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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-03

On this Grant near lis western boundary arc situated
the famous Gold Mining Districts of Elizabethtown and
Badly, where mines have been successfully operated for rs
years, and new rich discoveries were made in 1895 in the
vicinity Of the new camps Of Hematic and Harry Bluff as
rich as any camp In Colorado, but with lots of ~ yet UNI
located ground open 10 prospectors on terms similar to, and
AS favorable rs, the United States Government Laws ana
Regulation.
Stage leaves every morning, except Sundays, from
Springer for these camps.
TITLE perfect, founded on United States Patent and
confirmed by accession Of the u. y. Supreme Court.
For further particulars and pamphlets apply 10.
THE MAXWELL LAND GRANT CO.
Ration, New Mexico
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-03

President
MCKinley

Will visit the Exposition October u to
inaugnrate the Peace Jubilee. For this
occasion the Burlington will sell tickets,
Denver to Omaha and return at the
rate of
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-03
Sufficient.

| am from Chicago, he said, proudly.
Yes. sir; all right, replied the hotel
clerk. I'll warn the other guests.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-03

Birdie-There's a Frenchman behind
us, I'd better tell you this in English.
Bertie--On the contrary, you'd be
safer If you were to speak French.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-03

From this table it will be seen that
Santa Fe exoels not only In sunshine and
number Of oloudless days, but that her
climate 10 more equable than others given
in the table-the annual range of TEN
psraturs being SO degrees. There 10
greater disparity In sunshine also than
would appear from the figures given in
that the monthly percentages of the Mis-.
sissippi valley states, notably st. Louis,
ths largest percentages OF sunshine 90.
Cured during the summer months, whom
II 10 not such . great desideratum, while
d Santa Fe, the greatest monthly per.
eentage, (9l) occurred 10 November.
The average number hours Of sunshine
d Santa Fe every day for . period of ave
years 10 10-a record not excelled any.
where In the United States 90 far % tho
records Of the weather bureau show.
- - ny-l-M TN-... nA.la
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-03

To Denver and return, $40, rs, October
8, 4, s, Santa Fe Route.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-03

Mountain and Plain, Denver, october
4, s and 8, Santa Fe Route, S10.2 %.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-03

LAND GRANT,
Situated in New Mexico and Colorado,
On the Atchison. Topeka T. Santa Fe
and Union Pacific. Denver T. Gulf
100000 Acres Of Land for Sale,
FARMING LANDS UNDER IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
In tracts 20 acres and upward, with perpetual water
rights-chcap and on easy terms Of 10 annual payments
With z per cent intcrest-Aifalfn, Grain and Fruit Of all
kinds grow 10 perfection.
CHOICE PRAIRIE OR MOUNTAlN GRAZING LANDS.
fine ranches suitable for raising grain and fruits in size
Of tracts u suit purchasers.
LARGER PASTURES FOR LEASE, for long terms of
years, fenced or unfenccd; shipping facilities over two
railroads.
GOLD MINES.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-22
Twentieth Anniversary Banquet Given by
Methodist Ladies Aid Society.


The ladies of the M. E. church celebrated
their twentieth anniversary as a society by
a successful banquet in the church parlors
Friday evening.
The company met in the auditorium
where short informal reception was held
before proceeding to the parlors below.
Here the view which met the gaze of those
present was worth seeing, with numerous
tables neatly arranged, decorated with flow
ers, and well loaded with good things to eat
Shortly after nine o'clock the program
was opened by piano solo by Miss Maud
LOCKER and then the responses to the toasts
began. Rev. John Sweet acted as toast
master and introduced Rev. Seth Reed who
has had a more or less intimate acquaintance
with the affairs of Methodsm in this vicini-
ty since 1874, and who spoke on 1.-THE Past
and Present" Other teasts responded to
were, 1.-THE Grain OF Mustard Seed" by
Rev. G. r. Kellerman, of Lapeer; The
Ladies' Aid, and Aid the Ladies'" by DIR.
b. s. Knapp; anticipation and Fulfill.
ment," by Rev. e. B. Bancroft, now OF
Flint but formerly of Owosso. Solos were
sung during the program by Mrs. Eta Hill
Gould and Mr.. Roy Knapp. In addition to
the toasts and solos there was another feat
ure which is especially deserving of mention
as being of interest and lasting value. This
was the history of the society read by Mrs,
II. ii. Daniels and published In full on the
second page of this issue.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-22

