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Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22
Imported Mexican Cigars.

just received fresh lot of the cele.
brated brands "Viotorias de Colon, Es
quisitos and Reinas" the best 5 and II
cent cigars in the city at Colds general
store,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

just received fresh consignment of
the celebrated brand Ola Manita" from
the factory of Alfonso Noriega Samans,
Mexico, so cents per pound at Colds gen.
eral store. Telephone No. 6.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22
Admitted to Rnil.

Judge Laughlin this morning admitted
Gregorio Casados and Jose M. Lopez,
charged with the murder of the wife of the
former at Plaza Alcalde in 1894, to bail
in the sum of $4,000 each,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

Just received at Scheurich's for the
holidays: g n. Mumm's Elk Dry,
Chateau De Corbiac, Wachenheimer
and other imported wines.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22
The Weather.

The Weather.
The weather yesterday was clear and
cold, the maximum tenn perature reaching
29 and the minimum last night 10 de-
grees. The mean relative humidity was
"a per cent. Fair weather is indicated
for tonight and Thursday; colder in
southern portion Thursday morning.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

For best table board at $5 per week
apply to Mrs. Bush, first house south of
Palaca hotel.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22
Mineral Survey Ordered.

Surveyor General Vance has issued or
ders for survey No. 1907, on the North
Star lode mining claim, situated in the
Oochiti Mining district, Bernalillo county,
w. B. Childers and others claimants.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

The California Limited.
Takes you to Los Angeles In only SO
hours over the Santa Fe Route. Best
route-best train-best time. Meals al.
ways good.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

Benzoin and Witch Hazel Cream.
Excellent for the hands and face.
Prepared at Ireland's Pharmacy.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

''Fresh LObsters, Shrimps."
Blackbass, catfish, frog legs, oysters and
everything else in the market at the Bon
Ton.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

We have placed on sale an immense as
sortment Of stamped doylies scarfs, in
both linen and cotton, in all sizes, the
most exquisite designs ever exhibited in
this city. We succeeded in buying these
goods at so cents on the dollar and will
give our customers the benefit Of this
purchase.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

just received from the best factories in
the east, fine assortment of fresh can
dies and nuts at Colds general store,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

There is nothing nicer for a Christ
mas present than Kodak. Fischer
q Co, have them,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

Monogram note paper is the correct
thing for private correspondence. The
New Mexican Printing company can fur
nish the latest styles of this paper and at
very low prices. Gall and see samp Piles.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

Select perfumes, in fancy bottles,
for holiday trade, at Ireland's phar-
macv
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

Put Gunther's candy on your list of
Christmas gifts. Sold at Ireland's
Pharmacy.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

The latest odors in perfumes a
Fischer's. Call and see our stock.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22
Seligman Bros

The pioneer dry goods and clothing
merchants of Santa Fe, always lead
all competitors in their line Of busi-
ness.
For example, they now come to
the front as the formally authorized
agents for Santa Fe and New Mex
leo Of
q. 6. LEOPOLD,
The Famous Chicago Tailor,
who carries the finest and completest
stock of imported and domestic goods
that can be purchased; employs only
artists in his cutting department, and
hence every garment that comes from
his house is not only we'll made and
a perfect fit, but is fashionable and ele-
CANT, even in its minutest details.
Seligman Brothers are now pre-
pared to take measures for Leopold
and guarantee as perfect satisfaction
in all respects as could be obtained by
q personal visit to the fashionable
Chicago tailor's establishment.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. IS cents. The genuine has IT,
B. @. on each tablet.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22
NO Cure a cola in One DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it fails
to cure. 25 cents. The genuine has L.
B. @. on each tablet.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

Six-room houses to rent during the
winter; from $6 to So per month. Mrs.
L. A. Harvey, johnson St.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
all druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25 cents. The genuine has l..
B. @. on each tablet.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

The celebrated brand of "Shady Grove"
separator creamery butter and fresh
ranch eggs always on hand at Colds gen.
ersl store.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22
Chicken Feed
In the District Court.

