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White THINKS We
HAVE CAUSE TO
BE GLAD
ssTnE6 WIFI RIlFPHF FINE Result & j !, 3 OF
FoGHT's VISIT

Santa Fe, Dec. sO---'I think our
high schools and other city schools in
New Mexico compare favorably with
those Of other citiesof the southwest
and in fact of the entire country
said Alvan N. White, state superin-
tendent Of public instruction, in Gis-
cussing today a4sletter he received
from DR.. H, w. Fpght, specialist in
rural school practice United States
bureau of eduucation. DR.. Foght re-
Gently visited the schools, both city
and rural, of this state, and says that
he was very well impressed with the
city schools although he admits there
is room for improvement in the rural
districts. aae
DR.. Foght will maze his report in
the form of a bulletin and he will es-
pecialIy discuss certain peculiar con
ditions, such as the bi-lihgual problem
and9the vast distances te be found in
New Mexico. It is said DR.. Foght
is in thorough accord with the state
department of public instruction in
the idea Of teaching two languages to-
the pupils of New Mexico throughout
the grades, allowing the children of
Spanish parents to learn their Span
ish tongue and the English language
from the first grade up.
DR.. Foght has just written Mr.
White from Kirksville, Mo-, stating
he has received a copy Of Mr.. Whites
annual report submitted to the gov
ernor and says:
Il wish to thank you for your letter
of December 20, together with the
very interesting copy of the report to
the governor, have glanced through
it, by headings, reading portion
here and there and find it very yalu-
able for my purposes In making out
my final report There are many
things in it that should like to make
use of in working up the matter Of
the bulletin"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30
Wealthy Mexican Robbed

A drawing room in one of the sleep
ing cars robbed was occupied by a
wealthy Mexican who Is said to have
carried $4,000 in jewelry and money.
1t is not known if he was despoiled.
The bandits did not have time to
rob the occupants of the other
three sleeping cars, They entered on
ly the San Antonio sleeper and the
one known as the New Orleans-San
Francisco car. There were 49, pas
sengers on the San Antonio car, the
first entered. Among them were r.
c. Watllinson, superintendent of this
division of the G, II. and S. A., and
F. H. Bednarch, chief dispatcher of
the division.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30
lLLlNols TEACHERS MEL


Springfield, Ill, Dec. 3O.-The three
day convention of the Illinois State
Teachers association, which opened
yesterday, has brought together some
of the foremost educators of the state,
and many able speakers from other
states are addressing big gathering
of teachers. Francis G. Blair, ssare
superintendent of instruction was in
the chair this morning when the coun-
ty superintendents held their confer
ence. The college section, which opens
it's meetings this afternoon, is presid-
ed over by Gustav A. Andreen Of
Augustana College, Rock Island. One
of the principal speakers in the pri-
mary school section this afternoon is
Professor E. j. Swift of Washington
University, st. Louis.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30
DECREASE OF CRIME

London, Dec. 3O.-Early closing of
the saloons has closed an enormous
decrease ih crimes OF violence and
disorder, according to Judge Robert
Wallace, chairman of the London ses-
sions courts.
Figures I have obtained" he said
in addressing the December grand
jury, "are so remarkable that they
ought to be known. For instance, the
Septmber grand jury had before it II
cases of aggravated assault and bat
terry. The IL O'Clock closing order
was introduced, with the result that in
October the number fell to five. Then
the closing hour was altered to 10
O'Clock and in November the cases
fell to two, while today, for the first
time in the history of the country, we
have l8ot a single case of this charac-
ter to deal with"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30

