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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-05

continental theory largely because
Wilkes was for it. The icebergs now
have their say, and in unmistakable
terms they indicate vast iceclad area,
for in nothing is the antarctic region SO
extraordinary as in the size Of its bergs.
The Greenland bergs, "calving." as the
phrase goes, from the mother glaciers
that reach to the famous ice cap some
10000 feet thick that covers Greenland
like iceing ON cake, are mere toys
compared with the antarctic bergs. One
reported recently to the photographic
Office of the United States was shaped
like hook, the short arm 40 miles, the
long arm 60 miles long. with bay 40
miles wide between the arms.
As this floating island. judging from
the height of the ice above the water,
was about 2,700 feet high, we have here
O mass twice as high and vastly greater
in bulk than section Of the Blue noun
tains from above Harrisburg to beyond
the Delaware Water Gap. In fact, If we
set such section Of our mountains
afloat it would have appeared as a
surface ice foe compared with this
giant berg. Other stupendous bergs Of
over ten cubic miles in mass have been
seen and all with the characteristic
straight sides and fat tops peculiar to
antarctica.
What these giant bergs call for is an
enormous Ice covered continent which
in certain regions slopes gradually to
the sea. The central ice mass must be of
great depth. As this great mass moves
over the edge Of the continent 1t breaks
of its borders, which become the huge
bergs, q terror to the navigators since
the time Of Cook to the present. Thus
science establishes the antarctic conti-
nent and 10 modern explorers is left the
task ofteclaring its area and the char
acter Of the frozen interior. From the
time Of Wilkes and Ross little was done
to read the secret until the agile Nor
wegian Borchgrevink, in January.
1896. leaped ashore on Victoria Land,
the first man TO set his foot upon the
antarctic continent Since then the leo
lures Of Borchgrevink, his controversies
with the master Of the Antarctic, in
which vessel he sailed from Melbourne,
and his desperate efforts 10 get up south
polar expedition have aroused new In
terest in antarctic explorations the
world over. The British have been par.
ticularly solicitous. Australia has been
urged to spend money to explore victo.
ria Land as sort Of jubilee Offering
and the Royal Geographical society hal
promised to contribute any sum up Il
| s25, 600 to the colonial subscription Il
carry on the work. So far, however
the Belgians are the first in the field
and upon them depends at present thu
solution Of the south polar mysteries. :
Philadelphia Press.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-05
TO FIND SOUTH POLE.
BELGIAN ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION TO
GRAHAM LAND.

To American Explorers Is Due the Credit
Of Rehabilitating the Continent Of the
SOUTH Pole-A Region Of leo and Eter-
nal Winter.
When the Belgian antarctic expedi-
hon, which is now ON its way to Ora
ham Land. south Of Cape Horn, begins
its work of polar research in the austral
seas, it will usher in new epoch in
the history of the quest for the great
antarctic continent. Fortunately for
America we can take hearty satisfac-
tion in following the work of the Bel
gians, since not only was the first ant
arctic land discovered by an American
in 1821-the land the expedition first
touches at-but the revival Of a belief
in an immense ice clad continent at the
south pole was due to another Ameri-
can, who was the first to see its extend
ed coast line, masked by giant ice cliffs
and guarded by stupendous icebergs that
never fail to amaze and awe those who
gaze upon them. In fact. il may be said
the glory ef rehabilitating the mysteri.
ous continent Of the south pole is due
absolutely to American explorers, since
the English under Cook, in 1774, ex-
ploded the old belief in a Magellanio
continent which had engrossed the at-
tention Of explorers for two centuries,
and Ross in the forties gave il az his be-
lief that the lands seen by the Ameri-
can explorers did not unite to form q
polar continent.
The progress Of science, however, has
proved the Americans right and the
English wrong. Though very little has
been added to our knowledge of antarctic
lands since the American sealer Palmer
discovered what is now called Graham
Land In 1921, or since the moro famous
Captain Wilkes in 1889-40 sighted land
from 90 degrees to l60 degrees east
longitude, just within the antarctic cir
Gle, we know from other austral condi-
tions that there must be huge circum-
polar land mass The argument is based
on the size and character of the icebergs
that frequent at certain periods tie
southern ocean. Cufiously enough. the
attack on the north polar regions has
given as the means Of predicating the
state Of affairs at the south pole. What
we know now is this: Icebergs are not
the result Of the heaping up Of ice foes
in polar seas. On the contrary, they are
not oceanic In origin, but are produced
by glaciers that protrude from the grea,
inland ice caps Of the polar land masses,
and they are large or small in proper
ton to the size of the glaciers that dis
charge them. And, moreover, the siz.
Of the glaciers depends on the extent o
the continental ice cap and the confieura
tion OF the coast line where they deboucl
into the sea.
Naturally neither wilkes-afterwar
the hero Of the Trent affair-nor Ros
knew this fact Of iceberg formation 4
1910. Wilkes based his belief in an ami
arctic continent ON his observed Ian
masses. while Ron pooh -poohed Oh
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-05

