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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-05

Each n of the graduates prepared
and delivered in a very creditable man.
ner an grafton on live topics of the day.
The class address was delivered by
Hon. T. B. Catron in a very pleasing
and forcible n Thus closed the
most successful school year in the his
tory of the Santa Fe public schools. All
who anticipate making this city their
home may rest assured that no pains
will be spared in providing as good
school facilities for the children of the
capital city as a be found anywhere
in the west.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-05

that the interiors of the administrator
building and dollhouse have been paint.
ed throughout since Superintendent
Bursum took charge, and appear as
fresh M attractive as new buildings
Some Of the ornamental painting in the
principal rooms of the administration
building, executed by a former convict
is really artistic. -
THE BRICK MACHINE.
Among the most important, suhstan-
tial and prospectively profitable addi-
tons made to the varied industrial de-
partments of the institution by Super
intendent Bursum. the large, complete
and strictly ~up-to-date brick-making
plant first arrests attention. Noting
that the small, wooden, horsepower
machine in use was fifty years behind
the times and entirely inadequate to
present needs, the new superintendent
almost Immediately negotiated for the
purchase Of a modern machine Of the
c. w. Raymond company, of Dayton,
o. This machine reached Santa Fe last
September.
THE MODUS OPERANDI.
1t was found that the large two-story
brick building, 25x6O feet, adjoining the
electric light plant, which was put up
by the former management but never
utilized, was exactly adapted to shelter
ing the machinery. The plant that has
since been set up in this building con-
sists Of a clay crusher on the first floor,
into which the raw material is shcveled
from wagons or cars or directly from
the ground, whence it is carried to the
second floor by elevators and passed
through screens; then comes the pug
mill, into which the pulverized clay
passes from the screens, and where it is
moistened and mixed to the proper IN
sistency for use; below the pug mill on
the first floor is the brick-making ma
chine proper, where the clay is pressed
into long sections of the exact width
and thickness of the brick desired; next
come the cutting and separating tables,
where the sections are u into bricks
a. they pass along on belts. and are
separated and the common bricks are
placed on cars for transfer to the dry
ing house, and the others are passed to
the conveniently located repress ma
chine, to be reduced to an extra degree
of perfection.
POWER SUPPLY.
The power is supplied by the eighty
Atlas engine in the electric
light works. This operates the brick
machine in the daytime and the cleo
trio light plant at night. The engine is
ample for all present uses, but the addi-
ton of another large boiler is contem-
plated at an early day. In connection
with the cutting tables is an appliance
for cutting brick into suitable shapes
'or constructing arches.
The guaranteed capacity of the ma
is $1,000 bricks every ten hours
when forced. Thirty thousand common
adobe bricks are easily turned out dali
y, and the repress machine Is capable
Of turning out 25, 900 more. 1t Is at pres
emit adjusted to handle 10000 bricks per
THE DRYING HOUSE.
From the separating tables and re-
press machine the bricks are conveyed
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-05
WATER auD LIGHTS
Santa Fe Is Justly Proud Of
Its Water and Electric
Light System.
The OPERATIONS IN DETR|L
A Wise Combination of Forces-Water
Always In Motion and Thereby I'm
proved-Drives Electric Light
Plant In Transit.

Santa Fe is justly proud of it's water
and electric light systems. Recent
changes have made them as near per-
feet as human ingenuity can devise.
The gravity water system of the city
cost a great deal of money, but the re-
are exceptionally satisfactory n
the rewards are certain to be great.
Reasonable dividends are assured TO the
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-05

story stone dollhouse on the north side,
which is 104x45 feet, and contains 1O4
well-ventilated cells, the six acres Of
ground belonging to the institution be-
ing surrounded by a wooden stockade.
This cheap stockade has been replaced
by a solid brick wall 2,319 feet long, 20
feet high and ~ inches thick, resting on
q solid stone foundation 4 feet deep, 4
feet wide below the surface, and 2 feet
8 inches above the ground. The west
side Of the wall Is adorned with an elab-
orately constructed arch, with an artis-
tically finished main entrance gate
worked by an electric lock. This gate
IL surmounted by a grand tower, there
also being six other grand towers on
the walls, and the entire work displays
unusual artistic taste. The buildings
within this substantial and formidable
stockade are all constructed Of brick,
stone and iron, and include the electric
light plant, new brick plant, tinshops,
hospital. greenhouses. stables, carriage
houses, and pens and houses for many
fattening hogs. Ample water for all
purposes. including fire protection and
irrigation Of the grounds and gardens,
IL afforded by the mains Of the local
water company, and in the event Of any
deficiency In the water supply a large
well on the grounds with a steam pump
and pipes attached a at any time be
brought into service. thus sufficiently
guarding against any contingency that
may arise.
Another dollhouse corresponding in all
respects with the one on the north side
- In process Of construction on the
south side Of the administration build
ing. The walls are nearly up, ond q
number Of convicts are kept constantly
employed in the stoneyards preparing
he materials to complete This addition.
n this connection, It should b noted
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-05

