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The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-12-02
Strayed.
R. H. MCJUNKINs

Black mare about 1850 lbs. 7 years
old, branded G with quarter circle un-
der it on left hip. I will pay 85 re-
ward to anyone taking her up and no
tifying me, ED HARBAueH,
Durango, Colo.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-12-02


Captain Day is in receipt Of the first
number of the San Juan Tri- Weekly
News, the first American newspaper
to be published in the island of Puerto
Rico. The paper was sent the captain
by his brother, Major Selden A. Day
of the 5th U. s. artillery, and in com.
mand at Moro Fort. The News is a
four PACED paper of good print and
we'll gotten up. The editor is S. E.
Rackin, and the publisher is H. s.
Bird.-New Mexican.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-12-02

The short session Of the 55th con.
gress begins next Monday and ends
Nj rch 4th. 1t promises to be the
most important session since the civil
war. Aside from the usual appropria
tion bills, the treaty of peace with
Spain, the government of the United
States tropical dependencies, and we
hope the admission of New Mexico tC
the sisterhood of states. will come
for consideration.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-12-02

Hon. Alexander Read, of Rio Arri-
ba county. who did good work durirg
the recent campaign for the Republi
cans in Rio Arriba county, will be a
candidate for the position of interpre
ter or translator OF the legislative
council at the coming session. New
Mexican.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-12-02

1t is estimated that more than 500,-
900 lambs will leave New Mexico this
fall for Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas
and Missouri. At an average of 81
per head this makes a neat sum for
the southern breeders. denver Stock
man.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-12-02

IfColonel Roosevelt is looking for
spotless men, there are number of
Republican congressional candidates
in New York who had all the spots
knocked off them on the 9Th of Novem.
Der. st. Louis Republic.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-07
POLL TAXES.

Sheriff Triplett requests the GRAPHIC to state that no penalty will be attached to the payment of poll taxes until after next Monday. This is done in order to give every voter an opportunity to pay his poll taxes before the primaries. Up to date 509O poll taxes have been paid and they are still coming in at the rate of fifty day.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-07
RIOTING IN SPAIN
The People Throughout the Country are Turbulent and it May End In
 Revolution.
R pzT0lf1f1On "A NJ V VI es S4N@ +V
scrlpps.mcRae Telegram.

LONDON, May 4,-Madrid dispatches though censored garbled make appear that the government controls the saon show that the people throughout the country turbulent and only held check by the military The dispatches admit that trouble has and Barcelona sup pressed without bIoodshed Later via France tell different story The predetonis freely made Spain don't substantial victory the government and perhaps the monarchy will be thrown reported plans have already been made Madrid for
 military government with Gen Weyey dictator It would not take much to make him the Napoleon of Spain"
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-07
CROP BULLETIN
For the Week Ending Monday,
 May 3, 1898

TLe weather during the past week has been generally favorable to the growth of crops, the only unfavor- able feature being the low tempera- lures that prevailed in the early part of the week. The rain has been well distributed, timely and sufficient and its good effect is evidenced by a decidedly improved condition of growing crops. The rainfall was in the shape of showers April 29, a moderate general rain on the 29th and a heavy rain on May ?, which was general except in the southwest section. The greatest amounts of rainfall reported at stations within the State for theweek were Russellvi1le 3 32 inches and Little Rock 2.54 inches.
 Cotton planting is about complet- ed in the southern part of the State and in localities chopping out has commenced. The cotton plant is coming up slowly to a fair stand. Early corn is being worked over first time; except where it was drowned out, the stand is good. There is a general report of damage to corn from cut worm; some sections report corn is of a yellowish color. Grow CTS have commenced shipping straw berries from the extreme southwest ern counties, prospects are favorable for a good crop.
 Wheat and oats continue fine. Grasses and pastures have been much improved by abundant rains.
 SOUTHEAST SECTION.
 Recent rains put ground in prime condition for working The weather was too cool during the early part of last week for growing crops, especially cotton; the latter part of the week higher tempraturps pre- vailed and crops came out rapidly.
 Corn is being worked over first time. That which was bitten down by frost is coming out to d vigorous Ss3H A lCN 4ASlNS iidA Atl DG Ie- planted. Cut worms are injuring all growing crops but are especially severe 0B corn in this section. Cot ton is nearly all planted but owing to cool weather is coming up very slowly. Early tomatoes, straw berries, and peas were cut short by late frosts. Beans are growing nicely and indications point to a. large crop. Wheat and oats still present a fattering prospect. Po- tatoes doing well. some laid by. The late frost did no serious injury to potatoes. Garden truck, grasses and fruit growing nicely. Water rapidly running off of the low lands.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-07
ripps-McRae League Telegram.
A Hospital Ship

