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Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09
COMMISSIONERS MEET
TO FIX VALUATIONS
CITIZENS APPEAR IN PROTEST
AGAINST BOARD OF EoUALl-
ZATlON's ACTION

Several property owners, including
DR.. J. M. Cunninhan, William J. Lucas,
s. B. Davis, Jr.. and W. P. southard,
appeared this morning before the
county commissioners to make sug-
.gestions in regard to the valuation for
taxation of real estate in San Miguel
county this year. The commissioners
met in special session for the purpose
of fixing valuations upon the various
classes of property upon which the
law gives them the right to place fig
ures.
The citizens suggested that the
board be extremely careful in fixing
the values, as the actlon Of the state
board Of equalization last year, in max
ing arbitrary raises over the figures
fixed by the county officers, had work
ed a great hardship as well as in
justice upon the property owners.
They said the commissioners certain
ly should be able to fix the values
more equitably than the board of
equalization, as they are familiar with
conditions n the county Last year
valuations were fixed at figure ac-
tually higher than the real value Of
the property, in some instances, and
at actual value in most cases, but the
board Of equalization ordered blan-
ket increase. The result was that San
Miguel county and Las Vegas proper
ty owners were Obliged to pay taxes
on, AM unjust valuation. Scarcely any
Of ethe property wonfd have sold at
the dgure at which it was valued, Faf-
ter the board of equalization had I'm
ished making its raises.
| The county commissioners will not
dndeayor to evade the law, but VIII
value the land and other property
at its proper figure, The commission
ers hope that the board Of equaliza-
ton will investigate their work, which
will prevent any unjust raises. Various
classes Of lands and property in the
county have deprecated in value in
the past five years, and the commits
sioners likely will take this fact into
consideration The board worked all
morning and all afternoon. It likely
will have the figures ready for an
nouncement tomorrow
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09
PAVING MOVEMENT
BEGINS TO SPREAD
NATIONAL AVENUE AND ITS EX-
TENSION MAY BE INCLUDED
IN IMPROVEMENT

That work will be started early in
the spring on the paving of Bridge
street. the highway around the Plaza,
the extension Of Natlonaf avenue to
the court house. and East National
avenue from the county bridge to
Eighth street, is the substance of a
statement Of Thomas Ross. a member
Of the board OF directors Of the Com.
mercial club and one iek the livd boost
ers Of Las Vegas. Mr.. Ross says he
feels certain that this work win be
done
Up to this time the only paving that
has been authorized is ena bridge
street from the bridge to the Plaza.
The PLANS for the fhbfovement have
been drawn and the beard of Trustees
of Las Vegas has placed It's approval
on the movement. Mr.. Ross stated
that a movement is "a foot w pave
tie other streets mentioned he be-
ginning Of this article county Eng
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09
WILL OPEN A PARK
in MEMORY OF WARD
TRUSTEES OF STATE HOSPITAL
DECIDE TO HONOR THE
LATE STEWARD

At ia meeting Of the board of trusi
tees Of the New Mexico Hospital for
the Insane. held Saturday, it was de
cided that the plans submitted for a
park at the hospital in memory OF
George w. Ward, for many years at
the head of the Institution, be ac-
cepted. The park will be laid out
soon. The plans were drawn up late
ly by the officials Of the hospital The
park is to be located on the grounds,
and according to plans, willbe an at
tractive piece of gorunds A5a
Mrs Pearl Landon was selected by
the boaord as secretary of the institu-
ton, succeeding Ben Fulgenzi, who
resigned last month to take posi-
tion with the West side postoffice.
Routine business also was disposed
Of by the boaord, which was attended
by the entire membership
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09
SEATS ON SAIL"
FOR OPERETTA
RESERVATION FOR 1.-THE EeYP-
FlAN PRfNcEssswiLL BE-
GIN TOMORROW


Friday evening at the Duncan opera
house the High School Glee clubs op-
eretta, "The Egyptian Princess, viii
be given Las vegana doubtless will
attend in great numbers, as the High
school has reputation for staging
excellent productions. The operetta
has been postponed several times on
account Of other attractions, but re-
hearsals have continued, to- the bet
tetrment of the cast
The tickets win be placed on sale
at the Murphey drug store tomorrow
and large advance reservation is
expected. The operetta features many
pretty costumes together with clever
songs, and as a whole is expected to
prove one Of the best home talent
productions ever given here
Miss ChelI crozier. music and art
instructor for the city schools, has
charge of the production and says
that the cast is in good condition to
give the play.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

