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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17
1 PRETTY WEDDING.
The Eldest Son Of Max Pracht Takes Unto
Himself q Wife.

The Ashland (Ore.) papers publish a
week at Ashland of Sergt. William Bis
smarcls Pracht. the eldest son of Max
Pracht, Of this city, special agent Of the
general land Office, to Miss Nellie Pat
rick, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. B.
Patrick, formerly Of La Junta, Colo
The wedding took place at the residence
of Charles J. Brady at Ashland last
Tuesday evening. Judge Milton Berry
officiated, in the presence Of number
of relatives and other invited guests
The bride was charmingly attired in a
wedding gown, sans trains, made of
light colored Persian silk, trimmed with
white. She wore diamond and opal or
naments, and carried bouquet of
white lilacs. Mendelssohn's wedding
march was played by the Misses Esther
and Mary Silsbey as part Of the cere-
mony. After the wedding the happy
couple left for the home of Mr.. Pracht
in Peachblow Paradise, where a recep-
tion was rendered them and a sumptu-
GUS feast was served. The groom's for
mer companions in the Philippine war
rendered the wedding party two chari-
vari serenades. The groom has been a
resident of Ashland for fifteen years,
and served with credit to himself and
honor to his country in company B of
the I'd Oregon volunteers in the Philip
pines. He served as mining engineer at
break of the war. The charming and
bride has been a great favorite
in Ashland social circles during the past
week. where her musical and dramatic
theatrical entertainments.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17
HEAVY RAINS.
Water Does Much Damage In Northern and
Central Mississippi.

memphis, Ienn., April H.-RepOrts
from northern and central Mississippi
to-day state that telegraphic and tele-
phone communication is being seriously
interrupted by the heaviest rains these
sections have experienced in years, and
which have fallen within the past two
days. Travel and traffic in many in
stances is suspended. Reports from
Jackson state that no trains passed
through the city since the north-bound
passenger train over the Illinois Gen.
trail yesterday morning at o'clock.
Washouts are reported from all direc-
tions. The Little ]" road and the Illi-
nois Central tracks are under water at
several points. Reports from Crystal
Springs and Madison state that cram
berry and strawberry beds are under
water, and that the early crop will be
entirely lost in both. Cotton. and corn
have to be planted. In many places
damage has been done to fences and
bridges, the amount of which is prac-
tically incalculable.
DAMAGING FLOODS.
Meridian, Miss, April 17.-The flood
situation in this section reached fright
full proportions to-day. The city is cut
off from the outside world except by its
telegraphic connection of Western
Union wires. All trains are marked an
nulled for an indefinite period at Allan
ia and at Vicksburg. The train due here
at noon yesterday has been water
bound twelve miles from the city for
twenty-four hours. The passengers are
without food, the train being unable to
come forward or to go back. The dam
age to the Atlanta and Vicksburg, the
Alabama and Great Southern, the Mo-
bile and Ohio and the New Orleans and
Northeastern railroads will reach $780,
900. The tracks and trestles are swept
away by floods. This city and surround
ing section suffered incalculable loss.
Twenty-Five per cent of all fertilizer on
farming land throughout the state Is a
total loss. and truck plantations in a
radius of ten miles are submerged.
Three fatalities have been reported up
to this hour, the victims being negroes
who lost their lives endeavoring to save
cattle. Their bodies have not been re-
covered. The rain has ceased, and the
waters are slowly receding.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17
A Brutal Assault.

Green Robins, an old man who came
to San Marcial from Springer several
months ago and started little general
store in the former town, was brutally
assaulted by Charles Baird, colored
man. Several people were attracted to
the store by the old mans yelling. They
found him covered with blood and three
gashes in his head caused by blows
from rock tied in handkerchief in
the hands of Baird, who fled as soon as
he saw the other people coming. Rob-
ms skull was fractured, but he will
probably recover.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17
REPORTED DROWNED.
But Later It Was Found That Engineer
liver Had Hidden Himself.

