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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-27
LAS VEGAS HOSPITAL is
GRATEFUL FOR DONATIONS

The Ladies' Relief society of Las We.
gas hospital wishes to gratefully ac.
knowledge the very generous Christ
mas donations made this institution by
public spirited citizens of the city.
Among the gifts were sixty-eight pieces
of linen, given by the ladies of the
Fast side Catholic church; a generous
supply of groceries by Charles Ilfeld;
three beautiful rugs by J. G. johnson
& Son; $25 from the Thimble club of
Chicago and several other cash dona-
tions.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-27
EAST IN GRIP
OF STORM
KING
WORST BLIZZARD IN TWENTY
YEARS SWEEPS NEW
ENGLAND
TRAFFIC At STANDSTlLL
SCORE KNOWN TO HAVE PERISH
ED, BUT LIST is STILL IN
COMPLETE
IMMENSE PROPERTY Loss
THIS REACHES FIVE MILLIONS IN
AND AROUND BOSTON,
WORST is OVER
TRAFFIC At STANDS7lLL
IMMENSE PROPERTY Loss

A Christmas blizzard, the
severest storm experienced in
the east in twenty years, tied
up local traffic this morning
in the principal cities from
Pennsylvania to Maine and dis
arranged train schedules In
half a dozen states. Conditions :
today were rapidly improving :
and by Tuesday night nor :
NAL state of affairs will prob 4
ably again exist. But another 4
storm is due then. Five per- =
sons are dead in Philadelphia \
as a result of the blizzard, =
and a dozen or more in New 4
York state. The Anal report Z
of fatalities in the New Eng 4
land states have not come to
hand, but may reach score. :
Seven thousand men are now
at work in New York City :
alone, cleaning the streets of .
snow.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-27
STATEHOOD AT Ills SESSION
EXCEEDINGLY IMPROBABLE

Washington, Dec. 27.-Statehood
legislation at the present session Of
congress will not go beyond givinf
authority to the peopi { New Nc
leo and Arizona to hold Constitutional
conventions and provide the means for
such conventions, If the wishes of
leading members of congress dictate
the policy. This program is in har-
mony with the message of President
Taft
In the last session of the sixtieta
congress the house passed a bill to
admit New Mexico and Arizona as;
separate states. It-was predicted that
the measure would go through the
senate in short order. Such was not
the case, however. Some of the
members of the senate committee did.
not like the looks of some certain
land grants to individuals which had
been received under territorial ad-
ministration. Some of the claims for
large holdings under Spanish grants
were also viewed with suspicion. Fur
thermore the estimates coming from
the territories as to population, both
as to numbers and class were not
accepted, and it was thought best to
delay action until after the 1910 de-
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-27
BILL LANG KNOCKS OUT
FITzslMMoNs AT SYDNEY

Sidney. N. 6 w, Dec. 27-BiIl
Lang, the Australian heavyweight.
knocked out Bob Fitzsimmons in the
twelfth round of their fight at Rush
Cutters Bay stadium yesterday. The
fight was even to the last round, when
Lang forced Fitzsimmuns to the
ropes, knocking him down with a
right to the jaw and when he arose,
sent him to the floor senselessafr from
a right uppercut.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-27
REACHES SALINA CRUZ
MEXICAN GUNBoAT GENERAL
GUERRERO STILL HAS FUeI-
TIVE ON BOARD
HIS ESCAPE IMPOSSIBLE
If UNITED STATES DECIDES TO
PUNISH HIM, HE CAN BE
ExTRADlTED

Salina Cruz, Mexico, Dec. 27.-The
Mexican gunboat General Guerrero,
having on board ex-President zelaya,
of Nicaragua, whom it accepted as a
refugee on Saturday last at Managua,
locked here at O'Clock this morn
ing. Accompanying the former Mica
raguan president were his ex-minister
of war and four other prominent Mic
araguans.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-27
Storm Passes Out to Sea.

