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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-07-25
a Kansas Mystery.

WICHITA, July 23,-Brown, a we'll known
business man Of this city, disappeared
last January. His hat was covered with
blood, and Il bloodstained coupling pin
found near his house led to the suspicion
that he had been murdered. Yesterday
he returned home insane and having all
the appearance of u tramp. A large scar
on his head leads to the belief that his
murder was attempted but failed, and that
since then he has been kept concealed by
his would-be murderers until to-day, when
he escaped and found his way home. He
can give no account Of himself.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-07-25
Gnnlita Clint.

Few YoRK, July 25.--Jay Gould in an
interview in regard to the rumor that he
was negotiating for the purchase Of the
Chicago d Alton, said; 81 have all the
railroads that need at present. have
made no offer for the Alton" Concern
ing the withdrawal OF the Alton from the
inter state association he said he thought
the association would continue to exist in
spite of the Alton, as dividend paying
road it must maintain rates. Crops in the
southwest, except cotton, are all ont OF
danger and there would be business
enough for all for the rest OF the wear.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-07-25
4 LYnchIng In New Mexico.

KANSAS CITY, July pa special from
Socorro, N. NJ, says: Last Saturday
three cattle and horse thieves, members
of notorious band OF Mexicans who
have committed many depredations about
this city, were captured by Deputy Sheriff
Lowens and posse and imprisoned in a
vacant house near Kelly, N. M. Before
the capture the thieves, three in number,
engaged the posse in battle, during which
their leader and Deputy Lowens were
shot dead.
Last night party OF COW boys proceed
ed to the house where the remaining two
thieves were imprisoned, overpowered the
guard and hanged the prisoners, after rid
ding the bodies with bullets.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-07-25
TIE Pope and France,

LONDON, July 24.-The Standards cor
respondent at Rome says; 81 am au-
thorized to state that the principal reason
for conveying the recent secret consistory
was the fact that the French government
had advised the pope to quit Rome and
had offered him an asylum in France.
The pope told the cardinals he had refused
the offer because he would not cause
France to declare war against Italy for
his sake, he being personally well disposed
toward Italy,
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Loss by Floods.

PARKEEsBURG, W. Va, July 25.--In
the Hooded districts the water has sub
sided and the farmers can now see where
they stand. Many have lost all and will
be compelled to ask charity. 1t is now
known that eighteen persons lost their
lives. There may have been other
drownings i'll Jackson county. The COM
missioners returned from q tour of in
spection to-day and found the loss in
Lridges to be about $2j 900. Many farm
ers will be unable to pay their taxes this
year. The loss in this county will reach
$4,000
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-07-25
A Sad Accident,

PITTsBuRG, July 20.--Miss Open
heimer, Hebrew society belle of Allie
gheny, and daughter of one OF the most
prominent merchants of that city, was
killed at Harmony this morning. Miss
Oppenheimer and four other ladies were
riding in wagon, 4 train came along and
the horse becoming frightened, backed
them over an embankment. Miss Open
heimer was thrown out OF the wagon be-
tween two cars and instantly killed. Two
Of her companions were seriously injured,
the others escaping safely.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-07-25

OF law the national committee has de-
cided that | shall present myselias can
didate for the councils general IN eighty
cantons. The verdict OF the people OF
those cantons will be the prelude TO the
grandcr triumph that is near at hand.
Before long the gang that DOW dis
honors the country will be pitlessly put
away and internal peace restored.'
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-07-25

SALT LAKE, July 23.-The annual meet
ing of stockholders Of the Rio Grande
Western railway was held in the COM
pany's Office in this city yesterday. Near
ly all the stock was represented. The
following directors were elected: W. J..
Palmer, George Foster Peabody, New
York; D. G. Dodge, Denver; Joseph D..
Potts, New York; Barthold Scblessinger,
Boston Charles J. Canda, New York !;
Joseph c. Parish, New York; J. Kennedy
Todd, New York Fred Olcott, New York.
With the exception OF Gen. Palmer, Col.
Dodge and Mr.. Peabody, the directory
are all new men. The board will meet in
New York in few days and elect new
officers.
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Indorses tho Boycott.

