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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
To Use OIL For Fuel.

Beginning May !. all passenger en-
gines Of the Frisco system between
Springfield and Kansas City win be
equipped with oil burners, The freight
engines will continue to use coal for
fuel.
The company has started work on
an oil repository at Springfield and
az soon as the work has been COM
pleted the engines on the main line
division will be equipped for oil In,
stead Of coal and the liquid viii sup
plant the mineral as fuel. A great
many Of the roads OF the country
have taken to this method OF running
their trains and find It very satisfac'
tory. One thing certain. 1t does away
with the hard shoveling that the fire
men have TO do. shoveling from six to
eleven tons OF coal on his division
and many times more. On the roads
where the oil burners are In use the
| firemen have about as easy a time a.
the engineers as far as real manual
labor Is concerned. II IL their duty
to see that the motive power OF the
engine is In tiptop shape. but beyond
| this they have little else to perform
While the oil burners at first will
be confined to passenger service from
Kansas City to Springfield. there Ii
| little doubt but that inside OF a veal
oil will take the place of coal on ever,
engine the Frisco operates.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
M. c. Enalnes Need Repairs.

Sixteen Mexican Central engines
will be taken through FL Paso to Hor'
ton. Kan. where they will be put in
the Rock Island shops for a general
overhauling. The cause of the engines
being sent out of the country to the
states for general repairing Is the fact
that the Mexican Central shops at
Aguascalientes are working overtime
now and are unable to keep up with
the work.
Last December 10 engines were in
the shops there at one time and 5000
men were then employed in the shops
All other railroad shops In the repub-
lie are overcrowded at the present
time and the Rock Island shops at
Horton are said to be the nearest
large shops that the Central's engines
could be sem to.
Two of the locomotives passed
through here today and will be taken
to Horton over the Southwestern and
Rock Island.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
Japsn Wants Steel Rails.

New York. March "A cablegram
received here on Saturday from the
japanese government called for the
immediate shipment Of the largest
tonnage OF steel rails eve made to
the Far East. and for which a pre-
MUM will be paid. Fifty thousand
tons of steel rails have been ordered
from the United States Steel corpora
ton. The rails will be rolled in the
Carnegie mills and will weigh sixty
pounds to the yard. So anxious are
the Japanese to get the material as
soon as possible that $3.50 per ton
at the mills will he paid, The ruling
quotation for domestic rails is $2S
free on board at pittsburg.
The rails will be used for laying the
extensive network of new railways tt
be built in Manchuria by the South
ern Manchurian railway company.
In addition to the rails all TIE
large contracts for locomotives, cars
bridges, etc, will be placed In this
country. negotiations being now on.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
Increase for N. c. Engineers.

The engineers Of the Mexican Cen
trail will receive an increase in wages
amounting to about - per cent, &C.
cording to an agreement reached be-
tween the committee and Vice Presf-
dent c. r. Hudson. Less than a week
was consumed in reaching an agree,
ment after the conferences were be-
gun. although the petition for an in
crease has been in the hands of the
MANAGEMENT for several weeks. The
details of the agreement have not yet
been worked out, but this will take
only a few days time, after which the
agreement will be signed and go into
effect. It was stated that the agree
ment is on the basis recently agreed
on between the engineers of the Ma
tional lines and General Manager
Clark Of that road. and the use or THIS
agreement as a basis made agreement
nossible with the Central engineers
without loss of time. The agreement
n,aces the Central engineers in a po-
sition with Central conductors, and
National engineers and conductors
all of whom now get a substantial
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
N.w u. p. Round House.

Tho Union Pacific railroad VIII
h,,,a a s.stall roundhouse In Nor'h
Topeka at a cost OF $4,000. IL VIII DC
located north of the main line OF tue
Union Pacific, one mile west OF 'ne
com,any's depot. Work will be begun
., the round house August I, and "
will probably be finished by Januaf!
=, 1908. Nebraska white stone Will he
used In the building which will ne ohe
s,orv high. The pits will be OF con-
crete, The stalls will be 80 feet the
clear and from 10 to Is feet wide inc
roundhouse will be large enough u
accommodate the largest engines Oh
tho Union Pacific which the company
intends to put in use on their roao
through Topeka in a short time. Inc
contract for the work was awarded 10
A, NJ. Blanchard Of 1918 Central av'
enre who Is building the Rock Island
i~nter,ocking plant near the ~ Just
south of the Kansas river bridge.
The erection Of the proposed round'
house of such large dimensions Is a
strong indication that the Kansas City
Union Pacific shops will be moved TO
Topeka, although no official confirma'
ton of the matter Is given.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Owing to railway legislation and the
difficulty Of raising money, as well a
the increased cost Of labor and ma
terial. the St. Paul railroad has TEN
porarily abandoned Improvements an
extensions for which il expected 10
spend between $1,000. 900 and ss.ooo.'
o00. Besides this reirenchment the
board Of directors seriously consider.
ed the temporary abandonment Of the
Pacific coast extension. This PROPOSE
ton was debated for some time. and
1t has not yet been decided beyond re-
call. The only reaso the work on
the extension has not been discontin'
ued IL the present progress Of the IN
dertaking. The directors decided the
work had proceeded too far TO halt
without great loss In certain dlrec
tons
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
opeeoss Redue,iea q vnloadins

