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La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1891-07-11
Ell 4 DE Julio.
LA METROPOLIS DE NUEV0 HE.
XIC0 CELEBRA
De una Manera Digna ell 1880.
Aniversario de la Indepen-
dencia de Nuestra Gran
Nacion.

Baln su'ciel0 aZal 'cnvileciaa,
\ sin la luz que como crea saliva,
la Gmada P8tria en su sNlyslt
vida
Fra lanoche que saguardaba 81 al
ba.
Y q alba Sc hizo aurora que auu
destella
y ia que el labio reverente nom
bra,
La Libertad--llego fulgida y bella
Como regnero dc astro en- la som
bia
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Two miners who recently returned
from Grand canyon, Arizona, report a
marvellous discovery. In the basin of
the canyon, which was once sand bed,
and probably thousands of years ago a
broad, level plain, they came upon tho
perfect imprint of human foot, for
the toes, heel, and every poQsion were
plainly outlined, the imprintoeing APP
parently made when the sand of which
the rock is composed was in a plastic
state 1t measured twenty-six inches
in length and nearly twelve in width.
While they were puzzling over the cu-
riosity one of the mule drivers found
several others, all the same size as the
first. They were distinctively aud
evenly eighteen feet apart, showing the
great distance which that monster with
human foot could step at a single
tride.-Chicago Times.
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THE czAR FELT HoNoREo.
A "Degree" Conferred on Him by n Har-
ward Society.


ward Society.
Years ago there existed at Harvard
secret society called the Med. Fac"
whose sole object seems to have been
the perpetration of practical Jokes. Al
one of the meetings it was suggested
that the society confer a fictitious
honorary degree on Nicholas, who was
at that time czar of Russia, and accord
ingly a committee was appointed to
draft a communication which should be
prepared and forwarded to his imperial
majesty. The draft was duly pre-
sented, a copy made, and after having
been properly ''signed. sealed and certi-
fed" it was dispatched to Russia.
In the course of a month or two IL
was learned that one of the express
companies had packages for a society
called the Med. Fac" and the officers
of this society were not tardy in claim
ing their property. Attached to tho
package was letter bearing the royal
seal of Russia, and on opening it it was
found to be reply from the chamber
lain of the czar to the communication of
the society. His majesty had with
much pleasure learned of the great
honor conferred on him by such a dis
tinguished institution as Harvard, and
felt much fiattered with the dignity it
bore. He therefore, in accepting the
honor, desired to convey his best wishes
to this distinguished part of the great
university, and hoped that the accom-
panying gift might be accepted as a
slight token of his regard.
On opening the packape IL was found
to contain a complete case of the most
valuable surgical instruments. The gift
ever afterward occupied a prominent
place among the decorations of the So
cietys quarters.-N. Y. Times.
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ers. Hooks are fastened to the skirt
and these catch into the trousers at in
tervals of three or four inches, keeping
the skirt perfectly in place on the
windiest day.
While such dress as this seems most
shocking because of the exposure which
seems necessarily to follow, it is really
less conspicuous in exposing the figure
than the ordinary tailor-made riding
habit. The latter shows exactly the
size and shape of the legs, as well as
their general position. The former con-
ceals them by the full skirt which hangs
over them.
Riding thus a woman is reasonably
safe upon horse and is much less LA
BILE to cramp than when seated sideways
upon side saddle. Yet the side saddle
has conventionality in it's favor, and the
new method of riding has not. The pretty
Spaniard says that she is unable to hire
a horse at any of the riding academies
for a jaunt in the park when thus ar.
rayed, because the riding masters fear
that some of the patrons might take ex-
ception to such dress, and might OBJ
ject to being seen emerging from an
academy that permitted its pupils to
dress in this manner. Scarcely can a
riding master be found as companion.
In the meantime, the dress is SO be-
coming that the pretty woman wears it
and is much admired. AT the same time
she feels comfortable and safe, declar-
ing that never before has she so en-
joyed equestrianism. Several women
of fashion have expressed willingness
to dress in the same manner, if only
some one could be found to take the
lead. No one likes to venture forth
alone, and no one has been able to Sc
cure sufficient cooperation to get a num-
ber of women together for trial trip.
The same disadvantage attends this de-
parture in fashion that has marked
other decided changes, namely, the
conspicuousness which renders it un-
pleasant for those who would other
wise be the pioneers.
Quito change is, taking place in the
method of dressing at house weddings.
As every one knows it has been the prop
er caper to wear ones very best at we'd
ding festivities and even to purchase
new gown especially for the occasion.
