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Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31
EstraY Advertisement.

Notice is hereby given to whom 1t
may concern that the following de-
scribed estray animal was taken up by
Pedro G. Cordova, Chamita.. ~ M.
To-wit: One sorrel horse, stallion,
about 8 or 8 years old, hind feet
white, white strip on face.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31

Estray Advertisement


Notice IL hereby given to whom 1t
may concern that the following de-
scribed estray animal was taken up VI
Liberato G. Baca, San Ignacio, N. M.
To-wit: One buckskin mare, about
12 hands high, weight about 500 lbs,
saddle marks on back.
Branded
On left shoulder
Said animal being unknown 10 this
Board, unless claimed by owner on or
before Sept. 20, 'O9, said date being 10
days after last appearance Of this ad-
vertisement, said estray with b. sold
hy this Roard for the benefit Of the
wner when found.
CATTLE SANITARY BOARD,
Las Vegas, N. M.
1st pub Aug 81, last pub Sept. 10, 'O9
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31
Estray Advertisement.

Notice is hereby given to whom 1t
may concern that. the following de.
scribed estray animal was taken up by
Guillermo Sierra, Santa Rosa, N. M.
To-wit. One white horse, old
marks on the shoulders by the collar,
about IA or Is years of age. very loco,
about IA hands high.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31

FOR RENT-Two storerooms on the
plaza; fronting on the park, also
upstairs rooms for light housekeep-
ing, Inquire of Trinidad Romero.
plaza.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31
Estray Advertisement.

N'tice is hereby given to whom IL
may concern that the following do.
scribed estray animal was taken ND by
Juan Lucero Villanueva, viIlanueva.
N. M.
To-wit: One horse. gray red.
Branded ED
On right hip
Branded HSV
On left hip DNN
Said animal being unknown to this
Board, unless claimed by owner on or
before Sept. 20, 'O9, said date being 10
days after last appearance of this ad-
vertisement, said estray will be sold
by this Board for the benefit OF the
owner when found.
CATTLE SANITARY BOARD,
Las Vegas. NJ M.
1st pub Aug 81, last pub Sept. 10, 'O)
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31
Estray Advertisement.

Notice is hereby given to whom It
may concern that the following de
scribed estray animal was taken up by
Jose L. Sanchez, Jarales. N. M.
To-wit: One bay horse, about 70
years old, weight about 500 lbs.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31
Branded
On left hip

Said animal being unknown to this
Board. unless claimed by owner on or
before Sept. 20, '09, said date being 10
Jays after last appearance of this ad
vertisement, said estray will be sold
by this Board for the benefit Of the
owner when found.
CATTLE SANITARY BOARD.
Las Vegas, N M.
1st pub Aug 81, last pub Sept. 10, 'O9
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31

FOR RENT-Store room, No. 51S
sixth street. Inquire W. B. Bunker.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31

Said animal being unknown to this
Board, unless claimed by owner on or
before Sept. 20, 'O9, said date being 10
days after last appearance Of this al
vertisement, said estray will be sold
by this Board for the benefit of the
owner when found.
CATTLE SANITARY BOAFD.
Las Vegas. N NJ.
1st pub Aug 81, last pub Sept. 10, 90
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31
For Sale

FOR SALE-Two small heaters. Two
bedsteads and springs. H. E. Crib
ben, 902 4th.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31
For Rent

FOR RENT-Six-room partly furnish.
ed modern flat, inquire Ala Seventh.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31

FOR RENT-Suite furnished house.
keeping rooms, electric light, bath.
sos Main avenue.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31

SAID animal being unknown to this
Board, unless claimed by owner on or
before Sept. 20, 'O9, said date being 10
days after last appearance OF this ad-
vertisement, said estray will be sold
by this Board for the benefit of the
owner when found.
CATTLE SANITARY BOARD,
Las Vegas, N. M.
LIST pub Aug 81, last pub Sept 10, '09
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31
Estray AdvertIsement.

