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also the chief grocery and dry goods
store. Each was in his favorite arm
chair and there was the excuse of
morning fire in the box stove to make
them form again into the close group
that was usually broken up at the APP
proaeh of summer weather. Old Cap
tain Weathers was talking about Alexis,
the newcomer (they did not try to pro-
nounce his last nance, and was saying
for the third or fourth time that the
more week you set for the Frenchman
the better pleased he seemed to be-
Helped EN- to lay carpet yesterday
at our house, neat as wax" said the
captain with approval. MADE the gar
den in the front yard so 1t hasn't looked
10 well for years. We're all going to
find him very handy; he'll have plenty
TO do among us all summer. Seems to
know what you want the minute you
pint, for he can't make out very well
with his English. / used to be able to
talk considerable French in my early
days when sailed from southern ports
to Havre and Bordeaux. but 1 don't
seem to recall 1t now very well. He'd
have made a smart sailor, Alexis would;
quick an willing"
"They say Canada French amt spoke
the same anyway" began the captains
devoted friend, Ezra Spooner, by way of
assurance, when the store door opened
and a bright little figure stood looking
In. All the gray-headed men turned
that way, and every one of them smiled.
Come right in, dear" said the kind
hearted old captain
They saw a charming little creature
about six years old. who smiled back
again from under her neat bit of hat;
she wore a pink dress that made her
look still more like flower, and she
said Bon jour" prettily to the gentle
men as she passed. Henry Staples, the
storeSeeper and postmaster, rose be-
hind the counter to serve this customer
as II she had been queen, and took
from her hand the letter she brought.
with the amount of its postage folded
up in a warm bit Of newspaper.
The captain and his friends looked on
with admiration.
"Give her piece of candy-no, give it
TO n1e an l y give it to her" said the
captain eagerly. reaching for his cane
and leaving his chair with more than
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them. Dulham village was the bright
err ard better for their presence and the
few old-fashioned houses that knew
them treasured them, and French Mary
reigned over her kingdom with no revolt
or disaffection to the summers end.
She seemed to fulfill all the duties of
her childish life by some exquisite in
stlnct and infalllble sense of fitness and
propriety.
one September morning, after the
first frost, the captain and his friends
were sitting in the store with the door
shut. The captain was the last conner.
i've got bad news" he said, and they
all turned toward him, apprehensive
and forewarned
alexis says he's going right away"
Gegret was mingled with the joy of
having piece of news to telD. Yes,
Alexis is going away; he's packing up
now, and has spoken for Fosters hay
cart to move his stuff to the railroad"
what makes him so foolish?" said
Mr., Spooner.
He says his folks expect him in Can
ada; he's got an aunt Twin there that
owns good house and farm and she's
gettin old and wants to have him set
tied at home to take care of her"
I've heard these French folks only
desire to get aforehand little and then
they go right back where they come
from" said some one, with an air of
disapproval.
He says he'll send another man here;
he knows somebody that will be glad
of the chance. but don't seem to like
the idea so we'll" said Captain Wealth
ers, doubtfully. We've got used to
Alexis and his wife they know now
where we keep everything and have got
to be so handy. Strange they don't
know when they're well off. l suppose
it's natural they should want to be with
their own folks Then there's the little
girl"
At this moment the store door was
opened and French Mary came in. She
was dressed in her best and her eyes
were shining
81 go to Canada in re oarsl" she an
nounced, ioyfully, and came dancing
down between the two long counters to-
ward her regretful friends they had
never scan her so charming.
Argument and regret were impossible
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the forebodings Of the elderly MN ana
their experience Of life were of no use
at that moment. a CLEAN of youth and
hope was theirs by sympathv instead.
a ch,id's pleasure in journey moves
the dutlest heart; the captain was the
first to find some means Of expression.
"Glve me some o. that best candy for
her." he commanded the storekeeper.
NO. take bigger piece Of paper, and
tie 1t up we'll"
"Ain't she dressed a little thin said
gruff Mr.. Spooner, anxiously, and for
his part he pointed the storel;eeper to a
small plaid shawl that hung overhead,
and stopped to wrap It himself about
the little shoulders.
"I must get the little girl something
too" said the minister, who was a
grandfather and had just come in for
his mail. "What do you like best, my
DEAR" and French Mary pointed shyly
but with instant decision, at blue sill;
parasol, with a white handle, which was
somewhat the worse for having been
openly displayed all summer The min
lister bought it with pleasure, like a
country boy at II fair, and put 1t into
her hand
French Mary Kissed the minister with
rapture and gave him her hard to
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George Matthews of Wichita is the
only one left of all the Kansas rain
makers who has nerve enough to get
into public notice and talk about his
system. SCOTS and jeers have no
terrors for Mr.. Matthews. On Friday
night he commenced operations at a
point near Wichita under an agreement
to bring rain by Monday night or ever
after held his peace. In talk to
reporter the rain wizard said II use
thirty-six electric batteries, two jars
Of hydrogen gas, and two jars of COM
pound hydrogen gas in making rain.
In order to produce d storm center we
mix hydrogen gas so that it exploies
In the upper air. This forms vor-
lex. Then the clouds hover around and
concentrate, forming a storm CENTER.
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HUMOR.

