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Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
NEW Works. WATER.
Some Figures that Will Amaze by
Their Enormous Size.

Some Figures that Will Amaze by
Their Enormous Size.
In 1882 the storage capacity from Gro
ton dam (Croton lake and reservoir),
the natural ponds of the system, and
the old reservoirs was 100000, 600 gal
Ions, Croton lake holding in reserve
but half a billion of this.
Now four new reservoirs, Sodom and
Bob brook, Titicus, Carmel and Anna
walk, hold for future needs at any hour
$4,000, 100000 gallons more. The stor-
age reservoir in Central Park has in
reserve over billion, and Bronx sys-
tenn reservoirs 3,5O0,00O,0O0 more
stored up, not against rainy day, but
against a succession of dry ones.
The new Croton dam, the Cornell
dam, as it Is officially called, will store
imarvelously in addition. A stone wall
i294 feet high closes one end of u mar
row valley. The water will come
against this and back up the valley,
lsubmerging lowland after lowland into
ione gigantic lake, ingulflng old Croton
lake, covering over the old dam.
All the rivers of the Croton system
W III INV 4AlO anu OOlA Tic OAO anu
the new aQueducts will be its outlets.
1t will back water" up among the
hills sixteen miles from its dam, WHIP
ing out the sites of three old villages,
and will increase the storage capacity
two-thirds, bringing it to 100000 1000
gallons, adding itself 30,000,000,000.
With these resources and these great
~ increased opportunities of storing up
huge reserve of water against evil
times of drought, it may be an occasion
of surprise that the near future will
certainly need additions on a larger
scale than ever before.
The explanation is to be found in n
few illuminative figures. The demands
of New York for water have increased
beyond all anticipation and calculation.
In 1890 the city was using 160,00O,000
a day; in the winter of 1S99-1900 it
used, according to official records, 1885,,
100000 gallons. The hour when New
York will call for 3OO,0OO,OOO gallons a
day is near at hand; in fact it is said
1t will be reached in a year or a little
more-Munsey's.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03

Ex-Congressman A. T. Goodwin,
from Alabama, writes the following
letter:
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus,
O.:
Gentlemen have now used two
bottles of Peruna, and am a well man
today. 1 could feel the good effects of
your medicine before 1 had used it a
week, after suffering with catarrh for
over a year." Respectfully,
A T. GOODWIN.
Catarrh in its various forms is rap
idly becoming a national curse. An
undoubted remedy has been discovered
by DR.. Hartman. This remedy has
been thoroughly tested during the past
forty years Prominent men have come
to know of it's virtues and are making
public utterances on the subject. To
save the country we must save the
people. To save the people we must
protect them from disease. The dis
ease that is at once the most prevalent
and stubborn of cure is catarrh. Pub
lie men of all parties recognize in Pc
runa national catarrh remedy of I'M
equaled merit. Send to DIR. Hartman.
Columbus, Ohio, for a free book on ca
tarrh
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
A memory of school DAYS.

Sometimes a feller's mind goes on an es
capade that's wild
And frisks back DER the years when he
was nothin' morn a child;
The days when with his spellin' book
McGuffy drove one sick.
An White gave bitter doses in his third
part 'rithmetic.
When dusk and dew's a fallin' and the
work that filled the day
I'm restin' from, my memory jes' travels
back that way,
An fingers longest with a vision time
can ne'er destroy
The freckle-faced divinity l worshiped
when a boy.
Her face was pure, each feature stamped
with innocence. forsOoth.
An yet t call her pretty would be
stretchin' of the truth;
Though 1 dreamed all night full often of
her cheeks, sun-tanned AMI brown,
Her starched-stiff ping sunbon ct and
her ruff1ed Bingham gown.
The little girls of these days never have
such pansy eyes,
An lips have lost the way t frame such
soft an sweet replies
AS CnOSe nedfu WHeu ranlDllnB Will, IN
happy-hearted joy.
The freckled-faced divinity l worshiped
when boy.
I plucked the first wild roses of the
spring for her to wear,
An helped to braid the blossoms of the
orchard in her hair;
1 stood her knight an servitor through
boyhood days the span
An held her in my heart until I'd grown
to be a man!
But here's truce to memory, since late
the hour grows,
Upstairs to bed l softly steal, to dreams
and sweet repose,
An kiss my wife goodnight, she who has
been life's dearest joy,
The freckle-faced divinity 1 worshiped
as a boy.
Detroit Free Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
Two Straight FIuahea.

