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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-18
RELICS IN PORTO RICO

New York possesses the only COM
plete collection in existence of arch
geological treasures from Porto Rico.
This is now in the American Museum
of Natural History. 1t was largely
made since the Spanish-American
war. and an explorer who reached
New York recently from the island
says there are further archaeological
remains left there.
The native American people of Por-
to Rico are exit They could not en-
dure Spanish oppression and become
submissive slaves, as might an Afri-
can native. But at one time they
we're an interesting people, well adj
vanced in certain arts, as New York's
new collection testifes. Some years
ago the museum had a collection of
ancient stone implements, but the
treasures secured since the island
came into our possession complete
and round out that collection,
The stone objects were probably
made by the ancestors of the Caribs.
They differ greatly in fineness of fin
ish, polish and artistic form from
stone objects found in other places.
The use of many OF these objects is
unknown. There was no written Ian
guage on the is and before its discov-
cry, and the millions of Caribs and
Arawaks who lived in the West Indies
have since vanished. There has not
been a single full-blood descendant of
these people living in the region dur
ing the last half century. The names
of places preserve a few of their
words. But there is no tradition about
the stone objects.
strange Relics of Stone Age.
Among these specimens of the stone
age are many peculiar rings o. ovals
of stone resembling horse collars in
size and shape. Some weigh twenty
pounds, others seventy, and they are
found as deep in the ground as nine
feet. Many are strangely and beauti-
fully carved. Some Of these resemble
a coil or loop, with one end projecting
beyond the coil where 1t seems to be
tied.
Such fine stone carvings must have
been intended for serious and import
ant use, possibly religious, as religion
above all other powers has led man
to execute difficult and permanent
work. They could not be collars to
be worn for punishment, as too much
art is lavished upon them, but they
may have served in religious sacri-
fees.
Mystery of the Rings UnsoIved.
The mystery which surrounds these
curious stones Is not yet solved, al
though over forty years ago the sa-
wants of Copenhagen, London and
Paris were struggling with the prob
lem, having but a few specimens. In
1879 Ortey y Tapia of Porto Rico
brought some to New York. We now
have many Of them in the Museum OF
Natural History. The mystery OF
their use remains unsolved.
But there are other interesting
forms. One resembles the lower half
of such a collar as above described
but the carving seems to occupy a diff
ferent position.
There Is a little ~four-legged metate
or food-grinding stone, n pestles
which could have been used upon 1t
There is also M with four legs anC
the head and tail of an animal, Will,
the back is fiat or even dish-shapet
and useful for grinding.
Beautifully Carved Images.
But these objects, the use of whicl
may be surmised, are not so interest
ing as certain peculiarly carved an,
polished stones, reminding one o
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-18
Need For Free Public Batb,.

A bathtub in every tenement is an
idle dream; they cost too much and
run very good chances of being used
for coal. A public bath around the
corner is another matter and seems in
reason. Many doubts were expressed
as to whether public baths would be
used until the Association for the Inn
provement of the Condition of the
Poor tried the experiment. Last year
10000 people paid 8 cents for SOAP
and towel and the privilege Of using
the Peoples bath at Center Market
place, New York.-Scribner's Maya
zine.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-18
Queer Finds In the Is-
land That Are PuzzIlng
Archaeological Experts.

great snails with high backs and
their heads on the ground. Some of
these are really beautifully symmet-
rical, well polished and even and
made Of beautiful and variegated
stone. What they could have been
used for is unknown. Were they
household gods, fetishes, objects wor-
SHIPPED by men or by women? 1t is
possible that carvings may yet be
found representing one of them in use,
for the prehistoric people of Porto
Rico were able to draw realistically,
as is proved by the carved faces,
some Of which are fairly well execut-
ed, although some are crude.
Were skilled Potters.
These people were also skillful as
potters, and many little pottery heads
are interesting as they differ from
anything we have in the United
States.
The early explorers did not observe
the Mexican paper codices, says the
New York Herald, but destroyed
them in their zeal to obliterate all of
the old religion, in order to make
way for Christianity. Had we these
books in even a small proportion of
their abundance before the conquest
we might find reference in them to
the inhabitants OF the islands to the
east of Mexico, and so possibly solve
these Porto. Rican mysteries.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-18
saroey,s Criticism. No. n,....s-

Francisque Sarcey was preventod
his sudden death from maxine
lection from the dramatic criticisms
he had written during forty years FOR
preservation in book form. There we
material enough for about eight ~
binary volumes. His Successor 1.or
roumet. and his son-in-law, Brissor
selected from this enough to FIJI saUnn
volumes. sever
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-18
Big Orders for w1d Animals.

