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The Coconino weekly sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1896, 1896-11-19

should, and did marry the manehs in-
tended she should not, had in On angry
moment forbidden, her to come again
under his roof, and also refused her
any communication whatever with her
mother and sister. Farmer Granville
was naturally kind man, and when
the paroxysm Of anger had subsidized he
would have been glad had he not said
any such thing, but his pride kept him
from recalling his daughter and ac
knowledging her husband as son.
Thus things had gone on, and it had
now been six years since DR.. Wellman.
his son-in-law, had made himself rep
utation, and his line of practice was be-
coming broader each succeeding year,
while Judge Penrose, the man he would
like to have had for son-in-law, was
man of Incorporate habits, and bid
fair to come out Mt the end of life with
less money than he started in with.
As to Farmer Granville's family, it
scarce seemed like the same family at
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REPORT ON IMMloRArIoM.


Interesting Statistics from the AnnuI
Statement OF the Commissioners Gen.
eral.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16-The annua.
report of the commissioner-general Of
immigration, made public to-day,
shows that the total arrivals during
the fiscal year aggregated 1897. an
increase of "a, 7Os, over the preceding
year. OF this total, 40, 46s were landed,
and 1909 were debarred aud deported
at the expense of the various steam.
ship lines by which they came to this
country. OF those deported 77e were
under contract to perform labor in the
United States. made prior to their ar.
rival, and 2,203 were retained as be-
longing to the class of aliens prohibited
admittance by the act of March
8. There were returned to the
countries from which they came
2,l3S who had become charges within
one year after their arrival in the
United Statea AS to occupations,
most of the arrivals were of the classes
designated as skilled and unskilled
laborers, with some professionals
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Growing Older.

Thanksgiving days come and go. We
are growing older every year. Some of
us have turned our faces toward the full
shining of the western sun. We have
beautiful memories Of the old days of
our childhood, and the nearer days Of
our maturer years. We love to sit in the
twilight and think of them. We marvel
at Gods wondrous grace, which en-
abled us to travel SO safely and with SO
few toll marks on our garments, when
we consider the danger of the shadowy
passes through which we have come.
We thank Him that He has brought us
out upon the beautiful table lands,
from whose heights we can catch
glimpses of the Beulah-land which lies
about the city OF our God.-Detroit
Free Press.
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GREAT MILITARY DISPLAY.

McKinley's Inauguration VIII Witness the
Greatest Demonstration Since the War.
WASHINGTON, Nov. l6.-In the in
augura ton of William Mckinley WASH
ington will witness the greatest mill
tary demonstration since the grand re-
view at the close of the civil war. The
recent campaign has stirred the people
deeply. and without any outside incen-
tive for patriotism the Inauguration
would be attended with an unusual
display. The prospect of trouble with
foreign power will but serve to aug
ment the national spirit. The desire
of patriotic Americans to make dis
play which will convince European
powers that the nation which brooks
war with this country will be under
taking very large contract, will not
be discouraged by the officers of the
government should there be any occa-
sion for such a demonstration when
the day of the Inauguration rolls
around
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TOUGH ON INTRUDERs.

Dawes Commission Has Admitted but
Three Ont of $50 to citizenship.
CLAREMoRE, l. T., Nov. 16. Out Of .
total of over 800 cases fled the Dawes
commission has examined and re-
ported on about $50 and have adj
mitted but three to Cherokee citizen
ship. This is great surprise,
not only to the claimants, but
to the Cherokee and other tribes as
we'll. Col Watts, the intruder king,
has called q meeting of the Citizen
ship association, and advised all claim
ants who had good cases to appeal to
the United States court, and from
there to the supreme court If neces-
sary.
So we'll pleased are the Indians with
the findings of the commission that it
now seems likely that an agreement
will be reached touching the opening
of the country and the dissolution of
tribal government. The commission
express themselves as much pleased at
the turn negotiations have taken, and
indulge the hope that the Indian ques-
ton will soon be settled satisfactorily
to all concerned
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PENSION WORK WELL UP.
Tho War Department Bureau's Business
Reported In Fine Shape.

Tho War Department Bureau's Business
Reported In Fine Shape.
WASHINGTON, Nov 16 -The total
number Of cases coming before the re-
cords pension bureau of the war de-
partment has been steadily diminish
ing, according to the annual report of
Col. Ainsworth. chief of the bureau. On
the other hand the percentage of cases
requiring administrative action or
something more than a mere state
ment of the military history of the
soldier has largely Increased, involving
much more work in their disposition
A large number of inquiries are now
being received from descendants of SOL
diers of the revolution, and it is ex-
pected that these will be supplemented
by similar inquiries as to the old SOL
diers of the war of 1912 rs soon as the
military history of these soldiers is
c0mpleted
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lime immemorial at the Granville home

time immemorja at the Granville home
stead. Mrs. Granville was urging its
discontinuance the present year on ac-
count Of her health having failed SO
signally as to render her unable to
superintend the necessary prepare
tions. Farmer Granville was unwilling
to forsake the old-time custom even
for one year, and now that Mrs. Nor
ton had come in the idea at once pre-
scented itself to secure her services to
fill his wife's place, in which the dear
soul cheerfully acquiesced, not doubt
ing but that this was IN opening for her
in the prosecution of her plan of recon-
ciliation.
There was much work to be done; for
out-of-the-way inches were to be con-
verted into bedrooms, and blanket
closets were to be looked through and
renovated, and the pantry and larder
to be replenished, all of which Aunty
Morton entered into with spirit and
impressment. Several hours each day
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the pride and gratiflcation Of Farmer

