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Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
REMINISCENT
Pioneer Days in the life of r. E.
harrington.

The following sketch of incidents in
the pioneer life of R. E. Far1ington
VINO died in this city a few days ago
are ted by editor Banta in the Pick
and Drill:
The lately deceased pioneer, r. E.
Harrington, was &c years old on the
29th day of last March. He crossed
the line into Arizona, as did the mill
tary expedition at the same time, on
the 18th day Of November. 1863, at a
point few miles west of the Zuni vii
lagos, between those villages and
Jacobs well, or. as it is called by the
Mexicans, ''Poso Redondo." Late in
the same month of November the de-
ceased, in company with W. C. Collier
Edmond G. Peck, Lou Thrift. Lew Al
ters and E'Bean-PCker Sandy arrived
in Chino valley, few days in advance
OF the military expedition under Major
Willis. Shortly after Fort WhippIe
had been established in Chino valley
the three partners, R. E. harrington,
Ed. G.. Peck and w c. Collier. estab-
lishcd their camp near a small spring
without the limits and above the mill
tary post. The deceased, ever IN the
alert for business, secured for himself
and two partners hay contract from
the quartermaster of the post This
was the first contract let at that post.
and was for 300 tons of gramma grass
al $50 per ton. The grass was cut, or
rather dug up with hoes, and it is
easily surmised that a little of it went
long wayin weight. After filing their
contract with the government, the
three partners moved t. Granite creek.
at point just above the rocks and
there located ranch and built the log
house the ruins of which stand there
today. This was in the winter of
1864, and at this ranch the partners
engaged in the caring for stock, at So
per head per month. of the miners.
pTOspectcrs and others coming into the
new country. Soon after locating
Granite creek ranch, Mr.. Harrington
went to Lynx creek. where he pur-
chased o placer claim, from which he
took out several thousand dollars
worth of geld dust. He also started
miners saloon. with Bean-Poker San
dy installed as barkeeper MI Far
rington afterward sold his claim and
saloon, and he and Sandy" returned
to the Granite creek ranch.
Before building the house. the three
partners slept in their wagon-bex.
placed Oh the ground for that purpose,
and the writer had his luxurious dor
mitory beneath the running gear of
the wagon. During this winter-'63-4
the writer did the herding of the
loose stock eft in their care at the
munifcent sum of $3.50 in gold per
month with board" included, consist
ing CT slapjacks, coffee and venison
All things have their compromising
sides; ours was the opportunity to
study astronomy, and every night for
three months we carefully studied
the stars, using the running gears OF
that wagon for a telescope
In those early days the Apaches
were quite numerous. too numerous III
fact for the peace of mind and bodily
health d2 the few whites then in the
country. Many mornings, during our
employment d. chief harder, We havs
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
BOYHOOD OF DREYFUS
Playmate of the Captain Tells OF His
SChOoi Days.

+ A SPECIAL - t1e Philadelphia Times
from Pittsburg says:
Louis Parrlot, a P.ttsburg florist, Is
probably more interested in the prog
res Of the DIeylCs trial than any 9th
e. F'tsburg citizer. His interest
arises from the fnas that he VS. a
playmate cl5 DreyfUi5 in the town of
Mulhouse, Alsace. He, Of course, hopes
for the acqu: ttal CT his former com
1iade in boyish sports. OF Dreyfus ne
says:
HE was very popui9r HIS father
was a day goods merchant, rich and
prominent in the town. Captain Drey-
fuS and I attended 'Jhe same school.
Then the studies ware all in F@ench.
Af1er the war between France and
Germany both French and German
were taught for q time, and then only
German I think it was during the
war. or shortly AFTER. that D-eyfus was
ser. away % colIsge. 1 did not see
him any more until he was a young
man, and then not to talk to him. He
came home for a time, and I remen-
Der seeing him about the town in his
co1.sge cap and gown That was the
last l knew of him until I began to
read about MS trial.
"Wtile we were in school as boys
we played such games as school boys
usually do. and it was only during
play tfl..s I sew anything Of Dreyfus.
Wl-iIe the war was il Progress we all
wore the red, white and blue, and
wee enthusiastic .cr France. l do
not recall that DreyfUs was more or
less emit husiastic than the rest CT US in
this ms tteT, but '-hs.e he was thorough
y French IS shown by his faving be
DOME a French sC3d.ar after Alsace be
cane German territory
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
G. A. R. EXCURSION TO PHILADEL-
PHIA

