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Evening star., 1897-06-05

A. Smoot. which he kindly loans to the
city fire department whenever 1t Is found to
be necessary to relieve one Of the other en-
gines, and it is at present doing this serv-
ice for the Columbia Fire Company. 1t
make a first-class relief engine, and is al
ways kept in repair and working order by
Mr.. William H. Wood, engineer of the
Columbia company.
The Relief Hook and Ladder.
The only truck company in the city is the
Relief Hook and Ladder Company. which
was organized some fifty years ago by
number of Alexandria's citizens. petit
tion was circulated. AID in a short while
enough names were signed to it and enough
money subscribed 20 organize, which was
done, and a full corus of officers elected.
the Relief Hook and Ladder Company at
once became a member of the Alexandria
fire department. They managed to do with
their old hand truck coming out at every
alarm Of fire. until about twelve years ago
when the city furnished them with 4 hand
some new truck and pair Of horses which
have been in use ever since. This COM
pany Is noted for its promptness In an
swering all alarms. and has always been
OF great service in fighting fire under many
very trying circumstances. This company
always turns out on public occasions and
Invariably makes 4 credita BILE showing. The
members have a handsome white flannel
uniform. beautifully trimmed in gilt.
which, with their black trousers, makes
them look exceptionally well.
Over this department is Mr.. Edgar War
field, chief engineer. He has served in this
capacity for some time, with credit, not
alone to himself, but to the entire fire de-
partment. Mr.. Warfie,d is very popular
with the men, and is known to be an eff
cient fireman, and a man of excellent judg-
ment.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
PEARL FISHING.
How 1t Is Managed by the Proprietor
of the COncesniOn

How 1t is Managed by the Proprfctors
of the Concession.
From the San Francisco Call.
The agent Of the English proprietors of
the concession granted by the Mexican re-
public for a monopoly Of pearl fishing in the
gulf of California recently arrived in San
francisco and gave some interesting details
of the present methods employed in their
industry. which has continued ever since
the occupation of the country in the time
of Cortez.
The whole coast of the gulf of California
abounds in pearls. and the concessions con-
last few years native divers were employed,
and the depth to which they could descend
did not exceed thirty-five feet.
With the introduction of diving apparatus
the limit of depth was increased to thirty
fathoms. The best divers could formerly
remain under water not to exceed two min
utes. modern diver thinks nothing of a
two-hour stop in water 100 feet in depth.
though at greater depths the stay is neces-
sarily shortened on account of the enor-
nous pressure of the superintendent wa
ter. diver when upon the floor of the
ocean looks about for the oyster, which
attached, and places it in a small bag
hanging to rope. which is hauled into
the boat on given signal. Sometimes the
number Of oysters secured is large at other
times only few are caught.
The diver does not confine himself to the
pearl oysters alone, but If he sees a rare
specimen of coral or a new species of shell
he places 1t in his bag and sends it to the
surface. where 1t becomes the property of
the concession and the sources Of Its large
income.
Last year the value Of the pearls har-
vested in Lower California was alone $3.50
coo. In addition. 5000 tons Of shells were
exported, which were valued at 81, ,25O, 900
more. Pearl fishing is the entire occupa-
tion Of the natives. and La Paz the head
quarters. a city Of the peninsula, with
about 1900 Inhabitants, Is solely dependent
upon the industry. The business is one of
chance. and the pursuit is a fascinating one
to the natives who are born gamblers
Every oyster does not contain Its pearl,
and only at intervals, and rare ones at
that, is a really valuable pearl discovered
The largest one ever found was about
three-quarters Of an inch in diameter, and
was sold in Paris to the Emperor of Aus-
tria Tor 10000 Many black pearls are
found in Lower California. and are valued
higher than the pure white. The large ma
jority are seed pearls and are only Of mod
crate value.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
Resaa r.sRblc Swords.

