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Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17

The latest society news from Washing
ton is to the effect that the ladies of the
cabinet will no longer serve refreshments
at receptions. This change was brought
about by the gluttony of the people who
flock to public receptions at the nations
capital. The households of the cabinet
members will no longer be embraced in
free lunch route. Thus will end scenes
which have been disgrace to the capital
of the country for great many years, and
an intolerable nuisance will be abolished. I.
The practice of dealing out food and
drinks to all comers at official residences
in Washington seems to have been the
result of somebody's misapprehensiono of
the real nature of our government. Be-
cause this is government by, of and for
the people, it does not follow that the
mass of the people have rightful claim
on the officers of the government or their
families for all the meat wherewith they
can carry off at stated intervals. The
president of the United States has the
right to choose his own guests and there
ls no moral or other reason why he should
be overrun from time to time by people
who have no business to transact with
him, and who only rush in to eat and
drink at his expense. The same is-tr0e
of all the officials of the government.
Each Of them has the right to the privacy
of his own house 30 far as be chooses to
maintain it. The public reception seems
to have degenerated into gluttonous
riot. The bad manners of Washington
crowds are notorious. The gangs OF
feeders and drinkers seem to have dis
carded the ordinary canons of civilization.
Nearly every season in Washington wit
nesses a scandal like that at the Chinese
minister's few years ago. 1t is time
these orgies were ended. The cabinet
ladies in the issuance of this anti-lunch
ordinance have deserved we'll of the
country,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17
A SINCERE EFFORT.
The Boy Was Doing His Level Best to Be
COurteOus.

1t had been a matter of much difficulty
to impress upon Detroit boy the desira-
bility of interspersing his conversation
with those phrases of formal courtesy
which, without being important in them
selves, relieve human relationships of so
much ruggedness. One reason for his
backwardness in acquiring the art may
have been his fathers natural brusqueness
of manner. Seeing his own defects reflect
ed in his son not only made him anxious
to polish himself but increased his deter
mination that the boy should grow up to
understand the value of politeness. It was
Sunday morning, and the head of the fam
lily was enjoying the sleep late into the
hours Of morning that is possible at TO
other time. His wife had gone to call on
+ room reading. A sharp ring of the door
bell interrupted his nap. Nobody gave it
any attention, and the ring was repeated.
"Thomas," said the boys father, go
to the window and see who that is and
what he wants"
Thomas put his head out of the window
and saw q man with petition.
"What do you want? Thomas inquired.
81 want your father to sign this petit
ton, was the reply
"He can't come down." And Thomas
shut the window.
In an instant the bell was ringing again,
and Thomas opened the window and ex-
claimed:
Whats the matter with you? Are you
going to stand there all week ringing that
bell?'
"That's right, put in the father. "Give
it to him, Only remember your manners. y
Il want to sec your father" said the
caller. II have something to say to him. "
eyes, and I've got something to say to
you.
"What is itp''
",Just this. Please, sir, will you have
the Kindness to oblige us very much by
going away from that doorbell before
somebody comes down there and kicks the
collar off you?"-Detroit Free Press,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17
NO PRIVILEGED CLASS NEEDED.

The first attempt made to establish a
privileged class in Ametica is being made
by the civil service crsnks, who though
few in number are, like all other fanatics,
exceedingly noisy and persistent. AT
first they were quite modest, but having
obtained foothold became more daring
until at one effort, they procured the alb
solute perpetuity in office of over 10000
Democrats, without the slightest proof
of their atuess for the several Offices they
we're appointed to, except that being
Democrats they were thereby both com
petent and honest.
1t ia a notorious fact that Cleveland in
his zeal for civil service reform made a
clean sweep of nearly every Republican
in office, without cause but, that they
were Republicans, and filled the positions
thus made, with Democrats merely be.
cause they we're Democrats, without any
examination whatever, but were known
AZ active partisans, thus entirely ignor.
ing Clevelsnd's own rule against "offen-
sive partisanship." Then, when near the
end of his second term he uses the lying
pretence of civil service reform to re.
ward his personal henchmen, by securing
to them life positions. And the strangest
of all is that few weak kneed Republi-
csus can be found to advocate this Oleve-
land swindle.
The patriotic men in and out of con-
gress who are trying to kill this un-
American monstrosity before it fastens
it's tentacles on every branch of the pub
lie service are entitled to and will receive
the commendation of the American peo-
pie. Ohio has already spoken In IN.
n,istakable terms on this matter and its
example will soon be followed by many
others,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17

