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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-17

easily crushed by the end OF a glass
rod, so that the contents reaolly us
solve when the water is stirred. inis
done, a soloid OF nitrate OF silver -
added in the same way. IL no reu
celebration is produced. more soioius
are added until the liquid remains reu
when well mixed. This indicates the
end OF the reaction, and each soioiu
used corresponds to two grains Vi
chlorine per gallon. Further ann
tions-in regard. for instance, 10 tne
quantity of nitrites, nitrates, free am
monia, and even hardness-are con
Quoted In the same way, while similar
~ the presence of Objectionable met
mis- a be detected and a measure OF
The organic impurity Of the water
made, Judging by the amount oil oxy-
zen absorbed. This is done by adding
10 ~ c. c. OF the water until a ialnt
n permanent pink appears, soioios
OF permanganate of potassium, eacn
OF which corresponds to 0.10 grain OF
oxygen absorbed by the organic mat
ter In one gallon OF water. A certain
amount OF care and discretion. OF
course, must be exercised in certain
cases; but, as Doctor Thresh has salts
factorily shown. this method gives re-
suits which compare very ~favorably
with the ordinary methods Of analysis.
which occupy much more time and in
volve the use Of more complex appa-
ratus. The introduction of this sim
pie and approximately accurate series
OF processes should prove a valuable
aid in the sanitary service" There
are cases ready prepared containing
the soloids and the apparatus for max
ing this analysis. These are put up in
snug and convenient form, and are
not at all expensive.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-17

1T is very beautiful" she said, as
she stood over the pool in the conserv-
atory. 1T is very. very beautiful. But
/ prefer to look upon the beauties Of
nature untouched and undefIed by the
hand OF man. Everything is so arti-
fcial.s
That's right" said the young man
from Kalamazoo. Il see wen the lily
pads"
And all she CAV him was a frozen
stare.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-17

a spienQlQ tnlng. rOr u cOlu or any
other ailment which is benefited by a
moderate sweat, it is most excellent,
and leaves one under cover without the
danger o fstaking more cold. In stormy
weather il is not necessary to forego
the usual exercise, as one can have all
the advantages usually derived from
q spin around the parks under cover.
For those who ride simply to reduce
flesh and who are timid about yentur-
ing out on a wheel. not alone on ac-
count of falls but also on account of
excessive fatigue, and perhaps sensi-
tiveness regarding size. etc. there could
not be a better apparatus for daily ex-
ercise than the house bicycle. For
racers this is also a good trainer. BY
means of the brake. with cranks. they
can train themselves to climb the
steepest ascents as well as II they were
actually on the hillside. and for level
runs they can increase their speed
without ever leaving the room.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-17

in the character of a miniature world.
Upon the surface OF the stone there has
been carved a map OF the earth. The
continents stand out rs rough, raised
spots, surrounded by a smoother ex-
panse, representing the seas. The
shape of the continents has been care
fully reproduced and even the compar-
alive elevation of their various por-
tions has received attention. The main
rivers Of the various continental divis-
ions and the inland bodies Of water
have been chiselled upon the maps thus
made. Indeed. the globe is a careful
and wonderfully exact copy in stone OF
the greater globe which il is intended
to represent. On the wall above 1t
are fixed stone slabs, upon which have
been carved a variety of useful inform
alton, mostly geographical in its ma
ture, but some dealing with other
matters. The slabs make a stone en-
cyclopedia of considef able value for
reference by those unable for n rea-
son to refer to books.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-17

There is a lively war between the
scientists and the fruit-growers IN the
eastern part Of Connecticut. The for
mer have found a locality where the
disease known as peach yellows is prev
alent. Armed with legal authority.
the inspectors have made short work
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-17
DEATH is LIKE LIFE.
WEIRD END OF HAPLEss MRS
JACcARD.