The S. F. P. & P will SSH round
trip tickets to Philadelphia and return
on August 80 and 81, at the very low
rate CT S76.65. Tickets Iimited 20 con-
tinUous passage in each direction and
good returning, leaving Phr4adslphia
not later than September II, except
THAT by dSpoS.:ing the ticket with joint
agent e. that point and on payment of
so cents, limit may be extended Up TO
and Including October 81. Further
Information furnished by calling ON or
addressing, E. W. Gillett, general
agent
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
E. F. kellner's Store.
SPECIAL PRICES.

For one week. beginning Mon
c ay morning, August %.
To reduce stock in our retail
departm ent.
Monarch Corn, 2 cans for 25c
Club House Corn, 2 cans
for 25C
Extra Fin Pinea ppIes, per
can I0C
Assorted California Table
Fruit, 2 cans 25C
Assorted California Pie Fruit,
Uer can 1OC
Godfrey's Corned Beef and
Cabbage, 3-pOund can l5c
Plymouth Rock Roast Chicken,
large can 25C
We are headquarters for Fruit Jars
a the lowest cash prices. In fact, our
entire retail stock must be closed out
by December 18th.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
TOURIST SLEEPERs.

Through without change to st. Paul,
Boston, Chicago, Kansas City, ST.
Louis. etc, via the Santa Fe; rates via
this line as low as the lowest Get
full information at city ticket office OF
the S. T. P. & P, A West Washington
street. Z. W. GILLETT,
General Agent
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
G. A. R. EXCURSION.

Annual encampment Grand Army in
Philadelphia on September to Sep
TENDER 9. For this occasion the NJ. &
P. Offices, No. 20 North Center street,
viii sell tickets on August so and 81.
coed ur's1 Octobeq 81, continuous
passage in both directions, for S76.65
Fer the round t1ip. Call on us and
find out all about it.
NJ, o. BICI<NELI..
Gensral Passenger Agent
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
WHAT is SHILOH?

A grand old remedy for Cough,
Colds and Consumption; used through
the world Tor half a century, has cured
innumerabIe cases of incipient con-
sumption and relieved many in adj
vanced stages. If you are not salts
fed with the results we will refund
your money Price % cents, so cents
and 81. DR.. G. H. Keefer Druggist.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28

dynamite, they mistake. The trusts
are bad that are run by Ulatered stock;
but they aTs worse That are run by
dynamite and bcyC1tt. We Cnce knew
a very unpopular man who never goE
on in the WORLD until ne was b0ycotted.
The boycott is d boomerang rather
than the sword oa 'gE'asor5ness.-
Lewiston (Me) Journal:
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
BOYCOTT AS A BOOMERANG.

The boycott IN Cleveland continues
to make bGyGoiete.B rid .culOrs. 1t Is =
good thing 80 be bOyc0tted il good
cause, and ID boyCo5s a bad cause as
rule is 6HperflHCus. II tbs' -rskers
in Cleveland think they are to win by
stopping tk6 business Of the town bY
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES,

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the feet It
cures painful, swollen, smarting, nervous feet.
and instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunioDs. It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Aliens Foot-Ease ma kes tight or new
shoes feel easy. It Is certain cure for sweat
ing. Gallons and hot, tired, aching feet Try Il
to-day. Sold hy a u druggists and shoe stores,
81 mail for 25c IN stamps. Trial package
FREE address, Allen 5. Olmstesd, Ie Roy, Ny
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28

Merchants excursion to San Fran
CISCO and return. Tickets on sale Sep
TENDER 8, good for thirty days, for the
small sum of So .95 for the round
trip. An excellent opportunity TO go
to the city for thirty days. Call at
No 20 North Center street for any
information. NJ o. BICKNELL,
General Passenger Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
YOUNG MOTHERS.

Group is the terror of thousands of
young mothers because its outbreak is
so agoniZing and frequently fatal
Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure
acts like magic in cases of Group. It
has never been known to fail. The
worst cases relieved Immediately.
Price Is cents, so cents and 81. Dr.
G. H. Keefer, Druggist.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
STEAMSHIP AGENCY .


