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The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
Strictly Appropriate.

One Of the pretty Sunday school
teachers has class Of little girls. and
1t is her custom to tell them each Sun.
day OF some little Incident that has
happened in the week and request the
children to quote n verse OF Scripture
to illustrate the story. In this way
she hopes to impress the usefulness
OF Biblical knowledge upon the little
ones. Last Sunday she told her class
of cruel boy who would catch cats
and cut their tails Off.
Now, can any little girl tell me OF
nn appropriate verseT she asked
There was pause for few moments
when one little girl arose and In sol.
emn voice said:
Whatsoever God has Joined together
let no man put asunder."-Carthage
Press
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
Fought Under Jackson
And John c. Fremont

MT. GILEAD, Ohio, Dec. .23.-Jere-
miah Gleason, of Monroe, is the oldest
survivor OF the Mexican and Civil
Wars, and is the oldest man in this
S,.ate. He Is 108 years old. He was
born near Londonderry, Ireland. 1893
and when twenty years old left his ma
,.ye country for America because OF
oppression at home.
His love for adventure and wild
life took him to Ohio. then the outpost
OF civilization, and here he has made
ms home for ninety years. He was
captured by the Indians, was held a
prisoner by them for more than iye
years, and, according to his own ac-
count. .ecame as barbaric as any OF
hls captors.
During the Indian war Uncle Jer-
ry," as he Is called, fought under Gen.
Andrew Jackson. and there was form
ed between him and the General a
warm friendship that lasted until the
death of Jackson.
Gleason served under Gen. John C.
Fremont in the Mexican War, and
when that contest was over joined an
expedition to seek gold in California
lie was accompanied by his son. who
was lost in the famous Peg Leg gold
mine. He returned to his family In
what Is now Monroe, with small for
tune. He served three years in the
Civil War. and wanted to go TO tbs
war with Spain, but was not permitted
to do so because of his advanced age.
Uncle Jerry" is CHEEKY character
ret unlike Uncle Billy Sanders ir
Jal, Chandler Harris Tales of tht
Snutn.' Only today ne was seen doinf
it work on his farm with his team
~ horses. animals tnat are by com
son as old as their driver. "Unclt
Terry" says he fully expects to lIv,
r. no one hundred and fifteen years
81 sc, and perhaps older.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
FISH WITH WINGS AND Rr 4
A Cyrano de BerRerac In the a..
Has Been DincovereI


Has Been Discovered
Flying fish. called by naturo,,,
"exocntus." are common sight to
voyagers In tropical and sub,ron,o j.
geas. Their usual length is from n /.
IL inches, though one 1S inches ,on
has recently been described. Thev
enabled TO execute flying leans
means of the great development
their forward or pectoral fins. DurlnN
flight the fins are kept quietly dlstenx
ed, without any motion. Their elgrE
is rapid. greatly exceeding that of
ship going ten miles an hour but CroN
ually decreasing In velocity and ro,T
ly extending beyond a distance OF M
feet.
Another curious fish is the halfbe,tl
which has an extraordinarily long prol
tuberance from the end OF the lowsI
jaw. They usually attain length N
about foot. or course they have noT
the power of flight as the flying tshe,
have. Yet naturalists considered them
closely related to the flying fish. Thu
relationship has been fully confirmed
by a unique specimen discovered in ths
ARCHAEOLOGICAL collection of the Acade.
my OF Natural Sciences and nance,
"TIemiexocntus candimaculatus, q,
''the half flying fish with spotted
tall"
This curious creature, although onIy
little over an inch In length, Is Ger
tainly one of the most interesting dis
coveries recently made In ichthyology
1t has tail and large forward fin,
exactly like the flying fish. but It's head
Is wholly different. for the lower jaw
Is extended into curious beaklik,
structure, the mouth being at rs hase
In this respect 1t exactly resembles th
halfbeak.
Hemiexocntus is therefore an inter
mediate form connecting two impor
tant groups OF fishes, and his adyen
upon the archaeological horizon will NJ
doubt be hailed with much interest, q
1t Is just such forms as these that ar
needed In geological science to bridg
over gaps In the genealogical histor
| Of many animate creatures. The spec
men In question was obtained from th
western coast of Mexico. In the gulf 0
Observation-Disclosures Record.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
A woMAN's AWFUL PERIL.

