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The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
TERRoRlZEs NEW MEXICO.
Black Jack, the Outlaw, and Some of
His Daring Deeds

DIaCA jack the OutIaW, and Some OF
His Daring Deeds.
Black Jack, the hero of the Santa Fe
Pacific express robbery, Is one of the
worst bad men that ever devastated
the Southwest. His habitat is Western
New Mexico, and his latest and most
desperate robbery was the holding up
Of the Santa Fe Pacific express train,
with the help of a single companion.
He secured between $4,000 and $751;
600 in gold, AND has successfully elud-
ed pursuit For months past Black
Jack and his band have held up stages
and trains and secured thousands of
dollars, and the railroad officials and
government officers have been unable
to stop their depredations.
Black Jacks real name Is Howard
Mcdonald, and he is said to be Har-
ward graduate Of engaging appearance
Black Jack has been at work in the
territory about two years, and already
many strange stories are told of him.
An expRess agent once spoke of his lack
Of fear of Black Jack. A few nights
afterward he received visit from that
gentleman, who robbed the safe.
A man named James Shaw informed
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

The reconcentrados, who are often
mentioned in dispatches from Cuba,
are non-combatants from the outlying
country districts, who were compelled
by General Weyler's edict to take
refuge in the towns. on peril of being
treated as rebels. They have been
huddled together in large numbers
In Havana and other cities, and being
cut off from their usual means of sup
port, they have suffered great priva-
tions. General Blanco has so far modi-
fed the policy of his predecessor in
the treatment Of these people as to ex-
tend somewhat the area around the
towns which they are allowed to cult
vate. Committees for their relief have
been formed In the several provinces
under direction Of the government.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

For several months past the deadly
struggle in Cuba has held the attention
of the American people. On the other
side of the globe a struggle no less
tragic has been in progress. Another
down trodden people is in armed revolt
against Spanish misgovernment and op-
preston. 1t has become the policy of
Spain to keep the Philippine Islands
perfectly isolated from the civilized
portions of the earth, and the better
she can do this the better for SPAIN
The outrages that the natives of this
colony of Spain have to suffer are the
most unreasonable that ever character
lied any colonial government. The
country is not vast in resources, and
quate to the support Of it's 100000
people. The system of government is
SO organized as to be a sort of financial
hospital for the broken down Spanish
gentleman. The ministry has no
thought Of developing the country or
placing it on any permanent basis. The
rulers Of the country are appointed
rather than elected. The Spanish min
lister appoints governor general at a
salary Of $4,000, and he in turn ap-
points many Of the subordinate Off
cials. The length of service depends
wholly upon the pleasure Of the minis
try. Not infrequently an official arrives
from Spain at the colony only to learn
that his successor has been appointed.
Time is therefore precious and the Sc
verify and the extOrtion of the rule of
each official must be In inverse proper
tiOn to the length Of his tenure of Office.
A tax Is levied upon everything in
sight, even upon the natives them
selves. Every man, woman and child
must have a personal certificate Of
much the same nature as the tag worn
by the dog on the streets of our cities
The certificate merely shows that a
sum ranging from $3.50 to $25 has been
paid. If man wishes to kill an OK he
must pay for the privilege Of doing so.
If he owns cOcoanut tree he must pay
tax on it even If it be barren. Chinese
have to pay special tax. There is
not single thing that native can
possess upon which he does not pay a
special tax. Where do all these taxes
go? Into the pockets Of the Spanish
officials. improvement of the country
is never thought of. Bridges are un-
known, roads are SO poor that travel
by boat even at a longer distance is
more speedy than by land. 1t will thus
be seen that these poor unfortunates
are merely the serfs of the domineer-
ing, cruel and pusillanimous Spanish
official That they should win in their
struggle for liberty can but be the wish
Of every civilized people, but, alas, they
have been kept down so long that they
are unable to rise from the pit Of op
preston into which they have been
cast, and if they are ever emancipated
it must be by the Interference of those
powers who acknowledge the rights of
justice.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
CALIFORNIA FRUIT FARMS.
Enormous Profits that Some of Ths m
Are Making This Year.

