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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02
ENGLAND'S NEW
NAN In AFRICA.
Sir Frederick Darlington who has
Gone to the Fore is an Expert
in all Matters of war

Ever since the beginning of the war
there has been considerable wonder ex-
pressed by those who know South Africa
and the history of the war in that coun-
try, that General Sir Frederick Caring
ton has not been offered a command be-
fore now. However, better late than
never, he has at last been called from
his comparative retirement at Dublin
and has gone to South Africa with 4
well-pieked staff of officers.
General Darlington is an expert of the
experts in African warfare. He has
been through the Matabele and other
campaigns, has commanded colonial
troops, and is thoroughly conversant with
their handling and diplomatic treatment.
He is also thoroughly at home with ma
tives, and is not likely to make any mis-
take in the conduct of any military op-
erations entrusted to his care.
1t is generally understood that General
Darlington will proceed to Rhodesia and
there take charge of a new contingent
to be known as the Rhodesia Field Force,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02
TO SEARCH
FOR ANDREE.
Another Expedition Soon to be Sent
Out by the King Of Sweden.

Has Andree reached the pole in his bal
loon. or has he persisted in the frozen
Polar wilderness2 On July II three
years will have passed since the daring
explorer set out with two equally fear
less companions III a balloon that was
provisioned for four months. Since that
day practically nothing has been heard
of him.
1t is true that on July 10 a pigeon that
had been killed was found to be the
bearer of a message from the exploring
party, but this letter had been written
several days before and gave but little
information. As the result of this long
silence scientists in general have come to
the conclusion shat the three men have
persisted in the Arctic wilds, and that
their bones are buried beneath the eternal
SHOWS.
While this is the opinion that is gen
orally accepted, however. there are a few
persons who are still able to feel that
there is a possibility that the members of
this party may be alive. Among these is
Herr Ernst Andree, the brother of the
explorer. and he has recently prepared
an elaborate article setting forth for the
world the reasons why he is so confident
that his brother will return before the
end of the present summer. He admits,
however, TINT il the summer months pass
without tidings from him. even he viii
be compelled to give up all hope.
The publication of this article has done
much to revive interest in the fate of
this famous explorer, and the King of
Sweden. who is extremely Interested in
all efforts to penetrate the polar mys-
terips, has announced his intentions of
sending out another expedition to search
for the missing men.
In addition to this he has had a large
sum of money set aside for reward to
those who may bring tidings of the ex-
porng party or any objects that NAV
tend to cast any light upon the mystery
of the fate OF its members. As the re-
suit it is believed that it is quite possible
that some information may be obtained
within a year. and it is to be hoped that
such a prediction may be realized. for
IL is unquestionably the last chance that
will be presented. If another winter
passes in silence the explorers must be
given up as lost.
For more than half a century explorers
have been striving their utmost to reach
the Pole across sea, snow and ice Each
explorer has had a different plan. and
each has failed, but not one devised Il
more daring project than that of S. A.
Andree, the Swedish engineer and anna
teur aeronaut, who announced that he
was preplsed to solve the century old
problem with the rapidity of the wind
He would sail to the Pole in Il balloon.
For time the scientific world laughed
at the would-be explorer, but he was so
persistent in his assertions that this was
the only way in which the wilderness
lists finally decided to listen to him As
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

which is hardly likely to number fewer
than 5000 men, all, or nearly all, of
whom will be mounted infantry. The
object of General Carrington's presence
IN Rhodesia is doubtless to check any
ralding on the part of Transvaal Beers
towards the end of the war. 1t is more
than likely, it is even extremely probable,
that, according to their natural instincts,
the Beers will make little incursions,
footing cattle, destroying native villages,
and possibly any English farmhouses
they may come across, with the idea of
hampering British progress in Rhodesia.
II IS to hinder these that the Rhodesia
Field Force is to be established The
movements thereof will, of course, de
pend upon the course of events. and
General Carrington's efforts will be
specially directed towards this part of
the country which he knows well and
where he is liked by every individual set
tier.
There is no danger as to the actual
stability or safety of Rhodesia. and there
is likewise no foundation for the various
rumors current of unrest among the ma
tlves- But the presence of a considerable
army in the northern border of the Trans
vaal cannot be without its strong pacif-
eatory effects. 1t is noteworthy that half
Of this force will include $500 Australian
Bushmen recently asked for by Mr..
Chamberlain. and they should form a
most reliable and handy force on whom
implicit reliance may be placed to keep
any predatory raid well in hand
HARD CAMPAIGN
General Darlington has. therefore, a
tough job on hand, but one for which
his qualifications and past experience
fully justify him. Perhaps with the
exception Of Colonel Baden-Powell and
Sir Charles Warren. both Of whom have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