Gus Wildermuth has commenced the
work of remodeling and enlarging his resi-
dence, corner of Main and John streets.
Concert by the City Band at Congrega-
tional church Friday evening, April Goth.
Admission twenty-five cents. children ff-
teen cents.
Tracy McGreg0r, of Detroit, will speak
at the Congregational church next Sunday
evening, telling of his work for the work for
the poor Of that city. Service at 1880.
The CurreHt Topic Club will meet Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. L. w. Woodward.
Mrs. c. ID. Stewart will read paper on the
"Duke Of Wellington" Current topics.
Mark, con of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Jacobs,
of Corsnna, left Fort Brady, Tuesday, with
the company of the regular army stationed
at Sault Ste. Marie. for Mobile, Ala. Fred
jackson, of this city, is member of the
company.
Mary @. Spencer, state librarian, is solic-
iting old copies of the Century, Harper's.
Youths Companion, etc.. to be sent to her
at Lansing at the expense of the state. She
will put this literature in good condition,
and send it into remote rural districts with
the travelling library.
Judging from the smile which has been
on j. Il. Robbins face the last few DAYS
and has even spread to his brothers and
sistsrs, we conclude that the visitor who
came to Joe's house Wednesday is the most
welcome relative that has visited the family
in long time. It's boy and he's going to
stay.
The brick building at 2O1 w. Main street,
now occupied by F. E. Kinney's feed store,
has been purchased from Mrs. Mary Mat
thews by Adam Serr, of Corunna, who will
open saloon in the building. Next week
F. K. Kinney will move his stock into the
building lately vacated by A. F. Hollis, at
213 North Ball street.
Part Ill in the program of the Woman's
Literary Club will be begun at the meeting
tomorrow afternoon. The general subject
VI eAO uoy 10 1OuStuOlu ECONOMIES"
Evolution Of the house from hut to pal
ace" will be treated by Mrs. Ida LANCER
wisch; 1.-THE ideal home and its moral influ
ence," by Mrs. G. L. Taylor; "Moral influ-
ence of diet" by Mrs. Van r. Pond, and
"Relation of income to expenditure" by
Mrs. 81. X. White.
Mrs. John Mabin received letter Mon
day from Mrs. E. V. Smith, written at her
home in Del Rosa, Calf, last week Wed.
nesday, the 18th, in which she says the
thermometer there registered ninety-six de-
grees in the shade. Orange and lemon trees
are In full bloom and Mrs. Smith, who
reserves large place In her affections for
her Owosso friends, occasionally finds her
self wishing that the distance were not so
great as to prevent her supplying Owosso
brides of her acquaintance with some of the
first mentioned flowers.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-22
ESTABLISHED 1869.
E. M. MILLER, Paying Teller.
w. H. BIGELow, Receiving Teller

est payabie ANNUALLY or semi annually; will
accept payments on the principle at or. within
80 days of any interest period; will loan in sums
OF $500 to az, 500 on improved farms in Shia-
wassee county, and on centrally located pro.
perty in the city OF Owosso, (city property
must be producing an income). On farm pro.
perty or city property we loan not exceeding 40
per cent OF actual value Abstracts OF Title
and Fire Insurance required.
Drafts drawn on all parts Of the world.
Interest Paid on Time Deposits.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-31
he ROBBED A SALOON
A Clean Up Made in the Power
House.
NO CLUE TO THE THIEF
Fiity-Five Dollars In G~reenbacks and
Twenty Dollars In Nickeis Were
Taksn-The Door Had Been
Pried Open.

Some one made a haul on the Power
CenterviIe between 2 and : o'clock yes
terday morning. and cleaned up SIS in
greenbacks and about $50 in nickels
The saloon is the property OF Mike
Egan. a one-armed man and very pop
ular with his acquaintance. Mr.. Egan
may have an idea who committed the
burglary. but IL he has he judiciously
refrained from casting any reflections
yesterday while talking with a stand
ard reporter about the matter.
Mr.. Egan left the saloon as usual and
took a stroll about Butte. He returned
ahrut : O'Clock In the morning tn re-
tire 20 his room I'm the rear Of the sa-
loon. The FIRST thing unusual he no.
ticed upon entering the saloon was the
cash till on top of the bar. IL was
empty. He had about $50 in his pocket.
and. thinking that some one might he
laying for him I'm the back room. he
concealed this money under the bar and
proceeded to search the premises. He
then saw further evidence of burglary
an ak. He grabbed IL up and went
to the rear door. N there met con-
vincing proof of robbery. The door nad
been pryed open by the AK. which had
been left inside. and there were no
traces OF the robber.
This much learned. Mr.. Egan's
thoughts diverted in the direction of
SASS which he a placed in a wallet on
a shelf in his bedroom, and this money
was not disturbed. but about $40 In
nickels which he had In a cigar box
was gone. as well as s55 in bills from
the till.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-31
Calling Cards

Call at the Standard ONCE. 81 East
Broadway. and see h latest styles #
calling cards
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-31
POKER PLAYED ~ A DREAM.
The Player Uncertain ~ Pate slipped q
Cog ar ~ He IL - Chump.

