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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-20
Question of Empire S Life.

Lord Roberts, continuing, as
serted that any discussion of
Great Britian's military position
within the limits Of the motion
proposed by the Earl of Wemyss
and Marcn would be entirely IN.
av4iirg.
The country had to deal with
d question of infinitely great
importance, the question of the
life or death o. the Empire. the
issue of which depended upon
Great Britian's being ready to
defend her Eastern possessions,
and at the same time take part
in any affair nearer hom., either
of which ueCessitated the plac-
ing the field Of an army as large
and efficient DIS that of any of
the European countries, all of
which might be regarded as
nations in arms.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-20
No Proposal.

A young lady, whose beauty
is equal to her bluntuess in
conversation, was visiting at a
house where other guests were
assembled, among them the
eldest son of a rich manufac-
turer. The talk turned on
matrimonial squabbles, Said
the eligible parti:
Il hold that the correct thing
tor the husband is to begin az
he intends to go on. Say that
the question is one of smoking,
Almost Immediately / would
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-20

show my intentions by lighting
cigar and settling the ques-
ton forever"
"Aud ! would knock the thing
out of your mouth" cried the
imperious beauty
do you know" r. joined the
young man, Il DON tai K you
would De there? Chicago
Journal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-20
The Vampire,

A tool there was and he made
his prayer
Even as you and y
To a rag and a bone and a hank
of hair
! eve called her the woman who
aid not care);
But this fool be called her his
lady fair
Even as you aud y
! Oh, the years we waste and the
tears we waste,
And the work Of our head and
hand
Belong to tue woman who did
not know
(And now we know she never
could know
And did not understand.
A fool there was and his goods
he spent
Even as you and H.
Honor and faith and sure in
tent
(And it wasn't the least what
the lady meanD;
But fool must follow his nat
ural bent
Gwen as you and y
Oh, the toll we lost and the
spoil we lost,
And the excellent things we
planned
Belong TO the woman who didn't
know why
land now we know that she
never knew Why
And did not understand.
The fool was stripped to his
foolish hide
Gwen as you and -
Which she might have seen when
she threw him aside
but it isn't on record that the
lady tried)
So some of him lived, but the
most of him died
Gwen as you and ~
Aud it isn't the shame and it
isn't the blame
That stings like a whlte-hot
brand;
It's coming to know that she
never knew why
| Seeing at last she could never
know why)
And never could understand.
-Rudyard Kipling,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-20

Frank M. Daulton, editor of
the Clay County Newsboy, Rec
tor, Kan, while in the city
with relatives, paid the DEMO
Graf a pleasant call Saturday.
He is a pleasant compauionable
gentleman.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-20
THE PRIMARY PLEDGE
From The COmmOner, Lincoln, Nebraska,
March II, 1905.
THE PLEDGE OUTLINED.

"Mr. Bryan has been in receipt Of
multitude of letters since the cleo
ton urging organization for the cam
paign OF 1908. The rank and file Of
the party are ready to begin the fight:
they only await a plan Of cooperation.
This plan has been under considera-
ton for some weeks and is herewith
submitted.
"Let each democrat pledge himself
to attend all Of the primaries OF his
party to be held between now and the
next democratic national convention,
unless unavoidably prevented, and to
use his influence to secure a clear,
honest and straightforward declara-
tion Of the party's position on every
question upon which the voters Of the
party desire TO speak.
"This plan does not involve the
writing Of platform in advance Of
the primaries: it does not rest upon
the paramount Importance Of any one
issue. II recognizes the right Of the
democratic voters TO control the policy
VI INC "e'nooi "'io '''''' on" ~ '1'0i
mine its position upon public ques-
lions. 1t also recognizes the import
ancc OF honesty and sincerity in poll
tics.
"This proposition will appealt to all
who believe in the rule Of the people
10 al VINO are "lIihH U''"V Uue ma
JoflIy shall govern vi parry III ah"Hc-
nlen' anu IN U''7 h''Oiou' IL uoe9 no'
mean Ina1 thoSe VINO exert themselves
10 secure d EooU pI"''oriI VIII NC
pouhu 10 support " Dau 'I"ViorIp-
.'' - 49,, l,'l. -.
that the democratic p1atforu shall
give voice to the prevailing sentiment
OF the democratic party, and that the
party shall take tue country into its
confidence. The pledge proposed is a
primary pledge-because the people
speak at the primaries. The national
convention is attended by delegates,
and each delegate represents tens OF
thousands OF democrats. The state
convention is also attended by dele
gates and these represent thousands
of democrats. The county conven-
tions are, as rule, attended by dele
gates, and these in turn represent hun
dreds Of democrats. At the primary
the voters speak for themselves: there
democracy has its citadel.
"When the work Of organization is
sufficiently advanced, a time can be
set for the meeting of the members in
their various localities. The members
of this organization, while pledged to
but one thing namely, attendance
H. ...,..,.;.. ,,.,..a o.. ,.
operate Among .noli'ei' % iOr '''o sup
PoiU Vi every e"o'V Puo iO' I'll W ''i'iii
h"'e corruP'loH III poil'lCs' NO cause
can prosper permanently Vl"O uoe'
hoV aPte"i " ''io 'Hor"i 'e'i'o y. V,'e
couh'rS' anu 'le !nor@i eenSo u ',io
country 10 NJ" oeins """NI I.'. ~ 'lo
''np ~, u p"ri' ins po!t'io'.
n' OoiI'iio'i'' wiz w i'' p"i /"
aiding every movement that mas lor
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-20
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that
we, the undersigned, formerly
comprising the firm of Meyer &c
Wright, have sold all our ac-
counts and notes due to said
firm. to ]. F. Brown of Monroe
City, Mo-, and he is authorized
to collect same.
F, W. Meyer.
7-20. James Wright.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-20
WANTED.