ATLANTIC OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMP NIES.
kilroy's New Palestine Room 3l6, Fleming
North German Llyood" aud Anchor
Lines TO ana from all parts of the world
Call or write.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28

LAW OFFICES OF LOGAN. DEMoND 4.
- HARDY, p William ST., New York Walter s.
Logan, Charles NJ. Demond. Msrx E. Hardy,
Norton Chase, Fred G. Hsnford. Represented
in Arizona by NORTON CAASE, Adams Hotel,
Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
ArToRNEYs-AT1AW.


JOSEPH II. KIBBEY & ARTHUR ]. EDWARDS.
Lawyers. Steinger block 2I1S s. LIST. Ave.
Phranix. Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
VETERINARY
DENTIST

h. J JESSoP-DentisI once Porter
building, corner Washington and Cen
ter etreets. rooms IA and IG
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28

KILROYS' NEW PALESTINE
Room SIG. Fleming Block.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28

FOR SALE-Span or horses, kind and
gentle, used to mountain roads.
324 East Washington street
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
no! FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

NJ. o BUM ELII,
Genisral Passenger Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28

FOR RENT-M0dern seven-rc0m brick
hoUize; electric lights, bath and city
watsr; three blocks from Adams
hote3. Apply at 40S North Second
street
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27
4 Fountain of Ants.

The house l was then occupying was
a bungalow. and. as is the case with
many bungalows. the inner walls were
constructed OF merely sun dried bricks,
and in the recesses Of one wall a col
ony Of white ants had established a
nest. 1t was evening. heard behind
me n buzzing sound. turned. and
from a hole near the bottom Of the wall
| beheld a. fountain Of young white
ants ascending. They reached the cell
ing. and then the descent commenced.
They alighted by thousands on the ia
Bile and there shook off their wings. In
a few minutes the cloth. the plates. the
glasses. even the lamp shades. were
covered with the little white feeble
crawling creatures. The fountain OF
ants continued to play for at least ten
minutes. When. next morning. the
floor was swept. the wings that the
ants had shaken off filed large bas-
ket. What became Of the ants them
selves cannot say.-'Haunts and
Hobbies Of an Indian Official"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27
Two Murderers Lynched.

Bolton, Miss, Dec % Two negroes,
pamed Jim Martin aod Ffank West.
were lynobea Oh the B4ker's Greek
bridge, qaartcr Of mile west of this
place. about 8 O'Clock tonight. for the
murder of an aged ard higbly-respected
cit;z,o, named Alilton S Haire. and
go attempted cririoal assault 90 bis
niece. Miss Curran.
The murder was cold blooded Rob
berry vas the incentive. the negroes
belog uoder the impression that large
sum of money vas concealed 10 the
house. Ma,:,o aud West we're cap.
tured abou: 10 O'Clock this noroiog
It required whipping to make the
former confess, when he broke down
and related the whole story. The towu
marshal brought the prisoners 70 town
aud placed them 10 the city prison
About Z O'Clock mob of $50 uonask.
ed meo broke open the place and took
the two meo to the bridge west OF town
Nooses were placed around their necks
the other end of the ropes being tied te
the cross ties. and they we're told &c
Jump off the bridge Martin at ooc'
plugged into space, but West bad to b'
pushed Of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27
Better Feeling in Cuba.
Statements of Gen Wood Give
Patriotic Assurances Of
Honest Purpose.

Habana, Dec "a The events ot
the last few days have had q great
effect on Cuban politics The Cir
cumstances attending the arrival o.
Gen Wood and departure of Gen
Brooke, taken with the speech Of the
former at the farewell banquet to the
latter, in which the intentions of the
United States government were
restated, have satisfied the Cubans
that Cuba will certainly be indepen.
dent within reasonable :ime
More than this, the arrival and
public and private utterances o1
Horatio Rubens have increased the
restful feeling that now apparently
exists among all classes.
Mr. Rubens has, without doubt,
considerable influence. Wherever
he goes be is cheered by the people
his room at the hotel is thronged
with Cuban officials seeking an inter.
view, and altogether be is regarded
somewhat in the light of an oracle
Every influence is being brought
to bear TO stop the proceedings
against the custom house appraisers
oow under arrest on charges Of
fraud
The Judges, the supreme court,
fiscal and manv other important
officials are related to the persons
under suspicion. Gen Wood says
that if the appraisers are guilty they
must be punished, no matter who ls
hurt If their relationship to the
judges is such as to disqualify the
latter from giving them ah impartial
trial, judge or judges from some
other province will be assigned to
try them
Gen Wood declares that if Judges
decline to perform their duties. they
will be impeached in Cuba just as
they woald be anywhere else
The Patria, commenting upon Gen
Woods remorks at the farewell din
ner to Gen Brooke, Gays:
"It wss a most satisfactory speech,
with pleasing military simplicity
Obviously the United States intende
to fulfill the terms of the joint reso
luton, aud Gen Woud is the man
selected as the instrument for this
task
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27
Gasacre Issues Reconcen.
trado Order.

