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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-24
An ODD DEAL IN SILK.
A MERCANTILE INCIDENT OF THE
DAYS OF OLD.
Shrewdness of Tom Hayselden-How
He Handled Lady Customers-He
Juggled With Prices.

Fred Hayselden was telling few
evenings ago about the days many
years since when he and his brother
Tom were in the dry goods line on
Australia some silk that was away
ahead of anything in the local mar
ket and to turn the money quickly
had marked it at IS yard as against
So and $3.50, the quotations of their
two business rivals. The one long
piece in stock was so Wild that it had
been parted in the middle.
number of the wives of warship
officers, chaperoned by Honolulu
lady, wanted to buy silk to take back
to the States and went from store to
store, viewing the exhibits. At last
in Hayselden's place one day, they de-
cided that the $3.50 goods were the
best and that they would go and buy
at another store All three houses had
refused to give samples. AS the party
turned 10 leave, Tom called to Fred
who was at his desk in the back part
and inquired if that lately arrived silk
had been brought up from the GUS
tom house. Fred answered that it had
and was requested to bring it forward.
He at once produced the other half
of the piece that Tom had been show
ing. On the instant the ladies de-
clared the new article was the best
in town and that they would purchase
from it. Tom charged them $3.50 a
yard and said he hadn't shown it be-
fore because he didn't think they
would pay the price. Fred, of course,
was terribly shocked, but he wasn't
up in merchandising, particularly sell
ing to women, like his brother.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-24
SHELTON, WASH, Nov. IL, ISo

SHELTON, WASH, Nov. IL, 1894.
Gentlemen - Three years ago last Christ
mas was completely prostrated,-ne all
gone. l took everything that could hear of,
but got little relief / could not walk ever so
slowly even with the aid of a cane for fifty yards
without stopping to rest About two months
ago l commenced taking Paine'S Celery
Compound, and although | have taken not
quite two bottles, now have no use for a
cane and can get around in very good shape
for man over sixty, who has been an invalid
ever since the spring of 1862.
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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-24
The Wonders Done By Two Bottles Of
Paine'S Celery Compound.
Mr.. Freeburger Has No More
Use for a Cane.

Even though you have suffered for years, be
not discouraged. A medicine that cured so
severe case as that of George w. Freeburger
of Shelton, must possess wonderful powers of
healing. Use Pane's Celery Compound and
be made well.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-24
Style" i'm Furniture


we ask less than pay for the old elsewhere
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-24
N Professional
n Men Are Apt

TO concentrate their nervous force in mental
work to tho utter neglect Of their physical
welfare, and in short tinc they suffer from
debility, exhaustion, mental depression, etc.
and are obliged TO yield to restless, sleepless
prostiation. Rev. J. II. Miller OF the Erie
Conference, NJ. T.. Church, wrote Oct. a. '02
II broke down because of overwork, my ner
vous system being oyertaxed. But l kept
on until completely overcome. ] tried sew
eral physicians; Travelled and took medicine
of all sorts without relief, until l took DR.
Miles Nervine which cured me-" April 10
rs, Dr. Miller wro;e II have done full work
on an important charge, and my health has
been good ever since l took the Nervine."
DR.. Miles Nervine is sold on guarantee.
that first bottle benefits, or money refunded,
DR.. Miles Nervine fe ...Tesi,n
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-24
j. S. WALKER.

Royal Insurance Company.
Alliance Assurance Company.
Alliance Marine and General As
surance Company.
Sun Insurance Company of San
Francisco.
Wilhelma of Madgeburg Insurance
Company.
North Western Mutual Life In
surance Company.
Scottish Union and Insurance Co.
Room IL, Spreckels' Block, Honolulu
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

area than is included in some whole
states of the east, with tributary rich in
mineral resources, though practically
undeveloped, with stock interests that
yield an enormous annual revenue, with
a climate of semi tropical mildness, with
a soil that will grow three crops year
without fertilizer, and, best of all,
with a population Of wide awake, pro-
gressive citizens, Las Vegas and its
tributary country may indeed be set
down as one of the favored spots of the
west, holding the promise of bright
future in the march of progress.
1t has many conveniences, which are
usually found only in large cities, such
as electric lights, telephone services,
frst-class hotels, water works, street
cars, schools, colleges and churches of
the various denominations.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

