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The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28
A New EldoradO.

The newest of western mining camps, the Cochiti camp, in New Mexico, lies near the ancient Indian village of that name on the west bank of the Rio Grande, southwest from Santa Fe. The mines lie in lodges which cross at right angles the walls of three capr yons, the Cochiti, the Pino and the Peralta. Some of the ores already taken out there are very rich, and, 1t the claims as to their abundance are verified in the continued working. Cochiti will prove one of the great collaborating districts of the United States. At the mouth Of the Pino, the central canyon of the three, the hum- ming, brand-new town of Allerton is situated. Two smaller town sites, Kent City and Eagle, have been laid off, about six miles to the east and to the west, respectively. A few frame and more log houses are interspersed among the tents which constitute the greater part of the residence and busi- ness structures of the camp, in which about two thousand people abide. Saloons and gambling and dance houses are plentiful and busy, and even the .old timer" with memories of Dead wood and Leadville, admits that the Cochiti has generally the symptoms ot a booming camp.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28
POINTS ON SNAILS,
Nothing Mot"oric But Much That Is In-
 teresting in Their Career.

Nothing Met"oric ISut Much That Is In-
 teresting in Their Career.
 The Smithsonian institution has hit upon something extraordinary in snails. The creatures may be sloY. hut they hold the record over all other animals for prolonged vitality under adverse conditions, rays the Provi- lence Journal. Stories of toads dug out of rocks in which they had been imprisoned for ages arc 'apocryphal; but recent discovery has established the credit Of this humble mollusk as No, in the tenacity of life.
 Only the other day specimen from m island off the coast of Lower Cali fornia, inclosed in drawer with part of the molluscan collection, was found to be alive. It had DO food or water for more than six years. When placed in the box with moist earth it pro- truded its feet, began to move about, and seemed to be as well as ever. Some time ago few snails of differ. ent species, gathered in Mexico, reached the Smithsonian institution and were placed in box. They re- mained undisturbed for two years and three months, at the end of which time they were put into a jar of glass with some chickwecd and small auantity.of tepid water. Pretty soon they walked up and appeared quite ac- tive.
 Pond snails,. which are sometimes found alive in logs of mahogany from Honduras, possess equal endurance. Specimens carried from Egypt to Paris, packed ia Sawdust, have arrived uniniured. Other kinds have been eX- perimented with by shutting them up in pill boxes and dry bags for years, but they have survived. The limit of their vitality is yet to be ascertained.
 Land snails ia cold climates bury themselves in the ground or under dead leaves in winter; in tropical re- gions they become torpid during the hot season. When about to start in on a period of sleep they seal up their shells with a closerftting door, which sometimes is shield of thin, tran sparent mucus, and in other cases an opaque membrance as thic.; as visit ing card. Behind this the animal con structs other walls, which serve like 50 many partitions to protect 1t tagainst prolonged cold OF dryncss.
 It is believed that just as the seeds of plants arc distributed by-winds, so likewise the eggs of snails arc scattered abroad on the breeEcs, thus dissemi- mating their species. They arc very prolific animals. Some of the great land snails of tho tropics, which live on trees ard weigh pound apiece. lay eggs that look strillingly like those ot pigeons, being quite as large. The eggs arc deposited among decaying vegetation. the heat of decomposition matching thcIn.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28
Somewhat Severe.

An exchange prints a story which may be commended to the attention of all public speakers who have the dan gerous gift of 1ucncy. A young law yer talked for several hours to jury in Indiana, to the weariness of all who were obliged to listen. At last he sat down and the opposing counsel, Q white-haircd veteran, rose to reply.
 s'Your honor," said he, II will follow the example of my young friend who has just finished, and submit the case without argument" With that he took his seat and the silence was opPres
 siyc.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28
Indian Relics in Delaware.

Interesting relies of dead and gone Indian tribes are the great mounds ot oyster shells formed along the seashore in southern Delaware. According to local tradition, the Nanticokes of Pennsylvania were in the habit of win terinr along ti:e scaahore in lower Delaware and of eating numerous quantities of oy sters. The shells tes- tifv ;o the appetitcs of the Nanticokes, and many Indian implements are found u1 the nounds
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28
kILLIES AND THEIR FOES.
Not Only Fish, Fowl and Man Devouri
 But Even Chickens PIilage Them.