From the Bo5tnn Transcript
Samuel Maxim. brother of the famous
Hiram, inventor of guns. lives in the little
village of Wayne, Kennebec county, Me,
and is himself an inventor. Some time
ago his attention was called to the fact
that both India and Japan have produced
swords that will cut through gun barrel
without losing their edge. This led him
to study old Hindoo literature on the sub
ject OF steel manufacture. and then to be-
sin at Wayne a series CT experiments which
soon resulted in the production of small
quantity of steel possessing a remarkable
temper. From these few ounces of steel
he had one or two drills forged, and with
these he wds able 20 drill holes through
an ordinary file without damaging the
drills at all. He has not yet made any
steel for sale. nor does his process at pres
ent always produce the desired results
Evening star., 1897-06-05

contests Mr.. Frank L. Entwisle has served,
and to him Is due large share of the cred
1t. Mr.. Entwisle has been an active volun-
teer fireman for twenty-five years. He be-
came a member of the Hydraulion Com
pany at the age of sixteen, and W as shortly
made fireman under Mr.. Joseph H. Young,
which place he retained until he was elect
ed foreman. He held that position for two
years, when he resigned from the Hydrau-
lion and was elected to the Columbia in
1887, where he has since served as fireman,
first unde. Mr.. Loudoun Campbell, and
Evening star., 1897-06-05
compelIed to Decline.

From the Bachelor Of Arts.
A Frenchnan went to an American and
said to him, What q polar bearr'
The American answered: "What does a
polar bear do? I don't know. Why, he
sits on the ice.''
.'Sits on zee ice?'
Yes said the american, "there is moth.
ing else to sit on
well, vat he do, too?''
fish"
Eats fsh-sits on zee ice and eats fisn
Then / not accept
why, what do you mean? You don't
accept? What do you mean!"
70, non. ron. i does not accept. Was
Invite to be-polar bear to . funeral"
Evening star., 1897-06-05

In the public schools in Japan the Eng
lish language is required by law 10 be
taught.
II you want anything. try an ad In The
Star. If anybody has what you wish, yol
will get an answer.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
Hydrnuli0n Fire Company.

pany, which equals the popularity Of the
Columbia. is another volunteer organiza-
ticn which IS always ready and willing
to be present whenever there is any ne
cessity for It's attendance at fire. AS Il
rule. the members arrive promptly on the
scene. and there is but little difference, If
any, usually, in the time of arrival of both
of the engines. The Hydraulion was the
first steam engine ever brought to this
city, and, for number of years. until tine
arrival of the Columbia. had things prac-
tically under it's own control. They were
well disciplined, handsomely uniformed.
and always ready to fight fire. no matter
what might be the danger incurred. Tine
organization has been kept up through the
entire period and Today presents as cred
Evening star., 1897-06-05

Ottawa. Kan, has a population of 7,5Ou
and there Is not joint in the town, but it
is full OF pops.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
His Advice.
From Puck.

Wife-"Dear. the doctor says 1t is neces-
sary for me to take trip across the water.
What do you think would better dor.
Husband-"Get another doctor. ."
Evening star., 1897-06-05

since under Mr.. Wood. Mr.. Entwisle has
fired at all of the contests at which prizes
were won.
The company now has a membership OF
about seventyffve. all handsomely uniform
ed and well disciplined. 1t will, June o..
go to Annapolis. Nd, to attend the annual
meeting of the Maryland State Firemen' 5
Association, during which time the Colum-
bia will enter the water throwing contest,
though from what has been heard on the
subject 1t will have little or no opposition.
The people Of Alexandria believe that, as
usual. the Columbia will return with first
hOuOrS
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30

the other runs In below the furnace for
the purpose of carrying off the bullion.
good wagon road has also been built to
the upper side of the sampliDg works and
ore bins.
Above the works reservoir of masonry
with a cement lining has been constructed
for the storage of water. This reservoir
contains $4,000 gallons of water and is
supplied by means of a pipe line from the,
large springs some distance above. The
water supply is ample and the quality
is excellent.
The smelter is now oom plete, with the
exception of the electric light plant, and
will be blown in as soon as sufficient ore
is accumulated and sampled to insure
supply for long run. A good deal of
ore, particularly from the company's lead
and iron carbonate mines iu the Magda-
lena district, has already been sampled
and ia now in the bins, and the quantity
is being daily increased. Persons who
are familiar with the difficulties attend
ing the starting mp of new smelter, es-
peoially in region yielding the great
variety of ores found 10 south Santa Fe
county and in the Cocbiti district, COM
mend the wisdom of the management in
making haste slowly. OF course there ls
no trouble about smelling the Magdalena
ores, as they melt like butter, but the
others must be mastered by means of
careful experiments before charges can
be scientifically and safely made. At this
writing it is probable that the Cerrillos
smelter will be blown in in about two
weeks, but no one need be surprised if 10
deemed best to wait another week or SO.
When in full blast it will give employ
ment to 35 or 40 men.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
GALVAN GRANT REL ECTED,
Large Tract OF Land in Bernalili0
County Becomes Public Domain
Through the Action Of United
states supreme Court.

