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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
A DISHONEST mail CLERK
W. E. Van. .VOlkenburgh of Albuquer-
que, Arrested in Colorado for
Rifling L. s. Mails.
'HE WAS CAUGHT RIGHT In The ACT
Volkenburgh Readily Fell Into Trap
Set for Him by the Mail
Inspectors.

W. e. Van Volkenburgh, substitute
mail clerk of Albuquerque, we'll known in
this territory, where he has resided for
the past ten years, was arrested last Sun
day evening in Colorado and charged
with rifing the United States mails.
A short time ago Postal Inspector
Cochran became aware that the mails
were being robbed and investigation dis
closed the fact that the robberies were
taking place on the Florence & Cripple
| Greek road. Inspectors Waters and SUIT
| ton we're placed on the case and their
suspicious were directed toward W. E.
Van Volkenburgh, who had been acting
as mail clerk on the road for about three
weeks, going there from Albuquerque, N.
NJ. The inspectors Get themselves to
work to verify their suspicious and to
that end concealed themselves in the car
and kept close watch on the suspected
clerk. They kept up the watch for a
week and allege that during that time
not night passed that Van yolkenburgh
did not open and abstract the contents
of several letters. Sunday night they de-
cided that it was time tc act.
lu6 inspectors mdll6Q be5G leGGer, con-
tanning SIS, IS bill and $40 gold
piece, and, as before, concealed them
selves in the car. They allege that the
clerk fell readily into the trap set for
him, and opening the letter, abstracted
the contents and destroyed the envelope.
The inspectors waited until the end of the
run, when they introduced themselves.
Van Volkenburgh expressed his pleas
ure at making their acquaintance.
II think you know what we are here
for" said Mr.. Waters. "You may as we'll
hand over the money you have taken
from the letters you have opened this
trip" Mr.. Waters states that the clerk,
without hesitation, said: "Here it is,"
and handed over the money. The inspec-
tors also state that he made confession
to the effect that he had been robbing
the mail since he had been on the run.
Inspector Waters stated that during the
time that they had been watching Van
Volkenburg they had observed him re-
peatedly throw letter containing metal
lie currency in such way that the en-
velope would break and he could ascer-
tain whether it contained gold or silver.
If silver he did not modest it, but if gold
he pocketed the contents, they assert.
Tie officers took the accused clerk to
Florence and from there he was taken
yesterday to Pueblo, where he will have a
preliminary hearing before United
States commissioner.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
Alleged Murderer Caught.

Port Townsend, Wash, Aug. 27.-The
steamer, Portland, due from St. Michaels
has on board an alleged murderer who
was chaeed by detectives half way around
the world. The prisoner, VIM. Smith,
was a storekeeper in small town near
Cedar Rapids, la One night the store
burned and in the ruins was found q
charred body. Smiths relatives claimed
he was burned to death. His life was in
sured for $4,000. Investigation led to
the belief that the body was not that of
Smiths but the watcbmsn. The theory
was advanced that Smith had committed
murder and burned the store.
Smith, the prisoner on the steamer,
Portland, is apparently Frank Novak, a
storekeeper at Watford. The man said
to have been murdered by him and the
body burned, was Edward Murray.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
Riots In Yucatan.

New York, Aug. 27.-Correspondenoe
of the Herald from Nevada, Yucatan, un.
der date of August II, says that 10 prison.
ers were killed and several injured in a
riot which occurred in the plaza, in front
of the municipal palace last Sunday
evening. The cause seems to have been
the prejudice of police who attacked
people because of their opposition to the
candidacy of Senor Carlos Peon, the
present governor of Yucatan, who sought
Reelection.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
French-Russian Alliance.

