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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-23
ARID LANDS AND GRASSES.

DR.. Veasey, chief OF the botanical diyi-
sion OF the agricultural department, has
returned after an extensive tour through
the arid regions Of the western states and
territories, conducting inquiry into the
question of bringing up to the standard OF
utility arid wastes that can not be made
useful by water irrigation. He has no
doubt that by the Introduction OF grasses
adapted to the soil in localities where
there is no water to be had, the grass
product OF the arid region can be more
than doubled and in some eases tripIed
and quadrupled. The department con.
sending an agent to Asia and
Australia ut an early day to make selec-
ton OF grasses which Will be given trial
in carrying out the objects in view.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-23
CLOSING SALE

Owing to i'll health have decided to discontinue
Santa Fe store, and that end will offer our
stock at 10 PER CENT above actual cost from now
until disposed Of FIXTURES will also be for sale
and STORE FOR RENT.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-23
Te:|eggrapFhic Tidlings
WASHINGTON MATTERS.
TIE PENSION OFFICE.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.--Maior Merrill
telegrapLs to Washington abs plutely with
drawing his name from all consideration
connected With the Office OF pension com
missioner.
From the first it is understoo that the
president has hoped to induce Major
Warner to accept, and Gen Merrill being
no longer possibility, the president has
renewed his appeals to Major Warner.
OTHER POSSIBILITIES.
Should Major Warner decline positively
and finally, the president will begin the
consideration OF other candidates. A
number OF prominent Grand Army men
have been mentioned in connection With
the place. Gen. Lucius NJ. FairchiId, OF
Wisconsin: Judge J. Z. Roe, OF Mime
sofa; Gen. Powell, OF Illinois, and Gen.
Brown, of Ohio, are perhaps the leading
ones. Frederick Knefier, OF indianapolis,
is mentioned, and also Major Poole oil
Syracuse. 1t is understood that the
president has spoken fayorabIv OF Gen
Brown, who VAS formerly Il member OF
congress from Cincinnati. Sec. Noble is
favoraLly disposed toward Gen. Powell,
of Illinois
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-23
COMBINATIONS.

In decorating Il Mexican theatre TO-.
$50 flowers were used.
At Kansas City recently a young couple
were married in Il drug store
OF Southern California black cod have
been caught $50 faIhoms deep.
A French woman sold her Jewels for
$4,000 and opened Il free hospital.
An Ohio mani5 in jill for trying to
pull tile nose OF Il justice OF The peace.
a Florida paper urges the town au.
lhorllies to plant pear trees along the
streets.
Tw) Hebrews own tie site of ancient
Babylon, where their ancestors were cap
lives and saves.
In Paris something new are silk and
linen landkertllief5 made in the form OF
Il leaf with stem.
Hereafter the boats carried hy Atlantic
steamers instead Of being made Of wood
will he made OF steel, in one piece.
a, NJ. Bri!ten, Of Bancroft, Mich. is the
owner OF Il pear tree which is now rpen-
ing its second crop for the season.
A public school at Delmaris partly situ-
atcd in Delaware aud Maryland. Each
state furnishes teachers lUr It's pupils.
Geo McWilIiams, OF Youngstown, Ohio,
has pair OF shoes made in 1910. They
are stlIl whole, and he wears them occu-
siomaIy.
In the section Of the Paris exhibition
devoted to the Elistoro du Theatre there
is Il collection OF wax models Of feet OF
noted ballet dancers.
a West Firginan trained tinv stream
OF water TO fall drop by drop on a rock.
and in five wears it has worn hole seven
inches deep il solid stone,
a smugeler was caught at Philadelphia
who had $500 worth OF diamonds and
other jewelry tucked away i'll an old coat.
The lot was confiscated.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-23