Brown always swore hat he wasn't
superstitious,' said Browns friend.
but I've seen him twist his second
finger around his first when he met a
cross-eyed man. and 1 know he has
conscientious scruples against going
under a ladder. The fact that he occa-
~sionally gets up and circles around his
chair three times while playing poker
may not prove anything. but any man
who will lay down a good hand on ac-
count of a dream II open to suspicion,
and that's what Brown did.
1T seems that Brown dreamed one
night Of having a tilt with Smith.
Smith opened a jackpot. and Brown
just hipped him nee for luck. He held
the eight, nine, ten and jack of clubs,
so he had chances of filling either a
straight or a flush. Smith drew one
card-in the dream-and Brown, of
course, did likewise. He pulled the
queen of clubs. Smith seemed to have
bettered, too. and they Ia "A nice little
tilt. When Smith called he shown an
ace full to kings. and Brown woke up
Just as he was raking in the pile.
well. IL happened that a few even
ings after this Brown and Smith were
in the same game. and after a while
Brown opened a pot with aces and
kings. The rest dropped out, all but
Smith, n he raised the limit. Brown
mad good, and each man drew a card
Brown got a third ace, and Smith seem
ed to be pretty well satisfied with his
draw. Then Brown remembered his
dream. He held exactly the hand thai
Smith had held in the dream. and hs
broke out in a cold perspiration.
Dreams go by ~contraries.' hs
thought TO himself. 'and it's a cincf
that Smith has got my straight flush.
Then he bet a white chip. and Smith
came back at him with a limit raise
and the limit was pretty high. THAI
blooming fool Brown hesitated for q
minute, and then laid down his hant
! with a sickly smile Your straight
| flush beats my hand he said. How die
you know ] had a straight fiush?' asked
Smith. surprised. Then Brown tolc
! about the dream, and Smith laughed III
TO kill himself. There's your dream
hand he said as he laid IL put. TIL
eight. nine. ten n jack Of clubs Were
there all right. but the fifth card wa'
the seven OF spades.
"Of course Brown swore. but as tn
matter stands now he doesn't figure gu
Just where he's at. Those two handi
came 80 close to the dream that h,
can't settle IL in his mind whether fat
slipped a cog hat once or whether HI
was a chump. But ! know what Smith
thinks"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-31
Only ON Sunday Can Any One Re Found
in Herzog, Kan.-Place Then.

Only ON sunday Can Any One Re Found
in Herzog. k~an.-Place Then.
II one were to consult the map of
Kansas to ind the town of Herzog he
would look i'm vain. In its stead the
name Victoria" Is given as a little sta
ton on the overland route of the Union
Pacific railway. 800 miles west OF Kan
sas City. There Is a story about the
two names of the queer town In Ellis
county and IL relates to the indomita-
BILE energy and industry OF the little
band of settlers who have converted
part of the great American desert into
a garden.
When the Union Pacific railway was
built across the plains to the Rocky
mountains a colony Of English people
followed the line into Ellis county and
founded the town of Victoria. 1t was
the plan of the emigrants to build a
city out on the very bosom of the des-
ent. A few substantial buildings were
erected and town lots were offered to
Eastern Spectators at fabulous prices.
About this time a colony OF several
hundred Russians landed at Victoria.
They had come here also to found a
town after the fashion of those in their
native country. A special train hauled
The members OF the colony from Kan
sas City. AL their earthly belongings
were carried In the cars. n az they
allshted the English colonists were
chagrined to see them unload th6ir
bedding and hcusehold furniture. Men
and women wore sneepskn coats. h
woolly side out. and black 'kerchisfs
over their heads. They carried all man.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-31
TOWN EMPTY SIX DAYS a WEEK

Amos Turkish baths. 81. cor. B. q M.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-31
Excursion Rates to California.

II time and comfort is considered you
certainly will purchase your tickets via
the SHORT LINE. Southern Route. 50
hours as minutes Butte to a Francis
CO: So hours to Los Angeles, with only
one change of cars; Pullman dining a
route.
Helena, Anaconda and Butte to San
Francisco and return 5000: tn Los An
geles and return 5000: tickets limited
to sixty days going. final limit tsix
months) returning. with stop over priv
ileges.
Train made up at Butte. Remember
only one change of cars. n that In the
Union depot. Ogden.
Tickets also on sale at above rates via
Portland. Shasta tout or Ocean. Sleep
ing car reservations. and further partic-
ulars can be secured No. 10 East Broad
way. H. O. WILSON,
General Agent.
Butte. Mont.
DnnEDr ~
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-31
RALLY TONIGHT.