prisoners are comfortably clothed, well
fed and humanely treated. They are
nearly all stout and in good health, and
seem to be as we'll contented as could
be expected under the circumstances.
Only two deaths have occurred during
the past year. This certainly speaks
in high praise of the food, sanitary con-
ditions, medical treatment and general
care bestowed. The spacious hospital
is comfortably furnished with iron bed
steads, clean bedding, good mattresses
and springs, and everything else need
full for sick people. Connected with 1t
are operating rooms and we'll equipped
drug store. 1t Is a model in every re-
spect. The same conditions prevail
throughout the entire institution. Per-
feet order and quiet, neatness and close
attention to work are noted in every de-
partment.
While Superintendent Bursum and
Assistant Superintendent James are
good disciplinarians, and insist upon a
strict compliance with every rule, both
are governed by humane motives and
seek to contribute all in their power
to promote the well being Of the per-
sons in their absolute custody. The old
method Of punishment known as the
dark CELL and stringing up by the
hands have been abolished, and the
spanking system" has been substitute
ed therefor. This system has worked
so admirably that It has reduced the
number Of punishments at least rs per
cent. No convict has SO far given u
for being punished a second time after
having had a trial dose administered
under this system. 1t seems that 1t Is
not so much the physical punishment
as the humiliation that has proved ef-
fective. The p~enitentiary physician Is
always present when punishments are
administered.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-05
THE PUBLIC SCH00LS'
Santa Fe Possesses d Public
School System That Is
Up-to.Ddte.
A GOOD Superintendent
Great Progress Made In One Year-A
Public Exhibition that Gives q Glimpse
of the Work Done BY Teachers
and BY Pupils.

In no respect has the capital city of
| New Mexico made such giant strides
| along the path of true progress during
the past year than in her public schools.
This is a subject that appeals now, as 1t
should have done long ago, to the in
tense pride Of any citizen, and is a
matter that has aroused such deep
rooted enthusiasm that it Is safe to pre-
dict that never again will there ever be
| permitted any backward step.
The total enrolment Of the city
schools for the term Of 1889 was $40;
average daily attendance, 1856, whereas
the total enrolment for the S99-1900
term just closed was 10, with an aver
age daily attendance of 1895, a most
gratifying increase, which in itself
stands for much. But 1t Is in the gen.
eral elevation Of the standard Of the
public schools; the character of the
teachers employed, the management of
the finances; in these things are the
true cause Of this new public awaken
ing on the subject of popular education.
The school board is composed of
Messrs. Jacob Weltmer, John v. Con-
way, Canuto Alarid, Seferino Baca, A.
Garcia, Nicanor Baca, Ramon Lobato
and Edward 8. Andrews. Among those
who have seen the longest service on
the board are the two first named, and
it is due to them to say that during
their regime Is president and secretary
respectively they have labored most
z~ealously and untiringly to advance the
standard of the public schools in Santa
Fe. Directors and teachers have work.
ed harmoniously together, with the re-
suit that all through the term the week.
ly literary and debating society meet
ings and the Friday afternoon exercises
drawn q large attendance OF the
parents and friends Of the pupils. and
the commencement exercises Just con-
cluded brought out large public gath
erings of the people, who were lavish In
their praise Of the years work of both
teachers and pupils. And n unique
feature may be mentioned just here,
and that is the exhibit which strangers
and visitors in the city to-day are in
vited to call and inspect. All the wards
of the public schools Of the city have,
during the past few months, saved up
and prepared work, which Is now on
public exhibit in the northwest corner
room of the Catron block. The kinder
parten exhibit consists Of clay model
ing, paper weaving and other work.
which has been prepared In the daily
work of the children. This IL one
Of the important departments of the
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-05
THE "PEU|TEuT|9RY
A EOdeI Institution of Which
New Mexico Can Well
Be Proud.
ImPoRTauT IMPROVEMENTS
Since Hon. H. O. Bursum Became Su-
perintendent Great Reforms AS Well
AS Important Economies Have
Been Effected.