OF all kinds at Colds general store. Tele-
phone No. 6.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-22

We wish to state that we now have on
exhibit the largest, most complete and
equisite selection Of Holiday Goods ever
shown in this city. All fancy goods, toys,
mechanical goods, etc., are Of A No
quality, and will be sold at actual east
ern prices. Come early and secure the
cream" Of any goods you may want to
purchase
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16

In the subjects with which they deal. AS interpre-
tatcns of character they are excellent, well under
stood and clearly expressed and they have the
particular appropriateness that comes from ~
dicous selection of the most suitable and signil-
cant material Whether he is depicting the quaint
personality of japanese c"td. the more persua-
sve charm of developing womanhood or the
nothing that is needed TO complete his meaning
and yet he eXaggerates no salient feature nor IN
are indispensable parts in scheme of exact in
depreciation. 1t would be so easy. II once he al
lowed himself to forget the right point Of view
from which Japanese @stheticism should be treated,
to introduce element of caricature into the rep
atlon of n life which has such marked and
special character; it would be possible even TO de-
base into uglness the curious individuality of his
stters ii he committed the mistake of considering
minor pecuiarties OF more moment than gem
eral effect.
MI Menpes proves by his the truth Of
the contention that 1t Is necessary for an artist
who would paint Japan in the right way allow
the influence of local conviction to affect him as
much possible. He must err II at all, In the
direction of pability. and be prepared to surrender
almost entirely his EurOpcan notions OF art"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16

ones. bringing in their little trays OF coEes o -
while the betterto-do purchase theirs al the coul
tiers in the theatre and then they proceed 10 WARM
the contents on little charcoal stoves nhotnsst
difference Is the use Of a rotary stage, so t.at IN
next scene can he arranged while another Is being
presented the audience. ... hi,
Now, socially, what position does the acsor hoie
in JAPAN" . r., r.,.,,,, ,,,
'IIi tell you BY the bye. Sir Henry irving ,put
the same question to I'll take the case OF thelr
most eminent actor; that Is, or DanJero, U9r
ough artist and q most capable drauSntsman. he
is universally admired and an immense iavoriIe
everywhere but he holds very small place IN So
cety in spite of the English residents having cone
much to better the general position or the ora
matte profession. In fact the japanese regard the
actor as a somewhat effennate person, a mere
strutter on the stage. and persons OF rank would
never dream of entertaining an actor In any social
way; even the middle class would think twice be
fore CHASING an actor among their friends. He
would come more under the denomination OF &C
Quaintance.' -,
What sort of parts does Danjero play?'
Every kind and. though he is sixty years OF
age, have seen him play a young girl OF eighteen
60 as 10 deceive the Japanese themselves. i re-
member on one occasion a whole OF nurses
taking him for a woman for long time. until he
made some little slip OF manner or department
which revealed the deception. You may be sur
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16

country All the dogs with which his kennels
were started imported from France. where
Mr.. Trevor keeps an agent permanently 10 look
out for new and valuable animals, such as the
three which have just arrived. The Meadowmere
dogs have carried of nearly all the first prizes In
their classes for several years at the bench shows
IN New York Boston. Philadelphia. Chicago, ST.
Louis. Providence. Saratoga, Baltimore and Other
cities in this country besides Canadian trophies as
well. Last season the animals which Mr. Trevor
sent over for the Paris DOG Show took all the
prizes there. He expects 10 have exhibits at both
the French and English shows next year.
Until three four years ago much general
interest taken in the poodle in America. The
classes devoted TO this breed at the dog slows
considered rather unimportart and were so, In
point of fact, because they presented only IL few
creditabe spccihIeas Up to that time the corded
coated poodles were almost the only ones SEEN and
1t was considered that the long. ropy cords. hang
ing down from the animals head. neck and back
so that they often quite concealed his legs and
actually traed on the ground. were Indispensable
marks of a valuable dog. The few specimens whose
hair showed a tendency to crisp up in soft. short
curls were not highly regarded and were indeed
at that time rather nondescrp in character, their
coats being neither perfect cords perfect curls
DEVELOPING TIE CURLY COATED DOGS.
But Mr. Trevor and II. II. Hunnewell IT, of
Boston a Interested themselves in developing
and improving the curly coated variety Mr. Ire
vor conhning his attention TO black poodles, and
Mr. Hunneweli preferring the browns. 1t is only
with the blacks. which are generally admitted TO
be much superior to either the brown or white
breed. that this article Is concerned 1t has been
maintained that the corded and curly poodles are
In reality the same variety, and that II the hair on
any poodle allowed to grow and were prop
erIy cared for II would give the long ropelike
cords This has been since proved to be a mis-
take, because there are In the Meadowmerc Ken
nels dogs whose coats have never been clipped or
curled and the hair forms short, natural rnglets
which never lengthen into cords.
The growing interest in poodes has led to the
formation recently Of the Poodle Club Of America
which has now twenty-five members, on the
threshold OF its career Its officers are Henry O.
Trevor Ncw-York. PRECEDENT Charles D. Bern
heimer Now-York vice-president: H. +. Baker
Sew-York, secretary and treasurer. These on
GERS together with Frank s. Wi,herbce. Port
Henry n. ". and II. H. Hunnewell. Wellesley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16