Cape Town. Monday, Dec IS
Ge6 Gataore. 10 order to check insur-
rection among the Dutch colopists,
and to prevent disafected persons
giving Information or other assistance
to the Beers, has Issued modified
rcconceotrado order. By its terms all
males over II years Of age, of what,
ever uooality. residing outside OF
towns or villages. out within radius
of II miles of military camps DOW
establishes or hereafter to be establish.
ed porth of Sterkstroom, are required
Immediately to vacate their places OF
residence aud either TO remove to come
place ou,si, he IL mile camp radius
or to form camp iu close proximity to
the nearest military camp-sbe spos to
be selected by the officer commanding
where they must reside uot,l further
notioe. providing for their owo needs
Ali persons found within the radius
without passes will be arrested.
Advices from Colesburg assert that
not mapy colonial Dutch have joined
the Beers 10 that district.
Certain residents of Malmesburg
celebrated Gee Gataore's repulse at
S.romburg by dincer
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27
SHOOTING OUT !HELlGHTs
An Occasion When the Old Ranch
man Saw the Trick Done.

An Occasion When the Old Ranch
man Saw the Trick Done.
According to western stories, salo
a former ranchman, lone OF the 1aSor-
ite amusements of frontier despera-
does is shooting out the lights. l new
er saw it done but once, but the incl
dent made sufficient impression on my
mind to last me for life. 1t was at
Benton. a small camp on the old Stake
Plain trail, in northeastern New MeAl-
co. l was staying there over night
with couple of cattlemen, and we
naturally gravitated to the only resort
in town, sort Of combination OF bar
and gambling house, in q rough one
story building, containing good sized
single room.
"The bar was on one side, and on
the other were two or three Mexican
monte tables, over each Of which were
several large coal oil lamps in wall
brackets. In the center Of the place
was chandelier containing three
more, altogether giving a good deal OF
light. We were sitting at one side
smoking and talking. when in rushed
half dozen drunken cowboys, headed
by a we'll known ranchman named
Bill Wells
s.The crowd were out for excitement
and didn't care how they got it. They
took several drinks and then clustered
around one Of the monte tables. In q
few moments Wells insisted upon max
ing bet over the limit, to which the
dealer objected IF you don't turn for
that bet, I'll shoot out your blankety
blank lights" bawled the raachman.
The leemit ez feetE dollar said the
Mexican dealer, and the words were nc
sooiIer out of his mouth than Wells
and his gang pulled their six shooters
and began blazing away at the lamps.
'.About 25 or 80 shots were fired, and
almost at the outset the place was in
complete darkness. Of course there
was stampede, but I remember being
surprised that I had heard no crash
of glass. Half an hour later went
back and found the place lit up as
brightly as ever, Wells and his cow
boys having been taken away by
friends. The roof was full of holes,
but not single lamp had been hit.
What had put them out was the con-
cussion of the shots in q confined
space" New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27
An unsousht Pardon.

Among the stories of that former
governor of Texas familiarly known
as Sam Houston is more than one
amusing tale.
There was financial agent of the
penitentiary who had warmly opposed
the election Of Governor Houston, but
was particularly anxious TO retain his
own pleasantly lucrative position. Con-
sequently the governor was soon in re-
ceipt of a petition in which the mans
years Of faithful service and special
qualifications for the place We're set
forth in glowing terms by himself.
The governor sent for him and said
gravely. 1T appears from this petition
that you have been in the penitentiary
eight years"
II have" was the reply.
"And during that time you have per
formed faithfully every duty that has
come in your way to the best Of your
ability
IL have answered the agent. his
courage swiftly rising.
Then. SIR" said the governor. with
the air Of one comforting priceless
favor, Il pardon you out"-Youth's S
Companion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27
TRAINS GOING NORTH.
.Daily. tDsily except Sunday.

