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ARMOUR AND HIS EMPLOYEES.
An Incident Showing the Kindness or
the Great Chicago Packer.

An Incident Showing the Kindness or
the Great Chicago Packer.
Perhaps "Phil' Armour had less trou-
BILE with his employees than almost any
other great employer Of labor In the
country. He was eXacting and re-
quired punctuality and energy, but he
always paid good wages and showed a
personal interest in the welfare of each
one of his employees. He never permit
ted himself to get into debt, and he
tried to impress upon his employees the
rule which he had followed. 1t is re-
lated that one day, on going into his
office, he found a policeman in the cor
ridor.
"What are you doing here, sir?" he
asked
81 am here to serve a paper" was
the reply.
what kind of a paper?" asked Mr..
Armour.
81 want to garnishee one of your
mems wages for debt" said the police
man.
Indeed" replied Mr.. Armour, land
who is the mani" He thereupon asked
the policeman into his private office and
ordered that the debtor come in. He
then asked the clerk how long he had
been in debt. The man replied that for
twenty years he had been behind, and
that he could not catch up.
"But you get a good salary" said Mr.
Armour, don't you?
eyes," said the clerk, 'but can't gel
out of debt. My life is such that some
how or other 1 can't get out"
"But you must get out" said Mr.
Armour, cor you must leave here. How
much do you owe"
The clerk then gave the amount. Il
was less than 1000. Mr.. Armour took
his check-book and wrote out a check
for the amount.
''There," said he as he handed the
clerk the check. "There is enough tc
pay all your debts. Now 1 want yor
to keep out of debt, and if hear of you
again getting into debt you will have
to leave"
The man took the check, paid hi:
debts and remodeled his life on a cast
| basis.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
How Trees Are Dwarfed.

Interest in the dwarfed forest trees
produced by Chinese and japanese gar
deners is growing in this country. In
making the dwarf the gardener breaks
a branch from a tree. Just below an
"eye" on the branch he cuts and re-
moves a ring of bark. Then he sticks
the branch in a ball of specially pre-
pared earth. This he Grams into a
flower pot and keeps it moist enough
to start the roots. After the roots are
we'll grown the water supply is lessen
ed. AS the branch puts out limbs these
are clamped with wire bands to pro-
duce a rugged and ancient look. The
roots are kept down by cutting. Honey
is smeared on the trunks to attract in
sects which give it a worm-eaten ap-
pearance. 1t often requires twenty
years to perfect the dwarfnG,
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
French Elections.

Connected with French parliament.
airy elections are some curious features.
For instance, no wall literature issued
by candidate or his friends may be
printed on white paper, white being
the color reserved for official announce
elents. In the days of the empire,
when official candidates were known
in the land, the addresses of the gov
ernments nominees were printed on
white paper, and this no doubt had due
weight with the more ignorant voters.
Again, any elector whose name is men
toned in a newspaper can, if he feel
himself aggrieved, call upon the editor
to publish a reply. This, however, is
not confined to elections, but is a right
enjoyed by French citizens under the
law of the country.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
A Proud Father

A member of the New York Yacht
club was proudly boasting to an OLD
friend he had not seen in fifteen years
of the merits of his children. Henry,
as you may possibly have heard, is at
Harvard. AS yet he has done nothing
for the family. Archibald is at the Le-
land Stanford university. I wanted to
bring up my sons as far apart as pos
sible, under hopelessly different and
varying circumstances. OF course,
Archibald as yet has not done any
thing for the family. Harriet is mar
ried to young, and, well, 1 really
can't say that she's done anything for
the family. The youngest child is Vir-
ginia, who is just coming useful" - en-
deed? And what does Miss Virginia
do?" "She has just reached the age
and stature when she can wear her
mothers old clothes. Captain, will
you accompany me to our new grin
room ?"-New York Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
RACE FOR A MINING CLAIM.
Midwinter Dash to Secure Possession
nE RicI, nir-.xi..c- L.