Commencing Monday, October Is,
1885, the WABASH KouTE, in connection
with the Union Pacific railway, Kansas
division, will run new and elegant Buffet
Pullman cars daily between Cheyenne
Denyer and st. Louis, via Kansas CITY
without change OF cars. This makes the
shortest route between those points from
l20 to l3O miles. Only one change of cars
between Cheyenne, Denver and Cncin
natl, Louisville and all points south, Chi
raso, Detroit, niagara Falls, Buffalo
Rochester, Albany, New York, Boston
and points east, indianapolis, Akron
Columbus, Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Balti.
more, Washington and all middle and sea-
board states points. This makes the
shortest, fastest and most complete route
in all respects between the west and the
cast. The 'ullmans are fresh from the
shop and are Of the most elegant and
modern design. All connections at st
Louis are made in the Union depot
The official sclledqle will be publishe,
later. G. NJ. IIAMpsoN.
Commercial Agent. Denver, Co. o
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-23

Small Tax War in Mexico.
DALLAS, Texas. Sept. ga special
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
There Is Death in These Flowers.

A Russian journal devoted to the in- dustrial interests of the Caucasus de- scribes the cultivation of the pyrethrum plant in the Caucasus. The flowers of the pyrethrum are used in making the powder, which is sold under various names-''insect powder," s.Persian powder" "death to insects" etc. In Europe these flowers are only found in Dalmatia, but these are white, and not rose-violet, like those of the Caucas us. The Dalmatian pyrethrum is greatly ap- preciated, and when its crop is scarce the Caucasian flowers are eagerly sought for and their price increases from 200 to 300 per cent; this was the case in 1887 and 1888. Prices, which had varied between three and seven roubles for the previous ten years, reached all at once, in 1887, 15 and 16 roubles at Ti6is. Formerly certain quantity of pyrethrum in powder was exported from the Caucasus, but Europeans were not satisfied with receiving this delicate ar- ticle in this form, because it was dis covered to be mixed with foreign sub- stances, and growers in the Caucasus could not reduce 1t to the impalpable state requisite to preserve it's efficacy. At the present time the flowers only are exported. It is necessary that they should be cut as short as possible at the stalk, gathered when ripe, dried in the shade and in current of air, because in the sun the bloom and rose color are lost, and, lastly, that they should not be mixed with other her bs when being gathered. Recently fraud has been noticed in the packages of Caucasian flowers, other flowers resembling the pyrethrum and dyed the same color be- ing found. -English Mechanic.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
How To Avoid Pneumonia.

The best possible cure for pneumonia IS the ounce of prevention. Nasal ob- struction and enlarged tonsils should re. celve immediate attention and radical treatment when neoessay. The nose has within its channels clements for clearing the air of foreign particles and warming it for the lungs. Any nasal oc- cluslon compels the air to be taken in by tho mouth n most pernicious habit that of necessity effects the general health, causing narrowing of the chest, premature decay of the teeth, and limits the air supply and lung capacity.
 Whoever breathes through the mouth invites pneumonia. It Is of the greatest importance that every inch of lung tis- sue should be in relatively perfect condition. The sum of all the little spaces where air meets the blood is equal to the enormous area of 150 square yards, Each breath may be bringing in from , the external atmosphere all manner of deleterious material, seeking some spot to gain foothold. This weak place can not exist without danger to health. The entire blood current comes to the lungs to obtain from the outside world the life giving principle. This loO square yards of tissue requires q supply of pure oxygen over 1000 times every hour. When children play, race and romp the lungs are filed in every part, and this very exercise of filling them strengthens their substance. Brisk walking, with deep inspirations and the mouth closed, helps sweep out the products of waste. Every thing that expands the chest, as tennis, bowl (lng, rowing, etc., is an antidote to pos slble pneumonia Medical Classics.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
Murdered By Mistake.

Dr. F. Foutz was called on professional visit 10 lady some miles from Floresville. He found her condition so serious that he started back to town to get some necessary remedies, and soon after his departure the patient grew rapidly worse and Q messenger wus sent after the doctor to hurry his re- turn. The messenger overlook the physician near the negro colony, when they were fired upon from the roadway by three or four men. Doctor Foutz wns shot through the breast. and PoppeA, the messenger received a bullet in tho right thigh. The latter. seeing his companion fall from his horse, capped spurs to his animal and made for home as quickly as possible, leaving Dr. Foutz help less and dying. The shooting occurred in front of the residence Of negro named Whifer and fin the hearing and sight of d colord preacher. Rev. Holmes, who heard the wounded man groaning but said he was afraid to go to his assist auce. The doctor bled to death. The deceased leaves n wife and two children. IL is believed that the as- sassination was the result of mistaken iden- tity. The murderers, it is thought, intended to shoot n colored man whois accustomed to ride horsc similar to the one Foutz rode. secret inquest is in progress.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
Canned Sea.Delicacies.

