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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1914-10-09

ALU N THE oRLD.
one said he lost a thousand at Red
Gimpson's tables last night"
"A thousandr' The words ran breath
lessly around the table.
~Why. the poor kid only had a
thousand to his blessed name," went
On Mason Pepper aghast, 'and that
thousand he was saving for his wed
ding-and for furnishing the house."
His six companions nodded gravely.
~He was going 10 be married
whenT' asked Ham.
"A week from tOmorrOw-poor kidT'
There was a little silence around the
table, for Bert Harper was a general
favor1ts among his companions at the
Twin Star ranch. There had been
much good natured char among them
during Harper's brief but ardent WOO
ing Of pretty Elsie Davidson, who
taught school In the Red Spider dis
trict
Il thought he wal through with the
cards." growled Jink Probe after
awhile. "He said he promised the
girl he'd never gamble again. She's
dead against II"
what I want 10 know Is how the
kid ever saved $1,000 out OF his meas
~ thirty per MONTH" marveled Tony
Con.
"r'd like to 60 down there and shoot
Up the place." muttered Mason Pepper
grimly.
Over by the corral a tall. dark ag-
ure tramped restlessly to and fro.
There was a spark Of light from Harp
eTR cigarette. and every now and then
the spark performed a parabola and
vanished in the grass as the boy toss
ed the cigarette aside and nervously
lighted another one. In the hare Of a
lighted match Jink PROBES keen eyes
noted the white profile against the
darkness beyond. and he started to
ward the yOungster.
whats the matter. BertT" he ask
ell. his hand on the others broad
shoulder.
The shoulder heaved for a moment
and then became tense.
harper muBneu nhFhulys w. uolu
ing much. JInk-only I've been making
a blanked fool Of myself again. and
I'm all In"
"YOu lostY'
Harper nodded.
"How much. ladr'
Everything. JinkF' he cried hotiy
EVERY blamed thing ] value in tho
world Most OF all. I've lost my owl
self respect ! made a promise TO her
and I've broken Il. I've lost all thu
money ! was going to make a hOm'
with. and when I tell her about 1t III
lose her too"
when are you going to tell herr
asked link thoughtfully.
Tonight I'm going to write It.
couldn't face the scorn on her face
You see. I've never seen anything ther'
for me except love-" explained Harpel
In a hushed and broken voice 80 I'm
going TO write now, and I'll leave thu
letter I'm Il hiding place we've had. YoI
know the sprouted cottonwood near thu
Salt Epring1 There's a hollow there
We've used Il as a letter box because
lts on her way 70 school, and
"And when It Il broken on what arr
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1914-10-09

