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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-13

1t is very doubtful if congress during
the next short session can be prevailed
upon to do anything toward enacting
law which will reduce to twenty-five
years the period of service of enlisted
men of the army previous to retire
ment There is no doubt that a quar-
ter of century of faithful service in
the ranks is a sufficient period to jus
tify retirement with all the emoluments
and privileges which that estate con-
veys. In fact. it was originally in
tended that the enlisted service as an
incident to retirement should be but
twenty-five years and it was only at
the last moment and under somewhat
unusual conditions that General Sheri-
dan expressed himself in favor of the
period Of thirty years. 1t is now recog-
nized. and will probably be admitted by
everyone. that military duty is more
arduous than formerly, even in those
days when troops spent nights on the
freezing frontier remote from civiliZa-
ton and all the comforts which go with
it. We have now periods Of service in
the tropics with all that is demoraliz-
ing to the health which assignment to
such duty brings. 1t is probably
recognized if not admitted by all that
something should be done to encourage
enlistment. which is quite as important
to the general scheme of the mainte-
nance of a regular military establish
ment. 1t would be undoubtedly con-
ducive to re-enlistment, therefore, if
the soldier had added privileges. 1t is
probably out of the question to have
the pay of the enlisted men increased,
however convincing may be the argu-
ment in favor of that deserving recog-
| milton of service, but it is quite within
the bounds of reason that congress
could be induced to decrease the period
of service previous to retirement. The
chances of a law to that effect how
ever. within the next session of con-
gresS are very remote.
There continues to be a great de-
mand for army engineers, in the low
est grade of which corps there are now
no less than thirty-one vacancies. APP
pointments to the corps from among
the graduates of the Military academy
are gradually filling these places, but at
the rate of ten appointments per year
which is expected in that direction, it
will be some time. probably four years
or more, before the corps is commits
stoned to its full authorized strength of
personnel. The lack of officers makes
it difficult to follow any stated plan Of
instruction of juniors as will be possi-
BILE under more adequate conditions.
Ten officers have recently returned
from the Philippines. where they have
been for year under instruction in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-13

the practical way Of observation. Four
Of these officers will continue educa-
tional work at Washington barracks,
while five will go to Fort Leavenwortn
and one to San Francisco. None Of
those who were graduated at West
FONT in June last and who were as
signed to the corps of engineers has
been sent to the Philippines, and it is
not known whether the ten more West
Pointers destined for the corps next
year will receive this benefit of service
at the beginning of their commissioned
career. There is no question Of the
value of such a training, and, of course,
if the demand upon the corps permits
it there will be an assignment of junior
officers to the islands for this purpose
To regularly carry out the policy Of
the War department to have troops
serve in the Philippine islands for a
period of two years, the chief signal
officer of the army has formulated a
plan whereby this policy will be fol-
lowed. so far as it affects men of the
signal corps, in a manner which will
insure the best results to the service
serving in the Philippines, and the new
plan contempIates sending a signal
corps company to the Philippines every
eight months to relieve the company OF
the corps which has been longest in
service in the islands. This will in
sure that there will always be two
companies in the Philippines who are
experienced in the service there.
The disadvantages of staff details.
that is to say. Of the detail to staff duty
of line officers of the army in four-year
periods, does not elicit much endorse
ment in the annual reports this year
1t is only question of time, apparent-
ly, when there will be limitation of
the system to the Junior grades i'm the
special staff corps. The considerations
of efficiency derived from the system
have taken into account only the effect
upon the staff corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-13

Inc WcnS OF farmers visited in summer
by city folk are now regarded as perhaps
the chief source of typhoid fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-13
A Host Of Other THINGS

Toys perfumery fancy boxes the list well nigh endless
but and for yourself just item two here
Dolls brush and comb stationery Christmas cards. books
pncuson prctti trimmed glove, handkerchief boxes
fancy baskets statuary belts
photograph frames silk opera bags baby toilet soaps
atoizers, combs hat pins, pins, blankets knono dressing
sacques and bath robes pillow tops bed Spreads sweaters Mexican
drawn pieces, etc, etc, etc.
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Gift Suggestions
Handsome Furs for Gifts

There's special showing OF rs all bought for Christmas gifts
popular shapes made Of the most popular skins You should III
vestgate these
Neck Pieces and furs for the little Tebe
Nutria, Angora and squirrel from ST. to $1,000
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-26

Opal Fossil Of a Shark.