Carl Hagenbeck, the we'll known
animal dealer, was a passenger on the
Hamburg American steamship Penn
sylvania, which sailed from Hoboken
recently. Herr Hagenbeck said that
in the course Of his two weeks stay
in this country he had received larger
orders for animals than he could fill.
'There is a scarcity" he said, "of such
animals as camels, giraffes, sable an
telopes, big horns, b%abiroussa and ar
gals in the market and their price has
almost doubled in the past year. 1
have only a few of them in my me-
nagerie at Berlin and l would not sell
them at any price. However, I shall
make large shipments of elephants,
lions, bears, leopards and other ami
mails within the next few weeks,
enough, in fact, to start several me-
nageries ."-New York Sun.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-18
rIrst Modem woman MI..Ionnrr.

The first of all women missionaries
in modern times was Hannah Marsh
man. She was born in England in
1867. and spcn forty seven years in
missionary work in India.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-14

The grand opening parade Of the
Central Texas fair will end at the
far ground gates. All floats, We
hicles and parties entering must be
provided with tickets in advanced
Remember the stores will be
closed on account Of the fair from
1 toe p. M, Tuesday and Thurs.
day.
Wanted Five or six room house
in east part Of town convenient to
business. Will pay six months
rent in advance. Address p. o.
box 1856 800
The largest and most elegant
line ofcut glass ever seen in Bryan
has Just been received and placed
on sale at John NJ. CALDWELL. '69
Majors Bros. will run hacks regu-
larlv from Norwood's corner 20 the
fair grounds. Fare % cents each
way. 2t9
Mayor Grove. Sol Nussbaum and
j. T.. Morris Of Groesbeeck were here
attending the conventions yesterday.
W. T.. Connolly and grandson Hin
Wright. OF Hubbard City, are guests
of Mr.. aud Mrs. W. Z. Connolly.
Please report your visitors
names and places Of residence TO
the Eagle, phone No. SO. 269
Miss Fannie Patterson returned
from Waco yesterday, accompanied
by Mrs. John Potts.
Mrs. r. Marion Law and little son
have returned after visiting relatives
boo Washington and New York.
Mrs. Lee Hebert and children of
Calvert are visiting Mrs. Geo. W.
Higgs.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-14
Local Nes0S

ia Hsarne went to Waco Sunday
night
Oscar Hall visited Houston yes
terday.
I'd Wells was here from Palestine
yesterday.
O. II. Brogdon came up from Hous-
ton yesterday.
J.E. Player was here from MILL
can yesterday.
j. W. Leake came up from Nava-
sofa yesterday.
Col. 4. q. Fountain Of Reagan was
10 the city yesterday.
Buy your season fair tickets from
Hunter ~ Chatham. 27O
X. X. Hooper Of Galveston was in
che city Sunday.
Sheriff Guy Townsend was here
from Calvert yesterday.
Central Texas Fair season tickets
at Hunter q Chatham's. go
For sale-My Oliver typewriter.
"a Geo. A. Adams.
Miss Amber Nall ~ Kouutzo Is
visiting Miss Linmoro Nall.
5. J Balm of Houston spent Sum
day and yesterday in the city.
Oysters any stl 10 NJ Elite rcstau-
rant today. Phone 267. 213
DR.. John r. Eayos was here from
Millican yesterday.
The New star Restaurant-Zanotti
block-eXtends hearty welcome 10
fair visitors. 27i
Oysters any style AZ Elite rcstau-
rant today. Phone g67. 272
Hacks will run az all hours between
Norwood's corner ON Main street and
the fair grounds Fare % cents each
way. Nahprs Bros. 269
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-14