Topeka, Kas,, July 25.--Dcpartment
Commander Booth, OF the G. a. Il. OF
Kansas, has issued circular letter to
members OF the department advising
them not to attend the national encamp-
ment at Milwaukee unless the railroads
grant q rate OF | cent mile.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-07-25

LONDON, July 22.--Gen. Boulanger has
issued manifesto in which he declares
that the law against multiple candidates
in France is a blow against universal suf-
frage. The measure, however, he saws.
will not prevent the nation making
known its sovereign will. He continues:
GAS protest against this odious violation
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That Air Ship.

DETROIT, Mich, July 25.-The journal
prints dispatch from Jackson regarding
Hogan, tho missing aerionaut. Harvey
Flower, OF Jackson, one who has known
Hogan from boyhood, states that on last
Thursday he saw Hogan in Jackson and
talked with him. Hogan requested him
to keep quiet for time. The foregoing
information is considered reliable. Two
other men claim to have positive knowl-
edge that Hogan is in hiding till he re.
covers from the accident.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-07-25
A Great Fire in China.

SAN Francisco, July 25.-The steamer
Belgic arrived from Hong Kong and
Yokohoma yesterday. A recent fire at
Funghow burned $1,000 dwellings,. Over
1900 persons perished in the flames and
400 were killed.
Nearly 1900 people we're obliged to
camp out without shelter, and were dying
at the rate of 100 day from want and
exposure. The authorities are providing
for their necessities.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-07-25

BAR HARBoR, Me-, July 23.-Secretary
Blaine, NJ. Roustan, the French minister
and party spent to-day at Ellsworth us
guests OF Senator Hale, returnin: lis
evening. The fireman on the train bring
ing the party was James G. Blaine, jr.,
who has now made four trips in the ca.
pacity of fireman on the Maine Central
road.
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FOREIGNERS In Switzerland.

BERLIN, July 25.-Germany has mott.
fled Switzerland that the treaty between
the two governments regulating the set
tlement OF foreigners in Switzerland will
not be renewed. The treaty will expire
at the end OF the month.
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No Steel Monopoly Yet.

PrTTsBuRu, July 25.-Thc idea that En-
glish capitalists will buy any control of
the steel industry of the United States, as
published, has created considerable good
natured fun among some OF the manufac-
turers, who ridicule the idea.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-07-25
The evils resulting from habitual

The evils resulting from habitual con-
tiveness are many and serious; but the
use of harsh, drastic purgatives is quite
as dangerous. In Ayers pills, however,
the patient has mild but effective aper-
lent superior to all others, especially for
family use,
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Contract Labor.

New YORK, July 25..--Four tinsmiths
who arrived here last week from Germany
under contract to work for Milwaukee
timer were yesterday sent back
, 1889-10-17
Up Among the Clouds.

The sensation a man experiences when
making an ascent in a balloon is very
peculiar. The earth appears to be fall
ing away, especially from just where the
ascent was made. A few days ago l
made an ascent from st. Charles and
was soon able to see st. Louis and a score
of other smaller cities. The smoke from
the manufactures looked very odd, but
the principal buildings in st. Louis
were remarkably distinct even when l
had gone up 1000 feet and over. OF
course at that altitude it is impossible to
detect movements on the earth's surface
with the naked eye, but with the aid of
a telescope this can be done. The fastest
train seems to be going at a snail's pace,
and a running horse seems to make very
poor progress. Rivers look like little
streaks of silver when the balloon is very
high up. The steady fall in temperature
is not unpleasant, and there is no feeling
of giddiness after a little practice
Aeronaut in st. Louis Globe-D Democrat.
, 1889-10-17

This saying is attributed to Robert
Walpole, the grand c%orrupter, as he was
called by his enemies. There is reason
to believe, however, that what Walpole
really said did not have so general an
application, but that in referring to GER
tain men he said, 'All those men have
their price," and not Every man has his
price" The saying is so recorded by
Richardson, the painter, who had ample
means of being well informed. DR.. King
records a remark made during a debate
in parliament by Walpole to Mr.. Jeve-
son, brother of the Jacobite Lord Cover.
"You see" said Sir Robert, with what
zeal and vehemence those gentlemen OPP
pose; and yet l know the price of every
man in this house except three, and
your brother is one of them" Walpole's
son., speaking of his father, said: 'Sir
Robert Walpole used to say that it was
fortunate SO few men could be prime
ministers, as it was best that few should
thoroughly know the shocking wicked
ness of mankind. Inever heard him say
that all men had their prices; and l be-
lieve no such expression ever came from
his mouth. "-Lippincott's Magazine.
, 1889-10-17