There is only one chance to save
your life and that is through an op-
eration' were the startling words
heard by Mrs. !. p. Hunt Of Lime
Ridge, Wis. from her doctor after he
had vainly tried to cure her Of fright
ful case of stomach trouble and yell
low jaundice. Gall stones had formed
and she began to use Electric Bitters
which wholly cured her. It's wonder
ful Stomach. Liver and Kidney remedy
Cures Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite.
Try 1t. Only Scots. Guaranteed. For
sale by l.. Zeckendorf &c Co. whole
sale and Geo. Martin retail.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
AN EYANGELISTrs STORY.

"T suffered for years with a bron-
chial trouble and tried various reme-
dies but did not obtain permanent
relief until | commenced using One
Minute Cough Cure" writes Rev.
James Kirkman, evangelist Of Belle
River. III. One Minute Cough Cure
affords immediate relief for coughs
colds and all throat and lung troubles
For Group it is unequalled. Absolute
ly safe. Never fails and afavorite with
children.
On sale at Be,"s Pharmacy. 20 NJ
Church street.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
Unavoidable.

"Why do you wander aimlessly from
place to placer inquired the philan-
thropist.
"Well," answered Meandering Mike.
"eight hours sleep day Is enough for
anybody. And we's gotter do something
wit de other 10 hours. ain't weY'-
Washington Star.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
Told Him.

An old Scottish farmer. being elected
a member Of the local school board.
visited the school and tested the intel
iigence of the class by his questions.
The first inquiry was:
moo. boys. cap ony O. you tell me
what naething is?"
After moments silence small boy
In back seat arose and replied:
Its what We gle me t'otber day fot
haudln yer Reconsideration Answers.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
A British Soldier
Found Wife Married

LOWELt.N ass. Dec 23.--Patrick
F. Smith la." of His Majesty's forces
in South Africa, returned here yester-
day and found his wife married to an
other man
Smith left here in 1899. His wife re-
ceivod no letter from uIm. After cor
respondenc" with the British War
once She came to the conclusion that
ne was dead and married Clinton H.
Downs. Now That Smith has return
cd Mrs. Smith has separated from
Downs, but she has begun proceedings
Tor divorce from Smith on the ground
Of dosertLoA
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
A hit OF Bovvery Dialogue.

This gem Of metropolitan English IS
vouched for by the New York corre-
spondent OF the Pittsburg Commercial
Gazette:
l heard this bit OF dialogue between
two Bowery hoodlums the other day:
Said one as be pointed TO his shiny
black trousers: "Oh, Chimmy, howcher
like me bIacksT
IAN right" was the response. "but
dey amt ez good ez yer lightest."
"G'wan. yer guy; git wise. Desc Is
dose, only ! had 'em dyed"
And then they got aboard q car.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
A HrlRhf slurY.

In a larceny case in Maine 1t was
agreed to go on with only ii men on
the jury. The trial lasted several
hours. and then the Jury retired to
deliberate upon the evidence and find
a verdict. After being out four hours
the jury reported that 1t could not
agree, and accordingly 1t was dis
charged from further duty In the case.
and the prisoner was remanded to the
jail. A little later the attorneys for the
respondent got at" one of the jury
men and asked him how the vote stood
In the Jury room.
"Well." said he. I'VE balloted about
20 times. aud each time there were II
votes for conviction. but at no time
could we get II votes for conviction, SO
we had to report disagreement"
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
s.erv rora by IN. Bones.

"He was probably man OF means,
with q large family Of daughters" the
irre9erent bystander commented as the
skeleton was brought to view after
having reposed for ages In the vault.
"Why do you think SOP asked one OF
the scientific persons present
"Observe the skeleton" he rsplied
"See how much longer one OF BIB legs
was than the otber."-Chicago Tribune
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
THAT THRoBBlNG HEADACHE.

THAT THROBBiNG HEADACHE
Would quickly leave you, II yot used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers lave proved their match
less merit for Sick and Nervous Head.
aches. They make pure bloof and
buila up your health. Only 70 cents.
Money back il not cured. Sold by L.
Zeckendorf & Co., Wholesale. q Geo.
Martin. Retail Druggist.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
How to Quit Chewing Tobacco

The Substitute cure" Is worthy of
the attention of sufferers. We have o
citizen OF Mobile who has tried it. He
was an inveterate chewer of tobacco.
He stopped chewing and took to chew
ing a pine stick. He always has this
bit of wood between his teeth. In wax
ing hours at least. He has not tasted
tobacco ia many years.-Mobile Reg
lister.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
Above snspieion.

On being informed that a member OF
his race had been sentenced to the pen
itent!ary for forgery. Brother DIckey
exclaimed: Oats what comes er dis
yer eddication. Thank de good Lawd
| never could read or write. en-. what's
mo- / never wiil!'-Atlanta Constitu.
tiou
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
Explained

Customer-Waiter, 1t is nearly half
an hour since l ordered that turtle
soup.
Waiter--Sorry. sir. bus you know how
slow turtles are, sir.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23

STORAGE WAREHOUSE all furni
f.,', etc, stored with absolute safety
F'"neer Transfer Co., II n, Stone ave.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
IINELY TIME AT DEMlNG.