The germs of consump-
tion are everywhere.
There is no way but to
fight them.
If there is a history Of
weak lungs in the family,
this fight must be constant
and vigorous.
You must strike the dis
ease, or it will strike you.
At the very first sign of
failing health take SCOTS
Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil
with Hypophosphites.
It gives the body power to
resist the germs of consump-
ton.
soc. and $780, all druggists.
SCOTT q BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17
WINTER NOTES.
Information Concerning Jackets and
Blouses- of Velvet.

Information Concerning Jackets and
uses-Popularity of Velvet.
Some jackets are made of velvet, but
cloth has, as usual, the preference. Jackets
are often rich and very elegant, heavy en-
broidery being one of the leading features
In their decorations, but they are neverthe
less kept somewhat subdued in character.
The revers and collar are frequently In
velvet of some decided shade, contrasting
brilliantly with the beige, mastic, gray
or dark tint of the body Of tho garment.
Blouse jackets are being received with
more graciousness than We're the short,
straight sacks which Paris tried to force
upon q reluctant public last year. These
blouses are only suitable for slender fig
ures, as the baggy effect particularly in
tho back, makes full figure appear
clumsy. On slight figure the fullness is
pleasing, and these blouses are made quite
elaborate and trimmed in all sorts of ways
with bands Of ostrich plumagc, chinchilla
or blue fox, with jeweled buttons, lace and
passementerie.
Velvet is an exceedingly fashionable ma
terial, 1t is worn in plaids, stripes and all
fancy weaves, as well as plain, and cordu-
roy is also largely used for bodices Moro
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17

The most successful businessman in
the United States today is ex-Postmaster
General John Wannamaker. He is also
one of the largest advertisers in the
world, and knows whereof he spoke, when
he said: 'To discontinue an advertise
ment is like taking down your sign. Ii
you want to do business, you must let
the people know it. / would as soon
think of doing business without clerks as
without Advertising" There is lesson
in these words for Santa Fe business
rnen
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17

IT would appear from the attacks made
upon the civil service humbug in con-
gress, that the true inwardness of that act
is beginning to be understood in official
quarters as 1t has never been understood
before Many farcicsl measures have been
passed by congress looking to the oontrol
of federal appointments in the years that
have gone By, but the cap-sheaf of the
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17

The denial sent out from Rome, con-
cerning the sending of ironclads to Hay
tia, in ndicates one of two things: Either
the Italian government is possessed OF
more manners and consideration than
Germany, or King Humbert has had his
ear to the ground listening to uncertain
rumblipps from the west.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17

SINCE the Trsnsmississi exposition
commissioners have determined to make
an exhibit of the resources and products
Of the territory at Omaha next year, the
bureau of immigration, in order that
New Mexico may secure the best results,
should prepare large amount of printed
matter fo1 distribution at the exposition.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17

THE building of the Et Psso " North
eastern railroad will open up one of the
best sections of New Mexico to rapid
settlement and Improvement The peo-
pie of this part of the territory know
this full we'll and are preparing for the
change which will follow the building of
the road by erecting new buildings, pro-
jecting new enterprises aud branching
cut in business already established.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17
MUST NAVE A SUGAR FACTORY,

The beet sugar factory at Eddy 10 on
ice second seasons run and turning OUT
400 sacks Of Hne sugar every day. This
factory has been wonderful factor IN
advancing the materisl wealth Of the Pe-
COS valley, and In the upbuilding Of that
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17
Advertising Rates.

