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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
President Signs Armory Bill.

Especial to The 0ptic)
Washington, March 4.-In the last
hours, Delegate Andrews secured the
signature OF the president to the bill
to validate the building OF armories
at Las Vegas and albuquerque, also to
allot lands to dispose Of the timber on
the Jicarrilla Indian reservation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

G. McClanahan and n. Fl, Kerr are
new clerks at the Rosenthal Furniture
company's store on Sixth street, com.
mencing their duties this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Carl II. Martin arrived In tht city
yesterday to take a position as mark.
er and assorter with the Las Vegas
Steam laundry.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Walter Sipf. the mixer" ut the
Murphey drug store. left the city this
afternoon for Santa Fe on business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Miss Sadie o'Byrne. Miss witset,
Harry Wingo and Mr.. Cuttsinge''
drove to Hands ranch at Los Alamo,
yesterday where they spent the day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

G. +. Perry and Melvin Bernhard
drove 10 El porvenir yesterday 10
spend the day at that beautiful resort.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

w. II. Denniston returned last nigh,
to resume Ms seat In the Legislature
after short visit In Las Vegas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Herman Tfeld and James Leonard
returned yesterday from weeks
business trip through the country.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
Conoress A6journs

Washington. March THE senate
adjourned sine die at 1913 p. m, and
the house seven minutes later.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

VI. A. Harvey came I'm this morning
to attend the melting Of the grant
commissioners.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

L. crasher. head clerk at Yofk's
grocery store. left yesterday morning
for Pueblo. Colo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Airs. coe. mother Of Frank and
Charles coe. left yesterday for Sweet
water. Okla.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Asplsasss k,Is su, ,IsI asulIoa n IA
afternoon for Santa Fe after spend
ing acouple Of days at his home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Washington. March 4.-The follow.
inE postoffices have been changed:
PendIeton, San Juan county. VIM
u. Checker appointed postmaster.
Yankee. Colfax county, E. Collins
appointed postmaster.
Plateau. Roosevelt county. James l..
Monroe postmaster.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Hon. J. s. Duncan spent Sunday al
his home In this city. but returned las:
night 10 Santa re.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

NJ. n. Williams In confined % his
home on account Of sickness.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Josefita Duran left this morning for
I'll Chaperito 30 visit relatives.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Thos. Blauveit md family spent
yesterday at williams ranch.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
PERSONAL MENTION

Domingo Hayes Of Apache Springs
Is In the city today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
Temptations: A Fairy Story for Boys and Girls