The New Mexico penitentiary has
long been recognized as one of the mod
Ell penal and industrial institutions Of
the west, and recent reforms and i'm
provements have gained it higher rec
ignition than ever before.
Hon. H. o. Bursum, who ably repre-
scented Socorro county in the council Of
the thlrty-third legislative assembly,
and who had previously served most
satisfactorily for several years as sher-
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-05
KAUNE & CO..
First-Class Family Grocery and Best Place
For Table Delicacies-Reliable

For Table DelicacieS-Reliable
and Prompt.
Two of the most popular men in the
commercial life Of Santa Fe are Henry
s. Kaune, assistant postmaster, and
Maj, Frederick Muller, county collect
or, who, under the firm name of Kaune
& Co., conduct a general grocery bust
ness. They carry a large stock Of we'll
assorted goods; also. fresh fruits and
green goods; occupy spacious quarters
opposite the First National Bank on
San Francisco street. and their house
Is the favorite headquarters for the pro-
v%isioning of campers and mining pros
pectors. The business was established
in 1896. and from a modest beginning
Mr.. Kaune, who is the active head Of
the firm, has by his energy, enterprise
and fair dealing. built up a patronage
to none In the city.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-05

TERRITORIAL PENITENTIARY.
by cars to the spacious drying house
neal by. This is a building 80 feet wide
and 60 feet long. with solid brick walls
and corrugated iron roof. 1t is ceiled
inside, and the ceiling is covered with
a layer of cement. So it Is practically
alright when the receiving doors are
closed. 1t Is heated by steam trans
mitted from the power plant to the de-
sired degree, and in it the perfectly
formed bricks are thoroughly dried in
forty-eight hours. Its capacity is al
most unlimited.
THE KILNs.
The kiln-dried bricks are next trans
ferred on cars to the burning kilns.
Heretofore the old-fashioned up-draft
kilns have been used, but these have
been abandoned because their product
lacks uniformity in texture, hardness
and color. At present one down-draft
kiln, with a capacity Of $4,000 bricks, is
in use, and another down-draft kiln,
with a capacity Of $4,000 bricks, is
nearly completed. This kiln is con-
structed Of brick, and is strengthened
by the use of twenty tons of iron. I'm
questionably it is the finest brick-burn-
ing kiln In the territory. 1t will be du.
plicated as soon as the construction
work can be done. In the course Of the
next ninety days the d%own-draft kilns
of the plant will have a total capacity
Of 100000 bricks at a burning. The
kilns are reached direct from the Santa
Fe railroad by e Of a sidetrack.
The product consists of common, re-
pressed and vitrifed brick for paving
purpose. They are all perfect in shape.
particularly those that have passed
through the repress machine, including
most Of the fire bricks. The edges of
these are remarkably clean-cut, and
the surfaces smooth. The color Is some
what varied, according to location in
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-05

All kinds of typewriter papers for
sale at the New Mexican printing oflce.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-06-01
HOW TO USE A TELEPHONE.

A telephone girl who knows, accord.
ing TO Il daily paper, suggests these
rules for people who use the telephone:
l.. II you have telephone in your
Office or store, ring up "Central" and
then 60 wait on a customer.
2 Always speak in ai undcrtone,
in order to make Central ask you
over what you want. II she does not
hear you, tell her to wake up" VI
take the cotton out of her ears"
g. Take your time inans wcring your
bell, or, what is better, du not answer
it at all, but in IA half an hour ring uE
and ask who called you, and yet mad il
Central" has forgotten who it was,
She has nothing to do but remember
4. Allow everybody who wants t.
to use the telephone.
5. Hang the receiver big end up
ms in this way II gets full or dust
which makes another cause for com.
plant.
6. Bang on the transmittcr with a
lead pencil as though you intended t.
knock it through the wall. This in.
variably makes it talk better.
I. Refuse to pay toll messages, and
if you are On line with some one, al
ways listen to their conversation and
be sure to want the use Of the line
while they are using IL.
s. Whenever you see the manager
tell him il he cannot give you better
phone or have that one fixed, will
throw the whole thing out Of the win
dow.
8. When the inspector comes, deny
that you have ever had any trouble
with the telephone, aud say that 1t
works like a charm.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-06-01
Chancery Court-2dDist,
N. C. HILL, CHANCELLOR.

