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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-09-30

Linen Thread Under the Mckinley Bill.
Every American housewife is interested
in the price of linen thread. In 1878
standard brands of six cord, 200 yard
spool cotton thread, were sold at whole
sale at an average price of
66 cents per dozen, net.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-09-30

territories, and having no lands of its own to sci
has no object in advancing the interests of any
special locality, or in giving any other than alb
s0lutely reliable information. 1t realizes that
the prosperity Of the farmers of the great south
west means prosperity to itself also and is thus
naturally willing to aid t. eimmigi ant as much
as possible
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-09-30

few good words for New Mexico. And
he has been doing this SO long and so
we'll that we have no doubt fair share
of the prosperity the territory is enjoying
to-day is the fruit Of the good seed he has
sown from time to time.-Albuquerque
Citizen.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
He Likes Nellie and Mamie.

We do not share the enthusiasm with which certain journals decry the American custom of giving pet names to the girls. We rather like the custom, and if it be purely American we shall certainly like it all the more.
 When an American calls Ellen Nellie he obeys noble, manly in- stinct; he loves to regard his mother as ''little mother," his sister as ''little sister," his sweetheart as ''little sweetheart" his daughter as "little daughter" and this tender and beautiful sentiment he expresses when he employs the diminutives Nellie, Carrie, Susie, Mamie, etc.
 A powerful argument in favor of the custom is the fact that the girls themselves approve it.
 We believe in and we stand for everything that shall show to the world that our girls, our sweethearts, our wives and our mothers are our pets and are petted. Eugene Field in Chicago News.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
Striking a Balance.

Iu fashionable cafe, not many blocks from Madison square:
 Waiter," calls gentleman who was giving the finishing tou ,hes to a sumptuous repast, "why do you give me such a small portion of Pont Lveque cheese? I want more than that.'
 1 am veree sawree, sair, but eet ees against ze rules of ze place to give more of zis sheese at time, because ze ozer customairs object to ze-you know" replied the waiter, tapping the point of his nose with his index finger.
 The gentleman eats his cheese in silence. While slipping his coffee and smoking his cigar he calls for the bill, pays the amount of his indebt- edness and leaves nickel on the plate for the waiter.
 "Zat is very small teep, ssir," remarks the modest funkey.
 "Well," replies the gentleman, "f would give you more, but I uo- derstand the other customers object to large tips. "-New York Herald.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10

The tarpon is the Megalops atlanticus of naturalists, a member of the family Elopid@, and may be considered gi- gantic herring. They have wide geo graphical range from the extremity of the Florida reef to Cape Cod, two speci- mems having been captured in the lat ter locality in 1874 From May to Sep tember they are extremely common in the northern streams of Florida, seek ing the warmer waters of the reef and the more southern inlets during the winter. Large ones are the rule, aver aging l50 pounds in weight and from five to seven and half feet in length, while their maximum length is said to be over eight feet, and their weight 300 pounds.
 The smallest specimen observed in the St. Johns river, according to a careful observer, weighed sixty eight pounds, and it's capture was effected in manner that illustrates the agility oi the species. It leaped aboard the steamer Water Lily, clearing the guards, and landing fairly in the captains lap, who was sitting in chair in the middle of the forward deck. 70. F. Holder in Century.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
OLD WORLD NEWS.
All Europe's Attention Again Painfully
 Concentrated Upon Turkey.
WAR IMMINENT.
The New Turkish Cabinet win Bring For ward the Question of the Evacuation
 of Egypt by British Troops.

PARIS, Sept. 5-There Is no doubt that the attention of Europe at the present moment is again painfully concentrated upon Turkey. That luckless country is at present promi- nent factor in two important ques- tions, beth dangerous enough to fur nish spark which may light the torch of war in Europe. The Dar- danelles incident and the question of the evacuation of Egypt. The latter having more direct and aosorbing interest to France, is the most com mented upon here.
 A newspaper refers at length to the report circulating in official cir cles, the substance of which is that the frat act of the new Turkish cabi- net will be to bring forward the question of the evacuation of Egypt by the troops of Great Britain. It i'd also rumored in the same circles that the Porte will, prac- tically speaking, at the same time ad- dress circular fo the powers an- nouncing it does not intend to modi- fy the treaties affecting the passage by foreiga warship through the straits of DArdanelles.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
TIN MINE IN ARKANSAS.
Memphis Mon Investigating the Find-rh'
 Mine Worth $50. .000, ,O00.

