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Evening star., 1901-07-20
The Widest of Dreams,

From the Portland OTegonian.
Sir Robert Ball. in a recent contribution
to an American magazine, has shown in
brief and sensible way that signaling to
Mars is beyond the power Of human re-
sources. The authority OF this eminent
astronomer affords satisfaction to those of
us who suspect certain scientists Of pander-
ing to sensationalism and notoriety. It Is
also very improbable. even If there are In
telligent beings on Mars. that they could
send signal to US which we could detect.
That there is life on the surface of our
neighbor planet Sir Robert does not dispute,
nor Is he prepared to controvert the theory
that the lines, called canals, are tho work
Of an artificial agency. But by several
practical illustrations he shows the absol ute
absurdity of receiving signals with our
present instruments Of observation, or of
creating disturbance on this planet such
as could be seen by the Martfans unless
they have telescopes far beyond the power
of ours. The atmosphere which denseiy en-
vefops the earth Is in itself enough to baf-
fie their efforts to study our planet, or to
receive signal from us. Our difficulty in
penetrating the gaseous vapors OF Jupiter
and Venus satisfy the best Of our astrono-
mers on that point. We get q fairly good
View OF Mars because of the extremely at
tenuated atmosphere on that body.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
Where 1t Was Hot.

Although the asphalt pavements of
Washington are inclined to get mellow and
make frantic efforts to turn the heat of the
sun back into the air, they are at least
safe from eruptions" remarked a Wash
ington gentleman who has been basking in
the sunlight of Kansas City during the
past heated spell. 1.-The brick pavements
of that town have done something unheard
Of The continued terrific heat expanded
the bricks. and as the curbing would not
give. and the pressure became greater, the
middle of the street would suddenly spout
up bricks like a volcano. This was an ac-
tual happening In several sections of the
city. Bricks were thrown as high as ten
feet In the air, and some went sideways
with great force. That no one was hurt
ts probably due more to good fortune than
to the heat that threw the brick"
Evening star., 1901-07-20

HEARD
and SEEN

zone so don't know, unless he much pre-
fers the old-fashioned way of riding be-
mind horses The President could have had
dozens of automobiles If he had cared to
accept any one of a large number of offers
maze to him by automobile and locomobile
dealers and manufacturers Not many of
these offers were made to him direct, but
TO his secretaries. Manufacturers would be
glad to present him with one of their ma
chimes Just for the advertisement of saying
that he rode in one. The President is very
careful about these things. and will not al
low himself to be used as an advert ttsement
for anybody or anything Putting this fea-
tnre aside, he is also exceedingly careful
about accepting presents of any consider
able value. He would not accept a present
of any kind worth as much as an automo-
bile. even If the person presenting it had no
idea of making 1t an advertising scheme"
n
Washington Is the place where the north
and south meet on neutral ground when It
comes to cooking, the remark of a
weii-fed politician. he thoughtfully
scanned the bill of fare in one of the lead
ing hotels here the other day, having just
concluded an extended committee junketing
trip.
This is the one place in the country
where cooking Is done to suit every taste.
The man from Boston can get his pro-
verbal baked bean. while the broad-hatted
SeIllefIidn from IeOISld can reVei IN nam
and cabbage. Fried chicken and corn cake,
Maryland style is perhaps the summer
pride Of the Washington chef. but he turns
his attention just enthusiastically to the
New England roast turkey and cranberry
sauce in its season. In sea food there Is
nothing lacking. either in variety or cook
ing. while the offerings of foreign restaur-
ants completes a menu that can't be
equaled in north, south, east or west"
X X y
That the blue and the gray will one day
be a synonym of unity instead Of dissension
Is being Illustrated almost daily in some sec
ton of our country" said a southern man
to Star reporter recently. One of these
incidents occurred in Atlanta, Ga. only a
few days ago, when the G. A. r. organiza-
tion of that city requested to be allowed to
furnish room at the Confederate Soldiers
Home Funds for the furniture of the
rooms had been quietly contributed by the
members Of the post. The request was
met in the same spirit in which 1t was
rendered and there will be an inscription
over the door Of the room indicating that
Its comforts were furnished by veterans of
the northern army"
Evening star., 1901-07-20
Most Extrayagant of Women.

