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Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1895-03-05

No; It was. simply an iridescent
dream, known only 10 mythology;
it might be referred TO in history
as the great mirage Of 1896.
Where was this fairy dream land?
Well, itwould be difficult TO define
its boundaries During the SEES
sion of 'the late uupleasantness"
its lines were drawn upon oscilat-
ing scales and we're e-vanescent
Deming, q quiet little village sit
uated in the southeastern part of.
Grant County, Cor WHICH SILVER
CRY Is THE COUNTY SEAr) at
times appeared to be, through the
various refractions of light, about
the only point visible in the grand
panorama. This spot seemed to
be the center Of political gravity.
The powerful (?) machinery which
furnished the motive force of in
cubation for Florida, and the gil
gantic dynamos which generated
the auroral lights, were planted
here. The Headlight, a small af-
fair Of about two-candle power,
was utilized by the artisans at
times when the dynamos were
closed down for repairs. Through
the power Of this greet machinery
the light would expand with such
brilliancy at times that its opera
tors could sweep the country with
the naked eye from the Arizona
line on the west 10 Rincon on the
east, and from the republic of Mex
leo on the south tn the corporate
limits of Silver City on the north,
and then suddenly under its great
strain, the ponderous engine would
spring an eccentric or break a
piston, and all would grow dark.
But the lights were always vary
ing and delusives Sometimes
Deming would loom up as a great
city, of modern architecture, with
miles of paved streets, hundreds of
factories, magnificent public build
ings, Especially the $50, 900 court
house) waterworks and all the
equipage of a metropolis of the
nineteenth century. 1t made a
beautiful picture. Upon the banks
of the placid waters Of the Min
bres river, stood this proud Ell Do
RADIO, this haven. From every
point of the compass stretched
forth miles and miles of undulat-
ing, fertile fields and the great ar
teries of civilization the railroads.
formed a complete network sur
rounding this magnificent vision
city.
But, really, this was only a hope,
an ambition, a dream; but to be
succeeded by such a nightmare of
reality is crushing. Yes, 'tis sad.
The bill relative to the pay Of
clerks of boards of county com
misioners was downed. Under
the provisions Of the bill
Grant County would have been
compelled to pay our Coun-
ty clerk $1,000 per year for
this slight service. The SOUTH
WEST SENTINEL was opposed to.
the passage of this bill upon the
grounds that it would work addi-
tional hardships upon the taxpay-
ers of this Territory and that it
was not in keeping with the issues
upon which those officers were
elected. They promised to ask
for no advance in fees or salaries
and they ought to have possessed
sufficient honor to keep that prom
ice. The bill was vicious and I'M
just and we congratulate the Gov
ernor upon not permitting it to be-
come a law, by refusing to sign it.
UNITED STATES OF SOUTH AFRICA
Recently in the Imperial Insti-
tute, London, at a meeting presid-
n w
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1895-03-05

President CURRY and Speaker
Dame, under JOINT resolution of
both branches Of the Legislature,
we're given ten days in which to
close up Legislative matters at the
capitol. They each have two
clerks. Under the amounts per
diem allowed these gentlemen for
their service this will cost the Ter
ritorY Just $3.50.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1895-03-05

Don't make a mistake SENTIEL
and imagine when you hear the
booming Of the cannons and anvils
over the celebration of Florida
county that It is the powder house
explosion III
Well, let her go, Willie; we've
got our ear to the ground.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1895-03-05

won on a score Of bBttlefelds. 1t
is a happy augury tor the future
thattwo such great nations should
have adjusted what promised to
be a serious controversy ON the
broad principle, peace with hon
orr"
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1895-03-05

The Silver City SENTINEL con-
tinues to do good work for Florida
county by weekly contradictions
and obscure editorials the tend of
which no one can fathom
light.
Couldn't you fathom the 'tend,"
lille? Well, why didn't you
plt someone who had a little
W. could have faith omed
for you. By the way,
the Legislative pro
0rsday, February
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1895-03-05

When your work is done goto
The White House for a little fun.
16tf
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1895-03-05

Entered az the postolHce IN silver City, n. Mas
second-class matter.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1895-03-05

3 m from
known as the
has been set
pd honorable
ions having
secure peace.
victory there
bth for Mexi-
Than could be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24
THE DIAMOND DELUSION.
The Sparkling Jewels Are Worth
What They Will Bring.
From the Philadelphia Times.

