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Arizona republican., 1901-03-14
HIS MESSAGE BEARER.

Every day or two Executive Clerk Pruden appears in the senate or the house with the announcement that he is the bearer of a message in writing from the president of the United States. The writing Is the work of MT. Pruden himself Connected with that hand wrlting is an interesting story.
 Away back in war time Mir. Pruden was a soldier, stationed in Washington and doing duty as an orderly at the door of the judge advocate general. In moments of ileness he amused . imself in drawing pictures and pen scrolls. and particularly with copying letters in large, round hand, equal to en- crossing, very legible, and very hand some. One day an army officer found him engaged in this work
 You haven't any business here" said the officer. Why don't you get a cler- ical position?"
 'I haven't any influence to get a clerkship, was the soldiers reply.
 The officer proved to be General Bab- cock. He went over to the war depart ment, arranged for Mir. Pruden's ap- pointment. and in little while the sol dier was giving the government the benefit of his talent fer penmanship When Gen. Babcock went over to the White House with Gen. Grant he took MT. Pruden along with him, and there Pruden has remained until the present day. He has never lost the art of hand ling his pen With artistic skill, and the vitations to dinners and receptions ...t.
 his handlwork. When he prepares a written message for congress, each word is as beautifully executed as a bit of copperplate engraving.-New York World.
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14
GOOD ADVICE.

The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from Dyspep- sia and Liver Complaint. More than seyenty-five per cent of the people In the United States are afflicted with these two diseases and their effcts; such as Sour Stomach, Sick Headache. Habitual Costiveness, Palpitation of the Heart. Heartburn, Waserbrash. Gnawing and Burning Pains at the Pi, Of the Stomach, Yellow Skin, Coated Tongue and Disagreeable Taste in the Mouth. Coming up of Food after Eat Ing Low Spn;iis, etc. Go to your Drug gist and get bottle of August Flower for 75 cents. Two doses will relieve you. Try it. Get Greens Prize AL manac. Wakelins Pharmacy and T r. Hudson.
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14
READ PROOF or UNCLE TOM
Charles Blanchard Printer. Editor and
 Filibuster, Is Dying.

Lcgansport, Ini.--Charles Blanchard the man who read the first proofs of Harriet Beecher Stows's Uncle Toms Cabin, is dying of old age at his home in this city.
 Blanchard was born in Washington D. C., in 1850, and thirteen years later he entered the office of the National Era the famous ante-bellum free soil newspaper, as an apprentice. From the cease he was promoted to the proof readers table, and it was while in that position that he read the first proofs of Uncle Toms Cabin, the story being published in serial form in that news paper
 In 1852 Blanchard participated in the famous Walker expedition. He went from Washington to Wheeling w. Va. and from there down the Ohio and Mis- sissippi rivers to New Orleans, from which port his party sailed, ostensibly as coast traders. They reached Mica raguan soil, and the result of the expe- dttion IS matter of history. Blanch- ard still carries in his body bullet re- ceived at the hands of a native.
 Upon returning Blanchard establish ed a newspaper at Newcastle. Pa. where he was an editor and publisher Tor several years. In the early years of the civil war Blanchard was in the navy, serving under Admiral Farragut In 1864 he became dramatic critic of the Buffalo Courier. and continued his con- nection with that paper until 1871. since which he has been engaged in various kinds of literary work until recent years. when failing health compelled him to retire.
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14
IS lNvENTIvENEss WANING?
Falling-Off in Applications for Brit.
 ish Patents.