dry atmosphere that is certain cure
for consumption, when taken in its early
stages. Cases that it will not cure are
those that have advanced beyond the
possibility Of any cure, however effica-
cious.
The thermal waters of Las Vegas are
admittedly superior to those Of the hot
springs OF Arkansas, while her climate
presents to the inquiring mind advan-
tages over this resort which must be ap-
parent, even to the unprofessional in
vestigator. Here malaria is unknown,
as is also excessive heat or cold. Dur
ing the winter season the thermometer
seldom falls below 40 degrees in the
shade, while in the sun 65 degrees is not
unusual.
Las Vegas industrial and commercial
future is assured, and for man of en-
terprise with some money to invest, she
offers advantages seldom equaled. From
a commercial stand point, the location
of the town is the best that could posi-
bly, have been chosen, commanding as
she does an extensive and growing
trade from the four points Of the com.
pass. The center of an agricultural and
horticultural region, comprising larger
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
SAN MIGUEL AND GUADALUPE
COUNTIES.

San Miguel county, before Guadalupe
and portion of Union we're segregated
from it, was the largest county in the
territory. Its material interests and it's
physical conformation are so intimately
associated with Guadalupe county that
they are treated together. Combined
they have an area of 7,247,l60 acres, Of
which 4,l22.OOO acres belong to San Mi
guel and 3,125, l6O to Guadalupe county.
These counties lie in the Canadian
and Pecos valleys. The Canadian is the
principal stream in San Miguel and the
Pecos in Guadalupe. In the southeast
ern part of this area begins the great
Llano Estacado. The eastern portion is
part of the Great Plains. which stretch
from the British line to the Gulf of
Mexico.
Besides the Canadian and Pecos, the
Gallinas, Sapello, Tecolote and their
tributaries water considerable area OF
this territory. These are fed with waters
from the constantly snow-capped noun
tains
These counties have very important
industry in cattle and sheep raising and
have been especially favored in this re-
spect.
The eastern portion, extending to the
Texas Panhandle, is prominently a
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

patients were gathered from the jails of
the territory where they had never re-
eeived adequate treatment. A faithful
employee of the asylum, whose unselfsh
efforts in behalf of the unfortunate in
mates deserves special mention, is Mrs.
Camelia B. Olinger. the worthy matron.
Like the other officers, her services date
from the opening of the institution in
1893. since which time size has performed
the trying duties of her position in a
manner rejecting credit upon herself
and the directory.
In addition to general oversight of
the female ward, she has charge of all
female attendants and domestics, and
with two assistants attends to the house
keeping of the whole building. The
other officers are Elisha V. Long, presi-
dent; Lorenzo Lopez, vice president and
Carl W. Wildenstein, secretary and
treasurer These gentlemen are all
deserving of credit for the able manner
in which the affairs of the asylum have
been conducted, as are also the directors,
numbering in addition to the officers,
Benigno Romero and Mr.. Frank S
Crosson. The institution is in every
respect credit to the territory, and to
the judgment and devotion of the gentle
men in whose charge it was placed in
the beginning.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Strong & Ortiz.

This important general merchandise
establishment is located at Mora, and
has an extensive patronage throughout
the entire county. 1t was established
some years ago by Mr. P. Ortiz and Mr..
St. Vrain. Mr.. Charles Strong becoming
partner in January 1896, by purchas
ing the interest of Mr.. p. D. St. Vrain.
The last named gentleman is native of
Missouri and came to New Mexico in
1868. In 1889 he organized the st. Vrain
Mercantile company. and remained with
this corporation until 1895, doing large
business.
Mr.. st. Vrain is now treasurer of Mora
county, a responsible position, which he
has filled with great credit.
Mr.. Charles Strong was in business
with his brother at Ocate from 1885 to
1889, the latter year marking the date
of his partnership with Mr.. st. Vrain.
He was county clerk of Mora from
1891 to 1892 and two years later in
1894 was elected county commissioner.
Mr.. Strong is now acting as deputy
treasurer of Mora county.
Messrs. Strong and Ortiz are both
natives of New Mexico and have been
closely identified with the development
of the territory from early manhood
Their business interests in Mora are ex
tensive, having been built up to their
present proportions, by honesty and in
dustry.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Las Vegas.

