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The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14
BRITISH SEEK PARALLELS.

The efforts of British statesmen to
establish parallel between the
Anglo Boer war and the Civil War in
the United States have not been ap-
plauded by the -.orthern press. with
the exception OF a Jew Anglomaniac
journals. Generals Sherman and Sheri-
in the British parliament in justfica-
tion of Lord hl,chener's severity. but
tnere has been a conspicuous lack of
appreciation in the United States of
the honors paid by foreign admirers
to these famous American generals
Recently the London Times, We are
in.ormed by a cable dispatch. publish
ed an elaborate article pointing out
the striking resemblances" between
lne war in the united States forty
years ago and the present struggle
in South Africa. kven the Thunder
er's' efforts have not aroused en-
thusiasm in the North while in
the South, where great sympathy
is felt for the Beers, regret is express
ed that the intrepid Dutcnmen of South
Africa have to cope with an enemy
w..o wages war after the manner of
some OF the generals who devastated
the Southern States.
The Republican of Springfield, Mass.
an Independent newspaper of great
ability and courage. IS unable to dis
cover any resemblance between the
war in South Africa and the Civil
War in his country and thinks our
British friends in search OF a parallel
between English and American met
hods of provoking war with weaker
powers might have found some consol-
alton in studying the history of the
war between The United States and
Mexico. Our war with Mexico had its
origin, says the Republican. in an out
lander movement. Americans fiocked
into Texas, then Mexican territory.
WItH no lnIenLIOn OF becoming loyal
citizens Of Mexico They sought to
dismember Mexico and extend the ter
ritOry of the United States. The
American Outlanders of that period had
nerve enough to fight Mexico The
English outlanders in South Africa
did not have the courage to support
jameson, Won Cecil Rhodes sent at
the head Of the invading Torce into the
Transvaal The American outlanders
in Mexican territory set up a republic,
which the United States annexed. The
English outlanders in South Africa
were not as determined as the Texans
They did not set up a government of
their own and night for It, They were
evidently men who set a high vame
upon their own lives. They intrigued
until they induced Great Britain 20
make war upon the Beers In each
case" as our Springfield oontempo-
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14

CAPTURING A PASSENGER.
The Hackman Tried Many Pleas. &Me
Last n Funny Ome.

the Hackman Tried Many Pleas &he
Last u Funny Ome.
"I like perseverance In man. even
In hackman." began Peterson. 'and
there Is one particular jehu doing bust:
ness In Washington who possesses that
quality IN the superlative degree.
when visited the Capital City, had
my mind fully made up to have moth.
ing 10 do with the hackmen, SO when
l stepped off the train and a crowd Of
these gentry began shouting at me l
simply shook my head and passed on.
One OF them. however. was not TO
be thus easily disposed OF. Dancing
around in front of me so as to block
my progress, he vociferated:
Hack. mister? Take you TO the
Washington monument or the capitol?
Only half dollar"
again shook my head.
Smithsonian institution or treasury
building? Take you to both OF 'em for
IS centsr
"Still | shook my head.
darlington and Fort Myer? Drive
you over and back for So"
"As before responded with shake
OF the head.
Navy yard or Soldiers homer
Either place for dollar
Another shake OF the head.
"'Want to go to the White House and
see the president? Drive you right
there for 80 cents"
"More head shaking
"'Patent office or state Department.
Same price as the White House!
Another shake. Mind you. all this
time hadn't opened my mouth or ut
tered a word. and from the puzzled
look on the backmans face thought
| had him about discouraged. But az
I showed past him. thinking 20 make
my escape. his countenance suddenly
frightened up and heard him mutter.
by George. I've hit II now. III
try him just once more! And then,
running In front Of me again. he spell
ed out on his fingers In the deaf and
dumb albnab bet, with which CHANGED
TO be familiar. Deaf and Dumb nsy.
lu'u? Take you right to the door for
u quarterp - Woman's Home Com
oanton
Th~ Cat and the Tail.
Once upon a time cat who prided
herself on her wit and wisdom was
prowlng about the barn In search Of
food and saw a tail protrudlng from
hole.
There Is the conclusion Of rat"
she said.
Then she crept stealthIly toward II
until within striking distance. WHEN
she made jump and reached It with
her claws. Alas, IL was not the ap
pendage Of rat. but the tail OF
snake. who Immediately turned and
gave her u mortal bite.
Moral.-lt Is dangerous TO jump at
conclusions
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14
A Coed Use Fer ola Graveyaras.

