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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS,

Beginning with January l.. 1901.
those wishing the Daily Optic dslis'
cred to them In the city. with pay
nent Co be made by the year. must
pay for the paper In advance. Sub
scrfbsrs will not b. carried longes
than a month. no matter who
they may be-. All aceoants noe run
ming By the year will be collected ~
70 January l. when the new rule will
90 into effect. The subscription prtes
Of The Optic viii be: $50 per yea
In advance: sir months. In advance
ss.7s. or c. cents per month. payahl:
monthly.
Very sincerely.
cHAS. .. PETERSON.
Circulation Manager.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

Millions of bottles of Foley's Honey
and Tar have been sold without any
person ever having experienced any
other than beneficial results from its
nse for coughs. colds and lung trou'
bles. This is because the genuine
Honey and Tar in the yellow
package contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. Guard your health
by refusing any but the genuine.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26
TAOS poET.

The foaaowamg from q Taar~ g&~sG as
AoFsa reading.
Sow spreads the ghOa.
SHE'D By relnetant. ilngeTtng san.
On mountain peaks roa~ad With par
est snow.
N'hlls, shadows. their eagt@aFd
journey shortly since begun.
Along the rock bouaA EeEdant can
yon eFeeP.
And up the mountain fruan arEes
70 to arroyo leap,
Ia a beauteous spot along the roar
lux stream
Nestle log walled homes aud
ghosts u buildings hare.
From snIne. eier long. eheerfai
lights will CLEAN
And 90 others lend 90 easy
ghostly glare.
The while the stars cnme forth aud
write
Their unfaihomed story on the
mystic page Of night,
Far up among the whispering pine
With freedom unrestralntu
vatchfui for their very prey
Roam bears and slealthy mountain
lions,
And from shade la shade sh'
coyotes stray,
Aud all the long long night the'
prowi.
Aud freeze the listeners hions
With dlscordant howl.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26
Last Will and Testament.

uv ~MARGaRrTE W. MURRE1. DECEASED.
Territory of New Mexico
County of San Miguel
OFFICE OF THE PROBATE CLERK, COUNTY OF
SAN n. M.
To All Whom II May Concern, Greeting:
You are hereby notified hat the ssth day OF
January A. u. 1907. has been fixed by the Hon
ora HE Probate Court. in and for the Count
and Territory aforesaid. as the day to prove
the last vii, and testament of said Margarine
w. Murreil. deceased.
In Testimony Whereof. I have hereuuto set
m, hand and affixed the seal of the Probate
Court this cath day of December. A. d. 1906.
NJ. A. SANCHEZ,
Clerk of the Probate Court
1895 By A. A. Sena.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

The Interstate Commerce Law as
ISOLATION h. advocating the adoption
u u rule by the Interstate commerce
commissioner requiring the shipper
or consignee 20 pay 90 the railroads q
fixed amount per day for delay To
ears bey0nd free time and In the
same way the railFoad Ii TO pay 10
the shipper n like amount for not
placing cars for loading @hen order
I'd
n the commission does q nov
have the power 10 make such n rul
Ink, and We do not see how, 1t can
accol ding 10 the present acts. II u
proposed 10 ask congress 20 clothe u
| with power 10 make a rule that vii
meet the case.
This II all very well. m far as /
goes, but Il seems TO us that ver1
often the delay In due To the sIownes'
with which the trains are moved b.
the railroads. There should be add
ed to the rule a clause requiring tn
railroads To pay for any delay In tran
sit beyond "a reasonable fixed mile
age per day.
In such matters AZ these recotirs
TO the courts Is always a slow pr
cess, and doubtless. the only way q
meeting the difficulty will b. the e.
Establishment Of "a fixed rule whic
. the Interstate commerce commISsio
shall have power to enforce.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

The National Association OF Ice
Cream manufacturers announces thai
of the use OF pure ingredients In Ice
cream 10 made compulsory, there will
be a raise In prices. This makes In
~teresting reading for those who has"
been buying Ice cream from tho con
fectioners right along. Il In an excel
lent OK post facto argument for the
pure food bill.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

There Is a man in Germany who
says he can photograph thoughts. A
photo of the presidents mind when
he read the Storer's publication of his
private correspondence to them would
have been interesting.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

Or. Woodrow Wilson agrees with
General Grosvenor that II Is the duty
OF a patriot to accept an office when
It IL rendered him. That proposition
seems plain enough. The question
is. Ia II the duty OF a patriot to scram.
BILE for an office that isn't rendered
him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