When Napoleon | was crowned
King of Italy at Milan in 1906, he
placed the iron crown of the Kings of
Lombardy upon his head with his
own hands, exclaiming, "Dieu me Ia
dome, gare a qui Ia touche" Good
has given it to me, beware who touch
esq. This, according to Scott, was
the motto attached to the crown by its
ancient owners
The crown takes its name from the
narrow iron band within it, which is
about three-eighths of an inch broad
and one-tenth of an inch in thickness.
Tradition says that it was made out of
one of the nails used at the crucifixion.
and given to Constantine by his mo-
ther, Helena, the discoverer of the
cross, TO protect him in battle. After
wards it was used in the coronations of
the Lombard kings-primarily at that
of Agilulfus, at Milan, in the year
591. The crown is kept in the cathe-
dral of Mona. The outer circuit is
composed of six equal pieces of beat
en- gold, joined together by hinges,
and set with large rubies, emeralds
and sapphires, on a ground of blue
gold enamel. Within the circuit is
the iron crown" said to have no
speck of rust upon it, although it has
been exposed for owe fifteen hundred
yoars.-lippincott's Magazine.
, 1889-10-17
PhrenoIorr unscIentInc.

There are many interesting facts
which make one believe that the
greater the extent of brain surface in a
man, or, to put it a little differently,
the more the folds and deeper the
creases between them, the greater are
the mans mental powers; and Just
here it becomes apparent that to Judge
of the extent of the entire brain sur
face by the size of the head, or by the
extent of the superficial irregular sur
face which is covered by the skull
without any regard to the number of
folds or their depth, is TO fall into an
absurd error, and here we begin to
see how baseless the old phrenology
really is.
For a little brain with many deep
folds may really when spread out
have a larger surface than a large
brain with few shallow folds, and a
SO called bump or elevation on the APP
parent surface of the organ, even if it
produces a corresponding elevation on
the head, which it frequently fails to
do, will indicate nothing regarding
the number of the folds or the depth
Of the creases which lie about it, SO
that it may be stated without hesita-
ton that from the size or shape of the
head no conclusion whatever can be
made as to the extent of surface oil
the brain, and consequently no con.
clusion can be reached regarding the
mental capacity.-M. Allen Starr, NJ.
D., in Popular Science Monthly.
, 1889-10-17
An Old Pun.

There lived, many years ago., in Otis
field, n man of very diminutive stature,
so small indeed as to occasion remarks
from strangers. His name was jesse
Durham, and he was usually called
"Jess Durham" His wife was n hand
some woman Of ordinary stature, and
they raised a large family of daughters,
quite celebrated for their beauty and
force of character, whose numerous de-
scendants to the third generation are
widely scattered in the country, and
some Of them noted for business and pro
fessional integrity and success in life.
A witty townsman. once abiding to
Mr.. Dunham's inferior physical appear.
ance, said;
jess Durham, ! think, must have
been the last person created by the AL
mighty. He had used up all the clay
but n very small bit, and as he took il
up between his thumb and finger he
gave it a twirl, and tossed out about the
smallest individual he ever made, ex.
claiming:
There; jes done 'imr"-Lewiston
Journal.
, 1889-10-17

Courage, like cowardice, is contagious,
and the officer who longs to lead brave
men into battle often needs only to show
his own personal daring.
During the defense of vicksburg six
batteries were completed by the Con-
fcderates under the eyes and fire of the
Federal troops. One Of these batteries,
in process of construction, was under the
command of Col. Henry W. Allen, and
hn soon had five or six guns in position.
Tie enemy discovered his rapidly accom-.
plished task, and by the time the last
gun was fixed their shells fell thick and
fast among the Confederate soldiers.
The men. unused to such warm work,
began to dodge, n course of action which
reused the ire of their intrepid COM
mnnder. Springing upon the most ex-
posed gun, he shouted:
Soldiers, you came here to fight; you
are ordered to build this battery, and
drawing his revolver) I'll shoot down
the first one of you that lodges from
this work. No soldier of mine shall
dodge from his duty"
The effect was sudden and tremendous.
The colonel remained standing erect on
his gun, and the men at once rushed
Iround him.
we won't dodge!" cried they. Get
oI that gun! Wen die with your
There was no more lodging that day.
Youths Companion.
, 1889-10-17