If the number of patents applied for during the year is any criterion of the commercial progres of the nation lasi years record of 23,9o9 applications is not encouraging.
 It is the lowest mark reached since 1891. But there is the consolation that 1897 produced 3O936 applications. the biggest number on record. Since then people have been too busy. perhaps, to invent
 A corresponding falling-off occurred during 1900 in the number of readers at the patent office library. in Southamp- as compared with ll3.397 in 1896. Ger tainly the chancellor of the excheuuer will grieve over the decreased record of inventiveness, for he gets G1 from ev- cry applicant for a patent e23 909 last year-and his interest in patents grows with the life of the paten. The first q which the applicant pays protects his patent for nine months. Then drawings and specifications have to be handed in, With fS for stamp duty
 But the chancellor of the exchequer's '''''"' N'"'''"0H' .pi 'ht iiSl iouT years, the patent, having been granted, costs Gi. Before ts expiration of the fourth year the patentee has to pay in another G5. and before the end of the thirteenth year-patents run for four teen--t still further sum of Gl4. with graduated payments between. Alto gether the chancellor rcaps cs9 from a healthy fourteen-year-o patent. so it is easy to seq what he might reckon as lost, comparing last year with 1897. if aN applications for patents lived Il hsalthy, remunerative life of fourteen years
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14
HIS ABSENT MINDED STORY.

The best evidence of Senator Vests recuperatiJn Is the fact that he is again telling stories. Yesterday, in the cloak room one of Mir Vests colleagues gave an exhibition of Mr. Vests absent mindeednes, which recalled to the Missouri senator an incident which hap pened in his state.
 It was al mass meeting once upon time" said MT. Vest. when we dis cussed resolution of scme kind or oth- CT for several hours. Finally one of the delegates began a speech which wan dered all over creation. Some one in terrupted him with the remark that he ought to confine his remarks to the resolution.
 Yes said Judge Phillips who was presiding. the gentleman must speak
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14
TWO DROPS OF LINCoLN's BLOOD
Gift Made by T. D. Bancroft to the
 Kansas Historical Society.

Topeka, Kas.-Two drops of blood from the body of Abraham Lincoln were given few days ago to the Kas- sas State Historical society by T. D. Bancroft of Kansas City, Kas.
 MT. Bancroft was in Ford's theater on the night of the assassination, and saw the president shot, Blood from the president spattered some theatre pro- grammes and Bancroft secured one, of them. He kept 1t in his pos session from that night until last week, when he gave it to the historical so- ciety
 The blood stains are not red as they were when fresh. They are brown and faded like old ink. but are perfectly plain. One may see on the paper little sprays of the blood that broke from the large drops and stained the paper. The paper containing the blood stains is preserved in brass picture frame.
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14
\ VETO PROCESSION
(Continued From First Page.)

mittes
 The following new bills were intro duced: By MT. Fowler, substitute for house bNll 172 authorizing Maricop, county to issue bonds for water stor- age.
 By MT. N7-a2 to repeal the latest s'~'' T ..." rega ng insurance com
 ...ss and to re al certain portions of the revised stat :. g cn that subject.
 By MT. Houston, 2 live stock bill to cover the time betw, T the session and September l, when l. code will go into effect.
 1.-The house passed u a relief bill in favor of Ben Heney by vote of 19 to l.
 The rest of the 6ay was taken up with code me ''ar
 An early adjournment was taken in rcsreot to tE' late ex-Presldent Ben samin Harrison. information of whose death word was received at half past three. The council adjourned shortly after.
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14

Marty Pomeroy is quite i'll with throat trouble.
 Mir. Phelps Is very sick with chills chills and fever. He contracted ths disease while in the south on q mis- sionary tour in Florida and Louisiana
 Collins horseless stage still con tinues to ford the rived loaded to the springs
 The Home Dramatic companys next production will be Sunset" a beau tiful comedy drama by Jerome K. Howard, full of heart interest and comedy. It Is written from Tenny- sons immortal poem. To be followed by the side-splitting farce-comedy
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14
to the resolution

to the resolution.
 Let us have the resolution rad. suggested some me in the needing. ing.
 Judge Phillips whispered to the ab- sent-minded secretary read the resolu- ton.
 Hm, queried the secretary, walk ing up. What resolution?'
 i" The enc we have been discussing for several hours replied Judge Phil lips.
 The resolution was hunted for high and low. but could not be found On the secrt ary's desk there was a. bit of raper which looked as if 1t had been nibblel by mouse. It was all that re- malnad of the rasolution.-Washingt Star,
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14
Mir. Finch informs customers that his nveries are ferr.el acra ss the river free
M ESA.