The chicago Car Service assoeia- |
ton and the Chicago Board Of Trade
are In "a controversy over the qaes-
ton IL reducing the free time for I'm
loading grain after IL has reached the
elevators u, b. Boyd. transportation
manager Of the board 81 trade. ap-
,.-ar.h before the ass citation on Feb
rlary II 10 state the position Ut the
hoard OF trade. Under the car service
rules A. hours free titus. Is given after
the fret ! O'Clock a, N. after grain
has t+.. II inspected to order Il TO the
elevators aud heretofore five days
have. bee u given after the grain a
reached the elevators TO unload Up
la six or seven years agO "a period
of 10 days free time vas given Tor
unloading. The railway officials THINK
hat the Ave days free time given for
unloading Is unduly long and tends 10
the car shortage n the
car service association has proposed
IN ru, the free time for unloading
M Chicago 10 W days, which IL the
lime given at Kansas City. Omaha
and ether points. The grain dealers
OF Chicago oppose the proposed re-
duction. They state that they VIII
consen, 10 n reduction TO "a hours IN
,h. time allowed them for ordering
grain IN the elevator after Inspection
hn, ,hev insist that 1t would be an
Injustice TO them TO reduce the ''h'e
allowed for unloading, The reds""
g;v., for this contention Is that ow'
ing to the magnitude OF the Chicago
grain market grain shipments m'e"
.rr;v. In Chicago In such large
quantities that It IL imposslo'e "
90, them unloaded In less thar Tue
,roa time now allowed. The gram
dealers point TO the fact that the a''
erage time now taken for nnIoadihs
the year around is between 10 a"u
- DAYS, and they state 'hat '"e'
wish the present rule to be ai'owe0
o. stand, not because they desire &c
use the full Ave days free t'he )
t.. than Int 10 provide agatns'
emergencies. The car service Assn
citation still has the ma''''
consideration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
Increases In Stock.

Pittsburg. Pa. March AT a spe~
ciai meeting of the stockholders OF
the pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad
here today they acted favorably upon
a proposed increase In tho company's
common stock from sl0.O0o.oo0 to
$50, 900. 900. The Pittsburg and Lake
Erie, which through the Lake Shore
Ii controlled by the New York Cen
trial. finds itself In need Of largely
increased facilities for handling traf'
fc and the proceeds OF the new stock
issue are intended TO provide these
facilities.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

The patrons % the CusteT grave
yard met last week and put a very
nice wire fence around the lot and
made IL om larger. Lloyd ReeknOr
bought a very beautiful gate and put
II III. II shows on very nicely. We
love TO See people remember the
dead There will be some ane grave
covers put In. Of white and oroLEe,
which will add greatly 10 the beauty
Of the place. That L. one graveyard
that Is taken care c. farkeyfoot. Pa,
News
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
Gaaxxes sso,~ swTsssisr.

A isssian journalist has bes. taxi
Ing o eensNs of the shoE1 sighted saem'
a~sEs of the FwaehS&ag. and he nnAs
that cut u 81 Deputies ioS use
glasses Party politics may BE deter
Hinea. according 10 the German stat
tSaicsaa. by the Kind of glasses affect
ed The eyegiasS. he declares. marks
the A~nglGphlie and Is rarely seea
SpecGaeies are very popular and are
generally woEn BY the party II the
eenteT. The plnce neg seem % In
dieate socialism and revolutionary
tenaeacles.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
Modern ~Independenee,

In most cases the girl to-day con-
ducts her own affairs. and mo- we'll
brought-up mother thinks Of being
shocked when her daughter says:
Mamma. let me introduce Mr.. So
and+so: have just accepted him"
The actual value OF the maternal
blessing being nil. IL Is more than
probable that the briday couple will
not find IL altogether Indispensable
Ladies' Field.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Standing In line before the money
order window nj the post oface yes
terday were tive men. One Of them
was next" but as his turn came he
permitted a woman to step In ahead
OF him 20 get an order. When she
came through the man let another
woman In ahead Of him. This made
the other man mad Say" he said
10 the man ahead. please don't be a
gentleman at my expense. I'm In a
hurry" Was he right or not?-Den'
YER Post.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
"Hs's a Brick"

The phrase. Hes a brick" origin
ated from an Eastern ruler. who while
visiting a neighboring principality ask.
cd his host to show him the fortifica'
tons. Waving his hand toward his
troops. which were drawn up in sol
derry array. the Prince said TO his
guest, There are my Notifications:
every man Is a brick."-The Sunday
Magazine,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
The ianorant Bachelor.

aren't men the limit" said young
slrs. Wheel. when I told my brother
this morning that baby just cut q
tooth he asked me ~savagely why had
allowed It to play with knives" And
my bachelor uncle" said Mrs. Whoa.
when he heard that my baby had be.
gun teething wanted TO know II 1t
would begin hairing soon."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
Symbol OF Lions Claw.