*Daily. fDaily except Sunday.
No. 81 rurs through to Col1mbis via Cen.
trail r. R. Of S. Q.
Trains Nos 78 and 80 run via Wilson and
Fayetteville-Stort Line-and make closo
connection for all points North.
Trains on c. & D R. R. leave Florence
daiIy except Sunday 80 a m, arrive Darling
ton lC Is an, Hartsville 9 IS m, Cberaw
IL 80 N, Wadesboro 2 rs p m. Leav,
Florence daily except Sunday Z IS N, er-
rive Darlington 20 p n, Bennettsvile 9 II
pm, Gibson 9 As y N. Leave Florence
Sunday oaly 9 80 m. arrive Darlington
10 05 m
Leave Gibson daily except Sunday oe,
IN, Bennettsville 90 N, arrive Darling.
:oo 90 N, leave Darlington so m, ar
rive Florence Is NJ. Leave Wadesborcs
daily except Sunday 90 P N, Cberaw i As
p N, Hartsville Z 90 10, Darlington 6 2s.
N, arrive Florence 90 p N. Leave Oar.
iiugton Sunday only 8 SO N, arrive Flor,
snce l5am.
J. R. KEELEY, JNO. r. DIVINE,
Gen'l Manager. GenI Sup't. :,
T. N. EMERSON, Traffic Aanager
HM EMERSON. Gen'l Pass. Agent
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27
TRAPDooR SPIDERS.
The Curious Nest. That These Inse-
nfous Insects Conntruct.


nfous Insects Conntruct.
4 curious species Of insect is the
rapdoor spider, whose nest consists OF
a tube excavated in the earth to the
depth of six or eight inches. 1t is al
ways lined with silk. and it is closed
with an ingeniously constructed door.
One sort Of door closes into the nest
like a cork in a bottle, another is as
thin as a piece Of paper.
In all cases the door opens outward,
and when the nest is placed, as it usu-
ally is, on sloping bank, it opens up
ward, so that there is no fear Of its
gaping. The object Of the trapdoor is
to conceal the nest, and consequently
it is always made to resemble the gen.
eral surface Of the ground. Sometimes.
however, an enemy attempts to open
the door, and then the inmate braces
it's legs against the sides Of the nest
and holds it as fast as possible.
Still other spiders have inner doors
besides outer, so that if their first de-
fense be carried they may have anoth-
er behind which to retreat. More curl
Gus still is the ingenuity of the branch
trapdoor-that is to say, q door that
opens from the main tunnel Of the
nest into side branch, which the
stranger could discover. since there is
nothing to distinguish it from any 9TH
CT part Of the main nest. SO, then, II
an enemy should effect an entrance
the lawful occupant Of the nest can
quietly slip into the side branch. close
the door and there remain in security
while the intruder wonders what has
become OF her.-Our Animal Friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27
a Enmous DistilIcry.

The poor receive all the profits OF
one Of the most famous distilleries III
the world, that which is connected
with the monastery of st. Bruno. in
the department of Dauphine. which is
better known as LII Grande Char
treuse. The distillcry itself is con-
siderable distance from the monas-
terry, but it stands on land belonging
to the order. although the French gov
ernment has claim over it.
The monks of st. Bruno, although
they are sworn to poverty. have con-
troll of an industry which produces
about $1J0.0O0 Il year profit. or this
One-third goes as :, contribution TO
the fund known us Peters pence. An
other portion is devoted to the mann
tenance OF hospitals. and the remainder
is devoted to subsidiZins poor churches
throughout France and To the per-
sonal relief of poor applicants. without
distinction of church or creed. 1t Is
interesting. to note that those who have
control of this lucrative business are
expressly forbidden by their VOWS 20
carry on trade which could result
in Il profit to themselves.
Many attempts have been made 10
purchase the business. ono notably by
the I;otiScllidS btu all have failed.
because the heads of the order consider
that the; are not justified in selling the
h,,siness to :: firm tllat would make 4
personal profit By it--Cincinnatl En-