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Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
SKETCHES BY M.QUAD


He was a tall, thin, redheaded man,
with bad bow to his back and four front
teeth missing, and L found him resting on
log beside the highway. He got up as /
came along, and we passed the time of day,
and he said
My names Ebenezer Higgins, and I'm
Just getting home after three months
absence !"
Been away that long, eh?" queried
eyes. Three months and over Tn in
such hurry to get home that feel like
flying I've got wife and six children
and I'll bet the whole crowd of 'em will
come running to meet me-.
He added that it was only three miles
farther to his farm and we walked along
together in general conversation for half
an hour, when he suddenly halted and
said
"Mebbe they'll come to meet me and
mebbe they won't The children probably
will, but the old woman may hang back
You see, left home because we had
row."
II see
The old woman got the notion into her
head that she could run things better me
and wanted to walk me around. I stood
on my dignity"
"And that caused quarrelp"
"You bet 1t did I told her what was
what and walked of, and I'll bet she's Jest
dying to see me- guess it has been good
lesson to her,"
The nearer we got to the house the less
Ebenezer seemed to want wings. AS we
reached a hill half mile away he came to
dead stop to take look. There were
several children in the road, and they
looked at us and probably recognized their
father, but none Of them moved.
''They don't seem very anxious OBJ
served the man as his face heightened.
"No, they don't"
"But perhaps they amt sure who am.
don't see the old woman about. Guess
she's in the house crying her eyes out and
wishing was home. Let's not be in any
hurry stranger"
We went forward at slow pace, and by
and by one of the children ran through the
gate in the brush fence and entered the
house The others stood still and stared,
and not sign was given that they had
ever seen the man before
"They amt sure of me cause I've let
my whiskers grow" whispered Ebenezer.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
Thin Skinned.

"Your American public is pretty thin
skinned" commented the visiting for
eigner.
"Oh, don't know" replied the native
statesman sit seems to stand about as
much skinning as any other old public"
indianapolis Journal.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
No Limitations.

"Dodsworth, your wife seems to be q
woman of commanding presence.
Commanding presencel BY Jove, old
man, my wife can command when she's
absent "--Chicago Record.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
A Rougl, Estimate.

Father-In asking for the hand Of my
daughter, young man, I trust that you
fully realize the exact value Of the prize
you seek?
Prospective Son-in-l law - Well-er-I
had not figured 1T quite SO close as that,
but guessed it at about half million.
San Francisco Examiner.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
, What She Thought About,

He (tenderly)-When put my arm
around you and clasp your hand in the
waltz, what do you think about?
She Every prosaically)-I wonder If you
are going to step on my foot. New York
Truth.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
More Than One Way.

II thought you said you could spellS'
said the merchant to his new typewriter
"Yet here you have 'oblige' with a d. ="
"Oh, didn't say could spell the die
tionary way. Pick Me Up.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
He Went on.

Sturdy Mendicant-Please spare me a
copper, sir.
Benevolent Old Gentleman-C Certainly,
my man Here's one just coming round
the corner.-.Judy
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08

~ N I November IS, 1897. :
NUSSee Il hereby given that the following
nIu1o1 settler has fled notice Of his intention
to malke final proof Ia support of his claim,
ana V5nt said proof will be made before the
lproba1e clerk Of Rio Arriba county at TERRA
.Emordala, on the lth of January, 1898, viz !:
Braulo Trujillo for the a sw "a W Y SO ",
9ecti0n 80, tp 6 n, Sc.
He nsmes the following witnesses:to prove
his continuons residence upon and cultiva-
zion Of sAid land, viz:
Manuel Marines, Gabino Martinez, Pablo
yelasoucx, Juan Rivera, of Canjilon, N. N.
MANUEL r. OTERo Register.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
Notice for Publication.
Homestead Entry No. 443l. !
LAND OFFICE AT SANTA FE, n. M
N-.o,>.Ln,. IN I

LAND OFFICE AT SANTA FH, y. M.
November 10, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof In support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before the
Register or Receiver at Santa Fe,, N. NJ, on
December IS, 1897, viz: Manuel Quintana, for
the SO Il, sec. 9, tip. l6 n, +. 13 e.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land. viz: Perfecto Armijo, Juan
Quintana, Antonio Quintana, Cesario Quin-
tana, of Rowe, N. NJ.
MANUEL II. OTERo, Register.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
Has Many Members.

