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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-09-27
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Direct connections win also be made
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-09-27

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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-09-27

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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-09-27

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Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19
CHRISTMAS.

Again we are on the threshold of the festal season which is ushered in by Christmas, the holiday pre-eminent of all others in the year What gladness 1t brings to youthful hearts and to those of mature years, what cherished memories, perchance of better and happier days Christmas is the sea son of good will, when all that is best in our natures should assert itself, and charity and love with greater earnest. ness be revealed in our words and deeds.
 As We grow old we are too apt to lose interest in the Christmas festivi- ties. Our hearts become less respon- sive to those generous feelings which would make our own lives and the lives of those about us brighter and better. We seem to be not in har- mony with the spirit of the time. This should not be, for there is noth- ing connected with the true and ration- al observance of Christmas that is not enobling. At such times if we would read Dickens Christmas Carol, we might catch some of the inspiration ol. that story and resolve as did old Scroogc II will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep 1t all the year.
 Unfortunately, the true significance of Christmas is in danger of being forgotten through the inordinate growth of the custom of exchanging costly and useless gifts. How much better if the money thus sqnandcred were applied to relieving the distress so widespread in our land, and in frightening the homes of the poor. Then there would come into onr hearts n joy new to many of us, and we would be able to earnestly and thankfully re- peat Tiny Tins benedlction "God bless us, everyone !''
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19

Word comes from Washington that Stoddard is to be retained in the posi- ton of territorial secretary. Stoddard is probably the most unpopular federal official i'll Arizona but we are used to having men thrust upon us as federal appointees who are distasteful, and will have to put up with them until Arizona is admitted to statehood, when the peo, pie will have the privilege of choosing their own public servants.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19

executive meets the callers in the morning he has them rounded up in the reception room, and sometimes there is score in the room at once Mir. Roosevelt bustles in and ropes at the first shorthorn he sees, finishes with him in short order and goes down the line in the same brisk man. ner, No condolences are exchanged. The sly politician grasps the Presi- dent by the lapel, puts his lips close to the executive ear and whispers his little tale. The President replies in a voice audible throughout the room, gives the whole snap away, not only revealing the object of the visitors call but disclosing his action. In the case of a 'turn-down" this is very painful, Washington Star.
 The letter "p" is like selfish friend tue first in pity, but the last in help. - Chicago News.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19

Many changes are taking place ID the Arizona newspaper field. The Tue son Citizen has passed to new owners {; the St. Johns Herald has new editor, which it very badly needed Geo. II. Kelly and others are soon to begin the publication of weekly paper at the growing mining camp of Morenci II. A. Pease, of the Holbrook Argus, will take temporary charge of the Winslow Mail, and on the fl rst of the year the Arizona Blade is to absorb the Flor ence Tribune. It is said Chas. Il. Reppy, of the Tribune, will goto Hon. olulu to become managing editor of the Honolulu Republican, Judge Hum phreys' organ.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19

The double barreled opinion of the Schley court of inquiry fairly repre- sents the two opposing opinions in the controversy courts findings voic- ing the narrow and egotistical opinion of the coterie that dominates the navy, while the dissenting opinion of Admiral Dewey represents the overwhelming sentiment of the American people, and their verdict is summed up in the clos ing paragraph of the report of the hero of Manila bay, and forever vindicates Admiral Schley. It reads "Commo- dore Schley was the senior officer of our squadron off Santiago when the spanish squadron attempted to escape on the morning of July 3, 1898. He was in absolute command and is enti tied to the credit due to such command. ing officer for the glorious victory which resulted in the total destruction of the Spanish ships.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19

want paper publishing the freshest telegraphic and territorial news, than tue Arizona Daily Star, of Tucson. The Star Is the only Arizona daily that reaches Globe on the day of its pubh- cation, n fact of much importance to readers, as 1t is member of the Asso- ciated Press, and it gives it's subscrib. CTS here and at most other points in southern Arizona the latest telegraphic report day in advance of any ot its competitors. On December 23, at the Tucson opera house, the Star will dis tribute to subscribers premiums aggre gating Sl ,O00 Iii value, pai ticulars of which are published on the seventh page of the SILVER BELT. Subscrip- tions, to participate in this distribu tion, must reach the Star ou or before the 23d inst.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19

