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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-23

--LATEST DESIGN in THREE Plf'E SCI VI
HAND EMBROIDERED UNDERWEAR.
women whose outward hearing is sug.
geStive of an underlying eXquisiteness
lowering over these counters.
Certainly fashions i'll lingerie cannot
be caught on PEASANT. AMI there is nc
better way of picking up pretty ideas
than by studying the hnndiwork of the
French cm'roidercrS and clever needle,
women to be found in the large stores
where such things are handled.
Seen in one shop We're sets of three
pieces IN boxes, delightfully."- pretty holi.
day gifts, made of the softest French
nansook, each piece delicately hand
embroidered in the daintiest patterns
imaginable. with just enough embrod'
cry upon them, and no more. A very
lovely set was embroidered in Il StaI
jasmine pattern. gracefully designed
around the low round neck of the night.
dress and chcmisc. both of which were
finished with the tiniest hand embroid.
cred Scallops with embroidered dot in
the center. About an inch below the
scallops were embroidered cyelets in
pairs quite far apart. through which
blue wash ribbon was run and tied in
n smart bow in front The bottoms OF
the full pantalettcs were finished witt
a deep hand scallopcd rutlle, in the cen
ter OF which was embroidered Il spray
of the jasmine design. Not Il machine
stitch was on one of these garments
even the hem of the nightdress being
done by hand. That three pieces OF
underwear so finely handmade can be
bought for $50 makes one buy them
but in doing 50 marvel ut the cheapncSs
of labor and pity the woman who tolls
at such work.
dainty pair of hose supporters was
made of pink satin ribbon, fullcd ovei
the elastic. the upper portion being
plain and forming Il Sachet, finished al
top and bottom with pink ribbon TO
settle bows. Over the ribbon wert
scattered tiny hand painted violets, anC
the sachet used was of violet and orris
This pair was S1.TJ.
An equally pretty pair, costing about
half, was made of Dresden ribbon, fin
ished with bows, and upon Il white
pair were tiny hand painted forgetme
nOts.
Flower scattered silk hose are tire
mendously popular for evening and
house wear, one of the newest designs
being a single half blown rose EN-.
broidered over the instep of black silk
of finest quality.
Worn with black suede or patent
leather house shoes or slippers these
embroidered effects are particularly
charming with pretty house or evening
gowns and are n welcome change from
the same old black.
tOur readers may have any question
concerning fashion or fabrics answered
without charge by Rene Deveraux. the
fashion expert, by addressing Rene Dew.
eraux. p. o. Box 2BO, Madison Square,
New York, inclosing stamp for reply.l
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-23
BY RENE DEVEAAUx,

Truly there is nothing so bewildering,
shopping during the last few days be-
fore Christmas. In the large shops and
on the avenue the crowds are little
short Of frenzied mobs. good natured,
to be sure. though one can scarcely
fancy any one really enjoying the crush
and excitement.
The New York woman who pushes
her way as she makes her purchases
thinks longingly of the sister down
south, perhaps. whose list she Is filling,
town, who orders by mail. to have just
what she wants arrive in the nick of
time neatly packed and delivered at her
door, without the fatigue of tedious
selection.
That shopping crowds are admirably
taken care of in the well ordered de-
partmcnt stores here cannot be denied.
however. and the systematic arrange
ment of the various departments in
which things closely allied are display
ed each price-marked. undoubtedly
simpities the shoppers perpleXities eX-
traOrdinarily.
To leave the general holiday crush
for a moment to peep into the boxes of
eXquSitely made lingerie is a pleasure
that dainty femininity cannot resist,
and at Christmas times. as at others,
there are always Il number Of exclusive
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-23
FARM FOR SALE.

\ desirable farm and stock situated on the
river, half mile from the village of North East,
containing 20 acres, in a good state OF cutiva-
ton, with good buildings thereon; consisting Of
a dwelling tenant house. and barn which will be
sold on reasonable terms by application to
T.. l.. WOOLEN,
North East Nd
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-23
DEATH OF ROBERT H. THOMAS

his gentleman, the founder of the village
OF Port Herman in this county, died at Jackson
vile, Florida, on the 18th inst to which place he
had gone to spend the winter or rather so much
OF 1t as he should survive, as he had no expeec-
tatlon OF ever returning His remains are ex-
pected to reach his residence in Germantown to-
day.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-23

The Presbytery of Wilmington will meet in
the village OF Glasgow on Wednesday, the Goth
INST. at II o'clock, a. m, for the purpose OF in
stalng Rev. George Foote as pastor OF said
church. The public generally are invited to at
tend.
Judge Price visited Elkton on Saturday last
and took the oath OF office here; in accordance
with the views OF those members of the bar who
thought it necessary he should qualify in each
county.
Levi Taylor, Esq, OF Baltimore whose death
is mentioned elsewhere in our columns, was a
native OF this county. and brother OF William
Taylor, Esq, OF the Second district.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-23
FESTIVAL.

