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Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

Having had years Of torment with
ants, both black and red, we lighted
upon the following remedy, which with
us has worked like magic: One spoonful
tartar emetic, n spoonful Of sugar,
mixed into a thin strip. AS it evaporates
or is carried off, add ingredients as need
ed. A sicker lot of pests would be hard
to find. Whether they impart the re-
suits to the home firm or whether all are
killed, I trow not. Certain it is they do
not pay us a second visit.
For ants on the lawn, a spoonful of
paris green, cut with alcohol and made
into strip with sugar and water, can be
placed ON pieces of glass or crockery-
owe from domestic pets-and the
slaughter will be satisfactory.-Cor
New York Observer.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22
A LaughabIs supsr.tItIon.

"a curious illustration of the value of
superstitions, said Mr.. Kunz, the dia-
mond expert for Tiffany g. Co., "was
afforded the other day by a lady who
brought a set of opals here for the pur-
pose of selling them. She felt obliged
to part with them ON account OF n series
Of misfortunes in her family which she
feared were attributable TO the gems,
so VIGOROUSLY unlucky. On examining
them found that they were merely i'm
i%tatiOns. A few weeks ago l had in my
possession three seashells which had
been transformed into opal. Their orig
inal limy material had been dissolved
out Of the rock by which they were in
closed, and the precious substance was
deposited by water in place of the lime,
retaining the form Of the shells. A
graduate of Harvard college bought the
curiosity and presented it TO that insti.
tuition. New York Sun.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22
A Terrible Accident.

A terribly fatal accident destroyed a
whole family at Cotbus, Germany.
Father, mother and two SOM were oc-
cupied in cleaning out a cesspool, SO
deep that they could not get in without
a ladder. Suddenly the father, stand
ing OF the ladder, became unconscious
and fell. His son fastened down to
rescue him and fell also. The same
happened to the second son, and the
mother, seeing her whole family in the
pool, also went to try and fetch them
out. She had hardly stepped upon the
ladder when the poisonous gas rendered
her also unconscious and she fell down.
When it was possible to take them out
all four were dead.-Chicago Herald.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22
Columbus Idea of the world.

Columbus believed the solid part of
the sphere to be larger than the liquid
part, and the distance by the sunset road
between the East Indies and western
Europe to be less than it is.
But in those two capital errors lay the
great incentive to the execution and sue
cess of his purpose. Had he known the
vast planetary spaces covered by the
waters; the continent interposed be-
tween his own Europe and the land of
diamonds, gold and spices; the difficulty
and peril of the passage yet TO be braved
in the far regions of the antarctic pole in
order to sail from our continental En-
rope to the oriental Indies by tho west
ern way, he would perhaps have shrunk
back in alarm and dread.-Emilio Cas-
telar in Century.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

"Why does a dog run sideways or di-
~agonallyY inquired the purchaser of a
fine black Newfoundland pup of a dog
fancier the other day. well, sir, that's
a question I've been asked frequently,
and after some investigation l have con
cluded the reason is that the animal has
been brought up that way. Why does
a chicken roost on one foot, or an owl
keep its eyes wide open all night long,
Or a rooster crow vigorously at the break
Of early dawn, or a pig run homeward
with straws in its mouth before ap-
preaching rain2 These are questions
that are as difficult to solve as some Of
the astronomical problems. "-Philadel-
phia Press.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22


There were two weddings amid unu-
sual surroundings in Colorado a few days
ago. The second was an attempt to 20
n better on tho first for novelty and
romance, and it would not be surprising
If a third should occur soon to a the
climax. The first couple were married
on the summit Of Pixies peak, the idea
maybe being to get as near heaven as
possible in the blissful event and per-
haps to display an ardor Of love that the
climate above the snow line could not
chill.
The second couple, George F. Schatz
and Miss Emma Thompson. were mar
ried in the weird and beautiful bridal
chamber Of the Cave Of the Winds at
Manitou. The wedding party Of the
romantic pair, comprising the parson and
a number Of friends, was driven to Viii.
liams canon and climbed the rocky trail
into the cave, where the ceremony was
performed.-Exchange.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