"Did you know that there Is silent
thought brotherhood"
"Yes. Every married man belongs to
it. "-Chicago Record.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08

Barnes Tormer-Every seat was taken
at our last performance.
Roscius de Hamme-I heard about it.
was told that the audience carried off the
benches as the only way Of getting any re-
turn for their money Jour
nal
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
Notice FOR Publicatien.
Homestead Entry No. lOI0.1

LAND OFFICE At EANTA FE. N. NJ, I
November a, i667.S
Z Notice 10 hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
to make final proof In support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
register or receiver ut Santa Fe, N. M, on
Januery 9, 1897, viz. Juan Crisostomo GU
rule for the q " sek,. REQ. %, tp IS n, + 10 8.
He names the following witpesses. TO provss
tion Of said land, viz:
Sambrano Guruis, Marcos Castillo, Toma,4
QuintanA, Juvenclo Quintana, Of Santa Re, M
N. MANUAL r. O1nRoy.
3 Rsgiata,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08

Short (who is but feet tall(-Do you
believe that brevity is the soul of wit?
Miss Smart-Not in your case.-Chi-
cago News
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
His Advice.

An Arkansas editor gives this advice to
his subscribers:
You must have some humanity
And give the world some hope.
And when you lynch fellow
Foot the bill for all the rope.
Atlanta Constitution.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
That Terrible Three .year.old.

"Papa, what does rabbit look like9"
A rabbit, dear, Is a small animal with
great long ears. You can always tell 1t by
its ears "
"Are they longer'n yours, papas"-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
An Incomplete. Library.

eyes, murmured the dialect poet, II
find books in the running brooks.
''What pity it Is, +" responded Miss Cay
enne, that there aren't few spelling.
books among them. Washington Star.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
Nutritious Food.

"Tommy, said the teacher "what is
meant by nutritious foodp"
"Something that amt got no taste to
1T, /" replied Tommy. Tit-Bits
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
Those Girls,

"Can you keep a secret, Mabel?"
"Why? Have you one you can't keep
Pick Me Up.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
Arranged.

Mrs. Newed-But l can't carry both
TIN, baby and the satchel
Newed-Well, let the baby carry the
sat chel,-Yellow Book.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
A Possible disappointment.

1.-THE bridegroom appeared to be fearful
ly nervous
"Yes. You see his father-in-law's we'd
ding present wasn't certified. Chicago
journal
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08

Even the women haven't the nerve to
claim that Cupid ever got married.
The more woman thinks she knows
about politics the less fruit she cans.
A girl spends lots Of time wondering
what she would say If she got kissed and
then doesn't t say anything
When woman cries till her eyes and
nose get all red, she Is said to have been
weeping her heart out.
When woman takes to wearing a mans
collar and necktie, 1t Is time for her hus-
band to sew lace frills Oh his nightshirt.
"A woman never wishes she could wear
trousers so much as she does when she tries
to 60 up stairs two steps at time. --NeW
York Prea1,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
The California Limited.

Takes you to Los Angeles in only 33
hours over the Santa Fe Route. Best
route-best train--best time. Meals al.
ways good.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08
He Was INDIGNANT.

Miss Grigson says you arc too big
coward to kiss girl"
''Did she say thatS"
eyes.
"Well, whats her address,
"What do you want of it? Going up
there to give her kiss?"
"No. I'm going up to get back the one
gave her last night. cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08

Billy-Your dad hes quit smoking,
hain't hei
Johnny Yep. How'd you knows
BiIly-I seen him kicking the dog.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-08

W1HB POD0uU
journal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-02

10 meet all requirements as to ap-
pearance, comfort and safety. But L
should like to say that there is q
little tendency now among a few peo-
pie to go over to the other extreme
and to wear on the wheel, as is COM
monty done in England, a skirt Of
ordinary walking length. Nothing
could be more foolish than such a
practice, the dangers of which have
been set forth time and again, in ac-
cidents of various kinds. If English
women choose to take such risks. that
is no reason why we should feel
Obliged to initiate their recklessness.
Keep the skirt at the sensible, COM
frrtable and pretty length, which Ia
a present the most common one, or
mark n prophecy-we shall have a
most unjustitiable relapse to the
boomer fever.-Harper's Bazaar.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-02
HERE AND THERE.

