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Woodruff County news., 1906-12-20

of chairs and sofas we're easily ob- tainable. For quite awhile plays were given twice week, the patrons of the extemporized playhouse being mostly boys and girls of the official Washing ton circle. Frequently, however, grown people were present at the performances, and now and then MT. Lincoln and his wife. The actors were furnished to a large extent by a Pennsylvania regiment of "Bucktails," then stationed at the capital.
 Christmas with the Grants.
 In the way of Christmas parties at the White House, none in all the his tory of that interesting mansion has been so remarkable as one that was given during the Grant regime, which many of the residents of Washington to-day still vividly recall A gigantic fir tree, reaching nearly to the ceiling, was set up in the East room, beauti- fully decorated, and on the tables be- meath it were laid numerous gifts, most of them costly, which were dis tributed among the guests. The whole of the diplomatic corps was invited and refreshments, including cham pagne and terrapin, were provided.
 No children were born to MT. Cleve- land during his first term, but at the date of his return to the White House his daughter Ruth (since dead) was two years old. Esther, the second child, came into the world not long afterward. Every Christmas Mrs. Cleveland had fine tree set up in the play room, trimming it with her own hands, and experimenting the adjust ment on it's branches of hundreds of tiny incandescent lights of different colors, which took the place of can dies. Invitations were issued In the names of Ruth and Baby Esther to the little people of the cabinet circle, who came on the afternoon of Christ mas day to take part in the merry making and to share the gifts incl dentally distributed.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-20

The coming of Christmas Is never forgotten at the White House. While every presidents family has cele- brated the festival according to their own wishes, and without attempting to follow precedent, none have ever nermitted the occasion to pass unno- tced.
 President Jackson, whose wife was dead and who had no family, and whose friends were his political asso- ciates. made of Christmas gala day for the few servants of the White House numbered among whom were two or three personal attendants from his Tennessee plantation.
 But few presidents have had young children to make Merry Christmas in the White House. During the civil war Tad Lincoln was the White House baby. and around him centered the interest at Christmas time. The fol lowing true story is told of Tad at that time:
 Father" said little Tad, there is something I'd like for Christmas, if you'll give it to me-"
 AS the son asked the question his father looked at the boy over the rims of his spectacles in a grave way he had, and replied:
 What is that, my son?"
 q want a theater," said Tad.
 Is that all?" responded Mir. Lin coin, laying down the papers Ga lengthy report from one of the gen erals in the field) which he had been perusing. Well, my boy, I don't know that I have any objection There are plenty of chem, I suppose in the toy shops"
 70, but don't waEat toy theater,' , protested the youngster; q want 2 real one."
 The president gazed at him in some surprise. 'Is Grover's theater fox sale" he asked. "or Ford's. per haps?"
 Of course not father. At any rate
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-20

1 Mrs. Mckinley used always to make many Christmas presents with her own hands, devoting much of her time l to the production of crochetted and knitted things, embroidered pieces, baby sacks and socks. and knitted purses of silk and steel beads. She was an invalid and in this way leisure was employed which otherwise might have been wearisome. As result, on the morning of the 25th of December each member of the clerical force of the White House received from her a muffier and a pair of warm gloves. Though she had no children, she was fond of young people, and at Christ mastide she always had three or four her as guests.
 The custom of giving turkeys to each married man of the official staff was inaugurated by President McKin- ley, and the custom has been followed by MT. Roosevelt. This year close to 100 fine, fat birds will be required to go around. Each one will bear card on which will be inscribed the words: "A Merry Christmas from the Presi- dent"
 For several years the White House did not know the ring of children's voices, but President Roosevelt brought an interesting family of little folks to the mansion, and for the past five years Christmas at the White House has been Christmas for the children, and 1t is celebrated in very much the same way as is in vogue in other well-to-do American homes.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-20