observancns, and ne has painted them as ne mas
seen them at home. He presents them VNloV'
among all their most characteristic SURROUNDINGS
and busy with various occupations and sports how
much picturesqueness there is everywhere In the
country these studies show in manner that al
mits OF no question. Whatever a native OF Japan
may be doing he is. consciously or unconsciousiy
ft subject for pictorial record. His workshop pro-
yides him with a background that Is as complete
as any artist could wish; his amusements are al
WAYS arranged so as to afford as much delight for
the eye as relaxation for mind and BODY, ana IN
the ordinary commonpaces of his life he never
forgets the need TO respect those aesthetic obiga-
tons which have become the tradition of his coun-
try.
1T is especially the absence OF anything sordid
or ugly which makes all these pictures and draw
ings that Mr. Menpes has gathered together so full
of charm. There is nothing in them which We feel
would be better omitted or that we would ike 10
see discreetly softened off by little gentle reserve
on the contrary, IL is their strength and reality
that attract our attention even before we have
had time to realize how much Of beauty there Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16
HE WANTED no WEEPING.

From The Chicago Post.
She was dainty little thing. and the old gentle
man appeared 10 be prepossessed in her favor right
from the start but there evidently something
that made him pause. m
Look here" he said. In his blunt fashion. i
like you and your references are all right. You run
the typewriter II you knew all there is TO know
about H. and you don't look Ike a girl who would
be sick every third day and want to get away an
hour or two early all the rest OF the time; but be-
fore I engage you ! want 10 have clear under
standing with you subject
Yes sir" she replied looking az him inqur-
ingly.
"Of course" he explained. Il expect you will be
perfectly satisfactory but If you not there must
be doubt about my right 10 discharge you.
Certainly not
IF want you TO go I'll just have one of the
clerks put note on your desk or leave II with the
cashier for you and you're TO take that as final"
Naturally" she said looking at him in some
surprise. a., .
You're not to enter any protest or file any OBJ
jections. he persisted, a7d most OF al! you're not
to weep
"Why-I suppose l can ask you why
You can't ask me thing" he broke IN. II
you get a asking you to quit you're Just to
put on your things and walk out without whimper
or question OF any kind. Is that understood?'
1T is" she replied.
Have l your promise TO live up ID that agree
ment?"
you have. But 1t is such an extraordinary re-
quest that II
Young woman" said the old man impressvely
1--WE been in business here for fifty years, and up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16
ART AND THE DRAMA ~ JAPAN
A CHAT WITH MR.. MORTIMER MENpEs.
From The sketch.

A CHAT WITH MR. MORTIMER MENPES.
From The Sketch.
After the absence OF nearly year principally
spent in Kioto, Mr.. Mortimer Mcnpes has lust re-
turned to town with quite gallery OF paintings and
sketches Illustrative OF the life and scenery OF
Japan, which he proposes exhibiting at Dowdes-
wells during this "merrie month OF May" But In
repeating SHOW" which on the last occasion
moved most attractive 10 the fashionable world in
terested in art, Mr. Menpes Will undoubtedly excite
renewed interest In a country owning an art history
Of almost immemoral extent. not alone by the
freshness Of his subjects. but by his novel treat
az ~ FOUND Mr. Menpes. a few days ago, very busy
engaged superntendng the hanging OF his works In
tho gallery which last time was symphony IN old
rose with a white flooring but on this occasion Is
hung with the softes apricot, accentuated by black
druggeting. , . o.o ,,,oou,o,, ,r,,.
n | may venture to say So remarked the we'll
known artist, than did before My efforts have
this time been directed In my arrangements IN line
and color compositions OF more serious character
than formerly. While ! have adopted the use OF a
new method, which enables me to obtain absolutely
novel results. However, Will not ask YOU 10 crit-
csc TIL see the pictures when they are hung,
aud when You enter the gallery hope you will re-
alize that my aim has been TO make the whole one
complete picture. and brilliant scheme OF color in
Which the paintings themselves shall have the high
est colorvaue and IL will be In truest character
with the art feeling of the country portray which
has the courage TO handle vivid color. You see this
conspicuously the stage
Yes, yes; so on. please for you have touched on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16

