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Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
HARRY HARRIS.

compared with others who have held
the title. He hasn't got the punch, al
though as clever as boxer as ever drew
on the stuffed mitts. Steve Flanagan,
now dead, and Clarence Forbes were
the American boxers who took Harris
measure before he dreamed of crossing
the big pond to conquer the old fistic
world.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

ed out. Whether the minstrel by some
knack has acquired the use of this
vital breath or not, the evidence Is at
present inconclusive. But some of his
jokes and gags" of 1910 to 1870 seem
TO be of the non-dying variety. Even
if they do die, apparently, it is only
change of form for them. They become
reincarnated and live out another ply
steal life with the new generation.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

A woman physician in the East comes
out with some strong arguments to
prove the beneficial results of going
without breakfast. At the same time
1t will have to be admitted that there
are good arguments that favor total
abstinence from all meals-if you don't
mind results.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
NEW BOSS o. BANTAr1S.

Harry Harris, the little Chicagoan
who outpointed and outgeneraled Ped
lar Palmer at the National Sporting
Club, in London, the other night, has
twice been defeated, and hardly comes
up to the requirements of a champion
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

"Over in Sweden the suburban rail.
way lines have to provide freight
car for intoxicated persons"
SCI don't suppose they label it that
way, do they?"
81 don't know. Probably they brand
it either Spirits in packages or else
Hardware
'HardWare% 49,.
Eyes. Skates" - Cleveland Plain
Dealer. ------
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

The Englishman who tried to swindle
DIR. Hadley found that along with his
other degrees the alert, if scholarly,
president of Yale is entitled to that of
U. T. S.-symbolic capitals, of course,
for Up to Snuff.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
HEATHEN HAVE POPULAR CULT,

Christian Science Practiced by Inhab-
itants of South Sea Islands.
Those who believe in christian Sci
ence' are recommended to study the
beliefs of the South Sea Islanders.
Even in those archipelagoes of "far-off
isles of Eden, lying in dark purple
spheres of sea-" the fundamental prin-
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

Squares OF Consecutive Numbers
Squares Of consecutive uurlbrrs as
o. l. 2, 3. 4. etc. may be formed by the
simple rule: To the square of the pre-
ceding number add the preceding num-
Der and the number itself. Thus:
90
I2=0+0+l=l
22=1+1+2=4
32=4+2+3=9
42=9t3+4=l6
The algebraic proof is:
(x+D2=x2+2x+1
Ex2tx+(xtD
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

whats all that crowd of women
over there at Bargen's?"
Shoppers who read Bargen's 'ad.' 4"
"But that's an unusually large crowd
for so early in the morning."
81 know, but the 'ad' said: Come
early and avoid the crowdv'-Catholic
Standard and Times.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
Curious OnticaI Illusion.

Among optical illusions one of the
most curious is the ring trick" 1t con-
sists of four rings so drawn that if held
ayard or two away and looked at stead
lily for a few moments it will appear
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

as if they had changed and turned in
side out.
This is Il difficult trick to explain. 1t
is simply one Of those strange decep-
tons which lead US to believe that
while we are looking at an inanimate
object it undergoes some inexplicable
alteration.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

The Columbia University has bought
a book valued at $40 in a secondhand
bookstore in Paris for 40 cents. This
transaction will have a tendency to
make the Paris bookseller appreciate
the value Of the higher education.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

A converted Chicago 1evee character
says that his prayer for work was
quickly answered. When a man gets
into the frame of mind when he really
desires work and is not too particular
as to the kind, so it is honest he will
be surprised to find how readily he can
secure q lob.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
Covers Too Much Grorn,.

Binks-Jinks is continually telling me
what Il lucky fellow you are.
Kinks-Yes; but don't like the way
he expresses 1t. Every time he meets
me he says: "Kinks, you're a lucky
man. You don't seem to have any
thing on your mind at all"-Indianap-
oils Sun.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
How He Descended.

Mr.. Hold O'Hooly-Shure an I'm dis
cindid from some of tn greatest houses
in Ireland.
Widow Bid Brady-Shure ye have
on a laddher.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
Ont of the Mouths of Babes.

"Oh, mamma" exclaimed little
Edith on her return from the show. 81
saw an elephant, and he walks back
ward and eats with his tailr'
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

A man has issued pamphlet on the
mission of Wealth." With all respect
to the author, the main trouble with
most folks is the omission of wealth.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
The First Baby,

A woman's first baby is a heavenly
visitant to her, a toy to her husband, a
nuisance to the neighbors, and living
to the doctor.-New York Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
"She says I still owe her a nickel"
Reciprocal Devotion.

He-Mrs. Cashley has all the money,
yet she and her husband seem to be
perfectly in harmony.
She-They are, too. He's watching
all the time to get a chance to spend her
money, and she's watching him all the
time to keep him from it."
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
He Didn't Notice.