Wedding bells chimed in Lehi yester- day, at the home of MT. and Mrs. F. F.. Jones, announcing the marriage ot their daughter. Miss Caddie, and Mr. Earl Johnson. of Nephi Only a few invited guests and relatives attended the ceremony. A grand reception was given at night. closing with a hall in the hall at that place. Miss Jones is one of Lehi's most prominent young ladies. while MT. Johnson is a returned missionary and is prominent among the societies of his church. The en- tire community wish the young people bon voyage over the sea of married life.
 P. II. Johnson. a lawyer from Phoe- nix. has established law office in the Barnett building.
 Jack Mcfarland came down from Goldfeld yesterday with some cattle.
 There will be band practice tonight in the new opera house,
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14
A GOOD COUGH MEDICINE FOR
 CHILDREN.

T have no hesitancy in recommend Ing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy" says F. F. Moran, well known and popu- lar baker of Petersburg, Va. We have given 1t to our children when troubled With bad coughs, also whooping cough. and it has always given perfect satis- faction. It was recommended to me by a druggist as the best cough medicine for children as it contained no opium or other harmful drug Sold by all drug gists.
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14
HAIR SOFT AS SILK.
New Sciersiic Treatment Kills Dan druff Germs and Makes Hair Soft.

It is an accepted fact, a proven fact. that dandruff is germ disease; and it is also demonstrated fact that New bros Herpic!de kills the dandruff germ. Without dandruff falling hair will stop, and thin hair will thicken. Herpicide not only kills the dandruff germ, but it also makes hair as soft as silk. It is the most delightful hair dressing made. It cleanses the scalp from dandruff and keeps 1t clean and healthy. Itching and irritation are instantly relieved and permanently cured. At all drug glsts. There's nothing just as good" Take no substitute. Ask for "Herpi- eide"
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14

other mine located on Monday about fifteen miles from Tempe, that assay, over $40 in gold to the ton. The ledge Is about four feet in width and is visi- ble for hundreds of feet up the side of a hill.
 The Tempe Choral club meets to- night at the home of J. B. McNeil on Eighth street.
 The Good Templars of Tempe will give a basket supper in Tempe next Saturday.
 In yesterdays edition it was stated that the president of the Tempe Ma tional bank was Grant Johnson. The gentleman's name is Grant Jones
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14
An Excellent Cor. nation.

The pleasant method and beneficial effects of the well known remedy, SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the CALIFORNIA Fro SYRUP Co.,, illustrate the value of obtaining the liquid laxa- tive prime l.es of plants known to be incidentally laxative and presenting them in the form most refreshing to the taste and acceptable to the system. It is the one perfect strengthening laxa- tive, cleansing the system effectually, dispclling colds, headaches and levers gently yet promptly and enabling one to overcome habitual constipation per mancntly. Its perfect freedom from every objectionable quality and sub- stance, and it's acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels. without weakening or irritating them, make it the ideal laxative.
 In the process of manufacturing figs arc used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal qualities of the remedy are obtained from senna and other aromatic plants, by method known to the CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co. only. in order to get it's beneficial effects and to avoid limitations, please remember the full name of the Company printed on the front of every package. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
 SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
 LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N. Y. For sale by all Druggists. Price 5Oc. per bottle.
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14
ALHAMBRA HOTEL,
Situated in the town of Mesa, ai 1 hfaan rnilaa 0Y Phas nix

Sftuated In the tow n or M0Sa,
 eighteen miles of Phoe nix, And with an altitude two hundred feet higher than that of Phoenix. Purest water in the valley. Rooms clean, comfortable and moderate in price. Dining room in connection with hotel; finest table service in the valley for the price. White help only employed. Good home cooking.
 We cordially invite you to visit Mesa and investigate before locating for the winter.
 W. B. BARBOUR, Proprietor.
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14