the pride and qualification Of Farmer
Granville was without limit, who in re-
turn tossed her toward the ceiling, and
allowed her to pull his whiskers end
cover. his eyes to play "bopeep" as much
as she liked.
Thanksgiving was drawing so near,
and the worry Of hope deferred worked
Mrs. DR.. Wellman into a severe head
ache, which lasted over the following
day. So recommending her to keep
quiet, and giving many instructions to
her servant, Mrs. Morton took the two
children with her to complete the ar
rangements for her neighbours Thanks
giving feast, where they were again in
stalled "chief in state and power"
As she was about to take her depart
ure for home, while making the chill
dren ready, Farmer Granville asked
her to bling the mother to see them,
adding:
''She must be almost an angel to have
such lovely children"
"Thank you; no doubt she will be
pleased to come" Mrs. Morton replied.
II will have some things at home to at
tend to tomorrow, being the day before
Thanksgiving. but we will be out walk
ing in the afternoon and will call on our
way home"
True to her promise, Mrs. Morton
called in the next day at Farmer Gran
ville's with the children and their
mother. The reader, no doubt, antic-
ipates the result. Farmer Granville
took his daughter in his arms and
pressed her to his heart, weeping like q
child. Indeed, there were no dry eyes
among them, but all seemed to rally
sooner than he.
1t is needless to say that Aunty Nor
ton lost her visitors, for not a step were
they allowed to depart from the "a
ternal roof. And when DR.. Wellman
arrived in response to Mrs. Morton's in
vitation, to help eat the conventional
Thanksgiving turkey with her, he
found the invitation transferred to the
Granville homestead. where there were
more heartfelt rejoicings than had been
known for the last six years. And no
one was happier than Aunty Morton as
she saw with what pride Farmer Gran
vile introduced his children and grand
children to the assembled guests, and as
the festivities ended she Joined in sing
ing that grand old hymn:
praise to God, immortal praise.
For the love that crowns our days"
adding to herself:
"The minister was right, and this
life-error is at last righted."-E. Ellen
Cherry, in Good Housekeeping.
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all. Mrs. Granville had dispensed with
tome of her domestics, and had taken to
active labor, thereby hoping to find an
antidote for her troubles. She went
so quietly about her self-imposed tasks
that it really seemed painful to wit
ness. Farmer Granville was snappish
and cross, until the past year marked
change had come over him, and he
seemed more tender. Perhaps, because
his beautiful and patient little wife ap-
peared to be going into decline, and
the fear he might lose her had taken
hold of his mind with softening infu-
cnce. The youngest daughter, Katie,
who was but ~ years old ut the time
of her sisters marriage, tried to en-
courage her mother and quiet her IA
Their, and went to Aunty Morton to pour
out her young hearts sorrow into her
sympathetic ear.
at is all safe in Gods keeping, dear
child, and things will grow better un-
der His care, in His own and therefore
the best time," she had said again and
again to Katie.
And now she believed this was the
Lords time, and knowing that He ever
uses instruments to accomplish His pur-
pose, she believed He would make her
an instrument to bring about a recon-
Citation between this father and
daughter. She clasped her hands in
prayer and said: "Lord, help me-" and
felt as sure He would do SO, as the little
child who goes to its earthly parent
asking help.
She tapped little call-bell, and her
one woman servant brought in light.
"Hand me my writing-desk, Mary.
There, that is all l want tonight. Thank
you," and the servant withdrew.
She wrote letter and addressed it. 1t
was to Mrs. DIR. Wellman, asking her to
come with her two little children
as soon as possible and stay un-
til after Thanksgiving day with
her. She also wanted the doctor To
come on that day, too, and earlier, If
he thought it prudent to leave his pa
tents, he would know best. Having
thus arranged things to her own sat
isfactiont she drew forth her Bible and
read again the precious promises that
had so long fortified her for life of
faith and works, after which she knels
down and committed all to the Lord.
Then, retiring to rest, she slept as
soundly as an infant might in its low
ing mothers arms.
With the early mornings dawn Mrs.
Morton arose and felt refreshed. Al
though several years before, the grave
had claimed the loved husband OF her
youth and her two beautiful children,
vet she felt that but little while at the
longest and she would be with them, to
know no more parting.
Quite early she posted her letter, AMI
IN her way home called in at Farmer
Granville's; for now having undertaken
the work Of reconciliation, she bent
every thought and purpose Of her heart
to accomplish it. The family were dis
cussing the merits of the breakfast
table, and Aunty Morton, always well
come guest, was ushered directly into
their presence. They were also dis
cussing the approaching Thanksgiving
dinner which had been celebrated from
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LAMONT DENIES RUMoRS.

No Movement of Troops In the sOuth-No
Unusual Defense Work.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16-In answer to
inquiries as to the foundation for sem
sational stories that have been put in
circulation recently as to the trouble
with Spain growing out of the
Cuban situation, Secretary Lamont
said to-day: 1.-THE stories about move
ment of troops in the south are un-
true and the assumption that the work
on the coast defenses has any signi6.
canoe or that it is being expedited in
any particular section or for any
unusual purpose has no foundation"
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Thankful for Thanksgiving.

Good morning, old Thanksgiving
How do you do, to-day?
I'm very glad to see you;
wish you'd come and stay.
We children love you dearly,
And grown folk oft declare
They could not do without YOU
You're welcome everywhere.
I'm really, truly thankful
For every bit of fun
I've had since your last visit
For all the friends I've won;
And for my pets and playthings.
My books and schoolmates, toos
For what I've learned, by trying
In earnest, boys can do.
And now, Thanksgiving dinner
Hurrah! the turkey brown.
Plum pudding and mince pie in
My thankful list put down;
And all this other dainties
That crowd the pantry shelf.
And don't forget, Thanksgiving.
I'm thankful for yourself.
M. Thayer Rouse. In Golden Days.
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Crime Rampant in St. Louis.

ST. Louis, Nov. l6.-A crisis has
come in the police history of st. Louis.
Marauding housebreakers, robbers
and thieves have gained an upper
hand over the municipal conservators
of the law. 1t is authoritatively &C
knowledged that the culprits have out
witted and bafied the police. There
is wide talk of organizing q municipal
vigilance committee, not to take the
law in its own hands, but to help the
constabulary and shield life and prop
city,
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this task Of love was performed. Her
assistance was timely and her presence
an inspiration, for it was noticeable
fact that as the day closely approached,
Mrs. Granville became more invaded.
perhaps caused by the knowledge that
one Of her darlings would be excluded
from the circle of uncles, aunts, cous-
ms, brothers, sisters, children and
grandchildren that usually assembled
to celebrate this day of mercies.
Afte- few days, when Aunty Morton
came to facilitate the arrangements,
she brought with her the brightest
and dearest little boy the Granville
family ever saw. Katie Rugged and
kissed him to her hearts content. Mrs.
Granville drew him to her heart with a
thrill of pleasure, and Farmer Gran
vile exhibited an interest in him quite
unaccountable to himself and astound-
ing to cyewitnesses. She told them in
explanation that he was the child of q
friend of hers who had come to spend
several days with her, but insisted that
she should continue to assist Mrs. Gran
vile as planned before her arrival. She
continued to bring the little boy each
day and his coming was looked for
ward to by all with great pleasure.
Farmer Granville having the most
leisure of anyone devoted much of it
to the child's entertainment. They had
so many plays in common that it was
difficult to tell which of the two enjoyed
them most. The little boy rode fear
lessly on his shoulder about the room,
and to market" on his foot, until he
was wild with delight. One day he
crept onto his lap, and passing his little
dimpled fingers through the long gray
ish-looking beard, exclaimed: "You
look like my grandpapa."
DO 1?' said Farmer Granville; "of
course you love your grandpapa. Where
does he live?"
II don't know" said the child, "but l
love you better than l do Frankie's
grandfather, for he can't ride me on lis
foot or on his shoulder, or give me ap-
pies to eat, either"
IAN invalid, no doubt" thought
Farmer Granville, but he felt flattered
nevertheless. He had not the rernotcst
idea that he was talking to his grand
child, and that the "grandpapa" the lit
tie boy referred to was picture of
himself inclosed in case, carefully pre-
served by his discarded daughter, 80 he
answered.:
swell, I will be your grandpapa while
you stay, and ride you on my foot every
day, and on the pony, too, tomorrow, if
you like"
"This is Frankie's grandpapa," eaid
the little boy, just as his mother had
always said to him when she showed
him the picture; and he ran his fingers
more vigorously through the long,
thick beard, and passed them lovingly
through the wrinkles about the eyes
and mouth.
Things were progressing Just as
Aunty Morton wished, so the next day
she brought the baby over, a sweet,
curly-headed little girl Of two years.
The baby was double joy in the Gran
vile family, and when she kissed
"dranpapa" after Frankie's prompting,
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The Ambassador to England.

New YORK, Nov. 16-Mr. Bayard's
successor as ambassador to the court
of St James is said by close friend Of
Maj. Mckinley to have been already
selected. The president-elect's choice
in this direction is declared to be Lin
coins bioRrapher, Col John Hay, and
II this authority Is correct the appoint
ment Is as good as made,
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II can't offer you anything" said
the kind-hearted lady. "but some corned
beef and cabbage"
Madam" replied Meandering Mike,
"it 'ud be my salvation. I've walked
four miles tryin' to find house where
they'd offer me somethin' besides dark
meat Observation-Disclosures
Star.
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before bright blazing fire IN her own III
tie parlor. Her thoughts had gone out on
many errands of kindness as she sat
there in the shadowy twilight. Moth
ing unusual for her, however, for her
life was living epistle that could be
read Of all men, it was SO humble, quiet,
holy, Christ-like. She loved to sit thus
in the twilight and plan her little love
crrands, and think how many poor
would be likely to need her porridge the
next day, how many little shivering
children she would meet and relieve, or
what deed of kindness she could do TO
bring sinners into the better way. For
Aunty Morton had grown wise in her
intercourse with the world. She had
found that whatever the difficulty of
understanding words, deeds are almost
always ineligible, and she revealed
her soul in inarticulate speech as an
earnest, pure and truthful life. This
was language which the profoundest
admired and the simplest could appre-
ciate. Her pastors most elaborate dis
course on sanctification proved tame
and ineffective in comparison with the
eloquence of this woman's humble and
holy walk with God.
Many were Aunty Morton's thoughts
on the evening we introduce her to the
reader. The minister had given notice
that in two weeks would be Thanks
giving service. She wondered why PEG
pie should have to be reminded to give
Ihanks. Her life was one continual
song of thanksgiving. 1t would have
been in accordance with her idea Of
many things If the president and gov
errors should say in the beginning Of
each year: "Let the present be year
of continual thanksgiving. inasmuch as
the bountiful blessing of basket and
store is not given an withdrawn in a
day"
Then the minister had made a re-
quest that oil his parishioners should
come to church that day, especially
those who were sometimes remiss in
their attendance, and ne, with the
Lords help, would endeavor to hand
forth convenient food for them. There
was one thing the minister said that
seemed to have significance for her,
and she dwelt long upon It in thought:
s'There are many life errors that can be
more easily righted, more lasting rec
cnciliations made at this time of cele-
brating mercies than at any other;
perhaps caused by the hallowed associ-
.ations that cluster around the day.
Then let each of us look well abou. us
and see If we cannot do something to
make the world BETTER"
Now, Aunsy Morton had been think
ing about Farmer Granville. q neigh
bor. who, because his daughter would
not marry the man he intended she
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us. MOhION, or
Aunty Morton. US
everybody called
her, had returned
from the after
Moons pray e +
meeting, and had
arranged every
thing for t h e
night, and now sat
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-14

Wheelnen invited. Leave Green Ridge
Wheelmen's club house at I O'clock p. m.
sharp. Join the run.
The Wilkes-Barre Wheelmen will con
duet a big century run 10 Danvillc ON May
~. They have invited all the clubs
throughout the valley to participate.
The illinos aW-milc road record vas
broken by Mail Carrier Smith. of Chicago.
on May 10. He rode AN Adlake wheel.
A Duryea druggist is scattering cards
throughout the valley printed as follows:
"Wheelmen! when heading through Dur
yea on your Bike" stop al - drug
To say the least. this druggist has lorg
head. and will, no doubt, have chance
TO pump many tires while the boys drink.
The regular monthly business meeting
this evening. at which time the bids
for the building Of the new addition to
the club house will be opened.
The wheelmen of New York city have
petittoned the board of aldermen of that
municipality to compel drivers of heavy
and rubber tired vehicles to carry "a bell
or whistle and to furnish IA signal code.
SO bicycle rider can tell In which direc-
tion the driver will turn. For instance,
when the driver reaches street crossing
and sees II wheelman In front of him, II
he intends TO keep straight ON, blow or
ring once If he wants to turn to the right.
ring twice: to left, three times, etc This
action Oh the part OF the wheelmen Is
backed by the League Of American Wheel
men on account of the deaths of three.
Wheelmen who were run over in that city
within u very short time ut street cross
ings. the victims not knowing in what di-
rectton the drivers were going to turn. The
whselmen claim that inasmuch as they
are compelled to carry bells for the pro-
tscraon Of pedestrians, they should be pro-
tected the same way
The Green Ridge Wheelmen invite all
unattached wheelmen and wheel clubs
in this city and suburbs TO join them in
run" to Olyphant and return this
evening A meeting of the Anthracite
Valley Cinder Path association will be
held In Mahon's hall, Olyphant, at y
o'clock. to which all wheelmen are invit.
ed Join the Green Ridge boys and attend
the meeting. The start will be made from
the club house. corner Green Ridge
street and Sanderson avenue, at p. IN.
sharp.
About twenty members of the Scranton
Bicycle club rode tc Carbondale Sunday
morning. The boys returned In a go-as-
you please fashion during the latter part
of the day.