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The Worcester spy., 1899-04-16

The school master was in an oracular
mood.
Did you ever think he began. Ger
tainly not, interrupted the newspaper
man, Il am not supposed to think"
" Do not try to be smart, young
man, said the pedagogUe, Il some
thing of interest to speak to you about.
To frame my question more to suit
your capacity, did you ever try to
think-in what particular portion of
your school career-assuming you eV-
er went to school-you learned any
particular thing? Can you mention
any particular day in your life when
you acquired any one definite, speci-
fc piece of your education?'
Sure" interrupted the drummer,
Il remember perfectly the lesson in
ethics Miss Strapem gave me the day
1 skipped away from school to go IN
swimming at recess and the boys
stole all my clothes except straw hat
and a pair of sneakers. l had to con-
fess and I have never been able to tell
the naked truth since
We'll, l hope you got what you de-
= uH
rule But what I mean is, that. try
as hard as you Will, you cannot put
your finger on the time within several
years whom any particular portion OF
your stock of knowledge became your
definite possession. became a part OF
yourself I mean to bring out the POM
that education is a sort of soaking in
rrocess and is not acquired in a min
ilte by anybody. knowledge does not
come with a shock but is a gradual
acouirement From the simplest tC
the hardest subject, THAI rule IS true.
The hardest subject" broke in the
scribe, ever on the outlook for story
"What is the hardest subject you have
10 teach nowadays, Schoolmaster
Mathematics p
Certainly" responde the educationa
authority. Somebody. Swift it was,
think said that only d fool could Learn
mathematics but il is sure thing tina
a good many who are not fools have
the hardest time Of their life in tryin'
TO understand its principles Anc tn
queer thing about it is that the yer,
thing that man uses most in busi
ness life is the hardest thing for
child in school to grasp What do yo'
suppose that is?'
Nobody responded The drumme
muttered that he had more trouble il
making a $40 salary keep $50 ma
than anything else, but he was frOwne
down by the rest who were beginnin
to get interested.
i am surprised that you don
guess" said the pedagogue; 1T is tn
subject of simple interest or percent
age. Many a scholar that / have ha
has gone out of my school full OF rule
for doing problems in interest, and ye
without any realization of the fact tha
100 per cent is the whole of anything
and it wasn't my fault, either. Yet d
The Worcester spy., 1899-04-16
ALLEGED EYE WITNESSES
TWO Women Claim TO Have Seen Mrs
George Fire Shots.

Canton, o., April 15.-Attorneys for the
state regard this as their red-letter day in
the trial of Mrs George They produced
two eye witnesses to the firing of two of
the shots which took effect in SaXton's
body, one of whom claimed to have identi-
fed Mrs. George positively as having fired
the shots.
The trial opened today with Miss Matte
Grimes on the stand for cross-eXamina-
tion. Witness said she especially observed
Mrs. Georges flushed face when she saw
her an hour after the murder because
witness had heard of SaXtOn's death, and
had been told of some of the relations be-
tween SaXtou and Mrs. George.
Mrs Oberlin. with whom Mrs. George
roomed. described Mrs. Georges appear
ance and dress when she left the house
the morning Of SaNtOn's : death.
The Worcester spy., 1899-04-16

Mrs Bertha, aged 20 years, wife OF
Frederick A Brandes, a local druggist,
died at her home on Brookline street at
three minutes to o'clock this fore
neon from Inflammation of the bowels
She had been sick but a few days. Her
husband is the son of Selectman Henry
Brandes.
The case is still more saddened by the
fact that she was wife of only a few
months Her maiden name was Miss
Bertha Reigel, and she is a Newport
girl. The funeral will probably be held
next Tuesday.
The Worcester spy., 1899-04-16
PROF. FoRT1ER's RECEPTION.

