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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10
SNEAK Thieves OPERATING
IN The RESIDENCE SECTION

went to the scene as soon as pos
sible but all trace of the man had been
lost by that time. There was nothing
in the shed of much value, other than
some old clothes, but it is thought that
the man who entered the wood shed
went in there with the intention of fit
ting himself out with what he could
conveniently use and skiddoo but was
caught in the act. AS far as can be
learned the man took nothing that
would lead to his discovery or arrest.
Mr.. Hunker evidently did not con
slider his loss very great as nothing
has been reported to the police de-
partment but notwithstanding this fact
the city police are keeping a close look
out for suspects.
Carl Wertz, who is in the employ oi
the Chas Ilfeld Co.. thought he was
about to be held up by two suspicious
looking men Saturday night, while on
| his way home. Mr.. Wertz said that
| the men we're IN the middle of the
street just behind the Plaza hotel and
as he approached them one made q
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10
PHILIPPINE VETERANS
MEET IN CONVENTION

Pittsburg, Aug. 10.-Awakened at
Camp Alexander L. Hawkins by the
same bugle which sounded taps as the
Spanish flag was pulled down at
Santiago, delegates to the convention
of the Army of the Philippines and
American veterans of the foreign ser
vice, commenced its first days ses-
sion here today. A movement is on
foot to consolidate the two organiza-
tions and establish woman's auxil-
iary Gen. S. NJ. B. Young, retired. is
expected today as President Taft's
representative.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10
LAST NIGHTS LIMITED
HOURS OFF SCHEDULE

Eastbound Santa Fe train No. 4, the
California Limited, due here last
night at 11:4O. did not pass through
the city until 1915 o'clock this morn
ing, or almost twelve hours late. The
delay was occasioned by wreck in
Arizona. so it is reported, although
details could not be learned. By some
manner or other. No. s. the mail train,
got by the trouble and went through
at an early hour this morning about
on time.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE
or THE METHODIST CHURCH

The fourth and most important OF
1.-THE quarterly conferences of the Meth
odist.E Episcopal church was held last
levening at the Methodist parsonage,
DR.. Samuel Blair, D. D., presiding
over the meeting.
A great deals in fact all of the irs
portant work of the year. is taken up
at this conference and reports made
on the PROCESS during the year past.
The most important of these reports
was the announcement that the Pas
torhood has raised $4,000 for benevol-
ent work and $1,000 for Improvements
and to pay some on the old indahted-
ness of the parsonage. The aen.ber-
ship of the church showed an increase
of lit members during the year and
the average Sunday school attendance
for the summer 1876, which is very
good for the summer months.
A committee consisting of S. K
Sydes, H. o. Brown and W. G. Ogle
was appointed to draft resolutions of
appreciation for the work done by
Rev. Henry Van Valkenburgh. 1t was
requested of Bishop Quayle that the
present pastor be allowed to remain in
this pastorate another year which
was granted.
The conference adjourned subject to
call by the Rev. Van valkenburgh.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10
RETURN OF PROSPERITY
IN WEST AND SOUTHWEST

Chicago, Aug. 10.-Marshall Field &
Co., in their weekly review of the dry
goods trade, say: THE number of
buyers in the market exceeded expec-
tations, buyers from the far west and
southwest being noticeably numerous.
They are buying liberal assortments
covering practically all departments.
Orders from statesmen on the road
show slight increase over the cor
responding week of last year, and in
the main are goods for immediate de
livery"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS
TO ORGANIZE A CLUB

A very enthusiastic meeting, was
held last evening at the offices Of j.
D. Hand in the Crockett block by the
automobilists of the city. The meet
ing was preliminary to the establish
ment of permanent organization
which will be known as the Las Vegas
Auto club. The following : committees
were appointed
Bylaws and Permanent Organizar
tion-Dr. NJ. F. Des Marais, h, T. Hos
Hoskins. Dave Sulier. VIM. Harper and
Joe Danziger.
Committee on Membership-R J
Taupert, W. c. Adlon and DR.. n. F
Des Marais.
Committee to Investigate the Price
lof Gasoline and Oil D. Hand. Ike
Bacharach, and Charles Rogers.
Attorney A. A. Jones presided as
chairman Of the meeting and after
talking automobiles until all had
wheels in their heads they adjuorned
70 meet again ii tWo weeks At which
time the report ofthe various commit.
tees is expected 70 be ready.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10
LIVELY FIGHT DEVELOPS
FOR c. A. R. COMMANDER