FROM tne Pnllllelpnm 1llneS
!, People have the queerest notions about
diamonds and other Jewels" said a we'll
known jeweler land some of them give
us much trouble. The most general delu-
sion is that diamonds have a standard value
just arbitrarily fixed as that of double
eagle. You will frequently hear people say:
1t is excellent Investment to place your
money in fine diamonds, for they are worth
just SO much carat, and you can always
sell them for just what you paid for them
My lady bought a handsome brooch for
seven hundred dollars, and after wearing
it a year or two endeavors to sell 1t to her
jeweler, or perhaps, to his rival She is
offered two hundred dollars for 1t. She then
throws up her hands and lifts up her voice
and protests that she has been swindled.
What nonsense it all is! With diamonds
as with other merchandise stone is worth
exactly what it will bring. Were 1t other
wise there would be no profit in diamond
dealing. How could I make money in SELL
ing double eagles when l would have to
pay twenty dollars for them, and could not
cell them for a penny more? Here is very
fine Indian brilliant upon my finger. 1
bought 1t at a forced sale and paid nearly
eight hundred dollars for it. Yesterday l
was offered thirteen hundred dollars for It,
but I would not sell because 1 am in love
with the stone.
yet, I cannot say that the stone Is worth
thirteen hundred dollars. 1t was worth it
at the time that sum was offered for it by
one who wanted 1t, but if were compelled
to sell it next week at twenty-four hours
notice 1 might not get six hundred for it.
Why should a woman expect to wear a
brooch for two years and then obtain for 1t
the same money she paid for 1t? Last week
I bought new carriage and paid 81, 800 for
it. said to a friend, Come and take an
$500 drive with me- He looked at me as
If he thought me insane. I mean it, 1
said. There IS a carriage that cost me 81 800.
We will drive 1t through the park. To-
morrow will not be able to obtain 81 900
for it With jewelry it is much the same
way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24
BLOOMERS AND THE LAW.
| The New Woman is Having Her
Rights Defined.
From the New Orleans Picayune.

From the New Orleans Picayune.
The new woman is having a hard time
with her bfurcated garments in the west.
Appellee judge who has undertaken to de-
fine the situation and decide how far she
may go in adopting the garb of man says
that she may wear boomers, provided they
are cut full. Otherwise they don't CO. In
San Francisco there is an ordinance that
prohibits any one from appearing on the
street in any dress not belonging to his or
her sex, and a young woman was arrested
for riding a wheel in knickerbockers
The judge held that knickerbockers were
garments that belonged exclusively to the
II ale sex, and he intended to preserve them
for it's exclusive if it could be done by
law. He intimated that had the garments
worn by the young lady been a little more
Eouffant they would have passed muster
as boomers. but he laid it down as an
unalterable principle that boomers, in the
eyes of the law, must bag at the knees
This is very important precedent. 1t shows
that the new woman is to have new trou-
bles with her clothes and is to be held strict
ly amendable to the law, as eXpounded in
rolice courts. The supreme court itself
would not have dared to suggest another
frill to the old woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24
a DAUGHTERS PART AT HOME.
Ways In Which She Can Brighten
Life for Her Parents.



One of the sweetest things a girl can do is
10 receive friends graoousy, particularly
at home. In ones own house a cordial man.
ner is peculiarly fitting. Do not stand off
In the middle OF the room and bow coldly
and formally to the friend who has called
Walk over to meet her; give her your hand
and say pleasantly that you are very glad to
see her again. Stiff. cold and formal ways
OF greeting acquaintance are not proper in
girl welcoming guests to her fathers
house daughters part Is to assist her
mother on every social occasion. The girl
pOurs the tea in her mothers drawing room
when friends drop IT. at o'clock Quite
often. when no maid Is present, she helps
the guests to the sandwiches, and the cakes
which are served at a o'clock tea, and her
self hands the cups, and takes them from
the guest Who would like to be relieved.
Apart from and more important even than
her manner TO g. guest who happens in for
an hour or day, is the manner of daugh-
ter to her father and mother The father
returns to his home after wearying day at
business. He is tired IN body and mind
Coming back, as his latch key turns In the
home door he throws off care; he is joyous at
the thought Of the dear ones he will meet
after hours of absence. His young daugh-
ter. In a pretty gown, with the bloom and
freshness only girlhood wears, should be
ready 10 give him the attentions he loves
the kiss, the CHEEKY word-to help her moth
er and the rest IN letting her father see how
much he is loved at home. Men give up a
great deal for their families their time
their strength. the knowledge they have
gained In life's experiences-they spend
everything freely for their homes sake, and
the home should pay Its debt IN much out
spoken love.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24
Arrangements Complete for the Co.
lumbia Cycle Clubs Contest.
HELEN WINS THE PRESIDENTS CUP
Canterbury and Orient Athletic
Clubs Play Without Scoring.
GENERAL SPORTING NEWS

