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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-21
NAPOLEON WANTED TO DIE.
His Only Attempt at Suicide Was Decreed
by Fate to BE Unsuccessful.

On one occasion, and on one occasion
only, did Napoleon Bonaparte attempt
to die by his own hand. It was at the
palace of Fontainbleau, while his abdi-
cation was pending. He had seen
Murat and Bernadotte and Ney desert
his cause. He had grieved over the
treachery of Marmont; had learned of
the occupation of Paris by the Allies
troops; he had been driven to despera-
ton by the fierce revenge of the EN-
peror Alexander of Russia, who had re-
fused to treat with Napoleon or any
member of his family, and, last of all,
he had been informed that the woman
whom he had made his wife, the mother
of his child, after starting from Blois to
join him, had been dissuaded from do
ing SC, and had remained at Orleans.
1t was then that his mighty spirit
gave way to the crushing weight of
treason in camp and family. He had
with him some poison, which he had Sc
cured during the disastrous return from
Moscow. The temptation to die the
death of the elder Cato and of Socrates
was too strong for him. In his own
chamber he drank the poison, and lay
down in the full hope that he had ended
the stormiest career that mortal ever
followed. His hope was deceived. The
poison had lost its strength. He suf-
fered the agonies of the damned for
hours, but death did not come.
His private surgeon, Yvan, was panic
stricken, thinking it certain that should
the emperor die in that way, just then,
the Allied Powers, fearing the accusa-
ton of history, would make him a
scapegoat. He mounted his horse and
fed, without doing anything to relieve
his masters suffering. But slowly
Bonaparte recovered, and it is said that
he always expressed the belief that fate,
having prevented him from suicide,
must have other triumphs in store for
his genius. He signed the abdication
which was so CALLING to his soul, giving
up forever the chance that his son might
succeed to his imperial honors, and
consented to retire to Elba, in the full
faith that his star had not set save to
rise again.
This faith did not desert him, even
after the final overthrow at Waterloo.
| He went to st. Helena, believing that
he would come back again, as he had
come back from Elba. Hundreds of
thousands of Frenchmen had more or
less sympathy with that hope. But
| "perfdious Albion" had the arch-foe in
her clutches, and from her careful
watching he was never to escape.-M
| Y. Recorder.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-21
Preparing Chestnuts.

In the Apprentices there are three
ways of preparing fresh chestnuts-
ballotti, (the boiIed) arrostite, (the
roasted) and tegliate, which as yet 1
fail to appreciate. The nuts are first
shelled, then boiled with a quantity of
caraway seeds to give them flavor, the
consequence being that the chestnut
flavor is wanting. But if l wish to eat
necci, the delicacy par excellence, the
goal which the raccolta has ever in view,
I shall be obliged to remain here well
into December.
After the nuts are thoroughly dried
and it takes some weeks of piling on of
wood at the metato to accomplish this
they are ground at the mill and the
-four supplies the main food of the poor
peasantry all winter. Necci are simply
fiat cakes made of this -four, mixed with
water-no salt; it is dear in Italy; the
tax being heavy-and baked between
heated fiat stones, with chestnut leaves
next the cakes to prevent their sticking
to the stones.
These leaves, gathered by thousands
fresh from the trees in September, are
soaked before using. 1t gives the
village grandams - of which rather
shrunken and diminutive creature there
seems fair supply here-a rest from
spinning to string the leaves when
gathered and hang them up to dry. To
my Enlightened idea, these lengthy
festoons, which for some days adorned
the cottage doorways, appeared some
thing of the nature of Christmas deco
ration. Chambers Journal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-21
USE OF MULES IN THE COAL MINES.
They Are Often Buried for Years In the
Cavernous Depths.