It Is believed that wearing a lions
claw will bring strength 20 the wear
er. This Is why the paws OF lions
are used 50 extensively for the carv'
ings OF the legs Of chairs and tables,
as being emblems Of strength and
stability.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
ENJOY EATING.
Good Digestion Can Be Readily Gain.
ed With Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets.

1t Is torment to look upon a tempt.
Ing dinner and realize that to eat
freely means distress and suffering.
Let US tell you how you can enjoy
eating. so that the heartiest meals
will set well and cause no pain. dis.
tress or uncomfortable feeling of full.
hess.
III you cannot eat and enjoy three
good, hearty, satisfying meals a day
without any feeling OF discomfort
your stomach is weak and needs the
strength which Mona stomach tab.
let's will give 1t. You cannot afford
to delay treatment. for the longer you
allow the digestive organs to be weak
the harder 1t will be to get help.
The remarkable curative and
strengthening power of Mi-o-na is at
tested by the guarantee. which L. G
Murphey gives with every SOC bog
He will return the money II Mona
fails to cure"
II you find that eating well-cooked
and properly chewed food Is followed
by heaviness and load on the stomach
by b%loating. by gulping of acids and
wind, by distress. nervousness. head.
ache, trouble to sleep. or by any 9th
err symptoms OF d%isordered or weak
stomach. you should begin the use OF
Mi-o-na at once. It Is guaranteed by
one OF the best known druggists II
Las Vegas to cure all disorde:s Of the
stomach or cost nothing. A guaran,
tee like this means a good deal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
s,a * Clothes for c,ereymen.

The wearing by clergymen OF black
clothes began with Martin Luther.
when he laid aside the garb OF a
monk. The Elector of Saxony sent him
pieces Of black cloth. then fashionable
at the court. which he had made into
clothing. and his cie. ical disciples fol-
lowed the fashion he set.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
NO CASE ON RECORD

There Is no case on record of d
cough or cold resulting IN pneumonia
or consumption after Foley's Honey
and Tar has been taken, as 1t VIII
stop your cough and break up your
cold quickly. Refuse any but the ge'
nuine Foley's Honey and Tar In a vel.
10y package. Contains no opiates and
is safe and sure.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Mr Beville Stanier. Of Pepiow Hall,
Shropshire, England. who bought the
Hawkins collection Of British birds
recently. sold the Shefield specimen
of the great aux which 1t contained
for $4,000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

There is nothing to beat rhubarb
Juice as a cure for govt or rheuma-
tism, except water from medicinal
springs. ALI kinds Of scurvy and
blood poisoning yield to the Juice OF
lemons or Of lines. which are the
greatest blood purifiers In existence.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
Snalt's Sense Of Smell.

Recent Investigations show that
snails have a sense Of smell which,
however, Is not localized, but extends
over the greater part Of the body.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
Tho Language Of South Africa.

A language lives or dies according
to its vitality, and Prot. De vos might
as we'll try to drive back the rel al
to stem the spread Of English as the
language of South Africa.-Cape Town
Times.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
Wherein lies Real Glory.

"As in a game of cards, so in the
game ov life. we must play what Ia
dealt tew US, and the glory consists
not so mulch in winning as In playing
q pore hand well."-Josh Billings.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
Pins by the Million.

Tho largest pin factory in the world
10 at Birmingham, England, where
nearly 5000. 900 pins are manufac:
tured In a day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

It is reported says the Ell Paso
Herald that the Saledad mines IN
the Florida mountains south OF DEM
ing has been sold to the Florida Min
ing and Milling company. 1t carries
silver and lead.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

VIM. Smith OF the engineering force
left for Trinidad on No. 10 today on
business for that department.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

A gang OF ten water service men
went to Chapelie this morning TO
work al that point.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

