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The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-05-24
What One Third Of an Acre Re-
turned a Sacramento
Mountain Farmer.
FINEST WATER SUPPLY IN WORLD.
Enough Potatoes Can Be Raised on an
Acre or Two of ground to
Supply a Whole
County.

came, saw, and was conquered. |
had heard great deal said about the
Sacramento mountain country, but
after seeing for myself must say the
half has never been told me. The first
thing that strikes you with aston
ishment is the new railroad from Alamo
gordO to Cloudcrolt. 1t is certainly the
most remarkable piece of civil engineer
ing In the world. You can look out
across three tracks in several places and
yet all the same road. 1t rises on an aver
age Of 81 feet to the 100, and up you
go, higher and higher, until you think
you have about reached the place where
many OF US are Expecting some day to
Atlie and gQAtG When, behold, you step
ut into town of busy people
Qudf Zone among the finest sum-
In the world.
amog0rdo and Sacramento
Company have built perfect
F0rk of railroads up In these noun
canons for the purpose of handling
CnC immense timber interests. They
lost 5000 logs by fire last Saturday, sup
posed to have been set by u spark from
q passing engineI They have some of
the most powerful engines in the world
with cogwheel power, They say they
can climb anything bntNa telegraph
pole.
y had the prlvilbdge of@prea6hing at
BaIiey's log CAMP last Tuesday nlTht 70
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-05-24

Secretary, Committee on Arrange
mants."
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

The romances of royalty are as tragic
as those with which Anthony Hope has
filed the imaginary realm of Rurita-
mia. Princess Stephanie q daughter
of the King of the Belgans, in the
bloom of early youth became the wife
of Archduke Rudolf, the Crown Prince
Of Austria-Hungary. She seemed des-
tined to be an empress, but her life in
Vienna has been overshadoWed with
unhappiness. The tragic death of the
Crown Prince left her a widow with a
young daughter to be educated in the
stateliest but most gloomy court in Eu-
rope. The Princess at 80 has entered
upon her second romance. Her mar
riage to Count Elemer Lonyay involved
the sacrifice of her royal rank and com
plete separation from her daughter.
who has reached the age of 10. The
King of the Belgians and the Emperor
of Austria each attempted to dissuade
the Princess from this second marriage.
but she had fallen in love with the
Hungarian Count, and chose to take
her leave of a court where she has
never been happy, and to leave behind
her daughter, to whom she is deyotedly
attached. At the marriage, which took
place in March, neither her royal father
nor her imperial father-in-law was
present. Etiquette forbade them to as
sist at the ceremony. But the Coun.
tess has not forfeited their love or their
esteem. The Count is of noble. but not
of royal, birth. He has estates in Hun
gary, and is n diplomatist who has been
connected with the Austrian embassies
at several European courts. Royal eti-
quette is rigid and without sentiment.
The Crown Princess, who had expect
ed to be an Empress, Invested herself
of royal rank and privilege when she
became a Countess. She can never
again meet on terms of equality her
own daughter, who is great figure at
the Austrian court, and is to marry a
Kings son. Yet she has exchanged a
life which had become a perpetual
tragedy for one that promises happi-
ness, and every one who knows her
wishes her happiness in the fullest
measure
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

In these days when women are do
Ing all sorts of things it is we'll to re-
mind them that there are some things
they can't do. For instance. The ad-
Justment of the female clavicle makes
1t physically impossible for a woman
to throw missile with either accuracy
or grace. Nature, doubtless, never in
tended that she should throw things at
the other sex. Another thing. Few
women-bless 'em-know how to get off
street car in the orthodox fashion. A
street car conductor will give his bell
rope couple of jerks to tell the mo-
torman TO go ahead as soon as a man
puts his foot on the lower step-as to a
woman, never. She Is all too likely to
get off backwards or straight In front
or any old way. Even women have
their limitations.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