progress of the balloon by trailing along
the surface. In this way the balloon
made u rate of speed about % per cent
less than that of the wind, and was,
therefore, more capable of being steered
than it would otherwise have been.
During the many trial trips that had
preceded the final experiment Andree
tested his apparatus thoroughly, and on
several occasions he found that he was
able to sail at an angle of 27 to 40
degrees from the direction of the wind.
When all these facts are taken into
consideration it does not seem strange
that the most conservative scientists in
Europe were fascinated by the plan as
outlined by the Swedish engineer, and it
is not impossible that the theory that
Ernst Andree upholds so tenaciously may
after all be correct. Herr Julius Won
Payer, of Vienna, an experienced ex-
plorer and the leader of the party that
discovered Franz Josef Land. does NOT
hesitate to assert that there is no possi-
bility that Andree viii ever return.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

seen a man dressed as here depicted will
come forward at once and say when and
where it wasI
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
The Set Prepared by the Las Vegas
Light and Fuel Co.

All sockets belong to the company.
All arc lights are furnished by, and
the ownership remains, with the COM
pany.
The use of any lamp not purchased
from this company is strictly prohi-
bited.
All bills are due on the first day OF
each month, and must be paid on OF
before the 5th.
No extra sockets will be permitted;
every socket will be considered in use
and charged for as per tariff.
Alterations in the wiring, in the fix
lures, or in any thing connected there,
with, are prohibited unless a permit is
obtained, in advance, from the com
pany.
Meters will be furnished only on
time contracts and will be subject to
minimum monthly charge and a
monthly rental of twenty-five cents
The company reserves the right to put
in meters whenever it may deem
necessary, and such meters will be
subject to the conditions above, ex--
cept as to time.
The company reserves the right to
inspect all wires, fixtures, etc., dur
ing reasonable hours, whenever it may
deem it advisable to do so. This com
pany is not responsible for any loss
or damage to property, or injury tc
person, and all persons not in the
employ of the company are warned not
to touch any wire, fixture or other ap
paratus through which the electric
current is transmitted, except the
switches or keys, and should they dc
so 1t is at their own risk and peril
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02
]. K. P. Pipkin has been appointed
constable in precinct No. by the San
Juan county commissioners.
NO RIGHT TO HOLINESS,

A woman who is lovely in face, form
and temper will always have friends
but one who would be attractive must
keep her health. If she is weak, sick
ly and all run down, she will be ner-
vous and irritable. If she has con
stipation or kidney trouble, her i'm.
pure blood will cause pimples, blotch.
es, skin eruptions and wretched
complexion. Electric Bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to
purify the blood. 1t gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvety
skin, rich complexion. It will make
good-looking, charming woman oi
rundown invalid. Only so cents al
Browne & Manzanares Co., and Muir
phey-Van Petten Drug Store.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02
OUR MINERAL RESOURCES.
The Beginning of a Series Of Articles
That viii Be Eagerly Read.
TWritten for The Optic.1