Washington, Dec. PA hopefui
view of conditions was held out this
morning by the Weather Bureau. II
was stated that the storm which has
played havoc on the Atlantic coast
and throughout New England, had
passed out to sea Off the Maine
coast. In washington four and half
inches of snow fell but otherwise this
city escaped the fury OF the storm.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-27

oAt . IL 10
~ will supply the excuse for de-
" The president urges that care
be exercised in the preparation Of
legislation affecting each territory to
secure deliberation in the selection of
persons as members of the conven-
ton to draft constitution Of the In
coming state," and that such
legislation, after adoption by the con-
vention, shall be submitted to the
people for their approval at an elec-
tion in which the sole issue shall be
the merits of the constitution"
In the case of the adoption of the
constitution for Oklahoma the elec.
ton was complicated with the selec-
tllon of state officers, and Mr.. Taft is
determined this situation shall not oc-
cur in the cases Of New Mexico and
Arizona. In the event of their being
no issue before the people of each of
the territories except the adoption or
rejection of the constitution, it is be-
lieved the best judgment of the people
will prevail.
Should the conventions draft con-
stitutions which do not adequately
protect public interests in the matter
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-27
Army of Men Shovel Snow.

New York, Dec. 27.-Hard work all
last night by thousands of men on
the city's streets, broke the blockade
caused by the greatest December
storm in years in this vicinity. Ten
inches of snow fell.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-27
New FoundIand suffers.

st. Johns, N. f., Dec. ga terrif-
ic storm which began Christmas Eve
was still raging here today and has
caused a great amount of damage.
Throughout the colony telegraph and
telephone service is prostrated and
railroads blocked.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-27
STOCK LOSSES HEAVY
AS RESULT OF BLIZZARD

The losses of cattle and sheep Is.
reported to be quite heavy as the re-
suit of the recent Blizzard in this coun-
ty. The snow is reported to be foot
deep on the range and the cold winds
have been so severe, as to kill many
sheep and cattle.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-27

4 sol census could be completed.
a. Taft's recommendations, it is
~ will supply the excuse for de-
~ The president urges that "care
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-20

afternoon. Mrs. Louis Fraumann will
entertain the club in two weeks at her
home on Kinsey street.
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The Foresters, an organization of
ST. Andrews church will discontinue
it's card parties until after the Lenten
season.
Mrs. Galen Lamb is entertaining a
whist club this afternoon at her home
on East Main street.
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The women teachers Of the city and
county will serve dinner this noon i'm
mediately after the morning session
Of the institute which is being held
today in the high school building. All
teachers are invited to attend.
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Mrs. Frank Ernest was hostess for
meeting of the Star Thimble club
Thursday afternoon at her home on
North Seventh street. After an hour
spent at needlework dainty luncheon
was served Mrs. John Sells will en-
terrain the club next Thursday after
noon.
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The Happy Haur club was enter
tanned in delightful manner this
week by Mrs. Otto Weber at her
home north Of the city. Needlework
was the main feature of the afternoon.
At the close of the affair luncheon
ct mil
be hostess for meeting of the club
in three weeks at her home north OF
the city.
An interesting meeting of the
Mothers league was held yesterday
afternoon in the Whitewater school
building. Miss Hulda Henley, Miss
Ruth White and Mrs. Ramp gave the
music program which consisted OF
vocal and instrumental numbers. A
very charming paper was read by
Mrs. Frank Unthank in an intelligent
manner. A short discussion participat.
ed in by members concluded the at.
ternoon's program.
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lHe EdSJ EHu "HlSI C1uD was ell
| tertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs
Harlan Simmons at her home on
South Nineteenth street. Whist was
played at two tables. Miss Cora Hase
coster and Mrs. Francis of Cincinnati
were guests of the club. After the
game, luncheon was served. Miss
Edna Mcclure will entertain the club
in two weeks at her home IN EaSf
Main street.
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A meeting of the Ladies Aid society
Of the First Presbyterian church was
held yesterday afternoon in the
church parlors. Matters of interest
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The Sunday School Commentary
SERMON, FEB. 81 BY REV. D. NJ STEARNS

he reheafseG the uc.-loI.aI history I.>---
Abraham. through Isaac. Jacob. Jo-
seph. Moses. and Oh to David and Solo
mon and the temple. and then TO the
Immortal Son OF David. the true tenn
pie. He enlarged upon the III treat
ment OF Joseph by his brethren and OF
Moses by the people whom he was
sent to deliver AMI then accused them
Ia their face of being the murderers
Of Jesus. as their fathers had been OF
the prophets. Those 10 whom Peter
preached were rricked in their hearts
ard asked what they should do. and
thousands rerentcd and received Jesus
as their Saviour and Lord Ill. Sc. 81.
but these were cut to the heart and
Gnashed their teeth. stopped their cars.
cast stephen ont and stoned him In
death. Spirit Glled Peter got S.oo0
souls. but Spirit flied stephen got
stones enough to kill him. and In each
young man ut whose feet the Wit
nesses who stoned stephen laid down
their clothes continued his murderous
career a little longer. perhaps when we
have clearer light on the connection
between stephens death al Saurs
conversion We may see that stephen.
through Saul. won more souls than
Peter. The ways Of the Lord are Of
ten to us great deep. but We are sure
that las for God His way Is perfect"
ps. xviii, 30. Spirit flled stephen
looked up steadfastly into heaven and
saw the glory Of God and Jesus and
was able to pray for his murdercrs.
Lord. lay not this sin to their charge"
II We look up into heaven as he did
and see Jesus there for US. We will not
see our prosecutors nor feel much the
stones that are thrown at us. We may
SO see Jesus and hear His voice that
we shall be blind and deaf to all else.
This seventh chapter may be said to
begin and end with 1.-The God Of glory"
(vcrse ., and the glory OF God" (verse
50. We shall not be apt to walk
worthy of God. who hath called Us to
His kingdom and glory" Il Thess. II.
12). unless that kingdom and glory are
as real to Us as the risen Christ was to
Stephen. This is one OF the seven
places in Scripture where We find tho
phrase heaven opened" verse 56,.
the others bcins in Eek I. Matt. iii.
John 1. Acts x. Rev. " and K. and each
time 1t is to show US something Of
Jesus or His redeemed. 4 risen. living
Christ, true man and true God. at the
Fathers right hand. having all power
in heaven and on earth, usiag w now
to gather the rest Of the church. His
body: receivins us to Himself at His
coming to the air for ". bringing Us
with Him when He comes in glory 10
fulfill all things Of which the prophets
have spoken-such Is He whom Stephen
saw and for whom He died.
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"The Fascinating Widow"

An Akron, O., exchange, speaking of
THE Fascinating Widow att he eGn-
nett this evening. says:
With laughable situations following
one another in rapid succession, THE
Fascinating Widow which opened n
three-day engagement at the Grand
Monday scored big hit and patrons of
the house were never more satisfied.
The Fascinating Widow" is Aone of
the most interesting comedies ever
presented in this city and the quality
of the play together with the artistic
ability of members of the company
presenting 1t form combination that
is hard to beat. :
AS Benjamin Bascom. Wall street
saint. Otis B. Thayer. one of the coun-
try's popular comedians is splendid
and he keeps his audience in fine hui
NOR whenever he holds the center of
the stage.
He has been surrounded by mos:
notable cast. w. J. Wilson. Mabel
Aldrich. Lydia Merigan. West LaFay,
F. D. Chase and Maude Grafton TAX
ing good care of theparts assigned to
them.
During the progress Of the play
some musical numbers are introduced
that are very clever and win lots of
applause.
Altogether it is a play which will
make any one laugh and you can have
good time if you go to the Grand
this week.
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PLEASED LARGE CROWD.
"Tcy O. Tn World" Proved to Be
Delightful.


The Top o tn World played to an
excellent audience at the Gennett last
night. 1t was an extravaganza which
the audience found diverting in the ex-
IRENE. The show of course had no
pot worthy of the name and was no.
expected to have anything except a
suitable frame work for songs and
comedy.
The comedians Bailey and Austin
put more life in the show than any of
the others and resembled by some
faint cousinship Montgomery and
Stoen as the Tin Woodman and the
Straw Man in the Wizard of Or.
The chorus was not by any means
the worst looking one ever seen in
Richmond. but at the same time it
was not comparable to first company
standards. This is not altogether the
fault of the show managers for there
is nothing more difficult than to get
the best show girls on the road for
various reasons
The Collie Ballet was the most nov
ell thing in the show and the dogs were
very attractive and we'll trained.
On the whole it was one of the best
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THEATRICAL CALENDAR.
GENNETT.

Feb. Notwithstanding Widow"
NEW PHILLIPS.
All Week-Hish Glass Vaudeville.
The New Phillips.
This evening closes the engagement
of the. Hickman Willis and company
comedy playlet at the New Phillips
A new and enhancing act will open on
Monday afternoon.
The Willis troupe has made a de-
cided success in the city during their
engagement here. The little comedy
is woven about a mistaken identity
situations.
The Holloways in their equilibrist
act have given Richmond theater 60
ers some fine exhibitions of skill in
this line of entertainment and physi-
cal exertion. They will make their
last appearance this evening
G. Cacum, the Italian tenor and
known as the Caruso of vaudeville cas-
lily showed his command of vocal mus
unsteady inclined.
Next weeks bill promises to be of an
exceedingly high order. The vaudeville
business is reaching its prime at this
season of the year and the New Philips
is in order for some of the best acts
produced anywhere in the country
From now on to the close of the sea-
son the New Philips patrons may be
assured of receiving entertainment not
excelled even in the larger cities and
on the larger circuits.
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Gcopyrisht Ices, by American Press Asociation.i
We have in this book Of the Acts the
history of the beginning OF the church.
the body Of Christ. gathered from
Jews aud gentiles b. the Spirit
through the apostles and others who
were used as vel! as the apostles. such
as Stephen and Philip. men who were
chosen and set apart 10 oversee the
ministration of funds 10 the poor. but
who being filleL with the Holy Spirit
were used nightly in preaching the
word. Our Lord Jesus said concern
ing His church. The gates wisdom.
power, OF hell shall not prevail against
1t" (Matt. wi ISL. but He did not say
that he'll would not fight against IL.
but just the contrary. So He instruct
ed the prophets centuries before der.
|. 10: Eek. ii. 81. There are always
enemies without. but sometimes the
trouble gets within the church. as in
the case of Ananias and Sapphira.
Now it is case or many cases of dis
satisfaction on the part OF some being
rinistered TO from the common fund.
The twelve therefore called the dis
ciples together and appointed seven
men full OF the Holy Ghost and wis
dom TO see to these matters. Stephen.
n man full OF faith and OF the Holy
Ghost being what we would call chair
man of the committee. The apostles
gave themselves to the word and pray
err. and tho disciples multiplied greatly.
and many of the priests followed. So,
whether it was prayer and preaching
or serving tables. the Spirit wrought
and God cloriaed In them.
We must be Spirit filed for every
kind OF service. even the lowliest, II
we would truly serve the Lord. Happy
are those who can look up into His face
and say. For any manner Of service
wholly at Thy commandment" Il
Chron. xviii. 2D. To accept meekly
and cheerfully whatever He appoints
us and hear it or do it unto the Lord"
and before the Lord is all He asks
of us and to continue therein till He
calls to something else. stephen, hav-
ing accepted the lowly and difficult
service. is soon found working mir
acles and SO speaking that those who
heard were unable to resist the wis
dom and the spirit by which he spake.
Such manifestation Of the power Of
the risen Christ so stirs the adversary
that Stephen Is arrested and brought
before the council, and false witnesses
lay to his charge things that he was
wholly innocent Of While he was be-
ing thus treated like His Lord the
Lord must have been smiling upon
him, for the reflection was seen In his
face, which seemed to the council like
the face OF an angel.
Being permitted to speak for himself.
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to members were discussed at this
time. The next meeting will be held
Friday, March 5. at which time the
election Of officers will be held.
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The annual reception to be given
Saturday evening, February 27 by the
faculty of Earlham college for the
students will no doubt prove a de-
lightful event. This is always one of
the most elaborate society events OF
the college social schedule. The
function will be held in the Earlham
library.
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The Mary F. Thomas w. c. r. T.
will hold a business meeting Monday
afternoon at the home of the presi
dent, Mrs. r. E. Haughton, corner A
and South Tenth streets. All mem
bers are urged to attend.
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MUSIC

Miss Marguerite Doan assisted by
Thursday evening in the Presbyterian
church at Winchester. The audience
was, large and enthusiastic one
The numbers were encored repeated
ly. All the selections were given with
pipe organ accompanies ts. Miss
Hawkins whose name appears on the
program is a Cincinnati girl, young,
attractive and pupil of Tecla Vigna.
She sang for few people yesterday
in Reid Memorial church. They were
thoroughly charmed by her manner
and especially her voice which is rich.
resonant and well trained. The pro-
gram as given Thursday evening fol-
lows.
Row Us Swiftly. :. :. :. Campana
Musical Club Chorus
Elizabeth's Prayer (Tannhaeuser) >.
Miss Hazel Hawkins
Gavotte and Musette Bach
Andante Favori .. Beethoven
, Miss Marguerite Doan
My Heart is Singing :. =. Sans Souci
Irish Lullaby .. E. :. :. :. :. Lang
Mr.. Leroy Lacey
Serenade :. .. :. :. >. .. Schubert
Spring Song .. =. =. .. .. lowell
Miss Hawkins
Barcarolle. =. >. .. :. .Rubinsteln
Vecchio Minuetto >. :. ..Sgamb ati
Miss DOan
AHe bdHuoIelo otudlI
Mr.. Lacey 9
My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice
-. -. .. .. :. :. -. -. .Saint-SaenS
Miss Hawkins
Concerto OPP. 25 :. :. .Mendelssohn
Miss DOan
Orchestral parts on second piano,
by Miss CASTOR.
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Christian EndeQv0r--Hon1e Missions
BY REV. S. II. DOYLE.

plaineC to him that the slough Could
not be filed up because. after CONVEX
sion sinners still had fears and
doubts and must pass through these
that their faith might become nrn
and strong. Christians attitude to-
ward the Slough Of Despond il the
proper one and should be an example
to all Christians. We should struggle
on and pray on. and Help will come.
God is our refuge ard strength. .
present help in all time OF trouble. :"
II waited patiently for the Lord"
says the psaimist. and He inclined
unto me end heard my cry. He
brought me up also out Of the horrible
pit ard the miry clay and set my feet
upon a rock and established my go
ings." --.-f
BIBLE READINGS.
Ps. xvii. Il: xviii, 10: :.ivi. I. 2:
Prov. iv. 35-21; John xiv. Is: luke Il.
So; I Cor. ". IS; Gal. 81, 8: Rev. IL
70: vii. 11-11: xxi. Ii.
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Topic-"Piigrim's Progress series.-II
The Slough OF Dcspond.-Ps. Xix. Ia.
1918; xl, Is.
In leaving the City Of Destruction
Christian was directed by Evangelist
as to what to do, and he started on
his march to the wicket gate. On the
way he met two men. one Obstinate
and the other Pliable. He told them
his purpose and urged them to accom-
pany him. Obstinate, as his name in
dicates. refused. but Pliable. as also
indicated by his name, was easily per-
suaded to journey with him toward
the kingdom where they were to have
everlasting life, wear crowns OF glory
and garments of splendor. all was to
be pleasant and free from evil and
where they would associate with hcav-
emily creatures.
Conversing about these things as
they walked. they drew nigh to a
very miry slough TINT was In the
midst of the plain. and they. being
needless. did both fall suddenly into
the bog. The name OF the slough was
Despond."
The Slough Of Despond represents
the discoura cement and fears Of those
just starting upon the Christian life.
They start with buoyancy. perhaps
thinking that they are to be carried
to the skies on howery beds Of ease. !"
But they soon learn their mistakes.
All temptations come back. The way
Is sometimes rough and hard. and
they become respondent. Instead of
rejoicing they feel. as the psalmist ex-
presses ii. that they are in n mire OF
clay. that they ere vile and lonth-
some. and. like Christian. they seem
to sink deeper and deeper into the
rai-e of the slough. And happy arc
those who If they get into such a con-
dition rise above il by the grace and
help Of God. But He is able to help
us. and in the deepest hours Of de-
spondency we should trust Him. for
He Is thereabout to raise us up into
the clear light OF firm faith. ~ 1.-The
darkest hour Is just before the dawn"
Pllable IN the Slough Of Despond be.
came offended and angry lie rallied
1T Christian. saying: lis this the hap
pincss you have told me Of ell the
while? If we have such Ill speed nj
our first setting out, what may we e1.
pect between this and our journeys
erd: May get out again with rly
lie you shall possess the whole coun
try alone for me-" Then he made .
desperate struggle and got out Of the
Inire Eest TO his own home. toward
which he went. and Christian saw
him no more. The picture of PI!abIe
is Il familiar one How many star,
toward the heavenly city and soo1
become discouraged and turn back
But this is against divine teaching
and typifes a weak character Christ
has said. NO man having put hi,
land to the piow and looking back Il
st fer the kingdom Of Gcd-"
Christian after the departure OF PHI
able was left to struggle alone II the
slough. But lie did not become dig
courased- The burden upon his shoal
der made the struggle difficult. bot h<
kept On. striving 70 reach the banl
nearest the wicket gate. At last IN
reached Ii. but could not ascend be
cause o. the burden uncn his back
TEer appeared enc ramcd Help. wine
TOOK hin Ey the hand and drew Iii,
out and set him upon the soupl
ground AID let him go on his way
!, But before his departure Help ex