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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-02-02
Paper Read Before the UhatduQna Circle.

country's history is the his
tory of it's rulers In Mex
leo this truism might well be
paraphrased to read: ''The history
of Mexico is the history OF Diaz. y
Porfrio Diaz has made Mexico
When, III 1877, he used his power
and his troops to west the reins
of government from the incompe-
tent General Mendez, Mexico was
the most unsound republic in the
Western Hemisphere. Today it
is second only to the United
States.
The history of Mexico, from the
fall of the heroic Gautemotzin to
the rise of President Diaz, is
written in blood, and it is typical
of the country that every ruler
has borne the title General. "
Diaz is no exception. In 1862
it was General Diaz who led the
army that repulsed the French at
the Battle of Puebla, and from
that time on he took prominent
place in Mexican politics. Time
after time he used his power to
seat president, invariably fight
ing for the party that seemed to
promise the better government,
and 1t was only at the earnest So
licitation Of all the better class of
Mexicans that he finally jnaugu-
rated and led the revolution that
resulted in the downfall of Mendez
and his own ascension 10 the presi-
dency. At this time, May 5th,
1877, the Constitution of Mexico
prohibited president from
succeeding himself, and Diaz,
with a regard for constitutional
rights unusual in Mexican presi-
dents, retired voluntarily in 1880
and was succeeded by Manuel
Gonzales, who ruled the country
in the corrupt, old-fashioned way.
Diaz was again elevated to the
presidency in 1884, and by mas
terly stroke of politics, succeeded
in amending the Constitution so
that he might succeed himself
an amendment that he has taken
advantage of every four years
since.
His rule has marked him as not
only the greatest man Mexico has
ever produced, but also as one of
the most remarkable organizers
and statesmen known In history.
His first great stroke AS an organ
izer was his development of
constabulary known rs the "ru-
rales,'' mounted police force that
has made travel, formerly a haz-
ardous undertaking. as safe in
Mexico as in our own law-infested
country. The unique manner in
which Diaz gained recruits for
his new service is worthy of note.
He issued pardons to troops of
brigands and then formed his
police force from their ranks. If
necessary, also, the "rurales" are a
most effective political organiza-
ton.
To understand the benefits he
has given Mexico, aud the prog
ress it has made under his admin
istration, it is necessary that one
should know something of the
previous condition of the coun-
try. Comparison is our only
standard upon which we may base
our judgment. and, while figures
are an abomination, l believe that
the following official statistics
taken from the magazines Modern
Mexico" and "World's Work." and
Noll's History of Mexico" will
prove interesting.
From the time of the founda-
ton of the first republic in 1921
until the election of Diaz, Mexico
suffered from constant success
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-08
SUBWAY STRIKE is ON
II Also Extends 10 the Elevated
Lines OF New York.
FIVE THOUSAND OUT.
IL Has Proved a Harvest For SIR.
face Car Companies, They BE.
Ing r-owded by the Vast
Metropolitan Traffic.

New York. March THE strike By
5000 employees of the Interborough Rap
IL Transit company. operating the sub
way and Manhattan railroad elevated
lines In this city. took effect at 4 o'clock
Tuesday morning. II WAS one OF the most
complete IN It's early stages OF any in
the history % New York. AFTER the
hour set no train started with union
crews ard the latter quit each train
when the terminals % the various lines
had been reached. One union mot0rman
on the Ninth Avenue elevated line re-
fused 20 desert with the remainder %
the crew. Many ticket sellers remained
az their posts because they were under
bond. but displayed signs announcing
the strike and refused TO sell tickets.
rews % strike breakers were hurried
90 the northern ends q the lines. but
not many were found VINO understood
the manipulation of the air brakes. A
few boys entered the Times Square sta
tton subway and hurled bottles AZ
a passing train. Many windows were
broken. but no policemen were ln sight.
Pickets from the strikers ranks were
posted everywhere outside the stations
and warned persons who attempted %
enter that the strike was on and de-
Jared 1T was dangerous 70 ride on the
trains" They asserted that safety
devices and emergency brake cords had
been removed. Free access wus Of
fered 90 all persons who wished 10 ride
~ far as officials OF the company were
concerned In fact. few ticket booths
wers occupied and passengers desiring
20 ride were admitted az their own risk.
Surface lines reaped a harvest Hun
drefs of thousands OF persons. accus-
tomde % being whlrled down town on
express trains. knew nothing Of the
strike until they reach the streets after
breakfast They hustled for the near
est car line on the upper East Side
long before o'clock every car was jam
med 10 its utmost capacity and In many
streets pssscngers could b. seen riding
on roofs. Similar conditions prevailed
IN every section Of the city.
After 3 o'clock Ctnditions on the sub
way greatly improved. Trains were
operated frequently and without inter
ference. confusion or delay. Some eN-
press trains were run. The trains were
operated by men who appeared 90 have
BEEN well trained.
O>the upper West Side and In Har-
tam mornlrg newspapers were not de-
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-08
ALLEGED SHORTAGE.
German National Bank Of Cincinnati
ApparentIY Was Robbed.

Cincinnati. March THE German
National bank OF this city Is s55.000
short IN Government reserve funds. ac-
cording TO a story published here. While
this fund still contains much more
money than the national banking laws
prescribe. that amount apparently has
BEEN stolen from the special vaults
$4,000 In bills and $1,000 IN gold on
Dec. ~ the reserve fund was counte
and found 10 be intact. -Four weeks ago
the shortage was discovered and the
most thorough investigation has been
carried on ever since without result.
The German National II one of the
strongest banks IN this section. II has
n capital OF 100000. surplus Of s5O0.0Oo.
undivided profits OF Si5T.is6 and o.
total reserve of nearly 100000. The
president said u might be found later
there was a mistake in bookkeeping.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-08
MARpIoRAs.
strr - Of New Orleans Crowded w IN
Carnival sishtseers.

New oueans March 7.-csrnival day
opened with the skies overcast and rain
Threatened. but this condition has no
appreciable eject. as the streets were
oongested with sightseers. many having
come from surrounding states. Before
the parade started the sun broke
through the clouds. There were the US
uai promiscuous maskers. Many quaint
and picturesque costumes entertained
the throngs. The pageant Of Rex APP
peared on 81 Charles avenue IN the
forenoon. II occupied four hours In
traversing its route. His majesty chose
for his subject 'Tdealistic Queens" and
treated II with twenty highly decorated
cars
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-08

This stock is complete. The Irv.
ing Drew low quarters for ladies
will 90 during this sale:
3 nn rnnh Valnns Cor fhn mia
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-08
POISON IN MILK.
Fluid Was corrodsd and Three Children
Came Near Dying.

Iawton. Okla. aarch THREE chill
dren OF the family of August Thrasher.
stone mason. drank buttormiik that
had corroded IN a tin pail and were
poisoned. A physician succeeded IN saw
Inc two OF them. The third Is IN a
critical condition. Reports have been
received from all parts % the city that
other families have been affected
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-08
coRTELYoU TAKES OATH.
Will Rstire From chsirunanship Of Re-
publican National COMMITTEES.

Washington March 7.-George H.
Cortelyou Tuesday took the oath OF Of
fee as postmaster general. Al the con-
clusion of the ceremony ne announcei
that In a few days he would retire from
tn chairmanship Of the Republican ma
tlonal committee. He will be succeed
ed by Vice Chairman Harry :. New Of
Indianapolis. who will become acting
chairman OF the committed
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-08

livered as carry a. usual.
Elevated railway traffic was practi-
cally tied up Tuesday
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-08
The English Face.

1t was an American who. meeting an
Englishman in country hotel in the
States, opened conversation syInpathet-
ically with the words: "Cheer up! 1t
may not be true, and II 1t is true 1t
may be all for the best" And he was
surprised to find that the Briton's look
Of acute gloom was normal and not the
result Of any more than ordinarily bad
news. The prevailing notion Of the
American with regard to the English
man is that he looks "as II bis only
friend on earth was yellow dog, and
he had lost the dog" For years the
inhabitants of the States have been
scrutinizing the faces Of British WIS.,
itors to try to ascertain whether their
resigned expression Is due to recent
bereavement, confirmed misanthropy or
simply to superciliousness. According
to a weekly paper, some Americans at
tribute the English face to the English
climate. srhey did not look actually
sad" said an American lady to the
writer, "or happy or preoccupied, but
they one and all had an expression Of
resignation-the only state Of mind pos
sible with an English climate" This
Is an ingenious explanation. Centuries
of rain and years of fog may have had
their effect on our looks. There Is. in
deed, certain dignity In the idea
London Globe.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-08