Died with Her Newly Born Child on =
Bed OF straw-Her Brief but VIVID
rife-Hereditary Criminal Tendencies
sae Cause.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-17

After spending much time in digging
for q so-called pirates treasure on his
farm, Valentine Kelly Of Clarksyiils.
Ind, found ss.75.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-17

G o N ST. B J. e
stands guard v
the body OF Mrs.
Clara M. Jaccard, at
Hillsdale. N. j..
pending an inyesti-
cation to confirm
or dismiss the au-
thorities' suspicious
that she was poi
soned. Thus. dy-
ing. Mrs. Jaccard
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-17
SCIENTIFIC CORNER.
CURRENT NOTES OF INvEn-
TON AND DISCOVERY.
A Simple Method of Water AnalysIs--A
Bicycle to Be Used Under shelter
Carved from Solid Rock-something
New In the Bicycle Field.
A simple Method OF water Analyst

III AOuuOn AhuCpL
gives the following
directions for analy-
zing water: When
1t is required to es-
innate the chlorldes
in a water, 70 c. C.
are placed in a glass
cylinder. and a So
loid of chromate OF
potash dndicator)
added, which Is
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-17
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
LESSON n.-APRIL ii-coNvER-
SION OF CORNELIUS.
Golden Texts "whosoever BeIieveth IN
Him Shall Have Remission of sins"-
Acts TO-. 4s-saint Peters Mission At
Caesaroa.

N to-day's lesson
we take up Acts 10:
30-44. Time
bly, about A. ID. 40.
days" IN which Pc
ter "tarried" with
Simon, the tanner
OF Joppa Place
Caesarea, thirty
miles north OF Jop-
pa, and. like II, on
the Mediterranean
shore. II was forty
seven miles from
Jerusalem. IL owed
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-17
In .WOMAN'S CORNER.
SOME CURRENT READING FOR
DANES AND DAMSELs.

A Choice Selection from Our Poets
Some Pen Pictures of the Fashions
Present and Tuture--Notes About the
Household.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-17

She hovers around US at twilight hour,
When her presence Is felt with the
deepest power;
She silvers the landscape n crowds
the stream
With shadows that fit like a fairy
dream;
Then wheeling her fight through the
gladden'd air,
The Spirit of Beauty Is everywhere.
Novel Combination Costume.
A youthful and novel combination
was effected in the costume shown be-
low, whose skirt was pale gray accor-
dion plated cashmere. and whose
blouse waist was bias-plaided taffeta,
showing white, gray and mauve. Col
lar and belt were mauve velvet liber-
ally supplied with paste buckles, and
the tight sleeves had the small, droop-
ing puffs that are now deemed just
right. The blouse fastened at the side,
and its bolero effect, for, of course, it
must have some bolero suggestion to
be in the hunt, was gained by several
rows OF narrow black velvet ribbon,
the effect being heightened by three
deceitful straps Of the same ribbon
that pretended to hold together the
counterfeit jacket fronts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-17

The rage for boleros is ~unabated,
and 1t allows all sorts Of happy expe-
dents III the way Of combination cos
tunes. As for instance. q black gren-
adine Is made over az ivory striped
silk. The jaunty. short bolero is sep
arate from the brocaded ivory white
lgr.nadine Of the bodice. This bodice
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-25
APPEALS COMMITTEE.
Board of Trade Tribunal Renders De-
eIsiOns in Two Important

The appeals committee Of the board or
trade yesterday passed on two important
cases. The suit of John d. Portous, OF
the Liverpool Corn exchange. against the
Thayer Commission Company for about
s., co., on account of corn received in pad
condition, was dismissed without prejudice
This means the status of the case Is the
same as before the suit was brought. ana
the complainant is at liberty to reinstitute
il should he desire. The arbitration COM
m,ttee had decided adversely to Porteous-
The suit Of Orthwein s. Sons against F.
A Farmer Commission Company was de-
cided in favor of the Farmer company:
Farmer had contracted TO deliver a lot or
wheat to Orthweins at New Orleans by sep
temher g 1895 He offered to make the ship
mCnts, but the Memphis and Illinois Cen
tral roads refused TO accept grain Ior
Orthweins, claiming they had more on the
tracks at New Orleans than they couId
export in thirty days. Farmer then Oh
fefed to ship to Galveston instead OF New
Orleans but Orthweins declined TO accept
the shipments at Galveston.
September Is, the blockade at New
Orleans having been broken, 'Orthweins de-
maEded shipment, which Farmer refused,
as the price of wheat had advanced be-
tween September and %. Orthweins
brought suit for the difference between the
value OF wheat September 26 and the con-
tract price for the delivery to have been
made by Farmer September 9.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-25

PROPAGATION OF FISH.
Result of Work of the United States
Commission for the Past
Season.