While the president came out of the
Storer business with flying colors II
has probably given him a lesson that
he will not forget. Hereafter he will
not tell any Very Dear Maria in
the diplomatic service SO many conf
dental secrets.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

When Mrs. Senator Dubois went to
interview the president about Nor
monism he said. You women are talk
ing about something you don't know
anything about" The president has
evidently had enough Of %petticoats in
nOlitiCS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

4 peculiar fact in the life of Chas.
J. Bonaparte of Baltimore. who has
Just been transferred from the naval
portfolio 10 that Of the attorney gen.
eral In the presidents cabinet. Is
that he has never visited Europe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

II Is said that the photograph will
make speeches delivered I'm congress
audible In the most remote committee
room. What Is really needed though.
according 10 the views of the congress
men who are not speaking. is an In
ventlon that viii make the speeches
inaudible.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

II the Nobel prize had been bestow'
ed on the one who did most to bring
ahont peace between Japan and Rus
sia At should have gone to Admiral
Reiesyensky.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

Al any rate as long as congressman
receive only their present salary OF
$5.o00 a year they will not have to
pay much income tax nor will their
children have to pay an inheritance
tax.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

Mrs. Howard Gould Is reported TO
have paid $1,000 for press notices.
What she has paid for the suppression
OF press notices has not been an
nOunced.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

Three messages to congress in one
day Is the record made by President
Roosevelt n day last week, He Is
determined that since 1t is to be a
short session II shall be a strenuous
one
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

The next Carnegie hero medal ought
sachusetts. who was the only member
who spoke in favor Of simplified
spelling
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

Walter wellman says Peary cannot
tell him anything about sledges and
n We are not mistaken IL Is mighty
little wellnun rat tell Peary about
air ships.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

An English physician reports that
music Is a cure for alcoholism. When
the music is In the next flat 1t In
sometimes a cause Of II.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

The postmaster at Makena. Hawaii.
In named David Kapohakimohewa. II
h needless TO say he w0nld favor sim
plified spelling.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

The biggest drug store in the world
IL In Moscow. but II does not contain
the cure for Russian Ills.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

Missouri Is booming Mr.. Corteiyou
for the presidency. II he fills a few
more cabinet positions the presidency
will simply be the next promotion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

japan declares she would not have
the Philippines AZ u gift. How about
having to take them as a punishment
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

Reformed spelling was bound TO
fail from the very start. II afforded
no offices with salaries attached.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

Senator Bailey Ia keeping In the
limelight these days. also IN the kero-
sene light.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-26

S1SS !! A Wy nsfS Faaitng bar % a|
disease, q regular disease: sna AFsrs haiFl
ylros. N MADE from e2r nev irnFs9Ecd fer"
nsls. auirsiy sd eonpsessiy cesuoys shstl
disssse. The hair ssaps falling On. krcss|
more rspssiy, ans On esatrus Disappear.
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The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Var

Employees Of the Quartermaster Cen
erals Office are beginning 20 appreciate
that feeling OF consideration for their
welfare which prompted the Issuance
or the circular during the latter part
Of the winter urging that the greater
pofupn OF their leaves be taken IN bulk.
Heretofore it had been the practice OF
a large majority OF the employees 20
take day or two at a time. as their
feelings prompted them and as the
year approached its close they would
ind their leave exhausted without
knowing lust where II had zone.
Mai. joseph 7. Crabbs. who is IN I'm
mediate control Of all affairs pertaining
10 the employees of the Office realized
that by this method employees were not
receiving that benefit which was de-
sirabie.
A circular was prepared. urder the
terms Of which the leave Of employees
IS now being appOrtioued. This ciFcu-
lar urged in no UnmisIakable terms the
desira bility of taking leave IN bulk, and
stated that the season when Il was de-
sired that leave should be granted had
been divided into periods Of twenty
four davs each. the remainder Of the
thirty days OF each clerk being with
held for emergency use
The names OF the employees Of each
branch were then placed IN a box and
lots drawn as TO the order Of choice in
the selection of the period Of vacation.
Allotment OF time was then made and
all friction concerning time OF was re-
moved
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Marine Hospital Changes.

