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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
HOW UNCLESAM MAKES MONEY
Interesting Machines Used in the Government Mnts..-
Counting Board Enables One Man to Count
Million Pennies Day

out of the way and bring q disc into
position.
The machine at the Portland expo
sition. which Ii used in stamping
twenty.dollar gold pieces, has q capac.
ity o. ninety a minute. A pressure
of 1SO tons Is necessary. to stamp a
silver dollar, but 130 tons pressure will
STAMP a double eagle. Smaller coins
require less pressure.
In connection with the exhibit at
the western worlds fair. coins Of this
years make in all denominations eN-
cept the silver dollar are displayed.
None o. the mints Is now coming dol
lars. because the government has or
land 6OO,OO0,000. which are Delng
held for the purpose OF redeeEi!ng sil.
ser certificates. There is also Oh *.
bibition at Portland the first .Oipins
:.ss ever used bv the Unita.l States
government, q crude machine which
was operated by hand. and was used
in 1893 for making copper pennies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25

business at Las Vegas. San Miguel
county, II started on a small scale,
It's chief product being the manufac'
|,uro Of the now famous La Sanad0ra
(Thc Healer). a preparation made Of
the best curative ingredients that
have been found by careful research
IN the great pharmaceutical line. II
IL n medicine that Ia recommended TO
cure almost any disease. and there Ia
hardly a drug store In the country
that does not keep the medicine In
It's stock
The concern will have It's factory In
this CITY. and will employ In the neigh
horhood Of twenty-five or thirty peo.
ple. II will have all It's printing done
here. and will manufacture It's own
boxes, crates for shipping etc. at the
factory. This will result In the ex.
penditure yearly Of many thousands
OF dollars in Albuquerque. which will
result in direct benefit to every mer-
chant IN this city.
The factory and offices of the com.
panv will be In charge Of NJ. A. Ro-
nero, the secretary and treasurer.
The offices now at Las Vegas and
FL Paso will be discontinued and the
whole 6usines Of the big concern will
be consolidated with headquarters
here.
The company is not new concern.
Just starting out. but is an old and
established business, and those at the
head Of its affairs should assure its
success, as they belong to the Ro-
nero family. one of the oldest and
most respected Spanish families in
New Mexico. Citizen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
PEACE COMMISSIONERS MARK TINE
WHILE PRESSURE IS BEING BROUGHT TO.
BEAR ON EMPERORS OF TWO NATIONS
Baron Ksneko Says Peace Chances are Like New England
Weather. Very Doubtful

uncle of the emperor. Is using his
powerful influence In favor Of peace.
Visiting the Mills.
Portsmouth, Aug. 25.-Baron Ko-
mura and four members Of the Japan
csc peace mission left Portsmouth for
Manchester, N. H.. today to visit the
extensive cotton mills.
st. Petersburg. Aug. 25.--After
seeing Foreign Minister Lamsdorff
Mr. Meyer. the American ambassador.
sent another long dispatch to Wash
ington last night. 1t is impossible to
learn the nature of this dispatch. the
embassy declining to make any state
ment. Lamsdorff saw the emperor
yesterday A special council of for
eign officials. with Count Lamsdorff
presiding. will be held this afternoon
at which matters bearing on peace
negotiations will be discussed.
Urge lnsistence.
Toxic. Aug. 25--Following the re-
ceipt of the cablegram from Baron
Komura, Premier Katsura and the
secretary of general foreign affairs.
Chinda, called Marquis Ito into a
lengthy conference. 1t is believed that
important developments are forth.
coming. Premier Katsura Is receiv-
ing hundreds of letters, kilograms
and memorials urging the insistence
on Japanese terms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
LABOR DAY
PROCLAMATION

The following proclamation has
been issued by Governor Otero, desig-
mating Monday, September 4, as Labor
Day:
Whereas, The laws Of the United
States OF America. designate the first
Monday In September Of each year as
legal holiday to be known as Labor
Day.
Now, therefore, |. Miguel A. Otero.
Governor OF the Territory Of New
Mexico, do proclaim and declare
Monday. the fourth day of September,
A. d., 1905, a legal holiday, and do
earnestly recomemnd that all busi-
ness. except such as the necessities
Of the community absolutely demand
to be carried on, shall be suspended;
that the schools be not opened on that
day except as there may be session
in honor of its observance In such
manner as will inculcate In our youth
a higher appreciation Of the dignity
of labor. and the necessity OF II, not
only for the benefit Of the individual,
but Of the commonwealth and nation,
and that all our citizens by the OBJ
servance OF this holiday mag come to
higher realization Of the facl that to
labor IS not only necessary, but Is
honorable and dignified, and that for
all men to labor In their respective
fields Of usefulness Is not a curse but
blessing to themselves and to 9th
ers.
Done at the executive office this
the 23d day Of August, A. D.. 1905.
Witness my hand and the great sea
ll'of fha TERRITORY 81 sSs NC fHs''
MIGUEL 4. OTERO,
by the Governor.
u. W. RAYNOLDS,
.sCacrptarv Of New MexfCO"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25

