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Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04

terms of the treaty OF Frankfort. The
French. held. however. that they had
right to incorporate in the foreign
legion deserters and Alsatians who
declined to submit to German rule.
In practice, up to the beginning OF
the present war, the foreign legion
has been recruited through voluntary
enlistments for five years, and re-en-
listments for from one to five years,
undertaken by foreign. 'or by French
serving under the title of foreigners"
No evidence has been required OF
the recruit to show that he is over IS
and the system has always been on
the order of mo questions asked"
Under these terms a force of nearly
$1,000 men has been easily maintain
ell, the average enlisting amounting to
about 1000.
Because the foreign legion" has
been employed so much in the col
onial service in recent years the idea
has become rather general that 1t was
purely a colonial force. But this idea
is incorrect, since the legion has been
employed in general warfare num-
Der of times before the present con-
flict in which it promises to play
conspicuous part. In 1856 the two
foreign regiments conducted them
selves so brilliantly and bravely in the
Crimea that French citizenship was
accorded at a stroke to all who sought
it. Again in 1859 the two foreign regi-
ments took part in the bloody cam
paign which Napoleon III waged
against Austria in behalf of Italy. And
in the Franco-Prussian war the for
eign troops, after having supposedly
eliminated the Germans, were embark
ed for France, and at Tours, when
Paris had been besieged, there was a
reorganization of all foreigners eager
to fight under the French flag But
it is said the Germans were able to
introduce spies into the organization,
some Of whom the authorities at Tours
we're blind enough to commission as
French officers.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04
DUKE NICHOLAS
MAN OF REAL
ABILITY
COMMANDER OF RUSSIAN ARMY
CAPABLE OF GOOD GEN.
ERALSHIP

London, Sept. 4.-Grand Duke Mich
olas Nicholaeivitch, who is giving
such a good account OF hirnself as
commander in chief of the Russian
armies in the war with Germany and
Austria, is second cousin of the en-
peror of Russia. He was born in st.
Petersburg 5S years ago and since his
youth has been conspicuous in affairs
relating to the Russian army He has
been president of the council of Ma
tional defense and inspector general
of cavalry, besides holding several
other military offices. For number
of years he was commander of the
military district of st. Petersburg. AT
one time he was mentioned as likely
to be appointed dictator in case of
the retirement of Emperor Nicholas
from the throne.
Grand Duke Nicholas presents a
striking contrast in every respect to
his father, who was notorious prof
ligate. The present grand duke is
universally respected In 1907 he
was married to Princess Anastasia Of
Montenegro.
The grand duke has often been en-
ployed on special missions by En-
peror Nicholas, who has always re-
posed the utmost confidence in him.
In this connection IL Is recalled that
on one occasion Grand Duke Nicholas
managed by a display of sound sense
and diplomacy to avert what would
have been most unpleasant predlca-
ment for Russia. 1t was at the time
of the conservation OF a memorial to
the Russian soldiers who had perish
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04
Acute Indigestion

Il was annoyed for over a year by
attacks of acute indigestion. followed
by constipation" writes Mrs. M. J.
Gallagher, Geneva. N. Y. "I tried
everything that was recommended to
me for this complaint but nothing did
me much good until about four
months ago saw Cnamberlain's Tab
let's advertised and procured bottle
of them from our druggist. l soon
realized that had gotten the right
thing for they helped me at once
Since taking two bottles of them
can eat heartily without any bad eff
fleets" Sold by all druggists.-Adv
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04
To the Rescue
in Blood Diseases
Just the Help Needed to Over
come Worst Troubles.