The East Las Vegas Fire depart
ment has secured an excellent list oi
prizes to be given the masquers al
the New Years Eve dance who win
the approval of the judges. Doubtless
there win be large number of mas
quers on the floor, as there will be
considerable rivalry among those who
wish to win the awards.
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 J. Taupert; sec
ond, pair of kid gloves, Palace Cloth
ing company.
Most Appropriate Costume
First prize for ladies, hand painted
chocolate pot, Rosenthal Furniture
second, fiye-pound box of
candy, Potter Candy company.
First prize for gentlemen, electric
lamp, Charles o'MaIiey, the electri-
clan; second, pair of dress shoes,
Shoe store.
Most Original Costume
First prize for ladies, Navajo rug,
Will G. Doll, the curio man; second
jewel box, Bacharacha Brothers. II
First prize for gentlemen, box Of
cigars, Charles Greenclayi second, box
of neckties, Joseph, Hillbrand, the tail
or.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30
ADMIRINe THE JASON

London, Dec. 30.-The recent visit
to Deyonport of the United States col
lier Jason, which came as naval
Santa Claus, has led to an unexpected
result. According to one writer the
visit may have other effects than the
cementing of friendship This writer
says:
"The DeEonport dockyards people
have taken stock of the Jason with
frank admiration. She is so superior
to anything that has yet been evolved
for maintaining the coal supply of our
warships at sea that the United States
-narv ie nraftv anira TO find her visit
reciprocated by the sincerest form OF
flattery"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30

ly local. The opening, which varied
from rs decline to a shade advance,
was followed by general decline,
but not radical extent. The close
was depressed, Is to % cent under
last night
Prospect Of export sales uphelc
oats.
In provisions deaHngs were about
evenly divided. Price changes kept
within a narrow range, not far from
last nights level The closing quota
tions were as follows
Wheat, May 1881 July 1883.
Corn. Jan. 7S1s; July 741s.
Goats, Dec. 1875; May 5S15.
Pork, $18.52h; May $19.12.
Lard, Jan. $1O.85; May $40 .571s.
Ribs, Jan. $1O.O71a; May $1O.45.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30
I'VE Want ALSACE" IS
FRENCH TROOPS CRY
GENERAL JoFFRE HAS A HARD
TIME HOLDING SOLDIERS
IN LEASH

Geneva, Dec. 30.--"We want Alsa-
ce" is the war cry of the French
troops along the right of the long bat
tie line. They are eager to advance
and during the last few days between
verdun and Belfort there have been
serious encounters.
Sometimes the battles are fought in
snow storms. At Seppois in Alsace
the soldiers simply fired in the direc-
ton Of the noise, not being able to
see a hundred yards on account Of the
storm. sr
The regiments on hoths sides which
have been supplied with skis for the
winter, are making good use of them.
The French Chasseurs Alpins use
them with great facility, having climb
ed in peace times the Swiss and
French Alps, mounting several times
to the summit Of Mount Blanc in whole
saeB" a. ttbmbffy 81 French troops
swept through d forest on skis and
cut off the retreat of "a company of
German scouts whom they made pri-
soners. s
The French have been bombardlng
seppois, Bresei and Earystsen lin
Alsace) for the last two days with
their famous rs guns. A large numb
er Of German landwehr soldiers and
civilians are at work at waldhigoten
constructing the double railway line
from Leopoldshoehoe and st. Louis
The French artillery with its base al
lBelfort has now moved up to within
five miles of Altkirch- French in
tfantry and artillery now command the
heights above Guebwiller which viii
soon become intenable by the German
garrison.
The Swiss paper journal Du Jura
reports from Belfort that large
number of heavy creusot guns have
recently arrived from verdun making
the fortress moe secure from attacks
The French army descending from the
schlucht on Stossweier and Munster
captured Gebwenheim near Gernay,
where 5000 Germans are holding the
place. This manoeuvre and success
open a direct Communication with
Belfort instead passing By the Balloh
d'Alsace. In the Ne engagements sew
eral thousand soldiers on both sides
have been killed and wounded The
fighting, though on a small scale, has
been terrible. All these troops are
being held in leash from verdun to
Belfort, awaiting orders from General
Joffre ~ SA
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30
NEBRASKA PLANS FAR AHEAD