Salt Lake City. Aug. 10.-Interest
in the second day of the G. A. R. en-
campment was centered in the strug-
gle for the office of commander-in-
chief between Ex-Governor Van SAINT
of Minnesota and Judge VIM. A. Ket
cham of Illinois. Both St. Louis and
Atlantic City are making strong bids
for the 1910 encampment
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10

and 1t Is q task that is worth the
best thought and effort of any and
all of US.
ITO achieve this or any other great
result, straight thinking and strong
action are necessary, and the straight
thinking comes first. To make this
country what we need to have it, we
must think clearly and directly about
our problems. and above all we must
understand what the real problems
are. The great things are few and
simple. but they are too often hidden
by false issues. and conventional. un-
real thinking. The easiest way to
hide a real issue always has been and
always will be. to replace it with
false one
Needs of Country.
''The first thing we need in this
country. as ex-President Roosevelt so
well set forth in that great message
which told what he had been trying
to do for the American people. is
equality of opportunity for every citi-
zen. No man should have less, and
no man ought to ask for more. Equal
ity of opportunity is the real object
of our laws and institutions. Our
institutions and our laws are not val
uable only because they secure equal
ity of opportunity for happiness and
welfare of our citizens. An institution
or a law Is a means, not an end, a
means to be used for the public good,
One Of the great reasons why Presi-
dent Roosevelt's administration was
of such enormous value to the plain
American was that he understood
what st. Paul meant when he said
The letter killeLh, but the spirit
giveth life. To follow blindly the
letter of the law, or the form of an in
stitution, without intelligent regard
both for its spirit and for the public
welfare, is very nearly as dangerous
as to disregard the law altogether
What we need is the use of the law
for the public good. and the construc-
tion of it for the public welfare.
''The man who really counts is the
plain American citizen. This is the
man for whom the Roosevelt policies
We're created. and his welfare is the
end 10 which the Roosevelt policies
lead. AS a nation, we are fortunate
at this time in this fact above all
others. that the great man who gave
his name to these policies has for his
successor another great president
whose administration is most solemn
ly pledged to the support of them.
Champion of Roosevelt
4 stand for the Roosevelt policies
because they set the common good of
all of us above the private gain of
some of us; because they recognize
the livelihood of the small man IS
more important to the nation than
the profit of the big man: because
they oppose all useless waste at pres
ent at the cost of robbing the future;
because they insist upon equality of
opportunity and denounce monopoly
and special privilege; because dis
carding false issues, they deal with
the vital questions that really make
difference with the welfare of us
all-and most of all, because in them
the plain American always and every
where holds the first place. And
propose to stand for them while I
have the strength to stand for any
thing"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10
TENOR DISPROVES suicide
INTRODUCTION OF THE MiSsIVES
OBJECTED TO BY THE
DEFENSE
NOW LOOKS LIKE MURDER
STORY TOLD BY SERGEANT TENDS
TO PROVE THAT THE oFFl-
GER WAS KILLED

Annapolis, Nd, Aug. 10.--Mrs. Snt-
ton. the mother of Lieutenant James
N. Sutton, whose death is now under
investigation by the navy department,
took the stand today and identified
letters from her son to herself and
brother. They we're cheerful and
chatty in character and were intro
duced to show Sutton had no inten-
tion of committing suicide.
Attorney Birney. for Lieutenant
Adams, objected to the introduction Of
these letters, but was ov-rruled.
Charles H. Russell. a laundryman,
was called and testified that he re
ceived from Lieutenant Adams a shirt
collar and cuffs which were blood
stained He was not cross-examined.
Sergeant Arthur Todd. OF th'
marine corps, tells an entirely differ
ent story of the death of Lieutenan
Sutton than do the others.
Todd says he was corporal OF tn
guard on the night of the shooting.
Il saw a figure in shirt sleeves
start to run and heard a voice say:
Stop running, you're under arrest.
The man ran on and he again heard
a voice call: Stop running or III
shoot then heard four revolver
shots and the man running dropped. I
ran to him and recognized Lieutenant
Sutton"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10
LAST GREAT COUNCIL
OF INDIANS OF WEST