The Supreme court of the United
States mas dismissed the appeal taken by
Lear dro Sandoval ct al, claimants, in what
is known as the Galvan grant case.
This grant was claimed to have been
made in 1909 and contained about 10000
acres in Bernalillo county, near the pueb
10 Of Jsmez. In the court of private land
claims the case was dismissed in 1898, an
appeal was taken to the United States
Supreme court, which tribunal has just
sustained the decision of the lower court.
The dismissal of the appeal renders this
large tract of land public domain, and
subject to entry.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
MINOR CITY TOPICS.

Clean cotton rags for machine pur-
poses wanted at this Office.
u. 8. weather bureau forecast for New
Mexico: Fair tonight, Friday and Sat
urday.
The territorial grand jury issued an
other batch of snbp3nas for witnesses
this morning.
County Collector Fred Muller reports
that he is issuing lots of tax receipts
these closing days of 1897.
There will be the regular meeting of
Paradise lodge No. 3, I. O. O. F., this
evening at 1880. Election of officers.
There will be the regular monthly in
spection of troop E, cavalry, at Armory
hall on next Sunday morning at 10
O'Clock.
In the absence of quorum, the special
meeting of the city council called for last
night was not held, and the members
present adjourned the meeting until this
evening.
The ladies of the city who intend to be
''at home" to callers on New Years day
are requested to hand in their names to the
NEW MEx1oAN for publication tomorrow
afternoon.
| Hon. Matt G. Reynolds leaves st. Louis
| for Washington on Saturday, where he
will argue the land cases appealed from
the court of private land claims sitting
in Arizona. There are five or six of
these cases, the most important being
the one involving the Algodones grant.
Colonel Geo. W. Knaebel, local agent of
the Equitable Life Assurance association,
is distributing among his patrons and
friends most beautiful and artistic calen-
dars. They are indeed credit to this
solid and up-to-date insurance company.
The dates on whloh the course of his
torical lectures by Hon. L. Bradford
Prince will be delivered in Santa Fe,
under the auspices of the W. B. T., have
been definitely fixed for February l, 8 and
Is. These lectures cover the whole re-
mantic period of Spanish exploration and
conquest, from 1880 to 1000.
Sheriff Kinsell is justly elated over the
bright prospects of Bland since it has
been definitely settled that the town
named will be the permanent business
center of the Oochiti mining district.
Mr.. Kinsell owns two or three of the most
desirably located business lots in Bland
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
LAS VEGAS NOTES.