Wanted-One cent word each Insertion.
Local-Ten cents per line each insertion
ty-fve cents per line each insertion
Displayed Two dollars an inch, single
column, per month in Daily. One dollar an
inch, single column, in either English or
Spanish Weekly.
Additional prices and particulars given on
receipt of copy of matter to be inserted.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17

The animal meeting OF the shareholders
Of the First National bank Of Santa Fe,
for the election Of directors, will be held
at the banking house, Santa Fe, N. M, on
Tuesday, January II, 1898, % $3.50 O'Clock
D, N. J. n. vAuaHH, Cashier.
Santa Fe, N. NJ, Dec. II, 1897.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17
FRIDAY, DECEMBER II.

The first day of January is rapidly ap
preaching and taxpayers will do well to
bear that fact in mind. The law pro-
vldes a penalty of 25 per cent on all taxes
DELINQUENT on and after that date.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17
tasy- Entered as Second Glass matter at the
Santa Fe Post Office.
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTIONS.

All contracts and bills for advertising pay
able monthly.
All communications intended for publica-
tion must be accompanied by the writer's
name and address-not for publication-but
as evidence of good faith, and should be ad-
dressed to The Editor. Letters pertaining to
business should be addressed
NEW MEXICAN Printing Co.,
Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17

gs~The NEW MEXICAN Is the Oldest news
Postoffice In the Territory and has large
and growing circulation among. the intelli-
gent ard progressive people OF the south
west.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17

The public would just as well be
prepared for the appearance of another
war cloud in Europe. Things are getting
badly mixed on the other side of the frog
pond, and the Bear is beginning to show
hi taeth
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-17
JACKETS AND WRAPS.
treat Variety In Outside Garments Ma.

Great Variety In Outside Garments-Ma.
terials and Trimmings.
Velvet is to be much employed for outer
garments this winter, being used for capes,
jackets and long mantles. Heavy broche
silks, matelasse and striped silks will also
serve the same purpose. Fur is considered
an appropriate trimming for velvet and
silk, as well as embroidery, galloon and
chenille. The latter is used as embroidery
or it forms net or web over light silk.
Capes are noticeably longer than they
were last year, and are very much trim
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13
How to Prevent Pneumonia.

At this time of the year q cold Is
very easily contracted, and if let to run
its course without the aid of some
reliab cough medicine is liable to re-
suit in that dread disease, pneumonia.
We know of no better remedy. to cure
q cough or cold than Chamberlain g
Cough Remedy. We have used it quite
extensively and it has always given en-
tire satisfaction.-Oolaga Ind. Ter.
Chief.
This is the only remedy that is
known to be q certain preventive of
pneumonia. Among the many thou
sands who have used it for colds and la
grippe we have never yet learned of q
mia. Persons who have weak lungs or
have reason to fear an attack of pneu-
monia, should keep the remedy at
hand. The % and SO cents size for sale
by all druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13

THE Russian newspapers almost un-
animously protest against the occupa-
tion of Kiso Chau bay, off the northern
coast of China, by Germany, mainss in
ing that such occupation is calculated
to ipjure the interests of Russia in the
far east, and they say that the Russi IN
government ought to demand it's eva
cuation or else obtain an equivalent t..
That equivalent will probably be
another big slice of the northern main
land of China. The policy of the COR
morant nations of Europe appears to
be that when one of them, through
superior force, unjustly sseizes por-
tion of the territory of weaker ma
ton, the others must seize an equal
quantity of the territory belonging to
the helpless patton, in order to keep up
with its rival power in the matter of
Doodle. There appears to be as shame
less disregard of honor, justice and
equity among the Christian nations to-
day as there was among the heather
powers.i in the days OF Nero and At
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there
is really no trick about it. Anybody
can try it who has lame back and weak
kidneys, malaria or nervous troubles.
We mean he can cure himself right
away by taking Electric Bitters. This
medicine tones up the whole system,
acts as a stimulant to the liver and
kidneys, is blood purifier and nerve
tonic. It cures constipation, headache,
fainting spells, sleeplessness and me-
lancholy. 1t is purely vegetable, a
mild laxative, and restores the system
to its natural vigor. Toy Electric Bit
tiers and be convinced that they are a
miracle worker. Every bottle guaran-
teed. Only so cents q bottle at w. A.
Irwin g. Co., drug store.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13
RIO GRANDE DAM CASE.
A Celebrated Case of Vast Importance
to the Southwest.