Although, as rule, the Roosevelts do not have Christmas tree, they inherit from their Dutch ancestors a veneration for the spirit and senti- ment of Christmas, and the day is given up by them entirely to festivi- ties.
 The four younger children hang up their stockings as matter of course. On the morning of Christmas day, after breakfast, MT. Roosevelt leads
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-20

|a don't suppose so. But there isn't
 any reason why we shouldn't have a
 theater in tho White House, if you
 are willing"
 MT. Lincoln was not at first disposed
 to take the suggestion favorably, but
 Tad, who was his favorite child, and l.at that time II years of age, was per
 sistent, and at length the indulgent Fparent yielded. This was just before the Christmas of 1S63-too late to
 have the theater ready for the holi- days. many preparations being re- Quired; but 1t is matter of history, though known to few, that not long after the following New Years day the boys ambition was realized, a room on the second floor of the execu-
 tive mansion being set aside for the purpose, and stage erected, with gas footlights and some simple scenery. \ It so chanced that MT. Grover, the ,manager of Growers theater, which stood on the site of the present New
 National theater in Washington, only couple of blocks from the White
 House, was great friend of Tad
 MT. Lincoln often went there, some time" accompanied by MT. Seward, his secretary of state, and it was a com mon thing for the advertisements of 4the playhouse to announce that cer- tain performance would be given "at
 the request of the president"
 | Grover helped Tad to ''rig up" the
 theater at the White House, a sort
 pf fence being constructed to shrs off
 the space to be occupied by the audi 1snce, for whose accommodation plenty
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-20


 the way to the library, which he calls the study" where the gifts are laid out on the tables. He and Mrs. Roose- welt distribute them, and after the distribution a general romp usually follows.
 Of course, while the Roosevelt chil- dren are the recipients of more cost ly gifts, and in greater number, than are received by the average American family of children, still there is no extraordinary display of lavishness and responsiveness in their gifts. The president does not go to the extreme in the buying and giving of Christmas presents that one would perhaps imagine.
 In the afternoon of Christmas day, after the children have had their gifts and their romp, they go to two or three parties. One of these is at the house of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts, the presidents life long chum, while another Is at the residence of MT. Roosevelt's elder sis ster, Mrs. Cowles. Here, of course, jollity and much good fun character izes the parties, and every child pres ent invariably enjoys the afternoon immensely.
 Gifts from the American People.
 Of course, every Christmas thou sands of gifts from total strangers reach the White House, and no doubt such will be the case this year. Al though these presents are not want. ed, and the people would do much bet. ter not to send them, still 1t is way many of the American people have of showing their affection for the na- tion's chief executive.
 Whenever these presents are of con- siderable value Gas is sometimes the easel, they are returned to the don ors; otherwise they are accepted DO litely with note of acknowledgment from the presidents secretary. Not one in a hundred of them is seoa by the president, and in former admin istrations they were commonly con- signed to the attic, where at the time of the recent reconstruction of the mansion an immense quantity of old junk thus accumulated was found.
 Cigars MT. Roosevelt does not smoke, and liquors are as rule re. jected. Articles of domestic useful ness are handed over to the steward. Whether such presents are accepted or refused, they cause embarrassment, and the tenant of the White House would be sincerely gratified if appre- ciative citizens chose some less sub stantial method of remembering him at Christmas time.
 Christmas is now, and has been as a rule, a distinctly family affair in which public or official life has no part. It Is on New Years day that the president keeps open house for all.
 As in most instances the countries of the new world have adopted their Christmas customs from the mother country from which their first emi- grants settled, Spanish traditions pre- vail extensively in Latin-America. At the legations of Chilli and Argentina the German tree, with it's Kris Krin- gle accompaniments, will be charm ingly combined with the religious obs servance of the season as brought from southern Europe by the Span iards. who originally settled those countries
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-20
Thinks He Has Mica Mine.

B. w. Eddy, real estate man of Hot Springs, is of the opinion that he has discovered a valuable mine of mi ca on his lands in the West Grand Avenue addition. In excavating there indications are pronounced very prom ising. MT. Eddy is sinking a shaft on
 the vein to test its quality and quanti-
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-20
Railroad Man Killed.

Frank Baker, a section hand on the White River branch of the Iron Noun tain road, fell from handcar near Penters Bluff recently, and sustain ed injuries from the effects of which he died. Deceased formerly lived in Kansas City.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-20
TELLS
 OF CONDITIONS
 IN PORTO RICO
Special Message the Re. suit of Chief Execu-
 tive's Recent Visit.
MUCH GOOD WORK DONE

ministration Is Pointed to with Pride-last Year the Most Pros porous the Island Has Ever Known Congress Urged to Confer Full American Citizenship Upon the Porto Rieans-NouId Have All In. sular Governments Placed in One Bureau.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-20
Samuel Churchill Sued for s1o,ooo.