Are Making This Year.
"It is only since the year 1890 that
the people of California have shipped
their fruit to the New York and Phila-
delphia markets in any large quanti-
ties, but California fruit has found its
way into Eastern cities more than ever
this summer" said a gentleman who
Is the owner of 10000 acres of choice
fruit land In Tehama County, Cal, to
a Star reporter.
California fruit has acquired
Worldwide reputation on account of its
size, shape, color and flavor The larg-
est fruit farm probably in the world Is
that Of the late ex Senator Stanford.
1t contains $4,000 acres, and the grapes
raised and wines made there bring IN
not less than $4,000 a year. Ex-Gov.
Bldwell has a fruit farm containing
1o,OOO acres. Some of the cherry trees
on this property have been growing
Tor twenty-five years and the branches
form circle at least sixty feet in diam
eter. Not more than dozen such trees
can be profitably grown on an acre of
idnu ON account of their immense size
ana the lack of room. l have seen STA
worth OF cherries picked from one of
lhe bldwell trees, and cases are well
authenticated where cherries to the val
ue OF S20O and over have been gathered
from single tree on other fruit farms.
a tull crop of cherries from the Bidwell
orchard will bring it's owner anywhere
from $4,000 to $4,000.
Just to show you how enormous the
profits of fruit farming are, a friend of
mine, the cashier Of the Fresno Nation
al Bank, owns 325 acres near Fresno.
which he turned into a fruit farm sew
en- years ago. His wife manages the
farm while he attends to matters at
the bank. Perhaps it Is due to his wife's
able management, perhaps to the fer
tltity of the soil, but he told me recent
ly that his profits this year from 325
acres would be over $4,000, and he
showed me books and figures to SUBJ
stantiate this statement, which I,
knowing the fertility of some of the
California fruit farms, have not the
slightest reason to doubt"
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
LET US ALL LAUGH.
JOKES FROM THE PENS OF
VARIOUS HUMORlSTS.
Pleasant Incidents Occurring the
World Over-Sayings that Are Cheer
full to Old or Young Funny
Selections that You Will Enjoy.
Twas Ever Tins.

Alas! my new UMBRELLA miss 1t
with a sigh; the day l rashly bought it
friend was standing by. Next day it
rained-he borrowed it, to be returned
that night; but since that fatal moment
1t hasn't blessed my sight. He lent it
to neighbor's wife, and to increase my
woe she lent it to the minister, and it's
still upon the go. He lent it to a stu
dent, who lent it to a friend, and still
It's going, going gone; wonder where
twill end. But through the cloud of
borrowers, one ray of hope 1 see; per-
haps may be lucky and it will be lent
to me.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

tne authorities that the gang had been
in the vicinity of Clifton, and they
swore to have his life for the death Of
Ketchum, one of their number who had
been killed in fight with officers. His
house was blown up with dynamite,
his horse was shot from under him in
the mountains, and finally he was MUIR
dered in Western Grant County while
following up Black Jack and his gang.
One of Black Jacks most daring ex-
ploits was to notify party of II who
lived in one room at San Simon that
lie would call upon them. He held up
the entire IL and got away unharmed.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

atmosphere at high elevations, and
claims that the forecasting can never
be reliable until there is a proper ap-
paratus for studying the conditions
high above the earth's surface; he rec
ommends making these studies with In
struments suspended at height of
about mile by means of an anchored
balloon of moderate size, which is sus-
tanned continuously by being supplied
with gas as required through a small
tube In the anchor rope; spherical bal
loon twelve feet in diameter would have
a lifting power Of sixty pounds.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
Appendicitis is being made more ex

Appendicitis is being made more ex-
pensive and deadly than yellow fever,
and the appendicitis will cost its vic
tins in the United States more this
year than all the gold we have gained
from Klondike. Havemeyer, the sugar
king, is one of the latest victims, but
he can easily recoup his appendicitis
expense in the daily rating made on
sugar for the nation. Curiosity has
been aroused as to the steady increase
In the number Of appendicitis cases,
Notwithstanding the disease has only
recently been discovered
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

