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Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
Sand Painting.

One OF the most curious native Gus
toms of India is that of making sand
pictures or sand painting rs il is
often called. 1t is generally done on
fcstal days in front of both houses
and temples, and it has religious
significance. The sand, which is pre-
pared and sold by natives of the Dec
can, is white, red, black, blue, orange
and purple.
A woman, who has observed certain
preliminary ceremonies, takes the sand
in her hand. and allowing ii to trickle
out as she moves her arm forms upon
the prepared ground in front of the
door curious colored designs. incloscd
with border and representing hui
man figures, crosses, scmicircleS or
birds
One explanation of the purpose of
these pictures, according to Mr.. j.
w. Fewkcs, is that they are believed
to attract good spirits. To step on
Il sand painting brings bad luck.
This strange custom assumes a sci
entiiic Importance when it is known
that it prevails in almost exactly the
same from among the Tusayan IN.
dians in the southwestern part OF The
United States. The PueblOS. like the
uindoos, ascribe 10 the pictures tie
power of attracting friendly spirits
and thI5 also use them in ccremonials
intended to cure the sick. 1t has been
suggested that, rs far as it goes, this
fact is an Indication that our Indians
are related in origin TO the native
races of India.
The first European discoveries Of
America thought they mad hit upon
the eastern extremity of Asia. whcn
the name of Indian was given to the
red skinned people whom they found
here Would it not be singular coin
clence if further evidence Of com
munity of origin should finally cstab-
lish the fact thai the Indians are re,
ally Indians?
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
fast he donned his working clothes ana

fast he donned his working clothes ana
went back TO the digging Of bitches.
Ny horse was better, so | left at
10 o'clock, with considerable reluct-
ance. Mrs. Austin was so charming.
No wonder Austin was desperately in
love with her.
sent Mrs. Austin box of new books
and some small trinkets such as Il
man believes that woman likes.
when | reached town. Two days after
they had gone | met Il friend who had
come TO the city that morning.
by the bye, Brant. wasn't that n
CHASTITY thing about those Britishers
at the CircleA ranch?"
WHO. the Austins:' l cried. turn
ing coli and foreboding
Yes. You've heard about il, then 2"
NO. For heavens sake. what is it?"
wei, the way | heard it was this:
Their men on the ranch didn't like
them. accused them of being bloody
aristicrats,' l believe, and they set
fire TO che grass near the stables two
or three nights ago. You know it's
been dry year, and the grass burned
well. Austin and his wife tried to
fight the flames and keep them from
the stable, all alone; no men To be
found uatil it was quite over. They
kept the barns safe, all right, but
Mrs. AUstin-pretty woman they say
was SC burned that she died in per-
feet agofy at the end of an hour. The
men had turned up by that time. Been
down at Central City at dance, they
saiC- Arstin nearly went crazy while
his wife was suffering, but after she
dice he went outside, drew his gun.
and shot the foreman and another Of
the - Iascals."
Thank heaven!'
"Wait-.that's not all. The ones he
didn't ki1, it seems, said it was cold
blooded murier-I believe they were
all half drunk Anyway. they held
him and dressed him up in his even
ing suit-they had special grudge
against st-snd then they took him
out and strung him up to the rafters
of the blrn. 1t is supposed that there
We're fifteen men. but, OF course, they
can't BIS found; You know how it is.
Did You say you knew these Aus
tins"
Yes. l knew them,7 l answered.
San Francisco ArgOnaut.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
AN OLO-FASHiONEO NEloHBOR.

It's oh. for an old-fashioned neighbor,
Like the one | remember of yOre,
Who always neat calico aprons and gowns
Except on the Sabbath day wore.
And who n my care-laden hours,
With a sUnbonnet perched on her head.
Ran in bringing bowls of nice jelly or jam,
Or loaves of her freshly-baked bread,
And then. without asking me whether
needed her help, fairly flew
To do in the kindest and quickest way,
Whatever she saw was TO do.
Nowadays though friend may assure me
That over my burdens she grieves
She really can't aid me for fear Of mishap
To her iaces or very big sleeves.
And as for the clubs women govern
Why. they are but schools for the arts,
Where minds are improved in an elegant
way
But no time IS devoted to hearts.
Or else they are pledged to the seeking
OF those whom most people condemn
As lost beyond hope-sO it's plain To be
seen.
There's 70 chance of assistance from
them.
And il 5 on. Tor an old-fashioned neishbor,
When my sky with dark clouds is Ger
spread.
To run IN neatly dressed in calico gown
With sunbOnnet perched OH her head.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
A Generous Nature.

