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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-24
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terested and 1t will not be pleasant to
be left in the train when various stops
are made. The purpose Is n OF
work rather than pleasure. though
merchants who 60 are assured of a
rare combination OF both.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-24

Young man, don't dissipate tonight.
Let your thoughts wander back to the
babe of Bethlehem, to the humble
manger In which that infant form first
reposed. to the star which heralded to
the wandering nations the coming oi
the Compromised Messiah.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-24
The Electric Light and Fuel Co,
have remembered each employee with
a Xmas turkey.

Elder s. L. Barker Of the Beulah
ranch made a profitable disposition OF
three lion scalps TO the county author
tiles yesterday, he pocketing a bounty
Of $40 each and subsequently selling
the skins for $24.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-24

Tomorrow, the long-wished-f for holi-
day. Christmas, will be here and as
ever it will be a great time for re-
joicings among the young. middle-ased
and old. All will join heartily in the
festivities of the day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-24
Boys life saved from Membranous
rTntr

SsShRs
my little boy had a severe attack
OF membranons Group, and only got
relief after taking Foley's Honey and
Tar" says G. w. Lynch, a prominent
citizen Of Winchester, Ind. He got
relief after n dose and ! feel that 1t
saved the life of my boy" Don't be
imposed upon by substitutes offered
for Foley's Honey and Tar. For sale
by Center Block.Depot Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-24
Notice.

| have re-opened my dental office
In room 2 Center Block and will be
pleased to have those needing dental
work call. DR. 8 c.. BROWN.
10-18.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-24

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
Itching. Blind, bleeding or Protru-
ding Piles Your druggist will return
money if PAZo OINTMENT fails to
cure you In 6 20 IA DAYS. soc.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-24

Neglect colds make fat grave
CARDS DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women to a hap-
by, yiporius old age.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-24
The poor-don't forget them.

Christmas comes only once a year,
you know.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-24

Christmas bonfires will illuminate
the heavens tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-24

WAN fED-Clean cen 'ags NJ The
optic office
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-24

Elaborate services will be held at
the city churches tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-24
Picture Framing

Bear in mind that this Is the sea
son for picture framing. First
class workmanship and all woxk
promptly done at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05

ta0'ng from Tunis, opposite Sicily. Gran facing
uon Of all the sarrisons in French North Africa
moreover. at the present time the French are
building short line from Tlerncen in the direction
OF Fez' the capital OF Morocco. which will pause
Ior the present at LaIla Maghni2, u exact
frontier From the end of this line the rest
dence CT the Emperor of Morocco is less than
two hundred miles
But before the French employ their army TO
rescue Mr.. Perdicars it is probable that they
Will nave recourse to other potent means in their
hands For many years there has been a steady
stream Of French gold into the Golfers of the re-
Dellious Moorish chiefs. who maintain a serni-n-
dependence Of the Emperor. The French had an
unpleasant experience in fighting the tribes Of
MOROCCO many years ago. when Abd-el-Kader, a
famous native cheftain. defeated many Of their
marshas and finally received the decoration of the
Legion of Honor IN recognition of the estimation
IN which his foes held his bravery.
IN return for their largesse the French have
received the support of many of these rebeIlious
chiefs, and it IS reported that the kidnapper him
self Ralsuu owes allegiance TO Blu Hamara one Of
the most powerful of these French allies Not until
pressure on this side has been exerred are the
French likely take warlike steps. and it is not
unlikely that this pressure will suffice, but If mill
tary force is necessary, 1t is the opinion of mill
tary critics that IT Will from this Algerian
side, rather than from Taugier.
Interesting in this regard is the history OF the
French occupation of Tuns, holding precisely the
same relation TO Algerias eastern frontier that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05

