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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-19

For instance, the common corn pulling
crow is ranked among the first in intel
ligence, it being said by naturalists
that the crow can be taught to talk
more distinctly than the parrot, and
has more humanlike quality of voice.
1t is denied, however by the Smithson-
ian people that the splitting of a crows
tongue will in any way add to its pow
ers of speech, this idea having its origin
among the negroes of the South, who
have always looked upon the crow as
an evil bird.
The butcher bird" which is COM
mon to northern ATTITUDES in America,
Europe and Asia, is the most blood
thirsty and depraved of all birds 1t
preys upon mice and other small ami
mails, birds and insects, always catch
ing and impaling them on thorns of
bushes in the hedges, and it seems to
take delight in watching the death of
it's victim.
With the butcher bird may be classed
the sheep eating parrot" New Zeal
and bird, which has made a great deal
of trouble for the sheep of that coun-
try. For long time the herders were
puzzled by finding their sheep dying
from wounds on their backs. During
one unusually severe winter most of the
fruits and seeds which the parrots had
been accustomed to eat were destroyed,
and the birds were driven to seek other
means of sustenance. Then they would
attack flock of sheep and bite out the
flesh with their strong beaks, choosing
the fat portions near the kidneys In
New Zealand a good bounty is paid for
the birds, and they are fast becoming
extinct.
The pretty little honey bird of Afri-
ca lives almost entirely on wild honey,
These birds will watch the natives and
accompany them on their<expeditions
for honey, the birds seeming to recos-
nize by the equipments of the natives
when they are starting out to hunt bee
trees. The little honey eaters will ny
short distance in advance of the
hunting party, and upon reaching a bee
tree will make loud cries. They will
fly around and chirp while the gum is
being taken, and goodly portion is al
ways left by the hunters for the birds
as they are of great assistance in To-
eating bee trees.
Some birds, like all children. like to
play, and Australia and New Guinea
produce the bower bird" which builds
regular playhouses. These houses are
not part of their nests, but are con-
structed usually in the shape of COW
cred archWayS of little boughS two or
three feet long, Is inches high and
about as wide. They use these houses
simply for their games, as if they We're
clubhouses. Generally these playhouses
are decorated with bright colored shells
and feathers. just as children decorate
their playhouses.
Another interesting bird is the .'weay
err 1t seems to be fond of making
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-19

those which delight in the terpsichor
can art, and they will gather in large
numbers and indulge in dance going
through some figures which would fur
nish material for some of the fashion
able germans. Then there is the bell
bird" which has voice like the toll
ing of bell and makes one feel that
a funeral procession is coming up the
street. A huge hollow stump, with a
number of Carolina parokeets hanging
by their bills, shows how these queer
birds sleep at night. The New Guinea
parokeet does the reverse, always
roosting hanging by the feet with head
downward. The umbrella bird" has a
crest like an umbrella and uses it in
rainy weather to keep the water off his
other shiny feathers.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-19

side. novelty in the foliage line are
the sick leaves" THESE are the spot
ted leaves, black, brown or yellow, and
they really form very attractive sprays.
Grasses also, Initiated or natural, are
to be muul used and fruit, such as
currants. white ami ID. whortleberries
and small strawberres. all with their
leaves. These are often formed into
garlan6c and Terminated by cluster
of roses. red or yeilow.
l told you last week that very fash
ionable women were 20 dispense with
petticcats and wear beneath their close
~ fitted dress skirts tiEhts or satin
knickerbockers. That is all true, but I
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-19

snowy beauties are ersconced among
their CLASSY foliage with accompanying
buds, and 10, we have summer with us.
In roses we have from the delicate coral
and bengal tints to the deep riCh shades
of the Roi and Jaqu aminot. Then there
are many yellow once with rudy fol-
iage, and others of white green With
frosted foliage.
Mauve is a difficult color to place
among flowers. yet it is prominent in
the boxes of the wholesale millners.
The Ranunculus, the pansy and tee
glycine are most prominent Masses of
foliage alone will trim many hats. En-
tire garlandS will be worn. some COM
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-19

