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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-06-16
VOL. XXXV.--NO. 81.
London's Lyre Bird.
From the London Standard.


After an interval Of twenty-four years,
the Tyre bird (Menura superba) is once
more represented in the menagerie of the
geological Society. This specimen of a
fast vanishing Australian species was
brought to England in the engine room of
steamer; consequently, as measure of
precaution, it will be kept for some little
time in one of the inner compartments in
the Western Aviary, SO as to become ac-
climatized in some degree before it is ex-
hibited to the public The Tyre bird is in
teresting to all lovers of birds, on account
of the extraordinary development of the
tail feathers in the adult male during the
breeding season. The outer feather on
each side has double curve, and togeth er
they present striking resemblance to the
frame of Tyre The middle pair have
only an inner web, and bend outward at
the tip; the other twelve feathers are very
thinly furnished with barbs, and are con
sequentiy hairlike in appearance. The
tail is usually carried horizontally, or trail
ing, like the train-formed by the elon-
gated tail coyerts-of the peacock, and,
also like the train, the tail of the Tyre bird
is erected in its display. TO the systematic
naturalist the species is of great interest,
from the widely divergent views that have
been put forward from time to time as to
its proper place in the classification of birds,
and from the fact that it seems doomed to
extinction without full observations as to
its habits in a wild state having been put
on record. Doubts as to the classification
have been set at rest by the work of Eng
lish naturalisis Full observations as to
the habits must, of course, come from
workers in Australia, and Professor New
ton has reminded them that this duty is
expected of them by biologists in other
countries. The example now received at
the Gardens is a female, and from the long
straight tail of the hen birds, together with
their size, the colonial name of ''native
pheasant was probably derived. The
general plumage in both sexes is dull
brown, with rufous tinges in places; the
bill is stout, the feet powerful, and, armed
with very long, straight claws, which might
be very serviceable in scratching up the
soil for insect food When the female was
seen yesterday she was very shy, aud oc-
cupied stout perch near the roof of the
inner aviary. Probably the first thing
that struck the visitors-as it did those of
the keepers who have now seen Tyre bird
for the first time--was the abnormal length
of the claws. -Four Tyre birds had been
previously exhibited at the Gardens, and
of these only two were males; and it is moi
without interest to note that a good stuffed
of the geological Society, 33 Bruton stree
West, and that an excellent wood cut Of
the bird appears in the catalogue bearing
date 1929.
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nyHE Ladies Aid Society of Zion Chapel
i will hold Festival for the benefit OF the
church on Saturday, June 2s commencing az
4p. m. and continuing during the evening ns o.
and at night. aY 20 p
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THE PRINCIPAL DEPOT.
WESTMINSTER, MD.

Having succeeded TO the business of the
late firm of E. Q. Grimes & Co., the under
signed solicits the patronage of the firms
former customers and the public generally.
has as complete a stock of
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as can be found IN our city.
CHOICE TEAS, COFFEES, SYRUPS,
NEW ORLEANS M0LASSES, CANNED
GOODS OF ALL KINDS, CIGARS, TO
BACC0, &C.
The best grades of PATENT PROCESS
and FAMILY FLOUR constantly on hand at
bottom figures VIII pay the Highest Prices
for WHEAT, CORN, RYE, OATS, and all
kinds of Country Produce.
Agent for Latin X Rand's Blasting Pow
der, and Judson's Dynamite for stump blast
ing. &c. Farmers can be supplied with the the
MEAL, HEAVY MIDDLINGS, BRAN, &c.
at lowest prices.
mar 26 E. U. GRlMES.
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In the business of manufacturing cleo
tricity for public supply, where steam
power is used, the only available by prod
uct is exhaust steam. The steam con-
tains much of the heat Of the furnaces
which are fred to produce it when it is
discharged into the air, and is entirely
available for steam heating purposes. In
certain towns in the Western States, nota-
bly, in Wisconsin and Minnesota, where
the winters are long and severe, the cleo
trie light stations have laid systems Of un-
derground pipes, and have supplied steam
heat and hot water to citizens through
them. The experiment has been an un.
qualified success.
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The Merchant Min Of the Illinois Steel
Company, at Joliet, has started up, giving
employment to 500 men. The rod mills
and converter may resume operations soon.
At The American Tinplate Works the en-
tire plant is in operation, furnishing work
for $50 men.
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DoSTER PRINTING Specially at this
Il Office
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A. Fl. WENTz,
Jeweler and Optician,
febl9 Westminster, Md.
TO THE PUBLIC
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LIFE INSURANCE,
ACCIDENT INSURANCE.
wINDsToRM INSURANCE.
STEAM BOILER INSURANCE.
Give me call
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Assessments. No Premium Notes.
Quick Cash Settlements.
JAMES E. SMITH,
General Insurance Agent.
No. Court Street,
! apl If Westminster. Md.
The San Juan County index., 1900-02-16


