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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-19
BARN AND LIVE STOCK BURNED.
Fire on the Hohecker Place ON the Lanca,
ter Pike.

Fire on the Hoffecker Place ON the Lancas-
ter Pike.
The large barn on the farm Of James
II. HoffeoKer, Jr., Clairmont, on the
Lancaster turnpike. beyond the city
limits, was destroyed by fire Thursday,
causing loss Of possibly $1,000. Sun
dry head,of live stock, seven cows, several
calves, and some sheep were burned.
The horses were safely removed.
The fire is believed to have been
started by tramp, although he may
have done it accidentally. A neighbor
passing by noticed smoke coming from
the oupoia and notified the occupants
of the farm. 1t is tenantcd by Wilbur
f. Hotfecker. The barn was well
stocked and much of its contents was
DESTROYED,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-19
THE poRTO RrCo BILL SIGNED.

Washington, April -. AT ! O'Clock
TINS afternoon, the Speaker OF the
House signed the Porto Rico Tariff
pill, and it was Immediately sent to
the Senate, where President Pro TEN
Frye allixed his signature at !. O5.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-19

Superintendent Barnard Of the Mary
land division Of the p, W. & B. rail-
road has ordered posted notice giving
the names OF 10 enginemen deserving
special commendation for their good
work In running trains from March 18th
to 3lst, inclusive, as follows:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-19

Sheriff Taylor sold two tracts of land
in st. Georges hundred, Friday, the
property of William NJ. Stuckert as adj
ministrator of Levi G. Claik, to An
drew q. Sanborn. attorney, for So, 200.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-19

John Macsy Of New Castle has been
granted q pension of s6 per month.
Sarah q. Ago. Little Greek, has been
granted an original widows pension of
81 Per month.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-14
THE BURLINGTON ROUTE

New Through Trains to Port 'and, Puget Sound. "The Rur- lingtonNortherD Pacific Ex- press,' No. 41, from St. Louis, at 800 a, m, for Cansas City, St. Joseph, Northwestern Nebraska, Black Hills, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, ssTa- coma. Seattle, Puget Sound, and port land, Oregon, via Billings, Montana the short line and time saver to the Upper Northwest. To the Puget Sound in TT Hours. Through coaches, chair cars tseats free), stand ard sleepers and dining cars with through tourist sleepers from kansas City. This is the main travelled route St. Louis to the Northwest.
 Numhea 5, "Ne braska Colorado Ex- press" midday train from St. Louis for Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Pacific Coast; one night to Denver Also for St. Paul. Minneap polls andIbeyond.
 No. I5. At s. A D, m. st. Louis 10 Kansas City, Omaha, St. Joseph, Kansas, Nebraska Colorado. Utah. , l'aelie Geast. yia envef also to tle Northwest -Montana, Nashing- ton, Oregon. via Lincoln and Billings.
 Write.
 F FUGG, L " WAEELY T P I, 604 Pine St., Gen. Passenger Az
 St Louis, n1o. St. Louis, Mo-.
 uHoWARD ELLIOTT, GenI Manager.
 St. Louis. Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-14
HUNTING FOR PEARLS
I've Stars In This Perilous Line If
 Work.


 Work.
 Two famous pearl divers recently visited San Francisco to buy a large quantity of air pumps, diving suits and like paraphernalia of the sea- Opu and Taipu are their names, and they are generally regarded as stars in their perilous line of work They were born on one of the islands of the Dan- gerous archipelago group. They speak good English, however, and both are thoroughly familiar with the ciyiliza- tion of West Australia, where they have spent most of their lives as pearl hunters, says the New York Telegraph. Taipu is the principal native pearl merchant of the many hundreds who have embarked in the trade since the natives of the Paumotu islands first dabbled in that form of commerce. He owns pearling dredger and ship; both are engaged in the trade in south western waters. His ship, however, Is mere hulk that travels less than ninety miles along the coast. They depend principally upon pearl shells TUT luCOuc, SLICE lO SldkG SdIAluSS OE the pearls alone would be to invite less. Valuable pearls are not frequent ~nough to make It pay, but the com ercial lnotber-of- pearl is made from .he shells that they deal in. When 1t comes to hunting for the real pearl there is not any kind of scoop or dredger than can take the place of mems eyes; diving and treading the deep is the only way to find valuable pearls AS rule, these are some dis tanee apart, scattered over the rocky bed of the ocean. Sometimes man will pick up a fortuna sn few weeks and sometimes he will hardly make expenses in a season. Pearling is still profitable, for the crude shells are sold at from $500 to S750 ton, and there Is always chance that diver may make enough in cae day to quit for life. We do not dive farther than sixty to 100 feet" said Opu, flor tha pressure is too great. Even at these depths men cannot remain down over i've or ten minutes, and the average life of the deep diver is short.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-14
Farming in Colorado and New Mexico