Prof. V. J. Fortier will hold his an
nual reception to his pupils in Horti-
cultural hall Friday evening. April 2S.
dancing by the pupils from to 9
o'clock followed by general dancing
for all those present. Brigham's or
chestra will furnish music and the
march which Prof. Fortier obtained at
the French ball in New York. last jan
uary, will be led by little Ethel ALI
son and Harold Potter.
The Worcester spy., 1899-04-16

shotild be granted to every woman.
Thousands fail of this because they have
neglected to look after their health IN a
womanly way The health Of woman S
babies is dependent upon her own health
during the period of prospective maternity.
The prospective mother cannot be too par
ticular about her physical condition II
she suffers from local weakness, nervous
ness or loss of vigor and virility, her chill
dren will be weak, puny and sickly. Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the only
unfailing cure for all weakness and disease
of the delicate and important organs that
bear the brunt of maternity. 1t makes these
organs strong healthy, vigorous, virile and
elastic 1t makes the prospective mother
strong and cheerful 1t robs maternity of
its perils. 1t insures a baby constitution
ally strong. 1t is the invention of an emf
nent and skillful specialist who has had
thirty years training in this particular
branch, during which time he and his staff
of physicians have prescribed for many
thousands of women Medicines dealers
sell it aud an honest dealer will not urge
upon you an inferior substitute merely for
the little added profit he may make thereon.
Il am the mother of a nice baby four and
half months old, writes Mrs. J. B. Clough, tBox
2o3O of Lisbon, Grafton Co., N Fl. - cannot
give too much praise to DR.. Pierce's Favorlte
Prescription
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipatior. Constipation is the cause of
many diseases. Cure the cause and you
cure the disease. One Pellet is a
gentle laxative, and two a mild cathar-
fic. Druggists sell them, and nothing is
''just as good"
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
HIS IDEA OF LUXURY.

A story is told of an Arizona pros pector who, after thirty years of pad luck, hardship and privatiOn, finally struck it rich @ few weeks ago in the vicinity of Flagstaff. and sold half interest in his prospect hole for S12,- 900 cash When the money was paid over to him at the bank the cashier, who had known him for long time, remarked casually: ''WeI, Bill, what are you goin' to do to make yourself comfortable and enjoy life, now you've got plenty Of mcney?'
 Bill thought a minute in silence, and then, as a pleased expression bright ened up his rugged face, he answered.;
 1T reckon 1 won't eat nOthin' hut canned stuff hereafter
 That was his idea of luxury. He had lived so long on salt pork and heavy biscuits of his own manufacture that canned corn beef and tomatoes and salmon represented to him the highest luxuries that life could afford--NeW York Tribune.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26

ing and her friends entertain hopes of her speedy recovery.
 | George Mauk came over from Phoe- nix yesterday. MT Mauk spent the day in settling up his buisness inter ests in Mesa.
 Dennis Rice. who made his home in | Mesa for several years and afterwards moved to Jerome, spent yesterday in Mesa.
 At least two inches of rain fell l vest terday, which is causing a rapid rise in the river, as a consequence of which the farmers and catt,emen are happy.
 Andrew Kimball and Prof. Carl Maeser of Salt Lake City are spending several days in town. These gentle men are travelling In the interest of the University of Salt Lake City.
 Mir SJohl, bookkeeper for the Tempe Mesa Produce company, spent yesterday in Mesa looking after the interests of his firm.
 The Rev. L. L. Rogers will leave in a few days for Los Angeles Cal Dur ing his absence. Josph Decker. gradu- ate of the M. E. University at Los Angeles, will fill the pulp.ts of Mesa and Tempe
 The members of the Methodist church of Mesa nave been invited by the members of the same church Of Tempe to attend lawn social to be given on the afternoon and evening Of July 4th, at the home of Dr. DeVore.
 Mesa and the whole upper end of Salt River valley was visited by heavy rain yesterday afternoon. l. was the first rain in months and came at an opportune time to assure a third crop of alfalfa Everything Is as fresh as May flower and the peo- pie are happy in the belief that Mesa is the choicest of spots on earth.
 The quarterly conference Of the L. D. s. church was held yesterday at the tabernacle. A large and attentive audience listened to interesting ser mons by several prominent members of the church Prof. Carl Iaeser and Andrew Kimbau of Salt Lake City were among the most interesting speakers and their words of encour- agement and advice were very much An evening session was held and was equally well attended.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
PROBABLY ABANDONED.