The democratic state central ce6ak4tS
tee has arranged for a grand rally to-
night at the Auditorium. Hon. 4. ID.
Mats Of Anaconda. one Of the most
distinguished orators of the state. will
be the speaker of the evening. A band
will be in attendance.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-31

SIS reward to any one proving that
r. r. Mayer. 40 West Park. does not
put in the best handspring made for 81.
Watch cleaning. $1.b0.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-31

Judge by yourself; don't listen to
what your neighbor says. Cans *
big reduction sale will soon
things hum.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-11-26
New w., ia KIN Mosquitoes.

Tho Mexican Central hallway com.
pnny IL engaged IN . new experiment.
which, II u II an that IL claimed Tor u,
will be- OF incstimnble value. To show
how earnest they are IN the matter
they have created n new ofilee--thnt or
mosquito commiraloner-and the port
folio was awarded 10 Captain George O.
sperry. superintendent OF telegfaphA Tor
the company.
Experiments In different parts or the
United States. and In New Jersey IN
particular, have demonstrated the ine'
that tho determination " the mosquito
can he accomplished.
An exchange. IN discussing the mat
ter. said: "sciontific investigation mas
disclosed tho fact that few grains OF
permanganate OF potash Will destroy an
the embryo mosquitoeH In q larg' area
OF mosquito swamp, Al cents an acre
all the mosquitoes can be killed on ior
space of 30 days. and as the breeaihs
time is but two months cents VIII M
sure protection for the entire year Ihis
places II within the possibility OF u
state, and certainly city. TO ehtrey
rid itself OF great nuisance
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-11-26
The Gambling Lieutenant.

when the duohy ~ baden was oeou-
pied by rrussian troops after the In.
aurrcction u 1870. the officers were
warned against playing at baden.
Baden. one summer evening King
uhen Prinocp Wilhelm strolled into the
gambling rooms and noticed an officer
In civilians clothes sitting at play. lie
had won twice on tho red and was
about TO pick up his money when he
caught Hight Of the prince watching
him. Terror stricken. ho sat quiet. not
daring to reach out for his winnings.
The red turned m third and then q
fourth time. A. the maximum was
quickly reached the prince touched tho
officer on the shoulder and said gently.
Take up your money and 20. lgst one
Of your chiefs finds you here
or course the soldier got out immo-
dlateiy.
Two days later there was n review.
during which Prince Wilhelm sighted
the culprlt and sent for him.
Lieutenant -" he hald. after you
went away tho red turned up four
times more. prevented ,ou from win
ming four times the maximum. which
you would certainly have staksd. You
VIII draw on mo for that amount But
take my advice. do not gamble again"
The memoirs Of an old German gen.
cral who lived 10 see his last Victory At
Sedan have stated US follows; 1T was
tho kindness Of the lesson that cured
mo OF gambling. For me n was better
than a years imprisonment
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-11-26

The richest and most stt'rrs tlsb
In the world " the Diamsi olsh Z
London. n " also one Of M nlsi csfi.
Gus. The members are ~ liyil "a.
mond merchants u Lonlsa
Tho qualifications for nsasf,,t ts
not those which md faytf v n ttsi
west end clubs OF London. bfih t'lai
for nothing and dress fof W.. u AZ
werc ono VI the members q NJ On
mond club seen dlspoTlias tlns'l :
the ralmcnt affected by D. ii.H
bloods u Mayfair IL II haie 70 nl ny
his fellow members would Itsii- -
with the greatest suspicion
Every candidate Tor admli'les ~
amlned By committee on aafniss e.
who inquire minutely into hh ilii ~
no man has ever been ADMITTED ~.
career or reputation has hfta iliiilia
In the smallest degree. fof IA iai'i
tho membcru have the utmost ~
dcnce In each other. and al ai' w..
As fcw members have oficss y. - :.
IN not only a place q fefr,ihmfht =.
of business na well. A gsnils''li Z,
tired IN clothes perhaps not wa :
sovereign. but worth hla tl"" u .
that. IL discussing hia dinner ~
entern 10 him another shabby s'i.
gentleman. who whispers 'oins'h,is 4.
his ear. whercupon the diner hihl' y, =,
newcomer a paper bag. which % -. }.
cmptled on a table near the vlnl'- y
the other end OF the room. WV \
contain diamonds o. cxeerdihs '-' -
lufter. ..,,
That tho committee arc able 70 s .....
into a mans past IL HhoNl ~ W, ~ w,
unooncern OF the owner US ga 80
arc being passed round the room. ~, =,
ing would be easier than !or ieH I. ID
10 aecreto stone worth p,fhlp' ~,
yet tho diner proceeds with hs 80 80,
AZ N he were the least inirie'''a n
IN the room. for he knows 'a-' =
stones are safe, 1919,
mo club meets daily at NE la ',l,,..
hour IN the dlnRy little CAFE " = n,
Garden. occupying n private - ~. 80
expenses are 20 slight 'hst w -, ~
beers, to get rid Of their pipht, W
them on the cuisine. piiinohs h,
may not care about dress wy /,
know what rood dinner '.'s 49,
like. Taken altogether. ne ! y,
repaat o. the Diamond elsp a,i, 1
pronounced on the score OF ", "A
ba tho naeat IN tie wo''' :"
money. An, 80
All disputes ere settled BY m y. I
mlttee. A board OF arblrau,., a
formed. which hears evidence ~ ,.. 4,
tho verdict. which the loser ap'a""
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-11-26