Memphis Mon Investigating the Find-Tha
 Mine Worth s5O. .000, ,O0O.
 It has just leaked out that num- Der of Memphis men have gone into Arkansas on business that may prove of great benefit to this city, says the Memphis Commercial.
 The discovery of tin mine some where near Hot Springs has been re. ported, the estimated value of which is said to be $50, ,000, 1000. This, of course, is not authentic. It is merely the reported or rumored estima- ton. Two well known Memphians are at present somewhere nCar the scene of the discovery. They are Col. Robert F. Looney and Mir. Tal- bert Martin. Others may be there. In fact, it is almost certain that other Memphis capitalists are along with these two gentlemen, apd it is highly probable that Tennessee money will be invested in the development of the Arkansas mine if the reports I.u out to be true.
 If the report which has cached this city, and whcih prompted an in- yes igation by Memphis business men is correct, the minesis one of the rich est in the country, and will turn out an immense amount Of money if prop erly worked. Particles from the discovered vein have been analyz d by an electrical process and assayed per cent. This is a much larger per cent. than has ever before devel. oped in an examination of the prop critics of such mineral.
 The news of the discovery req ;hed Memphis some time ago, and since then moneyed men who have a specu lative turn have been in fever of excitement over the matter. It has caused no little speculation, and con lecture has been widely diversified. Memphis money may do a great deal toward centering the enterprise in this city. There are but four tin mines in tue United States, and the discovery in Arkansas, if it turns out well, will be very valuable.
 Just what has been learned by the gentlemen who went on an inspect ing tour will not be known until they return, which will be to-day probably.
 If the mine is not situated too far from Memphis, the discovery may add greatly to the commercial and industrial achievements of this city. Mirrors may be silvered here, and pharmaceutical apparatus may be made.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
The Lawyers Pressing Way.

He is prosperous lawyer and young withal Fortune has been extremely kind to him since he first hung out his shingle, and he is rapidly acquiring fame, fortune and a future. He grad uated from law office which made a speciality of probate cases, and his first clients were those remembered in some of the wills his patrons had carried through the probate court. The young lawyer was in it from the start and his phenomenal rise was the subject of comment. ''Tell me-" inquired the lounger, ito what do you attribute your unusual successT
 "Ohp he replied, in his nervous, jerky manner, its soon told. When ever want money just squeeze an other widow"
 What else is there to say6-Chicago News
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
He Opens Safes for a Living.

There is a man in this city who only a short time ago opened the big vault in the sub treasury building where S25,- 900, GOO was kept, without knowing the combination of the lock and without a tool of any kind, in five minutes. This mans name is Sipp, and, notwithstand- ing the fact that Inspector Byrnes knows of the occurrence and knows also who the man is, he has not been arrested As matter of fact the same man was taken on to Washington, and with an ordinary mallet opened the big vaults in the mint where greater amount of money is stored.
 He is not thief, but a hard listed mechanic who has made study of locks and safes, and makes more money in doing repairing than he could if he stole He opened both vaults at the request of the authorities simply to show how wretchedly insecure the gov ernment money is while locked behind old fashioned doors and poor locks. New York Recorder.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
"A Good story.p


 There is good story told of the late Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. Trench, says The Dublin Times. In his latter years the good Archbishop had the idea that he wal suffering from incipient paralysis, and was always fancying that he detected more or less of numbness in his limbs. On one occasion he was at 8 dinner party, and il was noticed that he was quite silent for awhile and looked grave. At the same time it was observed that the lady at his right hand side was blushing deeply. At last his grace said in a lsmentable voice:
 My worst fears are realized 1; there eau be no longer any doubt of it."
 "Of whstP" asked the sympathetic hostess.
 "That paralysis has really taken hold of me-" answered the Arch bishop. ''I am sure of it. I have been pinching my right knee for several minutes and I cannot feel the least sensation.''
 The lady on his right was able to comfort him.
 "I hope it is not so bad as you think" she said; Git was my knee you were pinching."
 A silk dress feels very like a silk apron, hence the Archbishop's mis. take.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
Novelties in Cremation Urns.