II is very seldom now that you see a
painter burn OF old paint with a spirit
lamp or torch, though there are still a
few who stick to the old method. The
easiest way to clean paint of wood, or
even metal, Is to mix lime and salsoda
pretty thickly in water and then apply
freely with q brush. After a short time
the pain can be scraped of without diff
Guilty. ANY amateur a use this recipe;
only a little care is advisable, as the
mixture will remove skin from the
hands or face even more rapidly than Il
win remove paint from wood OF metal.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

Jim Faberpusher is one Of the most
industrious journalists in New York.
He thinks Of nothing but his professional
duties.
One day his wife TO whom he was re-
Gently marriOD said TO him;
"You don't speak to me any more.
Have you ceased TO love me?'
''Oh, no, but / just can't find time.
I'm pressed for time"
Eyes, but / don't get pressed at all, "
responded the neglected wife. This well
merited rebuke reminded the journalist
Of his obligations to his better half
Texas Siftings.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

A Primrose dame, a member Of the
grand council Of a certain seaside habi-
tation, called to INV an elector. The
elector was a Liberal and tried to get
some fun out Of his visitor. "What do
you think, ma'am," he asked, "about the
eight hour movement "Well, it does
seem hard, don'tcherknow, replied the
dame, ''to make men work from G
o'clock in the morning till 3 o'clock at
night. London Truth.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

To a great extent tho reciprocity prof
oct was a humbug. Il was intended as
a sugar coating for the bitter pin Of the
Mckinley tariff. "What do we care for
abroadr said Major Mckinley. "Let
us cultivate and develop the home mar
ket and leave foreign trade 10 take care
Of itself, said other leading lights Of
Republican,. Yet In spite Of these dec
laratiOns Of antagonism 10 foreign
trado tho Republicans tackled the rec
procity sections 10 tho Mckinley law
with the pretended purpose Of securing
new foreign parkets for a ~agicultu.
iete and manufacturer Rochester a..
~ Herald
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

A flock OF owes and lambs were once
observed in adjoining fields, separated
by a fence with several gaps in It. "Fol-
low my leader" was the game most In
favor with this flock, the biggest lamb
leading around the field and then jump
ing the gap, with all the others follow
ing in single file. ANY lamb that took
the leap unusually well would give two
or three more enthusiastic jumps out Of
sheer exuberant happiness when Il
reached the other side. Fawns played
a sort Of eros touch from one side 10
the other, the "tOuoh" IN each case be-
ing by the nose.-Londop Tif-Bits.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

In France there is a popular tradition
among the peasantry, especially those
of the Seine country and Of La Chatre,
concerning a demon called "The Ghost
Of Leap Year." It is said that every
leap year this peculiar sort Of evil demon
makes his dread appearance. The crea-
lures sole pleasure is TO be displeased
with everything and everybody. His
shape is not distinguishable in member,
joint or limb, but taken altogether his
hideous and uncanny actions make him
a much dreaded monster.-St. Louis Re
public.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22
The Cnlnra Of Amher.

Amber has a wonderful variety of
colors. Some of it is as clear as crystal,
some as yellow as honey, some light
blue and again a transparent green.
Then it is found as white as snow, the
color Of cream, and often many of these
tints are blended in one piece. There is
a popular notion to the effect that am
Der has curative qualities for such all
ments as Group and sore throat, and
many thousand necklaces of it are sold
annually for that purpose.-Interview
in Washington Star.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22
A wAsIIINGToN 4
One Firm fla Buffalo Spends Ecro
Money as the IBaffaiO POst-offico
TIA all the Banks and Rows
paueFn combined.