Since they were first discovered the
famous opal fields at White Cliffs, n.
s. W., have yielded many curious fos-
sils, particularly those Of prehistoric
marine life. But the latest discovery
is most extraordinary one and will
prove of the deepest interest to the
scientific world
II is that of fossiliZed. or rather
opaliZed. member of the shark family.
which was found on block No g. at a
depth of thirty-five feet from the sur
face. The Sydney press says that the
speciment measures 3 feet inches
from the snout to tile tip Of the tail.
The body is in seven sections, the cir
conference of the largest Of which
the head and shoulder pOrtion) is
eighteen inches; each section is six
inches in length.
The deeply indented eye-sOckets
show plainly. land thin veins Of pur-
pie opal encircle the, fish from tip to
tip" At the mouth these veins make
an oblong and clearly defined course.
though the continuity is occasionally
broken. No particulars as to weight
are given. but as the fossil has been
sent to London these ond other mat
tiers Of interest will soon be deter
mined. 1t was purchased from the
finders by an opal buyer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-26
CHAPTER XXI.
Old Seadog Wounded.

els that boat or light on shore?"
cit is boat, you see she is to the
right OF Chinook Point and there is a
wide channel Of river there"
"She may bring the soldiers"
81 hope to God she will. Those
fellows are reinforcing their strength
and we can't hold out much longer
against them"
Thus spoke Old Seadog. A hand to
hand fight had just taken place on the
water and while the encounter was a
draw the northsiders knew that their
strength was being exhausted while
that OF their enemy was being in
creased by force OF numbers.
The only hope of the northsiders was
the arrival OF the state troops. The
militia was not ordered out for the pur-
pose OF taking part in the fight, If it
could be avoided, but to patrol the
river and prevent bloodshed.
The state maintained the right of its
citizens to fish to the middle Of the
stream wherever that might be determ-
ined to be, and claimed the right to
protect their life and property north OF
that point.
1t was a question of boundary line
and as is usual where there are disputes
about such matters, each side constant
ly encroached on the rights Of the 9TH
er. The first bloodshed had brought
out the worst element of the southside
and they determined to drive back or
destroy, even to the line OF the north
shore.
The boat came slowly down the river.
The belliserent fishermen watched it
with intense interest on both sides.
81 hope to God she brings the SOL
disers," repeated Old Seadog as it came
nearer and nearer. "Gabe Jarvi will
take care of them," casually remarked
southside leader to his companion.
1t did contain the soldiers, and the
reader already knows OF its movements,
and the treachery of its pilot.
After the boat passed away to the
south OF the island, the northsiders re.
Taxed into feeling almost hopeless.
The night was cool and calm, but an
unusual darkness settled down upon
the waters. The stars shown out and
gave forth shadows that darkened the
surface of the water. A black veil
hung above it like mantle. The
contending fishermen lay upon their
oars and arms. The fret blush Of
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-26
To Wash Lace Curtains.

First brush them with II turkey
wing, such as many have for busting
purposes. Make good strong soap
suds: put the suds and curtains in n
tub, and with steamer, that is not
rusted, press them. turning the cur
tains over often, and you will be sur
prised to see how the suction of the
steamer will take out the dirt. Use
clean water until they are thoroughly
cleaned. Rinse in the same way. Do
not wiring. but squeeze out the water.
Stretch up barb wire. and when
there is no wind blowing. hook the
curtains on the barbs, stretching them
carefully. Or perhaps a better way
is to make a frame the size of the
curtains. Drive finishing nails about
the distance of the scallops, and turn
the nails q little to form hooks. Hook
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-26
When Writing a Letter.