Mrs. W. E. Gortner is expected home
from her eastern trip this evening.
The ice on the Aqua Pura reservoir, in
the spring canon, Is being cut and stored
in the ice house there. The skating is
still good on number 4, but it will also be
out next week.
A joint fair, representing the Cathedral
in Old Town and the Immaculate Con-
ception church of new town, will be held
at the Duncan opera house for six nights,
commencing Sanuary "a, 1898.
Collector Lsbadis reports taxes COM
ing in very we'll this month, and while
most of the payments are small the ag-
gregate is quite large. So far he has is.
sued 246 receipts this month, which is
very good showing.
Mrs. Miguel Salazar and children, ac.
companied by Miss May Mack, left this
afternoon for trip through Old Mexico.
They will visit all the principal places,
returning some time in May, says the Ex-
-aminer.
Captain j. A. LaRue, secretary of the
cattle sanitary board, has rented the new
brick house, just erected by Felix Mar
tinez, on north Sixth street. This is one
of the handsomest residences in the city,
and Captain LaRue is new citizen for
the east side.
Professor J. A. Wood, Mics May How
ard, and Mrs. Matte Garlick, of the pub.
lie schools, and Miss Riggle, Of the Pres
byterian mission school, have gone to
Albuquerque to attend the territorial
te achers' convention. The ladies will re.
main until after the Christian Endeavor
convention, which meets in few days 10
the Queen City Of the Rio Grande, says
the Optic.
Las Vegas lodge No. 4, 1. 0. 0. f., elect
ed it's officers on Tuesday night for the
next six months as follows: N. g., VIM.
Kirkpatrick; V. g., Wm. Schultz; score.
tsrY, John Chapman; treasurer, O. w.
Allen; trustee for the three years, G. v.
Hedgcock. Installation will take place
the fret Monday in January, at which
time the appointive officers will be named.
Hon. Benignio Romero received the
cad tidlngs from DR.. Marion, today, that
his sister died at Guadals jara, Mexico,
only two hours after his arrival. The
doctor received telegram while il FL
Paso to come as quickly as possible and
only arrived in time to see her. II made
very sad Christmas for him and his
family. The Doctor expects to be sp-
pointed the railroad surgeon at his home,
reports the Examiner.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. L. }. Helm will return from busi-
ness trip to Denver this evening.
Mr.. H. T. Smith is Santa Fe visitor,
registered at the Claire.
Mr.. j.. M. Quinley, of Modesto, Calf,
is in the city on visit, and registers at
the Claire.
Mr.. Edward W. Bliss, of Albuquerque,
is looking after court business, and reg
listers at the Palace.
George McMurray and Frank Burnett,
are in the city from Cerrillos, and are
stopping at the Bon Ton.
Mr.. a. O. Ireland, who has been in the
east for the past three weeks, is expected
home tonight.
Messrs. X. l.. Pooler and j. NJ. Mo
Donald, of Taos, are 10 the city on legal
business, and .register.at:the Exchange.
Thomas Gutierrez came up from Alba
querque last night and will remain in
the city several days. He is stopping at
the Bon Ton.
Henry d. Thomas, an old timer, and
whose present residence is on the upper
Pecos, is spending the holidays with his
friends in Santa Fe, and registers at the
Bon Ton.
A party of New Mexico people consist
ing of Governor and Mrs. Otero, Hon
Jefferson Reynolds, Colonel Max. Frost
and Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Reynolds, is on
the way home from Washington and will
arrive Friday night.
Mrs. E. A. Wilson, who has spent the
past two weeks with her mother and sis
ter, Mrs. j. l.. Marsh and Miss Laura B.
Marsh, in this city, returned to her home
in Denver over the D. & r. G. railroad
this morning. The friends of Mics Marsh
will be pleased to learn that she shows
signs of slowly recovering from her long
and dangerous illness.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30

Presbyterian Christmas Festival.
The Christmas entertainment, given at
the Presby yterian church last evening by
the teachers and children of the flourish
ing Sunday school connected with the
church, was largely attended and proved
most enjoyable to all. The exercises
consisted Of songs and recitations, the
distribution among the youngsters OF
candies, fruits, nuts and presents from a
richly laden and brilliantly lighted tree
most appropriately capping the climax Of
the joyful occasion.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
ALBUQUERQUE NOTES.

The Scott Moore Hose company will
give grand ball on New Years eve.
Miss Claude Albright will sing at the
musical entertainment to be given by the
Wlllies' orchestra at Grants opera house
on New Years evening.
Colouel Walter G. Marmon and his
daughter, the latter teacher at the gov
ernment Indian school, left night before
last for Laguns, whore the daughter will
remain until New Year.
The territorial teachers convention
continues in session with an increased at
tendance over the first day. The various
papers, addresses and discussions are
proving of deep interest.
Everything is in readiness for the
seventh annual convention of the New
will begin tomorrow morning in the First
Baptist church at $3.50, says the Citizen of
last evening.
Hon. A. O. Voorhees,, the talented lawyer
of Ration, who Is working faithfully for
the position of United States attorney for
New Mexico, came in from the north last
night and is around today, reports the
Citizen.
DR.. Francis Crosson went south yester-
day morning with patient, Mr.. j. D.
Ssmple, late of Honolulu, Hawaiian
islands. Mr.. Semple will be Joined at Ell
Paso by an uncle and proceed to Fort
Worth, Tex, where his mother resides.
DR.. Crosson will return Friday.
Special car No. 217 is still on the side-
track at the depot, but it will leave for
Topeka, Kas., Saturday night, containing
J. J. Frey, general manager of the A., I.
& 8. F., and his two sons, John and Hall
Frey, and Mrs. w. V. Galbreath and Mrs.
Belle Hall Small. Mr.. Gslbreath, John
l.. Hall and son, John @. Hall, left for the
north night before last The party en-
joyed happy holiday reunion of the
Frey and Hall families at the Rose resi-
dence on West Copper avenue.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
I'M the District Court.

