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sional inarticulate human cry: that was all. Up
the driveway marched half a dozen small boys,
headed BY n young man i'll blue military uni
form. The boys wore suits of cadet blue with
brass buttons. They had long rakcs, which the
frat two carried as IL they were tall flags. while
the other four shouldered theirs us if they were
guns.
They marched silently along until they
reached a gateway when their leader stopped
and threw up one hand with II commanding
gesture. The boys came to n halt. Then the
leader pointed to the first two, who looked at
him expectantly. With the gesture OF n general
ordering n charge. he pointed to the right Of the
gateway. The two boys smiled, shouldered tho
rakcs and moved on. The second pair were also
directed to the right, but with less vehcmence OF
motion. They. too. smiled and passed on. but
not so far. They began 20 rake the grass imme-
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.~iculato cry to which thOre was no

queer. inarticulate cry to which thore was no
TeSlOrsU.
1t Was UnCauny, there was no denying that,
and yet the strangeness disappeared when one
saw the boys faces. Our might 40 far and not
find u brighter, happier set IT children. The deaf
NUT" T. almost invariably rheerti', especially
when he Is with other" who haze tho same
affection. To hne them then one would never
call them afflicted. Their tLgerS tly; their faces
zeem to fash thought hnrk and form: with one
twist Of the hand and arm they have expressed
a whole sentence. and the ordinary human
being. with his two extra scns"S, !Ouks at them
almost enyiOusly and tries 10 excuse himself
for his own slowness and dulness OF apprehcn-
sion.
The case Of Helen Keller is famous Every
ono has read Of the sixteen tar-nlh KiFl who ~
deaf, dumb. and blind, and T., nevertheless, the
friend, and an interesting friend, OF some u
teTesting. not solely because sltr, has overcome,
to a great degree. the terrible handicap OF
nature, but hrCause she actually contributes to
the mental enjoyment "i pe"iHt who have an
almost infinite advantage over her. There Il
a hoy in the institution AT ldAd street who, like
Helen Keller. f., deaf. dVmh, and blind. lie
Isn't Vet ~, and he has lacked the wOnd erful
advantages which Helen mas received; but lie
has already accomplished sur,h marvels. as to
make any ordinary hey, OF ms age, with ive
good senses TO his lot. lide MS face with shame.
OTris Henson ls the SON ~ poor parents Who
live in the Willis OF sullivan county, as the prin r..
cipal OF the school puts Il, ulteen miles from a
lemon" In that very puNi OF pf'h he had
still another drawbacks. lle'en Keller Is the
daughter OF cultivated ana well.to-do parents,
has been the especial prutcges nt some of the
most inspiring men and women IN America, and
has had the inestimable advantage VI being
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DEAF MUTESCA DO.
now 7HEY ARE TRAINED FOR THE
NEEDS or LIFE.

