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CELESTIAL CHAFF.
Smart Monaghan to an Amer
ican SchOOlmate.

The young daughter of a former Philadel-
phian is a schoolmate of little WI, the
son of the Chinese ambassador at Washing
ton. During recent visit here she often
talked about the little celestial, and told
tales about him that seemed to indicate that
little WI at times gently guys his Christian
schoolmates. ''He is awfully cute" she
said, land speaks very correct English.
He's just my age, yet he's ahead of me.
What he likes best to eat, he says, is milhi.
That is young mice, dipped in honey. and
swallowed raw. A horrible thing, isn't it?
But WI says that milhi aren't half so
squashy and Shiny as raw oysters. His
mothers feet are so tiny that S he can hard
ly. walk at all. She is pushed about in a
wheeled chair. l asked WI once if he didn't
think it was cruel to torture the Chinese
ladies' feet like that. He said: Virginia,
my papa says that whenever any person asks
me that question must make the follow
ing reply: 1T is not more cruel than for
American ladies to torture their waists in
steel corsets until their noses are beet red
and their shapes like an hour glass;" Then
he gave loud laugh and walked away with
his little hands in the pockets of his baggy
brocade trousers. lie looks awfully grave
and funny. '-Philadelphia Press.
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He knew that she was GONE He la

He knew that she was gone. He had
seen her go. She left the room by the
private door opening on the corridor;
yet he read again the paper lying on his
desk to convince himself that it was not
all dream.
Esther Thorndike," he repeated.
"Squint-eyed, one-legged, hunchbacked
something of the sort, 1 suppose; but
what does it matter? It's rather good
idea. She was remarkable woman.
The most remarkable woman I ever
met. She must have come for this Es-
Their Thorndike at the start. If hadn't
been fool should have known that
she never came on such an errand for
herself"
He looked at his watch with an ex-
clamation of surprise, caught up his
hat and coat and hurried toward the
door, bethought him of word to his
office-boy, turned quickly and opened
the other door, then started back with
a veritable gasp, and stood shaking.
The boy had tilted his chair against
the door, the better to protect the en-
trance to his masters sanctum while
waiting for the sound of the bell. The
sudden opening of the door sent him
headlong into the private Office.
Stanton did not notice it, but in
speechless, nerveless CONSERVATION
stood looking across the room, where,
against the wall, in the order of their
coming, the boy had arranged dozen
applicants.
They were young and old, white and
there was one black one among them.
At the head of the line stood be-
dizened duchess from back of Green
street. She was SCARED and braZen
veteran. At the other end stood young
girl, her eyes on the floor and her
cheeks flushed with shame as she
crouched away from the rest.
Good morn'in', Mr.. Malcolm" said
the duchess, stepping forward. you've
got good show to pick from, and
you'd best be about it, for her that's
to be merred the day orter be gettin'
her togs on P.D.Q."
Ladies'" Stanton gasped, and then
he stopped to shudder.
He would have begun in almost any
other way, but he remembered that
they were all there upon his invita-
ton; there as his guests; there to con-
suit with him about becoming his wife.
He was too recently under the philos
ophy of his first caller not to appreciate
the situation.
Ladies', he said again, "you must ex-
cuse me. T have already made my Sc
lection" And in the simple instinct of
self-preservation he pushed the door to
and locked it, for the duchess, with
clinched fists and purple face, was APP
preaching him. Having locked the
door, he turned and fled.
Going down in the elevator, he over
heard whispered conversation be-
tween the operator and a neighbours
office boy.
''Dat's him. OATS de Malcolm. Catch
on? I show'd yer de adj"
"Come off. His'n names Stanton.
He's some. Whatever givin' us?'
''S'pose he a jay, ter hook his own
name to gag like dat? He's him all
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SABLE ISLAND PONIES.
They Are Said to Resemble Those
Found ON the Sculptures OF
Nincvch Island.