Nothing worn or old or even the first
newness off was considered good enough
to grace so happy an occasion. But
this spring those who have gone
mucA into society have rejoiced
tRst new fad has arisen which peT-
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deed are nearly as popular as they
were two seasons ago. Deep red gowns
with studs of jet graduating in sizs
toward the waist are fashionable.
An entirely new style of dress has
low cut bodice, with the neck filled in
with lace. a tucked yoke is also seen
with these low cut bodices, and for dim
ner wear a thin lace yoke, drawn high
above the neck with narrow ribbon, Is
seen. A saving is effected in dresses by
means of these low neck bodices. For
the street the neck may be filled in with
yoke of colored cloth, supposing that
the material is black, and for evening
the yoke may be trimmed with jet.
Black bengaline makes up into unusual
ly beautiful dresses, when combined
with jet and supplied with jeweled
front.
The passion for feather trimming has
lasted over into late spring. Far ex-
ceeding the season when such orna
mentation has been considered suitable.
1t is still seen as in edging to the bor-
der of the high medici collars, and fin
ishing the cuffs and lapels OF the Louis
QuatorZe coats.
A pretty dress, 'ecru in tint, and La
dies cloth in material, came down in
the Broadway cars yesterday. The skirt
was scanty, drawn back so tightly that
the wearer seemed scarcely able to
walk in it, and yet when she did take a
step the dress seemed to yield and pro-
duced an effect as graceful as is ever
seen in the new umbrella case STYLES.
The waist of the gown was buttoned-
actually buttoned with visible buttons
all the way down the front. The but
tons We're of gilt trimmed with silver.
On each side of the button broad
lapel of navy blue velvet was turned
back until the outside point OF the lap
el almost touched the high puff sleeves.
The collar was standing one, at least
two inches in height, and broad collar
like lapel stood up around the neck and
turned back in front in two large
points. This lapaipr collar was also of
navy blue velvet. AS a wrap against
the coolness of the late afternoon the
wearer carried over her arm an ecru
cape which, when donned, would be
tight fitting in the back and thicllly
braided with cord of deep brown.
Full puff sleeves, bell shaped at the
hand, and loose front bordered with
feather trimming completed the trim
ming of this pretty garment.
On the newest gown, chiffon, thickly
gathered or shirred in several rows, is
put about the neck of gowns and down
the front, being used exactly as the
feather trimming has been. The chif-
fon is exceedingly easy material to han
die, being light, soft, silky, yet suffi-
ciently firm in texture to hold it's own
when placed in standing rows of gath
ers or shirrings. 1t comes in all colors,
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PuNeENr PARAeRAPHs.

---"That was a sympathetic audience
had" asked the lecturer. ''Yes, l
thought they all seemed sorry for each
other" said his bosom friend.
Behind the Times. - Poet, consult
ing thermometer" declare! already
60 degrees and not one spring sonnet
yet acknowledgements Blatter.
You can come in," said ST. Peter
to the young applicant for admission,
"but you will have to leave your de-
tective camera outside"-N. Y. Re-
corder.
Stern Necessity. did you
learn to write at such a tremendous
rate?" "By using fountain pen thaS
made huge blot when didn't writs
at lightning speed. Evening
Herald.
"A. latter the concert)-" notice
you have got fine rose out of the
prima donna's bouquet. You must stand
high in her favor?" The Musical Critic
10, no; this is merely cops for ed
itorial review. ."-Fliegende Blatter.
Aqua Pura. New Drug Cleric-"Is
this the distilled water?" Druggist
whats it like?" Clerk (sniffing)-
tastes udJ anu SHellS Ottu' DluS-
gist-"Yes, that's it," = Demorests
Monthly.
Free to Hope -"May I hope?" he
asked, after his seventh rejection.
"Yes," she replied, you may" BE
cause" he said pleadingly. ''Be-
cause" she responded earnestly this
is free country. Washington Post.
"A Friends Advice
cold, Jack" Jack (positivelyl-"No,
have not" Tom-"O, yes, you have.
Better take drink of this whislty-best
thing in the world for cold" Jack
II guess | have a slight cold.
Thanks. Yankee Blade.
"A Polite Boarder. - Landlady -
''Have some of this butter, Mr.. Bor-
daine." Mr.. B. No. thank you"
Landlady-"A you don't love butter"
Mr.. B.-"Well, l cannot say that l love
that butter; but, my dear madam, l as
sure you that its age commands my sim
cerest respect. ."-Washington Star.