The New Mexican says: In smt Of
the la Plata Ditch Company vs. the
hillside Irrigation Company 10 the
district oouit for San Juan county,
Judge McFie this morning overruled
two demurrers by the defendants and
gave them twenty days in which TO file
their answers. The suit is over a water
right in San Juan county"
The Aztec ladies' who we're arranging
the entertainment announced last week
Cor the benefit Of the schools, bsve
decided, on account Of the unusual
amount Of sickness 10 this vicinity, to
defer the entertainment for the present
Il will probably be given on or about the
18th Of March, but the particulars will
be announced in due time.
The interior Of the Aztec postoffice
has undergone transformation, the
letter boxes having been moved toward
the center aud extending across the
room. A desk has also been provided
for the convenience OF money order pa
irons. The change works a greas ben
eft TO the public 10 providing more
room and easier facilities.
Ranch property in the vicinity OF Aztec
is moving up in price An instance is
at hand in the deal by which W. M
McGee has become the owner OF the
George Rathien place near town The
price paid was $1,000 for forty acres, and
though there we're few improvements on
the land, it is generally considered that
Mr.. MCGEE secured a bargain.
Murdoch Mackenzie came into town
this week with running "hoss' that
deceived it's looks. Many of the local
DronehOs we're pitted against it, one
after another, and all were beaten. No
telling where the agony would have
ended il one Of the Flora Vista boys
hadn't brought out an unknown"
against which Mackenzie was 10th to
send his flyer"
The Las Vegas Republican has the
following to say concerning the Aetna
Building association in which many OF
our citizens are interested: "The Aetna
Building Association now has ten bran
ches in active operation with a large
membership. This association was
organized under the law passed by the
last Legislature. 1t has six general
agents in the Geld all doing nicely aud
is now in shape to make first class loans.
Good showing this"
Glenn and Ben Russell two Of Duran
go's bright young barristers, we're in
town Tuesday, ell route to Fsrmington.
Mr.. Clem Russell has lately formed
partnership with w. A. Reese, formerly
county attorney, under the firm name
Of Reese & Russell, and Ben is in part
nership with Attorney Melville, one Of
the legal lights of the Smelter City.
Glen is Manila veteran having served
with honor in the Colorado regiment
during the latter portion Of its cam
paign in the Philippines.
On account Of the present easy condi
tion Of the money market, and aided by
San Juan county's excellent financial
condition, the county commissioners
will probably try to refund some 1920
current expense bonds, which it is now
optional with the county to call in. The
bonds now draw per cent. interest. II
refunded, it is estimated that the
amount refunded at the lower rate OF
interest obtained would effect a saving
to the county Of something like $50
year, or 5000 for the ten years they would
run. The expense would be very light.
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February /. 1900

The masquerade ball announced to be
given in Lobato's hall in Aztec the 14th
Of this month, has been postponed to
February %, Waehington's birthday.
when q grand time Is promised A prize
is to be given to the best gentleman
dancer and one to the best lady dancer.
the test Of dancing not to be confined TO
the waltz. Fine music and good supper
are guaranteed. Remember the date
Thursday evening, February %.
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Ror sale.

