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Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05
Wonderful Old Women,

1t is an acknowledged fact that wom-
en- more often attain very great age
than men. Among women one of the
most famous centenarians was the
Countess of Desmond, who died in the
reign of James /. from the effects of
an accident Her reputed age was 145
years. This wonderful old lady, at the
age of 100 years. was SO lively and
well that she actually took part in a
dance. and only five years before her
death she travelled from Bristol to
London-a tremendous journey in
those days-in order to personally at
tend to some business matters.
Lady Desmond's fame sinks into
nothing compared with that of n
French woman of the name of Marie
Prion, who died in st. Colombo. at
the age of 150 years. Toward the end
of her life she subsisted entirely on
goats milk and cheese, and, although
her body was so shrunken and wasted
that she weighed only forty-six pounds
she retained her mental faculties to the
last.
1t is curious fact that some women
have been known to enter second
youth when most of their fellows dio
hair and teeth come again. and sight
and hearing once more become sharp
and quick. A certain Marquse de
Mirabeau is an example of this. Sha
died at eighty-six, but some years be.
fore her demise her whole appearance
changed so that she looked certainly
not more than thirty.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05
At San Juan.

Two or three OF the boys called upon
Tim at San Juan. while he was dancing
around behind big cactus. ducking
his head and twisting his neck like n
man looking for a squirrel lodging
about in thick foliage.
What's the matter?" was asked of
Tim
whist! Hould your blathet.
There's one of them ycler fellows in
that ira furninst sharpshootin' the
boys, and whin his head bobs out Ol'll
blow 1t off"
But your guns all knocked t.
pieces. You can't fire it"
psf! Kape still til oi've drapped
the Spanish dlvil will yez. He don't
know there's anything the matter wild
the ould gun!"
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05

die they decay and form soil. and al
though | have been here but twenty
years the new soil has so piled up
about me that ! cannot see the sun un-
I'll It is high in the heavens.
am more contented now than when
was younger, for l have learned that
| am better off than either the plants
or animals. Their years are few in
deed. but my career is endless.
FRANK X. GERTY.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05
scagoInR Cats of Wnr.

When Maj.-Gen. Merritt sailed from
San Francisco he asked the govern
ment authorities for three cats to take
to Manila. Probably the trio OF Amer
lean felines are now teaching Yankee
habits to their misguided fellows OF the
islands, for It was Maj.-Gen. Merritt's
intentaen to send them ashore when he
landed. The cats came from the com.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05
Metal. More Valuable Than Gold.

There are seventeen metals more
valuable than gold, namely: Iridium,
valued at eco per pound troy: gallium,
Els: rhodium, fS5: osmium, E12O:
ruthenium. f200; palladium. about
G2l6; barium, e2S0; didynium, G 500:
cerium. G525; yttrium. c630; stron-
tium. f670; calcium. f700 glucinIum.
C 800; lithium. f1,0S0; chromium.
G1.115; rubidium. e1.400; varadIum.
f1,725.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05
IL Dncsn,i Cnunt Then.

Even though we are engaged, Har-
DID," said the modest girl. Il cannot
kiss you. l never kissed any man.
and until we are married." "What!'
he exclaimed. "oh. well. "she EXPLAIN
ed, her mind reverting to the time in.
mcdiately following the close OF the
war, "of course don't include heroes
in uniform"
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05
A Story of the Sand.

Yes, l am only a grain OF sand Yet
l have long and interesting history.
When Berosus was yet young | was old
in years and experience. When the
deeds of Hannibal and Napoleon are
forgotten the marks l have left on
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05

discovered in the games played AT some
wedding feasts, where the girl pretends
to run off, and the husband pursues
her and brings her back again a
captive.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05
IN THE ODD CORNER. II
QUEER AND CURIOUS THINGS
AND EVENTS.

Some Remarkable Auction Bids A
Record of Strange Bridals-The Mind
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES.
GOOD SHORT STORIES FOR
THE VETERANS.

Tho Chinese as Modern SoIdIcrs-with
American Discipline They Could Over
run All Europe-Cats of war-Two
viscaya Buttons.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05

