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Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16

sow kneit and prayed every day for
six months. Love for his wife was
the one absorbing passion of his life.
For her he wrested a great fortune
from trade. He honored her and re-
spected her. If ever two people de-
served long life and continued happi-
ness it would seem that they did. But
suddenly he found that his money was
nothing. 1t couldn't purchase health,
the luXuries it could provide failed to
tempt dying woman, his wealth
didn't delay the visit of the grim spec
ter a second. And so he paid tribute
at the grave of good woman. When
it rained the drops fell on the bare
head of a man beside pile of earth.
When the sun beat down it touched
the face of a man WHO was praying.
He wasn't crazy. 1t was not worship,
but tribute to her who had ennobled
his life. He died of a broken heart,
but there was a smile ON the dead face.
1t is right to desire money, to work
for it, plan and do all things honorable
for it. Yet it is we'll to remember that
to be rich is not always to possess dol
lars Chas. Passow died poor because
the thing that he coveted-life for the
one most dear to him-was denied him.
Health and contentment coupled with
the stimulus of ambition, are in them
selves fortune.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16

The chemist seeks always for fresh
tests by which he may recognize most
easily the elements with which he
deals, says the Chicago American. We
humans, dealing with each other, are
forever striving for sure means OF
knowing each other with the least ef-
fort and greatest certainty. Here, for
your consideration 1--WE say nothing
positively, is a test of human polite
ness: Two men are talking earnestly
about nothing in particular and are
of course deeply interested in the sound
of their own voices. Both begin to talk
at the same second. Both stop sud
denly and each says, with that amusing
affectation of courtesy that marks us
all: 81 beg your pardon" When this
happens you will find that one Of the
81 beg your pardon" gentlemen usually
means it. He really does stop to let
the other go on. The other one does
go on, and talks ahead happily. He
did not in the least mean it when he
said Il beg your pardon" He did not
mean to give way to the other. He
merely meant to prove that ne was as
polite as any one could be. OF the two,
of course, the more polite is the man
who means it when he says 81 beg your
pardon" The less polite is the man who
talks ahead. But here is this to think
about: True, the one who speaks after
the other Is more polite. But the one
who speaks first is more apt to succeed
in the world, for it is his tendency to
impress himself upon others and to
assert his will. Of the two who said 81
beg your pardon" each does good. One
does good through individual achieve
ment. The other does good through
setting an example of politeness. One
represents the driving wheel, the other
the ball bearings that make life's mo-
ton smooth. How varied are our diff
ferent missions on earth.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16
Prick Buys a Town


.. H. C. Prick, former chairman of the
Carnegie Steel Company, has bought
the village of Blair, about twenty
miles from Pittsburgh on the Monen-
gahela river This completes the pur-
chase by Prick of 5000 acres of land
with three miles of river front and
stretching two miles up Peters Creek
Mr.. Prick will turn the village OF
Blair into field again, later to be
covered with industrial plants.
Blair covers about twenty acres, and
contains a number of houses, occupied
and owned mostly. by officials and
workers employed2at the works of the
Campbell Glass. Company, just east OF
Blair, and at the plant Of the Monon-
gahela Tube Company, near the glass
works.
An agent of Prick has been engaged
for some time in securing options on
these houses, as well as on vacant lots
held by individuals. The residue OF
holdings of the Blair Land Company
were purchased a few weeks ago for
$500, 900.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16
Married While On a Tree.

When the minister and the two Low.
ers, who were having a tiff, were all
freed by an angry bull there followed
the queerst wedding on record. Char.
lie Bangs and his sweetheart, Emma
Swanzer, left their home, near Mont
rose, town not far from Susquehanna,
Pa, one evening recently to go over TO
Great Bend to attend the wedding of
one of their friends. Charlie was feel
ing little fiirty that evening, and his
attentions to other girls whom they met
put Emma out so much that when the
time came to go home the pair were on
very poor terms with each other. The
minister accompanied them, but it was
pretty quiet and, on the part of the
lovers, decidedly sulky party.
On the way home they crossed a field
that was pre-empted by bull noted
for his ugly disposition. The bull soon
let them know that they were tres
passers, and when he charged down on
them all three scudded for the trees,
Charlie was in the lead and the minis
ter covered the rear. Charlie also was
the first up the tree, but the minister
waited until he had boosted Emma ND
before he sought safety. Once up there
everyone began to feel so much better
that, in spite of Charles haste to lead
the retreat, a reconciliation was effect
ed on the spot-or rather on the
boughs. Suddenly it occurred to one of
them that here was chance to have a
record-breaking wedding, and then and
there the marriage ceremony was per
formed. Pretty soon the owner of the
bull came along and drove the animal
away, when the liberated party went al
once to the home of the bridegroom to
make merry.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16
How Philpot Curran Got Even,

