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Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02

The Dismal Swamp in Virginia,
one of the largest of swampy
tracts in America, is also one of
the most promising areas for re-
clamatlon. 1t contains fully 1900
square miles, and is at present Of
but little value, except for a supply
of timber. 1t is an old sea bottom
and the western boundary of the
swamp is a sea cliff and beach.
The chief animal population Of the
higher classes consists of water
birds and snakes. OF the large
animals, bears are abundant, and
there is a peculiar and very fOro-
cious species of horned cattle. The
fight of the bears is said TO be
very exciting,
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02

The common manner of count
ing among the Indians is to turn
down the little finger Of the left
hand for one, the next finger in Or
der for two, the next for three, the
next for four and the thumb for
five: then the thumb of the right
hand Cor six, and so on until the
little finger of the right hand is
turned down for ten. In indica-
ting to others the left hand held
up with all the fingers turned down
except the little finger would mean
one, that and the next finger to it
would mean two and so on. In
counting by tens they will close
the fingers of each hand to indicate
each ten, or they will hold both
hands up with palms outward and
fingers extended for each ten. In
dams are not generally good
arithmeticians. In their native
state they have no idea of making
the simplest mental calculation.
To add or subtract they will use
sricks, pebbles, or other objects.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02

According to a recent report of
a special agent of the Irrigation
Inquiry, the growth of irrigation
is proceeding with as much rapid
ity as population, prudence and
BUSINESS interests warrant. The
increase in cultivation in FIVE years
from 1886 to 189l-is over 3,OOO,
600 acres, and that under ditch
that can be irrigated is not less
10,500. A noticeable feature is the
change in the cultivation. Large
areas are being annually planted
for other crops than grass or for
age crops. It is estimated that
the increase in general farming in
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02

whats the matter, Jack? You
look broken up" II am. You
know, / came three hundred miles
tosee Miss Hardcastle. Well 1
called on her last night, and by
mistake sent up a pawn ticket in
stead of my card. "-Life.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02

Hc0ditght.
The establishment Of canaigre
extract works here has attracted
very wide and considerable alton
ton to tie possibilities Of the cul-
tivation and utilization Of that
most remarkable but little known
Of product Of the plains. It has
been demonstrated to be a very
useful article in the preparation Of
hides for the manufacture Of
leather.
AS the oak forests Of the country
are disappearing, and the demand
for a substitute increases, the atten-
ton of leather manufacturers has
been drawn sharply to the neces-
sity of devising or discovering
some agency that would take the
place Of oak bark. That has been
demonstrated to exist in this dry
and apparently useless dubious
root, long known on the dry, sandy
plains of southwestern New Mexi-
co, until lately considered utterly
useles for any human or CONNER
cial purpose.
1t is said by those who have ex-
perimented with it that it is sus-
ceptible of successful cultivation.
1t is peculiarly adapted to the soil
of these plains, and thrives where
nothing else can grow. It is moi
impossible, it is even probable that
this scraggy and forbidding outcast
shrub may yet become an impor-
tant commercial factor in this re-
gion.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02

the past FIVE years has been at
least 80 per cent. The diffusion
Of irrigation is another marked
feature in the report. A general
increase is noticed in the irrigation
areas Of all the irrigated states and
territories. Another sign Of pro-
gress is seen in the steady increase
in the area Of fruit culture. Over
the whole irrigation area, and es-
pecially in Arizona, California,
Colorado, and portions Of Idaho,
Montana and Washington, there
has been a steady growth. The
total growth is estimated to be at
least 200 per cent. in the older IT.
rigated communities. The area
planted to fruit is very large, and
taking the entire arid region il
will stand in the estimated ratio
of 10 acres to / in bearing fruit
trees and vines. The increase in
the use of wells and other phreatic
waters is another important item.
The total number of ~artesian wells
west of the ninety-seventh degree,
is reported to be 1851. At 20
acres each, these will irrigate 273,-
900 acres. There are at least co.
900 more dug or bored wells, used
mainly for domestic purposes, and
irrigating gardens, orchards OF
lawns, but they are on the increase.
1t may be fairly estimated that the
total irrigation practiced from the
underground supply, will amount
to at least 100000 acres.-Irri-
cation Age.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02