Not Only Fish, Fowl and Man Devour,
 But Even Chickens Pilage Them.
 "He doesn't mind little thing like that" said the deacon, kindly, as he passed his hook through the skin be- hind the back fin of the killie and cast minnow, hook and sinler the length of his lire to try the effect of a fresh bait. If the snappcrs don't bite any better than they've been doing hell be swim ming as lively as ever when we pull ur anchor to go home. Look at those killies in the bait box. Nothing damper about them than some scaweed since morning. and they'll all be ready to swim away if they stay till tomorrow.
 They arc tough and hardy little fel- lows and no mistalle," Le continued, lifting the seawecd to look admiringly at the Uriggiilg little stumptailed fish packed like sardines in the box. "They seem to have been created for the good of others. Everything preys on killies, from men who bait their hooks with them or cat the minnows as white bait, down to the guils and hcrons and bass and blackfish and Teakish and luke and snaPpcrs that follow them among the grass every full tide: And with all this keeping after them they don't thin them out that anyone can see. Why, the very chickens along shore will run from q dough trough for the sake of eating l1illics' eggs"
 Hold on q minute, deacon" said the reporter, who was tho pious mariner fishing companion that day. Il grant all the rest you say, but please explain how chickens manage to get at the killies' eggs. If you'd said ducks or geese, I could understand it."
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28
Apply for Information About THE GREAT
 SOUTHWEST

Where ss Fn can be duplicated today for 50 per acre. iAJhoro five tons of alfalfa hay, worth SIP per tvlCI C ton, was grown on land the like of which can be bought Tor SI5 per acre. ikJhoro many other products such as sweet eSnCl C potatoes, tomatoes and early vegeta- bles netted as large and larger profits than fruit. lSFho, n the summers arc cool. the winters sSICi warm. cyelones unknown and mala- ria u1h heard of.
 AIhoro there is the best opening in the world HSiiOl V for honest industry.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28
Human PassDoEt,

The lines on no two human hands are exactly alike. This fact is utilized in China in an interesting way. When a traveller desires a passport the palm of his hand is covered with fine oil- paint, and an impression is taken on thin, damp paper. This paper, official ly signed. is his passport.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

Albuquerque-A. T. & s. F RR. for all points east ant south.
 Ash FoIk-Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix rail- way for Fort Whipple, Prescott and connection with stage lines for points in Central Arizona
 Biakc-Nevada Southern kallW ay for Manvel and come ction with stage lines for anderblt md m ming districts norlh,
 BArstow-- outhern california Railway for Les Angeles, San Diego and other California o;nts.
 Moiave-southern Pacific Company for San Francisco, Sacramen to and other Northern Cali foInia D, ints.
 PULDMAN PALACE SLEEPING CARS, A,cnauge Is made by sleeping car passengers hetween San Francisco &I d Kansas Ci. CT Ssp Diego z nd Los Ang les and Chit ego.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-03-27

AS map changer Japan has beaten
all the nations of Europe in recent times
and has made no fuss about it outside
either. We Americans on our part may
congratulate ourselves that both China
and Japan turned to this republic TO
make peace between them because we
had no ak to grind and they could
therefore trust u.s. Ministers Dun and
DENLY are TO be congratulated too.
Korea stands in the position of gain
ing her independence without fighting
for it herself Japan did the fight
ing for her. As pay for the fighting
no doubt Japan would like to appropri-
ate Korea to her own use, only that
Russia would not permit it, and great as
Japan is she is not yet strong enough to
lock horns with Russia Japan, how
ever, gains great prize in the island
of Formosa. This was one of the richest
and most priced of China's possessions.
1t is an island nearly twice as large as
the state of Massachusetts
If China will confscate the wealth of
100 or so of the officials whose corrupt
and rotten administration of their du-
ties brought upon her her present great
loss and humiliation, she can pay the
$3.50. 900, 900 the able correspondents
have agreed on as the indemnity to ia
pan without much trouble. She can be-
gin with Ii Hung Chang.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-03-27