The ladies OF the Presbyterian Church at St.
Georges DEL give notice that they intend hold
ing festival in the lecture room OF the church
on Wednesday, the Goth inst, to open at II
o clock a. m, and continue during the day and
evening. There will be a sale OF numerous
fancy and useful articles and refreshments
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-23
CECIL WFlG FIFTY YEARS AGO
p. G. RICKETTS, Editor.

phen townsend, Mr.. John Casho of Elkton, to
Miss Rachel Ann Bremen, of Newark, Del
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-23
THE MARKETS.

ElktOn, December 2I-Buvers here today are
giving SLIGO to S2.Co for good red wheat. Corn
brought 70 cents for new and 90 for old Oats
SO cents. Potatoes 50 cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-23
OUR WEEKLY
NEW YORK LETTER

Things Dainty For Dainty Women,
Handmade French Embroidered Lin.
serie-Forsetmeno Hose Supporters.
Violet Stretn Carriers and Blossom.
ing Silk Stockings.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-23
NEW BOOKS. ETC.

Mr.. John F. Brown, Postmaster, has a large
assortment OF books. magazines and other ar
ticles suitable for holiday presents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-23
COUNTY FINANCES
Statement Covering First Five Months OF The
Fiscal Year

The following statement. made by the County
commissioners covering the five months OF the
fiscal year I0o5-'oo from July I, to Novem-
Der 80.
70 amount of County tax levied slfo$g So
uncoected for balance fiscal
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-23
LAND SALE.

Mr. Henry Stonemcyer has sold his farm OF
200 acres near Zion, to Mr.. Reeder, OF Bucks
county, Pa, for $500.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-23
MAR RED.

In Philadelphia, on the 18th inst, by Rev. Ste
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-23
ACCOUNTS OVERDRAWN
NOTES OUTSTANDING,

National Bank OF Chesapeake city $1,000
Rising sun Ian
Cecil National Bank, Port Deposit
Second National Bank. Elkton.. Loo
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21
RESOLUTION NO. 100.

In reference to the grading Of Wash.
ington avenue, between Fourth and
Eighth streets In the City of Las We
gas, New Mexico.
Whereas, the City Council OF the
City Of Las Vegas. New Mexico, is Of
the opinion that the interests of said
City of Las Vegas requires that Wash
| agton avenue between Fourth and
Eighth streets, be graded and imprOv-
ed:
Now, therefore be 1t resolved by the
City Council of the City Of Las Vegas,
New Mexico, that the said Washington
avenue, between Fourth and Eighth
streets, be graded and improved and
that the City Engineer be, and he
hereby Is ordered to rOs section
said named avenue and the parts
thereof and make an estimate of the
total cost of grading and improving
of said street, and of the number OF
CUBIC yards Of material necessary to
be used in the grading thereof or to
be excavated therefr0m, and file q re-
port OF such crCss-sectioning and esti-
mates Of the cOst OF said grading with
the City Clerk.
Adopted this 18th day Of Septem-
Der. A. d. 1905.
Approved F. E. OLNEY, Mayor.
Attest CHAS. TAMME, Clerk.
9-1O7
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21
RESOLUTION NO. -.

