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The Cook County herald., 1904-05-28
BY ASHBY DEERING

I Only after he had spilled a handful
Of good wheat over the bare plank
floor did I understand what the old
the grains through his fists, like sand
through an hour glass, and talk in
slow apologize monotone about the
wealth of the marshes.
I hope no one will think me sordid
person; I speak of his whim because
it explains his last wish and his last
act. He did not own foot of the
landscape and the shanty was no more
than a squatter's claim. But some
how his vague intentions had instilled
in my heart a longing, without hope
or reason, to inherit the dreary acres
of reeds, pools of salt water and piles
of sweepings, emptied from grain cars
on the Y, and God willing, shall live
on this forgotten estate as long as |
may.
1t is now perfectly clear that my
gentle, sensitive benefactor had
thought an heiress would be happier
far from here with the love Of a
worthy bridegroom, who once belonged
in a city. He showed this by mute
signs when he himself went out from
the rule habitation never to come
back alive
For how many years l cannot tell,
sifted the waste of the grain cars that
came down from the mills and eleva-
tors. Tons and tons of sweepings are
run out on this little branch of the
railroad and are unloaded by the
brakeman with huge shovels. The
railroad people call it the dump, but
my guardian told me long ago the
name of the station is Marsh Mine. He
it was who discovered what those
placer heaps contained. He invented
sitter and taught me how to sep
arate the dust from the wheat
At first it was wild play to see the
chaff and -four dust flying like fine
snow in the wind. was little girl
then. After while I came to know
it was work, but did not complain.
Other poor people found out the mine
and worked it for their daily bread
and something more besides. But
the idea of vast wealth grew upon
my aged foster father until he began
to talk about turning the sacks of
wheat into sacks of pure gold by some
mysterious means. This he said he
could do, his thin face-pallid as the
-four dust-staring at the hour glass
he made with his bony hands.
AS we sat together by the peat fire
in the shanty and waited the long win
ter evenings for word of new siding
of cars l would ask the old man many
silly questions, but always wien he
did not wish to speak his mind he
was listening to the wind rushing in
The Cook County herald., 1904-05-28
TOOK HUSBAND IN PAWN.
Russian Spinster ForecIosed on Peas.
ant Woman's Mate.

Russian spinster ForecIosed on Peas.
ant Woman's Mate.
A peasant woman, residing in the
village of Bjelosaschek, in the Gov
ernment of Wilma, Eastern Russia,
found herself without money on the
eve of a festival, and was very sad
on that account. Her husband was
known far and near as a ne'er-do-well,
and therefore she did not reckon on
any help from him. In her distress
she turned to her neighbor, an elderly
spinster, and requested the loan OF a
few roubles. But she could not give
any security Il really do not possess
anything that I could give you AS Sc
curity,'' she said, unless you care to
take my lazy husband in pawn" To
her great surprise the woman received
the loan, and with the money went
into the village to make a few pur-
chases. The idea of her obtaining a
loan on her husband appeared to her
very droll. Great was her astonish-
ment on returning from her shipping
expedition to find that the old spin
ster had disappeared with the worth
less husband. The deserted wife did
not trouble to make inquiries con-
corning her spouse. On the contrary,
she rejoiced at her deliverance.
The Cook County herald., 1904-05-28
Worlds Fair Exhibits.

The combined value of the exhibits
in the ten principal exhibit palaces of
the Worlds Fair has been estimated
by E. S. Hoch, assistant to Director of
Exhibits Skiff, at $72,500,O00. This es-
innate is based on statistics at hand
in the division as to the amount and
nature of the exhibits which will be
installed in each building. This does
not include the display in the Fine
Arts palace. Nor does the estimate
include the contents of the various
government structures at the expost.
tion nor the exhibits contained in such
concessions as will be Of an exhibit
nature. ~ :. IL Gz..I. ssz
The Cook County herald., 1904-05-28
Caught Alligator With a EishIine.