In S. S. S., the famous blood purifier,
is the greatest natural repair crew known.
1t is an antidote for germs, that once let
loose, multiply so fast that a definite dis
ease is apparent over night. And yet SO
powerful Is the influence of S. S. s. that
like a vast army it spreads all through
the blood, checks disease, opens up all the
valves of escape and throws out disease
through the lungs, kidneys, bladder, bowels
and skin.
Do not become panic stricken If a rash
or boils or eruptions infame the skin.
Nature is doing her best but Nature is at
the same time calling for help, and in
S. s. S. is just the kind of help Nature
demands, for 1t is a pure vegetable remedy
with an action that vigorously follows the
blood channels and cleans and repairs as
it goes along. In every community are
people who know this to be true. They
have used s. s. S. and are blood clean,
through and through.
Get a bottle of s. S. s. today at any
drug store Drive out those destructive
germs that cause skin eruptions, sore throat,
swollen glands, blood risings, painful rheu-
matte joints, chronic bronchitis, and most
all conditions of disease. Read the folder
around the bottle that tells about the great
work being done to assist sufferers II you
would know more about the blood and its
treatment, write for special book to The
Swift Specific Co., SO Swift Bldg, Atlanta,
Ga.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04
NATIONAL TAX CONFERENCE

Denver Colo, Sept. 4.-Announce-
ment was made today of the compile
tion of all plans for the eighth annual
conference of the National Tax asso-
citation, which is to be held in this
city during the first half of the COM
ing week. The sessions will be held
at the Brown Palace hotel, which will
be the headquarters of the gathering.
The conference will be opened Tues
day evening with an address by the
Go, ernor of Colorado, followed by a
Colorado session. at which phases
of taxation especially important to
Colorado and the neighboring states,
including the taxation of mines and
irrigated lands, will be discussed.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04
HoW's This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Hall sCatarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Oh.
We, the undersigned, have known F..
J. Cheney for the last is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
his firm.
NATIONAL BANK. OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents
Per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti.
pation.-Adv..
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04

ed in Bulgaria in the war that had
won the latter's freedom from Turkey.
The emperor sent the grand duke,
with a large delegation of Russian Of
ficers, to attend the ceremonies in
Bulgaria
A conspiracy, organized for the
most part by leading regimental off
GERS of the Bulgarian army, had been
organized. which had for its object
the kidnapping or murder of Prince
Ferdinand during the sham battle
that was to follow the dedication
service, and the proclamation on the
spot of Bulgaria as a protectorate of
Russia, with a request to Grand Duke
Nicholas to assume charge of the gov
ernment of Bulgaria until the emperor
had definitely appointed one of the
memb rs of his family as vassal ruler
Of the country.
BY a turn of fortune Grand Duke
Nicholas heard of the matter in time.
land by causing Prince Ferdinand to
countermand the sham battle, by in
dicating to him the identity of the
conspirators, by lavishing upon him
/ every demonstration of regard and
even affection, and then suddenly TAX
ing his departure, not only saved Fer
dinand his throne, but likewise extri-
Gated himself and MIS- emperor from
an exceedingly embarrassing situa-
ton.
AS in the case of nearly every prom
inent member of the Russian imperial
family the grand duke has been the
victim of several attempts at assassi-
nation, In 1906 an attempt was made
upon his life while he was reviewing
the imperial guards in the camp at
Krasnoye-Selo. The troops were en-
gagged in blank firing when the grand
duke was startled by the hiss of bull
let's about his head. The firing was
stopped and an investigation showed
that ball cartridges had been used by
SO men of the sharpshooters of the
guard. The impatience of the con-
spirators had led them to open fire at
too great distance, and the grand
duke escaped.
Scarcely six months later another
attempt on the grand dukes life was
made, when bomb was found on the
railroad track between Tsarkoe-Selo
and st. Petersburg over which he was
to have Travelled, and a few weeks
later the train on which he was trav-
cling over the same road was shot at.
For a number of years Grand Duke
Nicholas has been recognized as the
foremost cavalry leader of Russia, if
not of Europe. He is very tall and
superb horseman. On several occa-
sions during the war between Russia
and Japan the emperor was urged to
appoint him to the supreme command
of the Russian troops in Manchuria,
in the place of General Kuropatkin,
and the military authorities in Berlin,
London and other European capitals
have more than once expressed the
opinion that the Russian army would
have made far better showing if
the emperor had listened to his ad-
vice.
The grand duke is the eldest son
of the Grand Duke Nicholas who com
manded the Russian forces in the Bal
kans in the last war with Turkey
Dismissed and banished from court
because of his dishonesty and prof
ligacy the old grand duke wandered
over Europe and finally died in OBJ
scurity and neglect
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04
ing speoks

These are signs of kidney and blad-
der trouble. You'll have headaches
tco, backaches and be tired all over
Don't wait longer but take Foley Kid
ney Pills at once. Your miserabie
sick feeling will be gone. You viii
sleep well, eat well and grow strong
and active again. Try them. Q. 9.
Schaefer and Red Cross Drug Store.
Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04

pended the trio of Braves for any
length of time the fans in other cities
would have cried that the players
were suspended so the Giants could
win. McGraw is satisfied that the
players were not put down for three
days or a week The Little Napol-
con" desires to establish new rec
ord. but he wants no taint attached
to it.
The Boston Braves have been
strengthened to beat the Giants.
Still the fans of this city have not
ventured forth with the news that the
other clubs are helping the Braves to
down the Giants. Manager Stallings
was very fortunate in procuring two
good players from other teams in the
National league to help fill in his
weak spots. And the leader of the
Braves secured both players without
having to part with any members of
mis- aggregation. 1t cost President
Gaffney several thousand dollars 10
purchase Red Smith from the Robins
and Herbie Moran from the Reds, but
this is as nothing to the genial owner
of the Boston team so long as his
team is winning and running neck
and neck with the Giants and Cardi-
nails.
Those who have followed the Giants
closely believe the slump of the Ma.
tional league champions ended when
Mathewson hurled his teammates 70
a shut-out victory over the Cardinals
in the second game of the double
header in St. Louis on Wednesday.
Up to this time Manager McGraw had
tried every method to bring the team
out of their slump, but still the Giants
failed to display their old fighting
spirit and things went from bad to
worse. The champions seemed to
have gone stale and besides the "Old
Master had lost five straight games
But as soon as Matty beat the Car.
dinals and allowed only two of them
to reach first base the champions be
gan to bristle up bit, and the very
next day they knocked the daylights
out of Hank O'Day's Cubs. Matty's
fine game against the Cardinals and
against the Cubs brought much joy to
the followers of the Giants and caused
Manager McGraw to cease worrying
about his star pitchers. McGraw holds
that Rube Marquard will regain his
winning form before long. With these
three pitchers right and the long
stretch of games at the Polo grounds,
the Little Napoleon" figures that the
Giants will have the flag won before
the first of October
Little George Burns, the st. Johns
vile boy, is doing more than his share
to keep the Giants in 'front.' Burns
work this season has been consistent
ly good and his batting timely. Nc
Graw considers him the best outfield-
er in the National league. Burns has
inserted many deadly blows at the
critical time this season. Last Thurs
day against the Cubs George raped
out three-bagger with the bases fill
ed.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04
chamberIain's Collie. Cholera and DIar-

chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy
Il advised the boys when they en-
listed for the Spanish war to take
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy with Them, and have
received many thanks for the advice
given, writes ]. H. Hougland, Eldon,
Iowa. mo person whether travelling
or at home should be without this
great remedy" For sale by all deal
ers.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04

A new musical comedy entitled Lady
Luxury is to be produced by F C.
Whitney for the first time in Toronto
on September IA. The book was writ
ten by Mrs. Rida Johnson Young, and
the music by William Schroeder. In
November Mr.. Whitney plans to pro-
duce the new Straus opera, "Mein
longer Herr"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04
clTRoLAx

Users say it is the ideal, perfect
laxative drink. M J. Perkins, Green
Bay, Wis, says q have used pills,
oils, salts, etc, but were all disagree
able and unsatisfactory. In Citrolax
have found the ideal laxative drink. .
For sick headache, sour stomach, lazy
liver. congested bowels, Citrolax is
ideal. o. G. Schaefer and Red Cross
Drug Store.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04
pIarrheoa Quickly Cured

my attention was first called to
Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy as much as twelve
years ago. At that time I was seri-
ously i'll with summer complaint. One
dose of this remedy checked the trou-
ble," writes Mrs. G. W. Florence,
Rockfield, Ind. For sale by all deal
ers.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04
Keeps Your Liver HealthlIy Activ.

Keeps Your Liver HealthiIy Active
A man in Kentucky just told a
friend that Foley Cathartic Tablets
were the most wonderful medicine
that had entered his system. Said he
would not be- without them. Neither
would you, if you had ever tried them.
A thoroughly cleansing cathartic for
chronic constipation or for an occa-
sional purge. o. G. Schaefer and Red
Cross Drug Store.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04
Don't Be Rotherlns With coushIn

Don't Be Bothering With Coughing
Stop it with Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound. 1t spreads a soothing
healing coating as it glides down the
throat, and tickling hoarseness, and
nervous hacking, are quickly healed.
Children love it--tastes good and no
opiates A man in Texas walked Is
miles to a drug store to get bottle.
Best you can buy for Group and bron-
chial coughs. Try it-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04
chamberIaIn,s Llnlment

If you are ever troubled with aches,
pains or soreness of the muscles, you
will appreciate the good qualities Of
Chamberlain's Liniment. Many suf-
ferers from rheumatism and sciatica
have used 1t with the best results. II
is especially valuable for lumbago and
lame back For sale by all Dealers
Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04

out with a rash, reddish
looking. 1t spread until it
was all over his body. and
it came on his face and caused
Disagreement. His hands
had to be tied to keep him
from scratching. His cloth
ing aggravated the trouble
and made the breaking out
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04

Gather Wally Schang of the Athle
tics is doing double duty owing to the
absence of Jack Lapp from the game,
Lapp is nursing a broken finger and
probably will be laid up for month
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04
cost Kept oown-ouaIIty kept up

No better medicine could be made
for coughs, colds, Group, hoarseness,
tickling throat, bronchitis, etc, than
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound.
That's why they can't improve the
quality, and war or no war, the price
remains the same No oplates. Don't
take substitutes, for Foley's Honey
and Tar is the best. o. G. Schaefer
and Red Cross Drug Store.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04

Louis ~ Parker has written an his
torical and costume play about Henry
VIII. 1t is called bluff King Hal'' and
will be produced by Arthur Bour-
chier.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04

As the Mackmen look like sure win
ners there is little left in the American
league race other than the battle Of
the closely ranked Red Sox. Tigers and
Senators for second place
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04

In the way of a bonus the st. Louis
Cardinals will get 20 per cent of their
salary If they finish first or second,
Is per cent If they finish third or
fourth, and 10 per cent If they land
fifth or sixth.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04

"The Bridge of Sighs" is the title
Of the new play by Edward Sheldon
in which Ethel Barrymore will soon
begin her season in New York.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04

The Lowell club of the New Eng
land league has sold Pitcher James
Ring to the New York Americans for
$4,000. Ring signed a six months
contract for 1915 with the ten-day
clause eliminated.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04

oliver Morosco has signed a con-
tract with FRITZ Scheff to be the
star in the production of the new
Viennesse operetta, "Madcap Therese." +"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04

worse. He was SO covered with eruptions
he didn't look natural. There was such an
itching and burning sensation he could not
sleep and kept someone with him continually.
Weeks and months passed by and we had
almost given up in despair.
lone day I read about Cuticura Soap
and Ointment being good for eczema
and all skin troubles. l sent for free
sample and Immediately we discovered
change for the better. Before the sample
was used up there was such remarkable
change that bought box of Cuticura Soap
and box of Cuticura Ointment. The erup-
tions healed, the burning and itching ceased
and by the time the Cuticura Soap and
Ointment were used up he was well boy"
(Signed) Mrs ]. L. Steelman. Apr. 8. 1914.
Samples Free by Mail
Although Cuticura Soap (25c.) and Cuti-
cura Ointment (5Oc.) are sold throughout
the world, a sample of each with 32-p. Skin
Book will be sent free upon request. Ad-
dress postcard ''Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston,"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04
A Lame Baok-kidney Trouble Causes