The Cabinet saloon of Deming was
he'd up one morning last week by
Two Arizona cowboys and the cash
register relieved of $50. The boys
went broke in Deming the day be-
fore. and sold their outfits for enough
money to buy q gun, with which they
recouped their cash account. One OF
them giving his name as St. Johns, a
mere boy. was afterwads captured at
Lake Valley by Sheriff Baca. st.
Johns is not known in this section.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
ASSAULT AT YUMA.

Henry Conner, a winter tourist OF
the freight train variety. was arrested
by Constable j. d. Meadows on Main
street Monday evening for attempted
highway robbery. The victim OF the
attempt was Jonn Ruix, RuiX miner.
According to the story OF Ruix, Con-
ner asked htm for money, which was
refused. when he struck RutN on the
head. knocking him down. Constable
Meadows. who saw the blow ana the
fall. made for the scene of the trouble
which probably prevented a robbery.
Ruix received a painful cut on the
head. Conner was tried before Justice
w. l.. Rieff Tuesday and given sixty
days for assault.-Yuma Sun.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
STATEHOOD LETTER.

Judge &. w Woy, of Mesa, has re-
ceived a letter from Henry NJ. Teller.
of Colorado, in which the Senator says
that he viii work and vote for the ad-
mission Of Arizona to the sisterhood
of States. The Senator says: You
can tell the people of Arizona that
they can count on me 10 support the
statehood measure whenever it comes
before the Sena,c.'
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
BROTHERS LOST.

Frank and Eugene Fleming sons OIL
Mike Fleming, of the ella river In
Grant county. New Mexico, myster-
inusly disappeared from their home
the early part of last week, and have
NOT since been heard from. They are
about seventeen and nineteen years
OF age, respectively, and are well
hnoWn to many of the cattlemen OF
this county. Their mother Is almost
distracted with fear as foul play Is
suspected. Clifton Copper Era.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
CnwRnY TuRNAMENT.

The cowboy tournament on CHRIST
mas and the following day, promises
IN be the most interesting event OF
that nature that has ever been pres
ented in this city. There Will be a
large attendance of the reai broncho
busting. rope throwing, wild-eyeo
range cowboy. and he will be in con-
dition to do his prettiest. Letters nave
been received from many of the record
holding and prize winning vaqueros'
and there Is no hesitation In promising
a fine entertainment for those VINO are
interested in the sports of the plains
II will be a great day for the boys VINO
expect to make few dollars In prize
money. The arrangement of the pro-
gram will produce the best EFFORTS on
the mart of the contestants. Jack Glib
son. to whom credit is due for getting
an the tournament. VIII do his best
to see that everything is conducted
fairly and that the contests will De
won purely on the tests OF SIKH. III Is
the only public event advertised lot
those dates, and will doubtless ara"
a big crowd.--Phoenix Republican.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23

In Abyssinia the coffee plant grows
wild In great profusion and derives It's
name from Kaffa, district OF that
country.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
HOLD UP AT CLIFTON.

The roulette game at the Midway
was held up Monday morning about .
O clock by two Mexicans. one OF whom
was a boy. When they made the at
tempt to hold up the game Burt Moore
grabbed the boy. an the man ran.
Bur turned the boy over to Mike
Rose. who helu him while Burt ex-
aminea the cash drawer He found the
greenbacks and gold all right, and
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
Her YerAion Of Il.

A young girl In class preparing for
Admission into the church was asked
by the pastor how she ought to obey
the ffth commandment, to honor her
father and mother. she answered
promptly. 81 ought TO take them out
for walks on Sundays. and | ought not
to let them see how much more know
than they do" She expressed an opin-
ion probably quite current among
young people concerning the prepOu-
derance of knowledge In the rising gen.
Neutrality-suspicious..
Rrnwn'a Rrown,a RrnHn'a-Whara
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
WILSON'S RETURN DATES.