DR.. Z. u. Plots was here from
North Grimes yesterday en- route "a
Corsicaha after "a standard oil we'll
boring outfit. Dr. Plots says the
Douglas we'll in North Grimes IL now
down go feet and rock has been
struck that Is too hard 90 make any
progress Boo with 10 rotary outfit, wa
ter being scarce Boo the vicinity.
Miss Doremus entertained yester-
day morning in honor OF her guests,
Miss Dcadcrick of Navasota. and
Miss Murphy of Brcuham, two most
charming young ladies who are here
90 participate in The social gayeties
of fair week. Many of the young
ladies OF the city were present 10
meet them.
The republican convention ~ the
Sixth congressional district was held
here yesterday morning with 10. B.
GOosby chairman. No nomination
was made for congress. r. II. Coos
by was reelected chairman aud Is.
r.. Hendricks OF Robertson county
secretary.
Mr.. j. T.. Baldwin, the daring aero
naut, who was here during the fair
last year and attracted so much at
tenti0n by his many ioats including
the exploding Of bombs in mid-air,
arrived la the city yesterday, ac-
companied by his family, aud will
be seen Ia daily exhibitions az the
fair grounds.
For sale Cheap good large. gem
tie. family buggy horses, a good Sec
oud-hand farm wagon, an extra good
half Jersey half Holsteiu milk COW,
and "a good heifor, Is month";. old will
sell ak or separate. See j. e.. Gregg
at once near old gin factory 21o-52
To have a complete understand.
ing Of the races from start to finish
get an official program giving the
number and name OF horse, heat,
name Of jockey, colors, residence,
etc. 266
The business houses Of the city
will be closed from 1 20 e p. m,
Tuesday, Oct. H., and Thursday,
oct. rs, in order to give everybody
o chance 10 attend the Central
Texas Fair.
Coupon season tickets for the
Central Texas Fair are on sale at
Parks & Waldrop's, Hunter 81
Chaiham's. DR.. y. NJ. McDougald's,
james az Hart's and Haswell's. '66
For Salo-SiX room house, three
lots Of ground, underground cistoru,
lut houses, all iu lrst-class condi- [
ton. south front, half way between
courthouse aud Allen Academy A.
w. Holman. -
i. NJ. Caldwell will give 20 the foot
ball player ON the A.& VI. college /
team in the game this week who I
makes the longest run and touch [
down, a gold-heidod cane. 266
Mrs. Anna Gaines-Atwood, the !
psychic healer is in |
.ho city. ]
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-14

have the agency for the famous
sherman laundfy-ihe best in the
state. Leave orders at simmons
barber shop or phone ~. Wade
Cox. 21l
To keep tab on the races
look out Cor tho official program
man in the grand stand. 266
Fresh oysters and fish on sale
this morning at New Restaurant,
next door to Seigl.
Miss Lizzie Wilcox has returned
after an extended Welt 10 Hubbard
City.
Mrs Knapp. Miss Snowwhite
and Miss Johnson of Calvert, are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Bal.
ley.
Mrs. b. Galloway Of Armour,
Texas, is the guest OF Mrs. W. r.
Wooien.
Mrs. Mary Moody and Richard
Stevens Of Dallas, are the eGests
OF Mrs. l.. c. Pearson.
Wanted-a few head Of horses
for fine field pasturage At 81 so per
month. John M. Caldwell. 900
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-14

Mr.. j. Allen Myers will give To
tie fret A. 81 NJ. boy making a
touch down in the football game
this afternoon one OF his private
brand Hot Kutter' razors. 266
Cliff A. Adams, grand marshal,
announces that the procession will
leave the courthouse this morning
at 1890 o'clock sharp.
Mrs. VIM. Masterson Of Rich
mond and Mrs. Il. b. Easley Of
Houston are the guests Of Mrs. r.
j. Ford.
Mrs. Sam Riggs, Of Lexington,
Texas, is the guest OF Mrs. John
NJ. Caldwell.
Buy your Central Texas Fair tie
now from Hunter x Chatham. go
J. H. Perrid is just recovering
after a two weeks illness.
Chas. f.. Leneau, late of Mt. Pleas
ant, Texas, Is with the Brazos Pilot.
Oysters any style az Elite restau-
rant today. Phone 267 273
Shepard place FOR rent. Cliff A.
Adams. 266
Postmaster J. a. Gammill was In
the city yesterday from Calvert.
Take Black Capsules-they cure
the blues. 269
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-14
Pillows For the Fair.

The ladies Of the Christian
church have made a number Of
pillows TO make people comforia.
bic while enjoying the races, even
ing entertainments. ETC., during the
fair They will rent for 10 cents
each and will be found at the en-.
trance Of the grand stand and aud.
itorium. 266
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-14
UNDERWRITERS AND EMBALMERS.

