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Arizona republican., 1900-09-04
CASEY WAS BLUFF-D
An Sam Lands Twice On the Wash.
 ington Street Diplomat.

How Chiney war nOw?'' said An Sam as the tough, who by this time has earned the name of Casey, looked in at his door yesterday.
 De wars all right. Ye needn't get funny just because we quit fightin | when de ole lady an de kid took to 1 dere heels. We're not trough wid de Chinks yet
 'Catchem einpless -et?"
 No; de ole lady's still hidin out, but we got Lii Hung Chang"
 "Catchem Iii Hung Chang2"
 "Why, cert You hold 'em?'
 Bet yer life we'll hold i'm"
 You t'ink so. Me don't know. Li Hung Chang him heap schmaat man. Chiney gubment him catchem Ii Hung Chang befo'. Ii Hung Chang he no stay caught. He go plitty quick, taken | yellow coat. too. He catchem. what you call 'em?-pull. He catchem pull" Well, we'll pull him all right. We'll tie dat pig-tail of his up in such a knot dat al de mandarin ducks in de empire can't unravel it. We'll make him bring peace if We have to macerl lte de whole kingdom. We're fiXin now to nego- tiate.'' stB.S
 "Gotiate? What you call 'em? I no un'stan'."
 Negotiate means to make peace an stop de war. Bring home de soldiers" Stop de war? All Ii. What for no stop, den? Go way; let Chiney alone. Bring home you soldier"
 "Oh, we're not ready yet. We want to fix up terms wid de Chiney gov ment."
 AM Ii. Fix 'em telm wid Ii Hung Chang. You catchem Ii now"
 But Ii don't stand for de Chiney govment'
 Then what for you hold 'em? Ii no lep'sent gub ment: what for you catch 'em? You heap dam foole You catch 'em, you no want. You no want 'em, you hold 'em. Me no sabe you" Casey was cornered on his logic and began to spar for another opening.
 Well" he said, anyhow, de ally push is goin' to pull out"
 "All go now" Yes; Americans. British. Russians. all go. Dey saved de legations all dey don't want no more heathen colonies to look after. Ye can bring de ole lady back an de young 'un, too, and put 'em on de trone agin. Dey got no use for de alm9n'-eyed, waller skinned rat-eaters."
 "Gelman, him go, too?"
 Nav"
 How bout Flance an de Japanee? Him go?"
 No France, Germany and Japan dey haven't made up dere minds yet; dey won't send us dere answer
 Me no sabe you. Ally push all time heap good fliend; no send 'em answer? l no un'stan'. Him Mclean, Blitish, Lussian all go now. Leave Flench, Gelman an Japanee here?"
 After thus delivering himself, An Sam plunged his clothes sprinkler into bowl of water and when he again turned to the door for his answer the shadow of Casey was silhOuetted on the Hotel Adams by the lengthening rays of an afternoon sun.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-04
HIS WIFE MIGHT SHOOT
A Man Ought Not to Co Home Alone
 When He Is Drunk.

An incident occurred in Brill addi- ton Sunday night which should prove d warning tn married men who get drunk and teach them to either sleep down town on jag nights or place them selves in the hands of their friends be- fore they are too far gone. It was early morning when the particular un- fortunate now referred to sought the bosom of his family. John Barleycorn was directing his footsteps which were unsteady, and when he arrived at a familiar locking residence he GUpposed he was home. A dog ran out, just as he expected a deg would do at his own house. But all dogs lCOk alike to d drunken man in the dark, so ke petted the animal a little while, went up the front steps and rappeI. There was no answer and he rapped again.
 Presently a figure appeared at a win dow and a female voice ask q him what he wanted. T want to get in he re- piled.
 The lady said he would not be admit ted and he started in to argue the point, when she said in a tone that sounded like she meant it: If you don't move on I'll fill you full of lead"
 "Now, my dear" the man replied. ''you know you wouldn't shoot me"
 Don't dear me- was the response; and if you think I won't shoot, just touch that dOor-knob again"
 By this time the man with the tired feeling was sufficiently sobarad to real ize that his dialogue was being carried on with another mans wife, so he made the best possible apology under the circumstances and sneaked away.
 But there came near being a. tragic chapter to the drama. Another neigh hor who actually spent the night at home rose early and was standing at the rear If his house about the time the above described event transpired. The woman with the gun, in her ner- vousne's went to another window to $ Q if there were any possible burglars on that siGe of the house. and looking out she saw her negnbor in the break ing Gawn, but did net recognize him. Her first thought was that there was a gang working that end Of town and that he was about to break into the neighboring residence. She was on the point of giving him bullet when he
Arizona republican., 1900-09-04
HEROIC CURE FOR AN ITCH.

Whatever differences of opinion may exist in regard to other subjects. those who have been held up by highwaymen aIe unanimous in the statement that no matter how few the holders up or how many they hold up, each and every man said that the robbers weapon was pointed directly and solely at him. Years ago in California a trave,er was on d stage coach that pair of bandits went through. The fourteen passen- gers were all made to get out and stand in a TOW, with their hands high over their heads. One burly ruffian stood guard over them with a double bar
 reled shot gun. while the other ing them of their valuables and spare cash. This particular traveller was nearest the man with the shot gun.
 While the ceremonies We're in prog
Arizona republican., 1900-09-04
R. PHILIP GoRMULLY DEAD
Notable Bicycle Manufacturer We'll
 Known In Phoenix.

R. Philip GOrmully, president and treasurer of the Gormully and Jefferson Bicycle company of Chicago spent about about six weeks in Phoenix last February and March and three months during the previous winter, both visits being made for the purpose of receiving the benefits of the mild winter climate of this valley. He was accompanied both times by his wife and sister-in law, all stopping at the Hotel Adams, and during their stay they made many warm friends, who will be pained to learn that MT. Gormully died in Mon treal last Wednesday night, while a train was on its way east from Chicago in a race against death.
 On board the train was the family physician, Dr. Ferdinand Henrotin, and MT. Gormully's partner and friend, MT. Jeffery. Although the train had the right of way over the Grand Trunk road and was making a record b kng run, it was too late. At London, Ont, the train was caught by a message and prevented from meeting and passing in its wild flight train that had already left Montreal bearing the remains of MT. GOrmully back to Chicago.
 Dr. Henrotin and MT. Jeffery left the train at London and joined Mrs. Cor mully, who was accompanying the re- mains The train arrived in Chicago the next morning at 7:3O o'clock.
 MT. Gormully left Chicago two months ago, going first to New York and then to visit his brother near Que bee He found the climate near Que bee too severe. but was able to get only as far as Montreal when his illness be- came serious. It was then that his physician in Chicago was telegraphel for.
 MT Gormully had not been in good health for five years, but when he left home this summer he appeared to be getting better. Death is supposed to have been due to d. complication of dis cases aggravated by a cold. He was one of the pioneers among bicycle man. ufacturers. The partnership of Cor mully X Jeffery was founded in 1SS3, and many of the improvements in the bicycle that have brought it into com- mon use are attributed to them.
 Ms Gormully had various interests. He was the head of the Shelby Cycle Manufacturing company of Shelby. O. He was also vic"-president of the Ma tiunal cycle board Of trade. an organ ization which he assisted materially in founding.
 At the time of his death MT. Gormully was Venezuelan consul in Chicago, having been appointed to the office dur ing the Worlds Fair year, when he as- sisted in entertaining the commission CTS from that country In 1894 he re- ceived the decoration of Chevalier of the Order of Liberator. He had trav- eled extensively in South America and Europe and was devoted to art, liter
Arizona republican., 1900-09-04
A MOBILE IN THE MOUNTAINS
MT. Copeland's Ride From the Nam
 moth Mine.