the worlds things of value, but II is
doubtful whether he Is to be congratu-
lated upon his rehabilitation. Though
he Is no longer drug on the market,
he has no brighter future before him
than at any other time since the trolley
car and the automobile began to crowd
him off the earth. For the crowding-
off process continues at rate that
might well alarm the whole equine
race. Competent authorities estimate
that the Boer war is killing at least 81
600 horses per month, which will ac-
count for $4,000 or 10000 animals since
the beginning of the war, not counting
those used for table purposes in Lady
smith, Kimberley, and Mafeking. There
is every probability that the wastage of
horses will be still greater when the
British penetrate farther into the Boer
country. The Beers take special pains
to kill the enemy's horses, because the
death of horse is almost as great a
military loss as the death of n man.
The climate also causes the wholesale
sickness and death of the unacclimated
animals. To supply this enormous
wastage the British are securing the
horse markets of the world. The war
office is said to have arranged to con-
vey 10000 horses in twenty-three YES
sells from New Orleans, Buenos Ayres.
and Australian ports, while at the
same time New York dispatch states,
that contract has .'.- nearly COM
pleted in that city for 3ujfsu more If
the war continues long enough at this
rate the American horse breeders will
be in clover.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

Tell Inc water front and the parks were
thfonged with women and children seek
ing reIlef. Those who succumbed were
taken 10 the hospitals, but no one minded
them. Down before Santiago 10000 men
III dlngy brown canvas blue trimmed uni
forms III the blistering heat of a tropical
chmate were lighting against overwhelm-
ing odds. On the day before had come
the news of a disastrous defeat, and the
night had closed down in gloom. To-day
the defeat had been turned into a victory
and the cable had flashed home the details
OF great naval victory besides. The
great city sWeltered and sweated and
waited for confirmation and for the list OF
dead.
That afternoon business called me to
the office. For an hour | worked and
then fell to thinking of the great tragedy
being enacted. Suddenly became aware
that someone was standing by my desk.
"EY men journal, sir? List Nv dead and
wounded"
1t was Mike, but I hardly recognized
the voice. All the impudence, the old
time braggadocio was gone, and he had
come in so quietly. "Why, Mike"
began. Then l noticed the trace of tears
furrowed through the dirt on the two
grimy cheeks. There was an unwonted
seriousness in the deep black eyes and
an unmistakable culver in the voice as he
repeated, "Ev'nen Journal, sir? Extra,
Jes' out. 'Plete list Nv dead an wound.
ed"
| snatched the paper eagerly and tossed
Nike a nickel. Never mind the change"
L said, and plunged into the details of the
fpht Wha,, I rrIo
there.
IF yer please, sir" he began, standing
on one leg and uneasily rubbing it with
the dirty brown foot Of the other. 'If
yer please, sir, could l count yer regular
fer poiper every night? Oi-Oi got ter
sport de family now cause Dim tn head
Nv it. He-he's dere, SIR" he finished
with dry sob, pointing to the open page
before me. CHANGING down the column
IN heavy black, bold-faced type, l saw the
name Of Private Dennis A. Murphy on
the roll Of honor with the brief, explana-
tory line, Shot through the head"
Mike drew step nearer. Say" he
SAID, with just touch of his old-time
eagerness, hes hero now, mint he?"
Mike has several regular customers in
the office now, but he no longer blows in
like a miniature hurricane. He comes
and goes quickly but quietly. He is full
of business, and although his forme- i'm
pudence now and then flashes out it is in
a guarded way that will lose him no CHS
toners. He is always ready for a scran
when anyone intrudes upon his rights.
but he has given up fighting for the fun
of the thing, and he no longer pitches
pennies and CANDLES away his hard-earn-
ed money. Yer see, Dim de head Nv de
family now, an have ter help me mither."
he explains.
The other day he came into the office
with the old-time rush. They've got me
Fathers body, an it's ter be buried here"
he cried. Then after moments thought
ne inquired wistfully, Say, do yer s'pose
de sogers II march ter his grave an put a
nag an flowers on it MORTAL day?"-
Thornton n. Burgess, in Orange Judd
Farmer
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