manipulating insu,tos;ions nEnlnst
American control whenever revenge or
political advantage can DO gained by u.
Tire task set for itEcll by this country
10 the quelllng Of disorder IN cuba.
In the matter OF puttlng down % sup
pressing political uprlnlngs either active
W incipient. the army commander has
tho powers 81 "A dictator and mag even
oApel persons who are dangerous ~ the
peace ~ the island.
In practical way the military occti.
patton VIII put 60 tho supreme test tho
professions OF the CuhnnH that thalr de-
slrss are purely patriotic aud that they
rebellcd Ia order 20 secure ciyil liberty
and domestic quiet Thee they may
have by cooperation with power am-
ply able TO secure thosc bieu.usB.
Another test of lcza significance 20
the world. but Of vital moment ln Wow
OF Americas destiny. ~ IA, question II
health In thv tropics Tor mon OF north.
/ ern habit There h no fros, in cuba To
/ Kill tho fever, and an epidemic may
rage all winter, Tho army under H..
Cieraue. which Napoleon sout On SANTA
Domingo, bunered Throughout IN, whole
period ana was reduced b. disease nom
10000 TO mere handful. \ rImuar az.
perlence brfell the army under l.lyraux
on previous expedition % HAM.
The army now ON the way 40 cuba
has much In it. fayor-the season. mast
experience ana little prospect of hard
campaigning. Sun, is exposure for "A
long period win demonstrute whether
the superior physique, intelligence and
hygionlc discipline Of the American aul-
dlcr VIII make him proof against the
dread demon which annually blasts me
fair Pearl Of the Antilles aud never vi
spared man nor woman, black nor
white. lord nor underllng. Perhupr Tor
an a conqucror N 10 appear m thr rer.
son Of the versatile man behind the
gun.
During n casual conversation with
General Miles on his arrival In a
York recently ELECTED the following in
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-11-26
VANGUARD OF TlH Amy OF OCCUPATION ON re Way no CUBA

them. but 10 protect thom IN their
homes. la their employment and ~ their
Personal and religious rights Al per-
Sons who, either by active ala Of sub
mission. cooperate with the unlicd
states In It's efforts 10 give effect o. this
bcuefesnt purpose will receive the re-
ward OF ~ support and protection, our
occupation should be IA Tree from rc-
verify as possible"
since tho PROCLAMATION went into 81
feet in the province % Santiago under
General Skaters rule tho government
has demanded the evacuation ~ IN.
whole island by the HpanlariI and as
result the army win garrison the
chief centers % population expressly
60 protect the property and personal
ana religious rights Of tho people untii
a now power IL created 10 secure the
same ends.
Absolute and supreme powers are
claimed FOR the occupying bciligerenis.
SIN, local and municipal laws are con-
tinurd In force unless necessity COM
polls the military governor 10 set them
aside ln tho in,oresta Of Justice and or
der The police and couatabulnry' the
judges ana other officials are continued
IN once during good behavior and the
people allowed 10 continue In thoir
usual occupations.
In stating that he would not expect
trouble from tho spanish element Cen
eral Shafter Intended 90 restrict MS
wurds 20 the Spanish citizens haNips
/ property interests at stake IN cuhi'
/ The Spanish soldiery. however FORM a
/ distinct clement without the palfl'
Otto spirit % the civilians whose Tor
! tunes ere bound up In tho fate OF The