son was doing time in pententiary and that
her daughter had run away with an ex-convict.
out, she added. with the most whitening sar-
casn, Thank the Lord, I niver had relation
IN the milishyr' Another characteristic story.
which is likewise told of the militia. is to the
effect that one occasion a couple of detec-
tiVes from Scotland Yard appealed TO the COM
manding officer OF a regiment for permission 10
attend his inspection Of the corps. as they had
reason TO believe that criminal for whom they
were searching had taken refuge in its ranks
The colonel readily complied and told the two
detectives 10 follow him up and down the line.
They eyed each man narrowly. and finally
stopped with a rather puzzled expression on
their faces, at the extreme end Of the right
wing, before elderly man with several stripes
OF long service and good conduct his arm.
Why. surely" whispered the colonel. you have
got nothing against that man He is OF
the veterans Of the regiment. What makes
you look at him so hard?" Why, sir" replied
one OF the detectives, 'it Is just because he is
the only man of the entire regiment whom We
don't happen TO know
The rank and file Of the volunteers are In
fntey superior, consisting mainly OF young
men Of the upper and lower middle classes pos
sessed of education fond of sport, and glad to
devote some Of their spare time to soldering
Their military training amounts TO about a
fortnight or so in the year. and, while some Of
them are splendid shots. they cannot be re-
garded properly trained military force.
Their officers. may add, instead Of being
country gentlemen and men Of wealth and
leisure, in the militia are more often mer-
chants and shopkeepers. and Of inferior So
cial status therefore. to the holders OF commits
sions in the regular army and militia. q fact
which they are made to feel cruelty.
The English government will not be obliged to
appeal to Parliament 10 secure the enactment Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05
AT GARDEN CITY, LONG ISLAND.

Garden City. Long Island June (SpeciaD.-Not
FOR years have many we'll known people
been stopping here this week. Almost all the
desirable rooms have been taken at the Garden
City Hotel for the remainder OF the season.
Interest among the lovers OF outdoor sports has
been centred in the polo tournaments. The events
were the finals for the Meadow Brook Cups and the
crack four OF the Meadow Brock first team were
pitted against the clever four OF the Country Club
of Westchester who by the repeated aggressive
work of the Long Island team. were finally COM
PEELED 10 lower their colors by 9i5 goals to s
The commencement exercises OF the Cathedral
School of St Mary's for Girls. which Is attached
10 the Long Island Episcopal Diocese, will he held
June T. and that Of ST. PauIs. for boys. on
June 10.
The golhng events that held the links
of the Garden CITY Club for the metropolitan cham
pionship brought out some clever play, and many
spectators daily followed the players around the
course
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05

law instttuting consumption. For there is one
already In existence. although few persons are
aware OF the fact. II is. however suspended by an
act OF Parliament. which is passed in the exptr-
ing days Of every annual session OF the national
Legislature. Were the passage OF this so-called
suspension act" to be omitted any year. either
by design Internationally. the ballot system
OF consumption would once more come into legal
force. According to the terms OF this law. the
Sovereign in Council-that is to say, the King in
conjunction with the Privy Council-has the
right to call upon each county OF the United
Kingdom and Ireland for a certain quota Of
men between the ages OF eighteen and thirty
for military service, the understanding that
the latter Is restricted to Great Britain and Ire
land, we'll To Malta and Gibraltar. though
not 10 South Africa, India, or anywhere else
abroad. The quota would be furnished accord
ing 70 this law by means OF ballot, and the per
sons exempted from the latter would be peers,
parsons. artiCled clerks, only OF widows and
people medically unit. The only amendment
that would be needed TO this statute would be
the extension of the period Of service, which.
under its present terms, provides for six months
with the coIors in the first year and two
months for each of the succeeding five years.
With the large majority which the government
commands, and with the certainty Of the sup
port OF many of the leaders of the Opposition.
there is likely 10 be but little difficulty about
making this slight change in the existing law.
the suspension Of which is now bound 70 cease.
E&-ATTACHE-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05
HOUSE OF REFUGE TO MOVE FROM RANDATI,SINAND
YORK CARRIED ON By THIS INSTITUTION Eop PEE
ORMATION OF JUVENILE DELINOUENTS

The DAYS Of the old House OF Refuge on Ran
,sIrs Island are numbered Owing 70 the action Of
-. Assembly this year in authorizing the selection
- . site II the country within a radius Of fifty
,nas o@ cew-yCrk City. where better classification
- -rs inmates can be had. the old, vneclad build
.,ps which have haG part in the lives Of more
han thirty thousand boys VII. in the course of
+ro or three or four years, either be razed or
v,ven over 10 some other use.
while il has been reported that a site for the
raw State Home which is TO supplant the House
:. Refuge has been found or Long Island. any site
ms - acted on by the Assembly at its next ses-
sion The site it IS expected, viii contain
ors thousand acres, which will give the inmates an
orrorruuitv TO work at agriculture as well as
.Esr Industries When the House Of Refuge is
s.cated by the terms Of the deed by virtue Of
pich Il occupies part Of RandalTs Island the
-ropertv reverts 70 The city. The future use OF
=. property has rot been decided upon. but has
s,ar suggested that the ground, thrty-six acres
-r,r-6 be OF great service S a park.
MANY q the boys who have spent the eighteen
49, nineteen months which is the Usual length OF
sstenton look back upon their life on RandaIrs
Island with feelings OF thankfulness, and return
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05