Las Vegas by reason OF her advantage
GUS location is natural commercial
center and distributing point for nearly
the whole territory.
By the Santa Fe railroad she has con-
nection with Kansas City on the east,
Colorado on the north, Arizona and
California on the west, and Texas and
Old Mexico on the south. In addition
to the excellent transportation facilities
mentioned above, Las Vegas is favored
with perfect net work of stage lines,
affording connection with numerous
points of lesser Importance not touched
by the railroads.
Las Vegas lies on both sides of the
Gallinas river and has population of
about 10000 people. To the traveller the
city presents two distinct pictures two
distinct phases Of western life. On the
west side of the river is what is called
the old town, or the Mexican quarter,
Astounding in picturesque features and
quaint touches of life-adobe buildings,
narrow streets and all the other condi-
tons and surroundings incident to Mex
lean occupation. In marked contrast to
all this is the bustling, brick built and
electric lighted American town on the
other side of the river, known as East
Las Vegas. Here enterprise and progress
have had Full swing, and the result is
good to look upon. The metropolitan
aspect of this town is the first thing
that impresses the stranger.
He sees handsome brick blocks, com
modious and we'll stocked stores, electric
light works, and public buildings that
for size and architectural taste can moi
be surpassed in any town of equal size
in the eastern states. Everywhere about
indications of improvement and growth
are apparent.
Las Vegas has among other public
buildings city high school, CONNER
cial college, kindergarten, two music
schools, an academy, seminary, Jesuit
college, convent school. Methodist man
ual training school, Christian brothers
institute, city hall, Masonic temple
opera house, territorial normal school
and territorial insane asylum.
The territorial, and several of the towr
buildings are constructed of native rec
and white sand stone-a building mate
rial of great durability and beauty
found in abundance in many parts o
the territory.
The city is veritable mecca for inva
lids from all parts Of The world, for it,
fame has gone beyond the seas.
With an altitude of $500 feet, it com
bines an even temperature with pure
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
ST. Anthony's Sanitarium.

Among the many public institutions
of which the people of Las Vegas are
Justly proud is the new st. Anthony's
Sanitarium, now in course of construc-
ton, and which will be opened for occu
pancy on the first day of the New Year,
1897, with appropriate ceremonies. This
institution came into existence, like
thousands of others of like character
and purpose, under the auspices of
those noble and self-sacrificing women
the Sisters Of Charity whose work in
the cause of humanity extends wherever
man has made his home. To help the
disease stricken back to health. to COM
fort the afflicted, to extend the hand of
sympathy and cheer to those upon whom
fate has frowned, to lead the sinful back
to the paths of rectitude and right, to
comfort the outcast and folorn, and to
inculcate the lessons of the Great Mas
ter-this is their mission.
The cost of the new sanitarium will be
about $4,000, of which the town contri
buted $1,000. The building material is
native stone, 160 feet front, and the
structure is intended to accommodate
100 people, There will be several depart
tueuIS lOT uluoFtuI ul5cdoCo, anu tdO
building will be fitted up throughout
with all modern conveniences, and the
medical staff will be ample for all needs
of the institution, as will the corps of
attendants which will be composed OF
ten sisters. Everything will be under
the direction of Sister Superior Mary
Baptiste of the Order of st. Vincent de
Paul, one of the prime movers in the
sanitarium, and to whose devotion and
ability the speedy consumation of the
proposition is in great measure due.
This home will be open to members of
both sexes irrespective of religious be-
lief, the idea being to give the best care
and medical knowledge to be had, at
nominal figure, thus enabling people of
limited means from all parts OF the
country to combine the advantages of
climate favorable to the cure of any
disease with scientific nursing and as
good medical advice as could be found
anywhere in the world.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Victoria Hotel.