William Wilson, he Of the certified
check syndicate, was before Judge
Burnett Saturday at Phoenix, charged
with obtaining money under false pr =
lenses Wilson has just completed sery-
ing sentence in Prescott. being con-
victed of similar crime. The story OF
his system is an Old one and we'll
known. He came t0Phoenix about three
months ago, and represented himself
to be capitalist temporarily out of
funds. In prof of his wealth &c ex-
hibited certificate Of deposit. which
appeared to have been issued to him
by Denver bank. His possession Of
this document enabled him to borrow
small sums of money from a half a
dozen colored people. who subsequent
| ly discovered that the certificate OF
deposit represented nothing but Mr..
| Wilson's skill with the pen. 1t was
| mere work OF art. and was Of no
commercial value whatever. Then he
, suddenly disappeared. but was later
heard OF In the northern part OF the
| Territory where he was working the
same gag. 1t was subsequently learn
ed that Mr.. Wilson had booked him.
self for a complete tour of the Ter
ritory, starting the circuit IT Bisbee
He will now cover the route again
playing a few return engagements,
Judge Burnett gave him sixty days
sentence. In Prescott Wilson had
been serving seventy days, so he con
sidered this sentence light. When sen
tence was passed he thanked the judge
and promised to do as much for hin
some day. When Wilson Is released
here be will leave for the South to fl
several important dates. 1t Is said thu
people OF Tucson are very anxiously
awaiting An opportunity to see him
Phoenix Eenterprise.
The brick wall of the Copper Queer
warehouse, which fell in several week.
ago, has been rebuilt and Is now be
ing thoroughly braced and made Sc
cure to prevent recurrence OF th
accident
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23

II you want your wife to make love 10
You, take one OF Goldtrees oyster loais
home to her.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23
Arizona News
Views and Gossip.

I Mike .Aen turned the boy loose. The
boy made q break for the uoor, and
there was n suspicious Jingle OF silver
about his person. On examining the
rows of silver dollars stacked up
around the wheel, it was discovered
that one of them had disappeared, and
IL is only reasonable to suppose that
they accompanied the boy in flight.
Billy Hamilton ana Lee Hobbs were
sitting In the rear room OF the Mid
way at the time, but the robbery was
committed so quickly. and without
word being spoken, that they were
not apprised of 1t until after both
Mexicans made good their escape
.ifton Copper Era.
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH.
Last Tuesday morning ]. r. Owens
met with a very serious accident that
will keep him confined for some time
to come. Mr.. owens and A. L, Jacob
son were inspecting the corn grinder
in the Union Milling a. Trafing Cos
grist mill. at Stafford. Mr.. Owens reach
ed over to get n handful of corn from
the hopper when his coat was caught
in the upper pair of cogs. In enoeav-
oring to pull away his right leg was
caught by the lower COgs and the skin
and outer muscles ground to pulp
from the knee to the hip and reaching
almost at the same moment his right
arm was caught by the upper cogs and
received about the same treatment
from the elbow to the shoulder as did
the leg from the knee to hipIn some
way during the struggle his forehead
was also quite badly cut, Mr.. Jacobson
was standing near at the. time of the
accident and Immediately turned off
the power and stopped the machinery.
Had lie not been ,Aere, Mr.. Owens
would have been killed.-Graham
Guardian.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-23

Browns, Browns, Brown's-Wherel
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-10-18

When suffering from racking
cough, take a dose of Foley's Honey
and Tar. The soreness will be re-
lieved and warm, grateful feeling
and healing of the parts affected
will be experienced. Sold at Arm
strong's drug store.
The attorney general advises the
department Of public instruction that
the act Of 1901 is the only one on
compulsory education now in force,
but he thinks the proviso which
authorizes school boards to reduce
period Of compulsory attendance to
not less than seventy per centum of
the school term cannot be enforced
during the present school year. All
the other provisions may be enforced.
After exposure or when you feel a
cold coming on, take a dose of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar. It never fails
to stop a cold if taken in time. lSold
at Armstrong; drug store.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-10-18
Tot Causes Night Alarm.

zone night my brothers. baby
was taken with Group" writes Mrs.
J. G. Snider, of Crittenden, KY, "it
seemed it would strangle before we
could get a doctor, so we gave it
DR.. Kings New Discovery, which
gave quick relief and permanently
cured it. We always keep it in the
house to protect our children from
Group and Whooping Cough. 1t
cured me of a chronic bronchial
trouble that no other remedy would
relieve" " Infallible for Coughs,
Colds, Throat and Lung troubles,
SOC and 81. Trial bottles free at all
druggists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-10-18

Born, to Rev. G. q. scudder and
wife, Wednesday, Oct. 16, a son.
Charles Travis and wife of Ding
imam township are rejoicing over the
advent Of a little daughter this week.
S. D. Van Campen of Sussex, N.
} a thoroughly wide awake and
progressive business man, has made
arrangements to take charge of the
dry goods department in the Park
block at Newton, the largest and
finest store in Sussex county.
Albert Helms was at Wurtsborc,
N. Y, a day this week.
French mushrooms at Mitchells'.
Subscribe for the Press.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-10-18
Widows Appraisements.

