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Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

One of the most ingenious and emil
nent of the country's educators has
ventured a new definition of gentle
man." He opines that the distinctive
mark of a gentleman probably consists
In 1.-The readiness to accept trusts, even
when they are personally disadvantage
eous-the readiness to subordinate a
mans own convenience and desires to
a social code" A distinguished female
student of sociology and the humani-
ties generally has laid down the rule
that the infallible mark of q gentleman
consists in good form, and that, for ex-
ample, person who took the wrong
fork to his oysters could not possibly
be gentleman. And another educa-
tor, as eminent as the first, is alleged
to have expressed his doubt as to
whether any one who was not familiar
with classical literature at first hand
could by any means become a gentle
man. This confusion among the au-
thorities is extremely discoura ging to
young men. They have heard that it is
desirable to be gentlemen. Yet. with
such conflicting definitions as these,
how can they tell whether they are
making for the delectable state? They
may learn whole book of etiquette by
heart, only to be ruled out at last be-
caHse they cannot Construe a line of
Homer. Or they may diligently read
the classics and cultivate the widest
readiness to accept trusts and then meet
their Waterloo through wearing the
wrong kind of necktie. The matter is
so confusing that young men, on the
whole, may give it up in despair and
try to content themselves with being
merely good and useful persons.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
Tears. Bottled Wears.

A physician who has recently return
ed from Persia says that the natives
still believe that human tears are a
remedy for certain chronic diseases. At
every funeral the bottling of mourners'
tears is one of the chief features of the
ceremony. Each Of the mourners is pre-
scented with a sponge with which to
mop his face and eyes, and after the
burial these sponges are presented to
the priest, who squeezes the tears into
bottles, which he keeps.-Family Doc
for
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
Management of Crowds.

The handling Of large crowds in
parades and other gatherings is always
q difficult matter. San Francisco has
solved the problem of keeping the
streets clear of crowds for parades
without the usual Gordon of police, and
also without disturbing pavements by
the insertion of poles in the pavement
upon which to string wires. The device
was recently illustrated and described
in the Municipal Journal and Engineer.
Metal sockets are sunk in the street
pavement just outside the curbs and
fifty feeta apart. They are conical in
shape. These sockets are embedded
and surrounded by four inches of con-
crete. The socket is open at the bot
tom, permitting drainage. A cast-iron
removable cap fits into the sockets
when not in use. Into these sockets
when parades are held are inserted
wooden posts of Oregon pine, and the
wire cable is attached to these posts.
Did you ever swear that you did not
afterwards feel sneaking?
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
Cultivation VS.. Flowing

At what may be considered the last
irrigation the question of whether to
blow or cultivate in anticipation of
winter will arise. Some there are,
and they are getting fewer every year,
who do not think blowing advisable,
but the great majority favor blowing.
1t is better to be done before winter
rather than after Better if done
both before and after. If done say in
November some time there is no need
for narrowing or smoothing. The
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
DISAPPEARING DESERTS.
In FewYears There'II Be No Such Thing
as Desert in America.

In FewYears There'1l Be No Such Thing
as n Desert in America.
Surely the Great American Desert"
of our childhood days will soon be a
thing Of the past. The only conception
of a desert that the next generation
will be able to obtain must come from
pictures and descriptions of something
that once existed, but is no more. In
deed, it is quite likely that we shall
not have to wait for the next genera
ton to witness the realization of this
change.
A special dispatch from San Bern
ardino to the Times announces that an
artesian gusher, with flow Of nearly
200 inches of water, has been struck on
the Mojave desert, near Victor, at a
depth of less than 200 feet, by parties
who were drilling for oil. This is not,
by any means, the first time that water
has been struck in Southern California
by persons who were seeking for oil,
and in some cases the water has proved
to be more valuable than a moderate
amount of oil would be.
Out on the Colorado Desert, below
sea level, they have obtained a fine
supply of artesian water at Il moderate
depth, and at the other end of the
desert, near Yuma, water is flowing
through a canal which is big enough
t. be navigated by a steam launch.
All this is only a slight foretaste
of what is to come within the next few
years. That favorite quotation, "The
desert shall blossom as the rose," is
destined to be exemplified to remark
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

Coal to carry an ocean liner across in
five and half days costs $4,000. The
new turbine engine, passing the steam
around the fins spirally, will give a
speed of four days, it is claimed, with
oil fuel costing $4,000 and leaving much
more room in the hull for freight, leav-
ing for passengers the best part of the
ship now occupied by the coal-using
machinery. A transatlantic company
has given an order for such a ship to
be in service next year. That all the
promises will be fulfilled may be
doubted, but there is no doubt that an
era of improved ship construction has
arrived.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