Notice is hereby given to whom it
may concern that the following de-
scribed estray animal was taken up by
Juan A. Chavez, ]. p, Algodones, N
M.
morse, white paws. height 5 feet,
ahoi1t wars old
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31

WANTED-To trade good pony for
a mich COW. Mcculloh, 11s 10th st.,
Tel. Main 242.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31

Board, unless claimed by owner on or
before Sept. 20, 'O9, said date being 10
days after last appearance Of this ad-
vertisement, said estray will be sold
by this Board for the benefit Of the
owner when found.
CATTLE SANITARY BOARD,
Las Vegas. N. M.
1st pub Aug 81, last pub Sept. 10, 'C9
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31

Said animal being unknown to this
Board. unless claimed by owner on or
before Sept. 20, '09, said date being 10
days after last appearance Of this ad-
vertisement, said estray will be sold
by this Board for the benefit OF the
owner when found.
CATTLE SANITARY BOARD,
Las Vegas, N M.
list pub Aug 81. last pub Sept. 10, 'O9
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31

Notice is hereby given to whom It
may concern that the following de-
scribed estray animal was taken up by
j. N. Sandoval, Galisteo, N. NJ.
To-wit: One bav horse. very small.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31

Young stepmothers shouldn't step
too high.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31
EstraY Advertisement.

Notice is hereby given to whom It
may concern that the following de.
scribed estray animal was taken up by
j. P. Williams, Vaughn, N. M.
To-wit: One black and white steer,
four years old.
Branded W.
On left ribs AZ
Ear mark SSl
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31

FOR SALE Legal blanks Of all d.
scription-l Notary seals and records
at the Optic office.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31

Board. unless claimed by owner on or
before Sept. 20. '09. said date being 10
days after last appearance Of this ad-
vertisement said estray villa be sold
by this Board for the benefit Of the
owner when found.
CATTLE SANITARY BOARD,
Las Vegas. N M.
lst pub Aug 81, last pub Sept. 10. '0s
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31
Ertray Advertisements.

~ F1VcTtfsSsI'sfIts
Notice is hereby given to whom 1t
may concern that the following de-
scribed estray animal was taken up by
M. G. Keenan,, Springer, N. NJ
To-wit One small bay horse, about
IL years old.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-08-31
Estray Advertisement.

Estray Advertisement.
Notice is hereby given to when 1t
may concern that the following de-
scribed estray animal was taken up by
a. A. Orser, La Plata, NJ M.
To-wit: One black and white year
ling with horns.
Branded d n
On right shoulder " "
Ear mark SSV
Said animal being unknown to this
Board. unless claimed by owner On or
before Sept. 20. 'O9, said date being 10
days after last appearance OF this adj
vertisement, said estray will be sold
by this Board for the benefit Of the
owner when found
CATTLE SANITARY BOARD.
Las Vegas. N M.
lst pub Aug 81. last pub Sept 10. 'Os
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-06-27
PROF. FOSTER AND HIS CRITICS.

Great is god, and still greater are the preachers who
proclaim themselves the authorized Interpreters of his will
the medium of communication between the creator and the
creature.
When preacher speaks it is generally understood that
he lets loose his vocabulary through special permission from
on high Were it otherwise, his speech would be without
force and entitled to no consideration than that of
the humblest beggar This is the notion the preachers
seek to ncucate and there of the ait who
readily acquesce in this view There are times when the
people who think may lend credence to such view though
somewhat modified, and have particular in mind
deserving of some comment
1t is amusing yet disgusting to observe the puny and
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-06-27

had been taken, and thereafter occupied the
throne of power upon which imaginary gods had
reigned Before this of mental rule had dawned
very much of whipped child. He covered under the
outstretched of heaven-the prest,-and waited in
whmpering for the fall Of the scourge But
the tables have turned. Heaven-he priests prayerfu
y mporing permission to exist but little longer This
great army of Servants of the Lord has discovered that
the people have both heart and conscience and de-
termination when the demand is made and that they
longer able play upon popular emotion their
personal interest This is distinct triumph of
the powers of darkness that once did rule the earth with
iron rod.
Achilean amor of the intellectual warrior-man. The
spectacle of the prodgious uplft of the is both
ating and inspiring Science and have been the twin
levers heavng high the fabric of human thought and
action and being until may with look alof and
excaim, "Thou wilt not leave in the dus! for man has
worked his salvation 1t is this lofty inspiration
that exercises nennobng influence upon the human mind
through which bazes the light of true knowledge freed
from all superstition and belief in gods good and gods bad
and issues the mpusve force that speeds humanity in
quest along its lines of limtess desire.
The perfect mans understanding of Nature the
does he realize the relationship of all the
common heritage and the common destiny Human con-
tempt and human Indifference for creeds apparent almost
everywhere Men and women growing greater and
grander than all religions The heart and MIND of the
are improving and higher and nobler purpose given to
life and endeavor Unbeef in all dogma daily becoming
fashionable and the renovang force of intellect shall
yet rule the world with kindness and love-
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-06-27
BLUE GRASS BLADE.