Arrangements for the fve-mile handicap
road race of the Columbia Cycle Club, which
will take place tomorrow morning at 1890
o'clock, have been completed by the selec-
ton of the track officials and the fixing of
the handicaps. The work of handicapping
the starters was done by William 7. Robert
son, and it is believed that the result will be
satisfac tory to all. The course will be five
miles, over the Tenleytown road, the start
ing and finishing point being at the Wood
ley Lane road. The turning point will be t
the top of the hill just above the Grant road.
The race officials are: Judges, C. l.. Petite,
Krank J.Wisner; starter. William Jose; clerk
of the course, C. l. Ronsaville referee, VIM.
T. Robertson.
The starters and the handicaps are as fol-
lows: Robert Brott 2 minutes; Joseph Pill
ing, minutes; Howard Fisk, minutes;
Robert Christie, 112 minutes; William Wal
colt, l minute; Thomas Wood, 40 seconds;
Rudolph Jose, so seconds, and Chas. L.
Wood, scratch.
The prizes which have been donated for
the winners In the race, are a pair of G. &
J. tires and rims, by C. l.. Palmer G. Co.; a
pair of tires, by Boston Woven Hose and
Rubber Company; a pair of NJ & W. tires
by Morgan & Wright of Chicago and a
Trenton cyclometer, by the Trenton Watch
COmpany
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24
MIR. HELEN WON HANDILY.
He Declined to Take the Presidents
Cup by Default and Heat Mr.. Locl<ctt.

He Declined to Take the Presidents
Cup by Default and Beat Mr.. LOcl<ctt.
Mr.. George HELEN was receiving the
congratulations of his numerous friends
last night over the handsome manner in
which he won the presidents cup, awarded
by President Henry May TO the winner
of the hole match in the second Christ
mas tournament of the Washington Golf
Club. Mr. HELEN, 1t will be remembered,
was one of the three players who secured
places in the final trial for the presidents
cup by their superior excellence with the
brassies last Friday. The other two We're
Messrs. Lockett and Horace Wyle. In
the drawing for the final play to decide the
championship Mr. Lockett drew Mr.. Wylie
as his opponent, and Mr.. HELEN drew a
bye, which gave him the privilege of play
ing the winner of the bout between the
other two. Messrs. Lockett and Wylie did
not reach the links until late Saturday,
and when Mr.. Lockett won from Mr.. Wylie
it was too dark for him to play with Mr.
HELEN. AS the latter gentleman had been
at the links all day, ready and willing to
play, the cup, under the rules, went to him
by default. Mr.. HELEN, however de-
clined to accept it under any such tech
cal9conditions and declared that he would
either play Mr.. Lockett a final game or let
the cup remain in President Mays pos
session. Under these circumstances the
playing committee of the club decided that
Mr.. Hellen's wishes should be acceded to-
and yesterday the game was played, Mr..
HELEN winning from MI Lockett by the
score of six up and FIVE to play. The
cup Is of sterling silver, beautifully en-
boSSed, with handsomely carved double
handles, the whole mounted on a base of
ebony bearing the inscriptions: "Pres-
dents Prize. Christmas meeting, 1895.
Handicap Play. Washington Golf Club
Won by George Hellen."a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24

not likely In case, however, Reeve Lewis
who has been very busy of late at his
business. gets into the game. he is likely to
take Avis place as a back, and the latter
displacing Fugitt at end. Other men trying
for places and who will be seen on the
field as substitutes at all events, are Clapp,
Doolittle and Harris for the line, and
Beard for a back.
Taken as a whole the team as just sketch
ed is a good deal better than the eleven
which represented Columbian University
Thanksgiving day, and with the advantage
of nearly a month of hard practice since
then, stands today. 1t is thought, as the
best team in the District, barring none. 1t
is expected that the University of Virginia
viii have far from a walk over, will have
to fight for every point and 1t is In the
range of possibilities that they may be de-
feated. President B. L. Whitman of Co.
lumbar Is to be present tomorrow as he
was Thanksgiving, and more tally-hos
have been engaged by the students than on
that occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24
POLICE IN LONDON.
What They Have to Do and the Cost
of the Service.