-Unutterably Weary. - Madge-
Jack, do you really, really love me?"
JaclI-"Madge, you are the only woman
that l have ever Low" Madge-
Jack, I've been to Newport for three
seasons and l would sooner lose your
love than have that measly, mouldy,
mildewed chestnut sprung in upon me
again."-N. Y. Herald.
An Important Domestic Question
Moth@-"Then you will come to-mor-
row?" Nurseries, ma'am. But I'd
like to know one thing. na'am, about
the work. Do you pay much attention
to the baby, ma'am?" Mother-"Wbat
has that got to do with it?" Nurse
"A great deal, ma'am. AS a nurse, of
course, don't expect much wages but
if I've got to be mother to the little
one, too, want more. IN. Y. Sun.
Time for Sleep.-"Will you kindly
sing something?" he said, after some
what prolonged pause in the conversa-
ton. What shall sing?" she asked,
running her fingers carelessly over the
keys of the instrument Anything
something appropriate" Something
appropriate, she repeated, looking at
the clock; then 1 will sing lullaby"
Cape Cod Item.
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As yet had not seen Party's pepper;
but on the fourth day of dalliance, a
gentleman of fifty, looking very green,
indeed, about the gills, was introduced
to me by Parthenia as that dear rela-
tive.
Party's pepper was evidently gem
tleman; he was very quiet, he dressed
unobtrusively, he did not talk politics,
and he spoke particularly well, throw
ing in an occasional archaic word or
two, which gave n certain special flavor
and picturesqueness to that clear, cold,
genuine English of his.
l was rather sorry to see Party's pop
per. No more moonlight walks on the
saloon deck, thought; the days of
dalliance are over. Perhaps he would
ask my intentions. did not mind that
particularly, for my intentions were
strictly honorable; but--and it was n
very big but, indecd--I had no IDEA in
the world of the position in life of
Party or Party's pepper. That is the
difficulty about travelling Americans; it
is impossible to judge of their poaition
by their clothes, or their luggage, or
their talk. or one thing alone you can
be certain: If an American man or
woman sports jewelry, save at ball
or big dinner, then you may be sure
that he or she is 'shoddy." There was
nothing ''shoddy" about Persimmon or
his daughter; the father sported a
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you," blurted out the colonel, his eyes
almost starting from his head.
You'd better post the money" said
Mr.. Persimmon, blandly.
You don't object, mister, l take it?"
said the colonel to me, piteously.
81 object to everything" replied
"the laws of poker, like those of the
Medes and Persians, alter not"
quoted, appealing to the well-knewn
American diplomatist.
THAT is So" remarked that gentle.
man, sententiously.
Col. Jackpotts saw that it was no use
making a scene. He gave one vindictive
look at Mr.. Persimmon and then the
colonel saw that that gentlemans hand
was in what in America is termed the
"sly-pocket of his pants" Tin Amer
lea, when gentleman's hand is in this
position, it is generally grasping re-
volver).
"Then, darn me blue" said the
colonel, ,'if You haven't busted me be.
tween you. Cuss your Then, in his
rage, he swallowed his quid, and his
language became unprihtable.
/ carefully packed up all the money
on the table in the note-oase of Party's
pepper.
''You might like to see that there are
only five cards in my hand" l re-
remarked triumphantly. l exhibited
my five worthless cards face upwards.
l had "bluffed" Col. Jabez Jackpotts.
There is no more to tell. married
Parthenia. Party's pepper is very
wealthy man. l am not anxious to
meet Col. Jackpotts.-St James Ga.
zette.
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THE WOMAN OF FASHION.
a Novel Riding Habit to Be Seen
in Central Park.
Palmer Dresses at House wedGings-A
Louis Quator1o Coat and n Plain Skirt
of Almost Any Material Is Smiled
Upon by Fashion Devotees.
lcoPYRIGnT. 1901

Up In the park these early spring
mornings may be seen a pretty yet odd
picture of a woman on horseback, ar
.ayed in an unconventional riding hab-
L. The woman is a beautiful young
Spaniard, petite, bright in manner,
graceful, stylish and one which any man
night be proud to accompany.
Yet, for all, the pretty little Spaniard
often rides unaccompanied by anyone
except the riding master or her hus-
oand; other cavaliers she has none, for
;he simple reason that her attire is so
7ery remarkable that no other men
have been found sufficiently imbued
with the courage of their opinions to
iare venture forth at her side.