Washington, June 24.-The work Of the
United States fish commission during the
past season has been enormous. Over 100.-
10000 cod fry hatched at Gloucester and
woodshon have been planted at the fisher
les on the New England coast, and 200 Co.,
CO., which had collected in the Potomac.
Susquehanna and Delaware rivers. were
distributed along the Atlantic coast. from
Massachusetts, to Florida. About OOOOO. 900
lobster have been taken in Maine and Con-
necticut. These are being liberated by sew
eral vessels engaged in the work. From
the hateheries on the Great lakes Us 00C. .0l1
white fish fry and 1900 900 lake trout fry
have been Matched and planted.
The hatcheries at Quincy. Ill, Neosho,
No, Manchester, Ia, Leadville, Col, and
San Marcos, Tex. have collected and dis
tributed g. 900. 900 trout and about 100 900 bass.
new station will be established at Black
Hills S. D., and auxiliary stations are in
contemplation on the Clackamas. Rogue
and Salmon rivers in Oregon. on Puget
sound and the Little White Salmon river in
Washington, and on the McCloud, Battle
creek and Trinity in California. The work
of planting Pacific salmon, which last year
reached an aggregate Of 0OoOoo, will be
continued next fall. The salmon industry
on the Pacific coast Is of vast Importance
but is not yet as extensive as on the At
lautic.
Over 90 per cent of the work Of the COM
mission Is devoted to commercial fish. en-
bracing the cod shad. white fish. pollock.
mackerel, tawtog, soup, sea bass, lake
trout, salmon, steel head, trout and lob
SterS.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-25
JUST A CLEVER SCHEME.
Substantial Back of the Talk
of a Drop in Funeral
Prices.

al don't take any stock In this talked OF
reduction in the cost of burials," said an
undertaken yesterday. 1.-The passing of the
coffin trust will only affect the prices Of
collins to the poor, and I'll tell you why.
When the trust was organized a number
of big firms held out, and there was a small
rate war Then the firms were brought in.
I'D went the prices Of coffins, trimmings,
etc on the higher priced goods. There was
a reduction in the cheaper class of goods.
After a while there was trouble in the
trust. Several big firms dropped out. Down
and trimmings. Up went the price of the
cheaper collins and trimmings. Do you fol-
low me? There was an equalizing-yes,
that's the word. Equalizing.
"All this talk of fire sale prices on fu-
nerals is for advertising purposes-at the
newspapers expense. Do you sect"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-25
PLACE FOR A LAZY MAN.
Editor Stewart, of the Minneapolis
journal, Found II Away Down
In Arkansaw.

I. N. Stewart. editorial writer of the
Minneapolis, Mimi, Journal, was In Kan
sas City yesterday, en- route home from an
extended tour of the Southwest. He was
impressed with what he saw In Western
Arkansas, of which he says: "A man can
get his food and clothes with less labor
there than any other place ever saw. 1
do not speak of luxury, but the necessities
of life can be obtained there with less work
than any other place have ever been I
took a great interest In following this sub
ject on my trip through Arkansas, and the
results were a source Oh constant astohlSh-
ment to me-"
three-rIarters of a mile from the railroad.
She was dissatisfied and said she intended
10 move. as, since the railroad had come
in, together with '.niggers" and whisky. 1t
was no place to raise a family. Mr.. Stew
art inquired as to her family, and learned
that she had eight children, the youngest
OF whom is 26 years. Mr.. Stewart found
very general resentment to the advent OF
the railroad among the people OF Western
Arkansas.
He was struck with the fertility of South
western Missouri, and with the business
activity of Kansas City.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-25
Mr.. BYRNE'S PROPOSITION.
II Would Rather Indicate That He
Thinks Himself Out of the In
spectOrship Race.