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 3O.-With the
opening of the new year, the Univer-
sity Of Nebraska gains big boom
through the appropriation by the state
Of S15O,OOO for new buildings. 1t was
announced today that plans fer build
ing covering a period of 100 years in
the future have been prepared by
architects, and building after building
will rise according to these plans. Sell
dom has an American institution fig
ured on its future growth in SO thor
ough manner as the Nebraska state
university. With the increasing pros
perity and population Of the state, the
demands have been carefully figured
out in advance. Nebraska is proud OF
her university, which does not lean on
millionaires or wire pulling to sustain
it's life and fill its mission.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30
Best Acted Character

First prize for ladies, silver mesh
bag, E. G. Murphey; second, rug, ].
C. 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 company; second, satin
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 Benja-
min of the Lobby
Best Juvenile Costume
First prize for ladies, plume, Mrs.
Frank Strass; second, one pound box
of candy o. l.. 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 Greenbergsr; second, gentlemen''
handkerchief set, Cellers Dry Good;
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'Brien
second, shaving set, Bacharach Broth
ers.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30
ROBBERS LOOT TRAIN
ON TEXAS RAILROAD
SUNSET EXPRESS VISITED EARLY
THIS MORNING BY TWO OAR
ING THUGS

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 30.-Two
masked men boarded the westbound
Sunset express on the Galveston, Har-
risburg and San Antonio railway near
Cline, Texas, early today, robbed the
drowsy passengers in the two rear
sleeping cars satStlls pelnt of revols
vers, signalled sthe train tn stop, drop
ped off and ESCAPED. The precise
amount of loot thesroDbers got is not
known, but it is expected to be con-
siderable, as several passengers car
ried large amounts of money and val
liable jewelry.
The robbers climbed on the train
as it was leaving Cline The porter
was made to go ahead and awaken
the passengers. AS the train neared
Spofford, Texas, one Of the robbers
pulled the bell cord and the train
stopped. Both men jumped off and
disappeared before the astounded por-
ter could warn others of the train
crew.
Officers quickly organized posse
and started in pursuit. The country
through which the robbers fled is
rough, and because of the difficulties
its fine way pf their flight, it was be
fieved they soon would be captured.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30
TO-DAY IN CONGRESS

washington, Dec. 31.-senate: Met
at IL a. m.
Debate was resumed on immigra-
tion bill.
The commerce committee continued
wuIn .vH si,ers e.nd har}bors bill.
Senator Shafroth assailed the water
power site leasing bill before the
lands committee.
House: Met at noon.
Representative volmer urged the
foreign affairs committee to act fav-
orably on his resolution to clothe the
president with discretion to embargo
shipments of war materials to Eu-
rope
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30
CHICAGO BOARD OF rRApE

Chicago, Dec. 30.-Wheat traders
here were seemingly disposed to
mark time today, attention being
chiefly given to the steadiness Of pric-
es at Liverpool, After opening Ia
off to 1h@1-4 up, quotations harden
ed little and then underwent mod
crate sag below last nights level all
around The close was weak at %
to 1% net decline.
Business in corn was almost entire
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30

in them. In this way it is hoped to
build up an effective organization for
the coming fight.
Yesterdays meeting was attended
by about is persons who are closely
identified with the prohibition party
in this state and Kansas. Short
speeches were made by Mr.. Chafin'
Mr. Hall and w. G. Calderwood, the
prohibition leader in Minnesota.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30
lowing figuress
KANSAS CRY 1--we STOCK

Kansas City, Dec. SO.--Hogs, receipts
5000. Market lower Bulk $6.95@
7.15; heavy $7.1O@7.2 20; pigs 500
6.6O.
Cattle, receipts 5000. Market steady.
Prime fed steers 5000; western
steers $7@9; calves 5000.
Sheep, receipts 1000. Market stea-
dy. Lambs $S0S.75; yearlings 81. rs
@7.S5.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30
MAY REMOVE The
! MAYOR Of TOLEDO
KARL KELLER is REPORTED TO
HAVE ALLOWED GAMBLING
10 FEouRisH