NORFOLK, Va, May 5The hospital ship Soace has been ordered immediately to Key West She will as soon as coaed and provoned Believed battle is imminent and that she will be needed with Simpsons fleet
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-07
The Work of Spies.

NEW YORK, May 1.-Two submarine mines, part of the defense of New York habo found cut and adr from cables this morning Thus far mines have been loose be- lieved to have been done by Spanish Spies
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-07
A BRITISH CONSUL KILLED.
Three Warships Dispatched to Santiago to
 Quen the Disturbance,
scripps-MeRae Telegram,


 NEW YORK May "A Kingston dispatch says the British con Santiago attacked by mob yesterday and the Counsu ked Spaniard arrested Three British warshps have been sent to queH the disturbance.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-07
Troops for the Philippines.

PORTLAND, Ore. May 4.--Gen. Merriman has orders send the 14h infantry Francisco supposed the move toward sending troops o the Philippines
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-07
MARITAL AM
Valencia Under State Seige---Mob Attepted
 Demonstration.
Scripps-MeRae Telegram.


 VALENCIA, SPAIN, May "A of selge been pro claimed and the city under Republican mob at tempted demonstration yesterday dispersed by mounted police.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-07
A Mistake
Bread Riots in Spain

MADRID May 4.-Report from the provinces say bread os are progress throughout the country Women parade the streets and mobs are dispersed by police troops.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-07
Destroyed a Spanish Fort.

KEY WEST May 4-The gunboat Wilmington yesterday destroyed Spanish fort Competon miles from Couna in about two minutes few shells her -nch gun did it
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-03-22

Glow does it happen that ne is sta
ton agent at Sidington? Why does he
remain here at all?"
Father procured the position for
him at my request. The detective said
it was the best place to watch the rob-
bers from, for absolute secrecy was
necessary, and no one would suspect
the station agent at a retired place like
Sidington of being a detective. Of
course 1 did not tell father that the
man for whom 1 desired the position
was a detective"
made no reply to her last words. In
deed, could not. My mind was in a
whirl.
''It is all so mysterious, and now
your dear life is threatened" Florence
exclaimed, the tears again coming to
her eyes and falling down her cheeks.
While again endeavoring to calm her
the sound of approaching footsteps
reached us.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-03-22

ss~wsy we moved toward the house,
the broken man leaning his whole
weight on me. Not word was uttered
by either of us until we reached the
steps leading up to the piazza. There
he drew back, and hastily placed my
arm behind him, from the fear that he
was about to sink down. He did not,
however, and, as 1 soon found, he had
paused simply to speak before entering
the house. He gazed into my face long
and earnestly, and such an appealing
look was in his eyes that was stirred
to deepest compassion.
''Swear to God that she shall always
respect my memory; that she may
never hear anything to cause her to
change in her love for me-" he said,
brokenly, and in the manner of one
in a dream. Promise this he de-
manded, fiercely.
''Do you refer to Florence?' asked,
thinking that his mind was wandering.
Eyes, yes"
"Why, you know how deep and true
is her affection for you, Mr.. Morley"
"And always shall bel" he exclaimed.
There can be no doubt of it, am
sure. Nothing could change her.
Come, let me help you in"
''Not yet. Swear that she shall never
hear anything to make her change" he
again demanded, whatever happens.
Swear it! Give me your oath before
God!"
Thinking to humor him in his weak
ness, and yet strongly impressed by his
terrible earnestness, l raised my hand
and made the desired oath.
Mr.. Morley drew a long breath and
then again spoke, in frmer tones.
81 believe you will keep this promise,
if you did not the other" he said.
Il will keep it, if it is at au possible, u
1 answered, earnestly.
ut is for her good"
For Florence's?"
Eyes, for Florence's good"
Depend on me, sir. This promise
will be kept faithfully"
"Then, Conway, marry my daughter
my beloved daughter-my treasure!
Marry her soon, Immediately! Now
help me in. think feel better"
ITO BE CONTINUED
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-03-22

