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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Public Utilities

Las Vegas mas an up-to-date water
system and service. the Aqua Pura
company. which represents an invest
ment Of several hundred thousand dol
lars. furnishes pure water. the source
OF supply being the Rio G%allinas which
is fed by springs and snow from the
main mountain range. Water Is car
riod to a large reservoir above the city
which has a capacity Of 5000. 900 gal
lone. T.. II. Pierce is the capable Sec
Rotary and manager Of this enterprise
ing company. This company is a
large harvester. storer and distributor
Of natural ice. the purity and lasting
qualities Of which have made Las Ne-
gas famous. The ice Is gathered from
nine different lakes. formed by dam
ming the Rio Gallinas.
The Las Vegas Railway and Power
company furnish an excellent light
and power service and In addition
operate the street car lines which are
a great convenience to the public.
Their extensive plant is one Of the
most modern and completely equipped
TO be found in the southwest. Its
enterprising president and general
manager Is William A.. Buddeck. The
street car lines radiate throughout the
city and into the growing suburbs.
The Crystal Ice company. represent
ing an Investment Of $4,000, operate
an ice plant Of fifteen ton capacity
They use the George Vail system, a
modern system. in the manufacture OF
artificial Ice.
The Colorado Telephone company
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15

moral tone of the people and the evil
dences OF public spirit manifested ev-
erywhere. Hospitable TO a marked de-
gree her citizens are respectors of law
and order and property rights. They
take a just pride in their city. one
that will stand comparison from every
viewpoint with any other city of
similar size in the southwest. The
fame of the city as a health and
winter resort draws many northern
and eastern people who come to en-
joy the balmy sunshine and escape
the severe cold weather in the north.
Many of these transient people,
charmed with the surroundings, be-
come permanent residents n citi-
zens. With the settlement of the Mesa
lands. the construction of the electric
railway up into the Mora country and
the efforts Of its citizens along practi-
cal lines to attract the homeseeker.
investor and capitalist, Las Vegas is
to show a marked increase i'm
population and wealth within the next
fpW wears
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Government Reservoir

Eight miles west Of Las Vegas on
this tract the government reclamation
engineers have selected a site for "a
reservoir where the waters Of the Gal
linas and Sapcllo rivers can be di-
rected into a natural basin in The
hills. When built this reservoir will
irrigate 10000 acres. The govern
ment has surveyed and approved the
project and the land has been SGT
apart for irrigation. The estimated
cost of construction and maintain
ahce is S520. 600.
The irrigation Of 10000 acres Of
land means the securing OF a sugar
beet factory, giving employment TO
hundreds OF labOrers, thus adding TO
the wealth and population Of Las
Vegas.
The Board OF Trustees Of the las
Vegas Grant Is composed OF leading
and representative citizens. men OF
recognized ability and influence. its
president Is Jefferson Reynolds, the
well known banker, Eugcuio Romero.
"a pioneer citizen Of influence. cN-Chtpt
J Justice OF New Mexico Elisha Long
u leading lawyer and citizen D. -ec-
Charles llfeld. 90 procurement
merchant b. treasurer. THE other
members Of the board Hrr Fred VI.
Pierce. jose p Esuuthcl and lsitur
GalleguS. la he management nf the
grant the BOARD OF Trustees uIr show
ing excellent business Judgment aud
faithfully ~dischBrging thr duties
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15

and will open up a wonderfully rich
country. 1t will enter both Mora and
Rociada valleys, agriculturally among
the richest in New Mexico aud will
tap in addition the wonderful mineral
resources Of Mora county, which only
need an outlet by rail to become very
productive. The population tributary
to the country through which this
proposed road, to be known as the
Las Vegas, Mora and Northwestern.
will pass. is estimated to be already
$3.50 The citizens of Mora county
who have been seeking an outlet by.
rail for many years are very enthu-
siastic I'm their desire TO ecure the
road and have subscribed literally to
the stock Of the company and are
backed By the enterprising citizens OF
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Railroads