MEN and WOMEN in this county
and adjoining territories, to represent
and advertise an old established house
Of solid financial sta Iding. Salary to
nen $21 weekly, to women Sl2 to $l8
weekly with Expenses advanced each
Monday by check direct from head
qu arters. Horse and buggy furnished
when necessary; position permanent.
Address, Blew Bros. &c Co., Dept, s,
Mo non Bldg, Chicago, Ill. 2-ott
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-20

Mrs. J. II. RDbin 81 n left Sat-
urday for Clarence. to visit the
homefolks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-20

Miss Isla Terrill is visiting
friends in Bowling Green.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-20

Phil Hutchinson. of citizeo of
Pickelville. was in the city
with friends Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-20

Ask for sample can of Chi
Aamel.-Wood Bros.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03
THE LAS VEGAS GOOD ROADS
CONVENTION.

During the northern New Mexico
fair which will be held in Las Vegas
this fall. a good roads convention to
consist Of delegates from every coun-
ty in the territory. will also take
place, Poor and bad roads are always
with the people but good roads are
greatly desired and very necessary.
The idea of holding this convention is
an excellent ona and its deliberations.
the New Mexican hopes and believes,
will do great good. The question of
good public roads and highways and
of their maintenance and good condi.
ton. Is as important 10 the people OF
the territory as any question now in
the public mind and under discussion
or observance. Governor Otero has
appointed a large number Of delegates
TO attend the convention and 1t is
hoped that every one Of these will
make II a point to be there. Like
railroads, New Mexico cannot have
too many miles of good public roads
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03
COSTLY COURTESY.

He tells 1t himself, and as he Is n
of New York's leading physicians and
a member Of the Amen Corner, II
must be true. A patient OF his, who
is a politician of more than local fame,
came to his office not long ago TO
consult him, After paying the consul
! tation fee, S., he asked the physician
If he might use his telephone, to
which the physician, his fee in his fob.
gave cheerful consent, withdrawing,
out Of delicacy to another room while
the conversation over the phone was
being held. The patient finished after
a while.
I'm very much obliged, doctor
said he.
Don't mention 1t, my dear fellow
said the doctor. Don't mention it,
The patient went his way. 4 few
days afterward the physician received
his monthly telephone bill. One o.
the items on 1t was Conversation
with Boston, $6.75." The doctor hat
talked with no one In Boston, but thu
date was the day on which the patien
had borrowed his telephone, afte'
paying his S. fee.
!. "He talked his fee to Boston, SUR
enough" says the physician. tellinl
l about it. "but seems to me the jok'
would have been just as good If h
\ had stopped at that"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03