It is common thing for mules to be
imprisoned for years in the limitless
night of the mines. Our acquaintance,
"China," had been four years buried.
Upon the surface there had been the
march of the seasons, the white splen-
dor of SHOWS had changed again and
again to the glories of green springs.
Four times had the earth been ablaze
with the decorations of brilliant autumus.
But "China" and his friends had remain
ed in these dungeons from which day.
light, if one could get view up a shaft,
would appear tiny circle, silver star
aglow in sable sky.
Usually when brought to the surface
these animals tremble at the earth,
radiant in the sunshine. Later they 60
almost mad with fantastic joy. The
full splendor of the heavens, the grass,
the trees, the breezes break upon them
suddenly. They caper and career with
extravagant mulish glee. Once miner
told me of q mule that had spent de-
irious months upon the surface after
years of labor the mines. Finally the
time came when he was to be taken
back into the depths. They attempted
W Idho H1uI CuAOuSu d Guuu0I III Iuo u1AA-
side. But the memory of black exist
ence was upon him; he knew that gap
ing mouth that threatened to swallow
him. He had all the strength of mind
for which his race is famous. No cud-
geling could induce him. The men
held conventions and discussed plans to
bulge that mule. The celebrated quail
ity of obstinacy in him won him lib
erty to gambol clumsily about on the
surface.
After being long in the mines the
mules are apt to duck and dodge at the
close glare of lamps, but some of them
have been known to have piteous fears
of being left in the dead darkness.
They seem then, somehow like little
children. We met boy once who said
that sometimes the only way he could
get his resolute team to move was to run
ahead of them with the light. Afraid of
the darkness, they would trot hurriedly
after him and so take the train of heavy
cars to the desired place.-Mc Clure's
MnOnzi1ae
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-21
A Good Rule.

She When see a picture like that
understand why visitors are compelled
to leave their umbrellas and canes at
the door"
He-Why?
She-Whya Because no right-mind-
ed person having cane or an umbrella
handy could refrain from plunging it
through the canvas.-Harper's Basar.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-21
The Sacrifice of Love.

Harry sent me sonnet the other
day" said one fair girl.
"Really?" said the other. ct must
have made him seem very silly to you"
NO; the thought that he would do
such a desperate thing for my sake
made me love him all the more. -
Washington Star.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-21
Her Motive.

Jess-What possessed you to seek an
introduction to Miss Footlights?
Bess-I wanted to get the address Of
her dressmaker.-MY 7. World.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-21

Prohibitionist-I can tell prohibition
town the minute l strike it.
Citizen-Yes, it's easy enough; all the
drug stores have side doors.-LJe.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-21

Mrs. Yeast-I hear your husband is
out of a job.
Mrs. Bacon-Sure, he was never
buster in his life.
Mrs. Y.-What is he doingP
Mrs. Blocking for work.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-21

*Daily. Except Sunday. fFlags'op. MEAS
Dark Faced Type denotes time from IL 90 noon to 15 @
midnight Light Facsd from Z 90 midnight to Il 90
JOSEPH WOOD, E. A. FORD,
General Manager. General Passenger k5s?t,
5-31-94-T PITTSBURGH, PENN'A
For time cards. rates of fare, through tickets,
baggage checks, and further infornia:iu 30
garding the running of trains apply 10 any
Agent of the Pennsylvania Lines.
R e W. D. ARMSTRONG. Agent.
e sT Ravenna. Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-21

There are emergencies in which an
ounce of powder is worth ton Of proc
lamation.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-21

You need not ask new bonnet why
it goes to church.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-21
Drain Tile!

We have on hand in stock, about
100000 feet first class, hard burned
Drain Tile, all sizes. from 2 inch up
for sale at the Lowest Market Price
either in small or car lots,
RAW. BRICK & TILE MFG Co,
RaveDna, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-21

Nos. 336 and 33S connect at Wellsville for
Steubenvi1le and Bellaire. Nos. 33S and 342
East.
Between RaYARp AND NEW PHILADELPHIA.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-21
LAKE DIVISION

