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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-12
For a Trivial Reason.

The FL Paso Herald thus comments
on the Mexican Central strike: The
Mexican Central is up against a strike
of boilermakers who have gone out APP
parently for a trivial reason, From
what can be learned here the COM
pany had in its employ at the Agues-
c~alientes shops two Mexican boiler
bakers, who We're first class workmen
when they not only struck for standard
wages paid to American boilermakers.
$3.50 per day, while Mexican boiler
makers are only allowed $3.50 pc" day.
The wages Of these two men were
cut down to the standard of Mexicon
workmen, when they not only struck
but succeeded in getting the other
boilermakers in the shops to so ont on
a strike last Friday night. This was
followed yesterday by a general strike
of the boilermakers in all the shops,
including the Chihuahua shops on tho
north. to the shops at Mexico City on
the south. @...-a-=..+ 49,.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-12

g. i. spader Is in Albuquerque
from Jemez.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-12
Victory for the Rock Island.

L. S. Ferry, referee from the Shaw
nee county district court in the suit Of
Mccarthy and Reichart, contractors.
for a Judgment of $134,000 against the
st. Louis. Kansas City and Colorado
railway company, the Missouri branch
of the Rock Island, on Friday after
noon reported to the attorneys inter
ested in the case that he had allowed
the contractors 100000, of the amount
sued for. To this sum the railroad
company had made confession. The
decision was a distinct victory for the
Rock Island, the judgment being ore
than 100000 less than the amount
sued for. ~.
Mccarthy and Reichart are railroad
contractors from Little Rock, Arkan-
sas. They had a contract to construct
forty.one miles of the st. Louis, Kan
sas City and Colorado railroad, be-
ginning at Union, Mo, and working
west. They claimed in their petition
that Chief Engineer ii. l.. Marvin of
the Rock Island road, had under esti.
mated and under classified the work
done, they being paid but 10 cents per
cubic yard for earth excavation, 35
cents for loose rock excavation and 65
cents for solid rock excavation.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
A Glass Road

Not least among the wonders OF the
National Yellowstone Park are the
singular obsidian cliffs. They arc
formed of a volcanic glass, that, in
color, resembles the cheap green bot.
ties of commerce. They rise in. al
most, vertical columns, which, though
opaque, glisten like jet.
At their base is a road probably
unique upon the globe. 1t consists en-
tircly of glass, and is a quarter of a
mile long. TO construct it large fires
were built upon the Obsidian mass.
Cold water was then dashed on the
heated surface, causing it to crack
and crumble to pieces. This tedious
undertaking, finally. resulted in a
roadway that is the admiration and
wonder Of all who behold it.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
THE KING OF ELMS,
Little Town Of Wethcrsfield Boasts OF
Splendid Tree.

What is said to be the largest elm
in New England aud one of the great
est trees east of the Rocky Mountains
Is in the historic little town of Wcth
erGtiCid, famed for its onion gardens
and its prison, The elm stands on the
lower end of The old town square, OBJ
pOsite the Smith house. still occupied
by descendants of John Smith, who
planted the tree over 10 years ago.
At the base where some Of the mas
sivc roots. as they radiate from the
trunk, protrudc above tie surface. the
circumference is 551a feet, while the
main trunk above the ground is 221 :
feet III circumference. According to
Oliver Wendell Holmes classification
of elms. this would come easily with
in the first class, and with something
to spare. for all Gins with a Giith of
twenty feet short distance above the
ground he cat2logucd as of the first
order of size New England. with its
multitude Of great Gins. can show few
whose measurement from two to four
feet above the surface will be twenty
feet.
Four huge branches spring from the
trunk of the WethCrficld tree. Each
one of them would make Il big tree in
itself.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