There are fifteen National banks
in New York City which have de
posts exceeding sl5,OOO,OOO each.
the largest amount being $50, Doc.
OOO in the National Park Bank.
and the next largest amount S25,-
100000 in the Chemical National.
Ten banks have over $40, 100000
each loaned, the National Park
having the largest amount and
the First National the second
largest
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02

In this country over 100000
acres of land are being farmed by
irrigation. France owes its won
derful success in gardening to this
system, and in late years Italy has
spent over S2OO,OOO.OOO for this
purpose.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02


The assertion is sometimes made
that the Nicaragua canal will not
benefit us in regard to the increase
of the number of our ships, and
this assertion is based on the fact
that France failed to add a single
ship to her carrying feet by the
completion of the Suez canal, built
by French engineering, French
enterprise and French capital.
This fact is brought forward as a
lesson in history which we must
bear in mind when we are asked to
consider the Nicaragua canal ques-
ton as an element in the develop
ment of our commerce. At the
present day the Suez canal is chief
ly devoted to the carrying trade
of England, and England OWNS a
fighting interest in the stock. We
hold in regard to the Nicaragua
canal that the United States will,
no matter who builds it, take the
same position hat England could
not fail to attain in the use of the
Suez canal. England possesses
an immense, fourishing and stead
lily increasing commerce in the
east, while the commercial possess
sions of France are comparatively
small. Like England in the east,
we have extensive possessions in
the west on our Pacific shore, Cali
fornia, Oregon, Washington and
Alaska, all very fourishing, while
productiyeness is steadily increas-
ing. It must, without fail, stimu-
late our ship building trade when,
by a shorter and safer transit, the
mutual commerce will receive a
most powerful impulse. al the
European ocean-faring nations are
even more interested in the Mica
ragua canal than in the Suez canal,
because by passing it they will
avoid the stormy ocean of the ex-
treme southerly coast of Sovth
America, the sailing around which
is a great deal worse than sailing
around the cape of Good Hope.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02

After all, science can scarcely
explain the why of anything. 1t
merely points out the order in
which natural processes occur.
Preyer holds that sleep is caused
by the products of decomposition,
Tactic acid and creatin taking up
the oxygen in the blood. The
functions of gray matter of the
cortex cannot be exercised without
a plenteous supply Of arterial blood
any more than the zinc and copper
of a voltaic pile will evolve cleo
tricity without sulphuric acid.
Thus the blood conveys a stimu-
lus or imparts a capacity to the
nerve tissues during waking, while
during sleep it has a separate and
distinct function-that of repair
ing waste. Apparently these two
processes cannot go on in the
brain at once, or at least only to q
degree too limited to prevent a
speedy exhaustion of the vital
powers if sleep be withheld.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02

Prescription Is the surest and speediest rem
edy. You can depend upon that-but II your
case Is obstinate, give it reasonable time
It's an invigorating, restorative tonic, q
soothing and strengthening nervine, and 6
positive specific for female weaknesses and
ailments. All functional disturbances, pain.
full irregularities and arrangements are cor.
rected and cured by IT. An unnatural dis
charges, b~earing-dOwn sensations, weak back
accompanied with faint spells and kindred
symphonic, are corrected In every case foI
which it's recommended, "Favorite Presc1p
the money Is refunded No other medicine
for women Is sold on such terms Thai
proves that nothing else offered by the dealer
can be just as good"
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02

A New York evening paper says
that several capitalists Of that city
have combined to compete with
the American Sugar Refneries
Co., and have already nearly COM
pleted a large plant in Brooklyn,
on the East River.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02

"a hare in the gardenl Hand
me a gun, Jaques." "But, sir, it
is five o'clock in the morning;
everybody is asleep" "Never
mind. I'll fire on tiptoe."-Le
Monde Illustre.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02

In 1886 John Blackstone sold
the site Of the city Of Boston for
one hundred and fifty dollars.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02

Stick 10 81
Sometimes you
may have to wait
The troubles that
have been years
in gathering can't
always be cleared
away in q day.
For ell the dis
eases and dis
orders peculiar to
w~ornanhood, Dr..
Piercaia Tnv0rifa
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-08-02

A Silver City-In the Express Once.
At GeOrgetown-In the Post-O nioe.
w. N. MURPHEY, Manager.
Silver City, M. mi,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-17
METHoD1srs IN CONFERENCE.
Proceedings OF the Second Days Ses
sion.