Manufacturers desiring to exhibit ags
ricultural machinery at the Vienna ex-
position early in May should make ap-
plication to the committee of the I'm
perial Agricultural society, 10 Herren-
gasse. Vienna A circular from the
United States agricultural department
gives information that all kinds of ma
chinery for working up wood, brewing
machinery, incubators and fish hatcher
les will be included. Ample space will
also be given TO devices for cooking
stock feed and for the display of stalls.
ties, watering troughs, etc This ex-
position ought to be great opportunity
for live Americans AT the close of the
show and not later than May IA the ex-
hihitor must remove his property at his
own expense All goods must be in
place by April 80.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-03-27

The French prohibition against Amer
lean cattle does not include meats al
ready dressed or canned. 1t is ques-
tion whether it is not far more merci-
full and healthful way to slaughter the
cattle ON this side and ship the beef in
refrigerators Frances embargo ON live
cattle will necessarily decide the ques-
tion In favor of dressed beef. There will
be opportunity for the growth of an inn
mense trade in refrigerator meats for
export to France. If cattle breeders are
wise and shrewd, they will establish
great Strengthening plants and get as
much out of their dressed meats as they
did before from live cattle Besides
that. they win be making employment
for hundreds of men out of work.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-03-27
The worth rhat Made Women.


The late 81. Worth of Paris was an
Englishman who went into the dry
goods business because he hated to get
his hands dirty That in the beginning
was his especial talent for his calling.
In spite of this apparent effeminacy,
however, no was shrewd enough TO
make himself a multimillionaire by
beating out the women in one of their
own particular callings and gaining
worldwide fame as a dressmaker.
His chief claim to distinction was
that he charged ten prices for gar
ments. He beat the women dressmakers
because he had the gall to charge and
TO get ton prices for garments. They
had not But he brought the trade Of
dressmaking into the realm of art and
artists, which the women had not done
TO any great extent before his time
Now great painters do not consider it
beneath them to design costumes for
rich ladies Whether it is a sign that
they are greater fools than other women
VI HdNt aDtbttA AonAo ~ 40 AAopCS0AOAO w
say, but Worth's best customers were
American ladies. He used to mention
with pride that one woman in New
York city had bought $50, 600 worth of
gowns of him. Perhaps she was dress
maker and in the trade herself. Queen
Victoria was the only woman of note in
Europe who never had a gown from
him. And yet with all the fuss and
feathers, the buckram, haircloth and
crinoline, the pinching in and whale
boning of the modern woman's dress,
Worth steadily adhered in private to
the opinion that the dress of the Turkish
woman, with the full, flowing trousers
and soft loose Jacket, was the most
beautiful, comfortable and appropriate
costume the sex could wear.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-03-27

IL looks Is though the revolutiOnists
in Cuba had been little previous IN
their outbreak
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-03-27

If Queen Lii were as handsome as
Mary Of Scotland there would be a
chance for some daring and devoted
young man TO rescue her while she is
serving ont her sentence for oonspiring
against the Hawaiian republic. But no
romantic Young man will ever rescue
poor homely old Lii for love. If she had
still plenty of money. somebody might
attempts it for cash.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-03-27

or. Niles Fnass Pigls are guaranteed 70 stop
MeadGehe in SOminufsa .'Ons cert desc
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-03-27

Both the method and results When
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cieanses the sys-
tenn efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habilual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent Qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. XIV. NEW FORK. ~
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-03-27
Bargains in Real Estate.

Il, Fine uuimpr0yOd lot. South side OF
Market street. belonging to Richard H. Rich
aris0n. Is By II feet, can be had cheap and on
easy terms.
CT FRAME HOUSE and LOT % By IS feet
on Cornhili Street. belonging 70 4ew. Il estate
bargain.
Cd FRAME HOUSE and lot % By i0s feet
on West Street. belonging TO J. w Parkeras
heirs. can now be had for 5000. Chance of a
life time. Apply 20
rs D. n. RANDALL.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-03-27

France. England and Austria have
already signifed their intention Of tax
ing part in the International bimetal-
list conference to which Germany has
invited the nations
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-03-27

The present industrial problem: To
give work to the unemployed when
there is no work for them.
The morning call., 1895-02-14
BOARD SALES.

Following were the sales in the San Francisco
Stock Board yesterday:
The morning call., 1895-02-14
RECEIPTS OF PRODUCE.
"WEDNESDAY, Feb. 13.
THE STOCK MARKET.

