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FOR AN AFTER XMAS DRINK CUR CHASE & SANSOKN COF- . FEES TAKE THE LEAD Extra Fancy Rio per puund IjC Celebrated Q U'emi, per pound'. . .20c Our Own Brand, p r pound can... 25c. After Dinner Mixture, per pound.. 30c Guatamala. pt-r pound 35c Morocaibo per pound 35c Extra Mocha, per pound 35c Fancy Mark Java, rer pound.... 40c Extra Mocha and Java, per pound, 40c Finest Mandhellng Java, p.r lb... 45c One pound can Seal Brand, 40c Two Pound Can Seal Brand 75c Two pound can Franklin McVeigh's SSc Chree pound can Caracoa $1.00 Three pound can Fancy M.&J....$L00 Try these and be convinced. GRAAF & MOORE Grocers and Bakers, Sixth St. TUESDAY EVENING. FEB. 6, 1900, Advertising In first local column, J5 cents In.; In other columns, to cents line For rates on classlfleJ advertisements, For Sale. For Real, Wanted, etc , see classified column an second page, f-or rates on long time locals call at olllie. STREET TALK. Oratorio society, this evening. A spell of weather ia Imminent. The biggest part of the winter ia past. Lent commences Wednesday, Feb. 28th. The political ward heeler will soon be in evidence. One of the most popular isms just now is rheumatism. At zero ice thickens an inch and a half in twenty-four hours. Louis Steffant died at the Home, this morning, of consumption. You needn't be in Buch a hurry now the dayB are an hour longer. St. Patrick's day in the morning comes on Saturday March 17th. The next legal holiday will be Wash ington's birthday, Thursday, Feb. 22d. New "Delineators," showing early spring styles, now on sale at Ilfeld's, The Plaza. It A little girl of town is credited with having told to a friend of the family that they had a , Bpeak-easy at their house a telephone. 1 The funeral of the late Mrs. II. O. Mil llgan, will be. held tomorrow after- "noon at 2 o'clock, from the Milligan residence on Sixth street. , a t The city board of education held an lmpw-tant meeting, last evening, full iSport of which will appear In the popuIaVpaper, tomorrow evening. The Hebrew ladies' benevolent so ciety -will meet "Wednesday at 3 o'clock, p. nK at the synagogue for the transaction timely business. ' ; Sheriff Perea, of -Jcoln county states that the report oKthe recent finding of rich" silver ore thiKy miles north of Lincoln Is perfectly true. The ore runs from $1,500 to $2,000 to the ton. Owing to the ill health of Mrs. H, A. Harvey, the party from the Hot Springs were disappointed in their contemplated trip to the mountain resort today. There is said to be Moore and bet ter management than usual at the Plaza hotel. Quite a crowd of nice people have come down from the Hot Springs and engaged quarters there ' Lots of."interestIng correspondence on third page this evening and a pertinent, ably' written article on the leasing of the arid lands from the pen of W. G. Ritoh on the second page that should be read by-everyone. The 'Seewald jewelry establishment has been removed from the opera house iblock to the room on Center street formerly occupied by Scheur- imajnn's bicycle stand. Mrs. Clara Waring will occupy the room vacated by Col. Seewald, with her book and news depot, as soon as the Mutual .building and loan people get into their new quarters in the Crockett build lng. City Council. At an adjourned meeting of the city council, last evening, all members were present except N. J. Dillon.. The committee on streets and al leys submitted a written report. Dr. Wm. Curtias Bailey addressed the body in behalf of Charles Huett- ner, the carpenter who is laboring under aberration of mind. City At torney Bunker' was instructed to bring the ease to, the attention of Chief Jus tice Mills, with a view to having the unfortunate mechanic placed in the asylum. " .'.' The Jackson street matter, for a sixty-foot railroad crossing, was tak en up and the proper committee di rected to confer with Div. Supt. J. E, Hurley. . , John Shank moved that a general nuisance ordinance be drafted and In troduced. Safe Wanted. Wanted, to buy a large office safe inquire at Appel Bros. 77-2t Headquarters for Fresh Vegetables, Oranges, Lemons, And all the Delicacies of The season. C. D. BOUCHER, (Siuvi sor to L. II . Hofm-'Utt-r.) BRIDGE STREET, ' LAe VFGAS. j THE PRIZES. What Will Be Awarded and What For at the Midwinter, Carnival. Following is a list of the prizes at the bom-fit masked ball for the E. Ro mero hose and fire company et thu Duncan opera house, Thursday