The American people spoke loudly in
favor OF the arbitration treaty, and
now comes William r. Cremer from
England, bringing with him a petition
signed. 1t is said, by 2,75O.O00 British
workingmen, begging for such treaty.
II the petition accomplishes nothing
else 1t ought to show the workingmen
Of America that they lave at least cne
point of interest in common-that they
are both desirous Of living in peace.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

When DR.. Atchison, of Illinois, re-
marked, in the Methodist church con-
gress at Pittsburg, a few days ago,
that sacred song in certain branches
Of his church had degenerated into a
caricature, he spoke a truth which has
unfortunately been self-evident for
several years. The trouble is that this
Sunday school music is machine-made.
1t Is ground out to meet a demand.
There are some exceptions, of course,
but these are few, too few. They are
Oases In dreary desert of pure balder-
dash and rot
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

Slang In itself may be harmless, but
It is the tendency, the loose and care
less tendency, which is betrayed In the
use of such language which Is the
alarming feature of 1t. Good morals
and good language go together gener-
ally. The good man, whether he may
be rough and ignorant or polished and
wise, has the instincts of good man
ners. A woman who uses slang habit
ually may be set down as a woman
who is not careful of her conduct or
will sooner or later cease to be such.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

The slowness Of the American people
ings Of Germany In the Haytian affair
Is due partly to lack Of knowledge ct
the merits Of the quarrel which led to
such prompt measures on the part Of
Emperor William and partly to the
good feeling which has hitherto existed
between this country and Germany.
AS a matter of fact, it Is, perhaps, just
as well the Haytians have been taught
a lesson. They are not an admirable
people in many respects. Notwith-
standing the effusive and cordial reply
of the Haytian government to lie re-
quest of Mr.. Powell, the American min
lister, the latter had to threaten that
American ships Of war would enter
the harbor of POrt-au-Prince in two
days time" If Herr Lueders was not
liberated This led to prompt action of
the Haytian government as respects
the American demand or request, but
meantime the German colony of sew
enty persons had been placed under
American protection and the home gov
ernment Informed by cable Of the state
of affairs 1t is certain that the be-
havior of Count Schwerin, the German
charge d'affaires, was somewhat too
peremptory but it must be remember
ed that for months there had been an
agitation against the whites generally,
owing to a stagnation in Haytian trade
due to the low price of coffee and the
high price Of necessaries of life, the
Haytians apparently believing the
bankers and the whites were the cause
Of the commercial stagnation.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

In old days when women were train
ed to be the mere toys of men-pretty
ornaments Of the home, players upon
the either and all that sort Of thing
they were content. But in our modern
time we have educated women's higher
capacities, while we have given those
higher capacities nothing with which
adequately to occupy themselves. In
other words, we have utterly changed
the intellectual status Of women with
put correspondingly changing their con-
ditiOnS
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

The German camel appears to have
got his nose into the Chinese tent. 1t
Is now stated that the land occupied by
the German expeditionary force which
seized Kaio-Chou harbor is not large
many will extend the area-just a
little.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
He Knew 1t Existed.

Publisher have read your manu-
script and will publish it. l believe it
is book that is destined to fill a long
felt want
Author (who is on the verge of starva-
tion)-1 am, indeed, glad to hear you
say so. By the way, would you mind
advancing me $40?
Publisher-Whatd do you want it for
Author-I am anxious to begin filling
that 'longfelt want"
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

Why restrict immigration? Our DO
lice courts help us to answer the ques-
ton. A professional beggar, who came
from Russia a few years ago, was ar
raigned in a New York court. "Why
don't you go to work !? asked the mag
strate. What for, when l can get
along without itf" was the reply. Not
snly does such a man prey upon socie-
ty, but his vote might decide the pres
Idency Of the United States.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
An expert in educational matters saws

An expert in educational matters says
that country children remember longer
than city children. 1t would be well
If their superior memory invariably re
tanned the story of failure of boys and
girls who rushed into cities when their
moderate, success. The examples Of
occasional good fortune are never for
gotten; the disappointments become
indistinct in the recollection, largely
because the mind wishes to put them
out of view.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

A young carpenter, working on high
roof, suddenly began slipping toward
the edge. Press hard ON one heel"
came the cry of his brother, above.
"Why should l press on one heelT
whimpered the boy. "Obey orders"
was the stern reply. The boy did SO,
found his course arrested at the very
brink, and was soon rescued. To-day,
as one Of the prominent orators and
butes his success largely to the lesson
Of obedience learned on that sloping
roof.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