FEOC06OIUSS Ol L16 6oCOuo lay 56S-
sion.
BLAoKsHEAR. GA, July 16.-The second
days session of the Brunswick district con-
ference being held here has been pleasant
and profitable. The pastors finished giving
IN their reports, which show the work of the
district to be In very prosperous and most
encouraging condition.
DIR. w. G. Bass. president of Wesleyan
Female College; Rev. P. y. Twitty, presi-
dent Andrew Female College; DR.. +. A.
Branch, agent orphans home; Rev. T. T.
Christian, assistant editor and manager
Wesleyan Christian Advocate, and Rev.
II. ?. Myers, agent American Bible Society,
are visiting the conference In the interest Of
their several works.
Rev. NJ. A. Grace. pastor of the Baptist
church here. was introduced 30 the confer
ence and, in few well-chosen words, ex-
pressed his sympathy and interest in the
work, and requested prayers and sympathy
in return.
NJ. G. Austin, J. K. Bedell, E. ]. Harvey
and ]. L. Grady were elected delegates to
the annual conference, to convene in Column
bus, Ga, Dec. Ia, with W. NJ. Denton and
J. H. Williams as alternates.
Rev. George G. D. Msodonell, the presid-
ing officer, has the love and confidence of
the entire conference and presides With ease
and dignity. The business of the conference
will be finished tomorrow, but the work of
the pastors and delegates will remain until
Monday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-17
Petticoat Home Rule.

We were going through Canada. says a
writer in the Detroit Free Press, and as soon as
we entered the queens dominions a st. Louis
man who was in the smoking car with us began
to talk.
mo pstticoat government for me-" he was
saying. II want to get out of this country as
quick as can. tell you, gentlemen, never
did believe in petticoat government; women
are ali right in their proper spheres, but whom
it comes to government
At this moment the car door opened and
through the volume of smoke a stern-visaged,
specialized woman presented herself.
rs that you, Hiram. l guess you've smoked
about enough. Come back into the sleeper 1t
makes me sick and dizzy to stay here. Come,
hurry up" and she held the door open while
she waited
And Hiram meekly followed her, without a
single protest against the home article of pet
ticoat government.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-17
ON THE DIAMOND.

WASHINGTON, July 16-Games Of base
ball were played to-day with the following
results:
At Philadelphia-Louisville TO- PhiladeI-
phia 3.
| At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. S, Cincinnati 16.
At Washiugton-Wash ington 4, Cleve-
land 6.
At Macon--Macon 4, Birmingham 6.
At Brooklyn-Brooklyn 8, Chicago2
At Boston-Boston s, st. Louis 8.
AT New York-New York IS, Pitts
barg s..
AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IA. Mem
phis O.
At Atlanta-AtIanta /, Chattanooga 6.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-17
FAY THE MAY.
NO Truth In the Story That She Ia Not
the Only Original.