Paris, France, Aug. 27.-The morning
newspapers express delight at the fact
that by the mention of the word "alliance'
in the toasts of the czar and President
Faure on board the French cruiser
"Pothuau" at Orontadt yesterday, the
world has been informed that a distinct
understanding really exists between
France and Russia. This understanding
is apparently in the nature Of an alliance
for the preservation of the peace of
Europe. Though some of the French
papers, "Rappel for instance" are in
clined to believe that the alliance means
Russia's support of France in the event
of the later attempting to reconquer
Alassice and Lorraine from Germany.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
| EVERY
| LAWYER
NEEDS
THE
CODE

The New Mexican Printing COM
pany has it for sale. Bound in PAM
phlet form, in tough leatherette pa
per, so as to be carried in the pocket.
Bound in law sheep for the Office desk
or library shelf. Bound in flexible
morocco leather covers, with name on
cover in gilt-a handsome volume
that can be carried in the pocket or
valise, and not injured. The pam.
phlet 10 thoroughly and comprehen-
sively indexed, has ruled sheets of
linen paper placed between each of
the pages for reference notes, correc-
tions or additions. It is just in proper
shape for lawyers to use as q ready
reference book. Place your orders at
once, a. limited supply only has
been printed.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
A Violation of Ord ers.

Emporia, Kas., Aug. 27.-Judge W. A
Randolph of Lyon county District court
this morning issued an injunction, effec-
tive August 27, to enjoin the Santa Fe
Missouri, Pacific and Missouri, Kansas and
Texas railroads, from violating the re
Gently promulgated order of the Kansas
state board of railroad commissioners
relative to rates on live stock. These
roads recently resumed the hundred
weight basis for charges on cattle ship
ments, contrary to the boards order,
which demanded that carload charges be
made.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
Salvation Army to Coionixe.

New York, Aug. 27.-The World says:
Commander Booth Tucker returns to
America filed with enthusiasm over the
plan to colonize poor people on small
farms in the west. General Booth, leader
of the Salvationists has commended the
plan. Booth Tucker said: "The Saliva
tion Army will undertake the organiza-
tion of associations and endeavor to SO.
cure sufficient funds for fair trial. We
will secure irrigable lands in Colorado,
Wyoming, New Mexico or Utah, which
will be paid for in installments.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
A Hm ash in Grain.

New York, Aug. 27.-Tbere was q sen.
satlonal smash in grain prices this morn.
ing, wheat breaking at four cents bushel
and corn at cent Big lots of long
holdings we're pitched onto the market, al
most at any figure. The bulls acted as
if demoralized at the big decline in Liver
pool cables. There was gradual recov-
cry of one cent.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
An Erratic Market.

Chicago, Aug. 27.-Wheat broke over
s cents bushel today at the opening
and everybody was waiting to unload on
weak cables. Liverpool showed decline,
equal to over s cents bushel. Every
thing on the floor was demoralized by
selling wheat. After the furry, trade IN
wheat stagnated, the pit not being more
than half full.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
Golf Championship.

Manchester, Mass, Aug. ~. = Miss
Beatrice Hoyt of the Shinnecook Golf
club, defeated Miss N. @. Sargent of the
Essex county club in tournament for
the ladies' golf pionship here today
IS up, to play. Miss Hoyt is the
present champion.
Miss Hoyt won the pionship from
Miss Sargent, on the 14th hole, five up
and four to play.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
A False Report,

Las Vegas, N. M, Aug. 27.-The report
of the murder of the three Arabians turns
out to be false. The Mexicans saw them
asleep under the wagon and without in
vestigating went to town and said that
they were murdered. The sheriff of Mora
county reports no truth in the former
rep orts.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27

London, Aug. 27.-A dispatch from
Bombay says that Madnilah of Haddah
was in command of the Afridis who cap.
tured the British forts in Khyber pass,
which, the dispatch adds, the natives will
now keep sealed up.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
To Cause a Bomb Explosion

Constantinople, Aug. 27.-The Turkish
ambassador at Vienna, Mahmond Nedim
Bey, telegraphs that number of persons
are proceeding to Constantinople to
cause bomb explosion. It is announced
that IL Armenians are implicated in the
recent bomb outrages here. Of this
number one committed suicide and eight
men have been arrested
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
GLEN FOUNTAIN HOUSE

Now open and ready to receive guests,
This commodious hotel is situated twenty
miles north of Glorieta on the Pecos
river and can boast of the finest noun
tain scenery and trout fishing for the
amusement of its guests in the Rockies,
Transportation will be furnished from
either Rowe or Glorieta upon applica
tion by mail. For rates or information
of any kind address.
DR.. VIM. SPARKS,
Willis Postoffice, N. M.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
Confidence in WeyIer,

Madrid, Spain, Aug. 27.-General Az
carraga, the Spanish premier, at cabinet
council last night, declared the govern
ment would follow in the footsteps of the
late premier. He announced that the
government had full confidence in Cap
tain 'Eeyler for conducting affairs in
Cuba. Personally the premier was aware
that the insurrection in Cuba was ap-
preaching an end, and if the United
States made any demonstrations Spain
would do her duty.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
Il. A, II. EncamDment.