The construction OF the Santa Fe
railroad into the city in 1879 put Las
Vegas i'm close touch with the outside
world. For upwards of rs years this
railroad has been an important factor
of development in the growth of the
city. II handles the freight and pas
senger traffic rendering excellent SER
Vice. In volume of business %transac-
ted this station is one of great impor-
lance. II Is headquarters Of the New
Mexico division, La Junta to Albu-
querque. It maintains repair shops,
and about 500 men employed by this
company make their homes here,
which include train crews. both.
freight and passenger. This company
maintains "A branch railway from Las
Vegas to Las Vegas Hot Springs. a
distance Of six miles. 1t was the en-
terprise of his company at the expen-
diture of nearly $1,000. 900 that the
magnificent hotel, bath houses, ETC.,
were built in the creating OF a sum
mer resort. \. +. Meikletohn Is the
popular agent Of this company and
Col. r.. r.. TWitchell. president Of the
Commercial club. and one OF the best
known and representative citizens and
attorneys in the territory, Is its legal
representative.
The new electric railway being pro-
NOTED at the present time into Mora
county which will undoubtedly be.
constructed the coming year. will run
TO Mora, the county seat of Mora
county, SO miles north of Las Vegas.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
New Mexico Insane Asylum

Las Vegas is the seat of the New
Mexico Insane Asylum, a thoroughly
modern and equipped hospital for
the care OF the insane. This model in
stitution is beautifully situated on the
Hot Springs Boulevard al the foot OF
the hills about two miles northwest Of
the city. The grounds contain S25
acres Of which 1856 acres are under
cultivation. The main building and
additions are substantially built OF
stone and red brick Of pleasing archl-
lecture and are fitted throughout with
all modern appliances and convenien-
ces for the comfort OF the patients
who receive the best are "a treat
ment The high standard Of excel
lence maintained by this most worthy
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Banks

Las Vegas supports two first class
national banks and two savings insti-
buttons that are backed by ample cap
ital and and managed by
men of recognized ability and integ-
rity These are the First National
bank, established In 1876. the san
Miguel National bank. established in
1879. the Las Vegas Savings bank and
the Plaza Savings bank.
In addition 10 the above solid finan-
cial institutions the citizens support
three well managed and successful
building loan and savings institutions
namely the Southwestern Savings.
Loan n Buildings association, the
Mutual and the Aetna Through these
many homes have been built.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15

SPERM @atsAAsftA wv
Las Vegas, n. M. Dec. 1.-THE ear
~ history OF Las Vegas is tinged with
Omanc and interest and here one
finds a mingling of the old with the
new. Three flags have waved owe
san Miguel county OF which this is
the county seat, since Coronado set
foot within its limits away back in
the year 1871. First the Spanish flag,
then the Mexican banner and with the
coming of Col. Stephen W. Kearney on
August IA, 1896. the Stars and Stripes
floated to the breeze. History records
the first settlement of Las Vegas as
dating back to March 1895. when a
colony from San Miguel. one of the
earliest settlements mad by the Span
iards. a historic old town some thirty
miles southwest of here. settled on
the rich and fertile meadow and on
The Gallinas river at the point at
which the old Santa Fe traders were
wont to cross the river, and gave it
the name of Las Negas-the mead
oWs. IL was a rest place on the historic
old Santa Fe trail and became a IA
Vorite stopping place with the freight
ers and traders whose moving cara
vans were a feature of those early
days when the Star OF the Empire vas
moving westward. The settlement
prospered from the day the first
house and corral was built. II soon
became an important trading post.
yearly increasing In population and
wealth. The coming of the Santa Fe
railroad in 1879 marked the begin
ming Of a new era for Las Vegas and
the impetus given the town along ev-
cry line Of development was notice
able on every hand. Business and
professional men seeking new loca-
ions came here to grow up will the
country and were soon found putting
their shoulders TO the wheel and con-
tributing both their means and energy
in the general upbuilding and adj
vanccneHt. The citizens Of Las NeFas
realize today. as they never have be-
fore, the wonderful natural adYant-
ages their city and county hold out
10 them all and all corners In the won
derful fertility Of h Mesa lands on
the great Las Vegas Land Grant bor-
dering their city on the east, and need
ing only the magic touch of the intel
ligent and Industrious farmer to make
blossom as the rose. with a climate
that is not surpassed ~ any other
on the American continent, California
not excepted. Prospectors and home
seekers are constantly visiting IL and
il is now occupying the center OF the
development stage in northern New
Mexico. The Las Vegas Land Grant
offers advantages that will not repeat
themselves. They invite the nan with
the hoe to come and settle. The home
seeker desiring a location where eli
mate. diversity Of crops and the most
pronounced advantages are to be
found. will not ocate until he has
thoroughly Investigated the lands trib-
uthy to this city. The country wants
developers-farmers, not spectators.
2 country that is facing a magnificent
future where wealth lies I'm the soil
only awaiting the thrifty and indus
irious farmer to carry II to the sur
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Hotels