In reference to the grading OF
Fifth street, between Main street and
Baca avenue, in the City Of Las We
gas, New Mexico.
Whereas, the City Council Of the
City OF Las Vegas, New Mexico. Is Of
the opinion that the interests OF said
city OF Las Vegas requires that Fifth
street, between Main street and Baca
avenue. be graded and improved.
Now, therefore, be 1t resolved BY
the City Council Of the City Of Las
Vegas, New Mexico. that the said
Fifth street. between Main street and
Baca avenue, be graded and improved
and that the City Engineer be, and he
hereby is ordered to c~ross-sectior
said named street and the parts there
yof and make an estimate Of the total
cost Of grading and improving OF said
street, and of the number Of cubic
yards Of material necessary to be
used in the grading thereof or to be
excavated therefrom, and file a report
of such cross-sectioning and estimates
OF the cost Of said grading with the
City Clerk.
Adopted this 18th day of September
A. D. 1905.
Approved F. f. OLNEy. Mayor
Attest CHAS. TAMME, Clerk
9-1C6
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21
PROGRESS OE
HuBBELL-CASE

81 m MNEHN MaH&
W. B. Childers chief counsel for
T. 8. Hubbell in the fight to retain
possession of the Bernalillo county
sheriff's office, closed his argument
yesterday evening at 6 o'clock in be-
half Of the petition for q writ Of man.
damus to compel the district clerk to
recall the jury venires issued to Ar
milo upon the order Of the court and
to deliver them to Hubbell as de fac
to sheriff. The argument has cover
ed a part Of the time Of the court Tor
three days, Mr.. Childers beginning
his argument Saturday afternoon.
During the time he has been speak
ing Mr.. Childers has covered the en-.
tire ground involved In the fight for
the county offices from the action be-
fore the court to the right of the gov
ernor to remove and appoint. His
Argument has been closely followed
by a large number Of the members
OF the local bar, who are deeply In
terested in the case. Mr. Childers'
argument followed an equally power
full one by A. B. Mcmillan CT counsel
for Hubb I'll, which occupied the time
Of the court almost all Of Saturday.
1t is expected that Neil B. Field will
appear this morning and that his ar
gument In reply will be completed
during the morning. A decision Is
| expected within the next few days.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21
ORDINANCE No, 298.

Bill, relating To the construction OF
sidewalks In the City OF Las Vegas
New Mexico.
Introduced by Councilman l., Hell
frich.
Whereas, In the opinion OF the City
Council Of the City Of Las Vegas. New
Mexico. the building OF u sidewalk on
the east side Ut Fourth street. between
Columbia and Washington ave nues, in
the City OF Las Vegas, New Mexico, Is
necessary. and
Whereas, the following named per
sons own lots and parcels Of land In
the City Of Las Vegas, County OF San
Miguel, Territory Of New Mexico,
along such sidewalk, AUDITING. adoin.
Ing and fronting on the same. respec.
lively as follows, to.wit: In the Hill
Site Town Co. Addition, Block 81, lots
Is. 10, owned by Saul Rosenthal: lots
II. Is, owned by II. G. Smith; lots 10,
20. owned by Peter and May Murphy;
lots 81. 22. owned by Chas. NJ. Dough
erty; lots %. "a, owned by Chas. |.
Fugate; lots 25. 20. owned BY J. NJ.
Leseney: lots q. %. owned by Chas.
W. Coffelt.
Now, therefore, be Il ordained by
the City Council Of the City OF Las
Vegas. New Mexico:
Sec. /. Within twenty days from
the passage and publication, as re-
quired by law. Of this ordinance. the
said Saul Rosenthal, II. G. Simth.
Peter and May Murphy. Chas. NJ.
Dougherty. Chas. |. Fugate. J. NJ. lie.
seney. G. w. Coffelt. and each Of them
shall begin and complete the building
of a sidewalk abutting, adjoining and
In front OF said lots, respectively, so
owned by them, as aforesaid, OF the
material called cement and Of the
dimensions and In the manne shown
by. and inaccordance with the spell.
ficatiOns on file In the office Of the
City Clerk OF the said City OF Las We
gas. New Mexico, and in accordance
with the grade to be obtained from the
City Engineer of said city; or that the
said owners or any Of them who shall
fail to comply with this ordinance In
the building of such sidewalk and side
walks as they are hereby and herein
required, be and appear before the
said City Council at 5 o'clock p. m. on
the 9th day Of September. 1905. at
the City Hall Of said city. there and
then to show cause, II any they have.
why the said City Council should not
proceed to have the said sidewalks
butt, and a special tax levied against
said owners as provided by an Act
of the Legislative Assembly Of the
Territory of New Mexico, entitled.
IAN Act to Authorize the Building
and Repair of Sidewalks in Cities.
Towns and Villages" approved Malon
Is, 1899.
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force from and after
its passage and publication as provid-
ed by law.
Duly passed by the City Council OF
the City Of Las Vegas. New Mexico.
this 18th day Of September, 1905.
F. E. OLNEY. Mayor.
Attest: CHAS. TAMME, City Clerk.
9-109
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21
RAILROAD NEWS
Railroads Will Encourage Eastern People t.
Colonize Western Country

