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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-03-27
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

RECENT REFLECTIONS.
at eight the skies are bright and gay.
At nine o'clock it SHOWS,
At ten it's like summer day,
At twelve blizzard blows.
The sun returns again at two
With heat enough to scorch,
At four the blizzard bowls anew
So runs the month of March.
Remember that Arbor day will be
April 10th.
Prairie fires everywhere warn Peo-
pie to excessive caution until rain
comes.
Oats are being sown throughout
tho county. Spring work will be
pushed fast.
"A marriage license was issued to
II. A. Nelson and Miss P. N. Hassel-
broth, both of Herington.
-Chss. a. Hodge is building an ex-
tensive addition to his handsome home
residence on north Buckeye avenue.
The Solomon Valley Democrat
says that there are two sides to the
Bert Short story and that his wife is nc
better than he.
Speaking of Mr.. Lebold's with
drawing from so many Offices all at
once the State Journal says he ''re-
signed en- masse."
WHAT'S the matter with Abilene
when men like Alger will take tour a
hundred miles out of their way to stop
here over night?
The real estate transfers of the
week foot up $24, 412, being in twenty
different sales. That is not bad rec
ord and is far from indicating hard
times.
"A company has been formed with
the Hamilton Investment Company at
the head and will put in a plant at
Hope to develop the stucco beds lately
found ere.-[Herington Times.
"A marriage license was granted J.
Schwender, Belle Springs, and Ermina
Bross, Of New Basel. The wedding
was held this afternoon. Judge and |
Mrs. B. w. Peck and Geo. Lloyd at |
tended.
The girls in the upper rooms of the
central school listened to a lecture on |
Jenness Miller garments yesterday |
Mrs. Harry Hayes setting
forth the cute points on that system for
their benefit.
Abilene has not for three years
been in as prosperous a condition as
this spring. The last relics of the
boom days seem to have passed away
and the city is entering upon new and
vigorous upward growth.
w. A. Smith, better known as
Hog Smith," has rented four sections
for pasture and mai from Colorado is
going to furnish 1000 head of cattle.
They will be delivered at Manchester
IN the spring. Manchester Sun.
"A. L. Eisenhower, the successful
veterinary surgeon, has fitted up fine
office in the Star livery barn and is do
ing a rafting business. He has taken
much pains to thoroughly prepare him
self and we are glad to see him sue
ceeding so well.
The Evangelical Association con-
ference at HOlton has adjourned. NJ.
G. Platz, of this city has been sent to
Jewell City and Rev. G. J. Schumacher,
Of Jewell, has been stationed here.
Rev. J. A. Tobias remains presiding
older of this district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-03-27
Ward Caucuses.

The following caucuses were held
with the accompanying nominations
for city officers: First ward, Friday
evening-D. II. Metzger and Gideon
Folk for councilmen; j. C. Lightner,
school board member. Third ward,
Saturday evening". G.. Armitage for
councilman; A. H. Paul for school
board member. Second ward, Monday
evening-John Shane for councilman;
c. G. Hawk, school board member.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-03-27
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned will sell at public sale &C
his residence, 81 miles south Of Enterprise,
Logan township on Wednesday, April 2,
1890, commencing st o'clock d. m, the fol-
lowing property, tO-wit:
Five head of Horses. Two geldings, one II
years old, one Mare years old, heavy with
foal, and 2 colts year old. Twelve head OF
Cattle, consisting of heifers with calf and
Cows, of which are fresh. Twelve head OF
Hogs Eight brood sows, most all With pig,
and shoats. Farm implements-One light
running Hodge Header, walking cultivalor,
] breaking pillow, stirring pillow, gun, and
other things too numerous TO mention.
Terms-Au sums of $40 and under, cash. On
sums over sic 90 a credit of 8 months will o0
given without interest If paid when due, II
not paid when due 10 per cent from date OF
sale. No property Co be taken on the
premises until settled for.
CHARLES HILSCHER-
GEORGE NILES, Auctioneer. s1-1S
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Fair at Enterprise.