A Washington ID. c. letter says, that the
post-ofice authorities at Washington report
that one firm in Buffalo-the Worlds Dispen-
sary Medical AssociRtion-spends annually
one hundred thousand dollars 100000 for
stamps alone, in carrying on their extensive
proprietary business. This is more than all
the banks and newspapers of Buffalo COM
bined spend for postage.
Here's a firm which has grown, step by
step, through many years TO greatness. The
reason for this wonderful growth has been
that they have faith in what they sell, so
much faith that If they can't benefit CT
cure, they don't rant your nionev.
For many years they have been selling DR..
Pierce's remedies-one, DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, for regulating and in
MIGRATING the liver and purifying the blood;
the other, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
the hopo Of weakly ~womanhood, and they've
been sold for years, sold by the million bot
ties; sold under a positive guarantee Of
benefiting or curing, or your money will be
refunded.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

The most costly book in the world is
declared TO be a Hebrew Bible now in
the Vatican. IL is said that in 1912
Pope Jules II refused to sell the Bible
for its weight in gold, which would
amount to SOB 600. That is the great
est price eve offered for a book.-New
York Sun.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

In Kentucky the public school teach
ers are not paid a fixed salary, but re-
ceive so much for each pupil. This plan
has n good effect, that of stimulating
teachers to secure scholars and thus ex-
tend the benefits of education, but some
have been found making false returns.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

All intelligent persons are familiar
with the fact that the body is in a per-
petual state of assimilation and elimina-
tion-nutrition and waste. The two
processes balance each other In a
healthy and normal physical condition.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

The demand for black hosiery that
has been 30 great for several years con
tinues undated, and although this year
the sale Of colored goods has somewhat
increased, still the leading houses report
that black constitutes 70 per cent. OF all
sold. Even in tho finest grades Of fancy
hosiery, IN silk and Isle, the use Of
colors is in the embroidery OF stripes or
lace effects, the stocking being still In
black.-Dry Goods Economist.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22
rus.y Dld \. vim . 1i,,I. H.,,h,,.

Pussy Did It with . Little Ratchet.
A peculiar accident befell the two
year-old daughter Of George Colvin, at
Hope, Wednesday afternoon. The child
was playing about the room in which
the cat lay fast asleep ON a shelf. Near
where the cat lay was a Ratchet, and a
movement by the cat knocked the
Ratchet OH the shelf, striking the child
ON the face ami cutting a cash nearly
four inches long. The child Is in a
somewhat p%recarious condition from
the loss Of blood. -Providence Journal.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

The railway mileage Of Canada has
just about doubled in the past ten years.
In 1881 there were 1880 milosof railway
in the Dominion, and last year there
were li,009. TIE earnings last year
were $is, 1902, O90, and the expenses S84,-
96O. 440.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

"You look awful blue. What is the
matter with your
THAT editor has sent back my last
batch of poems. / wish l knew how to
get his good will"
That's easy enough DONE"
"How am 1 to do it to put him II
good humor?"
Don't send him any more Of your
poetry. Texas Siftings.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22
Not Two Prioos.

Husband-Seens to mo 7ou paid two
prices for everything yo- bought this
morning.
Wife--Indced | didn't. | went TO the
n price store. New York Weekly.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

A greyhound mother at Nevada, No.,
having had two pups carried of, hu,ted
them up, carried them home, dug ' hole
ander the he'yre md hid them.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

Considerable ASTONISHING GAS re-
Gently excited in a zone Of SWEDEN and
Russia, comprising the towns Of Stock
holm, Elisavetgrod, Pinsk, Kovno and
st. Petersburg, by the appearance in
the air and the eventual deposit on the
ground Of large clouds Of q powder Of
peculiar appearance.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-11-22

During the Fourth Of July celebration
at the Washington monument in Wash
ington, just as the speaking began q
beautiful rainbow formed apparently
just above the apex Of the monument.
Il soon disappeared, and reappeared Just
as the ceremonies ended.-San Francisco
Bulletin.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-03
WIZARD NO MORE.
Jay Gould Lays Down the Wand
of Mystic Power.
A PRINCE Of STOCK BROKERS
Passes Peacefully to the Beyond, Surrounded
By Those Dear 10 Him.
The Heart Of Business Flullcred for Second,
Then Beat Stronger Than Ever, and The
Gold Getting Went On as Usual
How the News Was Received.