The swamping of the submarine boat Fulton at her wharf recently does not necessarily reflect upou her qualities as diver. She went under because workman negligently left Il hatch open while her stern was being hoisted out of water for repairs. Nat urally the water entered the hole and the craft fOupdered. The carelessness of an individual has spoiled many an elaborate scheme before now.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19

It is going to cost S6lO, O,0O0, GOO to run the United States during the next fiscal year, according to the estimates of ihe secretary of the treasury. or this amount Slll ,0O0,OO0 will go to the support of the army and navy and for pensions, fact that Is liable to ex cite those who fear that we are becom- ing a warlike power. We shall, how ever, have no lack of money to meet these expenses, for the estimated re- ceipts are S7l2, ,00u, 900.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19

The Tucson Citizen appeared Mon day enlarged to il six column quarto, in new dress of type and carrying many new ads. The vigorous hand of Milford Winsor as business manager is already in evidence. In fnct the Citi zen management IS vigorous at both ends, probably too much so in it's edi- torial columns. We congratulate the Citizen on it's ''dawn of new era, and hope it will be one of continued prosperity.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19
FOR NATIONAL IRRIGATION.

It Is evident that the question Of ir- rIgation will be given serious consider atlon by congress during the present session, with the probable result that the national government will be pledged to initiate the great work of reclaim ing the arid lands. Thirteen of the seventeen senators, representatives and delegates appointed by the convention of western congressman held in Chcy . enne Inst summer to draft bill for the reclamation of the arid domain have practically agreed upon a measure to be presented to congress after the holiday recess.
 The committee is also practically unanimous in favor of authorizing the secretary oi the interior to immediately begin the construction of certain speci- fled irrigation enterprises, especially those recommended by the secretary of the interior in his annual report, one of which is the San Carlos dam, ear nestly advocated by Delegate Mark Smith
 Members of congress from east of the Missouri river are taking no part in the irrigation controversy. Some of them will oppose any appropriation in this direction. Many of them are quite willing to vote for it. however, as soon as it is presented to them m tangible form.
 With the presidents approval and ihe strong endorsement of the secre- taries of the interior and agriculture, 1t would now appear, says the Wash ington Star, as though majority could be secured in both house and senate for the principle involved in national aid to irrigation, providing the initial appropriation IS not too large.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19

A bill has been introduced in con gress authorizing the construction of railroad across Alaska from Cook s Inlet to Berings strait, distance of $50 miles. The claim is made that the road could be operated in all sea sons of the year. The building of n trans Alaskan railroad IS no longer climerical
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19

Apparently the sentiment in favor of the reenactment of the Chinese ex- clusion act is so overwhelming that the question is but little discussed in Washington. However, it would be we'll for western representatives in con gress to be on the alert. Many good cause has been lost by the over-conti. deuce of its advocates.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19

There is no bettsr indication of the character of a town than the character and quality of it's newspapers, An en- terprising, intelligent, up to-date news. paper plainly indicates a progressive, prosperous, intelligent community. Tncson Citizen.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19
Diplomacy of the President.