Oyster Bay, Aug. 25.--Baron Kaneko
had an interview with President
Roosevelt today. the third within ten
days. Il cannot talk now about my
mission to the president he said.
some day will tell you all about
It," He was asked If he had seen the
statement of Count Lamsdorff. the
Russian minister of foreign affairs, In
which he declared Russia would not
pay indemnity to Japan or make any
cession of territory. II have, yes"
he replied. II have seen II. think
1t was great mistake"
What do you think Of the prospect
of a successful issue to the peace con-
ference Kaneko hesitated an
instant, then with shrug of his
shoulders, replied: "Oh, 1t Is very
much like the weather down here. it
is very doubtful" Rain was falling
heavily and the weather was dark,
gloomy and disagreeable.
Deep Anxiety.
Paris, Aug. PA sentiment of deep
anxiety prevails in official quarters
here concerning the outcome of the
Portsmouth conference owing to the
receipt of discouraging advices. Prl-
vate reports received through official
|channels show Grand Duke Vladimir,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25

Portland, Ore. Aug. 25.--A million
pennies day-that Is the capacity Of
a strange machine which Uncle Sam
used in the Philadelphia mint to count
the coin Of smallest value made by
the government. The machine, known
as counting table. Is exhibited in the
government building as part Of
Uncle Sans. 100000 display on the
Peninsula in Guilds lake at the Lewis
and Clark exposition.
The counting board Is about az large
as a big kneading board such as house.
wives use The surface Of II Is w!le
enough to hold a row Of forty pen
MES. When the pennies are to be
counted. several thousand are heaped
onto q board, which Is placed
above , hopDer. Then an operator
tips the board backward and forward.
and sideways so that the pennies Side
about, and finally settle in the grooves
made bv the brass partition sirius.
When the board is full, there are 1,09t'
pennies on 1t. II is then dumped, into
la receptacle Just outside the hopper,
and the pennies which. have slipped of
the board into the hopper are caught
lhy box underneath. Pennies are
Joined only at the Philadelphia mint
and the government finds the coming
OF them profitable. because the value
of the metal they contain is only about
Ithree-fourths Of a cent.
The uosetting machine is another
Interesting mechanical contrivalce
| IT is used for turning the edges o,
coins The coin discs. Of the proper
size and thickness. but with theii
edges still rough. are put into tubes
to Fl. them. These tubes are placed
upright beside round-toDped. revo'y
Ing table. At each revolution OF .bs
table, one Of the discs droos into {
groove between the table and an QUITE
shell. and the pressure on the edge.
of the else makes them smooth.
Stamping the coins is the las
process, and this is done bv means
of a great machine which weighs 81
.etn tons and costs $4,000. There ar
twentv-four such machines In tn
Philadelphia mint The discs whicl
ale 10 be coins are placed In tubt
as In the case o. the upsettins m1
rhine. Two steel fingers take hold J
the bottom disc. and move IL over I
the die. Then the die above presse
down on the disc. so that the impres
sion "a made on both sides. At tn
same time. the edges of the disc ar
milled, and when the upper die raises
the steel fingers push the finished col
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
NEW SANATORlUM