better time that way he said. and
they knew that he was impatient to
leave the northern ranges behind him.
IL was quite dark by the time sup
per was ended, and without a word to
his companions Bert Harper slipped
away and scaled the fence that divided
the western range from the yard In
closure. Here he struck into a narrow,
well worn trail and followed It.
Against the shoulder Of a hill and
surrounded by young chestnut trees
the outlines OF the little brown house
bulked darkly. Bert had walked this
way many an evening since his n
gagement, and he had fancied a pleas
ant light In the windows and Elsie
his wife-waiting for him there In
their home. But that was all past
It was ended. He had made the dream
impossible by his own folly. Suddenly
he flung himself down In the bunch
grass and rested his wet eyes on his
arms.
At last Bert Harper arose and went
on Ills way LOMhAu ~ EAlAn
He was surprised to end the door
unlocked, and he felt a momentary In
terest as be turned the knob and en-
tered the little square hall.
He stood In the doorway paralyzed
with sudden surprise. His ~distraught
eyes leaped from the warm coziness
Of the evening lamp to the twinkling
FIRE on the broad hearth. to the furni-
ture and hangings all brown and gold
that he and Elsie had chosen In
Cheyenne several weeks ago; then to
the circle Of familiar faces looking ex-
p~ectantly toward him.
All his comrades from the Twin Star
dressed In their stiR best clothes and
each one with a white flower in his
buttonhole; Boss Carwood and his
sweet wife beamed upon him. and
there was Mrs. Gof and Mason Pep
per's charming young wife and the
wife Of the minister. and the circle
was almost completed. Standing there
expectantly as II awaiting his coming
was the minister from Red Spider In
his white robes Of Office.
Bert Harper reeled with sudden dig
illness. It must be that Elsie had new
er received his letter. This was his
own wedding. and they were waiting
for him, and she did not know OF the
broken promise! He must tell them
and send them away. They must
know that Elsie would never come.
He stepped forward just as a little
white gloved hand vas slipped into his
arm. Elsie's voice breathed his name
over his shoulder.
He turned and looked down upon
her, beautiful In her simple bridal
robes.
"ElsIe, you never got my letter. he
said In a despairing tone.
"Hushl" she whispered, with a radi-
emily tender smile into his troubled
brown eyes. II received your letter.
but 1t was no news to me then. l had
heard, Bert, and / had forgiven you,
because 1 love you, and our friends,
link and Mason and the rest all con-
tributed to make up the money, so we
could be married, and together we will
pay them back. And they are the dear
est men in the world. Bert-excepting
you'll We must hurry. dear. because
the minister Is waiting, and
With one gesture Bert Harper swept
his bride into his arms and kissed her
before them all. Were they not his
friends2 Had they not helped to make
this event possible?
Then be led Elsie to the imprOvised
altar. and the minister began the words
of the marriage service. link Prole
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1914-10-09

"Hello, old mani Have any luck
shooting2"
81 should say 1 did, 1 shot seventeen
ducks in one day"
"Were they wildr'
'Well-nO-not exactly; but the farm
er Was."-New York Globe.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1914-10-09
Our pomestIes.

Servant Ito her master1-If you
please. sir, can l speak on your tele-
phone for a few minutesl ! want to
tell my young mar that me and the
misses have 'ad an awful row and
I've given 'er notice-LOndon Opinion.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1914-10-09
Useless Rule,

He Teaching her bridge)-When In
doubt it's a good rule to play trumps-
She-But that's just 1t; when I'm In
doubt l don't know what the trump is
philadelphia Record.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22
CHRISTMAS TRADE
REACHES ITS
CLIMAX
BUSINESS MEN REPORT THEIR
STORES CROWDED WITH
BUYERS

The merchants throughout the city
are enjoying the busiest Christmas
week in several years. The stores are
getting crowded and the people are
actually buying, the merchants say,
and not merely shopping" One of
the big department stores here enjoy
ed the busiest day of its career on
Saturday. Everybody is rushed, and
consequently everybody is happy. Mer-
chants say the higher priced articles
are in demand.
The postoffice is barometer of the
general conditions in both city and
county. The postmaster says that
Monday was by far the busiest day
that the East Las Vegas postoffice
has ever known. Over 450 insured
and registered packages were receiy.
ed and dispatched, in addition to 900
uninsured parcels that were handled
The days cash receipts were larger
than any taken in before, and the bus
mess greatly exceeded that Of CORE
spending periods in previous years.
The new arrangements in the local
office proved highly efficient. Not.
withstanding the rush, patrons were
served quickly and -sngthy delays
were avoided. The open receiving
window in the rear of the lobby has
enabled the office force to handle the
business expeditiously and convenient
| ly.
Both officials and employees of the
postoffice are praising The Optic for
its assistance in inducing the public
to mail packages early and to give
careful attention to addressing mail
matter.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22
insane HOSPITAL
RUNS $1,000
BEHIND
ANNUAL REPORT SAYS LARGER
ANNUAL APPROPRIATION is.
NECESSARY