III ytdi > anu Ca pCi
deeds of Hannibal
forgotten the mark
the world will still
be fresh and full of
meaning. My home
was on the shore of
the Arctic ocean. i
was one of a very
large family. For
many centuries we
Q C C II pied a large
level plain ov e T.
! o o k / n G the ice
lound sea. One day
we heard a rumb-
ling noise beneath
us. Then the earth
shook terribly ana
the W h o | e plain
was raised many
hundred feet above
the S urro u nding
country. Many of
my brothers and
sisters fell into the
ocean, and for hun
dreds of years |
watched the surf
grinding them to-
gether and dashing
them against the
rocky coast until
they b e C a m e
smooth, round peb-
bles, and finally
fine, glittering, yell
low sand.
For many years
during the | o n <
W / II t e + nights |
took great pleasure
watching the SHIN
mering play of the
p / n k, blue and
green lights of the
aurora borealis on
a magnificent gla-
cier or mountain of
ice. / could plain
ly see that the
mountain was con-
tinually increasing
in size, but one dag
! was startled to
find that it was
gradually S pr cad
ing over the table
land and approach
ing us slowly but
surely. b e ( o + e
many years it was
almost upon us. We
held t l g h t y to-
gether for fear the
vast mass of ice
W o Il ! d tear us
apart. but to no
a v n / !. The ice
spread over us and
by its e n or m Gus
weight tore off d
large number of my
brothers and sis
ters. We cl lun z
t ! & h t ! y together
and formed a large
bowlder. The ice
pushed and tum-
bled us along. and
as we scraped over
the rocks we made
d g G p scratches.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05

Why are the affairs OF others 81
ways SO interesting to most peoplef
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05

Money brings honor friends, c,,.
quest and realms.-Miltop.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

Etory of the Centuries That Havo
Passed Since the Creation as Told by
Grain of Sand-And Wonderful
Tale of Woe 1t Is.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05
The Battlefield.

Once this soft turf, this rivulets sands,
Were trampled by hurrying crowd.
And fiery hearts and armed hands
Encountered in the battle-cloud.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
A HAT THAT COST s1, 300.

The most expensive hat on record cost $1, 300 i'll gold, and was presented 10 General Grant while in Mexico in 1882. It is now on exhibition ill the National museum at Washington perhaps the finest Mexican sOmbrero that was ever made. While William H. Seward was secretary of state in Linco.n's cabinet some of his admir- CTS in South America sent him Pan una hat which cost $1, 900 It was on exhibition in a show window in New York for a year or more Panama hats used to be frequently sold as high as $500 each. A New York natter says that in 1867 he sold three hats at that price in a single day, but they are no longer in the market The most expensive hat he has sold for several years was bought by New York banker last summer for $110 It was the last fine Panama hat in stock Such hats are still worn by the hidai- gos in South America. They are not made in Panama, but got the name be- cause that city was formerly the great
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

PERSONS LEAVING THE CITY FOR ANY PERIOD CAN HAVE THE TO ANY ADDRESS IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA, BY ORDER ING IT AT THIS OFFICE. IN PER SON OR BY LETTER. TERMS: 50 CENTS PER MONTH. INVARI- ABLY IN ADVANCE. SUBSCRIBERS CHANGING THEIR ADDRESS FROM ONE POSTOFFICE TO AN OTHER SHOULD GIVE THE LAST ADDRESS AS WE'LL AS THE NEW ONE.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

corn crop. Cattle still in poor eondi- l tiOn.-Miss c. de Ia Ossa. CrittendeR-Weather the past week clear and warm during the day nights continue quite cool. Harvesting still rapidly progressing with a good yield Fruit and vegetables doing well. On account of want of water and grass, stock is not doing well on the range.-Robert J. Goode. Nogales-Dry and warm. No pre- cipitation during week.-S. F. Noon. YAVAPAI COUNTY.
 Jerome-The week mas been hot and dry. Temperature, highest 90; lowest 55. First crop of alfalfa cut-abouJ one-haf crop.-Dr. L. A. Hawkins.
 GoOdwin-Warmer. but still windy and dry.-A. B. Spence
 Camp Verde-Weather warm. Crops of all kinds growing finely. Fruit in some localities escaped the freeze and will produce average crops. Cutting first crop of alfalfa over. Ground we'll soaked from recent rains.-J. A. ROk- ohl.
 Prescott-The warm weather follow ing the rainfall of last week has pushed vegetation forward slightly. Range interests still in bad condition pr. Warren E. Day.
 YUMA COUNTY.
 Harrisburg - Very warm during week. Rain badly needed but water for gardens and other purposes is still pientiful.-O. B. Boomer.
 Yuma Shipments of grapes from this place were begun on the Sth Tenn perature, highest 104; lowest 55. No precipitation-M. B. DeVane
 Wm.fG. BURNS,
 Section Director
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

allowing privilege of stopovers at any point west of the Needles, permitting passengers to visit all the beaches en route through southern California. Tickets will also be sold to Redondo, Santa Monica, Riverside. Pasadena, East San Pedro, San Pedro, Long Beach, Santa Barbara, Ventura or any point on the Southern California rail- way. Get full particulars at city ticket office, A West Washington street, and make arrange nents for sleeping car space early. E. w. GILLETT,
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