First Burglar-How many rooms WIZ
dey in dat house you cracked?
Second Burglar-I dunno. l wuz only
interested in the haul.-Baltimore
American.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
A New commandment.

Teacher-How many commandments
are there?
Small Boy-'Leven.
Teacher-Eleven! What is the elev-
enth?
Small Boy-Keep off the grass.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

There is a god for sale in London that
is LOO years old and has cats eye.
Somebody ought to buy him for
mouser.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
The Professor-If you please! Va

I IOIISSOI you
up-vake up!
Voice from Next Room (sleepily)-
What'n thunder's matter?
The Professor-It is mine wish dot
ven you schnore, you would schnore in
der same key vat der key is vat 1 blay
in. You vas schnoring in G fiat und it
spoils mine music, by golly, alretty!
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
Organ Chiefly Coucerne !.

"Yeu won't touch that cakev his
wife tearfully exclaimed. "And
made it ON purpose to please you. You
have no heart"
perhaps not, Maria," replied the
dyspeptic husband, with a weary sigh.
"But am painfully conscious of my
Tribune.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
AntiQuated.

"More new gownsp' he cried.
"Why, yes" she answered sweetly.
Gall of mine are last century style."-
Philadelphia North American.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
Passing Fare.

Street car conductors are never beau.
tful. In fact, they are not even pass.
ing fare.-Philadelphia Record.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

Mrs. Pettit-Whenever 1 express a
desire for anything my husband never
objects.
Mrs. Ig. Nord-Same with me. 1 can
express the desire as often as l please.
1t never disturbs Philadelphia
Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

"Dicket, when you divided those five
caramels with little sister did you give
her three?
mo, ma. 1 guessed they wouldn't
come out even-so l ct one fore be-
gun to divide. Puck.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

A man will throw his life into the bal
ance for love; a woman will throw
vitriol for it.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

Huh! 1 wouldn't cry s. hard jcs'
cause teacher licked mel"
81 amt cryin' cause teacher licked
me; I'm cryin' cause 1 amt big enough
to lick him."
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

In spite of recent highly profitable
transactions, Jupiter" Morgan still
smokes cigars that cost only $1.25
apiece.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
Standing in His Own Light.

'1'u never give you up, Miss Per-
kns-never."
"That's it, Mr.. Hopkins; I'd be afraid
to marry such determined, obstinate
man as you are"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
Not Yet Transforrrll

Not Yet Transformed.
Nell-She's blonde, isn't she?
Belle-Not yet, but she's just dying
to be one.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
True Economy.

Friend-Why do you wear those fear
fully old-fashioned collars?
Winkers "a man of affairs)-Because
when the washerwoman sends them to
anybody else they send them back
New York Weekly.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

"That horrid Maud has been gossip
ing about me-"
"Why, how do you know?"
"She kissed me twice when we met
to-day" -Fliegende Blaetter.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

Cholly Smasher-Come, dearest, leave
the stage and intrust your sweet young
life to me.
Miss Makeup-Thank you, my boy;
have q good home with my married
daughter-Ohio State Journal.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

It would be interesting to read An
drew Carnegie's morning mail these
days.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

Teacher-Little boys will be punished
If they tell lies.
Small Boy-Not if they don't git
ketched.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

world is to see a woman going to the
train who is not running.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
Art Limitations

"What kind of pictures would you
hang in q dining room?"
"Well, I'd draw the line on paintings
of beef on the hoof and on still life
studies in canned truck"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SAYINGS AND DO
INGS HERE AND THERE

jokes and Joke1ets that Are Supposed
to Have Been Recently Born-Sayings
and Doings that Are Old, Curious and
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

They say Mars is a funny world. If
it is funnier than this one, it must be
q freak. - -, -
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

She-Papa has an absurd notion that
you have money.
Hell suppose we would better let
him think so.
She-Yes, but we've got to get mar
ried some time.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08

Nell-Why did Miss Bargainsales re-
ject Mr.. Bjones when he was rich and
then marry him after he had lost all
his money?
Belief suppose because he was so
terribly reduced.-Philadelph Record,
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
Stage Manager-Now, Mr.. st

Stage Manager Mr.. Stormer,
listen to me moment.
Barnes Stormer Ghe villain)-Well,
sir?
Stage Manager-When the heroine
says to you, "Do your worst! that
doesn't mean to act that way.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
A Protective Disclaimer.

well, my man, I suppose you VIII
saw little wood to pay for your din
ner?"
Nom. I'm no wood-sawyer, mum;
trimmin' trees-rubber trees, mum, is
my trade"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
Income and Outg~

"Gramma, pa costs me n'awful lot"
"How, sonny"
"Why, gramma, when I'm good all
day he gives me penny, an when I'm
bad have to give him a penny"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
A Mean Scheme.