The board of directors OF the New
Mexico Hospital for the Insane today
submitted its biennual report of the
institutions affairs to the governor.
The board asks for the sum of $780,
900 for a new building, which, it says,
is imperatively needed. The report
declares that the asylum is badly
overcrowded. One instance is given
showing that room that should be
occupied by three patients, now has
to contain eight Every part Of the
hospital is in the same condition.
The number Of insane committed is
constantly increasing. Already the
board has been compelled to ask the
judges Of the district court to commit
only those who cannot possibly be
cared for elsewhere.
Ihe board has planned new build
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22

increase in the numDer OF patients at
the institution During that neriod
there have been 2O2 patients admitted
l4O being men and 81 women. The
daily average number was 1867. The
total number that received treatment
was 457. In 1912, when the last re-
port was submitted, there were 346
patients that had received attention.
Ihis year &c patients were discharged
as recovered and "a as improved, max.
ing a percentage of 44.6 who were re-
covered and improved. In 1912 "a re.
covered and eight improved, a peY-
centage Of 1895. During 1918 and
1914 78 patients died.
The matron's report shows that the
patients are doing considerable
amount Of work. The number of
pieces of clothing made and mended
by the patients during 1913 was "a
ia. In addition to this they rolled
lO,424 yards Of bandages. In 1914 the
patients made and mended 34.442
pieces and rolled 1880 yards of band
ages Besides this the inmates did
all the preserving and all the simpler
kinds Of work around the institution.
The board has attended to the lay
ing out Of a beautiful park Of four
acres. This lies in front Of the build
ing, and furnishes a fine place for the
inmates to take their recreation. This
has been called Ward Park, in honor
and in remembrance Of faithful and
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22

The sleeves are finished with a ma
row spangled band like that at the
side of the apron-tunic.
The bodice Of the tunic covers the
underbodice back and front. A narrow
fringe of beads finishes the short
sleeves. At the back the bodice may
be finished with a girdle or the frill OF
lace, somewhat scantier in fuIlness,
may be extended around the figure. A
fiat tassel Of beads finishes each side
Of the tunic at the bottom.
These beaded garments are shown
in all the light coIors and in black.
Black and silver and black and gold
on black net are among the showiest.
Gold net with gold spangles and beads
Is in high favor. The tunic and dress
match In color. as rule.
The small corsage bouquet Of satin
roses worn at one side of the lace firth
is a detail that should not be over
looked. It is much more than do
tail in the costume.
JULIA eoTToMLEY. I
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22

$65,O99.4S, more than $4,000 excess
over the appropriation. The asylum
represents an investment to the state
of $275,000. The board asks that the
legislature increase the annual appro
priation to $4,000. This, says the re
port, is necessary if the asylum is to
continue its high standard Of service
The cost Of care and maintenance
OF each patient during 1918 was
$1S4.63. The cost during 1914 was
lower being $1SS7S. a saving Of 80
cents on each patient The daily cost
of each patient during 1918 was 5O.5
cents. The cost during 1914 was 5O.3
cents The number Of meals served
during 1918 was 2SS,969, at total cost
of $13,S76.2O. In 1914 there were 1885,
1O2 meals served at a total cost of
$16,OS6.41. The average cost Of a
meal in 1918 was four and six-benths
cents. In 1914 the patients were fed
better, each meal costing five and
seven-tenths cents. Total cost Of main
tanning the patients, including food,
clothing, care, etc, was $48,728.11 in
1913 and $49,516.94 in 1914. The total
cost of maintaing the institution, in
eluding the care of the patients and
the improvements necessary in the
building was s59,5s7.67 in 1918 and
s65, ,OS94S in 1914.
During the period covered by the
report, from October 81, 1912, to oc-
tober 81. 1914. there has been a great
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22

6 UGH pretty party gown, In which
- one Of those beaded garnitures is
featured, is shown here. The bodice
and apron-tunic. Of beaded net, is a
new development of the ready-made
bodice and tunic affairs that have
30 delightfully."- helped out in the MAX
Ing Of evening gowns. The straight
hanging front, with frill of lace falling
below the waist line. is the most up-to-
date Of style touches. lyust now fashion
does nothing to the waist line but
Ignore 1t. She would like to have all
her devotees forget it, and a great
number of them do.
The dress is Of crepe de chine made
with straight-hanging skirt with some
drapery near the bottom where the
left side vanishes under a hemmed
bias edge at the right. The bodice IS
the simplest imaginable, a baby
waist"-that is. plain gathered front
and back with short plain sleeves. It
Is merely foundation and background
for the beaded bodice Of the tunic.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22
ANCIENT CASE IS
FINALLY SETTLED
SUPREME COURT HANDS DOWN
DECISION IN THE DE 5AcA-
ROTH MATTER