Lady: 81 see you advertise home
made bread Baker; Yes, ma'am."
Lady: Does it taste like homemade?'
Baker; NO, indeed, maam. It's sweet
and light"
A contemporary contains an adver-
tisement of a dog for sale. Among the
good points of the animal are these:
HE will eat anything and is very fond
of children"
Did l understand you to say that
Thompson was a farmer?" Good graz
cious. no! l said he made his money
in wheat. You never heard Of a fasmer
doing that, did your
What fools the girls are to marryW
said single lady of mature years.
''VeSy true replied her married friend,
but that is TIL. only way you bring
them to their senses"
Young .'ife: when my husband gets
cross l always threaten to go home to
my mother" Old wife: Mercy, child
how simple you are! You should
threaten to have your mother come to
you"
Raynor lat fashionable restaurant)
do you like turtle soup?" Shyne:
mo. l detest It," Then what are you
eating 1t for?' "Confound it, one owes
something-faugh-to ones position in
society,"
Mrs s.. "why don't you go to
work." Tramp: please. mum, made
solemn vow twenty years ago that
I'd never do another stroke of work till
women was paid tn same wages as
men," Gets trihe.
Books that have helped me?" said
an eminent American citizen. II guess
that Websters Dictionary contributed
as much to my elevation as any.
used to sit on it regularly at meals
when 1 was a small boy"
Mabel: do you notice how attentive
Tom 'Terrapin is to that elderly Miss
Gotrox2 1 wonder If he really means
business?" Maude: "There Is certain
ly little about her to lead one to suppose
that he means anything else"
She Ia woman's rights woman: "Dc
you believe that woman should have
the right of being the equal of mann
He; "WeN If she wants to let her
self down so far l don't see any rea-
son why she should be prevented"
The sabmen of Paris are forbidden
| IN gmosa ninaa xyhila driving n fare.
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the bridge. This house, small and low
storied, with bushy little garden
in front, had been standing empty
for several months. Usually when a
house was left tenantless in Dulham 1t
remained so and fell into decay and,
after some years. the cinnamon rose
bushes struggled into the cellar and the
hutiful grass grew over the mound that
covered the chimney bricks. Dulham
was n quiet place, where the population
dwindled steadily, though such citizens
as remaised had more and more reason
10 think it as pleasant as any country
town in the world.
Some Of the old men who met every
day to talk over the town affairs were
much interested in the newcomers.
They approved the course of the strong
looking young Canadian laborer, who
had been quick to seize upon his oppor-
tunity; one or two of them had already
engaged him to make their gardens and
to do odd jobs, and were pleased with
his willingness and quickncss. He had
come afoot one day from Il neighborIng
town, where he and his wife had been
made i'll by bad drainage and factory
work. End saw the little house. and
asNeu the postmaster II tnefe were any
work to be had out of doors that spring
in Dulham. Being assured Of his pros
poets, he reappeared with his pale
bright-eyed wife and little daughter the
very next day but one. This startling
promptness had given time for but few
persons to hear the news Of a new
neighbor, and as one after another came
over the bridge and along the road
there were many questions asked. The
house seemed to have new life looking
out of its small-paned windows; there
were clean white curtains, and china
dogs on the chimney stills, and a blue
smoke in the chlmney-the spring sun
was shining in at the wide open door.
There was chilly east wind on an
April day, and the lderly men We're
gathered inside the postohlce, which was
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POWER OF KEROSENE.
WORKS WONDERS FOR A BED
RIDDEN MAN.