malicious assaults of weakmnded men, assuming divine
authority upon their intellectual fellows and under
taking the huge task of establishing fixed mental status
Certain Baptist preachers in Chicago making system
attic upon the orthodox standing of Prof George Burn
ham Foster of the University of Chicago because of the
liberal views which he has given publicity in
his book 'The Function of Religion in Mans Struggle
for Existence AT recent Baptist Conference held in
Chicago, two preachers in particular especially viru
lent in their attacks upon the noted and famous
thor. Rev. Johnston Myers persistent notoriey seeker,
moved for the expulsion of Prof Foster and he found
ready seconder in the person of Rev. W. A. Mathews Both
Baptist preachers and their dominant thought
be: Baptist l made and Baptist / will die"
The last named preacher in his argument the motion
before the Conference, is quoted as saying:
"Whoever holds to the evolutionary theory and
processes must give up his belief in personal,
intimate deity
Then, we prone to inquire, what becomes of the
orthodox claim, frequently urged that evolution is
only gods plan Of Development The statement above
quoted contains veritable undyng truth Evolution and
orthodox religion not compatible despite attempted
guments bring them into harmony No evoutionist
be brought to believe in such deity who is both per
sona and intimate" Such belief is fanaticsm gone mad
With whom is this personal deity known be ntimate
Is the Rev. gentleman, himself, upon terms of personal
intimacy with this deity? Dare he to open and publicly
such clam So far history is concerned and
sacred history that it is recalled that this deity in
which Rev. Matthews believes became personally intimate
with a woman, to the womans disadvantage and shame
But here have evolution and orthodoxy placed in hostile
and begerent camps. If Rev. Matthews is orthodox
authority in such Matters he has brought himself in
c with thousands of other preachers who hold and teach
opposite views And yet agree with Rev. Matthews
Evolution is in harmony with the orthodox religion
But read further:-
'Dr. Foster is longer Baptist Nm He has
insulted Baptist ministers"
This from Rev. Johnston Myers who, unable to shine
by his light has for years struggled get into the
calcium rays through the medium of another and greater
intellect All that need be said this point is that judg
ing from his remarks Johnston Myers is exceedingly
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-04-01

eral centuries women reigned supreme
at court, in the drawing-rooms, on the
stage, everywhere All men did her
homage; her slightest whims eQualed
commands. Affairs Of state, family
honor, right, wrong-everything was ig-
nored to crafty her maddest caprices.
Her dress, jewelry and other person
al adornments became vital questions.
To-day even there are women who can
spend $1,000 on a set of furs, $1,000
on a mantle, $3.50 on gown and pay
equally high prices for other articles
Of toilet
This extravaganza has always at
tracted to Paris the smartest talent in
Europe France long led the world in
the production Of silks, satins, laces,
velvets and all those fabrics essential
to feminine attire. Dressmakers, jew
elers, perfumers, were veritable artists
who gloried in their work. For long
time Paris lived mainly on the creation
and distribution Of articles Of luxury.
Probably her dressmakers stand alone
in having made a profound study Of
historical costumes for reproductive
purposes They found precious inspira-
ton at the Louvre, Luxembourg and
other famous picture galleries. M.
Worth wrote big book on his profess
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-04-01