00'le OF me designers are able to earn SIS s1s
a week Every incentive is given the boys 20 be-
come Interested IN the institution and in the &C
complement Of something worth while. Those
whose conduct ard work have been such as TO earn
favorable marks for two consecutive months are
promoted 70 the honor class" Blue ribbons in
dlcating this distinction iuttered all over the pa
rade ground the other afternoon when an ex-
hit<on drill was given. Judging from one Of the
incidents OF the exhibition. all Of the ribbons
belonged 10 the wearers.
One OF the members Of the band who had not
won one of the really coveted badges was OBJ
served to be wearing one.
You did not get OF the badges did YOU 80
asked one OF the officials OF the youth
NO but most Of the fellows in the band had
them, and thought as we TO be on ex-
hibition ought to have one, so I borrowed IL"
Pride in the institution Is secured by athletic
competitions and match games of basketball and
baseball with outside teams. Owing. It Is believed
TO the military regularity OF the life Of the COM
munity and the wholesoueness OF the plain food
the teams win a big majority OF the games Il Is
a proud day for the boys when the band which
the boys recently organized themselves marches
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05
COLUMBIA'S COMMANDMENTS.
THEY HIVE 4 HUMOROUS As HELL As 4 PTCTU-
RESCUE And an IMPORT Ant SIDE.

Now is the hot and humid time OF year when
thousands Of fond relatives flock TO see their young
folks enduring the peculiar JOY Of commencement,
which, as every knows. is occasion of i'm
portanCe almost equal to baptism marriage. OF
all the ceremonies OF this kind that take place in
New-York, the one managed by Columbia UniVer-
stty IS perhaps the most imposing. The partici-
pants range from the callow Undergraduate TO the
venerable statesman or scientist who receives an
honorary degree, and include candidates from the
three seXes-nen women and school teachers" On
one day President Butler turns enough doctors.
lawyers, engineers, architects and instructors 10
eniighten q continent
The signs OF commencement at Columbia begin
about May I, when the seniors Of Barnard, Column
bia and Teachers College don their academic suits
OF solemn black. and molly endure their gowns and
mortarboards throughout the hottest days OF the
term Whoever instituted this custom has been
cursed by many self-conscious boy as he writhes
under the teers of the lower class men, call out
across the campus, Hi. Bill. Hold up the train
Some youths bear their gowns with air, strtd-
ing haughtily across the campus with hand on
hip TO display the long pointed sleeve, while the
breeze initiates the gown to sail-lfke size. Others
pretend TO be totally unconscious OF the foolish
garb, and play baseball regardless OF the flying
folds The Barnard senior Is happy in her gown
until she has 10 enter the precincts Of Columbia
II takes stout heart to walk demureiy through
the library as If she had nothing unusual amid
the wtnks and mods Of the Columbia sophomores.
Another harbinger OF commencement at Columbia
is the singing. Whenever the seniors have few
moments time between classes they practise fare
well songs for clGssday. AT any time on any
staircase. they are likely TO burst into melody.
No matter how secluded may be ones lecture
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05
HANDIwORK OF THE HOUSE OF REFUGE BOYS.

Morocco does 10 tho western Conditions strongly
resembling those IN Morocco at the present time
existed in Tunis IN 1851. Suddenly and without
European warning a French army crossed the from
tier from Algeria and feet anchored in the har-
Dor Of la GOletta, the port OF Tunis. Since then
France has occupied Tunis. according 10 the local
Bey only nominal authority Under similar pre-
text for the Italians accused the French OF foment
ing the disturbance and then using II excuse
for their action, II has been believed In the chan
celleries Of Europe for years that France would
some day occupy Morocco. Now that the Anglo
French convention has removed tho objection Of
Great Britain. the Perdicars incident may lead 10
a similar expedition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05
HOUSE OF REFUGE BOYS AT DRILL