A Lame Back-Kidney Trouble Causes
And it will give you even worse if
not checked, Mrs. H. t, Straynge,
Gainesville, Ca, was fairly down on
her back with kidney trouble and in
famed bladder. She says: 81 took
Foley Kidney Pills and now my back
is stronger than in years, and both
kidney and bladder troubles are en-
tirely gone.' o. G. Schaefer and Red
Gross Drug Store.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04
ECZEMA SPREAD ALL
OVER CH|LD'S BODY
Came on Face and Caused Disfg-
urement. Clothing Aggravated
Trouble. itching Burning Sensa-
tion. Could Not Sleep. Cuticura
Soap and Ointment Healed.

1177 Market ST., Chehalis. wash
- My little nephew was cross and cried and
complained of itching The eczema broke
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-04

5ubscribe for Tne Optic.
The Nevada County picayune., 1914-09-04

If you want a good Misses or Ladies Skirt you should see Jake Suckle before you buy. Adv 1 have scholarship to the best Business College in the South Draughon's, Little Rock, Arkan sas. Will sell this scholarship at q reasonable figure to some one wanting a business education.
 C. B. Andrews.
 If you eat without appetite you need Prickly Ash Bitters. It promptly re- moves impurities that clog and impede the action of the digestive organs, creates good appetite and digestion, strength of body and activity of brain.
The Nevada County picayune., 1914-09-04
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TVY CONSTITU TON OF THE STATE
 OF ARHANSAS.

Notice IS hereby slven that the an aU''oH ameadmemt 7 5 to the State Gonsti tuition. was passed by the General Assembly at it's regular session of 1913, and that the same will be submitted to the electors of the to be held Monday. September l<th. i9l4. for adoption or rejection.
 Proposed Amendment No. Is.
 That the following is hereby pro- posed as all amendment to the Constitution of the State of Ar ,ansas. and the same being submit ted to the electors of the State nsx, ne, eto1 ot rsjeeion qSr tns and Representatives. if majority of the electors voting at such cleo ton adopt such amendment the same ,gf,ap tS 0es9mg Sf tna s4rt stat. of the consti- to-wit:
 That Section Fifteen Us) of Articl. Five (o) of the Constitution Of the State of Arkansas. as amended by Amendment No IS. declared by ths Speaker of tho House of Representatives on February 10th. 1913, to have been adopted be amended 90 as to read as follows
 Section ib. The members of tho Gen eral Assembly shall receive as their salary the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty O75o.00) Dollars. except the Presi- dent of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representations. each of whom
 
 dred and Fifty ts50.0o) Dollars. for the term of two CD years. and in ad- dtion to such salary the members of the General Assembly shall receive five cents per mile for each mile traveled in going to and returning from the seat of government over the most direct and practicable route. Said salary shall be payable fin the following manner. to-wit Five 95.00) Dollars per day for the first hundred days of any regular session of the General Assembly,: Provided. the President of the Senate and Speaker ot the House Of Representatives may draw Six 3s.00) Dollars per day for the first hundred days of any regular session uaid to them quarterly on the first. day nf January. April. July and October of the year following any regular session # the General Assembly. and the Audi tor of State shali draw n.s warrants ir savor Of the members Of ths General Assembly on sa!i dates for the amoaut rf salary due each at that time and mail same to the members at their rs- srective poStoffiCe allrcsses. No mem rer of either Hnu~r shall receive any salary or emoluments for hls services thor than Is provided for herein The 'srms of all members of the General As- emhy shall begin on the day of their lection.
 The above resolution was filed in the 'ffcc of the Secretary of state on March ! 1918.
 Each elector may vote for or agafnst ,he above amendment.
 Nitners my official signature this 10th iay of February 1914.
 FARII; W HODGES
 Seal Secretary of Stats
The Nevada County picayune., 1914-09-04
NOTICE.

1 will hold the quarterly exam nation for the purpose of ascer. taining the qualifications of all who expect to teach in the pub ic schools of this county, a, Prescott, Thursday and Friday, September 17 and IS.
 R. D. Martin,
 County Examiner.