Colonizat.O n OF lands In the south
west IL 10 receive from the railroads
reaching that section the greatest at
tent!on ever accorded the subject, The
executive committee OF the Western
Passenger association Saturday ar
ranged to run cheap homeseekers ex.
cursions In October, November aud
Dece mber and 10 follow these with
cheap colon!st rates In January and
February to accommodate those who
des re to go there to remain.
The minimum selling rate from Chi
cago will be $l6.50 for the round trip
and the low rates will be In effect to
all points In Texas. New Mexico. Ari'
IONA, Indian territory. Arkansas and
to portions OF Kansas and Nebraska.
The homeseekers' rates will be ONT.
half Of the one way rate plus ". and
the excursions will be run on the nrst
and third Tuesdays In October. NO
vember and December. The colonist
rates for the first and third Tuesdays
In January and February Will be- 20
per cent OF the one-way rates.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21
70 study Gasoline Motors.

w. J. Black, general passenger agent
Of the Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe.
is on a trip to Omaha where he pro-
poses to make an exhaustive study Of
the tests that are in progress there
by the Union Pacific railroad officials
with gasoline motor cars for use on
branch railroad lines where the traf-
fic Is slight. These tests have been
successful to a great degree and the
Union Pacific has two cars Of this
type that It intends to put in use
SOON. Others are being built. II Mr..
Black Is fav0rably impressed with
these cars 1t is likely that the Santa
Fe will make some experiments with
them. Their use on lines where pas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21
SANTA re TIME .

No. : has Pullman and tourist sleer'
ING carr II Chicago. Kansas otty and
st. Louis, and 8 Pullman car Tor Deo'
YER u added ct Trinidad. Avive ~
Ia Junta 1880 p. n. connecting WITH
No. 8. leaving - Junta $40 = ~
arriving ct Pueblo 500 Q. n, Colo.
RADIO Springs s:3s Z. n. Denver S:Se
Z. n.
No. Z has Pullman and tourist sleep
cars to Chicago and Kansas GUY
Arrives ct L. JuntA 1885 q. =, 60
Meeting with No. Goa, leaving u JuAt1
1910 ,. m, arriving at Pueblo 3:oe
p. m, Colorado Springs S:3o .. n
beaver 600 ,. q.
No. e. California iimited runs Wed
nesdays and Saturdays only. Sold
Pullman train With dining. bu&SeekoA4
observation cara. Unsurpassed EQUIP
ment and service.
No. / has, Pullman and toulict ,slesp
Ing cars for southern California
polnes ana Pullman car for n Pax
and City Of kexico-coanectioa g.
II Paso, Dsmins, silver City aa1 ~
points In Mexico, southern New 4eS
leo and Arizona.
No. Z has Pullman and tourist oleeo
Ing cars for northern Callfosnia
points.
No. %, California Limited. he's saA>
equipment - No. I. Runs Aoo1ayl
and Thursdays.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21
Woman Rides Tor.

The most unusual proceeding OF q
woman riding into Kansas City on the
ton OF a Pullman car occurred on a
Missouri Pacific train the other morn.
ing. The Hot Springs special arrived
nearly a day late, because OF the
storms. and 1t was 3 o'clock IN the
morning when the Pullman cars we.c
,,nuled down to the yards to let we
passengers sleep until a reasonapi'
h.ur. On the top Of one OF the Pull
II n the engineer saw a shadow
lo,m outlined against the sky.
The engineer called to the man, as
he supposed. to come down. Back
came the answer in a fine. high voice,
I'm afraid the officers will get me-
And then he knew that the passenger
who was not paying fare was a wo-
man. Conductor f. L. West. OF the
Pullman car "Earlham." assisted the
engineer in getting her down from he;
perilous position.
She was a slender young woman,
apparently about Is years old. NO
explanation was forthcoming, although
Snc was pllcu Will QuSoN""c
trainmen. She set of In the dark
through the yards, declining all prof
fnrs Of assistance and keeping a
Weather eve open for the police.
Protection Against scalpers.
Officials OF the Atchison. Topeka &
Santa Fee. in the relentless war tina.
they are waging on the ticket scalp
ers. are considering the advisability OF
usi, e a new kind of envelope in which
t,,place tickets and which VIII prevent
their sale to %scalpers.
TIVE proposed envelope IS Df n p'cu-
la. construction. 1t is so arranged as
"a lie sealed from within leaving the
outer surface perfectly s.Hafe and
smooth. It Is practically impossible
to open 1t without defacing 1t In some
way.
It is the idea of the officials to have
the conductor taking up the last going
coupon on a ticket. seal up the return
portion in the envelope, which must
not be opened except by the conductor
on the return trip. If opened by any
one except the conductor the ticket
will not be honored.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21
r. I. RIcHMOM0'a
Cash 0ro0ssy.
Cor. Twelfth and National Ste.

