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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-13
Cattlemen Say a Man Al.
ways GoesC Crazy Fol-
lowing Sheep.
THE AWFUL MONOTONY
uNBALANCES ones MIND
There 10 Something More OF Lone
illness and sameness, Something
More Of Depression Watching
Sheep Than Cattle.

Now, what gifts me and allus has
got me-" said Bill as he spread eaglei
his legs under the table at the Holy
Cross, lis why q man allus goes crazy
after he follers sheep for a while. 1t
looks like he just nacherly can't make
his getaway. no matter how he fights
the loco"
Collingwood. the Englishman. two
years In the country and therefore
wise In his day and generation says 4
writer In the Kansas City Star. made
reply: Maybe it's because none OF
the sheepherders have any too much
sense 10 start with. therefore they do
not have to 20 very far to the loco
station"
Bill surveyed him with scorn. NOW
whoever put that idea In your noggin
AMI where did you learn so much
about the business, anyway? Must oil
brought a little primer book along
with you frome the old country and
studied some nights"
After that Bill went 1t alone.
'They all go daffy," he resumed
Sooner or later. Some get daffier
than others. but they all wind up In
the foolish house or with a bullet hole
In their heads, according to the dispo-
sition OF the man. Now. you. Colling-
wood, I knew OF a young Englishman
like you. Fresh from college. Thought
It bloody fine sport to follow a flock
of sheep, Said he used to make TWEEN
ty Or thirty miles a day back In the
old country just to stretch his legs.
One of these cross-country sports,
you call 'em. Laughed when he heard
the sheep only made five or six miles
Sort of morning ~pipe-opener for the
likes of him. He started out like a
gay boy with a dog and the sheep anu
his fancy toys on. Used to see him
plugging along when we were working
the Law 8 bunch over on the Pecos.
He would wave his hand and laugh at
US and we would holler back. He
seemed to get peckier and peckier In
the face, but stuck to the job. Then
he got TO coming to tow and load
ing up on ag~uardiente.
Foraetfulness a Symptom.
That's where they get going. Then
he got to Forgetting things. Just lit
tie things at first. See you in the
morning, talk a little talk, then in
the evening tell you he hadn't seen
you before for weeks. The aguardiente
demand was brisker and brisker. The
same old way. Then he got to mis-
counting the sheep. Forgot where he
was. Came to town and slept around
a bit. Seemed to get better. Went
back again. You know how 1t is with
you English with your hard heads
One day we found him going around
and around and around. Drooling al
the mouth, talking to himself, think
ing he was back In the old country
He talked about things none OF us
had heard about ana got mad as the
devil because we could not e the
faces which were all around him. And
then We found him one morning be
hind a little elump Of mesquite dead
as a door nail"
Collingwood threw his drink down
his throat AID ~shuddered. Poor old
chap" he murmured.
TITS lust that way with all oil
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-13
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Register

About the only man who is sor. Y
congress has adjourned Is Senator
Smoot, who must have felt that II
would be pleasant TO have a seat n
little longer without the constant fear
that 1t was going to be pulled from
under him.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land OF
flee at Santa e. N. NJ, February 4.
1907.
Notice IL hereby given that George
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STREET CAR

The street a company mas now In,
augurated a schedule that aims to
meet the demands Of Las Vegas PEG.
pie to the fullest extent. Trains leave
points named every fifteen minutes.
In fact a car can be found at any
given point on the track every fifteen
minufpa
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-13

Plaza $500. ......6:37h am
Castaneda -. ....6:45 am
ST. Anthony's ....6:37M am
These cars continue every fit.
teen minutes all day until
evening. when the last a
can be had at.
Plaza :. -. .,10:47 IL p. m.
Castaneda -. ...11:00 pm
ST. Anthony's ....11:07h pm
The car returning from the SAM
tarium reaches the Castaneda Q,
11:15 and goes direct to the barn..
This schedule Is 80 complete and
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that citizens desiring to attend parties
or functions in the evening may do &C
and be sure Of a q home. It II
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Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Cotton Gins On The Way.

The three cotton gins, purchased for the state convict farm at Dallas, and which have been on the way to Var ner ever since October 5, arrived Sat urday morning about g o'clock from TeXarkana and left Little Rock over the Valley route for Warner at 11:3O o'clock and should by this time be at their point of destination. The Iron Mountain officials were notified that the state would not tolerate any un- necessary delay in their transportation from this city to tke convict railroad station. The car containing the three gins was billed from Dallas October 5, and did not leave the Texas Pacific yards until October 19. The balance of the delay occurred while the car was in transit from Dallas and while sidetracked in the yards at Texarkana.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Governor Pindalps Report.