ture during week-highest 113 degrees. Crops are growing rapidly.-Charles B. Jared.
 NAVAJO COUNTY.
 Pinedale-Recent rain was very ben eficial to crops but water for stock is still scarce. Quite a hard frost fol- lowed the rain. freezing down corn and some vegetables, but it is believed they will come out again.-Jame Pet erson.
 Linden-Warm days and cool nights. Some corn, cane and beans coming up. Good grass on range but water is scarce.-Mrs. L. Hopen.
 Winsiow - Warm weather with warm nights. Vegetation growing nicely. Alfalfa nearly ready to cut F. M French.
 St. Jose eph-Crops very backward on account of cold weather in May. Very warm and pleasant the past few days. Miss Mary Hansen.
 Taylor-Very warm weather during the past week, but rather cool nights. Wheat and oats doing well. Alfalfa is looking good but it is a month late. Range dry.-Miss Amy Hancock.
 Heber-Warm and dry. Water get ting scarcer for man and stock every day Feed on range very short. We had little shower on the 2d inst. but not enough to do much good. Half the corn will not come up-ground too dry.-Hans Nelson.
 Snowfake-Latter part of week very warm. All crops and vegetation do- ing Well-Mrs. H. T. Willis.
 PIMA COUNTY.
 Redington-Rain on the 2d and snow on the mountains on the 3d. Warm days and cOTd DiObfc Grain from two to three weeks late, but filling well.-W. H. Wheaton.
 Vail-Temperature, highest 101; lowest 73. No precipitation.-H. A. Man.
 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY.
 Calabasas = Weather moderate winds lower, nights warmer, and the days clear and hot. Early harvesting very nearly fnished.-M. R. Wise Lochiel-Very warm and dry Wind still continues Little improvement in
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
SEASIDE EXCURSIONS.

Summer is here again and with it comes the Seaside Excursions via the Phoenix Short Line and Southern Pa cifc. Every Thursday tickets will be sold to all Southern California resorts, including Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Ventura. San Pedro. Long Beach and San Diego, good 90 days, at the rate of s25.95 each. Chair cars. elegant day coaches and Pullman sleepers will be at your disposal Pintsch gas and all the latest im- provements and conveniences are en- Joyed by our patrons. Two hundred and forty miles shortest line. Shorter time by whole day. Take the Phoe- nix Short Line
 M. O. BICKNELL,
 G. F. Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
ARIZONA WEATHER
Summary of inc Reports by ObserV-
 CTS for inc Past Week.

There has been a gradual rise fn temperature. during the week, with an average above tue normal of nearly , degrees in Salt River valley. The highest temperature recorded was 113 degrees at Fort Mohave. The nights have been generally warmer and the days clear with high percentage of sunshine. No precipitation was re- corded during the week.
 CROPS.
 The gradually increasing tempera ture of the past week has been very favorable for the uniform ripening of grain, whereas the cool weather of the previous weeks had caused it to ripen in patches, and harvesting had not been general on that account. The cool weather of April and May has been considered beneficial for the full development of fruits and the warm weather of the past few days has hastened the ripening of the same, and great variety of fruit There have been active operations in securing and drying an extra large crop of apricots and the Thompson seedless grapes will soon be on the market. Reports indi- cate that the first crop of alfalfa is shcrt, in many localities, owing to cold weather and droughty conditions, in the early part of the season. The sec ond crop of alfalfa is now being cut in Salt River valley. While the recent light rains refreshed vegetation, and improved the condition of the ranges, yet the amount was insufficient to be of material benefit.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
ss7.sO-BUFFALo AND RETURN.

Via the Santa Fe route, June 14 and 15, account meeting of the Shriners, but the public may take advantage of this low rate. Both palace and tourist sleepers daily to Chicago; make res- ervations early in order to be assured sure of good space. Full information cheerfully given at the city ticket of- flee of the s. F. P & P. railway, No. A West Washington street.
 E. W. GILLETT,
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
Arizona Day by Day
 Live News Taken From Territorial Exchanges.

est market for them. The finest hats come from Guayaqui, and Payta, Peru. They are made of the fiber of the pi,a, or pineapple plant, which is as soft and pliable as silk, and some of them are so fine that they can be folded up and carried in the vest pocket-Wil- liam Curtis's Washington Letter.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
THROUGH SLEEPER.

To Los Angeles via the Santa Fe will be run for the excursion Thursday, June 15. Remember this is without change of cars and over the North ern" route. which insures a cool ride. Make reservations of space early in order to secure good accommodations. City ticket office s. F. F. & P, A West Washington street.
 E. w. GILLETT,
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
ss.2O-PREsCoTT AND RETURN.