The celebrated Anheuser beer on draught at Henry's place-nowhere else
Arizona republican., 1901-03-14

OLLAs-A. A. CELEYA-oLLAs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-19
GREAT NORTHERN BUYS
Mason City and TT Dodge Road
CHANGES Hands

New York. March 1s.-President A. B.
Stickney of the Chicago Great Western
railway stated today that the company
had purchased from President ]. j. Hill
or the Great Northern railway all the
outstanding stock and bonds of the
Mason City and Fort Dodge railroad
The road win be held as a proprietary
The roda viii be held as a proprietary
line of the Chicago Great Western and
not Incorporated into the system. The
purchase includes the coal fields near
Fort Dodge, owned by the Webster
County Coal company
The purchase Of the Mason City and
Fort Dodge railroad Will give the Chi
cago Great Western to Fort Dodge and
connection with coal fields there BY
construction of q new line from Mason
City to Manly Junction connection will
be made with the company's St. Paul
line and another new branch viii con-
meet with the cOmpany's Chicago d.
vision.
The Mason City and Fort Dodge rail-
road extends from Mason City to near
Fort Dodge, about 90 miles and was
built some years ago by President J. J.
Hill There are 81. 1856, 900 bonds outstand-
ing and 1920, 900 stock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-19
Work on Rock Island Extension
From Liberal Progressing.
First 100 Miles win Be Com.
pleted by June j.
TRAINS NOW RUNNING
Between Liberal and Buffalo, a
Distance of 80 Miles.
Santa Fe Adopts Block System
in Colorado.

Liberal, Kan, March 19.-The work on
the new extension OF the Chicago. Rock
Island g. Mexico railroad from Liberal,
Kan, to White Oaks, N. NJ, is progress
sing rapidly and at the present rate it
is expected to complete the first hundred
miles by June l. The track is laid sew
eral miles below Buffalo, Ok. T.. and
trains are running between Liberal and
Buffalo. thirty miles south OF Liberal.
There are over a thousand men employ
ed on the work New steel viii be laid
between Pratt and Liberal and grades
will be reduced and the track will be
Strengthened.
The steam shovel came down from
Horton Monday and is at work on
grades near Meade. It is expected that
the line viii be completed in White
Oaks by fall There it will connect with
the Ell -Paso g. Northeastern, giving the
Rock Island "a complete line to FL Paso.
Tex, also opening up the big coal fields
at White Oaks. This will be Of great
benefit to the people of southwest kan
sas and western Oklahoma There is a
rumor of another extension west from
Enid. Ok. T., to connect with the Lib
eral- White Oaks extension. If this should
be carried out it would be of untold
value to farmers and stock raisers of
western Oklahoma and New Mexico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-19
FROM Las VEGAS.