Santa Fe, N. M, Dec. 22.-The fol
lowing opinion was handed down by
the supreme court today:
No. 1896. Trinidad G. de Baca, ap-
pellant, VS.. Peter Roth, ct al, appel
lees. san Miguel county.
This action was brought May 9Th,
1889. On December 10, 1910, it was
stricken from the locket with leave tC
reinstate. On May 16, 1911, on mo
tion of plaintiffs attorney it was re
instated upon condition that 1t be "dis.
posed of within six months or stand
dismissed" On December 30, 1911, q
judgment Of dismissal was entered
which recited the previous orders rela
tive to the case and that the order o.
May 16, 1911, had not been complied
with.
Judgment Of the court below was al
firmed
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22

efficient public George w.
Ward" Ward was the steward of the
asylum from the time of its establish
ment until June 1S. 1914, when he
dropped dead on the floor at one of
the dances given in the building for
the patients and employees.
The board praises the officials Of
the institution for what it terms the
efficient conduction of its affairs.
I'VE feel gratified in reporting that
the general health Of the patients has
been good, and that they have been
properly and humanely cared for in
every respect through the assiduous
efforts of the officers and their corps
Of assistants" says the report.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22

TIE day has come when displays OF
3 elegant footwear may be said TO
rival displays Of iewelry In brilliance.
Judging from the dressy shoes and
slippers which fill the show cases OF
the shoe shops, and those of depart
ments in the great stores, the ad1ec-
tives which have been used in de-
scribing gowns and hats will find
themselves associated in the future
with clothing for the feet. 1t will
require them to convey any idea OF
the daintiness and brilliance that
characterize the newest footwear for
evening.
Black patent leather combinations
with white kid make up great num-
Der of the handsomest slippers. But,
besides these, there are combinations
of bronze, gold and silver with fab
RIGS and slippers of these fancy leath-
ers alone, as well as slippers made OF
fabrics alone. The array is dazzling
and in point of variety bewildering.
Just now there is a liking for white
satin on which gold or silver figures
are thrown up in embroidered de
signs. These are finished with small
but most brilliant buckles of rhine
stones. Certainly such slippers de
serve to be called confections in foot
wear. But to get any idea of the va
riety which confronts the purchaser
just the display in a single show case
may be described to give a clear idet
Of the leading style-feature for thii
season.
First there Is a satin novelty calleC
the Poinciana slipper 1t is a plain
beautifully shaped model with shor
vamp, somewhat pointed toe an
French heel. At the back the satil
extends upward to the ankle, wher
1t is fastened to velvet band. Thi
bend encircles the ankle, fastenin
with two small pearl buttons at th
side One may choose this slippe
in white satin with black velvet co
lar, black satin with white velvet co
lar, silver cloth with black velvet, Q
In all black.
Next to 1t stand the Empress, quit
deserving of its royal name wit
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22

black satin vamp and white satin
quarters. Very plain, very beautifully
finished and very elegant, the EN-
press is shown in this single combina-
tion.
A third stril1ingly beautiful black
and-wbite slipper has a black satin
vamp and heel, with quarter Of white
satin extended over the instep in q
strap. The edges of the slipper and
strap are bound with black satin and
this new creation is fastened with q
double buckle of brilliant rhinestones
at the side. One may have it in all
black or all white, either of them
handsome enough but having not
quite the snap of black and white and
rhinestone in conjunction.
Next comes a quiet model in bronze
kid having a tongue embroidered
with bronze beads, and then tango
tie in bronze laced across the instep
with ribbon which ties about the
ankle. These are to be had in other
materials and colors.
Less snowy, a slipper in dull kid is
exquisitely shaped and supplied with
four straps across the instep. The
toe and straps are beaded, This is
made in white or in bronze, with
beads to match. Then comes marvel
in white satin and gold brocade and
after It an array Of plain satin opera
slippers in all the evening colors.
Truly she who is looking for some.
thing new and beautiful in slippers
will have no trouble in finding all that
she is looking for, and more, too.
For there are other showcases filled
with other slippers.
JULIA 6oTToMLEY.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22