The &. Romero Hose and Fire COM
pany has announced that it will give
gold medal for the best tango dancer
and silver medal for the best ragger
lat its dance on the evening of Febru-
airy &c. This is an innovation, and
will take the place Of the prize fors
merly offered for the cake waltz The
E. Romero company always is loolss
ing for something new for the enter
tainment Of its guests.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

neer George Morrison is now employ
ed on an estimate Of the possible
cost of the work.
This paving movement shows the
progressiveness of the city. The bust.
ness men feel favorable toward the
movement and are ready to act at
once. Doubtless Hr. ROSS assertion
that the first work VIII be started by
spring will be realized, as he is one
of the business men in Las Vegas.
who is in position to know the ae-
tual condition Of sentiment in regard
to paving
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09
25O,OOO and the tax to be collected by
the state is $S2,5SS.
TUMULTY is ILL

Washington. Feb g. Secretary Tum-
ulty had intended to go to the funeral
Of Representative Bremner Of New
Jersey today, but was kept in Wash
ington by an attack OF tonsilitis. FAC
ticalIy the entire New Jersey delega-
alton in congress attended the service.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09
BIG INHERlTANcE ray

Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. 9-The
heirs of the late Charles G. Gates and
the inheritance department Of the
Minnesota attorney generals office
have reached agreement whereby the
Gates viii is to be admitted to pro
bate IN this state, according to a
statement by Attorney General T. A.
Smith today The taxable property in
this state, Mr. Smith stated, is $2,-
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09
Dixie QUINIETIE AT
THE DUNCAN TONIGHT
THIRD NUMBER or N. M. c. A. ~
cEuM COURSE EXPECTED
TO BE- GOOD

This evening at 8:15 o'clock at the
DunBan opera house the third number
Of he Redpath Lyceum course will
be given when the. Dixie Quintette
will appear. The show will start
promptly, and promises to be the most
interesting number Of the course up
70 date.
4he advance ticket sale for the min
etrel is unusually large. Although
practically all tha seats On the lower
floor have been Iaken q number re-
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

The following bulletin has been re-
teived at the postoffice from the pos
tt department in regard to the parcel
post: Parcels Of miscellaneous printed
matter weighing more than four
pounds are mailable at the fourth
class or parcel post rate of postage.
This does not affeotathe postage rate
Of one cent for each two ounces or
traction thereof on parcels Of miscel-
laneous printed matter weighing four
pounds of less.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

main, ana numerous good seats in the
balcony may be obtained.
That the attendance Will beiunusual
" large7is the belief Of the Y. M. G. A.
which has charge Of the course. The
request for seats has been heavy to
day and packed house is assured.
The Dixie Quintette has enjoyed
the best Of patronage all along the
line and comes to Las Vegas with
many new and interesting features
The members are Ia class Of enter
tainers that always pleases.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

A fire alarm was turned in Satur-
day night about 6:30 o'clock from the
A. T. Rogers residence on Twelfth
street, but proved to be only a small
flame and was easily extinguished.
The high wind Saturday evening caus-
ed considerable anxiety on the part Of
the householders near the Rogers resi-
dence.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

Frank T. Matthews was arrested
Saturday afternoon by Chief~of Po-
lice Ben Coles on the charge of
drunkenness and this morning was
sentenced to- serve ten days on the
city streets by Judge D. r. Murray.
This is the second time within week
that Matthews has been arrested.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

The Q. D. Boucher grocery store,
which announced the filing of an as
signment Saturday, will continue busi-
ness for a month or more, according
to information received this morning,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED Representative for our
firm, one that is interested in fruit
growing preferred, fori our nigh
grade nursery stock The Denver
Nursery Company. 400 West 46th
Avenue, Denver, courado.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

ThoFe in charge Of the card party
to- be given Thursday night at the
Commercial club roms by the Wom-
ans Club Of Las Vegas announced
this morning that each member Of the
club is expected to take charge Of
table.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

A marriage license was issued Sat
urday afternoon at the court house to
John Larson, aged Sc. and Margarita
Esquibels aged q. Both are residents
Of Las Vegas.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

The Ration city council at it's meet
ing last week raised the retail liquor
license from 5000 to $500 a year, re-
vdked the licenses of three saloons
and refused the application of a man
who proposed opening a new saloon.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Methodist church will hold It's regular
monthly meeting tomorrow afternoon
at 2:3O o'clock at the home of Mrs.
J. G. schlott, S1S Columbia avenue.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

