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Curious Occupations of Hindoos.

Census blanks recently distributed by
the English government in India for
the purpose of ascertaining the size of
the population have just been returned
to the home office, and among them
are as curious documents as were ever
collected in similar undertaking.
Under the head of profession, occupa-
ton, etc." number of Hindoos admit
candidly that they are professional
Debtors" constant borrowers or
''men of secret resources" Others
have put themselves on record as
thieves, village thieves and brigands.
Some of more modest aspirations call
themselves tavern keepers, visitors of
taverns, travelling story tellers, mendi-
cants, pensions on their sons-in-law, or
simply idlers. One Hindoo says that
che cannot work because he is fool. -
Others confess to more serious occu-
patton, such as ''expounder of oracles, -
'eye examiner" ''sorcerer," storm
prophet, - 'tamtam player" doctor of
Greek medicine" Another says that
he conducts a marriage bureau for
young domestics; a second declares
that ''he is making business of mar
rying off his daughters for money" "
whish latter is undoubtedly very
lucrative field. One profession which
seems to be very remunerative is that
of hiring out as professional court
witness, and is followed by several
Hindoos. .-zSt- Louis Post Dispatch.
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4d4 CllAlSlHS W
a lamp-post and several of the en-
ployes of the hotel trying to pull and
push him from the sidewalk.
Now, what is it?" asked the officer,
noting the lads neat appearance, his
tears, and the inequality of the forces
engaged in the struggle.
I'VE want this fellow to move on"
said one of the men, releasing the boys
arm. .- roc s#.
Give me my money" cried the boy.
I'll go if you'll give me my money"
Then came an explanation. The boy
had bought two cigars at the bar of
the hotel, and declared that he had
given the clerk one hundred dollar
bill IN payment He was offered nine
ty centsin change, and upon refusing
70 take it was hustled into the street.
His statement was contradicted by
the clerk, who insisted that he had re-
ceived, one. dollar bill from the lad
and returned the correct sum in silver
coin. The policeman looked perplexed,
and the crowd listened attentively to
the two stories. The lad had recovered
voice and self-control and was per-
slstent in his accusation. Finally, the
policeman ad vised him to go before a
magistrate with his grievance, and to
this the youth consented.
On the following morning the lad re-
peated his account of the affair before
the magistrate, and explained clearly
the strange position in which he was
placed. His name was William Daw-
SON. tie had been acting as body-serv-
ant to naval officer, and had returned
within few days from long voyage
The officer had given him the one hun
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the ridiculous" Dick (rather flattere6
A baseball club they call team,
but they call the umpire everything
Philadelphia Times.
why do you think sop Cora-'I
noticed you smiling at yourself in the
mirror IN. Y. Herald.
-Bessie-"That young Mr. Slzimpley
has over million Kitty Cooking
over him)-"Well, he needs it!"-
Vogue.
-Gunson-"Another increase in your
family, eh? Son or daughter?' Bill
bee (gloomily)-"Son Wash
ington.
-"What did you say when he kicked
you downstairs?" Say? Why, we
are not on speaking terms BOSTON
Transcript.
is your daughter improving her
time at college?" Mamma-'Pm m afraid
not. She still spells her name Marry"
Inter Ocean.
Many young man has a great fu
ture ahead of him. The great difficulty
is that it persists in keeping there
Washington Star. 81
When offered something for moth
ing be sure there is an intended fraud.
Everything valuable, even experience,
costs something.
Not Necessary ry.-Jones-''Do you
call your wife your better half?'
Brownie, no; it isn't necessary
Detroit Free Press.
Brown has the job he was after
plenty of light work" Whats he
doing?' Attending motors at the elec-
trio plant. Atlanta Constitution.
-Mendicant-"Can you give poor
blind man few cents?' Banker
''No! The outlook is so bad that you
are to be congratulated. IN. Y. Jour
nal
Mister, gimme dime. I'm vic
tim of the Indianny train robbery"
"How were you victim?" II didn't
get any o the stolen money, see?"--
Chicago Record.
"A Gentle Hint.-Young Senior
"You wouldn't take me for married
man, would you?" Miss Flyrt-"I
rather think would If you should ask
me. Boston Beacon.
isn't that clock a little slow?'
asked the man who was setting his
watch. Possibly" replied the jew
eler. ''It just came in from Philadel-
phia. a."-Washington Star.
Not So Filling. ng.-Londoner-"I get
SO hungry here in Chicago don't you
know?" Chicagoan-"Yes, our fogs
here aren't thick enough to eat, don't
you Chicago Tribune.
An eminent physician says it is
often dangerous to lie on the right
side. 1t is also unnecessary. Any po-
litical speaker or writer knows the
wrong side needs the lying, if any
Buffalo Courier.
%, the gold in the locks of my love,
1t is brighter than stars to behold;
But the misery that mocks
All the gold in her locks
Is-the cast-iron locks on her goldl
Atlanta Constitution.
II have often heard this spoken of
as light literature, "he remarked as he
read his gas bill through for the second
time, ''but it always comes right home
to a man, just the same. Washington
Star.
HeiWass walking on MS uppers was the pnllo-
sophie man,
Buthe never let q sign OF grief appear; -9H
For he simply said, according TO his hlosophic
plan,
"Why, haven't felt 50 foot-loose in year"
-''Grinder is about to realize sll the
dreams of his life.'' Snubley-"Rich
uncle dead?' mo; his wife has grad
uated from cooking school that
teaches the making of thirteen diff
ferent kinds of pie"
Pretty Loud.-Reginald - Rosie,
do you like the architecture of my new
trousers?" Reginald's Sister Inspect
ing the garment)-'Tm not a good
Judge of their architecture, Reggie, but
their acoustic properties are simply
magnificent
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"A Useful Hint.-Dumanat goes to a
photographers. When on the point OF
being taken, he says: Beg your par
don. - What is it?" Just one word. >;
Say on" 81 wish to observe that /
have just had my hair cut, and that I
usually wear it much longer than this.
Please make it longer. lie Petit Rou-
ennais
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HELPFUL HINTS
Facts About the Latest Fall Styles In
Dress Skirts.