While deer, duck and quail shootina
EaVc been better this season III the
neishborhood Of TitusvilIe than iy
several years. Rockledge, Stuart and
a few other places seem to have the
expert fishermen. But it takes Mer
ritt fisherman e catch alligators. We
are told that few days ago a seven
foot alligator v;lS, caught with fish
line. The line was set and baited with
a mullet, for trout. The alligator tool
the bait and tho hook fastened itself
in his throat. Had the line been 4
rope or chain y would have been
twisted apart e. the hook torn out,
The alligator Il, ed himself out and
was easily taken Gy slipping q rope
over his nose, securing his ffippers
and towing him ashore where be wa
killed with al sxc-East Coast Adyo
cate (Titusvilie. Fla.)
The Cook County herald., 1904-05-28
THE BOOK in WOMAN'S LOOKS
By FL. S. CANFIELD
Copyright 1901, by Daily Story Publishing Company

word. The two women gave him no
condolences, for which he was CRATE
full. He was forced to admit that
their manners were perfect, but set
this down to innate female refinement.
They made no effort at all to enter
tain him. He paid his moderate bills
and kept himself to himself. He dis
covered boat in a small house which
stood by the river and used to pull
laboricusly a half-mile up the stream
of evenings, then float lazily down.
In two weeks, however, he realized
that a cultivated mind needs some
The Cook County herald., 1904-05-28

From the track walker I learned all
the signals of the trainmen and I
could answer them when l saw him
far off sounding the rails of the main
line and stopping now and then to ex-
anime a loosened bolt. But he would
not come near the diggings of Marsh
Mine in the day. Hundreds of bags of
half wheat have the old man and I
taken out of the sweepings from the
mills, which are many miles away
The work did not stop in any season,
wet or dry, warm or drear, since the
mills never quit grinding. At last the
The Cook County herald., 1904-05-28
Coal in Russia and Japan.

Coal is an important article lust
now in Japan and Russia. 1t is said
that Russia had ordered 1000, 900 tons
from Pennsylvania. Japan has 5000
square miles of coal lands, and her
exports are 100000 tons annually
greater than her imports. It is es-
timated that over 100000 tons are
deposited in the undeveloped coal
fields in the island of Hokkaido, one
of the northern islands of Japan. Rus
sia's imports are largely in excess of
her exports, Notwithstanding she has
coal area Of 10000 square miles, ex-
elusive of Siberia, Central Asia and
Caucasia. 1t is clear that Russia
needs developing.
The Cook County herald., 1904-05-28
Denver Mayor Loses RejAc.

Mayor Wright Of Denver has los,
an adornment of his Office which ho
valued very highly. 1t was nickel.
plated horseshoe won by Creseeus
when he made his worlds record fo,
a mile. His honor had the shoe hans.
ing on the wall of his Office, but il
has disappeared and Mr. Wright is
waiting to learn just what shape tho
expected b:.ds lrck gA take, ..@...-=5I
The Cook County herald., 1904-05-28

There was a slight chill in the air.
The girl, wrapped in some f1eecy light
stuff, sat, as was her custom, in the
stern of the little boat, which made no
sound as it drifted. In the moonlight
her brown eyes looked like jewels. Not
word had been spoken for half-hour.
G. Heming Magnus said:
Miss Loudon, when came here
l. thought you ignorant country folk.
know now what a fool I was.
must go tomorrow and it makes me
sad. I can't bear to think that will
never see you again. I have never
told you that l love you, but do sim
cerely. You must have seen it. Will
you marry me?"
She did not answer. She had grown
suddenly pale and was staring intently
at the landing, then not a hundred
yards away. Suddenly she clasped her
hands and a wave of crimson rose to
her face. A happy smile curved her
lips. Then she gazed earnestly at her
companion.
Il have not seen it," she said grave.
ly. "Forgive me, Mr.. Magnus, but
can not marry YOU
In silence he picked up the oars.
The PROV of the boat grated upon the
shore. AS the girl stepped lightly to
land she was taken into the arms of a
tall, young fellow in khaki uniform
She staid there full five minutes
while Magnus stood awkwardly by
Then she turned, saying: ''This is Mr.
Landon. He has been at Santiago
We have been engaged for two years.
Next spring G. Heming Magnus
wrote a book which is in it's 15Oth
thousand. His heart has gone into it
It's name is Queen Rose of Rosebud
Garden"
The Cook County herald., 1904-05-28
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TYPICAL Southern Conoressman

