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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-01-27

de not know how He executes His
countless operations in nature. I do
not know how He speaks to the
spirit that trusts Him. For all these
1 am content to accept the evidence
of results. That He does answer
prayer / know, and SO do tens Of
millions of other Christians. Also we
know that.
Prayer is the Christians vital
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-01-27

Growth has three dimensions-up-
ward, downward and outward. The
progress of Christian Endeavor has
been along all three Of these lines.
The Godward side of it's life has been
kept to the fore; only His favor gives
real prosperity. In the fundamentals
Of life n knowledge his movement
has been deeply implantd. 1t has
not faild to look we'll to the roots.
And in outreach Christian Endeayor's
growth has been for all men to see
and applaud.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-01-27

Christian Endeavor has gone for
ward by following its own out
stretched hand.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-01-27

At a time when the organized
onrlstlan Church seemed to be los
ing It's historic hold upon the masses,
TINS new organization appeared on the
horizon, and swiftly spread into gen
eral favor or use. with its fresh en-
phasls upon the Church, as expressed
by It's motto: For Christ or the
church. In our own day, an under
lying problem is the one OF getting
people to attend church services II
the church goes, all goes. Without
the church, religion would have no
mean of utilizing the power of Chris
tlanitys adherents. This is a good day
for all Christians TO accent the Chris
uan slogan: For the
Church."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-01-27

The world idea has been put into
millions Of minds by Christian En-
deayor. Ii has taught young people.
at an impressionable age. to think
In international terms and to study
world maps. The presence Of fellow
Endeavorers everywhere on earth has
been a real educational force in the
life Of the members of this globe
girdling society. The spread OF the
worldwide conception OF missions has
been made easier because Christian
Endeavor has hlazed the way.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-01-27

Prayer is the Christians vital
breath.'
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-01-27

Given a great allegiance, Chris
tan Endeavor a sought a compre-
hensive fellowship, taking for its
motto, Zone is your Master, even
Christ, and All We are brethren"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-01-27

It has often been said, Save ar
adult, and yOu saw a unit; save 3
child and you a V a whole multi.
plication table"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-01-27
(By William T. Ellis

The n essential evidence OF tn,
progress OF Christian Endeavor i
found in the character and usefulness
of Individual Endeavors.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-01-27

All over the world young people
have the same fundamental needs and
traits. What Pastor Francis e. Clark
found good for the young people Of
his own congregation In Portland, Me.
thirty-three years ago has proved
equally adaptable to the use Of pas
tors in Britain and Denmark and
South Africa and China and India.
The real homogeneity Of the entire
world has been shown afresh
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-01-27

OF the really surprising aspects
Of the present Christian Endeavor
conditions, none is more surprising
than h a the churches and denomina-
lions do not make greater use Of this
proved agency for reaching and de-
veioping young people in Christian
character and activity. There is no
department Of church affairs more
deserving of close and systematic at
tention than this.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31

win present Sunny Jim" in three
reels of pictures, both afternoon and
night. The Mutual will feature a
two-reeI drama, Eric, the Reds Woo
ing and a comedy reel, In the even
ing the Browne will show another in
stallment of "The Trey o Hearts
The Prize Fight
At 8 o'clock at the armory one of
the big sporting events of the day
viii occur, when Young Duran of Las
Vegas meets Benny Chayes of Trini-
dad in 1O-round mill. This affair
has been looked forward to for long
time. Both boys have worked hard.
and are. sure of putting up a good
bout, A large crowd has signified
its intention of being present
And then New Years day will be
over, and Las Vegas will settle back
into the routine OF another year. The
new year of 1915 will have been fairly
launched, after a joyous beginning.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
BRITISH FORCES TAKE
. new BISMARCK ISLAND
sRoUcAINViLLE, ONE OF THE SOL,
Q ONIONS, IS WRESTED FROM
THE GERMANS

Melbourne, Australia, Dec. 81 (via
London) forces have occu-
pied Bougainville, the largest Of the
Solomon islands. 1t was announced
here today that the British flag had
been hoisted over the island on De
cember 9.
The Solomon islands lie to the
southeast of the Bismarck archipel-
ago. On September IL the British
Pacific fleet occupied Herbertshohe,
the seat of government of the Bis
marck archipelago and of those mem
bers of the Solomon group under Ger
man control, including Bougainville
Several of the Solomon islands are
British possessions, but Bougainville
since 1899 has been held by Germany.
This island is nearly lao miles long.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
TELEPHONES
ENGLAND STILL SEA
MISTRESS