The leading hotels are the C%astauae-
da. one Of the famous Harvey system
hotels and Hotel L. Pension. both
centrally located and d~eservedly popu-
lar with the travelling public. A. o.
summer aud winter resort Las Vegas
owing 90 the superior climate and b.
many attractions appealing 90 the
tourist health seeker and deNotee of
pleasure aun recreation e. 81
aide fame. a great summer and
pleasure resort l. ~ Porvenir. 10
miles up M beautiful Hot Springs
Canyon. H enjoys "a large patronage
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Newspapers

Las Vegas has one Of the best daily
newspapers published Zoo the territory.
the Las Vegas Daily optic u is o.
member of the Associated Press and
ing ably edited. its publisher and
guiding spirit h. NJ NJ. Padgett, an able
and experienced newspaped nan The
Optic b. one Of the oldest papers boo
New Mexico. having been established
In 1879 and since its first issue has
been advocating year Boz and year out
the merits and advantages OF Las
Vegas and this secuon
The FL independents n the Nuz-
del Pueblo are two weekly newspaper
published ia Spanish. that are widely
read and circulated.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Points of Interest

The homeseekers excursions 70 Las
Vegas from the northwestern states
have resulted in the securing OF a
number Of desirable settlers, on the
Las Vegas Grant lands east OF the
city. Almost any Of the cereals grown
ia Northern Illinois. Iowa. Southern
Minnesota and the Dakotas can be
pruhtably grown in this section with
reasonable care. Alfalfa grasses and
forage crops likewise. The lands tri-
hutary to Las Vegas grow a superior
sugar beet, a most profitable crop.
What Erb a Mesterman, W. II. Com
stock and other successful farmers In
this vicinity have done, the farmer
and settler from the north can do
upon coming here n getting dow
90 business. Success awaits those
who are practical and Industrious.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Churches and Societies

with all the busy life connected
with the commercial interests of Las
Vegas the Christian citizens of this
city point with pride to the fact that
the religious element so necessary to
the healthful growth Of any commu-
nifty has not been forgotten. The
city has a number OF handsome
all the leading denomina-
tions being represented. The congre-
cations are large and the pastors are
men of character and learning. The
secret and fraternal orders are strong
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Location

Las Vegas occupies q commanding
position in the beautiful and pictrr-
esque valley Of the Gallinas river
amidst attractive surroundings that
appeal to a lover OF nature. II is sit
uated l32 miles north of Albuquerque
aud 15S miles west Of Kansas City on
The main line OF the Santa Fe railroad
system. The altitude is $500 feet and
d latitude about the same as that
Of central Tennessee. II is famed
Tor It's equitable climate which Il
borne out by the records of the sig
nal service. The winters are mild and
Zoo mid summer the nights are always
cool and refreshing. In point Of health
Las Vegas ranks second TO no other
city in New Mexico. PrOstrations from
heat are unknown here.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
First National Bank