An organ, in good order; cheap for
cash. Enquire at this Office.
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AUCTION SALE.

At my place at Flora Vista, N. M., on
Saturday, March 3, 1900, will offer for
sale at public auction the following des-
cribed property:
A quantity Of household furniture,
canned fruits, dishes. thirteen stands Of
bees.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock a. N.
Mas. f. A. STEwART.
Flora Vista, N. NJ.
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The Raeeption Record.

The reception record shows the for
lowing instruments left with the county
clerk for record. No mention is made
Of chattel mortgages and trust deeds;
February O. Jas. A. Laughren and wife to
Della L, Poor, warranty deed Clara N. Hunter
and husband TO Jas A. Laughren, warranty
deed.
February u. Annual statement Revenue
Brett, patent
February IA. Wayne P. Morse to james Spar
row, release trust deed Robert E. Sloan and
wife 10 George w. Wakefield, warranty deed;
John NJ. May to Chas. A. johnson, warranty
deed; Ohas. A. johnson to Chas. E. Herr, war
rAnty deed.
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Grand offer.

viii give away as a present to any person
getting suit OF clothes Of me, fine maekin-
tosh overcoat or a double or single breasted
fancy vest, for the next 80 days. Come early
and avoid the rush. Macklntoshes for all.
@. s. BOYD.
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A reward Of 500 will DO paid by this Associa-
tion 70 any person o. persons furniahing infor-
nation that viii lead to the arrest and co uvic-
tion Of any person or persons stealing, driving
away or itloniously handllng any stock belong
ing to any member Of this Association
THE SAN JUAN COUNTY CATTLE GROW
Frs ASSOCIATION or NEW MEAlCO
htadouarters al Aztec, San j uun county, New
Moxiooi W,J Wright. rfesiiouti j. y. VIII
liama Iroaauror Granville Pondleton, aocre
faryi Board of Directors, y C Doddun. h X
Frank Nurr.
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From The Durango Democrat
Several San JuAnora will start for
Cape Nome in March and April and
drive and camp the bulk Of the way to
the coast tbus escaping the railroad
charges They will 10 via Gallup and
cross the Colorado river at Ehronbu.g
and thence 90 Frisco
Clint Bowman cnme 10 from Sllvorton
Sunday night and departed Monday
morning Tor tarmiugton 70 look aftur
his horses wintering near that place.
Messrs Clement A. and Ben b Rus
sell started for Pennington yesterday
morning The former will be ma .riod 60
Miss Rilla kighl today at the home Of
her parents near that place Both cou
tracting parties are we'll and favorable
known 10 Durango aud each has q large
circle Of frinds who will combine 10
wishing them happiness and pr Bpority
and lots OF il. They will live In No Ia
Durango.
From the Durango Herald.
The Chama Tribune advertises broken
sizes Of double face sweaters, advocates
the building Of railway into the San
Juan county fruit belt. demands state
hood for New Mexico, presents the
pleasing information that the cradles Of
the children born in one year would en-
circle the glo be, says lady could sew
newspapers 10 a cheese cloth skirt and
make the people think the rattle was
that Of elk il il we're not for the Mis-
sourians who always have TO be shown,
and concludes that now is the time to
subscribe.
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Warrant No. IS. for the sum Of $40, in District
"a. in favor Oi myself. properiy endorsed, was
lost IN the mails. All persons are hereby warned
against accepting same II found.
G. A. GROMMET
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Try this Office tor JOB printing. Quick
gork, low prices.
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On the Azteo-Flora Vista road, gentl5man's
oger coat. Owner can have same by calling and
describing property and paying for this notice.
BERT BROWN, Aztec, N. H.
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small bunch Of sheep. Owner can have
same by paying for this notice and proving
ownership 8. f. KOONTZ.
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All those knowing themselves indebted 10 me
will please pay up. need the money.
]. d. RINLEY.
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! will for the next 60 days sell goods
at greatly reduce6~prices for cash or
grain.
w. H. WILLIAMS.
February 1. 1900,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