the Only Original.
BRUNSWICK, GA, July 16.-"Saorsd TO
che memory OF Fay the May eldest
daughter Of John aud Alice Tsmpleton."
The above inscription, that marks ohild's
grave In Oak Grove cemetery in this city,
mas formed the basis for many a strange
story rehearsed for the benefit of sight-ssers.
The story as first told to the MOANING NEWS
representative a year or so ago, placed some
doubt on the identity of Fay Templeton,
now filling en- engagement In Atlanta, the
narrator claiming that the original Fay
Templeton was born and reared RAd died In
Brunswick, having lived here for six or
seven years. She with her fathers COM
pany, played several engagements here,
until severe oold, which rapidly changed
into pneumonia, caused her death. Her
success as a child actress up to that
time had been so sgreat that Fay
was quietly buried, apd her younger sister,
May the Fay substituted in her stead, the
public never having discovered the trick
that was played on them. But close in
vestigation fails to substsntiate the story,
and for the first time her real history Is
published. May the Fay is the correct
name of Fay Templeton. and Fay Temple
ton now playing in Atlanta Is the only and
original Fay, who. as little tot. once de-
lighted Brunswick and other Georgia au
0lenoeS. Joe Wallhce, q ClOso personal
friend of John Templeton. is IN possession
of all the facts TO substantiate Fay's claims.
John Templeton and his first wife, whose
stage name was Alice VAre, moved to
Brunswick in 1870 and bought Robert
Williams grist mill Brunswick amateurs
were giving series of entertainments about
that time in MoConp's hall, and
John Templeton, bis wife, Isabel Vane. and
Fay Templeton assisted him. Between the
acts May the Fay would appear and sing
her topical song entitled, How Can Sing
When He's Winking at Me-" This never
failed TO bring down the house, and when
John Templeton again TOOK the road Fay
continued TO appear and proved a drawing
card, her age at that time being between 5
and years. While ON the road John Tenn
pleton's other child, Fay the May, died, and
q return to Brunswick was made to inter
her body. Some foolish persons then started
the story that she child that was buried
was the original Fay, and it has gradually
gained ground since then until now 1t is
generally believed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-17
RUNS OF THE RACERS.
A Summary of the Principal Events
of the Day.

1
OF the Day.
MONMOUTH PARK, N. J., July 16.-By
placing Halle first, Cactus second and Tom
| Watson third after the fifth race this after
noon the judges manufactured a sensation
that will for years TO come be cited as an
instance of carelessnsss on the part of the
| Monmouth park racing judges. Tom Wat
son flashed by Halle and Cactus three
| strides from the lines, and beat them a
| scant length. His victory was 50 decisive
| that the judges have absolutely no ground
for argument. There was no demonstration
Tom Watson being a 30 to l shot. Follow
ing is a summary of the races:
FIRST RAcE-Six furlongs. strathmeath won,
with Stone Nell second and Correction third.
SECOND RAcE-Tyro stakes, six furloues.
Lovelace won. with Don Alonzo second and FL
Sine third. Time 1918.
THIRD RACK-Mdsummer handicap, one mile,
Raceland won with Russell second and Leona
Well third. Time 1:401.
FOURTH RAcE-Five furlongs- Halle was
placed first, Cactus placed second and Tom
Watson third. Time 1:04
FIFTH RAcE-Six furlongs. St. Felix won,
with Adelbert second and Hamilton third.
Time l:14.
SIXTH RAcE-SeYen furlongs. Fremont won,
with Nit Young second and Luella B. third
Time 1:27.
SEVENTH RAcE-The billion stakes, one mile
mad third. Time $50.
AT oHICAGo.
CHICAGO, July 16.-J. NJ. Browns bay
colt, G. W. johnson, by Iroquois, dam Bru-
nette, and therefore full brother to HUI
ron, to-day won the Hyde Park stakes, the
richest event for the 2-year-olds in the
west, in easy style. This was the first time
he ever faced a starter, he having been
saved with view to this particular event,
but so well authenticated were the reports
Of his private trials that, coupled with his
stable companion, G. II. Gillook, he was the
favorite from the opening to the close Of
the betting, going to the post in a field of
ID at 7 10 5, King Lee carrying the place
money, and Maid Marion being third choice,
and that is how they finished. Following is
a summary:
FIRST RACE-Mile. 6pringaway won, With
Galindo second and Notus third. Time 1913.
SECOND RACE-Five furlongs. Heller SHELTER
won, with Woodcraft second and Oregon Eclipse
third. Time ;06
THIRD RAcE-Hyde Park stakes for 2-year
olds; $3.50 each. $3.50 forfeit, 80 900 added,
81, 900 to second AMI $500 TO third: six furlongs
@. w. Johnson won easily by two lengths, with
King Les second and Maud Marion third. Time
1l614; st. Croix, Sabine, Falstaf, Joe Murphy,
Semper Rex, Linger Buck Mccain, G. H. Gill
lock, Columbia and Glen View ran unplaced
The mes value to the winner:was 81 sos
FOURTH RACE One mile and seventy yards
Hene won, with Chapman second and Knott In
II third. Time t:47&.
FIFTH RACE-One and one-q quarter miles Far
aday won. with Lake Breeze second and Brook
wood third. Time 2:O7A
SIXTH RACE-One mile and seventy yards.
Bankrupt won, with Content second and Raj
neeF third Time Az,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-17
SPEER TELLS HIS STORY.
HE CLAIMS THAT THE NOTE WAS
FLOATED WRONGFULLY.