The yelvety voiced politicians who go to the White House get some jolts from President Roosevelt. When the
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19

Among the daily newspapers of Ari- zona there is none we can more cordi- ally commend to our local readers who
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-19
Official Paper of Gila County

As the holiday season approaches the man behind the pocket book be. comes the important factor in affairs
The age-herald., 1901-09-15

and, although he had never lost his quick American way of speaking, he was growing accustomed to the ways of the city, and, were it not for certain things that happened, would no doubt in time grow up quite little Cockney. and maybe get into the habit of dropping his h's and picking them up again in the most unexpected places.
 However, what Jimsey called proudly "his American blood" cropped out and he was forever reminded that he was a foreigner in a strange country.
 It was within a few weeks of the Fourth of July, and Jimsey could see no signs of the coming celebration. He expected the stores would stock up with crackers, rock cts and Catherine wheels weeks In advance, but no one seemed to know that the Fourth was coming. Jimsey didn't like to seem ig- norant, and hesitated to ask questions until it was within two or three days of the great holiday dear to every American boy. Final ly he spoke to one of his chums. Say" he said, "ain't there going to be no freworks?'
 Fireworks? Fireworks? Oh, them's down at the Crystal Palace!'
 Jimsey knew all about the Crystal Palace, for he had been there, but what he wanted to know about was the general all round
The age-herald., 1901-09-15

celebration. Finally he realized that Eng fish boys do not celebrate the Fourth. so he determined that one, James See Fenthering- ham would repair the omission.
 In his years stay in London Jimsey had made the acquaintance of two other New York boys who had gone to England with their parents. One of them was named O'Brien and the other was called Van Der Hyde To these boys Jimsey unfolded his plans for celebrating the Fourth, and as it so happened that they, too, were puzzled by the absence of fireworks in London early in July, they fell in eagerly with Jimseys plans.
 They made a joint fund of what money they had between them and then forming themselves into committee of three, they went forth and purchased fine assortment of the noisiest and most impressive fireworks their money would buy.
 On the morning of the Fourth they assem- bled outside the law courts in the Strand. The policeman who is always on duty at that spot must have turned into doorway for a moment for no one came to disturb their preparations They first arranged what Jimsey called "a grand morning salute.'
The age-herald., 1901-09-15

There; the kid belonged up there, and was off as fast as his legs would carry him to the Star office.
 Jimsey was the first with the news. The editor said "Bravo!'' to him, but 1t was only when the news of the fire was sent away to be printed that he noticed that Jimsey was without a coat and that his hair was all singed.
 few minutes later the reporters who had hurried to the fire in cabs came in full Of the story of the little boy who had dis covered the fire and picked baby safely out of the midst of the flames
 Next day Jimsey's picture was in the paper, with a great story of what he had done, and the American Club sent for him to do him honor as a fellow countryman who had brought credit upon them in a strange country.
 Jimsey continued to grow in prosperity. He distinguished himself as the most sue cessfu and energetic newspaper seller in all London. He became great friends with the American gentleman who befriended him on the Star, and in many ways Mir. Bloodgood- for that was his name-was able to show his interest in his young fellow-countryman.
 Jimsey had been nearly year in London,
The age-herald., 1901-09-15

to buy papers. He got thirteen to begin with, and handed up dime to pay for them. The man behind the counter reached out a long arm, grabbed the papers from Jimsey and threw the dime on the floor.
 'Badl bad. badA! Get out Go away! Scooti Scatl and go hence-bad money ain't wanted here," and he almost shooed Jimsey out of the place.
 Jimsey picked up the dime disconsolately. It was hard to, get used to these English ways. With hands in pockets he went out side the door, and, surveying the rushing crowds of boys who had secured. their. pa- pers, spoke aloud of his luck.
 "'Tis the toughest graft I ever struck against" said Jimsey, who had not noticed a tall, clean-shaven man standing by the door. This man smiled when he heard Jim seys slang, for he had come from New York himself, and instantly recognized in Jimsey a fellow-citizen.'
 When Jimsey had given him a truthful account of his adventures, he said: Well, I'll give you English money fol your American, and then you can buy youi stock
 He gave the boy several shillings, and thus Jimsey was established as a London news
The age-herald., 1901-09-15
STARTING IN BUSINESS.