A case of vast interest and impor-
lance to the people of New Mexico,
part of Colorado and the Rio Grapds
valley in Texas, says the Globe DEM
ocrat, has just gone to the supreme
court of tt United States, and will
probably be taken up and disposed OF In
December or January.
The case goes to the United States
supreme court on appeal from the decl-
sion of the supreme court of New Mex
leo, which affirmed the decision OF the
lower federal court Judge Bsntz) dis
solving the preliminary Injunction that
was granted last spring against the
Rio Grande Dam and Irrigation COM
pany The effect OF this injunction
was to restrain the Rio GRANGE COM
pany from proceeding with the con-
struction of a large dam across the
Rio Grsnde at Elephant Butte. few
miles west of Engle, N NJ, 120 miles
above Ell Paso. This dam was design
ed to make great storage reservoir,
to be used in connection with several
diverting dams and a system OF canals
New Mexico, the Ell Paso Valley in
western Texas and such of the ad-
jscent mesas, or highlands, as can be
reached. The suit of injunction was
sued out at the instance of perso in
terested in the promotion of the 60
called Internal onsl dam project, the
object of which is to dam the Rio
Grande in the pass, five miles above
Ell PasO, to AXE storage reservoir,
the waters there gathered to be divid-
ed between the United States and
Mexico, for use in irrigating the valley
below on both sides of the river.
But though the case in court thus
appeared on it's face to be simply q
battle royal between two rival irriga-
ton schemes, in reality, owing to the
grounds on which the restraining
order was issued and the appeals taken
the issue practically involves not only
the right of the Rio Grande Dam and
Irrigation company to build its works
and take out water, but the right as
well of any other corporation or in
dividual, whether engaged in irriga-
ton, mining or othec occupation, to
take water from the river or any OF
7 it's tributaries, along it's entire course
from head to mouth; and more than all
that the Issue raised in this case might
with equal force be raised in regard to
many others of the great rivers OF the
west. Consequently the Interests affect
ed by the decision to be rendered
by the United States supreme
court are vastly greater than the
style Of case on the docket would indi-
cate.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13

The Mexican Central railway has
established in Mexico City q Bureau
of Information which is prepared to
furnish reliable data as to lands, their
price,, titles and resources, whether
grazing, mineral or agricultursl; about
the mining industry; about the desir-
able locations for manufacturing en-
terprises: or any general Information
relative to the resources of Mexico,
latent or developed. Address either:
A. V. TEMPLE,
Mgr. Bureau of Information,
Me xico City.
G. A. MULLER,
Com1 Agent, Ell Paso.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13

The supreme headquarters of the
A. P. A. at Washington was recently
closed and it's property sold under the
hammer. Supreme President John w.
EchOls attributes the failure OF the
order to the fact that large number
of the members were disappointed in
their aspirations for office under Presi-
dent Mckinley, aud to the additional
fact that nearly all were trying to
make living out of their connection
with the order
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13

SENATOR ALLEN, the populist acct
dent from Nebraska, while as peevish
as measled child, evidently seeks to
outjiogo the Mills-Morgau type of
jiugoes. His so'icitude for the welfare
of the republican party, because it has
failed to precipitste the country into a
destructive and unjust war, ard one
liable to concentrate all Europe against
us, would be ludicrous were it not so
glaringly hypOcritical.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13
Christmas Holiday Excursions.

On December 21st aud END, the NJ.
K. & T. r. R., will sell round trip
tickets to all points in the southeast at
rate of one fare for the round trip.
Tickets good for return 80 days from
date of sale. Special trains with
through coaches will be run from
Texas points to the old states. Routes
as desired.
For rates. time of trains and further
pa ticulars, address any M. K. & T.
ticket agent, or W. G. Crush, general
passenger and ticket agent, Dallas,
Texas.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13
THE Chicago Tribune expire sses

The Chicago Tribune EXPIRE sses
grave doubts whether the merchants
or farmers of the United States want a
war with Spain. Both these classes, it
sargues, are just beginning to feel the
steady influence of conservative adj
ministration at Washington, and any
steps which lead to or even threaten
war with Spain would seriously affect
the improved conditions which are now
making themselves manifest every
Uhera
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13
Kansas Corn Crop.