Try the famous Blue Grass Butter.
Every pound guaranteed. 30c per
lib. 2 lbs. for 55c.
I have contracted with several
Mora farmers for fresh butter and
eggs to be delivered at my store each
week. Anyone wishing these strictly
fresh goods can get them by calling
or 'phcning. Eggs, 30c per dozen;
butter, 30c per ID.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21
GETTING = Reputation.

The Ell Paso & Southwestern rail-
way grading camp west of Douglas Is
rapidly gaining prominence. especially
in a criminal way. This week one
of the laborers struck his wife over
the head with an axe, and on Sunday
two Of the laborers of younger years
fought a duel with knives over the
belle Of the camp, a sixteen-year-old
girl. One Of the duelists is now in
the Calumet and Arizona hospital
while his rival got of without a
scratch and secured the girl, besides.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21
Cause Of Insomnia.

Indigestion nearly always disturbs
the sleep NOR cor less and is often
the cause of insomnia. Many cases
have been permanently cured by
CHARACTERISTICS Stomach and Liver
Tablets. For sale by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21
& R. q. System
santa Fe Branch
Time Tsble Ne. ~
Effective November 7th, l90A.l

Trains stop at Embudo Tor Inner where
good Aeals are served.
CONNECTIONS
At AntOnito for Durango. Silverton. and n
termediate points.
At Aixmosa for Denver, Pueblo and inter
mediate points via esther the standard gauge
line via La veta Pass or the narrow gauge viz
Salida, making the entire "trip In day light and
passing through the EaNsoUo 3Qya5 00rO0s
also for all points ON Creede ranch
. A. 8. BARNEY,
Travelling Passenger Agent. Santa Fe, n. N
8. K. HOOPsk. q. +. A.,
t)en vef. UOio
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21

Neglect colds make tat grave
CARDS" DR.. Woods Norway Pine
syrup helps men ana women - 4 maj
py. viporius old age.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21
SCHEDULE 70 CANYON.

The Street Railway company has
established the following as the per.
lnanen, schedule 10 Gallinas canyon
and return,
Week day time table. car No. i0s,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21

farnum a Bailey's big circus will
show In Deming on October 9th.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21

A good story bears repeating, use
Red Cross Bag Blue; all good grocers
sell It. ..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21

The Sunday time table Is the same
as the above with the addition Of =
l:A0 and 500 o'clock car going. and
a 2:25 and 3:t5 car returning which
gives u 40.minute service after 100
o'clock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21

I senger travel Ii light would be AZ
such a saving ove steam engines that
many lines which hardly pay eApet<es
now could be run at a profit.
Emphatic denial was made yester'
day In Chicago by Presided b, l..
| Wlnchell OF the Rock Island Of the re-
ports that have started up afresh To
the effect that the Santa Fe Ia about
TO conclude negotiations 10, the pur'
chase OF he Rock Islands 81. LOdis
and Kansas City line,
Increased Earnings.
The annual report OF President y.
#. Jehery shows large increase IN
earnings and important expaltion OF
the system by the construction OF the
Western Pacific railway.
Prosperity. increasing business. net
earnings, construction OF important
branches into new territory and an
expansion OF the system In general,
which will make It a line OF para.
mount importance and influence In
transcontinental railway affairs, Is the
pith of the annual report Of T.. 7. JET.
fiery. president Of the Denver & Rio
Grande railroad. which has Just been
made public.
The total earnings for the fiscal year
ending June 30. 1905. were $l7.031,.
507.3S. an increase Of $~5S5,O72.2S over
the preceding year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-21
RAILROAD NOTES.

Fireman Walker reported for duty
on No. 73S this morning.