Nos. 5, g, DAILY. DEpART
& O. DEPoT, PITTSBURGH Nos. = DAhY
EETwEEN ALLEeHENY De FOREST JUNCTION.. oTHEa
TRAINS EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08

ham, feeling his cause to be a just one
and relying upon the intelligence and
honesty of his fellow citizens in his own
county, insisted on the cause being heard
here at home, and accordingly later moved
to bring it back to Santa Fe county for
trial, which was done.
Furthermore, the alleged populations of
deputy sheriff at Cerrillos, while yio-
lation of the law, was not the real cause
of Conklin's removal as sheriff. This
action was taken by the governor chiefly
because of Conklin's consorting with
persons whom the community had every
reason to believe were criminals and his
other acts which brought reproach upon
the Office he held. And has not the wis
dom of his removal been amply proved?
Does any sane man believe that the con-
spiracy of the Button gang to MUIR
der leading Democratic politician would
have been unearthed but for Sheriff Gun
ningham's appointment? The scenes in
the district court room at the recent pre-
limlnary hearing of the men arrested for
the assassination of Frank Chavez show
how wise it was to strip Conklin of his
insignia of Office, for did he not sit there
day after day and counsel with the de-
PENDANTS and their attorneys in their eff
forts to prove an alibi?
And again, referring to "Junlus' !"
criticism of Judges Seeds and Fall. 1t
would have been childs play for Judge
Seeds to have gone on with the trial of
the shrievalty case in the U. s. court in
the face of the fact that the attorney gen
eral had announced that it could not be
done. And as for Judge Falls original rul-
ings in the case tbs not only matter of
official record, but notorious fact, known
to everybody, that Chief Justice O'Brien,
Republican, fully sustained them.
1t would therefore appear plain from
the above recited facts that "Junius" has
knowingly "falsifed the returns" and that
the Citizens reputation for truth and
| journalistic decency has been materially
impaired by its publication of the rot.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08
Grand Canon of Colorado River.

On the Santa Fe route, in northern
Arizona, 1882 miles from Kansas City, is
the town of Flagstaff. A tri-weekly stage
line runs from Flagstaff to the Grand
Canon of the Colorado river. More than
a mile in depth, this is the sublimest of
gorges-a Titan of chasms. Twenty
Yosemites might be hidden unseen below,
and Niagara would look scarcely larger
than brook.
Don't fail to visit this first wonder of
the world. You can tread up" about it by
asking G. T. Nicholson, G. p. & T. A., A.
T. d s. F. R. R. Co., Topeka, Kas., to mail
you free copy of an illustrated book
describing this terra incognita. The book
is no common affair; but is entertainingly
written, beautifully illustrated and gem
of the printers art.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08
A STAB IN The DARK.

The irres ponsible, because anonymous,
and unreliable, because untruthful, cor
respondent of the Albuquerque Citizen,
who fires his envenomed arrows from am
bush and over the pseudonym of Junius, IN
speaking of the nklin-Cunningham en-
broglo, for the Office of sheriff of Santa
Fe county, says:
"Some more proceedings during Judge
Seeds absence are had before Judge
O'Brien, leaving the case RS it was. as this
latter, very probably, was not exactly
clear-headed when the case was tried
such lapses have some times occurred dur
ing Judge O'Brien's official life in New
Mexico"
This fling at an absent man is con-
temptible; but, then, any dog can bay al
the moon, and especially a dog which
hides itself in the brush so that an out
ragged neighbor can not shy brick-ba
at its head. Judge OBrien needs no win
dication from such pusillanimous attack
The Optic will say, however, that New
and impartial chief justice.-Las Vegas
Optic
Again: every honest newspaper en-
deavors to give the news, of all kinds
and always intends to give it accurately
The above is from the White Oaks
Eagle, and the NEW MEXICAN is curious
to know what the Albuquerque Citizer
thinks of it as a general journalistic pro
position.
Certainly as long as the Citizen con
tinues to pad it's columns with such stuff
as "Junius" appears proud to stane
sponsor for it can not be said that thu
Citizen has in view the attainment of an!
very high journalistic plane.
For instance, the honesty and sincerity
of "Junius" Is e1emplifed in last Satur
days issue of the Citizen not only ir
those features of his letter for which the
Optic takes him to task, but also in his ref
erences to other Santa Fe county affairs
They are nothing more nor less thar
premeditated falsehoods, penned and
given publicity for the express purpose
Of misleading the reading public. 1t wat
Conklin and not Sheriff Cunningham, at
the Citizen states, who took the change
of venue in the Shrievalty case to Taot
county. Conklin swore he could.pot ge'
justice in Santa Fe, Rio Arriba or Sar
Juan counties, and on his application il
was sent to Taos; but Sheriff Cunning
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08
Why Take the Wabash