Hicks-Can you change a twenty-dol-
lar bill2
Wicks (thoughtlessly)-I guess so.
HickstThen lend me fve.-Sommer-
vile Journal.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
Something New.

Farmer-How much for room?
Clerk-Two dollars up.
Farmer-What kind o. talk is thati
Up our way tn say two dollars down.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
A Domestic Ornhan.

care you glad your pa is in politics,
JimmyY
"Oh, I don't mind pa goin' in-but
ma-she's gone in, too"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-06-08
In a clearinghouse.

vile Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13
THE DEFENSE CLOSES
Its Evidence in the BOnine-Ayres
Murder Trial.

Washington, December 10.-Three
medical experts gave testimony today
at the trial of Mrs. Lola Ida BONNIE, all
going TO show the alleged close range at
which the fatal shots were fired. DR..
Ruffin testified that the chest
wound inflicted on Ayres must have
been from a shot fired when the pistol
from five to eight inches distance
the body. Drs. Carr and Bovee
also gave testimony along the same
showing the results of expert
.ments designed to prove the close range
at which the fatal shots must have been
fired.
When recess was taken it was expect
ed h all the testimony would be in by
adjournment this afternoon.
Deputy Coroner GlaZbrook n
Imorgue keeper Schoenberger were eX-
amined at the afternoon session. Their
testimony was unimportant.
The defense then announced its side
closed.
The prayers Of both sides will be sub
United tomorrow and the case probably
will go to the jury Thursday or Friday
informing.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13
THE NELLIE CROPSEY MYSTERY.
Important Developments
Within Next FOrty-Eight Hours.

Elizabeth City, N. G.. DecembeH O.
A member OF the committee Of FIVE
which has charge of the search for
Nellie Cropsey, whose mysterious disap-
p~earance has created a sensation
throughout the state. said tonight that
he expected important developments
within ~forty-eight hours. adding that
he believed the girl had been kidnapped
and that they would succeed in finding
her.
A mass meeting held tonight at which
over 1000 people were present. Chair
man H. T. Greenleaf, of the special Wig
lance committee of five, made a speech
saying that they believed that after
chasing shadows and rainbows they at
last had brought to light a tangible clue
which they were assured if followed up
would clear up the mystery. They
could go no further without money, how
ever, as the previous subscriptions had
been exhausted. The meeting resulted
in about 5000 being raised.
During its progress a remark: Lets
make the one who knows all about this
affair disclose it," evoked loud applause.
the audience understanding that young
Wilcox, who was the last person seen
with Miss CropSey. was referred to.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13
SOUTHERN SECURITIES COMPANY
4 New Corporation Chartered by the
State Of New Jersey.

New York. December W.-The Com
'mercial Advertiser has the following to-
\
A charter was filed under the laws of
New Jersey this afternoon which ppar-
entity is intended for a combination ike
that embraced in the charter Of the
Northern Securities Company. which Is
the securities OF the North
|ern Pacific. Great Northern and other
northwestern railroads. The title OF
this new corporation is the Southern
Securities Company. and. except As II
in certain provisions which have
been the subject of adverse criticism. 1T
lis substantially the same as to object,
powers and privileges as the Northern
securities Company. Its nominal capi-
tai is 100000 but it can increase the
amount at its pleasure. Who and what
are behind this new charter are not dis
closed on its face, n the names OF the
do not convey any informa-
ltoin.
| The charter that the objects for which
1.-THE corporation Is established are to
construct, operate and control transpor-
~Itation undertakings. terminals and ia
lcilities. to develop any properties. I'M
ld~ertakings. industries, enterprises or
companies for transportation by land or
lwater.
In some quarters IL was believed that
the new charter was for the purpose of
carrying into effect one of the many
railroad combinations which have been
recently talked of.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13
Especial TO The Messenger.)

NHO@~ ~ Al 1ACo5S-A5IhI
Raleigh, n. c., December 9.-The last
sopy for the fourth and last volume of
the North Carolina Regimental Histo-
ries was today placed in Judge Clark'a
lands by Captain c. b. benson and
comprises the only history ever written
OF North Cardinals corps of engineers,
and also of the states engineer forces,
these being two separate organizations.
Commissioner of agriculture Patter-
son, accompanied by president Winston
Of the Agricultural and Mechanical COL
lege today went before Governor Ay-
cock and asked him to lay before the
council of state a request to allow the
college board to borrow $22, 500 of which
S20,000 is for buildings and the remain
der for furniture and rifles, to replace
those burned. The council gave the
desired authorization.
Three of the eleven persons charged
with counterfeiting, John Allen John
son. a. T. Lowry and William Cunning
Aam, pleaded guilty in the federal court
mere today. Johnson has served a
term for the same offence.
United States marshal Dockery today
served upon Governor Aycock a b
ma to appear before the United States
supreme court in the suit against this
state by South Dakota to compel pay
ment OF the principal and interest OF
certain state bonds issued in aid of the
Western North Carolina railroad. A
subpoena was sent the governor hv
mail last week, bat he refused to ac-
eept service. The subpoena commands
the governor. laying all other matters
aside and Notwithstanding any excuse.
70 appear before the supreme CGurr
March 3rd, to answer unto all the bill
Of complaint of South Dakota exhibited
against him.
inquiry was made at 10 o'clock tonight
as to Genera TOon's condition. Mem
bers Of the family said he had rested
easily this afternoon and evenir: ana
was better.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13
\ NOTED FEMALE CRIMINAL
Escapes From the Penitentiary in
Male Acknowledgements While EN-
pIOyed as Cook in Il Raleigh House.
hold.
Especial to the Messenger.)

Raleigh, N. c., December 1O.-Last
Maggie Thompson, a negro
woman of marked size and strength,
serving a 2-years term for burglary in
|Lenoir county, which h committed
while dressed in mans clothing, escaped
from the pe%nitentiary here in a sensa-
|tional way. She was working in the
|penitentiary garden, and while the
|guard was not watching she stepped
into the woods a few yards away. She
stolen a suit of clothes from an
other guard and wore these under her
female garments. She cast off the lat
ter and fed out of the woods. Search
near and far was unavailing until last
might, when she was found to be a COOK
for a prominent family here. When the
officers arrived she locked the door and
1T had to be forced. She then made a
desperate fight before capture. She has
committed many crimes, masquerading
as a a and has served one term be-
fore. She is back in the penitentiary to
finish her lorg term.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13
4 NEGRO SLAVE TRADER
Charged with kidnapping Negroes
and Selling Them Into Bondage.

New Decature, Ala. December 10
Ben Milan, colored. an ex-slave OF
Lawrence county. IL under arrest.
charged with kidnapping negroes and
selling them as slaves to the white
manager Of a Tennessee river island
some miles below Decatur.
II is alleged that Milan would induce
negroes TO accompany him to the island
with the promise of securing positions
for them On the plantation at good
wages and that when they cached
there he would sell them In bondage
where they were confined within stock
ladies'.
1t is said hat a young negro who
recently escaped from the island told
story n caused the arrest Of Ben
Milan. He reports that a kidnapped
NEGRO has been confined on this island
las a slave for seven years
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13
IN BONINE's TRIAL.
SSzrt Rules out Hypothetical Ques-
tion as to the Hip Wound.

washington, December 9.-Judge An
derson before whom Mrs. Lola Ida Bo-
nine is being tried for the murder of
James Seymour Ayres, Jr., today sus-
nined the objection Of the district at
torney TO the hypothetical question sub
mitted TO DR.. Carr, an expert, on Sat
urday.
The court stated that to admit the
question would only cloud the situa-
ton and embarrass instead of instruct
the jury. The question was reframed
and he that in his opinion the
location of a hip wound such as re-
eeiVed by AyreS could not be material
~ influenced in its height or direction
by the fact that deceased was or was
not walking or running. DR.. Carr was
on the stand during a major portion of
the day, his testimony relating to the
relative positions of Mrs. BOnine and
Ayres when the killing took place.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13
HAD EATEN srRYCHSIsE TABLETS.
Of larry On Death
OF EmeIfne Dale.

New York December a.-The coro-
lner's inquiry into the death of Emeiine
Dale. the child OF Elizabeth Howe Dale.
WAS held IN Hoboken tonight and result
ed IN a verdict OF accidental death from
POISONING
| Ten witnesses In all were heard u. the
I~inousst- The most important ones were
DR.. kudlich the attending physician:
Icounty physician Converse and r s.
Billings OF Boston
Dr. Converse read the report on the
analysis Of the contents OF the chlId-s
stomach This analysis had been made
by DR.. Otto H Schultz and told of the
ndin CT traces OF stvrichnine.
Tie witness who cleared Mrs Dale
was Mr.. Billings. a commercial travel
Her. he occupied = room adjoining Mrs.
oalss at the hotel the night the chilli
iiied- and he related how he had heard
Itne means n scream Of a child In the
next room Shortly after he heard q
oman voice inouiring sleepily. Emo
Fine. what's he matter. have you had a
Idream?"
The child grew quiet. Soon after II
began 10 scream again and the woman
then seemed excited. and Billings heard
her ask the child: "Did you eat any
Iof those tablets?"
The child finally said: Il ate some
Iof that candy"
The jury at once found that Emeiine
died after having accidentally eaten
Istrychnine tablets.