Bangkrupt went into the Delarin the
other night, and after eating hearty
dinner summoned the waiter.
What is your name, Alphonse" he
asked.
Patrick McGuffy." replied Alphonse.
'Thank you" said Bangllrupt, putting
the name down in his memorandum
book You have served me so we'll I'll
place your name on the list of my pre-
ferred creditors for a liberal tip. liar
per'S Bazaar.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
WOnneu-S WayS.

A domestic wife is a blessing, but
not if she is too domestic.
\ wife is willing 10 be Obedient. but
she hates 20 be considered slave.
When a woman says no. she wants
you to insist upon her saying yes
\ man viii always respect Il woman
If he sees that she respects herself.
With a woman. her so1i should al
ways be at Lease as well clad as her
body.
If married woman commences as a
slave, she will never regain her free
dom.
\ great many women transfer 10 their
baby the love they once had for their
husbands.
Even when n woman is in love she
never forgets to see that her hat is on
straight.
\ woman should not be afraid to die.
Why. just think of it, 1t relieves her
of the marriage tie.
\ woman who is good cook can
always retain the respect of her hus-
band, if not his love.
\ woman should be chary with her
kisses and caresses. even to her hus-
band. We get tired even of a canvass
back duck if we have it every day.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
How Bees Serve Thieves.

There is i large moth, commonly
known as dea TIL s-head moth. from its
having curious mark on its back like
4 skull and crOss-bones sculptured on
an old Tombstone, which makes very
free with the bees honey. II flies in the
dusk of the evening when the bees are
at rest, and enters the hole III the hive,
pOkcs it's long sucker through the wax
walls which surround the comb, and
draws much honey into its stomach
Very often in the long evenings there
are many bees lingering round the hive,
but If the dea this head alights and
moves toward the door. they do not
take much notice; yet one sting would
kill it, and ii has no means of hurting
the bee in return. SO much troubled
are some hives by these curious visit
ors that the bees erect Il flat wall of
wax just within the hive door, allow
ing small opening to exist on either
hand. This, as rule puzzles the moth
and it cannot enter. On the other hand.
if a moth gets right into the hive the
bees do not kill it, but either let it alone
or use all their ingenuity to stop its
demonstrating propensities. While the
moth is enjoying the meal. the bees oc-
casionally pull down some Of the hon
eycomb behind it, and mould the wax
quickly so as TO form Il dense wall.
When the moth has finished it's meal
and turns to get out of the hive, il
finds itself walled up and imprisoned
for life
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
DOuhtfuI HOuOrS.

Bobby presenting Il friendD-Mam-
ma, do you see Tommy Jones?
Mamma-Yes, Bobby, but I've met
Tommy before. Didn't YOU know it?
BObby-But you know, mamma. that
you said yesterday that / was the
naughtiest boy you ever saw. SO
wanted you to see Tommy jones'
Harper's Bazaar.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
Too Bad.

Little Mrs. Newbride uearfully)-Oh,
dear me, | wonder what can be the
matter with this cakc?"
Husband (cautiously)-lt is a trifle
heavy. that is fact.
Little Mrs. Ncwbride (sobbingly)-It
is as heavy as le-le-lead and l put in
plenty of ruh-raisns to raise it, tut-too.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18

Clara-What, engaged to him? Why.
it was only the other night that he told
me nothing could induce him TO marry.
Maude-Yes. Jack was always suscepti-
bic to the influence of the person lie
happened TO be with.-New York Her
aid.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
Very True.

ProfesSor--lt pains me. William,
whenever | am obliged to punish You.
William know that. sir, but it
doesn't pain you on the same spot
Fliegende Blactter.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
1t Always Pays.

'HOw did your daughter come to
get the duke"
by advertising"
"Nonsensc, You don't mean to tell
me you advertised for a husband for
your daughtcr?'
no. But l advertised my business"
Exchange.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
4 Life Position.