The work Of construction OF the
New Mexico cottage sanatof!um has
been commenced and the management
expects to have the institution CON-
pleted and ready for the recepfion Ot
patients by Nov 80. 1905.
There has been purchased for the
needs of the institution 1G0 acres OF
land about two and one-half miles
north of Silver City, being the proper
~ commonly known as the Guadalupe
Barrio homestead. and which Is an
ideal location. In addition to this
tract the MANAGEMENT has secured op-
tions upon and practically closed ar
rangements for an additional 240
acres. which will give total acreage
Of 200 acres
When comDleted the institution vii,
consist Of large administration build
ing, fifty-eight bv sixty-four feet in
dimensions, CONTAINING office, kitchen,
laboratory and an infirmary for ma.
tients who from any cause may be-
core 50 iii as to REQUIRE hospital care
and attention. The half-oDen cottage
which affords excellent facilities foI
outdoor sleeping. will be employed
for the housing Of patients. cottage
for each ratient. Fifteen cottages
will be equipped as the first capacity
iur the institution. These cottages
! will be sixteen feet in length BY
twelve feet in width with comfort
able porch in front.
The money required to bgiif ant
euuin this institution haa been Oh
tai,ed by gifts from chaf'.,',.e vsv
sons who are interested in returning
to health hose afflicted with tuber
culosis. The cottages are to bt
designated bv the names Of the dif
lferent donors.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
malfeasance and

county--charges, malfeasance and
inefficlency In office preferred by
Travelling Auditor Charles V. Stafford
have secured another continuance
in his case upon the plea that they re.
oulrc more time for the purpose OF
examining the documentary evidence
introduced by the travelling auditor. In
order TO cross examine witnesses
properly. The court granted this
prayer and the case was accordingly
adjourned until Monday, the 2Sth inst,
by Associate Justice McFie. and will
therefore be called again Monday
next.
The hearing In the case OF the Tef-
ritory ex rel, $. s. Beatty vs. the
board Of county commissioners. Of
Santa Fe county, which was to have
been had yesterday before Judge J. r.
McFie. sitting In chambers In the
first judicial district court for San.
Ia Fe county. was postponed by agree
ment Of the attorneys until Saturday
morning. 7. y. Catron Is attorney
for the plaintiff and District Attorney
f. c. Abbott appears for the defend
ant.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25

Trinidad, Colo. Aug. 25,-Thirty-
five lives were reported lost and a
score of homes were washed away in
a cloudburst which swept down Ber.
win canyon last night. The branch
line of the Colorado and Southern to
Berwin was torn away. while heavy
volume Of water rushed down the can
yon all night. making it impossible
to penetrate to the point where the
loss Of life is said to- have occurred.
The first report said that Twenty-Five
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
NOT A BANANA
IN EL PASO. TEXAS

For the first time In years El Paso
In bananaless. saws the Morhing
zines o. that CITY.
There never arc yory many OF tn,
fiuit at this time OF me year. ss' tEe
quafantine has ke.. them out ali this
summer.
Local commission men say they
have not had any bananas for some
time and probably will not have until
the cool weather sets In and the quar-
antine is removed.
THE regular amount is being ship
ped north" said commission mer'
chant yesterday. but none can come
to west Texas unless by a detour that
would bring them in rotten and too
expensive to be profitable.
THE banana" he continued. lis Z
fruit grown IN moist. warm atmos-
phere and this dry 81 paso climate
turns them black before they can all
be sold. This II true at all times. but
especially so In August"
A car load Of bananas was ordered
shipped to 81 Paso several weeks ago,
part Of which was to be reshipped to
other points. but they we're turned
back after making part Of the journey.
No attempt has been made to get
others. The general opinion among
the fruit commission MERCHANTS IL
that there will be no bananas here un.
til the quarantine Is over. and instead
of complaining they are we'll pleased
because, as one Of them said:
When bananas are cheap te.'
i .nnths in the wear and dear the .wn
months when they are handled at lie
81 catest risk. Il Is better that we can
| Lut get them for the chance OF profit
Is not In proportion to the risk"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
CARPENTERS GET RAISE

Boston, Aug. 24.-Six thousand car
penters received an increase In wages
under the decision of Judge George
Wentworth, to whom as special arbi-
traitor Of employers and unionists was
submitted the question Of a new work
ing agreement Judge Wentworth
grants an increase from thirty-seven
cents an hour to forty-one. double time
for all overtime. instead of time and
half and an eight instead OF nine
hours work Cay for all shop and mill
hands.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
MRS. HUTChI5ON ESTATE