With his wide hat, coat of annie
skirt and commanding figure, Repre-.
sentative Claude Kitchin of North
Carolina is accounted at washington
a fine type Of southern congressman,
He bears a resemblance to Senate,
Bailey of Texas sufficiently strong 81
that senate doorkeeper recently mis-,
took him for the Texan
The Cook County herald., 1904-05-28

pie people, solitude should bring hap
piness. Their ways are not my ways,
their souls are half-developed, but we
need not clash"
He fell readily into the habits of the
household. 1t consisted of Mrs. LOU
doun, a silver-haired widow, her grand
daughter, Amanda Loudoun, brown
eyed girl of eighteen, with a delicious
figure. mass OF brown hair and a
frank smile, and a man of all work,
vho ate enormously and said never a
The Cook County herald., 1904-05-28
Light That VIII Not Fail.

Tney say tha5 '0ey We distOVcrcd
A l;gn.' that viii not fail.
That burns Il thousand million years
And yet % g EOt grow pale
They tel! uc that this substance
Is like the dear old sun,
And VIZ conclude il would be nice
TO own a little one
For thel VIZ Il take tho meter
Down from the cellar wall,
And turn the horrid gas man out
If ever he should call.
But when We AK the price Of
This radium they've found,
They smile and answer pleasant1v:
-Four million plunks q pound.'
-Auayvers
The Cook County herald., 1904-05-28
At first it was wild play.

from the sea over the salt marshes.
And his answer was ever the same:
"Ah, my little girl, it will be fine to-
morrow at the mine."
Afterward the track walker would
knock to tell us the cars were due to
come down by daybreak. He would
seldom enter and seldom stay long.
because think he was afraid the rail-
road spies would hear he was giving
information and have him discharged,
though he never said so.
He was a fine fellow for taking the
risk. But whoever heard of employ
ers q selfish, so teartless? :z
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

of the Harvey system. After one days
service as newsgirl. Mr.. McCreary has
been promoted to cashier.
Santa Fe private car No. Is. occu-
pied by Superintendent of Motive
Power Alfred Lowell and wife, went
through the city this afternoon. attach
ed to No. l passenger, train. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lowell were bound for California.
A. Appel left this afternoon for New
York, where he will spend a month
or more buying his spring stock. Mr..
Appel will visit the Worlds Fair on
his way east and during histrip will
mingle pleasure in ~judicious PROPOSE
lions with business.
Travelling Superintendent John
Stein OF the Harvey system passed
through the city this afternoon on his
way to Lamy. Mr.. Stein has Just re
turned from a visit to his wife and
son. He declares the boy is the finest
one in the United States. and he Is
willing to fight any man who disputes
him.
Herman Roth, who for some months
has been post quartermaster sergeant
at Fort Bayard. passed through the
city yesterday on his way to Fort Lo-
gan, where he is to be stationed. Ser
geant Roth has spent many years OF
his life in southwestern posts. He Is
highly enthusiastic regarding the fine
results being obtained at the fort.
Grandpa Gatchell is the most hilari-
Gus old gentleman in town today, and
Guy Gatchell, is not feeling SO very
badly himself. A bonny boy made his
appearance in the Gatchell home this
morning. The youngster tips the
scales at eight pounds and he's as
handsome a specimen OF the genus
homo as ever came this way.
C. T. Brown OF Socorro, the we'll
known mining man, passed through
the city this afternoon on his way to
Denver. The gentleman says that the
Graphic. formerly the most important
lead mine in the west has developed
almost entirely into a zinc PROPOSE
ton. Considerable ore Is now being
shipped to Joplin, Mo-, to be treated
by a process which will save both lead
and zinc values.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09


Brakeman Elijah Hooker came so
close to passing in his checks last
night that he can't think OF the mat
ter yet with becoming equanimity. He
had been at the round house getting
out an engine. He stepped on one OF
the tracks. not observing in the dark.
ness that a switch engine was com
ing swiftly upon him. The engine
struck him, throwing him clear Of the
track. Mr.. Hooker was thankful
enough to escape with some painful
bruises. Probably not in one case
out Of ten can q man be struck by an
engine and entirely escape the wheels
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