"Haye YOU got a permanent posi-
ton, Jawley?'
Il think 80. Snip & Co. have en-
ployed me to collect your account with
them. "-Harpers BaZar.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
An Interesting Phenomenon.

Dear me-" said a South American
republic rs it looked at Great Britain's
map of Venezuela. 1T is really very
astonishing if it is not misrepresented"
What is it," inquired Il sister coun-
try.
The manner in which n country is
liable to shrink in this warm climate"
Washington Star
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
HOnOrS Even.
SHOW NnDN =
land World

WOOL met Russian to-day who
had served Il long term of exile in 81
IBERIA.
Van Pelt-My own brother lived for
years in observation-disclosures.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
The Prophecies.

But why" persisted the native, do
you serve the missionary for dessert"
Joined his wife. lightly.
The propriety of the thing was too
manifest to permit further discussion
Detroit Tribune.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
The Hiatus.

She-I've seen just sixteen winters.
Hc-Ah, l see, you've spent the rest
Of them in Florida Yonkers States
man.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18

Ella-Do you think the bicycle Will
ever take the place of the horse?
Della-Certainly not. They can't
make sausage meat out of bicycles.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18

You can't save some people from be-
ing imposed upon; expose thief. and
some people will love him.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18

Those photographs must flatter her"
Why
''She's ordered another dozen from
the same negative"
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18

Squillin newspaper in hand)-Here' )
an account of a terribly bungled exc
cutiOn.
MISUNDERSTANDING the sheriff get
the hang of it?-Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18

Mrs. Dash, can you tell me about
your husbands incubator
"Oh. yes: this is where the dear little
chicks hatch, you know, and that's the
brooder.'
What does the brOoder dO?"
"Why, 1t lays the eggs"
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18

our idea OF a man Indifferent to the
worlds scorn. is one who would carry
q corset box through the streets.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
\ BayOuct Iau.

It is claimed that the Sultan never
drinks alcoholic liquors. The bayonet
jag is the only kind that will ever
arouse him.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
Sure indications.

The Office boy (disgustcdly) Poems,
Why, hes got 'em TO burn.-Judge.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
Some Inside History.

''Sce how clean of snow Browns side
walk is and look at Jacobson's next
door,
Yes but you don't understand"
"What?'
Il saw Brown borrow JacobSon's
snow shovel two hours ago. CleNe-
land World.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
\ Greater Brooklyn.

Overth e-bridge people are now talk
ing about Greater Brooklyn. They
must annex New York or New Jersey
10 become greater.-New Orleans Pic
2yune.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18

There was once Il lawyer who indi-
Gated his office hours by Il notice on
his door,
''In from 10 to L.
'An old sea captain, who kept COM
ing for about Il week without finding
him in, ut last furiously wrote under
this notice:
"Ten to one you're out" Exchange
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18

Ut II V11l " III . 1e1'7 III II
ingS:
Many man who goes to bed with
insomnia becomes a cataleptic the min
ute the baby begins to cry"
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
"Many Il True Word"

The office boy-Der editor is busy;
jist drop yer stuff in de slot
Miss Poscy (the sweet singer of Sing
Sing)-Ten me. does he get many
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18

Clerk Gin jcwelry store)-Gold rings?
Yes, sir, step this way, please. Eish-
teen caratS?
Mulvaney-No, sir, live been attn
onions. nv ut's amy o yure bizness.-
New York Ledger.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
Science for the Household.

Extract from woman's club proceed
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18

2yIllle.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-20
Prosecuting Fishermen,

In the case of the Territory rersas al.
Harvey, charged with a violation of the
fish law, tried before Judge Wooster, yes
terday, Attorney w. G. Hayden, prose-
cuted, and B. F. Forsythe defended. J.
Minimum, the argus-eyed fish commissioner
was the prosecuting witness. The case
was prosecuted with the usual vigor of
Attorney Hayden, while the shrewd tao
tics of Mr.. Forsythe met him at every
point. But the facts in the case were un.
answerabie and the venerable Judge was
obliged to render a Judgment against the
yonng fisherman, and assess the fine at $50
and costs, and to hold him committed until
the said fine and costs are paid, though as
the young man is a permanent resident OF
this community he will be given his lib
erty In order to enable him to pay the fine.
Mr.. Minium is determined to put astop to
the violations Of the fish law and the
and eaters of fish are warned TO
"stand from under the vigilance of the
law"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-20
The New sanitarlum.