beginning the new year England
views clear paths ii the seven seas
tor her commerce. From authoritative
estimates it is learned that 9S per
cent Of her vessels over 100 tons dis
placement are playing the oceans. and
they represent 81 per cent Of the
gross tonnage OF the United Kingdom
vessels. Germany has less than a
dozen big vessels known to be at
sea- and $50 other ships varying from
small coasters to ships Of over 500
tons that are not accounted for, CIV
ing her at the topmost estimate some
40 per cent OF her commerce now ply.
ing, and in tonnage percentage only
1917. Over 1900 German ships have
been captured, detained In British Or
allied ports, sought refuge in neutral
ports, or are safely harbored in Ger
man ports, all useless in navigation.
The total number of English vessels
held idle by the war is 1876, of which
80 have been captured, IS detained in
German ports and II held up in The
Baltic and Black seas. This estimate
puts the number of British vessels Of
400 tons gross now plying as 10000.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31

weakened corn Opening prices, which
varied from a shade off to 1s cent up,
were followed by downturn that car
ried the market generally ss cent or
more below the previous close. The
close was nervous 4 to Is cent above
last night.
Oats took the same course as corn.
Higher quotations for hogs tended
to lift provisions. The closing quota
tions for the day were:
Wheat, May 1.295s; July 1884,
Corn, May 1875; July 741s.
Oats, Dec. 49&; May 5SA.
Pork, Jan. SIS. .62A; May $40 271k.
Lard, jan $1O.5O; May $40. 40.
: Ribs, Jan. $1O.15; May $1O.55.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
THE ROAD MARKERS

Las Vegas road enthusiasts are
Reevish because of the persistent at
tempts u Colfax county people. espe-
cialIy residents Of Ration, to direct
transcontinental travellers to Santa
lie by way of Cimarron and Taos, a
roundabout and difficult journey, over
roads that are not improved The
route of the ocean-Lo-ocean highway is
by way of French, Maxwell, Springer,
Wagon Mound Watrous and Las We
gas AS was stated yesterday, the
CoIEax county people have made OBJ
Iection to the marking Of the highway
by Fthe AatomebiIe Cub Of Southern
California. which is placing signs all
xhe way from Kansas City to the coast.
lf is proposed to take the matter
up with the office Of state Engineer
French, requesting that the state high
way be marked So much money has
seen spent by the state and the va
F1oas counties on the ocean-to-ocean
route that It is now in excellent con
dition from one end Of New Mexico
20 the other, and the engineers Of
nee undoubtedly will resent any at
tempt to direct travellers by another
route, especially one that is not in
good shape to handle transcontinental
araveI.
The ocean4o-ocean highway Is at
araclIng hundreds Of tourists this way
every month, and It is Of as much va
Tue 70 Ration and coIfax county as I
= AS Vegas and san Miguel coun-
avelars are persiatently sent
Cimarr0n, where numbers
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
RANDALL IS DRY


Los Angeles, Dec. Sl.-Charles H.
Randall, congressman-eIect from the
Ninth California district, set at rest
today speculation as to whether he
is a democrat or a prohibitionist, by
issuing statement declaring himself
a prohibitionfst, the first Of that
party to take d seat ii t6e natiodaf
house He said one Of his first acts
viii be 70 introduce 4 drastic prohi-
bition bill, making it unlawful for
liquor to be imported, manufactured,
sold or given away in the United
States. At the election III November
Randalps name was on both the pro
hibitlon and democratic tickets.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
LENOIR CONES BACK
FILLED WITH ''PEP"
SAYS TEXAS PEOPLE WILL COME
HERE TO SPEND SUMNER
VACATIONS

phil II. LeNoir, secretary-eleet OF
the Las Vegas Commercial club, re-
turned yesterday from a trip to Tex
as, where he visited leading city boost
ers in Dallas, Fort Worth and other
large Texas places. MIR. LeNoir, who
is noted for his pep" and originality
returned more peppery than ever and
with a lot of new ideas in his head.
He will get to work on January /,
not even taking time out for the
holiday.
Mr.. LeNoir says ne found Texas
people responsive when he suggested
summer vacation trips to the New
Mexico mountains. One of the best
publicity men in fexas promised to
help Mr.. IeNoir advertise the climate
and scenery ofsLas Vegas and sur
roundings, saying that Texas people
are growing somewhat weary of Colo
rado and are sure to appreciate the
novelties which this section of New
Mexico can offer to the summer pleas
ure seeker.
Mr.. LeNoir found Texas people con
fdent of prosperity next year and un-
discouraged by the unfavorable condi-
tions brought about by the failure OF
the cotton crop to find asprofitable
market sx u9
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
OPEN HOUSE FOR
PUBLIC AT J.
N. c. Al.
EVERYBODY is INVITED TO
GREET THE ASSOCIATION
ON NEW YEARS