Rivers Patout Of Wagner 4 Patout
was here from Navasota Sunday.
Mrs. A. W. wilkerson and daugh-
ter have returned from Austin.
Clarence Pearson arrived last
night from Palestine TO attend the
FAIR.
Mrs. J. C. Wilson, Of Hearne, is
the guest Of Mrs. Annie Patterson.
Alex Chance, of Georgetown,
is here visiting relatives.
For Rent-New four room house
with good we'll, southern part Of
town. Z. Z. Gentry. 26S
Don't let bad pens and dirty ink
stands worry you. Buy foun.
tain pen at John NJ. Caldwell's. SO
Miss Mary Johnson returned
from ltasoa Yesterday accompan.
led by Miss Alta Johnson.
Now is the time TO wear a Cen.
trail Texas Fair tie. Hunter q
Chatham.
Mrs. &. Woodward arrived from
Lexington yesterday 10 visit Mr.and
Mrs. a. j. Buchanan.
Postmaster Tyler Haswell has re-
turned from Washington.
Hugo Knoblauch visited Calves
ton yesterday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-14
Lao. N. SCHEDULE.
HAT. Q. SCHEDULE.
40. observation-disclosures
ger Leaves ... .A:l5 n

%. and I are fast trains, stopping
ally atprincigal stations.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-14


Clothes
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-10-08
Real Estate.

Eli Stilson's heirs to J. w. Hill
and Brown f. Lee, For $4,000,
$40 acoes, survey 45, abstract No.
1916, w. G. Ry. Co.
J. /. Case ct al, to Virgo Ryan,
for 1888. 70, 976.G acres, Sur. No.
B, Presidio Irrigation Co. and Sur.
No. 2, Levicy Garrett.
J. w. Lambert to f. E. Foster,
for $500, lots /, 3, 20, 81, %,
%, "a, block %, Knickerbocker.
Elizabeth Tweedy to J. V. Lam
bert, for $40, lots3 and 4, block
%, Knickerbocker.
Chas. A. Daley reports the
following deals in realty this
week: For Chas. J. Canda ct al.
to G. w. Arnold, surveys 155 and
173, T. & P. railroad lands in
West Tom Green, at $2.4O per
acre cash, q total consideration of
SD, 072; lots B and 4, block 8 San
Angelo, for E. G.. Gollingwood to
Fred Beck, for $1,000; one-third
interest in 100x150 feet south
west corner of Harris block, for
Walton Burgess to Chas. A. DALEY
for 5000
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-10-08
County Court Proceedings.

Court met Monday and follow
ing jury empaneled: d. B. Adj
ans, G. A. Hatcher, H. Hagel-
stein, w. G. Heard, l.. o. Nimitz,
Frank Rettler, w. M. Tolson,
Frank Van Court, j. D. Robert
son, R. Barter, w. D. Jones, A.
Hendore.
State VS.. n. E. Addix, dismiss
ed by county attorney.
State VS.. Jose and Jesus Pena,
dismissed my county attorney.
State VS.. c. f. Stowe, verdict
of not guilty.
State VS.. Smith Ellis, verdict
of not guilty.
G. e. G. Hagelstein VS.. J. E.
Helm ct al, for plaintiffs.
A. J. Baker & Co. VS.. T. H.
Dolan, for plaintiffs for $5554S,.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-10-08
|. S6HWARTZ&60.|
To Trade.

Some good horses and mules to
trade for improved or unimprov-
ed city property. See 81. A.
Wootton, 37-tf.
A. E. Wilson, referee in bank
ruptcy for the San Angelo district,
was in the city Tuesday to preside
over the first meeting of creditors
in the case of w. j. Fields, of
Sonora. None of the creditors
were present, and the bankrupt
was examined and passed by Re-
fierce Wilson and Attorney Brown
+. Lee
Geo. Richardson had brought
in yesterday, his high bred colt,
Baden, 3 years old, to be educated
by Boyington, the trainer This
is one of the finest animals in the
country and it is needless to sa,s
will know more when Boyingvon
gets through with him.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-10-08
Small Fire.

A three room cottage on West
Twohig avenue caught on fire
Monday night about II o'clock,
but the prompt work of the fire
boys prevented its total destruc-
ton. The inner walls were burn
ed considerably and the roof was
badly damaged by the flames,
The water pressure was excellent.
The building was unoccupied and
we understand is the property of
a colored woman in Houston.
You can buy good watch for
little money, at H. d. Leffel's.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-10-08
Cold Weather is Just Coming. Here is
Your Chance.
The Entire Purchase of Mems Suits is
Divided in Four Lots.