In the county Of Pearl River an the first Monday
Of January and July aud continue six days.
In the county of Marion first district On the
second Monday Of January and July and continue
six diva, In the second district on the third
Monday Of January and July and continue six
axvs
In the county of Hancock on the fourth Monday
Of January snd July and continue six days,
In the county Of Harrison on the first Monday
of February and August and continue six DAYS.
In tho county Of jackson oM the Second Monday
sf february and Augnst and continue six days
sfIune and December and continue six days.
IN the county of Jones' on the first Monday of
Narrh and September and continue ak DAYS.
ln the connty Of Jasper on the se,0nd Monday
sf xsfch and September and continue ak days.
In the county of Perry held In Augusta. the
Ylnt district on the third Monday Of March and
Rtpeml~r and continue six DAYS. In the town 0f
laiteshurg the second district on the the first
Monday Of June and December and continue six
daw.
n the county Of Smith on the fourth Monday ef
i.rh and September and continue six days.
In the conniy Of ftovingtOn on the fourth Mon.
ay Of April and October and continue six days.
lnthe county Of Greene on Thursday after the
,~ond Monday Of April and October and continue
the~ dsys.
In the county of Newton IN the first Monday
efAprl and November and continue six DAYS.
In the county of Iaudcrlale IN the first Nom
DAY ef May and November and continue twenty.
fur DAYS.
h The canty Of Clarke on the third Monday II
Ap'il and November and continue ak days.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-06-01
DIDN'T LOVE THE COUNTRY.


Judge John l. Hall, Of Macon, one
OF the South's ablcst lawyers, is here
attending the supreme court, says the
Atlanta Journal.
All efforts to Interview him on the
Beers, the Philippines or the unspeak.
able Turk failed, but he told this story
with great effect:
when war was declared against
Spain the darkies became greatly agl.
tated because there was talk OF put
ting them to the front to fight the
Spaniards. They offered all sorts ol
amusing excuses for not cnlisting.
"Onc old negro said to gentleman
who was urging him to take up arms
against Spain:
"'What for, Marse George, I ain't
got nuthin' against Them Spaniels
they never done nuthin' to me.
ain't got thing against them Span
iels, what's the use Of US 6ghtin'?'
.' Patriotism replied the gentle
man, you should dRht for love ol
country
"Huht luv er country. done live
In town 20 long aln't got no use foI
de country"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-06-01

G.. s. Ellis is editor and proprietor
OF the Dawn OF Light, published at
Walnut Grove in Lcake county. He
is mayor Of the town, ex-Otfici0 justice
OF the peace, Sunday school supern.
tendent and at the head Of some other
things not put down in the book. He
is also carpenter, for he stated In
his last paper 1--WE begun work on the
new parsonage last thursday" and it
Is presumed that lie is blacksmith.
1t is not often that an editor holds as
many positions and fills them to such
general satisfaction as Mr.. Ellis, who,
we believe, breaches to the heather
Of Leakc.-Hattiesburg Progress.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-06-01
SCRANTON. MISSISSIPPI, FRIDAY JUNE L 1900
ALL FOR HARMONY.