The craze is to order ones cremation urn and use it as an ornament till it should happen to be wanted. All the large china shops confess to having had several orders lately, while silversmiths have been equally favored. An en- thusiastic "cremationist" of my ac- quaintance has couple of delightful little old silver urns which ornament his sideboard, and should any guest happen to admire they are told that those are for their hosts ashes, which are to be divided and sent to two old valued friends in these fascinating little cases Some are even made in gold, while the more ordinary urns, which, instead of adorning the dining room, are for the present used as pot-pourri jars, are of Derby stoneware, the same material as old fashioned toby" jugs. London Cor. Philadelphia Tele- graph.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
CARE oF Ex-coNFspgRATgs.
How the Southern States Treat Their
 Disabled Veterans of the War.

How the Southern states Treat Their
 Disabled Veterans of the War.
 Georgia's Confederate pension sys- tenn, under which disabled veterans re- ceiye from s2 to S25 per month, ac- cording to the disability, is highly creditable to the state, but it should accept and maintain the home near this city in order to complete the good work. It will be of interest to review the situation in other southern states.
 Virginia led in the movement, and established Confederate home at Richmond, for the support of which the state expends S10, 900 year, Pen sions to the amount of $5, 900 annually are also paid.
 Alabama has no home, but pays S125. 900 year in pensions.
 Arkansas has home at Little Rock built by private subscription, supported by state aid.
 Florida has no home, but pays $30, 900 year to disabled Confederates who have resided in the state fifteen years.
 Mississippi is without home, but has made liberal provision for her indi- gent and disabled Confederates.
 Missouri pays no pensions, but a movement is on foot to raise S100, 900 to endow Q home without state aid.
 Maryland has home costing $40, 900 DaI oiI Jxx,t tlan cta fA the extent of $10, 900 annually.
 Louisiana has home near New Or leans, and the state grants it S10, 900 a year.
 North Carolina not only pays pen sions, but has appropriated S4l, 900 for a home.
 South Carolina pays about $50, 900 in pensions, but has no home.
 Texas has home established by sub scription. It costs s, 800 year.
 Tennessee has established home at the old home of Andrew Jackson, ''The Hermitage the state having given 475 acres of land and $10, 900 for Improvements in 1889. The legislature in 1891 appropriated S25, 900 for build ing and s, 900 year for it's support, and in addition S60, 900 or so much thereof as may be necessary for ex- penditure annually in pensions, which range from S250 to $25 per month. It is thought that S25, 900 per year will cover the pension list.
 Of all the southern states Kentucky alone has made no provision for her ex- Confederates. Atlanta Constitution.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
A Hara Joks on . na.hfal coupls.