NJ. c. Byrne. the labor candidate for coal
oil inspector. is out with new idea He
proposes in a letter he has prepared that
the selection be made in one OF four ways
and suggests these four;
First-That the governor be requested not
to make the appointment until next spring,
and then settled by primary election.
Second-That it be left to the county CEN
trail committee.
Third-That 1t be left to the city COM
mittee.
Fourth-That each candidate deposit 800
to pay for primary election to be held
Immediately.
AS there are 119 candidates II would mean
a pot Of Sl1, go for primary election. None
Of the others has Joined in Mr.. Byrnes
plan. It is assumed the selection will not
be made before July s. Meanwhile all can
didates are hustling hard to better their
prospects. James Nelson. who Is Governor
Stephens father-in-law, is making a hot
campaign for Thomas Russell. his step
son, who lives here
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-25
VETERAN PRINTER KILLED.
He Set Type on scott's "MarmIon" and
"The Lady of the
Lake"

Chicago. juno A.-Robert Fergus. 81 years
Of age. tho veteran printer and retired
newspaper man, was instantly killed by a
fast suburban train on the Northwestern
line at the May street crossing. South Ev-
anston. last night. In the binding storm
the sturdy pioneer octogenarian tried to
cross the tracks in front Of the fast moving
train and was ground to death. Partial
deafness was one of his Affections. and this
his son thinks. was the cause of his not
noticing the train. Mr.. Fergus enjoyed the
distinction of having originated and printed
the first Chicago directory. Among the
books on which Mr.. Fergus set type where
he learned the trade. In Glasgow, where he
was born, were Walter Scotts "Marmion"
Tho Lay OF the Last Minstrel" and Lady
of the Lake" ''Sturm's Reflections" and
Professor Meadows Spanish and Italian
dictionaries.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-25
YERKES' BIG DEAL.
Combine Formed to Manufacture
street Railway Ma
chiHery.

Chicago. ILL.,, June 2.-The long cherished
plar of Charles I. Yerkes. the street rail-
way magnate, to manufacture all ma
chinery needed by street railways in Chi
cago, New York, Philadelphia and Pitts
burg has at last been realized. The Sic
mens-Ealskel Electric Company, with its
big factory in Chicago. is now being con-
solidated with the Pennsylvania iron works
of Philadelphia. majority of the stock of
the Chicago company has already been eX-
changed for the stock of the Pennsylvania.
The minority stockholders have been given
sixty days in which to accept the offer of
the Eastern concern. With a combined
capital of S3,250.0O0, the two companies will
manufacture street railway machinery for
the four big cities.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-25
ILLINoISAN RUNS AMUcK.
Stabs Right and Left and IL Finally
Killed by the Chief of
Police,

Chicago. June 24--Crazed with drink,
Fred Bergen ran amuck in Harvey, stab
bing right and left, and breaking and de-
stroying objects in his path. Policeman
Healy, who tried to arrest him, was stabbed
three times, and Chief of Police Bates
saved his own life only by putting bullet
into Bergen, from the effects of which he
died at st. Luke's hospital.
Before he was taken, Bergen spread ter
ror throughout the town. He sped down
the street fiourishinga knife and yelling like
a mad man. People fled into houses at his
approach and barred the doors behind
them.
Finally the insane man seemed driven to
bay, but with one of his naked fists he
smashed great plate glass window and
passed through into an empty store room,
where he found a carpenters chest. The
crowd pressed through the window after
him, when Bergen seized a hatchet from
the box and flung himself upon them. Chief
Bates raised his revolver and fired. Bergen
dropped with the hatchet under him. He
was carried to St. Luke's hospital, where
he soon died.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-25
GOOD JOB FOR P0WDERLY.
To BE Appointed Commissioner of I'm
migration at the Port of
New York.

New York. June A-The Journal and Ad-
vertiser says:
President Mckinley, 1t IS said. has decid-
ed to appoint Terrence V. Powderly, FORM
erly grand master workman of the Knights
of Labor, commissioner of immigration at
this port 10 succeed DR.. Joseph II. Senner.
This information reaches the Journal from
a prominent local politician who returned
Yesterday from Washington This man
has been friendly with the president for
many years and declares that the whole
matter has been settled, and that Powder-
Tvs name will soon be sent TO the senate.
Most OF the leading Knights of Labor
in this city are very much opposed to the
proposed appointment. When 1t was ru-
rored first, about two months ago. that he
might be appointed. a protest was sent
to Washington from number of local
knights, stating that, in their opinion. he
was not fitted for such a position. It was
said here last night that the Knights of
Labor throughout the country did not
share the feeling OF the New York Knights
against Powderly. 1t was said that the
knights here will probably send another
protest TO Washington against Powderly's
appointment.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-25
ACTOR RATCLIFFE'S TROUBLE.
His Preliminary Examination for As
sauItinE His Wife Continued
Until Next Week.