As to the robbing of Chinese
stores at the night of the fire the
Advertiser should bear in mind that
the infected district was in absolute
charge of the n. G. H., and that the
police had frequently been made to
understand that they were tolerated
but not in control when inside the
line OF the military guards. The
Citizens Guards will be on deck
when needed and called upon to go
on duty by their chief.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

| am a married man; am married
several times simultaneously and my
compatriots are very much worried
about me. My eastern friends are
married as numerous as | am, but,
while drive the same team all the
year round, they change horses at
every station. Some men keep
stable of their own, Others patronize
livery stables. Things are perhaps
novel and different to Yankee in
Utah; but you never see puzzled
man there saying to a lady, "Excuse
me, are you my wife this week?" nor
do you observe an absent minded
lady remarking, "Am | Mrs. Jones
or Mrs. Brown to-day? Perhaps l
had better consult my lawyer"
l was elected to Congress by con-
stituents who supposed their choice
was entitled to seat; evidently
Chicago, Boston and other ethical
storm centers elect the Congress
men from Utah. My marriages have
been declared failures, and there is
danger 1 may contaminate Congress.
/ imagined that discretion would
lead Boston and Chicago to taboo a
discussion of my marital methods,
and when I learned that had shock
ed the moral sense of these great
divorce factories trembled.
New England pains and astonishes
me. With an antique maiden sur
plus Of half million, the one-man-
one-wife theory cannot work we'll;
even the matrimonial exchange sys-
tenn of the divorce courts has proved
unsatisfactory; the Utah method
would seem to be specially adapted
for New England. and it has this
added merit its founder was a New
Highlander. New England has an
infinite capacity for minding it's
neighbor's business; it is now mind
ing particularly the antique
surplus. In fact, the ladies all over
the land are after me. | don't like
it. [ know when have enough; but
/ am suffering the penalty OF the ia
tai curse OF beauty.
The Republican party is abusing
me; that is base ingratitude. was
an expansionist before Mckinley; [
am still with his friend the Soldan
OF Sooloo. Washington is indig-
nant about Washington, the
city of haos, anchorites, saints and
virtues. Ah me! / ought to be
persona grata in the Capital, for no.
body ever called the Senate a mon
astery or the House Sunday school
Yet, under the spur OF the sex that
has no votes, my virtuous confreres
await me with axes and hardware
bouquets.
My family is worried, and worry
in dreibund family is no idle jest;
la6.ies viii talk; three tongues can
heat two ears every time. Even
Kentucky shakes it's fist at me-
Kentucky, the home of Breckin-
ridge, the land Of the shot andcthe
half-shot; Kentucky shakes hands
with Boston and Chicago, where
moral man keeps an album and
roster to identify his current wife.
1t may be that Kentucky, which runs
to brevet colonels, majors and cap
tains, believes in brevet wives, while
| go in for genuine commission,
even if | am repeater.
When the embattled ladies of
America cool off under their stocks,
l trust / may be permitted to retire
to Sulu, where l can be assured of
Government protection and salary,
and where | can pass my days read
ing the Song of Solomon, the great,
wise and admired polygamist.
JOSEPH SMITH.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

The Citizens Guard is to be con-
sidered the very last reserve to be
called out. Ii the men running
around with axe handles on Satur-
day had kept as cool as Marshal
Brown did they would have realized
that there was no need for clubs but
that all that was wanted was head
to the whole affair. 1t wE impogi-
BILE to tell who was the "boss.' The
Cabinet Ministers were falling over
each Others in their efforts to mud
die everything and the officials who
were in charge were compelled to
listen to. suggestions, orders and
counter-orders from the great men
who run the Dole regime and the
self-appointed, legally irresponsible
Citizens Committee. The result
proved that the police and the mill
tary were perfectly able to take care
of the safety of the city, Men, women
and children were conducted into
the different temporary camps and
no disturbance occurred anywhere.
1t is true that the U. S. soldiers went
on guard duty but not at the request
of the Marshal. The Advertiser
admits that it does not know who
called out the Citizens Guard, but
it certainly must know that only one
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
WEDNESDAY. JAN. "a, 1900
THE CITIZENS GUARD.