The flyer, eastbound, a on q
new switch at Ration this morning, or
rather three cars did. The cars bump
ed along over the ties for several
yards, shaking up the passengers and
causing injury to one lady's head and
a sprain to a mans arm. The Limited
was pulling out Of the Ration yards
at a speed Of some twenty miles an
hour. when the wheels jumped the
track at the imperfect switch.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

There will be an important meeting
Of the Retail Clerks association Tues
day night at which all members are
urged to be present. BY order Of the
secretary. 2.40
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

Secure your tickets early for
Mobiles company. They come here
we'll heralded as an excellent organiza,
tion. The opening play Is Our Strate-
gists...-Here week Of February 9Th.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

II you are not already a depositor in
the Plaza Trust & Savings bank, allow
US to suggest that you become one.
We believe you will shortly appreciate
the wisdom Of this advice. 2-3I
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

Mrs. J. Il. Moore, proprietor Of Hotel
La Pension, has arranged to accomo-
date a limited number with meals,
other than guests Of the house and
will be pleased to make rates on ap.
plication. 2-39
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09
Are You BowlIna?

Dilt's alley offers as a prize to the
luckiest bowler, a first class sewing
machine. The machine is shown in
the window Of Rosenthal Furniture
company. 1t will be awarded Feb. rs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

There will be an important melting
tonight OF the Retail Clerks associa-
tion at which all members are urged
to be present. BY order of the sec
rotary. 2.4O
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

The contestants for privilege 10 play
on the team that will meet Santa Fe
in a few days will bowl out at the
Dilt's alleys tonight,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

Stearns, the grocer, touches on an
entirely new subject in his ad. lpage
81 tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

Picnic Hams Dick sells at 10 cents
per pound-nice. too. 2-25
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

Papen at the bridge sells fresh gro
ceries. &c
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

25 per cent OF on Hawkins teas for
this week only-Dick's. 2.25
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

We can give you a fine crisp bulk
olive, CSC. per pint. 2-25
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S~tirrat's scenic views surpass all.
II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

Banquet B. Bacon and Hams are
something new.-Ask Dick! 2-25
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

Those bulk olives at Dicks are nice
and crisp; good flavor, too. 2.25
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Tooker's baby pictures are pretty.
2-16
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Phone Papen. No. IA, for first-class
family supplies. 2s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

Tooker takes striking photos. The
Plaza 2.16
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For best meats so to Turner's mar
ket. 2-5
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The Plaza studio has the finest light
In the city. Try a sitting at Took.
er's. ZIG
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

Best butter and eggs at Papen's.
2.6
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Photos BY stirrat please sitters.
IA
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Board Of Trade.

Regular meeting at the Commercial
club rooms on Tuesday evening at $50
o'clock. Feb. o. 1904.
Nj. w. BROWNE.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-09

President.
GEO. P. MoNAY,
2-37 Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-25
What Doctors Make.
From Leslie's Monthly.

There are about 100000 doctors in the
United States, or about one for every $50
people. 1t has been approximately esti-
mated that the average yearly income of
these men is $3.50, or that the public In the
country pays $3.50. 900 annually for medi-
cal attendance emitting entirely the money
spent for patent medicines. which brings
millions of dollars to manufacturers, or the
amounts spent for doctors prescriptions or
paid to quacks or commercial doctors. The
preparation for the practice of medicine
that gives man a good standing in
the profession means an expense of. liberal
ly speaking, $4,000 for -four years In a repu-
table medical school, s.. 900 for general ex-
penses during two years hospital service,
and perhaps another 81 600 for setting up in
practice. A year or two in Europe is also
a help.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-25
GARDENS FOB THE SCHOOLS.
Considered Great Factor in the Train
ing of Children.