The dress that she has chosen is one
If her own invention, suggested by
;hiDgs which she has seen and read, but
yet her own after all. 1t is a cross be-
tween q conventional riding habit for
women, conventional walking skirt,
pair of Turkish trousers and mans
.iding suit. Yet the combination of all
;hese conventionalities produces suit
which is the most unconventional thing
20 be seen in Central park.
When pretty rider stands upon the
ground, she looks as if arrayed in a
tight-ftting bodice with kilt plated
skirt. Wien she takes n step, the fore
most plait and likewise the back one
may fly apart as if court petticoat were
opening over quilted satin skirt. But in
this case there is no quilted satin skirt
underneath, and the light is revealed
through the openings in these plaits in
the most shoclzingly unusual manner
possible. Yet the effect is very pretty,
and on still day one would scarcely no.
tice that the skirt differed from an or
binary one.
Under this skirt, which is finished
with braid in tailor-made fashion, the
rider wears pair of full Turkish trous-
ers; thickly wrinkled at every inch of
their length and banded at the knee
with piece of black elastic.
OF course with this the rider sits
nstride of the horse, and permits the
skirt to fall down on either side so that
It entirely conceals the Turkish trous-
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and its soft, pretty effect is becoming
to the face.
just one more dress? 1t was worn by
a bas bleu, literary woman who is So
plain in dress that she seldom permits
herself the luxury of wearing anything
more elaborate than the round waist
and Puritan skirt of year ago.
The dress was gray belize, with a
full bodice. There was a Swiss belt
with steel embroidery and more of
the steel embroidery trimmed the
cuffs and went across the front of the
narrow skirt in broad band. Scroll
edging in steel was used sparingly upon
the waist. A high collar was of red
velvet, and there was also plastron OF
the same material. With this gown
went hat with gray rustic straw,
caught up iancifully at one side, where
a great bunch of red aud gray ostrich
tips held it in place,
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mits, and, indeed suggests, that they
wear garments with the newness well
off of them and not in any way re-
marlSable for their elegance or style.
For morning weddings plain, scanty
skirt of any check or plain material
and the Louis Quatorze coat is suitable.
Even a plain skirt with loose open
bodice may be worn by guest at one
of these morning weddings. The occa-
sion, while u formal one, is not con-
sidered such as to warrant full dress.
Another side to this dress question Is
the ethical one, which, with the nicety
not hitherto considered, forbids guest
to run the risk of wearing better
gown than that in which the bride is
arrayed. The bride is the central
figure, the observed one, the only one
who is entitled to n gown which shall
attract attention and consideration.
For evening wear the shades of hello
trope, pure turquoise and the various
tones of green are fashionable. Red
and black are also much worn, and, in
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thousand dollars in American notes lay
in front of each of us. 1t was 6ve-
sixths of my little fortune-five-sixth
of all had in the world, and though
knew that must win, / gave sigh of
relief as Col. JaclSpotts quietly re-
markell
81 guess I'll see your swagger hand,
mister"
] laid my flush sequence to the ace
upon the table with triumphant smile.
"Thunderation!" cried Col JSckpotts.
Then he suddenly stretched out his
great paw and spread the cards out.
And 10! there were sip cards-ace, king,
queen, lSnave, ten of spades, and the
eight of hearts.
81 am sorry for you, mister" re-
marked Col. Jabez Jackpotts, with a
benignant smile; chats foul hand.
Hand over them chips"
had lost.
How it happened I could not tell.
'It must have occurred in the dealing"
l thought.
Iappealed to the bystanders; 1 Of
fered to refer the matter to we'll
known American diplomatist, who was
looking on.
you have lost" he said, calmly;
''you should have examined your cards
more carefully. The laws of poker,
like those of the Medes and Persians,
alter not"
Col. Jabez Jackpotts carefully count
ed my great pile of notes, and they
went into his capacious pocletbool.
Then the party broke up.
That night opened my soul TO Mr..
Persimmon. II am ruined man, sir,"
said; II have lost all 1 had in the
world except five thousand dollars.
had intended, Mr.. Persimmon, to ask
you for your daughters hand That's
all over now, through my absurd folly;
I shall never forgive myself, and I've
got to begin the world again"
"Was Party fond of you, boy9" he
asked, laconically. He did not give me
time to answer. Party aoas fond of
you; she told me so herself. It's lucky
thing for you that Party is fond of you;
for Party's sake I'll see you through
this thing. ac.tpotts is sharper, and
Senator Straddle and the doctor are his
accomplices."
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A FEAST OF ALL NATIONS.