one Of the solid banking institutions
of this city and territory IL the pop
ular First National Bank of Las We
gas, the pioneer bank of this section,
which was organized In 1876 by JEFF
ferson Reynolds. then, as now, It's
worthy president. The marked sue
cess attained by this bank since IL
opened it, doors for business speaks
well Cor the excellence of It's manage
ment. which from the outset has been
progressive. yet conservative. Com
manding the confidence Of the people
of LHs Vegas and vicinity as deserved,
n has enjoyed a large patronage.
How well II has succeeded Is evil
dcnccd by the fact that H. deposits
are S~S13.4i0.72 and the loans 500
1885, "A most crcditable showing.
Its capital stock rs SiOO,O GOO with
surplus and individual profits of over
$50. 600. It's ucccs Is largely due to
the efforts of its officers at the head
Of whom as president h Jefferson
Reynolds, AN influential citizen who
has been closely Identified for up
wards of thirty years with the y
building OF this section and whose
public spirit has helped greatly IN
putting Las Vegas TO the front. ". ID.
Reynolds. its popular cashier H. rec
ognized both In and out of banking
circles as a young man OF fine busi-
ness n executive ability. Hallett
Reynolds. assistant cashier, like hts
brother, Is experienced I'm the bank
ing business, and popular with the
banks numerous patrons who are AT
every facility for the transac-
ton ~ business that a first class. up
to-date bank can offer. Mr.. Hallet
Reynolds Is secretary Of the New Mex
leo Bankers association. Its IL
~rectorate includes besides the officers
~ the bank such well known citi-
as 4. 4. Jones and j. W. Rcy-
noidr. eX-sccrctary Of the territory
rhi4 bank solicits corresp ondcnce. Civ
uu prompt and businesslikc attention
..-+trr- .tsfrtataI An fta gurg
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Theater

The Duncan Opera House Is one Of
the best known and popular play
houses in New Mexico The citizens Of
Las Vegas are liberal patrons Of the
and travelling companies Of
merit. during the season, never fail to
draw large audiences. The opera
house is modern and we'll equipped
and a credit to the city. 1t has a
seating capacity Of 200.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15

Las Vegas. who have subscribed
100000. The construction OF this
road viii be of great benefit to Las
Vegas. william a. Buddecke, the wild
awake president and general manager
OF the Las Vegas Railway and Power
company and w. q. Hayden, leading
attorney OF this city, are active In
pushing this new enterprise to a sue
coSsfnl issue.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15

institution Is greatly due to the untir-
ing efforts of the able and popular
superintendent. Or. II. NJ smith q
gentleman Of ability, culture and re-
finement, who Is ably assisted by Geo.
W Ward. steward, and AIRS. Flora
l.. Prentice, matrou. At the present
writing t72 patients are taking add
vantage OF the splendid care and treat
ment accorded them by a generous
people who believe and do care for
the less
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
P0St0ffiCe

Another statement of fact nlustra-
tive Of the growth Of this city Is the
statement Of receipts for the fiscal
year ending August Z. 1907. which
were ~32O.5S2.4l. a marked Increase
over hat of previous years. The city
has free delivery mail, fouT carriers
being employed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Population

Las Vegas has a population OF TO-
o10 and each passing year shows a
substantial Increase. Its citizenship IL
drawn from every state In the union.
one cannot help but note the busi-
ness thrift 81 the citizens. the high
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15

Is established and contain large mem
berships.
The city has a Y. NJ. G. A. building
costing $25,000 and a Carnegie pub
lie library costing $50 1000.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15

maintains a branch office here and
furnishes an excellent local and long
distance service to its many patrons.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
AS VEGAS HAS


A population of 10000.
Fine public schools.
Normal university.
Handsome churches.
Electric light plant.
Electric street railway.
Waterworks.
Fine sewerage system.
Two national banks.
Two savings banks.
Three buildings associations.
Railroad shops.
Y. NJ. G. A. building.
Carnegie library.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15

during the summe months, being a
great favorite with the people OF New
Mexico.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
San MIGUEL National Bank

Sew Mexico ls famed Tor the suiid-
icy of its banking institutions ""i 81"
these none stand higher leo pa1.,t
regard or enjoy more Of the confidence
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Property Valuations

of their responsible position to the
satisfaction OF the people.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-30
SUIT FOR DIVORCE
EVERY 2 MINUTES

Washington, March 3O.-Durina
working hours OF court officials there
is divorce suit filed every two
minutes In the United States. ac-
cording to figures compiled by the
Census Bureau.
This has been the average for the
last twenty years, and census officials
say the average is increasing at an
alarming rate.
For the twenty-year period. from
1867 to 1897, there were only
32S.000 divorce suits filed i'm the
country For the twenty-year period
from 1887 TO 1907, the number
aggregated 100000, or four time.
the number for the first period
However, the population also in.
creased somewhat.
Experts figure that for the twenty.
year period prior to 1887 there
were thirty-three divorces for every
100000 inhabitants. while for the
twnty-year period from 1887 to
1907. there were seventy divorces
for every 100000 population. De
crees are issued In about two thirds
OF the suits filed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-30
83,941,510 IS THE NUMBER Of PEOPLE
WHO |NHAB|T THE UNITED STATES
SCHMITZ's TREAS,
URE CHEST
PLACE wHERE HE Is SAID TO
HAVE KEPT HIS GRAFT
Is FOUND.