across the parade ground IN its khaki uniform
playing the ban6master displaying his skill by
twirling his baton about his head and other parts
OF his body IN perfectly bewildertng manner.
After the boys leave the institution e parole
agent keeps track OF them for a time in order to
help them to take advantage OF the training they
have received
AS the State has appropriated $4,000 for this
years work. a larger than has been appro-
priated previously It is expected that there Will be
no ground for the criticism OF the lack Of variety
and quantity IN the food and quality OF the cloth
ing which cropped out last year resulting IN two
Investigations and tbs decision to remove the insti
tuition elsewhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05

painful topic. On class day he presented table.
ware, though he felt that IT would have been his
biggest hit Then he went 10 rhc Barnard exercises
What were his feelings when the Barnard orator
called out the girl senior of the tender heart and
amid shouts of applause. presented her with two
spoons.
The class day dance Is perhaps the only Ball
where the ugly. the awkward and the shy g1est
have good tyce. If a boy has Hkable qualities
hidden under snubby nOsed or specialized ex-
terror, some more dashus cQmrade may extCI those
hidden virtues ID the pretty girl whom he brings
with him. SO that she beams upon the plain youth
as on noted genius. Who has felt the ''lacri-
mae reruu on behOldlng at a party the wistfal
line OF wauhowers? But there are no waIAowers
at Barnard dance. The Uglest girl dances through
she asks all her friends to give her a dance with
the men whom they expect to bring. Thus the
dance orders OF every completely filed. and
the youths moved across the dancing floor Ike
pawns. toward whatever girls their kind hostess
has chosen for them In vain Go the young men
attempt to consult their eyes in choosing partner
Dialogues like this often between the Barnard
senior and her escort:
Say, who's that pretty girl over thereT'
Barnard senior. very coldly; Sadie Pratt
INTRODUCES me, won't you2''
There's bOthering, you haven't a danes
with her"
"Oh. haven't 70" very dolefuIIy. Who's this
Alice Dawes you've put down for the first extra?'
She's that girl IN pink BY the pillar" Miss
Dawes is a cheerful monster Weighing about two
hundred pounds)
Escort controlling HIMSELF: Not a beauty Is
she?'
Senior Severely; She's a very clever girl, Fred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05
HOW TO MAN THE ARMY.
Continued from first page.

which I have referred above. is shown by it's
recently announced determination for a whole
sale reduction Of the militia and volunteer con-
tingents, and the commission has merely acted
in accordance with the ideas of the administra-
ton in recommending the raising by conscrip-
ton of a force OF about 3J1On0 for home
defence, with twelve months continuous service
with the colors, followed by a few weeks at
tendance ct the manGuvres during the two or
three years afterward, pointing out that It
would cost considerably less than the present
militia system.
The officers of the English militia now
constituted are a fine body Of men, being
rule composed Of country gentlemen devoted 10
sports but who do not possess sufficient mill
tary experience TO impart any adequate train
ing TO the men under their command during the
few weeks that they are with the colors each
year The rank and file I sorry to state,
are composed Of the very scum of the male pOpu-
Iation. For, of course the better class of those
willing to enlist enter the regular army, and
II Is only what remains that takes service IN
the militia. The estimation in which the lat
ter is held by the masses is best told by the story
Of the old woman in some county town, who.
being brought before the bench Of magistrates
and duly sentenced for some trifling offence.
addressed the presiding magistrate. colonel
of the militia, to the effect that 1T was true
that her husband had been hanged. that her only
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05
AFTER TIE WAR.


The Jap had trtumphed- The baffled EI1sc,vit.
had asked terms After some negOtiari0u the
status OF Manchurta and Ccrea had been agreed
upon But said the Japanese diplomats, There
must be an indemnity
How muChg' said the Russians
Ten thousand million ven
"PrepOsterous.' said the emissaries OF the Car.
I'VE are willing pay for the cost OF the war
but viii die in the last ditch before We will
allow you 70 stick US with the cost OF the ante
belluri stationery
Nevertheless, Japan being firm. the erstwhue
naughty Slav was forced TO accept her terms.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-05-28
Big Fire.