The following announcement of a
New Years reception at the Y. NJ. G..
A. has been sent to The Optic:
The Y. NJ. C. A. will be in the re-
ception line on the New Years birth
day. and will be glad to have you
drop in and get better acquainted.
The Y. NJ. G. A. has had its ups and
downs, of course, just like any other
institution, but il thinks as it is about
to enter upon its fourteenth year that
1916 holds in store some mighty good
things. So just drop in for few min
utes and let the association know you
are with it and wish It the best year
in its history.
This invitation includes everybody
the fathers and mothers and the
brothers and sisters, sweethearts,
chums, etc Members. show your
friends around in the Y. NJ. c. A. on
New Years day. SNOW them what we
have in our city for the moral, social
and physical betterment of manhood.
Boys, this is a good day to take faith
er around and show him the inside
Of the Y. M. c. A. The building will
be open from basement to roof, and
number ii activities are being ar
ranged. Of course, everybody will
want to adjourn for a while in the af-
ternoon to see the basketball game
between the Y. and Newton, which is
called for o'clock All the games at
the Y. building are to be free, as they
were on Christmas day.
There is a growing tendency on the
part Of many mayors Of cities through
cut the country to issue proclama.
ton that all fathers shall spend Jan.
uary 1 with their boys. This is an
extremely practical idea, and one
which the Y. M. C. A. would like tc
see inaugurated in Las Vegas. Many
4 boy has gone on the rocks because
he did not have the companionshiI
of his father Many a father has
NEGLECTED this until barrier hal
come between him and the boy, anC
they do not meet any more on com
mon ground. The boy needs the com
panionchip of his father, needs L
know the fathers aspirations for hi
boy and the boy needs 20 have tina
high respect for his father that vii
cause him to live up to and reproduce
his fathers ideals.
Whether or not we have the pro
clamation in Las Vegas, the Y, M. c
| A. offers this suggestion, and there ii
no better place in the city TO get OF
good terms with your boy than at th'
slY. NJ. G. A. New Years birthday
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
NO MORE CODE

London, Dec. S1-The London
Times has stopped the insertion of
code or puzzle advertisements in its
want-ad columns. The reason, it is
said, is fear that the columns were
being employed for the purpose of
communicating messages to the enc
my in Germany. All the London
newspapers go to Germany without
being censored, but all private mail
matter is subjected to careful scruti.
nv
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31

became lost during the past summer
and fall and were greatly inconveni-
enced. the highway will lose its pop
ularity.
The California automobile club has
Installed large signs In Nebraska.
Missouri. Wyoming and Colorado di-
recting tourists over this route. Il
looks like poor sportsmauship on the
part Of Colfax county to refuse to al
low the markers to be placed within
its borders, leaving a gap Of many
miles in a road adequately marked
from Kansas City to the coast.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31

finished umbrella stand, Page Furni-
ture and Undertaking company.
First prize for gentlemen, ham, Las
Vegas Mercantile company; second,
box of cigars by Laubach and Benia-
min Of the Lobby.
Best Juvenile Costume
First prize for ladies. plume, Mrs.
Frank Strass; second, one pound box
of candy. o. T. Gregory.
First prize for gentlemen, one do
zen cabinet photographs, John l.
Tooker; second, one dozen tickets to
Photoplay theater. Rosenwald and
Browne.
Best Walter
First prize for ladies, hat, Mrs. An
ME Standish; second, lady picture
Baily's curio store.
First prize for gentlemen, umbrella
NJ. Greenberger; second, gent1emen'i
handkerchief set, Cellers Dry Goods
company.
Cake Walk
First prize, cake. Graaf and Hay
ward bakery department; second
dress shirt, Taichert, the haberdasher
Best Tango Dancer
First prize. six full lessons in Cas-
ties latest dances, Mrs. Ed O'Brieni
second. shaving set, Bacharach Broth
ers.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
SWISS Musr PAY