The following appraisements set apart
to widows have been filed with the Regis
ter and will be presented to the Court TO
be held on the third Monday of October
next for confirmation and allowance;
Estate of Samuel G. Arnst, docd. Ap-
praisement Of real estate set apart to wild
ow
Estate Of Lancelot w. Armstrong, decd.
Inventory and appraisement of personal
property set apart to widow.
JOHN @. WESTBROOK, JR.,
Milford, Pa, Sept, "a, 1901. Register.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-10-18

Chas. R. Wessmar. Evanston, III ,
writes my boy 21S years old had
a severe cold which refused to yield
to any treatment until we tried
Foley's Honey and Tar. He was
completely cured before using one
bottle" Take none but Foley s.
Sold at Armstrong; drug store.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-10-18

WANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS OF
character and good reputation in each
state tone in this county required) to rep
resent and advertise old established veal
thy business house of solid financial stand
ing, Salary $500 weekly with expenses
additional, all payable i'm cash each We'd
ncsday direct from head offices. Horse
and carriages furnished, when necessary.
References. Enclose self-addressed stamp.
ed envelope, Manager, 3l6 Caxton Build
ing, Chicago 3-13-02
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-10-18
SlOO Reward.

All persons are forbidden trespassing on
the premises Of the undersigned IN dug
man township, OF in any wise damaging
or interfering with the reservoir supplying
water to, or pipes which connect same
with, the Hotel Seitz under penalty Of the
law and "a reward OF 500 viii be paid for
information Of any person found doing
any such damage FRANK +. SEITZ.
Milford, Sept "a, 1901.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-10-18

There is nothing like Asthma
lene. 1t brings instant relief, even
in the worst cases. Il cures when
all else fails.
The Rev. @. f. WELLS, Of villa Ridge.
H., says. "Your trial bottle Of Asthma.
lene received in good condition. cannot
tell you how thankful feel for the good
derived from It, I was slave, chained
with putrid sore throat and Asthma for
ten years. Idespaired Of ever being cured.
l saw your advertisement for the cure of
this dreadful and tormenting disease.
Asthma, and thought you had overspoken
yourselves, but resolved to give It a trial.
To my establishments the trial acted like
charm Send me full-sized bottle"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-10-18

TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
l given that trespassing on the premises
occupied by the undersigned in DingnaT
% Wnship, known as the Buchanan farm
Of hunting, fishing, berrying or any other
urpose whatever is forbidden under pen.
atty Of the law. Any person or persons
disObeying this notice will be dealt with
in the severest lawful manner.
GEORGE H. MCCARTY,
July 1, 1897. Lessee.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-10-18

TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
i given that trespassing upon the pro-
perty of the Forest Lake Association in
Lackawaxen township, Pike county, Pa,
for the purpose of hunting and, fishing, or
any other purpose is strictly forbidden un-
der penalty Of the law.
ALEXANDER MADDEN,
Nov. %, 1895. President.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-10-18
Court Proclamation.


State of Pennsylvania.
County of Pike.
Notice is hereby given to all persons
bound by reoOgnizanoe or otherwise to ap-
pear, that the October Term, 1901, OF the
several Courts Of Pike County will be held
at the Court House in the Borough OF Mil
ford on the third Monday (2lst) at two
o'clock p. m. and continue one week II
necessary. K NANDERMARk,
Milford, Pa, Sept. 20. 1901. Sheriff
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-10-18

TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
J. given that trespassing ON the premises
of the undersigned, situated in DIngman
township, for any purpose whatever is
strictly forbidden, and alloffenders will be
promptly prosecuted. IRA B. CASE.
Oct. "a. 1895.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-10-18
EASTWARD.

Trains leave Chambers street, New
York for Port Jervis on week days at 4 90,
10, 900, 9.15, 1890 A. NJ. / 90, 8. 90,
30, 80, 80, 9.t5 Pm On Sundays,
400, 30, 900, 8. 10 a. m. 12. 80, 2. 80, q 80
and 8. Tsp. NJ.
ID. 1. Roberts,
General Passenger Agent,
New York.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-10-18
CURE FREE /!
Asthmalene Brings Instant Relief and Permanent
Cure in All Cases.

SENT ABSOLUTELY FREE ON RECEIPT OF POSTAL,
NAME AND ADDRESS PLAINLY
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-10-18

Great reduction in shirt waists at
y. Armstrong e Co. g. Prices now
SOC, 55c, 69c and soc.