The horrors of war in South Africa
have been softened by many acts of
magnanimity on both sides, and fierce
foes in combat have forgotten animos-
atty when moved by the appeal of hui
man needs. Before the relief of Lady
smith message went from the camp
of the Beers to that of the British, re-
questing, for the relief of men in hospi-
the Beers medical department lacked.
The request was instantly granted.
The Beers confidence in the humanity
of their foes was as touching as it was
creditable to the British who inspired
It
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

One of the Iowa Legislatures sins Of
omission was its failure to pass the
Dill to prohibit SEEMING and other SINH
lar methods of taking fish in the border
rivers. The bill was defeated because
the seine fishermen made q vigorous
night against It, The argument that
mad weight with the Legislature was
mat the bill aimed to destroy the inter
ests of the men who fish for a liyeli-
MOOD and was in the interests of the
sportsmen who caught only n few fish.
rms strange argument actually car
rled the day. Several of the seiners
employ from fifteen to twenty men each
10 drag the rivers. 1t is only matter
OF ume when the supply will be ex-
hausted, just as the game supply was
ruined by the lack of adequate game
laws. Sportsmen believe that the SIM
ply of fish will be exhausted within
hYe years at the present rate, and il is
reared that the rivers will have to he
restocked when the next Legislature
meets. Although the Legislature re-
FUSED to forbid SEEMING it increased the
appropriation for the game and fish
warden from $4,000 to $3.50 and gave
MIN additional powers to enforce the
law. The warden has complained in
me past that he was unable to emplov
sunleient help to enforce the law. The
aadluonal appropriation should be ade.
euate and 1t is hoped that he will pre-.
vent the reckless slaughter out of sea.
s0n which has been VIGOROUSLY com.
mon In Iowa.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

Sterling Heilig has been interviewing
Jules Verne at his home in Amiens,
where he is a Town Councillor, lead
ing citizen, and an interchangeable writer
of wild scientific romances. The way
some Of Verne's fantastic ideas have
been realized is frequently subject Of
remark. His cigar shaped submarine
boat, the Nautilus, described thirty
years ago in Twenty Thousand
Leagues Under the Sea" is now con-
crete fact i'll the Holland boat and in a
similar vessel which is being quietly
added to the French navy. The flying
machine in Hector Servadoc" Is at
the present moment a reality In the
Santos-Dumont dirigible balloon,
which, according to Mr.. Hellig, "may be
seen maneuvering over Paris" The
automobile was also foretold in "The
Steam House" and 1.-THE Screw Island"
In view of the venerable Frenchman's
qualifications as a prophet, it is encour-
aging to see that he thinks the automo-
bile Is the most precious of modern in
ventions, because it's destiny will be to
combat the great danger of the future
the tendency Of populations to desert
the country for the town." He thinks
the intelligent and the rich will seek
the country more and more, while the
poor and ignorant in their misguided
desire for the eXcitements of city life.
will crowd more and more into the
towns. "The rich will feel more secure
in the country, for one thing-more Sc
cure to pursue their extravaganza self
Indulgence, free from the reproachful
gaze of the poor" Evidently the au-
thor of around the World in Eighty
Days" Is student of other matters be-
sides the latest scientific theories and
Inventions. 1t is now in order for him
to forecast some sort Of automobile that
will also take the deniZens of the slums
and sweatshops to the green fields and
enable or induce them to make living
there.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02
REPLIES THAT WON.
What Clever Answers at the Right Mo-
ment Meant to Some Men.