New Orleans April 17.-Dispatches
from Port Fades last night gave an ac-
count of the drowning from the steamer
Jarlon, which Is on its returning trip to
this country, of L. H. Hyer, the engin-
eer who was recently engaged in the
preliminary survey of the Nicaraguan
canal. 1t developed to-day when the
Jarlon reached this city that Hyer had
not been drowned. When the matches
were opened the sailors proceeded into
the hold of the ship and found Hyer
concealed behind lot Of freight. His
mind Is gone. The unfortunate man will
be turned over to the police for safe
keeping until the relatives can be COM
municated with.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17
The BUFFALO RESERVE.
The Bill Providing For It's Establishment
Reported Favorably.

The house committee on public lands
has favorably reported the bill to set
aside 10000 acres of government land in
Chaves county to be used as buffalo
reserve. The reserve IS to be In charge
of Col. c. ]. Jones who has paid some
attention to the preservation of the
buffalo. BY the terms of the bill he will
have to pay the government rental Of
one cent per acre per year and also to
furnish 1t with two buffaloes each year
for use in public parks. Col. Jones now
has herd of buffalo numbering 100 ami
males, which is one fourth of the num-
ber of buffaloes known to exist.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17
KILLED 1 SOLDIER.
The Strikers At Oroton Landing Shoot
Down Sergeant Robert Douglass.

Croton Landing, N. T., April IT,
Last night after o'clock an unknown
striker shot down Sergt. Robert Doug
lass, of the 11th separate company Of
Mount Vernon. The assassination oc-
CURED while Douglass was relieving a
guard. The widest excitement pre-
vailed throughout the camp as soon as
the news of the assassination spread to
different tents, and the soldiers are
frantic over the crime, and retaliation
il feared.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17

Washington, April 1.-THE weather
report for eastern Texas: Fair and cold
er tonight, with light frost In central
and northern portions on Wednesday,
with diminishing northwesterly winds.
Indian Territory: Fair and colder, with
frost tonight and Wednesday, norther-
" winds. Arkansas: Fair and colder
tonight, with frost in the west portion;
on Wednesday fair and northerly winds.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17
Whiting the Shrine Of San Juan.

Archbishop P. Bourgarde, Reverends
]. Deraches, P. Gilberton, I. Grom and
A. Cazales, of this city, Rev. ]. Gauthier,
Of Manzano, Rev. Geo. J. Juillard, Of
Gallup, Rev. A. Rabeyrolles, of Las
Vegas, Rev. A. Docher, of Isleta, and
Rev. M. Ollier, Of Tiptonville, left Santa
Fe over the Denver & Rio Grande this
morning for San Juan to visit the shrine
of San Juan and call on Father Camilo
Seux, the parish priest there.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17
Strikers Cut Wires.

Ashville, N. c.. April 17.-All passen-
ger and freight trains of the Ashville
division of the Southern railway are
running on time to-day. The freight is
being moved in sections on fast time
trains. All wires east Of Ashville are
cut between here ana Old Fort, thirty
miles distant.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17
The JICARlLLA PLACERS.
Machinery for Working Them Is Arriving
At White Oaks.
Special Cor. New Mexican.

White Oaks, April 16, 1900, About
twenty tons of material going to the
Jicarilla placers was received this morn
ing. The American Placer company
evidently means business and will work
the placers on large scale. The ma
terial for the machinery to be put up
will be coming along every day now
although there is some delay in getting
in the freight even with railroad with
In twelve miles of White Oaks.
Hon. George W. Prichard has gone to
Socorro and from there will probably 60
to Albuquerque to take testimony in the
suit of the Richardson's VS.. the Ell Ca
ptan Land and Cattle company. Mr..
Prichard represents the cattle company.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17
Reception ~ the Queen.

Dublin, April l7.-After her morning
drive today Queen Victoria received in
audience the daughter Of Sergeant Major
Hartigan now at Colenso, Natal, who
presented her majesty with a bouquet
from the wives and the widows Of the
non-commissiened officers and men Of
the Irish regiments in South Africa.
The queens afternoon drive includes
Donnybrook.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17
To Start NAV l,

The Edison experimental mill at Do
lores, on the Ortiz grant, is to be start
ed on May 1. There had been some diff
ficulty in securing carpenters to work
on the building.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17
Senator Clark's suoos ssor.