AS will be noted in another column, a
call for bids is made for the construction
of a sanitarium and hospital. The Sisters,
OF Leavenworth, Kan, who have the mat
ter in charge, are pushing the affair Just
as fast as IL is possible to move them. The
plans and specifications have been drawn
up, and they show a very handsome build
ing indeed. 1t viii he OF either stone or
brick, probably the latter, as it can be
completed in shorter time of that material.
1t will be three stories in height, and will
be arranged for a sanitarium, hospital and
complete home, including a dispensary and
operating rooms. The urgent need Of
such an institution in the Territory has be-
come greater since the unfortunate de-
struction OF the noble institution at Santa
Fe recently, and all diligence will be used
in pushing it to completion. The architect,
|. H. Rapp, is at present out of the city. or
THE Optic would give dimensions and
other particulars Of the handsome struc-
ture, which could not 10 cleaned from the
alone.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-20
A Chance to 90 East.

A trip east is often replete with many
annoyances, such as transfers and delays
in the larger cities, and the summer tourist
is deprived Of many pleasures which are
incident on a trip to the eastern resorts.
To avoid these annoyances the Santa Fe
company has arranged to run a special
train, consisting of Pullman sleepers and
chair cars, through to Buffalo, N. Y, on
July 4th, without change.
The train will be in charge of an ex-
perienced manager Of the Santa Fe CON-
pany, who will arrange all the details Of
the trip, and relieye the passengers OF all
annoyance and responsibility. aud IL you
ere planning for a pleasant trip east, ar
range to join the N. Il. A. special on
July 4th.
For rates and detailed information ap-
ply to CHAs. r. JONES'
Agent Santa Re Railroad.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-20
wv wv wv wv WUY
E1CA First class Goods
Gr6 at Lowest Prices.
GRAAF < BONLES,
Fancy and Staple
...G Groceries.
Fruits and Vegetable,
Fish and Oysters. ~.
in Season. Telephone 10. 4



Engine 9i3 Is In the shops for a new
plston rod.
Engine 722 was In to-day for slight rec
pairs to her piston rod.
Walter Wade. Of Ration, has accepted a
position In the shop at that point.
Brakeman c. M. Dougherty ana family
returned from Kansas City, last evening, b
A new fire box arrived at Ration for
engine No. 9Os and she will be rebuilt At
once.
Fireman II. l. Ezsll has moved his lam
lily from Trinidad to Ration, his wife AZ
irving there yesterday.
Engine AT blew of her piston rod, aud
broke out her cylinder head, and is In the
shops for the needed repairs.
II. r Brady and p. w. Corners, eastern
refrigerator car men, we're passengers for
California on No. 1, last evening.
The telegraph Office at Upton was closed
to-day at noon, and the night Office at Col
NOR will be abolished from to-day on.
A. Fl. Jones, a tool maker at the At.
lantic 4 Pacific shops, expects to leave
Albuquerque with his family for a vaca.
ton in the Jemez country.
Engine 7l2 will be ready to leave the
drop pit this evening, after having a
thorough overhauling, having her lost
motion taken up, and a new box put in.
General Foreman R. D. Gibbons, Of the
round house, Engineer VIM. Shaw and
Fireman Fleming, went up to Ration this
morning, in attendance upon Kangaroo
court up there to-day.
There we're seven engines 10 the shops
yesterday, and SIX to day, beside the
"chronics" they are working on, and the
machinists don't find time to loaf, much
less talk to a reporter.
The big statement, which has kept the
working force in the A. & P. office at
Albuquerque busy for the past few weeks,
is about complete, only a few Of the boys
being engaged in putting on the last
touches.
Work in the Albuquerque shops continue
to be lively, the machinery department
putting in ten hours a day and the car
builders working eight hours. The car
builders are engaged in rebuilding a Santa
Fe mail car.
The report comes from the Atchison
headquarters in New York, that the po-
sition Of first ice-president, made vacant
by the resignation of D. B.. Robinson, will
not be filled until the July meeting Of the
board Of directors. 1t IL understood that
the election will take place at that meet.
ing.
Agent Van Slyck, Of the A. & p, re-
ports a gratifying increase in tourist
travel as a result of the numerous offers Of
low excursion rates. The Grand Canon
seems to he particularly popular this sum-
mer, excursions having been already
booked from numerous points both In the
east and in California.
Instructions were issued by Trainmaster
Mulhern, to trainmen, to take care of old
hose and brasses, when they are replaced
by new ones, and they are ordered to see
that they are turned over to the division
store keeper. Failure to attend to this,
will be considered sufficient cause for dis.
missal from the service.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-20