San Francisco. March 3O.-The
hiding place where Mayor Schmitz Is
alleged to have kept his graft has
been found. says the Bulletin today.
II is secret cabinet, hidden by a
trapdoor built into the floor OF the
front bedroom of the house formerly
occupied by the Mayor as a sleeping
apartment and now used as n jail
for Abe Ruef. The receptacle was
found yesterday afternoon by special
agent Burns, and was directly be-
meath the bed where it could not he
seen from the room, but could be
easily reached when the bribetakor
wished TO secrete his treasure.
The stationary chest was built into
the floor against the wall and was
hidden by low bedstead. 1t is two
feet square and is just AS deep as the
space between the planking OF the
floor and the rafter below. Through
out II is lined with plush. so that
there might be no chinlS OF falling
coin.
Burns admitted that the cabinet
was empty when he lifted the lid.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-30
GIANTS START
kicks" EARLY
McGRAW AND BRESNAHAN or
DERED FROM FIELD AND
GAME STOPS.

New Orleans, March SO.-The
game between the New York Nation
ais and the Athletics OF the Ameri-
can League here today was declared
forfeited TO the Athletics at the end
of the first half of the first inning.
New York was at bat with two out.
men on second and third and no runs.
Manager McGraw claimed that pitch
er Plank of Philadelphia. balked. but
Umpire thinner. of the Southern
League refused TO allow the ballS.
A wrangle followed, during which
Catcher Bresnahan OF Now York.
was escorted from the field by the
police, and McGraw was ordered to
leave tho field by the umpire. The
New York manager took his team
with him and forfeited the game.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-30
SCOTT WANTS
ELKINS TO SHOW
ELIuNs PROBABLY GIVING SCOTT
THE DOUBLE CROSS.

Senators Scott and Elkins had a
conference today. Possibly It was
precipitate by the recent publications
concerning the mysterious conferen-
.ces between Elkins, Dawson. Hub
bard and Sturgiss Leastwise the
two senator's had heart to heart
talk. Scott wanted TO know what the
recent pow WOW was about. ElltIns
Insisted that there was no prearrang-
ed meeting but It Is evident at this
end OF the line that from now on
there VIII be much doing I'm West Vir
ginia politics. One tip that Is an out
come Of the recent conference is that
Elliott Northcott is to be the candi-
date for governor instead of Swisber
II the Dawson combination can re-
tain control I'm the state. Northcott
is expected here in few days an
other consultation of West virginia
politicians Is expected Washington
Dispatch
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-30
THE DEMOCRACY
OF DEATH

In the democracy OF the dead all
men arc at least aqual. There Is
neither rank nor station nor preor-
Satiye in the republic OF the grave.
Al this fatal threshold the philoso-
pher ceases to be wise, and the song
~ the poet is silent Dives relin-
ishes his millions. and Lazarus his
rags The poor man is as rich as
he richest, and the rich man is as
roor as the pauper. The creditor
loses his usury, and the debtor IS
acquitted for obligation. There the
Toud man surrenders his dignities.
the politician his honors, the world
ling his pleasures;. the invalid needs
no physician, and the laborer rests
from unrequitted toll.
Here at last is natures final de-
cree in equity. The wrongs OF time
are redressed, injustice is expiated
the irony OF fate Is refuted. the un--
equal distribution Of wealth which
make life so cruel and inexplicable
ceases in the realm OF death. The
strongest there has no supremacy.
and the weakest needs no defense.
The mightiest Captain succombs 10
that invincible adversary who dis
arms alike the victor and vanouisbed
John J. ingalls,.