There are now in London and It's i'm.
mediate neighborhood $50 public recre.
alton grounds, varying in size from
Epping forest. which. with Wanstead
Oats. Is over 5000 acres In extent to
little city gardens aud Fairgrounds
measuring an eighth or tenth OF an
acre. These Include 100 plots of
ground which have been used for in
terment. parish churchyards and other
dlsused burial grounds. OF which the
largest Is eleven acres and the smallest
few yards square. Humanitarian.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14
A H q m bile Apology.

I'VE feel that an apology is due" ex-
plains the editor Of the Spiketown Bliz-
zard. ITO the estimable young woman
who teaches at the schoolhouse in Dis
trict No. 5. Through the wretched
blunder of worthless tramp printer
whom we trusted with the setting up
Of pn item just as we were closing the
forms for our last weeks edition we
were made TO say that Miss Ruby Nc
Connell. the handsome and popular
teacher In Riggs nelghborhood, 10 the
proud possessor OF an elegant new
black beard We wrote Il black.
board. Chicago Tribune.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14

and placed directly under the control
of men whom iae Government can
trust. II this is not done, II political
jolbery enters in any a"gree into the
construction OF the cana. If II Is made
a part of the party machinery OF poll
tical organizations-tne American peo-
pie will have cause to regret that
such project was ever authorized by
Congress.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14
d" III habits gather by unset

"lll habits gather by unset
degrees;
As brooks make rivers, rive
run TO seas.
If you use a poor bakln
powder YOU II soon fall into til
habit Of using other veal
coarse foods Of little value
lacking in nutrition. Use tn
best - Schilling's Best.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14
Polished Furniture.

When polished table is stained by q
hot dish. one restoring process is TO use
hrst wood alcohol and then linseed or
olive oil. This treatment Is excellent
for keeping any polished furniture in
order and is one Of the few things for
which wood alcohol may be used. The
latter Is cheaper than the pure and for
certain domestic uses Is quite as good.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14
0me MxaeRgf@m.

Jcaklsy $500 Speaking OF I&ncola
heard q humorous anecdote the eti
day that was the most remarkable
Coakiey-Oh. pshaw! Everybody "
has a funny anecdote TO tell swei
IL on Lincoln.
Joakley-Exactly. and that's the
markable thing about this one.
one has ever yet attributed 1t TO bin
Philadelphia Press.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14
He W@ms.

She-What are you thinking Of,
Boreley?
iIe~l WAS thinking II was time 10
home.
Now. here Is the difference
tvesa men aud wnmrn: | arrived
that conclusion long ar-.. end you hs
only inst worked II oul.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14

Danger. disease and .eath follow
neglect of the bowels Use DeWitts
little Early hlisers to regulate them
and you will add years to your life
and life to your years. Easy to take,
never grippe. On sale at Bells Phar-
macy. % North Church street.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14
OLD FOLKS.

Men and women who have reached
advanced years of life need medicine
to tone up the system and strengthen
the stomach and kidneys, which after 30
many years faithful service have become
weakened. The best medicine to meet
their needs is Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters. Do not fail to try it.
Grandfather John Harris, Clay tonville, Kan.
says "I have used your Bitters and attribute
my long life and continued good health TO It's
use"
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14

The total number of timber rafts on
all the rivers OF European Russia In
said to be more than 10000 yearly,
with a total of some 25.OOO. 900 logs.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14
A Special OccaaIon.

First Trnmp-lou orter see BUl go.
in over de fence wit de bull after
him.
Second Tramp Must have been wuth
iookin at.
First Tramp-Say! 1t wuz de only
time ! ever seen him when be didn't
looE~t.red d-Puck.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14

Why suffer from headaches or weak
eyes. when you can obtain immediate g
relief by wearing pair of properly
fitted glasses. Satisfaction guaranteed.
DIR. H. A. Schel, optician, Century
Block.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14
Free Distribution One Da
0nlU.