When the papers are crowded with
reports of accidents, the report of the
Interstate Commerce Commission SUD-
plies assurance to those who are rather
hmorous about trusting themselves to
passenger trains. The report shows
that for the year ending June 80, 1900,
the railroads carried 576,S65, 23O pas
sengers, an increase over the previous
year Of 53,6S8, 722; and that the pas
senger mileage was 5000, OO7,217, an
Increase Of LAT, 679,1s4, figures that
are almost incomprehensible The to-
tai number of casualties ON account of
accidents was $3.50, of which 1866
we're fatalities, and of this number
1850 were employees and 4,346 were
trespassers. But the number of pas
sengers killed was only 249, or one for
2,316,643 carried, and only one passen-
ger was injured for every 139, 740 car
ried, a ratio that should calm the fears
of any person who reads the reports
of accidents in the papers. These fig
ures show a substantial reduction OF
casualties from the previous year, and
this is due to improvements not alone
In rolling stock, but in the trackage
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
Fashion in Canes.

Our newly acquired citizens of Porto
Rico are represented by Mrs. Hamm,
who is familiar with the island, as be-
ing good judges Of canes, and skilled
in the properties of their use. These
adjuncts to ones apparel serve to mark
social distinctions among men as fans
do among women.
Every Spaniard has cane; the we'll
TODD own several, and the gilded youth
often have a small arsenal Of walking
sticks. The term arsenal in this case
is used positively and not flguratively,
as the Porto Ricans, like the Spaniards,
have quite a fondness for sword canes
and dagger canes, and they make these
with remarkable skill. The blades of
the finer specimens come from famous
smiths in Toledo and other Spanish
cities, and are forged from the finest
STEEL Some are damascened. and 9th
ers are inlaid with silver and gold;
some have worked upon them the name
of the owner, and others the name of a
patron saint.
The assortment of canes in the
stores in the larger towns is very large,
and of every possible Kind. They have
fashions in canes, and also canes suit
ed to different ages and professions
There are sedate mahogany, ebony and
rosewood sticks for clergymen and
physicians, and fanciful bamboos with
cleaning steel inside for men about
town. There are rough oaken sticks
for the Spanish Anglomaniacs, and
saucy little slaves for those who ape
the styles Of the boulevard. For trav
elers there are coffee sticks, thorns, tea
sticks, leopard-wood canes and orange
sticks.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
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
Laughable-The Weeks Humor.

"You cannot fail to note" said the
French war expert, proudly, that we
are taking the lead in developing the
balloon and the automobile. Think of
the races that have been held recently"
''That is wise precaution," returned
the Yankee, "for those who anticipate
that they may want to get away in a
hurry, but it lacks interest for those
who look at the matter from another
point of view" -Chicago Post.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

able degree in Southern California
within the next decade. Not only shall
the desert blossom as the rose, but
also as the less beautiful but more
profitable cabbage, and potato, and
caulifower and sugar beet, and water
melon, and fruit tree. and many other
things which profit a mans stomach
and swell his bank account.-Los An
geles Daily Times.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

q mistake he was put in the stocks"
Its sometimes that way now" sigh
ed the fellow who had been dabbling on
a falling market. ''To be caught in the
stocks means you've done something
you shouldn't have done" -Philadel-
Dhia Times.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
JoneS."-L

The Summer Girl Ito her companion)
What do you suppose it is, dearest,
that makes the sea murmur so?
Testy Old Gentleman (who has en-
countered a incoming couple in every
secluded nook along the shore)-Lord,
Miss, you'd murmur if you had to hear
all the sentimental rot the sea hears.-
Detroit Free Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

"Is it not beautiful to see the moon
shine across the water?' inquired the
romantic young woman.
"Well, MISS" answered Col Still
well, ''moonshine is very acceptable in
an emergency. But l don't know as
especially care about the water"-
Washington Star.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
A Fa11acy.

'eThere is a great deal to be said on
both sides of every question" said the
broad-minded man.
MY dear SIR" answered Mr.. Meek
ton, sit is very plain that you have new
er engaged in an argument with Hen
rietta. "-Washington Star.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
What He WouId Do.

my poor hungry man, if 1 were to
give you nickel, what would you do
with it?" inquired the lady with the
angular smeller and the uncertain spec
tacles.
"I'll tell yer, num-" replied the gen.
tleman with the struggling whiskers
and yearning bread pouch; "I'n git q
Turkish bath an buy a ottymubble wild
tn change. Where's tn ten, mum ?'-
Denver Times.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
Street-Car Comfort.

In Leipsic the street cars are furnish
ed with some weekly journal, and a
leaflet giving particulars of theatrical
and music hall performances. The read
ing matter hangs on a hook at one end
of the car, and passengers may take it
to their seats for perusal
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

The French tax on street signs
"varies with the size of the offense."
Last year it added over 100000 to the
public treasury. In the United States
vast street signs can shut out the air
and the views and overwhelm every
thing in sight without paying a cent
IN taxation. The huge nuisance is man
aged better in France.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

Prof Roberts, of Cornell, is credited
with saying that it is generally accept
ed now by the scientific world that
frog spawn can be carried in atmOs-
phere and Matched out in the Clouds
and that a shower of frogs will result.
Will the scientific world indorse this
extraordinary statement?
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
Turned Down,

ST have written my autobiography"
said the ex-politician who had seen bet
ter days. 81 suppose you would be
willing to advance a few dollars ON it,
eh?"
Not on your life," replied the soul
less publisher.-Chicago News.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
EXclusiYeness.

Mrs. Purseproud-I see where several
millionaires chartered whole steam
boat in order to come across the ocean.
Mr.. Purseproud-Well, when we go
over we will lease the ocean for q
week.-Baltimore American.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

De Garry-You are the only woman 1
ever loved.
Madge-In that case 1 can't be your
summer girl. 1 don't want any anna
teur-Judge.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
NoncOmuital

Senator" asked the interviewer, do
1 understand you to say there is very
little money made in politics?"
"Well-er-you might say" replied
the Senator, there is great deal Of
money made out of politics. "-Phila-
delphia Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
A Wonderful Echo.

The most remarkable echo in the
world is that which comes from the
NORTH side of a church in Shipley. 1t
distinctly repeats any sentence not ex-
ceeding twenty-one syllables
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

Riding Master - Why don't you
mount? 1 gave the order two minutes
ago.
The Rider-Hang it, man. I've been
on half dozen times since then.-The
King.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
The Pane of 1t.

"Why dear, what's the matter with
you? Bad news from your husband 2"
"Oh, worse than that. He writes me
that he is longing for me and kisses
my picture every day"
THAT'S no reason for crying"
Eyes, but 1 find 1 put mothers pho
tograph in his trunk in mistake for
mine" -Brooklyn Life.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

The Parson Qeaning over the fence.
shocked)-Makin' garden on Sunday,
brother! 1 is panied beyOn' measuah,
Brother Johnsonl
Rastus Johnson (fiustered)-Deed 1
amt maxim garden, pahson. Pze only
diggin' bait to go fishin'.-Brooklyn
Eagle.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
A Whole Lot Short,

"Say, popv' said Willie, SIS gent
short of gentleman?
Eyes, my boy" replied the old man,
"a gent is far short of gentleman"
Philadelphia Record.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
Looked Like Her.

''Sir," said the gentleman, angrily, as
he burst into the photograph gallery,
you have insulted my wife and 1 de-
mand satisfaction
Believe me, sir" said the photog-
rapher, soothingly, 81 am innocent of
any intended offense. What have 1
done?"
you will have to fight, SIR" went on
the man; you took picture for my
wife and it looks like herr'-Boston
Post.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

Two Brooklyn telephone girls have
just been married to young men who
were charmed by their voices over the
wire. Telephone girls everywhere read
ing this will begin work with new cOur-
age
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

81 wonder why they put He Rests in
Peace over Jones grave. 1 understand
that he led very bad life"
'True-but you don't know Mrs.
JoneS.'-Life.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
Propagators.

Mosquitoes are accused of propa-
eating disease" said SPIKES.
well, 1 know that they propagate
profanity" said Spokes.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

Equality is thus defined by a French
writer: Equality is a desire to be equal
to your superiors and superior to your
EQUALS
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

ooh, he was an Elk, and then he be-
came White Rat, and last night he
joined the Buffaloes and they made a
monkey of him "-Puck.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

There are exceptions to all rules. No
doubt it is true, as the women declare,
that s1en are all alike-excepting your
wife's first husband.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

Pleasure is often but a change OF
pain. A man who has had the gout
feels first-rate when he gets down to
ordinary rheumatism.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

Brown-Well, did your baby enjoy
the picnic?
Jones-I guess so; he had five of his
own family waiting on him all day
besides all the outsiders he could drag
in"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
Much the Same.

my wife is a woman of strong will
power" said Goldthorpe.
MY wife is a woman of great won't
power" added Bickers.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

"Whoopler seems to have nearly fin
ished fitting himself for active mem
bership in a trained animal show"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
Life-Sayine Exertion.

Don't you pay any attention to sum-
mer athletics?"
ooh, yes; 1 often run a few blocks
after the iceman when he has gone by
without leaving us any ice."
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
A ParadoxicaI TaIesmau,

Judge-Have you formed any opinion
on this case?
Wouldbeigh Juror-No, sir; haven't
mentioned it to my wife.-The Smart
Set.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

Many years ago Sir Arthur Phelps
maintained that the amelioration of the
race would not come through political
tors, but through the discoveries of
science and the work of inventors. So
cial and economic reforms are slow. 1t
takes long time to get a majority.
Inventions, on the other hand, are al
most instantly available and can be
universally applied. Remarkable
changes in the condition Of the people
and in the cost of living will be
wrought If Mr.. Edison's discovery of
a cheap method of producing superior
quality of Portland cement proves to
be practicable. His prediction Is that
the cement can be sold proftably at So
a ton. The future house will not be
built but poured. The contractor will
have a number of moulds of various
sizes and styles Of architecture. The
excavation for the foundation will be
made, the mould set over the site and
the cement will be hard as stone, and
there you are with cottage or pal
ace poured to order For few hundred
dollars q structure may be erected
which, under present methods Of con
struction, would cost $4,000. More
over, Mr.. Edison says. the work may be
done by unskilled labor Both the SO
cial and political reformer must wei
come every factor that reduces the
price of living and lends toward the
betterment of the race in materia.
things Indeed there are those who
believe that moral betterment comes
only with material well-being and a pc
litical school is founded upon this pre-
cept. Preachments at both ends Of
this article aside, inquiry at the lum
Der yards, brick kilns and hardware
stores of the city discloses no present
apprehension respecting Mr.. Edison:
discovery.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

In scaling a precipice man is up
against big bluff.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
True Resignation.

The Spinster ian invalid)-Is it really
true that marriages are made in
heaven?
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

A crust and kind word are better
than a feast and indigestion.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

itself and in safety appliances adopted.
The cars are now equipped with safety
couplers and automatic air brakes, the
rails are heavier and held by devices
which minimize danger in this direc-
ton, and the tracks on every first-class
railroad are governed by the block sys-
tenn. The double track is now being
fast superseded by the four track sys-
TEN, which entirely separates passen-
ger trains from freight, and at stations
where many of the worst accidents
have taken place, gates bar the en-
trance to trains until they have taken
aboard their passengers and departed.
There is almost no end to the improve
ments being made and the results are
such as to encourage further effort for
the safety of passengers and employees.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

It's poor physician that's unable to
relieve a patient of fee.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
A Condition.

"You say you want to get off this
afternoon to go to a funeral?"
Eyes, sir; if it doesn't rain"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

Miss May-I do not know any better
way to describe my embarrassment in
your presence than to say that feel as
If 1 were about to be examined at
school.-Bombe.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
Trouble Not Far Off.

First Back-Yard Farmer-Have you
spaded up your garden yet?
Second BACKYARD Farmer-No, but
my neXt-door neighbor has let out all
his hens.-Someryille (Mass.) Journal
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23
The Proper Time.

"Amy," said Mabel, "when do you
intend to wear that stunning bathing
suit of yours?"
''When the men arrive" replied
Amy.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23


The Spinster (resignedly)-Oh, then
I'll tell the doctor he needn't call
again.-Chicago News.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

You rob yourself ofteper than others
rob you.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-11-23

Did you ever swear that you did not
feel sneaking?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13
OSCAR S. GILLETTE DEAD
HIS DEMISE OCCURRED SUDDENLY
AT AsHTABULA, o.
Tie Was n weIl-I<nOwn Manufacture
of Dent-WOOd WOrk-Sur-
Viving Family.

Oscar S. Gillette, we'll known in this
city as a manufacturer of brentwood work
for carriage parts, died suddenly, yester-
day evening, at Ashtabula, o., to which
place he removed in October last on ac-
count of his health. His death was very
sudden. He was found lead in the bath
room of his home.
He was born in CORTLAND. y. Y. in 1898.
removing to Ohio when a young man. His
first business was in connection with a
lumber mill. and there he was early called
Hickory Gillette" After living success
fully in Jacksonville. o.. Ashtabula, O..
and Buffalo, n. Y, he came to this city
the brentwood parts used i'm the making
OF wagons and carriages at Georgia street
and Capitol avenue. n few years later
the old Higgins brentwood works at
Brightwood was purchased, and the bust
ness, which was on a large scale, was con-
Quoted there until 1896, when the entire
plant was burned, entailing a loss of about
$4,000. Business was resumed in West In
dianapOlis. Mr.. Gillette gave his personal
attention to the business until about three
years ago, when failing health and eye
sight compelled his retirement. He then
moved TO Ashtabula. and lived on a farm
inherited by his wife. About a year ago
he returned to indianapolis, and in October
last again returned to Ashtabula. because
of i'll health. He was most enthusiastic
and energetic in his business affairs, and
was unusually successful.
whom he was greatly devoted, are: Mrs.
+. ID. Olin. 1856 North Pennsylvania street:
Walter Gillette. of Bedford, Ind; Edward
n. Gillette, Indianapolis; Fred Gillette,
Ashtabula: Mrs. Gertrude LOsey, Chicago,
ILL.,, and Mrs. Laura Amsden, Ashtabula,
O.. who was married, here, in September
last, TO MI. j. r. AmSden, one of Marcus
Hanna's confidential clerks. His wife also
survives him.