Berne, Switzerland. Dec, 81 (via
Paris) ).-The heavy military expense
thrust upon Switzerland by her being
compelled to support an army in arm
ed neutrality was almost the sole sub
iect considered today by the Berne
parliament. At the end Of the sitting
a recess was taken. the treasury. It
Is said, must provide for a deficit Of
"a. 100000 francs. Taxes were doubled
on alcohol and were increased on
checks, postal orders. telephone. state
railway tickets and freight shipments.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31

since the European war began, Sen
ator Walsh of Montana told the sen
ate today in speech reviewing inter
ruptions to American commerce. and
highly endorsing the American gov
ernments recent note to Great Bri-
tain.
Four ships were consigned to Hol
land, IA to Italy and 10 to Sweden,
he said.
at Gibraltar $3.50 tons American
copper have been piled up
After giving statistics to show thai
Italy and Great Britain were among
the greatest consumers Of cotton, Sen
aor Walsh said
| 3 There is no sentiment of hostility
or animosity in the United States to-
ward Great Britain save in sporadic
cases Of no consequence in the sum
total of the national disposition. God
grant that our relation may always
remain friendly. the feeling engender-
ed by the aggressions complained O.
is akin to the surprise and regret ex.
Iperienced by one who has been cruelty
wronged by a friend and who remaixs
confident that i personal explanation
and candid conference win wipe out
all differences and bring a speedy re
paration. 1t is in this spirit the Am
erican people await the result of the
well timed note Of the president"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
CHICAGO BOARD oE TRADE

Chicago, Dec. S1-Rains interfering
with the Argentine harvest gave a lit
tie firmness to the wheat market to-
day,abut the effect wore Off After
opening n to 5s cent higher, prices
underwent a sag that for the most
part wentwell under last nights level.
The close was unsettled at u to 11s
cent net advance
Absence of any urgent demand
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
.FIREMEN SECURE
FINE LIST Of
\ PRIZES
MANY MAsoUERs WILL BE AT
TRAcTEp TO NEW YEARS
-75sts BAt LsiToNIGHT

The list of prizes is as follows:
King
One hundred calling cards by The
Optic Publishing company.
Queen
Bouquet by Perry Onion, the florist.
Most Handsome Costume
First prize for ladies, manicure set,
Peter J. Emenaker; second, electric
toaster, Las Vegas Light and Power
company.
First prize for gentleman, handsome
silk umbrella, Robert ]. Taupert; sec
ond, pair of kid gloves, Palace Cloth
ing company.
Most Appropriate Costume Aa
First prize for ladies, hand painted
chocolate pot, Rosenthal Furniture
company; second, fiye-pound box Of
candy, Potter Candy company.
First prize for gentlemen, electric
lamp, Charles O'Malley, the electri-
clan; second, pair of dress shoes,
Hedgcocks Shoe store.
Most Original Costume
First prize for ladies', Navajo rug,
VIII G. DOH. the curlo man: second,
jewel box, Bacharach Brothers.
First prize for gentlemen, box Of
cigars. Charles GreencIay; second, box
of neckties, Joseph HiIlbrand, the tail
or aaa1vl
Best Acted Character
First prize for ladies, silver mesh
bag. q. G. Murphey; second. rug. J.
g. johnson and Son.
First prize for gentleman, briar
pipe. Clement Curio store; second. box
Of cigars. D. G. Tucker Of the Antlers.
Most LudIcrous Costume
First prize for ladies' picture. Cen
ter Block Drug companys second, satin
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
aAMaLlNe TAsLss7 LUZ

Telluride, Colo. Dec. si.--Clarence
Tyler, a policeman, was shot In the
head early today in . pistol battle
with two bandits who had just held
up saloon His condition is critical.
The robbers entered the saloon, SOW
cred with revoIyers the score Of men
inside and robbed the cash register
and gambling tables Of about $700
After shooting Tyler the men escaped.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
TOMORROW The
BEGINNING OF
new YEAR
CONTINUED From Page one.)