Whether 1t was man or woman he could not determine, for the odd-looking person wore a long gown reaching quite to the bottom of his or her feet, and turban GOV cred most of the head, displaying only the white hair at the temples The face was bare of beard, but was in no way remarkable for strength of feature, and looked as much like one sex as the other.
 Yes, my young man," said the odd looking person again, 1t Is fine thing to have all the money one wants. l have the power to grant your wish, providing you agree to 1t.
 Are you fairy in disguse7" asked Ajeppe excitedly, sitting up and studying the face of the old person.
 'I make no boast, my young friend" replied the stranger. But I tell you again, l can grant your wish If you care to have me do so."
 My wish for wealth-for great rlehesr cried Ajeppe, now on hs feet, his face full of childish anticipation. Surely. surely, this was some fairyl
 'Yes, l can grant your wish for great riches, replied the stranger. What would you like to have first? fine dinner, served here beside the cool springY"
 "Oh, yes, yes," cried Ajeppe, his eyes full of eagerness. Yes, for l am very hungry indeed. Only bit of wheaton loaf and dried fish did l have for my breakfast. No more can I have till my mother returns from the market place. That wifi be long past midday, and l shall be faint with hunger"
 'Ah, then, let your feast be spread right here, lad," said the odd old stranger. "Come, what will you hayef'
 But AJeppe's face had lighted with a
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hold of rock, which Jutted from the almost perpendicular bank, with one hand he held out with the other the long limb. Joe and Pinto saw tho aiding hand. and made their way towards 1t as we'll as they could in the battling water. Soon, however, the two strugglers had come so close to the bank that Joe got hold of the limb. thus giving Pinto chance 10 es- cape from the water. This the brave dog did, climbing the bank to the top at a point a little further up. Stella had gone off at run to the farm house for help. Pinto seemed to understand this, for he kept his stand on the bank above the rock where Fred still clung, safely holding to one end of the limb which kept Joe close to the bank and out of the main current of the stream. Lustily Fred had called out to Stella to run to the house for rope and man. and she had gone like the wind.
 Within half an hour. and Just as Joe was about to tire out in his perlous po- sltion of cllnging to the branch, two men from the farm came upon horse back, bringing strong rope tied into moose. The moose end was thrown down to Joe. who was soon on the bank. dripping and exhausted, but not too much worn out to throw his arms about his dear old Pintos neck and cry through his tears:
 "You have rescued me from death, dear old doggiei" Then he was put on a horse, Fred behind him, and away they hurried to their home. Pinto trotting along beside them as happy as though he fully realized the thing he had done.
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truly wonderful expression of love and solicitude. Wait. good man-or woman" he ventured, clasping his hands tightly together, and lowing low, as was the manner of the time. "Wait, wait, till my dear mother comes, and then spread the feast. And in the meantime, allow me to hasten home to fetch my good father, for he too, is hungry and feeling too i'll today to go out in his boat for fish. I want my parents to share the feast with me"
 "Ah, ha. so you want for others be- sides yourself, said the person, grlnning widely and showing q fine set of teeth. But l can grant riches to only one per son. And on that person will be imposed the pledge to not give away one item of his wealth to another, no matter though 1t be a question of near blood kin. Only you can I help. And only you may enjoy the feast So, allow me to order 1t served now before your mother returns, for she may not share it with you"
 But l cannot enjoy the feast without my dear parents share 1t with me; nor can l accept great riches without they are allowed to enjoy the benefits" re- monstrated AJeppe warmly. And he sat on the sand In the shade of the trees, looking off across the distant desert that stretched towards the village whither his mother was going. He could still see her dear form, trudging along beneath the heavy baskets.
 But" argued the stranger, 'slnce your parents cannot be considered In this mat ter, is it not foolish for you to be de- prived of the pleasure of feast, and also of untold riches? You need say noth- ing to them of the feast today. And to-
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Pinto Rescues His Young Master
BY MAUD WALKER.

Pinto," laughed Joe. "Id go to the Alps and climb the Matterhorn.'
 Well, if you had old Pinto with you there'd be no difficulty in climbing the Matterhorn," said Stella He'd just take your coat collar between his teeth and drag you up without yonr using the least bit of exertion."
 Well, I'm not so sure of getting to the top of the Matterhorn after that sort of fashion," said Joe. "Id like to feel that I had at least little bit of the glory of climbing. l shouldn't relish being drag ged to the top-eyen of the highest point In the Alps. One would just as well have a derrick to do ones lifting as to depend upon the teeth and strength of dog"
 Nevertheless, Pinto could do it." in. sisted Stella.
 And save his twin ail fatigue of walk. ing, let alone climbing" tested Fred But I say; ain't it about time to refresh the inner? I'm as hungry as the prover- bial Siberian wolf"
 No better time to eat than when ones appetite dictates fin the natter" said Joe.
 ''TAen let's sit right here on this lovely flat rock and have our luncheon" sug- gested Stella.
 Wise idea" agreed Fred, taking the knapsack. which held the cold food, from his shoulder.
 So they rested and ate their luncheon, washing ft down with water from a clear spring And during the repast they chat ted and laughed In the gayest mood, It was such fun to be eating on a mountain side, overhanging a deep gorge. into which they could look hundreds of feet with the rushing stream looking like a silver thread far below.
 After the luncheon had been enjoyed to its last crumb. the three young explorers arose and went on their way, now climb. ing abruptly towards the coveted spot at the top of the highest peak in all the surrounding mountains. They knew they had whole day before them, and meant to go upwards until about noon, when they would start on their return home ward.
 Pinto ran before them, barking happily. He had also enjoyed . good lunch. for a big piece of meat had been put into the
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BY HELENA DAVIS

