich and Gui-
zot. He took difficulties as a bold
rider takes a still fence, relying on his
horse and his luck. Hitherto his luck
had been very good, and his horse was
splendid animal. In 1916 England
was undoubtedly the first power Of the
world as France was the second.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04
CrUle. Cnrfsh Athens.

An American traveller writes: "Ath-
ems itself. aS y city. is inSufferable. II
Is raw, garish. new, staring, crude. 1t
smells of paint. 1t reeks Of varnish.
1t is redolent of last week. 1t Is the
newest city one sees in southern Eu-
rope. 1t is dusty. it is noisy. it IS vul-
gar. Everything in it is imitation. The
palaces are imitation. The hotels are
imitation. The army is imitation. The
city is a sham. 1t is a joy to leave
the commonplace streets, to quit the
insufferable city and to climb the
AcropOlis. There everything is calm
and peaceful, and the magnificent ruins
are rcStful. There only in Athens 90
YOU find spot which is not oppressive
" new and raw. The royal palace is
one of the newest and the rawest OF all
the raw. new buildings
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04
The Queer Sunhsh.

The sunfSh or headfish is fairly com
mon in the vicinity of Santa Catalina
island. Its general appearance is OBJ
long and deep, very thin or compress
ed. cut off druncatel behind 50 there
appears TO bc no tail, a mere rim of
movable flesh taking its place, which
has a very limited use in the slow loco
motion Of this extraordinary fish. The
skin IS hard ana coarse. rough. scale
less and covered with fiat spines, the
entire skin covered with n thick coat
ing cf slime. which appears to be a
world in itself f0r numerous parasites
which prey upon the fish.
This extraordinary fish is one Of the
few fishes Of little or no use to man.
Il am of the opinion" says a natu-
rallSt. that the hard skin might be
utilized. | once learned that the boys
Of certain village in Maine were
anxious to secure the muscular en-
velope of a specimen caught by me TO
use it as rubber They cut the hard,
elastic substance into round shapes
and used them for the interior of home
made baseballs."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04
physiCuI Culture.

1t Is q mistake TO think that excessive
physical exercise is beneficial. The op-
posite Is the fact. AS some one has
said, "Man is not constructed to be a
running and leaping animal. like deer
or cat" TO emphasize bodily develop
ment above the mental development Is
a step toward resumption of the life Of
the savage and lower animals. Phys
zeal culture is a desirable thing; but. "a
In everything else. the extremes are to
be avoided. a person may have too lit
tie bodily exercise and may also have
far too much or violent exercise. One
who Is walking a considerable part OF
the day would need but llttls else as
exercise except, perhaps, callsthenics
for the arms, back and chest and on
retiring or rising. And the same ad-
vice is applicable to woman who does
her own housework. But one confined
over a desk or typewriter should make
a conscientious habit of walking. bicy-
cling and calisthenics every day for an
hour or Observation-Disclosures Trib-
ule
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04
The COsfer's Curl.

Many east London BARRIERS. who have
been journeymen in many west end es-
Establishments. declare that young cos
termongers and barmen. with the Pc
culiar rolling curl that protrudes from
under the cap or bowler, are far more
particular about their hair than the
sons Of the aristocracy in general.
This same curl. standing forth from
surface. of hair that seems TO have
been hatironed, Is not achieved with
out much trouble. Scores OF these
young dandles of the east subscribe to
a toilet club" and have weekly atten-
ton given TO their distinguishing curl
in a manner that might be expected
Of a patrician beau.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04
A singular Creature.

One of the most singular looking crea-
lures that ever walked the earth or
SWAN the waters under the earth" is
the world famous man faced crab OF
Japan. It's body is hardly an inch in
length. yet the head is fitted with 4
face which is the exact counterpart or
Chinese cOOly-a veritable missing
link, with eyes, nose and mouth all
clearly defined. This curious and un-
canny creature, besides the great like
ness 1t bears to a human being in the
face. is provided with two legs, which
seem to grow from the top Of its head
and hang down over the side of its
face.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04
Hours and Luck.

AS strong as the superstition Of Fri
day is that concerning certain hours In
European and oriental countries.
In Paris the superstition is so prev
alent that an enterprising business is
that Of selling cards on which are
printed the hours that should be avoid
ed
The famous Gambetta consulted a
reader of cards as to the auspicious
day for embarking on any important
enterprise.
President Carnot was skeptical of
such things. and lie chose an unlucky
hour for his journey TO Lyons. where
he was Observation-Disclosures Queen.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04

The unsuspecting farmer is often
"bit'' by the professional horse trader
In having horse with defective sight
palmed of on him. The trader makes
n John l.. pass ut the horses eye with
his fist and the force of the air causes
the horse TO bat or blink his eyes.
though he may be totally blind in one
eye and weak in the other.
If the farmer will blindfold one OF
the animals eyes and make gentle
passes at FIVE and ten feet from it. he
can tell how strong the animals sight
Is in that eye Then blind the examin-
ed eye and go through the same proc
ess with the other.
This little hint may save you getting
the small end" Of swap.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-03-04

According To an old Breton custom.
all the marriages Of the year take place
on one day. After the legal wedding
has been performed the couples take
their stand in a row behind the high
altar Of the church, and behind them
sit their fathers and mothers, and so do
their cousins and their uncles and their
aunts, all arrayed in their brightest
colored raimcnt and the whitest and
stiffest Of coiffes. The scene In the
church is picturesque beyond descrip-
ton. They go through the ceremony In
unison. The moral support it must
give TO the timidest bridegroom.