The newly published biography Of
Queen Victoria points out that within
the past fifteen years she has taken
singing lessons from Tosti and drawing
from Leitch. Since the education of SO
many private girls is finished at 1S,
perhaps 1t is only queens who profit
from instruction after the age of 60.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

Talk about prosperity, you can never
make the idea that we are prosperous
20 down In Missouri. A band of train
the other day and secured only 1925
put of the whole boiling business. Time
was when there would have been
enough in such a job TO keep the boys
In luxury for a month.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

The operations Of Russia and Ger
many In the North of Asia, and Of
Great Britain and France in the south
of that continent, indicate that the
great European powers are paralleling
Asiatically their African policy of lad
dition, division and silence"
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

Instead of great standing armies and
navles being a guaranty Of peace, they
are menaces of war. Throughout the
world to-day there Is the greatest dan
ger Of war in precisely the countries
where armies are the strongest.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

London is to have bicycle show,
from which American wheels are to
be barred. That is a better advertise
ment for American manufacturers
than they could possibly have obtained
by exhibiting their wheels.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
Fair. hut Not Fare

what line are you on now?' asked
the young lady Of her lover, who
CHANGED to be a street car conductor.
"Just at present" replied the register
manipulation, as his arm stole around
her waist, I'm on the Belt line"
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

The ong-talked-of evacuation of
Thessaly by the Turks has not yet
taken place, and, apparently, there Is
no immediate prospect Of their with
drawal. In the meantime the condi-
ton of the expatdated Thessalians Is
pitiable in the extreme. Thousands of
the Thessalian peasantry are scattered
through the villages of Euboea in a
destitute condition, with no clothing
except such as they wore when driven
from their homes last summer, or
such as has been given to them since.
The number Of these homeless people,
the majority Of whom are women and
half the number being In Euboea. The
Greek Government has been issuing
flour to these refugees, but with the
cold weather meat and other supplies
are necessary. Thessaly itself Is said
to be a desert, and, Notwithstanding
to the occasional requests Of the pow
erg, the half-starved and harassed
peasants have not been permitted to
return in peace to their ruined homes.
How much longer Europe will permit
the Turk to stay in Thessaly, in view
of such a state of affairs, unfortunate
ly does not seem to be a matter Of
doubt. The action of the powers has
been paralyzed from the first by jeal-
ousies among themselves in dealing
with Turkey, and there seems to be no
prospect of more harmonious agree
ment. The Turk will take his time
about leaving Thessaly, even If he
leaves at all, unless compelled by Eu-
rope to do So
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
Three Dresses in an Evening

1t is not fashionable in japan for
women to be seen cn entire evening in
the same costume. Consequently the
theaters have three tiers of boxes, so
arranged that the amiable little crea-
lures can change their dresses and or
naments in seclusiOn
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
improved much 2"
A Fearful Fit.

The tailor-Was it such a very bad
fit?
The customer-Well, you can judge
for yourself, when tell you that per-
feet stranger stepped up to me on Fifth
avenue and asked me how all the folks
were in Philadelphia.-Harlem Life.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
Quicker Mail Transfer.

The pneumatic tubes which are to
connect the New York and Brooklyn
postoffices will carry letters between
the two points in three minutes and d
half. Wagons require half an hour TO
make the transfer.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

because vest pockets are not made
right.
81 got to thinking about it. Lots Of
money has been made by fellows who
have invented little devices for hold
ing pencils so that they would not be
lost. The result Of my thoughts was
not device to hold things in the
Docket. but a change In the
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

A European nation is never quite so
sedulous In the defense of contract
rights as when 1t wants to enforce the
stipulations of a treaty made with
half-naked African chief in exchange
for a few strings of beads.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
Cuba's Trade.