Advanced domestic servants who read
Carlyle, Ruskin, Darwin, Huxley and
Herbert Spencer have been discovered
by The Daily Telegraph In London. IL
has also fourd q cook who took Latin
prize at the Polytechnic and house
maid who passed university extension
oeometry examination.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24

FEW persons looking at an ordinary
ocean steamship, loaded or u~nloaded,
as ii lies in dock, have any conception
of its normous carrying capacity. The
boat looks big, of course, but gives no
idea of the tremendous amount of
freight that can be slowed away in its
~capacious hold without overlooking it.
The Baltimore & Ohio railroad load
ed a steamship, the other day. and this
is what it took to- fill her: Sixty-sixty
cars of lumber, 4 of starch, Is of oil
cake, 6 of provisions, ! of -four, 20 of
tobacco, 2 of wire, 5 OF sugar, IS of
fresh meat, 20 of sheep or 1859 head.
As of cattle or 1873 head, 8 of lard, l of
copper, 4 of merchandise and 161 Of
grain, making a total of 81 car
loads. This is'equal TO ten long freight
trans, which, il placed in a row, would
v a distance of about two miles.
And all their freight went into n
steamship.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24

Jdseph Arch, the former labor mem
bar OF the house Of commons, who was
again brought Into prominence In our
telegraphic dispatches, last evening"
from the fact that he is rbout TO tsks
unto himself a wife, at the advanced
age Of seventy years. first came into
prominence over Z quarter OF q cen
tury ago, by originating AND leading
the movement for the organization and
amelioration OF the agricultural labor-
ars OF which then down-trodden class
he had, up to that time, been one o'
1.-The most mental members. HIS enor'e
would have been crushed In their 10
ception, had not the late Samuel MOI
; lev. the millionaire phllanthropist an
/ "Eugish Peabody" lent his support y
the cause, and placed many weli-n'ie'
: purses at its disposal. Az a result 10
AGRICULTURAL laborsrs' union becam
:. one Of the strongest labor societies !
Great Britain, and entirely-revpiutio'
: ICED The seri-like conditions BY wn'c
its members had previously been pour
Joseph Arch has remained. all me-
Of wears. at'the head OF the organ'zatio
lie and is to organized labor In Gre
IN Britain, in the matter Of influence al
9. c%onservarsm, what Pm. Arthur
80 the locomotive engineers, - 70 !
,ix United States. While serving as
yo member Of parliament, he rsce've'
salary OF. 1926, weekly. from the
ciety. Recently, he was presen'
'e- with a testimonial purse, raised by 81
90 Lseription, and the contents OF WI
Ter aggregated many thousand dollars.
IN view Of his advanced age, his inten'
'p- matrimonial exploit excites consio
ns' able comment, and some OF it not '
=. favorable.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24
Railroad Rates.

The Santa re route will soon issue a
pamphlet advertising accommodations for
~visitors at points along its line, for dis
tribution during fall OF 1897, and winter
aud summer of 1898.
Proprietors of hotels, boarding houses,
or private DIV al,ings where visitors may be
caredtfor in this vicinity will confer .
favor by promptly furnishing M. y. =.
Jones local agent A., L: rs. r. NY a.
las Vegas. with following data
Name Of hotel, boarding house, etc.; dis
lance from depot; how many persons car
be comfortably taken care Of; character Of
accommodations; whether winter or sum.
mer or both. average rate for board snd
lodging by day week and month whai
amdsefnelts; what hunting or fishing
name 81 proprietor and post office address
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24
o PIGEONS.
Full Details Of the Race Will be
Sent "The Optic" From Chicago.