Ajeppe was little boy who lived many hundreds-yes, thousands-of years ago. The name of the race of people to which he belonged has been lost in the misty past But the story of Ajeppe's Temp tations has come down through the count less generations. for he proved himself too worthy to die with the name and his tory of his race.
 Ajeppe's parents were fisher folk, liV- ing beside a deep and beautiful inland sea. Ajeppe's father would go out each Gay In his small boat made of rushes and the skins of animals. and cast his neti into the water. After having caught several nets full Of fish he would return to his home and his wife would take the fish in two huge baskets, and, with Ajeppe for company, would walk to the village two miles distant where she would proceed to sell her stock of goods at the market place.
 After the fish had been exchanged for money (which was not money like we use in our country) Ajeppes mother would buy what things she needed for the house. hold and together she and her little Ajeppe would return home. But the fish brought so poor price at the yillage-there be- ing so many fish-wiyes at the market with great baskets of the finest fish that Ajeppe's parents were very poor in- deed, and sometimes they had scarcely enough to eat, and their clothing was of the simplest kind.
 One day when the sun was very sul- try dt was always warm in the country where Ajeppe's people lived), and Ajeppe Coli bod xuttI, his good mother to the town, he made a request to rest a bit beside a spring that welled up near the road. and where grew group of noble palm trees to fur nish shade to those who stopped to drink from the public spring of ever sweet and cool water.
 "Ah, yes, my pretty son., said the sympathetic mother, resting her baskets a bit, do you remain here in this shady spot till I return from the village. It is too warm for you to walk the distance and to stay about the hot market place, where the flies and gnats do so tease you that you cannot nod a bit and dream. So rest and sleep right here, pretty one, till your mother comes back. l shall make quick bargain today and hasten home. And some sweets you shall have, too, my own Ajeppe lad"
 So the loving mother .saluted her son farewell till she should return that after noon from town. And Ajeppe sank on the soft sand beneath the palm trees to rest and to nod and dream. But as he lay there, his eyes studying the far away heavens so full of mystery, he sighed and said aloud:
 "Ah, that we might have much money. lands and fiocks like the great Prince of the province, and then we would never be hungry or naked again. And we could give unto the poor and feed all the starved dogs that wander about the streets of the town. An, that we might be rich.
 That would be a fine thing for so young q person as yourself" said voice at his elbow. And AJeppe turned to see beside him strange being bent and gray of hair and wrinkled of feature.
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The Letter H.