Every Saturday until August 26, the s. F. P. & P. railway will make the above rate to Prescott for the benefit of Phoenix people desiring to go to the mountains to escape the summers heat in the valley. Full particulars given at city ticket office, No. A West Washington street.
 E. W. GILLETT,
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
SEASIDE EXCURSIONS.

The s. F. P. & P. have resumed their seaside excursions to the coast for the season every Thursday there after until August 24, at the low rate of $25.95 round trip. The destination of the ticket can be made San Diego,
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
$746O TO ST. LOUIS AND RETURN.

Via the Santa Fe, June 15 and 16. for B. P. O. Elks' meeting, but the public can take advantage of the low rate offered. Get full particulars and make sleeping car reservations at city ticket office of the S. F. P & P., No A West Washington street.
 E. w. GILLETT,
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
WHEN YOU RIDE YOUR WHEEL

Always shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease. powder fol the feet. It keeps your feet cool, prevents sweating fee' and makes your endurance ten-fold greater. Over millio !. wheel people are using Allen'S oot-Ease. They all praise it. It gives rest and comfort to smsrt- ing, hot, swollen, aching feet, and is g certain cure foe ingrowing nails. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Sample FREE by mail. Ad- dress. Allen $. olmsted, Le Roy, \. Y.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
YOU TRY IT.

If Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure, which is sold for the small price Of 25 cents, 50 cents and S1, does not cure take the bottle back and we will refund your money. Sold for over fifty years on this guarantee. Price 25 cents and 50 cents. Dr. G. H. Keefer, Druggist
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

The Phoenix Snort Line has re-estab- lished their Pullman service between Phoenix and Maricopa. Passengers can take the Pullman at 2 o'clock in the evening, remaining in it until 6 o'clock the next morning, doing away with the necessity Of occupying rooms at MaricoDa.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
$S6.25- INDIANAPOLIS AND RE-
 TURN.

Via the Santa Fe. July Is, 16 and r, account Epwor-th League convention Any one can avail themselves of the low rates offered. For full informa- ton call at the city ticket office of the s. F. P. & P, No. A West Wash ingtOn street. E. w. CLEFT,
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

vocal   from the peculiar action of the diaphragm and the
  of anin became convinced the difficulty that had the right solution of the trouble Ripans Tabue a
  of
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

past commander Jr. Order A. M State of Washington, writes: praise Eectrozone enough After years of Eectrozone have cured operation for my aent. But tried E1ecrozone first and well.
 consider Eeztrozone the best remedy the market and bottle is worth $O instead of $ have spent OOO with doctors and medicines and will te without Elecrozone my family. Yours truly, C. H. SMITH, 901 E. 32d St., Los Angeles.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

H. J. JESSOP-Dentist. Office Porter building, corner Washington and Gen. ter streets. rooms 14 and Is
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
ATToRNEYS-AT-LAW.

JOSEPH H. KIBBEY d ARTHUR J. EDWARDS. Lawyers. Steinger block. 211$ $. 1st. Ave. PhGnix. Arizons.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

F. O. RICHMOND, NJ. D. C., Phanix, Arizona Veterinary surgeon and dentist iseases of all domestic animals scientifically treated. Of flee and Residence. 537 Wt st Van Buren street. No charge for consultation Agent for the Horse Review.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

BRICK LAYER wanted A first-class
 and reliable brick layer wanted. Ad- dress A. w. Jurden, Flagstaff. Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

WANTED-Ry capable and willing girl, a situation to do homework in private family. Address L. E., this office.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

MADAME GRACE, palmist and clair voyant, card reader; tells past, pres ent and future. 27 Buchanan street, southeast corner of Center street.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
A WOMAN

after years suffering from Dyspepsia and Stomach trou bs E1ecrozone has cured recommend to all suffer CTS as great remedy MRS. M. A. FINDS, 431 Darwin Ave, Los Angeles.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
The Adams Shaving Parlor
HOTEL ADAMS, PHOENI

