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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-06
Will March give us cold or mild
weather?
Attention Housewives.

Having established at this place
q new and improved Cotton Seed
Oil Mill and Refinery, we desire to
Introduce in this district pure
vegetable Oil for cooking purposes.
This oil is made after the most ap-
proved methods, both in manufac-
ture and refining, and is superior
to hog fats for shortening, or for
any cooking where lard is used.
It is not susceptible to faint, such
as lard is subject to, being purely
vegetable, and we can commend
it to the citizens of Caddo parish
as one of the best fats for cooking
purposes that can possibly be
found. We shall sell it as "Caddo
Cooking Oil,' and we trust that it's
sale will meet with sufficient en-
couragement for US to continue its
manufacture.
This oil can be used the same as
lard, excepting that it requires but
half the quantity to accomplish the
same result as other shortening,
and can be used for all purposes
for which lard is used. 1t is par
ticularly adapted for frying pur-
poses, and it is also an excellent
substitute for olive oil in making
salad dressings, and is altogether
pure and wholesome.
Shreveport Cotton Oil Co.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-06
The Origin OF "Yank Doodle.

yankee Doodle is claimed by many
nations. 1t was known in England rs
"Nankee Doodle In tho time of Charles
I. The HoIIanders had an old song to this
mir called tanker Dudel." 1t Is said TO
be also an old French vintage song, ma
tive Hungarian air, and the ancient music
of the sword dance of the Biscayans. In
June. 1855, DIR. Richard Schuckburgh,
rcgincntaf surgeon under General Brad
dock, thought to play joke on the rag
cod. tattcred continentals by pallning OF
the "Nankce Doodle" of the time OF Crom-
we'll upon the colonial soldiers as the latest
martial music. 1t at once became popular,
but n quarter of u century later the joke
seemed Turned when the continental bands
played this same Yankee Doodle as Lord
CORVALLIS marched out after surrender
ing his army, his sword and the English
colonies in America to the Yankees. Feb
| ruary Ladies' Home Journal.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-06

From the way the press members
are speaking out, the next meeting
of the association will be the most
interesting meeting that we have
ever had, consisting of trip to
Nashville, st. Louis or some other
important, interesting city.
Which is best, shall we spend
the time ON a boat, or take the car
and hasten to the objective point?
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-06

Place the citizens of Louisiana
an a plane where politics is not
allowed to abtrude, and no State
nor country can present more
generous, charitable, chiva!rous
neople. But once prevent the
presence of politics, and then all
these noble traits take flight and
nothing but an ungenerous, UNI
monty. heartless skeleton remains.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-06

Nv affliction mankind is often
drawn together in closer ties OF
,ob,e sentiment. The generosity
~ South Louisiana is giving aid
- their brethren in the Northern
MART of the State, was an act which
I'll, over remain as hallowed
event in the memory Of the recip-
;ants: and their neighbors and
fr;ends less unfortunate.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-06
NEWSPAPER IIODGE-PODGE.

Livingston parish allows deer
hunting in it's borders only one
month in the year-December.
Turkey and quail or cartridges are
protected from April to Noveln Der
and then can only be killed for
personal use of the citizens, not for
the market. Springfield Bee is
our authority Tor this.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-06

A. Zorn. tho popular ni friant
tailor, has ju rec.i>cd full ii..r If
snitings, pants goods, md latest mp
tn-datp samples, and invites the pub
i,' - call aud cxamine the same.
All aht whit ~ni:s III I.rr"- i"v .
uHet.d iefur 2NS Milan .',r.i.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Recorder Frisby is visiting at MS
home in Snowflake for week.
Ms. James Scott and children are
expected to return home from Caiifor-
MA next Sunday.
J. E. De Rosear, station agent ct this
place, was checked out Tuesday, and
his successor appointed. Joe goes east
on leave of absence for thirty days.
No order had been received up to
this writing to summon jurors for the
impending term of conrt.
1t never rains, but it pours. After
the drenching of Tuesday evening, we
thought we were done with rain for tie
balance of the season; but, Wednesday
evening gentle shower set in early,
and continued for the greater part Of
the night.
Skunk season opened about two
weeks ago, and the rattle Of musketry
can be heard in Holbrook, at all hours
of the night, and many a skunk has
turned up his toes-as result.
Special administrator Burbage of
the estate Of John Creavy, killed at
PinetoP couple of weeks ago, has sue
ceeded in listing the said estate, which
consists of A. self-cocking revolver,
l cartridge belt, 80 cartridges, $8.67 m
cash.
Quarterly conference of the Mormon
church, was held at Woodruff last Sun
day. A large eeacourse we're in atten-
dance.
Amos Bros. received car load of
imported rams for their focks in the
southern portion of the county during
the week.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