with an air of capitalist about to invest fortunes, and having satisfied himself from observation of the newsies rushing hither and thither that it was good field for his energies he went into little restaurant and ordered q frugal meal.
 And here Jimsey's real troubles in Eng land began. His New York slang was na- ture itself to him. and he could not drop 1t for a simpler speech, so when he asked for "a pale Jew and shipwreck" the waiter indignantly retorted:
 .'G,arn, quit yer kiddin','
 Jimsey had difficulty in explaining that he wanted only a cup of coffee and beef stew. When 1t came to paying, Jimsey pro- duced dime. It was rejected as bad money, for to the waiter all money not English was bad money but after lengthy explanations and much ringing of the coin upon the eoun- ter to test it's metal 1t was accepted.
 new edition of the Star was just being sold when Jimsey went into the street, and he took place among the crowd struggling
The age-herald., 1901-09-15

half-doliar and ran as fast as his legs would carry him up the street.
 Jmsey flung the loose change, in his pocket, but stiIs hoIding the bills in his hand gave chase to the juvenile robber. Jimsey was a swift runner and would have overtaken the thief, but just as he was turn ing a corner 2 foot was projected and Jimsey went sprawling on the street. When he picked shimself up fhe found his bills miss ing andan uusympathetie crowd. about him. "It ain't no use to squeal," said Jimsey to himself, braUely, ;andsthen, with fine show of unconcsrn, heseskeds
 Say, fellers, whereabouts is Newspaper Row?'' G
 'tBookseHers' Row. you mean,' said one.
 'zNo, Edon.t. ,meapsNewspaper Row tbe place where the.newspapers are sodd."
 "ob, ,sthaEs:downsinStonee street, or . Vhitefriars strset."
 It was about.thFee miles distant but with the eccasionassheapsof policeman Jimsey foundtihis waE&tosStonecutter street, for there, Resfeit,y asy'his chance of making a living-seiling@ewSpa He still had the loose change, and for the newspaper busi- ness that was no small capital.
 Jimsey surveyed the big Star building
The age-herald., 1901-09-15

Five big giant firecrackers In row, three large-sized Roman candles, two bombs, eev- eral splutterers and d wheel or two were prepared. The three boys had lighted fuses and at the word from Jimsey they touched off the whole bunch as nearly simultane- ously as they could.
 What roar those fireworks made! It was like discharge of artillery. The place was filled with smoke and the smell of gun powder, and the crowds of people going to their offices in the neighborhood were panic stricken. The rumor ran like wildfre through the city that dynamiters had attempted to blow up the law courts.
 Jlmsey, pleased with his first display, was preparing for another, when he was grabbed by the shoulder by big policeman, who was very red in the face with excitement. O'Briep and Won der Helde were also seized. and the three were rushed of with great haste to the police court at Bow street aad there brought up before a magistrate.
 Jimsey was pointed out as the ringIeader, and as the other boys were tongue-tied with fright he had to act as spokesman for the little party of patriots.
 Gro be continued.) {.
The age-herald., 1901-09-15
-s4 Tbe Adventures of Jimsey. sa-

boy.
 Jimsey was energetic, had good voice and swift legs, and he made a success of the newspaper business from the start. When he came to know London better he learned that money was 10 be made by bringing re- ports of fires and accidents to the offices of the evening papers, and many half crown and five shilllngs he earned in that way. His friend who had changed his money always , took quiet interest in him, and as he was one of the editors of the Star he helped the newsy considerably.
 One day as Jimsey was passing through Donegan street, a crowded tenement dis trict, he noticed flame shooting out one of the windows on the third floor. His first Instinct was to rush off to the office of the Star and notify them, but realizing that he was the first to see the fire he ran to the corner and rang the fire alarm. He then ran back to the burning house, and flew up the stairs to warn the inmates.
 The commotion in the house became terri-
The age-herald., 1901-09-15