J.. II. Daniel Is over from Mora.
Governor o. A. Hadley Is In the city to.
day.
Capt. W. d. Brunton Is down from Shoe
maker.
II. J. Ryan returned to tho city on No. !,
last evening.
Don Eduardo Marines was in from
Anton Chico to-day.
I'LL. Lauh came bach west as far rs
Trinidad, last evening.
H. O.. johnson was in the city from his
mountain ranch, yesterday.
Edward Henry returned from Santa Fe
on the early morning train.
Mrs. Jefferson Reynolds returned s-cm 9
visit to the east, last evening.
Attorney M. G. Reynolds returned to
Sania fe from st. Louis last night.
Deputy U. s. Marshal Loomis returned
from Ration to Santa Fe, last night.
Ramon Chavez and Manuel Valdez were
in the city from Manuelitos to-day.
Charles Brown, who had spent the past
three months at Harvey's ranch, returned
to the city yesterday.
/. H. Rapp passed through the city. last
evening, for Santa Fs. He will return to
Las Vegas in the morning. VI
Mrs. Jas. A. Dick is In return from a
few months pleasantly spent at her old
home. Los Gatos, California.
r M. Turner. Chamois, Mo James M.
Dean, Santa Fe, and J.. H. Daniel, Mora,
register at the Central hotel.
W. B. Brunton, Shoemaker; o. A. Had
ley, Watrous, and Geo. s. Burr, Aurora,
No., are guests Of the New Optic.
Don Ramando Ulibarri, of Ojitos Flios,
was in the city today, with business be-
fore the county school superintendent.
H. c. Williams, wife and j. A. Aber-
crombie, of Anton Chico, Miss Celo Kidd,
of Ration, are registered at the Plaza
hotel.
Henry Coors, John Hill, John Pace and
perhaps others, leave 10 the morning for
Denver to attend a national meeting Of
the Kelley League.
Benigno Romero returned from st. Louis,
last evening, where he had a pleasant visit
to bis son, and where he saw Wm. McKin-
ley nominated for president.
Col. VIM. McRae is Ia from Aqua Clara
to-day, where be has been stopping for
the past two weeks, and which place he
thinks the finest in all the country.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-20

There will be two masses at the east side
Catholic church, tomorrow morning, at
1880 and 10 O'Clock. The solemn high mass
will be at 10 O'Clock, at which the mission
the Precious Blood, who are noted for
their eloauence add convincing arguments,
will begin. There will also be evening
service at 80. The singing on each occasion
promises to be exceptionally fine. The
mission will last one week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-20
nospitaI and sanitarium i.

Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of l. H. and W. M. Rapp, architects,
for the erection and completion of a hos
pital and s%anitarium, to be built in East
Las Vegas, n NJ, for the st. Marys'
Academy Of L~eaverworth, Kan. The
owners reserve the right to accept any or
reject any or all bids. A certified check
of two per cent. Of bid must accompany
each proposal, made payable to Mother
Mary Peter as a guarantee that the said
contractor will enter into contract and
furnish a satisfactory bond. Proposals
addressed to Mother Mary Peter. 1885,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-20

To-day the good people of Upper Las
Vegas, with their pastor, Rev. Father
O'Keefe, are engaged in celebrating the
octave OF the Feast of the Sacred Heart of
Jesus, and praying for rain. Last evening
and this morning at 8, there were large
and solemn professions Of prayerful
christians, beseeching the good Lord above
to send us cooling showers and bounteous
rains, to which every one will say,
s,amen.u
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-20

Mrs. Scott will occupy the pu lpit at the
Methodist church Tomorrow morning, SER
vices to commence at II o'clock. Major
Scott will preach in the evening. Both
services will be a treat to Las Vegans, and
will no doubt be enjoyed by a great many
Daople