According to all reports there does not appear to exist bowling demand fer another daily paper in Chicago. Advertisers have frOWned on the pro- jecj for neW paper means increased expenses for him, and aS it is now he is compelled to use too many papers.
 Another objection is that the con- tcmpIated party is to be simply the organ for a political clique. Such q publication never lasted long or ever accomplished inc mission Of its pro motcrs. People want q papar that Will tell the truth. publish the news and express honest political convic- tiou~. l. looks aS if tha. proposed Chicago venture died "a borning. = Newspaper Maker.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
GROVER AND THE FARMER.

Grover went a-fishing to catch a mess of trout;
 Along came farmer, saying: Hey. you, there! git outl' The hole where Grover ang,ed was the only one around Where the speckled little beauties, as it happened, could be found. Good sir said Grover, smiling in his most bewitching way, But the frowning farmer stopped him to emphatically say: ''Git out. or else, by ginger. I'll sic the dog cn you! Come, hurry, or I'll have to take tho pitchfork to you, too!' Then Grover took his tackle-his COD fusion was intense And, with elephantine movements tried to chamber Ger the fence. The rails broke down beneath him Moses. what a fall was there! The farmer jawed him roundly, there were rockets in the air. But the statesman got untangled from
 the rails at last, and oh, They say he broke record when the farmer shouted ''Go!" Once a farmer WrCte letter and he sealed it up and sent It unto Grover, when the later was the nations president. He longed to be postmaster, and he said so, but, alas. Grover merely told the farmer to go on raising garden sass. That farmer owned the trout pool wherein Grover cast his fly, And the moral should be patent to a man with half an eye.
 Chicago Times-Herald.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
TOOK FIVE ROUTES TO DEATH.

The attempt of Joseph Brickner, the New York travelling man. to com init suicide al the Palmer house on Wednesday, recalls the suicide of a Chicago drummer" in the same room in 1872
 The man, whose name is new forgot ten by the hotel attaches, left a note saying he intended to kill himself in such a novel way as never to be for gotten. He fully succeeded.
 He stood on the edge of the bath tub with a rope about his neck. The bathtub was filled to the brim with water. The suicide saturated his clothes with kerosene He attached to his vest a string. the other end Cf which was connected with the trigger of a revolver, the weap0n being point ed directly at the travelling mans heart. It was fixed in such Q way that as soon as the string was broken the weapon would go off A fuse was at tached to the suicides clCthing. All was ready and he tock dose of nor phine
 He then lighted the fuse. The fuse, burning up to the Oil-sOaked clothing, set fire to them. The string attached to the revolver was burned and the weapon went off, the bullet piercing the already unconcicus mans breast. In dying the man lurched forward, and the rope frightened about his neck in approved hangman's manner. The fire burned through the moose and the body fell into the tub of water.i By this time, it is needless to relate, the in genious travelling man was very much dead.-ChicagO Journal.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of Fhebe J. Sloan, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Executor of the will of said Phebe J. Sloan, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to ex- hibit them, with the necessary vouchers, with in months after The first publication of this notice to the said EXeeutOr at the office of Kibby < Edwards, on South First Avenue, in the City of Phoenix, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate. in said County of Maricopa.
 JOSEPH E. TANNEHILL. Executor of the will of Phebe J. Sloan, de- ceased.
 Dated this 1st day of June. 1899
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
SOUTH SIDE.
TEMPE.