The Duchess of Beaufort, dining once
at Mime. de Guise's with King Henri
~ of France, extended one hand to re-
ceive his majesty's salutation while she
dipped the fingers of the other hand into
a dish to pick out what was to her taste.
This incident happened in the year 1898.
1t demonstrates that less than three hun
dred years ago the fingers were still used
to perform the office now assigned to
forks, in the highest and most refined
circles of society. At about this time. in
fact, was the turning point when forks
began to be used at the table as they are
now. When we reflect how nice were
the ideas of hat refined g on all mat
tiers Of outer decency and behavior, and
how strict was the etiquette of the courts,
we may well wonder hat the fork was
SO late in coming into use as a table fur
nishing. The ladies of the middle ages
and the Renaissance were not less proud
of a delicate, well kept hand than those
of our own days, and yet they picked
the meat from the platter with their
slender white fingers, and in them bore
it to their mouths. The fact is all the
more remarkable, because the form of
the fork was familiar enough, and its APP
plication to other uses was not uncom-
mon.-J. Won Folke in Popular Science
Onthly
, 1889-10-17

Among the many explanations and
legends about the BARRIERS pole is the
one hat it is a relic of the time when
cupping and bleeding and general sur-
gical work were parts of his business.
1t is not generally known that several
BARRIERS even now will bleed a man as
well as shave him. In st. Louis there
are at least four or five knights of the
razor who also bleed and Il patrons
and even draw their teeth. Since
bleeding went out of fashion in the
medical profession, this almost aban-
doned feature of the BARRIERS business
has come into greater prominence.
Some old fashioned people believe in
bleeding as a ure for disease and as a
specific in fever cases, and when a ar
geon is obstinate a surgical barber is
visited or summoned. Recently, too,
there have been more among the
younger generation who have express
ed faith in bleeding. Leeches are used
much more than they were ten years
ago.-Interview in st Louis Globe
Democrat.
, 1889-10-17
Education In Ancient Egypt

Boys intended for the government sery-
Ice entered the school at very early age.
The course of instruction was very sim
pie. The first care of the teacher was to
initiate the young scribe into the mys-
teries of the art of writing. After he had
mastered the first difficulties, he was
given older texts to copy. These texts
were moral treatises, older poems, fairy
tales, religious and mythical writings and
letters. 1t is TO this fact that we owe the
preservation of the greater part of the
literary remains of ancient Egypt. When
one of these school boys died, the copies
he had written, that could be of no
earthly use to any one else, were buried
with him. From these old books that he
copied he learned to form his own style;
he learned the grammar and syntax of
his beautiful language; he became ac-
quainted with its vast stock of moral pre-
cepts, religious and mythical traditions,
and with the unnumbered poems and
tales that undoubtedly abounded, and of
which the merest fragments have come
down to us. Two classes of writings were
preferred for this purpose, moral precepts
and letters. It vas considered absolutely
Indispensable to inculcate on the minds
Of the pupils vast numbers Of moral pre-
cepts- Letter writing was considered u
high and difficult art, and the pupils
needed very special preparation in it,
f. G. III. Wendell in Popular Science
Monthly.
, 1889-10-17

Those of us who have seen n toad
take in" n bumblebee or n wasp can
testify that predatory creatures some
times make mistakes in Judgment when
they choose their victims. A southern
exchange gives us another lively and
more tragic Illustration Of the same fact.
A fishing party came to Mount Yer
non. Va, from the capital recently, and
after viewing the Washington estate and
securing a fragment OF the famous
cherry tree, n part Of which, is still on
sale, e several miles down the river
to Ash. Toward evening. when the pis-
catorial sport was about to be aban-
doned and camp struck for the night, an
eagle vas noticed approaching, bearing
in its talons n burden hat apparently
worried'i it.
When over the fishermen the birds
flight weakened, and n drop OF blood was
noticed to fall on the canvas. A moment
later the eagle began rapidly descending,
and soon fell to the ground.
fastening to the spot, the men found
the bird dying, yet firmly grasping in its
powerful talons a large sized ferret as its
prey. The animal was fighting frantic.
lilly for freedom, and had killed its cap
Tor in the battle. The eagle had evident.
ly stolen n march upon its cunning vic.
tim, but greatly mistook its game.
The ferret vas held in sucE n manner
rs to infict upon it no vital injury. Its
Lead being entirely at liberty, it had
lIcerated its captor in terrible manner
and at length killed it, The eagle was a
monster, measuring four and one-half
feet from tip to tip. The ferret was
killed by the fishermen, and the pair will
be mounted in their warlike attitude
Youths Companion.
, 1889-10-17