IIO ILL HDATIS1 PnOLNINs J. W. BOLTON, Prop. F. P. POLK, Foreman. AN UP-TO-DATE SHOP THREE EXPERT WORkMEN Only Regular Prices Charged. Everything in
 our Parlor Specially.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

zsSSsSSSSSSSSss < POPULAF NSSSSSS$SSSSS$SS<
 Advertisements under this head z No advertisement taken fo WANTED Well boring for house use or irrigation Any size or depth will guarantee an irrigating head from one of my bored wells. h. quire of George Bostcn.
 JOHN HEATON, Phoenix. WANTED To rent furnished three CT four room house with screen porch and shade; rent must be req sonab.e. Address E. A, Republican office.
 WANTED-by @ returned U. s. vol unteer, to accompany as cock party of experienced prospectors. Has complete outfit and some little knowledge Of mining and prospect ing. Address Vol, Republican office. WANTED Type s-tters; straight matter. Paul Hull, 42 N'crth First avenue NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Bids for the old buildings on the Loring lots on Washington street, lot 13, will be recveived up to Thursday at D. m., June 15, 1899. All bids must H., ..e Q Schenstrom, architects, on the above time. The right to reject any CT all bids is reserved
 MONS ELLINGSON. FOR SALE OR RENT-Ten acres, water right Salt River canal, one half mile from city. Trade fer city property. Inquire 229 West Mad ison.
 BRICK LAYER wanted A ffrst-class and reliable brick layer wanted. Ad- dress A. w. Jurden, Flagstaff Ariz. MADAME GRACE. palmigt and clair voyant, card reader; tells past, pres ent and future. 27 Buchanan street, southeast corner of Center street. WANTED-Ry capable and willing girl, situation to do housework in private family. Address L. E., this office WANTED A good needle woman to learn vest making. Also an experi- enced vest maker. Apply to Gillett, the Tailor, POI West Washington St. FOR RENT-Suite of three rooms with bath and closets; also store room with basement, in new opera to Do FOR RENT-I will rent to a resDon- sible person GAO acres with Utah canal water on the south side of the river, for a term of three years, and will give party an option to purchase same when lease expires. The rent can all be paid in improvements. Cali cn Theo L. Schultz, first room upstairs Irvine building, Phoenix, l A. T.
 FOR RENT-Six-room frame house i with good bath room. Plenty of ! shade and city water Call at !05 l North First street. STRAYED-Yesterda chestnut sor- rel mare, 10 years old. Branded so i on left thigh Return to Charles | Blain, Seventh avenue and Jefferson I street, and receive pay for trouble. FOR SALE-Remingto typewriter l No. 5, in excellent condition. A bar l gain. Apply James A. NIcClintock, i Gotten building.
 WANTED Women ironers. Nation i al Steam Laundry.
 FOR RENT-Ten acres three and a half miles west of town. Three-room 1 frame house. All in alfalfa J. Err nest Walker, 26 South Second av- enue
 young man with gen. era1 business experience and ability wishing to locate in Arizona, posi- tiOn as salesman, bookkeeper, clerk or any similar work, requiring brains, energy and good health. Four years experience in hardware busi- ness. First class references Ab- bOtsford Inn, Los Angeles, Cal. or two persons to join overland party to Flagstaff and Grand canyon. Apply at S20 NOl th Fourth street
 FORD HOTEL Desirable rooms for the summer. S10 and up per month
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

WA NTED-by a returned U. s. vol
 unteer, to accompany as cock a party of experienced prospectors. Has complete outfit and some little knowledge Of mining and prospect ing. Address Vol, Republican office.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

WANTED To rent furnished three CT four room house with screen porch and shade; rent must be req sonab.e. Address E. A, Republican office.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
VETERINARY.

J. C. NORTON, D. V. M-Vsterinary physician, surgeon and dentist hesi- dence No. 127 N. Fourth avenue. Offce Ford Hotel block, W. Washington St. Phoenix. once hours 10 to 12 a. m., ] to p. m.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
DENTIST.

LENTZ BROS. DENTISTS. SPFCTATTsTs IN Crown and Bridge Work. Gas administered Office, Fleming Block, rooms 20l POP, 203 204, 2O5, 206.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

FOR SALE OR RENT-Ten acres, water right Salt River canal, one half mile from city Trade fer city property. Inquire 229 West Mad iSOn
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

WANTED Well boring for house use or irrigation Any size or depth will guarantee an irrigating head from one of my bored wells. h. quire of George Bostcn.
 JOHN HEATON, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14
PROFESSIO Al
MUSICIANS .

PIANOS AND ORGANS TUNED AND RE- PAIRED, VARNISHED AND POLISHED Flrst-class workmanship guaranteed. only worked in fiTst-class houses. J. FROEMEI Leave orders al the Occidental.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

or two persons to join overland party to Flagstaff and
 Grand canyon. Apply at S20 Nol 5h
 Fourth street
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

WANTED A good needle woman to learn vest making. Also an experi- enced vest maker. Apply to Gillett, the Tailor, POI West Washington St.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-14

Your Eectrozone has cured of of and blood disease endorse Eectrozone Yours truy L. L. McMANUS, Tu1uco, Cal.