Miss Fannie Bury came over from leave on Thursday for San Francisco.
 Harry Burmister came down from Prescott on Saturday and returned yesterday.
 There are number of cattlemen in town from Gila county looking after their cattle interests.
 Hewil Hewett,. who has been in town several weeks under the doctors care, will return to his ranch in the Superstition mountains very much improved in health
 Deputy United States Marshal Wells spent yesterday in town. MT. Wells was a passenger on the evening train to Phoenix.
 Messrs. Harris. Thompson, Kearns. and Carol were passengers on the , o'clock train to Phoenix.
 Miss Minnie Laird and Mss Rich ards spent Sunday afternoon in Phoe- nix
 Messrs. Charles Smith and H. " Whiteford came down from Silver King. These gentlemen will spend several days tn town. : Jack Campbell came down from Mesa yesterday to accept a position with the Mesa Hay & Grain company, who are running their harvester south of town
 W. A. Bolton spent yesterday in Phoenix on business. MT. Bolton in tends leaving for the mountains to be gone several weeks.
 Homer Reddin gave a party to a number of friends from Tempe and Mesa on Saturday evening. The occa- sion of the party was to celebrate the completion of his new house. Noth- ing of good cheer was wanting and 8 general good time was reported by all.
 J. B. Hawker of Globe came in from Gila county with several hundred head of cattle MT. Hawker has sold all of his cattle to Charles Sacs of Tempe, and is now gathering and de- Hyering thsm
 A heavy rain fell in Tempe and vi cinity yesterday. Water was getting rather scarce and the farmers were having considerable trouble deciding to whom the water really did belong. The dCwnpour yesterday will alleviate all of this trouble, as there will be a great sufficiency for all
 The large flag on the Tempe butte was replaced by a pennant on the day that Dewey sailed from Manila. IL was found that the large flag whipped OuC NC4y quAChI9 ONIu5 LJ lll6 Alcdhy wind blowing constantly at that height. The height of the flag pole above the level of the street is 362 feet and the Dewey pennart waving at this height is the proud work of the Tempeans. The large 50-foot flag will 1 be hoisted on July 4th.
 MESA.
 Mrs. Lillie was a passenger on the 1 ? o'clock train yesterday
 Messrs. Wing, Holden and Reddy | spent yesterday in Phoenix
 Crantz Cartilage of Tempe and | Miss Para Kimball drove over to Phoenix yesterday.
 A large number of people took ad- 1 vantage of yesterdays excursion and 1 spent the day in Phoenix. Among 1 those who went down were Messrs i BlOoner. Harper, RedelI l and Davis.
 Mrs E. w Wilbur is still fmprov-
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
SUNDAY EXCURSIONS.

The Maricopa & Phoenix will re- sume the running of Sunday eXcur- sions from Mesa, beginning June 3, and every Sunday thereafter. during the summer season. The rate to Phoe- nix and return will be 75c from Mesa and soc from Tempe. Tickets good on date of sale only. Trains and will be annulled every Sunday, and Mesa at D. m, Tempe at 5:25 for Phoenix, and returning will leave Phoenix at 10 D. m, Pacific time.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26

post of San Carlos, A T.; Fotts Bayard and Wingate. \. NJ; Forts Douglas and Du Chesnc Utah: Forts D. Russell, Mackenzie and WasiIA kie. Wyo., and Fort Logan, and Denver, Colo during fiscal year ending June 30, 19O9- Proposals for quantities less than the whole required, or for delivery at points other than those named, will be entertained. U. 5. reserves right to accept or reject any or all bids or any part thereof Information furn- ished on application here or at offices of re spective post quartermasters. Envelopes 10 be mar<ed Proposals f1r Forage and raw E. B. ATWOOD, Chief Q. NJ
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26

mountain breezes over the northern route Rate, $2290 to Los Angeles and return. The public is invited to take advantage of tnese very low rates and the special train service. Through sleeper without change; also first-class coaches through Get bag gage checked the day before leaving. City ticket office fl West Washington street E. W. GILLETT,
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.
Homestead Application No. 2o6s,.

tHOmestead AppIication NO. 2O63l- Department of the Interior, Land Office at Tucson, Arizona, June r, 1899. Notice is hereby given tha. the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Ger k of the District Court at Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, July Z9, 1S99 viz: Charles Reed . of Phoenix, Arizona, for the nw14 of sW14 and swi of nwI4 of sec. 20, T \ K3 E G. & s. R. B. d M
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Peter Marmonier, Noah NJ. B o adway, Jean Orteig and Pol0niO Martinez, all uf Phoenix, ArizOnA-
 MILTON R. MOORE,
 Register. First publication. June 8. 1s99.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
NO TRUCKLING.
la horse thi5f was defiant.