No the Editor OF the Optic.
CHICAGO, H., August 2lst, 1897 -
Your favor OF August 18th, duly re-
ceived and conteuts noted, and ON be-
half OF my fellow members and my
self, permit me to thank you for your
kindness and promptness in the matter
contained 10 my previous letter.
However, the day after | wrote you
we received a letter from the Wells,
largo agent, under date OF Augus'
|i1th. land which was no doubt de-
layed enroute, } saying he bad our letter
and also n from the superintendent
/ II the company with whom wo bae
previously made arrangements, ant
that he (the agent,) would give then
Attention aud follow instruc
lions in regard to liberation.
I regret exceedingly that thsr
should have been any misunderstand
ng in this matter and appreciate you
action very much, and beg to apo
I)pizs for the trouble and annoyance
have caused you, end hope | may b
able 10 reciprocate for the favor, an
will be most pleased to have You cal
on me should the occasion require.
We shipped birds Wednesday night
and, with favorable weather, they viii
be liberated before you receive this
not, / would like you to cast you
"optic'' upon q lot Of choice homers
Should you so desire. l will be pleas
ed to let you know the result OF tn
racs and will give you full details q
far as Is in my power.
Thanking you again for your kind
aess, and trusting you will appreciat
my position In this matter. | am
Yonrs truly,
i z. III. WHITMAN.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24
Only Women's Board OF Trade.

from tne Kansas City Jouin1i'
Santa Fe, N M, is the only city tha'
has a board of trade composed exclu-
sively of m They attend to al
matters OF business relating TO the good
order OF the city and Its sanitary candi.
ton, receive and welcome strangers
and entertain all celebrities, show you
the best residence and business por.
tons OF that ancient pueblo and drive
you about its suburbs in an elegant
victoria. and II they can't persuade you
TO locate there and spend your days
and all your wealth in Santa Fe, then
you are hardened against the smiles
and wiles of women, their beauties and
their charms. Santa Fe is the frst city
In tho world to place its interests In
the hands OF q woman board of trade.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24
TAOS COUNTY.
Everything Lovely and the Goose
Hanging High In That
section.



speciai Correspondents Of the Optic.
TAOS, N. NJ, August goth, 1897.
The future OF Taos county Is assured.
One OF the grandest enterprises abou
10 commence. The capital all secured
bv Trinidad aud Taos county CAPT
t~alists. The scheme were kept a secret
until all lands and money was an assur-
ed fact. and as there 10 nobody now
who can hurt the enterprise, l am
willing to give it to the public.
The Arroyo Seco grant, IN connec-
ton with some valuable buildings In
the towns Of Arroyo Seco and Taos
have already been secured by the syn
. di,ate and paid for. The grant Is sl'-
. mated in o most beautiful and romantic
. spot, the northern part of which IS 70
! be fenced with a q five foot board
D fence. and to be stocked with ostriches,
camels aud ~jsck-rabbits. This will oe
70 the hrst farm OF this kind ir New Mex
- leo. The southern part Of the gran
at will be cultivated and put into a O. Hee
ID and banana plan'a;ion. The Arroyo
Of Seco creek is to be stocked with shari
|. and whale, and steamers for the sol
Nc and only use of the stock
q holders will be u on IN
a same. The steamers are nov
10. being built 10 the Cramps ship-yard
"a and are about ready to be forwarde
TO their destination, via the Gulf {
10 Mexico and the Rio Grande. In th
oh ancient town Of Arroyo Seco, whel
10 one of the Colorado stockholders
led largely interested in real estate, an e.
y tensiye, eff, Sc and club rooms Will I
located, The contract for the bull
ery ing and furniture, amounting TO u
sum OF $175, 600, was awarded % u
Duke Of Cheyenne.
On the old site Of the BoDafac
Barron property, in the city Of Taos,
be fourteen story hotel and sanitariu
will be erected, for the use OF invalid
raos county has the most deligRt'
and salubrious climate in New Mexic
DR.. Martin, one of the bestrkno'
physicians ia the weet, has been 6
re- gagged, at q salary Of $40, 900, to 10
be- after the guests free of charge. i
guests are to have the privilege
bunting camels and chasing Ostrich
as long as they agree not TO pluck II
tter plumes. The g%anitarium is to have
modern improvements, and a pipe u
you ia to be srun from the world -famt
,lls, Clio Caliente springs. and mine
yus' water and baths will be furnished I
de- to the guests. VIM. Mcclure has
tier cepted the position of game ward
LEM Everybody knows William and "
bad his we'll known ability in the line
and handling camels,i it can not fail OF beln
hem success. A Aoale Carlo will also be
rue in connection for the amusement OF
guests, and some old-timer well kuo
here in the city will have charge OF
and, department. VIM. Roberts,. a '
your known dispenser of twenty five ye'
.pol experience, will have charge OF
ice liquors and cigars. The company
y b. ca pitaliz d at $40, 006, 900, and
and shar ar are on the market. For aIy
cali formation that may be d sired conce
ing huntiug privileges. etc add
ght, Col. Vim. Mcclure, Taos, Taos ecu
will N. M.
il JOE MULHATToN, No.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24
N.v Gold r,eIds.

Recent Sensational gold discoveries in
the Red River district, northern New Mex
leo, Indicate that this locality win shortly
he rs widely celebrated as Cripple Greek
| Already the rush OF miners and proprietor
has begun. and by the time the snow hes
| fully melted, thousands will be on ths
| ground.
Taks the Santa Fe route to Springer, N
M from which poiut there is a stage, dai
III. 90 Elizabe htown, Heuiatiis and Red
EIvsr City. For further particulars, ap
ply 10 O.. y, JpNHs, Agent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24
Can Fire tbs Democrats.

From the LordsburB Laiporai.
The LAS VEGAS Optic has discov
cred that the supreme court of the
United States has passed on a question
as to what four years mean when .
man IS appointed by the president to o
four-year .tice. According to that
decision, it "a that the man shall
not hold the ,nioe nor than four
years, but that the president can dis.
miss him and appoint another man to
th , office at any time before the expi.
ration of the four years. II this rule is
applicable in the Territory. and many
think 1t is, the governor can fire all the
democrats now in Office and appoint
republicans in their places. There are
many republicans who would like to
see the governor take this view OF The
decision, and there are many demo
Gratis who are afraid he will.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24

The great lakes and the inland resort
o. wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan
agord means Of enjoyment, despate thu
haatof hammer. Cool bree ees, %generoui
shade. II you want q vacation at reason
able cost aud al seasopable period, apply
to agent Santa Fe Route. or W. ]. Black
!. p. A., A. T. s. ,. BY, Topeka, Kas
for details, Quickly REACHED via SAINTS
Re quite.
Biennial session, supreme court, Forest
esters of America at Denver, Colo, Aug
ust oath to 2sth, '97; fare and one-third
N certificate plan, from all points on our
tine.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24
Rree pills,

Send your address to Il. D. Bucklen &
Co., Chicago. and get a free sample box OF
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A trial will
convince you of their merits. These pills
are easy IN action aud are particularly ef-
fective in the cure of Constipation and
Sick Headache. For Malaria and Livei
troubles they have been proved invaluable
They are guaranteed to be perfectly free
from every deleteriJus substance aud to be
purely vegetable. They do not weaken By
heir action, but by giving tone to stomach
ard bowels greatly invigorate the system.
PECULIAR sizs 25c per box. Sold by Muir
hey-Van Petten Drug Co. and Browne &
Man Co., East Las Vegas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24
Tetter, salt.Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and sparting, incl
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by 1t. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
q favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24

DR.. j. l. Terry, Of Trimble, Tenu., ii
speaking Of Chamberlain's Coiic. Choler'
and Diarrhoea Remedy, Gays: lit has al
most become a necessity in this vicinity
This Is the best remedy In the world fol
rhoea, and 10 recognized as q necessity
wherever its great worth and merit be
come known. No other remedy Is 81
prom pt or effectual, or SO pleasant to take
Sold by X. D; Goodall Depot Drug Store
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24

Connections with main line and rancho
as follows: /.
At Antonito for Durango, Silverton and
all points in the San Juan country.
at Alamoss for Jimtown, Creede, Del
Norte, Monte Vista and all points In che
San Luis valley.
At Salida with main line for all points
east and west, including Leadvile.
AT Florence with F. & G. G. K. r. for
the gold camps of Cripple Greek and VIC
tor.
At Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Denver
with all Missouri river lines for all points
east. -,
Through passengers from Santa Fe will
have reserved berths In sleeper from Ala
mosa il desired.
For further information address the I'M
dersigued.
T. j. HELM, General Agent,
Santa Fe, N. M.
8. K. HOOPER, g. P. A.,
Denver, Colo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24

d BETWEEN the United States and
orMexico there should be intimate politi-
coal and trade relations. They are so
e situated that they have many interests
Tin common, both in politics and trade.
Recent changes in conditions have
Favored increasing commerce and
r travel between the adjoining republics,
and chhnges that must occur in the
next not very distant future will tend
in the same direction. 1t is, therefore,
4 gratifying to note the movement OF
D the Postal telegraph company to give
the two countries much better and
cheaper telegraphic communication.
/ That company has been fortunate to
secure the Mexican telegraphic system
and Is wise to at once encourage its
use by improving and cheapening the
/ service. 1t is a step to hasten the en-
/ tirely friendly and close relations that
are desired by both nations.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24

Some time ago, a little bottle OF Cham
be Ilain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoet
Remedy fell into my hands, just at a TIM
when my two-year-old boy was ferfioi,
afflicted. His bowels we're beyond con
troll. We had tried many remedies, 70 d
nnrnosc. hut the little bottle of Collie
Cholera and piarrhasa Remedy fpeedil,
cured him.-WrLLiAM F. JONES, 0Elesby
Ga. For sale by K. D. Goodall, Dlpo
Drug Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24

WiJIM KEY" a m~arvelously well-edu'
I'd horse, owned by DR.. William
!, a highly respected negro of Shell
Mile. Tennessee, and which has beet
Pm exhibition at the Tennessee centen
exposition for two months, has
WIN sold to U. G. Dufield, of New
ftrk, for $40 1000. DR.. Key devoted
rem years 10 teaching and training
ID horse.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24
OF for Scotland.
The True Remedy.

W, NJ. Rspine, editor 'Tiskilwa. Ill.
HGhief,n says, 1--WE WON'T keep hous'
without DR.. Kings New Discovery FOL
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Exper'
imented with many others, but never go'
tbs true remedy until we used DR.. King'i
Nav Discovery. No other remedy ca,
take it's place In our home, as 10 II We hay.
a certain and sure cure for Coughs, Colds
Whooping C ugh, etc." II is idle TO ex'
pertinent with other remedies, even II the,
are urged on You as just as good as Dr.
Kings New Discovery. They are not al
good because this remedy has a record Of
cures, and besides Is guaranteed. 1t never
fails to satisfy. Trial bottles free at th,
Murphey-van Petten Drug store, Browne
and Manzanares Co..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24

Fhe lie OpTlc is in receipt of a type
Poilen, st~ereotyped communications
rbel the chairman OF the Deep Water
~urszation committee, at Galveston,
=. as, calling attention to the grasp
S d steamship monopolies, against
Il. Oh the business men of the sections
he country interested should rise in
| Geheir might.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24
1t Beats
From the Pueblo Chieftain.

From the Pueblo entertain.
So great is the peach crop In San
Juan county, N. NJ that the second
grade peaches c,u hardly be given
away. and SO heavily laden are the
trees that q large numbsr are broken
to the ground and ruined.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24

The meeting of the Territorial oos'
~ ~ecucation, which Will Dc caihu ~
september 8 h, q Santa Fe' VIII .,
held on August s0th. at the request .
: nrmher Of the members Of the boar'
who could rot conveniently attend o.
the date originally fixed, owing 70 ~
tsc, Nat on that day most OF tn
sci ools in the various counties ofg''
the wears work.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24

The ENEssEE is up near the head OF
pshirnake column, this year, with the
kalid of Jesse Shoun, who killed, on
Fed mountain, near Bristol, a rattle
the measuring three inches across
bceraead, five feet in length and six
,,u, IS In diameter. 1t had thirty two
bn,ss, besides the button.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24

of Spirits

"a common in summertime
accompanied byloss Of energy,
lack Of though.-power, means
a deficient supply Of nourisn-
ment. The vital force is lost;
II isn't a question Of muscle ana
sinew. but OF resistance ano
endurance. AT any age, but
especially in youth, 1t involves
the risk Of lung disease. Loss
Of flesh and a cough are threat.
ening signs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-24

The Gnit crop 10 San Juan oun'v
this year, j. esiimsted ~ 10000 600
pounds. The yield in 1898 was 10
900 600, the great increase resphiag
from the large acreage Of land that has
been devoted to orchards.