The ladies of Enterprise are arrang
ing for their fancy fair and entertain
ment Friday and Saturday evenings, at
which time Major Henderson,, the
drummer boy, will be present. The
ladies are making great efforts to put
the college on good financial basis
and should have every possible en-
couragemsnt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-03-27
Death of G., Z. Kreidar,

G. L. Kreider, well known as a
former proprietor of the Continental,
died at his home on north Buckeye at
noon of consumption. He has been
resident here for many years. Further
narticnlars tomorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-03-27
KANSAS DAIRY ASSOCIATION.
The State Meeting to be Held in Abb
lene April "a.


The first quarterly meeting of the
Kansas Dairy association will be held
in this city April Sd and 4th. Dele
gates will be here from all sections of
the state and an enthusiastic and profit
able session is assured.
The sessions will be held in the court
room and there will be a display of
dairy machinery and appliances, with
a practical showing each day by ex-
hibitors. Also competitive display of
butter and cheese, Kansas creameries,
factories and private dairies competing.
PROGRAM.
FIRST DAY-THURsDAY, APRIL 8.
Opens at 10 O'Clock q. m.
Presidents opening address.
Report of secretary.
Appointment of committee on premiums.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Food for dairy stock. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
PROF. O. @. Georgeson, Manhattan, Kas
.................E. L. Wright, Topeka, Kas
Ensilage as food In the da ry..............
..................T. @. Murphy, Thayer, Kas
Care of dairy cows. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
................H. NJ. Brandt, Hesston, Ras
FRIDAY, APRIL 4-MoREING SESSION.
The ideal creamist. ....................
.............J. II. Monrad, Chicago, Ill
Modern dairy appliances.
.... ....F. II. Hill, Kansas City, Mo
Cream gathered butter vs.. separator but
49, GO. 2, Armstroa g, Clyde, Kas
ter'.'''''''l j. Z. Eissley, Abilene. Kas.
Private dairy ..-. R. 7. Stokes, Garrett, Kas
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Dsirving in Dickinson county yester-
day, today and tomorrow.. -.
..........-......J. z. Nissley, Abilene, Kas
Dairy outlook in Kansas today compared
with lss5
Hon. George Morgan, Clay Center, Kas
Query box.
Unfinished and Miscellaneous busiueaS
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Abilene, March 20, 1890.
District Court Adjourns.

District court completed its work
last evening after half days session,
and adjourned until the spring term.
Yesterdays session was devoted to
hearing arguments in the Berry Bros
oacoa
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Alliance Lecture.

John Davis, editor Of the Junction
City Tribune, will speak in Abilene
next Saturday at o'clock and 7:30
O'Clock p. m. All are invited to hear
him.
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Query box.
Unfinished and Miscellaneous business.
Registration Record.

The poll books for registration
closed last night. The number who
prepared themselves for voting was
1,15S, divided as follows:
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LII. Faulkner &CO.
'reachers' Examination.

Teachers examination in the central
school building, Abilene, Kansas, Sat
urday, April 26, 1890, beginning at $50.
J. S. FORD,
277-d&ctd County Sup't.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-03-27

Bring your old cultivator shovels to
The White-Mosher Machine Co. and
get them made good as new, thus saw
ing the expense Of buying new shoYels.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-03-27

The greatest auction sale Of the year
occurs March 31st, when McMaster
Bros. sell their horses and cattle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-03-27

On March 31st will occur the sale of
McMaster Brothers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-03-27

Last years registration was 416 wo-
men and 900 men, total of 1925.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-03-27

Get your plOws sharpened and pol
ished by The White-Mosher Machine
% 3O-2
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Plastico, the new
wall finish, at Smiths.
the druggist.

n7C1 n0E0 A MONTH can be made
SD to SZ5U working for US. Persons
nrefered who can furnish a horse and give
& cir whole time to the business. Spare
moments may be proftably employed also
A few vacancies in towns and cities. 3: T.
JOHNSON Co., 1909 Main st., Richmond, Va
sly
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Remember the date of the McMaster
31st.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12
THAT MYSTERIOUS INDIVIDUAL.
Some Further Information as TO How He
Was Found at Pino's wells.