John Philpot Curran, one of the wit
test lawyers who ever faced a court,
was once arguing a case before Lord
Glare, the Irish lord chancellor. Clare
cherished a cordial dislike for Curran
and, in order to show his contempt for
that gentleman, affected to pay no at
tention to the argument and devoted
himself to fondling mastiff which he
had brought with him to court. Pres
emily he stopped down ostentatiously to
pat the dog. Instantly Curran stopped
speaking. The lord chancellor looked
up and said: go on, Mr.. Curran." 81
beg your lordship's pardon" replied
Curran; 81 thought you were engaged
in consultation"
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16
THE NEW KINGS GREETING
His Whole Aim to Follow in the Footsteps
of the Dead Queen

"To my People: Now that the last
scene has closed in the noble and ever
glorious life of my beloved mother,
the queen, l am anxious to endeavor
to convey to the whole empire the ex-
tent of the deep gratitude 1 feel for
the heart-stirring and affectlonate
tribtes which have everywhere been
borne to her memory"
After alluding to the common sor-
row. the king concludes by again
pledging to walk in the footsteps OF
the late Queen in the fulfillment OF
my great responsibilities"
The king-emperor has sent a spe-
cial message to the people of India
and a greeting to the ruling chiefs OF
the native states. He refers to the
late queens special interest in India
and to his own visit to that country
to the deep impression he received and
to his purpose to follow the Queen
Empress in working for the well being
of all ranks in India.
"To My People Beyond the Seas:
The countless messages OF loyal SYM
pathy that 1 have received from every
part of my dominions over the seas
testify to. the universal grief in which
the whole empire now mourns the loss
of my beloved mother
"In the welfare and prosperity of hel
subjects throughout Great Britain the
queen ever evinced a heartfelt inter
est. She saw with thankfulness the
steady progress which under the wide
extension of self-government they ha6
made during her reign. She warmly
appreciated their unfailing loyalty tt
her throne and person and was proud
to think of those who had so nobly
fought and died for the empires cause
in South Africa.
81 have already declared that it will
be my constant endeaver to follow the
great example which has been be-
queathed to me. In these endeavors
shall have confident trust in the devo-
ton and sympathy of the people and Of
their several representative assemblies
throughout my vast colonial domin.
ions.
with such loyal support, I will
with the blessing of God, solemnly
work for the promotion of the com
mon welfare and security of our great
empire, over which I have now beer
called to reign"
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16
Price of Tomatoes

The members Of the Tomato Grow
ers' Association of Ohio, Indiana and
Kentucky have agreed upon the con-
tract price for tomatoes during the
1901 season. The new price agreed
upon is &c cents per bushel for city,
and % cents per bushel for country
Gamers. This is a concession on the
part of the association, for at a meet
ing held several weeks ago the contract
price agreed on was 80 cents per
bushel. There has been some slight
dissension among the growers, owing
to the fact that few of the members
signed contracts with Gamers to de-
liver tomatoes at 221s cents per bushel
the price the Gamers are willing to
pay. At'sthe recent meeting matters
were smoothed over, and those present
gave out the word that all were uni
ted in the demand for 26 cents per
bushel.
The: Gamers have declined to con-
fer. with the growers, and just what
action they will take with reference
to the latest contract price agreed
on by the latter is matter OF con-
jecture.-[The American Packer.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16
ON THE RANCH AND FIELD
Some Interesting Topics Of General Moment
to All
RURAL HAPPINESS AND ACTIVITY
Sugar Beet Seed Being Distributed by
Senator Jones -Frost-Fighting Device
Tested at Santa Paula-New Variety
of Hops-White Fly Again.