A $10,000 personal damage suit has been filed against Samuel Churchill of Little Rock by G. w. Reid of Ten nessee, who claims that the defendant used false and defamatory words con cerning him. saying that he was liar and thief, and that he had obtained money under false and fraudulent pretenses.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-20
Order of the Cotton Belt Has Been
Rescinded.
Ask for Law Enforcement.

A mass meeting of the citizens of Newark was held recently, at which strong resolutions were adopted con- demning the officers of the town for failing to enforce the law against per- sons selling liquor illegally. It was declared that the law is being violated in an open manner and censure was especially directed at the mayor and marshal
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-20
Badly Burned While Attempting to
Save Horse.

Mrs Robert Austin of Pine Bluff was badly burned recently while attempt ing to save a valuable horse. The barn in which the animal was confined. was burning and Mrs. Austin made an unsuccessful attempt to get the horse out In making the effort she was se- riously burned.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-20
Killed at His Own Door.

James A. Clay, a carpenter, living at Strong, was shot and killed near his front door by some unknown par ties He had just been acquitted by the Grand Jury on charge of volun- tary manslaughter. he having been bound over to that body for killing Jesse Garner at Strong while acting as deputy constable.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19
Peacemaker Gets
A Broken Head
@u

San Marciai. N. NJ, May 1s.-A.
berto Sanchez Is lying at his home In
the old town here at the point OF
death a. the result OF q beating
which no received yesterday at the
hands of Isais carm0dy.
Carmody and Francisco Garcia rot
into an alteration in the old town
where they both live. Garcia went
into the saloon Of Montoya and Bar.
reras 20 get saay RON csrmody. As
carmody started 70 follow he was
stopped by Sanchez. who had taken
no part In the quarrel. who assumed
the roll OF peacemaker, and who told
him he would only get into trouble
~ he went Into the saloon. carmody
resented this unlocked FOR Interior.
ence, drew hin revolver and struck
Sanchez over tho bend with ii. knock.
Ing him down. Ha then fell upon
the PROSTATE man and struck him re.
peatedly upon the head with the
heavy weapon. fr~acturing the skull.
cagmody has been placed under
arrest with a murder charge hang.
Ing over his head.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19
SOME pHEMALE PHILOSOPHY

Love laughs at-jokesmiths.
Man proposes but woman puts hin
np ID X.
AIimony IN the hand u worth /
husband In prospect.
Prime pheathers don't make phins
birds. but they do make phine hats.
Laugh and your husband laughs
with you: weep and he goes TO the
club.
II Is the innocent. blue-eyed, hahs
kind that make mere men act the big
gekf phoois.
Marriage Il 4 partnership lii which
one 81 the hrm II always The sIlen,
partner.
=
Here's q story. with d BIT Of femi
nine interest that might have been
told 4 particular" friend not long
axo.
Frances was over last Tuesday AZ.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19
The Week In Society;