When you sec 8 can from Boston marked "Finuan Haddies," you may know that its contents are in reality smoked New England haddock. This fish is caught, unsmoked, all along the coast on the great ''banks," or shal- lows, with travis, which are anchored lines miles in length with hooks dan- gling from them fathom or so apart. The mackerel come in periodical schools of coun tless millions and are scooped in with nets swept around them. The little herring are the so-called 'tsar- dines," of which millions of boxes are distributed from Berlin annually. This small fish is not so bad a substi- tute~ for the real sardine, which has grown so expensive of late, owing to tho failure of the crop on the French coast. Cooked in boiling cotton seed oil and preserved in the same medium it is both cheap and palatable. With a dozen others of his kind you can buy him at the corner grocery, the inscrip- tion on the outside of the box, "Sar- dimes Franchises phuile d'Olive," mak- ing his Identification complete.
 The business of putting up clans in this way is quite tremendous affair in itself, since the whole country is practi- cally supplied with those seashore deli- cacies from Boston. Clam chowder is made for export by the thousands of gallons, and fish chowder, too, aftes the most approved fishermen's recipes. The potatoes alone that are used in the manufacture of these chowders are bought by the carload. The clam. themselves are put raw into the cans, and the latter are put through the steaming process until their contents are cooked. Lobsters are boiled and pre- pared similarly. -Pioayune.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
Russian Prison Fare.

The meals in Russian prison are simple and not conducive to dyspepsia. In the morning had black bread and ten, at noon cabbage soup, in the even- ing black bread and tea and five cirar- iettes. Soup as the only dish does not form very substantial meal. The soup eerved to prisoners was simply the water in which the meat served to the gend- ermes and guards had been boiled. Into this cabbages were cut. It sus- talned life, but that was all. The cigar cites were boon. In Russia every body smokes. used to save these cig- arettes and smoke shem slowly through the day like child that nibbles bit of barley sugar Ito make it last long" " Sunday was gala day. We had pork and beans for dinner instead of soup. Do not imagine the Russian dish resem- les the Boston one. Our beans were hard and poor, miserably cooked, and with small bits of pork, the size of dice, buried in a wilderness of lentils.
 Whenever the door opened at meal times two gendarmes entered with the bowl and stood beside me with loaded revolvers while I made my frugal repast. The food was served in a wooden bowl, and both bowl and spoon were instantly removed by the guards when the prison CT had finished. There is no chance of making chisels out of ones table furni- ture in Russia. The abbe of Dumas s novel would hardly have constructed that remarkable tunnel from my cell, [New York Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
The Murder of Capt. Dawson.


 In the Court in General Sessions Charles ton, s. C., Judge Kershaw presiding, the Grand Jury returned true bill against Dr. T. B. McDow for the murder of Capt. F. w. Dawson in March last. McDow was arraign- ed. and pleaded not guilty. McDow is repre- sented by ex-JudGe Magrath and Asher D.. Cohen; the State by Solicitor Jervey. who will probably have assistant counsel: Mellow appeared in court in a new suit of clothes, clean shaven, and though looking little haggard by reason of long confinement ill jail, was cool and collected.
 The regularity of the drawing of the petit jury having been called in question, motion was made to challenge the whole array of jurors on the ground that the requirements of the statute in reference to the drawing of jurors had not been strictly compiled with by the Jury Commissioners. The irregularity complained of was that the jury box had not been shaken up prior to unlocking the box. Two affidavits to this effect were submitted, but Judge Kershaw refused tlpe motion, hold ing that the act had been substantially com piled with. This motion was made in case of burglary and larceny, but is mentioned here because the jury as it stands will be the jury that will try McDow. There are fourteen negroes on the panel. the largest number drawn on any one jury for years.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
Russia's Industries.