London Letter in Chicago Chronicle.
The report of the commissioner of police
Of London is always an interesting docu-
ment. and this year it is as full as ever Of
curious intelligence. There are sidelights
on the doiIgs and sufferiags of the public in
the streets of London, statistics about dogs
and cabs and public houses, about utterers
of counterfeit coin, housebreakers and all
the fraternity of casual and professional
criminals with whom the police have to deal.
London has TO pay heavily for its police.
The cost of the force in pay alone, including
chief conStableS, superintendent, inspect
ors, sergeants and constables. came to &c.
3I2,59O last year, a figure far and away
above what is paid by any other town, IL
reckoned out at SO much per head.
But then, the county of London is the
only area where the police are not subject
to local control, so that these things must
needs be. The authorized strength OF the
force on December 81, 1894, was thirty-one
superintendent, 59T inspectors, 1,S34 SER
geants and 12,i54 constables. About 60 per
cent OF the number available for duty in the
streets Is required for night work The total
number of criminal offenses of all kinds re-
ported to the police was &c, $40, decrease Of
407 as compared with 1893. The apprehen-
sions numbered 1892. Burglaries have fall
len of-3S4 as against 509-but housebreak-
ing has f1ourished, the figure having risen
from 1,343 to 1,52S.
las usual remarks the commissioner,
these crimes were perpetrated, for the
most part, at the expense Of the poor, and
not of the rich. In 725 cases the value of
the property stolen was less than SO, and
in thirty-one cases only did 1t exceed $3.50"
Thirteen eases of murder are reported, of
which seven were due to insanity No few
er than 2,2S9 members of the force were in
1ured while in the execution Of their duty,
OF these, 300 were assaulted by prisoners,
or injured while making arrests Runaway
horses were accountable for seventy-one
casualties; three constables were bitten by
horses and twenty-five by dogs.
Street accidents atfl he Ipo
There were 1859 persons killed and 6, $50 in
tCred In the course of the year. for which
light carts are largely responsible Incl
dentally, the police perform many useful
services OF the 30,6i4 persons reported as
missing. 8,1O1 were found and restored to
their friends: they stopped 627 suicides, nut
out sixty-four fires and found 30, ISL doors
or windows open or insecurely fastened:
also they conveyed 92.5S1 prisoners in Black
Bess, billeted 2,IS1 soldiers, stopped 25S run
away horses, besides serving summonses in
Vulnerable and telling heaven knows how
many hundreds of thousands of country
cousins the way. They apprehended CO.
5S3 persons for other than criminal causes
"a, sos of whom were run in for drunkenness
and disorderly conduct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24

Billy Murphy of Australia and Solly Smith
Of Los Angeles. Cal, fought last night in
the arena of the olympic Club at New Or
leans. The men were well trained, ard
fought fourteen fairly savage and scientific
rounds. In the fourteenth round the Aus
tralian featherweight was knocked down
several times but seeing that Murphy was
beaten, Referee John Duffy separated the
men and awarded the fight to Smith. Just
before Murphy and Smith entered the ring
to fight Mr.. d. C. o Maliey suggested to
Referee Duffy that he would start a sub
scription> for Andy Bowen's mother, and
$i36 was raised in a few minutes for The
dead pugilists mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24
Gone the Old Mans Way.

They are telling a good story down at
the stock exchange, says New York let
ter in the Plttsburg Dispatch, on a young
broker whose father, long since dead, was
one of the shrewdest operators in the street
and who was also noted for his extreme
heartlessness in stock jobbery and his gen.
eral all-around ''cussedness.' as the brokers
say. Several weeks ago the son went short
of a leading stock and lost a big sum of
money before he could cover. There's an
other 100000 gone to sheol!" he said to sew
eral brokers who stood around him ON the
floor. Don't worry, my boy" said one of
them. THE old man will get it, I could
give names, but that would never do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24
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Crooked Bicycle Wheels.