The story of animal life on Sable is
land is strange. Roaming the sandy
wastes are herds of wild ponies guard
e6 by patriarchal stations. These
ponies resemble the horses on the
sculptures of Nineveh, and approach
the beholder seemingly out of the
framework of antiquity. They are
stocky and remarkable for their long
names, which in instances have been
known to grow to the length of three
yards. These ponies are the remnant
of stock thought to have been left by
some Portuguese fishermen" Portin-
gals" the old records quantity call
them-who touched at the island on
their fishing expeditions at even an
earlier date than Marquis de Ia Roche.
At one time there We're from 400 to 500
wild ponies on the island, but their
number has been decreased by exporta-
ton, the severity of the winters, and,
some people think, by the importation
of improved, domesticated stations
which have made the stock less hardy
and consequently more susceptible to
death from exposure. There are now
between so and 100 wild ponies and
about 80 for domestic use. Mounted on
ponies, the life-savers gallop over the
dunes and among the hillocks on their
long patrols, and the life-boats are
drawn to the scenes of shipwreck by
teams of five ponies, three at the shaft
and two leaders. Some of the wild
ponies are sent to Halifax every year or
two, and are sold at auction at an aver
age price of from SIS to SIS.
The "Portingalls' also stocked the
island with cattle, which increased so
rapidly that people from the mainland
made expeditions to the island and re-
turned with enough live stock to make
their trips most profitable. At one time
the island was quite overrun with rab-
bits, Then two rat-infested Norwegian
! vessels were wrecked there and the
rats, swimming ashore, began to ex-
terminate the rabbits and to attack the
government stores. Cats were then i'm
ported from Halifax to kill the rats, and
after awhile the cats increased so in
number that dogs were imported to kill
the cats. Latterly the island was again
overrun with rats from wrecked vessels,
and another cargo Of cats was imported
from Halifax. Once there were pigs on
the island; but they have been ex-
terminated because they had become
ghouls feasting on the remains of cast
Always. Death in its most horrid forms
is always the burden of Sable islands
story.-Ainslce's,
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CHAPTER V.

For a man who has never had the
leisure to appreciate the uses of social
club, absolute inaction, on the very
verge of intense action, is intolerable
torment. Thinking of anything was
utterly out of the question. He did
not dare to return to his office. He was
afraid of the elevator boy. The sun
was never so procrastinating. He
dined slowly and mechanically at the
city club, and still it was not time. He
ordered a carriage and drove to the
main entrance of the Office building.
Still there was time; but there might
not he later, and, to avoid unnecessary
delay or conversation at the last mo-
ment, he carefully instructed the driver
that when he returned and entered
the carriage he was to start at once,
without a word, and drive as rapidly as
possible to the ferry.
sWhen we reach the other side l
will tell you further where to CO. he
said, and turned away; and still there
was time to kill.
The driver laid the instructions away
in the vacant corner of his brain where
he stored such things, and forthwith
went to sleep.
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catarrh C.nno, BE Cared

with Local Applications, as they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh is a
to cure it you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. It was prescribed by one Of the
best physicians in this country for years,
and is regular prescription. 1t is COM
with the best blood purifiers, acting direct.
~ on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
F. -. CHENEY 4 CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Not Many Bible Students.

Young men, before entering one of
the principal medical schools of this
country are examined as to their gen
eral knowledge. One of the questions
given to the candidates for one OF
these schools last year was: ''What are
the names of the books of the Bibie?"
Of 100 answers, only five were correct.
!tmong the names of the books were:
"Philistlnes." MARCUS Aurelius" and
"EpistIe to tie Filipinos.
Home Journal.
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Cause for Complaint

City Editor-Mr. Strong has been in to-
day, and he had murder in his eye. How in
time did you come to speak of Mrs. Strong's
''alleged husband" in that paragraph about
her accident?
j. Fresh-I did it to steer clear of libel
suit. You know you told me always to say
'.alleged thief" ''alleged murderer" and
that sort Of thing.-Argonaut.
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Hard ON the DOOrkeeper.