MONG the curious
anomalies of hu
man nature to be
met with in medi-
cal practice, none
are mere banning
than the mental
freaks W no are
slaves of hallucin-
alton. The field is
a huge one to pillow
in, and plentiful,
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LITTLE FRENCH MARY

HE town Of Dull
ham was not used
TO seeing foreigners
of any sort. or to
hearing their voices
in the streets, so
that it was i'm some
sense a matter Of
p Ii b lie interest
when a Canadian
family was report
ed to have come to
the white house by
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20
His First k niie.

Master Leo Miller, young son of Councilman Miller, was yesterday the proud preseason of new.pocket knife. During the after noon he was testing one of the sharp blades by whiting a stick. when in some manner he cut himself, almost severipg one of his fingers, the iir-t joint of theindex fin ger being cut entirely through, leav- ing the tip part, little below the nail hanging by thread Of skin. The wound bled increasingly, and the cut being in tender spot was also exceed ingly pairiul. The bright little lad was taken to Dr. Holcombe's office and the blood stopped and wound bandaged. The finger was placed in position and several stitches made. The young man in later years will doubtless find 8 ar on his fore finger to which he can point as when he owned his first knife.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and tends to personal enjoyment when rightly used. The many, who live bet ter than others and enjoy life more, with less expenditure, by more promptly adapting the worlds best products 10 the needs of physical being, will attest the value to health of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced in the remedy, Syrup of Figs.
 Its excellence is due to its presenting in the form most acceptable and pleas ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of perfect lax stive; effectually cleansing the system, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers and permanently curing constipation. It has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical profession, because it acts on the Kid neys, Liver and Bowels without weak ening them and it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug. gists in soc and $1 bottles, but it is man. ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, you will not accept any substitute if offered.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

Santa Theresa, the Mexican saint, who created so much excitement at Nogales by her wouuderful sermons. and gifted power of healing the sick, is going to San Jose where extensive pre- parations are being made for her re- ception, and people are expected to ar rive from many points to hear and see heI. About twenty five wag ons and teams were sent to escort Santa Ther- esq and her reiinue to San Jose.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

Bids wers opened on Wednesday oi last week for the freighting oi coke and copper between Ft. Thomas and Globe E. F. Keiner & Co.,, oi Globe, L. Zeck, endorf of Tucson and J. N. Porter were among the bidders. The con- tract was awarded to J. \. Porter, whose bid was the lowest. The price was not made public, but it is vari- ously stated at from 42 to 45 cents per hundred for coke.
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 kOhOVkH FIFTH TEA as.

An old well-tried remedy.-Mr. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has beeu used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teeth. ing. with perfect success. It soothes pam cures wind colIc. ana IS the pesi remedy for Diarrhea. It is pleasant 70 the taste. Sold by Druggists in every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its value is incslcu fable. Be sure and ssk for Mrs. Win SLOWS Soothing Srup, and tsxe no other kind.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20
A NEW INDUSTRY
To be Started in COchise County -BensOn to be The Scene of OperatiOns-It May
 Create Other Indus
 tries of Profit