The following letter enigma was writ ten by Catherine Fanshawe, though it has often been credited to Lord Byron) Twas whispered in heaven. twas mutter-
 ed in hell, And echo caught falntly the sound as
 1t fell: On the confines of earth 1t was permitted
 10 rest, And the depths of the ocean its presence confessed; Twill be found in the sphere when it's riven asunder; Be seen fin the lightning and heard in
 the thunder; Twas allotted to man with his earliest
 breath; It assists at his birth, and attends him in death; Presldcs OCT his happiness, honor. and
 health, Is the prop of his home and the end of his
 wealth; Tn the heaps of the miser It's horded with cnre; But is sure to be lost in his prodigal heir; It begins every hope, every wish 1t must bound; It prrys with tho hermit, with monarchs is crowned; Without it the soldier, the sailor, may roam; But woe to the wretch who expels 1t from home; In the whisper of conscience it's sure to be found; Nor eer In the whirlwind of passion Is drowned; Twill soften the heart. but. though deaf
 to the ear, It will make 1t acutely and instantly
 hear; But in short, let 1t rest like . delicate flower; Oh, breathe on 1t softly; 1t dies in an hour.
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knapsack for him. Indeed. Pinto was never neglected by the members of the family to which he belonged.
 As they ascended the afr became very much colder. Ut would be q fine summer resort up here," said Joe. "I think it would be a good scheme to have tent and come up here next summer for while"
 But Stella put stop to the subject of summer resorts by saying; Just look at that cloud gathering about us! Why, the sun is hidden, and 1t looks like raini"
 "Whew-w-ww calculated Joe. 'It looks and feels more like snow. Now wouldn't it be great joke on us if we were caught in snowstorm, right on the peak of old Mt Niblo?''
 But Stella thought 1t anything but n joke, declaring that to be caught in snowstorm on the mountain so far from human habitation would be a very se- rious matter, and one to cause them some apprehension.
 And then q few snow flakes really fell. Well, now we are in for it." said Fred. q say, on account of sister we'd better make tracks for home. What do you say, Joe2"
 'I answer in the affirmative" said Joe, shivering Come Pinto." he called. "we're going over the return trail, old fellow. Come, turn your nose down hill, sir"
 Pinto, snining at the snow, and caper- ing ahead like young puppy, turned about and ran on down the steep path ahead of his three comrades. When they came to the foot-log that spanned the canyon stream-where they had crossed that morning in safety-Pinto hung be- hind, refusing to go before the others as he had done that morning so gaily. In vain did Fred endeavor to get him to go ahead, declaring that he felt safer to fol- low Pinto than to go in advance.
 "Oh, go on brother" said Stella. 'If Pinto wants to stop behind, let him do so. Don't be superstitious. I'll take the
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In fact. the folRs In tneIr beds couIdnt rest; And many a man got up and dressed, And ran to the window to throw things at That night disturbing old Thomas Cat. But Thomas-he had nine lives, you see So he'd say with a wink You can't kill me. Just blaze away and make yourselves sick: I'm as proof against blows as wall of brick" So the people got to fear Thomas Cat: And stopped their attacks, for they all knew that He would yowl as be pleased when the night came down. So they packed up their duds and moved out of town.
 Maud Walker.
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On Saturday morning, bright and early, Joe Fred and Stella started out to explore the country surrounding their home. The place where they were spend ing the winter was new to them, for they had but recently come there with their mother who was an invalid and who had sought the mountains in the hope of re- gaining her health.
 During the school days of the week the children were sent to the village school some two miles distant from the big farm house where they were located for the winter But on Saturdays they were fr,e 10 roam the mountains at will just so long as they did not wander too far away from the farm house which was situated just at the base of beautiful mountain, the beginning of long and picturesque range that was full of mys- teries and wonders to the children.
 "We.ll take Pinto with us today" aid Joe the elder brother. He's q safe eom- nan,on to have along with us on our mountain expeditions. Pinto was fne b,o dog belonging to the children. He bas been brought into the home when Toe was little chap, and was always called .Joe's twin," they being of an age.
 "Yes. indeed" acquiesced Fred and Stella "Pinto Is a most necessary guard in the mountains.
 After having gone some distance up .ha mountain side the children decided to try climbing very high peak that loom ed skyward from an adjoining mountain. They had never yentured away from the one great mountain against which nestled Inc farm that was their winters home. Rut today the air was so balmy-more ike September than November. and the children felt in the mood to do some ex- p ling worth while. So they turned their rcrs '.,yards the north, descending into :. .s...:stiful little canyon through which ran turbulent stream. They crossed ,hIs mountain river on a foot log, old Pinto being tho surest of foot fin going across. He fairly ran over, and parked a welcome to his young mistress and mas ters from the other side.