Spokane, Wash, Aug. 10.-At the
last great council of Indians on the
part of the Colville reserva-
tion in September. outside Indians will
have their last chance to be received
into tribe by adoption and thus
secure allotments of land on the re-
serve. 1t is said Indians from every
western state are going to take advant-
age of this opportunity.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10
JAPAN SUCCEEDS IN
RLuFFINe POOR CHINA

Peking. Aug. 10.-China has acceded
to the construction of a railroad from
Antung to Mukden by Japan and the
situation which was regarded as most
serious has now relaxed. Baron Ijuin,
the Japanese minister. has officially
denied rumors of the mobilization OF
Japanese troops between Korea and
Manchuria. -
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10

signal and whistled. so he went back
and notified the night watchman on
the West side and when they returned
the two men we're seen running up
over the hill in the direction OF the
court house. They we're not followed
by the night wathcman but had such
been the case the two men might have
been caught.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10
GUATEMALA HOLDS OUT rA
INDUCEMENTS TO CAPITAL

Washington. Aug. 10.-The new min
ing laws Of Guatemala just received
here. grant the most important con-
ces~lons to foreign and especially TO-
American investors.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10

New Orleans, Aug 1O.-Storrn warn
ings for the Texas coast issued today
indicate a storm of great intensity is
now lowering over the Gulf, southeast
of the mouth Of the Rio Grande. AS
result of these forecasts of warning
which have been sent broadcast to
towns along the Texas coast, feeling
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10
HUNDREDS RENDERED AM
~ HOMELESS BY FIRE

Chicago, Aug. 1O.-Hundreds were
driven from their homes today by a
fire. which destroyed twenty houses
in South Chicago. It is not believed
any lives were lost.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-10
GREAT STORM HOVER|NG
over GULF OF MEXICO

of anxiety akin to horror is felt by
the people and in some instances
families are leaving for towns in
the interior Particularly is this the
case in Galveston, where the recent
hurricane caused much damage, al
though the great sea wall there was
proof against the tidal wave that
swept in from the gulf.
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ORA. w. Chase's
Kidney and
Liver Pills
Spedden & Paige, Druggists

aye motion carried.
Moved and seconded a warrant in
the sum of $109.92 be drawn in favor
of l.. NJ. Natwick in settlement Of
Judgment and interest in case of City
of Brookings VS.. l.. VI. Natwick.
On roll call Conklin, Hoover, Leigh
ty, Nord, Oyloe and Swering all voting
aye motion carried.
Chairman of city property made re-
port on the changing of telephone
building by raising the roof and put
ting in an upper story in order to
make room for Il council room and an
office for the auditor and asked for
suggestions in regard to same. after
a general discussion the matter was
dropped for the present.
Moved and seconded the back rooms
in the telephone building be arranged
for an office for the city auditor and
wires leading to telephone Office be
changed so as to be out of the way of
building to be erected just east and
adjoining, and roof be repaired and
a skylight put in as window on east
will be closed.
On roll call Conklin. Hoover, Leigh
ty, Nord, Oyloe and Swering voting
aye motion carried.
Moved and seconded committee on
city property be instructed to have
pairs on telephone building attended
to.
All voting aye on roll call motion
carried.
Committee on water, light and heat
reported that they had investigated
the matter of heating the new build
ing to be erected by DR.. Bradbury ant
stated that the present heating plant
was about up to its present capacity
of same.
Moved and seconded the bill of J
r. Thompson for month of March, 1906
amounting to $125.2S for salary an(
expenses be allowed.
On roll call Conklin. Hoover, Nord
and Swering voted aye and Leightl
and Oyloe no. A majority having vOt
ed aye motion was declared carried.
The council then appointed the fol
lowing named persons to act in the
various wards as judges for the mum
cipal election to be held in the city
of Brookings the Goth day of April
1909.
For the First ward-C. r. Westcott
Peter Caldwell and S. ID. Sly.
For the Second Ward-L. ]. Tisdalc
O. o. Jermstad and O. G. Oyloe.
For the Third Ward. +. Brooke
c. D. Douglas and A. B. Allison.
For the Fourth Ward-R. II. viii
liams, Geo. p. Hall and w. II. Harvey
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mittee be adopted, bills allowed and
warrants drawn for same.
On roll call Conklin, Hoover, Leigh
ty. Nord, Oyloe and Swering all vot-
ing aye motion carried.
Moved and seconded a warrant be
drawn in favor of the city treasurer
in the sum of SCOOPS to balance
freight, express and gasoline accounts.
On roll call Conklin, Hoover, Leigh,
ty, Nord, Oyloe and Swering all voting
aye motion carried.
Mr.. Skiff with Mr.. Wykoff appeared
and requested that some means be
devised whereby he could C u water
and sewer connections for his prop
erty on 18th street. between 9th and
Medary avenues and matter was on
motion referred to committee on
streets, walks and sewers.
o. G. Oyloe appeared in regard to
having water main extended west on
Sth street from Main street to 2nd
avenue and matter was deferred for
further investigation.
Attorney Neil Stewart appeared in
behalf of r. l.. Chappell and asked
for rebate on heat for Postoffice build.
ing and matter was on motion refer
red to committee on water, light and
heat for investigation.
Resolution No. 154 was presented
and read relating to sale of city hall
property.
Moved and seconded Resolution No.
l54 as read be approved.
On roll call Conklin, Hoover, Leigh
ty, Nord, Oyloe and Swering all voting
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Headache
For Years