ing the Epworth League of the First
Methodist Episcopal church will hold
a watch service to celebrate the COM
ing Of the new year by both social
and religious programs.
The services will begin at S:15 o.
clock with short literary and music
al program. At the close Of the pro-
gram there will be a social with light
refreshments lasting until IL o'clock.
From IL until 12 will be religious
service under the direction of the
pastor, Rev. Royal A. Simonds. Ev-
erybody is welcome to attend. The
following is a copy of the literary and
musical program:
piano Solo. Miss Ruth Conrad
Reading .. Miss Josephine O'Malley
Solo. o.......M Mrs. John Arbuckle
Piano Solo. Miss Vivian Hedgcock
Reading .... Miss Margaret Larkin
Entertainment OMalley Twins
Solo. -. Miss Josephine O'Malley
Piano Solo. ...... Mrs. Tom johnson
Violin Solo. 49,. Miss Ruth Seelinger
Pandemonium at Midnight
New Years day will be hailed in
every part of the city at its dawn.
Whistles will screech, bells will ring
and all the merrymakers will raise
pandemonium with tin pans, horns
and all other manner of instruments
Business Will Stop
The entire day will be observed as
a holiday by merchants, bankers and
office men. The stores, for the most
part, will keep closed. The banks
have declared the day a civil holiday,
City, county and state officials will
shut up shop to celebrate. The East
Las Vegas postoffice will make one
delivery and will remain open be-
tween the hours of s and 10 o'clock
in the morning. No edition of The
Optic will be published tomorrow.
The drug stores will remain open, as
usual, to take care of any cases OF
oYereating. The barber shops will be
closed all day, but will remain open
until 10 O'Clock tonight to shave all
late comers.
Churches to Have Services
Several of the churches will observe
the day with religious services. There
will be a celebration Of Holy Com
munion at st. Pauls Memorial church
at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. The
Catholic churches will observe the
day as religious occasion, with
special services.
At the Church Of the Immaculate
Conception, the East side Catholic
church, there will be two masses, one
at Z o'clock and the other at II
O'Clock. New Years day is set apart
by the Catholic church as an occasion
Of thanksgiving. 1t is a holy day Of
obligation, upon which all the faithful
are expected to attend mass. AT the
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows on the
West side there will be services. al
the regular Sunday hours.
Reception at Y. M. C. A.
The day will be observed at the Y
Nj. c. A. by reception for the public
Open house will be kept at the asso
citation ON the first day of the year
All games in the building win be free
The place will be open from base
ment to roof and air visitors will be
taken on tour of Inspecting The
Y. M. C. A. cordially invites all to
attend.
| Bio Meal at Noon
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
KANSAS CITY 1--we STOCK

Kansas City. Dec. S1.-Hogs. receipts
1000. Market higher. Bulk $7.1O@
7.25; heavy s7.2O@7. 80; pigs $6.25@
CTS.
Cattle, receipts 1,5OO Market steady.
Prime fed steers 5000; western
steers $7@9; calves 5000.
Sheep, receipts $500. Market steady.
Lambs $S 25@S. 20; yearlings $6.5O@
7.6O.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
Y. Y.SQUADLOOKING
GOOD ON EVE
OF GAME
COACH DoWDEN EXPECTS HIS
PUPILS TO MAKE NEWTON
SWALLOW DEFEAT

The Y. M G. A. basketball team
will take its, final workout at the arm
ory tonight. in preparation for the
opening game Of the season scheduled
for tomorrow afternoon with the fast.
Santa Fe railroad team of Newton,
Kas. The Y. basketeers are in the
best Of shape to put up a classy con-
test, and basketball enthusiasts are
looking forward to a sGranpy game,
as the Newton team Is reported to be
exceptionally strong this year
Last night the squad went through
short signal drill IN the gym and
tonight will play a practice game OF
regulation length against a picked
team of scrubs. The coach has not
announced the lineup, but the follow
ing men will constitute the squad for
Fridays conteetg Stewart, White, Nc
Cullough, MadkeI Meloney, GaIIegos
and Montana. s
The preliminaries will start prompt
ly at $3.50 o'clock and the big game
at 3:15. Admission to any part of the
house 20 cents and Is cents.
In the Kid League
Yesterday at the Y. the Braves
won from the Pirates, the Athletics
from the Cubs and the White Sox
from the Giants, The game between
the Athletics and the Cubs was the
closest of the series, an extra period
being necessary to play off the tie.
The director has been giving the
boys extra attention during the holi-
days and has planned . hike to the
springs for Saturday. Skating Is re-
ported to be good The boys and di-
rector will walk up in the morning
and ride back on the traiHsin the
evening. The boys are enthusiastic
skaters and greatly enjoyed the day
some time ago when a similar trip
was made. Any boy desiring to join
the Y. M. c. A. hiISers is invited to re-
port at the Y. Saturday morning at
o'clock. Each must bring his dinner,
skates and 25 cents in money to pay
train fare one way. The boys will
finish the day with a swim at the Y.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31

iEntered at the postorfice at East
Las Vegas, New Mexico, for trans
miasion through the United States
naiIs as second class wattes.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
Big Mssl at Noon

Las Vegas will take an adjournment
at noon in order to partake of the big
meal of the day. This, of course, will
be gala affair, as all holiday dinners
are. New Years resolutions will be
discussed around the festive board,
and many the good resolves that will
be made, and broken shortly after
wards.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31
NEw YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

New York, Dec. S1-The close of
today's stagnant session also marked
the conclusion Of the dullest year in
the local stock mark since 1873.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-31

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