Comparing United States treasury fig
ures for 1895 and 1896 there appears to
have been a falling off in one year of
more than $12,0OO,OO0 in imports from
Cuba and of $5,OoO,0OO in exports to
that island.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

Mark Twain pertinently remarks
that telescope Is really necessary to
discover the end of many German
phrases. Every Harvard freshman
knows that some German sentences are
SO long that they have to be published
I'm two volumes.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

when man enters upon pugilist-
lc career, remarks Champion Fitzsim
mons, "he should adopt motto and
try to live up to it." Good! Mr.. Fitz-
simmons motto probably is: 1T is
more blessed to give than to receive"
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

barely touch. A new idea in stamp
making is to supply a universal joint
in the handle, so that when the rubber
type is pressed to the surface Of the
paper every part stamps evenly be-
cause the pressure is uniform.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

The New York Rhinelander who has
scandalized the 400 for the second
time by marrying his housemaid-his
first wife having been a servant in the
family-appreciates the value Of good
housekeeping and is not making much
Of sacrifice In preferring that bless
Ing to the allurements of fashionable
society.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

Somebody writes to an educational
Journal to say that 'the modern col
lege does not fit young men to enter the
active battle Of life" 1t fits some of
them to do so; look at the football
scores.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

In England messenger boys are being
mounted on road-skates. This effort at
speed, after so many years, shows that
where they're concerned even improve
ment comes slowly.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
Glad Rcjoicinps.

Stranger-I notice this handsome
apartment house Is Illuminated, and
there are sounds of revelry within
What is 1t? A grand wedding?
Resident-No, SIR The janitors
funeral.-New York Weekly.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

When I'm at
work." he contin-
ued, II like to
leave my vest
open, and when
ever 1 stopped
over everything in
my upper vest
pockets used to
drop out. You
know how that Is.
l suppose I've lost
100 pencils, to say
nothing about a
box of cigars and
one fountain pen
- 49, Ei-1 4G
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

More than 1000 tierces Of Oregon
horse meat have been sold in Paris this
year. Undoubtedly the horse must go,
and his route evidently leads through
the grillrooms Of the French capital.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26


pocketitself, so that
1evices would not
be necessary. | ex-
perimented. IF the
pocket slopes away
from the upright
line it won't spill
things so easily
thought l. l went to
q tailor and had
him make me a
vest with the upper
pockets sloping to-
ward the armpits.
1t was a success
from the start.
Since that time 1
have not spilled a
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

Turkey evidently is not a civilized
country. A correspondent writing from
Constantinople says that "a Turkish
wife cannot be compelled to labor for
the support of her husband"
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
Mr.. Asbury Peppers.

"The day is DONE" the youngest
boarder murmured, sentimentally.
That's right" Asbury Peppers ad-
mitted, "but the night is pretty raw"
After which all hands shivered and
went in off the front stoop.-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
New Idea for a Rubber stamn

In using the rubber stamp with a
rigid handle it is more or less difficult
to get a good, clean and regular i'm
preston, as the operator is likely to
press one side of the stamp to the pa
per heavily, while the other edge will
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

Ne-un-ca-ma used to come up from the
reservation on a visit to Phoenix. This
was excitement enough for one day In
Phoenix. Crowds followed him about
the street and stared at him as though
he were curio in a museum. He was
a great favorite among his own people,
and great preparations were made for
his funeral services.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

So DR.. Nansen finds lecturing and
being lionized more threatening to his
health than Arctic terrors. He may
yet find it necessary to get back to
the ice packs in order to recuperate.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

The Electrical Review publishes a
communication relative to weather
forecasting. The correspondent points
out the defects of the present system,
which he claims are due to the want Of
knowledge of what is going on In the
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

Poets and prophets are often near
akin. Virgil's "Auri sacra fames''-
the awful hunger of gold-might ap-
ply to the present grub scarcity at
Dawson City.
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
Not What Fe w.n+ad

mo, sir" exclaimed the irate father,
"my daughter can never be yours"
Il don't want her to be my daugh-
ter" calmly replied the young man. 81
want he, to be my wife"
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

pencil, and l be- THEY CAN'T SPILL.
lieve l could stand on my head and
keep my property in those pockets l
figure that those pockets save me $40
or $12 year in pencils and cigars, and
without expense. Try it next time you
have a vest made"
The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26

A bow shot himself in the breast the
other day In New York, then calmly
lighted a cigarette and smoked until
be died. Why did he waste the bullet?