As an article OF diet rice possesses
the advantage Of being the most easily
digested (but one hour being required
for perfect Digestion and most COM
pietely assimilated of the starch grains.
For these reasons 1t becomes a val
liable food for persons Of sedentary
habits. 1t is also rich in nutritive prop
critics, being four times as nutritious
as the potato and more uniform In
quality. According to the views OF
modern chemists, rice contains small
err amount of flesh forming substances
and a larger amount of fat forming or
heat producing substances than any
other grain. Owing to the small guam
tity Of gluten which 1t contains rice is
capable by itself OF only very imper-
feet fermentation and is therefore I'M
at for baking into bread.
The palatableness Of rice, II not, In
deed. It's wholesomeness, depends large
ly upon the way 1t is cooked. The
gummy preparation which passes mus
ter on 80 many tables under the name
Of boiled rice Is q sorry travesty upon
this wholesome dish when 1t is proper
ly cooked.-Table Talk.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-08
THREE RECIPES.
The Way to Either Can, jam or Pre-
serve u Husband.

The Way to Either Can, jam or Pre-
serve Husband.
For this purpose select nice, kind.
amiable, Industrious, generous man.
The American variety is far better
than the foreign kind. Prepare him
by having him go through a long en-
gagement, which effectually renders
him easy to handle. Gently detach him
from all of his old friends and ac-
quaintances and remove any habits he
may have. He is then ready to can,
preserve or make jam, as you choose.
To can, merely deprive him of his
latchkey and throw handful of moth
er-in-law In the house. Men corked up
like this have been known to keep for
years without spelling, though when
they are opened up, If kept too long,
they are apt to be sour. To make jam,
prepare as before, but shred all of bis
finer feelings by nagging and pound
them into q pulp by complaints. To
preserve a husband, put as much love
into the heart as 1t will hold, add an
ocean of sympathy, a world Of tender
ness, pound of forbearance, dram
Of patience and drop him into 1t until
he is thoroughly coated over with sug-
ar. Husbands should always be crys-
tallized one at time, never in pairs;
neither should they ever be stood in
hot water. This is where many wom-
en- make mistakes.-Memphis CONNER
cial Appeal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-08
Everybody should Sing.

A writer on singing says: AT the
present era. when physical culture is
part Of the curriculum OF our most
intellectual schools and is so generally
regarded as necessary element to-
ward supplying and maintaining the
sound body for the sound mind, It Is
worth while to consider a recent state
ment OF eminent physicians that the
mere exercise Of singing is a great help
toward the prevention. cure or amelio-
ration of lung diseases. 1t was dis
closed by statistics in Italy some years
ago that vocal artists are usually long
lived and that brass instrument play
ers, who bring their lungs and chest
into unusual activity, have not had a
consumptive victim among them. No
matter how thin or weak the voice.
young people should be encouraged to
indulge in song. There could be no
happier medicine, and II hearers some
times suffer they should be encouraged
10 bear the infection In view Of tho
good 1t may do"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-08
FOR WOMEN
AND WOMEN ONLY
Much That Every Woman Desires to
Know About Sanative, Antiseptic
Cleansing and the Care Of the
Skin, Scalp, Hair, and Hands.
WHAT CUTICURA
DOES FOR WOMEN

Too much stress cannot be placed
on the great value of Cuticura Soap,
Ointment, and Pills in the antisep-
tic cleansing of the mucous sur
faces, and of the blood and circulating
fluids, thus afording pure, sweet, and
economical local and constitutional
treatment for weakening alterations,
infammations, itchings, irritations,
relaxations, displacements, pains, and
irregularities peculiar to females.
Hence the Cuticura remedies have
wonderful influence in restoring
health, strength, and beauty to weary
women, who have been prematurely
aged and invalided by these distress
ing ailments, as we'll as such sympa-
thetic Affections as an9mia, chlorosis,
hysteria, and nervousness.
Women from the very first have
fully appreciated the purity and sweet
ness, the power to afford immediate
relief, the certainty of speedy and
permanent cure, the absolute safety
and great economy which have made
Cuticura the standard humour REM
edy of the civilized world
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-08
USE OF FRENCH WORDS.
A Practice That Does Not Help the
English Language.