p. II. Bauhache. surgeon, directed TO
proceed 10 Buffalo. y. Y, for special
temporary duty, upon completion OF
which to rejoin station at Stapletou, y.
Y. July u. 1906.
F W. Mead. surgeon. temporarily re-
lieved from sanitary inspection board in
Washington. and directed TO proceed to
Point Pleasant, y. J., for the purpose
Of making physical examinations of
keepers and surfmen in the Life Saving
Service. July Is, 1905.
P. c. Kauoch. surgeon, directed to
proceed TO Sayville. y. Y, for the pur-
pose Of making physical examination Of
keepers and surfmen in the Life Saving
Service.
J. O. Cobb. surgeon. leave Of absence
granted Surgeon Cobb for ten days from
June %. amended 10 read nine days
only. July II, 1896.
w. c. Simpson, surgeon, granted
leave Of absence for fifteen days from
July % July Il, 1906
Rupert Blue, passed assistant surgeon
temporarily relieved from sanitary in
spection board in Washington, and dl-
rected to proceed TO Tuckerton and At
lantic City. y. J.. for the purpose OF
ma KING FuN-ttaA S-esA esAAA-AlAeNetN4A Va NJ
ers and surfman of the fife Savine
Service. July Is. 1895.
Joseph Goldberger. passed assistant
surgeon. directed TO report 20 Passed
Assistant Surgeon NJ. J. Roseman
chairman of the board making investi
cations as TO the prevalence and origin
Of typhoid fever in the District of Co
lumbia. for temporary duty. July Is
1906.
B. H Earle, passed assistant surgeon
temporarily relieved from sanitary in
spection board in Washington. and di
rected TO proceed 10 Ocean City. Nd.
Chincoteague Wachapreague and Cap
Charles City, Va.
B. ]. Lloyd. passed assistant surgeon
granted leave of absence for twelve
days from May .. July Is 1896.
: W Mccoy. passed assistant sur
ge,lr. directed to proceed from Sag
Francisco. Cal, TO Fort Stanton, n n
reporting 10 the medical officer in com
mand, for duty and assignn ent to
quarters. July 16, 1905.
j. S Boggess. assistant surgeon, dt-
rected to proceed to FreepOrt and say
Vile. n. Y. for the purpose of making
physical examinations Of keepers and
surfmen of the Life Saving Service
Jaly Is. 1905.
y. Roberts, assistant surgeon. relieved
from duty at Fort Stanton. y. NJ, and
directed to proceed 10 Washington, y
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Death Of Henry T. Crosby.

Henry T. Crosby. one OF the most ca
pabIe and beloved men who ever held
the position Of chief clerk Of the War
Department. was quietly laid 10 rest at
Arlington Thursday afternoon. so quiet
~ that bat few outside of his immediate
circle Of friends and the chiefs OF bu-
reaus OF the department who attended.
are aware Of his death
Mr.. Crosby was born in Chester. Pa.
and graduated from Girard College He
was appointed chief clerk OF the de-
partment. succeeding John Potts. July
25. 1872. under the administration OF
Secretary William ". Beiknap. and was
in turn succeeded by John TWeedale.
July /. lSS2. shortly after Robert 7. Lin
coin was made secretary.
In recent years he occupied the posi-
ton OF chief clerk of the Department OF
California. with Offices in San Francisco.
but was afterWard transferred 10 At
lanta 10 fiil a similar position IN the
Department of the Gulf. following close
" upon the death OF his wife.
He was taken sick IT, Atlanta some
months ago. and. failing 20 rally un-
der the treatment Of the army surgeons.
was. on their advice. removed 10 the
Johns Hopkins University Hospital in
Baltimore, where he died last Tusday.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
urt-Martial in Philippines.

In order TO get at the bottom or a
difficulty that recently arose between
two officers IN the Philippine division or
the army, the War Department has or
dered a general cOurt-martiaI board Q,
meet November l at ZambOanga.
Mindanao. Among the officers scheduled
10 come uD for trial are Capt. /. N.
Koehler. Fourth Cavalry. who is ac-
CUsed OF using Incorporate language to-
ward Major Hugh i. Scott, his superior
officer. Charges We're brought against
each other, and General Wood eXone-
rated the major and had the captain
court -maTtialed. Captain KOehler was
found guilty and sentenced 10 be Tepri-
manded.
the verdict, declaring that he had been
unfairly treated. The commanding ON
Ger OF the division accordingly request
ed the department 70 provide a general
court-martial 10 give Koehler a new
trial and also 10 take up other pending
cases.
The officers Of the general court-mar-
tial board are as follows;
Brig. Gen. Winfield s. Edgerly, Col.
Alfred c. MarlHey, Thirteenth Infan-
try; Col. Joseph ". Duncan, Sixth IN
fantry: Col Walter s. Scott. Fifteenth
Infantry: Lieut.. Col. Arthur Williams.
Fifteenth Infantry; Lieut.. Col. Charles
A Narnum. Fourth Cavalry; Lieut. Col.
Richard H. Wilson, Sixteenth Infantry;
Major James 3. G0e. Nineteenth IN
fantry: Major jams Lockett, Fourth
Cavalry; Major Wills 7. May, Flf-
teenth Infantry. Major Omar Bundy.
Sixth Infantry: Major Andrew 2.
Rowan. Fifteenth Infantry; Major
George W. Van Deusen. Artillery
Corps, Capt Fred +. Buchan. acting
judge advocate. judge advocate.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Apnointment Made Permanent.