A long list might be given of men
who have owed their advancement in
life to a clever answer given at the
right moment. An account of how two
of them managed it may be approprl-
ately given just now. One Of Napol-
cons veterans, who survived his mas
ter many years, was wont to recount
with great glee how he once picked up
the Emperor's cooked hat at a review,
when the latter, without noticing that
he was private, said carelessly, THANK
you, Captain" ''In what regiment
sire" instantly inquired the quck-wit-
ted soldier. Napoleon, perceivlng his
mistake, answered, with a smile, I'm
my guards, for l see you know how TO
be prompt" The newly made officer
received his commission next morning.
A somewhat similar anecdote is re-
receiving dispatch from the hands OF
Russian sergeant, who had greatly
distinguished himself on the Danube,
attempted to confuse the messenger Dy
a series of whimsical questions, but
found him fully equal to the occasion.
How many fish are there in the sea-!
asked Suwaroff. "All that are not yet
caught" was the ready answer. How
far Is 1t to the moonY' 1.-TWO Of your
excellency's forced marches" "What
would you do If you saw your men CIV
ing way In battle" 81 would tell them
that there was plenty of whisky behind
the enemy's line" Baffled at all points,
the marshal ended with, "What Is the
difference between your Colonel ana
myselfT "My Colonel cannot make me
a lieutenant, but your excellency has
only to say the word" 81 say 1t now,
answered Suwaroff, land right COCO
officer you win b."
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

a
o
brushed aside
They
of
number
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

The British government makes no ex-
animation to determine the validity Of
a device for which a patent Is asked,
but takes 1t for granted that every in
vention Is new and grants patent to
every applicant, leaving his claim, IL
contested, to be subsequently deter
mined by the courts.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

A man who called another mans at
4entlon lately to a chain dangling from
a wastcoat pocket was forthwith
charged with the theft of the watch.
In most cases it is wisest to mind your
own business.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

The shad lays millions of eggs. If this
quality could only be grated on to the
hen, Easter and an egg trust would
bring no terrors.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

A Brooklyn judge has decided that a
man is not legally bound to provide for
his wife's mother. However, there Is
no way to make the wife look pleasant
when the man asserts his legal rights.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

The woman who wants divorce be-
cause her husband is characterized by
general cussedness should have it with
out further questioning.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

Three tramps were arraigned for
breaking into bath-house in Chicago.
They VOW they never will commit any
such lsane caprice again.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

Mark Twain is in favor Of perpetual
copyright, but surely he can't expect to
hRs that long.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

Life may be mystery, but for fell
Cow to be continually going down hill is
not pleasant way to get to the bottom
of it,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

A strategist loses considerable stand
ing when he is so unfortunate as to get
killed while engaged in the execution
of one Of his brilliant movements.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

Curfew laws may do for children, but
If it is not intended men shall be out
O'nights why is Hymen, the patron of
marriage pictured with q torch?
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

A short life and a quiet one-if you
do not advertise.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

In the royal family circle will Vic
tora's youngest grandson be common
ly spoken of as "PatsyW
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

Lisley's THE Flood" which was sold
by the artist in 1876 for So, was ,e-
Gently sold IN Paris for $4,000.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02
LSNsssFstSNtsFt sNssfiassN1,
z TIMELY TOPICS.S
NARHAAAHR HAANARAAARANie
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The horseless dog cart has made its
appearance.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

Ane south African war has again
si'sn The horse dignitied place among
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-02

Nature begins fools, and women I'm
ish them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-22

the Fall of Pekin." Pains latest oper
air production. will be seen at Broad street
Park for five nights next week, commence
ing Monday. This spectacle pictures the
movements OF the allied forces from Taku
to Pekin, and over two hundred people
will take part in the presentation. The
"fete scene which is part of MIR. Pains
entertainments. will introduce Alfreno, the
worlds champion high wire walker; the
Horndeckers. prince bar eauilbtrists. and
Gilrey and Miller, acrcbats in extraerdi-
nary ttsrnbling feats The fireworks dis
play, which Is one of the features of the
spectacle. will surpass anything ever seen
in the pyrosechnic line. The park Will be
brilliantly illuminated. The gates will
open at $50 P. NJ, and the spectacle COM
mences at S:l5 p. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-22
VOTES WERE LACKING.
Aldermen Could not Pass the Calves
tion Resolution.