~
English Language.
Why do people persist In using
French words when there are good old
English words to serve the purpose1
1t is habit that is growing daily. For
instance, at dinner people give. you
menu" instead Of bill Of fare"
though the items are such English
dishes as boiled cod, roast beef and ap-
pie tart. One is accommodated with a
serviette instead of napkin, an Eng
lish word, but originally Of French or
igin, as Is the Scotch word napery,
used for household linen. When you
enter a shop you are served with cor
sets instead of stays, costumes by q
costumiere instead Of dresses by q
dressmaker. "Blouses" take the place
of shirts or waists, and hose are Of
fered for stockings. The former word
is, however, English. At the theater
we have programmes instead Of play
bills and matinees in place Of afternoon
performances. Toques are adjusted
with as much ease az hats, and we eat
in a restaurant as cheerfully as In a
dining room. There are, OF course. I'M
Transferable words which must be
used, but our good old English Ian
guage is rapidly becoming hotch.
potch Of foreign words, while telegra-
ply is doing its best to Gust all the
crisp and racy Saxon speech. When
ever possible let us determine to use
an English instead Of French word,
both In literature and conversation
London Graphic. :.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-08
A Place of Great Heat.

The largest OF the Avail Islands,
which are scattered over a consldera-
BILE area In the Persian gulf. is said to
be earth's hottest place. The mean tenn
perature of Bahrein, as 1t is called, is
90 degrees for the whole year. No En-
ropean can endure the heat, which at
midnight rises to 100. in the morning is
1O7 or los and by in the afternoon
reaches the phenomenal height Of 40
degrees. The island is inhabited by
Arabs. The following high tempera-
lures are also experienced at the places
named: Parts Of Algeria, 127 degrees;
Agra. III degrees. and Lahore, LOT de-
grees.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-08
NORTH AMERICA.
Originally Mapped as an Extension
of India and China.

of India and China.
"Uneducated Americans" says cor
respondent of the London Times, "pro-
nounce the name Of their country
Amarica, calling themselves Amari-
cans. In so doing they not only yield
to q natural craving for a finer eu-
phony, but, quite accidentally. pre-
sumo, are more correct etymologically
than educated Americans, Amerigo be-
ing the Italian form Of the Gothic
Analaric, contracted to Amaric. This
personal name means strenuous In Ia
Dor, resolute In action an appropriate
motto to add to the Washington armo-
rial In the national device Of America
"Brazil was the original America.
Down to the first quarter OF the SIX
teenth century our North America was
still mapped as an extension of India,
Tibet. China and Japan, with Brazil as
an island, separated by the islands ds-
covered by Columbus from the new
world of Greater India and named
America provincial and again America
vel Brasilia.'
"Not before the middle of the SIX
tenth century was the term America
extended to North America, with the
addition vel Nova India In brief,
the Americas were both mere wind
falls in the heroic secular quest after
'spiced' India. This Is the redoubled
debt the Anglo Saxon race owes india"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-08

GUS disposition at this time.
Nervous or sick women are afforded the
opportunity of lifetime, for the makers
OF DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription now
offer $500 reVdrd for women who cannot
be cured. Backed up by over a third of a
century of remarkable and uniform cures,
a record such as no other remedy for the
diseases and weaknesses peculiar to women
ever attained, the proprietors of DR.. Pierce's
Favorito Prescription now feel fully war
raiited in offering to pay $500 in legal money
of the United States for any case of Leu
corrhea, Female Weakness, Prolspsus, or
Falling of the Womb, which they cannot
cure. All they ask is fair and reasonable
trial Of their means of cure.
Mrs. W. T. Mappiu, of I34 straton Street (so.
Macon), Macon, Ca, writes: NJ will try to let
you know how thankful am to you for your
Favorite Prescription and four of Golden
Medical Discovery When began taking your
medicine had given up; had been in bad
health for almost five years and had been
treated by the best doctors in Macon. They
all said had womb and ovarian trouble. ]
suffered untold agony every month and often
wished that could die.
al am stili taking your medicine. know
thst your medicine has saved my life and can
never praise it enough. Words cannot express
my gratitude. will never forget your kind
advice
AS tonic for women who are nervous,
sleepless, worn out and run down, rFa-
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For constipation, the true, scientific cure
is DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. Mild,
compare with them.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-08
TOBACCO SECRETS.
Turkish and vfrginian Leafs Are Va
rfeffes of the Same Plant.