The estate Of the late Mrs. A. G.
Hutchison, the settlement Of which was
noted In The Optic at the time, 10
not now in pressing litigation. though
there Is no telling what the outcome
may finally be.
Under the terms Of the compromise
entered into, II such II may be termed.
between Colonel Geo. H. Hutchis0n
and Mrs. Sara Hill Of El Reno. Okla
homa. sister Of the deceased. the lat
ter gets the New Optic hotel building
and her son, Charles Hill, three houses
on Tilden avenue, while Colonel G. H.
Hutchison, the husband, contents him
self with the $4,000 IN the bank and
the lot Immediately adjoining the New
Optic on Grand avenue. He II also to
pay all the accrued indebtedness Of
the estate.
Mrs. Sara Hill has Instituted suit
against Rox Elizabeth Barney ct al In
the district court to quiet title 70 cor
tain land and real estate IN this city.
including the New Optic building. It
Ii set forth in her plea that she her
grantOrs and predecessors IN title
have been I'm actual. open. notorious,
exclusive, adverse and peaceable pos
session" Of the property for more than
twenty-five years, etc, etc. R0x
Elizabeth Barney II the infant child
Of the late Frank Barney and resides
with Its mothr In Winfield, Mo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
FRENCH CLERK
GOES WRONG

Paris, Aug. 25.--U2til the end of
July. Jena Gallar was q punctual en-
ploye of great. Paris bank. earning
Ia monthly salary of sixty dollars, out
of which he maintained a wife and
two children. At present he is said
to be fugitive aboard chartered
steam yacht which left Las Palmas
August for Buenos Ayres. The dis
coveries of clerical manipulations OF
the banks books indicate the alleged
shortage amounts to 100000. Word
was received yesterday that the Yacht
had arrived Bahia. Brazil, and the
party aboard was under arrest.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
WOMAN JUMPS FROM EADs
BRIDGE AND BROWNS

st. Louis, Aug. 25. Escaping from
her niece, who was taking her back
to her home in Texas, after Illness,
Mrs. Laura Oxford. aged thirty-two,
jumped from train that stopped on
Eads Bridge today and was drowned.
Nervous trouble is considered respon-
sible for the suicide.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
EWCONSUMPTlONCURE

New York. Aug. 25.-Physicians are
much interested in ? circular issued
Yesterday by the New York post grad
nato hospital announcing the discovery
Of a new cure for consumption. the
remedy is the Juice of raw table
getahles--potatoes, beets. carrots,
onions, celery and the like produced
bv grinding and squeezing. the dose
being two ounces after meals The
statement is made that eleven patients
with well developed pulmonary tuber-
culosis have been absolutely cured
and are now good subjects for life in.
surance risks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
ROMERO DRUG COMPANY
GOES TO ALBUQUERQUE

Albuquerque has been chosen as the
headquarters for one OF the largest
drug concerns In the country, says the
Citizen. The Romero Drug company
Ct Las Vegas. of which Benigno Ro-
nero is president and manager. is the
name Of the concern, and the medi-
cines manufactured by 1t are sold In
every state Of the union, and foreIn
countries, as well.
The Romero Drug company was In
corporated in 1896, and commenced
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
SHIP OWNED 6v
sPREcKELs OVERDUE

washington, Aug. 25.-The state de-
rar,ment reccivcd & cablegiam from
Yokohama today, saying the ship Aus.
tralia owned by Srteckels has been
se.zed. The dispattii gives no dcsaIis
why the ship was seized or anything
concerning the business in which II
was engaged.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
THIRTY.FIVE LIVES REPORTED
LOST BY CLOUDBURST NEAR
TRINIDAD, COLORADO

lives we're lost by the sweeping away
of from twelve TO twenty houses in
habited by Italians. Another call a
few minutes later estimated the loss
of lives at thirty-five and asked for
help. Then the wires went down.
Tabasco and Berwin are located In
deep narrow canyon about mile
apart. The population Of the two
camps is about two thousand. mostly
fc1cigners: The Colorado and South.
fern lost bridges near Ludlow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
street Car Schedule.

The following street car schedule
will be in force to Gallinas Park this
afternoon: Cars leave Santa Fe depot:
100; 2:20; 2:40; 800; 1920; 3:40.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25

A subscription paper is circulating
on the west side to raise money to
Illuminate and decorate during fair
time. Ilfeld's heads the list with $50.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-25
SANTA FE COURT

The attorneys for the defense in
the case of the Territory versus An.
astacio Gonzales, assessor Of Santa Fe
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-18
Mrs. Weakin Entertainc