Use only black ink.
Avoid writing over the head of your
correspondent.
Never use words with which you are
not familiar
DO not fill your letter with lengthy
excuses for your silence
Always use unruled paper of fine
texture. Avoid a pronounced color.
Under no circumstances send half a
sheet of paper, even for the briefest
note.
Never begin your letter with the
statement that YOU have little time for
correspondence.
Do not write of personal or other
important matters to strangers or or
binary acQuaintances
Do not send an important message
on a postal card. and never use them
for notes of invitation.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-26

the dark ocean, now and then lit up by
dash of spray, while the officers look
ed on in doubt. They did not believe
the man. But still they did not be-
lieye that he would take them into a
death which would carry him with
them.
The point OF the island butting out
toward the bar was now close at hand.
While the breakers from the ocean
come nearly to its shores, the men be-
lieved that the island could be passed
by the fat bottomed river boat.
But Jarvi headed straight on.
"Why do you not turn to the rieht?"
asked Captain Budlong.
"We would run her into the sand,"
replied the pilot.
''But you are running her into the
breakers" replied the sheriff.
cit is better for her there" coolly
replied the treacherous man at the
wheel.
The boat began to rock and leap like
wild animal which found itself sud-
denly in the clutches OF an enemy. 1t
was but shell, ON intended for the
smooth waters OF the liver, and could
not be expected to live on the ocean and
especially on the river bar, one of the
toughest places known to seamen. The
men down stairs fell about the deck
like drunkards and while some became
deathly sick, others were alarmed.
C,nl,o In, oovlJ on~ooo1 hor fooro M
longer. "That man," she said, els
taking us to our doom. The boat cam
not live in this sea. He could have
passed the point of the island without
coming into the breakers. The water
is deep there.
She had come from her place Of con-
cealment and spoke with all of the
earnestness of woman, and the COOL
ness OF man.
Jarvi looked around at her with a
ghostly smile of contempt, but did not
bulge the wheel.
Consider yourself prisoner" said
Captain Budlorg.
"All right" replied the pilot. Then
he released the wheel and walked out
of the pilot house. The boat leaped
and rceled. The propelIing wheel al
ternately rose above and sank deep into
the water revolving as uselessly as
a futter-mill. The vessel was left to
the mercy OF the breakers.
The last extremity had been reached.
The sheriff drew his revolver, and,
pointing it at Jarvi, said:
eco back to that wheel and take us
out of this or shall shoot you like
dog"
"All right" replied Jarvj in COM
temptuous voice.
Then the man started as if he would
enter the door of the pilot house, but
he turned quickly and leaped into the
foaming breakers below.
Sankala, keenly alive to the impend-
Ing crisis, bare headed and bare armed
sprang to the wheel. She glanced
down into the angry sea, and hurriedly
examined the shore line to the north;
then with distended muscles che bore
down on the lever that governed the
rudder, and rang the engineer to turn
on the steam.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-26
QGo0deThn\QS
1920 E0t
.:asl,.aas%D " Nw nov TO
Vl P2ElAKE NzElH
o~~NN~%N

GRADUATED sugar makes Il better
mcringue than powdered sugar
When making coffee scatter a pinch
OF salt over the grits; this will briM"
out the flavor.
When mixing mustard for the table,
it * a great improvement to gradually
add little salad oil.
Corn should be boiled rs soon as
possible after picking, for no vegetable
loses its flavor more quickly.
\ good thick gravy is procured oIly
rs bringing it to the boil while sir
ring and cooking till it leave, the sides
OF the pan.
Dirty ovens spoil custards and milk
pudding, therefore the oven should be
washed out with hot soda water at
least once week.
Lard for pastry should he used as
hard as possible. 1t should be cur in
slices and laid on the -four, and not
rubbed in very much.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-26
Fashion Notes,

Small jet buttons are in vogue.
Colored velvets are preferred to
black.
For blue hats blue roses have been
provided.
High crowns are trimmed against
the crown.
A novelty is an evening cloak en-
tirely of feathers.
Girdles finished with short sash
ends are approved.
Princess gowns are permissible for
the perfect figure.
Two rows of pulled ribbon will bor-
der evening dresses.
Tulle fashions many toques for din
her and evening wear.
Very many who wear earrings ia
vOr pear-shaped drops.
TO match the white tailored gowns
there are hats of white mohair.
Belts of white kid with barouue
pearls for Ornamentation are attrac-
tive.
Some OF the fur hats hive Il ferO.
cious head at one side for sole trim
ming.
Nearly all bodies are made so as to
permit Il lace softeniny around the
throat
For dreSsy fur there is nothing
more effective than the long fluffy
white fox.
Smart waists of dark filet net are to
be worn with cloth skirts exactly
matching.
Plain little waists with old-fash-
Toned darts that make them fit like a
glove are among the early modes.
Small tails are again seen on the
eton jacket. which suits many women
too well to be altogether discarded.
More colored and mixed maraban
bOas are seen than the pure white,
which obtained so largely last year.
Charming is princess gown OF
white silk grenadine almost covered
with large red flowers woven in
broche effect
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-26