Buffalo, Aug. 27.-The second days ses-
sion of the g. A. R. encampment opened
this morning. General Olarkson pre-
sided. Fred Lyth of the Bidwell Wilker-
son post of Buffalo, was unanimously
elected senior vice commander.
DR.. David Mckay of Dallas, Tex, a
veteran 18th New York Highlanders. was
elected surgeon general, Francis B. Allen
of Hartford, junior vice commander, Rev.
@. Bruner, pastor First Methodist church,
Chicago, cha aplain in chief.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
Enormous wheat Yield.

Washington, Aug. 27.-Assistant Sec
retary Brigham, of the agricultural de-
partment, today expressed an opinion
that the American farmers this year
would receive from $400000,000 to $780,
100000 in excess of the amount received
last year for their wheat.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
SANTA FE, N. M, FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1897
Invasion of Peru.

Lima, Peru, Aug. 27.-Colonel Pando
of Bolivia, with 900 men, has invaded
the Peruvian province of Sendia.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
A KL0NDIKE COMPANY.
New Mexico Has Company of Vast
Capital Organized to Carry Ona
General Mining BUSINESS.

Lewis P. Lewis, Charles W. Wallace and
Willet Barlow have incorporated the
Klondike-Cripple Greek Mining & Invest
ment company under the laws of New
Mexico, and filed articles of incorpora-
tion in Secretary Wallace's office.
The purpose for which the company is
formed is to carry on the business of
prospecting and developing mines of
gold, silver and other minerals; buying,
selling, giving and taking leases, and
sending prospectors to any and all parts
of the United States and foreign coun-
tries, and carrying on all branches of
business connected with general mining
and prospecting; building necessary rail
roads and establishing town sites; en-
gaging in general merchandising and
entering into such other enterprises as
may prove profitable to the company.
The amount of capital stock is $5,0O0,-
600; the principal office for New Mexico
is located in albuquerque, and Mr.. Geo.
W. Stubbs is named as the resident
agent.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
Mckinley Surprised Them.

Cleveland, O., Aug. 27.-President Nc
Kinley surprised the people of Cleveland
by an early arrival from Buffalo on Han
mas yacht, consequently his reception
was not as elaborate as planned. The
presidential party repaired to Hanna's
residence for breakfast.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27

Cowea, Isle of Wight, Aug. 27.-Ogden
Goelet of New York, died on his yacht,
months.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
ANTONIO JOSEPH, PROP,

ojo Caliente, Taos County, New Mexico
This resort attractive ct al seasons and al winter
Passengers Oo Oaente leave Santa Fe a l116
and reach Oo Caisnte st the day Fare for the
round trip from Santa 70 70 Ojo Caliente, a.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27
A Military ExpeditiOn.

Simla, Aug. 27.-The government has
decided to send large expedition against
the Afridis.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27

Try Coca Cola the new drink and
hear the phonograph at Fischer & Cos.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-27

Monogram Note Paper.
The New MEXICAN is prepared to furn-
ish two letter monogram embossed note
paper and envelopes at extremely low
prices. Gall and see samples.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20

EX- Governor Evans was inter
viewed in Greenville on Wednes-
day. Ho thinks that the decrease
in dispcnsary sales is merely tenn
porarY. People are now buying
from original package shops be-
cause of the novelty; but when
the novelty wears off, the trade
will revert to the more reliable
dispensar:es. He does not think
that the dispensary law will be
touched at the next session of the
Legislature, except it be by some
'galoot of jack leg who is
anxious for notoriety.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20
Ihe Grnndest Rrnt. dv.