Saturday. February ~, au~4.eoI
Martins Drug Store. Tucson.
Sole agents for the United Sta,
Foster Milburn Co. bunalo. \. Y.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14
FULL BOXES

OF Doan's Kidney pills will be gij
away free to every person suffer-
with kidney ailments at the ind
signed address. Fill in the iollosj
and take this al to George MarI
Drug Store, next Saturday, Februl
18th.
Name .......... .........,....
Number ........ ....,
street .......... ........ .......
Town ........ .... ....,.......
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14

Only this one chance offered.
member this Is not a sample box
a regular size box OF Deans h.aI
Pills. which retails at 90 cents.
Remember.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-14

Zeigler's Log Cabin candy Is pure
and wholesome.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
WISE AND OTHERWISE.

Love and philosophy are sworn enc
mics
Old age commands respect-except il
.,ouitry and jokes.
Come liien are in advance OF thel:
age, but women are always z few year.
behind it.
The failure Of bank may not upse.
the depositor, but he is apt to lose III.
balance.
You have to give some men a souno
thrashing before you can commau,
their respect.
No matter how erect a general rl;;,
be be is apt to learn more or less on hi>
staff.
The CIR! who used mucilage to kesl
her hair In curl has been much stuck.
UP ever since.
Perhaps some people talk to them
selves because they find it Impossible
to interest any one else.
In order to retain her youth and pop.
ularity all a girl has to do is acquire 4
fortune and remain single.
The average man does just as man
queer things when he isn't in love
as when he is. but they are less con.
spicuous.
What merry old place the earth
would be If it We're to lose its atmos-
phere. All bodies VI ould then lose theil
gravity.
Says rural editor: I'VE trast GU,
subscribers viii, pardon us for appear
ing day late this week. Our wife
hair'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
The Teacher Failed.

In a school for colored children
there was little boy who would per-
sist in saying 'have went" The
teacher kept him in one night and
said: Now, while / am out of the
room you may write have gone fifty
times When the teacher came back
he looked at the boys paper and
found the task completed. Fifty times
had the little darkey written the
words have gone But ais. upon
the other side of the paper 10 writ
ten, 'I have went home"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
Faith and Works.

One day recently a Berkeley student
in one OF Professor L. Dupont Styles
classes came into the recitation room
so late that the English teacher made
a mild remonstrance at the extreme
hardness Of the young man. Pro
fessor,'' replied the young fellow In
excusing himself, my watch was
rlow. ] shall have no faith in it after
this .'My dear fellow" said Syle,
what you need is not faith, but
works. San Francisco Wave.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
a patrios Henry in Congress.

For number OF years MISSISSIPPI
has sent Patrick Henry to congress.
He does not claim, as many Patrick
Henrys do. to be the only and sole
lineal descendant Of the immortal pa
triot, but he comes from that famous
branch of the family just the same.
Mr.. Henry is the nephew OF Patrick
Henry. who represented the seventh
district in the last two congresses.
For nearly 100 years the eldest son in
the Henry family has been named
Patrick in honor Of the great Virgin
ian--Washington Times.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
LITERARY NOTES.

q. Nesbit's new story, which will be
published in the autumn, will have tho
queer title, "The Wolldbegoods.'
S. r. Crockett's new book. Love
1dylls," will be published soon II will
be uniform in size with "An English
woman's Love Letters
Maurice Thompson's "Alice Of Old
Vincennes'' is to be published in Great
Britain, as is also The Story Of Eva"
the Chicago novel by Will Payne,
Few persons are aware. even In Eng
land, that a privately printed collec-
ton of unpublished writings from the
pen Of Robert Louis Stevenson -.
about to be issued. 80,
In DR.. Minot J. Savage's new book,
'tThe Passing ard the Permanent In
Religion the author tries to make
clear the great positive elements of re-
ligion which cannot pass away.
Henry James was recently told that
Sarah Grand, the novelist, says she
was a years old before she ever
learned to read or write. ''She hasn't
learned to write even yet" he re-
marked.
Edmund Gosse is about to become
a publisher. His first venture will be
collection Of the poems OF his friend
Austin Dobson which have been writ
ten since July, 1899, when the last edi-
ton of his collected poems was pub
lished. The new book will contain
about thirty pieces. among them being
poems on the war and on the late
queen. Mr.. Gosse intends to charge
1920 for each copy.
s. new book on Modern Strategy"
which is said to be a work Of import
ance, will be published soon. It is the
work Of Capt. Walter H. James of the
British army. It is a treatise on the
strategy Of today and deals with the
effect which railroads and telegraphs
and the increase of newspapers have
had on war. The campaigns chosen to
Illustrate it are chiefly taken from the
Napoleonic wars and. those OF recent
times. At the end Of the book a chap
ter has been added on the effect Of
modern weapons upon tactics.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
DANISH PROVERBS.