isFnoon. You knoS she usually Gomez
10 tell other peoples Joys and sor
rows. and II she ever has any III her
own no one ever knows II | merely
looked AZ her interrogatssely yer the
bunch Of roses Harry sent
She didn't seem disposed TO tall
much. only sighed.
! am not going 20 ash you any
questions. announced proudly. NJ !
dropped 4 lump u SUGAR ii my Tea
|cnp
Nor sai6 Francis. md We dropped
INTO I1cnce.
ybpose.- she said. after IN awk.
ward PAUSE. you would mn disdain
listen t2Krto 4 STORY. would yonf o.
not about myself. she
syu OF dHyNNt peoples col
nees from them. o. saying sweet
kforting thinss. when They have
laid their troubles before her, which
they invariably 40. yun know.
Wen. d man-it's always 1 man
came so ses'k friend uf nina one
day. " she began. HE was engaged n
d friend OF hers. and they had quar-
relied. II was a simple lovers quar-
rel. and should have menied itself,
hut when the man told my friend
about II she happened 10 be 4
sympathetic mood and opened her eyes
vide, very Wide. shook her head sad.
~. and assured him Or the pain Il
rave her 10 know that her friend
could Ne so cruel.
Man like. M felt very righteous
and much abused. and decided that
HIS fancec needed 20 be punished. He
did not 20 near her for three weeks,
and she told my friend mat life was
not worth living. So this professional
sympathiser told her TO stand on her
dignity. and not 70 write 10 him:
that she would bring things around
all right in good time.
All this time the d~iseonsolate Low.
cr paid regular visits 10 his sympa-
thetic friend. Sometimes she scold.
IA him and sometimes abe was kind
hut 10 her amaxement she made no
progress toward erecting 4 reconcilt.
alton. He was big and stubborn. Just
the kind OF man 4 woman can twine
around her finger. she tried smiles
and digniied lectures: was eoquett.
ishly sweet. but nothing moved him.
He said he wss quite contenied as he
q and would not forgive Mildred.
Then she told him he was inhumani
4 cruel brute, 4 monster. And he
only laughed,
You see the trouble was she had
been used 10 coquettinr with Young
fellows. He being older and 4 man
Of the world was shrewder and even
more OF q firt than she.
sone day his fance accused her Of
flirting with him. She called her an
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19

ecaee1e1 CSfee AfteS rassty Nsase
= rsSsssl.
For nors dian tsessy yesrs Nr. J.
n Massey. q ssss cii1ios 81. Mn
respolis. MINI. mas tortured hy cd
sticA The pain and safferias which
be endured during this time 10 te
yond eonprshensioaL Noshins gave
him my permanent relief untii hs
used chanl@rlzin1 Pain Balm. Ons
application o. that liniment relieved
the palm md made sieep and ress
possible. and less than d bottle has
effected ! permanent cure. II troub-
led with 1Iatica or rheumatism vhy
not Try . twenty live cent bottle Of
Paia Balm and Q for yourself hoe
quickly q relieves the pain For SAID
By aii druggists
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19

The Original Laxative Cough Syrup
y Kennedy's LAXATIVE Honey and Tar.
y expels all cold from the system By
acting - . cathartic on the bowels.
Kennedys laxative Honey and Tar 10
. certain, safe and harmless cure for
soldsicrouD and whoopine cough.
Sold by Winters Drug Co: X. D.
Goodall
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19
Exclusive Agent Here.
The Hub,
s @ y g@ ES"
LIS Vegas. N N.
se4 = # III

unserupssous eoa.2s< and ragged and
wepf 49, they both had Mysteries, bni
each declared thai the man was NOT
worth esyinx shout. but that Il was
each others reprehensible conduct
that made them sorrowful. or course
the end ~ II was that my friend had
tContinued On pagc OIL
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19
Tea Talk.

There il no other srrce n general ne about which % little is
knoxn - tez.-ifS growth and preparation for n<. A. 4 gross al te2
looks sery much alike. The various kinds known - BaskethTed.
lIncnorcd, Young Hyon. Gunsoxder, English breakfast oohng a
!etc. are the result od different processes & manufacture. Az tez
gro~s there Is but lrle 10 distinguish one brand from smother. The
best teas are grown high above fhe ksel "a The Sea The mrs. picking
Id the leaf takes place early ID May. and Is known as The FnstCrop"
this = true az al Japan teas. The second gathering begins N June. and
The third in Juyor Angus. None OF these compare n favor or
merits u the First ~pickings.
Chr Palmetto Brand viii always prove 10 be The CHOICEST IN
IcoLoRED JAPAN TEA pm n The market today, and should Be in
Ieyery hrnse. .# Z
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19
INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Footease. . powder. II
cures painful. smartins. nervous feel
and insrovins nails. and Instantly
takes the sting out or corps and bun.
Ions. IT. The greatest comfort dis,
coyery of the age. Aliens Footeas1
makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
y n = certain cure for sweating. cat
lous, swollen. tired. aching feet. Try
it today. Sold By al Druggists and
Shoe Stores. By mall for CSC. ID
stamps. oon't accept any substitute.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen
8. olmstsd. Le Roy. N. Y. 1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19