Mr. II b Greeve, merchant of Chill
howie, Va, certifies that he had con-
sumption. was given up to die, sought
all medical treatment that money
could procure. tried all cough remedies
he could hear of, but got no relief.
pent many nights sitting up in a
chair; was induced to try Dr. Kings
New Discovery, and was cured by the
use OF 'wo bottles. For past three
years has been attending to business,
and says DR. Kings New Discovery is
he grandest discovery ever made. as
has done 50 much for him and also
or others in his community. DR.
Kings New Discovery is guaranteed
or Coughs. Colds and Cons umption.
1t don't fail. T~ial bottles free nj
Crawford Bros. Drug Store.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20
For the Ledger.
VAN WICK ITEMS.

Van Wyck has put on business
airs for the few last days. Wagon
load after wagon load of cotton
mas been coming in to Hyatts'
gins ana good many wagons
hauiln% cotton seed for sale. Our
merchants are giving the highest
market price Tor them and are
ge't'h& good quantities for the
mills.
Sixty bales of cotton were sold
here last week that the purchasers
had dravci over to Springfield. 3
miles. and stripped by the O Il K
{. ! do not know whether these
parties arr trying to break the
Scaoo"sd Air Line, or whether
they find it more convenient and
practicab!c to ship from that point
Th"N ar" certainly helping the
q L X { while the Scaboard can
stand the loss of shipping these
few bales.
The committee of collectors for
money to paint and furnish Van
Wyck church, made their report
which was very gratifying. This
committee consisted of ten vouny
ladies appointed by the pastor,
Rev Henry Stokes. He offered
as a premium, a fine two dollar
bible to the one who would collect
and turn over to him the most
cash. The committee reported
Seventy Nine Dollars collected
and received the thanks and con-
gratulations of the pastor for their
faithful work. The amounts re-
ported were from one dollar and
seventy-hve cents to thirty one
dollars, the greater amount was
reported by Miss Sue Yoder, who
received the premium bible. DR.
Do'S'"s NiSoe', OF ne" York
""e Present ana nearo the report
'N so"o.'" gave HIS chech 1or
'"c".S i've oo.'ars without any
'"''on' "nion 'ne Pas.or' ana
n'' n'a"S itre'.'S ,n, mere greatly ap-
p" y n,S Si. WIN 'ne other
too =. c-:, 49, ~ '
wv " ' '"0 'n'' y" "'oe'y'
The congregation at Van Wyck
church last Sunday was large at
tentive and appreciative and heard
a fine sermon, delivered bv tho
pastor Rev Henry StoL.s W.
L, ~ We
' '''Any WHO were pres
Gnu say IL was the best sermon
they have ever heard the pastor
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20
BuclIlcn'S Arntca Salyc.

The best salv.- III the world for cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, SaIt Rh,uu,
Fever Sores, Trrter. thspppd Hands
thilblalu', CoIns. and All skin erup-
tons, and positively cures riies, ur no
my required. II is guaranteed 10 give
perfect Satisfaction or money refunded
price p CentS per box Fnr sala Nv
praWinr'I Rrnl
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20
Judge Buchanan and Lawyer Bra
Zeale Thrown from a Buggy.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Anderson, Oct 16.-Gesterday
afternoon while Hon. j + Bra
zeale and Judge Buchanan were
out riding, the horse became fright
ened, ran away and threw them
out. Mr. Brazeale was painfully
but not seriously hurt. The Judge
escaped without injury. This was
the Judges third mishap during
the day, having had his hat stolen
twice.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20
MOWERS! MOWERS a!

We handle all kind that are good.
Deering. the Mccormick and Wood.
We sold w B Culp and T X Cunning
ham harvester and brought one for
ourselves. Plenty Of mowers on hand
Of the above kind and repairs for same.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20


COTTON AND HAY.
Saw Mills, Grist Mills,
Shafting, Pulleys. Etc, Etc.
b6S We make Ginning Outfits a spe.
cialty. II you wish to examine one Of
these we refer you to Poag Il Harper.
Here are u few of the Gentlemen to
whom we have old full outfits this
season: w. l.. Blackmon. J. A Brid-
ges. DIR. f + Horton, Col. l. G Hough,
and DR.. G G Welsh. There has not
been but yerv little IL any machinery
sold in this section for several years
except what we have sold. Some say
why is this? Simple enough.
We take our time. don't move in
dash,
Buy where SIS the cheapest, and pay
the CASH.
We have the exclusive Agency for
all the best makes and will sell for less
profit than anybody.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20

The ScabOard Air Line II Il Co
has cut its rates to the South 33J
per cent to 90 into effect Oct 25.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20
IT GOES WITHOUT saying
That Ou~ Line OF
Guns, Pistols, Pocket-Knives,
Razor and Ep0rtIDg Goods

not only the ARST but the CHEAPEST
caster BE to call and I}recch Loading
rctcndS with this is
and Sl4 is worth We will sell 81
and allow to try IT. If does do the work 4
Pocket Knife for 80 cents fully guaranteed
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20
Shoes! Shoes !