Even crumbs are bread,
Opportunity makes the thief
Faint praise is akin to abuse.
Short fax makes long thread
Power often goes before talent.
Death does not blow trumpet.
Gray hairs are deaths blossoms.
Praise fair day in the evening.
Alone in counsel. alone in sorrow
A short cut is often a wrong CT
New corners are always welcoLits.
Every bird needs its own feathers.
Let every bird sing its own note.
Trust everybody, but thyself most.
We must suffer much, or die young.
Every man thinks his copper is gold
Every wind is against leaky ship.
Unwilling service earns no thanks.
A woman's first counsel is the best.
He that courts injury will obtain it
He who fees proves himself guilty.
Do not wade when you see no bot
tom.
It is bad to lean against falling
wall
Better the child cry than the mother
sigh.
We mus, SOW even after bad har-
vest.
An ill-tempered dog has a SCARED
nose.
Never let fools see half finished
work.
Even he gets on who is drawn by
oxen.
Big words seldom go with good
deeds.
It is folly to fear what one cannot
avoid
He is easy to lure who is ready to
follow.
Little sorrows are loud, great ones
silent.
Riches are often abused. but never
refused.
Every fool thinks he is clever
enough.
Under white ashes lie often glowing
embers.
A thankless man never does than.l-
full deed.
1t is the raised stick that makes the
dog obey.
1t is hard to pay for bread that has
been eaten.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
mad sesn l.noae en- of show.

An Oklahoma paper tells OF 2 Iarin-
er who went to town and thought he
would treat himself by attending an
opera. He went up to the ticket
window and plankcd down 20 gold
piece and asked for good seat. me
show was the "Forty Thieves. The
ticket agent showed out a ticket and
a dollar In change. Picking up the
dollar the farmer started out OF the
building. Hold on!'' called the tick
ct seller, you've forgotten your TICK
ct Keep 1t, dern yer replied the
farmer. II don't care to see the other
thirty-nine"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
Talented Princess.

The most interesting member OF the
Danish Court is the Princess Waldo
mar. She is an artist, her special line
beinng scenes from animal life. and
.judges declare that, if she mad been
stimulated by necessity, she might
have riyaled Rosa Bonheur She is to
be found in her studio every morning,
brush in hand, and clad in long
painters blouse, at Z O'Clock, absorbed
in her favorite occupation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
Ingenuity.

Ingenuity.
Tbs following ingenious mode 81,
crossing river was once displayed By
kaffir. who had for some time stood
watching the vain attempts OF party
Of soldiers to cross tho stream at q
time when TO ford 1t was attended by
considerable danger. After SMILING at
their efforts with that sardonic express
sion remarkable among tn. 80 sayages.
he quietly raised a heavy stone. elaced
It on his head and .tAen walked. with
perfect ease. through tie torrent tS the
opposite side.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
All Druggists guarantees every bottle

Ali Druggists guarantees every bottle
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
will refund the money to anyone who
is not satisfied after using two-thirds
of the contents. This is the best rem
edy in the world for la grippe, coughs,
colds, Group and whoopin cough and
is pleasant and safe to take. It pre-
vents any tendency Of cold to result
in pneumonia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
..rr,c,e sans. Marine Hospitals.

.Uncte sans Marine Hospitals.
The government owns and operates
tEenty-one marine hospitals and OPP
crates two additional hospitals in
leased buildings New York and Dutch
harbor. Aiaska). There are besides 1l5
relief stations. where patients receive
hospital or dispensary treatment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
Beading for the Blind.

Representative Dayton of West Vlr-
ginia recently introduced bill In the
House providing that books, panph-
lets and other matters in raised char
acters for the use of the blind shall
be transmitted through the mails to
blind readers and returned to deposit
tories free of charge. This matter must
be sent in unsealed packages not
weighing over seven pounds.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
swedish Dynamite Gun.

< gaesasa SSHSas MaSss& Sinenn
has invented dynamite gun, which
is said to be capable OF piercing dou-
BILE the thickness of steel penetrable
by any other known gun. The gun
has been bought for the Swedish navy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
c.,@s Powers ..4 Nans.. ~1s.-

CaleA ROWors aAA Eumboe "13.s
Powers. the Kentuckian convicted Of
completely IA the murder Of Goehsl,
may be excused II he put some faith
In the idea that thirteen is an unlucky
number. He was nominated for Office
June Is, 1899; arraigned July IS, 1900,
as one Of thirteen conspirators named;
was defended by thirteen lawyers; hiS
sweetheart was the thirteenth witness;
the evidence showed that 1,ao0 so.diera
vs1e ready to defend him; he gave
Culton $1,000 to pay the, expenses OF
The mouataineers: he took $500 with
Aim When be DAD: the eviden:e closed
Arg. Is.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24

Persian Lsdies Dress like English.
The British consul-generA at Me-
SIZED reports that the Persian ladies
are adopting the English style OF
dress, and that all articles OF ladies
clothing are in great demand there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
c.,ifornians scorn Pennies.

They haven't any use for pennies IN
California. In Los Angeles they cir
culate a little, owing to the fact that
many Eastern people have made that
town their adopted home. Every
where else in the state these small
coins are scorned because they are
thought of too little financial signitl-
canoe.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
Tho Fasteninx Penny.

when you engage servant or make
q bargain Ia Enll7a It e 1at sSMsidered
binding until the fastening penny"
has been paid. Although his bad faith
is notorious in some matters, yet. to
do him justice, when once this coin
has been paid by you the Chinaman,
coolie or shopman, will generally stick
to his bargain, even il the result to him
be loss.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
Arizona's application for Statehood.

Arixona's Application for Statehood.
The application of Arizona for adj
mission to the rights of statehood is
based less upon it's growth in popula-
ton than in wealth and manufactures.
By the census of 1870 the investment
in manufactures in Arizona was only
$50 900. In 1880 it was $270,00O. in
1890 s615 900, and last year $10,l0O, 900.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
saved Half HIS wses<.

saved Half His Wsge<.
One OF the large dry goods stores in
Montgomery, Ala, is owned by coll
ored man who began life as porter
and made It rule never to save less
than half his wages.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
Ne Coueesa Antique eea,aary

Stanford White is one Of the iarges,
collectors OF antique statuary in Amer
lea Not only is mis- house in Gram.
marcy park, New York, q veritable mu.
scum OF Greek and Roman art. but thu
lawn Is now flied to everfowsng with
sther examples.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24

classified as to Church Attendance.
Justice Phillemore of England, the
other day declared that modern
church goers are oncers, NOT
'etwicers, while observation-disclosures are
either ''has-beenerE' or never
1yasers.'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
Odd xa.aes Il vIrri..a.

One county ef West Virginia has
among Its political Subdivisions the
6laD Fork. the Harsh Fork, the Shady
Spring, the Clear Fork and the Trap
Hill districts. another has the Pipe
Stem and the dumping Branch dis
kric.g., 5,:.et.< Ess$5. -.,s--5.-<
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
chile Seeks stear.<s,Ip Lane.

Chile Seeks Steamship line.
Senior Salvador Cafero has present
Cd to the Chilean government a project
for . new fast line Of steamers be-
tween the Pacific and Mediterranean
sorts, with headquarters at Valpa-
raise and capital of q quarter Of a
million sterling in 10000 shares, q
subvention to be granted on condition
that the steamers should be armed as
cruisers in war dime.
Pam Du Cl.aiIlu.s Explorstinus.
Perhaps the only living explorer who
Is equally familiar with the darl
places OF equatorial Africa and the
1and Of the midnight sun" is Pan
Du Chaillus. The mysterious fascina
ton Of the dark continent lured him
from an east African counting-houss
when he was quite a young man, ano
be was away four years, returnina
with q live gorilla as trophy. Their
he went far north. and his faseyna-
ton OF manner and Kindness OF hear
1on him hundreds Of friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24

Possibly Green or White.
A Kansas City mans full dress suit
was stolen one night recently and the
detective who was sent to Investigate
the case asked, What color was it,