prsed that he should be playing female part but
In Japan the sexes are not mixed In the companies
posed of men, end at anoher ana at geneirS io an
en- are engaged. AS q matter of fact. think !
may say that there Is not 1horoIgniy ,b gSTa
selves may generally be classed under the head Of
dramas and melodramas. was surprised az INC
pretty well Pet IStterperfect am told that panjero
is most particular on this head NO. he ooesh'
make up much"
do the japanese AFFECT very elaborate o''p'
oh dear no. is very smR bs d pantins T one
it, perhaps of chrysanthenuins or sd dss,Sn
But there is no attempt at realism Thsn thsir
ways give a dinused light Win Ho
on any particular actor. 49,
II suppose the dresses are generally very 'u-
"0h. yes most gorgeous and In the classical
pays are OF the most elaborate character the cor
inss and original paintings.
rs there dancing and singing sometimes"
arc, Sertais shcrt Residence in Japan especially the
classical dances, which consist OF some eHqu's',,s
POSES s Su ev ep heard Jap sing you would
forget il, am quite sure. No. the actors are very
position get quite respectable salaries
Now. what is your own opinion? Is there living
t"Decidediy. In spite of the influence OF the West
generally on japanese life. | noticed no traces o,
observe a TOO general and slavish imitation OF old
patterns and DESIGNS; l came across many ex-
amp,es of real originality. proving TO me most con-
vincingly the existence OF a true living art The
fact is the mere traveller forms wrong conclusions
from erroneous premises. The art Of the country
must not be judged from the rubbish exposed for
sale TO the tourist and specially manufactured for
his dedication. such the gold dragons on black
grounds, the common bronZes overladen with de-
tall and SO on. When has lived In the country
for years gets the opportunity. In some or the
-of,the-way villages, and In some OF the very
best shops OF coming across the true art OF the
country In the exquisite carved WOODWORK. tho
c.osonne ware and the silk.emoroidercd crepe
stuffs many of these last being quite poems In
artistic coorng and conception OF idea The Japan
| means and generally many receptions are practisec
an forelp ners Even collectors are often deceived
! Ana this is not so surprising when you told
! that a Jap thinks nothing OF destroyins ninety
1 nine out OF hundred nctitiously stained example,
Of old stamps. so particular Is the forger or such
articles so that there is not a postage stamp IN
the world that these clever people have not Init
tated and go accurately that II Is only by analyZ
| ing the adhesive gum that even u Government ex-
] pert can expose the fraud.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16
.uh,cc, IN wb,cn T am deeply interested-nemeIy,