OrrIs Renson, Horn Deaf. Dunnb, aud Biind,
Lived IN Hopeless Heipi"-sn~ss Tea
Yrnra-Now Hc IL CroSdinu the Aver
age ronrteen.yenr-oid hoy In EducatIon.
The nve Of miracles is past, so they say, but
remarkable things keep on happening just the
same. Every day tho deaf do hear and the
dumb do speak. and. II You have a taste for
miracles. there nre two to begin with. New
Workers need not go far To observe these inter-
esting phenomena. On the grassy slopes which
overlook the Hudson at 10bd street there ia a
group Of buildings where moro miracles happen
In twenty. four hours than in almost any other
space Of equal size In the country.
Five hundred people live in this group OF
buildings. and yettnere ia n singular quiet about
the place. When n SuN reporter entered the
grounds the other dav there was the sound of
birds calling from tree to tree, and OF the wind
blowing through the branches. and an occa-
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dia tely to the right of the gateway. Then tho
leader looked at the third pair of boys and
swung both arms to tho left. There was a third
pair Of smiles and the two began to rake the
grass on the left of the gateway.
1t 10 hardly necessary ia say that the reporter
WAS ABOUT to visit IL deaf aud dumb asylum. 1t
was the New York Institution for the lnstruc-
ton of the Deaf and Dumb. 1t il also Tor the
instruction OF anybody wln visits II. although
that is not one of It's cndSani aims. 1t is a great
miracle mnUUinCtOry. Int nccOmplishes its Won
d-rs very quietly, considering tIr fact that the
Those inarticu,atc human cries, which The re.
porter had heard. am" from IA group of boys
who were Mt play on the other side at ne hri,d-
lngs. 1t was unCRrny TO watch them. II
seemed Ike that gatnhoi of the gnomes IN Rip
Van WtnSlr." They were playing bah. hut It
was a. silent ~ Il lnlnuet "f ghosts Instead Of u
rornp Of healthy h0y.. only. or"c in a while,
whom some Lutte chap's excitement or am l-"-
m"nt wa, particularly intense, there came that
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some ore was going to talk to him again. Miss
Nixuu replaced his palm against her throat.
DO you like to play domtnocs - She asked
him.
10y cs," was the reply,
'IIn plays very good game" said Miss Nix
on. "lOu see he F,u feel the GeprcshluI- on tho
surface OF the doIninoos. What else do You like
to do
Does he rcui hooks for the blind 4" ask ed the
reporter.
-" Ycs: hut We haven't many. and really he pro-
frrs to have ono ~ the boys read to him"
The idea ul Riumh child rcndtug to one who
Is deaf, dumb. and blind WIS somewhat nstun-
isling, but one gets accustomed to surprises in
That atmosphere. Bcusun'S father Is IA Carpon-
ter. and the hOy shows "A d"ciG"d tuntncss as
well a. talent for WORKING with tools,
"NOu ought to SEQ him drlNr a nail said Mr..
Currirr. And his JOINTS lie can make as
neat and close u joint "a any one
lis that all - askud The reporter, Impressed
by tho list ~ BensOn's ro"WulsEln"A
H'By no means. WHAT do YOU say 10 the tyne
writer iirnson learned the ScyhpIr,l OF the
in exactly forty minutes. How is
that for "a hoy WIN is dear, dumb, and blind
AT the end al forty minutes he wrote a letter on
tho typewriter ami mtuio but ono error
Really there didn't seem Ia lT ANY particular
reason why Benson. should have nor" Than n
spare equipment OF three senses. And yet
Looking at tho hoy as hr stool there. MS sight
less eyes staring straight before him, his deaf
ears seeming 10 lislen with NIL the iu'russty OF
his nature. ana his lips struggling to hreuk the
spell OF silence which was laid on them at his
birth. me had a great pity for the boy anu q
great admiration, too.
S"Is he the only case of that sort that you
have r. asked the reporter. after Benson had
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with detachable bpmhno handles, which add to
their japanese effect, and, In reality. some Of
these arc painted by II native J%apnnese artist
who does some Of the most artistic work at
this establishment.
IL l. no longer necessary for the Eond houGe-
wife to seek among imported wares for pleas
iny nattcrns to grace her afternoon tea table or
u use AZ the morning Or evening meal. From
The variety of forms produced by uur own pot
any whirh come from Abroad. FastitiOus, in
deed, must be the taste which cannot he salts
feel by SOME Of these ualntF ]CUuCritS which are
sion, And II amy should take exception 10 my
srlertiOn of examples fen the illustration OF this
nlper. II can he 'ruthfuliY said that Ihcre are
scores ~ others that ne moro beautiful Than
ANYTHING here sho Tn. which can Lea seen in the
putteries AZ Trenton, Fast l.NerpOnl, Wheel
inc. Cinriunatt. and other places. The pieces
here figured are generally pinin; their beauty
is greatly enhanced by the uTustig decorations
that are placed upon tLcn.
EDWARD ATLEE BARBER.
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under the boys. began TO say something in the
sign language. lie had not spelled II single
word when the boys expression changed like
lightning. Like q flash he frightened his fin
gers on the principal's hand, drew his own hand
across Mr.. Curriers' coat. and then lie laughed.
1T il Mr.. Curricr," he exclaimed. He had
known II =, the very first motion of the fingers.
II could never learn 10 read the sign LANGUAGE
in that way. simply by holding the hand. If |
should try n lifetime said MI. Curricr. Pm,
the deaf md dumbd do it. That is the way they
communicate with each Otper in the dark"
The most remarkable thins; which Benson did
was to read the vibrations OF the throat. Miss
Nixon pat his hand under her chin so that The
hollow Of the palm was pressed closely against
the upper throat. and then she spoke in an or
dinarv tone Of voice.
What do you like to do. BENSON" she asked.
Nothing" answered the boy promptly. =.
Oh. YOU lazy boy :" laughed his teacher
"Bu, he docs like to do II great many things.
What games do YOU like to play Z"
BALL. with great readiness, answered Ben
son.
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4 PICTTRE SOTE NFWSGIRL.
She Attracts Much Attention womnniy
Pride nj the Age arc Senrs.

Despite the occasional vigilance OF the Gerry
sellers Of newspapers In the nelGhborhood Of
broadway md Thirty.third street is a shabby.
looking girl who probably hRsa't passed her
sixth birthday. She wears a red dress that was
designed for n larger person, and during the
warm weather she dncsnt trouble herself to rut
on stockings, With a bundle Of papers under
her arm. she iolg under trucks and in front
of cable cars with the skill that comes from a
life spent in the streets. When business ia dull
and she crosses Broadway or sixth avenue
her manner changes. She walks mincingly
aud holds up tho ragged ends Of her old rod
dress rs carefully rs II It had never dragged IN
the dust. Recently She has cut of thn racRcl
h"t'om of her, dress, thereby shortening II TO
tie ways she has indicated that the female In
stiuCt 80 make the hest Of her persOnnl ap-
u"AranCc Il moving In her, md yesterday after
noon sh" nerforn"l II toilet operation that at-
trhrted the attention OF half a dozen people,
when tho Significance Of II became apparent
The leGpl" who mad been watching her, Looked
ccivcl her bundle OF evening paperH,
and before Offering them for sale she
E %iys"T 1IHt s sT2% i@G ,f GT"TGa allv. %t w HsT.,
and sat down on the Curbstonc n"nr Thirty
second street and Sixth avenue, She carefully
tore on tho, margins of two. papers. AND, folded
rocket m her Old rod dress shc fshed ont a hair
uir. which she "lns"lT inspected with pride.
doing, hvt she was unconscious. Of their press
eurc. She selected a -ile lock ~ hair that was
nhuut rrr inches long. and, af'"rhnmp cninI il,
she rolled IT. upin The th,p strip - folded p'prr
and fastened il with the hRtrpin. II was tntcudcl
t. he a curl n everything went we'll, Then she
arose, NtrRightcnci down her skirt. and with
trottol down sixth avenue. calling "WeXtTR.
WcXtra'' in q thin, small voice,
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Every season brings with n a brt ttinC Of rec
orts. II may be u new tru ting horse Win AN
idinttC name or an athlete who MS thrown u
heretofore hrcn thrown, or a bicycle rider Vito
Inns lowered the record :ur rI!5'g a milo n .Ir-
anCes are only UcCOmui led after severe nurl
fatlGuing %traiuinE. md. how ever crrditAlle they
may hc. Look insgnl 'rlut When COMPARED tothr
efforts ~ n modest plymouth Rock hen bcloug-
ing To +. w. TillOtSuH ut Pennington. This
hen, without training or urging on the part OF
her owner, has Just broken the eEg-lRying rec
ord for lSaG. II Is a monster. and measures III
b. Sl4 inches and weighs AZ ounces.
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"Rut how can he play ball? 2" asked the re-
porter.
'Of course the boys he plays with can see.
aud they learn 10 deliver the ball Just about
whore lac wrILs it."
And can he throw II back to them ~
"Oh. yc4. indeed, You hnNe no idea 10 what
n marvellous deg cc Benson has Grvrlrurd whnt
senses he nus. really think hi, ~fnvnrite sport
- sliding down Hill in winter. Alone. mind
ynu"'
but -" began the reporter incrCdulously.
"Oh, 1t is true" said AIR. Currirr. "rhe first
time h" goes !own lie takes Il boy who can see.
and this boy. OF course. does The sterrine. But
after that Oac slide Benson dlslcnSC> with ns-
sistauce. Impossible rs il may seem, he has
learned the course. and he goes 1t alone. Show
mo tho seeing boy who could do that nf'Cr lc
hrs gone down Ia" sam" hill a hundred ttInCs.'
Wudlc Nj. Iurrirr WAS talking Benson stood
waiting. He hasn't u rnrtiCu tarly bright face,
but there IN m alert intensity bout its express.
sion which il almost painful. He had let Miss
\ Snn TAX" his hanl fr"Il her throat, but 10
kept il resting ou her hand, AS IL he Hoped that
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"Pop.' said little Caleb Penguin, what sort
of music does an elastic band play Z"
"Why. don't know 81 any particularly dis
tingnishing Characteristic that it would have,
Caleb" said Mr.. Penguin, except that It
migII bs rather long drawn out"
hight" said little Caleb.
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ton is, in fact. the centre of the teapot trade
In the United states. and hundreds of hCautt-
full CUnCeits in this line have been turned out
by the various establishment in that Amer.
can Statiordshirc" city. y collection of Tren-
ton patterns alone would present IA most inter-
esrinE object Lesson. AmnGg tho most curious.
perhaps, l. the santa Maria" which originated
during The year 81 the Chicago Fair. a combine
tIon. Ia form. OF a bird and n Spanish caravel.
A beautiful eXornule Of this design. decorated
on the ~ panels with PAINTINGS OF wild roses
and raised gold work -,irrnul dcl with n frame
of underglaze blue. nni-lcd with mat gold
on the relief ornaments. has recently been
presented by the manufacturers to the Penn
sylvania Museum nj PhiiaIo!ph!n.
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April 20 1895.
Journal.

I got up and dressed my SELF tbs morning. I washed my
face and hands and comsed my hair. went to break fast at
seven o'clock. I ate beef steak, gravy and broad and
oat meal and drank coffee. After break fast I put my cap
I went out doors l brushed my teoth and I washed my
face and hands before school. 1 GENE to school at half past
o'clock. 1 talked with miss Montgomery about Mrs currter
gave m . soms ice cream.
TENSIONS FIRST TYPEWRrTTEN LETTER.
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on a yellow and green notified ground. with
lid surmountel by n knob In the form of n
strawberry. This pattern Is stili being rrO-
duced In n modified form, but tho earlier ex-
Rm9les, a. shown in She illustratIon, were by
far the best in quality and finish.
In 1915 Prof. ls.nc Rroome designed and
modelled for the htruria Pottery, Trenton, n
portraits OF George and Martha Washington.
The sculpturin. OF th"s" he IDS was pariiru-
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similar to this in appearance Is n dainty swan
teapot OF c~Ggslell thinness. light. graceful.
and beautifully tinted In various delicate
shades OF color.
The icarots Of the Redwood Pottery are
Justly famed for their originality Of form and
beRuty Of Coio"ing and urdcrEia2e decoration.
No two of them a e exactly ni!ke. though they
may DO classified into groups a"cord.nE to their
general shape. Sculc of them are furnished
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elllng. but are decorated to hnrmonizc in color
and treatment. The cream pitcher has fr q
handle tho head of n CONT. The sugar bowl Is
surinOunted by n knob IN the s-nlblance of n
negro's head, while on the I'D Of the teapot Is
which the contents OF the several pieces are
obtained. The last mentioned !s here fig.
urcd. showing other relief designs, such ms n
monkey beneath the epout, squirrels on tho
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handles, md reclining deer which serve for
feet. while the body OF he pot is ornamented
with floral deyi 'es and birds in colors and
gold. Another odd design from the same
works is IL rectangular teapot with convention.
allied spout and embossed gold and jewel
work.
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In Belleek or eggshcll ware rhe Trenton
potteries have produced many artistic shapes.
Some OF thc9e are particularly graceful and
light. ard thoroughly original in conception.
Two are especially WORTHY Of notice, one
or ret!cuIated shell. with coral hGndle:. the
other IA tall piece with dragon handle. Tren-
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

Ir is with a feeling of pride that we refer to the respectable way in which the republican candidates are conduct ing their campaign. Reports are com- ing in almost daily touching the mis- representations that are being made by some of the democratic candidates in the southern end of the county. We freely confess that it is gratifying to know that only a few of the most dis coursged are resorting to this very questionable means ot securing support. It will not work, gentlemen. The citi- zens of Pima county have too profound 8 respec. for truth and decency to be misled by any candidate who uses as his stock in trade the besmirching of an character. Ia every instance on record, be who has resorted to such measures has suffered the defeat which be justly deserves.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

No candidate ever gained advautsg by misrepresentation or pntruth m re. gard to his opponent. If bis record Is bad it is the proper thing to do to ex- pose it. People should know for whom they are casting their ballots. If 8 man Is unworthy the office he seeks, voters should know is. A candidate who stoops to such depths of degreda- ton ss to wilfully misrepressnt his op- ponent, is himself unit for ,tbe suf- port of auy respectable citizen, and should be made to feel the disgrace by the stinglng reouke of overwhelming defeat.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

THESE are self evident facts: The burden of taxation is resting heavily upon the shoulders of Pima county tax payers; it has been increased during the last two years; it is time thet some steps were taken to relieve the people; the taxpayers are going to lift their load on November the third; the lever they will use IS the ballot; they will not be intimidated, even by democratic swatch ers;" they will cast their votes for the republican nominees and thus secure the relief they are seeking.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

