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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

Sumner pcfusej the letter with min
gled grief and bewilJerment.
why. Glen, how she speaks 'of
you! An orphan to make her way
let her take my placel' " And then,
reading the truth in his companions
face. "Ah, Glen, why could not see 2
My poor little girl! Image OF her
What trials you must have hadl But
cheer up. Your mothers friend will
make amends-ha, she's faintej!"
The three years strain and the pres
ent embarrassment had been too much
Tor the delicate girl, and her limp form
lay almost llfeless at his feet before
his sentence was finished.
IL don't understand this. Browne"
remarked Johnes, one morning, per-
haps a year following. as he held an
open letter in his hand. "Our old
friend Sumner writes that he's sent
Clement on to Europe and married his
sister. He, of course, means Clements
sister"
Nothing queer about that" an
swered Browne, who. in such leisure
moments as an active attorney gets.
dabbled in amateur biology and was
a crank on Darwin. "Clem was n
bright chap. though awfully dainty.
Got rid Of Fuller before he wrecked
the firm for us, and saved Sumner big
money. Why shouldn't his sister be
attractive and all that. Science tells
us that inheritance"
But where did he get a sister,"
persisted Johnes, impoliteiy interrupt
ing this flow of learning. "Clem told
me he had no relatives"
Don't believe It," answered
Browne. Survival of the Fittest don't
agree with IT, Smart people and hus-
tiers ought, according to this theory. to
have enormous families, and If evolu.
tom"
"Fiddlesticks!" replied his partner,
as he took down THE Evidences of
Insanity" from the well stocked shelf
and repaired to his sanctum-waverly
Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

Pinkerton, the present head of the
detective agency of that name, de.
clares that in no country on earth do
women manifest SO much maudlin
sentimentality for criminals as in the
United States. Even when the men
have no pronounced personal charms,
nc says, they are not without their
female admirers in this country. who
send them flowers and other tokens of
esteem. The problem seems to be
one for psychologists to study and ex.
plain.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

\ school of instruction for laundry
girls is TO be established in Chicago.
The School of Domestic Arts and Sci
ences, established in that city year
and a half ago by a number of philan-
thropic women, is TO bring about the
innovation. and the laundry school is
TO he a department of this institution.
Miss Isabel Bullard, head of the school,
says that washing is just as much Of
an art as making pie or baking bread.
land as for ironing, that is a fine
art"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

A well known English dean recently
had the misfortune to lose his um.
brella, and he rather suspected that
its appropriation by another had not
been altogether accidental He there
fore used the story to point a moral in
a sermon in the cathedral, adding that
If its present posessor would drop it
over the wall of the deanery garden
during the night he would say no more
about it. Next morning he repaired
to the spot and found his own UNI.
brella and As others.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

From Tomsk, to Irkutsk, on the Sib.
erian railway, a distance of 932 miles.
there is only one town deserving the
name-krasnoairs-with a population
of $4,000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

II is inconsiderato for young women
10 mob a male celebrity in an effort
more mistaken. The celebrity. how
ever innocent he may be, invariably
has TO take all the glame for the
transaction.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

New Mexico, now seeking statehood
was organized as territory Septem
Der ., 1850. Arizona was not organ
lied as territory until February "a
1863.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

The Chinese pen from time imme
mortal has been a brush made of some
soft hair and used to paint the cur
iously formed letters of the Chinese
alphabet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

Every Chinese woman is practically
slave until her son marries. Then,
as mother-in-law. she begins to rule.
her sons wife being her subject.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

America is not the only country in
which there is difficulty in raising
funds for memorials and monuments.
England is again demonstrating that
not republics alone are ungrateful
when it comes to q question of con-
tributing money for such cause. The
tiasco made in the effort to raise a
great fund for a Gladstone memoir
fal is still fresh in mind. and now it
has been announced that the king will
be most reluctantly compelled to ap-
peal to parliament to provide sufficient
money to make up the needed balance
to complete the Victoria Memorial
Fund. The scheme that has been ap-
proved and adopted calls for the ex-
penditure of about $2.500.000. OF this
amount in the year since the late
queens death only $927,O
has been subscribed. The same
aificulty was found In rails.
ing q fund for the Albert mem
Orial. which is more understandable
than in the case OF the beloved Victoria
for the Prince consort. although a man
much honored in his adopted country.
was sIways foreigner. Parliament
made : grant 1t that time. and de-
splts the huge war expenditures. will
1eabtIess accode u the kings request.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

The anxiety OF miltimillionaircs to
endow libraries and universities shows
a very graceful readiness on the part
of money TO pay tribute to brains.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