MT. L. D. Copeland arrived in Phoe- nix from the Mammoth Collins gold mines Saturday afternoon with his To- comobile, accompanis d by Robert AL len. The trip was made over the new road between Ray and Mesa. A DOT tion of the road consists of steep sandy washes and plenty of hills. Getting up this wash was very severe work for the locGmobile, but in time the summit waG reached and the worst part of the journey was rassed. For an hour or two the efficiency If the brake was thoroughly tested, it frequently sliding the wheels. The slowest average speed in twenty miles of this road. through the mountains, was about three miles per hour; the average speed over leo miles was about six miles per hour, but a. twenty mile stretch was made in one hour and fifty minutes; ten-mile stretch was made in fifty minutes.
 About one-quarter of a mile of water was ridden through a creek swollen by recent rains. Although this road is fifty miles shorter, MT. Copeland thinks the longest way around Is the shortest way home"
 Although it is about ten years since Mir. Copeland has been actively en- gagged in the construction of aUtomo- piles, he has been studying on the same and intends to apply some improve ments that will reduce the cost of run ming, making the fuel and water last for a longer distance. He has already succeeded in reducing the fuel and water about ten per cent and will not be content until he has reduced it 40 per cent more.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-04

stepped out of the shadow and she recognized him.
 good way to prevent such horTify- ing episodes would be for more mar ried men to join the Good Templars.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-04

Watseka. This makes four persons dead as a result of the riots, John Mey- CTS, Michael Ryan, Bessie Salter, and Mrs. pr. Wright. George WillOughby. one of the injured at Gilman, is expect ed to die.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-04
VICTIM OF THE GILMAN RIOT.

Watseka. H.. Sept 3.-Mrs. Dr. Char lotte Wright, of Gilman, H., whose at tempted arrest for malpractice resulted in fatal shot. died at the IrOquOis county jail here today from the loss of blood and exposure during the ride to
Arizona republican., 1900-09-04
DO THESE LOOK GOOD TO YOU?

15c 1 pound Arbuckle C,ffee.
 Joe 1 can best standard Corn or Tomatoes.
 $1.10 10 pounds pure Leaf Lard. 1 pound Eastern Bacon.
 46c 1 pound Star Tobacco.
 30: 1 pound very best Chewing Tobacco.
 45c 1 pound SchilIing's B. Powder
 25c 1 pound NJ. X J. Coffee.
 1Cc 1 can Salmon. 1 can Sardines.
 65c 1 dozen Pint Fruit Jars.
 65c 1 dozen Quart Fruit Jars.
 10c 1 can Evapurated Creams. These are the prices that make them dizzy and crowds the Store that's AL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
TANNING THE sHREw.
Main street vulgarizsd In the First Act
---FIne Paid Before Justice Newton In
the second Act.

Main Street vulgarizsd In the First Act
---FIne Paid Before Justice Newton In
the second Act.
The first act of the Tanning Of the
Shrew, as presented on Main street late
Tuesday afternoon, revealed depths of
of passion which even the immortal bard
of the Avon never fathomed, a vocabulary
Of epithets SURPRISING anything ever en-
trusted to the printed page, and more
varied system Of attack than the foot ball
gridiron or the prize ring have ever seen.
The storm ragged for more than half an
hour. The man, whom every one pitied,
never lost his temper or did thing unbe-
coming during the trying ordeal. The
young wife, whom he was trying TO induce
to return to the home from which she had
been absent two or three days, was either
drunk or crazy. To his entreaties she re-
piled by striking and kicking, splitting up
on him and making him a target for mis-
sells. After a time the vixen became q
trife more tractable, and disappeared
around the corner with her much-Rbused
spouse.
The second act was set In Judge New
| toms court room. Twenty-four hours had
elapsed. The cast included the raging
wife, the abused husband, the stern Judge,
the chief of police and the states inquis-
tor. Tumultuous and offensive carriage
was alleged against the woman, whose
stage name was Mrs. Mary Austin. The
wife confessed her guilt and intimated
that the performance would be repeated II
| opportunity were offered.
give dollars and COSTS" spake the
judge. "And 800 bonds to keep the peace"
Turning to Patrick, her husband, the
young wife imputed to him the RESPONSE
bility for the trouble and renounced him
forever, As last friendly act the hus-
band put up the necessary cash.
Recall: The husband, his wife, her
father, are seen vending their way TO-
gether toward their place Of abode.
| Curtain, music, red FIRE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
WEST BRATTLE6oRo.