The horse thief was defiant.
 T blame my early training for my unhappy fate," he shouted. glaring fiercely into the stern faces of the wig ilantes. T scOrn to truckle to popular sentiment iby blaming Mark Hanna!" "
 So the hardened wretch died, as per haps he deserved to die, judged by the rugged standards that obtained in this crude western community Detroit Journal.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
EXCURSION TO DETROIT.

For the Christian Endeavor conven- ton, via the S. r. P. 6 P. July and ?, at a very low rate Quick time. cool trip and no transfer by the Santa Fe. Get rates and full particulars at city ticket offce.- A West Washington street. E. ". GILLETT
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
TOURIST sLEEPERS.

Through without change to St. Paul Boston, Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis, etc., via the Santa Fe; rates via this line as Iow as the lowest. Get full information at city ticket office of the s. F. P. & P, A West Washington street. E. w. GILLETT,
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
$72.7O-DETRoIT AND RETURN.

Via the Santa Fe Jure 30 and July for the Y. P. s. c. E. convention. but the public can take advantage of the low rate. Quick time, and no trans fer by this cool route Get full in- formation at city ticket office s. F. F. & F., II West Washington street.
 B. w. GILLETT,
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
DO YOU KNOW

Consumption is preventable? Science has proven that, and also that neglect is suicidal. The worst cold or cough can be cured with SbilOh's Cough and Consumption Cure. Sold on positive guarantee for over fifty years. pr. G. H. Keefer. Druggist.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
EPwoRTH LEAGUE EXCURSION.

For the meeting of .he Epworth League n Indianapolis on July 20 to 23, we have made the low rate of S66.65 for the round trip and will sell tickets on July 15 and 16, good until August 20. Call at NJ & P office, No 20 North Center street
 NJ. o. BICKNELL, G. P. A.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR EXCUR-
 SION.

For the Christian Endeavor meet ing in Detroit on July 5 the s. P. Co. will sell tickets on June 30 and July 1, final limit August 15, for the very low rate of S7270 for the round trip. Call at No. 20 North Center street
 NJ O. BICKNELL. c. P. A.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR EXCUR
 SION.

The Christian Endeavor convention meets in Detroit on July , to 10. Very low rates will be made by the s. P. company for this occasion, which will be announced. Call at No. 20 North Center street for information.
 M 0. BIC<NELL. G. P A.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
s15.2o-FLAGsTAFF AND RETURN.

Every Monday until August %, S30 so round trip to the Grand canyon from Phoenix. For full particulars call at city ticket office of the s. F., P. 6 P, 14 West Washington street.
 E. W. GILLETT,
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26

Office Chief Guar termaster Denver, Colo, June F, 1S99-Sealed proposals in triplicate
 will be received here and at office of Quarter master at each post below named, until II clock a. m I20th meridian time, Ju ' F. 1899, and then opened for furnishing Forage and Straw at Forts Apache. Grant, Huachuca, sub
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
$SG.25- INDIANAPOLIS AND RE
 TURN.

Via the Santa Fe. July 15, Is and r. account Epworth League convention. Any one can avail themselves of the low rates offered. For full informa tion call at the city ticket office of the s. r. P & P, No A West Wash ingtOn street. E. w. CLEFT,
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
TEACHERS EXCURSION.

To accommodate the teachers and their friends the s. r. P. &s P. will run a special train leaving Phoenix at , a. m.. city time, June %, thus giving passengers an opportunity to view the rugged scenery and enjoy the cool
Arizona republican., 1899-06-26
S66. INDIANAPOLIS AND RE-
 TURN.

Via the Santa Fe July 15 and Is. for the Epworth League convention. D. rect connections and no transfer. Get full particulars at city ticket office, II West Washington.
 F. w. GILLETT, 4
 General Ase1