The trial of the three cases of jose
phine Deserant, administratrix, vs. Ger
rillos Coal Railroad company, growing
out Of the killing of the husband and two
sons of the plaintiff in the White Ash dis.
aster in the winter of 1894, was oonfided
to the jury in the District court at 8
O'Clock this afternoon. The trial of this
cause began two weeks ago today and has
been ably conducted BY Messrs. CLANCY and
Field for the plaintiff and Mr.. Twitchell
for the defendant company. In the
former trial the jury awarded the plain.
tiff $4,000 damages.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30

We offer line Of dress goods well worth
500 per yd at 16 1-2c per yd; outing fannels
which formerly sold at loo now go at loo;
line Of IL wool goods worth 2Oc go at loc
per yd; look at our bargain counter and we
will convince you that all goods on this
counter 50 at SOC on the dollar.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30

Received at the Penitentiary.
Aniceto MontoYa has taken up quar-
ters in the penitentiary for three years
stay. He appropriated cattle to his own
use which belonged to other men, and
Judge Hamilton, at Socorro, thought
three years spent in meditation and hard
work would prove beneficial in correct
ing erroneous ideas concerning property
rights entertained by Montoya.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
The weather.

The weather yesterday was fair and
warm, the maximum temperature reach
ing 81 degrees. The mean relative hu-
midity was IS per cent. Continued fair
weather is indicated for tonight, Friday
aud Saturday.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it fails
to cure. rs cents. The genuine has T..
B. @. on each tablet.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
Imported Mexican Cigars.

just received fresh lot of the oele.
brated brands "victorias de Colon, Es.
quisitos and Reinas" the best s and II
cent cigars in the city at Colds genera
store,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
Book Of Forms.

Lawyers will find the Book of Forms
for pleadings, adapted to the new code,
one of the most convenient and useful
works in their PRACTICE. The NEW MEX
loan has this work on sale at the publish
ers' price, IS.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
At the Hotels.

At the Palace: j. o. Connor, Denver
Edward w. Bliss, Albuquerque.
At the Exchange: r. L. Pooler j. M. Nc
Donald, Taos
At the Claire: Geo. w. Summers, Denver
J. NJ. Quinley Modesto CAL; H. T. Smith, De-
trOit
At the Bon-Ton: r. j. Cavanaugh, Henry
ces. A. B. Winston, Prescott; Thomas GU
tierrez, Albuquerque; Antonio Muniz Las
Vegas: George McMurray, Frank Burnett,
Oerrillos.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30

"Fresh L0bsters, Bhrimps,"
Blackb bass, catfish, frog legs, oysters and
everything else 10 the market at the Bon
Ton.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
Chacolate NIeiicano.

Just received fresh consignment of
the celebrated brand "La Manita" from
the factory of Alfonso Noriega Samano,
Mexico, so cents per pound at Colds gen.
eral store. Telephone No. 6.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30

The celebrated brand of "Shady Grove
separator creamery butter and frest
ranch eggs always on hand at Colds gen
eral store.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30

DDT EG FOR SALE in any
AT i LEN quantity; carload lots
a specially; IS barrels year old vinegar.
Address Ed Miller, Santa Fe, N. NJ, P.O. box
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
Caudics ana Nuts.

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., 1897-12-30

Six.room houses 20 rent during the
winter; from IS to $6 per month. Mrs.
L. A. Harvey, johnson St.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
To cure a 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., 1897-12-30

Just received at Scheurich's for the
holidays: q. 81. Mumm's Elk. Dry,
Chateau De Corbiac, Wachenheimer
and other imported wines.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
To cure a Cold in one Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fail
to cure. rs cents. The genuine has L
B. @. on each tablet.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30

Notary Public Appointed.
James II. Davis, of Vigil, Union coun-
ty, was today appointed notary public
in and for that county.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
Table Board.

For best table board at S. per week
apply to Mrs. Bush, first house south ol
Palaca hotel
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
Received at the penitenti.ry.

The best Kansas City meats and all
kinds of game IN season at the Bon-Ton.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-30
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. G.. 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 il not only well made and
a perfect at, but 10 fashionable and ele-
CANT, even in its minutest details.
Seligman Brothers are now pre-
pared to take measures for Leopold
and guarantee az perfect satisfaction
in ali respects as could be obtained by
a personal visit to the fashionable
Chicago tailor's establishment.