the curtains on. stretching them as
desired. Clamps used for bed quilt
frames on the corners are very con
venient for making the frame of any
desired size. Several curtains can be
dried ut the same time by putting
them one on top of the other. They
can be starched and dried in this way
and be better than ironing, it being
much eaSier
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-26
, WOreo and WOrae.

"My wife and l went to call on the
Dumleys last night. l can't imagine
anything more tiresome than spending an
evening with them"
."You can't? Wait till they come to
spend an evening with you. "-Philadel.
phia Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-26
A Change of Color.

Mrs Homer-Why, Mrs. Weeds.
your hair was turning gray the last
time saw you, and now it is jet
black.
Mrs. Weeds-Yes. you see after my
husband died I was awfully lonesome.
so ! concluded to dye. too.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-26
Couldn't Stand 1t,

Mrs. Jawworker-So you are going
to leave me, Bridget. Haven't | trent
ed you like one Of the family:
Bridget-Indade ye have. mum. an
Olive shtood it as long as Oi'm goin'
.o.--Smart Set.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-26

Waist in modified Gibson style with
three wide plaits between Il group OF
narrow ones back and front. The mar
row plaits are held in front by over
tapping shaped pieces that are fin
ished with buttons. Full sleeves with
deep cuff.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-26

1t Is generally more profitable to reck-
on up our defects than to boast Of our At.
tainments.-Carlyle.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-25
Deaths Heavy Hand.

The following from the Princeton
und.) Tribune Of March Is tells Of
the demise Of 4 lady who formerly
resided In Las Vegas:
The death Of DR.. Helen Gray Da-
Costa, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Gray, occurred at ! o'clock Sabbath
morning al the home OF her parents
Just east OF this city. While death
was not unexpected. the news that
her earthly career was ended was .
shock to her many friends In this city.
who knew and loved her for her
many virtues. She had been in de.
~ciining health for some time, owing
TO the rayages OF that dread destroy.
er, consumption, and but Q few days
ago wal brought by her mother from
her home In Colorado Springs that
she might see the last Of earth 10
the home Of her childhood surround.
81 by the loved ones Of home. Her
husband. Or. "A. r. DaCosta, 70 whom
she had ben married but a few years,
was constant and faithful in his en-
deayors to prolong her life. and TO him
especially, together with the family.
does the sympathy OF this community
goes out.
Deceased was a noble. talented
lady. who until falling health com
PEELED her To abandon 1t, was making
d success Of her chosen profession,
medicine. and her taking away In hei
youth and at a time when q happy
and successful career was just before
her Is deeply dcplored by all who
knew her.
The funeral was held from the res
idence this afternoon at 2 o'clock
Rev. DIR. Putnam Of the First Presby
terrain church, Of which deceased was
d member. conducting the services
The ~pallbearers we're selected from
among The physicians of this city
and the remains were laid to rest Ii
Archer cemtery, there to await thu
resurrection morn,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-25
8 Hanna Eaultless.

/. d. Hanna, formerly superintend'
ent Of forest reserves in New Mexico,
has received official notice from the
general land office that the office bad
been abolished, but that he was rein.
stated as supervisor Of the pecos For
est Reserve With headquarters at santa
re from the date of his suspension
October /, 1903. Tbs means that the
charges made against Mr.. Hanna have
been fully investigated and found tc
be untrue. His reinstatement Is .
complete yindication from any and Al
Of the charges made. Mr.. hanna has
already resumed the duties OF his po
sitlon. The news viii be received with
qualification BY the people q the ser
ritory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-25