night, February 22nd. Cake Walk, winning couple, the cake itself, donated by Beklen & York; best individual walker, gentleman, um brella, Boston clothing house; best in dividual walker, lady, four-piece tea set, Murphey-Van Petten drug com pany; handsomest costume, gentle man, first prize, china collar and cuff box, S. E. Markle; second, pair gloves, Lewis shoe and clothing company; lady, first prize, art china vase, Chaa. Ilfeld, The Plaza; second, hand-painted wall panel, the People's store; most original costume, gentleman, $7.00 fancy vest, made to order, J. F. Pierce; lady, cut glass bottle of perfume, Win ters drug company; best acted char acter, gentleman, meerschaum pipe, J. B. Mackel; lady, Mexican hand carved pocket book, Phil H. Doll; most ludi crous character, gentleman, box "Mon tezuma" cigars. Enterprise cigar fac tory; lady, silver cake dish, Lujan & Rivera; best juvenile character, boy under fourteen, fine colored bust, E. Rosenwald & Son; girl under fourteen, five-pound box French candy, Hernan dez & Young; best dancer, gentleman. art vase, Foreman E. Rosenwald; lady, fine piece drawn work, 16x16, J. A Murray; most' appfopriaite costume, gentleman, tobacco jar, Appel Bros.; lady's fan, Rosenthal Bros. TWENTY YEARS AGO. February 6th, 1880. J. N. Strausner, the modes hack man, was in Albuquerque. Radcliffe towered something like a crooked flag staff above his fellow quill drivers in the office of O. S. & Co. The next mite society would be held at the Grand View hotel. Las Vegas ladies were betting two to one on the marriage of a certain bachelor within six months. The Optic was about the size of a Sunday school paper small one, at that, and hoped to accomplish near ly as much good in the world as one of those publications. Fourteen wagon loads of hides and wool were received by B. & M. from C. P. Head & Co., Prescott, Arizona, Geo. L; Sands took a late supper" at Lhe Delmonlco.' Ball at the' Hot Springs. Dancing was kept up all night and when rosy- angered morn rolled back the somber- hued curtain to usher In another day. the music ceased, the party dispersed the grand opening ball was over, and everybody was tired. Normal University Notes. A Spanish class was formed last evening at the Normal University with Miss Snider as Instructor. A party of the students went skat ing on Saturday last, and two of them, Miss May Raynolds and Chas. Glvens, indulged in that forbidden pleasure, bathing. No harm done. ' Bernard Cullen, of Chicago, while attempting to alight from the Springs train as it passed the Sanitarium, missed his footing, and is considerably shaken up as a result. A social will be! given on Friday afternoon and evening by the ladies' kid and the social ' committee of the Epworth League, proceeds to be used In paying off Indebtedness of hew ad dition. It wijl be given in the "church parlor" as the new addition is called. , Rev. Morrison, superintendent of the Methodist church mission, : is scheduled to discourse at that church on next Sunday morning and evening. Duck Hunters. Bob Aldrich, or si)iin6or, report ed to have bagged thirty-five ducks on a recent trip to the Red river re gion. Professor Hewett, Powell and Mc- Nary spent Saturday at Kroenig's laves, and succeeded In bagging number Of ducks. Special Cars, G. G. Green, of "August Flower fame and riches, occupied the Armour funeral car, today, with a party of friends, en route for Pasadena, Cal. J. H. Moore, of Chicago, accompan ied by a party of private pleasure- seekers, went through for California on No. 1 today, traveling luxuriantly In a special coach to themselves. Effects Moved. iue enects or JUr. Ferkins were carted out to the Hot Springs, yester day. B. M. Blauvelt and family haTe moved into the Eli Caldwell residence recently purchased by the head bf .the household. Chas. R. Henderson, undertaker and embalmer, Is located at No. 109 Rail road avenue, next to the Western Union telegraph office. Telephone No. 22.. 76-3t TO IT F A mm XI v. vr. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab ets. Alt drucciftR refund rha If it fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has Cabinets $3 per dozen at the pho tograph tent, opposite City Hall. 74-6t The locally famous meals at tne Plaza hotel are equal to the best to be found anywhere. Superior food. prepared by professional cooks, served by courteous waiters from snowy tables, leaves nothing to be desired. Every meal Is a pleasant surprise and a toothsome delight 136-tf. For One Penny. You can play ball with your neigh borsby sending them some of our up-to-date comic valentines. Of course we have the serious kind also. Golf goods a specialty. 