A pretty girl from out of town had been staying for some time with 8 young lady friend in Buffalo, and as the time for her departure drew nigh young man from out of town turned up and volunteered to attend the young girl on her homeward journey. The hostess put up liberal lunch for the travellers and then filled in all the crevices with rice. She also put some in the young mans coat pockets, slid some into the young lsdy's parasol, and likewise deposited some in the depths of the young mans umbrella. Both boarded the train without noticing these sugges- tive additions to their traps.
 The result is not yet known, but as the young man is slig htly bashful, and the young lady is known tc bush on slight provocation, the con sequen ses, when the rice fell all over the car floor, can be imagined - Buffalo Enquirer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
UNAVOIDABLE REPORTS
Condition of the Cotton Crop Throughout
 the Southern States.
woRMs Mosr DESTRUCTIVE.
Cold Weather, Drouth and Rust Have Played Havoc With the Piants-Fifty
 Per Cent. Loss in Some Places.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 5.-Cotton re- ports from The Globe-Domocrat's correspondents this week are even less favorable than those last week. They vary only in the estimated amount of damage done and in the causes of the damage. In one section, worms; an- other, rust; in others, wet weather, cold weather or drouth, and in some worms, rust and some bad weather combined hava played havoc with the crop. In few and far between are reports that may be considered favorable. In the Missis- sippi Valley states cold weather has seared the fields that, ten days sgo, were fresh and green, and causing serious shedding. In the South eastern states it was the weather, and in Texas rain, that did the mischief, but the boil worms can be credited with great part of the damage.
 Some reports from Texas say the crop is about equal to last year, ow- ing to increased acreage, but great majority estimate a decrease in the yield of 15 10 50 per cent.
 In Louisiana considerable of the top crop and some of the middle is said to have been lost by shedding, while rust and worms also caused some destruction. The loss is placed from 20 to 40 per cent. The acre. age damage iu Mississippi is probably not under 20 per cent, the majority of correspondents estimat ing the damage at from 20 to 50 per cent. Reports from Arkansas are not all unfavorable, but they are less favorable than formerly. In Tennessee cold weather has turned the plant brown and caused consid- erable shedding, and the same agency has changed the conditions iu North ern Alabama, which last week sent in good reports, reducing the crop pros poets, and in Southern Alabama a loss of 25 per cent. is recorded. Georgia, the Csrolinss and Florida reports are discouraging.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
Maine to the Cruiser Maine.

The handsome silver service which the state of Maine is to present to her namesake, the cruiser Maine, was re- ceived by Col. c. H. Osgood, of Lewiston, Saturday. The service will not be on exhibition in Lewis ton at present, but will be sent to Portland, where it will be on exhibi- ton for a week. It will then be sent to this city, where it will be OF exhi- bition during muster week, then to the eastern state fair, then 10 the state fair at Lewiston, after which 1t will be placed at the disposal of the governor and council to deliver to tAe cruiser at such time as they shall deem ft.-Augusta Journal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
His Incom e.

''I am so glad, my son." said the loving mother of the rising young architect, as she fondly stroked his head, "that you have done so well. How much money do you expect to make this year?"
 "Well, mother," replied the tsl- ented young man, "that is hard to tell, but I am sure of $2 400. You see," he continued, gently pressing his mothers hand, ''I have just got an order for four $500 cottages. "- Puck.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
such Is Fs me.

"There's something familiar about that tune," observed Raynor, "but I can't recall the name Of it to save my llfe.'
 ''Don't know 'MeGinty' when you hear it!" said Shyne, pityipgly.
 The band, meanwhile, kept on playing "Bonlanger's March. ."-Chi- csgo Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
The BIlIyIlIe Banner,

Billville is on the move. An en- zine jumped the track last night and knocked the postoffice clear out of the county.
 We return thanks for an annual pass on the East Tennessee Road It comes in good time, for we would not willingly burn bridge or wreck a single locomotive on the road.
 We have been asked to run for state senator next year, but unless our subscribers pay up more prompt ly we will be too weak to run for anything Atlanta Constitution.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
A Full House There.

'.How on earth did you make Hamlet draw in Montansl" asked Footlight of Transformer.
 "Oh, easily enough. l got the ed itor in the first Montana town 1 struck to raise an editorial doubt as to it's morality and it's fitness for pub lie performance. .n-Boston Tran script.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
A Cnriona Exhibit.

There is on exhibition iD show window in Butte, Mont, a very large moose horl grafted into the base of tree. It has been in that position for years, as the tree has grown around it so as to get such grip on it that cutting the wood away Is the only means of separating the two. It is evident that at some remote period tue monarch of the oods was caught in tree, and in trying to extricate himself the horn was broken off.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
Identified Him.

"Who was the new arrival who came last night?"
 "A little wizened, dried mp fellow with a drswl, a limp, 8 single eye glass and the manners of drum ma jor on parade. "
 "Then we might as we'll skip from here at once. We'll have no chance with the girls now"
 "Why not?"
 Because from your description he must be foreign nobleman."-New York Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
He Didn't See 1t.

