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The Arizona sentinel., 1892-08-20

Wednesday night one poor little
coyote crossed the ella river bed,
now dry, and managed to climb up
the east point of prison hill. One
little yelp of his called out the 400
worthless dogs that infest the night
watches in Ynma and they all be-
gan to howl, and this called out all
of our worthless hoodlums who set
up an unearthy yell, which made it
a delightful time in which to sleep
Tax the dogs, arrest the young
hoodlums and let the poor coyote
go and then people can sleep.
Capt. and Mrs. I. Polhamus left
for Los Angeles, San Pedro and
Wilmington Thursday, where they
will visit their children living in
those places. Albert. who is AS
sistant agent of the S. P. R. R., at
Anaheim, will join his parents at
Los Angeles, Monday, and go with
them to San Diego, where they
will visit brother of Capt. Pol
hamus, who is also a sea captain.
The experimental garden which
will be established at Yuma
Heights by H. w. Blaisdell and
which will be in charge of that
veteran gardener and fruit grower,
J. S. Freeborn, will be one of the
most necessary and useful adjuncts
to Mr.. Blaisdell's whole enter
prise, as it will show practically
just what can be most successfully
grown on our mesa soil and in this
climate.
The Board of School Trustees will
exhibit the plans for the new school
house to any one who wishes to ex-
anime them. The contract will be
let to the lowest bidder, as will also
the furnishing of the material for
the building.
The Arizona sentinel., 1892-08-20

Can you ask more /?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-22
PEOPLE AND EVENTS.

Roger Q. Mills has so far recovered.
his health that he made his return
trip to Texas without unpleasant con-
sequences, and is already busily en-
gagged in receiving politica. visitors.
Judge Abraham Jefferson Seay, the
new Governor of Oklahoma, at q
could barely ready and write. But at
80 he was a lawyer of some standing,
next a county attorney and for twelve
years thereafter he sat on the bench
as circuit judge.
Winfield Scott Chaplin, the new
Chancellor Of Washington University,
ST. Louis, has had noteworthy care
er. He graduated at West Point in
1870, second in his class. He served
two years, was in railroad engineer
ing two years, taught in Maine, was
president of he Military Academy of
Japan, and was Of the faculties of
Union College and Harvard Universe
ty.
Each of Professor McMaster's two
first volumes Of his History of the
American People" has had a large
sale-said to be 900 copies. Before
finding publisher the author several
times had his work rejected.
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Balance in county treasury Jan 1, 1892 1913 90
STATE LICENSE FUND
Balance in county treasury Jan |, 1892 60 90
STATE SCHOOL FUND
RECEIPTS
Balm county treasury Jan l. 1891 81 4S
Collections as per treasurers statement 1915 Sc
S49S3 o.
DISBURSEMENTS
State treas, warrants paid 1922 ~ 1922 ~
Bal in county treasury Jan l. 1892 S460 80
STATE UNIVERSITY FUND
RECEIPTS
Bali county treasury Jan 1, 1891 ID SO
Collections as per treas statements 20S6 90
S210) rs
DISBURSEMENTS
State treasury warrants paid 1919 53 1910 53
Bal in county treasury Jan 1, 1892 S2S1 %
STATE SCHOOL, TAX FIND
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County Commissioners
ANNUAL REPORT
OF
Receipts and Expenditures
Blue Earth County
From Jan. 1891 to Jan. 1892

Amounts in Co. Treasury to the credit of dill
ferent funds, on JAM LIST. 1892.
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al - 5000 80 I
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Sl@9S
WOLF BOUNT
$50 Sd
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNTY.