Facts About the Latest Fall Styles In
Dress skirts.
For the past year skirts have seemed
so important that one naturally begins
with them, though the fit and style of
the bodice surely have more effect upon
the general appearance. For street
wear skirts must escape the floor; ball
gowns will have slight dip, resting
slightly on the floor as the wearer
moves; demi- trains allow five inches
on the ground for carriage, dinner and
such toilettes, though as rule, young
ladies do not like demi-trains The
immense two yard trains are seldom
seen, even wedding and matrons re-
ception gowns have modest amount
of the goods trailing over the floor.
All skirts, except the extreme styles,
are from three and one-half to four
yards in width; the extremists have
them from five to seven yards. While
heavy stiffening has gone out, many
still use facing of sleazy crinoline to
the knees, with the usual lining, which
is shaped like and sewed with the out
side. Velveteen binding on the edge
has become the universally accepted
finish, and now comes in lengths of
three, four and five yards. In place
of belt at the waist turn the top of
the skirt over on the wrong side and
cord or face it. This allows the skirt
to fall below the waist.line and saves
one belt around the waist.-Emma M.
Hooper, in Ladies' Home Journal
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A HUNDRED DOLLAR BILL
The Strange Story Of It's Loss and
a-e Recovery. zs.
BY MARGARET LEE.
Copyright, 1893, by the AuthoEl

NE September
evening there
was a scene on
B + o a d W a Y.
I h re w a S a
crowd, and ex-
c it ed voice S
were audible in
front of a prom
inent hotel. A
policeman soon
showed his way
t h rough h the
throng, to dis
cover a colored
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Called Down.-He-'Do you know
why l have brought you away from
the crowd? l want to tell you the old,
old story" She-"Please do not spring
any chestnut on nae. Tell me a new
one. Truth.
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FINS.

Writ on Q ruined palace in Kashmir:
..The end is nothing, and the end is near"
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PUNoENT PARAGRAPHS.

--Cora-"You have q fine sense for
the ridiculous. Dick (rather flattered)
A baseball club they call team,
but they call the umpire everything
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-14
The Storm.