q subject in which am deeply interested-nemeIy
the Application OF art 10 dramatic matters ~ -"
CARDS japan, what have you to say .x a..
'First and foremost the dramatic autnoI IN
Japan holds a different position TO what ne does
here He isn't only the arbiter In literary matteis'
but ne handles the whole technique OF tne piounS,
ton as regards scenery, dresses ana sens "a
mounting There no actor or actress Win iaa
would get n hearing, would one think OF ?ues.
they indulge In ridiculous attempts az reai ,
They don't try deceive you with make-peuese
moons and suns and waves, grabbing as We ~
here at Nature and thinking We are pioducins
arr n a man has 10 die on the stage ne preathes
his last in q proper orthodox sort OF Wy, ano
then quietly gets up and walks on, or, supposns
an actor comes on whose draperies require arIahg-
inr in that case some little black boys proceeu 20
do so: but it Is point Of honor with the audiencs
10 this sort OF thing that really don tnnk tnsey
do see them There art Ia the SUGGESTION OK "a
lure in color tone and appropriate pattern WINE
Tho limit OF the picture ls not connneu 70 n.o
snace formed by the proscenium but tbe ueco.H-
linn ia carried from the stage mo the tneausi VIZ
very actors often passing through the auoIenGie
from their dressing-rooms. In Japan tne p~op.e
fhev therfore nave a keener appreciation OF tne
h,a,,s,,I while their comprehension or tnat VEN
nndeHnable word breadth, IL so rhuch more con.
piete How often 90 our efforts here end III mere
"Wnu, describe to me the salient points or az
ference In the general view OF playhouse '''
Ni"Wen all the people In the pit and the gaiiery
eff on the floor and, as the plays iast soa'c r,,y
ond rofreshmonts arc consequently needed eyeIy
nne rerales himself some of the people the poorer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16

MORTIMER MENpEs HAS EARNED THE
TITLE BIZ HIS SYMPATHETIC TREAT
MENT OF JAPANESE SUBJECTS.

Mr.. Mortimer Menpes is an artist who mas had
an interesting development. il must be fu1y Ten
years since he first took to studying the people
and landscape OF the far East but for long
time he failed to make any impression on the pup
lic This was not because he did not do good
work On the contrary. his art was worth serious
attention from the start But somehow IL seemed
to hang fire 30 far as the public was concerned
Recently he has conquered with will all the od
Indifference As an etcher he has shown brilliant
command Of line. and his work with the brush Is
vivid and artistic in color. Especially has MI
Menpes through his long Identification with Orien-
tai themes Interpreted them with genuine insight
and sympathy His pictures are full OF the life OF
Japan. full OF It's atmosphere and movement ms
Is emphasized by writer in THE international
Studio" from which the accompanying illustra-
tons are taken. Writing OF Mr.. Menpes and his
work this chronicer says:
What he has chiefly concerned rimseH win th's
time has been a certain aspect of the life OF the
people He has been studying the japanese at
work. at play and In some of their ceremonial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16
BLUE-BLOODED POODLES.
A FRENCH BREED OF DOGS THAT HAD
RECENTLY FOUND FAVOR
BLACK CURLY HAIRED ANIMALS of "i''' "
TEIIIGENCE-PorN THAT COUNT IN
THEIR FAVOR.


TEIIIGExCE-Po THAT COUNT IN
THEIR FAVOR
Among the passengers on one OF 'he '
steamers which arrived In this city last week "e,o
three blue blooded French poodles. OF the p'"'"'
curly coated variety. They had raVe"eo ao'o9
the ocean to become members OF the Meaoo"'ei
Kennels at Southampton. Long Island. Ihese arc
owned by Henry G.. Trevor. whose name II h'o
f., aog-lovers all over the country as the patro"
and successful raiser of this particular ca''''o
breed An ocean voyage Is not a pehehoiai eN
perienca for the poodles. and M. 1reVor 10 40
anxious TO have them safe ashore mere 40 ''''
doubtless are to be once more on dry lahu i"'S
are shipped In crates and since all dogs arc very
much alike to the ships employees. the Vaiuaoe anu
ar,stocratic little animals do not receive the espe
cial attentions TO which they are accustomed AT
home Tho crates are placed in the stern. ana the
care Of the dogs - given into the tender mercies
Of the ships butcher. He certainly feeds thein
we'll according TO the French idea, Which 10 "
give them as much they can possibly eat.
THAT is really the worst thing he couid no.
savs Mr. Trevor land when the dogs get mere l
find sometimes that they have been fed nearly 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16

DEATH" This latest consignment appears 10 nave
suffered no lasting i'll effects. however from the
treatment and the animals are expected to prove
valuable additions TO the kennels. Several moro
dogs are coming from France in a few days.
A SPECIALIST IN POODLES.
Mr.. Trevor has devoted more money and attention
N the raising Of poodcs than any one else In
America The Meadowmere Kennels were estab-
shed in 1891 but their owners interest in the breed
dates back somewhat further than that. He says
II was through relatives in France that he was
first attracted to the merits OF the oiack' curly
oooted noodle. which belongs especially to that