A feast, have read,
There was recently spread
Where this novel arrangement existed
Each fortunate guest,
When his choice he expressed,
10 his favoritc dish was assisted.
Said Miltey Mcguire,
As he sat by the fire,
"Faith, thin but it's warmin', the hate ISL
An shure far parity
Av appetoite hearty,
There's nothin' quito ayqual to pratiesw
"Achl Donner and Blitzi"
Cried fat little Fritz,
Regarding his ne!ghbor so bony.
Dot poy vas so droll
would gif der whole bowl
For Won leedle bite OF Bologny"
The fair oumi San
Waved her beautiful fan,
AS she smiled his enjoyment to sea
She would taste of no dish
Save an cntree of fish,
But she never once stopped drinking teal
In q serious mood
Hans the Eskimo chewed
Some strips of what might have been rubber;
But when they inquired
Whether aught he desired,
He said he wished nothing but blubber.
"Me velly hongleeI"
Said the guilelcss Chung Sc,
With an evident yearning for rice.
He smiled and he sighed,
And his chopsticlis applied,
And was ready for more in trico.
Carissima miaw
Cried little Maria,
rNothing-a 20 lofcly as desem
And she fondly surveyed,
On the table displayed
Her beloved macaroni and cheese.
"Aweel an aweel,"
Said jamie MacNeil,
90 whimseys an freaks there's monyl
But naethin' know
Like the oatmeal loe
To make a Draw lad an bonnyw
"oh, non!' cried Helene,
with n shrug OF disdal1,
80 wish but a morcsau petit
Nothing hot sill uous plat,
But some water suCree,
And bonbon, js Uous ren'ercieF'
Quoth brave Johnny Bull,
With his mouth rather full,
And his waist with a napkin begirt:
"Of dainties the chief,
Is the noble roast beef,
With plumpudding, of course, Col dessert :"
Mustapha, the bland,
With u wave OF his hand,
Declined to partake of the feast
Till the coffee was served;
When he visibly swerved,
And drank twenty cups, at the least.
"Jes' hab yo' own way"
Said George Washington CLAY,
An go long with dose tibs yo IS a.tellun' |
Dar's nuffin' lax dist"
And chuckling with bliss,
He extinguished himself in melonl
Wal, mebbe you're right"
Observed Jonathan Bright,
With a wink in his merry young eye;
" But for all you're so knowin',
The dish amt agoin'
Can come up. reckon, TO pie"
Margaret johnson, in ST. Nicholas.
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hands of America, of its dreadful
climate, and of it's dreadful people. l
do not want to be ungrateful but the
whole of my time in America had been
passed in Firetail canyon, and the peo-
pie had met in Firetail canyon were
decidedly dreadful and when turned
my back on Firetail canyon and, meta
phorically speaking, shook off the dust
of my feet against America, l was de-
1ghted; for | was tired of the brutal,
'uncivilized, sordid life, and the exceed
'ingly brutal uncivilized, sordid people
whom it had been my misfortune to
have to associate with in Firetail city.
The fact is, had been engineer to the
Uncle Dudley silver mine. and having,
SO to say-spealling in quite an humble
way, you know--made my pile, was
coming home to England on six
months leave with the intention of
bettering myself if possible, and of not
returning to America, Firetail canyon,
nor the Uncle Dudley mine, if could
help it. l carried my little fortune of
six thousand pounds sterling on my
person in thousand-dollar notes. twas
a stupid thing to do; did it to avoid
loss on exchange.
| had had four delightful days on the
Bithynia. / need not describe the
Bithynia-you all know the Bithynia
Those four days were peculiarly de-
lightful, because they were passed in
the society of Parthenia Persimmon.
Parthenia was eighteen; she had lips
ruddier than cherry and ripper than
the berry-they were arched like
Cupids bow, and on her cheek the lily
and the rose, and innumerable dear, de-
lightful dimples, struggled for mastery.
Her luxuriant hair was delicious
golden brown-but / need not say any
more; it will save your time and mine
If | state that Parthenia Persimmon
was duck of diamonds. You know
what mean? Exactly So
If you ask me how Parthenia and /
employed our time during those four
days, fear must reply: In "delieious
'dalliance,p which is poetic phrase and
expressive. We had never seen each
other in our lives before, and my Party's
pepper was lying in his stateroom very
.seasick indeed (Parthenia is such a
,mouthful, you know, and she had bid,
den me to call her Party on the third
day of dalliance) "Popper always calls
me Partys she had observed. | may
explain here that pepper is American
for father.