A dispatch from Philadelphia last night
says:
School gardens, as an auxiliary to educa-
tional work was the subject discussed at
a meeting held in Witherspoon Hall last
night, under the auspices of the Public
Education Association of Philadelphia.
Lantern slides gave an idea of the work
going on In different parts of the country.
An attempt to establish one or more of
these gardens in this city will possibly be
made next summer.
Herbert d. Hemenway. director of the
Hartford School of Horticulture told of
the results obtained from such gardens in
Hawaii, Porto Rico and the southern part
of this country. He has been closely iden-
tilted with school garden work for several
years, and has followed its development
in various states
The slides used by Mr. Hemenway af-
forded the audience opportunity to COM
pare the work done in different sections.
The smallest garden that had come under
the speakers observation was by feet;
the largest, i-24 of an acre. From plot
10 by IS feet, he said, from $ to $40 worth
of produce may be raised in year.
Mrs. Henry Parsons, who, with the aid
of one assistant, has reclaimed land which
had been used as a dumping ground in
New York city, told of some of the bene-
hclai effects not only upon the children.
but upon the community of the gardens
which she supervised
She considers school gardens a great aid
in teaching children how to care for public
property and in impressing upon them the
necessity of economy, honesty, application.
concentration. self-government, civic pride,
justice and the dignity of labor.
In the study of nature and plant life and
as an incentive to aesthetics she regarded
the garden work of the highest importance.
Harvey H Hubert, chairman of the
board of education's committee on summer
Fairgrounds, spoke of the need of garden
work in connection with the vacation
schools.
He said that if the Public Education AS
ISOLATION carried out its plan of introducing
garden work in this city next summer the
board of education would give all the as
sistance possible.
He did not think it advisable to ask coun-
ellis for an appropriation for this work now.
as so large a sum has been demanded for
repairs to schools and for new buildings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-25
Owes Senator Bailey S27s, 900.

A dispatch from Austin. Texas last night
says: There was much surprise caused in
political and business circles by the an
nouncement made in the report of the re-
ceivers of the Houston Oil Company, filed
in the federal court at Houston, showing
that the corporation owes Senator ]. w.
Bailey S27S,896. The total liabilities of the
Houston Oil Company are scheduled at SAL
1so, I61, and its assets also are placed at
that figure. The current liabilities are 81
294, 402 and the surplus is placed at 81 ,367,-
$40.
The receivers say that they are now hav-
ing prepared a list of lands, amounting to
$4,000 acres. which will be filed soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-25

The storm which has ragged along the
Pacific coast the last few days, and which
caused the wreck of the schooner Howe on
Long Beach, seems to have reached its
height at the agency settlement on the
Quiniault Indian reservation, where it be-
came almost a tornado. wrecking several
buildings, killing one man. David Kerr and
fatally injuring Mrs. Kerr and an old Quini-
auft Indian chief.
A dispatch to the Chicago Tribune from
Ell Paso, Tex. says: It has just become
known there that the wells-Fargo Express
Company was robbed OF 10000 two weeks
ago at Irapauto. Mex. Details are lacking
Edward Trevvett of Utica. N. ", founder
Of the Commercial Travellers Accident As
ISOLATION of America. died at Westfleld, N.
J., yesterday He had been In I'll health for
several years.
The United States torpedo-boat DESTROYER
hotilia. escorted by the auxiliary cruiser
Buffalo has arrived at Port Said, Egypt,
on its way 20 the Philippines. The vessels
had rough trip. but sustained no damage
The strike decided upon by Pantsmakers'
Union No. 173 of Boston began. today, and
about 320 workmen are idle. The trouble IL
over the employers refusal to grant q nine
hour day with ten hours' wages. Haune Of
the larger Arms have signed the union
scale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-25
RAILWAYS IN PERU.
Project Submitted to Congress by the
Executive


Richard R. Nell, secretary of the United
States legation at Lima, Peru, has for
warded to the State Department a copy of
project. submitted to congress by the
executive regarding the construction of
railroads in Peru. in the interest of the
Pan-Arlerican railway. This law will give
the government the power to obtain the
construction of lines by means of conces-
sions with a guaranty of yearly interest,
or by means of the formation of public
companies with similar guaranty of in
terest ON their capital. the funds for this
purpose being taken from the projected
tobacco monopoly now also in discussion in
the chamber. Mr.. Neil says that the con-
struction of these railways would place
the central government In close communi-
cation with the distant Amazonian capital
of IQuitos. and would at the same time de-
velop the interchange of products between
the coast and the interior of Peru and
Brazil along the Amazon river.