Bert Sargent will be the clerk in the
new hotel.
Mrs. Ruth Hill Pettee Of Boston is Wis
iting with her parents.
DR. and Mrs. Hunter Of Long Island are
spending the holidays with DR.. Hunter of
this place.
A. F. Hill is at home from West6eld,
Mass, where he has been at work at his
trade some time.
A very delightful Christmas festival was
held at the Congregational church parlors
Monday evening.
Mrs. II. F. Weatherhead went 10 Can
ton, N. T., Wednesday to attend the flu
neral OF her sister, Mrs. Bulls.
Sargent & Jones have bought the old
Richardson ice house and moved 1t to the
rear Of the hotel, where 1t will be used for
hotel purposes.
Miss Stedman entertained a large party
OF our young people Friday evening.
Games and pleasant pAstimes we're en-
joyed, after which refreshments were
served.
Among the college students at home are
Will Fisher OF the University of Michigan
at Ann Arbor, Harry Dunklee of the
Worcester Polytechnic institute, and Rob
ert Clark of Dartmouth.
Mrs. Allardice and son Elliot came to
William Stellman's from Providence, r.
l., Tuesday. Mr.. Allardice and his daugh-
ter, Mrs. W. II. Bigelow, arrived there
Wednesday. Mr.. Allardice Joined Mrs.
Bigelow in New York to accompany her
with the body of her husband to this
town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28

The Esty guard boys have rented
two rooms in the Ullery block. They
will be fitted up attractively for club
rooms, and will be opened next week.
The pious brother who leaves his
horse hitched beneath the dripping
caves while he is in the house of wor-
ship getting his weekly supply of
spiritual pabulum isn't a character
who calls for distinguished admira-
ton.
The story sent from Brattleboro to
the Springfield Republican about the
capture of Is rattle snakes in "a
hours on Wantastiquet mountain by
Andrew Horton and Charles Bean,
with details of the method of abstract
ing the oil Of the reptiles. made in
teresting reading and was copied into
nearly every newspaper in Vermont.
It was probably a more surprising
piece of news to Mr.. Horton than to
any one else. He has not killed a
rattler in years. and never went on
Wantastiquet with Mr.. Bean.
Alpha lodge. No. SO, knights Of
Honor, elected the following officers
Dec. 20: Past dictator, ]. L. Simonds;
dictator, John o. Stone; vice dictator,
w III. +. CdTpeuIeTs dSSlSldnJ vice Qlc-
tator, w. r. Gage; chaplain, Albert
Baldwin; reporter, c. L. Piper; fnan-
cial reporter, H. p. Freeman; treas
urer, w. D. Perry; guide, w. A. Cum
ningham; sentinel, n. S. White; trus-
tees. II. Rowe. w. A. Cunningham and
]. w. Simonds; auditing committee,
F. X. Barrows, H. Rowe and ]. w. ST.
monds.
Rev. E. P. Merrifeld. 76. of Cum
mington. Mass, formerly pastor Of
the Baptist church in West Dummer-
ston, died in Cummington Monday.
He had been in i'll health long time,
but had kept up his pastoral work I'M
til within 10 days of his death. Mr..
Merrifield was brother-in-law of Mrs.
Samuel Knight of Brattleboro and was
well known throughout the county.
He spent his boyhood days in Brook
line. He left West Dummerston, his
last pastorate in Vermont, about six
months ago. The body is now in the
tomb at Cummington, from which it
will be taken, in the spring, to Putney
for burial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
rHE LOTUS CLUB CONCERT.
En- ssmbIe Work of Hare Excellence
Dramatic Reciting by Foremost Read