The Denver X Rio Grande Rai1. road, "The Scenic Line of lie W orld, ," hes prepared an illustrated book up. on the above subject. which will be s9nt free to farrners desiring to change their location. This publica- tion gives valuable information in regard to the agricultural. horticul- tural and live stock interests of this section, and should be in the hands ofevers one who desires 10 become acquainted with the methods of of farming by irr, atiou. Write S. K. Hooker, q. P. &. r. A., Denver, Colo.s If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-14
sure-rooted noer Horsss.

The horses which the Boers ride are very much like the Welsh or Scotch ponies, being very sure-footed, and with a power of leaping from rock to rock that is phenomenal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-14
EARLY LAMPS AND wIoKs. T
Tho Latter Were Commonly the Pith
 of the Rush.

Tho Latter Were Commonly the Pith
 of the Rush.
 It would be hazardous to cL ljeeture what the first wick consisted of, but Shen we come to consider the iron lamp or "crusie," we know that the wick commonly used was the pith of the rush, which was gathered and par ially stripped of it's outer green cover Ing, cut into proper lengths, dried and tied up into bundles ready for use. The iron lamp was hammered out of one piece of iron in a stone mold. This was usually done by the blacksmith. and the moids are stili to be seen in museums, in the hands of private col lectors, and, no doubt at some of the country blacksmith shops. They are of uniform shape, with some slight vas rieties. The lamp consists of two cups. Jne suspended above and inside the other. The suspender Is so fixed ana notched as to enable the upper cup. which holds the oil and wick, to be shifted. and to keep tae oil constantly fn contact with the wick. The lower cup catches the drip of the oil, which can be easily replaced in the upper cup by lifting it off until the oil is poured into 1t. The upper cup has sometimes a moveable lid There is remarkable resemblance not only between the iron crusies in this country, but to those on the continent and in Egypt. They preserve the same general shape, but differ ill the material from which they are made. The Pompeian lamps, or at least some of them, might be described as three crusies in one. The cup of the lamp is the same, but 1t has provision for three lights. The oil used in the Scotch lamps was of the coarsest kind. On the west coast the oil used was, and Is still, fish oil. The material for wicks was variable.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-14
Libr>ry for Children.

Unexpected success has followed the opening in Philadelphia of a children's branch of the public library. It is the irst library of the kind in the city, and the children have availed themselves ,agerly of the opportunities it offers. Although it has been In existence only Ihree months, there are about 2,400 names registered in it's books as reg- ilar readers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-14
 inaass of Realism.

"Sc-prl--zwm-xIky -hbdn bjmrls. qzzxmx-pst--" The author sat at his desk with the precipitation pour ing from his brow like the far-famea falls of Lodore His matted hair slapped round his head at each move. ment like a hastily wrung dishcloth. He was writing realistic novel. The day was warm. It was dreadful and exhaustive job. but icing reeiiefis it had to be done fa life, F srted again. "Gggge g9c)tN ssvgh --unfortunate wretch that an, The author. could be distinctly seen melt Ing away under the hot fire of the terrific undertaking. He made an- other supreme effort. .'Kt-kt- -kik-tk-tk-tkiir ir' "It1l have to do." he soliloquized under his breath. Its the best I can do unless compromise with Get up!'-but no. never" He was endeavoring to write an paper the sound made to horse to accelerate it, speed. Such-such are the trials of alism!-Stray Storiea
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-26
THE JUAREZ BULL RING
Will Be Ready For the Opening
Fiohf Next Sunday.