The women of South Gardiner, Me.
are believers in the efficacy Of the
Kelley cure. and are raising a fund
for submitting such of their inebriated
citizens to the tender mercies of one of
these institutions as they can persuade
to 90.
There is a consistent Bryanite, 4 years
old, near Coloma, Mich. He was
asked by a Sunday-schcol worker why
he did not 20 to Sunday-school. and
he said 1t was because there they we're
"allus %hurrahin'" for Jesus, though
they knew he was for Bryan.
one OF the slang expressions at pres
ent is: you're not 80 warm" During
the past six months 1t was to be
heard on the stage and on the street.
It ceases TO be original, in view of the
fact that a favorite report OF the
Greeks before the Christian era used
to be, You're not 80 sacred"
Last Sunday Rev. Or. Thomas Potts
Of Richmond preached at Charles
r. O'Ferrall, governor OF Virginia.
"He takes my breath AWAY" cried Dr.
Potts, by going to a common vaude-
Vile performance. His last act lays
him liable to a more serious imputa-
ton than that OF moral courage.
Shades Of departed glory! When a gov
ernor Of this grand old commonwealth
prostitutes virtue like that. it's time
TO call a halt"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-02
LOST TINE AND MONEY

I'm dumped" announced a veteran
of the turf as he came in from the
races the other day. II call myself IN
here and now | want to lend what lit
tie ! have on a t~wonty-year, iron
clad, alright mortgage, so that |
can't touch anything but the interest
for tho next twenty years. Somebody
get me to the hotel before ! buy a
stuffed watch or an 1896 newspaper"
Whats the matter. Charley been
rohbed?"
Robbed! No necessity Of robbing
me. / give it away; force people TO
take it. | won't let 60 Of them tin
they get some of my wealth ] Thought
HEIee hours ago that | could fool
lightning rod agents and buncO ex
perts. Now, l wouldn't invest IN
new hat with out employing counsel.
You know that diamond studded watch
I had? / got it on a snap, but 1t was
worth $3.50, and cheap at that. You'll
notice that my front Is not decorated
with that heavy chain or the charm
that cost me a cool 800.
Don't begin chafin' me now. ]
throw up both hands, J don't know
enough to pass n kindergarten exami-
nation. | had It before that mile race
opened. Some old jayhawk In over
alls, the rear half Of his hat rim
dangling about his neck and his
eyes twinkling through a pair OF
green goggles, remarked to himself
that he'd bet So none Of them ratty-
lookin' critters could run a mile less'n
three minutes OF course | went after
the two and let him hold the stakes.
He was so eryou for fear he would
be cheated on the time that ] handed
him watch. chain and charm, telling
him to take time for himself In the
excitement Of the fnish, while J was
swinging my hat and mentally figuring
my profits, the granger disappeared.
Yes. there are officers after him, but
you may be dead certain that he's
down town here somewhere dressed
like a dude Detroit Free Press.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-02
HOW TO SLEEP WELL,
Bed Should be Inviting with Fresh
Sheets.

-
Many people complain Of restless
nights, and yet they do what they can
to murder sleep" To a great extent
sleeplessness is caused by oyeractivity
OF the brain Mt night. declares q writer
In American Queen. The tired brain
can no throw off the thoughts caused
by work and the attendant fatigue. II
is n good plan to indulge in some light
recreation for a little time before re-
firing, SO that the brain is released
from the tension. Some physicians
have declared that n good deal OF tho
prevalent insomnia is the result of an
unconscious craving of the stomach
for food in persons who have been
frightened by the old tradition that
eating before sleeping will produce
indigestion, nightmare. and general
restlessress. 1t is not wise to go to
bed With the stomach loaded. but 1t is
now considered one of the best aids to
rest to partake of some light and
pleasant refreshmcnt. A bowl of beef
tea and n biscuit; a glass Of milk and
a cracker or two; a light sandwich; n
glass of eggnog; a milk punch; a lit
tie brandy and water. n glass of lemo-
made often induce peaceful slumbers.
Semi-staryation at night is frequently
the cause OF nightmares, bad dreams,
and wakefulness.
The bed should be inviting, with
fresh, crisp sheets. fragrant with the
odor Of lavender. or rose leaves, and
the pillows stuffed with feathers,
should be covered with linen, The
Counterpart should be removed, the
sheet turned neatly over the warm,
light blankets, and a down comfor-
table placed within easy reach, Guard
against sleeping under heavy bed
clothing; this prevents ventilation.
and the p~erspiration not being able
to escape from the body, returns again.
and is reabsorbed by the skin. As a
rule. people are afraid of the night air
entering their sleeping apartments,
but nothing is more important to mako
one steep well than n good current OF
fresh air, and nothing more detrimen-
tai than breathing tho old dead air
again and again.
Few women value and appreciate tho
necessity OF a night toilet. The hair
should have the hundred strokes" of
the brush. the teeth careful attention,
the mouth well rinsed with myrrh
water, or listerine and water, and the
hands carefully washed and annointed
with cold cream, which will keep them
soft and white.
Night is the time to take q warm
bath, and this Is also IN air 20 sleep.
for the steaming and rubbing prodrce
fatigue, Night is also the proper time
To tako q facial steam bath, after
which a little cold cream should he APP
piled. 4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-02
TIFF OUTDOOR NJ

II was doubtless a happy reaction
which took place last year from the
epidemic Of boomers 70 a mor grace
ful and becoming cycling dress, which
included a skirt among It's component
articles. Most people were veil pleased
with the change. and the costume nov
worn by the better class Of women
riders stands as quite a triumph in
evolution. The skirt Is six or seven
inches shorter than that Of a street
gown, and this length has been found
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-02
~POLITENESS AT PICNICS.
Also on Occasions When Indoor Rather
Than Outdoor Discomfort Reigns.

A valued correspondent asks us to
tell her the etiquette of a picnic. On
It's face this looks a superfiuous Ques-
tion, for If any social meeting can
dispense with ceremonial, surely it is
the free-and-easy open-air gathering
known to us as a picnic" and desig-
mated, with some terseness, by the
natives of India a puggie-khana, or
mad dinner"
The natives, be 1t understood. can
not see the true inwardness of a meal
partaken of in discomfort, when there
are nice tables and chairs only wait
ing to be used in the %Sahih,ogs'
houses. However, this is by the way,
and think .ng over the etiquette of a
picnic, ii occurs to me that nowhere
else can perfect politeness be so we'll
called into play.
P%oliteness is easy when there are 40
discomforts to try its quality; man
ners made in Germany" soon show
the base metal beneath, when the UNI
comfortable little contretemps inciden-
tai 70 picuics take place.
At the very outset there Is the ques-
ton how the party are TO reach the
scene of action. The hostess marshals
all her forces and assigns to them
their several places in brake, Or
wagonette, or boat.
She will do this TO the best of her
ability, but If, by mischance. she send
you off among a number of old ladies'
and old men. rather than with tie
young people of the party, do not visit
your natural disappointment upon the
poor unoffending old creatures by
sitting gloomy and morose, or by find,
Ing fault with everything that is
said or done. 1t is not COOL breeding
that; it is not even a fitting assertion
OF your dignity, since the only one who
Is in fault. /. e., the hostess, is not
present to note your indignation.
If only the younger generation
would realize how much politeness
means to old people, who, heaven
knows, are too strongly possessed
with that Misunderstanding and wholly
needles fancy that nobody wants them
or cares about them, how much hap
pier the poor old creatures would
feel.
Should a young girl be obliged thus
to accompany her elders, 1t would be
a sign of the politenes that goes deeper
than the skin II she were to do her
best to make her companions comfor-
table and interested, Casual little acts.
such as the raising of a cushion, the
opening of an umbrella for n matron.
mean far more to her than the younger
generation think.
The knowledge will come to them
only when they, in due season, grow
old and tired, and little kindness
make them realize, with joy. that they
are not considered bores and incum-
brances by the impatience of youth
At the picnic itself occasions are
sure to arise when courteous assis-
lance can be rendered to some member
Of the company. A girl who carries
needle and thread in her pocket. which
she willingly uses to mend n tori
dress, or repair other accidents in.
%separable from a picnic, will surely
earn the thanks OF her friends.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-02
LEMON BUTTER

Here is an English receipt for lemon
butter, said 10 be fine. The juice ard
grated rind Of three lemons, three eggs
well beaten. one pound OF sugar, one
small cup Of water, one level teaspoon
fun Of butter. Beat well together and
boil five minutes until thick. Put in
covered Jelly glasses.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-02
WANTED A CHANGE.

Wont you take this seat?' said tho
gentleman in the train, rising and
lifting his hat.
"No. thank you said the girl with
the skates over her arm. Eve been
skating at the ice Palace and I'm tired
o, sitting down.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-02

Welcome to Villa Romanii"
The words fell strangely on my
ears Was ! dreaming, or was ! act
Ia..y standing on the smooth green
avn Of my own garden, mechanically
.uting my own wife, who, smiling
"aatly uttered this cordial greeting?
or a moment or two my brain became
"Atlsed the familiar yeranda with
clustering roses and jasmine sway
81 ~lnsteadily before my eyes; the
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
AN ATLANTA ENTERPRISE OF
GREAT MERIT.

It affords us pleasure TO call especial
attention to the advertise ment of The
Mothers Friend appearing in this issue.
The Bradfeld Regulator Co, of At
lanta, Ca, have at great expense issued
a most attractive and meritorious book,
which they mail free, containing informa-
ton of the greatest value and import
ance to all ladies expecting to become
mothers. ,-t s
That the Mothers Friend is rem
edy wonderful in its effects, and re-
lieves suffering and robs the final hour OF
confinement Of its dread, pain and ter
ror, is fully attested by the experience
of happy mothers all over this CONT
nent
A perusa1 of the book viii convince
any lady, and the use of Mothers
Friend" cause her to become its enthus-
iastic friend, blessing the hour when
first she heard of 1t and was induced to
use it.
Send your name and address to The
Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ca,
and receive in return, free, this excel
lent book. ITO Expectant Mothers, con-
tanning Information of value. to all ladies.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
PERSONAL.

For your liver-Tate Water - at
Stones.
Mr.. j. B. Davie, of Blocton, was in the
city yesterday.
Hon. Daniel Collier, of Fayette, was in
Birmingham yesterday
Judge Coleman, of the supreme court,
was in the city yesterday.
Miss Lucille Fitzsimons is visiting her
grandparents in East Alabama.
John W. Tomlinson went down to Mont
gomeEy yesterday afternoon and will
doubtless spend several days with the
lawmakers. fE
Ladies, we have holiday slippers for the
gentlemen In great many styles and
prices. Please give us look before buy
ing and oblige Z. c. KING,
2026 LIST avenue.
Mr. r. T. Broadway, the efficient chief
clerk in the United States court clerk s
office, this city, has returned from visit
TO Mobile. Mrs. Broadway will remain
some time in Mobile.
IT. C. King has purchased several thous-
and pairs of shoes at prices never heard
of before. These goods were bought so
cheap that he can save you 20 to so cents
on every dollar.
Mr.. Thos Hand, of Jemison, one of the
successful young saw mill men of Ala
bama, was in the city last night. Mr..
Hand is preparing to move his large plant
at Jemison to the long leaf pine forests
near Mobile. AS a successful young
business man., Mr.. Hand stands at the
head of the progressive, and when he
leaves this section of the state he will
carry with him the best wishes of a host
of friends.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
AT O'BRlEN'S.

MeCabe & Youngs "a Black Trilby,
was the attraction at O'Brien's last night
and a large audience, principally OF the
colored population, greeted the company.
OF all the rot that was ever conceived
by mortal man, never could his imagi-
nation have been stretched so far as to
cover that offered by a half dozen inn
ported negroes, assisted by a very fair
birmingham colored quartette. There
were two women in the company and
with the aid of liberal dots of grease
paint they managed to present decent
appearance, but their efforts at singing
were simply horrible.
Rotten hen fruit or deeayed cabbages
would have been given the would-be per-
formers were 1t not for respect of the
management of the opera house, ana
even these would have been too good for
the copper-colored, impudent fellow who
actually offered insults to the white peo-
pie in the audience, who, perhaps, owing
to the fact that they were ashamed OF
being seen there, refrained from giving
him his merited deserts.
Manager Whelan, prior to the going up
of the curtain, informed the critic that
the manager of the company, a white
man, had made false representations to
him and he felt mortified over the fact
that such action could have been taken
by any one. He regretted very much
the utter lack of capacity of the char
acters.