While tie varnish Is drying take two large blocks of wood, cut a groove around them and anchor them securely in the places where you want them to enter ana icaVe the water, hanging heavy stone rom cord. which much be tied around the blocks in the groove which you have preppred.
 When the varsish on the tvFine is thor ough!y dry. stretch your scable across the water. Wade or row out by it and hang stones from 1t byibops of twine so as to keep it properdlstance below the surface of the water. Hasten your cable to the floats at the poirts whore it enters and leaves the watersby loops of twine tied se- curely to the blocks of wood. If your twine Is long enough you can run it clear to your bedroom window and hand the tin can in- side Your playmate car do the same with his end, but you must both be careful to suspend the cabie by loops of twine every time 1t turns a corner or has to be hung from anything. If you are careful with the construction uf t you ard your playmate at the other eEc can hear each other speak very plainly over 100 yasds apart You should puc seS' face close to the tin ssa when talking aSk.paxx q distinctly as you can. It ls ret Ssesssxrs to sncut. When you are listening te soes playmate you ohould put yoor eav esirs inside of th. open. ipg of the can to Est tie sttsru!ts.
The age-herald., 1901-09-15
How to make a Submari2e Cable.

Our readers who live near lake or pond can have a good deal of fun In this way at a very small cost and with very little trouble. It seems queer to talk with play mate through the water, but 1t can be done easily enough. No doubt most of our readers know how to make telephone that will work very well for little distance. The principle is the same in making cable; but, in case you have never learned to make a telephone, we will give you full directions in this case.
 Your cable proper should be made of a single piece of twine. You can purchase a large ball for few cents. There should be no knots in the twine or you could use old pieces which you would find about the house.
 Take tin can about the size of those that tomatoes come In and remove the top. Punch a small hole in the bottom with sharp nail. Put one end of the twine through this hole and tie large knot very tightly in the end so that the knot Is in the inside of the can. Pull on the twine until the knot is drawn close against the hole, and one end of your cable is complete. After measuring carefully the distance you wish to cover, in the same way fix another similar can on the other end of the twlne.
 Then cover your twine carefully with q thick coat of cheap yarnish and let it dry in the sun. This is to protect your twine from the water; without the varnish 1t would be soon so watcr-soaked that 1t would not carry sound at all. The string should be laid as nearly straight as possible while drying, for If the varnish should harden while the string Is all curled up 1t is liable to crack when the string is strengthened out.
The age-herald., 1901-09-15

ble. The fire spread with great rapidity and quickly filled the whole floor. Jimsey reached the doors through the blinding smoke and shouted, but no answer came. He was turning to go away, when he heard feeble. tiny cry coming from the smoke filled room. Jimsey had been the mascot of Hook and Ladder Company No. Is, in New York, and he knew just what to do In a case like this. He pulled of his coat and groped through the room until he came to cradle. He snatched up a shrieking baby,
The age-herald., 1901-09-15

You can knock any other fellows bottN back by showing it with your head if you get chance. but must not touch 1t h any other way. It is great sport for the racers as well as for any one who is lookif on, but you must be entirely fair. The swiftest swimmer does not always win, as the bot ties bob around most proyokingly, and seem to go anywhere but where you want the;n 4. fs
The age-herald., 1901-09-15
BYJ. P. couGHLAN.

Jimsey stood on the pavement and sur veyed the grimy street. If this was London he didn't like 1t. It was not what his fancy had painted of the worlds biggest city. Be sides, it was strange and made him feel lonely. For a few minutes he stood there try ing to get his bearings and then, as prac- tical beginning, he pulled out his money to count the capital with which he had to face the world Seven dollars in bills, half dollar, a quarter, two dimes, few nickeis and several pennies.
 't's a lot of money" said Jimsey, who had never owned such large sum all at once before.
 He was counting 1t over again, and did not notice that he was the center of small crowd of boys and. girls gazing curiously at him and the green American money He was just putting the smaller change away in his pocket when one boy, bolder than the others, reached forward, snatched away the
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wrappeds shis coat about its head and made the best of his way to the landing. He was nearly overcome, but by great struggle, coughing and panting from the smoke and heat. he reached the street. Then it dawned full upon him that he had neglected his duty to the paper. He rushed straight into the arms of a big policeman and cried: