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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Summer appears to have come in
Las Vegas, although appearances are
very often deceitful. To-day the mer.
curry ran up to 6S In the shade and
the quality Of the air was superfine,
Last night the thermometer registered
70 and yesterday the maximum was
"a. However, the Denver weather
man IL SO unkind as to remark that
Il ought to snow In northern New
Mexico tonight and tomorrow. while
the southern part Of the territory
gets TIA innings ~ fair weather. The
weather man Mis been mistaken sew
eral times this year and there are
several people heyr1tput who hope he
may be mistaken 6hce more.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Mrs. P. A. Peterson passed away at
s o'clock last evening at her home on
the west side. from tuberculosis, at
the age Of about fifty years. He hus
hand IL lying at the point Of death at
the ladies' Home. he having slightly
frozen his feet while drivins a wagon
for the Aqua Pura company excava-
ton work, and gangrene set In. They
have a SON OF about twelve years OF
age.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

The New York World OF January
3 publishes q half page article in au.
vocacy OF as(Yb*ay under Third wen.
W and In c0hncction publishes the
photo and expressions Attorney VIM.
Henry Knox called on a.ysunt Of his
uncommon glfyt cf oratory, "The Henry
Clay Of Harlem" Mr.. Knox is one OF
the foremost advocates Of this great
undertaking. Local Interest is lent
TO the item from the fact that tho
gentleman Is q brotherin.law of Mrs.
Heinemann Of this city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

J. G. Northcraft Of Kansas City will
open his 1ne buffet In the Brash build.
INK on Sixth street. about next Tues
day morning. He has ! beautiful bar
and fixtures, his furniture being manu-
factured by the firm Of Merle Z Hean-
~. Of Chicago, Illinois. He has pur.
chased : hne stock Of Doods and h
confident Of doing ! large business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

John hurry died At the Ladies'
Home In this city alsll o'clock last
night from tuberculosis, after 1 reel
dence in this city Of not quite two
weeks. His home was In ukiah, Cali
fornia. and he had been suffering from
the dread disease for almost Ave
years. His sister has been wired to
md out what disposition to make OF
the remains.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

The La Vegas Elks are famous
- entertainers and In producing
THE Eik's Tooth" hey win aim to
make It their cro~plng achievement
along this line. II undertaking this
gigantic production the popular phrase
The Elk's do things" win be verified
and the people Of Las veRas can rest
assured that the performance will be
worthy Of their support.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Harry Miner ~ Easy Tyne. an
American tourisAppAA w. D. Reymann
~ Wienie Wurst, : German tourist
and descendant Of the Wurst family
IN Germany, tAro1(A their adven-
lures witt the NAShibals will keep
the audience IN "a uproar. 1-6S
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

A travelling man stated this morn
that he had Travelled from the rock
bound coast Of Maine to the Golden
Gate Of California but had never be-
fore heard such q collection Of music
sung with such dash and vim as he
heard in Trinidad at THE Eik's
Tooth"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Great ire has W. exercised in
selecting the biz cast which numbers
ffty Of Las Vegas most prominent
musical and dramatic talent. there
fore. II Il ! foregone conclusion that
It will BE- : graH1sepccess. l.6s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

A trip to the canyon at this season
Of the year will show you why the
Santa Fe spent $4,000 to cut through
the solid mass Of rock. It was for
nothing more o. less than to get the
famous ice that nature gives the Gal
linas canyon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Margarlta Gonzales has been adopt.
ed In the probate court by Hilario
Mares and Emiteria Gonzales. his
wife. She will take the name Of her
adopted father.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Rev. Ludwig q. Jacobs Of Ration will
hold English Lutheran services In the
Woodman hall. In this city. Sunday at
IL o'clock and at 1850 p. m. Sunday
school At 10 a. m. Everyone IL
cordially invited.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Visitors are welcomed to 90 and
inspect the new power plant OF the
Las Vegas Railway and Power Co.,
every Sunday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

julius 0raaf. OF the arm Of GRAF =
Hayward. was taken very suddenly
III It the store this morning and had
TO bs taken home Immediately In a
grocery xAkpn.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Marriage licenses have been grant
"a 70 CiedlHe. pAils and Modesto Gar.
ella, both Of AfCuesta, N. NJ, and to
Domingo Iaias and Petra Gonzales,
both OF Ias Wales. N. N.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Ed. Aker. clerk In the John A. Papen
grocery OF Bridge street was sick
with grippe yesterday and unable to
work.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

First night at THE Elk's Tooth
will just whet your appetite for the
second night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

At "The Elk's Tooth" you will zee
the Best comedian ever. His name is
Wurst.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Hear the lates COO song. Turn
Over, You're ON Your Back" a sung
by "Griddle" In THE Elk's Tooth"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Secure seats for "The Elk's Tooth"
Mt Schaefer's NOW. They are going
fast.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Ed. Oehring was taken to the La
dies Home today In very bad shape
with rheumatism.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

The grab sale at Murphey's drug
store today was well patronised.
Some big grabs are reported.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Any suit or overcoat In the house.
1880 at the Hub. 1-72
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Take the Z tomorrow and see the
ice houses thatshAve been filled up
the past week. They are immense.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Seats for The Elk's Tooth" are
nov on sale at Schaefer's, for both
Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

A baby girl was born last night IA
Mr.. and Mrs. T. ". Fisher.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

1.-THE Nk's Tooth" Duncan opera
house. January 10th and nth.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

No Nice It Ro.sntAal hall to
night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

See Resepwald = Sons half page
I'd ON patS =. NJ
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-01

of state, Richad Olney, informed Lord
Salisbury hat this doctrine courage
ously declared not merely that Europe
ought not to interfere in American
affairs, but that any European power
doing SO would be regarded as antag.
onizing the interests and inviting the
opposition of the United States" Nor
are these the only secretaries from the
bay state, for also on the record are
Daniel Webster with his two terms
and Edward Everett. Seward, Ham
ilton Fish, Evarts, are other names
which need only be mentioned to
bring memory of their service. John
Hays record is too recent for it to
be judged with that even justice
which time alone can bring.
1t is interesting to note that in 40
years or since 1856, there have been
but two second assistant secretaries of
state. Alvey A. Adee, the present sec
ond assistant secretary and long the
invaluable wheelhorse of the depart
ment, was appointed in 1885, Will
lam II. Michael, the present chief clerk
of the department, prepared some
years ago a valuable pamphlet on the
department from which much that is
here given has been taken.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-01
Birth Rate Follows Trade.

At meeting of the Royal Statisti.
cal society, held recently in London
at the society's rooms, a paper was
read on "The Changes of Marriage
and Birth Rates in England and Wales
During the Last Half Century, With
an Inquiry as to Their Causes" by G.
Udny Yule
careful examination of the fluctu.
atoms in the birth rate showed. de-
clared Mr. Yule, that it appeared to
respond, like the marriage rate, to the
cycle of trade and industry, though
the movement is curiously irregular az
compared with that of the latter rate.
The fall of the birth rate, or a marked
increase in the rate of fall, commenc-
ed in many European countries lust
about 1885, that is, when the effect
of the fall of prices from 1873 was
Just beginning to make itself felt.
The turning point was too we'll mark
ed not to be due to some very definite
cause, and too widespread. to be as
cribed to any cause of at all a local
character. The greatest intercensal
increase rates in England and Wales
occurred 1T was pointed out. after
periods of high prices.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-01

and July 81. 1889, four days AFTER the
bill establishing the department of
foreign affairs hau peen signed,
Theodore Sedgwick of Connecticut
introduced "a bill to provide for the
safe.keepng of the acts, records and
great seal of the United States; for
the publication, preservation and
authorization of the acts of con-
gress," etc. The first section of this
act, which became law September 10,
1889, provided that THE executive
department denominated the depart
ment of foreign affairs shall hereafter
be denominated the department OF
state, and the principal officer shall
hereafter be called the secretary of
state" The secretary was required
United States, TO be the custodian of
the seal of the United States; to
authenticate copies of records and pa
pers properly coming before him, and
TO receive all the records of and pa
pers in the Office of the late secre-
tuIS ol luS tOHSItSS, SNSSHt SUM o'
related to the treasury and war de-
partments.
The scope of the department was
thus materially enlarged and IL be
came the most important of the gov
eminent offices under the president. \
few days after the creation OF the de
partment John jay was nominated to
! be chief Justice Of the United States
and Thomas Jefferson to be secretary
of state. Both were commissioned
! September 26. Jefferson was still
on his mission to France, and there
fore Jay temporarily was so "oS:igins
as to continue his good Offices" as
Washington explained in writing JET
ferson OF his nomination. II was not
until February a., 1890. that Jeffer
son formally accepted he office whes
he wrote Washington from Monticello
that he would soon set out for New
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-01
BOOKS AND PAPERS HELP.
Rock Springs, Wyo., Where Forty-Six
Dialects are Spoken.

The American Tract society, Kew
York, has received from Rev. w B. D.
Gray, superintendent in Wyoming of
the Congregational Sunday school an
Publishing society, Boston, an &C
acknowledgement of a donation of books
and papers sent by donors in Proyi-
dence, K. l., for mission work in Rock
Springs, Wyo. Superintendent reports
as follows:
Rock Springs is a coal camp, so
called in the West; but in reality a
western city of about 5000 population.
The principal industry. and really
the only industry, of the place is coal
mining; almost within the city. proper
there are at least nine mines, though
lew OF them are not worked at pres
ent. Some of these mines extend
many miles under ground, and when
the time comes for shift it is inter
esting to see the black diamond
army pour out of the shafts.
Most OF the mining is done BY for
e1gners, part coming from the higher
and better educated nations, but MANY.
possibly majority, from the lower.
such as China, Italy and the like.
The Wyoming State University in
vestlgated and found that the popula-
ton of Rock Springs spoke FORTY six
different dialects. While MANY of
the miners are well-to-do and have
churches which they support and at
tend, it is nevertheless true that very
many are pitifully poor and live in
squalor and degradation. AS a rule
this class are supporters of the sa-
looms and gambling bells, of which
there are many.
Among this class, and with a pur
pose OF reaching and helping the chill
dren, and through them the parents.
the mission is established.
BY means of the children gathered
from the cabins and dug-outs which
skirt Bitter Creek, we are enabled to
place in these homes wholesome and
helpful literature, and are thankful
for all the help we receive from
friends to whom the work appeals.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-01

Inc United States the president is re-
sponsible while the cabinet, the secre-
taries Of the executive departments are
responsible to him only and are indie,
pendent of congress. The cabinet of
ficers' acts are legally the acts of the
president.
The act of July q, 1889, was en-
titled 'An act for establishing an ex-
ecutive department, to be denominated
the department Of foreign affairs. !"
II comprised four sections. The first
defined the duties of the department
to be correspondence with and instruc-
tons to diplomatic and consular
agents abroad and negotiations with
the agents of foreign nations in the
United States, cor to such other mat
tcrs respecting foreign affairs as the
president Of the United States shall
assign to the said department" The
remaining sections related to the de-
tails of organization. John Jay being
IN charge of the old department OF
reign affairs was continued with
out formal appointment temporarily
in charge of the new department. This
department had, however, a brief
existence. Before the assage of the
inal act creating Ii tn re was pro-
posed in the House of Representatives
the establishment OF nome" depart
ment. to have the custody of tho
great seal, correspond with the sew
eral states, report to the president
plans for the protection and improve.
ment of manufactures, agriculture and
commerce, issue patents, Is But
this proposition met with little favcr
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-01
WHAT SHE'S DOING.

(''What is the girl graduate doing
now?"-Exchange
She's adjusting up the parlor, and she's
putting things to rights,
While her mother, at the seashore, is
a-taking in the sights;
She is cooking papa's dinner, and she's
making up his bed;
She's looking after chickens to see if
they've been fed.
She's washing up the dishes, and she's
scrubbing pots and pans.
She is putting up the peaches, and
she's sealing up the cans;
She's so handy in the kitchen that her
papa looks with pride
On the slender form so busy, as sbs
moves from side to side.
She's a-binding Johnny's finger that he
mangled with the saw;
Or she's mending Jennie's apron that
the pup tore with is paw.
What a skillful hand for doing every
thing she finds TO do!
And they cannot live without her, she's
so womanly and true.
For It's Nellie here, and Nellie there,
and Nellie all the time,
And she gives each one attention,
while she sings cheerful
rhyme;
So what could we do without her? And
whate'er would be our fate.-
And we're one and all a-saying-O God,
bless our graduated
%. w. Rogers in Kansas City Star.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-01
Church Made of Seal Skins.

From the loneliest mission station in
the world, on an island 700 yards
broad in the remote Arctic regions
north of Labrador. the Rev. E. ]. Peck
has reached England after IA perilous
voyage in fifty-ton schooner.
The missionary's first church al
Black Lead island. Bafin land. was
made of seal skins, but met with an
untimely fate, being completely de.
voured by Eskimo dogs. Nomad Els
kimos pay. occasional visits, some OF
them coming ali the way from the Ber
ing sea.
In spite of privations, Mr.. Peck and
his colleague. Mr.. Bilby. gave regular
teaching to the neighboring Eskmos
and translated the New Testament and
Genesis into Bafin land dialect
London Mail.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-01
Another Die-to-Win Concern.