New York. Dec 2.-7Iay Gould died this
morning at 0:15 o'clock The direct cause
of his death, as stated at his house this
morning, was pulmonary consumption
The scene ut the house at midnight
was not extraordinary. Il was starcd
at that time that the strong, muster mind
had ceased to battle for life, His child
rem were ut his bedside, mud they recog-
nized that the hopes Of the past few
days were vanishing. and that the end
was not far on. They tearfully adj
nhttcd this to few close friends and
then began that vigil which only ceased
when the last breath left the body. DR.,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-03

Mum. his physician, had DIR. Jnncwuy
in consultation, but they said that Moth
ing could be done but make Mr. Gould's
last hours a. comfortable as possible.
When the end came, the mombcrs Of the
family who were iu the house were
Mr. and Mrs, George Gould, MIR and
Mrs. Edwin Gould, Miss Helen Gould,
Mrs. Howard Gould aud Miss Annie
Could
The first visitor Of any note that called
at the Gould mansion this morning was
Coils T.. Huntington. lie entered by
the front door aud remained inside hut u
few minutes. When he came ont he
had no information to furnish, lie knew
nothing he said, beyopl. the fact that
Mr.. Gould was dead. lilo had not seen
any member of the family.
At 11;05 A. m, Rev DR., John Il. Pax
ton entered the house aud left there
twenty minutes afterwards. lie told
reporters that Mr.. Gould's end was very
peaceful, and up to a few minutes before
his demise he was perfectly conscious.
He called all members of his family
around his bedside and spoke To each
one 81 his sous and daughters indlvidu-
ally. lie became Unconscious u few min
utes before his death. DIR. Paxton said
The fune.ul would take place on Monday
next The exact hour has not yet been
settled on. Funeral services will be held
at the house.
The remains of Gould will be buried
in Woodlawn cemetery beside those OF
his wife. Arrangements for the funeral
are in the hands Of DIR. Mum aud the
undertaken.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-03

The death OF jay Gould WIS generally
known before the opening of the stock
exchange, and brokers and traders had
full opportunity to prepare themselves
The effect ia the market was less than
was expected The general market was
steady to firm.
The board room presented nothing un-
usual In It's appearance, either Ia point
of number of brokers IN attendance or
In any other respect. The total snles up
to 1890 have often been exceeded when
there WAS no unusual event 10 stimulate
trading. Even the so-callcd Gould
stocks were only moderately active.
After IL O'Clock the market became
strong. and prices advanced right
through the list Shorts became nervous
az the stubborn strength shown by the
market aud showed u disposition 10
cover mp. Manhattan elevated advanced
IL from the lowest and the remainder
Of the list improved - TO Is per ccnt
three stocks which be was most inter
tIat Mr.. Gould las had his house In
cool order for q long time. Interviews
With prominent bankors and brokers are
10 the effect that the death Of Mr. Gould
will not have much influence on the
market either way.
John n. Terry, who hns been connected
with Mr.. Could for year,, and who Is a
director in a number OF Gould's proper
ties says.
.'AIr. Gould stated recently that he
had trusted. to us his own expression,
three stock IN which he was most inter.
ested and that they could not H. sold"
The three stocks referred 10 are Man
haitian, Western Union and Missouri
Pacific.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-03

been advanced. The rate on wheat from
Wichita Falls to Fort Worth, under
the commission was lli cents; now 1874,
q distance OF ia miles. Taking Nich-
ita Falls as source OF supply and the
rate on our manufactured product Is
wheat, 1874; ilour, III about, or a rate OF
81 cents, TO Abilene, Distance OF ga
miles. The rate from milling points in
Kansas to Abilene is AZ cents on flour.
Don't know how much OF the through
rate the Texas roads get ON Kansas
Hour. We are shipping no wheat into
the mill from the Panhandle this sea-
son, though we have had an occasional
car. The rates ON wheat are
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-03