Valentine auction basket social Sat
urday evening, February IA, at Hillside
school house, six miles east and one
mile north Of Las Vegas. Everybody
is invited to come. Ladies bring your
baskets with supper enough for two.
For benefit of school library. Miss
Hazel Sanford, teacher,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

The cast Of the Elks' minstrel show
had a successful rehearsal yesterday
afternoon. On Wednesday evening the
entire cast is asked 90 meet for re-
.hearsaL
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

A marriage license was issued at
the court house Saturday afternoon
to Frank Maestas, aged 26, and Simo-
desia Garcia, aged 20. Both are resi-
dents of Las Gallinas.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

The Ladies' League of the Frist
Presbyterian church will meet tomor-
row afternoon at $3.50 o'clock with
Mrs. T. C. Evans. The subject to be
discussed will be "The Haystack
Prayer Meeting and Some of Its Re-
the board as secretary Of the institu-
be present.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

There will be a meeting of the
board of directors of the Commercial
club tomorrow night. All members
are requested to be present.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

Tony Leak Of Mineral Hill has ap-
piled at the court house for $S as
bounty upon four coyotes.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09
LOCAL NEWS

Light automobile lamps at 6:O6
o'clock this evening.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

Afternoon and evening gowns. $40
and up. Mrs. Davis, ala Columbia.--
Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

Finch's Golden Wedding Rye. aged
IN wood. Direct from the distillery to
you. At the Lobby. Of course ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-02-09

old Taylor whiskey and Sherwood
Rye at the Opera Bar. ADV.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-01
Thinks and Hoosiers Battle for Fed
Lead-CUbs and Sox Win.

This week. will decide the resting
place Of the first Federal League pen
nant.
indianapolis opens a foUr-game
series on the North Side this after
noon against Joe Tinker's crew, and,
following these battles, the Thinks will
venture into the land of the Hoosier
for another quartet of engagements.
This morning the teams were tied
for the leadership, Tinker reaching
an equal footing by maltreating
Fielder Jones' band of Sloufeds yes
terday in two games. To achieve this
feat Tinker used his two best pitch
ers, which gives Indianapolis better
chance in the first two games, and
Irwin LANCE, who has been a regular
pitcher in his recent starts, will also
have a try at the Phillips boys.
Tinker is in good shape to take on
the HOofeds. RoIlie Zeider is still
slightly indisposed. but at a pinch
can play, as he did yesterday when
Harry Fritz was soaked in the neck
with pitched ball.
The oUtfieId is intact, Wilson is in
shape to do all the catching, and the
pitching staff has reached the best
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-01

DAOEDEALL- ODN l = "
RESULTS YESTERDAY.
National League-Cincinnati 2,
Chicago 4; Pittsburgh 1, New York
1 I'll in, daTkness) ; no other games
scheduled.
American League-WashingtOn 8,
Chicago 4 10 in; Philadelphia g.,
Cleveland 8; New York 6-3, Detroit
90 first game 10 in, second Z in,
darkness; Boston 4-3, St. Louis 1-3
(second game II in, darkness).
Federal Chicago Al, St.
Louis 80; Pittsburgh 1, Baltimore Z;
Buffalo 1, Brooklyn 4; no other
games scheduled.
American Observation-Disclosures
4, Minneapolis 5; Columbus 10, st.
Paul 8 Indianapolis 1, Kansas City 2
az in; Louisville 0; Milwaukee 1
10 in.).
Once more a battle between Spike
Kelly and Phil Harrison was post
poned at Maple Grove. A slight
sprinkle was given as the reason, but
there was no chance for the mill after
Kelly demanded his guarantee. The
rain was merely lame excuse. The
money wasn't to be had.
Gamblers are said to have reaped
a harvest from the fight fans who
were foolish enough to take the train
for Maple Grove.
w. c. Fownes, Jr., of Pittsburgh,
former national amateur champion,
made a new 18-hOle medal record for
a qualifying round in the national
championship at Manchester, VT,
when the did the Ekwanok course in
70. Francis Ouimet had 70, Chick
Evans a "A and Jerome TraVers rs.
The second 10 holes will be play
ed today, and 80 low score men will
start the first round Of match play
this afternoon.
E.. .,,I,,,,I -+,e JNr r,oIF - r.e% IL.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-01
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
National League.