ID. II. Newlee. resident engineer. left
for Los Cerrillos this afternoon on
business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Chas. ID. Norman. a former engineer
on this division. who is now brakeing
at Ogden, had the misfortune to fall
under a train last week and sustain
the loss OF a hand. He is a brother
Iof George Norman. who runs out of
Ration On passenger.
Oil burner 1869, which left for the
west yesterday, returned to the local
shops. as the brick arch In the fire
box became disiodged.
The wrecker left for Lamy this
morning to do work at that place.
Grant Elmore. a boiler maker from
La Junta. was employed at the local
shops this morning.
The Santa Fe fire department at the
round house have received a new noz
gle to add to their equipment.
Frank Cornell, who has been EN-.
ployed In the local shops as machin-
list helper. made out an application as
fireman this morning.
Fireman Kelly OF the third district
Is laying off on account of sickness.
Fireman NJ. c. Reed and l.. Reed
lare both off on account of sickness.
Engineers Trainer and Reed are lay.
ing off on account of sickness.
Engineer Sells and Fireman Hardy
are on the sick list.
The new f1remen employed yes
terday are Hartley, Wooden and Kie'
ner.
Engineer Stonehill Is running on
passenger on the 1908 while Engineer
Kish Is laying off with the hay fever,
Engineer McCanns has been assign.
ed to the 1918 ami Engineer Clevenger
Ito the 1910.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
The Clearer Vision.

Seeing the little foolishness Of life
IL one way of acquiring some Of
flfe's wisdom.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

More than one-fourth of all Eng,
lish newspapers are published In
London.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Conductor Forkner reported for
duty this morning after u ten days
lay of.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Engineer Louis Baker resigned from
service on this division Saturday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Engine 937 has returned from the
Topeka shops. from a general over.
hauling. and Is now running on the
second district.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Engineer Pat Bowie is back on his
run. the 1920. having Just been over.
haui@d In the back shops.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Engineer Norman Ii now on the
1903, his regular engine. the 1908 be.
Ing in the shops with a broken frame.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Fireman J.. p. Walker has gone 10
La Junta to take the mechanical ex.
animation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

New bunch Of Optic Scratch Tab.
Its at The Optic office, 5 cents apiece.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Work will commence on the new
tunnel at Ration the last Of this week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Engineer Rush OF the second dis.
trict has taken a 30 days lay OF and
expects to visit In the east.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

The Prairie Oil and Gas company.
the Western branch OF the Standard.
has closed a contract for a daily train
from the eileen pool To Beaumont.
Texas. where the Standard Oil CON-
pany maintains a large refinery. This
Is the first train taking oil from this
field to be put In operation by the
Standard. II will make the journey
south via the Midland Valley and Kan.
sas City Southern roads. Loading
tracks viii! be built at jerks at nee
The train is to be running within
thirty days
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

A. E. Hess. chief engineer Of the
Georgia and Florida railway, at Al
gusta. Fla. writes that contract will
he let soon for tho construction Of 1si
miles OF road In Georgia. The COM
.Aany has acquired various small lines
and the ISL miles to be constructed
are links to connect up the existing
roads. when this construction is fin,
lshed the company will have a
through line from Augusta. Ga. to
Madison, Fla. IA distance OF eco miles.
The surveys are already completed.
J. s. Williams Is president Of the rail-.
way company, with Headquarters at
Richmond. Va: John Scott Of Au.
gusta. Ga. Is president of the Augusta
Construction company. which has
charge Of the construction work.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

NASTED-Manager for rev branea
q our business here In Las Vega
Write promptly. wtth references.
The Morris Wholesale Hoase. Cin-
elnnati, Ohio s-roa
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Oil burner 1869, which left for the
west yesterday. returned to the local
shops. as the brick arch In the fire
box became ~disiodged.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

The wrecker left for Lamy this
morning to do work at that place.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Engineer Stonehill Is running on
passenger on the 1908 while Engineer
Kish Is laying off with the hay fever.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Engineer McCanns has been assign
ed to the 1918 ami Engineer Clevenger
to the 1910.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

The new firemen employed yes
terday are Hartley, Wooden and Kie'
ner.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Grant Elmore, a boiler maker from
La Junta. was employed at the local
shops this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Engineer Sells and Fireman Hardy
are on the sick list.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

AA& sNt@&f Az Il
nv ca0rnERS, SO Marrsa g.. Mes Tort.
Engineer Louis Baker resigned from
on this division Saturday.
Conductor Forkner reported for
this morning after a ten days
lay of.
A gang OF ten water service men
went to Chapelie this morning TO
al that point.
ID. II, Newlee. resident engineer. left
for Los Cerrillos this afternoon on
business.
VIM. Smith OF the engineering force
left for Trinidad on No. 10 today on
business for that department.
Work will commence on the new
tunnel at Ration the last Of this week.
Engineer Rush OF the second dis.
trict has taken a 30 days lay OF and
expects to visit In the east.
Fireman J. p. Walker has gone TO
La Junta TO take the mechanical ex.
animation.
Engineer Pat Bowie Is back on bis
run. the 1920, having just been over.
hauled In the back shops.
Engine 937 has returned from the
Topeka shops. from a general over.
hauling. and Is now running on the
second district.
Engineer Norman Ia now on the
1903. his regular engine. the 1908 be
Ing In the shops with a broken frame