For ST. LOUISE
Because it is the shortest line; the best
equipped line; runs free chair cars, Buffet
Pullmans and gives you ample time in
Kansas City for supper.
For TOLEDO OR DETROITf
Because it is the shortest line; avoids
transfer across the city in case you are
going further east, and makes close con-
nections with all trunk lines.
For NEW YORK or BOSTON?
Because it has solid through service
from both Chicago and St. Louis, via
NIAGARA FALLS; gives forty minutes
stop at the falls at seasonable time in the
morning.
FOR ALL OTHER EASTERN POINTSs
Because its service is uniformly good
and you can make no mistake in asking
for tickets VIA THE WABASH.
G. M. HAMpsoN, Coml Agent,
1924 18th st., Denver, Colo.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08

THERE is certain class of politicians
in New Mexico that have got to 60. Ref
erence is made to those politicians for
revenue only who would jeopardize our
schools, our homes, society and the pub
lie peace by insisting upon the appoint
ment of incompetents, drunFards and
thugs to responsible positions, simply in
order to pay party debt. This class
have certainly their days numbered.
Spot 'em now and turn them down at the
next city election.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08
Notice for Publication.
Homestead No. Alp.

LAND OFFICE AT SANTA FEE, N. NJ,
January 20, 1894.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the register and receiver at
Santa Fe, N. NJ, on March 6, 1894. viz:
Juan N. Gonzales, for the Q se a OF
sec. 4, and Il ne a, sec. 10, tip 10 n, r
6 q. ----
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and,
cultivation of, said land, viz:
Pedro Gomez y Gonzales, Francisco
Gonzales, Alexandra Gonzales, Antonio
Herrera, of Espanola, N. M.
JAMES H. WALKER,
Rapiotor
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08

The Democrats at Washington are get
ting together these days. Mr.. Cleveland
is adopting policy of Cancellation that
Democrats will view with no small degree
of satisfaction. Recent Missouri appoint
ments show this. 1t is also cheerful to
note that the house is standing right up
to the presidential principles on Ameri
can institutions as set out in the Hawaiian
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08

Ir every good citizen would do his duty
at the primary, and strive to lift New
Mexico politics up to a higher plane,
making common decency an essential to
Office holding, the territory and its people
would be given long push to the front.
Try it at your very next opportunity, Mr..
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08
f. A. FISKE,

Attorney and counselor at law, P. 0. Box
"F," Santa Fe, N. NJ, practices in su-
preme and all district courts of New Mex
leo. Special attention given to mining
and Spanish and Mexican lana grant
litigation.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08
DON'T be croaker. Go to work and
help build up here the fairest state in the
Union by producing something.

New MEXICO has half dozen new gold
camps that would be on regular
old time Leadvile- Creole Cripple Creek
boom if that internal alien act we're out
of the way. Work for statehood.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08
Press Comments on Territorial
Affairs.
Don't Help statehood That Way

Don't Help Statehood That way
The officials at Albuquerque played
a fine hand in the statehood matter, when
they permitted, connived at, and even
abetted the bull fight. That is an elegant
bit of evidence of the fitness of the peo-
pie of this territory for statehood. TO
the credit of the good people of the ter
ritory be it said that the Democratic
governor, the Democratic press, and even
Albright, condemned it. To the further
credit of the territory, be it related that
those officials who aided in the matter
were, one and all, Republicans, and the
only paper in the territory, which active
ly endorced the disgraceful exhibition is
foaming with rage over the capture OF
the ed-handed assassins of Frank Cha
vez.-Roswell Record.
**x
In Somewhat the same Fix as santa
Fe County.
Is it not about time that our people set
about devising some practical steps for
meeting the necessary expenses of the
county? The income IS not large enough
to begin to pay the county's expenses on
the most rigidly economical basis, and
vet the county nSpst Keep up running.
The present board of county commits
sioners closely scrutinizes every bill and
practices every economy, but no effort
of economy will meet the case; more
money should be raised, the presentincome
for 1894 can by no devise be made to pay
the absolutely necessary expenditure
What plan will our people adopt to raise
the further needed money. 1t rests with
them to do it.-Slver City Sentinel.
Xxx
should Acknowledge With Pride.
The unearthing of the assassins of ex'
Sheriff Frank Chavez by the Democratic
oficials in Santa Fe is one of which every
citizen in this territory should acknowl
edge with swelling of pride. That the
right parties have been found there car
not be the least doubt in the mind of any
| justice seeking citizen. But to convict
these law-breaking midnight assassins ii
far more serious, much graver thing
than to find where the guilt lays. Wher
it is taken into consideration that mer
who are acknowledged to be leaders ir
this territory are connected, no doubt in
stigators of this and crimes untold, will
this as we'll as other lawless acts, thai
they have money power to help them te
cover their shocking deeds, it is plain thai
unless those who believe in purity o
government and protection of life rally
irrespective of all feeling, to the supper
of those now endeavoring to execute thu
law, that chances of conviction are slim
This is not a private but public matter
that should be looked upon as a persona
moral duty each individual has to per
form in helping to bring tho lnstigator
and the executioners of this conspirac,
to full and just punishment. Let nj
guilty man escape though he be king
San Juan Times.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08
HENRY L. WALDO

Attorney at Law. Will practice in the
several courts of the territory. Prompt
attention given TO all business intrusted
to his care. Office in Cstron block.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08
d. W. MANLEY,
d FL NTIS T..
OFFICE HOURS 30 to IL, and 2 to
Notice for Publication.
Homestead-No. 1882.
LAND OFFICE AT SANTA FEE, N. NJ,
January 1S, 1897

January 10, 1894. J
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the register or receiver at
Santa Fe, N. NJ, on March 6, 1894, viz:
Jose Gregorio Vigil, for the n u sw a,
8 u NV a, sec. 81, tip. 1G n, 10
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz: Ysidro
Ortiz, Pedro Vigil, George Ortiz, Justo
Lopez, of Santa Fe, N. M.
i-l9-f-2O. JAMES q. WALKER,
Register.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08

Mg-The NEW MEXICAN is the oldest news
paper in New Mexico. 1t is sent to every
Post Office il the Territory and has a large
and growing circulation among the intelli-
gent and progressive people of the south
west.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08
A. L. MORRISON,

Attorney and Counselor at Law. Prac-
tees in all the courts of the territory.
Special attention given to land Office
business. Office in Catron Block, Santa
Fe, N. M.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08
Rest limo and Service to Chicago
and st. Louis

htSC
and st. Louis
Is afforded by the Burlington's vestibule0
flyer, leaving Denver daily at 9p. m,
reaching Chicago at $3.50 a. M, and st.
Louis at 7:2O a. M, the second morning,
making close connections with all fast
trains for the east and south. All meals
en- route served in the famous Burlington
dining cars.
For full information apply to local
ticket agents or address g.. W. Vallery,
General Agent, 1889 18th street, Denver.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08
#. r. CONWAY.

Attorney and Counselor at Law, Silver
City, New Mexico. Prompt attention
given to all business intrtsted to his care
Practice in all the courts in the territory
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8.

STocKMEN may rely upon the New
MExIcAN's Geographic market reports.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08

GEO. W. KNAEBEL,
Office in Griffin block. Collections and
searching titles speciality.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08

RALPH E. TWITCHELL,
Attorney at Law. Catron block, Santa Fe,
New Mexico.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08

EDWARD L. BARTLETT,
LAWYER, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Office,
Catron block.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08

All contracts and bills for advertising pay
able monthly.
All communication intended for publica-
ton must be accompanied by the writer's
came and address-not for publication-but
as evidence of good faith, and should be ad-
dressed to The Editor. Letters pertaining to
business should be addressed
New MEXICAN Printing Co.,
Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08
CATRON & SPIEsS.

CATRON & SPIESS.
Attorneys at law and solicitors in chan
Gerry Santa Fe, N. M. Practice in all the
courts of the territory. Offices in Catron
Block.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-02-08

MAX FROST,
Attorney at Law, Santa Fe, New Mexico