We are informed that an effort if being made by our neightoring town Benson, for the establishment of a tan nery at that point, and that agents are now out buying hides, and gathering information as to the number oi hides and pelts that can furnished by tie butchers of the county and from other sources.
 Benson being 6 central point, hay ing ample railroad connections anu located in s section of country which ;s well adapted to the cultivation oi the csnaigre plant, which from satisfac- tory trial by competent tanners, both in CalifornIa and in ,he east, Is shown to contain tannin qualities equal 10 fl not superior to the celebrated Cak Of Kentucky and other middle eastern states, and far superior to the H. Hemlick, vast quantities of which is used in all sections.of the United States, Tn the preparation of leather for the market.
 Csnaigre Is a plant easy of cultivs- tion and prolific to a marked degree; il Is fact coming in demand, and its su- perior qualities are now recognized by tanners all over the country. The white oak, so much in favor for its tam in qualities, is rapidly disappear ing from the forests of the east, and the tanners of the great states of Ken lucky and Iillinos, where, for the last fifty years, the finest and best feathers Of this country have been produced, are now driven to eItrem- itIes in the collection of material for the maintainance Of their reputation ss the manufacturers of fine leather.
 But here in Arizona a substitute has been found that will take the place of all other tannin material, and is oi annual growth. can be cultivated the same as the sugar beet, and will be sourceof greater remuneration 10 the producer over almost any other crop he could raise.
 Taking all these facts into consider stion, in connection with the further fact that an abundant supply of pure water is at hand, tha man or company of men who open up a tannery at Benson have an eye to bushes, and their judgment as 10 location Is sound.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

The dreadful possibilities oI modern science are strikingly shown in Kan sas, where local rainmaker boasting tba. he had generated the storm that had turned into a cyclone, guideless citizen has sued him for damages in tlicted upon him by said storm. Such treatment any selirespecting rain manufacturer would throw up his job.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20
IT SAVES CHILDREN.

Last summer, we had a child suffer ing from bloody ilux, when we came into possession Of small bottle of Chamberlain's Cholic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. l gave some of IL to the chili according to directions, It afforded almos, instant relIef ar,! affected a permanent. cure. l caa cheeriully recommend il.-Geo. len kins, Cedar Greek, Tany county, V Sold by druggists.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20
BUCKLIN'S ARNICA SAIVF

The best salye in he world for cu,s bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chIblains, corns, and all skIn erup,ions and posi- lively cures Piles, or no payment requir- ed Il IS guaraa'eed 10 E i've peefect satis- foctlon CT money refunded. Price 50 cents per box. For sale at Tombstone Drug Store
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20
STATE OF OHIO, CITY TOLEDO, /
 LUCAS COUNTY.

LtNAe SOlNl1. Frank J. Cheyney makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm Of F. J. Cheyney & Co.,, doing business in the city of Toledo, county and state aforesaid, and that said firm vii, pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL LARS for each and every case Of Cstarrh that cannot be cured by the Use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day oi Decem- Der, 1886.
 IsEALl A. w. GLEASON,
 Notary Public. Halls CatsrrhiCure is taken inter nslly and acts directly on the blood and mucus surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free.
 F. J. CHENEY & O.,
 Toledo, o
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20
SMOOTH MIR. POTTER
Managed to Fscape-LOOk Out For Mr. POtter-His Friends are Sorry That They Cashed His
 Drafts.

Quite few persons in this city are exceedingly anxious 10 ascertain the exact whereabouts of one F. $. Potter. They are not much interested in his personal welfare, as their interest is purely selfish and of A mercenary nature. The fact Is that MT. Potter engineered few financial transactions, which, while they may not reflect to his credit as . shrewd financier, the re- suits were anything but satisfactory to the other parties at interest. There are several who are prepared 10 say that MT. Potter's methods are not Of the kind described in the vernaculsr as being "on the square"
 About week ago Potter arrived in this ci;y and represented himself as being the travelling agent of we'll known house, and was here but day sntil he had formed quite number ot acquaintances. Among them was one prominent citizen 10 him he told the usual story. He was Ca little short Of money just then because of the failure of certain drafts to reach him in time. Would he kindly ad- vance him S25 on a draft on the house" Of couse he was willing to accommodate irierd, especially when the amount was SO small, and gladly. The S25 changed hands, and with many thanks for the favor shown him MT. Potter left and was seen no more.
 Somehow the citizen became suspi- cious and invested little money Tn . dispatch to the house" The answer came back in due time and fully con- tirned his suspicious. A lively game oi hunt and dodge then ensued. The citizen did the hunting, and Potter the lodging. The dodger being the more artful of the two, and has since left for pastures new.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20
A VETERAN OF THE MEXICAN
 WAR.