Major James X. Vardaman has is
sued "a circular letter addressed ITO
the Democracy OF Mississippi" in
which he says in part:
1t is manifest that the State Ex-
ecutive Comittee has determined to
stand by the unwarranted, unauthor.
lied and unfortunate order adopted
by it at its last meeting in the city OF
Jackson. Notwithstanding the mul.
titudnous protests which have gone
up from the people, the almost uni
vcrsal condemnation ut the hands Of
the State press, and the widespread
dissatisfaction which has permeated
the Democracy OF the entire State,
the chmmittee remains obdurate.
have searched the annals Of the polit-
ical history OF the State for a parallel
or precedent for this extraordinary
proceeding. But l find nothing to up.
proach it in its perverslty and con-
tcmptuous disregard for the wishes
OF the people. Absolutely ii evnces
a spirit less regardfu OF the popular
will than that which inspired the mil
lionaire Vanderbilt when he said,
The people be d. And the wicked
est feature about the whole matter is,
the hypucritical effort on the part of
the committee to make it appear that
it is all done for the goud of the most
"a proposition us fraudulent as it Is
transparent. Now, in order to bring
about a settlement Of this matter-to
, make it possible for the Democrat.
: Of the State to vote intelligently and
: aud effectively on the question Of sc
. lectlng delegates an electors, and alst
, avoiding split in the party ranks,
suggest that the county executlv
. committee Tor, il the county executive
committee belong to the iniqutou
trust, OF which the present State eX
ecutive committee is the head, shOul
refuse to act), that the people OF tn
counties assemble in mass meeting an(
appoint delegates to a convention tt
be held in the city OF Jackson on th
5th day Of June, 1900, for the purpos
Of nominating Il ticket for presiden
tial elector, and delegates to the Kan
sas City convention, also for member
OF Il new State executive committee
all of whom shall be voted for at tn,
general State primary of June 21st
1900"
We heartily endorse the proposition
and hope Jackson as well as Other
counties of the State will yield to the
suggestion Of Major Vardaman. A
better and more loyal Democrat is not
to be found in the entire common.
wealth.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-06-01
DID YOU KNOW THAT

1t requires fifty per cent. more 70
buy a store now than II did 10 1885!
ItreQuires twenty bushels more corn
to buy wagon than 1t did In 1896?
1t requires 100 per cent. more corn
or wheat to buy copper kettle than
In '96.
1t requires twice as much corn to
purchase coil Of rope as 10 '96
1t requires forty per cent. more corn
to buy plow than 10 v6?
1t requires Is per cent. more corn to
buy a hoe, a rake, q shovel, q spade or
. bolt than 10 '96?
A set Of common wheels cost Il in
06, and now cost $3.50?
Tha.price Of cultlvators 10 higher
by g Is?
Galvanized and barbed wire coats
from u to Sl50 a hundred pounds moro
than In '08?
Rates Of freight are back 70 the ex-
orbitant pricc that caused the popular
revolt In legislation : few years ago
Mckinley prosperity comes high,
but the trusts and corporations must
have itq
| And, knowing these things, viii yov
support the party that has ioeteso(
the trusts and protected them 10 thei
robbery Of the p0ors N "
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-06-01

No matter how many friends the
old soldier may have, the old comrade
comes closer than the rest. Between
them there is y bond Of sympathy
never to be broken; the bond OF perils
shared together and triuniphs which
were common TO them both. When
they meet the conversation never lags;
there Il always the never-forgotten
Jest; the endless discussion Of the or
ders given and obeyed 30 long ago
the low toned allusion to the man who
fell. nghtIng, between them.0 No
wonder that the forgotten listener u
their talk sits entranced u hearing
events which have passed Into undy'
ting history relearsed b, ACTORS In VI!
story,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-06-01
'IHERE is Il TONG UE IN EVERY
LEIF.


There is tongue in every leaf!
A voice in every rill!
A voice that speaketh everywhere,
In flood and fire, through earth and air |;
A tongue that's never still!
'Tis the Great Spirit, wide diffused
Through everything we see,
That with our spirits communeth
OF things Mysterious-Life and Death,
Time and Eternity!
l see Him in the blazing sun,
And in the thunder cloud;
l hear him in the mighty roar
That rusheth through the forest hoar,
When winds are piping loud.
l see Him, hear Him, everywhere,
In all things-darkness, light,
Silence, and sound; but, most of all,
When slumber's dusky curtains fall,
At the dead hour of night.
feel Him in the silent dews, ~
BY grateful earth betrayed; !.
feel Him in the gentle showers, I
The soft south wind, the breath of flow,
ers,
The sunshine and the shade.
And yet (ungrateful that l ami!
I've turned in slrllen mood
From all these things whereof He said,
When the great whole was finished,
That they were ''very good"
My sadness on the loveliest things
Fell like unwholesome dew;
The darkness that encompassed me,
The gloom l felt so palpably,
Mine own dark spirit threw.
Yet He was patient-slow to wrath,
Though every day provoked
BY selfish pining, discomfort,
Acceptance cold or negligent,
| And promises revoked.
And still the same rich feast was spreat
For my insensate heart
Not always SOL woke again,
To join Creations rapturous strain,
80 Lord, how good Thou artw
The clouds drew up, the shadows fled,
The glorious sun broke out,
And love, and hope and gratitude,
Dispclled that miserable mood
OF darkness and Of doubt