The bull ring in Juarez will be COM
pleted by Thursday night and the ring
put in readiness for the opening OF
the fiestas.
The first fight is scheduled for next
Sunday afternoon and IL is the inten-
ton of the company to make IL a ban
ner occasion. DIR. Samaniego. the own
err. has engaged one OF the best COM
panies in the republic to open the sea-
son and they will probably be here for
several months. The bulls will be from
the celebrated ranches near Aguas-
calientes. where are the most vicious
animals in the world.
On the grounds are something more
than the arena this year. IL is typi-
cal Mexican sporting place with all the
various gambling devices and room for
every known game. Excursions will be
run on the Sierra Madre road Saturday
and continue every day until the 18th
of January at less than half fare and
many people from the Casas Grandes
country are expected to attend.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-26
SUNSET EXCURSIONS.

CHICAGO. ILL..-Account Internal
ional Live Stock exposition.
For the above occasion the Calves
ton, Harrisburg and San Antonio rail-
way will sell round trip tickets to Chi
cago and return at the rate OF $46 so
for the round trip. Tickets on sale No
vember 9TH and 28th and December
End and Bird. limited to return to De-
cember 18th. An extension OF ten
days may be obtained upon application
to the joint agent in Chicago on or be-
for December 9th upon payment of
$500 additional For further partic-
ular call or address.
]. A. Spellicy.
p. and r. A.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-26

A little want advertisement, Is
words, three times, 60 cents, mailed
and delivered to over 1000 separate in
dividuals daily. The Herald.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-26

II you are going to California this
winter, or expect to visit Arizona or
Northern New Mexico. il will pay you
to make the trip via Trinidad Gateway
using the unequalled service Of The
Denver Road" in connection with the
Santa Fe through service to the coast
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-26
BOOK BINDING.

Our work in this line - the best In
this city, Tor any other city, for that
matter.) and our priees are cheaper
than you can get Il done for abresd
Bring us your magazines and unbovr
books Of any description and Ne wi
bind them handsomely in an ees".
stvie Herald Mills Bldg
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-26
BLANK BOOKS.

When you want . Ledger or blank
book of any kind. remember that the
herald does the finest work in this
limo. Give " chance to figure on
your books. We employ the best work
man obfainabie. We will give you bet
Or work at the same prices that you
would have to pay in at. Louis.
Herald Ruling and sindin & Depart
ment
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-26
IMPORTANT MINING DEAL.

A mining deal OF considerable i'm
portance was contaminated in Jerome.
Ariz-. last week. The Black Warrior
group of copper properties owned by
Fred Nickel. w. W. Nichols and c. p.
Myers. in the Grapevine district. were
leased and bonded by eastern capital
lists for 100000. to be paid in instI-
ments running through a period of
twenty-one months. The new owners
are to begin actual DEVELOPMENT on
the group within sixty days from date
of bond and to continue operation dur
ing the whole period of the bond. The
Black Warrior group seems to boone Of
the coming properties of Arizona. C..
p Meers was thy original discoyerer
and he took Fred Nickel in as a part
ner. after which they sold a third in
terest to w. w. Nichols. II was local
ed last January, since when there has
been considerable DEVELOPMENT work
done on the group. There is now lots
OIL high grade copper ore in sight and
development work will undoubtedly
show up more.
A SPLENDID MINERAL COUNTRY.
There are a great many section on
the race OF this globe that merit the
miners and prospectors attention but
! think none ofthem merit more at
tenuon than does the mineral coun-
try surrounding FL Paso. and especially
that Of .noFtherps chihuahua" said +.
A Burt a mining hroksr'from Chicago.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-26
DIR. Nc CHE HOK
Graduate Chinese Physician

Over 20 years sx.
perfence in treating
All diseases of mon
ana women.
he guarantees to
cure Blood Poison,
Lost Manhood, Skip
diseases, Dropsy.
Hernia, GoporrhOeA
Scrofu1a, Paralysis.
Rheumatism, Dis.
eases of Brain, Heart
Lung, Kidneys, Liv-
or. Bladder. and ali
Female Complaints
All diseases cured
exclusively by Chi
uese herbs Withou,
surgical op eraioul
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-26

The Herald has two telephones (No.
ll5), one in the business ONCE G.
rings) and the other in the editorial
rooms q rings). Say which.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-26
PURE HYGIEN1c wArEp

PURE HYGIENIC WATER.
Made from distilled water Ask your
family physician or druggist at to the
purity and healthfullness of our ice.
Telephone No IA.
Ell Paso Ice and Refrigerator Co.
Herald job ONCE Phone rs
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-26

Try.Thea Heyaid's SRopnlar Wants II
you want anyt hing i,.,.,.;a.l -..t.-c.'.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-26

Consultation Free
co 4 D. m.
OFFICE los MYRTLE AVE
On San Antonio St., next Delaware Fur
nfture Store.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-20
WHAT OF GERMANY?