the department in both houses Thurs
day for strengthening the military arm
of the service and providing for its in
crease to 1O4, 900 men if necessary.
This bill, he said, carried a small APP
propriati ton and therefore would pass
the house in advance of action by the
senate. He supposed that Mr.. Hull, who
introduced the bill in the house and
who is chairman of the military COM
mittee would get a report on it very
soon and secure action by the house,
but he did not know whether it would
be treated as an emergency measure
or be acted on more deliberately. The
general desire was to secure the legis-
lation as soon as possible, and the
senate, he thought, would act very
promptly after the house had passed
the bill.
The house committee on public lands
agreed Friday on the New Mexico bill
allowing that territory to take imme-
diately about half of the lands to
which she would be entitled in event
of admission as a state. The bill is de-
signed to relieve the state from the re-
SulG VI OGucI pdIC1SS Cu11IuS Cuc OSSb
parts of the lands now available
WASHINGTON, March 19.-Nothing of
special Importance was developed at
Fridays cabinet meeting beyond the
fact that the report of the Maine court
of INQUIRY is not expected before the
early part of next week. AS has been
the case at every cabinet meeting dur
ing the last month and more, almost
the entire session was consumed in the
discussion of the Cuban situation, and
it can be stated on good author
ity that no plan of ac-
ton will be definitely decided
upon pending the arrival of the report
on the Maine investigation. Every
phase of the several questions involved
is being carefully and thoroughly con-
sidered, and it is believed that very
soon after the report is received the
president, possibly in conjunction
with congress, VII announce "a definite
policy. Until then nothing of de
cisive character will be done or decid-
| ed upOn
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-03-22

cry before her, whichever you may
choose to make it. You are-pardon
me for saying it-you are a breaking
man." Mr.. Morley sprang from his
seat at these words, and stood erect,
confronting me with glare of angry
resentment in his eyes. But 1 went on.
Nothing could have stopped me then.
ut is true, sir; the signs of ill-health
are upon you. That was one cause,
the change in you, which brought the
tears to your daughters eyes just now"
His naughty manner subsidized, went
down suddenly. He sank upon the seat,
covering his face in his hands, and
groaned.
could not help plying him, Meth
er could I resist taking advantage of
this change.
II entreat you, sir, to ask Florence
to speak out to you from her heart.
If she exhibits the slightest compunc-
ton at the thought of being my wife,
solemnly promise never to intrude on
your notice again-to withdraw from
your life and hers as completely as
though 1 had never lived. Think, Mr..
Morley, if anything should happen to
you"
Happen to mel" he broke in, with
hOarse tones.
why, yes; people die, you know,
sometimes suddenly" l faltered, too
much astOnished at the terrified look
which came over his face to choose
my words. But my amazement
| changed 10 alarm at the effect of the
| last remark.
Mr.. Morley's face became ghastIy;
his under jaw dropped, and his hands
worked convulsively. His lips moved
| too, but no sound came from them.
Thoroughly frightened, 1 stood and
watched him, then started with the in
tention of summoning aid. But he de-
tanned me by gesture. Finally, after
a painful struggle, speech came to him
How did you know that ?" he gasped
in tones so low that 1 was compelled
to bend down over him to catch the
words. "How could you know-the
thought-the feeling-the conviction OF
a sudden death-has been constantly
|
ing, L know it-coming soon, that sud.
den DEATH"
mo, no, Mr.. Morley" l answered
brislly. Cheer up, sir. l was only
supposing a case. You will not die
sir. You are a sick man, and that is
the cause of your gloomy premonitions
depend upon it. Allow me to help yor
into the house. Go to bed, and wei
have a doctor at you as quickly as pos
sible. You'll be all right again soon."
The fact is, really thought the mar
was dying, and, in the fear of that
my words were rather extravagant
He did not seem to notice them, how
ever, but sat there with his heaC
dropped on his bosom. shook hin
gently by the arm, and he raised hi.
eyes. Yielding to my uplifting mo
ton, he staggered to his feet.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-03-22
FAVORABLE REPORT

On the Amendment Changing the Time for
the Expiration of the Terms of President
Vice President, Senators and Representa-
tiVes.
WASHINGTON, March 19.-The senate
committee on privileges and elections
Friday authorized a favorable report
on the amendment to the constitution
of the United States introduced by
Senator Hoar, changing the time Of
year for the expiration of the terms OF
the president, vice-president, senator's
and representatives in congress from
March until the last Wednesday in
April. The change is made to take effect
in 1901, and if the amendment should
be accepted by congress and be rati-
fed by sufficient number of states it
would have the effect of extending the
terms of President Mckinley and Vice
President Hobart for almost two
months. The object of the amend
ment is to avoid the harsh weather
which sometimes interferes with in
auguration ceremonies when held on
the fourth of March.
Senator Hawley (Ct) said Friday
that it was the intention to get through
congress as speedily as possible the
three battalion military bills which
were introduced at the suggestion Of
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-03-22
..Mosr assnredlv. sir"

most aSSuredly, sir.
WHY an anxious look should appear
on his face 1 could not tell then. 1
know the many sudden changes of ex-
preston which came over him during
the conversation caused me consider
able surprise at the time.
Ell have not kept track of that af-
fair" he began feebly, "haying been
fully occupied with my own concerns.
Have-er-have there been any new de-
velopments, any discoveries upon which
you base your hope?"
can innocent man cannot be made
to suffer forever, according to all laws
of truth and Justice. I firmly believe
my name will be cleared, perhaps soon
er than expected"
''Then your hopes are based on mere
sentiment, and not on any discovery
bearing on the case?" Mr.. Morley asked.
MOSTLY on the idea that truth will
eventually prevail" replied, epigram-
matically.
ga most unstable anchorage nova
days. Facts and proofs are what the
practical world demands. So, then, you
ask me to rescind my request made of
you a year ago, Notwithstanding the
fact that the conditions remain the
same. You have broken your promise
to me; how then am to know that your
protestations of love for my daughter
are sincere?"
l stared at the man in establishment
for his words were delivered in a cold
matter-of-fact manner, and, if there
had been any reason for it, 1 should
have thought there was triumphant
ring in the tones of his voice.
The idea that Horace Jackson had &C
tually succeeded in persuading the ia
Their that I was the guilty one in ref
erence to the bank robbery flashed
across my mind. [ knew, too, that
deep and sincere as Florence's love
was for me, she would never be my wife
against her fathers wish.
In bitterness of heart 1 broke out il
a volume of words, urged on to earn
estness by the fear that my darling
would be lost to me:
"Good God, sir! You love your daugh
ter; you love her tenderly. Your devO
ton to her has been a synonym of ia
therly love; everyone has spoken o
it that knew you. Then how in heaven''
name can you endanger her Happiness
in life by persuading her to marry
! man she cannot love-one whom she de
tests, the very sight of whom is alb
horrent to her? Oh, sir, she is youni
and has a lifetime of happiness or mis-
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-03-22

gathe red near the flagstaff from which
the green flag of Brazil was flying.
Then Lieut.. Commander Colwell,
saluting Commander Cores said:
Captain, have here a contract of
sale, to which you are a witness and
whereby this vessel is to be trans
ferred to me in behalf of the United
States"
Commander Cores replied through
an interpreter, saying:
In handing over the ship desire to
say that it is done with the sincere
friendship of Brazil"
Lieut.. Commander Colwell, saluting,
replied: I'm behalf of the United
States 1 thank you for the sentiment. 3"
A Brazilian sailor then brought down
Brazil's blue starred pennant from the
top of the mainmast, carrying it in his
teeth.
In the center of circle of officers of
both nations, Lieut. Commander Col
well then faced the Brazilian flag fly
ing from the cruisers stern and, as the
officers barred their heads, the flag of
Brazil was hauled down at 11:10 a. m. ,
after which facing about with their
heads still uncovered Old Glory was
run up the main.
Lieut.. Commander Colweu and the
Brazilian officers thereupon shook
hands.
The Amazonas will remain in charge
of Ensign Roberts and Assistant En-
gineer McMorris until the United
States cruiser San Francisco arrives
here.
Great interest was taken in the cere-
mony, which is said to be unique in
naval history, by which one power
transferred a warship to another in
the harbor of third power.
Several American flags were hoisteC
at Gravesend after the stars and stripes
were unfurled over the Amazonas.
GRAvEsEND, Eng, March 1. The
United States cruiser San Francisco
arrived here at $3.50 p. m. Friday pass
ing the Amazonas, after saluting Til
bury fort. The band played THE Stal
Spangled Banner" with the crew
standing Attention"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-03-22
CRUISER AMAzoNAs
Transferred From the BraziIians to the
United States.