THE pomads who come to this climate when the rigors of winter and fall set in at the East, are already arriving in large numbers. They are making their pres- ence felt by rRlds on householders and are stealing everything from portable articles to the most bulky household goods. Citizens should take the utmost precautions about leaving their houses unlocked during their absence, and bave good shotgun handy in case de- predstor is caught and fill him so flu l of lead that even yswl could not float A. Express.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

Do YOU know Henry,Buehman? That rather foolish question to ask of re- sident of Pima county. Of course you know him; and you have all watched hls career through the many years he has been 8 resident among you. Dur ing this time have you ever had reason to doubt his integrity, or his loyalty, or his business ability? Never! His re- cord is clean. Now, don't you want him for supervisor? Of course you do, and you are going to have hIm. Put the cross in the proper place. and assert your devotion to your own and every body else's interest.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

Do YOU desire economy in the sd- ministration of your county affairs? To be sure you do. Extrsvagant expendi- lures in county offices affect you in the same wey as similar extravaganza in private affairs. Vote for Henry Bueh- man for supervisor and secure an atten- tion to your interests that will reward you in @ thousand ways.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of the party. Do not sit in idlenees and suck your thumbs. Get a move on your self. Vote for Joseph s. Hopley for sheriff. Do mot be satisfied with casting your own vote for him, but organize yourself into 8 missionary society and go after con- Verts. The work is not difficult. MT. Ropely possesses all the qualifications which fit him for the office, and it should be a pleasure to all good citi- zens to extol his virtues.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

SELFIsHNEss, ss usual rule is to be condemned; but that kind of selfisbness which leads men to consult their best ioterests and those of the community in which they live, is commendable. You should exercise the latter sort Of selfishuess on Novem Der the third by voting for Henry Buehmsn. He will make supervisor upon whom you ctn depend in any emergency.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

CHAs. BOWMAN is not making great deal of noise in this campaign, but hls quiet, gentlemsnly efforts are certainly winning for hIm 8 strong following of friends who are determined that he shall win ID this November race for dis trict attorney.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

THosE democratic "wstchers" will have much to ponder over. Many voters will go into the booth and remain so short time that it will be proof posi- tive they have voted a straight ticket. But which ticket? There's where the pIzzle is going to strike the"watcbers. l"
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

THE stars and stripes at the head of the republican ballot cannot fail in st- trscting patriots. Our flag never sp- pesred anywhere that it did not arouse the best impulses in the hearts of true Americans. Put @ oross in the little square under the stars and stripes.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

W. H. CULVER is one of the repub- llcan nominees for justice of the peace in this precinct. Judge Culver is sn old resident of thIs city and is high y respected. He is emiDently qualified to creditably fill the office. He needs sne office, and his election would be a graceful acknowledgement of his worth to this community.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

LOOK the republican ticket over. Catechzs yourself something after this fashion: "Csn 1 trust these men to handle the county's business?" Your conscience will answer "Yesr Then do your duty. Vote the ticket straight "a cross under the stars and stripee and 1t is done.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

JUDGE SCoTT is sailing along very smoothly with the assurance that the people do not forget such a record as his, and that they will not allow him to be defeated. It is already settled that be will continue to serve the people another term.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

THE name of Robert Frazier was placed upon the republican ticket as 8 candidate for constable because it was known that he would make an efficient officer. He possesses necessary qualiti- cations and will give satisfaction. Vote for him.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

J. KNoA CoRBETr will carry into the office of treasurer the same careful, sys tematic methods which have character izsd his private business and rendered it conspicuously successful. You all know him, and his many years Of re- sidence among us has emphasized his worthy traits.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

WHY do people, both democrats and republicans, insist on saying ice things about Knox Ooroett? Just simply be. cause he deserves it, He has shown himself every irch man, md thorough ly reliable and capable in every walk oi life. These are few of the reasons why they propose to elect him treasur- CT of Pima county.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

THERE is one feature Of political shcewaEsss with which the democrats are evidently unacqusiLted. That is, the faculty for concesiing their trickery. They must have traitors in their camp, for all their schemes are exposedas soon as hufchpd
Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-10-31

W. Fl. CULVER io making quiet canvass as one of the republican nomi- nees for justice of .hs peace. Success will crown his efforts. for he is trust worthy, deserving man and good citizan