Vengeance Her Cry, But Partition OF China
Her Interior Motive.
London, Aug. 2o-H is feared that
Waldersee's mission will lead to inter.
national complications. Russia and
Germany desire to 60 much further than
England and the United States, which
merely desire restoration of order. Won
Waldersee carries ringing in his ears the
command of his emperor to punish China
and not to take prisoners. Vengeance
10 his incentive, but already suspicion
points to this as being only the excuse of
Germany for such war as will result in
the partition of China. Her 10000
troops are now on the way-a vast arma.
ment for only one power unless its pur.
pose be war Of subjugation and con.
ouest
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-20
JOE LUxON CALLED.

Vol Known Mining Man Now SnperlD.
tendent Of Stratton's Independence
Joseph R. Luxon left for Victor Sun.
day in response to telegram from Man
ager Shipman. Mr. Luxon has been ap
pointed superintendent Of what is. prob
ably. the richest producer in Colorado.
STATIONS Independence, which sold to
an English syndicate for $1,000, 900.
The mine employs 300 men and Mr.
Luxon will have entire control over this
large force of miners. MIR Shipman
authorized him in a letter received Sat.
urday to appoint his own foremen, and
two of these he promptly named. They
are Hon. ]. A. Jester. former sheriff and
member of the legislature from this
county. anu John H. Ivey. member of
the police force of this city. Both men
have had extensive experience in mining
in Boulder county, in ore similar to the
ore bodies of Victor. Better selections
could scarcely have been made. The
Independence is to be congratulated up.
on securing Mr. Luxon as its superin-
tendent. His experience has been ex.
tensive and varied. 1t may almost be
said that he was born in the mines. He
began working in the mines of England
as boy and has never followed any
other trade. In this county he has had
charge of such mines as the Slide, Rich.
mond, Boulder County and Grand Cen
trail, has employed large numbers Of
miners, has prospected with success,
finding and putting upon the market
several we'll known leads, and is a man
not afraid to 60 into any workings and
locate ore bodies or point out the work
necessary to be done. If essential, he
can do the work himself.
More than this. Mr. Luxon is conserv-
alive, careful and conscientious. He
will give STATIONS independence, as he
has all other trusts imposed in him. the
benefit Of his ripe experience and his un-
RENTING, watchful supervision.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-20
BO|nD0|dlg
Pek|D 5 P0|0Cey
AFTER THE EMPRESS.
Allies Turn Their Guns Upon Imperial
Palaces.

Allies Turn Their Guns Upon Imperial
Berlin, Aug. 7o-A dispatch from the
German commander says the allies are
bombarding the fortified imperial pal.
aces at Pekin and the empress is believ.
ed to be inside.
Washington, Aug. 2o-The state de.
partment received message from
Consul Fowler today saying that it is re.
ported that all Presbyterian missionaries
at Tao Ting Flu we're killed June 80.
The churches were burned. The same
fate overcame the Catholic missionaries.
Americans we're attacked and killed by
the Chinese and one woman was taken
to Boxer headquarters and killed, All
converted natives were killed.
Washington, Aug, lo-The navy de.
partment has received the following
cablegram:
"Che Foo via Taku, Aug. IS-Bureau
Of Navigation, Washington: Telegraph
line to Pekin interrupted. Information
japanese sources empress dowager de.
tanned by Prince Yung Lee in the inner
city, which isl being bombarded by allies
Chaffee reports entered legation grounds
evening Of I4th. Eight wounded during
days fighting. Other wise all we'll.
(Signed) Remey"
Wash,n ,ton, Aug. Io-The war de.
partment has received the following
dispatch:
"Che Foo, Aug. 1o-Pekin, Aug. I5-
We entered legation grounds at 5
o'clock last night with Fourteenth light
battery. Eight wounded during days
fighting. Otherwise all we'll.
(Signed) Chaffee."
The empress dowager beheaded
twelve imperial clansmen who refused
to leave the capital, and who were sus-
pected Of favoring the foreigners. The
personal property which the empress
took away filled sixty cars. The retinue
went on foot owing to the hurried ad
vance Of the allies. The governor of
Shan 81 province has gone to the frontier
to meet the empress.
The Chinese report heavy losses In
the fighting between Tien Tsin and
Pekin. General Ii Peng Heng, who was
wounded at Pei Tsang. died next day.
General Nah was dangerously wounded
at Tung Chow, where Generals t.. Lin
Chang Chang Fo, commanding the
Chinese vanguard, were killed.
The Chinese are also circulating a
story that the legation guards. their bull.
lets gone. fred shots made from silver
tableware and money.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-20
Ii Hu|g GIQ||g' 5
PIED For Pe0Ce
1, SUES FOR PEACE.
But Must First Paeify his Own People In
China.