The public school al this place will
open next Monday week, in the new
biiildihgss.- which will be completed By
or before that time, and will be one Of
the best buildings for the purpose in
the northern part of the territory. In
this connection Il viii not be out of
place to remind the trustees and the
parents Of children OF school age, that
there Is. 4 contpulsory school law in
this territory and penalty attached
for its noncompliance We resped-
fully suggest that the trustees see zee
Law rigidly enforced, Its enforcement
would result in d tvo-fold benefit, The
children would IS benefited beyond
calculation, and the district would be
benefited by receiving. its just proper
ton of tie school money.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

We call attention to the articles Of
Incorporate 81 Of ths Clear Creek Irri-
CATION Company in this weeks issue.
We understand it is their intention to
raise the present dam, enlarge the ditch
and reclaim a larger area of land. II
one hundred homes could be built up
in the Little Colorado river valley ad-
jacent to this place, 1t would add great
siy to chs volume of business of our
town. ~
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04
Holbrook items.

Holbrook was visited With drench-
Ing rein last Tuesday. the streets after
the storm, presented the appearance OF
having been flooded.
The public school of Holbrook. will
open on. the -2lst instant. Q. o. An
derson, editor OF tbs Argus. has been
engaged az teacher. SO:
R. G. Kinder left for Phoenix Park
Tuesday last. to look after the fiocka
Of The firm of Kinder & Burbage.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

E. 4. Sawyer returned Thursday af@
ternoon from q months stay, prospect
ing and developing god proposition
in the northeastern portion Of ella
county. He brought IN. a ton Or more
of the ore, which he and those inter
ested with him, will ship to have mill
test. The sample looks we'll, and VI
hope will prove r. BE rich.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Joe Richter returned from Cotton,
California, last Monday, where he and
his most estimable wife had been vis-
iting her parents. Mrs. Richter con-
cluded to remain short time longer,
on account of her health.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

La Prade's milk wagon ran away with
his Horse Ntonday night and scattered
milk cens from tbs circus tent to his
corral The wagon got frightened at
the funny goat" but the horse man
aged to stopit in front of the gate lead
ine to tie ccotirrT!Sl. e !sl
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Dick Eauerbach and Frank Flickin-
ger took day off the latter part of
last week,-t to try their luck with rod
and reel. We know they caught fish,
because had the pleasure of picking
the bones from an extra large one.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Conductor Heady has been granted
sixty days lay off, and will start from
Albuquerque the later part of th5week
to visit his old stamping ground in and
around New York city. The MAIL
hopes be may have jolly good time.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Tramps are making their way to the
genial winter climate of Southern Cal
ifornia, where it is possible to sleep
the year round with the broad canopy
OF heaven for covering and mother
earth for a bed.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

NJ. John Pullar returned from Los
Angeles last Sunday, where he had
been visiting his wife. We understand
Mrs. PuiiaFs health is much improved
since she has been in Los Angeles.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

o. B. G. has a mild attack of the
Klondike fever. He and J. w. G. are
talking Of uniting their forces and
taking in the frozen gold fields togeth-
er, and to make money-hon estly, if
they can
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Judge Haney has his bronco bicycle
partially broke. He can manage it
pretty we'll on smooth, hard ground,
but when it gets bnmpy, or he strikes
piece Of sand; the blarsted thing still
bucks. TIE Judge thinks of buying a
pair of spurs to hold on with.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

r. G. Brown, one Of the best known
newspaper men in Arizona and who is
now travelling for the Phoenix Herald,
spent the greater portion of Monday
last in Winslow, in the interest of the
paper he was representing
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

These are the four
reasons why we sat.
isfy the men who
have clothes made
from our measure
ment.
Our suits have
that distinguisha-
BILE feature decided
ly, tailor Made"
See our fall sam
Piles. Honestly the
best value we have
ever offered.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

To whom it may concern. Santa Fe
Pacific railroad employees are request
ed to get, acquisitions for coal before
the coal is delivered. R. g. Creswell,
Agent for Crescent Coal Co.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

SELLING OBT AT CosT.--We will sell
out everything in stock, at or below
cost. Call early and secure bargains.
X MRS. T. j. HESsER.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Flagstaff and Winslow have united
their forces and entered team in the
Baseball tournament WHICH is to take
place ct k4buqt9fque during the fair.
Following is the list of players enter
ed: Jackson, Dugan, Jasper, Hennessy,
Sliker and Finn, from Flagstaff Pull
ar, Burgess, Flickinger, Briscoe, Kelly,
Rand, Barrigan and Hallett, of Wins
low. There is material in this combi-
nation for strong nine. Even if the
other teams they ete 70 meet in Albu-
duerque are made up OF imported pro-
fessionals, they will have to play ball,
if they succeed in defeating our boys.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Owing to the advanced price of wheat,
I have concluded to reduce the price Of
Terriff's Perfect Washing Machine to
$40. MRS. T. J. HEssER.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Our town was visited this week by a
Mexican circus. This circus was far
ahead of the average Mexican maroma.
Some of their acts we're particularly
good. --~~
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

; The Grand Canyon of the Colorado can be
reached only by this line.
ASK for a beautifully illustrated book
which will be mailed free.
-. DON A. SWEET,
General Passenger Agent,
Albuquerque. n. NJ.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

G. ". NfcFaEland, typo aud all
round newspaper man, we'll KNOW
throughout the length and breadth Of
the Pacific slope, spent two or three
days in our city during tie week.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Find way or make one. Everything
is either pusher or pushed. The world
always listens to man with a will.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

L. W. johnson had a brother arrive
from Kansas, the forepart of the week,
who expects 80, make bis home with Us.
If he proves to-be as good hustler as
L. W., he will DO.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

i MessFrss. Ferd Nellis and attorney
Dunbar, of Williams, came in on No; 2
Tuesday, on a mysterious mission.
They had picks aud shovels with them
and said they wanted Il. the most direct
road to get fifteen miles south Of town,
and that was all that could be got out
Of them. They were well supplied wit b
blank NOTICES os mining locations, and
from their outfit one wes forced to tie
conclusion they had heard OF some
lead, they intended to locate. We hope
they may strike it rich, A good mine
within thst distance of Winslow would
be OF greet good to our town.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Don't have your head turned too
quickly when folks brag on you for
roasting others. They may BE trying
to get you into trouble.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

"You look roubled, old man." 81
am. My wife has threatened to- leave
me, and Tn afraid she won't. Tilt
Rito
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Mr.. Lauro T. Malta was called to AL
buquerque the first part of the week
BY the DEATH Of his Brother.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Have your washing done at the Aibu-
querque Steam Laundry. George R.
Drufhm; Agent,
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

If you. would be we'll with 6 great
mind, Leave him with a favorable i'm
preston of you; IL wlth.a little mind,
leave him with favorable impression
of himself,
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

A woman holding her skiit out of the
mud and carrying an umbrella, hasn't
time for anything elss.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

District Attorney Burbage boarded
No. 2 Wednesday, destined for The
county seat.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Women do not enjoy party without
men in it, unless the men appear anx-
ious to know about it afterward.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Father Connolly returned from Flag
staff Wednesday and will hold regular
services in the Catholic church SIN
day. -. .....-...-
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