support q library may be expected not
10 be willing 20 support lts public
schools. The schools minister 70 the
needs OF the youth during q few for
NATIVE years, he needs the adjunct
of the public library at almost every
step. Many children leave school al
an early age, The library forms then
almost the only agency TO assist In
carrying on their education And
what OF hundreds who are "in school
out OF school" who wish TO have the
advantage Of the enjoyment, and edifi'
cation and improvement that comes
only from the public library?
Are there none such In Las Vegas?
Is Il true that We have n
population that does not care for the
opportunity to gain intellectual
strength and uplift and happiness
through tho agency OF n library? The
daily increasing number that throng
the building testify that the library
will be utilized for the benefit and
| enjoyment Of Las Vegas?
Why, then, the lack OF support? The
city council agreed TO install the H.
brary at n cost Of $1,000 a year for
n library. The town that Will not
Three years, providing that rs per cent
OF this amount should be subscribed
by citizens. The required amount
was subscribed. but now. forsooth. O
lot OF those who made the subscrip
/ tons cheerfully decline to pay then
ana for the most trivial reasons In tho
world. One man doesn't like the loca
ton. another thinks the building
should have been better. while an
other perhaps has taken exception t.
tho color of the hair OF some membe'
OF the library committee. The rea
sons are about equally trifling ant
unworthy. Our library ough
10 be as important to our people a
our schools. and a thousand dollars
year cant be raised to support 1t.
Let us tell the truth. We are to-
stingy to contribute a dollar or two Z
an institution that Is working ever,
day for the interest Of the city. 0
course those who have signed sui
scrlption papers have signed promi'
sorry notes and the council is or IN
disposition to collect them.
But II is shameful that money I
support this institution must b
wrung from unwilling people. Their
ought TO be hundreds of Las Vega
citizens ready to subscribe to aid tn
library In its emergency.
The city council is right In enfor
ine the collection Of the amounts su
lscribed. A further effort to secul
r subscriptions ought to be made. az
d tile city council will. doubtless, NAL
IN any balance required. Though,
9 orr people have become so mercenal
n as TO begrudge the support or so J
!. dispensable an institution, and care
S little for those things OF life that a
k essentially worth while. n counc
1t man, who ventures TO vote for a
b,ary fund may shut himself out frc
n an, hope of further preferment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03
The Old Gents Joke.

"Fare!" shouted the conductor,
coming through the car one bright
day this week.
WHAT" said an old fellow over
In the corne
"Fare!"
Fair? OF course its fair. Who
said it wasn't? What do you NEAR
by coming in here bowling out some
thing everybody knows already, and
rejoices In the enjoyment of it? It's
gloriously fine for April, sir, and there
amt a man or woman in town who
doesn't know it. When | left home
this morning"
What do | care for that? said
'Fare!'"
We'll, | know you said 1t. Every
body in the car knows you said 1t
They would not have to hire an cal
trumpet to get on to that information
sir. Indeed, they would have to pu'
| corks into their ears not to-"
"Oh. give us a rest and pay YOU
fare!"
I, why didn't you say so at first
| Here's your money. II there Is ont
thing more than another | do like t.
see 1t Is a man who says what HI
means, even II he
But the conductor rapidly went t.
the top Of the tram. while the old mar
winked at the little boy on the othel
side OF the car and chuckled to him
/ self.-London Tit-Bits.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Las Vegas has a public library that
cost some $4,000 to build and several
thousands dollars more to equip.
Whether or not we might have had 4
better library building for $4,000 Is
neither here nor there.
The Las Vegas library Is located in
a city park. Whether or not the deci-
sion to locate the institution In the
park was wise. has nothing to do with
the case. That Is an unworthy, pessi.
mistic. little and wholly-to.be-con-
demned spirit that will not let the
past dead bury its dead and act for
the present and the future.
Here is the vital point. Las Vegas
has a public library which requires a
thousand dollars a wear to support,
And the thousand dollars isn't forth,
coming. The library Is now nearly
four hundred dollars In debt. This Is
q reproach to the educated. intelli.
gent, public.spirifed and progressive
people of the community.
The people OF the city will not pay
ar average of ten cents apiece a year
TO support an institution as useful as
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Homestead Entry, No. $3.50.

Department of the Interior, Land OF.
flee at Santa Fe, New Mexico, July
"a, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention o make final proof
In support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before United
States Court Commissioner at Las
Vegas, N. NJ, on September Z, 1905,
viz: Placido Lucero, for the S. W. n
N. E. n, S. E. "A N. w. u, N. E.tA
s. W. u, N. w. "A S. E. n, Section
s, T. IA, N, r. 20 E.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation Of said land, viz:
Marcos Castillo, of Chaperito. N. M;
Andres Baca, of Chaperito, N. NJ;
Raymundo Ulibarri, of Chaperito, NJ
NJ; Narciso Gallegos, of ChaperitO.
N. NJ.
MANUEL R. OTERO,
TT Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03
SOME SEARCHING QUESTIONS.