w. L. Pct. w. L. Pct.
N. York.63 so .55SIPhiI'p'a SO 81 .465.
Boston SO 81 .553 Cin'nati ga 60 .462
S. LoUis.64 81 .529.Br'klyn SO 62 .457
Chicago 81 ST .521 iPittsb'g 80 60 .452
Federal League. d.
WI. Pct. .s- W. L. Pct
ChicagO66 So .55oIBuffaIo 81 81 800
Ind'olis &c 81 .559K. City e. Sc So All
Balt're 81 SO. 535.S. Louis SO 81 .442
B'klyn 1856 .5O9IPitts'rg .48 65 .425
American League.
w. L. Pct. WI. Pct.
PhiI'p'a 80 SO .683iDetroit 81 81 800
Boston 81 40 .678Chicago SO So .4s4
Wash'n 81 Sc .521IN. York. Sc So .463
Clev'nd 80 "a BITS. Louis. 55 Ga 1852
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15
Easily Decided
This Question Should Be An. swered Easily by Putnam
 People

Which is wiser--to have confidence in the opinions of your fellow citizens, of people you know, or depend on statements made by utter strangers re- siding in far-away places? Read the following:
 Charles H. Potter, 63 Walnut street, Putnam. Conn.,, says: 1T had bad fall some years ago and after that 1 suffered from kidney trouble. My back was very lame and stiff, especial ly when arose in the morning. There was also a distressing kidney weak ness. Seeing Doan's Kidney Pills highly advertised, 1 got box at Dres- ser's Drug Store and began using them. A few doses helped me and before long every sym ptom of my trouble disap- peared. have been free from kidney com plaint since. I do not hesitate to confirm my former public endorse ment."
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's-and take no other.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15

inestimable worth to the woman be- fore him.
 "Who killed Griggs?''
 There was no reply. And, presently, he went on, half ashamed over his own intrigue against her.
 Say" he said. and. for once, his voice was curiously suppressed, you tell me who shot Griggs. and I'll show this letter to old Glider. Now, listen," he cried eagerly. T give you my word of honor that anything you say in here is just between you and me-" Uncon- sciously his eyes darted to the window, behind which the stenographer was busy with his notes.
 That single involuntary glance was enough for the keen instinct of the woman to make guess as to the verity.
 Just tip me off to the truth" Burke went on ingra ratiatingly, 'and I'll get the necessary evidence in my own way. Now. there's nobody here but just you and me. Come on. now-put me wise!"
 Are you sure no one will ever know?"
 Nobody but you and me-" Burke declared. all agog with anticipation of victory at last. "I give you my wordf"
 Mary met the gaze of the inspector fully. In the same instant she flashed on him smile that was dazzling. the smile of q woman triumphant in her mastery of the situation Her face was radiant luminous with honest mifth
 She spoke in most casual voice, despite the dancing delight in her face. The tones were drawled in the mat ter of fact fashion of statement that leads listener to answer without heed to the exact import of the ques- tion. unless very alert indeed. This Is what she said:
 .I'm not speaking loud enough. am 1. stenographer?"
 And that industrious writer of short hand notes absorbed in his task. answered instantly from his hidden place in the corridor.
 No. ma'am. not quite"
 Mary laughed aloud. while Burke Mt dumfounded. She rose swiftly, and went to the nearest window, and with a pull at the cord sent the shade flying upward There was revealed the busy stenogranher, bent over his pad. A groan of distress burst from him, and he fled the place in ignomini- ous rout.
 The smiling Mary WAS returned to her cell.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15
CITY NOTICE ]!

At a meeting of the Common Couu- cil of the City of Putnam. held May 5lh, l9I4.al I:80 o'clock in the evening, the following vote was passed:
 "Whereas the Committee appointed by the CommenCouncil to make a lay out or alteration of certain streets in the City ol Putnam did on the 7th day of April, l9l4, report to said Common Council in writing, embodying de- scriptive survey of such highways, aV- enues, and streets and an estimate and appraisal of benefits and damages, re- sulting and acefaing to any person or persons from the taking of snch lands for public Use aS aforesaid orfrom such layout, alteration, extension and en- largement; and
 "M Mhefeas, the Common Council gave notice to every person interested by reason of his land being taken, ben- eiited or damaged by said proposed improvement by publishing the report ol such committee aud notice of the time when and place where said Coun- cil, would hear objections to such layout alteration, survey, estimate or apprais- al, in the Nindham County Observer, newspaper published in said Put nam, on April 18th, 1914, asd April 22nd, 1914, and
 "W hereas, said Council did on May D, 1914, at the Council Ihamser, in said Putnam, hear all parties interest ed in relation to the acce psanee of such report of it's committee, wholly,in part and concerning any modification thereof or change therein, who made appearance in person or by agent or attorney at said time and place;
 "Now therefore, 1t Is
 "Noted, that said report of said c0m- mittee be and it is hereby accepted and adopted, and said committee is hereby discharged; and
 "Voted, that the City Clerk record said descriptive survey of such high ways, avenues, and streets, and the Mayor and Clerk Of said City are here- by directed to cause notice, signed by the Mayor and Clerk of said City, containing the names ot she persons thus assessed, if any with the amounts of their respective assessments to be published not less than twice in newspaper published in Putnam, tho first publication to be within ten days of the date of said notice."
 Said report of said Committee, which was accepted and adopted as above set forth, with reference to the estimate anu aPPIaisai VI ochShss e'i" ''fa'fsN5s was as follows.
 "We have given due attention to the matter of the estimation hnd appraisal of benefits and damages resulting or accruing to any Irrson ef persons ! from the taking of such lands Tor pub l lie use, as aforesaid, or from said lay out, alteration, exlension, enlarge mcnt, relay, and chanReS in gfaaes as | above desfgnate,l, and we ind that in each and every csse lhe henetlts equal l the dnmagss, hfd therefore, Ne esli- mate that the bstt fits equal the dama- 1 ges and that no damages be assessed to any person,
 of May, ial4.
 | ARcHrBALD MAcpoNAl D, Mayer l FREDERICK N. sWAkU, Clfy Jiefk.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15
CHAPTER XVIII. The Confession.