ensemble: another had a soft cream
satin blouse with a round cream felt
hat with marked punches of violets
and a real lace veil twisted around it,
with black coat and skirt stitched
with white. These felt hats will be
used all summer AS for the black
broadcloth gown, that is one of the as
sured successes of 1899.
New Things in Cravats. Bows, Etc.
There are some very pretty and very
new things in cravats. One of these
with an ordinary stock. collar neckband
fastening at the back had hanging
down the front box-pleat studded at
intervals with pearl or cut crystal but
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-19
Written for the Sunday Standard.

Written for the Sunday Standard.
New York, Feb. 16.-Waists and
gowns for the coming season seem 10 be
stitched ad intinitum. Indeed, stitch
cry is to be fashions idol to a greater
extent than ever before. This on the
blouse takes tie form of tuckings fat
and tuckings round and tuckings fanci-
full. You will notice that this applies
to four out of five of the elegant mod
els we illustrate this week.
In many cases the entire blouse is
tucked, including the collar band. These
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-19
SOME INTERESTING BIRDS.

High Rank Given to the Crow at the
Smithsonian Institution.
A special dispatch to the New York
Sun from WASHINGTON says: A day at
the Smithsonian Institution will fur
nish great deal of interesting infor-
nation regarding the feathared trihe
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-19

A Nickname VIII Come Handy.
A registrar in the east end of Lon
don has recently recorded the birth of
a child who has been named Sirdar
Kitchener.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-19
HIS SMOKING HABITS.
Further Information From the Old Circus
Man About the Greatest of All Giants.

From the New York Sun.
You say he must have smoked big
cigars?' said the old circus man, talking
about the greatest of all giants. why,
his cigars were as big as that part of
an ordinary htching post that is seen
above ground; a box to hold so was about
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-19

must supplement that information by
the following: In order to show the in
dispensable killed silk beneath the rais-
ed walking skirt. they fix a f1ounce into
the lining and thus produce the soft
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-19

and fluffy effect they cannot relinquish.
And the corset cover is now made in
one with a skirt, scantily gored but
taking the place of the two garments
chemisse and corset cover.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-19

posed of the small.purplish red rose leaf
that accompanies the white rose. These
are for straw and tulle hats. They are
intended to be placed surrounding the
crown with a cluster in front or at the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-19

tons. 1t was a kind of shirt pleat
straight down the front to the waist. In
one case the bOX-pleat was fianked by
a frill of lace: this enlarged the cravat
into charming kind of front to slip
on over a simple blouse when coat
and skirt is being worn. This cravat
is good either in soft satin or in check
ed ribbon or silk.
Sailor cravats are worn edged with
fringe, and formed of either silk or
lace; lace edged with fine cream silk
fringe is simply charming. All trans
parent decoration, such as lace, or chif-
fon, have their edge finished by some
thing solid chenille, or baby ribbon, or
fringe or ruching-it matters not wha,
so long as the edge is emphasized, and
thus gains a ripping outline.
A front l saw of white moueseline de
sole spotted was worked over in a sort
of serpentine fashion in and out of the
spots with chenille. The notion was
very good and gave the mousseline a
richness and Importance most becom-
ing.
Colored velvet collars in sharp con-
trasting shades are very much in evil
dence in HE best stores. Some of these
have on them 20 or 25 lines of machine
stitching. Fitting tightly to the neck
they have a lining of fine but firm
French canvas, and rise at the side in
a square not pointed tab.
The boa we illustrate this week is one
of the handsOmest spring novelties. 1t
is of rose colore1 satin, close in front
beneath two rOsettes. A founce of
black mousselne de sole, bordered with
black velvet, forms a coltarette and
falls in front in the form Of boa Sim
liar pleatings are set inside the collar
ana form becoming frame to the face.
The other large piece forms not only
/ is Of ribbed silk, and closes with three
crystal buttons.
Of the other two models, one IS of
black pleatad mousseline de sole held
j BY two bands of cream colored satin
fastened by TWO buttons. the other of
mirror velvet with points set on the
/ lower edge.
! TIL" Satin Family in Favor.
! There is satin finish creeping into
! everything. even upon the crepe de
! chlnes and Col0red brooches. Satin foul
ards are to be in great favor, and as for
/ plain Sattns, YIN cannot go astray in
! buying them. Black satin gowns with
! white lace insertions and incrustations
| will carry into the summer the winters
| craze for black and white
Flowers for Spring Hats.
The flower that bids fair to surpass
| all Others as d trimming for our spring
| and summer hats is the water lily. tor
| the winter it has been worn in white
/ velvet, sometimes in yellow. but now
they are of'satin. Two or three of the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-19
TIL" Satin Family in Favor.
Elowers for Spring Hats.