One Of the best conducted hotels in
southern Colorado is the Victoria at
Alamosa on the line of the Denver & Rio
Grande railroad. The proprietor, Mr..
G. H. G. Vaughn:;is an experienced hotel
man formerly of Michigan, who located
in Colorado about ten years ago. His
first venture in the west was at Creede
where for three years he conducted the
leading hosiery Of that thriving town.
In December 1895, he bought out the
Victoria at Alamosa The Victoria is a
first class house in every respect. Com.
modious, we'll furnished, and provided
with every modern convenience, guests
may at all times can be assured Of that
degree of comfort found in metropolitan
establishments.
One can get as good meals at the
Victoria as can be obtained at the Brown
Palace in Denver or the Palace hotel in
San Francisco. The Victoria is the
favorite resort for commercial traveles
in southern Colorado.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
New England Restaurant.

With it's many other metropolitan
features, the Hourishing city of Las We
gas is not behind the times in the mat
ter of eating houses, for statements to
the contrary Notwithstanding the salu-
brity OF the climate does not in all cases
obviate the stern necessity of eating at
least once day, and oftener when peo-
pie can afford it, although it's said that
people have been known to exist upon
Electrified atmosphere" "resinous ex-
udations" from forests of spruce and
pine, and even future climatic possibili-
ties, for months at time. Among the
first. class restaurants Of the town, the
establishment on Grant avenue, of
which Miss B. Moeslein is the charming
and genial proprietor,is entitled to a lead
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

of the gentleman to whom was assigned
the duty of selecting location for this
magnificent home, dedicated by hu-
manitarian spirit to the unfortunate
wards of the territory. The building,
commodious quadrangular structure
of native stone, four stories in height
and surmounted by a gothic tower,
stands upon a gentle elevation, sloping
off to the boulevard and commanding
an enchanting view of wide stretch of
meadow land that borders the winding
Gallinas with it's background of hill and
mesa, scarcely 300 yards away. With
it's walls of solid masonry, in which the
red and white native stone is harmoni-
ously combined, and its sixty foot
tower, the building presents rather
imposing appearance. Between sixty
five and seventy patients, together with
their attendants, aud the Offices and
private rooms of the resident officers,
find comfortable quarters here. The
basement is given up to the engine
room, from which the building is heated
throughout, the kitchen and several
store rooms. On the north side of the
first floor are located the officers rooms.
and the remainder Of the structure is
given up to the several wards, the
female ward being on the top floor, and,
like the male department, having spa
cious sun room at the southern eXtrem-
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

The institution started, and
has since fourished, under most favor
able auspices. Its officers and directors
have been tireless in their efforts to give a
successful and economical management.
Mr.. Ward, who from it's opening has had
the immediate supervision Of the asy-
lum, has proved himself to he the right
man in the right place, and his services
have been invaluable.
The asylum has farm of 112 acres,
about half of which is under cultivation,
and upon which Mr.. Ward raises the
greater part Of the produce consumed.
The labor Of the patients is utilized on
the farm, which has it's own cows, and
raises its own pork, with beneficial and
healthful results all around.
The medical superintendent is DR.. F..
Marion y Alfonso, an old resident Of Las
Vegas, and man eminent in his profess
sion, who has made insanity specially
with marked success. He is much de-
voted to the affairs Of the institution
and it is largely through his efforts that
the new wing is to be constructed. In
the matter Of recoveries this asylum has
been eingularly fortunate, showing II
per cent. Of cures, and this in the face Of
the fact that, at the time Of opening, the
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

ing place. The best that the market
affords is found upon her tables every
day of the yearin season.
New England restaurant was estab
lished nearly four years ago by two
eastern ladies, one Of whom, Miss Noes
lein, still presides over it's destiny, enjoy
ing an extensive patronage.
~
First National Bank.
This well.known financial institution
is one of the oldest banks in New Mex
leo, having been established in 1880, and
conducted from it's inception on those
principles Of conservative investment
which are the only sure foundation of
general confidence and financial success.
It has correspondents in all parts Of the
United States and Europe and has been
potent factor in the commercial and
industrial development Of Las Vegas,
and, in fact, Of the whole territory. The
capital stock is 100000 and the officers
of the institution are Joshua s. Rey-
nolds, president; j. w. collars, vice
president, and A. B. Smith, cashier.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