It Was Given on the Representation
That His Profits From the Fence
Company Would More Than Meet 1t.
No Statement Made Concerning Bis
Assets.
ATLANTA, Ga, July 16.-The case Of Mr..
Vandyke against Assistant State Treasurer
W. D. Speer came up before Judge Clarke in
chambers to-day. Mr.. Vandyke some time
ago secured a judgment on a note against
Mr.. Speer, but as the sheriff failed TO find
any property on which he could levy he
fled a bill asking that Mr.. Speer ba made TO
answer to-day where his property was and
of what il consists. In the answer to-day
Mr.. Speer sets forth that the note on which
che judgment was obtained was not bona
fde note. A man named Duval from Ohio
came here TO organize stock company for
the purpose OF building hedge fences in
South Carolina.
MISREPRESENTATION ALLEGED.
He told a number of gentlemen, Mr..
Speer among them, that II they would give
their notes TO him for stock in the company,
he would send men over into South Caro-
lima to work up the business. 80 that the
profits would more than pay the notes by the
time they came due. Accordingly Mr..
Epeer gave his note. Duval traded of Mr..
Speeris note and some others to Mr.. Van
dyke, but after ward, having failed TO carry
out his agreement and fearing arrest, he
made an arrangement with one Neal, who
gave Mr.. Speer two notes for g. 500 each,
one falling due in September. 1892, and the
other In January, 1898. These notes. Mr..
Speer sets forth in his answer, he has In his
control, and he is willing to give them to
Vandyke to satisfy the Judgment and 10
gay the difference In cash.
NO OTHER ASSETS AVAILABLE.
He denies that he has any further assets
equitable in their character or in any wise
charged with the payment of this judgment,
and AYERS that the questions as to his prop
erty asked In the bill are unauthorized by
law. Judge Clarke held that the question
was whether or not Mr.. Spser was bound to
answer about anything concerning himself,
or in other words reveal his own short-com-
tngs by making an exhibit OF his assets.
Public interest is attracted TO the case on
account of the fact that Mr.. Speer is on the
bond of State Treasurer Hsrdeman TO
she amount Of 100000, and 10
Is claimed that IL he has no
assets or his assets cannot be gotten at to
satisfy judgmentin favor of an individual
he is not a competent bondsman for the
state treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-17
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

MEHRTENs. The relatives and friends of
Mr. and Mrs. J. l. Mehrtens and family are re-
specially invited to attend the funeral OF tn cir
infant daughter, LUCILLE, from residence No IS
NOON.
NELSON.-The friends and acquaintance of
OF mr. and Mrs j. K Nelson are respectfully in
vlted TO attend the funeral of their eldest daugh
ter. ANNIE. at $3.50 o'clock THIS MORNING
from the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
POSTEEL.-The friends of Mrs. MARIA Nun
ROE PosrELL, wife of the late Capt. william
Ross Postell, are invited Co attend her funeral
at the Cathedral at II o'clock THIS MORNING.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-17
Union Men Barred Out.

PHILADELPHIA. July 16.-Hughes & Pat
terson have posted notices IN their rolling
mills here stating that they will take back
any OF the striking employees as individuals,
but not as members Of the amalgamated as
soclation. The firm say that they are pro
curing men in other cities TO run their mills.
several hundred men employed by the
hrm have been out since July /.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-17
A Doctor Ends His Life.

M. searcey, son of DR.. J. 8. Searcey, a lead
ing physician of Tuscaloosa. committed
suicide this morning by blowing out his
brains. He left a note saying melancholIa
had made life unbearsble. His mind had
evidently given way under close application
TO his studies