A farmers institute viii be held
~ Mesiila park today and m Las
Cruces tomorrow evening. The lee
lures viii ~ In Spanish BY members
of the faculty of the New Mexico
College " Agriculture and Mechanic
Arts. :
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19
rhe talk Of tho town,
shAWHAN WHlskEY
Il keeps On tasting rood.
l.l3l

The High school graduates viii giys
= class day play entitled the Mer.
chant Of Venice up 20 Date at the
Duncan opera house Wednesday. May
%. As this Is the first attempt Of
the High school they should be en-.
Outraged by q packed house. I.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19

There u only one way m which you
may know that there II no want id. III
today's paper which vitality interests
you-and that y to read them ana
see. 4-TolI
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19

Mr.. 8. Z. Bowen. Of Wayne, W. va,
writes: Il was 1 sufferer from lid.
ney disease, % that 1t times I could
not stand straight took Folsy's
Kidney Cure. One dollar bottle ana
part 81 the second cured me- entirely.
Foley's Kidney Cure works wonders
where others are total failures. 70 BE-
obtained Of o. G. Schaefer. druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19

The Estancia valley n keeping up
it, good record FOR homestead entries
ana FOR receiving permanent ana Bona
fde settlers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19

&Rwentytwo rides for soc. That II
the price on Communication books. APP
ply at the Street Car Office or from
nom conductors. 900
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19


Y. Asyns'd ~ snv ~
Wal Not TAKE 2 rest from the
ss.e,y aont m. =. women, J
zen; because. old boy, you see
nerves are al strained % the
sne2Plsx point-we.re Tired and wan
-
WskNn = &rt out where ihe air y
80 A@Rh'on dont tread nn 90
eofn.
~ 10 - 1850 : seaside
hide e~ay the hilis,
nay ieox' ss'd noy<
vsuHH ~ SONGS ~ tie
we vant 20 = TIGHT eo~ns arc
eu' ONT &rseo&>y Qa1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19

Dosr nm 70 .s,<sz ne Gnsz n4Il
sisea By ~ E1st<s 90 he Dunc1s
opera bous<. Mag ssfhL Ella
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19

people attend the best
sk best hall. The Eagles
~ stth. s.ii4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19

Dawson, n. n, has In a year grown
from 4 collection ar little shacks no
q town nf $500 people.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19

The Odd Fellows OF Portaies las
week organized ogle lodge, No. IL
and elected officers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19
This May Interest Won.

No one Il immune from Kidney
trouble, 70 lust remember that Foley,s
Kidney Cure will stop tho irregularf.
ties and cure any case of kidney ana
bladder trouble that y not beyond the
reach Of medicine. To DO obtained
Of .. q. schaefer. druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19

THAI. captain Of the Belmont foot.
ball team. Roy Seelinser In the
Merchant Of Venice At the Duncan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-19

Your moneys worth or money re
turned, May 2srd at the Duncan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-02
BOY BURGLARS
 AGAIN
Grocery Store Conducted by K. D.
 Westal Buralarized.

The grocery store owned by K. D. Westali, al SIP West Sixth avenue was entered by burglars Thursday night and about s2O worth of stock was taken Today three negro boys were arrested by City Detectiv, i'd Cheek, and it is believed that they were the authors of the CT me. Tar! or the stuff was recovered.
 The robbery was committed after 10 o'clock last night, as MT. Westall was in the store till that hour, when he closed up and went home. Friday morning when he opened up he dis covered that the place had been enter ed, cases having been broken into, and boxes of crackers, sardines, to- bacco, and candy having been carried away. The nature of the stuff taken led him to think that boys were re- sponsible for the deed, and the police were notified.
 Part of the stolen property was found concealed between the side of the store building and the fer which separates the property from that of MT Alexander, whose resi- dence is next door. There is just room between the store and the fence for small person to squeeze n, and it is supposed that the boys were un- able to carry all of it away, and "cached" some. intending to come back for it after they had disposed of their first load.
 Two small boys, Henry Jones and Henry McMillan, were arrested by City Detective Ed Cheek and con- fessed to having committed the theft. They broke a hole in the glass of the door with a heavy iron nut, and then one of them inserted lis hand and unlocked the door. Jones is nine years of age. and Nc Milan is eleven.