Acting Governor Pindall has re- turned from his tour of inspection of the state convict farm, and has sub mitted a written report to the board. Among other things he says that the cotton is practically all opened on the farm and approximately 200 convicts are engaged in picking. Believing that the levee work should be con- tinued he ordered about 50 negroes taken from the fields and put to work on the levee and that the levee work be not again allowed to entirely stop during good weather. The cotton crop he estimates at between 1,500 to 1,S00 acres with an average yield of between $50 and 1000 bales which will be classed as good middling. The corn crop he estimates at about 4,00O bushels. In conclusion the governor suggests that a board meeting be held at the farm, or some member be au- thorized to visit the farm at convent ent intervals with full authority to act for the board concerning any un- foreseen details which might arise.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Withdrawals Are Limited.

Little Rock banks have adopted the course pursued in other cities to pre- vent possible runs, and from now un- til the furry is over, cash withdrawals by depositors will be limited to $50 per day, except to meet pay rolls. However, clearing house certificates for balance on deposit will be issued upon request. These certificates are a new variety of emergency currency available for banks alone. It is auth orized by an organization of banks, secured by bonds or other collateral, and is advocated by bankers as the best means of securing an elastic currency. It differs from the bank note, in that it is restricted to the payment of daily balances at the clearing house. Shipments of cur rency to country correspondents have been discontinued and institutions to which the recommendation applies have already decided to require no tice of withdrawal of deposits. A number of bankers from various parts of the state have been here within the past few days induiring into condi- tions, but it is said that practically none has been after currency, and that all believe they will be able to hold their own.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
To Commercial Congress.

Acting Governor X. O. Pindall Tues day appointed the following delegates to represent Arkansas at the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress to meet at Muskogee, November 1922. Little Rock-Roy D. Campbell, Julian Blass, W. S. Holt. J. E. Os- borne, Jack Maloney, Guy B. Tucker and Gordan N. Peay.
 Morrilton-Charles c. Reid.
 Batesville-John Q. Wolf and Er. nest Neill.
 Mena-George Legate.
 Fort Smith-Ben Cravens, J. F. Weaver and George Sengel.
 Yellville-J. c. Floyd and Charles Hand.
 Camden-J. P. Morgan and Smeade Powell.
 Harrison-J. S. Rowland and Frank Pace.
 Mountain Home-J. c. South and Wylie Dyer.
 Searcy-S. s. Brundidge, Jr.
 Augusta-P. R. Andrews, John D. Eldridge and Marshall Patterson. Helena-John I. Moore, J. E. Bush, Ed S. Rhoody and Bruce Macon. Marianna-James E. Wood.
 Lonoke-Joe T. Robinson.
 Pine Bluff-W. H. Langford, John M Oracle and J. F. Rutherford.
 Magnolia-H. Minor Wallace.
 Arkansas City-Henry Thane.
 Cummins-Walker Jones.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
State Capital Notes
Will File Appeal At Once.

Attorney General w. F. Kirby has announced that he will waste no time in filing his appeal in the state capitol case, in which the Pulaski Circuit Court oyerruled his demurrer to the petition for writ of mandamus by W. B. Alexander, state capitol commis- sioner, to compel the state auditor to honor his warrant on the state capi- tol fund. At the recent meeting of the Capitol Commission, bills amount ing to about $15,000 were allowed paid, but none of the vouchers has been presented to the auditor, each claimant knowing that they would not be honored. There is in the state treasury to the credit of the state cap- itol fund about $2O6,00O. It is esti- mated that the tax of one-half mill levied for the state capitol will bring in next year about $150,000, which is acknowledged to be a conservative estimate, as the increase in assess ments in the state this year will amount to about 10 per cent, making the total assessed value of property in Arkansas about $500, 100000. Should the Supreme Court uphold the decision of the Pulaski Circuit Court in overrul- ing the Kirby demurrer there will be available next year for the comple- tion of the state capitol about S356, 6,0O0.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Hall For Conventions.

Secretary J. F. Letton of the Little Rock Boosters Club, is endeavoring to create enthusiasm in the prospects of a big convention hall in the capital city. His idea is to raise the money by popular subscription. This may sound like a large amount to raise in this way" he said, "but this is the manner in which Kansas City raised the money for it's convention hall. and there is not finer one in the country. When this is considered the task does not seem to be of such stu pnedous magnitude. There are many national conventions which could be brought to Little Rock were there such a convention hall, which it is now impossible to secure. A de- termined effort will be made to bring the Trans Mississippi Con- gress here, and there are many such meetings that would come here had the city suitable meeting place to offer. Not only conventions, but many other meetings, would use the convention hall, and in this way it would soon be made to pay more than the expense of keeping il"
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Hiqhwayman Kills Victim.