Midwinter Dash to Secure Possession
of Rich Digging in Washington.
An exciting race for mine took place
in February, 1896. For many years it
had been known that the Colville In
dian reservation was rich in minerals
and prospectors had slipped in, eluding
the vigilance of the Indian police, to
explore the mountains in northern
Washington. But long before white
the top of low mountain near the ma
tons border line was covered with
bright blue stones, SO gaudy that many
were carried off and placed in the wig
vans. The prospectors knew that these
gay stones betOkened the existence of
copper veins and many hungry eye
was cast at that rock-strewn patch Of
ground before the government lifted
the ban that kept out pale-face intru
ders. But Congress passed law open
ing part of the reservation to mineral
location.
Waiting for the President to sign the
formal proclamation, two parties quiet
ly entered the forbidden territory and
camped alongside the promising vein.
At Marcus, the nearest telegraph sta
ton, two young men waited with tense
nerves for the first tick that would tell
that the President had signed the proc
lamation. 1t was a cold, gray winter
day and the snow was piled high. Late
in the afternoon the word came and
there was a simultaneous dash for the
horses that were waiting outside. Then
the race began. Plunging through
drifts, tumbling down declines, toiling
desperately up steep hills and bound
ing at full speed over the level stretch
es, these two horses bore their riders.
Sometimes one was ahead and some
| times the other. The sun disappeared
and the hurrying pair Numbered along
through the deepening twilight, and
then in the light of the stars reflected
by the glistening snow. Spurs were
plunged so deep that fiecks of blood
stained the snow. Almost side by side
they scrambled up the mountain. The
yells of the riders were heard In the
distance by the rival watchers, who did
not wait further hint, but drove the
stakes that were to locate the La Fleur
mine.
Then followed wordy disputes, fist
fights and the fiourishing of Winches-
tiers, but before the mine was chris
tened with. blood one party concluded
to withdraw and fight its battle In the
courts.-Ainslees Magazine.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

glance at the history of Peruna.
In the first place, it should be noted
that catarrh is one of the most prev
alent and universal maladies known
to medical science. Nearly everybody
has catarrh in some degree or phase.
In the second place, 1t should be
noted that Peruna is the only scientific
internal catarrh remedy yet devised.
This explains the almost universal
use of Peruna. Everybody uses Pc
runa, high and low, rich and poor,
great and small. Peruna has fought
its way out from among the host of
catarrh remedies, and stands unique
and alone today as the catarrh rem
edy par excellence. BY its well-earned
merits it has attracted the attention
of the greatest, and the busiest, and
the wisest people. 1t is equally appli-
cable to all ages, to both sexes, ard
to every climate
Nothing in the history of medicine
has every equalled the growth of This
remarkable remedy. Catarrh has be-
come national disease. Peruna has
become a national remedy DR.. Hart
man, the inventor of Peruna, has be-
come the best-known physician in the
United States.
All this is explained by the fact that
Peruna cures catarrh wherever located.
Catarrh is liable to attack any organ
OF the human body. Catarrh is not
local disease, but systemic disease.
Peruna is not local remedy, but a
systemic remedy. Peruna cures ca
tarrh by Graduating it from the sys-
tenn.
Such cures are not temporary, but
permanent.
If you do not derive prompt and
satisfactory results from the use of Pc
runa, write at once to DR.. Hartman,
giving a full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
| Address DR.. Hartman, President of
the Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
o.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
Santa Barbara's Highway

Sacramento.-There is excellent
prospect that the assembly bill appro-
priating $4,000 for the construction
of highway from Santa Barbara to
Bakersfield will pass the senate. 1t
has already passed the lower house
Senator Greenwell has been doing eff
fective work in the senate and is con-
fident that he has secured votes enough
to insure the final passage of the meas
ure, despite the hostile attitude of
the finance committee. For thirty-five
years the people of Santa Barbara
have been striving to obtain the con-
struction of this highway, and the real
ization of their efforts now seems to
be at hand
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