The flower that bids fair to surpass
all Others as d trimming for our sprjns
and summer hats is the water lily. tor
the winter it has been worn in white
velvet, sometimes in yellow, but now
they are of'satin. Two or three of the
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

The Americans have been having a
hot time 10 Manila the past week.
They have been going after the Fill
pinos red hot. There haze been sew
eral engagements, in each Of which
the Fiiiplnos got the worst Of IT,.
Aguinaldo, who poses as the George
Washington OF thc PHILIPPINES, has
proven himself utterly unlike the or
iginal George, 10 the truth telling line,
has Issued a proclamation after every
engagement, telling how his forces
whipped the Americans. General
Otis expects TO soon capture Aguinal-
do, aud 1t is expected that wien he Is
locked up most OF the trouble In that
section OF the county viii be over.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

SOME Of the democratic papers in
New Mexico think a great mistake
was made by the voters in this terrific
~ in electing a republican legislature.
If these papers will compare the re.
cord made by the New Mexico legis-
lature with that made by the Arizona
legislature, which was strongly demo
cratic, they will have TO admit that II
the voters in this territory wanted to
get a worse legislature than the one
just adjourned they would have TO
elect one that had a democratic ma.
jority strong enough to over ride a
governors veto.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

another such circumstance which an.
pcared In the last llssue of his pauer.
Ia a headline OVER Ia review Of the
works d. the late egfslatrre he con-
Gems The l%cgislature,g pronouncing II
the "worst on record.s' In the article
under this hcading tSe acSs OF the leg
isluture are reviewed, land Only Owe OF
them are pronounced ~Iabsolutcly bad,
ADD ono Of these Gvefis the one divld-
lag a county. NJ Silver Clty mar
ever could conceive Ola county diyls-
ion act that was Rot absolutely bad.
OF the other bills passed by The legis.
lature the independent actually com.
mends six, and pafSos the remainder
along without calling them good or
bad. Like the legislature the hide,
pendent is a luluA aud also like the
legislature, there is more good than
bad about it, ana more that is not
worth counting Than the gaol and
bad put together.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

IT is rudlored that }. NJ. Hawkins,
who at one time was a part owner OF
the Silver City Enterprise, later editor
OF the Eddy Argus, after which he
edited the lei Pa3o Herald for a year,
and since then has been engaged 10
newspaper work ia Los Angeles, has
purchased an interest in the Santa Fe
New Mexican, aud will take charge Of
that paper. Col. Max Frost, the well
known editor Of the New Mexican,
will devote his entire time to his
rapidly growing law business.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