rom tne CINCINNATI Enquirer.
The Empress Josephine was allowed at
the beginning of her reign $4,000 a year
for her toilet. and later this was increased
to $4,000 But there was never a year
during the time that she did not far over
reach her allowance and oblige the emperor
to come to her relief. According to the es-
innate Mason has made. Josephine spent
on an average s22O,OOO yearly on her toilet
during her reign. 1t Is only by going over
her wardrobe article by article and noting
the cost and number of each piece that one
can realize how woman could spend this
amount Take the simple item Of her hose
which were almost always white silk,
often richly embroidered or in openwork.
she Kept 100 or more pairs on hand, and
they cost from 81 to IS e pair. She en-
ployed two hairdressers-one for every day
at Sl,2Oo year; the other for great occa-
sions, at $1,000 year; and she paid them
each from 1000 to $1,000 year for fur
n1shlngs 1t was the same for all the
smaller items of her toilet.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
A Seff-LOcating FOghOrn,


From the Engineerfng News
A fog signal which Is self-locating was
recently tested at Falkner Island by ths
United States light house board. 1t con-
sists of siren driven by a gas engine, and
provided with eight megaphones pointing TO
the points of the compass. Specific signals
are automatically given through each mega
phone For instance, if there is one long
blast the signal Is north Of the observer
one long and one short blast indicate that
the signal is directly east, etc. 1t has been
found that when a vessel Is within half a
mile OF the apparatus the signal pointing
toward it can be heard very plainly, while
the others are scarcely audible. At dis
tances Of from two to ten miles it is i'm
possible to hear any signals except those
from the megaphone pointed directly at The
observer. modification of the apparatus
has been perfected for use on board ship
Evening star., 1901-07-20
Study of Soils.

From the Popular Science Monthly.
The Investigations on agricultural soils
which are being conducted in this country
are probably unsurpassed in quality and
extent by those Of any country. unless 1t be
Russia, where very systematic and extern
sive line Of Investigations. including a sur
vey and classification of the soils Of the
whole country, has been in progress for a
number of years The work in this country
has been carried on mainly by a number of
the agricultural experiment stations and
the division of soils of the National De-
partment of Agriculture. The report of the
field operations Of the division Of soils for
1899. by Prof Milton Whitney and a
number Of his assistants. lately issued. Is a
report Of progress in surveying the soils of
the United States. During the year areas
aggregattng about 10000 acres were
studied In the field and mapped.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
NOT HIS FAULT.
This Man Could Not Helm hut n.
s.ec-- Train RObber


This Man Could Not Helm Int n.
ssfe-- Train RObber.
How became a train robber ~, . ,r,n-
night train between New York and wa.h.
ington the other night Is one Of tha n,o.t
thrilling experiencesi1 have had recsntlv =.
said a valuablsn member of Chief wukia..
stan OF secret 7servtce men to a Star re.
porter yesterday 'e'.
II crawled iptp III III berth In Jersey CITY
about Il o'clock, Qua hot night. and after
had squirmed out of my clothes ana va.
ready to craMp myself up for sleep 7 he-
came aware that .1eeded drink of water
very much hpweEer made no attempt to
caH the obligifg potter and dozed or stiii
s1a thinking KIN Of tas drtha ~ Of water which i
ton Which Went ms whan sae ss ssnss sse
train was whtkzinGI along. I was brought
back to wakefbIhesA by the realization that
some one had X9oksA to me. 4 was wo-
spoken in low tone, seemed to have made
said: M 20
Here. darling, dTfhk this.
ed my hand. could not have been fully
awake, for the enly thing that Impressed
me was that here was my drink. did not
seem to realize where was or to compre-
hend who was Offering me the water 1
simply raised up on my elbow and erasped
the proffered draught. As l did SO a delft
cate little hand released hold of a silver
mug with suddenness that split the
water. and the voice that had Commanded
me to drink uttered a startled exclama-
ton. l heard a rustic OF the curtains Of
some nearby bert h. and then all was quiet.
What was there for me to do? Nothing.
Immediately saw that a mistake had been
made. and I again resumed my sIun,ber
with the mug as bedfell0w II was a
silver mug with gold lining, ana had an
artistic monogram engraved on its outer
surface. The next morning I looked around
me after the car had been made once more
into day apartment. In the section adj
Evening star., 1901-07-20
Growth Of Canada,
m the Toronto Mall and Express