Written for The Optic.1
There is a region in New Mexico, a
continuation of the Cripple Creek min
eral belt, that bids fair to loom up in
fierce rivalry to the Klondyke. Like
it, the country is retarded in its dev
elopment by lack of proper railroad
facilities. This is the Red River dis
trict, in which are clustered the prom
Using camps of La Belle, Midnight,
Anchor, Hematite, Red River City and
Elizabethtown.
With the falling of the leaves, the
whirl of autumnal winds, in lieu of
rain, comes the periodical snow early
in October, scattering in great fluffy
flakes a soft white carpet, which melts
with the first warm eath of the ris-
ing sun, clearing the atmosphere and
is promising as the rainbow of the
| fine, crisp weather to come. There
is a stir in the village, the store
keeper lays in his winter supplies and
the bus driver doubles his fare-he is
not phased by the lull.
Red River City, the queen camp, is
located twelve miles from Elizabeth
town-"E'town" in mining parlance,
the once most prosperous camp in
New Mexico, in which millions were
shattered and fortunes made. A uni
que testimony of the prophesied great
ness of this camp is the number of
old, grizzled and decrepit men that
cling to it with youthful endurance
and may be seen daily in great boots
with pipe and knapsack, hustling out
into the nippy morn.
From time immemorial since the
first occupation of the Rio Grande
and its tributaries by the Spaniards,
the mining operations have been car.
ried on; for, although at an altitude
of 1000 feet and more, placer mining
can be carried on nine months of the
year, the swollen rios during spring
time being the only drawbacks to
the easy accessibility of the country
at all times.
All camps take time. work and
capital and it is not an unreasonable
deduction that If ore found In foot
hills, runs on an average of from five
to ten dollars, that ground at depth
of few hundred feet, will eventually
receive its share of the large influx oi
fortune-hunters bound for localities
that are reached by an unbounded
amount of famine, faith and fortune
The Rockies with their unlimited
possibilities. provide a splendid fielt
for expert research. A report of th'
resources of this region appeared II
1880, by the noted geologist and pro
fessor of Yale, Benjamin Stillman.
GREELEY HOLMES.
Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02
THE ORIGIN OF A PLAY.
How the New Farce Comedy ~Too
Much Money" Came to Be
Written.

The new farce comedy, TOO Much
Money" derives its principal motive
from the character. costumes and Gus
toms of the Dunkards, a numerous
but little known sect in the United
States.
The author of the piece, Edward
Owings Towne, conceived the idea Of
writing the Dunkards into a play
while on visit to the celebrated
island In the Rock river near Mt. Nor
ris, Illinois, where Margaret Fuller
wrote her famou poem, "Garrymede
To His Eagle" The Dunkards have
college near the island and a num-
ber of bright, pretty-faced young
Dunkard girls were picnicing in the
woods and the playwright was so
struck by their becoming and unique
costumes which were altogether new
to him. that he boldly engaged them
in conversation and accepted an invi-
tation to join in their lunch, and on
learning, startled them by declaring
that he should commemorate the day
by writing play of which the heroine
should be a little Dunkardess.
The name is suggestive rather than
descriptive and is really a good ex
ample of a title that while it is a
happy one for play, wouli rot be
good for book.
A play title is selected to be accom-
panied by pictures, and name
that permits of extravagant, striking
or comical printing is best adapted
for attracting the theatrical public,
and to draw the crowds at the theatre
who want to laugh and be amused.
A book title may be more conven-
tional and conservative and wins its
way by slower process. The ideal
play title must have in it propitia-
tion for the Gallery Gods" and the
above illustration shows how "Too
Much Money" as a farce comedy title
can be relied upon to furnish interest
ing printing. At the Duncan opera
house, March 10th.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02
Bishop scanIan's Visit.

From the Salt Lake Tribune"
Bishop Scanlan returned home late
Sunday night from his months trip
in the west and south. The object of
his trip was to take little vacation,
and at the same time study the ar
chitectural features of the more prom
inent church edifces in the larger
commercial centers. The bishop
gave special attention to the large
cathedral at Santa Fe, New Mexico,
which is the church of Archbishop
Bourgade. The interior architecture
is somewhat on the order of what the
interior of St. Mary's cathdral in this
city will be. and Bishop Scanlan, after
looking over the stone work, conclud-
ed he had done the right thing in Sc
lecting kyune stone for the super
structure Of the new cathedral, as ex-
tended experience has proven that
when wet It does not stain or streak
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02
HIS LIFE WAS SAVED.

Mr.. ]. E. Lilly. prominent citizen
Of Hannibal. Mo-. lately had a wonder
full dellverance from frightful death.
In telling Of It he says: Il was taken
with Typhoid Fever, that ran into
Pneumonia. My lungs became hard
ened. / was so weak l couldn't even
sit up In bed. Nothing helped me
l expected to soon die of Consump-
ton, when l heard Of DR.. Kings New
Discovery. One bottle gave great re
lief. I continued to use 1t, and now
am well and strong can't say too
much in its praise" This marvellous
medicine is the surest and quickest
cure in the world for all Throat and
Lung Trouble. Regular sizes so cents
and 81. Trial bottles free at Browne
& Manzanares Co. and Murphey-van
Petten Drug Store; every bottle guar
anteed.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

We have saved many doctor bills
since we began using Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy in our home. We
keep bottle open all the time and
whenever any of my family or myself
begin to catch cold we begin to use
the Cough Remedy. and as a result we
never have to send away for doctor
and incur a large doctor bill, fol
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy never
fails to cure. It is certainly a medi
cine of great merit and worth.-D. s
Mearkle. General Merchant and Farm
er, Matte, Bedford county, Pa. Fol
sale by X. D. Goodall, druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

Taken Up as ; Business BY . Texas
Cattle Company.

From the Memphis "scimitar."
Most people are Of the belief" re-
marked Sheriff Taylor. Of Sherman.
Texas, as he leaned against the desk
at the Clarendon this morning. and
shaded his eye against the clerks
diamond stud. that the American
bison is an extinct animal. but that is
a great mistake. It Is true that in
comparison with the numbers Of the
beasts that used TO thunder over the
western plains the numbers now TO
be found are Insignificant: but yet
there are-s some in existence. and there
are measures now in contemplation
for the propagation OF the species, SO
that in time they may become reason
ably common again.
Il know Of only one herd of buffalo
in Texas, that belonging to Mrs. Mary
Goodrich, of the Goodnight cattle com
pany, in the panhandle. Her herd
comes down from the original stock
of the staked plains. Several years
ago the herdsmen of the Goodnight
pastures, captured three calves, and
after domesticating them as much
as their natures would permit, pro-
ceeded to breed them. This was done
as pastime and without any special
purpose in view until the race began
to go out of existence, and then 1t
was decided to go into the in-breeding
as an industry So the herd has
grown until now 1t numbers about
seventy, sixty or more being full
grown and healthy specimens of the
species.
Il have often seen these animals
on the Goodnight range, and they GER
tainly bring to mind the old time on
the plains The Goodnight people
have the means to go into the culti-
vation of the buffalo on liberal scale
and in Texas it is understood to be
the purpose of the managers for Mrs.
Goodnight to dispose Of none of the
stock for a period of years, say twen-
ty-five, when the herd will number
something like 5000.
81 am told that there are other
herds in the United States. Buffalo
Jones of Kansas has a large herd.
He has always taken great deal Of
interest in the propagation of the ami
mails, and of late has been working on
scheme to have the United States
government to set aside large pas
ture for the exclusive range for buff
aloes, the breeding stock to be con-
tributed by Mrs. Goodnight, Jones and
any others who may have anv Of the
animals which they would be willing
to part with.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02
YOUR FACE

Shows the state Of your feelings and
The state Of your health as well. I'M
pure blood makes itself apparent in
a pale and sallow complexion, Plm--
pies and Skin Eruptions. II you are
feeling weak and worn out and do not
have healthy appearance, you should
try Acker's Blood Elixir. 1t cures all
blood diseases where cheap Sarsa--
parillas and so called purifiers fail;
knowing this, we sell every bottle on
a positive guarantee. o. G. Schafer,
Druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

ii order TO prove the great merit oi
Ely's Cream Balm the most effective cure
for Cal lrrh and Cola in Head, we have pre-
pared generous trial size for 10 cents
Get it of Your d.uyg.st or send 10 cents 10
ELY BROS, g5 Warren St, II. Y. City
IsuTerel f.om c.ta~rh CT i'io vor kind
ever since bo,', XII [ iev,r hoped foi
cure, but Ely's Cream calm seems &c dc
even that. Many acquaintlnces have uset
1t with excellent results Oscar Ostrum
as Warren Ave, Chicago, Ill.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
sure for catarrh ani contains no cocaine.
mercury nor any injurious drug. Price
so ceJAts AT druggists or by nlaiL
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02
aIf the Cans Fits. Wear II,

If you are suffering from the con-
sequences of impure blood-have boils
pimples or scrofula sores; if your
food does not digest or you suffer
from catarrh or rheumatism, you are
the one who should take Hoods Sar-
saparilla. It will fit your case exact
ly, make your blood pure and cure
salt rheum, scrofula, rheumatism, dys-
pepsia, catarrh, and give you perfect
health.
HOODS PILLS cure all liver ills
Non-irritating.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