In order to attract members to his
congregation, a clergyman of st. Paul
is advertising that he represents the
Eternal Life Insurance company. In
view of the recent disclosures with re-
gard to earthly insurance companies,
this may be the worst sort Of policy.
Columbia State. -
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-01
A Perfect Lady.

Raise your chin a little" said the
photographer.
This is as high as l choose TO
raise it," was the austere response of
Mrs. Vick-Senn. IF the effect is not
to your liking you can lower your ma.
chine. Chicago Tribune.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-01
Great.

Yes, she's made a name for her
self"
In what way?"
Why, she used to be Ellen Cum
minis Brown. Now she is Aileen Com.
yns Browne. '-CIevesan,i Plain Deal
er.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-01
WASHINGTON,

Wa Sft ING TON
y c., Jan. "a
TIE department Of
s.atc from the
day of its establish
rlent has always
cen the most i'm
portant of the ex-
ecutiye depart
~ nts of the United
states government.
4 a.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-01
LUCK OF SOME PEOPLE.

George Louis England, a messenger
boy in the United States postal service
at Oakland, Cal, who has struggled
for three years to support himself
on meager salary, has been adopted
by Mrs. A. B. Puffer, a rich widow OF
that city. Mrs Puffer will give him
good education and at her death
promises to will him her entire fortune
Of 100000.
The discovery of a fabulously rich
gold mine near Barstow, Cal, was
made recently by c. w. Roach,
special officer of the Santa Fe Rail-
road While out hunting Roach
came to an old tunnel, abandoned by
a prospector long since dead. While
road. While out hunting Roach
grasped handful of glittering dust
Further investigation showed nuggets
as large as walnuts. Roach fractured
number of speed records in hasten
ing to San Bernardino to file his claim.
A box containing nearly $4,000 in
silver and bills was found under a
bowlder in the woods near BurlingtonA
VT, by James North last week. Young
North was pursuing a rabbit with his
dog when the fugitive disappeared I'M
der large stone North pried up the
stone and found the treasure. 1t was
the property of friendless miser who
had died few weeks ago.
Dave Mile, a deaf-mute in the
asylum at Stockton, Cal, regained his
speech through a fit of anger. An
other inmate of the place stole his
bedclothing in the night. When
Miller awoke in the cold he became
real mad and while trying TO express
his feelings something snapped In
his head Then he expressed his
feelings vccally for the first time in
many months.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-01
HUMOR.

How could you tell they were mar
ried?"
why, whenever one was telling a
story, the other kept continually
breaking in with unimportant addi-
tons and angry contradictions
q miss your beautiful jewels. They
are still in the family, hope?"
Yes; uncle has them"
Jean Vatican reiterated under
ground.
'One of the six best cellars he
explained.
This really accounts for the big
circulation of the book.
What made you so ratified when
you were giving your testimony in
that jury trial?"
"One of those lawyers was a beau
I'd just thrown down. confessed
Dora, land | was scared for fear he'd
ask me my age out of spite, and new
er was on oath before,'
A Kansas City man came up to a
lecturer in hotel there, saying with
enthusiasm:
We'll, sir, l enjoyed your lecture
very much last night"
Il didn't see you there"
ooh, wasn't there"
Well, what do you mean by telling
me you enjoyed my lecture, and you
were not PRESENT."
"Oh, l bought tickets for my girls
father and mother, and they both
went"
The lecturer felt that he had not
talked in vain.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-10-24
CrOCkery Department

One Table high grade Japanese Ware from
25c to So
Glassware, Dinner ware, Toilet sets, Glass
and Fancy Crockery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-10-24
EAST ST. JOHNSBURY.

Rev. George Gates, president of Pomo-
ma College, made brief visit with rela-
tives in this village last week.
The Ladies Society will give their
annual chicken pie supper Friday even
ing. All are invited.
Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Grant are spend
ing their vacation with friends in Berk-
shire.
Mrs. Stephen Rudd has returned from
visit to her daughter in Nashua, N. H.
Mrs. Belinda Gates is spending few
days with her daughter in st. Johnsbury.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Shasteny, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Clark and Mrs. G. M.
Dodge have returned from a visit OF
several days in Boston.
Miss May Stiles has resigned her posi-
ton as teacher in Kirby, to accept the
position as assistant in the village school.
George Drew has rented house in st.
Johnsbury, and intends to move soon.
Mrs. ]. w. Webster, who has been an
invalid many months is failing.
Mrs. Carrie NJ. Hadley and son Of
Boston, were in this village Monday
call ng on old friends. Mrs. Hadley was
a teacher in the village school about IA
years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Clark were called
to Barton, Friday, by the death of their
daughter, Mrs. Churchill