I played poker for II years and new
er saw a straight flush. A few nights
ago a woman in a millionaires' row
palace held one and, disdaining the
small pile of cash on the table, called
for her check book. Everybody ex-
cept an old bachelor who had learned
the game in the Union club laid down.
He, scorning to take advantage of a
weak woman, said:
Mrs. B., let me advise you to be
careful. l shall see you for any amount
and raise you. The limit is off, sup
pose"
She said it was and cast check
for $500 in the pot.
Before 1 see that may ask a ques-
tion?" he said to the assembled play
ers. 81 want to know this-in case
there are two straight f1ushes, each ace
high, which suit wins?"
Diamonds" was the unanimous re-
ply.
He handed to Mrs. B. her check and,
laying down ten, jack, queen, king
and ace of diamonds, remarked that
she was a very brave woman. But
she assured him that her hand was
worth $500 and exposed a ten, jack,
queen, king and ace of clubs.
How far would you have gomez
some one asked her, to which she made
answer:
81 shouldn't have thought of stopping
under $1,000. and l am half angry
that he didn't give me chance to bet
it's such glorious fun."-New York
Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
MISS FLETCHER's SUCCESS
The Daughter of a Former Governor Of
South Dakota Attains an EnviabIe

From the Oregon Independent, Salem. Ore.
The daughter of Hon. ]. H. Fletcher,
formerly Governor of South Dakoea,
but now a resident of Salem, Oregon,
has lately attained an env.able posi-
| ton. Her success is remarkable, es-
pecially when the fact is known that
for some time it was feared her career
would be shortened because OF ii
health.
Ex-Governor Fletcher, in speaking
of the happy event in mis- daughters
life, said:
For over two years my daughter
had been declining from strong,
healthy, rosy-cheeked person to a pale,
weakly and helpless girl. She was az
flicted with terrible headaches, and
gradually grew weaker and more Ian
guild, and apparently without cause
We became greatly alarmed and feared
that her days were already numbered.
81 tried several doctors, one after
the other, but all without avail. FL
nally. to please a friend, l bought a
box of DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People, and to our surprise, be-
fore it was used her headaches ceased.
the color began to return to her cheeks
and lips and her strength began to as
sert itself.
Il bought five boxes more and by the
time she had finished them she was
completely restored to her health, and
today our hearts are gladdened with
the. society of robust, rosy and
healthy girl, instead of a pale, tired
and sickly one. In her case the trans
formation was rapid and wonderful.
and l can never speak too highly of the
splendid merits of DIR. Williams Pink
Pills."
! No discovery of modern times has
! proved such boon to women as DR..
/ Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
I Acting directly on the blood and
nerves, invigorating the body, regu-
ating the functions, they restore the
strength and health to the exhausted
woman when every effort of the ply
stefan proves unavailing.
For the growing girl they are of the
utmost benefit, for the mother indis-
pensable, for every woman invaluable.
Everywhere DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People are recognized as a
specific for diseases of the blood and
nerves. For paralysis, locomotor
ataxia, and other diseases long sup
posed incurable, they have proved
their efficacy in thousands of cases.
They are one of the greatest blessings
/ ever bestowed upon mankind.
This remedy is sold by druggists
generally or will be sent, postpaid, by
the DR.. Williams. Medicine Co.. Sche-
nectady, N. Y. on receipt of price. 60
cents per box, six boxes for $3.50.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
Powder Burn. In Shooting Cases.