Dramatic Reciting by Foremost Read
err.
The third entertainment in the Star
course by the Young Mems Christian as.
ISOLATION was given in the Auditorium
Christmas night by the Lotus Glee club of
New York and Mrs. Minnie Marshall
Smith, dramatic reciter. The personnel
OF the club as now made up Isl: Tenor 1,
George Seymour Lenox; tenor 2, G. Nor
gan Strlcklett; bass 1, Charles l.. LeVls (;
bass 2, Edward b. Martlndell; conductor,
Frank j. Smith. Mr.. Lewis, who has
been with the club since It's organization,
Is the only remaining member of the old
Lotus Glee club, then Of Boston, which
came to BrattlebOro back N the time Of
the music festivals in the armory on Elliot
street, and on several subsequent dates.
Considered as a whole the entertainment
was one OF rare excellence. In many Of
their selections the quartet strove TO amuse
rather than appeal TO ones higher musical
temperament, and in this they met with
marked success. But what the pieces
lacked in character was more than Offset
by admirable execution. In It's en- semble
work the club has few, II any equals in
this country. Rare intelligence Is shown
the blending, shading, phrasing and enun-
citation are perfect. The audience was en-
thusiastic in its encores after each number,
and the club responded generously.
Each singer appeared In solo work and
was also encored. Mr.. Lenox rendered a
selection by Blumenthal in which he had
opportunity to display his upper register,
which has a falsetto quality more
nearly like that of Devoll, the original
first tenor Of the club, than any of the
tenors who have succeeded him have had.
Otherwise his voice was not particularly
pleasing. In the encore song, "Where the
Four-leafed Glover Crows" Mr.. Stricklett
revealed a voice of remarkable purity and
sweetness. Mr.. Lewis rendered two ia
miliar songs, Gypsy john and"Rory Oar
lin" with admirable taste but with poor
er information than has characterized his
singing in the past. OF Mr.. Martindelps
singing only words Of praise can be spok-
en-. Such a noble, magnificent voice is
seldom heard in Brattleboro. 1t Is mar
velous In It's depth, without being ponder
Gus, is unusually wide in its range, is Of
even quality, powerful and Of great 1exi-
bllity. And best of all, Mr.. Martindell
knows exactly how 10 use IL. In Tues
day evenings concert Mr. Martindell sang
low G with crystalline purity.
In the line of dramatic reciting nothing
pleasanter has been heard here since the
days OF Mrs. Southwick. There are few
readers on the American stage today who
can equal Mrs. Smith In versatility. In
whatever she takes up, be 1t heavy tragedy,
Irish brogue or negro dialect, she is per-
fectly at ease, graceful, expressive, and
has absolute control of her vocal and his
trionic powers.
The next entertainment will be given
Wednesday evening, Feb. 6, when Ernest
Seton Thompson will lecture on "Wild
animals have known"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
Big Raid at HInsdaIe.

The serenity Of the dealers in "dif-
fusible stimulants" was disturbed
Thursday morning by High Sheriff
futile Of Keene, who stepped briskly
on the morning train and meandered
leisurely through the village, calling
incidentally upon all the dealers. AS
a consequence the proprietors of ho-
tel, drug stores and saloons were
gathered" before Judge Howe of the
police court, and although only beer
was found at the majority OF the
places visited, yet this constituted "a
second offense" and called for the GUS
tomary $62.23. Ex-Gov Goodell was
the complainant. Only one or two
have yet paid fines, and 1t is under
stood that the other cases are to be
brought before County Solicitor Her
sey Of Keene tomorrow morning for
final adjustment. - Correspondence
Springfield Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
BRATTLEBORO.