Mr. Il III Strother has control OF this
Department. We bought our entire
line or Shoes before the advance, con.
sequently we can save you at least Is
per cent on your shoe bill. Ws are the
A gents for Hutchison 4 BIce's Mems
Shoes; also for G. n 6ocman's Ladies'
and Chi'dren's Shoes-every pair OF
which are warranted.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20
MILLINERY ! MILLINERY /! :

MISS Belle Carter. our accomplished
Miliiner who was with us last Season
ana VINO gave such entire satisfaction,
has returned aud wilt welcome ali her
oid Customers as we as the new ones.
she selected our entire stock Of Mills
merry and can give you all the latest
"ads" In regard to celors, trimminps.
etc I, etc. She bought some remarko.
bic bargains In Ladies' Felt Walking
Hats. regular price elsewhere 81, su1
price % cents. Ladies' Felt shapes
sold everywhere for IS cents. our price
rs cents.
Chiidren's Tans. Is cts worth % cts.
Bonnie Doons, 10 oen6
Job lot Of Ribbon, 9 inches wide. for
z cents per yard
we have che finest selectiod OF Chu-
drsn's Hats ever shown In Lancaster.
we say II without fear OF cont radio.
ton that Mics Carter csn trim Won =
hat In nicer style aud for less MONEY
than you can have II done else vbere.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20
WAGONS! WAGONS !

We carry the best line OF Wagons
In the Carolinas. Old Hickory. Pied
mont. Tennessee, Sprach or any other
kind you may desire. All sizes-one,
TWO, three and tour-horse. Repairs
ofall kinds on hand. Prices not in
the way. We have three large dis
tributing points hence the large num-
ber bought and THE Low PRICE
paid.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20
Educate IOnr BO,Us Uith Cue.U
CUrgfS

Candy |athart,c, cure constipation
orcver. Zoe. IfG & & fail, druggist
refund money.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20

Mr. W. G. Beatty has charge of this Department assisted bv Mis-,
iny forter Pms cent paper Ladies' black Hose the
~ kind
~ cents nice handkehefs for Shook Corse reou
lar price ST.. for cents. '' ->sN
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20
NCGAR0ELL g. ALLISON.
c ENERAL MERCHANDISE. -
DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS.
SHOES,
HATS,
CLOTHING, ETC, ETC.

We have Il nice line of Ladies'
Dress Fihrics, Fail CaIicocs,
NurStedS, Tricots, Hcnricttas.
Outings, Flanncls, etc.
CLOTHING For children
and men. Also, nice line of
Pants.
SHOES We keep good and
well selected stock of Shoes that
are reliable, bought from the best
houses in the country. We give
you the best Ladies' Dress Shoe
IN town for 81.
a nice line of Heavy and Fancy
Groceries.
80 Gail and see us when in
town and We will treat you right.
We feel grateful for the liberal
patronage of the public in the
past and will make you prices that
will warrant continuance.
McCARDELL & ALLISON.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20
Our Repair Shops

Are up to date Remember this the only
can have Bicycle, Gun, Pistol Watch Clock ewery Sew
Machine repaired Every job guaran
teed or money refunded
Respectfully
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-20
HARNESS! HARNESS /!

The hide that covered the old cows
back
Is made to whizupon the track
In reins sufficient that will hold
re manufactured by our Mr.. Ssoll.
Ofcustomers using them there Is no
end
From the Governor down TO "Salty
Ben"
All kinds harness. single and double.
Wagon and Buggy Harness from So 80
to SIS 90.
A nice line of Riding Saddles and
Brides on hand. Rip Saddles and
Harness speciality.