The official report OF this years corn
yield places Republic county, Kansas,
at the head of the corn-producipg coun-
ties of the state. The last year record
was held by Jewell county, with over
10, 600, 900 bushels. Republic county's
crop for 1897 was 1873, 1856 bushels.
The other six largest corn counties are:
Nemaha. with 6,32O,927 bushels: Mar
shall, 6,SS1, $50; Washington, 6,812 .955;
Jewell, 7,279,058; Smith, 5,l55, 800;
Phillips, 4, 453 1858.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13

THE ex-Empress Eugenia, Of France
proposes to write and publish the life
of her late husband, Louis Napoleon,
Ill. It is fair to presume the book will
be on the style of Col. Inge-soll's
mistakes of Noses" as Napoleon the
Little's life was punctuated with mis-
takes, from his alliance against Russia,
through his intervention in Mexico
down to his provocation of war with
Germauv
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13

ONE of the constant complaints OF
the free silverites is that the restric-
ton of the coinage of silver contracts
the currency, whereas the amount OF
coinage for the first eleven months OF
the present year was 800, 299, sO5.2S, of
which SIT 1897 1862. 7S was in silver.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13

POOR little Hayti. Will our jim
goes are clustering at superanuated
old Spain, the president of the Haytian
republic issues a proclamation saying
that in the absence of promised moral
influence his country has, for the Sec
ond time, been obliged to accept the
ultimatum of Germany and yield to the
unjust demands of that powerful gov
arpmenf
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13

THE New Orleans Picayune, which
is nothing if not democratic, in speak
ing of the first annual message of Pre-
sident Mckinley, says: sits temperate
tone aud generally moderate re-
concentrations will greatly displease
the radicals of all classes and parties,
but this is to be de-ired, because just
at this time there is too much tendency
to extreme views and violent action
on MANY public questions"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13
Don't he ners1aded into

Don't be persuaded into buying lini-
ments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs DO more
and it's merits have been proved by a
test Of many years. Such letters as the
following from L. G. Bsgler, Heuneme,
THE best remedy for pain l have ever
used il Chamberlain g Pain Balm, and
say SO after having used it in my IA
mily for several years." 1t cures rheu-
matism. lame back, sprains and swell.
ings. For sale by all druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13
Southern Pacific Co.

Special round trip rates for the
Houston fruit, flower and vegetable
festival. Tickets will be on sale
December 9Th to 10th inclusive. Final
limit returning Dec. 18th '97. The
return portion of tickeS entities the
holder to free Ambulance to all the en-
tertaiuments.
For further particulars call or ad-
dress,
F. r. TURNER, T. E. HUNT,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, teter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and posi- lively cures piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by
w. A. Irwin & Co., wholesale and re-
tail agents.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13
NIX. 1T. Local Holiday Excursions

For the Christmas and New Year
holidays the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
railway of Texas will sell round trip
tickets between all points on it's line
rate of one and one third fares for the
round trip.
Tickets on sale December 24th, 25th,
and 31st, 1897, and January 1st, 1898.
Good for return until January 3rd,
1898
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13

BISMARCK deems it political neces-
sity for Germany to oppose, often and
emph atically, "this American arrog-
ance" as he calls our threats to uphold
the Monroe doctrine.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-13
Sierra Madre Route to the Yaqui Gold
Fields

Fields.
Take the r. G., S. M. & P.
Ry for Casas Grandes, San Buena-
bentura, and the Yaqui gold fields.
Trains leave Ciudad Juarez Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at $50 q. m.
A rive Ciudsd Juarez Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays at 4:3O p. m,
Mexico City time. Depot opposite
Mexican Central passenger depot.
J. T. LOGAN,
Genu Traffic Agent.