Columbus, o., Dec SO.--Removal OF
Karl Keller as mayor Of Toledo was
asked today by Solicitor Thruston
George Kapp OF Toledo, who filed
charges today with Governor Cox up
on which fhe request for the mayors
removal is based. That the mayor has
permitted gambling to flourish was
one df the charges made. Governor
Cox took the matter under advise
ment.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

New York, Dec. SO.--After day of
extreme apathy, stocks recovered from
their early declines, mainly on short
coverings.
The closing sales were AT -
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30
SECURE BEAUTIFUL PRIZES
FOR new YEARS MASQUERADE BALL

MERCHANTS WHEN INVITED TO CON
TRIBUTE TO SUCCESS oFsvoLUNTEERs' BIG HOLIDAY BALE
LARGE CROWD OF PERSONS IN COSTUME ExPEcTEp-DUNcAN
OPERA HOUSE WILL BE FILLED TO THE ROOF WITH SPEC
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30

Entered ct the pOstorfice at East
Gas Vegas, New Mexico. for trans
nission through the United States
mails as second class mattsn.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30

WANTED Clean cotton rags Al
Optic offlee
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-30

(cash In Advance for Mail
Subscrlptions.)
Remit by check, craft or money
rder. If sent otherwise We will not
. responsible for loss.
Specimen copies free on application
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THE PERILs OF PAULINE

"Wednesday, October -, Pauline will comm"nr" her
season of thrilling adventures at this theatcr Watch
the. Star Bulletin, of Saturday. Oct. ~ for the first
in>talmrnt Of the gripping story Of 1.-THE PcrS OF
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urday
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CECILIA LOTUS
NAKESDEBUT At
POPULAR THEATER

! Another star" IS visiting Honolulu
under tie auspices G&sBlair's Greater
! PhOtO-PlayS. namely, Cecilia Lotus
| in A Lady of Quality" at the Popu-
| lar theater. Miss Lotus comes here
with a high reputation. having. in her
vaudeville days, been admittedly the
premier mimic on the English speak
| ing stage and since her entry into tho
! Legitimate feld-having starred win
! the late Sir Henry Irving, the letc
Richard Mansfield and with T. H. So
| thern.
| In her local appearance Miss I.0f-
! tus lives zip to her reputation. She
| is a finished actress and in the role
! Of ClOrnda Wildaire demonstrates the
versatility that made for her success
! in the days Of h"r vaudeville triumphs
: incidentally. little Edna Weick, in the
role CT CIornda at tho age Of seven, is
a polished actress and divides hOnOrs
with Miss Lotus.
/ The setting OF the play is laid in
! the days OF Chivalry and knighthOOd
! which days lend themselves admirably
to the making Of a gorgeous pic are
! The stage settings are works Of art
and the costuming calls for the high
est words Of praise. The attire of
the men Vies with that of the women
! for splendOr and beauty The film car
ries out as near to the letter as is
! possible the popular novel Ivy Frances
! HOdgSOn Burnett and those VITO are
/ familiar with the book will find the
picture most interesting and entertain
| ing.
Clorinda. upon her early appearance
in the film, is taken up by her father,
! Sir Geoffry, as his boon companion
and until she reaches the age of nine
| teen is dressed in male attire and is
one of the party at all the orgies given
/ by her father Then, she falls in love
and the attire is changed to that Of
"A Lady of Quality Much that is
dramatic is infused throughout the
film and, while it is hardly as tense
an offering as many shown at the
Popular theater recently. it is most re-
freshing. holding the interest from
start to finish and at all times keeping
the audience in a state OF wonder
ment as to the final outcome.
The SQuaw Man" with Dustin Far
mum in the name part will be next
weeks offering at the Popular and is
said to be one of the best plays ever
filmed.
The Perils OF Pauline" the serial
story-film that has set the mainland
agog. will appear within the next two
weeks. Pauline is some girl and her
"perls" are some rerils" She wins
everyone and is sure to win Homo
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HARRY LAUDER HERE TOMORROW
JAMES A. DUNBAR IS Ir1PRESARIO.