The following from the New York
Tribune will remind readers of The
Times of the experiments with grasses
ct Garvanza, done under the direction
of the Connecticut specialist. We pre-
sumo Mr.. Clark would furnish infor-
nation on this important subject out
here as willingly as to others:
All readers of this department are
wei acquainted with George M. Clark,
the grass king of Higginum, CT. He
has prepared circular, containing a
record of his practice and experience
in raising large crops of hay, which he
will send 70 any reader of the Trib-
une who will send him postage
stamp. Mr. Clark has been writing
for many years with the sole purpose
of educating American farmers. The
value of the grass crop of the United
States is enormous; if it can be in
Lcreased, even small percentage, with
out. increasing the number of acres
the added wealth of the nation can
not be estimated easily"
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16
CAPT. WILD AT HOME
Strong Words of Praise for the Bulldog
OREGON

Capt George Francis Wild, late
commander of the battleship Oregon
in Asiatic waters, has arrived in San
Francisco on his way to the national
capital; having been detached from sea
duty in the Orient and ordered to re-
port at Washington because or the eX-
piration of his foreign service.
"The Oregon" said Capt. Wild, sis
a marvellous machine. There is no
question about that. Had she not been
a magnificent ship she never would
have got off that rock. Though re-
pairs to her hull were termed temper
airy, they were very substantial, and
will be sufficient for regular service
for ten years. There is not even a
boiler tube out of order in the Oregon
She is in condition to start tomorrow
on a record cruise around the world
1 do not know myself, but It is the
opinion of Capt. Dickens, who sue
ceeded me in the command of the Ore
gon, that she will start for San Fran
cisco about May 1, and upon her ar
rival here will be thoroughly over
hauled.
81 don't think the trouble IN China
is over by any means. I should have
liked to remain longer. 1t was a great
surprise for me when I was detached
though 1 had already served three
months over my time. I was on the
Asiatic station two years ana three
months.
CAS- for naval needs of the Philip
pines, should say we ought to have
lot of 500-ton ships, for coast and
inter-is1anG service. The whole coast
must be re-surveyed. Charts are ali
off 1t is a wonder to me more
wrecks have not occurred"
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16

The undeveloped and the savage
mind loves practical joke that causes
injury. To tie rope across a path or
place a brick over a door SO that the
next person passing may get hurt is de-
hghtful to such a mind. The civilized
mind prefers more delicate humor
Hazing is nothing but coarse practical
Joking carried to the extreme. 1t is
absurd to look upon it from any other
point of view. Boys and young men
are not disinterested enough to prac-
tice hazing merely for the good of the
hazed. Unless the hazers could get
their elemental kind of enjoyment from
1t, they would stop it and look for fun
elsewhere. That hazing Is not neces-
sary in order to make brave men is
shown by the fact that the American
patriots who made Valley Forge i'm
mortal were mostly unhazed farmers.
And the Beers, who will be famous as
fighters for all time, have known moth
Ing of the hazing folly. The cases of
Breth and Booz should be enough to
compel the West Point authorities to
stop the practice.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16
The Orange Tree

The orange growers of California do
not realize the difference in their va
rieties, methods of culture, of fighting
disease, and of-rcaring for the fruit
after it is raised as compared with
Florida methods. The following item
from the Agriculturist will give them
an idea of the way citrus fruit cul-
ture is too often handled in Florida:
I'm the evil times upon which the
orange has fallen during late years,
growing whatever it could catch as
catch can some growers will be tempt
ed to let the sprouts grow up for what
they are worth as seedlings, not taking
the trouble to bud them. This is a
mistake, if one expects to stay there
and raise oranges. at all. A budded
tree will bear enough sooner to repay
the labor of budding several times
over. Budded fruit has a finer and
smoother skin, closer cellular It's
sue. They are more compact and
heavier, and have fewer seeds and less
rag than the seedlings. The buds
come. Into bearing much earlier, and
are more prolific and more certain to
bear every year. More trees can be
grown per acre and the fruit is easier
to gather 1t is superior in every par
ticular, and brings higher prices. FL
nally, the budded tree on sour or tri-
foliata stock is seldom attack by rot,
to which every sweet root is liable"
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16
Look Out for the White Fly

The following resolutions were
unanimously passed by the Riverside
Board of Horticultural Commissioners
and incorporated with existing rules
and regulations, to be known as rule
No. II, says the Press:
Whereas, the ravages of the in
sect known as the white fly, Aleyrodes
citri, are causing great loss to the
growers of citrus fruits of the States
CT Florida and louisiana; and where
as, the nature of this pest is such Git
being a winged insect that should it
be introduced into our State, it would
be almost impossible and very diff
cult to control; and whereas, from the
most authentic sources, we are in
formed that this pest Is distributed
over almost the entire area of the cit
rus growing portions of the States of
Florida and Louisiana; therefore, be
it
Resolved, that we quarantine
against and prohibit the importation
into Riverside county of citrus nurs-
cry stock of any kind whatsoever from
the above named States; and that this
rule shall be in full force and effect
from this date until such time as the
commission shall become satisfied that
the pest has been exterminated in the
States aforesaid, or until otherwise
modified or amended
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16

A Cincinnati judge, believing that the
present method of naturalization
makes little impression upon the in
coming foreigner, has introduced q
more formal ceremony. Amid profound
silence and the respectful attention of
all in the courtroom, the candidate is
made to kneel and kiss the folds of the
American flag. He Is likely long to re-
member the act. Far more notable,
however, was the recent naturalization
In Western court of little group of
full-blooded Indians. Through the cum
ming of certain white settlers, these
Indians were in danger Of losing their
ancestral lands, and as last resort a
wise missionary drove with them near
ly hundred miles and had them for
mally naturalized as American citizens.
How long have you lived In this coun-
try?" was the orthodox inquiry of the
judge. twenty-five years." came the
answers, thirty" "thirty-two," the In
dams giving as nearly as possible their
respective ages. Think of it. The heirs
of the aboriginal inhabitants of this
country standing before a petty official
descended from some Irish or German
or English forefather, and by him for
nsally pronounced American citizens.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16
PROTESTANTISM IN PHILIPPINES
The Federal Party Advocates Change
of Religion for Natives

The New York Suns Manila cable
says the Federal party held meet
ing recently in the Rial theatre. Sub
sequently there was Protestant con-
ference at the same place. Senior Bu-
encamino, addressed the 500 persons
present He explained the non-poli-
teal character of the meeting, and re-
iterated the popular arguments against
the friars. He said they were threat
ening to renew the abuses of which
they were guilty under Spanish rule.
He did not think they would be sue
cessful in reestablishing their rule.
Buencamino advocated reform in
the Catholic church, and dramatically
asked the audience to choose between
the church and the friars, or the new
freedom of thought He skillfully adj
vanced Professionalism as a remedy for
many evils of which the people COM
planned. =
Buencamino introduced Missionary
Rodgers, who explained the evangeli-
cal principles. He distributed hymns
which the audience sang, standing.
Rodgers was followed by a Methodist
and two native converts. At noon the
meeting adjourned, but reassembled in
the afternoon.
The people seem to be approaching
a political and religious crisis. The
masses are easily swayed, and both
political and religious elements are
showing remarkable activity. The
missionaries here state that they have
received numerous letters from the
provinces, inQuiring about Protestant
ism, and asking for preachers.
Three hundred insurgents have SIR
rendered in Panay with $50 rifles.
The battleship Kentucky arrived
here this morning.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16
New Medical Bill

Phoenix physicians are greatly
aroused over a bill introduced in the
legislature to make admission to prac-
tice medicine in Arizona subject only
to diploma. The bill provides for the
adjustment of the Territorial Medical
Board and for the repeal of all legis-
lation on the subject of medical exam
ination. : Doctors declare the proposed
law would make Arizona a dumping
ground for irresponsible doctors from
the States They will make strong
fight on the measure.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16

The Duke Of Manchester, who prac-
tees what he breaches, says that for
eign noblemen marry American girls
because they are beautiful, witty,
graceful, high-bred, original, innocent,
audacious, intellectual and practical.
That is to say because they are the
sum of all the virtues. But isn't it odd
that practically all of the girls sought
by these foreign gentry are rich? There
are dead loads Of American girls who
have all the qualities enumerated by
the big Duke and yet do not contract
foreign alliances. With few exceptions
foreign noblemen are attracted only to
rich American girls. OF course, it may
be only a coincidence, but it suggests
all sorts of idle speculations.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16

Great reformers, great inventors,
great teachers, great statesmen, and
the leaders of thought and action who
have beckQned the race to higher
achievements have not been the pro-
ducts of the communal life. They rose
through Individual initiative, supple
mented by individual struggle and indi-
vidual perseverance. Single earnest
minds have accomplished the revolu,
tons far more than have societies and
corporations.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16

This tendency Of outraged communi-
ties to take the law into their own
hands is alarming in itself and in the
rapidity with which the contagion has
spread. So far as the crime of the
lynchers is concerned it is immaterial
whether their victims are guilty or in
nocent. These respectable citizens, for
only respectable citizens do such things
of late, have no more right to kill the
objects of their wrath than they have
to shoot the sheriff to death or to hang
the leading minister of the place. The
members of a mob are murderers in
the sight Of God and man.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16
Thousands of Them

"See here" said the old gray rat,
whose conscience troubled him, 81
don't think we should eat up this
cheese. 1t belongs to a poor widow.
and"
SIS that fact?" inquired the young
est rodent in the swarm.
''It isl
"Ah, now know what's meant by
widows mites Gee whizz! Just look
at EN- Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16

Within the past few days strong evil
dence of the existence of oil near Tue
son has been discovered, says the Star.
1t is more than probable that a devel-
opment company will he organized and
a test made. Barring the presence of
this evidence, why should not oil exist
here as in California and Texas? The
conditions are all here and we are in
line with the producing belt. Let
the test be made. Tucson needs a few
oil wells in her business.
The Zenith company's well, near
Newhall, is now down $50 feet, with
water under control and prospects for
good we'll soon. This we'll encoun-
tered two difficulties after it was down
few hundred feet-water and tight
casing. Both are now overcome and
the company is much encouraged with
the prospect before it.
The Santa Maria Oil Company has
a wen down to depth of 1900 feet.
1t shows wonderfully fine indications.
! There is a dark blue shale well oiled
through in which the drills are work
ing. The owners and their friends are
daily in hopes of making the strike.
The Coalinga field is coming to
the front rapidly as one of the leading
oil sections of the State. For a long
time it was behind Sections IT and
i20 were the only parts of the field that
contained any quantity of oil, but later
developments have shown that parts
of sections %, 80 and 81 are prolific
in oil deposits, and the limits of the
field are being constantly extended
The increased storage facilities which
are being put in by the Union Oil
Company show the faith put IN the
field by this concern. The output is
constantly increasing, as is also the
number. of new companies entering
the field.
The Piru Oil and Land Company's
No. 4 could be put to pumping now
at 700 feet and would produce ten or
fifteen barrels of oil day richer
stratum is believed to lie beneath
! this, h wever, and the well will be
drilled deeper in the hope of striking
it. Work on Nos. 5 and of this COM
pany is progressing favorably, and oil
has been encountered in both in small
quantities. No. is located on what
is called the Modelo strike-the same
from which the Modelo Oil Company
draws it's OIL
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16

The Northwestern Railroad officials
have decided that hereafter they will
hire no more men who are past the age
Of 3d. They do not apply this rule to
women, probably, because all women
are under that age, anyway.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16

An ancient philosopher said that in
sleep every man has a world of his
own; when awake, all men have one
world in common. So is it also with
nations. When China awakes, she will
recognize and share in the privileges
and blessings Of the larger world which
now seems so small and unreal to her.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16

His enemy for life: "Pve promised to
go In to supper with some one else, Mr..
Blanque; but I'll introduce you to a
very handsome and clever girl" "But
1 don't want a handsome and clever
girl; 1 want you."-Tit-Bits.
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16
Earthquake at Sea

A violent earthquake threw the
steamer Guatemala partly out of the
water and caused the vessel to tremble
from stem to stern for at least min
ute off the coast of Ecuador during her
latest trip. The shock took place
when the Guatemala was five miles
Holbrook argus., 1901-02-16

off the coast, about 100 miles south of
Guayaquil, at 7:15 o'clock on the
evening of January 6. On reaching
Guayaquil, it was learned that the
most violent earthquake in the his
tory of the place had taken place at
the moment when the Guatemala had
been so shaken up.