Helena, Mont, April ia con-
ference of political leaders was held
here to decide upon Senator Clark's sue
cessor In the event of the senate declar-
ing his seat vacant. Lhe choice Of the
conference was James Murray, promi-
nent in the mining and financial In.
terests of Montana. Murray has the
Clark influence on his side as we'll as the
governor of the state.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17
The Plaque In psysia,

Teheran, April 1.-THE shah started
from here yesterday on his way to Eu-
rope. An outbreak OF the bubonic plague
Is reported In Javanrood district near
the Turkish frontier. Since the disease
appeared three weeks ago 1875 deaths
have occurred.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17

Invitations and programs for com.
mencement exercises at the New Mex
lean Printing Company's ONCE. Sam
pies upon application.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17

Many new and elegant designs for In
vitations to commencement exercises ct
the New Mexican snice. Ask to see
samples.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17

Paper for typewriters in quantities to
suit at low prices at the New Mexican
printing office.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17

Artistic programs for commencement
exercises at the New Mexican once.
Samples cheerfully furnished.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17

Many new and elegant designs for in
vitations to commencement exercises at
the New Mexican office. Ask to see
samples.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-17
MORA COUNTY.

The excellent condition Of the ranges
throughout the county causes general
rejoicing among herd and flock owners.
Nicolas Archuleta, the respected old
timer and friend of the famous Kit
Carson, recently died at Wagon Mound.
Don Epimenio Martinez and wife. Of
Wagon Mound, have left for France.
intending to spend six months at the
Paris exposition and elsewhere in south
ern Europe.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17
REMARKABLE RESCUE.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfelj, H.,
makes the statement, that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs, she
was treated for a month by her family
physician; but grew worse. He told her
she was hopeless victim OF consump-
ton and shat no medicine could cure
her. Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption; she
bought bottle and to her delight
found herself benefited from the first
dose. She continued its use and after
taking ak bottles. found herself sound
and well: now dcss her own house work,
and ia rs well as che ever wss. Free
trial bottles Of this Great Discovery at
McCrum Drug Co. Only so cents and
S1.00, every bottle guaranteed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17
QpEsTI0N ANSWERED.


Yes, August Flower still has the
largest sale Of any medicine in the
civilized world. Your mothers and
grandmother never thought Of using
anything else for Indigestion or Bilious
ness. Doctors we're scarce, ind they
seldom heard u Appendicitis, Nervous
Prostitution or Heart failure, etc. They
used August Flower to clean out the
system and stop fermentation OF un-
digested food, regulate the acti on o
the system, and that is all they took
when feeling dull and bad with head
aches and other aches. You only need
o few doses of Green's August Flower,
in liquid form, to make you satisfied
there is nothing serious the matter with
you. Sample bottles at B. Il. Gorrell's,
Lexington, w,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17

an SHer proving Ialtn TO OuHereis
from Blood cpd Skin Troubles.
GERS, Jtl;,rs E,silI Scyss, Pain
full dwellings, Effects of Blood Poison,
Persistent grup!iSns, that refuse to
heal under ordinary treatment are
quickly cured by B. B b, Botanic
Blood Balm), The mcst wonderful Blood
Purifier of the age, made especially to
cure all terrible, obstinate, deep. seated
Blood epd Skin troubles. Is your
blood thinf Are ron pallet All run
downi Have you Eczema' Pimplesi
Blotches and Bumps' Skin or gcalp
Humorss Boilsi Eruptionsi Skin
Itches and SWOLLEN Aching Bones?
Rheumatism' Scrofulai Catarrhp Then
you need D. B. B. Botanic Blood
Balm), because it drains from the blood
and entire system all the poisops and
humors which cause oil OF these troubles
and the cause being removed, o per-
mepent cure follows. B. b. B.
thoroughly tested for thirty years, and
thousands euisd after doctors and
patent medicines failed, Tor sale by
druggists at 81 per large bottle, or 3
large bottles full treatment) s.. To
Prove our faith in B. B. B. we will
send Q TRIAL Bottle Free and prepaid
to sufferers, 40 they may test the
remedy at our sKpense. Address
BLOOD BALM CO., Atlanta, GA.
Write to-day.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17
STORY OF A SLAVE.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George d. Williams,
Of Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: "My
wife has bssn SO helpless for five years
that she could not turn over in bed D.
lone. After using two bottles of Elsc-
tric Bitters. she is wonderfully improv-
ed and able to do her own work"
This supreme remedy for female dis
eases quickly cures nervousness, sleep
lessness, melancholy, headache. back
ache, fainting and dizzy spells. This
miracle working medicine is a godsend
to weak, sickly, run down people.
Every bottle guaranteed. Only SO cents.
Sold by McCrum Drug Co.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17
TO TIE DEAF,