THE LIBERAL is in RECEIPT Of the
annual statement Of the New Mexico
section of the weather bureau. From
it we learn that the average tempera-
ture OF the territory during the year
has varied from 40 degrees in the OK
IRENE northern portion OF the terri
tory TO GO degrees at Eddy. 10 this
section OF. the territory the average
temperature was So degrees and the
prevailing direction Of the wind wa,
southwest to northeast. At Santa Fe,
where an automatic sunshine register
is kept the records show that during
1898 the SUI was shining just 70 per
cent of~the time 1t was possible for it
0e<hibit Itself. The total precipita-
tion in the territory ranged from less
than eight inches in this section OF
the territory, and ia the section sur
rounding albuquerque, to a little over
twenty inches in the neighborhood Of
Roswell and a small section in Mora
county. The precipitation was about
normal, as was the temperature. So
as regards the weather the year 1898
might safely be called an average year.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31
Won nreInn Ind n

But we will cure you if you will pay "a.
Men who are Weak. Nervous and debili-
tated suffering from Nervous Debility.
Seminal weakness, and all the effects Of
early evil habits, or later indiscretions,
which lead TO Premature Decay, consump-
ton or instantly, should send for and read
the ''book of life" giving particulars for
d home cure. Sent (sealed) free, by ad
ressing Or. Parker's Medical and surgi-
cal i%nstite, Isl North Spruce st., Nash
vile, Tenn. They guarantee a cure or no
pay.-The Sunday Morning.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

In a recent letter from Washington,
u. O., to an old friend, Major G. A..
Studer, for twenty years United States
Consul at Singapore, says: While 40
Des Moincs j became acquain led with
a liniment known as .Chamberlain's
pain balm, winch l found excelleIt
against rheumatism as well as again
sore ess OF the throat and chest lgiy.-
ing me much easier breathingl. l
bad q touch u pneumonia early this
week, and two applications freely an
piled to the throat and chest relieved
me Of IL At once. / would not be win
cnt IL for anything" For sale By The
Eagle drug mercantile company.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

TIE legislature which recently ad-
journed in Arizona was overwhelm-
ingly democratic, but there it not a
democratic paper in the territory say
ing a good word for IT., with one or
two exceptions. One democratic ed
itor was a member Of the legislature,
and there were one or two other edl-
tors among the employees. Outside Of
the papers represented by these men
there Is not q good word for the legls-
lature. 1t is reported to have been
the cheapest legislature in the history
or the territory, A few trip passes
and a. many pats on the backs would
pass almost any kind Of a bill. One
bill that was passed will bring down
more curses on. them from the practi-
cal politicians during the next cam
palgn than would slnk a ship, 1t is
the poll tax law. 1t provides that no
man 10 Arizona can vote unless he
has paid his poll tax. When the next
campaign comes around and the can
dldates for office commence to put up
good money 70 pay poll taxes there
will a howl go up from these gentle
men the eehos OF which will reverber-
ate among the mountains Of the terri
tory for a generation. The first law
passed by the next legislature will be
to repeil this poll tax law.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

An OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while toething, with perfect success.
II sOOthes the child, sOftens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for DlarrhRa. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by Drug
gists in every part of the world,
Twenty-Five cents "A bottle. It's value Is
lncalculable. BE sure and ask for Mrs.
Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup, and takeno
other kidd.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

Frank Sherwood was down town to-
day, the first time since he had his
tussle With cholera mOrbus. lie sayy
he drove thirty miles after ne wal
taken, and never came so near dyiE
In bis life. After this when he gJeS
out in the country he will take a bot
tie Of Chamberiain's collie, cholera,
and diarrhOea remedy with him
Missouri Valley Uowa) Times. Fur
sale 10y Eagle drug mercantile colu-
pany.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

This Invaluable remedy is one that
ought to be in every household. 1t
will cure your rheumatism, neuralgia,
sprains, cuts bruises, burns, frosted
feet and ears, sore throat and sore
chest. If you have lame back it will
cure IL. 1t penetrates to the seat OF
the disease. 1t will cure stiff joints
and contracted muscles after all rem.
edies have failed. Those who have
been cripples for years have used Bal
lard's snow liniment and thrown away
their crutches aud been able TO walk
as well as ever. 1t will cure YOU. Price
50 cents. Free trial bottle at Eagle
drug store.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31
Subscription Prices.