] L Noyes, exr. OF school deaf and dumb $50 90
AsC Rogers = a - feeble minded 1O1 30
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attire. The novelty to the ordinary the
ater-goer will exist in the finding of actors
and actresses to be just as other people
are. 1t will have an educational effect on
some visitors. no doubt, if they happen to
see Mr.. Booth, the refined, reserved gem
tleman, walking about quietly, not at all
like the tragedian of tradition and of the
pictorial papers; or Joseph Jefferson who
cannot tell lie even about his fishing
experiences with ex-President Cleveland;
or scholarly Mansfield. who is as much
like the accepted type of a divinity student
as the type OF actor accepted in some
quarters; or Manteli, looking very unlike
the types of characters that he portrays
on the stage; or J. III. Stoddard, or any
other of fifty or more who might be mem
toned. Then if they see the ladies', as of
course they will, they will find, say Mrs
Kendall and Mrs. Booth. clear-headed.
sensible and elegant women, and among
all the others 1.-THE list is too long to ex-
tend) they will find none who is not self
respecting, seif-reliant and agreeable.
The fair will open on Monday, Nav Q
and in addition to its ordinary attractions
there will Ice musical display every night
and the visitors will have the best
musicians now in this country TO play for
them as they promenade or as they sit in
their boxes and look on. ON Sunday
night, May 5. there will be concert such
as none, perhaps, of our music lovers have
yet heard. There will be 80 pieces with
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dignifed for actresses to appear as mana
gers of booths, and that the public might
misunderstood the matter. Mrs. Agnes
Booth put the quietus upon this idea. II
have acted" she said, land danced in the
toughest mining camps In California, and
my experience there taught me that away
down in the hearts of the great big, burly
manhood of America there is always DOM
inant one factor-respect for American
women"
And on the same subject A. NJ. Palmer
said: II can personally guarantee that
the Actors Fund fair will be conducted in
as dignified a manner as any fair ever
held in New York city," And that ought
to settle that part of it, for Mr.. Palmer's
personal guarantees are invariably hon.
ored, as are his checks.
But then it is perhaps not necessary to
enter into this part of the matter, for it
will not be charged that Edwin Booth or
Joseph Jefferson, A. M. Palmer, or halt a
dozen Others would sanction anything not
thoroughly dignitied any more then would
the ladies who are managing the fair
through the various committees. Nor
would the distinguished people represent
ing the highest walks of life religious, po-
litical, commercial and social, who form
the honorary committee of Four Hundred
for the fair.
There Is no reason why this fair should
not be rs successful as any that has ever
been held in New York city. This is, of
course, saying great deal, for the amounts
realized from the greatest of these has run
as high as Sl75, 900 in one case, $4,000 in
another. and above 100000 in others. 1t
is not right to put limitation on such
things. The actors fair will last but
week, and if S100, 900 is raised there will be
no grumbling.
Unless human nature has changed very
much the public will take no ordinary
interest in its favorites as they appear
away from the footlights and in everyday
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THE TRAMP's PHILOSOPHY.