Ed Robinet of Newport died recent ly from the effects of wounds inflicted by a negro highwayman. He was rid ing along the road when he was met by the negro who fired without warn- ing. He was then robbed and left by the roadside. The robber afterwards met Ed Peeg, a negro and took from him $50 and a bottle of whiskey, and constable Stone and a young man by the name of Harris. shooting and rob- ping both of them. Young Harris is in a critical condition.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Board Selects A Site.

The Carnegie Library Board met the first of the week and selected as site for the proposed new library building, three lots at the southwest corner of Seventh and Louisiana streets, and the dreams of the public spirited and the literary inclined citi- zens of the capital city, in which loomed up a handsome and commo- dious public library, are about to be realized. No definite plans have as yet been made but it is expected that Edward l.. TiptOn of New York, the architect who has designed many of the Carnegie libraries throughout the country, will be here within few days, and commence work on the plans at once The ligrary project was preached about a year ago and in quiet way that gave no presage of the present splendid realization
 H. F. Auten, Mayor Lemon and T. M
 Mehaffy were at luncheon when the latter gentleman casually mentioned that he had been to St. Louis for sey- eral days gathering information from one of the libraries in that city. This gave rise to the natural query, ''Why isn't there a library in Little Rock?
 Suffice it to say that before the gen. tlemen separated after their luncheon, they agreed to propose the question to a number of other business and professional men of the city. Some time later there was another lunch con, at which some 15 citizens sat. Before it was over they had sub scribed over $6,000 toward a library. A Library Committee was then appoint ed, with H. F. Auten as chairman, and within a few days they had raised over $20,000 as public subscription. Following the appointment of the board, negotiations were carried on with Andrew Carnegie which finally resulted in the securing of a dona- tion of $S810O for the building alone.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
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Fight In County Jail.

Johnson Baker. farmer who lives near Mountain Home, and is confined in the county jail charged with shoot ing and seriously wounding a boy named Walker, became involved in a quarrel with Jerome Wells, a neighbor, who had called at the jail to see him, and struck him with a large piece of iron, crushing his skull Baker then cut his own throat with large knife in an attempt to commit suicide, and it Is thought he will die as a result of his injuries.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
To Be Ready In January.

The new city hall is now in the hands of the plasterers and it is ax- pected that it will be ready for oc- cupancy by January. The marble work to be done will require two months time for completion and as soon as the plasterers complete 'their work, the inside woodwork will be be- gun. The third floor will not be fin ished at present, but when the growth of the city demands more room for it's offices the rooms will be there to be had.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Skull Fractured By Blow.

Dr. M. c. Burkett of Mayflower was assaulted recently at his home and his skull was fractured by a blow which he received His wife and her son are being held by the auth critics on suspicion of having been Burkett.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Drowned While Hunting.

Roland w. Corbett was drowned in the Arkansas river at Argenta re- gently. He was hunting ducks and in attempting to secure one he had killed, waded out in the river be- yond his depth and was drowned.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Paid Charter Fees.

The American Lumber and Manu- featuring Company of Pittsburg, has filed a certificate of it's incorpora- ton with the secretary of state and paid it's charter fees amounting to 1000. The company is capitalized at $200,OO0, and designates the secretary of state as it's agent ip Arkansas upon whom service of process may be had
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Still Branchinu Out.

George H. Adams, business mana ger of the Pine Bluff Graphic and Helena World, has assumed the busi- ness management of the Citizens Daily Bulletin, Hot Springs. Rev. w.. T. Amis, former editor and manager will remain with the paper in an edi- torial capacity.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Boy Seriouslv Injured.

Gibson Manville, the 10-year-old son of Rev. M w. Manville, was seriously injured at Hot Springs recently, which may result in the loss of his right leg. He was returning from school when he attempted to get on a nov ing lumber wagon. His right leg was caught in the spokes of one of the wheels and badly mangled and the ankle dislocated.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Is Without Water.

The water famine which has been threatening the city of Fayetteville, owing to the low stage of the water in White river from which the city draws it's supply, has at last become a reality, and Fayetteville is without water except for the meagre supply obtained from the few wells in the city.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Excelsior Plant At RatesviIIe.