Perhaps there is no city quite so pro-
vincial as New York, says A. Maurice
Low in The Atlantic, due to the fact
that the average New Yorker, whether
In society or business, has got into the
habit of patronizing the inhabitants of
any other city. The New York bust
ness man complacently feels that the
rest of the country is financed by New
York and must do as New York tells it.
The society man or woman of New
York believes that outside of New
York, with few exceptions, there is no
society worthy of the name, and what
society does exist is merely bad imi-
tation of its New York prototype,
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
HOW'S THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of catarrh that cannot be dured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney fG'. the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligation
made by tn eli firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists Toledo O.
WALDIEG, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, To4edO, o.
Hai3s Catarrh Cure is taken internally act
ing dh ectly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
Sheep Men Affirmed

Cheyenne, Wyo., Mar An the case
of John Kelly against County Assessor
Rhoads, the supreme court has sus-
tanned the decision of the district
court arming the right of the state
to tax sheep which were being driven
through the state from Utah to Neb-
raska. Kelly sought to evade the tax
on the ground that the property was
the subject of interstate commerce,
but the court held that as the sheep
grazed while in transit, the tax did not
conflict with the interstate commerce
laws.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
His Sight Not oGended.

Styles do hate to see a woman
hanging on to a strap in n street car.
Barton-And so you always give a
woman a seat when you have one to
give?
Styles-No. never 90 quite so far as
that | give my whole attention to my
newspaper. you see. In that way my
sight is not offended by the poor weary
woman.-R Boston Transcript
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
HARDTOBEAR
Story Of a Druggist Who Was
Always Compromising Rem=
edieS for Others Yet
Suffered AgOnies
Himself.
From the Republican, EldOrado, III

Perhaps in no case where stomach
trouble was the ailment has the eff
cheney of a popular remedy been so
thoroughly demonstrated as in the case
of w. E. Mathis, prominent druggist
of Eldorado, Ill. The story as told by
Mr.. Mathis is as follows:
''In the spring of 1894 I had very
serious case of Indigestion. My stom-
ach commenced to give me great trou-
BILE, and, while 1 knew the nature of
the pain, did not at first use the
proper precaution. For some time 1
did not pay any attention, but 1t grad
ually grew worse, when I consulted a
physician, who prescribed for me.
used his medicine according to instruc-
lions. 1 began to experience nervous
spells, became subject to congestion
of the stomach, and considered myself
in a precarious condition. The physi-
clans medicine and other remedies I
tried failed to benefit me.
Zone day friend urged me to try
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
pie. 1 considered it a useless expert
ment, but as l had tried everything
else, I agreed to take them That
was three and a half years ago. When
l had used three boxes [ could note
very plainly the change for the better
When 1 had used the seventh box
was cured.
"The pills have not only cured the
indigestion, but they have also cured
my nervousness, my blood is in per-
feet condition, and they have brought
my weight from 140 pounds at the
commencement of the stomach trouble
to $50 at present.
eff any one who reads this desires
to know more of my experience, will
gladly answer letters which enclose
stamp for reply.
[Signedl w. E. MATHIS.
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this 9th day of June. 1900.
THOS. D. MORRIS,
Justice of the Peace.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People are sold at all druggists or will
be sent direct from DR.. Williams Medi-
cine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
Price so cents per box; six boxes, $3.50.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
Gold Output

There are only two states in the
union that produce more gold annual
ly than do the three counties compris-
ing the Black Hills in South Dako-
ia, and they are Colorado an Califor-
MIA. The gold output of the former
for 1900 was 29,5O0,O 900, and of the lat
ter $14,377 200 And then comes South
Dakota with $6,617,674 to her credit
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
Terrible.