In japan women have always held a
higher position than in other Asiatic
countries They go about freely wher-
ever they please, and the seclusion of the
Chinese is wholly unknown to them.
The schools receive n many girls as
boys, and as a result of my observations
| can safely say. without Idle compii-
ment, that the former are brighter than
the latter.
BY degrees, and under these favora-
BILE conditions for general observation,
some of the causes of the peoples happy
spirit of independence began to be re-
vealed to me. The simplicity of their
lives, in which enters no selfish rivalry
to Guido one another, accounts in a large
measure for this enviable result. Re
garding one another very much as be-
longing to one family, their mode of life
is more OF less on the same plane, and
consequently n spirit of great harmony
prevails. A very small income is suffi-
Gent to supply the ordinary necessities
OF life, n everything else Is secured
with but little effort Household effects
are few and inexpensive, and should
everything be destroyed by fire or loss
10y - - - NV al hitIaA ~ u
lamity. All can be replaced at a small
outlay, and life go on as before.
The tenant, upon renting n house, is
put TO little expense to furnish it; indeed,
he requires absolutely no furniture ut
all. The clean, finely woven mats which
cover the floor serve as table, chair and
bed; and as it is the universal custom to
remove the shoes before entering u
house there is no danger OF ones bring
ing with him the dirt from the streets.
His bedding consists Of cotton quilts,
which are spread out on the floor at
night, rolled together in the morning
and stored away in a closet during the
day. A few pictures and specimens Of
beautiful script decorate the walls, a
few vases contain sprays of flowers, and
a number of cushions on the floor COM
plete the furnishing Of the room. Yet it
does not seem empty or cheerless, for
the general arrangement Of harmonious
colors, the different woods employed in
its visible construction and the beauty
Of the finished workmanship make n
most harmonious and pleasing combina-
ton. "-Wones in Century.
, 1889-10-17
An Amusing Fish story.

Speaking Of fishing, reminds me of
an amusing little incident that occur
red in my family last spring. My
wife shares with me a passion for fish
ing, and during the season we fire.
quently take a boat and row out to the
mouth of the river TO fish for pike and
white bass with minnows. Some un-
scrupulous person has told my wife
that male fish will not bite a hook
held by imam, and vice versa; so that
one lovely evening toward the latter
part OF June, when we had dropped
our anchor on our accustomed fishing
ground, ! said: Now, my darling,
we will soon see whether there is
more he or she fish in'the creek" We
had hardly assumed the easiest posi-
BILE position TO await the bites, when
my wife, in her accustomed energetic
manner, succeeded in landing a two
pound white bass. She did not say
First blood" women are so funny,
you know, but l am sure she thought
A weary half hour dragged away.
No bite. | began TO think my min
now must be off, and pulled up to see.
While adjusting the bait a mean but
brilliant idea presented itself to me-
why not catch her fish over again9
As her back was partly turned, and
she was intent on fishing, the plan
seemed feasible. | put her poor little
he bass on my hook and slid him gent
ly in. had hardly got my line out
before | pulled it in again. ] said,
1--WE are even"
This scheme worked like n charm;
so that, by the exercise of considerable
tact and by working hard, | succeeded
in hauling that fish in seven times be-
fore dark. / dragged him Tor herr all
over the river. MOSTLY she fish
tonight" / said. She said, Lets go
home" As l had been having quite a
good time, did not object.
Well, when we came to string those
fish there was but one in the boat.
Only the sound of the oars broke the
stiffness in hat boat as we rode home.
Forest and Stream.