A great impetus has been given to hussla's industries within the last ten or fifteen years. Thus, in 1875, all the cotton mills of that country contained about 100000 spindles, while there sre now, according to the latest reports, llo, ,OOO, 900 spindles, divided between sixty-seven mills. The number of cot ton weaving establishments in Russia is said to be 488, giving employment to more than 5000 hands, the total annu- al production being estimated at 56, ,OOO, 900 roubles. There are also sixty eight mills for spinning woollen yarn, employ ing nearly 5000 hands, and producing goods every year valued at between five and six million roubles. Tho carpet manufacture employs some 800 hands, with product valued at half million roubles or more; while 1SO works, aver- aging 100 operatives each, are engaged in producing light woolen tissues. The flax industry is also prosperous, and there are twenty four spinning mills, in which 21 ,00O hands aro employed, and which have nearly 100000 spindles. Silk manufactures have been greatly de- veloped and improved of late years. The province of Moscow counts about 15O silk factories, with nearly 11,OOO hands. There are about 600 dyeing es- tablishments, employing some 3O,OOO hands.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
Possibilities of Aluminium

"Aluminum may yet evolutionize the world" said Superintendent Powell of the geological sur sey, as he dandled piece of tho bright metal in his hand.
 ''Isn't it a beautya" he inquired, his eyes dancing with enthusiasm as he thought of the possibilities in store for it.
 "Why," continued tho professor, ''there is aluminium, in every clay bank, in every plain, in every mountain side. It is present in earth every where. There are today as many chemists devoting their days and nights with view to discovering processes by which alumi- mum may be furnished to the public cheaply as there arc scientists delving into the possibilities of electricity. I've known the time when the metal was more precious than gold. Then it fell to $8 per pound; now it is g per pound. This fall in cost has been reached by the dis covery of new affinities which cheapen it's production. When it reaches a cost of 25 cents per pound it will be gener- ally used. It is about as light as oak wood, four times as light as iron and has more resistance than the very best steel. It will be used in the construc- ton of houses, superseding wood and stone and brick. It will take the place of iron and wood in shipbuilding. Just think of ship constructed of meta that will but just sink in water. The ocean steamer of to-day built of iron and wood will be as canal boat compared with vessel built of aluminium. Such a one will fly as lird over the waves," said the professor, his enthusiasm be- coming mbounded as he contemplated the possibilities of the metal. = Washing. ton Star.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
TenDessec's First Governor,

The remains of John Sevier, first Governor of Tennessee, which have lain for seventy -four years in North Alabama. were rcin,erred iu Knoxville, Tenn, with imposing ceremonies. The cnsket arrived from Chattanooga, where 1t had been brought from Aabnmn, accom-. panied by Gov. Taylor and his stnfr, State ofhcials and n committee from tue Lcgisla. turc. The afternoon wns beautiful. The pro. cession was composed of Stnte aud city ollie. lnls, descendants of Gov. Sevier, Tennessee military companies and civic orgnniza ions. The line or march was over two miles long.
 Twenty thousand people assembled at the Court House to witness the ceremony of rein. tcrment Prayer was offered ny the Rev. Dr. T. w. iumcs, and Gov. Taylor matlo m nd. dress delivering the casket to Knox vlle Tho oratlon of the occasion was then delivered by the ilon-W A. Henderson. and Capt. l. w. McCallum read poem. Tho ceremonies of reinterment were conducted by the Rev Dr. James Park. Tho city was handsomely dec orafed, and the ceremonial was the most iu,. Ing ever witnessed in Tennessee. A fund hns been started to erect q monument to cost i2O,0OO over Sevier's grave in Knox yille.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
A Marvellous Feat of Memory.

w. Martindale, in London Pu6lic Opinion, cites some remarkable feats of memory. Marcus tells us, and had the statement solemnly attested by four Ve- netian n policemen of undoubted honor, how in Padua he met young Corsican, who had gone thither to pursue his studies. Having heard that the young man was gifted with extraord mary memory, so that he could retain and re- peat as many as 36,O00 words, read over by him once only, Marcus and some distinguished friends asked if he would allow them to test the accuracy of what report had stated. He willing ly consented, and there was read over an almost interminable list of words strung together without any consecutive meaning, in every variety of language, even many of them mere gibberish.
 The young Corsican stood all the while with his attention deeply fixed with his eyes cast down upon the gr round. When it was time he looked up cheer fully and repeated the whole unint cre,t- ing catalogue of words without single fault. Then, to show how carefully he retained every word, he went through the list backward, then taking every alternate word, first, third, fifth, etc, till he quite tired out and perfectly sat isied Marcus that he was the most cx- traordinary man he had met with in all his travels.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.
Charity thinketh no evil.