Scene: A railway car. First Artist
Children don't seem to me to sell
now as they used.
Second Artist Gin hoarse whisper)-
Well, was at Stodge's yesterday; he
had just knocked off three little girls
heads, horrid raw things, when a deal
er came in, sir; he bought 'em directly,
took 'em away, wet as they were, on
stretcher, and wanted Stodge to let him
have some more next week.
Old Lady quitting her head out of
window and shrieking)-Conduc
stop the train and let me out, or I'll be
murdered!
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
Cleanse
Your Blood

The cause of all spring humors,
pimples and eruptions, as well as
of that tired feeling and poor appe-
tite, is found in impure, depleted
blood.
The perfect blood purifier is
Hoods Sarsaparilla, as multitudes
know by experience.
1t cures all blood diseases, from
the smallest pimple to the stubborn
scrofula sore-from morning tired
ness to extreme nervous prostration.
Begin taking it TODAY.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
Held for Assault

Sacramento, Mar. ALBERT Lane,
a prominent rancher at Trask's land
ing, in this county, was held to answer
to the superior court by Justice Brown,
for criminally assaulting Josie Feeney,
aged IA years, who is his adopted
daughter. The girl is about to become
a mother. Lanes bail was fixed at
$4,000.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
Most UnfashionabIe.

"My gracious!' suddenly exclaimed
little Mabel Blugore, who had been
day-dreaming, 81 suppose there's no
help for it."
"What are you thinking of, dear?'
asked her mamma.
"Why, l was just thinking when we
die we'll have to wear ready-made
heavenly robes for few days till we
can be fitted. '-Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
Result of Quarrel

Kansas City, Mo-, Mar Ruth Mol
lard, eighteen years old, clerk in a
dry gods store, was shot and killed
on the street this Afternoon by Bud Tay-
Tor, % years old, baseball player,
formerly her sweetheart, with whom
she had quarreled.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
The Only Possibility.

He-Nothing could ever come between
US, could it, dear?
She-I can't think of a single thing,
unless 1 should happen to become en-
gagged to some other man.-Harper's
Bazaar.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
They All Came Back.

"Half dozen of us fellows" said the
struggling young author, ''held a COM
petition in short story writing. My
story won the prize"
Conceded to be the best, eh?"
"Well, We sent them all to the same
magazine, and the editor kept mine
longer than any of the others. '-Phila-
delphia Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
The Expert.

'Do you think those two letters were
written by the same person"
81 really couldn't say" answered the
handwriting expert.
ooh, l see! You haven't studied
them?"
Eyes, l have; but / haven't as yet
been retained either by the prosecution
or the efense"-EXchange
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

The Fresh Fruit Association, re.
Gently organized among the growers of
Northern California, who ship their
fruit direct from the trees, is said to
be meeting with success in acquiring
members.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
The Oldest and Best.

S. S. S. is a combination of roots
and herbs of great curative powers,
and when taken into the circulation
searches out and removes all manner
of poisons from the blood, without
the least shock or harm to the system.
On the contrary, the general health
begins to improve from the first dose,
for S. S. S. is not only blood purifier,
but an excellent tonic, and strength
ems and builds up the constitution
while purging the blood of inpuri-
ties. S. S. S. cures all diseases of a
blood poison origin, Cancer, Scrofu1a,
Ri eumati S m, Chronic Sores and
Ulcers, Eczema, P Psoriasis, Salt
Rheum, Herpes and similar troubles,
and is an infa1lible cure and the only
antidote for that most horrible disease,
Contagious Blood Poison.
A record of nearly fifty years of
successful cures is record to be proud
of. S. S. S. is more popular today
than ever. 1t numbers its friends by
the thousands. Our medical cores
pondence is larger than ever in the
history of the medicine. Many write
to thank us for the great good S. S. S.
has done them, while others are seek
ing advice about their cases. Ali
letters receive prompt and careful
attention. Our physicians have made
a1ife-long studyo Blood and Skin Dis
eases, and better understand such cases
than the ordinary practitioner who
makes speciality of no one disease.
~ "a a. We are doing great
0K(K\ good to S u fl erin G
- - - humanity through
AAA our consulting de
~ ~ ~ partrnent, and invite
you to write us if you have any blood
or skin trouble We make no charge
whatever for this service.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA. GA.
T n
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

Johnnie-Paw, what is sinecure?
Parent-A sinecure, my son, is a
job where fellow gets a big salary
for working overtime at nothing.-Col-
mbuus CO., State Journel.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

Particular About His Name.
Don't drag my name into print In
connection with this absurd affair"
cried the indignant citizen. But If you
do be sure to spell out my middle name
in full."-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