Land Area Of the United States
Divided According to State Liquor
Legislation.
gan. Since year ago 100 municfpali-
ties in Wisconsin have voted against
saloon license, thus closing out more
than 400 saloons. Minnesota has been
arraying itself against the saloon. The
Prohibitionists assert that there are
now only 100 saloons left in Mime
sofa.
A year ago 90 counties in Kentucky
had already voted out the saloon. In
Connecticut the "no-license" voters
voted out 300 more saloons In the last
few months, while in Massachusetts,
10 more municipalities have abolished
the saloon. In a single day 1858
townships in Illinois voted for prohi-
bition, and as consequence 1900 sa-
loonkepers have had to retire from
business. Maryland, in the last year,
has increased its prohibition area.
A great change has been effected In
Mississippi since year ago. The adop-
ton Of prohibition for the entire State
drove the saloon from the seven re-
naming "wet" counties. In Alabama,
the State prohibition law went into
effect on January of this year. Geor-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-04-01
A WOMAN,S LONG VIGIL AT LIGHT.
The One Who Has Tended Pacific Coast
Beacon for Twenty-seven Years.

Miss Laura A. HecoX, who for TWEEN
ty-seven years has rendered the light of
the Santa Cruz lighthouse. has but re-
Gently returned to her post from the last
of the six vacations she has taken during
that period. Since 1881 this woman
has had absolute charge of the light,
and in all that time 1t has never gone
out during the night.
Miss Hecox followed her father in
charge of the light. He was a retired
clergyman, who took the work of car
ing for the light when his health broke
down under the stress of his pastoral
duties With him went his wife and
girl. who cared for him as well as the
light.
During the thirteen years her father
was in charge Miss Hecox was practic-
ally the real mistress of the lighthouse.
When his death came she applied for
and obtained the work. Since that time
she has been steadily at it, cleaning,
tending and watching the light that 1t
may be never dlmmed.
Then her mother died in the old light
house and the woman was left alone
with her work. She loves it and is never
satisfied if she is away from it for long.
Her only recreation is an occasional visit
to her brother, who lives at Oceanside,
and gathering in sea specimens, q col
lection OF WHICH, Su0 ICSCiiIJ save " lHc
Santa Cruz library.
Fortunately for Miss Hecox the Santa
Cruz lighthouse is not built on a rock
bound coast, but is powered among trees.
The light is modern, of twelve candle
power multiplied by redectors to some
thing like 665-candlepower. During the.
twenty-seven years it has been tended by
Miss Hecox no ship has been wrecked
on the Santa Cruz coast.-Los Angeles.
Times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-04-01
BIRTHR1GHT OR PoTTAGE..
By Rev. George

By Rev. George Clarke Peck.
And Esau said, Behold, am at the
point to die and he sold his
birthright unto Jacob.-Genesis XIV.
33.
A birthright for mess of pottage
so reads the story. All that it
meant to be the eldest born was sac
rificed for bowl of lentils. The say
DRY steam of present advantage
shut out vision of future glory A
succulent dish looked bigger than a
farm. Esau was defeated by an ap-
petite; sold out for a mess of pot
tage.
1t is an almost incredible old tale.
But for some present-day transactions
which retell it we might incline to
deny it's truthfulness: I know a man
who trafficked away his greatness for
a morphine needle. The question once
lay between a few moments ease from
pain and a lifetime Of honor and, like
his ancient prototype in scripture, this
modern Esau let go the greater for
the less: sold his birthright of emil
nence for a mess of doubtful pottage.
Of course, we do not really intend
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-04-01
National Assets.

A great portion Of the public domain
is poor land, worthless for farming
purposes, but, on the other hand, there
are large deposits of coal, oil and other
minerals Of immense value and vast
forests that will furnish timber for
generations to come. Naturally, such
states as Montana, Idaho and Nevada
look upon the public lands in their bor
ders as the possession Of their citizens.
They are anxious to have the tracts
divided and given to settlers, so that
the population may be increased and
the resources Of the states developed.
But the public lands are peculiarly the
possession Of the nation and must be
safeguarded as an important national
asset. The time Is past when they
may be given to settlers by the thou
sand acres, fenced in by cattle kings
and appropriated by railroads. Stricter
land laws and strict enforcement Of
them are evidences Of the governments
intention to protect its lands and hold
them In the interest of all the people.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-04-01

to give up the greater for the less.
have always fancied that Esau thought
he would continue to be his fathers
favorite son. 1t is because we do not
expect an act of business treachery to
affect our permanent standing, be-
cause we count on being just as good
men after gambling debt or a season
of self-indulgence; because we fail to
see any particular jeopardy in an oc-
casional lapse Of virtue-in other
words, because we expect to eat the
pottage and still retain the birthright
when all is said and done that we re-
peat the old transaction. No man,
however, can have his cake and eat
it, too Nothing is got except by the
sale of something else.
The spirit Of Esau, then, is the
spirit Of the moment 1t is an I'M
healty oppOrtunism. 1t lives not only
by the day, but for the day Esau
constantly exaggerated the value Of
impulse. He was the sort of citizen
who would have cheated his creditors
out Of 70 per cent and then written
a generous check for charity. when
1 want drink I take it, said a
friend in my hearing. But it doesn't
take much wit to live by that law
Surely a man would be fool to take
a drink if he did not want it. But
not to take it, though he wants it
ever so much-that requires the whole
man.
But the spirit of Esau is, most of
all, the spirit of unfaith. He sold
what he could not see for what he
could see. He traded his birthright
because his birthright was far-off
possession. 1t is SO STILL Each man
must devoutly believe in the worth of
an inheritance of honor and truth.
Only as he comes back from fresh
glimpses of such values is he safe in
the presence of Jacobs succulent pot
tage. Such is the Office of faith-to
hold us firm. The principle is the
same whether for the laying of a ca
BILE, the fighting of a battle or the
saving Of ones soul.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-04-01
DIDN'T REALIZE

How Injurious Coffee Really Was.
Many persons go on drinking coffee
year after year without realizing that
it is the cause of many obscure but
persistent ailments.
The drug-caffeine- coffee and tea
is very like uric acid and is often the
cause of rheumatic attacks which, when
coffee is used habitually, become
chronic.
A Washington lady said recently:
II am sixty-fve and have had GOOD
deal of experience with coffee. | con-
slider it very injurious and the cause
of many diseases. l am sure it causes
decay of teeth in children.
when 1 drank coffee I had sick
spells and still did not realize that
coffee could be so harmful, till about
a year ago I had rheumatism in my
arms and fingers, got so nervous
could not sleep and was all run down.
SAT last, after finding that medicines
did me no good, I decided to quiz COL
fee entirely and try Postum. AFTER
using it six months fully recovered
nv health beyond all expectations, can
sleen sound and my rheumatism is all
gone" ''There's Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read the famous little
book, "The Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A
new one appears from time to time.
They are genuine, true and full OF
human interest.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-04-01

gia, Maine, Kansas, Oklahoma and
North Dakota are absolutely prohibit
i've States. In Florida there are at
present only 25O saloons left in the en-
tire State, while prohibition prevails
in great part of Louisiana. The anti
salonists have been active in Virginia,
In recent months they have closed out
more than 400 saloons. OF the 100
counties in Virginia II do not now
grant any form of license.
In Nebraska already $50 mun1c1pal1-
ties have voted out the saloon. In Mis-
souri, 80 counties now refuse licenses
Since 1908 the voters Of Rhode Island
have abolished 429 saloons, and both
Vermont and New Hampshire have in
creased their no-license communities.
The only distinctively wet States
and Territories at present are Penn-
sylvania, New Jersey, Wyoming, Ne
vada, Utah, Arizona New Mexico and
the State of Washington which later,
however, is likely to enact local OPP
ton law before long. About 315 town
ships in New York State are dry"
and 296 others are under partial IL
cense.
These facts show the steady and
phenomenal progress made by the anti
saloon organizations within the last
year. Up to the beginning Of 1908 they
had succeeded IN Transforming great
part of the United States into arid
territory. Since then they have gone
forward In almost every State in the
Union. In South Carolina and one or
two other places they have been check
ed, but not very seriously. Statistics
compiled by the United States Bureau
of Labor were consulted. Bulletin No.
II shows that the average working
mans income, as recently investigated,
amounted to $76S.54 a year. OF this
sum his total expenditures for intoxi-
eating liquors were S12.44 a year. He
spent almost as much for tobacco
New York Times.