Charity thinketh no evil.
 The wise man talks but little.
 Without hearts there is no home.
 Be not simply good-be good for something.
 We can have many wives, but only, one mother.
 How much the wife is dearer than the bridal.
 The mind which is free from passion is a citadel. s,.., Love is the brightest ray which lights the pathway of life. It destroys ones nerves to be amiable every day to the same human being.
 Confidence of success is almost sue. cess; and obstacles often fall of them. selves before determination to over- come them. There is no man at once either excel lently good or extremely evil but grows either as he holds himself up in virtue or lets himself slide to viciousness.
 Hope nothing from luck, and the probability is that you will be so pre- pared, so forewarned and forearmed, that all shallow observers will call you l lucky.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
A Weird Legend of the Potomac,

There are three big rocks in the Poto- mac just above Georgetown called the Three Sisters, after three mythical maid ems who perished there in some roman tic way centuries ago. Strangely enough, they mark the saddest part oi that beautiful stretch of river, for it is at that point that boats usually upset and swimmers usually drown. But strangest of all is the fact that on the night before such death the people living on the shore hear the Three Sis ters softly moaning-a sound distinct from every other, and never heard save on such occasions. Wednesday night, for example, just as the Georgetown Col lege clock struck 12, the moaning sounds came floating ashore from the Three Sisters, and on Thursday noon shell capsized as it Tassed them, and its own CT was drowned.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
"BRITISH INJUSTICE"
Gov. Traver's Stinging Reply to the
 British-AmcricanA Association.

Gov. Traver's Stingins Reply to the
 British-Amcrican Association.
 dispatch from Lincoln, Neb., says: Gov. rhayer has received Q letter from John Low, Secretary of the British-Am American Associa- :ion, Boston, in which they protest against che appointment MT. Patrick Egan to be Minister to Chile as insulting to the sense of decency of all truo citzens," and then proceed to vilify Mir. Egan. Governor Thayer replied ,n 8 stinging letter, in which he says:
 Such atrocious sentiments arc cinsulting to every citizen of tho Republic; they are abhor- rent to every sense of justice and fair play. They aro degrading to humanity md arc a disaonor to the country. and dcnounce :hem aud their authors, with unmeasurcd in diRnation, and they should be held up to public reproduction. Who onetituted you and your associates judges of the motives and actions of men? By what authority do ron arraign the President and Senate of the United States for the appointment and con 1rmation of Patrick Egan as Minister to Chile? Thank God they nre not responsible for such intolerably insolent bigots as you and your associates have proven yourselves to be by the language used in this circular.
 II have known Patrick Egan ever since he located in the city of Lincoln. years ugo. IIe has always proven himself to be an upright and honorable man, good citizen in every respect. You can no more tnrnish his repu- tatiou with your vilc islanders than tho foul bird of night can assail the eagle.
 "You say he is fugitive from the power of British justice. Oh, you mistake; you should have written British injustice You say tho conduct of Patrick Egan is now under Investigation by special commission of British judges as to participation in what every civilized State brands as O crime against life and property. Have you so soon forgotten how completely and how overwhelmingly Patrick Egan shattered one of the most dastardly and dnmning conspir- acies 10 blacken his own and the good name of Parnell thnt villiany ever concoctcd, which exposure sent one of the conspirators to death and left tho others to the condemna- tion of tho civilized world?
 The sentiments and tone of your protest smack more or the London Times influences and of the dark ages than the enlightenment and liberal tendencies toward free govern ment of the nineteenth century. l doubt not that If you hnd lived in those times, the rack, the torture and tho inquisition would have been your instruments for speeding liberal principles and securing home rule"