rUW lne IUF0Ht8 Maif and Express.
In 1867. the year of confederation. the
population Of Canada was 3.371. .594 In 1891
the population was 4,s33. .230 In 1901 the
figure is estimated to be 5000, 900 If we
have but 100000. as some suppose, our in
crease will have been 100000 since the
union In 1867 the area of Canada was
4997OO square miles; in 1901 the area Is g.
41O392 square miles. or about 40 per cent
Of the area of the British empire The ad-
dition of Manitoba and the northwest in
1910 and Of British Columbia on July 20.
1871. and OF the province of Prince Edward
Island on July l, 1873. brought In the ad-
ditional three million square miles In 1867
we had 1880 miles Of railway, which had
cost $3.50, 900: In 1901 there are 1928
miles. which have cost S93S, ,266 900. In 1867
we exported $57, ,567 900 worth of products
In 1900 We exported $15S 500 900 worth.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
Economy I'm Calendars.

From the London ChrOnfcle.
An evening contemporary has been in
forming its readers that they can use the
same calendars every twenty years-when
the dates OF the months fail on the same
days Of the week-thereby avoiding the ex-
pense Of five almanacs for the present cen
tury. But here Is something even better
than that. Those persons who have the
double advantage of ancient family and
careful forefathers by turning up the cal
endars-unfortunately they are not printed
ones-for the twelfth century. by Solomon
Jarciius. will nnd the days and dates coin
cfdent with the present century. Such per-
sons can save the expense Of buying for
100 years Again. those with a frugal mind
VINO have preserved the almanacs of the
nineteenth century will avoid outlay for
calendars of the century commencing jan
uary !. 2201. as the dates for the hundred
years following will be coincident with
those Of the last century. But Hfe IN
scarcely long enough for such economics
Evening star., 1901-07-20

Joining mine there sat a very comely lady
OF youthful appearance with a small. curly
headed boy. I felt sure she was the owner
OF the mug. but how to get It to her did
not know. While I was celebrating the
train stopped and the lady arose to leave
the car. l FASTENED to my feet, hshed out
the mug and started after them. After
tipping my hat and begging her pardon
SAID IN my most unconcerned manner:
believe You are leaving your drinking cup.
The lady looked very stern and nearly
took me OF my feet by replying most posi-
lively:
You must be mistaken. That cup does
not belong to me-
After she left the car I hastened to
make q canvass for its owner. but no one
that began with my nearest neighbor grad
ually broadened to the whole car. l had
robbed the train and couldn't help myself.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
Collecting Papal Coins.

The pope is not allowing the young King
of Italy to pick up all the coin collections
in the Italian market. Six thousand pieces
containing many rare papal coins, which
were collected by Cardinal Randi, have
been bought by Pope Leo and added to
the fine collection IN the Vatican. MANY
fell into the cardinals hands in 1862 for
their weight in silver, when Pope Plus
introduced the French monetary system
and the old coins were retired by the papaI
government.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
Something Any One May Discuss.
From tho C1ica On Pnat

From the Chicago Post.
T regret to inform you." said the man
who was called on for a speech. that
have neglected to make any preparation for
this occasion. II any one in the audience
will suggest a subject upon which a man Is
privileged to talk when he doesn't know
anything about it will be glad to make a
few remarks"
OF course he thought he had excused
himself very cleverly. but something over
person.
Talk about the army canteen." they
said
Evening star., 1901-07-20
Sales of Stocks.
From Public Opinion.

During the first six months Of the current
calendar year 17b. 798.4S shares of stock
were dealt in on the New York exchange.
In the same period last year e5.946, ,211
shares were sold. Sales Of bonds for the
first half Of the year amounted to SRs6 044 :
TO. against s2a0 2S1 $50 for the same time
in 1900.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
Quite q Number.