125 Mems Suits, of strictly all wool material Cassi-
meres chevios and worseds we'll tailored and good
sound lining not suit in the lot worth less than ST. and
up to $500 Sales price MISREPRESENTATION. S6 76
l25 Mems Suits, fancy Worsteds, Nobby Chevots fine
smooth all wool Cassmere all new up-todae patterns
best of lining and trimming worth regularly from SO to 49,
Sales price $6.75
125 Mems Suits in fine rough Chevrot effects ex-
cellent Fancy Worsed and the best grades Imitation
California Casslmeres strictly tailor made latest cut and
best of finish, the equals of any $40 suits in town.
price S7.7h
1875 Mems extra fine suits, Fancy Worsteds Black and
White Pin Check effects invisible plaid styles Scotch Che
vio and other fancy weaves correctly cut high grade
lining and best of finish regular $2 80 suit anywhere in
the country. Sales price ................ 60 76
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-10-08
Stone Cutters Organize.

The San Angelo artisans
in that line have organized a To-
cal branch of the Journeymen
Stone Cutters Association of
North America and elected the
following officers: lanes Dooner,
president; Reuben Con es, Cor,
secretary; Dan Blu -, Rec. Sec
Rotary; Henry Burns, Treasurer.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-10-08
His Entire Stock of
Fall and Winter CIothino,
far less than it costs to make up the goods Our share
the purchase was.
500 Mems Suits, 200 Boys Suits.

This manufacturer had the reputation of never carving
any goods from season to the other and orr mr.
chase consists entirely of new goods this seasons styles
IN tact quite number were still in the piece and spec
ally made up according to instructions
This purchase, together with clothing bought elsewhere
gives stock the largest in the history of our
business, but acted the supposon that good goods
sold at low price be moved quickly in San Ange-
To- We are now going to demonstrate belief liberal
patronage will bear out in enterprise We could
take every suit and make the manufacturers profit in add
ton to our regular retail profit disposed to sell
these goods in the regular of business but want to
give to the people of town and surrounding country
something worth talking about, and have eliminated the
retail profit entirely thereby expecting out the en-
tire lot within the next thirty days.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-10-08
For a glass Of beer or fine
whiskey 60 to Chas. Zenker's
bar,
MenardviIIe Postoffice Robbed.

Menardville. Tex, Oct 4.-The
post office at Menardville was
robbed OF 500 by two masked men,
who held up the clerk, compelling
him to open the safe. After
securing the money ether was
to the clerk, which
prevented him giving any alarm.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-10-08
A Bargain.

II acres of ground on irrigNting
ditch, with 3 room house, well,
sheds, poultry house, etc, 60
young fruit trees, will bear next
year. Mile and a half south of
town; $3.50, part on time. In
quire at Press office or to
NJ. +. JOPLIN, Owner.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-10-08

There will be meeting of the
Hook and Ladder Company
Thursday night, and a full attend
ance is desired. All members are
urged to be present.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-10-08
San Angelo Carnival, Nov. II, u, IA.

The above are the dates set for
the San Angelo Carnival, the ones
reported in last weeks Press be-
ing erroneous. The program CONF.
mlttee labored on its task yester-
day and may complete it today
1t will appear in full in next
weeks Press.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-10-08
Ex-COnfederate Killed.

Fort Worth, Tex, Sept. pa
fatal accident occurred near the
stockyards Inn Hotel late this
afternoon which resulted in the
death of an old Confederate soldier
named G. w. Gardenhire.
He was in a buggy, driving to
his home north of the stockyards
with George Harris, a neighbor,
when the kingbolt of the buggy
broke and he received injuries
which caused his death shortly
afterwards.
The horse attached to the
buggy was trotting along slowly
at the time of the accident and
made no effort to run away.
The injured man was removed
to the hotel, where he received all
possible attention. The remains
were removed to his home, about
three-quarters of mile north of
the stockyards. Dallas News.
Mr.. Gardenhire was the father
of Mrs. J. w. Hartman, of this
city, who was called to Fort Worth
by the news of his death from
Cisco, where she had been visiting
for the past three weeks. The
Press extends it's sympathy.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-10-08
Boys Clothing Specials.

so Boys Knee Suits in
brown and gray mixture,
$3.50 grade, on sale. 500
IS Boys knee suits in gray
mixture, black cheviot and
brown wool cheviot, actual
value $500, on sale. ..$I.25
20 boys knee suits, dark
wool cheviots, pin stripe,
$3.50 grade on sale per
suit ..................St.50
36 boys knee suits, brown
stripes, swell buttons, strict
ly all wool unfinished wors-
ted, regular 81 suit, age o
to rs size, on sale. $3.50
"a youths long pants suits
gray wool cheviot, stripes,
double thread, $500 grade,
on sale .............. $3.50
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-10-08
1.-THE Oakes''

Is.still as popular as ever with
those desiring pleasant rooms,
comfortably furnished, and in a
central location. Mrs. A. S. Carr
is still the appreciated hostess.