Berlin pays a salary to a profession
al bird catcher. who keeps scientific
educational institutions supplied with
birds, birds eggs and nests. He is
the only man in the empire permitted
to do SO.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

1t is said in Ohio that Governor
George X. Nash has now realized the
ardent dream Of his life in having for
the second time been chosen as chief
executive Of the state. At his recent
second Inauguration he said For the
future l have but one ambition, the
most sacred of my life. 1t is to show
my appreciation of the people who
have so highly honored me by being
their faithful servant during the next
two years. Upon this foundation must
rest whatever of fame lives after me-"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

A syndicate comprising English cap
italists has been formed to promote
the sale of 'tie silks" composed of 80
percent wood pulp and so percent aiti.
ficial silk. Samples are being submit
ted to the New York Wholesale neck
wear manufacturers, and considerable
experiment is taking place. In point
of price this material shows advan.
tage over conventional fabrics. Its
luster. feel and general appearance,
closely resemble genuine silk.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

laundering has been going on in
Minnesota for over fifty years, during
which time it is probably safe to say
been cut. of this amount perhaps $20,-
100000 worth was granted to rail.
roads. How much has the United
States received for all this pine? Be-
ginning with the year 1S49 and up to
October, 1897, the exact and total
amount that the United States has
received for all lands sold in Mime
sota-agricultural as well as timber
land-was just s7,2S6,599.4O If these
splendid pine forests had been
managed on foresty principles
the general government would
have received many more
million dollars, and Minnesota
herself would have been in a much
better situation. In view of such a rec
ord it is not unreasonable that the
public now demand that some little
remnant of the pine woods be saved
as forest reserve, observes the st.
Paul Pioneer-Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

The following curious advertisement
recently appeared in a London paper:
"Gentleman wants boardresidence
Real good home. in small family. No
other boarders. Being overstout.
therefore subject to many annoying re-
marks. advertiser prefers very stout
peoples company. No others need
write. References exchanged. Ad
dress" etc.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

The plow is certainly the oldest
and probably the simplest of agricul-
tural implements. being represented
among the hieroglyphics on the an
cient tombs of Egypt, dating back
more than 1000 years. AS early as the
year 1000 b. C. the plow was described
by Greek historian as consisting of
a beam, share and handles.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

At Montalto. in the province of
Genoa, in tearing down an old church.
a small underground room was found
full of art objects of the Roman time.
chiefly chiselled silver amphorae and
vases filled with gold and silver coins.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27
A Remarkable Record.

Cham berlain's Cough Remedy has a
remarka Die record. 1t has been in use
for over thirty years, during which
time many million bottles have been
sold and used 1t has long been the
standard and main reliance in the
treatment of Group in thousands of
homes. yet during all this time no case
has ever been reported to the manu-
facturers in which it failed to effect a
cure. When given as soon as the child
becomes hoarse or even as soon as the
croupy cough appears, it will prevent
the attack. 1t is pleasant to take,
many children like it. 1t contains no
opium or other harmful substance and
may be given as confidently to baby
as to an adult. For sale by III. Fl. Wat.
kins.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27
Articles of Incorporation
OF THE
c. 0. D. Consolidated Mines
Company.

Know All Men By These Presents: That We,
Daniel Stone Henry =. MacKay. Charles A.
TAFT and Thomas Campbell, citizens Of tht
United states OF America, have this day vol
UNFAIRLY associated ourselves together for the
purpose OF forming corporation under tine
laws OF the Territory Of Arizona and do adopt
the following Articles Of Incorporation, and
do hereby certify and declare:
That the names OF the incorporators of this
company are, Daniel stone, ii. :. Mackay,
Charles A. TAFT and Thomas Campbell.
That the name OF the said corporation is,
THE G. o. ID. CONSOLIDATED MINES COM
PANY.
That the principal lace Of transacting the
business OF the said corporation is and shall be
kinRman, in the county Of MOhaye. in the
territory Of Arizona with branch offices at
such place or places in the United States of
America or elsewhere, as the board OF direc-
tors OF said company may from time to time
designate.
II
That the general nature OF the business pro.
posed TO be transacted by the said corporation
Is,
To carry on a general mining business. and
To buy sell. lease, bond, develop. operate
or otherwise deal In mines, mining claims and
mineral lands and any and all interest therein
Of whatsoever character. and
To buy sell. lease, bond. construct. maintain
and operate bitches, fumes, wells. reservoirs
pine lines and other equipments necessary or
incidental to the DEVELOPMENT or TRANSFORMATION
other purposes.
10 obtain by purchase or otherwise, mills
machinery mill sites and mill buildings and
TO rect thereon all necessary buildings, shops
mills smelters, cOncentrators. crushers, and
any and every and all apparatus used in the
reduction of ores bearing gold and other
metals
To buy sell, lease, bond. construct. maintain
and operate railroads, wagon-roadS. tramways
or other agencies suitable for the transporta
tiOn OF ore or other materials to and from the
mines or principal works or place OF business
Of said company TO some nayigable stream,
railroad, turnpike or public way;
To own. handle and control letters patent and
inventions relating TO, and incident TO the min
ing, milling. smelling and reduction OF ores;
To carry on and conduct a general mercantile
businesS
To borrow money and TO issue bonds and
other evidences OF Indebtedness and TO mort
gage pledge. sell, and otherwise dispose OF any
or oil property OF whatsoever nature, belonging
10 said company;
TO acquire both real and personal. and all
property which may be necessary or incidental
20 carrying into force and effect the objects
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27