Il keep DR.. Miles Anti-Pain
Pills on hand all the time, and
would not think of taking a
journey without them, no mat
ter how short a distance ] am
going. | have a sister that has
had terrible headaches for years.
and | coaxed her to try them
and they helped her so much,
she now keeps them by her all
the time. From my own exper-
fence | cannot praise them
enough"
MRS. LOU NJ. CHURCHILL,
O. High ST., Penacook, n. II.
Many persons have headache
after any little excitement or ex-
ertion. They cannot attend
church, lectures, entertainments,
or ride on trains without suffer-
ing. Those who suffer in this
way should try DR.. Miles Anti
Pain Pills. They give almost
instant relief without leaving
any d~isagreeable aiter-effects, as
they do not derange the stomach
or bowels; just a pleasurable
sense OF relief follows their use.
Get a package from your drug
gist. Take it according to direc-
tions, and if it does not benefit
he will return your money.
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GOVERNOR NAMES ARsoR DAY.

Governor Vessey has issued his
proclamation fixing the date of Arbor
day, as follows:
"In keeping with a beautiful and
valued custom, endorsed by the senti-
ment of the better element of our race.
I, r. S. Wesley, governor of the state
OF South Dakota. do hereby appoint
and designate Friday, the 23rd day of
April A. D., 1909, as Arbor day, and
recommend a general observance of
the day throughout the state.
THE absence of forests and wood
lands and their departed glories and
monetary value will remind our pos
terity of the neglect of past genera
tons in all parts Of the country, to
protect Gods First Temples to con
serve in the present age has given rise
to a feeling that has crystaliZed into
a decisive policy with definite plans
of action for the encouragement of
planting trees 1t has emphasized in
TIE IuDilC lllnu the value VI tItcS III
identifying the home surroundings,
and that the public parks, for their
food product and for lumber, and for
preventing erosion of the soil, and
conserving the streams.
"The annual observance of ArbOr
day by the state, UNCONVENTIONAL, pri-
vate and public schools, and by the
people of the cities and rural sections
alike, has been the important factor
which moulded public sentiment and
resulted in valuable legislation in this
state which will stimulate tree culture.
at is earnestly requested that the
day be observed in a loyal and pub
lie spirited manner by all our people
and that in the schools the day should
be observed by appropriate and in
| structive exercises relating to forestry
and kindred subjects which add to the
beauties and wealth of nature"
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UP TO THE