The rain which threatened and fell spasmodically during the day yester- day ripened into fruitful downpour last night. In the neighborhood of the Sulphur Spring valley and the foothills of the Chiricahua mountains the fall was very heavy. In Tomb stone the rain guage showed meas urement of half an inch up to six o'clock this morning with indications of . continued wet spell. The wind is squarely from the east and the clouds are close to the earth. It has been raining all day more or less in the Dragons.
 A year ago at this time southern California was visited by heavy rain. Two inches were recorded Tn Los An Angeles, and southern Arizona. was treated to few cloudy days and q slight shower which at Tombstone was recorded as a trace.
 On May 18th, 1891, or two years ago, 55-lUO oi an inch oi rain ieii. Both of these were dry years. This does not signify anything, however. as rain fell in May, 1890, which was one of the wettest years in the history of Cochise county. C.l. Mike Gray, who is an expert on Arizona weather, says that the condition of the weather in May is no criterion as to what it will be Tn July and August.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-14
GAY PARIS.

IT is said to be fact that there are in Paris 100000 well-to do persons who habitually obtain free admission to the thcaters.
 TIE shade trees planted along the quays, avenues and boulevards, and in the squares, parks and gardens of Paris number more than 400,C00.
 Ar the better class of Parisian cafes, writing paper, envelopes, pens, ink. etc, are furnished to the guests free; in hotels of the same city the guests have to pay for them.
 SENATOR BEIcE wears on his coat lapel boutonnicre instead of the single flower which other senators affect. This is consistent with his well-known fond ness for rainbow hues.
 WHITELAw REID is not the man he was four years ago. His form is bent and his gait is that of a man well along in the sixties. Acting on the advice of his family physician he has taken to horseback riding and carriage drives.
 JUDGE TEFT. one of the new federal circuit court judges, requires attorneys who conduct proceedings before him as well as witnesses under examination to stand. Two or three lawyers have kicked about it. but the court sits and they stand just the same.
 PRESIDENT ADAMS, of Cornell univer- sity. believes that the investigations of the German explorer, Rudolf Cronen, leave no reasonable doubt that the re- mains of Christopher Columbus repose in san Domingo, whence they were re- moved from Spain about 15ll.
 SENATOR BARBOUR belonged to type of old-school statesmen of whom there are few survivors in congress. Hand- some in person, he was dignified and scholarly and most genial to his inti- mates. His manners were courteous and he had a pronounced fondness for society.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-14
A Hard Hitter.

A. T. Shuster and James Young had q difficulty this morning that did not terminate fatally, owing to mag niticent catch made by the latter. The row commenced in front Of Bauer's meat market. MT. Shuster terminated the war of words b. seiling five pound sample of Mir. Bauer's rich gold ore from his "Poor Man'- mine" in tine Dragons and hurled il at the head of Mr. Young. The latter saw it coming at him and noticing that there WAS chunk oi free gold on one corner of it, threw out his right to catch it, but muffrd it and it fell 10 the ground. The force of the mis- sile threw his wrist out of joint, and d warrant was soon hunting for MT. Shus,er. He had 8 hearing at II u clock, and Judge Duncan took she matter under advisenent until 4 D. m. He WAS bound over to appear before the grand jury on charg- of assault with intent to do great bodily harm.
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Ousuniuttou Cared

An old pty -icisn. retired from prac
 ;ic-. having had placed in his h.rd. ty an East India missionary tte form
 uIa of q simple vegetable remedy foI the speedy aud permanent cure of Con- sumption. Bronchitis. Catarrh, AstG- .ni and all Throat and Lung Affect ons ans; positive and radical cure for NervousDebIlity and all Nervous Com ,lairis. after having tested it's wopder- 'ui ca.ativr powers Tn thousands of 'sCr. 'a- !eii II Lis "uty to make tt ,"O.' tI :Is St f. ring fellows. Actu- .',.; hy .b.s ,.i.IVe snd a desire to re- Ie:c i.rm:n ,Uff, ling. will send free ,' charge rn all ho desire It. tEis re-
 rrpp. ," Germ-r. French or English. .l.i; .n-! ';irrt Un- for preparing ard '-.rg. S"ut hy ail by addressing vI'h sta" p HamiEe this paper. W. A
 Moves, s.O Towers Block. Rochesie-. V I ]. Is. 1 VT
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KIirds of lsasssE-.