Yes, they call me a tramp. Does it make me
sore?
Well. strange, we've got me where the hairs
quite short,
Ter tell yer the truth, I amt sure on that score
Fer it's many a day since gave it q thought.
Yer see, it's this way. When q man he Is down
He's liable ter stay for all that folks care;
If yer ask fer some vittals it sure brings frown
On the face of the rich, but we can't live on
Yes, Tiers all kinds Of tramps in this beautiful
land;
Some by perfesh--, and some jlst for fun,
But most on the boys as takes by the hand
Tell the queerest old tales as ever was spun;
They tell ov the homes as was traded for gin;
Some tell ov their dead, fer whom they still
mourn,
And some OF Their boys will give yer the grin
al cawn't 'elp 1t yer know" its Their way /
was born.
But some ov Their toughest hev got soft spot
AS yer will find out if yer give her go.
Jist tackle that cove there, the one that's half
shot,
An see if he don't up nickle or two;
Don't think he'd do 'er? Even If yer had on ole
clothes,
Why bless yer, stranger, ye'd get his last red,
He's known as Generous Jim" wherever he
Ae gave away big pile, so I've heard said.
Have got mother? Yer give me start,
Yes, suppose so, or at least once had.
Kind and gentle? Yes, God bless her heart:
. And father yer say? Yer mean my old dad?
Think ov' them? Well, I'd say SO, specially at
night
When lay in Their darkness an shiver with
cold
An wait fer the daylight ter keep up Their fight
For meat and fer bread, fer it's want makes
me bold.
Why don't work like all honest men?
Now then you've struck me on q spot as
is sore.
I did work hard fer ten years, and then
Vowed tibet I'd quit an never work more.
found myself pitted agin Italians, Chinese,
Convets and Huugarians, Malays and Greek,
An yer ask me ter work alongside OF these?
Well. stranger, good day; you've a horrible
cheek!
I'd like ter talk ter yer some other time,
After you've been through the mill of poor
pay,
When Their big corporations hev got yer in line
An cut down yer wsges to a dollar day;
Then after yer hev starved out tryin' ter save
few big iron dollars for sort of nest egg,
Yer wake up some fine mornin, I'll bet you'll
look grave
When yer find ther bank busted, an you've
got ter beg.
B. p. Eunkier.
Seattle, March 25, 1892
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had he the right to refuse such prize-it
would be weakness; still more. cowardice.
At this thought Blanchet hesitated no
longer. "Very well, sir, and thank you
for all your kindness" He extended his
hand and took the key. Strange! 1t
seemed icy.
The next day Blanchet was installed in
his place in the fourth gallery. during
the play he was to remain seated, clear AZ
the end, opposite the stage. BY leaning
forward good deal he could see httle
corner of the scenery. In TINS
position he overlooked the entire
room, not movement coio
escape him. He looked down upon
the orchestra, the pit. the baicony chairs
and the stalls. Up in the fourth gallery
the audience were crowded together, those
in the front row leaning on their elbows IN
an easy attitude, the rest sitting very
straight and trying to see between or over
the heads of those in front. They were IKE
long chaplets of human lives, each bead OF
which had its own movement. They. re-
fIected the emotions excited by the pieces
they all stirred, laughed and wept at the
same time. Here and there were i'm
passive, heavy faces, which nothing
seemed to affect, and which gave an idea
of mans lowest animal nature. Divided
into three groups, one in the center
and one in each wing. the hired clappers
applauded automatically at sign
from their leader; then, ceasing sud
denly, resumed their careless positions,
crossing their arms over the worn
velvet railing in front of them. In this
high part OF the theater the chandeliers
close by threw binding glare, fully
lighting up these human faces, while,
way down, down, yonder the orchestra
seemed half-plunged in darkness, and
crowd of heads, shoulders and arms moved
confusedly.
The door with the opening of which
Blachet was charged communicated with
staircase leading directly to the street.
Itwas a large, double, folding door, painted
white and trimmed in gold. Above it, on
a rough glass transparency, lighted by gas
jets, blazed in large and plain letters the
following warning:
THIS DOOR OPEN
ONLY
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT.
From his chair Blanchet saw this door
Just in front of him. Two strides would
take him to it. Scrupulous as he was, his
first care had been to try the key. 1t
worked in the lock beautifully-two turns
and the door would be open. Really, this
was an easy thing! And Blanchet was
annoyed at himself the first evening
for having hesitated to accept
commission so simple that child
might execute it. Nevertheless his
mind was preoccupied while at the
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ceived. His comrades laughed A E,,la
among themselves about Father Comrnis-
sion" rs they jokingly called him. hnt
they honored and loved him. and would
have died for him.
This was well proved at Grayelotte
where the humble under officer became a
hero. A section of the battery-two pieces
had just been placed in a corner of a
wood, in a very exposed position. Soon
seen by the enemy, il received the converg-
ing and overwhelming fire Of two united
batteries. The lieutenant in command
falls. saying; "Blanchet, take the com
msnd and stand by TO the last man. do
you heart till the last mani" and then ne
dies. Blanehet feels a deep shiver run
down his back-not from fear-he does
not think of that-hut at becoming chief
Of the section. he, obliged to take the in
itiatiye, obliged 20 make decisions. 10 or
der volleys. 10 change the position
OF the gunsl What y responsibility
But the order has been given
htm-till the last man-this part of
II, AT least, Is distinct, and he Is glad. His
Two poor cannons tierceiy oppose the hur-
rieahe OF balls dying around them. Four
suhheFs OF the left piece are carried away
az one eiow second after the right pj..,,e
ls dismoanted. Ii makes no tiif9srsnga
Ihey will hold the place WITH wbet
ssmainS Blanehet aims every shot
himself, quietly and colby as AZ =
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fund new idea as to the comparative en-
ergy of men and women. Many of these
ladies had to attend to their rehearsals
and performances hours daily, vet they
have given freely of their time and
strength to this work. And there is no
thing selfish about any of them. At the
very opening they were the first to come
forward, and the most sanguine of sue
cess. Mrs. Kendall said in short speech
when the enterprise was started: II will
see that in the little theater that will be
provided for me at the fair will try my
best to act, and will keep a booth, and I
will wear horns or anything that will at
tract the public"
Fanny Davenport did the same gad gave a
check at the same time. Then some cap
tious critic suggested that it might not be
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III.