For reason unknown to us the
Marshal has incurred the wrath of
the official organ, because he in a
letter objected to the unjust critic
ism OF the Citizens Guard published
in the morning paper. The Marshal
is the chief of the Citizens Guard,
and in better condition to Judge
of it's qualities and usefulness and
of the hour when the men are needed
than any other person here. That he
took the pain to go into print was
possibly because he thought it his
duty to defend the men from an un-
just attack. The following was the
Marshal's letter, which caused the
Advertiser man to boil over with
anger:
Editor Advertiser: In your issue
of the 21st and 22d criticism is made
of the Citizens g uard, as a body,
for failing to turn out for duty when,
as you allege, they were called upon
to do 80.
Such criticism Is extremely unjust
and unfair to the members of this
organization, for the reason that the
facts do not support any such
criticism.
The Citizens Guard was not call
ed upon to turn out for duty last
Saturday, the 2lst, there being no
riot nor any apparant necessity for
such call.
The Citizens Guards, an organ
ization consisting of persons hold
ing commissions as special police
constables, is auxiliary to the regu
lar police force and subject to call
only by the Marshal in cases Of great
emergency, to which calls the Guard
always has and always is ready to
respond.
The handling of the mild, iuoffen-
sive inhabitants of the infected dis
trict last Saturday was fully within
the power of the regular police, the
National Guard and the Board of
Health officials; and to have called
out the Citizens Guard for any such
purpose would have been absurd in
the extreme.
The Citizens Guard, as an organ
ization, is to-day in better shape
now than ever before and more fully
prepared and equipped for SERVICE
when needed.
Yours truly,
A. M. Brown,
Marshal, Republic of Hawaii, Com
manding Citizens Guard.
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man had the authority to do so and
that was Marshal Brown. AS he did
not call the men out, we do not see
why they should respond to call
from unknown parties who had no
jurisdiction over them.
The midland journal., 1900-08-17
SUGGESTIONS AND DREAMS.
Finding the Clew to PuxzIing and
Terrifying Vision u Not
Difficult.

"If we could only remember" said
q New Orleans druggist, in the New
Orleans Times-Democrat, II am con-
vinced we could trace all our dreams,
no matter how fantastic, to some sug-
gestion received shortly before going
to sleep. have often amused my
self by searching for the clew to some
puzzling vision and in great many
cases / have succeeded in finding it.
my most curious experience oc-
CURED at the residence of my brother
in Montgomery, whom visit two or
three times a year. always occupy
the same spare room and have occa-
sionally been troubled there by very
peculiar nightmare. The1incidents Of
the dream were wild and incoherent,
like ell nightmares, and varied great
ly; but they had one feature in COM
mon-the central figure was almost
Invariably strange old man, with q
long pointed beard and hair that
stood up at the sides of his head in o
sort of disheyeled brush. This man
was sure to appear in some connec-
tion at the climax of the dream, and
always inspired me with the greatest
terror, although / cannot remember
that he ever seemed to threaten OF
pursue me.
II never saw anyone resembling
him in life and was deeply puzzled
to know how the conception origin
ated in my brain. On my last visit
to Montgomery / solved the problem.
l was laving my face and hands, pre-
Iparatory to going to bed, when hap
lpened to look closely at the wallpa-
per, and 10 and behold! there was my
little old man, repeated hundreds of
times in the design. 1t was one Of
those sprawling, old-fashioned pat
terms in which you may find almost
Anything you look for, and two of the
ornamental scrolls joined in such
manner as to make the exact outline
of the face had seen in my dreams.
The picture was evidently purely ac-
cidental. but, once seen, 1t dominated
everything else, and l suppose my
mind took unconscious note of the
grotesque profile to call 1t up again
in sleep. Since then have not had
the dream. Possibly my discovery
robbed the impression of it's power to
terrify."