Jsrs"7n. Mss MAJ Is a asIs.
aaoPa rarsaasa r~v@ava4 hsSn fenea she
@''z@ = f'a'1 tfsr Htss safs hat ;
af@ started sAern - . l7ea In ths
'"rR'ns and was nns p5 aspad amber rna
fF"s a7t4t , . 'o3urs rhamhlaas Waite
Wa st.lad Ard MAYOR Holmes saaly IN
Jared wh'.@ 6sbtinx the flames re Il
'7.7sa' fas 51Ss wtgl - o. 900 600
Ia fra destroyed tnr distance az
= 9'arh frou sbs river Al Abe spush
aaA thfvs hto.as wide
Al the saHas. haatnesa h,auspa. aewr
paper af}oe~ TnstofFlra, o.aarshaasA.
siF nail and other builainas have
beeH destroyed
The Ere started tn tho ssnvu ~ wisn
EF'theF' The flames srFpaa esirk "
7'mp~au Bruthars narnaasila
'a7'" and other stores and va spaa
h'7HHd control Jackson and ttruaa.
wood werp APPEALED En- sqr aid.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-05-28
Bishops Placed.

l'o' Angeles oal Nsy gs IT,.
committee m srisoapacy = tho vr.ho.
diat general conference bss ms4s No..
following s'signmauts = bt.ar-, .,
tns vario7' otttrs chosen ~ tie r.r,-.
'nea "a Episcopal residence.
View fors Bishop Fo-vle- Boston
h''hop ''ood'eJ FbuRdr.saa r.,.'.
"e'.'h'i Washington. Etsnou -r.I.
meyer Buffalo. H.s.ap usrrr -.
h'sn'p MoI'"*"ll "a Louis u..5.r
=. ,t's'rald, Denver. Hishrp tsrr.,
n.at'ano"sa. Hi'hop Wilson. MINI. d,
,4''s' hl'h"p Joyce, Portland r.s5or
. a''o'f, ran frarcIsoa. nisbap Ham,
~ ~ 9h'nkhai. bishop Bsahfarf. m.
''on. o"lt]'r'and Bishop Bort. p1ra,,
ayere+, Bishop Nicely. It ts gnt's.t-
mat any ohang' will bo made il, A..
committees recommonaati,,. |
conference. ~ ms
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-05-28
ElOpement.

Portland, Ore. May 25.-Disguised
in baseball suit and 'seated in buggy
beside the man she loved, Miss Bessie
Anderson. 10 years old, and reported
to be- TO remarkable beauty, fled from
the home of her parents at Turner, Or,
and passed through the center OF that
town without being recognized by the
people who thronged the streets sun
day. They supposed Nodine was tray-
elling with boy. Frank Davis, resi-
dent Of Turner, and deputy sheriff OF
Linn county, are in Portland searching
for the girl and Vance Nodine, who is
alleged to have accompanied her in her
hight,
Searchers struck the trail Of the flee
ing couple shortly after their sensa-
tional elopement and followed them to
the foothills of the Santiam country
but there the trail was lost. IL Is be-
lieved that they took the train. and
came To Portland.
Nodlne is a married man and left a
family at Tlllamook when no started
forth to see the world in company with
10 year old girl, whose trousssau
consisted OF pair Of knee trousers and
other baseball regaha-
The missing girl is Il daughter OF
John Anderson, section foreman Of
Turner.
Speaking Of the elopement, Mr..
Davis said: Miss Turner was not
r,fss.,d until latp in the aveninv when
the truth dawned on her parents, and
a posse Of citizens organized To give
the couple chase.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-05-28
Columbia Is High.

Portland, ore, May AT the
present rate that the Columbia il. rising
II viii b. Necessary to shut down tho
locks At the Cascade By SATURDAY.
Today the river vas within i've feet ~
the top and coming up At the rate ~ a
loot day. The reports from the mn
river country today showed steadily
swelling streams. At Pgsco 5ath tho
Columbia and the Snake show riaa
At EoaHer7 Ferry IN the Koareasi III.
stream rose almost foot today. and
at al! Other points the rise ha- 1..n
rapid and steady.
Over - feet is NOW registered a,
The Da..e-, showing p rise II over two
feet IN - hours The effect u tbf.
will be 4 rise IN the Willamette A.
Portland TO l3.5 tomorrow and z2 feet
by Saturday
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-05-28
compaoy q cossaess Rau..a.
Hot weather East.

Baltimore-Ths intense heat Of VS.
terday continues. One man was pros
trated.
Ptttsburg-Two deaths and nun
Der Of prostrations ars recorded a. tho
result Of the excessive heat. The max.
imum temperature was Of, an unusual.
~ high mark for this time Of the year.
Philadelphia--Exceszivs heat here
resulted in FIVE prostratious. Their.
mometers on ths street registered %
degrees.