From Life.
willie. whom did George Washington
marryr'
'The Widow Custis, ma am"
Had he any chiidrenT
Yes sm-the sons and daughters Of the
revolution"
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-23

Jose Maria Rivera, convicted of the
murder Of Jose Leal, was sentenced by
Judge ID. H, MCMILLAN at Lincoln to
hang on June y. This is the fifth SEN
tence to hang in New Mexico since
New Year and the 18th CONJUNCTION
for murder. Justo Salas, an accessory,
was sentenced to three years in the
p%enitentiary.
The Carlsbad Syndicate Oil COM
pany Incorporated May IS, by filing
Incorporation papers in the Office OF
the territorial secretary. The incor-
porators consist of SO residents OF
Carlsbad, Eddy county, and one resi-
dent Of Dallas, Tex. The capital is
100000. The headquarters are at
Carlsbad, The directors are Samuel
T. Biting, John l. Emerson, Samuel
Smith, James e. Laverty, Bart A.
Nymyer, Robert 'B Armstrong, Chas.
H, Klauder, S. Crozier, David l..
Kemp, Ames r. Smith William w.
Gatewood,
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-23
TAOSf EWS.

Tom Bryan came in from the
Wamsley Springs to rest up for a
few days.
l.. s, Myers went to Amizett
Sunday and is going to work for
VIM. Frazer.
Dr. Rood has moved into his
new cfhce in the Valdez house,
opposite his former dental Office.
The following property has
been recorded the past week by
Red River City Town and Miner
al Co., to G., D. Cummings and w,
L. Mann W d. for lot 10 block 81,
lot % block % cons, 5000.
Ohas. Boyer, lately from Ohio,
has purchased a piece of land of
Abe Smith of Penasco and intends
to build a house and barn.
The Elks saloon, Pooler and
Mares, proprietors, was opened
last Thursday evening, Prof.
Aires orchestra furnished music
for the occasion. The rooms for
merly occupied by Elgcnmbe and
Roberts is the location Of the
Elks.
Mr.. Minnett Of Las Vegas, when
seen by a Cresset representative,
stated that the Taos Las Vegas
railroad Owould probably run
through Fernandez canon and the
Moreno valley to the Black Lakes.
thence to Cienaguilla, over the
Guadalupita to Mora and via la
Cueva to Las Vegas.
DR.. Martin has returned from
Colorado Springs, where he had
gone to feast with the Shriners.
Doc says he had a glorious time
generally, but still dwells upon the
banquet at the Alamo, where
Champagne flowed in rivers, as
Doc says.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-23

Mr. and Mrs, b. J. Young visited
in Elizabethtown last Thursday.
The grass-widowers are getting
quite numerous''th days in Red
River.
Red river on account Of the
melting snow and rains, has been
very high the past week,
John Lacbiuiche has lost bic
horse and has been hunting for it
for over a week.
Louis Marchino has been play
ing in the Elizabethtowu band for
the past two or three weeks pre-
pairing for Decoration day.
Merton Logan, who came here
nearly a year ago almost dead with
asthma, is now a healthy man, and
can do as big a days work as any
one.
A,,large force Of men have begun
repairing the road up Bitter creek,
making it passable for ore teams
to bring the Memphis ore down to
the June Bug mill.
L. w. Brown has placed his
business card in the Prospector
this week, and when in need OF
business Sin his line, remember
and give him a call.
Deputy Sheriff J. B. Brooks Of
Taos, was here to subpoena jury
men for the June term of court
William Mexican, James Riff and
John Cummius we're requested to
illsthat position the first Mon
day in June.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-23