Between this and the other side O. the broad Atlantic, Tn me shape Of tourists commercial travellers and mariners, agents -'op the r,ah," steamboat cap tains, shlp's surgeons and "all sorts and conditions" O; travellers, emigrant aud new settlers, appreriate and tes- ,ify to the preventative and remedial properties of Ho-tett-r's Stomach Bit ters in s-a sickness, nausea, malarial and rh-umaiic trouble. and all dis orders Of the stomach, liver and bowels Against the prrjudici~l influences of climate, crudily cooked ar unaccu-- toned diet and impure water, il Is the sovereign safeguard. and has been 90 regarded by the travelling public for over third ofa century. No form O! mslsrial fever, from the calenturs of the Pacific and the broken bone fever of the Mississippi, to its miller types, can resist the curative action of Uni. benignant preserver and rrrtorer Of health, ( varitai.Ie boon to per-"ns in feeble health or liable to incur disease.
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A Tennis Party.

A most delightful social event was the tennis party given by Col. and Mrs. Wm. Herring and daughters la evening at their lovely home. The spacious tennis court and grounds were exquisitcly decorated, and the scene was ore long to be remembered From 30 until dark the game was contested by the arden. lovers of this latest of our national pastimes. Hearty applause greeted the brilliant points. MT. Douglas and NIT. Red streak played the last game for the championship, which was awarded the later. These gentlemen are both experts, and their toying with the ball was heartily enjoyed.
 At dark the entire grounds were lit up with Chinese lanterns which were suspended from .he trees. Elaborate refreshments were served on the ad- jacent lawn, after which an adjourn ment was taken to the house, where several hours were spent in singing, dancing and other amusements. It was after eleven o'clock when the guests reluctantly bade their hosts good night and took themselves to a less congenial dreamland.
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Another Producer.

George Raum, Charley Cunning ham and A. Mcdonald have a bonan- ga at Arivsipa in the claim owned and worked by Jimmy Carr years ago. They relocated the mine in January
 last and went to work upon a new spot in the claim. They struck a vein of lead ore just under the grass roots and have sunk on 1t thirty feet. The vein is three feet wide and the ore contains 50 per cent lead and A lew ounces in silver. l; is very de- sirable smelling ore. A 25. ton ship ment is now being hauled to Wilcox.
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ApDOinfmcDts.i A

Gov. Hughes has male the follow ing appointments to fill vacancies on state boards:
 M E. Collins was appointed 10 he commission. of the insane asylum, vice H E Kemp. resigned.
 Cha. B. Ming was also appointed on the same board, vice Mir. McKin- ney. resigned.
 George 5. Thornton was appointed c member of the live stock sanitary boacd, viss W. H. Luke, fssisnsd.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-14

A fascinating picture of tae poSsj. bilities of future development: on th' earth is portrayed in "ihe S;Dry O line Millenirin." which is mad. . speciai feature of the Jnn,. nun,her @ DENoREsr's FAMILY MAGAZINE. ], lie picts the condition of mankind on t!.e earth in the ten thcussndth century when interplaneiary cormnnicstion has been established. aud the dream of ages has become a viyiI ani mag niiicert reality.
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Sanitary Board.

There will be a meeting of the board of Live Stock Sanitary Commissioners in Phenix on Saturday May p at 10 o'clock a, m.
 All members of the board are expect ed to be present as there is important business to be transacted besides the reorganization of the board including the reception of the new members.
 IL looks now as if Colin Cameron would he made the president of the board though there has not been msde a full canvass Of the members or the subject. MT. Gamer n is in Texas but will be here in time to attend the meeiiug.-Herald.
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The present storm appears to be general all over tine coast. Tucson had fall of over an half inch yester- day. and the fall last night must have been very heavy. This morning tie big arroya north of town k.own as Walnut gulch was rnnning two fert deep with water. Reports from the San Pedro river say that everything Is soaking with water out that way.
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Al,nusf Al ltitIiuD