We would rather have anything that
is lost stay lost forever than have it
found by a methodical mai.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04
TERf;IToRY oFzAR1saEA.;

TERhIToRY DFzARIBuNA.i
CouratSz Of Navai io.-
Before me, W Nelson, Notary Public in
and for the County of Navajo, territory
aforesaid, this day personally appeared
Fred n French, EsT La .Pfade, Geo Wolf,
julius Krentz, Edward Chand'ar and John
o Hurst. all personally known 10 me to De
the persons whose names are subscribed to
and who executed the foregoing instrume mt
of writing, and they and each Of them .ac4
knowledged to me that they and each o.
them executed the. same for, the purpose and
consideration therein expressed, 3. Z,
Given under my hand and eeai o OF
} office this 2lst day of August, a ~.
}sEALS 1891 My commission expires Dec.
~ r W. NELSON, III.
Notary Pubic
=, Recorded at the. request of the Clear Creek
Irrigation Company, august 2tsts 1891, at
p. m, and duly recorded in Vol: Nc. i, OF AZ
siclss of incorporation, pages Nos. 20 u ara
22 records OF Navajo county, Arizona.
..~~
SsnAr{ J II. TfEsE4as fRsd5Taer.
,~~
FiEsd August 2ist 1897, at p. m.
]. H. FRISBY, 81.
connty Recordsr'
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Leave orders for the Albuquerque
Steam Laundry at the barber shop.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Frank Wallace spent a. couple days
in the city during The week visiting his
family.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

The price of coal to Santa Fe Pacific
railroad employees at Winslow is $4.3O
per ton:
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

On account of being overstocked,
will sell few Of my brands of cigars
at cost. r.J. HEssEK.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

A man will get up earlier to go fish
ing than for any other purpose.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04
Wbe Ntte@loe21 25>otl%
SATURDAY, SEPTEM BER 4, 1897.
SECRET SOCIETIES.

& STATED MEETINGS OF wINsLow
~AAzLodge, No. 13, +. and A. NJ are held
"a x IN Masonic Hall, on the second
W. Wednesday of each month Visit
ing brethren arecordially invited ta
attend. JAMES WATs0N w NJ -"
EDWIN W. FRASER, Secretary.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04
Workmanship,
f;
Style.
PRICE.

BREED-RAND MERCANTILE co,
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04
Wanted at once

Active agents for each county. Ex-
elusive control and no risk. Will clear
from II TO 25 hundred dollars year
Enclose stamp for full particulars or
2so for 81 sample. Big Rapids Mineral
Vster Co, Big Rapids, Mich.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

G. e. Van Fossen was visitor to our
city laet Tuesday, ,and returned to Flag
staff on No. / Wednesday morning.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Leevs srdefs with r. 9. Creswell, al
Livery Stable, for good lump coal.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04
TALK OF THE TOWN.

TALK OF THE TOWN.
For bicycle sundries and repairs. 90
to Meguire's, one door east from the
Navajo Hotel.
All the talent some men have is real
loud voice.
Al Naile and Jim Karrigan left for
the range Wednesday.
Newspapers and periodicals at Me-
lquireTs. \
Col. NJ. r. Tate was on tbs streets of
our city Monday, as jovial as ever.
Three baby carriages for sale below
cost. MRS T. J. HEssER.
A difference of tastes in jokes is a
great strain on the affections.
Leevs srdefs With r. g. Creswell. at
Livery Stable, for good lump coal
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

A difference of tastes in Jokes is g
great strain on the affections.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Fil9d August list 1897. at Up. M.
]. H. FRISBY, ~
c...,Az, Pacordsr,
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

All the talent some men have is real
loud voice
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Three baby carriages for sale below
cost. Mrs T. J. HEssER.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Al Naile and Jim Karrigan left fol
the range Wednesday.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Newspapers and periodicals at Me-
lquireTs.
The Winslow mail., 1897-09-04

Col M. r. Tate was on the streets of
our city Monday, as jovial as ever.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24

Schedule in effect January o. 1897.
All trains Illuminated with Pintsch
si5xpress trains.
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON, della
WARE AVENUE, l1AsT-BoUND:
M, /, = .12l2i, .2.ss, SS' SIS. '5.s2, rs
III p. M: Sundays 's.1s, 'i1-25 a. m. 1928
PH1LADELPHIA, LAT 4. week days. .sls, 5.S5
a. M, s12.2i, 12.4O. 1928, "S.2S, $50, .5-32
9ss ss s56 5S' sS Ys a. III m P asO r. sss aaaS sS .ss s
$50, ~7.s9, 9.15, IL p. M
CHESTER, week days s31S 5.55, $40
12.4O. ~ 20. $3.50, a5.S2, 6.30, 1888, 9.15, III
m Sundays, *3.13, 1886, $50, Hl1.25 a. m.
1920. 1928. $50, '5.S2, $50. |7.S9. s.15. q
ATLANTIC M CITY. week days. '72O a
M, @12.2, 1929 p. m Sundays. 7,36 a. m.
CAPE MAY, week days, 'S.25 a. M
zi53 ziBAPPTIMoRE Pi I'M AND WASHINGTON
week days, t413, 720, |S.49, al a. m, '12.5s
s2.O7. 254, '403. '4.57. '616, "S.l9 2: m. Sun
A'I IBAI.TSiiMoR5IE AND WAY STATIONS
daily, 72Q a. m, 2.54 p. M. 90 40 %
III a. M, 'l2.55, 2.54, -4.0S, .4,57, F6l6 1.Ss
1913 p. m. Sundays, "A 49, I.2O. 'S.49 a. IL.
'l255 .;;.s 254 ,,4,5' +4,5.' ';S5 .S.ls p; M
Sundays, f4.57 p. m.
CHICAGO. daily. +4.57 p. m.
ODlCAGO, VIA CllClnndll anu 1uuAdh
apolis @S49 a. m, daily.
CINCINNATI AND ST. LOUIS, daily
1926 and 1913 p. m
Toledo and Detroit, @.l3 a. m, "4.ot p
M. and 1918 p. IN. daily.
NEW ORLEANS aud MEMPHIS, yia
Bristol and Chattanooga, week days, SOL
p m. Sundays, a 81 p. IN. Through
sleepers to Memphis and New Orleans
SINGERLY ACCOMMODATION, daily
7.20 q. M. 254 and 7.35 r. m. ...->~-
LANDENBERG ACCOMMODATION
week days, 1927 a. m, "a, 451 ,. IN. sun
days 10 a. m, 457 y. m ,r>.v
LEAVE MARKET STREET STATION
PHILADELPHIA, week days 55O p. m
BALTIMORE, week days. 2,5O p, nsrs, m,
LANDENBERG and WAY STATIONS
week days, 6.45, 1920 a. M, ESQ, 5.zO y. IN
Sundays 9.55 a. m, $40 p. m.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA CHESTNUI
/ ST. STATION, FOR WILMINGTON ~
week days, 1880, 6.15. 7,10. +S.l5, $50. "lOz6
ll.30 a. m, *12.20, *1.36, 1.50 1880, '4.2O, 4SO
s515 s541, 500, $50, .7.40, S45, "1.S5 ?: m; a.
Sundays, $3.50, *S15 500. 11.30 a. M, 'l2zO
II Isl 1.50, .420, 43O, $50, s7.40, 1890 p. N.
Telephone, No. 1893.
Rates to Western pints lower than vi
4 any other line.
| g. o. SCULL, General Passenger Agent
/ w. M. GREENE. General Manager
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
THE DOCTOR ALL RIGHT.
RESUMES HIS SEAT IN THE BOARD
WITH THANKS.

DECLARES HE VOLUNTARILY RE
SIGNED. BUT WILL GLADLY CON
TINUE. NOW THAT THE BOARD
DESIRES IT-ELECTIoN INsPEC-
TORS NAMED
DR. r. r. Tybout appeared in his GUS
tcmary seat at the Board of Education
meeting last evening and justified the
recent action of the majority Of the
board by reassuming his duties as an
active member. and announcing his in
tention to serve out his full term
II was the regular meeting Of the
Board Of Education, and the members
present We're President Ferris and
Messrs. Stewart, Frazer. Manlove, Dea-
kyne Vickery and Or. Tybout The
minutes Of the last meeting were read
and approved The Textbook Commit
tee reported the following bills, which
were ordered paid, American Book
Company Sl15, EsterhroOk Pen Com
pany, S294, New Castle News, 81; bills
from School Property Committee, Is
rael Riding, s7S3; j. r. and L. r. Ella
son. SlS.04
The principals report was read and
showed an excellent condition Of affairs
in the schools, which are now seating
more pupils than was ever known be-
fore, and are engaged in the study Of
higher branches.
John G.. King was chosen as inspec-
tor, and James Nanarsdalen as judge OF
the coming election. The secretary was
instructed to have printed and distrib-
uted 300 annual statements Of the re-
ceipts and expenditures C4 the board
for the past year
President Ferris suggested TO th'
board that some legislation be urged a
this time for the RELIEF OF the board il
its financial affairs. The limit of schoo
taxes TO be raised for school purpose
might be raised fgcm $4,000 10 $4,000
although an additional thousand
would be ample for the present
Messrs Stewart and Deakyne favored
the suggestion. Mr.. Frazer thought i
unwise TO propose" any such increas'
az this time.
Dr. Tybout asked what the boarC
proposed to do about the Dobbinsvilb
school project The chairman state,
that the additional thousand dollars o
revenue was wanted particularly TO
the Dobbinsville project
DIR. Tybout, addressing the board
said:
Mr. President and Gentlemen
When forwarded my resignation SOM
days ago, ! say to you it was a purel
voluntary act / did So thinking it M
duty, having engagements that took m
out of the city.
But since you have done me tn
honcr to place such a high estimat
uponmy services as torefuse to acceptm
resignation, ] will gladly continue M
membership and get to the meetings a
often as | possibly can"
President Ferris" Thank YOU, ductOl
The only action the board can take O.
your speech is to hear and remember.
The matter Of securing additicna
taxation privileges was postponed with
out debate or further comment
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
NO BAcKsHEEsH.
Arabs win Not Accept Any Gifts From
Their Desert Guests.

Arabs VIII Not Accept Any Gifts From
Their Desert Guests.
R. Talbot Kelly, an English artist
who has lived long among the Arabs,
writes and illustrates a paper entitled
I'm the Desert With the Bedouin, "
which appears in The Century. In dis
cussing Arabian hospitality, Mr. Kelly
says: / had not much time for quiet OBJ
seTyation, as enc by one all the head
men Of the tribe called to pay their re-
spects to the stranger within their
gates Taking off his shoes at the en-
trance, each one advanced with many
salaams and kissing my hand, uttered
the single word, Mahubbah" ('Wel-
come''). They then seated themselves in
a long row at the other side Of the tent,
discussing mo in undertones. No one
spoke to me unaddressed, and even the
sheiS himself. whose guest j was, would
not sit on the carpet beside me uninvited.
Literally, while the guest of the Bedouin,
your tent is sacred, and all the tribe are
your willing servants, and, though ]
have repeatedly paid comparatively long
visits to them, have never yet succeed
cd in pressing a gift upon my host
1 remember asking the shaik Saoui ell
Tahoui, chief of the Hanaardi Arabs, if
he knew any Of the pyramid Arabs at
Gizeh He replied, splitting upon the
ground, They are not Bedouins; they
take backsheesh, - thereby expressing his
contempt for mercenary service. On an
other occasion, while living with the
Nephaarta, the sheik Mansour Abu
Nasrullah had attached to me a young
Arab whose special duty it was to at
tend TO my various wants while paint
ing. AT the end Of the month / tried to
induce him to accept a sovereign as
backsheesh. Looking much alarmed,
he exclaimed: "Oh my master, / cam
not It is not allowed The sheik would
kill me if he knew had accepted a
gift. And all my arguments failed to
persuade Sim 20 take tho tip