K. Goodnight has decided to move his excelsior plant from Wisconsin to Batesville Mir Goodnight has also a sawmill in Indiana which he will move to Batesville to be operated in connection with his excelsior plant.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Surrendered To Officers.

J. J. Ferguson, a white man, living in Bradley county near Warren, hear ing that a warrant had been issued for his arrest, went to Pine Bluff and surrendered to the officers. Fergu- son is charged with illicit distilling, but claims that he is innocent of the charge.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
New Rulinq Made.

Beginning with the first of Novem- Der communication proofs of homestead entries must show actual and continu- ous bona fide residence for the full period of fourteen months. Hereto fore the rule has been six months constructive residence.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Blew Out Gas.

Two Arkansans, Robert Kinney and s. w. Farmer of Joyner, barely escaped death from asphyxiation in a Memphis hotel recently. They had blown out the gas upon retiring, but a window, partly opened, saved their livse.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Prosperous Vienna Beggars.

It has been proved that no fewer than 32,000 beggars are at present making better living in Vienna than ordinary workmen. One notorious family of professional beggars recent ly gave a grand ball and concert at a local hotel.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Fell From Tree Top.

Walter Oxford of Hot Springs fell 40 feet from tree top, while pos sum hunting, and was seriously in jured. He is a son of Lee Oxford who was slain about 8 year ago by Will Trammel, saloonkeeper.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
kIIlinq At Railroad Camp.

John Wilson, a negro employed as cook in a railroad camp on the Mem phis, Paris and Gulf railroad in Little River county, was struck on the head with an axe by Henry Lambreth, an other negro and died from the effects of the blow shortly after. The mur- derer made his escape.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
cannino Factory at Mena.

The Polk County Horticultural So ciety is organizing a stock company for the purpose of establishing a can ming factory at Mena. About S5,OO0 is to be raised for the purpose.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Accidentally Kills Wife.

Jesse Poor, living near Tomberlin, dropped a revolver out of his pocket recently, which on striking the floor was discharged, the bullet striking his wife in the abdomen, causing almost instant death.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Will Establish DistiIIery.

W. H. Buckley of Tennessee will move his distillery from that state to Fort Smith The distillery will have a daily capacity of 50 gallons at the start, which will be gradually in creased.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Addition To siIoam Springs.

A company which will probably be known as the Siloam Springs Town site Company, have purchased 40 acres of land east of Siloam Springs, which will be plated and brought into the incorporation. The streets will be SO feet wide and alleys 20 feet.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Boy Meets With Terrible Accident

Monroe Hagar, a 15-year-old boy, while working at the Saffell Slave Mill at Guion, was almost sawn in two. He was going from the water barrel to his work when he stumbled and fell across the cutoff saw.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Want Public Library

A movement has been 1naugurated at Prescott for the establishment of public library at that place. Many citizens have announced their willing ness to subscribe to the enterprise
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Neqro Shot By Another.

George Brown, negro, was shot and perhaps fatally wounded by a negro named Tillman, at Argenta, recently, over a quarrel as to who should run things at negro saloon.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Chair Tipped Over.

Miss Mollie Daniels, living near Si- loam Springs, while sitting in a chair recently, tipped over backwards and struck the back part of her head. She is in a critical condition.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Killed In Gin.

Portis Warmack was caught in the betting of gin at Willsville recently, sustaining injuries which resulted in his death. One of his feet was jerked entirely off, and the muscles of his legs were so lacerated as to necessitate the amputation of his leg above the knee.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Good Manners.

Good manners are to particular so- cieties what good morals are to socl- ety in general-their cement and SC curity.-Lord c h st e r ii Id t1694' 177S).
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
PouItrx Exhibit At Waldron.

The Scott County Poultry Associa- tion will hold an exhibit at Waldron November 1920. c. A. Emery of Car thage, Mo, has been selected as judge.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Attacked By catamount.

J. C.. Cubage of Barham, while squirrel hunting on Morris creek, was attacked by a catamount which he succeeded in killing. The animal measured AZ inches from tip to tip.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Searching for Hidden Treasures.

Excavations are being made in the cossatOt bottom near Lockesburg, in Sevier county in the hope of finding treasures supposed to have been buried there many years ago. For many years this digging has been sly ly going on, owing to many Stories of Spanish charts and curious marks on trees, but nothing of value has ever been found,
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Public Lands Yet Open.

The report of the commissioner of the General Land Office shows 1,497,- 142 acres of the public lands still open in Arkansas.