corder, is one of the best known young
miners of the Chloride country. He
has lived among us for nearly if not
twenty years and in all that time has
delved in the mines or was engaged in
hauling the product of the mines to
market. He is clean, honora BILE, capac.
itative and above all things sober and
industrious. IL elected he will take
nothing but his salary from the county,
turning in all fees that come to him by
virtue of his office.
j. NJ. Russell, for probate judge, i.
one of the brightest young men in the
republican party of the county. He Is
the secretary OF the p g. A. mining
company, at Chloride. His election
would insure the office being kept in
the best and most capable manner.
j. n. Cohenour is the caud idate for
treasurer aud no one who knows NeH
Cohenour can doubt his ability ard
honesty. Should he be honored by
the people with the office he will fill
it in manner satisfactory to the
whole people.
The most important Office in the
whole list TO the people of the county
Is that of supervisor and in the filling
of this office by the nomination of
William Grant, the republicans deserve
the thanks Of the people. Mr.. Grant
was supervisor several years ago aud
under his administration the tax rate
was reduced from 3S0$ on the Los TO
29JS on the l0US. The expenditures of
he county were little over l4,000S
one year aud l9,J0OS the next under
his administration. Boss Mike Scan,
lau followed Mr.. Grant aud the tax
rate went sailing skyward and the ex.
penditures Of the county per year went
rs high as 3l,OOJS, while the property
assessment went upward, too. Just
think of the protiigacy Of the present
supervisors compared with that of the
administration of Mr. Grant aud the
people will see some reason why Boss
Mike aud his gang should go out. Mr.
Grant Is sure to be elected without su
effort on his part
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27
Republican Ratification.

Next Wednesday evening Hon. r. E.
Morrison, republican candidate for
delegate to Congress, will address the
voters of KiDgDaD on the political is
sues. Bob Morrison is man of the
people aud we are sure that he will
meet with an enthusiastic reception.
After the speaking dance will be
given, to which all the young folks are
Invited.
Thursday evening Mr.. Morrison will
speak In Chloride and we understand
that train will be chartered to take
over all who desire to attend. The re.
publicans OF Chloride are preparing
Tor big time.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27
Notice to Contractors.

The Swiss American Mining Co. will
let assessment contracts on eight or
more claims to the party who will for
zoos on each claim do the most work.
Claims located near the Leland Mining
Co. and the German. merican Mining
Co, San Francisco District, Mohave
Co. Arizona.
G. j. GREENE
Needles, Cal.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27