ous,. AS live stock country the local.
ty is specially adapted to the raising of
horses.
But it is as pleasure and health re-
sort that this locality has become fam
Gus. The scenic effects are grand. The
country is wild and broken and much
game abounds, including bear and deer,
while the streams are literally alive with
mountain trout running as high as five
pounds in weight.
Splendid pine forests cover the noun
tains and mesas, and the timber indus
try is an important one.
Puerto dc Luna, the county seat of
Guadalupe county, has $4,000 court
house, several large stores, good schools,
and with about 1,5OO people. is the cen
ter of fine stock and agricultural sec
ton. The Pecos river with it's excellent
ditch system furnishes an abundant
water supply to this section of much
promise.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Insane Asylum of New Mexico.

This institution is located about a
mile from the city of Las Vegas on the
boulevard leading to the famous hot
springs. 1t was opened for patients on
May lst. 1893, and is one of the most
successful and economically managed
institutions of which the territory can
boast The site was we'll chosen and
reflects great credit upon the judgment
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

ity OF the building, seml-clr-
cular in shape, with double
walls of glass, protected by
wire netting, and affording
patients a pleasant and healthy
lounging place during the
months of winter A new wing
is soon to be added, for which
plans have been accepted, and
an appropriation made by the
last Legislature. The grounds
are ample, we'll graded and
laid out in good taste, with
here and there touches Of land
scape gardening, thanks to the
artistic eye of the steward, Mr..
G. w. Ward, who adds to an
extensive knowledge of agricul-
ture and horticulture, a passion
for the cultivation of flowers,
which has found expression il
the attractiveness of the asy-
lum grounds, set out to shade
trees of several varieties and
covered with flowers that in
season fill the air with their
fragrance and make the place
one of the most attractive spots
in the territory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-03
Off for St. Paul.

This has been the week of the Annual
National Encampment G.. A. r. held al
the twin cities of nnesota-Minneap-
oils and st. Paul. A special coach
elaborately decorated and festooned
bearing prominently the soldier S sacred
emblem of our Country-stars and
stripes-was coupled to the regular
passenger train west on the Green Bay
railroad Monday forenoon and pulled
out for st. Paul at 11:45. A conspicu-
GUS canvas sign conveying plainly the
information "Wood County Post, No.
%, G. A. R." was tackled full length
across the coach and within was nice
representation of those brave men who
counted life not too dear to risk it for
their country's honor. Two extra
coaches from Green Bay were attached
to the regular and the one from this
city made it three extra into Merrillan,
where they were switched over to the
Omaha special. Among those who went
from this city Monday we were able to
note the following veterans and their
families:
Capt E. Mennet, w. A. Keyes and
son Will, Geo. w. Baker, w. H. Brown
and wife, Mrs. E. G. Ketchum, D. P.
Morrill, and wife, A. Abrams and wife,
Samuel Boles, L. Hawkins, I. J. Cooper,
Frank Haskins, D. Meyer, Geo. Nc
MILAN, Silas Payne and wife, Ed. Law
renee and wife, M. S. Pratt, M. II.
Lynn, son Marvin, Jr., and daughter
Edith, w. E. Gardner, Ed. Mahoney,
Orrin Gray, James Matthews, Chris.
Powderly, Henry Pellersels, Mrs. E. A.
Tenant, Mrs. John Andrews, Joe
Smith, Thomas Burr, Thomas Davis.
A delegation of ten or twelve from
Pittsville Post boarded the special at
DeXterville and marched with Wood
County Post in the parades.
Big crowds and lively times are the
reports from the Minnesota twins-the
State Fair, Knights of Pythias conven-
ton and q. A. r. Encampment are all
on at once. Side attractions, carnival
events and plenty of things and sights
were prepared to entertain the multi
tudes and the comrades of the Grand
Army of the Republic are without
doubt, enjoying themselves as they
gather beneath the folds of the old flag
of freedom to renew the acquaintance
and recite the thrilling incidents of
earlier marching days. Wood County
Post expects to reach home Friday,
Sept. 4th.