a rich lady. cured of her Deafness
and Noises in the Head by DR. Nichol-
sons Artificial Ear Drums, gave So
200 to his Institute. so that deaf people
unable to procure the Ear Drums may
have them free. Address No. 124l7
The Nicholson institute. $50, Eighth
Avenue, New York
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17
PERMANCY OF PROFESSION

Col. Bell, the United States consul
at Sydney, recently appeared as a
witness in the divorce court in that
city on the point whether q certain
certificate would be accepted in the
American courts as formal proof Of
marriage. "You are lawyer, think,
Col. Bell. remarked the judge. "Wsll
no, sir" replied the colonel, ~ was
once, but I have reformed" When
The laughter had subsidized the bench
settled the matter with the dictum:
"Once lawyer, always lawyer" The
colonel then pronounced the certificates
valid from the legal American stand
point.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17

In it's advanced ard chronic form q
Geld in tie head is known as Nasal
Catarrh and is the recognized soures OF
other diseases. Having stood the test
of contipEed successful use, Ely's
Cream Balm in recognized as a specific
for membranal diseases ip the nasal
passages, and you should resoRt to this
treatment in your own case. 1t is nos
drying, does not produce sneezing.
Price 80 cents g. druggists or by mail,
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street, New
York Give up prejudice and Try It,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17
VOLCANIC ERUpIONS

ARE grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life of Joy. Bxeklen's Arnica Salve,
cures them, also Old. Running and
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boiis, Felons,
Corns, Warts. Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
Scalds. Chspped Hands, Chilblains.
Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out
Pains and Aches. Only 25cts. q box,
Cure guaranteed. Soil by McCrum
Drug c..
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17
FARM NEWS AND VIEWS.
PHILADELPHIA ,RecOrdl

It's Just as necessary ior larner u
IS OF reputation as for the merchant
to get to toe top witha certain line Of
goo ls. When the farmer makes o
specially Of butte, eggs or any other
article he should seek to introduce the
goods himself. 1t may not be encourag-
ing at first but his products will in
lme beso me known.
When domestic animals have the OPP
portunity to make q change of food
they do so. This may be noticed when
they are on the pasture. rome being
content with certain grasses while
Others Will seek some otter kinds. They
also prefer cnange st times in the
wiuttr, especially when they receive no
food of succulent character. Provide
tnsilage, turnips, carrots or any kind
of food other than dry grain and hay.
1t is not the lack of means that some
farmers fail to ornament their farms
with trees, eyergreens and paint. 1t
costs but a small sun to plant ever
Greens TO serve as wind-brakss and
t ey very much beautify shoms when
placed along the roads. Even around
the parnysrd evergresns are useful and
are superior to fences on the di'iding
lines of farms, Cattle in the fields
both in summer aud in winter. will
seek shade and protection, and trees
and evergreens will serve them ad-
mirably.
Heavy loan is the best soil for apple
trees and before the young trees are
put in place the ground should not only |
be plowed but also sub,oiled,if possible
as we'll as narrowed fine, the same as
for crop Of grain. Each trse should
be cut back and all injured roots re-
roved. The holes for the trees should
only be deep enough for theToots, but
they should be large, so % to permit OF
spreading the roots and giving them
ample room. Fill the top soil in first
trample well,pour on bucket OF water,
and put out the next tree; then return
TO the frat tree and fill up with earth
to the surface, slightly billing around 8
The tree. |!
All breeding females show tendency
% "breed back" to the original stock,
for the reason only pure bred males
hould be vsed in order to improve. A
common herd of fsck GIN be completely
hanged in few years by bresdingI
trough thsmals line for the particular
Qualities desired. When an animal is
flowed to produce young without re- b
ard to the future there is loss and (
he stock is going back, SiThers kis 40 :
andstill in breeding. The object V
ceRgld Re to endeavor to have better n
Fock every year, for then the animals lc
ill be more valuable and they will tt
ield more in products. %
Flocks Of poulty are sometimes nm e,
ro6tab::e because the laying hens are lie
ompsllsd to support Those that pro- ~
uee nothing. II the young pullets r.
re Matched early in the year and kept e
a growing condition they should be- s
in laying by November. But it seems
lat with many Aocks only few begin
ying so early in the winter season. tc
his is due to not culling out the flock "
i'd disposing of those that have no. .; .;
ade suitable growth with the others.
hen Matching early pullets only eggs
ON selected hens should be used. 50
to improve the laying qualities of
o members of the flock. lii
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17
BTSMARK'S IRON NERVE