Graft, graft, graft! In twenty-five
OF the thirty-six states and territories
from which the New York World has
gathered reports, charges OF graft
have lately been or now are under in.
vestigation. Evidence Of corruption
has been ploughed up In the depart
ment OF agriculture at Washington,
and an evil odor about the govern
ment printing office has set the graft
hunters shifting. The unofficial pro-
duction OF the evidence taken by
State superintendent Hendricks in his
inquiry into the affairs of the Equit.
able Life betray something like an
orgy OF loot. 1.-THE underlying evil in
the administration OF our public at
fairs" said Charles J. Bonaparte In
a blunt speech. lis simply dishonesty
| There you have it--SdishOnesty', old
fashioned crime; something to BIZ
killed, not by looping off its boughs
but by digging up its roots. Are you
honest? viii you accept a railroad
pass II the law forbid? VIII you tel
the exact truth to a customs officer
VIII you take rebates from the rail
roads to help your business? vii
you. as a government servant. use OF
fetal information secretly to line you,
own pockets? VIII you bride an al
derman to get a franchise? Do 20,
/ waver for an instant In answering
these Qeustions? There has been
good deal OF talk lately about dc
veloping a more sensitive public con
science. n we will listen with create
heed to the private conscience, tn
public conscience will take care O
itself.--Public Opinion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03
Fair Features.

Among the features Of the twenty
fifth annual New Mexico fair to be
held in Albuquerque Sept. is to %
will be many freak exhibits. A five.
legged sheep from the ranch of F. A.
Huhbell in Socorro county: a cross
between an Angora goat and a sheep
the sheep having all the features of a
well developed animal of its breed
with the exception that 1t has a coat
of the finest Angora hair, will be
among the freak exhibits.
The campaign for the fair was
formally launched yesterday. Prizes
sn.ounting $500 will be given and
the program for the week will consist
of racing. broncho busting. contest
drills of regular soldiers from Fort
Wirgate and Fort Bliss. and a big
baseball tournament for the champion
ship of the southwest, divided into
three prizes, $500. 5000 aud 5000. re-
~spectively.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03
Kansas City Livestock.

Kansas City, August Seattle re-
ceipts, 5000; including 1000 southern.
Steady. Native steers, $500 a $3.50;
southern steers, 1915 a $3.50; south
ern cows, $500 q $3.50; native cows
and heifers, $500 q 1925; stockers
and feeders. s2.75 q $4.35; bulls,
$2.15 q 1915; calves, $3.50 a 5000;
western steers, $3.50 @ $500; western
cows, $500 q $3.50.
Kansas City Sheep.
Sheep receipts, 1000; steady. Nut
tons, $4.15 q $500; lambs, $500 q
$3.50; range wethers, $3.50 q $5.25;
fed ewes, $500 @ $4.40.
Chicago Live Stock.
! Chicago. Aug. 3.-Cattle receipts
1000 steady; good to prime steers
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03
IMPORTANT STRUCTURES.