Charles W Otis. who has been de-
tailed for some time from the main
proofroom TO the office Of the Foreman
Of Printing as a special assistant. has
received a permanent promotion and his
salary fixed at 1850 per annum. Mr..
Otis Is a printer and newspaper man of
considerable experience, He has been
active in union affairs and is person
ally popular In the printery. His many
friends are cOngratulating him on his
good luck Mr. Otis has served several
terms as a member OF the board OF
trustees OF Columbia Typographical
Union He was a delegate TO the Bos-
ton convention in 1891. and is an active
member OF the local Ex-Delegates' As
soclatlon. Mr.. Otis served his appren-
ticeship IN Columbus. Ohio, ana Tor
several years was engaged in newspaper
work in San Francisco, Cal. HIS uncle
Harrison Grey Otis. is the proprietor
OF the Los Angeles Times.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
CensUs0U
-IJl-SKL|

To-day is hot enough remarked Capt.
Henry Sanford, of the agricultural IL
vision, and a veteran of the civil war
TO a group of clerks around his desk at
noon hour Saturday. but it does not
seem near as warm as II did forty-five
years ago today. when l was spTinting
along the pike at my best c.tp from
Bull Run en- route TO Washington was
then a private in the Second Wisconsin
Regiment. and which was in Shernsn's 5
Brigade. My regiment was stationed
near the stone house and was in sore
Of the hottest work"
Did you foot it all the wa 90 Wash
ington?" queried one of the listeners
Young man. you must remember tSat
that was not day of AUTOMOBILES md
trolley cars. and even railway serr-..ce
was limited, and as l could not fly 1
ran"
How far is It TO Bull Run?''
well, II took us three days TO march
there, and it took me one night to run
back
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Commissioner Biddle,s Hobby.

Engineer Commissioner Biddle's hobby
for horseback riding. cultivated during
his cadet days at West Point. IS one
Of the DISTINGUISHING features OF his
personal side. Any Sunday when the
weather is good he can be seen astride
a big bay cantering over one Of the
roads adjacent 10 the city. Like all
army men he enjoys riding a speedy
animal and. from the miles he has
reeleG an at a fast clip while on one
Of these ,aunts. his friends agree that
no know the secret Of getting every
ounce q speed out OF his mount.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Want Strike Called Of.

A petition has been IN circulation
among the printers OF the office this
week for signatures. which will be for
varded TO President Lynch, OF the IN
ternationaI Typographical Union when
f. meets in annual convention at Colo
rado Springs next month. requesting
that the present general strike for an
eight-hour day be declared OF and the
10 per cent assessment be discontinued.
The petition recites that only about 5.VJl
printers out of n total membership OF
Is 600 are now on the strike list. the
others enjoying the eight-hour day. and
that it is practically useless TO continue
the strike al this time. The petition has
had many signers ana will be complet-
ed In time for transmission 10 the con-
vention through the delegates from the
local union.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22

More or less diderecce 4 oPlaion has
existed as to whe-her or not cTuploYcs
away on their vacation and those who
go Away for that day are entitled IA the
haif-holiday on Saturday granted by
order Of Secretary Shaw. and this con-
fusion has been added 10 rather than
diminished by recent article appear
ing In print in regard 70 this question.
An official Of the appointment division
when asked concerning the point At Is
sue stated that tho Ealf-holiday was a
concession TO those remaining on duty
during the heated term and that any
away on annual leave were not to get
the benefit OF this privilege and those eX-
cused for the last day OF the week only,
unless they reported for duty and did
not less than one hours bOna-fidework
that morning. would be charged with a
fun days time.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Resigns to Practice Law.