"Wise men hesitate; only fools are certain" remarked 8 Montcalm street man to his wife few even ings ago when she was arguing point with him.
 "I don't know about that" she said testify.
 "Well, Pm certain of it," he re- piled so emphatically that she laughed in his face, and he has been wondering ever since what she thought was so funny about it, Detroit Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
The Changing seasous.

Summer flies. The katydid'll soon begin to saw it's fiddle. From it's deep and shady cloister will come forth the silent oyster. Frost ere long will put its veto on the Calumet mosquito. Heed the lesson all this teaches: Now's the time to can your peaches. Chicago Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
Had it With Him.

Justice-Prisoner, you seem to have no means of subsistence; l think l must send you up.
 Prisouer--No means of subsist- ence (taking out bologna sausage and a flask of whiskey), what do you call Ahatg--Detroit Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10

sailing and buggy riding but I no- tice you never talk none about 1t.
 Tom De Witt No; when we go to see 6 girl more than once the whole village does the talking n Puck.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
Had Them in stock.

Would be- Contributor (to editor) What do you pay for those little cards of regret you enclose with re- jected coutributions2
 Editor-They cost us about $3 a thousand.
 Would be- Contributor-I'll let you have thousand cheaper than that. Puck.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10

Mrs. O'Shea-P -Parnell is not un- known to the queen, who, at any rate, up to few years ego, was wont to treat her with much consid- eration and affection.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
Taste and Try Before You Buy.

Servant Girl (to photographed - Please, sir, missus wants you to photo graph this here dress. If you make a good job of it she'll come herself and be taken -Fliegende Blatter
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
Tn the Blood.

'gThese Highland Scots are most sar- castle fellows"
 '"They are"
 "Yes, they must have their fling. "- Kate Fields Washington
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-10
A Kiadiy interest.

Old Mir. Hayrake You city fel- lows are very sly. You come up here and take our pretty girls out
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1891-05-28
Shotgun Accident,

Dove shooting has formed general
line OF sport to the boys here for several
weeks past and on Monday evening while
Johnny Ewing and Louis Franks were
after the birds, the boy Franks who is
about Il, received charge of shot
through the side of his left foot the con.
sequences of which may prove serious.
The boys were seated on the ground
with the gun between them. waiting for
the appearance of game Franks asked
ii the gun was cooked. Evidently it was
as moment later it went off entering
the side of the foot below the ankle bone
and coming out through the sole of the
shoe. The boy was assisted home and
DIR. Crowder summoned to attend the
wound. The boy has suffered con,
siderably since, and what the aesult will
be is not known. 1t hoped it will not
prove serious.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1891-05-28

The people of Ely are once uo:e
keenly disappointed in the hope If
speedy revival of general business there,
the proposed purchase of the Joanna
mine by the syndicate of Montana min.
ing men, reported last week, now being
declared off. The immediate cause OF
the failure is the litigation hanging over
the property, which the purchasers were
assured was ended, but which on exami-
nation was found to be still alive. They
expressed themselves as very well
pleased with the property, but declined
to assume or risk any litigation. The
claim against the mine is made by Mrs.
Josephine Wolcot, of San Francisco,
who says she is entitled to half interest,
through furnishing Watson, the present
owner, with grub stake of 5000 to
prospect with, she to own equally with
him in all properties located. Watson
says Mrs. Wolcot was to share only in
such copper mines as he might locate
and in no others; that she is interested in
all such claims. Last year Mrs. VOL.
cot sued for half the Joanna property
and the suit was dismissed on a techni-
cal point in the district court at Ely.
Mrs. Wolcot, however. is seeking to
have the judgment of dismissal set aside
and for trial of the case on its merits,
and until it is settled uncertainty will
attach to the Joanna title. All who
have examined the property during the
past two years report it as possessing
great merit, and its active working is
regarded as certain to develop the whole
district and revive the dropping interests
Of that section, as other good claims lie
close to it.
The people of Ely are greatly disap.
pointed at this second failure OF sale,
and we understand some are leaving the
place in disgust, under the belief thai
nothing will be done there for an indefi
mite time.