The name of the mysterious individual
who was brought in from Pine s Wells yes
terday by Messrs. Andrews and Burnett
and placed in the st. Vincent's hospital
proves to be Edward Wilson. He says
he was born in England in 1856, has no
particular occupation, and has been in
this country since 1876.
When first discovered he has on
his hands and knees securing a
drink of water from pond at
Pines Wells, and when the Mexicans
who first saw him approached him he
sprang head-ffst into the water. He
was tished out and taken to a house
where he was cared for until brought in
Yesterday. He told Mr.. Andrews that he
had lost his boots and stockings some
fifteen miles below Pino;s Wells toward
Albuquerque, but would explain nothing
beyond this. He also said he had been
speechless for four days, but he tells the
sisters at the hospital that he lost his voice
thirteen days ago. He declines
to give any further account Of himself,
and seems to greatly fear any publicity Of
his exploits. He declined also to give
the names of any Of his friends, writing
that even should he become dangerously
i'll he would communicate with no
friends. He has the bearing OF gentle
man and is evidently well educated His
leet are still very sore from exposure and
contact with the frozen ground, and he
has some fever, but he appears perfectly
rational.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12
The Narrow Gauge Service.

The d. & r. q. people are having a
hard time in their struggle to do some
thing that is half way reasonable for the
patrons of its line in southern Colorado
and New Mexico. 1t is said to be
not improbable that it will not return to
the Veta pass route, for freight purposes
at least. The Alamcsa Journal has q
rumor to this effect, based on the length
of time it takes freight to go by way OF
Salida and the fact that coal now
costs 1925 per ton more in the San
Luis valley than it did before the Veta pass
line was abandoned. The Alamosa Courier
quotes engine men as saying that it takes
more power to haul train over Poncba
than over Veta pass. By the present
route over Poncha an extra engine is re-
quired on the passenger from Salida to
the top Of the hill, distance of fourteen
and one-half miles, and on the other side
from Round hill to the top, distance of
four miles, and one engine can take five
loads of freight as against seven over Veta.
The La Veta Times asserts that it now
costs SO more to haul car from Pueblo
to Alamosa than it did by the Veta pass
route. One day last week it says twenty
five engines we're on the road between
Salida and Alamosa, which handled only
eighty cars; while six engines have han.
died ninety-one cars from Alamosa to La
Veta, and four more engines have hauled
the same from La Veta to Pueblo.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12
COUNTY ELECTION CASES,
,rrumeuts in the Garcia Case ~. ally
Ciosed-S3, 900 Bonds Required
in The I. 5. Gases.

Arguments in the case OF County Clerk
Garcia, arranged before Judge Seeds for
contempt, were concluded about II
O'Clock this forenoon. The court said it
felt sufficiently enlightened on the Ques-
ton at issue after listening to the attor'
neys for about three days; and since too
much light was dazzling, it would be nee
essary to take the matter under consid'
Grafton until 10 o'clock tomorrow, about
which time decision will be announced
In respect to the U. s. cases which
have been pending for several days be
| fore U. S. Commissioner Frost, the
chairman OF the county board, DR.. Sloan
and commissioners WHY'S and Mar
tinez, this morning waived examination
and gave satisfactory bonds in the sum Of
50, 900 each for their appearance before
the E. S. grand jury in February next
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

Hon. F. A. Manzanares, president OF
the New Mexico Bureau of immigration,
has returned to his home at Las Vegas
after three weeks trip to the City of
Mexico. He has succeeded in securing a
concession for the Pan-American Trust
& Banking company of which he, Mr..
A. R. Meyers, of Kansas City, and other
American capitalists, are the leading
spirits. This institution possesses all
the features of savings institution and
regular bank. The concession is very
advantageous in all of its details, and will
result in advancing the interests of its
promoters as well as extending the fnan-
cial affairs of the capital city of Mexico
The building that will be- erected without
delay by the Pan-American institution
will be in keeping with the means of its
members, and will be situated in the
business center Of the city. Mr. Man
zanares, who is keen business man,
forsees for Mexico rapid advancement
under the wise and intelligent admins
tration OF President Diaz.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

Thu Nav y S,'As has ia"ifit IN Tar do.
ing Grst-class job NmrK Of al ki;,t7 aln! as
cheap as can be had iu any city In the
country. There is no excuse for sending
such work out OF town, to Denver, Kansas
City, Philadelphia or any other point
Keep the money at home.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

For pain in the stomach, collie and
cholera moibus there is nothing better
than Chamberlain's collie, cholera and
diarrhoea remedy. For sale by G. M.
Dreamer, druggist.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12
Announcement