An Inactive Liver, Stomach Disor-
ders, Sick Headache and other ills
arising from an imperfect digestion
are cured by Garfield Tea, which is
made from HERBS.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

The prominence achieved by Gar
field Tea as blood purifier has not
been equalled by another remedy; an
improvement in the complexion can
be seen after a few days use.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an
infallible medicine for coughs and
colds.-N. w. SAMUEL, Ocean Grove,
N. J., Feb. II, 1900.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

81 am told that Miss Frocks is vege-
tarian," said Mrs. Fosdick.
"She isl replied Mrs. Keedick, even
in her millinery"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

Kansas has never really been settled
since it was first settled-Boston
Transcript.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
Pepper in OIden Times.

DR.. Adolph Miller, of Philadelphia,
President of the Pennsylvania Ny
Geological Club, in a dissertation on the
pepper plant, says that during the
Middle Ages in Europe pepper was the
most esteemed and most important of
all the spices. Genoa, Venice and 9TH
er commercial cities of central Europe
were indebted to their traffic in pepper
for a large part of their wealth. Its
Importance as a means of promoting
commercial activity and civilization
during the Middle Ages can hardly be
overrated. Tribute was levied in
pepper, and donations were made in
this spice, which was frequently also
used as a medium of exchange in place
of money. When the imperial city of
Rome was besieged by Alaric, the
King of the Goths, in 40S A D., the
ransom demanded included 5000
pounds of gold, 10000 pounds of silver
and 5000 pounds of pepper, illustrating
the Importance of this spice at that
time.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

He-Were you caught in that jam
at the theatre door?
She-Yes, and thought I would be
crushed into jelly.-Detroit Free Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

Want Americans to Do the Work.
The Siamese government has asked
for American bids for the construction
of plant for the manufacture Of am
munition in that country.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

JdrsdpdriHd
Is Americas Greatest Spring Medi-
cine. Be sure to get Hoods.

Would-be Suitor-I desire to pay my
addresses to your youngest daughter.
Sir, have you any objections?
Druggist-My youngest daughter is
already engaged, young man; but
have another daughter just as good
Somerville Journal.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic
because the formula is plainly printed on every
bottle showing that is is simply Iron and Qui-
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
Used to 1t.

Mr.. Lurker-Excuse me. Miss Snap
per, but have long sought this oppor-
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

Alex Smart-Say, didn't Henpeck
know his wife before he married her?
Numskull-Why he certainly did.
Alex Smart-Then why did he mar
ry her?-Ohio State Journal.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

Milestone claim that standing
army is detriment to the prosperity
of any country.
Giles-Well, perhaps 1t is, but I
imagine a running army would be
more of a acknowledging News.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
Intervals in Excitement.

Intervals in Excitement.
"Ma, when 1 get big I'm goin' way
off to be a pirate"
"Are you, Bobby?
Eyes, but don't you be scared; I'll
come home at night to sleep."-Chicago
Record.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

EIT2 Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness
TIN after first days of DIR. Klines Great Nerve
Restorer. Send for FREE 81 90 trial bottle and treat
ise DR.. r. H. KLINE, Ltd g3l ArchSt., Philadelphia Pa
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

what does Mildred mean when she
says that she is writing her letter OF
acceptance to Theodore" - Denver
News.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

Not skin deep-blood deep! Pure healthy
blood means pure, hea thy complexion. Casca-
rets make the blood pure and healthy. Drug
gists Toe, 25c, soc.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
UNITED STATES SENATOR ROACH
greatly strength

Hon. w. N. Roach, U. S. Senator from
North Dakota, in letter written from
LarimOre, North Dakota, says:
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
Memory.

Husband (angrily) = Don't forget,
madame, that you are my wife.
Wife-Oh, never fear. There are
some things one can't forget.-Detroit
Free Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09
Stops the Cough

and Works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a cold
inone day. Ne cure. No pay. Price Is cents.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-03-09

The love of a woman is more danger
GUS than the enmity of man.