The Free library will be closed New
Years day.
Miss Ollie Warner entertained a number
of her friends Wednesday evening with q
whist party. Refreshments were served.
Flagg Brothers have given up the bakery
department of their business, the growth
of the restaurant department demanding
their entire attention.
The Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion will hold their annual meeting, Wed
nesday, Jan. 2, at 2 o'clock in the after
noon at the Brooks House.
The Peoples National bank announces
an increase in dividend for the last six
months from the rate of 81 per cent TO
per cent. The dividend is payable Jan. /.
Mildred Holland in "The Power Behind
the Throne" will open soon in New York
city for a run. AS in the case of "Sag
Harbor' Brattleboro will see the produc-
ton first, the date being Jan. 8.
The annual reception given at the Y. M.
@. A. rooms will he held on the evening
of the New Year, Dec. 81, from 730 to 10
o'clock. Music will be furnished. A cor
dial invitation is extended to everybody to
be present. If only for short time.
Charles Cakes and S. f. Miner caught
string of 48 pickerel through the ice at
Kilburn pond the first of the week which
weighed % pounds G. Il. Grant and
companion also tried their luck at Kllburn
the same day but only secured Is.
Mrs. Lizzie Bliss slipped and fell with
such force on the sidewalk Monday morn
ing as to be rendered unconscious. Medi-
cal attendance was necessary and she was
confined to the bed three or four days.
If you are going to see "The Power Be-
hind the Throne" and of course you are,
take our advice and get your tickets early.
There will be big demand. The sale will
begin New Years day at A. N. at the
box Office.
News has been received of the death Of
Joseph Smith of Plymouth, Mass, who
formerly conducted an undertaking bust
ness in A. V. COx's building. Mr.. Smith
sold out TO II. K. Bond nearly 20 years ago
and went to Plymouth, where he contin-
ued In the same business until q short
time ago.
We are assured aud led to believe that
the forthcoming engagement of Mildred
Holland in "The Power Behind the
Throne" will prove the finest attraction
ever seen at the Auditorium. All special
scenery. Correct cOstuming and furni-
Jufe. An augmented orchestra ana SOU
Venir program will contribute to this end.
Madame Buch, who was to give her ser
vices at the entertainment by Miss Sum-
ner's classes, announced for Thursday
night, was engaged to sing one of the lead
ing roles in the messiah" The pianist,
who was to play for the dance was taken
i'll very suddenly and at so late date that
it was impossible to engage another.
Those who are planning to attend the
lecture to be given by Ernest Seton
Thompson in the Y. M. @. A. Star course,
Feb 6, should read the illustrated story,
entitled "JOhnny Bear" which Mr..
Thompson contributes to the December
number of Scribner's Magazine. The
story tells of one of the bears that enjoys
the government hospitality in the Yellow
stone park, and which incidentally affords
amusement and sometimes excitement to
the visitors there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
WILLIAM H. eleELow.

He Was Drowned by the overturning
Of His Sail Boat Near Tarpon
Springs, Fla, Last Week Wednes-
day.
The sad and startling news of the
death of William II. Bigelow, Jr., was
conveyed to the friends in Brattleboro
Saturday in a despatch from Tarpon
Springs, Fla. Information later
showed that he was drowned by the
overturning of his sail boat, and that
the colored man who accompanied
him was also drowned. Mr.. Bigelow
left home Wednesday. The over
turned boat, in which load of guano
was being brought back to Mr.. Bige-
lows plantation, was found the fol-
lowing day. The body of Mr.. Bige-
low was recovered Saturday. The
body of the negro had been found
on Friday. How the accident oc-
Cured will never be known. What
little is known it stated in the follow
ing communication, which also shows
the action of the people in Tarpon
Springs, and contains some personal
expressions from the bereaved
mother: