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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-13

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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-13

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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-13

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A son of Bernabe Montana is sick abed
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-13
MONDAY u, ENlNe, SEPT. 10, 1897
STREET TALK.

Take notice of date by Ilfeld's.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-13

The steam laundry has reduced its prices
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-22
GUvNoR'S OAY.

"Twuz gov 'nor's DAY at the county fair.
Me an my gal jcs' come FUN there.
An we heard the speech at the gov'nor made,
How he toll the farmers about their trade,
Rckommended wheat sown in July
Tocheat the chinch bug an HesSian fly.
He used to plant corn already popped,
An It KEEP a.growin an never stopped
Till jes' afore Chris mus an hung on the trees
In little lace bags as nice as you please.
Said small watermilions wuz better'n big,
Cause they wouldn't break the suprortin twig.
Skimmilk cheese wuz his favorite kind.
Fer rich food he alluz wuz inclined.
So he liked his cheese 18th the ssim,nin's in.
An, my, Jes' didn't them farmers grin
To hear him talk bout wuterlu stock
By h'istin 'e,n down it'll a rope an block
To the water below eff the bank wuz high,
Cause exercise made the COWS rln dry!
An he said hay wouldn't get sour an black
Ell you put some ice in the midst OF the stack
To keep 1t fun heatln. An how the boys
Would 'preciate better a farmers Joys
Ef he run the birthstone 'ith a bicycle rig
An fitted the plow 18th the seat Of a gig.
An our wives woulu bloom like q sharon rose
Ell We chartered a Chlncc TO waS1 ire clothes
So't they could rest an p.iat calaly jugs
18th cranes an dragons an flies az bugs.
B'gosht almighty, wit doesn't \ know:
'Twould puzzle an almanac = &.-J".
Oh, he's a wiSe'n, the gov'.or j..
To tell the people about their liz.
But II. bet a cooky next county fair
That ptlclar gov nor he wOn t be there.
j. L. Ecaton i'll THE Quilting Bee"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-22
Luxury Of Bankruptcy.

"Why don't you go into bankruptcy::'
asked Judge Emden Of the Lambeth
county court, when Mr.. Casswell, a
sausage manufacturer Of Camberwell,
candidly admitted that he could not pay
bis debts except by small installments.
II am a poor mar and can't afford it,"
replied the latter, who seemed to regard
his honor's question as tantamount to
asking a man with only twopence in his
pocket why he did not treat himself to
turtle soup and milk punch. Such lux
uries as bankruptcy are not meant for
the poor, and he sighed as he added,
you can't become bankrupt unless you
have money" "Ah, YES" replied his
honor, ''quite true! A mar in your po-
sition cannot indulge in the luxury Of
bankruptcy" So the unfortunate sau-
sage maker was ordered to pay up at
the rate Of 10 shillings per month or go
to Jail for ii days. London Telegraph.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-22
New York Public Libraries.

The facts which The Book Buyer pre-
sents relating to the circulation Of books
in New York city through free circulat-
ing libraries cannot be questioned. Scant
as is the aggregate number Of books tax
Ell, when compared with the popula-
ton, it is nevertheless satisfactory to
learn that there are some few free libra
ries which can show that, as to readers,
they have more. The following is from
The Book Buyers article:
How woefully New York is behind
other cities Of the country in bringing
books within reach Of the masses is seen
from a comparison of the free c~irculat.
ing library systems. Last year, for ex-
ample, there was q circulation in New
York Of something over l, 900, 900 vol
umes by Libraries that received a total
appropriation from the city Of $65, 600.
In the same year the Boston Public
library circulated $50, 900 volumes and
received $175, 900 from the city, the
Chicago Public library circulated /, $780,
900 volumes (the passion for reading
being more general even than in Bos-
tom and received $124, 900, the Cleve-
land Public library circulated 500, 900
volumes and received $50, 900, and the
St. Louis Public library received the
same amount for a circulation Of $751;
Coo.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-22

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-22
MINISTER OF HEALTH.
New Cabinet Officer Proposed In South
America.

New Cabinet Officer Proposed In South
DR.. Andrade, son Of the Venezuelan
minister, has returned from Mexico
City. He was one Of the Venezuelan
delegates to the Pan-American Medical
congress. He and his associates succeed
ed in having Caracas named as the
place of holding the next convention. on
Dec. "a, 1899. Cuba and Canada were
the other competitors for the honor.
DR.. Andrade says the congress is &C.
oomplishing much good IN securing uni
form safeguards against yellow fever
and other diseases prevalent in the
Americas. 1t was determined to recon-
mend a minister of health as one of the
cabinet officers of the various countries,
and one Of the standing committees is
developing a plan of uniform quaran-
tine.
There was much interest shown in
Mexico as to the Venezuelan boundary
settlement, and DR.. Andrade's views
were solicited, but owing to his con-
nection with the legation here he de.
clined to be interviewed. The general
feeling was most favorable to the set.
Element made.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-22
The Dwarf Elephants of Malta.

The island of Malta is the only known
Cpot where the remains of dwarf ele-
plants are found. There are several
places on the island where the bones Of
these miniature pachyderms have been
unearthed, and hundreds Of skeletons
have been secured, in whole or in part.
Ono of these, whose teeth and bones
showed was a full grown specimen, was
less than az feet III height and could
not have weighed owe 600 pounds when
in the flesh. st. Louis Republic.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-22
Costly Etiquette.

The latest pamphlet published by the
commission OF historical manuscripts in
London contains the following interest
ing and curious travesty on etiquette:
1.-THE Duke and Duchess of Norfolk,
having been summoned to appear before
the house Of lords i'll 1892 in order to
plead their suit for divorce, it was de-
bated whether the lord chancellor, sit
ting as chairman, should lower his dig
nifty BY bowling to the duchess and speak
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-22
WOMEN OF ARMENIA.

English Customs Are Slowly Reaching
Them-The Mothers Rule.
The Armenian girl is little troubled
with education, beyond household du-
ties, spinning and NORTHUMBERLAND at
this last accomplishment she is always
III expert. especially at embroidery
unless, indeed, she attends one of the
excellent Armenian mission schools car
ried on in many towns, where she will
learn English, French and possibly her
own language, for Ar1nenians not infre-
quently adopt the %vernacular of the
country wherein they live. She will al
SO acquire a thirst for fiction, English
ard French. The Armenian girl is deep
" sentimental and likes to read Of love,
and marriage is, of course, the ultima
Thule of her ideas. This little matter is
generally arranged by her mother, and
nowhere are women Of more Importance
or hold more weight in the family oun
ellis. The mother is at the head Of the
patriarchal establishment, in which her
sons, their wives and often her nephews
and nieces dwell. She rules her sons and
sons wives, the latter, perhaps, with a
somewhat severe hand, especially dur
ing the first year of their married lives,
when, except to attend church, they
may not 60 out, though, when the
daughters.in-law in their turn become
mothers greater liberty is permitted
them.
In more advanced portions Of the COM
munity a girl choice is practically un-
restricted. aid it is well that it is SO, for
the Armenian church ~strenuously OPP
poses divorce. and The marriage bond Is
only soluble by death. Not infrequently
the girls choice falls upon al English
man or other European, and many
merchants and telegraph officials in
Persia and Turkey find them excellent
wives.
The Armenian national costume con-.
Eists q q voluminous skirt OF heavy bro
caded material. a tight sleeved bodice
Of the same stuff, much embroidered
about the front, with handsome filigree
silver belts marking the waist. The head
coverings are fichus of fringed embroid-
cred silk, AID a multitude Of chains
and coins hang round their necks. Ia
winter the embroidered bodice is ex-
changed for a wadded one, and huge felt
shoes are worn over the ordinary boots
to keep Out the biting cold. Though the
Armenian wOmen do not yea wells to
conceal their features as a point of re-
iigion, they not iafreQuently do cover
their faces with gauze or a corner Of a
shawl.
Some Of the younger women, however,
have discarded their native costume for
that Of London three years ago, and they
are evidently not quite at ease in their
newly acquired coraets. They copy the
fashion plates in English papers and
produce wonderful combinations of pink,
blue and violet, which are further adorn.
ed with quantities Of brilliant jewelry.
They are full Of curiosity regarding the
life of civilized nations, particularly in
the matter of marriage, and never miss
al opportunity of obtaining information
Oh the subject. st. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-22

ing to her only with his cap in his hand.
This question was argued for several
days in the house Of lords until debate
exhausted itself and several duels result
cd. At length it was decided that the
lord chancellor should first receive the
bows of the duke and duchess and re-
turn them with uncovered head and aft
er that he should replace his cap" This
rule was followed to the letter and is
still adhered to today when similar con-
%tingencies arise.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-22
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-22

Just try a 1Oc. box of Cascarsts, the
finest liver andbowel regulator ever
made.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-17
RUSsIA'S NEW DEMAND

BY reminding the Sultan that Russia
has 4 large war indemnity claim
against Turkey which is still unpaid.
andGindmating, politely but pointedly.
that il would he well TO settle that debt
before spending any money which may
he obtained from the unfortunate
Greeks for new vessels for the Turkish
fleet or eQuipmentsfor the army of the
Porte, the Car and his ministers viz
tuaily serve notice on an Europe that
The complete naval ascendantsy which
Russia has gained in the Black Sea is
not 10 be endangered or made more diff
ficult 70 preserve by any revival of OF
toman ambitions ~ sea. or the
strengthening Of the Turkish navy. II
is hint 10 England, in particular. that
the conditions which existed from the
Crimean war 10 the struggle between
Russia and Turkey, Ia 1SIT-S. have
passed away forever.
In that period the Turks borrowed
vast sums in England, and used much
OF the money 10 build up formidable
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-17
Outlines of Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Medical association meets
in Oklahoma City tomorrow.
The Evening Review" is the name OF q
bright new daily paper at Purcell.
Baled straw in Newl,rk al g a tom Lots
of farmers foolshly burned their straw.
Those fellows at Manchester who greas-
ed the railroad track wasted lot OF good
oil.
The editors of Oklahoma are for state
hood. and United States senatorship or
two.
Miss Mary P. Jayne of watonga is
among the Kiowa Indians holding rev..
walls.
Three deaf and dumb printers applied for
jobs on the Hennessey Clipper in one day
recently.
Many of the farmers in the eastern part
of Lincoln county market their cotton at
Sapulpa-
Enid Wave: The dust that went north
Saturday came back today with quite a
bit OF cold air.
The Courier says that Ponca City owes
only $3.50. after four years of development
from untrodden prairie land.
The Bachelor Girls club al Ponca City.
now famous over the whole country, gave
a party last Friday evening.
Marshal Thompson notifies deputies that
no fees will be allowed for unsuccessful
attempts 10 serve subpoenas or venires.
Henry 2. Grow, who will be appointed
postmaster at Independence, Custer cOun-
u. was a member of McKinley's regi-
ment.
~
to Governor Barnes that he is still on
earth and intends to remain for quite a
while yet
The woracek Lumber company at Enid
can not get its orders filed II has sent
a man into the Texas pineries to find what
the matter Is.
Isenberg of the Enid Wave has another
red-colored fight on his hands. He has
tackled travelling doctor and Is chewing
him up with great neatness.
Judge Dale of Guthrie would rather
question divorce applicant closely than
eat He has got reputation as an ogre
among people seeking divorces.
]. NJ. Simmons, who has been bounced
as postmaster at Manchester. lays it on
Mark Hanna. What would Mark Hanna
say If Simmons should say that TO his
face?
A lot of fellows got drunk at Watonga
Saturday night and engaged in a general
broil- Only two men have been arrested.
Tom Ferguson demands that all OF them
be arrested and fined heavily.
Judge B:erer is holding the first term of
a white court ever convened at Pawhuska,
occupying the building IN which the In
dams have for years held their prime
val trial courts and administered the red
mans justice.
A jack rabbit killed In western Okla
homa recently had several splen!c fever
ticks attached TO its body. The Woodward
Bulletin says that If It IS found that jack
rabbits distribute the fever, quarantine
regulations Will be no good.
Perry Enterprise: Dennis Flynn made
$50 on a deal for the DeSteiger block last
week in Guthrie. Dennis will probably
make more money in Guthrie real estate
in the next few months than ne has saved
from his long term in congress.
Oklahoma City Journal: Robert Coe,
formerly a civil engineer with the Choc-
taw, is in charge of a United States geo.
logical surveying corps which Is camped
near the High school building. They are
here taking the altitude of the country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-17
OUR ANCESTORS DWARF1sH.