Was theresult Of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous
energy are not found where Stomach,
Liver, Kidney and Bowels are opt Of
order, I you want these Qualities and
the success they bring. use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They devslop every
power OF brain and body. Only 2se. at
McCxum Drug Co.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17

1t looks as though England would
soon be compelled to sell bonds to raise
money to meet the enormous expense
Of tie war in South Africa. England
will, in the end, get the Transvaal Re-
public. but she will have to pay q big
price for It, both in msnsy and in blood.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17
Sale OF Lands Near
Goshen, Va,
CALF PASTURE RIVER


BY virtue Of Decree of the Circuit Court
10th day OF March, 1896 and September
Goth, 1898 in the Cause Of David Glendy's
Exor VS.. William Glendy Heirs. we will
offer for sale at public auction in front of the
Court House, in the Town OF Lexington,
Virginia, on
MONDAY, THE 9th DAY ofFEBRUARY.
1900 at ~ ~, OF THAT DAY,
the two tracts of land which comprise the
tract of land of which the said William
Glendy. deceased, died seized. containing
about 593 acres. lying Immediately on the
Calf Pasture River, about ! miles from
Goshen Depot. adjoining the lands of David
Condor, Ewing Kelso, McCutchon and
others.
The land Is well watered and timbered: a
good orchard, and the buildings In very
fair condition There is also a good tene-
ment house on the place. 1t is convenient
to church, school and mill. The land has
been divided into two farms Of about 206
acres each, which will be sold separately. A
plat can be seen on application to the under
signed, and will be exhibited on day OF sale.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand sufficient
to pay costs Of suit and sale, and the balance
on credit of one, two and three years, with
interest from day ofsale; purchaser executing
bonds with good personal security for the
deferred payments.
w. A, ANDERSON,)
W. T. SHIELDS. Comrs OF Sale.
q. ID. LETCHER,)
Rockbridge Circuit Court Clerks Office:
hereby certify that g. ID. Letcher, one OF
the commissioners OF sale, has executed the
bond required by the Decree In said Cause.
Given under my hand this 7th day OF
December, 1899.
Jan. 8 At. r. r. WITT. Clerk.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17

Wonder if Gen. Otis regards the sup
preston of newspaper in Manila. as
step towards Filipino liberty 1t is
openly stated that the newspapers of
Manila have less freedom in publishing
the news than was allowed under the
Spanish regime.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17

That which is called liberality is fire.
quontly nothing moro than the vanity
of giving. Of which We are more fond
than of the thing given -Roshefoucauld
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17

"Whsn . mans young he's anxious
to show his knowledge" said the Mana
yunk Philosopher; "aud when be gets
cider he's just ar anxious to conceal
his ignorance"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17
TWO hundred bushels
L of Potatoes remove


IL of Potatoes remove
eighty pounds Of "actual" Pot
ash from the soil. One thou
sand pounds of a fertilizer con-
tanning 80 actual" Potash
will supply just the amount
needed. If there Is a de-
ficiency of Potash, there will be
a falling-of in the crop.
We have some valuable
books telling about compost
ton, use and value Of fertilizers
for various crops. They are
sent free.
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
% Nassau ST., Now York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17

Tim Woodruff is trying to do the
trough house" act in the Vice Presi-
dental card edifce erected by the Nc
Kinley- Root combine, and Bsss Plat
can hardly keep from snisksring.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-17

This world is full Of feols, and he
who would not wish to see one must
not only shut himself up alone, bat
also break his looking glass. Bo;leav.