Engineers Sweeney and seelinger
F1remen Lieb. Brady and Holmes are
on the sick list
Boilermaxer Jos. F. Vetersneek, of
Ration, has resigned.
Guy Bennett is a new employe in the
boiler shop at Ration as helper.
Frank Hammond the iron bridge
foreman, left for Albuquerque.
Engineers z. S. Hally and J. S. Crane
have been transferred to this division
from Topeka
Chas Neerholz and Ed H Schmidt
machinists are now employees in the
shops at Ration.
Brakeman NJ Elston, of Ration, has
reported for work after a sick spell
caused by vaccination.
John B. Buckley is a boilermaker
who has accepted a position in the
Ration shops the past week
Engineer A NJ Mcintyre, from the
Illinois Central, who came out here for
his health, has greatly improved, and
thinks this climate is wonderful, and
ought to be patented, bottled and re-
tailed in chunks in the east.
Nearly 100 cars of oranges are now
daily passing through from California
II is said that owners of orange groves
in California are losing thousands Of
dollars owing to the inability of the
railroads to handle the immense crop
raised there this season
Engineer J. R Kirk is contemplating
a sixty day layoff, and taking a trip
to California
The sick list was increased today with
the names of eight engineers and thlr-
teen firemen.
Fireman Hodges had the misfortune to
mash one Of his fingers while on duty
yesterday
Irwin Heydt, who was recently trans
ferred from the local shops to the shops
at Ration to finish his apprenticeship,
had the misfortune to have his thumb
mashed by a driving rod falling on
it. which will compel him to be off duty
for several weeks He will remain in
Ration.
Engineer Peeler is laying off sick to-
day, Sub" Engineer Purcell handling
the goat"
Five north end crews were laid off
here today, their engines being used on
the south end.
Engineers E. S. Hawley and J. N
Crane arrived in the city yesterday
They have been sent here from the La
Junta division to do service between
this place and Albuquerque, and were
out today learning the road
A letter was received today by Ross
Heydt from Marion Addison. who was
san Bernardino. saying that both he
and his father arrived safely at their
destination. Marion was sent immedi-
ateIy to AIojave, Cal. where he will
work as car inspector.
Sim Hinkley, the call boy, who has
been calling at this place for some time
past and who has made himself popular
among the railroad men, has resigned
his position and leaves in the morning
for Denison. Tex. He claims on his re-
turn to Las Vegas he viii he accom-
panied by one Of Denison's popular
bellies Pierce Murphy, jr., win do the
calling in his absence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-19
ApoPrs RLocK sYsTEM.
Santa Fe Establishes II New Stations
Between Denver and Pueblo.

Denver. March 19-At o'clock yes
terday morning the block system of rail-
reading went into effect on the Santa
Re road between Denver and Pueblo.
Seventeen new stations have been estab-
lished as a result of this system 1t
will greatly facilitate the dispatching of
trains. and viii be a safeguard against
accidents by collisions. etc. Under this
system one train only can be on the
road between block stations at a time.
The several collisions which have oc-
CURED on the Santa Fe in the vicinity
OF Palmer Lake were a strong factor
in favor OF establishing the new system.
At every new station established a tele-
phone has been put in.
Supt. Parker. Assistant Supt. Cowan
and Trainmaster Dean OF Denver went
out over the system this morning in
speeding the various stations Reports
which have come in say that the new
system is working admirably. Hereto
fore it has been almost impossible for
persons to send private messages by
telegraph to Denver from any point be-
tween that city and the Springs, the
telegraph stations at the different depOts
having more than enough to do with
the regular routine business A new
telegraph station has been established
at Breed, 10 miles north OF this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-19

Pain or dull ache in the back is IN
nistakable evidence Of kidney trouble
1t is Natures timely warning to show
you that the track Of health is not clear
If these danger signals are unheeded,
more serious results are sure TO IolioW'
Bright's disease, which is the worst form
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BUSINESS, irregular heart-beating, rheu-
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SallOw complexion
If your water when allowed to remain
undisturbed in a glass or bottle Tor
twenty-four hours, forms a sediment or
settling, or has a cloudy appearance, II
is evidence that your kidneys and blad-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-19
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Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-19
RocK 1sLANp ExrENp1Ne.
New Branch Win Connect Enid and
Ft- Sill.

Guthrie. Okla, March 19.-The Enid
and Anadarlzo Railroad company, incor-
porated a week ago by men connected
with the Rock Island system, viii be
built at once and operated as part of
the Rock Island. The preliminary sur
vey has been completed, purchasing
agents will start out tomorrow TO Sc
cure the entire right Of way, and grad
ing win be in progress before April l..
The line will run from Enid west to Cleo.
then south through Watonga and across
the central portion Of the Wichita Indian
reservation to AnadarkO. connecting
there with the Rock Island line to Greer
county and the branch to Fort Sill which
is now under construction. When these
lines are completed it will give the Rock
Island access to every portion of the
Indian reservation to be opened this
summer, and every county seat viii be
located on their line