A. R. Fluent, editor of the "Jour-
nal.' Doylestown, Ohio, suffered for
number of years from rheumatism
in his right shoulder and side. He
says: my right arm at times was
entirely useless. l tried Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. and was surprised
to receive relief almost Immediately.
The Pain Balm has been a constant
companion of mine ever since and it
never fails" For sale by X. D. Good
all, druggist
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

II troubled with rheumatism. give
Chamberiain's Pain-Balm trial. 1t
will not cost you a cent If it does no
good. One application will relieve the
pain. 1t also cures sprains and bruis-
es in one-third the time required by
any other treatment. Cuts. burns.
frostbites, quinsey, pains in the side
and chest, grandular an dother swell
ings are quickly cured by applying it.
Every bottle warranted. Price rs and
so cts. X. D. Goodall Druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

French Tansy Waters. the worlds
famous remedy for irregular and pain
full periods of ladies'; are never fail
ing and safe Married ladies' friend.
French Tansy Waters are the only re-
liable female remedy in the world;
imported from Paris; take nothing
else, but insist on genuine; In red
wrappers with crown trade mark. La
France Drug company, importers, 1OS
Turk St., San Francisco. For sale by
o. G. Schaefer, druggist, sole agent,
Las Vegas, N. NJ. Opera House
corner.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02
A POWDER MILL EXPLOSION.

Removes everything in sight; so do
drastic mineral pills, but both are
mighty dangerous. Don't dynamite
the delicate machinery of your body
with calomel, croton oil or aloes pills,
when DIR. Kings New Life Pills, which
are gentle as summer breeze, do the
work perfectly. Cures Headache,
Constipation. Only 25c at Browne &
Manzanares Co.. and Murphey-Van
Petten Drug Store.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

MokI TEA POSITIVELY CURES
sick headache, indigestion and consti-
patton. A delightful herb drink. Re-
moves all eruptions of the skin, pro-
ducing a perfect complexion, or money
refunded. 25 cts. and so cts. o. G.
Schaefer, Druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

A. E. D. Carscallen has been made
business manager Of the Albuquerque
sJournal-Democrat.s with Geo. F. Al
bright as managing editor and W. S.
burke chief editorial writer.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

I have sold all my interest in the
business Of Ortiz & win, of ocate,
Mora county, N. NJ, to Francisco A.
win, who win collect all accounts
and pay all bills due BY above firm.
PEDRO 4. ORTIZ.
ocate, n. NJ. Jan. 5th, 1900 so-1m
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

An early spring is expected in the
San Juan county valley, and farmers
are preparing for active spring work.
There is plenty of water in the river
and the bitches. and a good crop year
is expected.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

The Optic ONCE is the only
place in the city or Territory where
you can get embossed work done. We
are prepared to do that class Of work
ss-tf
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF and good
to your friends. When you treat a
friend to Nhiskey, give him the best.
HARPER whiskey is the beverage
for your friends and for you. Sold by
]. D. Mackel, w. w. Rawlins, East
Las Vegas, N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02
volcanic ERuprIoNs-

Are grand. but Skin Eruptions rob
life Of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cures them; also Old. Running and
Fever Sores. Ulcers. Boils. Felons.
Corns, Warts. Cuts, Bruises. Burns,
scalds. Chapped Hands. Chilblains.
Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out
Pains and Aches. Only 25 cts box.
Cure guaranteed Sold by Browne &
Manzanares Co.. and Murphey-van
Petten Druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02
.AckER's DYSPEPSIA TABLETS

are sold on 8 positive guarantee
Cures heartburn. raising Of the food.
distress after eating or any form Of
dyspepsia. One little tablet gives i'm
mediate relief. 25 cts. and 90 cts.
o. G. schaefer, Druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

During the past week, three diff
ferent cases of hOld-up have taken
place in Bland, and in each instance
it has been watch grabbed from the
PERSONAL direct cases of highway
robbery.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

Col. R. F. Anderson and son Frank
have sold out all their interest in the
Excelsior" mine at Organ to w. S.
Mccormack G Co.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

The citizens of Cerrillos are anxious
ly awaiting for the starting of the
smelter at that place, which will like
ly occur soon.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02

1t is said that ten delegates from
the Springer precinct to the Colfax
republican county convention are all
for Catron.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-03-02
REMEDY

AcKER's ENGLISH REMEDY
viii stop a cough at any time. and
will cure the worst cold in twelve
hours. or money refunded. rs cts
and 50 cts. 0. G. schaefer. Druggist