The Optic complains that the
Sunday closing law IL Aotfobser.
we'd IN las Vegas. the people OF
that city should get the Judge OF
their district 10 exchange for
awhile with Judge Pope. His meth
cd Of imposing a fine and a jail
sentence, and then suspending
the Jail sentence during good be-
havior, works all right In Ros-
well.--Roswell Record.
Yes, or with Judge John X. Nc
File Of this district. The Sunday
closing law is enforced In the
First Judicial district and that
pretty thoroughly. Santa Fe,
which Is generally an orderly
community, on Sundays Is re-
markably so. This suits the re-
spectacle people Of all classes
and In all yocations. In addition
while the Sunday observance
law Is on the statute books. Its
provisions should be carefully
carried out. What Is sauce for
Santa Fe should be auce for all
the larger towns in the territory
as Las Vegas. Albuquerque, Ros-
well, Ration. Silver City and SO
on and so forth. II not, why not.
New Mexican.
We would be much Obliged to on
esteemed contemporaries If they woui'
quote US correctly. The Optic CON
planned about the back door Of on
OF the Las Vegas saloons being ope'
on Sunday. The offender was In
mediately arrested and fined and hi
fine wasn't suspended either. Than
you, Mr.. Record. we don't care abot
any such loose methods as you sa
are In vogue In your baliwack. An
Mr.. Record and Mr.. New Mexican,
your "Holier Than Thou" attitude Al
you sc very certain that all your bat
saloon doors are closed on Sunda!
We regard the suggestions OF the r
cord as a bit Of ~uncalled for impt
Thence and we see no reason why q
New Mexican should have taken pa
IN an unfounded reflection upon I
Chief Justice Of this territory. VIII
the slightest investigation or a pei
sal OF the columns OF The Optic wou
have shown that an infringeme
Of the law such as has been winked
In other parts OF the territory "
promptly suppressed here. It may
said, also, that this was done as
result Of the vigilance Of the distr
attorney and sheriff while the oh
justice was absent from the terrific
As regards the manner In which
law against Sunday closing is
forced. we are led to believe that I
officials Of this district are the OF
ones who have succeeded absolut,
In closing both front and back
frances to the saloon Sunday. Jud
Pope Is ar able and efficient fur
and his method may do all right
Roswell. Here. however, the peoI
demand a o rigid enforcemnt
tn law.
The New Mexican says that "as 10
rs the Sunday law Is on our stat,
books Its provision should be carr
out" The people OF this terrific
might az well make up their mir
to the fact that the Sunday obs
vance law will remain on the stat,
books, and without any doubt 1t on,
to remain there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03
B. & O. Train Wreck

Johnstown, Pa. Aug. 3.-The morn
ing train from lockwood to Johns
town. over the Baltimore & Ohio rail
road, was wrecked today eight miles
from this city. Miss Mabel Beech of
Somerset, Pa. was fatally injured.
Miss Emma Vicroy of Windber. Pa,
received injuries which may cause
death and several others were badly
hurt. The wreck was due to a brok.
en- rail.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03

and highways, II Is believed that the
holding Of this convention will aid In
bringing about q better, more extend
cd and more widely administered sys-
tenn OF roads and highways than Is
now the cnso.-New Mexican.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03

s5.25M5.95; poor to medium, s3.75@
SO; stockers and feeders. $2.25@4..
90; cows, $2.50M4.50; heifers, $2.25g
Ass; Gamers, s1.50M lao; bulls, $3.50
@4.O0; calves, $3.0O@700; Texas fed
steers. s3.75@5.00; western steers,
81. s M4.90.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03
EXPLOSION OF POWDER FAC
TORY KILLS SIX MEN

Kingston. y. Y. Aug. 3.-An explc
sion in a dynamite factory of tn,
.Nitro-Powder company took place
nea, Esopus this afternoon It is re.
por,ed six men were killed and sew
eral injured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03

sYMHRkETJ
81 Wtas--

The following New YORK stock quotations
were received by Levy Bros. chambers Chi
eago Board OF Trade, rooms . and 3, Crockett
block, Colorado Phone 80. Las Vegas Phone
80, over their own private wires from New
York, Chicago and Colorado springs, corre-
spondcnt Of the firms Of Logan 4 Bryan New
YORK and Chicago, members New York stock
Exchange and Chicago Board Of Trade, and
WIN. A, Otis AGO, BANKERS am Prokers Colo
ndO Springs,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03

The United States exploded forty
five tons OF dynamite at Portsmouth
before the peace ENJOYS arrived. That
probably will be mild TO what VIII
,Lappen after they assemble.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03
CHICAGO Sheep.

Sheep receipts, 5000, steady; good
to choice wethers, $4.50M4.S5; fair to
choice mixed. S4.00@4.50: western
sheep, $4.00G4.75; native lambs, So
0oM $50; western lambs. S5.50G7.10.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03

Bass Durham Of PHILADELPHIA talks
OF retiring from the machine. The
Jas. we heard from Philadelphia 1t
was the machine that was going to be
retired
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03

Harvard astronomers announce
thGt the spots are spreading on the
sun. We could dispense with fully
half It's area just now.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03

Secretary Wilson can give King Ed
ward the laugh. He got rid OF Hyde
O good deal easier than Eddie is get
ting rid of BalfOur.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03

IF President Castro would just
come TO Washington. he would learn
some things in the grating line that
would be to his advantage.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-03

"Fads and Fancles" ought to trans
from itself into a joint stock company
There are a lot Of people who would
like to get In on n good thing.