Inc tone was more firm yesterday morning, Dut
business was dull on the regular CALL Con. Cal. &
va rose TO 81 SO on the noon informal session ana
yellow jacket to 49c Bodie advanced 10 S3c IN
the afternoon. The other stocks were not materl-
ally changed
Inc superintendent Of the Crown Point mine IN
an oincial letter estimates that II Will COST from
$l5oO to $4,000 to repair the damage done oy the
recent accident to the hoisting machinery. Ihe
bullion product of the mine during the run OF the
Me- Mexican da mill on January account was ABOUT
$20,o0O IN gold, which has been shipped TO The
Carson Mint.
Recent advices from the Con. Cal. d Va. mine
report Improvements in several places
Inc annual meeting of the Standard Conso4luateu
Mining Company will be held next week.
reports from the Chollar are that GRIT mas
peen started and extended 10 feet, with the race OF
orlf IN ~ feet of that will run from $5o 10 Sso
per ION at the battery. The VEN contains 6oIne @
rich places, and recent assays returned $6O per
ton. Ihe lind is within % feet OF the HAZE q NOT
cross line.
The bullion statement of the Chollar for January
is follows Worked at the Nevada mill $50 tons
of ore gross proceeds in bullion, $23.5S0 3d. cost
OF reducing, $780, net proceeds IN bullion I'll :
gu oS assay value per ton 500 Az gr9ss e averaS %
worked up to 1873 per cent.
In the Savage. on the $50 level, the last cross
cut from the fourth floor of the north upraise is
advanced 81 feet: face in quartz assaying 81 per
ton On the 100 level in the nortn orl1t IRON tne
east urlft they continue TO extract fair grace ore
o5o eyei SUI II moor 100 up 70 hs r rom tSe east
they are extracting ore of good quality and the
grade OF the ore has improved in stopping upward
from the level. In drifting south from the east
crosscut they are also finding streaks of good ore.
From the face of the south drift on this level they
nave advanced crosscut west 10 feet ana tne last
three feet is in ore of good quality. During the
week they have hosted 120 cars of ore, car sam
pies averaging $35 per ton.
Edison Light and Power sold at 500, an ad-
vance
Julia is assessed 9 cents
The morning call., 1895-02-14
THE CALL CALENDAR.
FEBRUARY, 1895.
WEATHER BUREAU REPORT.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL-
TURE. WEATHER BUREAU, SAN FRANCISCO. Feb
ruary IS, 5 p. M.-The Storm which central
last night in Western Oregon has moved rapidly
southeastward and is now central in Southern Ari-
zona and New Mexico. Light rain has fallen dur
Reyes northward and in Southern Oregon. Snow
has fallen in Eastern Nevada and throughout
Utah. Fair but partly cloudy weather prevails
throughout the Pacific Coast region west of Utah.
Unusually high pressure is reported from Montana
and neighborlng States which is accompanied by
temperatures from s TO 20 degrees below zero.
The pressure is rapidly increasing throughout the
Pacific Coast States from Central California nor h.
ward, and conditions favorable for generally
fair although partly cloudy weather throughout
California on Thursday. With clearing wea her in
this State the night temperatures will be generally
lower, and frosts are probable in exposed places
tonight and quite general frosts are likely to occur
Thursday night.
Following are seasonal rainfalls this season as
compared with same date last season: Eureka
31.21. last 3S.46: Red Bluff 23.47 last sea-
1851 Sacramento 81. 20 last season 10.11: San
Francisco 21.59, last 1885: Fresno 1859,
last season 4.99: Los Angeles 11.39, last season
5S2 San Diego 9.67, last season 2.66; Yuma 2.95,
last season .42 inches.
San FRANCISCO data: Maximum temperature to-
day So deg minimum 4s deg, mean 81 deg.
Total precipitation, 81 of an inch.
Forecast made at San Francisco for the thirty
hours ending midnight, February IA:
For Northern Californla-Fair weather; nearly
stationary temperature except somewhat cool + in
the Sacramento Valley; cooler Thursday night,
with frosts; fresh generally northerly winds.
For Southern California-Fair weather: cooler at
Los Angeles; nearly stationary temperature else
where Thursday: cooler Thursday night, with
frosts In exposed sections in north portion fresh
brisk northerly winds, diminishing in force
For Nevada-Fair weather; much colder Thurs
For Utah-Clearing tonight; generally fair
Thursday; colder Thursday night
For Arizona-Fair weather. somewhat colder in
northwest portion :coder Thursday Digit.
For San Francisco and vicinity-Far weather;
nearly stationary temperature; fresh TO brisk
W H HAMMoN Forecast Official.
The morning call., 1895-02-14
PRODUCE MARKET.
WHEAT AND OTHER GRAINS.