OAK HARBoR, Ohio.-I met George O. Momney, an old veteran of the Mexcan war, on the street today, who told me that after reading about Sim mons Liver Regulator he bought a bottle, and the first three doses gave qim immediate relief."-Geo. Gosliue. ! our druggist sells it in powder or hquid the powder to be taken dry, 10 n sde inte tea.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

You can earn 5 each day giving" our absolutely indispensable house. hold article away. New plan of work. making experience unnecessary and success certain for either sex in any section. Sample dozen free Credit gwen. Freight paid. Address, MEL ROSE MFe. Co.,, Il Mslrose Park, III
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

FOR SALE OR RENT-A lovely frame cottage of 5rooms, all furnished ; carpets; full sets of dining. parlor and craving room furniture; bath room i; porch in front, well fenced and good stable and outhouses. Will be sold at price less than furniture cost; dirt ulars. ,s
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

Alvan ". Howe the capable and efficient Bisbee correspondent of the PROTECTOR, arrived from the Copper Camp last evening on a visit to his parents. He returns tomorrow,
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

Lem Overlook and E. J. Jncklin were in the city today from the valley. The round up party are al the 4- ranch today. It will probably be or 1 weeks before the round up is fu- ished in the valley.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

Rev. F. W. Downs arrived last even ing from the M. E. conference at Flag staf. He Is here to bid goodbye to his many friends prior to taking away his effects to Ssfford, where he has been stationed for the coming year.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

It IS big thing to say but never,hele true' that great multitude of peopls aaYs SloKped. .SUpmanal IayfS{ {nR RssIlJssttse Ihliis and Fever, Constipation, BilIiouss ness, Sick Headache, Indigestion and aS troubles arising from a sluggish or diseas eo hver. Simmons Liver Regulator is nh prevention and cure for these ailm.n,
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

WANTED, for Investors with Cash, developed MINES. Money furnished for develping mining PROSPECTS, Good GOLD. SILVER and COPPER properties can be SOLD QUICKLY by addressing the
 ANERICN MINING EXCHANGE, elo-5m Boston, Mass
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

Constable Del Lewis came over last night from Bisbee having in charge a prisoner who will serve go days in the county jail for dis turbing the peace.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

United States Attorney Ellinwood mas decided that the legal value of standing mesquite wood is 75 cents cord. A man who was con yicted at Tucson of cutting mesquite wood on government land was compelled to pay that amount but was allowed to keep the wood.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

Thos Sorin came in today from Bisbee and is receiving greetings of his many friends.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20
eS . -

The Methodist church has been thor oughly oyerhauled and cleaned; the carpet taken up and thouroughly dusted, all the crooks and creVises looked over and renovated, and to- morrow being the Lord. day His house should be filled to overflowing.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

Attorneys, Mark Smith, G.W Swain -AseL NOsfay, r.IeIo siey-"ent-~ro argue the Gsetgens vs. Foley and Roder case. The case was tried and Judgment was rendered for plaintiff.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

f you want cash for Cancelled Post
 age stamps, Old Coins sni Confeder- ate Money, send cents in stamps for price list tO Block X Baldwin, Dep. D. Equitable building, Memphis, Tenn. They also represent large manuIac- turers. Wri'e them for prices of any thing you want. s2i-6m
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

W. 0. Smith, Bisbee's energetic and en.erprising butcher, was a visitor to the county seat today.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

Go to church tomorrow and give the new paster q cheering welcome. Note time Of services in church. notices.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

Arizona clsims the lowest death rate from consumption of any of the pol iticsl divisions Of the union.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

Mrs. Mark Smith left on the morn- ing coach today for Tucson where she goes on Q brief visit.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

The Worlds Fair Tests
 ahowed no baking powder
 Q pars or Q Snsst io Se.v. Ss&ag Sewsr = sbs Royal
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM.

Effectually yet gently, when costive or
 bilious or when the blood is impure or sluggish. to permanently cure habitual constipation, to awaken the kidneys and llyer 10 a healty activity, without irritat ing or weakening them, 70 dispel head <, aches. colds or fevers use Syrup of Figs.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-10-20

W. c. Land and Louis Bodecker are in the city.