Blanchet had led this happy, monot-
onous existence for fifteen years without
incident, when one evening, after the en-
tertainment, the director, NJ. Sylviani, an
old italian tenor, who had left the stage
on account of growing flesh, called him
into his private room.
Blanchet was startled by this unusual
summons and obeyed it trembling. Had
he committed some fault, been guilty of
some negligence in his service?
Father Blanchet," said NJ. Sylviani,
with strong accent, "you are an honest
man and an old soldier, "-Blanchet
Strengthened his tall form-'can | count
upon your devotion in difficult situation,
requiring extreme quickness and cool
ness ?"
"Sir," said Blanchet, treasured on the
one hand, but anxious on the other.
You know that, in accordance with the
new police regulations, said the director,
with ill-coneealed contempt, II have been
Obliged to make numerous changes in the
theater. Among other improvements [
have increased the exits, for fear of dis
aster. the most important being tn at in the
fourth gallery. | must have sure man;
his duty will be simple"
At this word duty" Blanchet lifted his
head, scenting danger.
the door being closed ordinarily. it
will simply be necessary TO open il with
this key at the first alarm" and saying
this. NJ. Sylviani picked up a key from his
desk. Il can count on you. can / not?"
Father Blsnehet felt the well-known
shiver run down his back. A new respon-
sibIlityl And such a responsibility I.
The lives of large number of
people in his hands, Truly, il
would be hard to refuse. This
confidence battered his military honor.
Besides. during the five years of his Ill
rectorShip. N. Sylviani had been very
kind TO him, never missing an opportunity
to say a word in passing, even bowling
first, with the theatrical gesture of an old
tenor who had sung la Dame Blanche"
and who knows what il is to be an old
soldier
IL made no difference; in spite of all
that he would refuse. No, no more re-
spousibiIity! He had had enough!
He was about to reply when NJ. Syivi-
AMI, negligeatly turning the key on the
end of his finger, added: Naturally, this
crease your pay by 80 francs
month" Thirty francs month /
What a resource for himself and
his dear little Chariot Just lately the
child had been i'll. There had been bills
from the doctor and druggist. and he was
behind in school dues. Thirty francs a
month That would soon put him aaoat
ana enable him 10 do many pleasant
things for the dear little boy for IL was
OF him alone that the good man thought.
In tact, what Sas there frighttul about
that eoinmisslon7 Do accidents happen7
10 others, perhaps; but 10 ones self
never besides. what could be more sim
PIE "a door 10 open, and that was ali
Tome, neither for Chariot, nor for himself.
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EAST PORTLAND, Jan. Is, 1892.

EAST PORTLAND, Jan. Is, 1892.
DR.. ]. Eugene Jordan, Seattle. Wash
Dear Doctor: 1t is with great pleasure
that pen you these few lines to let you
know that I am well of my described
stomach trouble. do not believe it will
return, but if it should will write to you
again for some more of your most excel.
lent medicine. Dear sir, YOU surely are
saint on earth among US poor unfortunates
who have been duped and doped so long
by lot of quack doctors. do not mean
myself, as have no confidence in them,
but have seen so many on the Sound
who have never known any relief So
many have been robbed and then turned
away not only with loss of health but
money. But how quickly their eyes were
opened when they took your medicines
and saw the miracles which they accom-.
plished. Wishing you happy and pros.
porous life, remain yours truly,
MARY vICKERS.
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Fortunate 10 the man or woman residing in q
maiAria-ridden locality who escapes the dreaded
scourge. Not one in q thousand does. When
the endemic is periodical and widespread Wis.
itation, it is Just as common to see whole COM
munities suffering from il as single individuals.
The most vigorous constitution is not proof
against lt-how much less system feeble or dis
ordered. As means of protection against ma
laria. Hos1etter's stomach Bitters 10 the su-
preme medicinal agent II will uproot any form
OF malariai disease implanted in the system.
aud even In regions where miasmatie complaints
are most malignant and deadly, such ms the
Isthmus of Panama, Guatemala aud the tropics
generally, it 10 justly regarded as an efficient
safeguard. No less effcacious is il as a curative
and preventive of chronic indigestion. liver
t,ouhIe, constipation, rheumstIsm, kidney CON-
plants and Ia grippe
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FAIR OF THE ACTORS.
Continued from Page 81

the past a single distinguished actress OFF,
eating at q booth has given to the event
success in marked degree. How will It
be in this case, when scores of the most
talented of them will officiate? 1t would
seem that the question needs no answer,
for the very announcements as to the
arrangements have been sufficient to draw
out certain guarantees of success. Those
guarantees are made. and in money or its
equivalent, which will be money before
the fair closes.
As director general of this fair it might
be assumed that Mr.. De Frece is entitled
to all the credit for the work that has been
done for the fair before it is opened at all.
This is not a proper assumption. 1t is to
Mrs. A. NJ Palmer. Mrs. f. E. Kidder,
Miss Cayvan and their associates that all
the credit must be given. They have been
interchangeable, and have given to the men
connected with the management of the
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museum the next day. He felt pleased
with the responsibility. Assuredly, if
some accident should happen, he would
not wait second to perform his duty
two strides-cric, crac and the door would
be open, and the audience would rush out
and down stairs. He, like a captain on
his ship, would wait till the last, watching
that no one should be left behind. But is
one ever sure that at the last moment
nothing will interfere with given orders2
In the midst of one of these sudden, un-
reasonable panics often occurring in
theaters, who knows if there would be
time to reach the door, to take the kew.
put 1t in the lock-and then-and then, if
by some strange chance, unlikely, but
possible, he should not have the key?
And mechanically, wholly absorbed in
this thought while walking back and forth
through the vast rooms of the deserted
museum, he kept slipping his hand into
the pocket of his red-banded trousers with
feverish start. Oh, it was there-he had
it! A feeling of relief spread through his
whole being, but it did not last long.
Twenty, thirty times, he unconsciously
went through the same performance. Ali
he would be careful of that keyi Think of
1t! What trust! He must not let it
escape him At this idea Blanchet trembled
from head to foot bold beads stood upon
his forehead; he looked about him. he was
alone IN room No. 1, facing Leda who
liked her stupid eyes upon him. Come!
1t was 1diotic to have such foolish fears.
The silent room echoed with his forced
laugh, and, as the clock struck A. he went
whistling to his chair to pick up his folded
handkerchief as usual The handkerchief
was not there; for the first time in fifteen
years he had forgotten to put it there.
When he reached home Blanchet was
feverish. He had certainly done wrong to
accept this position; he had presumed
upon his strength and GOODNESS, Yes. but
80 francs month but Chariot!
Before retiring he went to kiss the little
fellow, who was sound asleep, his fair
hair thrown over his pillow. In moving
he had uncovered himself little. and the
soldier bent his tall form over him and re-
arranged the clothes. All, he would be
still better off, the dear little boy He
would be still warmer if he should nut
over him certain blue quilt he had seen
displayed by novelty merchant With
80 francs more month he could easily
buy the pretty quilt. Comet 1t was fool
lsh, 1t was cowardly, always to worry so.
And at his agel He would get accustomed
To this duty; IN week he would think no
more about ii.
Gently, with mothers care. Blanchet
lightly kissed the brow of the child then
went 10 bed in the next room, taking care
TO put the key on the table near the
matches and close to the candle. Rut he
was long time in going 10 sleep. He had
scarcely closed his eyes when he seemed
to see very clearly in front of him this in
scrlption, in black letters on a hite back
ground:
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A few days later as Blanchet, who had
again taken up his peaceful way of life,
reached the museum in the morning.
Madame Guarrigues, with hair half
dressed, flushed and excited, rushed from
her lodge
Well, NJ. Blanchet, what an event it
wasp
What event, Madame Guarrigues?"
"Can it be possible that you do not
know? Read it, quicki"
She put newspaper into his hands.
Bianchet calmly put on his eyeglasses and
read. A terrible fire that very night at
the Grand theater. In spite of new pre-
cautions there was number of victims.
especially in the fourth gallery, the man
placed at the door having been knocked
down by the crowd before he could open it.
There is a misfortune" continued
Madame Guarrigues, "a real misfortune. :"
But Blanchet. without emotion and
shaking his head, simply murmured these
words,
What an opportunity"
Entirely absorbed in his own thought he
saw but one thing: He had withdrawn in
time. Another man, not he, had failed in
his commissionl JACQUES NoRaASD.