But Must First Pacify his Own People In
Ohlna.
Washington, Aug. 2o-Minister WI
today handed TO the state department a
message from Ii Hung Chang asking
this country to name commissioner to
negotiate with him for peace and set
Element of the troubles in China. He
suggests that Conger. who is now in Pc.
kin, be appointed such commissioner.
The request will be answered to the eff
feet that the time has not yet arrived when
peace can be sued for. The Chinese
government has failed to comply with
the terms of this government, which
were that the ministers be given safe
escort to the coast and that full restora.
ton of order be accomplished in China.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-20
BUSY BILLY BRYAN.

VIZ tes His Topeka Speech and Prepares to
Clear the Deck In Nebraska.
Lincoln, Aug. 2o-Mr. Bryan went ou'
to his farm early this morning to finish
his Topeka speech Of acceptance. He
leaves tomorrow for Southern Nebraska
where he will speak. Tomorrow nigh,
he returns 10 Lincoln, and on Wednes.
day he leaves for Topeka. stopping &c
make speeches at various county con
ventions en- route.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-20
WHERE'S THE EMPRESS?

London, Aug. 7o-If the dowager EN-
press is in the forbidden city as reported
the powers. which are now attacking the
very palaces OF the imperial family, are
definitely in state of war with that en-
pire. 1t is believed that Yung Lu, who
is strongly pro foreign, has acted under
the direction Of Ii Hung Chang and
kept her there.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-20
Mr. M'KINLEYS PLANS.

Washington, Aug. 7o-Secretary
Cortelyou gave out the presidents timer
airy today. He starts for Chicago Fri
day at p. m. On Sunday he will at.
tend services twice in that city. After
the grand army exercises and possible
visit 10 the soldiers home, Mr. Mckinley
will leave on Wednesday for Canton,
where he will remain until September IL
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-20
Bod Robbery
Ie0| BRIGHTON
BETTER THAN PULLMAN.

Box Cars Near Brighton Fruitful Field Fer
Train Robbers.
Denver. Aug. 7o-A mixed train on
the U. P. was robbed by four masked
men this morning between Brighton and
Fort Lupton. The box cars were filled
with farm hands coming to Denver. The
robbers boldly walked into the cars,
while the conductor and brakemen were
attending to their duties at the brakes on
top. and looted the passengers for $500
In cash, several silver watches and other
valuables. Then they took to the plains.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-20
OFF FOR CHINA.

Chicago, Aug. 2o-The first battalion
of the Ist infantry left Fort Sheridan for
San Francisco today. At the same time
a battalion left Fort Leavenworth, Kan
sas, and another Fort Thomas, Kentucky
All these sail on the same transport
for China August 90.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-20
WOOdlnan's Day.

Thursday. Aug goth, will be Wood
mems day at Greeley. The Colorado &
Southern will run special train leaving
Boulder at 7:3o a. m. and leave Greeley
returning at 1880 p. m. Round trip
rate $I.5o.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-20
MURDERED A THOUSAND.

Shanghai, Aug. 3o-Ll Ting Hang,
the anti foreign leader of the Chinese,
who was wounded on the 9th, died
August IL. He murdered about 1000
native Chris tians in July.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-20
WALDERSEE STARTS.

Berlin, Aug. 2o-Count Won Valdez.
see, Field Marshal and Commander in
chief in China, left for the east today, es
corted to the seashore by his German
et,a