The history Of Jay Gould from a bare.
footed hoy who wandered OYER Tho rough
hills Of Delaware county 20 The Hllroad
king Whose wealth was estimated nc
SGDO0O.O00. Is one u the most remark.
able among our seli-made men. His life
fpr the INST few months has been con
slant battje against the inevitable. and
All means that medical skill and interest
Of friends and relatives could suggest
were employed 10 prolong the finnnoier's
life. He was taken about 10 luxurious
cars TO places where milder air and alb
sehce from business excitement might
~ exnaeted 10 work q refrigeration Of
energy Frequent reports during the past
few weeks as 10 his feeble condition.
we've received. but were either depreci-
ati.d or denied b. those uenr him.
NJ. Gould was born IN tie west set
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-03

miration We believe his lifc to have
been a source Of great good to thousands
Of railroad mon. anil We realize TINT We
have lost one who was always consider
ate of tho welfare OF our profession aud
rcudy ut nll times to do justice. with
sympathy and courtesy.
Resolved, That we extend 70 his family
our wurinest sympathy and condOlencc
10 this the time OF their great bccaye-
ment. und that a copy Of these r'solu-
tons be- forwarded To them
4, 5. TnORNE,
Chairman.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-03
PoRfIRlO DIAz


EAGLE Pass, Tex Dec, l.--(Speclal.l
Tho inauguration Of President Dlaz To-
day was celebrated as "a national holi-
dav 10 tho city 81 bis namo across the
RIO Gfando. All the stores we're closed
and bull nghts were given IN thc'oyon-
inr. Tonight a grand ball 10 in
progress at tho custom house which ~
attended by the elite Of Eagle Pass and
Ciudad Ponrio Diaz, Tho band Of the
Eighteenth infantry has been brought
~ from Monterey for tho occasion.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-03
REronrEp nEsIoNArIoNs.

Albany, y. Y, Dec. Considerable
escitemcht was occaaioned here BY tho
rumor that Governor Flower had re-.
aunsted The designations Of Chns. IL,
's5nsnu q " .IooadauI AiolpEJ '4noa
Peck, commissioner Of labor; Jas Com
eitl service commissioner aud 'lheo. II.
Baaellu, forest commissioner. The gov
oiIor refused to either affirm or deny tia
statement. AZ Mr.. connolly's office ihd
rnin0r 10 denied. Labor ComulpAionei
Peek denied having sent IN his rcsignW
lion. The reported designations are not
believed nllhouih they are liable to occur
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-03

washington. Der 2--Reprcacuiatiye
Durl,urrow II Illinois has gone on record
ia favor 81 an extra sessi0n OF cougrcra-
lie says the next congress must not only
revise tho tariff, bat Il must establish
sound financial system aud II i inper
Uravy action always comes Of tardJ
beginning he says.
Conrfessmai Mcmillan, Of Tennessee
says me people who declare for the re-
yiilon Of the tarih are entitled 10 Il AZ
speedily a. possible
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-03

Washington. Dee. 2.-Secrctary Chas.
Foster said this evening. that while he
did not care to discuss the matter for
publication. he lid not think the death
of Jay Gould make any appwciable diff
ference In tho financial markets mas
much ~ the effect WAS practically. dis.
counted. and a. his sou George Could
would bc depended upon TO pursue n
safe ind conservative policy In the man
agcmcnt " his fathers estate. There
WAS, IL hig opinion, no possible danger
OF a hnancinl panic
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-03

Washiugas, Dec Concerning the
report that Gfcat Britain has demanded
al Ids country redress for the arrest Of
A. H. Chisholm, enc Of the Coenr ~
Alone rioters, Secretary Of Sthte Foster
snrs that nothing whatever has been re-
ceised by tie department from Great
Britnin on this subject. nor has the
department taken auy action even 20
ihe ,,zteUt Of making nn inquiry Of thc
state officials Of Idaho.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-03

City of Mexico. Dec. Tho news Of
the death OF Gould was received 10y
President Diaz this morning IN private
telegram FROM New York. Tho presl-
dent was very much hurt ut the intclli.
gcncc. lie met Mt Gould years ngc ON
the occasion Of the mngnuteR visit 10
this city, und the two became fast
friends.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-03

san BDndsco, Cal. Dec. 2.Newf
WIS received To-day that tho Jersey
Tncf ~ aOlD acres, eight miles tfum
Antioch. Cal. was Hooded by an over
flow Of the Joaquin river. a lpfse ernp
Of onions and potatoes was ruined Total
l0ss $4,000.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-03

Al Vienna the Austrian roichrath
yesterday refused 70 grant the credit
asked for secret service PURPOSES.