On the opening day Of the session Of the
Fifty.sixth congress, tall, gaunt man,
stumbling of gait, with "high-water" trou-
sers, slouched hat mashed in any old way,
and an overcoat that needed brushing, pre-
scented himself at the center door Of the
house of representatives. He started to
walk right in but wa. was stopped by one Of s the
don't you know you can't go in there?" "No.
I didn't know it, my friend; l thought /
could" he said, mildly. Nobody but men,
bers allowed in to-day" "Well, I'm mem
Der; Congressman Cushmap, of Washing.
ton" ooh! beg your pardon; walk right
in" As Mr.. Cushman strobe into the hall
the astonished doorkeeper looked after him
for moment, and then, turning to 5 his as a.;
you see that? Well, after that amt got the
nerve to stop anything Criterion.
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Write today to Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy,
n. Y, for FREE sample of Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
cures chilblains, sweating, damp, swollen,
aching feet. 1t makes New or tight shoes
easy. A certain cure for Corns and Bun
ions. All druggists and shoe stores sell it, olc
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suxxcsted by the l.,

Teacher--Now, Johnny, you know the
eagle stands for America. What animal
typifes Great Britain?
JOHNNY dunno.
.Oh, yes you do. Think for moment;
it begins with L."
Eagerly Lobster!"- Stand
ard and Times,
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A BULLFINCH REVIVAL.
The Little Red-Drcasted SOnEsters
Are Enjoying Great Popularity
in New York.

In the usual course of change in fash
ions, which affect the choice of pets as
much as they affect taste of dress, liter
allure and drama, that old favorite the
piping bullfinch is coming into high IA
for in New York just now. The bull
finch is "the parrot Of the temperate
zone," not because he ever learns to
talk, like his tropical prototype, but be-
cause, having no wood notes wild" of
his own, he can learn to whistle human
music and often distinguishes himself
as soloist.
A leading New York bird seller who
is now doing fourishing business in
bullfinches last week gave this account
of the bullfinch revival: "They used to
be favorite pets on the other side; !
don't know that they were ever before
very popular here. OF course, the bull
finch is not an American bird, but ma
tive OF Europe. Some of those import
come from England, but more from Ger
many. AS you know, a fashion like that
is generally set going by some notable
or another. In this case the German
kaiser is responsible. Bullfinches are
hobby with him; he has six of them
that whistle Die Wacht am Rhein' in
chorus, and now some of my men from
over there tell me he has new bird
learning to whistle song which has
lately become popular in Germany
Kruger Is Bully Boy"
This startling indication of the
kaiser's international tendencies, the
dealer said, has not yet got into print
on this side of the Atlantic. But" he
added, "we in the trade are far ahead of
the papers on all that kind of news"
The consignments of birds are
brought over from Germany under the
care Of regular professional "vogel-
handler" The great field for gathering
bullfinches is said to be the duchy of
Hesse. There the birds are taken, I'M
fedged, from the nests and patiently
taughtto whistle their little repertories
while they are still young. The old
story that needles are thrust into their
eyes to make them sing better is ridi-
culed by the dealers, who say that moth
ing but petting will make bullfnch
a good performer. "You can't do any
thing with them by punishment. Even
a cross word will upset bullfnch and
make him sulky. AS for putting out
their eyes, to say nothing of the cruelty
of it, it would ruin birds appearance
and destroy his market value."-N. Y.
Tribune.
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Potatoe.. 1920 per Dbl. ana on

Potatoes, S1.2O per Bbl. and Up.
Salzer beats the world on prices. Largest
Growers of Farm and Vegetable Seeds and
Potatoes on earth! Millions of pounds Of
Onion Seed Cabbage, Radish, Peas, Beans,
Corn, Potatoes, ETC.! Prices dirt cheap!
Send this notice and Sc. for catalog. John
A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. [k]
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A Poor Charity Plan.

The Danish scheme of state and COM
munal gratuities, or pensions, to desti-
tute males who have passed their six
tieth year and who have led reputable
lives has not resulted in the good an
ticipated by its advocates and promot
ers. On the contrary, its workings have
been demoralizing. The poor, so called,
refuse to make, or even strive to make,
provision for old age while it is in their
power to do so, on the ground that sup
port from pensions will come without
effort. Children in fourishing eircum-
stances refuse to assist their needy par
ents, money in savings banks has been
withdrawn and squandered, and benefit
associations to which employers have
contributed have lapsed into bankrupt
cy. The scheme, in fact, has become
positive premium upon destituticn, an
incentive to improvidence and foe to
manly rectitude and self-respect.-
Youths Companion.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-22