The two and a hall year old son
of Theodore chacon, the genial
clerk at nfeld's, took II into his head
recently that he could pay d visit 10
the down town section OF the city
.unaccompanied. II was somo time be-
fore he was missed. and he was fin
ally found on the sidewalk looking
into the window OF Mann's drug store.
Somebody had given him a bag OF
candy and he seemed to feel perfect
~ satisfied with his exploit. In fact.
he objected strongly 70 being taken
home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-25

MHG E#4NM.@g
Ward 2 OF the west side, where the
contest in the recent primaries was
hot, awakens to the fact that there
are two contrasting delegations. IN
addition 10 the delegation given in yes
terday's Optic the following were also
chosen by another faction: Vida
Martinez, Tiburcio Tenorio. MigucI
Martinez. Epitacio Esquibcl, Martias
Romero, Pillar Abeyta, Manuel Padilla
Atilano Baca, Eduyigen Crespin and
Laandro Cordoya. OF tho primary
which elected these delegates. Martias
Padilla acted as chairman and Pillar
Abeyta as secretary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-25

The teachers Of the Normal and
OF all the public schools OF Las We
gas met at the Normal building last
night for a social time. During the
evening progressive panic was played
with It's usual success. Refreshments
were served. II was the intention to
get the teachers Of tho city better nc,
quainted with one another, that some
thing like a teachers club might be
organized later.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-25
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

La Pension. II. D. Weber, Altoona,
Mann 4. ". Fay and wife. Lincoln.
No, and II. r, Warsaw. Mo-; 2 A.
Schultz and wife. pittsburg, Pa
Ef Dorado. Hughes & Burton. Pu'
eblo. Colo.
Ra~lIns: e. r. Marcus and wife.
Los Angeles; n. c. Dembler, Ration;
s b. Kennedy. Savannah. Ga
cssianeda: II g. Avis Of 81 Louis;
c d. fucker. ST. Joe; 4. g. Douglas
and wife, Detroit; Alfred v. Manly
Dorsey. N. NJ. W o. Pringle. Chi
eago ". A. McGrew. Denver; Jno
Stafford, Denver; = N Burgere, Den
yer. Cnas. r. Johnson. Denver; Lee
Il. Blnmenthai. Chicago; NJ. G. Hin
deriider. Denver. r r. Pierce, sar
Francisco.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-25

The following articles Of incorpora,
ton have been filed In the Office Of
the territorial secretary. The Sloan
Coal company. principal office at San.
u Fe. The i~ncorporators are ]. II.
Sloan. Ailetta y. Sloan Of Santa Re:
Charles "A. spiess. Las Vegas: Thorn.
as r. Gable and David N. White Of
Santa Fe. The company Is incorpo-
rated for fifty years Tor the purpose
OF mining, selling coal, purchasing
coal lands. making and selling coke,
etc. The capital stock Of the company
is 100000. divided into 5000 shares
Of the par value Of 500 each. The
first board OF directors consists Of
the incorporates.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-25
More ~PostofHces.

There are more applications pend
ing for the establishment Of p0stof
fees In New Mexico at the present
time than probably Mt any other pc
Rod In It's history. Among others re
Gently established, Or to be estab
llshed. are:
Simpson, In San Juan county.
Ei Vado, In Rio Arriba county.
Geneva, In Union county.
Gonzales, In San Miguel county.
Garcia, in Valencia county.
Gran Quiyera. in Valencia county
Arch. In Roosevelt county.
Bursum. in Socorro county.
Roiey, in Dona Ana county.
Chamizal, In Taos county.
Estey. In Socorro county.
Escondlta, In Otero county.
Quay, in Quay county.
Shandon, in Sierra county.
Kettner, In San Miguel county.
Talpa, In Taos county.
Stockton, In Roosevelt county.
Russia, In otero county.
Hereford, In Otero county.
Hadley. In San Miguel county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-25

II. u Bowman. Inc Las Cruces
banker, writes % the New Mexican
contradlcilng the report that he spoke
against the statehood resolution pass.
ed BY the recent convention. on the
contrary, he onereh the resolution
that was passed and says that il
expresses his views on The question
exactly. lie iasors Joint atatehool
as a last resort. but was not IN favor
Of saying anything ABOUT Joint state.
hood in the resolutions,