IL was at a roundup in the San simon valley last week that tie new rules adopted by the captain nearly resulted in killing. A new conner acted in that capacity. ::His name was r. s. Douglas. Instead of let ting the cowboys crowd around the tailbOard of the ub wa.o and help themselves, as has been the custom, the tailboard is spread with a snowy white cloth, napkins are produced and the board is adorned with dainty China and cold silver. This was a shock to the unprogresslve COW punchers of Arizona, but they nearly ieli off he tree when they saw Chef Douglas prepare for his nights rest. lie took a spring cot from the top oi the mess wagon, pulled q hair mat trass from under the seat, unrulled his hed.iing, spread a pair of fine sheets adorned win monogram, then II pair Of heavy blankets and over It ali fine white Marseilles bed.pread i; then he disrobed. put on a ruillrd night shirt, climbed into bed and by the light of his lantern read q chapter from the gospel of St. Luke and then dropped into peaceful slumber. The cowboy from DOna Ana county looks on in astonishment and wants to take ehoi at the ensemble. but the rutfies on the night shirt scare even this out of his head.-Liberal.
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The True Story.

The ridiculous story about the con- templated filling of Salton lake and irrigation therefrom of the surround ing c, c,untry originated, according to the Yums Times, from the fact that the Southern Pacific Company has sold its lands. embracing every other section for distance of twenty miles each si,.e oi its road 10 the Colorado River Irrigation Co. This latter cor pora,ion is engaged in the perfectly legitimate plan of retaining a DOT 'ion of the country one hundred miles westward from Yums by means of IA ,arge canal from the Colorado river. Some of the railroad sections are of course m Salton sink, but the new owners do not attach much value to them. The canal heading is about ten miles from Yuma instesd of one hundred, on the westera side of the river and is intended to irrigste lands in Csliiornia only.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-14
SAN JOSE.
Unique RaiiroaiinS.

Georgia has unique railroad train, which is described by the Atlanta Con stitutioa. It runs from Cham6lee up on the Air Line road out to Roswell. a dis tance of only about fifteen miles. but the little train is famous. It consists of one car, which is divided intD three com partments, an engine without any of the modern im1roveme ments, without even a tender. the wood being piled up in the cab. As soon as everybody gets on the train starts. There is no pre- liminary bell ringing or warning from the engine. but you are of. pumping and rolling aroand at the rate of about nine miles an hour. before you know i:- At different places along the line. at a road crossing. in the middle of cotton patch or cornfcld. or anywhere a pas senger presents himself, .he little train will stop.
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ROdeOs in Pima.

The Star says that rodeos are in order in that county. One begins at Ariyaca tomorrow, working toward Sopari and the Maish ranches. In this region l ,500 to 2.50O head must be raised by various ranchers to fiji contracts with Montana buyers.
 On the 18th the S.maniego round. up begins. working from Canada del Gro 10 Willow Springs to TOrtillitas A shipment Of stock will also be picked out there.
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What It Costs.

The fee of 50 cents charged for ad- mission to the Worlds Columbian exposition grounds including the mid way plaisan 'e, covers also admission to all the buildings of the Worlds Columbian Exposition, including special exhibition buildings allied wilh several great departments; the floors galleries and dome of the Admins tration building the monastery of La Dsbida containing all the most val uable authentic relics of Columbus now extant; the womsn's building and the United States governmt mt building, the battieships and all the state buildings and the pavil!ions of foreign nations.
 A list is also submitted of the spec ial entertainments and outside exhib- its on the midway plaisance to see which the visitor must pay 10 cents to % ceuts in each case. This in cludes a street in Cairo with band of Egyptians. the Irish village, the Es- quimaux village, panoramas and other such special enh;bits made under con- sessions to private companies. To take in all of these will require an outlay Of just $l5.l0.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-14

Itarpears very much as though ihe rainy season had commenced. Heavy rains are reported throughout the county. A pro,pector who came in from the Dragons this afternoon states that A heavy iall occurred there about daylight this morning, The gulches were filled to the depth of a foot or two and the thunder and lightning were terrific.
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DEAR FATuER-We are we'll and happy. The baby has grown ever so much, and has a great deal more sense than he used to have. Hoping the same of you, remain your daughter, Molly" Texas Siftings.
 CUSTOMER lin restaurant )-"Have you any crisp, green lettuce?" ''Yes. sir. Perfectly fresh, sir" And some fresh bcrrics?" some brought in to- day, sir And some nice green tea?" ''ies. sir; l got some just picked this morning. sir"-Chi"ago News Record.