Harry Lauder, the laddie wi the
kits. crooked cane and mirth-prOvok
! ing brand OF Scottish humor, will ar
rive in Honolulu early tomorrow morn
| ing on the Sonoma Harry will bide
a wee in this fair city as a result of
the SOnOma not sailing until evening
| During his stay Harry will take ad.
vantage OF the opportunity and wrest
| from the theater-ioving public of HO,
| nOlulu few bawbees-at least enough
to enable him to afford the pleasure
of throwing ha'pennies to the diving
boys along the har Dor as the Sonoma
steams for the mainland.
Together with a company Of talent
ed artists Lander will entertain at the
BijOu theater with performance that
| commences at o'clock p. m. sharp.
And be it known that ." does not
mean 2:lJ or 2:30, no not even POI:
The time is set for p. m. and any
who are not in their seats at that time
will be compelled to stand until the
initial number is completed. In other
words, there will be no seating of pat
rOnS during the performance.
slider themselves lucky in being al,
forced an opportunity of seeing and
hearing the illustriouS comedian from
the lend of oat-cakes and heather. it
might be well to look behind the
scenes and give a little credit to a
young resident of Honolulu to whom is
due all praise for his efforts in bring
ing Lauder to this city and who has
worked untiringle for the success of
the undertaking, financially and other
wise
When the Sonona drops anchor off
quarantine tomorrow morning Mr.. and
Mrs. Lauder and the Lauder players
will be met by a committee of one,
Mr.. James A. Dunbar, the young man
referred to in the preceding paragraph,
who has attended to all the details,
large and small, of the Lauder CON
cert.
James A. Dunbar is a modest Young
man. Modest for the reason that he
has remained away from the limelight
to large extent in the Lauder pub
LEFTY matter and only after a great
deal Of coaXing would he permit his
photograph to be used or any of his
life's history repeated. and young for
reason that he has but recently pass
ed his thirtieth milestone.
Dunbar is cOUntryman of Lauder
consequently he is a Scot. Dunbar
knew Harry back in the highlands
or Lowlands or wherever it was they
met. The former has always been
staunCh admirer Of the latter and
when he-Dunbar-came to Honolulu
three years ago be commenced to fig
ure ways and means for working a
great favor upon the local public, i. G..
affOrding them an opportunity Of be-
coming as ardent admirers of the man
who has made fortune in kits as was
Dunbar.
Dunbar arrived IN Honolulu August
%, 1911, to follow his profession Of
accountant in the employ of the Audit
Company Of Hawaii, to which profess
sion he had served an apprenticeship
in Edinburgh. He retained this no
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WOMEN WHO ARE
ALWAYS TIRED
May Find Help in This
Letter.

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TOO highly of your medicine. When
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sition for ~ months and upon the res
ignation of James r. FenwiCk-also 4
Scot-Dunbar assumed the position O.
secretary and treasurer OF Henry May
4 Co.. Ltd, which position OF re5pOn
sibility he now holds.
Upon learning that Lauder was
about to take a worlds tour Dunbar
became active in his plans to bring
his friend to Honolulu, and how well
he has succeeded will be shown at
the Bijou theater tomorrow afternoon
Dunbar stands to make or kse a repu
tat:on in this city as an efficient or.
ga.nizer and handler of performances
theatrical. 1t is Il safe bet that hi!
reputation is made.
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Another Sufferer Relieved.

Hebron, Me-" Before taking your
remedies / was all run down, discour-
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women | meet the benefits they can
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CHARLES ROWE, R.F. D., No. /,
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icine Co.. (confidentiaI Lynn,
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