The LIBERAL Is in receipt Of a pam
phlet containing "Some Short
Speeches" by r, L. Twltchell OF Las
Vegas. Colonel Twitchell is given to
making very entertaining speeches,
and the samples he has had printed
are among his best.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

GTan aud Exprcss Llne.

Stage leaves SoIomonville MONDAYS.
Wednesdays and Fridays at I a.. m,
and arrives at Duncan at II m, maxi
ing close connection with the A. Il
N. NJ. Ry. Leaves Duncan TUESDAYS.
Thursdays and Fridays at - m.
yarriing at Solomonville at 6 p. m.
This line is equipped with elegant
CoNConD Coaches, Fine Stock, and
careful drivers.
Fare 50. Low charges for extra
baggage. The quickest and safest
route to.eXpress matter to Solomon
vile. NOAH GEEN, Prop.
SOlOmOnYine. a, 7.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

THE Independent intimates that
the LIBERAL juggled with the truth
when ii printed two items from a re-
cent isue Of that paper, and put them
n % paragraph, instead Of in differ
ent columns, AZ they appeared orlgl-
nally. 1t often happens that the ed,
tor OF the Independent, whose mem.
DRY Is as short as his whiskers, prints
articles inFone part OF his paper that
do not agree with Articles in another
part Of The same paper. aud he does
not Ike IL when his attention isdiswn
20 the matter. Notwithstanding the
shock IL may give him the LIBERAL
teels compelled 70 draw attention 10
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

IT is probable that the editor Of the
Silver City Independcht and the
Santa Fe correspondent Of the Las
Vegas Optic will be interviewed by a
grand jury and requested to give I'M
der oath some Of the Interesting sup
posed to be news that they have been
printing.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

Paul Perry, OF C0lumbus,{ Ca,
suffered agony for thirty year,. and
then cured his piles by using Dc'Yitt's
Witch Hazel salve. IL heals Bijuries
and skin diseases like magic. Roberts
81 Lcahy Mercantile Company
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

To insure u happy new year, keep
the liver clearand the body vigorous
by using De Wits Little Early Risers,
the famous little pills for constipation
and liver troubles. Roberts s. Leahv
Mercantile COmpany.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

W. A. Jones OF San Francisco, has
taken a job on the outside Of the
Southern Paciiic office al this Stallion.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

Don't get scared When your heart
troubles you. Most likely you suffer
from indigestion. KOdol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you cat. Ii viii
cure every form of Dyspcpsla.
Roberts & LeahY Mercantile ComnnnY.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

Eiacste Your Howe;s yVt;h Cascersta.
Candy Cathnrtic, euro CONSTIPATION forever.
AOc' -oa' uNO.C fail, dru-Tistsr refund money.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31
omee Of THn PIoNEEn pRrgs coMPANY. 9. W. Honrrcr. anDl

fueka Chemical and Mrs. Co. La Crosse. Wis. ~
DearS re-lh have been tobaccoh endf for many years and during tho mast to - -
effected until N physhant 9dm me Unjust RNe N the ueM tobacco or the linen me ~ I became
without success until accidentally learned OF your" BaooCmo" Three eefs neea" mt
perfect heahl. and the horSe craving for tobacco, which everyf nve%nS SmNnil M
appreciated hascompeteb left me. cnnHderyor "nacoCuo"" simply Wdo SMsSrL Wy
car oWtFe hh ~ O W H0RNTcK "
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

Educate Sonr bowels with C~ascareta.
Candy Cathertic, euro constipation forever.
l0o, 2oe. ~ O.C. faIl, drngglsts rcfund money.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-03-31

To Cure ConGtipatlon Forever.
Take Cascaret3 Candy Cathartio. Zoe or s5.
II c. c. c. fail TO cure, druggIsts rofund money