Any person receiving copy of the NEW MEN
lcAN with pencil mark at this paragraph WIZ
know that 1t has been sent by special friend OF
other persons interested In having them make q
careful examination OF the reading matter ana
its terms OF subscription, in order that they nlny
avail themselves of its inducements ana ot,,a ,,,
lions as the best newspaper published ID New
Mexico, and ii living east may become actt
1uainted with the advantages and attractions Oh
this the most wonderful valley In the world
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

le"pei5, Tho Century, scribners, the
Norsn Americon and all other magazines
bound in frst-cess style and cheap at the
New MEXICAN bindery.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

Catarrh
In the head
Is a constitutional
Disease, and requires
A constitutional remedy
Like Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Which purifies the blood,
Makes the weak strong,
Restores health.
Try 1t now.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12
Annual NIeeting-Notice.

The regular annual meeting of the
stock holders of the First National bank
of Santa Fe, N. M, for the election Of
the board of directors for the ensuing
year will be held at its banking house in
the city of Santa Fe, on Tuesdayethe 18th
day of January, 1891, between the hours
Of 10 a. m. and p. m.
[Signedl PEDRO PEREA,
President.
Santa Fe, N. M, December II, 1890.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

Furnished rooms with or without boar(
at Mrs. McDonald's, johnson street.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

John Mccullough Havana cigar, SC, a
Colorado saloon.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12
New Orleans Ralos Archuleta, Pueblo
Inz Garcia, TERRA Amarillo.

New Orleans; Rallos Archuleta, Pueblo
I.Nz Garcia, Terra Amarillo,
At The Palace: John Michel, st. Joe
ChaS L. kehrman, s.. Louis; c. K,
La'hrop, Chicago; Walter Cooner, Pres
cot, A. T.; W. II. II, Liewellyp, Las
Cruces; Harry kaufman, New York j.
MrDunott, Custer, Oak.
At the Exchange: II, s. Arnold C'lor-
leta W. G, Matmon, l.aguna; Spencer
Lyle, Highland, Colo; b, Collin, Ger
riuos; T. +. Young, Kansas City; ]. +.
Mayo, San Pedro.
Hon. Eugene A. Fiskc, t. S. attorney,
who has just closed very successful term
OF court at Albuquerque on behalf OF the
United States, returned Yesterday to san
Ia Fe.
Maior W. II. II. Llaweilyn, live stock
agent of the Santa Fe, rustling, energetic
and successful in railroad business was
in the city yesterday.
W. d. Harlan, OF the government land
department, is on a visit to the Mesills
valley.
Capt. John II. Riley, suave and sue
cessful. was in the capital city yesterday
Danny Coffin, of Cerrllos, is seeing
sights here to-day.
Col. Walter G.. Marmo n, of Laguna, is
in town to-day.
Hon. C. F. Easey is on visit to the
capital
Harry kaufman is in town. Happy as
usual.
f. Lewis is here on visit from Du
range.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

Try the New MExrcAN's new outfit of
material and machinery when you want
fine Job printing OF Blank book work.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

Milk 10c a quart &c glass, at Colo
RADIO saloon.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12
Personal.

At the Hotel Capital: John Williams,
Lunati Paul, Sales Casimir, M. Williams,
J. A. Brast, Durango, Colo; L. Gang,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

Abe Gold has all kinds of chicken feed
for sale.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

EVERYBODY admits We carry the
lorgest stock in the territory
In eur line, Consequently
We defy competition
quality or in prices.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

az ~ OF 7 nv . ~ ..
" facilities Of The present day l"r =,
1uction Of everything that will con,
f.;,c TO the material welfare and comfort
Vi mankind are almost unlimited and
.,Ien Syrup of Figs was first produced
re world was enriched with the only
5cricct laxative known, as it is the only
:cnedy which is truly pleasing and re-
frcshing to the taste and prompt and
effcctual to cleanse the system gently in
the Spring time or, in fact, at any time
and the better it is known the more pop
ular it becomes.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12
CONNECTIONS.