GRAvEsEND, Eng, March 19.-The
cruiser Amazonas, built by the Arm
strongs for Brazil and purchased by
the United States was formally trans
ferred from the Brazilian flag to the
stars and stripes shortly after IL
o'clock Friday morning.
The ceremony was simple and digni-
fed, and to the Brazilian officers it was
some what pathetic.
Lieut.. Commander Colwel. United
States naval attache, Assistant Engi-
neer McMorris and Consul General Os-
borne arrived on board shortly before
IL a. N. The chief officers of the coast
guard and a number of customs off,
GERS, all in uniform, were also on
board. Lieut. Commander Colwell and
his party were received at the gang
way by Lieut.. Santos and were es-
cOrted to the captains cabin, where
they were received by Commander
Cores.
In reply to Lieut.. Commander Col
wells inquiry, Commander Cores
said he was ready to transfer the yes
sci forthwith and Messrs. Colwell
Roberts and McMorris donned theil
uniforms and proceeding on deck
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-03-22
Stars and stripes Hoisted.

LONDON, March 19.-There was
picturesque ceremony here Friday
when Mr.. Alfred c. Harmsworth. pro-
prietor of the Daily Mail, hoisted the
stars and stripes over the Arctic steam
err Windward, which is moored a
few yards from the Amazonas Tie
Windward is here on her way to the
United States, having been presented
to Lieut.. Peary, the American explor-
er. The stars and stripes was hoisted
at pm, all on board salutlng as old
glory went up with three cheers and
wishes for the success OF the explorer.
The Windward sailed from here at
o'clock Friday afternoon.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-03-22
SHOTGUN INSTRUCTION.
A Missouri Judges Unwritten Law
Which n Jury Respected.


Which n Jury Respected.
Judge Falconer, of Kentucky, who
gave the "unwritten law decision in
the murder hearing of man who shot
the despoiler of his home, is but one of
several men who have held openly on
the bench that homicide is not a crime
when committed to avenge ones honor.
Some years ago, in the criminal court
of ST. Louis, Bill Smith was on trial for
an attempt to murder Mrs. Sterling, q
reputable woman who had the manage
mcnt of her husbands farm during his
absence. The Sterling farm was in Hi
nois. Sterling was in California at the
time of the attack His wife was an
attractive woman. One of the men on
the farm was Bill Smith. His atten-
tionS to Mrs. Sterling were more en-
phatic than discreet and he was dis
charged. He went to st. Louis and ar
ranged plan by which Mrs. Sterling
visited that city, though she was ig-
norant of Smiths connection with the
scheme. He met her, to her surprise,
soon after her arrival, and demanded
| that she sell her farm, which she could
have done at the time without the con-
sent of her husband, and go with him
out of the country. The woman de-
| clined. Smith forced her into a hall
way and nearly succeeded in cutting
her throat with pocketnkife. The at
tack would have carried but for the ar
rival of help.
Smiths immediate arrest followed,
and he undertook to justify his act by
! the statement that the woman had tri-
| fed with his affections. Sterling re-
turned from California to assist tie
state in it's prosecution. During the
trial it was noticed that Sterling sci.
dom took his right hand from his
pocket. Laughlin, the judge, directed
the jury to find Smith guilty, and then
said:
eff Mr.. Sterling had taken a double
barreled shotgun on his return to this
city and unloaded both barrels into the
carcass of this man Smith, even if be
had done it in this courtroom, the AIT
would have been not only justiiablc,
but proper and to Mr.. Sterling's credit.
But as he did not, gentlemen of the
jury, you VIII pass upon the defendants
guilt, and will assess the punishment,
assuring you that it will be to the full
extent"
Of course the verdict was guilty. IN
passing sentence, which was ten years,
Laughlin scored Smith and repeated his
shotgun instructions. When this was
done Sterling took his hand out of his
pocket. He had resolved to kill Smith
if the verdict was differently. Y. Sun.