Mrs. l.. w. Meakin entertain
ed her many friends on Thurs
day Feb, 10th, at her Lovely
new home. l. was in a way a
sort of house warming and was
most delig hlful and informal.
The idea OF old st Valentine
day was we'll carried out in the
beautiful hearts haped score
cards with suggestive aud APP
propriate quotation from the
great writer's to be further deco
rated with little red hearts as
points were made in the game.
The afternoon was spent in
playing Trail which all enjoyed.
Mrs. Polhill carried off first
prize and Mrs. Morris consola-
ton prize. Both prizes carried
out the idea OF the party in both
style and color.
The refreshments were very
dainty and effective. In the salad
course the lettuce leaves were
drawn into little cups to hold the
salad, with red ribbon, St. Valen-
tines color. The second course
consisted of very delightful and
refreshing cup of chocolate and
valentine cake.
Mrs. Meakin was most ably as
sisted by her charming and lovely
sister, Miss STROLLER, who is
visiting her.
All had regrets when the pleas
ant afternoon drew to close,
and voted Mrs Meakin as I'M
usually tastful and attentive en-
tertainer.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-18
ironing Frineed DoiIies.

Combing out the fringe Of doilies
after ironing results disastrously in
very short time if the linen is
really fine. A clever woman discov-
cred this method, which, after all,
may not be new. After rinsing the
doilies they are hoated, one by one,
in a dish of clean, cool water. When
the fringes are perfectly smooth and
flexible, slip piece of manila paper
or plotting paper under the dolly
and slip the whole thing out of the
water. Let the dolly dry on the
paper, and the fringe will need very
little combing.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-18
Cabbage Plants for Sale.

: | have had several years ex-
perience in growing Cabbage
Plants for the trade and now
have ready for shipment, the
very best early and late varie-
tics bes known to experienced
True Farmers. These Plants
are grown in the open air and
will stand severe cold without
injury. Prices T. O. 3. here
packed in light baskets So as to
make Express Charges lighter.
$50 per 1000; in lots of over
5000 at S1.15 per 1000. Spe cial
prices made on large orders,
All orders shipped c. 0. D.
when money is not RENTED
with orders. I will guarantee
satisfaction. Your orders will
have my personal attention,
Awaiting your valued order, |
am Yours Truly, Pam
B. J. DONALDSON, Meggetts, S. c,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-18
Lice on Canaries.

To cure lice on canaries take the
bird from the cage, wet cloth with
kerosene oil and rub the wires of
the cage and all places where they
would hide, so that they will be
glad to leave. At night place a
piece of cotton flannel over the top
of the cage and remove before it is
very light. The lice will leave the
bird, and YOU can kill them on the
cloth. Use the cloth constantly for
two or three weeks, oiling the cage
once a week, and the lice will disap-
pear. 1t is good plan to put some
sulphur in a muslin bag and suspend
it from the top of the cage.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-18
ALL OVER THE HOUSE.
The Various Uses of Ammonia In the
Households.

The uses Of ammonia in the house
hold are many. In cleaning of any
kind it should be used in the proper
ton Of one tablespoonful to quart
Of water. 1t makes the water softer
than rain water. Smoky lamp chin
ncy8, window panes and mirrors all
respond quickly to ammonia. When
a stain is produced by lemon juice
or any other acid nothing is 50 eff
fectual as ammonia in neutralizlng
and thus removing it. A few drops
to pint of water sprinkled on the
roots of house plants will produce
an abundant growth. Stains on
marble can be removed BY rubbing
them well with a toothbrush dipped
in powdered chalk and ammonia.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-18
GIace Chestnuts.

Skin and blanch twenty to TWEEN
ty-fve chestnuts and boil them for a
quarter of an hour. Make strip
with a pound of loaf sugar and a
pint Of water to which is added a
teaspoonful Of vinegar. Boil for fiji
teen minutes or till a rich strip is
obtained. Dip in the chestnuts, off
the fire, singly on a fine skewer and
stand to dry on an oiled paper.
Some people like the addition of a
slight favoring to the chestnuts-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-18
Baked Bacon.

If you find fried bacon objection
able and indigestible try this way:
Place thin strips of bacon, after re-
moving the rind, on a broiler. Put
the broiler above a pan so that the
grease will not touch the bacon and
put it all in hot oven; turn the
broiler once. The oven should be
hot enough 20 cook it in five min
utes. The bacon is then so crisp and
so greaseles5 that it can be eaten
with the fingers.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-18
Hair Tonic.

A good hair tonic is made as fol-
lows: Quinine sulphate, two drains
acid gallo. two drains; tincture can
tharides, one ounce; alcohol, ten
ounces; boiling water, six ounces;
rose oil or other perfume, a small
quantity. Dissolve the gallic acid
in boiling water, add the rest to the
alcohol. Mix both liquids together
and strain or filter Use twice a
week.