A Pierre dispatch says hat so far
as is known up to the present the laws
of the last session, which will be sub
mitted to the referendum through Pc
ition are the law creating two congress
sional districts, the anti-treating law
and the antlcigarette law. There may
be others, but these three are certain
to be in the list. Besides these the coun-
~ local option law comes to the voters
through the initiative, and will make
four laws to be voted on besides the
five constitutional amendments.
The people west Of the Missouri
river, as well as those in the northern
part of the state, are not satisfied with
the congressional division proposition.
The one district which contains the
counties of Deuel. and Gregory in one
district with all territory between in
another district does not look good TO
them. The people of Roberts and Fall
RIVER counties believe a district
which includes them both is stringing
things a little too far. The Black Hills
section has always been granted a
congressman under the old system,
but with the bulk Of the vote against
them in a district they do not feel
safe. A district which curves in a
half circle about another district is not
satisfactory, and the residents of that
district want to know if the people
of the state generally are satisfied with
the plan.
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Swept Over Niagara.

This terrible calamity often hap
pens because n careless boatman
ignores the rivers warnings-grow-
ing ripples and faster currents-Na'
lures warnings are kind. That dull
pain or ache in the back warns you
the Kidneys need attention if you
would escape fatal maladies-Dropsy
Diabetes or Bright's Disease. Take
Electric Bitters at nee and see Back
ache fly and all your best feelings
return. after long suffering from
weak kidneys and lame back, one
81 90 bottle wholly cured me-" writes
j. r. ~Blankenship, of Belk, Tenn.
Only SOC at G.. ID. Kendalls.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15
To Awaken
the Liver

Coated tongue, aching head, %biliousness.
indigestion, constipation alternating with loose
ness Of the bowels, feelings of depression and
il-temper.
These arise from sluggish torpid action Of
the liver.
Relief comes after the use of one Of DR.. A.
w. Chase's Kidney and Liver Pills and cure
with a few weeks use Of this great regulator
Of the liver.
With the liver right there is usually no
disturbance of the digestive system or bowels.
Therefore get at the cause oftrouble by awaken.
ing the liver to action by use OF DR.. A. w.
Chase's Kidney aud Liver Pills.
Mr.. L. NJ. TAYLOR. Port Chester. Md.
writes:- ''Having used DIR. A. w. Chase's
Kidney and Liver Pills for a number of years
I consider them the best liver regulator l ever
used. l cheerfully recommend them to any
one afflicted with headache and other symptoms
of . disordered liver"
One pill a dose, IS cts a box, at all dealers or
Dr A w Chase Mcdicin Co. Buffalo. N. Y.
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And the following places were desl2.
mated as the polling places:
For First Ward-P. j. HeeeMan's
Glove Factory.
For Second Ward-G. A. h. Hall.
For Third Ward-City Hall.
For Fourth Ward-Colnty Judges
oOm in court house.
On motion council adjourned 10 s
O'Clock =. m, Saturday. April "a, 1909.
II Is. Mathews,
G.. II. Stoddart, Mayor.
City Auditor.
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THE VERY BEST.

The company which will present Carlo
Goidonis three act comedy, "A Curious Mis-
hap" at the opera house in the near future
has really a wonderful array OF talent. They
are the pick or the Donald Robertson Play
ers and includes besides Mr.. Robert
son such well known dramatic stars as
William Owen. Marion Redlich. Alice John,
Anna Titus and Frank Hardin. A great
treat Is in store for Dur theatrical patrons.
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I'D Rather Die Doctor,

than have my feet cut off, said NJ.
l.. Bingham Of Princeville, H.. but
you'll die from gangrene (Which had
eaten away eight toes) If you don't"
said all doctors. Instead-he used
Arnica Salve till wholly
cured. Its cures Of Eczema, Fever
Sores, Boils, Burns and Piles astound
the world. CSC at C.. d. KendalI's.
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Council Hall, City of Brookings,

Council Hall, City of Bookings,
April ), 1909.
City council met in regular session
with Mayor H. b. Mathews, Alder
men Conklin, Hoover, Leighty, Nerd,
Oyloe and Swering present.
Minutes of last regular AMI adjourn
ed meeting were read and approved.
Committee on claims made favorable
report on the following bills:
Z. j. Hegeman. Judge of cleo