ing which will contain women patients
only. This proposed structure will
be erected at totaI cot Of $75, 900.
It will contain 65 rooms for patients,
quarters for attendants, linen rooms
bath rooms, etc. To relieve the
crowded condition. the board has or
deTed that section of this building
should be constructed at once. This
portion which will cost $4,000, will
contain 20 rooms for patients, four for
attendants, four clothes rooms, two
hath rooms and two linen rooms.
"This new building is necessary" ]"
says the report The board says that
it has denied even requisite improve
ments to obtain the money needed for
the extra building. 1t asks that the
legislature grant the sum Of $4,000
for this purpose.
Several improvements are an abso-
lutte necessity, according to the re-
port. mo outside painting has been
done for seven years" says the board
It asks for an appropriation of $4,000
for Improvements. OF this amount
$4,000 is needed for the building of
a tunnel for protecting the piping;
$4,000 is required for improvements
in the fire alarm system and $4,000
for sewer system.
The hospital receives from the state
the sum Of 100000 annuaiiy for main
tenance. The cost Of maintaining the
institution during 1914, however, was
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22
THE SAFETY CONVENTION

Washington, Dec. 22.-An attempt
led by administration senators to re
scind the ratification Of the London
safety at sea convention because of
reservations, which, it was contended
nullified the treayt, was defeated to
day on a parliamentary technically.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22
Palms in Back and Hips

Are an indication Of kidney trouble
"a warning to build up the weakened
kidneys, make them vigorous, rid your
blood Of acids and poisons. Go to
your druggist for Foley Kidney Pills.
In SOC and $1.OO sizes. Sold in ycuy
town by 0. G. schaefer and Red Cross
Drug store -A1v.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22

Wneezingi n the lungs indicates that
phlegm is obstructing the air pas
sages. BALLARD'S HOREHOUND
SYRUP loosens the phlegm so that it
can be coughed up and elected Price
Csc, SOC and $1.OO per bottle. Sold by
Central Drug Co.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22
Whom Have you Forgotten? Just Two Days More

available whatever price you wish pay carry your
message Christmas wherever you wish to CO.
don't waste another hour early you
row. that may you service provide the
missing gifts before rushed and hurried discovering
Christmas is only few hours away.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22

10 provide gift for the glad holiday
This of all years which overlooked
the gift counts it the thought
good expressed the remembrance that
appreciated
There attractive things Of sort
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22
Blue and Black TuIIe.

A black satin evening gown has
very attractive sleeves. There are
deep blue tulIe foundation sleeves that
reach over the hands, and over these
shirred sleeves, equally long, of black
tulle
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-22

The soft folds of tulle and chiffon at
present introduced on the bodices are
wonderfully becoming.
The Denver star., 1914-01-31
WET WASH.
Sanitary--2535 Washington.
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.

Estate of Louzetta Branch, de-
ceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate Of
Louzetta Branch, late of the City and
County of Denver. in the State of
Colorado. deceased, hereby gives no.
tice that he will appear before the
County Court OF said City and County
OF Denver. at the Court House in Den
yer, in said County, On Monday. the
10th day of February, A. ID. 1914. at
the hour of 80 o'clock A. NJ. of said
day. at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested TO attend for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted. All
persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned
Dated at Denver, Colorado, this
18th day of January, A. d. 1914.
ROBERT BRANCH,
Administrator of the Estate of Lou
zetta Branch. Deceased.
George G. Ross. attorney.
The Denver star., 1914-01-31

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