Chicago, June A.-Edward ]. Ratcliffe
the actor who was arrested as a fugitive
from Justice from New York, where he is
wanted to answer TO a charge OF assault
ing his wife with deadly weapon, was
brought before court for his preliminary
examination to-day The prisoner seemed
greatly depressed. Ratcliffe maintained
his statement OF yesterday that he was in
nocent, and that the charge was made out
OF malice by his father-in-law. Peter de
Lacey, the rich New York horseman. Rat
Cliffe's attorney was not able TO be present,
owing TO the pressure OF other business,
and at the suggestion of the police the
case was continued until June 90 The
cliffe's bond from $1,000 70 5000
New York. June A.-Edward ]. Ratcliffe
the actor. who was arrested yesterday in
Chicago on dispatch from this city, was
indicted by the grand jury to-day on a
charge of assault in the second degree
committed on his wife June Il. Al the
Office Of the lawyers who are representing
Mrs. Ratclife II was said to-day that she
was dying.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-25
MONEY FOR MISSISSIPPI.
Larger Appropriations Urged for the
Protection of Navigation
and Settlers.

New York, June 24.-The Mississippi
river commission convened in the Army
building here to-day and Immediately went
into executive session to deliberate on and
possibly make some changes in the annual
report of the commission. The report, as
soon as it has been put in the desired form,
will be forwarded TO Secretary of the Navy
Long some time between the 1st and 10th
OF July. Until the report reaches Secre-
tary Long, the commission will not disclose
its tenor.
The congressional appropriation for dam
ages to property from the overlooking of
the Mississippi river amounts TO 81 933 S33
for the fiscal year ending June 30. 1895 This
sum will be distributed by the commission
after the hearing of testimony on dam
ages sustained in the three districts extend
ing from Cairo to the Gulf. Senator Perry,
of Arkansas. addressed the commission
urging that Il report in favor of an In
creased appropriation by congress for the
protection Of the Mississippi valley. Gov
ernor McLauTin. of Mississippi; Congress
man Catchings.of Mississippi and Congress-
man McRae, of Arkansas, spoke on the
same general lines.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-25
FUNDS FOR THE INSURGENTS.
Special Effort to He Made to Raise n
Large Sum Within n Short
Time.

New York, June 24.-A meeting of promi-
nent Cubans, presided over by Delegate
Thomas Estrada Palama, was held last
night at the Astor House and was largely
attended by planters, merchants, and. 9TH
ers having property or interests in Cuba.
The meeting. which was private, had for
its object the agreement upon plan for
raising within short time, the neces-
sary funds 10 carry on a decidedly vigor-
Gus campaign against the Spanish govern
ment in Cuba next winter, in case the
absolute independence of the island is not
by that time established. IL was suggested
and approved that, in addition to the usual
voluntary monthly contributions TO the
revolutionary funds. an extra subscription
should be started among Cubans In the
United States and abroad for the purpose
of raising a sum Of money sufficient to
purchase and send TO the patriot army
within three months time all the resources
which. in the ordinary course of affairs.
wouId be shipped to them during an entire
year. The plan. in short, is TO make one
great effort to ship one years supply, SO
that the Cuban army may undertake an
aggressive policy. instead of following the
present tactics. which lack OF sufficient
suDplies compals Il 10 observe.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-25
JAPAN WANTS HAWAII.
Hnwailans Insist 1t Is This That Is
Back of the Japanese
Protest.

Washington. June A.-Hawaiians in
Washington insist that the reason for the
protest of Japan against annexation is that
Japan really desires to acquire the island
herself. The main point Of contention be-
tween Japan and Hawaii over the treaty
between the two countries. it is learned. il
as TO the wording of the treaty which
Hawaii seeks to abrogate. This treaty has
a provision that 1t may be terminated at
any time by mutual consent" This Is con-
strUed by the japanese government to
mean that the treaty cannot be terminated
without the consent of both governments.
The Hawaiian contention is that the words
Rave no such meaning, and that any con-
tract or agreement can be dissolved by
mutual consent as a matter of course; that
If the claim of Japan was valid the treaty
would be in effect permanently.
1t Is understood that Japan insists that
her present claims must be acknowledged
and accepted by the United States in case
of annexation. although protesting against
annexation.