CONNECTIONS.
ALBuQUERQUE-A., 7 8. +. Railway for all
points east and south.
PRESCOTT JUNCTION-Prescott & Arizona
Central railway, for Fort nipple aid Pres
colt
BARsToW-Caliiornia Southern railway for Lo.
Angeles, San Diego and other southern Cali
fornis points.
HOJAvE Southern Pacific for San Francisco,
sacramento and northern California points.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars.
NO change Is made BY sleeping. car passengers
between San Francisco and kansas lily, or
sen Diego and Los Angeles and Chicago.
y. Tho 6rand Canon Of the Colorado
asretofors inaccessible TO tourists. can easily
- reached BY taking this line, via Peach
0prfrss. aud stage roe tnense o. Dut eweauy
e0st = wonderful OF natures work.
Stop or at Flagstaff
ana hunt bear, der and wild turkey IN
magnificent pine forests on ~ rsins Of The
Cave and Cliff DweIIers.
b 3. ROBINSON. General Manager. p.,. L..
w A. B1ssELL, Gen. Pass. Agt
" a, RusRY. Cen. Agt, Albuquerque, N.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12
No. A. Bakery.

Samples
Or DR.. Nichols ELECTROMAGNETIC Spinal
supporting corset can be seen and orders
for them left at Hattie H. Hersch, lower
San Francisco street, agent.
Hotel For Sale.
One of the incest little hotels in Santa Fe,
completely furnished and doing an excel
lent business. For sale cheap. For all
further particulars apply to
GEO. w. KNAEBEL, Atty.
Bulk and canned oysters, at Bishops.
Pigs feet, tripe, salt mackeral and salt
meats, at Bishops.
All kinds of native produce at Abe
Colds.
Christmas and holiday goods, Blain
Bros.
Extra fine cor9ed beef, at Fulton Mar
ket.
All kinds and sizes of wood for sale
cheap, at Abe Colds.
A large stock of general merchandise,
Blain Bros.
finest and lest 10 work in the terri.
tory and lest excellent binding at the
New MEXI7AN printing office.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

Toys, toys, toys, Blain Bros.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

Bishop receives choice poultry twice
week.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

We have In stock q line OF Toilet
Articles Ofevery descriptions;
also full line OF Import
ed Cigars g. Imported
& California Wines
and Brandies.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

Ladies and gentlemen's private dining
room up stairs at the Bon Ton restaurant.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-12

Anything and everything cheap, Blain
Bros.
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JOHN p. VICTORY,
Attorney at Law. Office in County Court House
Will practice in the several Courts of the Ter
ritory and the U. s. Land Office at santa Fe
Examination Of titles to Sp nish and Mexican
Grants, Mines, and other realt carefully and
promptly attended to. Patents for Mines Sc
cured
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Santa Fe, N. M, December IL, 1890.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-21

and rhetoric, algebra, English and
American literature and English and
American history. Second grade GER
tificates will be issued to those obtain
ing an average of IS per cent. in the
ordinary English branches. No GER
tifcate will be issued to an applicant
whose standing shall be below 60 in
any study. No more third grade GER
tificates will be issued. The board has
done well in raising the standing re-
quired for teachers as well as for pupils.
1t will insure competency in the future.
OTHER BUSINESS.
Several other rules and bylaws were
adopted, but most of them have been
in force during the past year. The one
affecting the pupils particularly is that
relating to promotions. Hereafter no
promotions will be made except upon
a general average of so per cent. or
more, and no senior will be permitted
to graduate whose general average
shall be below so per cent.
The committee on ways and means
reported the amount required to run
the schools for the ensuing year, and
asked the board to make a levy of l44
mills. This was ordered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-21
See TurtIes in New YORK,

Nearly 1900 pounds of turtles are
made into soups, steaks, outlets and
patties every week in this city. The
turtles vary in weight from 10 to 400
pounds. They are captured on the
Florida coast and are brought to the
city by steamers. In order to keep the
turtles from crawling overheard their
flippers are tied together and the ma
rine reptiles are laid upon their backs
in coils of rope made for that purpose.
On arrival in this city the turtles are
placed in wooden boxes floating In the
East river just behind Fulton market
They are fed upon cabbage leaves and
watermelon rinds 1t Is an interesting
sight to see a 400-pound turtle come to
the surface and take a bite of water
melon. A few are kept in the market
to attract buyers. As they lie upon
their backs day after day and gasp for
breath they excite the pity Of passers-
by. Their helpless and suffering con-
dition is markedly at variance with
their former liberty IN the cool, green
sea--Ernest Jarrold In New York Jour
nal.