 Wish were as sase footed as old
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morrow after your father has gone out to sea to fish, you may join me here at this spot and l shall give Into your hands a deed to lands and fiocks, and title to n princedom. But only upon one condi- tion: that you pledge me you will go away from your parents and let them know ,hothlng of your wealth. Every year you may dress yourself in the clothes of a poor boy md return to pny them visit. But you must put on the poor face, telling them that you are earning nveli- hood as n shepherd"
 'I cannot agree to anything SO SO monstrous." replied Ajeppe, his face flushed with anger at such n proposition. If l am ever possessed of riches my father and mother shall share them with me. 1 could not enjoy wealth while they suffered poverty"
 But" said the stranger in persuasive voice, since 1t is possible for you to possess riches, and thus remove you from the care of your parents, and save them tho extra expense of your board and clothing, is 1t not most unwse for you to refuse the blessings offered you? Your parents have so little in life that you should be glad of the chance to let them be rid of all responsibility of your care. Come, is 1t not better for one of the three to revel In luxury than for all to suffer poverty?"
 "No, l would not enjoy one minute of pleasure were they-my parents-forbid- den me- l would in no way deceive them. They have done all In their power to make my life easy and good. I would not return their generosity and love with selfshness and deceit
 "Ah, you so little understand the
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nt the place where he had fallen in was far over his head. and so swift In It's downward course that long before they could reach him-eyen were it possible for them to deseend-he would be carried far round the curve in the canyon and dashed upon the rocks.
 At last-lt seemed hours, though In re- allty 1t was but moments Fred found his wits. "oh. oh," he cried We must save Joe! Come-come! I don't know how we are to reach him; but we must , tryw
 enaAnd he dashed madly towards the very Hctke of the precipice, Stella rushing after him. Both now were intent on reach ing the place where they expected to see the body of their dear brother hoa ting perhaps dead! For moments had been hours to the frightened and terror.strlck- en brother and sister.
 On the very verge of the canyon Fred paused and looked over. Stella was in stantly at his side and did the same. To their astonshed eyes appeared strange and noble sight There, struggling in the water, were the forms of Joe and Pinto, ] the former clinglng round the neck of the latter. And how Pinto, brave old doggie, did fight for his own life aud that of his masterl But for his masters life first, for 1t was to save him that the noble dog had made the perilous leap into the tur bulent water where 1t seemed only death could turk for him and his beloved Joe.
 Stella and Fred saw all too plainly that they were powerless to go to aid in the rescue; but they could procure long branch or limb from tree and Fred could climb part way down the bank and hold the limb out within reach of the struggling Joe, for his weight was becom- ing too much for Pinto, who seemed only able to keep them above the water which was so swift that 1t seemed next to I'm. possible to withstand 1t much longer.
 Fred, with Stella s'assistance, soon had long, stout tree branch. and crawling down the bank was soon within ten feet of Pinto and his master Taking a firm
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lead, if you say so.''
 Fred stepped upon the foot-log, followed closely by Stella. They found the log slip pery and were obliged to use caution In walking over. Joe. who was in the rear as they came down the narrow trail, walked upon the log just as Stella and Fred stepped upon the opposite bank. He was followed closely by Pinto who stayed right at his beloved masters heels
 When about midway of the log Joe's foot slipped and he lost his balance. Stel- la and Fred watching from the oppo- site bank, saw the terrifying accident, and both shut their eyes, dumb with fear. Stella felt her heart stop, and thought she should faint Fred ran to- wards the log, thinking only of his broth ers danger and feeling desire to save him. But before the frightened boys. foot had stepped upon the end of the log Joe was falling toHards the bottom of the canyon, narrow gorge whose bed at this point was filled with about seven feet of water, for about hundred feet above a wild waterfall rushed into the canyon, making this deep pool.
 Stella sank upon the ground and tried to cry out. Fred paused at the approach to the footlog, hls eyes-wild with fright -riyeted on the figure which went head long towards the deep pool of water. Then of sudden he realized that there were two forms falling; or-hnd Pinto jumped after his young master!
 Fred could see no more. The figure of Joe struck the water, fully twenty feet below, and Fred closed his eyes and ran back to the spot where Stella sat, rock ing herself backwards and forwards in agony of mind. She looked at her broth CT dumbly, for her emotion was too great for her to speak Joe-her darling. hap py-hearted brother-had dashed to his death right before their eyes, and they were powerless to help him. The banks of the gorge were almost perpendicular. and it was out of the question for Fred and her to attempt to descend to where Joe had fallen. Besides this, the water