H URKE pressed the button call D and ordered the doorman to
 send in Cassidy. When the de
 tective appeared he asked:
 Does Carson know we've arrested the Turner girl and young GiiderY And. when he had been answered in the negative: "Or that we've got Chi cago Red and Dacey hereY'
 "No," Cassidy replied. He hasn't been spoken to since we made the col lar. He seems worried" the detective volunteered.
 Hell be more worried before l get through with him!'' he erowled. He regarded Cassidy speculatively. Do YOU remember the third degree h. spector Burns worked on McGloinf We'll" he went on, as the detective nodded assent that's what I'm going to do to Carson. He's got imagination. that crook. The things he don't know about are the things he's afraid Of. After he gets in here. l want you to take his pals one after the other, and lock them up in the cells there in the corridor. The shades on the corridor windows here will be up. and Carson will see them taken in. The fact of their being there will set his imagina- tion to working overtime. all right
 Burke reflected for a moment. and then issued the final directions for the execution of his latest plot.
 "When you get the buzzer from me, you have young Glider and the Turner woman sent in. Then. after a while vou'u get another buzzer. When you hear that. come right in here, and tell me that the gang has squealed. I'll do the rest. Bring Carson here in just five minutes Tell Dan to come in
 As the detective went out, the door man entered, and thereat Burke pro ceeded with the further instructions necessary to the carrying out Of hls scheme.
 "Take the chairs out of the once. Dan.n he directed. except mine and one other-that onew He indicated chair standing a little way from one end of his desk "Now. have all the shades up." He chuckled as he added; .srhat Turner woman saved you tne trouble with one
 He returned to his chair, and when the door opened he was to all appear ances busily engaged in writing.
 "Here's Carson. chief Cassidy an nounced.
 Hello. Joe" Burke exclaimed. "ith a seeming air of careless friendhness- as the detective went out, and Carson stood motonless just within tne uoo,'
 ..sit down d minute. won't you tne inspector continued affably. He u'o not look up from his writing as ne spoke.
 Garson's usually strong face was showing weak with fear. HIS enin,
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15
FOR SALE

bay horse, weight l200 hs., will stand anywhere and dead clever, an ideal business horse for farn horse. 1 seal brown mare, weie ht ll0D lbs. \ good delivery mare or family and an extra good driver, l nice grey road horse, weight lo2b lbs, very nice lifed horse very attractive and would make an ideal family horse, guar anteed to be clever and right every way. 1 cheap grey horse for farm work, will work any place. Come see these horses before you buy. J.t. WITTER, Auction Rooms, Evans Block, Danieison, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15

N URKE pressed the button call / and ordered the doorman to
 send in Cassidy When the de
 tectiya anneared be asked:
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15
Middiesex Banking Company's bonds ars ravorif~s A esfa cos
5oo Bonds
..~-.t,va r.vrafneut.

olc. Have cssdevery dollar when due. By [ soecial act c. the Legislature their bonds ars made lega aiinvestnent for trustees, executors Administrator, and other msnagers of trus' funds. Denomination of 100, 20 and upwardl Coupon bonds with ssm,-annnai lnteren. Fs' information of Geo. E. Shaw. agent.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15

For . mild, easy action of the bow els, try Doan's Regulets, modern lax ative: 25c at ali stores. adv