The existence Of pigmy races, who, &C.
cording to Homer, went to war with the
cranes, have, until recent African ex-
plorers undiscovered them, been regard
ed only as products of the fertile mag
nations Of poets and fabuliSts. But the
unearthing Of pygmy skeletons in
Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and their ex-
istence in India lead Professor Buchner
to declare In the Deutsche Revue that
they belong to the stone age and are
remnants Of the primitive ancestors of
the human race.
They were the first inhabitants of
India. They were scattered throughout
Africa, from Sahara to the Cape of
Good Hope, and occupied Europe until
bigger men annihilated them. But, as
is well known they are brave little fight
ers and have an ugly custom of welcOm-
ing strangers with poisoned arrows
The African tribes are not as well
known as their kin, the Wadas, in the
island Of Ceylon, but scientists are dill
gently studying them and the mission
aries are getting their confidence.
Modern tall people, and especially per-
sons Of gigantic stature, may scorn TO
acknowledge descent from the pygmies;
but, according to Professor Haeckel,
the Ceylon pygmies possess many vir-
tues which their descendants, large or
small, have no reason to despise. They
are friendly, inoffensive, good-hearted,
liberty-loving, falsehood- hating, Hospital
bic, reSpectors OF property rights, pos
sess sentiments of honor, are chaste,
Furnishing disregard of marriage vows
with death, and are innocent of infant-
eide or other murder.
The African pygmies, on the other
hand, have comparatively few of these
virtues, but are far more intelligent.
The Ceylon pygmies cannot be taught
10 count more than three, or be con-
SERTED to Christianity, from their intel
lectual inability to comprehend the diff
ference between mind and body. They
have a vague notion of a supreme DE
ing. 10 whom, when in difficulty. thaSA
offer up prayer or, rather. a remons-
trance, asking why he permits them to
be mastered. They do not ask him.
they say, to furnish food, for they can
live on snakes and ants, but they can
not understand why, having created
them, he allows them to be annihilated.
If they were among the first of hui
mainly whom this problem has perplex-
ed, they are by no means the last. But.
Ike many another tribe and nation.
they have been compelled by an ire
sistable law TO move on" and give
place TO men physically ana intellectu-
ally bigger than themselves.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-17
Thiucs Worth KNOWING

Red hats were first worn by cardinals
in the year 1245
In Hamburg the authorities tax a dog
according 10 its size.
S.lver-fox skins are now exceedingly rare
and fetch fancy prices.
China has a war god with 5000 different
names.
Glass brushes are used by the artists who
decorate china.
An ostr.ch's esq weighs about four
pounds-equal 70 forty hens eggs.
Sixty languages are spoken in the En-
pire governed by the Car OF Russia.
AT present Canada supplies one-fou--
teenth OF the imported food OF Grea, Bit
an.
II is said thar rain never falls in .ha
region between the first and second cata-
rRcts Of the Nile.
The screw OF an Atlantic liner revolves
about sSoooo times between London and
New York
Nearly 7aooo tons Of cork are needed for
the bottled bser and aerated waters con
su1led annually in Great Britain