Turkish and vfrginian Leafs Are Va
rietfes of tire Same Plant.
How many people even among The
most confirmed smokers know what ie
the difference between Turkish and
Virginia tobaccos?
The smoker, Of course, can tell you
which ia which at the first Whit, but
II you ask him what the original dis
tinction is between the two he will tell
you that ore comes from Turkey and
the other from the States.
He is wrong. You could grow Turk.
.sh and Virginia tobaccos in the same
field. for they are merely two different
varieties OF the same plant. Turkish
Is the leaf Of Nicotana rustica. while
Virginia Is Nicotlana augustpolia. OF
course the two are often blended by to-
baccopists.
Again, what constitutes the differ
ence between "strong" and mild" to-
baccos? 1t is simple enough. The strong
product is SO manufactured that ii
burns slowly, the result being that the
contained nicotine Is distilled in an I'M
altered state. Mild tobaccos are those
which burn we'll, and thus their con-
tanned nicotine is consumed or decom-
posed, with the result that less mar
cotic smoke is formed.
We often hear cheap cigars spoken Of
as cabbage leaves" and doubtless
many people believe that these are ac-
tually adulterated with other sub
stances than tobacco. Often In such
weed the outside wrapper is noticed to
be patched with pale green, and this
fact is held proof Of the cabbage leaf
libel. The piece of greenish leaf is real
tobacco which has been plucked unripe
or not properly cured. 1t is only to be
found In thin. poor leaf.-London Ex-
press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-08

quiet! It's funny how all New York
does make the most Of holiday. Mr..
Merrill said you weren't feeling well.
but l think 1t would have done you
good to go out"
Francesca slipped at her coffee with
out replying.
Seems rs II just must go myself.
but Lizzie, she was set on taking the
day OF, und she's such good help /
didn't want to cross her, but I do hate
to miss going to the cemetery. Isn't
1t funny, Mr.. Merrill and I coming
from the came town. / knew just how
he felt this morning when he said
he'd 20 out and decorate some graves.
We always did 1t at home, with the
G. A. II. st the head Of the procession
and the children carrying the flowers
and wreaths. / didn't lose anybody
close In the war, as near as l can re-
member, but 1t meant lot to Dick
MerrilTs folks"
Francesca hooked up suddenly.
Amt he ever told your" Mrs. Miller
said in surprise. well, mebbe he
thought the war was tender subject
with you southerners. Why, his grand
father enlisted and took his three boys
with him. All four Of 'em are buried
among the unknown dead somewheres
south of the Mason and Dixon line.
Mary Ann Merrill-that's Dicks moth
er-she somehow couldn't make things
20, and she wound up in the poor farm.
Yes, there were plenty Of folks that
took to the poor farms after the war.
But Dick, he wasn't the kind to stay
there. Blood will tell, and he had
more of his fathers blood than his
mothers In him. When 1 see him, 80
straight and good looking. so well
dressed and carrying himself as II he
expected to own New York before he
got done, say that blood will tell
every time. There's some folks that
even having their whole family wiped
out by the war won't down, and that's
the sort Dick is. My laws, there's that
bell again. Don't you want any more
toast? Well, you'd better como down
after awhile and well have a little
lunch. None Of the boarders will be
home before dinner time"
But one of the bOarders did come
In very soon. He had a florists box
in his hand, and he walked quietly into
Mrs. Miller's sitting room, where
Francesca, looking bit pale from her
headache, but very sweet and gentle,
rose at his entrance.
"Oh, Dick, have you come back foS
me? Is 1t too late to goT
81 guess we won't 60, Francesca
You see, didn't understand-and these
are violets for you instead"
"Oh, but we will go, you and to-
gether, dear 1t was I who didn't I'M
derstand, and we must have common
interests, dear heart. We can't afford
to let the old feud come between us OF
the third generation. Well scatter
those violets over the graves Of the I'M
known dead"
And so they went forth into the beau
tiful spring sunlight. and Mrs. Miller,
peeping from behind the curtains OF
the basement, smiled as II sight OF
them had made the whole day glad for
her