II. c. Jones. of claims division. Inter
nal Revenue Bureau. has rendered his
resignation 10 take effect the last OF this
month and will engage IN the practice
OF law IN this city and New York He
came into the Government service at a
salary Of $500 per annum some twelve
or fourteen years ago and through merit
was advanced until at one time he was
chief Of a division at a salary Of $3.50
per year. For the past year or two he
has been assigned 10 the claims work
which requires n legal training and his
friends confidently predict a successful
career IN his new field,
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Examinations Announced.

The following examinations have
been announced 10 be held IN the near
future, on the dates specified:
Inspector OF meat products. Bureau of
Animal Industry, Department OF Agri-
culture. July q. 1906; trained nurse,
Panama Canal. July o. 1896; poultry
man, Indian service. July %. 1905: plan
ing mill foreman, United States peni-
tcntidry Lcavenworth. Kan. July %,
500; skilled labOrer male Animal
Quarantine Station. HalethoTp. Nd,
July 25. 1906. Iectrician-elevatOr con-
ductor, custodian service, Portland.
Ore. July %. 1906; coin counter. sched-
ule 4, subtreosury service, ST. Louis,
Mo. August 1. 1906; examiner Of china,
earthenware, and glassware. custom
house service. Boston. Mass
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Revenue Cutter Service.

The Revenue Cutter Service has issued
the following orders.
July l2-Second Lieut.. @. L. Wilcox
leave OF absence extended for ten days
July 13-First Lieut. B. n ChisWeH
granted thirty davs leave, 10 commence
August !. Capt. d. J. Ainsworth. com
missloned a captain 10 rank from july
S. Capt. J. II. Brown. commissioned a
captain 10 rank from July 10; First
Lieut. John Mel. commissioned a first
lieutenant 10 rank from July s; First
lieut. a. II Buhner, commissioned a
first lieutenant 20 rank from July 10,
Capt. r c. Chaytor. detached from the
algonquin and ordered 10 command the
Morrill,: Capt. T. D. Walker. detached
from the Morrill,. Preparatory orders
20 the Tuscarora.
July 14-Capt Francis Tuttle, First
Lieut.. C. c. Carmine. and Chief En-
gineer J. z. Dorry. constituted a board
10 inspect steamer SteTnberg, Of the
United States Public Health and Marine
Hospital Service.
July ls-First Asst. Engineer F. G.
Snyder, ordered 10 proceed 20 Pittsburg.
Pa. on inspection duty.
July 11-Third Lieut.. f l. Austin
granted thirty days leave 10 commence
August 20; Second Lieut.. T. @. Crap
ster. granted thirty DAYS leave 10 com
mence August /; Second Asst. En-
Fiueer W L. Maxwell. granted an ex-
act sion OF thirty days leave. Chief En-
giueer T. G. Schwartz. ordered 10 in
spect gasolene engines for the service
at Boston. Mass. Chief Engineer Z. P
Webber. ordered to proceed 10 Belfast
Ne, for duty as president Of a general
Revenue Cutter Service court on board
a.. L-l-lsa
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
CtNllServoeCOlr1n.
6EAAAOI.9

The following transfers and promo
lions have been approved since the last
promotion report appeared in this col
umn:
Miss Luella Patch, promoted from
clerk at $50. to clerk at $500 per annum'
effective July l. vice Mrs. Harriet a
Walsh, transferred.
Miss Daisy Beattie, promoted rom
clerk al $s40. 10 clerk at $500 per annum,
effective July vice Mrs. Margaret NJ.
Berry, transferred.
Miss Elizabeth o. Williams. promoted
from clerk at $50, to clerk al 800 per
lnnum, effective July 5. vice Charles \.
Schauwecker, promoted.
Hobart H Ramsden, promoted from
clerk at $40. to clerk at $500 per annum.
zee Percy F. Allen. resigned. This pro-
motion became effective July g.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Revision Committee.

The committee recently appointed to
revise the Office Eehnual of typesetting
is holding daily sessions in the office of
the foreman OF the main proofroom.
The committee consists Of +. II. Thomas
acting chairman. in the absence of Fore
man Robinson: A F. Bloomer, secre-
tary, and f. II. Ryan. c. W. Pafflow
Will be an auxiliary member for the
purpose of supplying information in re-
gard 10 foreign languages. The present
manual contains 1856 pages and il viii be
the aim of the committee 10 condense
the publication as much as possible.