Pennington is to have a bank
The Hyde Exploring Expedition
are the promoters.
The Pennington Distillery has
tnrued ont 100 gallons of fine
apple brandy within the past
month.
Lordsburg has had another fire
lately, which destroyed tom Longs
fine restaurant and a number OF
business houses.
Bert Star, alias Jack Davis, who
with W. Lane Gibson, held up a
store and postoffice at Graham,
socorro county, was captured a
few days ago at Octova, Arizona.
Governor Otero through Adj
jutant General EWhiteman, 8has
issued orders promoting I'd Lieut.,
Il. A. Herlow Of troop j.. of the LIST
squadron Of me cavalry,
to FIRST lieutenant and Sergeant
Fl. s. Kaune to second lieutenant.
At the the same time Rev. e. L..
Eustis is appointed chaplain of
the first squadron,
The United states Land Com
mission met last week and ratified
the selection of 100000 acres of
land in Otero county for territorial
institutions, by Locating Agent
d. M. white. The locating of
several thousand more acres of
land was authorized.
Cornelius T. Jordan aud Robert FL
wood Of Las Cruces, and w. J Fewell,
A. e. Brown and John L.snyer, Jr,
and g. n. Bnoltler, OF FL Paso, May
18th fled Incorporation papers for the
New Mckee Mining g Petroleum
company. Capital $4,000 0 Head
quarters, El Paao.
The Pecos valley Standard, on
company filed incorporation papera
May 18th at the office nfthe Territorial
secretary. The in%cornorators are JOHN
II. Shsry, John II. Watson Of Omaha,
Neb.; NJ. G. Stewart, David H. Kemp,
Hugh X. Wells. Ursiuns s.. Bateman,
William w, Gatewood, Edward King,
Samuel r. Biting, William G..
Woerner Of Carlsbad Capital S25O,0O0.
Headquarters Carlsbad.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-23

He never had a mother,
He never was q lad;
Although a full grown nan
He never had a dad.-Adam,
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-23

He never had a dad.-Adam,
B, w. Hayes left for Ration the
FIRST Of the week.
Dance next Saturday evening at
the Central restaurant.
If you want a knife you will find
an assortment at the %postofice.
Mrs, L. W. Brown visited in
Eliaabethtown, the first Of the
week.
Pete Hanson of Elizabethtown,
was over tie frstlof the week on a
visit.
Mrs. Chas. Brink and son Harry,
made a business trip to San Louis,
Colo, last week.
The lovers Of The dance held
forth at the Central restaurant last
Saturday evening.
Miss Mary Winans began last
week teaching a two months sub
eollption school.
Uncle Il. G. Logan and S. W.
Thompson mad"la trip to Questa
the FIRST &c Tho week.
John Young has rented our
back window SO he will be able to
view Mexico in all her ~granduer,
Mrs. O. G. Cleland and son
Charles, left for Trinidad last sun
day on a visit and for household
supplies.
Everyone should buy one o.
chose fine tablets at the Postofice
They are just the thing to attract
the outside world.
Mrs. W. j. Floyd and Mrs. T. A
Nelson, left the first Of the week
for Trinidad to visit relatives and
old friends.
The ice cream social held last
Saturday evening by the Ladies
Aid Society, was a success. They
took in about $500 during She
evening
John r.. Garner, late revenue
collector, near Springfield, Mis-
souri,, made our camp a flying visit
last week. He expects to be back
in two or three weeks to examine
the camp.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-23
Territorial topics.

The county commissioners OF
Grant county have decided to re-
fund the indebtedness Of that
county. The debt 10 over $228,00J
a Chaves county farmer g. Nv,
Read, while boring for water.
struck gas,
Governor Otero has appointed
Ivan arunsfeld Of Albuquerque, o
commissioner for this territory &c
to the Pan-American exposition al
Buffalo, N place Of j. L saint, re-
signed.
TWO weddings occurred in Chama
rvs week. The contracting parties
were Jack walsh q popular d. &
u. q. engineer, and Miss May
Farmer, eldest daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs W. NJ. Parmer Of that city.
The other couple were John %.
Newman Of Alamosa, and Mrs.
Belle Fout Of Springfield, Mo.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-23
TO the People of
Red River.

From now on, l will sell for cash
on hand any thing / carry on my
stock Of goods, CHEAPER than any
body else here at Questa, New
Mexico. Come and see for your
selves. Thanking you for past
@fayors, and soliciting your patron
age, | remain yours truly,
Henry j. Young,
BY, p, Lopez, Manager;
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-23
To the People of
Red River.

Any orders sent me for goods
through S. w. TuoMrsoN, will
have my best attention. VIII
guarantee you the lowest possible
prices. With thanks to you for
past fayors and solicite your
future orders. I am sincerely
yours, L, F. Hamblen,
Questa, N. N.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-23
NOTICE.

All persons are hereby warned
not TO trespass upon the June Bug
placer claim, or to remove any
wood or timber from the SAID
premises.
June Bug M. & M. Co.,
Ed Hatton, Manager.