Powder Burns In Shooting Cases
Powder burns have played a curl
ously important part before the courts"
remarked Il New Orleans lawyer who
has a large criminal practice. Their
presence or absence is often depended
upon to determine proximity in mystic
rious shootings, and they have fire.
quently settled the question of suicide
or murder where the fact was in doubt
81 was interested in a case of that
kind in the early days of my practice
and prevailed upon a prominent sur
geon of this city who is now dead to
ascertain for me by practical expert
ment upon a body in the dissecting
room exactly how far away the ex-
plosion of pistol would produce burns
and powder marks. He used 80 cal
iber revolver and found that the fame
of the discharge made a distinct burn
ut a distance of 2R feet, and powder
marks were left at a distance of more
than two yards.
"Of course the grains were not actu-
ally driven into the skin, as they are at
shorter range, but the marks were
clearly discernible and could not be
easily removed. was surprised at the
result. and it satisfied me that many
erroneous conclusions had been drawn
from such evidence in the past. 1t is
generally supposed that the weapon
must be held almost against the skin to
leave traces of fame and powder"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

By local applications, as they cannot'reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
Eional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous Innings of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets infamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed deafness is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever:
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an inflamed condition of
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness [cause by catarrh1 that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culars, free.
Sold by Druggist, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
DON'T GET FOOT SORE, GETFoOT-
EASE.

A powder. At this season your feet
feel swollen, nervous and uncomfort-
able. If you have smarting feet or
tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t
rests and comforts; makes walking
easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet,
bliSters and callouS spots. Relieves
corns and bunions of all pain and is a
certain cure for Chilblains. Sweating,
Damp or Frosted feet. We have over
10000 testimonials. Don't get footsore.
get FoOt-Ease.. Try it today. Sold by
all druggists and shoe stores for 25c.
Trial package Free. Address. Allen S.
Olmsted, LIE Roy. N. Y.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
She Was Willing.

Young Biffkins-Before you give me
your answer, Miss Ethel, | want to tell
you that | haven't penny l can call
my own. but my father is quite
wealthy. and only yesterday he said
our home was sadly in need of wo-
mans guiding hand.
Miss Ethel-Well. you might mention
to your father that | would not he
averse to accepting IL position a. moth
err to his only hoy.-t'hicago News.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03

This root of many evils :

Glandular tumors, assesses, pimples
and other cutaneous eruptions, sore
ears, inflamed eyelids, ricketts,, dyspep-
STA, catarrh. readiness 10 catch cold
and inability to get rid of it easily pale
ness, nervousness and other ailments
including the consumptive tendency
Can be completely and permanently
removed, no matter how young or old
the sufferer.
Hoods Sarsaparilla was given the daughter
of Silas VernOOy, Wawarsing. N. Y. who had
broken out with scrofula sores all over her
face and head. The first bottle helped her
and when she had taken six the sores were all
healed and her face was smooth. He writes
that she has never shown any sign of the
scrofula returning.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
Three letters from One
Woman, Showing How
Lydia z. PEE4fEf7aEs7SS Vege-
table Compound Cured
Falling of the Womb:

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-I see your
advertisement in the papers inzregard
to treating woman's diseases, and
would be grateful to you for your ad
vice in my case. l am suffering from
falling of womb, have pains in my
sides and legs, in fact ache all over.
l am getting so weak l cannot stand
on my feet much. l have the head
ache sometimes, and choking, tight
feeling in my breast and throat. Have
q baby seven months old. l hope to
hear from you soon, as l am in so
much distress. Mrs. j. r. COMPTON,
Eggbornsville, Va, May 10, 1898.
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-I followed
your advice and am now on the sec
ond bottle of your Vegetable Com
pound and 1 think it is going to cure
me. If it does l will ever praise it,
for 1 am, and have been, a great suf-
ferer but now I live in hopes of
getting well. "-MRs. i. r. COMPTON,
Eggbornsville, Va, July II, 1898.
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-Again 1
write to you. When ] first wrote to
you for advice in regard to my troubles
] thought could never get well again.
After receiving your letter followed
your advice exactly, and thanks to
you, am cured of that dreadful
disease. l cannot find words to ex-
press the good your medicine will do.
1t Is really more than was recon-
mended to me. Mrs. J. Il. COMPTON,
Eggbornsville, Va, April ~, 1899.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
Two Women Cured of IT.
regularity, Falling of fhe
Uterus and Ovarian
Ti'Oubfes

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM have
female weakness. Menstruation ir-
regular, and l suffer bearing-down
pains in left side and hip. My doctor
said had womb trouble and enlarge
ment of the ovaries. l have doctored
two months. but see no Improvement
Miss MARY E. REED, Swan Creek,
Ill. Q a
"DEAR. Mrs. PINKHAM-Your good
advice has been worth more than all l
ever received from doctor Words
cannot express my gratitude TO you for
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. After twelve years suffering I
am stout and healthy" Miss MARY e.
REED, Swan Creek, Ill, April %, $780,
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM II suffer
female troubles. My doctor wishes
my ovaries taken out, but 1 shall
never consent. Menstruation is irreg-
ular and my head has tired feeling.
Hospital treatment does me no good.
l have five children and am forty-four
years old. Please advise what medi-
cine to take. Mrs. E. H. SoNDERs, 437
N. 4Oth St., Philadelphia, Pa, Septem-
Der 81, 1898.
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-I followed
the advice you gave me and your medi-
cine has cured me. / felt better when
] had taken the Vegetable Compound
but a week. "-MRs. +. H. SoNDERs,
Philadelphia, Pa, February 6, 1899.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
Not a Success

Paris, -Firmin-Bousson demonstra-
ted at Rosny Sur Bots that his "Auto"
Aviator" requires important improve
ments before it can be classed as a
Siderable balloon.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
EXnIained.

Mrs. Watson-I broke one of those
eggs you sold me into cup, and the
white of it was all green.
Grocer-Certainly, mum. It's all right,
mum. Those eggs is laid by CRASHED
hens.-Somerville Journal.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03

Child the same disease
manifesting itself in
the form of swollen
glands of the neck and
throat, catarrh, weak
eyes, offensive sore S
and assesses and Of
tentines white swell
ing : sure signs of
Scrofula. There may
be no external SIGNS for
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03

The Best Prescription for Malaria.
Chills and fever is bottle of Groves taste
less Chill Tonic 1t is simply iron and qlinine
in tasteless form. No cure-no pay, Price soc
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03

age may nor he garrulous, but unere
IS no denying the fact that it tells on
both men and women-Exchange.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03

do not believe IL. Piso's Cure for
Consumption has an equal for coughs
and colds.-John F. Boyer, Trinity
Springs, Ind. Feb. Is, 1900.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
A Family Medicine Chests

Ninetynine cases of a hundred, Cascarets
Candy Cathartic will the ailments of the
family The hundredth time call the doctor.
Druggists, 10c, Csc, Soc
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
Hercules Gas Engine Works
I4I-I43 FIRST STREET
San Francisco
Handwriting.

Handwriting.
In the days of knighthood every man
carried sword and was ready to slash
his ncighbor upon the slightest pretext.
When friends met. they grasped one
another by the right hand. thereby in
dicating peaceable intentions, as each
one thus gave up to the other his fight
ing arm. That is why we shake with
the right hand.-Ladies' Home Jour-
nal
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03

Mothers will find Mrs. Windows
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use
for their children during the teething
period.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
Stops the Cough


and Works OFT the Gold.
Laxative Bromo- Quinne Tablets cure a cold
none day No cure, No pay. Price % cents.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
SCEaOfIa
THE OFFSPRING
OF HEREDITARY
BLOOD faint.

Scrofula is but !. modified form of Blood
Poison and Consumption. The parent
who is tainted by either will see in the
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
E. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
Questions
for"
Women


of trouble would you put it aside
and accept something of doubtful
efficiency?
safe bridge leading to your goal, would
you ignore it to try some insecure and
lettering structure
The answer to these questions is
plain. You would, of course, choose
without hesitation what all evidence
showed to be the safe thing, and you
would risk nothing in useless expert
ments.
Why, then, do some women risk one
of their most precious possessions
their health-in trying medicines of
unknown value, which may even prove
hurtful to them?
Lydia z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has stood the test of years. 1t
has the largest sale of any remedy for
female ills in the world. and nothing
could have given it this sale except its
own merit.
Do not try any experiments, but buy
what is known to be reliable. Mrs.
Pinkham's Compound can do all that
is claimed for it. and all statements in
regard to it can be easily verified.
Write to Mrs Pinkham at Lynn, Mass,
for little book she has just published
containing letters from the mayor of
Lynn, the postmaster and others.
Mrs. Pinkham's advice is offered free
of charge to all women who write to
her for aid. This invitation is con-
stantly renewed. A million women
have been cured of serious female ills by
Mrs. Pinkham's advice and medicine.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03

Carriers Ink is just as cheap as poor Ink and
Is the best Ink made, Always use Carriers
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03

Mans inhumanity to man enables
the policeman to draw his salary.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
Another Case of Nervous
PrOSfrafioHs and LssfEaRs7-
nation Of the Bladder
Cured by Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Com.
pound.

".DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-I have used
your Vegetable Compound for female
weakness and it has done wonders for
me. also had nervous prostration-
was not able to look after my house
work. After taking one bottle began
to improve, and am now better in every
way and feel like a different person."
-MRs. DELLA KElsER, Marionville, Pa,
February 90, 1899.
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-I cannot
praise your Vegetable Compound
enough for the good it has done me.
1 suffered from inflammation of the
bladder. tried doctors but obtained
no relief. At last decided to write
TO you and now thanks to your rme-
dies I am entirely cured. Mrs. X. S.
Grady 131 Union st. High Bridge
New York City, April IL, 1899.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
You KNOW WHAT You ARE TAKING

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic
because the formula is plainly printed every
bottle showing that is is simply Iron and Out
n ne in tasteless form. No. Cure, No pay. Soc
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03

along time, Tor the disease develops slowly
In some cases, but the poison is in the
blood and will break out at the first favor
able opportunity. S. S. S. cures this vast
ing, destructive disease by first purifying
and building up the blood and stimulating
and invigorating the whole system.
J. M Seals us Public Square, Nashville, Tenn,
says: Ten years ago my daughter fell and cut
her forehead. From this wound the glands on
Some of the best doctors here and elsewhere
attended her without any benefit We decided
to try S. S, S., and few bottles cured her en-
tirelyn
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03
Marie Rashkirtsen

Another batch of Marie Bashkirtseff's
private thoughts are to be published.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03

It overcomes all forms OF blood poison,
whether inherited or acquired, and no
remedy so thoroughly and effectively
cleanses the blood. If you have any
blood trouble, or your child has inherited
some blood faint, take S. S. S. and get
the blood in good condition and prevent
the disease doing further damage.
Send for our free book and write our
physicians about your case. We make no
charge whatever for medical advice.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-11-03

makes new and pure
blood to nourish and
strengthen the body,
and is a positive and
safe cure for Scrofula,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-14
AN AMUSING STORY.

4 wicked little story is current in
Anglo Indian circles. Some one versed
in dry as dust records happened to men
ton TO Miss Letter. Lady Curzon's Sis
ter. that the military way OF saluting
by bringing the hand into horizontal
position over the eyebrows dates back
TO the tournaments of the middle ages
when, after the queen or beauty was
enthroned. the knights who were to
take part in the sports marched past
the dais on which she sat and as they
passed. shielded their eyes from the full
strength Of the rays Of her loveliness.
An imaginative member of the stan
declares Miss Letter Immediately jump
ed to the conclusion that this particular
has been revived In Calcutta
since the arrival Of three very fair and
distinguished ladies hailing originally
from Chicago.