Honest intentions may be all tight,
but a little honest doing counts nsrs
in the long rrn.
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Is known everywhere and
thousands Of vv0s,,es, have
been cured Of serious Akkd-
Bey deran0esses1fs by II.
Mrs. PNnklbans,S I,sellb-
0als have the ossdOs.so-
mont Of the mayor; tho
postmaster and Others Of
her own offy.
Hos' medicine has the
endorsement Of an an
1,sxs,,bosod multitude Of
grateful women whose
loff0rs are constantly
prinfod In this paper.
Every woman, should read
these leffos:s.
Mrs. Plnlklhas,, advises
suffering women FREQ Of
charge. Her addkS'oss Is
lynn, Mass.
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vNon,an,s
i rOuhle8

Why fsskxe with health
whom the easiest and
suresf help Is The best
known medicine IN tho
w0s.ld2
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lydia E. phkham'. Vegetable Compound
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

A. P. Snowman and family of Mesa were in town yesterday. They expect to leave foh California next Thursday.
 w. J. Bushley, formerly in charge of the mechanical department of The Re publican, left ysstel day over the s. F. r. 6, P. for San Francisco.
 Major w. H. Voorhees, of The Repub- lican's mechanical department. left Fri day night for Los Angeles to recuper- ate after a severe attack of illness.
 T. L. Shultz, editor of the Prescott Prospect, spent yesterday in the city supplying himself with printers sun dries necessary to continue the pubIi- cation of his paper.
 O. c. Sharp and o. c. Sharp, Jr. of Lincoln, H., are in the city visiting their brother, Georoe Sharp, cf South First avenue. Another brother is a farmer at the Sacaton Indian agency.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22
A RATTLEsKAKE STORY
Designed to Give the Reptile His Due
 and Remove Superstition.

Jimmie Winters. a well known min ing man, who is developing a group of valuable claims in the Castle Creek district near the Hot Springs, was in the city Thursday and related a little incident in Arizona life that came near resulting in the death of two tender- foots through hysteria.
 It is a popular superstition through out the east that rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, and other desert reptiles, which are known to infest this region. are the natural enemies of mankind. and the prospective tourist is filled with horror at the thought As a matter of fact all things in Arizona. beast, bird, and reptile, dwell together in simple harmony, recognizing each others rights.
 When MT Winters got ready to come to Phoenix the other day he walked from his camp to the stage road, some little distance, intending to take the stage for the junction. As it was yet some time before the stage was due he selected a convenient and shady spot by the roadside, where a natural de- pression formed a comfortable seat as near a rocking-chair as one could eX- pect to find, and sat down to wait. Presently he fell asleep and was soon lost in dreamland.
 When the stage came along, the driver recognized him. and, thinking he wanted to go to Phoenix. he stopped and called out to him. There was ro response so he went over to Winters and shook him vigorously, finally sue ceeding in arOusing him. When he got up two tenderfOOt passengers in the stage almost went crazy With their wild shrieks and gestulatiOns. Winters looked around and saw coiled up. just behind where he had been sitting, q huge perspiring rattlesnake. lying in the sun, and as close to him as he could get, patiently waiting for him to rise, so his snakeship could slip into his lair through hole over which Winters had been reclining. The snake seemed in no wise offended, but there was wor- ried and sad look in his eyes as the sun was getting pretty warm. and there was little shade anywhere else in the vicinity, and no water.
 Winters apologized profusely. and a glad light shone in the reptiles eyes as he slipped into the hole and out of sight. He was a modest sort of a crea- ture and seemed embarrassed at hay ing so mentally disturbed the tender foots, but they were quieted when Winters told them that the rattler was not a revengeful animal and would fight only for his rights and then only when patience ceased to be a virtue. He regretted having kept the reptile waiting so long and admitted that If he had stayed there two or three days relations might perhaps have become strained.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22

California excursion tra>n via Santa Fe leaves Phoenix Thursday, 5:3O a. n., city time, arriving Los Angeles Friday morning : o'clock, without change of cars. Through Pullman sleeper. You will steer clear of Yuma" by taking only" the Santa Fe.
 E. w. GILLETT. General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22

''Yes, he started hotel, and he's made hit, too You know the old established place across the street ad- vertised itself as a hotel without the discomforts of home .'"-Philadelphia Press.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22

Denver for a song, via the santa Fe lines (the route that made Phoenix Ia mous), every Thursday, at the rate or s55. Come early and avoid the rush.
 F. w. GILLETT, G. A.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22

Cards of thanks, notices pertaining to organizations and societies, church fairs or socials, will not be printed In The Republican except when paid for.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22

Men wanted to work on railroad be- tween Bisbee and San Bernardino,, Arizona. Transportation free from Benson by applying to agent of Naco- sari railway, at Bisbee, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22

Santa Fe California special tram CThe route that made Phoenix Ia mous) Will run through special traln' leaving Phoenix every Thursday morn ing. arriving Los Angeles following morning. Call early and make your Pullman reservations.
 E. w. GILLETT, G. A.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22

Say, would you give $25 to be free from that tired feeling? If so, try an OXYGENOR.
 OXYGENOR co, fl West Adams St.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22

Yes sirl Get Nettl etOn Shoe next time
 It will pay you. WILSON & wOOLDRIDGE, Sole Agts.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARa

FOR OVER FIFTY f fEAHB
 Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup hes heen used for children teething. It roothes the child, softens the gums, al- Nays all pain, cures wind collie and IS the best remedy for ciarrhoea- Twen- ty-five cents g. ttla-
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22

And time is money. The Union Pa cific makes the quickest time to nearly all points East
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22

Wanted-Immediatel a good plumb CT. Scoville Plumbing Co.,, 114 West Adams Street.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22
L0CaL BBEVITIES.

Arizona tourists: The Avalon; rooms only. 254 South Broadway, Los An seles. Central; reasonable; cleanest.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22

San Francisco excursion via Santa Fe lines (the route that made Phoenix famous), every Thursday, at the rate of $45.95; cheaper than staying at home.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22

tory the track has an open betting ring, which gives promise of a more popular meeting than any held in pre- vious years.
 HOTEL ATTR
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22
THE WINDSOR RACE MEETING.

Windsor, Ont, July 21-What prom ises to be the most successful race meeting ever held in Windscr was in augurated this afternoon. Several hundred horses are entered in the vari
 ous events, including many of the thoroughbreds seen in the west this summer and who will race here for q time before making the journey to Saratoga. For the first time in it's his
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22
NEWS OF THH
 TOWN
PHOENIX WEATHER.

The following weather conditions pre- vailing in Phoenix yesterday were re- ported Dy the United States weather bureau:
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22

See the nice line of summer trouser- ings at Feelings, the Tailor. 59 North First avenue.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22

E. A. SpauldIng sells real estate. UT dce No. fl West Adams street.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-22
ItPays to Buy the Best.

Especially when it comes to Blue Flame Oil Stoves. It don't pay to buy an experiment when you can buy stove that has been tried by more than 7OOOO0 people in the United States and over 100 families in and around Phoe- nix. The Standard Lighting Co.'S Wickless Blue Flame Oil Stoves are the highest priced in the market, but they are the only time tried proved successful Stove in the market. It has no wick and is easily kept clean. It has no joints to leak. It has re- movable tank. It is absolutely safe and so simple that a child can run 1t. It lights quickly. It cooks instantly. It burns common coal oil, such as you use in your lamps, good or bad, with out any possibility of danger, at cost of about $1.50 per month. Kool, klean and konvenient. NO OIL STANDS IN ANY PIPE AT ANY TIME. We want every women in Arizona to call and see our stoves. We have sold about 14O Standard Wickless Blue Flame Oil Stoves in the valley. We have seven different styles in stock at the follow ing prices:
 2-burner, low frame... $12.0O g. 3-burner, low frame COG. ......... 16.00 2-burner, cabinet frame ........... 15.O0 3-burner, cabinet frame .......... 20.Oe 3-burner, with step-oven ......... 24.50 l-burner, with step-oven ......... 29.5O 6-burner, with step-oven ....... 335O
 Don't fail to call and see these stoves. They are the best thing you can buy for comfort in Arizona. Mail orders given prompt attentiol-