76-3m MRS. M. J. WOODS. News and Stationery, Sixth street. Skates, skates, skates, at Gehrlng's. Sixth street. 77-tV Have you tried thn st.mfli.ivi Co's. "Just Out" 6c cigar? 76-U tup. ink&fi at RErc.sSir.c.'.s.' CREAM LOAF FLOUR I MORE, I Makes) CETTER, ) Bread I WHITER, f Than Any Other Brand. STEARNS', lhe GROCER. AT THE OPERA HOUSE. Some More Attractions on the Boards at the Duncan. Murray and Mack, the "famous original Irish comedians," who, for many years have been the recognized leaders in their style of entertainment will present their perennial success "Finigan's Ball" at the Duncan opera house, Saturday evening, Feb. 10th The new cyclonic whirlwind of the farce comedy world, "Mr. Plaster of Paris," will be seen at the Duncan opera house, Friday eve, Feb. 9th, and of this attraction, which is making millions of merry men, the San Fran cisco "Bulletin" has summed It up as follows: "Mr. Plaster of Paris," lively farce comedy, was given at the Aihambra last night and In the cast, were Ed Bell and Charles King who have been here with excellent com panies before. The play itself is amusing and contains the usual ab surdities of an extreme farce comedy, It will run for the remainder of this week. "Darkest Russia" will be seen at the Duncan opera house next Thurs day evening, Feb. 8th. This com pany, .which Is under the personal di rection of Edwin C. Jepson, is said to be one of exceptional merit, not only for the most finished work of its lndl vidual members, but also for its en semble. The story is one that ap peals to all classes and manners of those who seek their relaxation with in the glare of the toot lights, from the ever eager gallery boy, with his whistle and oat call, to those who oc cupy the higher priced seats below. It is a play of dramatic scene merg ing Into comedy, thence into love af fair and on to highly wrought up sit uation in the most natural way no straining for effect, no lugging in "specialty." It Is a drama an en tertainer, and It has proven Its char acter as such, and been written a success by the public. What more can even the most carping critic ask, than a. successful play, well acted and perfectly staged? The Louise Brehany halted and opera company, who made a great rep utation for themselves all through this section last season, are to be here on Wednesday evening, February 14th. They , give a production that entertains and delights everybody, be they musical or not. No company ever left a better reputation behind them than did this organization last year, and we are glad our citizens are to have the pleasure of hearing there again. Their program will include the garden scene of Faust, beautifully costumed, and with special scenery, Roll"of Vlonor The following named pupils of Miss Belle Rogers have neither been tardy, nor absent during the month ended February 2d: - Bessie OouoJuo, Ii-Ann Hill. Helen Kelly, Louise Lowry,' Anna McMahon, Isabel Breen, Mary Kline, Jeanetto Ward, Ruby Payne, Earnest Fleck Robert Forkner, Percy Foote, Mindon McGee, Fred Roth, Olive Searles, Will iam Tipton, Frank Wagner, Adolph Baca, Fred Blanton, George Herber, Lee Howard and Percy Hinsaker. Special Meeting. Special meeting of Chapman lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M., will be held at 8 o'clock next Wednesday evening, for work in F. C. degree. Members re quested to attend. Visitors cordially and fraternally invited. Robt. L. M. Ross, W. M. . it An Editor's Life Saved by Chamber lain's Cough Remedy. During the early part of October, 1896, I contracted a bad cold which settled on my lungs and was neglect ed until I feared that consumption had appeared in an incipient state. I was constantly coughing and tryfng to expel something which I could not. I became alarmed and after giving the local doctor a trial bought a bot tle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and the result was immediate im provement, Jnd after I had used three bottles my lungs were restored to their healthy state. B. S. Edwards,' Publisher of The Review, Wyant, 111. For sale by K. D. Goodall, Druggist. One of the most attractive dining rooms in the city Is the neat, cosy hall of the El Dorado hotel. Mrs. Ella Mc Caddon the proprietor, has engaged the services of a first class caterer and has employed courteous, oblig ing and prompt waiters, looking after the wants of her guests in person. Prompt service and good cooking it her motto. Mrs. . Ella McCaddoni Prop. 60-tf We handle E. B. Millar & Co's. reli able coffees. Fancy Mandeling and extra choice Maracaibo, the finest grown, also choice crushed Mocha- Java, the best value In the coffee world. A trial will convince you of the superior quality of these coffees. Graaf & Moore. 