From the New York World.
Many bicycle riders pay high price for
q wheel, and then wonder why It is harder
work than coal shoyeling TO propel It over
the smoothest OF roads. A well-known BIZ
cycle authority. who writes over the nom
de plume OF Betsy b." says that to the
ordinary observer of the metropolitan
cycler the fact becomes at once evident
that nearly one-thlrd of the wheels which
are being ridden are out of track. So COM
mon does this seem to be that IT begets an
idea that perhaps. after all, the diamond
frame is not the perfect one II Is supposed
TO be. This variance in trackage is all the
way from a quarter to as much as three
II ches. and 1t seems strange that riders
should not at once detect 1t, owing to the
Cncomfortableness OF riding a wheel IN
such q col dition. When you find that the
machine you ride does not steer well, or
when the rear wheel tire gives forth q Pc
culiar swishing sound when being ridden
over dusty surface. you are safe to sus-
pect that the wheels do not track and an
Early visit to competent repairer is ad-
Ntsable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24
Neither Eleven Scored.

There has been a great deal of dispute be-
tween the Orient and Canterbury foot ball
teams as to which was the better team.
Yesterday the two teams met at National
Park, and the score stood even, and two
ciphers at that, at the end of the game
Lyman and Bright were injured on the
Orient side, and Brown and Duffy were
substituted. The gains made We're small
and were only made by hard work and sheer
strength. The Canterburys played an ex-
ceedingly aggressive game, laying them
selves open to criticism several times
Taken as whole, the contest was an in
terestihg one, and was enjoyed by a large
number of spectators. The teams lined up
as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24
Stringing Wires.

F. H. Chamberlain. acting superintend-
ent Of the United States Electric Lighting
Company, was charged in the Police Court
this morning with stringing an overhead
wire on D street In violation Of law He
was represented by Captain Thomas, presi-
dent of the company, and the case Nent
over until Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24


About forty years ago wagon train
loaded with valuable goods and about $780,
COO in gold and silver coin. en- route from
the City of Mexico to the United States, was
attacked near Rincon Mexico, by a band of
brigands and all the members of the wagon
train were killed and the booty seized The
robbers were overtaken a few days later by
a detachment of soldiers and all were killed.
The money and stores had been secreted by
the outlaws and could not be found. Yes
terday Rafael Villegas was prospecting for
mineral ten miles south of Rincon. when he
came upon the entrance to a cave. He ex-
plored the cave, and found several sacks
filled with the money taken by the exter-
minated band OF robbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24
The Evening Star Almanac for 1896.

The Evening Star Almanac for 90 Is
larger and more complete than that of '95.
Four hundred and sixteen solidly printed
pages of national international and local
Statistics, Records and General Informa-
tion Tells all about the relationship exist
ing between the District of Columbia and
the National Government. Contains much
not to be found in any encyclopedia. A VAL
liable, yet inexpensive addition to any IL
brary. Price, 25c. To be had at The Even
ing Star office, at all news stands. or will
be mailed upon receipt Of price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24
Lasker and PilIsbnry Tied.

The LaskerTschisorin game, postponed
from Saturday. took place yesterday at st.
Petersburg. and resulted, after forty-five
moves, in a draw. Lasker played well
Present score: Lasker, PiIsbury, 3Ik each:
Steinitz, Tschigorin, IL each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24
Military Cyclists Beaten

The Washington Athletic Club defeated
the Washington Military Cyclists in game
Of basket ball last evening in the gymna-
SUM of the former organization by a score
of to l. The game was enjoyed by a large
number of spectators. and although the
score was rather one-sided tie contest was
interesting throughout. The teams lined up
as follows:
w A c w NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24

| course of America is plain. We should rec
| ognize the quantity theory of money, re-
establish bimetallism Immediately, and
lah
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24
w NJ ~

Score-W. A. c.: Goals: Suit, 2; Drinkers
1; Akers. ); Mullen. 2. Total, s. w. NJ. c.
Goals, Pitkin, l. Umpire. Bieber; scorer
Litchfield; referee, Crupper.