WHEAT-The demand on shipping account is
fair and prices are steady. Speculation in futures
is average. No. /, S211@S3s4c; choice, Csc p
ctl lower grades, 7o@s0c . ctl extra choice for
milling, S712@9212c; Walla Walla wheat, 75@
7712c for fair average, 7S34@S212c for blue stem
and 7o@721ac y ctl for damp.
CALL BOARD SALES.
INFORMAL sEssIoN-1O o'clock-May-3OO tons,
90Isc; HOO, Gle.
REGULAR MORNING SEssIoN-May-9OO TONS
So5sc; 1900, 9019c: 200, 90ssc. December-5OO,
963ac
AFTERNOON SEssIoN-May-6OO tons, eOssc;
100. 9014c.
BARLEY-Stronger quotations on call gave spot
values frmer tendency, though buyers were slow
TO respond. Feed, 7334@7614c p ctl for ordinary
and 7712c p ctl for choice bright; Brewing, S0@
90c p ctl.
CALL BOARD SALES.
1NFoRMAL Sf.ssIoN-l0 O'Clock -December-100
REGULAR MORNING SESsIoN-Dec ber-5O0
tons, 761ac; 500, 1880: 300, 75s4c; ZOO 757sc.
Seller '95, new-lOO, zoe. May-100, 76c; 100,
7614c.
AFTERNOON SEssIoN-May-2OO TONS 761hc:
100, 76c; 100, 754c; 100, 75c; 200, 751.c. De-
cember-400, 1886; 100, 751ac; 600, 751sc. Seller
'95, new-10O, 701sc; 400, zoe.
OATS-Nothing going on, but holders are inclined
to be firm. Milling are quotable at 81 05@l Is
= ctl; fancy Feed, $l@1 05 p ctl good to choice,
81 121a(91 171a; Black, 81 15@l so; Gray, e21ac
@$l: Surprise. 81 05t91 16 p ct1.
2 CORN-Previous prices rule with quiet market.
81 25@1 30; White, ST l71z91 25 p ctl.
RYE-Dul and weak at $4,000 p ctl.
BUCKWHEAT-Quoteda at S5@95c q ctl.
The morning call., 1895-02-14
PROVISIONS,

CURED MEATS-The New York circular of
Clapp & Co. thus gives the Eastern situation: "Re-
cent sales and shipments for exports have been un-
usually large. Chicago stocks of Provisions Febru-
ary was less than expected. The average weight
of 2,550,093 hogs received in Chicago In November,
December and January 229.13 lbs. against
1,970,Sl2 hogs averaging 25539 ibs the previous
season same time, the decrease in weight equaling
about 262000 hogs of last years average. The
January average weight was 8 lbs less than last
December and 2S lbs less than for January, 1894.
The total amount of product on hand in Chicago is
about 1S55l3,000 fbs against 157 349, 900 lbs jan
uary /, and 953l9,000 year previous. The de-
cline in Pork of $5 Dbl and other products in pro-
portion seems ample to merit taking the long side
OF Provisions at present prices. Packing from No
vember l, 1894, to January 81 was 5,525,000 hogs,
against 3,795,000''
Hams quoted unsettled, but prices show no
change Bacon quotable at S1ac p fb for heavy and
&c 2 b for light medium 10@101ac p f1 for light
and l3c p h for extra light; Eastern Sugarcured
Hams, 1o1a@l1c: California Hams, s1a@1Oc;
Mess Beef, $797 so p bbl extra mess do $50
so; family do, $1o@ll; extra prime PORK,
$16@l6 so p Dbl; Smoked Beef, s19@10c y 10.
LARD-Eastern tierces, is quotable at 611a@634c
for compound and S12c p ID for pure; pals. 914c;
California tierces, &c for compound and 7346Sc for
pure: halfbbls, S@S14c: ION tins, S1ac D 10; do
BIB, &c q D Cottolene, 734c in terces and S1ac in