75-Gt If you want a stove or a range, be sure to call on Wngner & Myers. 74-Ct PERSONAL MENTION. Will Boylan is up from the Lagarlto. II. H. Whet-lock was south-bound this afternoon. C. S. Ellison left this morning for Puerto de Luna. Agaplto Abej-tia, Sr., was in town today from Mora. Senator Jim Duncan is at home from Los Angelei" again. Sol Floersht-im departed , for Springerville, this morning. Mrs. J. C. Milligan came In thl morning from Flagstaff, Arizona. Jack Tully left for Trinidad; hum ming "The girl I left behind me." L. I Lyon, the Denver packing house man, is here on his regular so liciting trip, Juan de Dios Martinez is In town from Clayton; Albino Roybal, from Albert, N. M. Miss Marguerite Crawford went down to Albuquerque today on a visit to her sister, a milliner there. L. Goldenberg, having purchased a fine team yesterday from Wm. Hun ter, left for the Goldenberg sheep camps this morning. Don Fernando Nolan Is over from Santa Fe and Manuel C. de Baca and wife left for that place; Amado C de Baca, for Albuquerque. J. Jarrell, stockman and merchant at Liberty, N. M., came up this morn ing, on a little detective business, ac companied by John Taylor, J. C. Hoffmays, Cooper Mill, Rowe, N. M.; Edward Ellison, Illinois; S B. Reddlck, San Francisco; Ben S Price, Denver, at the Rawlins. Mrs. Mary Atkins, mother of J Atkins, who has been visiting here for the past five months.-left this morning on No. 2 for her home in Kansas City Deputy Sheriff Hill was returning today to Colfax county from Santa Fa whither he took Gabe lttiiley, sentenc ed to five years in the pen for cow- stealing. J. Chllberg, El Paso; C. A, Siming ton,, H. Florsheim, H. . 0-. McDonald, Chicago;" H. H. Shaw; Denver; W. K Smith, Kansas City; J. H O'Reilly, Al buquerque; . A. Lingwall, St. Louis are among those booked at the Casta- neda. p. B. Webster, Paris; Tex.; J. G, Flagg, Miss Flaggand Miss Rudd New York City; Dr. W. D. Rexford Baltimore, Md.; . Miss McCustion Paris, Tex.; Mrs. L. M. Clark, Peoria 111.; Miss L. Milton, Paris, Tex.; Miss H. A. Loudon, Fairfield, Iowa: Vm Curtias Bailey and wife, Hot Springs MrsShang, Omaha; Miss Ella White Port Byron, 111., are new arrivals at the Plaza hotel Bicycles, guns and locks, in fact everything In our line promptly done, all work guaranteed to be satisfac tory, shop next to F. J. Gehrlng's hard ware store, Sixth street, on east side, and next to L. W. Ilfeld's hardware store, Bridge street, west Bide, (two shops.) Frlck & Young, proprietors. , oa-tx Col. G. W. Prichard and wife, of WEite Oaks, are in Los Angeles, Cal, Colonel Prichard has been In poor health lately, and is over there for recreation and rest. For saddle and harness repairing, carriage trimming, etc., call on J. C. Jones, next to S. Patty's.Bridge street The Lady Godiva mine near White Oaks will resume operations the first of March. Copies of The Optic have been ordered to the address of M. E. Mil ford at Vinita, Indian Territory. If yon want an express wagon ring up J. J. Crawford. Clay & (livens, Doth 'phopps. 244-tf ; Cutlery at Gehring's. , B'JMANttEBi fa, ' , ft BLADES 1 f.r.rT ' y 1' they do not do I as they sliould.you I are free to bring tliem back. i ... Consultation and fitting FREE. JAMES A. NABB, - firaduata Oatisian. . . Sixth St.', next door to Edward He'nrv $ K osenwald & Son, "Plaza." Our Entire t-irie of Linen Towels !,v-.: 16 by 34, all linen towels, red border, for. ii cents h 18 by 38, all linen towels, red border, for. ; 14 cents 23 Only Nine Ladies' Jackets Left . ... . . ' ' f At Adveftisecl Prices; - They are Good Values if you Just Received, a line of Spring Percales, Fast Colors ..Price 12& cts. - ; Neat, delicate designs - . .. . The NEW THINGS Thud are many signs of a new season approaching in Uu3 great shop. ... ... The domestics ohelves are weighted dow'a with their loaJ. of frsh, pretty things ia - ,Print5. ! , Percales, - Ginghams showing novel loom effects and pleasing patterns in strong, bright tinU strikingly combined with white in figures, stripes, cross-bars and checks. 