The Board of Aldermen failed to get
sufficient number of votes TO pass the reso-
luton approprating s2,00o to the Calves
ton sufferers last night.
There were ten members present more
than quorum, but it required a two
thirds vote TO pass the resolution. The
Aldermen present were Messrs. Burton.
Donahoe, Drewry. F'erriter. Gordon. Law
der, Mosby Thomasson. Wood and Presi-
dent Turpin.
The resolution was laid on the table until
next Thursday night.
There was meeting of the sub-Com-
mittee on Health to consider plans for i'm
proving the street cleaning system Re
ports from various cities were read and
considered The committee voted to request
Dr. VIM. T. Oprenhimer. the President OF
the Board of Health, TO report as To
the cost of separating the street cleaning
department. from the health department
There will be another meeting OF the SUD-
committee Tuesday night
The Finance Committee met and trans
acted routine business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-22
COTTON MARKETS,

NEws YORK, Sept, 21.-coTToN--con-
.;aerab,e excitement prevailed here at
opening qef f ta aosson marss fe ahsEe
NE ms . STATISTICAL position showed further
r raa a In stocks Of al kinds. Our
,narket opened s to II points lower, and
While worf S. s mainy at uP sFge
GU s,3, aI by some pretty good in
sval Ip,,,ant buying. uISaSorable weather
news from Arkansas, With 1nfayorahe
Z ~, ,ira belt carried the advance to ID
nnints. The afternoon buyers We're large
(. r. Influenced by predictions that the adj
vance there would be more than re-
@srnniieds to by Liverpool, and sentiment
: hecame quite generally bnllish. An ele-
s ,ns.nfT IN local calculations was fear
that unfarorable Weat Their In the South
would ratard the development at a time
REGENTS. Much excl ement prevailed in
{ the afternoon. the txmers feeling being
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-22
BRADsTREET's REPORT,
Miners Strike and Iron Trade Cause
Irregular Appearance.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press)
NEW YORK, September 21.-Brad-
streets Tomorrow will says:
The unfavorable turn given the general
Industrial situation by the strike of anthra-
cite coal miners, and the possibility of
wage disputes in the iron trade, with
rather less activity in the latter Industry,
and some Increase OF weakness in the
prices of the cruder forms. have given an
appearance of irregularity to the general
trade and business situation. On the
other hand the course OF staple prices has
been very generally upward this week.
Fab distribution of dry goods, clothing,
hats and millinery has been of a large
volume at nearly all markets. There is a
much better tone noted in the boot and
shoe and kindred trades, and the strength
of cotton goods, although apparently in
excess of that shown by the raw material,
has been regarded as indicative Of conf
dence on the part of the manufacturer.
Premature opening. due 70 hot, dry.
weather, is responsible for portion of
the heavy movement OF cotton to market.
bnt hack, If this, of course, is the desire
to proflt by the good prices prevailing. The
rush Of receipts has been TOO much for the
bull movement, however, and the price is
ma ,t a,1 v lover on the week Raw cotton
and cotton goods have parted cornpang as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-22

to prices this week. A rush of buyers
have advanced print cloths. singhams,
sheetings, and, in fact, nearly every class
of cotton, while materially reducing STOCKS
in hands of the commission men,
Reports Of damage to grain IN snoch ~
the Northwest, REINFORCED by Northwest
ern buying at Chicago, furnished the key
to the advance of nearly two cents IN
wheat this week, followed by gam Oh
20 to % per cent. in flour, and OF Ii cent? EMS
in corn Some of this advance in wheat
was afterward lost in realizing
Other farm products were higher; pork
and lard advancing. and butter and cheese
advanced on improved weather.
Failures in the United States ls3 against
16S. and 112 this week year ago.
Canadian failures y against y last week.