One OF. the most interesting exhibits
among .hf many, OF ali kinds at the Louis
lana Purchase Exposition in st. Louis is
that of the Winchester Repeating Arms
Cchlpany, Of New Haven, Conn, manu-
E"turers OF repeating rifles and shotguns
Anu all kinds OF ammunition. The exhibit
was IN readiness and was opened on the
first day of the fair, fact that clearly
illustrates the enterprise and up-to-date
methods OF the company behind it. 1t Is
the ann of the Winchester Repeat ting
Arms Company to show at their exhibit
the high development which they have
reached IN the making Of guns and ammu-
nit!on and one needs only to see the ex-
illbit to realize how near to perfection
mat development has come. There can
ne , seen the new automatic repeating rifle.
an KINDS OF shotguns, the modern smoke
tess powder shotgun shells and rifle car
trid3es; Ill fact everything that can interest
the devotces OF hunting and trap and tar
get shooting. Don't fail to see the exhibit
at the Manufacturers and Fish and Game
Eui-dlngs. It's well worth your vile.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
WY HOT WEATHER makes WOMEN hERYQl|
Suggestions BY DR.. Hartman-,.H
to Combat the Nervous Deoressi,
Incident to Warm Weather,

Nervousness IL very common AM
women. This condition is due to ar,sr
nerve centers. The nerve ceu,ers y
, the Reservoir for nerve vitality MI
ceutc:s become L!ool.,sj for the wan l
proper nutritio...
Ihl, condition is especially notict,b
durIIg the warm season. Every az,
mcr an army OF lnva}dS are produced
direct result OF weak nervous system,
This could easily be overcome BY y
use of Peruna. peruna strikes at .
root of the trouble by correcting !.
digestion Perfect digestion furnishes !,
creased nutrition Tor the nerve ceBt,si
Perfectly digestcd food gives these rev.
volrs OF lie a vitality which creates strorl
steady nerves. and III TIN, manner ior,t,
and nourishes life.
Miss Blanche Grey, a prominent yop,.
society won.aL OF Memphis. Tenn, IN
recent letter from ia Alabama streI
writes: TO society Womaa Wnose pr
Won, force is often taxed 10 the utnos
from lack OF rest and lrrcgiiar meal
ihnow If nothing W',iCh isof so niue
drn"Ht as ptruhn. took 1t seJ
months AGE when ! f,it MY strength mi
ing way, and IL *non mHtic itself man.
lies! IN giriaJ me HcHr strength anl
Il cniti,. '--NiSS E!0nChc G"cH
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Copy of Bible of 1884.

An old German Bible, a copy of the
one translated by Martin Luther in
1884, was purchased recently at a
paltry price by a Seattle man from
a stranded German sailor. The book
is said to be OF priceless value. The
present owner is reader of the
Scriptures. He has been offered a
large sum for the book, but refuses to
rart with it until he has read it
through.
The volume was printed in .Iurcm-
berg in 1920. 1t is Il foot thick, and is
printed on very heavy paper. Despite
its aSe it is well preserved and the
type is as clear as if it had been set
yesterday. The many illustrations.
splenGidly made from old-fashioned
wOod-cuts, are copies Of old paintings.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
IN OLD NEW AMSTERDAM.
Primitive Appliances With Which the
Dutci, FOUGHT Fire.

The earliest appliance for fighting
fire in New Amsterdam was the leath-
ern fire Dacket, several of which are
YET preserved at the headquarters Of
the Exempt Firomcn, 10 Jefferson
Market. The leathcrn fire bucket is,
OF course, colapsablc and unbreak-
able. These were passed from hand
10 hand by the bucket brigade" ono
Of the earliest organizations OF Y, lun-
;orr french. Fifty OF these buckets
were kept in the old Stadt Hugs. and
100 were distributed in various places
abort the old Dutch city. This primi-
tive method of fighting fire Is still in
use in many small country towns,
whore water mains and hydrants are
unknown.
About 1925 a numbering hand en-
CINE was Invented. The enc shown
in the cut is "Washngt0n No. l."
and vas the first fire engine used in
Brooklyn. It was a square, clumsy
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Highest Waterfall in the World.

The highest known waterfall in the
world was the Cerosola cascade, in
the Alps, having a drop of 2,4OO feet
But one in the San Cuayatan canyon
in the state of Durango. Mexico, now
claims first place. 1t was discovered
by some prOspectors ten years ago in
the great barranca district. which is
called the Tierras Desconocidas.
While searching for the famous |. st
mine Naranjal. a great roar of water
was heard. With much difficulty the
party pushed on and up and down the
mighty chasm until they beheld the
superb fall, which is said to be at
least 5000 feet high.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Art Work of a Prince.

Servia does not impress outlandcrs
as being a country given over to sen
timcnt, but there will be little bit
OF this in the crown which is to adorn
the brow of the new King Peter. 1t
is being made by cousin CT the mon
arch, Prince Bojidar Karageorsewitch.
This gentleman, who has made his
residence in Paris since his youth, is
talented art metal worker. An ex-
hibit of small articles made by him,
belt buckles, paper cutters, combs,
hairpins and spoons has been made
recently in one Of the art salons of
Hamburg. The work is chiefly in nat
ural designs of flowers and leaves
done in relief. There is one particu-
larly graceful anemone design which
forms the handle of spoon, the bowl
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
STATE or ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO
T1-C\S CtrSry vs..

FRANZ J. CHE&EY make oath that ha is
senior partner of the firm of T. J. CHENEY r.
Co, doing business in Tn" City of Toledo.
County and state aforesaid. and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every ease Of cATARRu
that cannot No cured by tie use Of HALL 5
CATAREH CUEE. FRANK !. CHEvEy.
Sworn to before me- and subscribed in M.
49,, presence, this Git day of Decem-
isrAL. Der, 4. D., 1886. A.W, GLEASON.
N"i0'y Pubiic.
Hall s Nat:rr' Cure ie taken informally and
acts directly on Tho blood and mucous sur
races OF the system. send for testimonials
free. = J. CHENEY 4 co Voinlo q
Sold by ali Druggists. T5".
lake Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
HOLDS BODY NINE YEARS.
Undertaken Is Still Waiting for En-
banned Mummy to Be Identified

!
banned Mummy to Be Identified.
| A man who is believed to have be
| lOngel to a noble English family died
| from exposure i'll Wayne nine years
ago and his body still lies unclaimed
| in the morguc of S. +. Frankeniicld s
Pa
Mack was employed for several
years by i. II. Johnson, q contractor
OF Wayne. He was man of educa-
ton and culture, and, according to
runor. was the heir to British title
which, for some mysterious reason, he
would not or could not claim.
When the man died J. S. Pcarce, at
that time an undertaken. but who has
since retired, cmbalmed the body and
decided to hold it until it should be
claimed. No one ever claimed it. and
IS the embalminS was unusually sue
cCSsful, a number of efforts have been
made By museums to purchase the
body, but Mr.. P2arce says he will not
surrender it except TO some member
CT Mack's family.
The body has been viewed by thou
sands OF people, many Of them En-
slishmcn, who hoped to identify it.
The skin retains its natural color. and
the sandy muStache ard hair ROMAN
as in life. The nose has become I'M
naturally sharp from having been
pinched hy people who doubted il the
man was really dead. Over the head
of the mummy a cuckoo clock is kept
going to keep him from getting lone
some
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
g BLoncheGne n
~ l,,fi---sa---a1J &G
Fl Well Known Canadian Lady Sends
Letter OF Endorsement to Pe-ru-na.

Miss Mary i;urns, p Spring Garden
Road, li1.ItIN. \. s. writes: Having
used fernnA fr ;nd 1cstion and stomach
trouble and to bald UP a broken down
pleased to state my experience with this
excellent medicine. | had been troubled
with stomach tronb.e aud poor digestion
for some years. and although | tried many
remedies and dieting, nothing seemed to
restore my health until used peruna.
In three months had entirely recov-
cred my health and strength. Mary
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

That Russian stranded battleshin
Retvisar. which has figureCso promi.
nently in the news from Port Arthur
is called after a Swedish battlesbin
OF sixty-four guns which was capturad
by the Russians at the battle Of Wi.
borg IN 1890. The word Retyisan
means "iusfice
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

doctor who attended me said unless |
submitted to an operation for gravel
l would never be we'll | would not
consent to that and so continued to
suffer. Ny back was SO weak could
not stand or walk. and it ached CON
stantly. The first day after l began
using Doan's Kidney Pills l felt re-
lief. and in short time was I'D and
around the same as ever, free from
backache."
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mrs. BowIes
viii be mailed to any part of the
United States. Address Foster-aIi!-
burn Co.. Buffalo. n. I. Sold by all
dsaiess, price atty cents per box,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
--a -.-----..-, -
GOD LC.IoLisSeS,

Jacques Lebaudy. Emperor Of So.
hara.' who is now in Brussels with
his court is establishing consular
agencies in northern Europe. In a
little Norwegian town called Fredriks
valen hangs consular shield in front
OF a BARRIERS shop. bearing the words.
"Agence du Consulat de lEmpire de
Sahara"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

mere than enough
to cause death.
Weakened kidneys
leaves this waste
in the blood, and
you are soon sick.
TO get well. cure the
kidneys with Doan's
Kidney Pills, the
great kidney speci-
tic.
Mrs. J. II. BOwles.
of us Core street,
Durham, n. c.. says:
II was sick and bed
fast for over nine
,xI -
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Want Flew Grain Road

The Manitoba grain growers con.
vcntion, held at Winnipeg RECENTLY
passed resolution recommending
the immediate construction of rail
way to Hudson Bay as highway OF
commerce to and from the Canadian
Northwest.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Irishmen Seek Land.

The town OF Castlemartyr, Count,
Cork. forms part Of the estate OF tn,
Earl OF Shannon, and is to be sold Al
; auction. The houscholders and tn,
tenants OF land within the TOWNSHIP,
area will bid with a view to becomin,
ehsolute o~.-e-c
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Narrow Streets in japan.

Most of the japanese cities are very
old and their streets ara too narrow for
street railways To rebuild the streets
for the use Of the street railways is
not an easy matter.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

Speaking Of long records as a town
selectman, c. NJ. Washburn Of Greene
Me-, has q pretty good one. He was
Eerenfsv elected ros bis gsth year
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
American shoes in Denmark

The Americar-maGe shoe is popular
III Denmark. Two Of the foremost
shoe stores in Copenhagen use the
American shoe for a 'leader' in their
SDlcNtl:N show winding ny nihits
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

Yrs. "iHslow Soothing Syrup for childrra
.eel NM S"itrn the gums, reduces intla,nma-
ton, allays pain cures wind colo. 25rohn+tI,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Brooklyn's First Fire Engine.

DTOON'Js1S TTSI FTTt EHSFHe'
tank, or box, from which the water
was pumped by hand through a pipe,
or spout. projecting a short distance
from the top Of the machine.-New
York Times.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
A REASON FOR SICKNESS,

Healthy kidneys take from the
blood every twenty-four hours 800
grains Of impure. poisonous matter
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

40 not believe Ptso's Cure for Consume
1i4, n'ls are. 4Hi for coughs and colds .--JoHs
F.EoYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb Il 800
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

Ono size smaller after usn. Allen, Foot
Ease, q powder. IT makes tight or new shoes
easy. Cures sWo'l"n, hot. sweatng. achin.
1eet. in%roWIHc Nails. oorn5 ami buniGns At
all druggists and SHOE stores. a5c. pon't nc
cept any SnhH.it0tc. Trial package FREE by
mail. Address, Allen $. olmsrcd. lnEov. NY.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

\ framing schoo. in courtship is Z Sal
Walton Army institution.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

The Australian cypress pine S stated to
be proof against ali insects
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Iipton's Gallantrv.

That Sir Thomas Upton is much of
q Chesterfield needs no confirmation,
though this story, which is added tes-
timony shows that he happily turned
well-worn joke and gave comfort in
defeat. Among his guests on the
Erin one day before the races were
sailed was fetching miss of seven.
teen who wished him a sweeping sue.
cess.
I'm confident I've the better boat"
said he. And yet one should not al
ways be too sure"
YES" she assented coyly. There's
many a slip between the cup and the
Lip"
Il would be amply compensated for
defeat" he replied. with a bow, IF
the slip were slip Of girl like YOU"
New York Herald.
When | Am Gone.
When shall fold my hands in lasting
All done the tasks to me assigned.
I wonder, will there be someone to weep,
Or will the world seem not to mind,
When l am gone?
When I have passed away will someone
say.
As near my new-made grave he wan
ders by.
''stern Death comes to us all. to each his
day"
And then pass coldly on without a sigh,
When l am gone?
when have ceased my work. will there
be none
To place a rose upon my tomb.
And speak q word OF praise for some
deed done.
Some kind word said. and mourn my
door
Whsn ! nm Foas?
STbnEss Curtis Clark.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
The Retvisan

Finest Type Registered Poland China Hogs.
Pigs S12. 30 each, ]. H. Gates, Decatur. Tex.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

In the plague districts Of South Africs
the Government pays SIX ccats for every
dead rat.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Alqerian Exnorfs

Anglers exports to France every
year about 100000 worth of dates
d stGo 0f1 wertb If olive oil,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
We'll Worth Seeing

saited whale meat is Japanese Gelicacy.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

Though lizards have teeth the little
make interesting pets. This boys
mother decorated him with nineteen
of them.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

FlJS permanently cured. 10 Fl ornnrvons
ness after first day use of Dr.. Kinc's Grea
Nerve Eestor %S2tria} bottle and treatise fire.,
DR.. Il. Il. KLINE. Ltd, 931 Arch St, Phi!a. r..
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-09-01
EASTERN STARS OUTING,
ANNUAL GATHERING TESTER
 DAY AT SAYIN ROCK.

Observance of Robert Norris Birthday
 -Business Meeting in saEin Rock
 Theatsr-lIany Prominent Members
 speak-EIectiOn of Officers.
 The Order of the Eastern Star in Connecticut held its twenty-third an- nual outing yesterday at Sayin Rock. It is customary to hold this outing on August 31, the anniversary of the birth of Robert Morris, who was the founder Of the order, which is the women's branch of the Masons. There were be- tween six and eight hundred members present, 8 very good proportion of the 4,500 odd members which the order has in the state. -...-s
 The business meeting was called to order at II o'clock by Chairman Walter Pond of New Haven in the auditorium of the Sayin Rock theater. The meet ing was devoted to the reading of the minutes of the last meeting, hearing tn ereports of committees and lesten- ing to addresses by prominent mem bers. The speakers comprised Walter Pond, the chairman, Grand Matron Mrs. Elizabeth Sawtell of Southington, Grand Patron Edward M. Baldwin of Wallingford, Past Grand Matron Mrs. Minnie E. Willis of Ansonia and Mrs. Ruth L. Huntoon of Bridgeport, Past Grand Patrons Charles E. Fowler of New Haven and E. l.. Platt of Win sted, Grand Secretary Mrs. A. E. L.. Stehbins of New Haven and Grand Treasurer Mrs. Ida L. Fiske of Hart ford. The addresses were general in their nature and concerned the welfare Of the order.
 The election of officers who will be in charge of the outing next year will be as follows: Chairman. Walter Pond; secretary, Mrs. Annie l.. Vol colt; general committee, Mrs. Kate Bishop, Mrs. Gertrude N. Holaday and Mrs. Lima F. Pond, all of New Haven. The selection of the meeting place for next year was left to the committee.
 After the meeting the members spent the remainder of tn day in a most en- joyable outing. The object of the day is purely sicial and fraternal, and this meeting has no control over the affairs of the order in the state, that being | in the hands of the grand council, which will convene at Hartford in Oc- tober.
 Much appreciation of the courtesies extended to them by MT. Cameron, proprietor of the Seayiew hotel, where the order made it's headquarters for the day, was expressed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-09-01
R. R. FIREMAN's LUCK.
Sole Heir to s25o,Ooo by Grandfather's
 Death.

Sole Heir to s25o,ooo by Grandfather $
 Death.
 New London, Aug. 31.-William ". Barrymore, fireman on the Consoli- dated railroad. received telegram to- day informing him of the death of his in Galveston, Texas, yes terday morning. MT. Barrymore will leave to attend the funeral services nex. Friday.
 MT. Barrymore stated to-day to reporter. that he was the sole heir of his grandfather and when the estate is settled, he will be more than $25O,- 900 richer than before. The estate con sists of5a block in Galveston valued at $4O000, life insurance to the amount of $100,Oo0, and a five masted schooner, valued at $125,o0G.
 Mir. Barrymore will remain in Calves ton until the estate has been settled, and will return and make his home in this city. For several years MT. Barry more was a sailor and spent most of his time in South America and and ad- jacent waters. He returned to Connect icut several years ago and has been here since. spending part of his time in this city.