'Wash t: 4 -'; Silks for spring 6hirt waists a few choice patterns as a foretaste, only, are now shown and they are charming in their lovely shades of pink, lilac, dainty greens and i'' blues. Ctosvbar and cable cord weaves predominate, xive v ; yajrdpleces at 30c "and 75c"yard.- White ;- :- - Toilet Quilts Fringed or hemmed are offered in full '. assortment together with colored spreads at ..... , Especially Low Prices. 1 ik !xlO "quartet heavy honey comb quilt with 4-inch. fringe is quoted for to-morrow at. . $1-75 although well worth $2.50 and bo priced elsewhere. Gen uine white Marseilles quilts 9x10 size, generally sold at $2 00, will be marked but. ... i., .... . ..... ....$1.50 Good 8x4 quilts at 65c, and extra heavy at $1.00 the 9x4 ize at 75c, 85c, $1.00 and up to $G.00. Colored honey comb quilts fringed all arqund at 85c, $1 and $1.25; fine hemmed spreads .from $1.50 upwards. ' Now is the time to buy these quilts cheap; we've stacks of them and want to sellthem - '. . ? Have you 'seen the elastic felted cotton mattress ? THE LEADRRS Thej, Only' Exclusive .hast or West Las Vegas, ' Spring & Summer Wash Fabrics, 1 900 Latest in Empress Cords., Bo)wiin Madras. Bates Seersucker, Novelty Oxfoids,Silk Striped, Cable Cords,' : . . ; English Percales, Outjng Flannels, Plain and Fancy Vjiite' Pjque Colored Ducks,' : Cheviot Ginghams. ' - Agents for Corliss Coon & Co's ' ' AGENTS. FOR STANDARD PATTERNS. Spring Patterns Now Ready. r 121 Sixth Masonic Open till 7 p. m.; Saturdays, io p. m. A ! 1 . or. ... Placed on Sale at Very Low Prices. 17 by 35, fine '. - . towels, 21 by 42, an .. .red border by 4.4 plain huck towel, all linen, 5 25 cents need one, now is the time to buy. We guarantee Style, Fit and Quality. New 1 Plaza. 7 OF DRY GOODS. "E)ry Goods -House in Waist Silks. - Checked Nainsook, English Nainsook, India Linens, - Embroideries, . All Over Embroideries, All over Lace Yoking, Mercerized Petticoats, Ladies' and Misses' Dress Qkirts, Agents for P. N. Corsets,- ' Agents for Ferris Waists. Linen Collars, Two for 25 Cents Street. Co. Shoe If you. have not made up youriiiind just what to buy that's nobby come and see our line of HATS. Temple. Great Towel Sale! Extraordinary Values Offered. satin damask, hemstitched, all linen 'or 10 CCtttS extra fine linen towel, fringed, fast for 22 CCrttS for "i "- THE CUTAWAY r" '? THREE-BUTTON CUTAWAY Copyright, 1899 By Hart, Scha'mcr & Mare r r It BOSTON CLOTHING HOUSE It we please you, tell )f . .".v p. II I AH Stoves in Our Stock We will sell at. -"' 10 ABOVE OLD COST, In order to Make room for New Stock. We have car of stoves to be shipped in March and must have storage room. irner flasonic Temple, Just the Thing IS AIR TIGHT HEATERS The King Among Heating Stoves. Anything you 'want in the Hardware lino. Sixth Street. F. J. GEHRING. 4 N. L. Rosenthal & Co., Railroad Ave . : General Ranch trade Highest prices paid nr !?r ? ?ntf!TF!?nt r !?r ?n !tr i?r nr J ust Received losenllial B I A Ii g Decorated and Plain Flower Pots! '-' of every size ' ' 2 r- rat Jardinieres of Th( e Hanging lardinieres. - Guspidores in Plain White, also " zZ Fancy Decorated gOHINA CHAMBER with or without eomraodes. i Te Ccmbinette Pail is the IM- s" Call and See this Una 1 iXJjl You ought to be particular j when you buy a cutaway suit. This style of garment is meant to be dressy. It must have care ful workmanship and tailor ing. The graceful lines and perfect fit of our Hart, SchafFner & Marx cutaways make them popular with good dressers. A man looks well in one of them and the materials are the best . that money will buy. This is the label: HART, SCHAFFNER MARX ' 111! 1 I 1 1 II w I 1 V Vs ; l 1 It hi..... i-ir-ain-inl GUARANTEED CLOTHING. others; If we don't, tell usl Comfort rAir Tight Pleases the public mightily mote sold in one month this fall than in a whole year for merly. ' - We never rest in our search for the BEST; we buy in largest quantities at CLOSEST PRICES; we give our custom, ers the benefit of CLOSEST PRICES; we deliver promptly and set up carefully FREE. Thr Point If VOTT want stove see us FIRST. BRIDGE STREET HARDWARE STORE, Ludwiff llielrt, Prop'r. y ers, East Las Vegas, N. M. for Cold Weather, -1 Merchandised a specialty. for wool, hides and pelts. :lts. 1 it? !?f nFtmifffr it? firnnfr miir mm If! ew Departure ! from the Potteries All Descriptions, o " and Imported. 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