and purposes for which the said corporation
is created; and
To mortgage, pledge, hypothecate. sell, and
property; and
To buy, sell exchange. own. pledge hypoth.
ecate, and otherwise deal in mining stocks and
SecuretieS, or other stocks and securities in
such manner and extent as shall not be in con.
tiict with the laws Of the United States or of
the Territory OF Arizona;
10 locate run and operate tunnels and tunnel
sites upon government and other lands: and To
locate, record and patent any and all lode or
placer mining claims tunnels and tunnel sites:
and
To do and perform any and all and every the
acts necessary or incidental 10 the carrying on
the business hereinbefore specified.
III
That the amount OF the capital stock OF the
said corporation shall be TWO MILLION OF
DOLLARS (S2,O9OOOO) divided into TWO MILLION
(2,OO1,OOO) shares OF the par value OF ONE DOL
LAR (SlOO) per share and the said two million
shares of said capital stock to be also divided
into hve hundred thousand (5OO,OU0) shares OF
preferred stock, and one million five hundred
thousand U,5,O,OUO) shares Of common stock;
the said nye hundred thousand shares OF pre-
ferred stock; are preferred as 10 the assets OF
said corporation to the amount Of Five Hun.
dred Thousand (S5vO.OOC) Dollars, so that in the
event OF the dissolution OF said corporation. or
sale Of its assets for the purpose Of dstribut-
ing the proceeds among the stOckho lders the
holders Of said preferred stock shall receive
the proceeds Of the corporate assets up to said
the excess. If any, shall be divided among the
holders Of said common stock
The holders of said preferred stock shall also
be preferred as 70 the dividends 10 be declared
by this corporation as follows: No dividends
shall be declared or paid on com non stock un-
til dividends have been first paid on preferred
stock, at the rate Of eight 81 per cent per an
mum, on the par value OF said preferred stock;
after dividends on preferred stock at tht rate
OF eight (s) per cent per annum, have beer de.
clared and paid, dividends upon the common
stock may be declared and paid out Of the sur
plus earnings of said corporation, IL any.
"
That the corporate existence OF said com
pany shall commence on the day and date OF
the filing Of these articles OF Incorporation for
record In the ONCE Of the County Recorder of
Mohave County, Territory OF Arizona. and
certified copy thereof with the secretary OF the
said territory, and shall endure for twenty five
(25) years thereafter.
That the highest amount OF indebtedness or
liability, direct or contingent, which this cor
poration is at any time subject. shall not in
any case, exceed One Million Three Hundred
and Thrty-three thousand. three hundred and
thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents.
VI
That the stockholders Of said corporation
shall not be individually liable for the d, BITS
OF the said corporation. and that ali the private
property OF the stockholders shall be exempt
from liability for any or all Of the debts OF this
corporation.
In Witness Whereof We have hereunto set
our hands and seals this LIST day Of August, A.
D., 1902.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27
Owes His Life to Neighbor's
Kindness.

Mr.. ID. p. Daugherty, we'll known
throughout Mercer and Suwner conn.
ties, w. Va, most likely owes bis life
to the kindness OF neighbor. He was
almost hopelessly afflicted with diar-
rhoea; was attended by two physicians
who gave him little, II any, relief, when
neig bor learning of bis serious con-
dition, bought him a bottle OF Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, which cured him 10 less than
't@enty.f ur hours. For sale by +. ID.
Watkins.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27


Last Sunday Howard Wells reported
to the Sheriff's office that be had
found the remains of human being
on the desert about sixteen miles from
Yucca. Monday the coroner snd a
jury went down to the place where the
remains were said TO have been found,
taking Mr.. Wells As a guide. There
the, found the remains Of man scat
tered over about half mile square of
country, but were unable to find any
thing that would lead to the identity
of the unfortunate individual. A pair
of overalls, that had been slit mp As
with kuife, were found in the vicin-
ity, but no shoes, hat or other clothing
could be found. The remains were
collected and buried at The place
where found. II is thought that the
man was miner who had worked in
the mines at Cedar and who had lost
his way coming over the mountain and
had perished from thirst.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27
Hon. A. Cornwall Withdraws.


We have been requested by Hon. A..
Cornwall to notify his many friends in
this county that he will not be candi
date for supervisor at the forthcoming
election. While be believes that he
was defrauded of the nomination at
The late democratic primaries he be-
lieves that the best interests of the
taxpayers will be subserved by his
withdrawal from the race aud the cleo
tion of other capable men now in the
field to that office. He wishes to re.
turn thanks to the many friends who
stood by him in the late primaries and
would ask them in the election in
Novem Der to cast their votes for the
best interest of the taxpayer. Ad.
Cornwall in Withdrawing from the race
does so with no ulterior motive, but
has at heart only the welfare of the
people of this county, in which he
has lived for quarter of century.
The interest of the people Is his inter
est and he is willing to sacrifice per-
sonal ambition TO advance that
interest.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27

We understand that j. w. Gerritt
will return from Los Angeles in a day
or two aud will at once put men to
work on the Orc Plata mine opening
up new ground. All arrangements
have been made for the working of the
property on large scale.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27

Our diamond M" -four is the best
in the land. If you have not tried it
give it trial now and you will use no
other. Better than the best and gives
everyone perfect satisfaction.
GADDIs & PERRY COMPANY.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27
Needles, , Cal.

Watermelons, sweet corn, peas.
tomatoes, cucum bers, radishes, onions,
lettuce, squash, berries, oranges,
lemons and other good things at Lovin
q Withers.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27

The dance given Thursday evening
OF last week in honor Of Miss Florence
Mensch on her departure for the east
was we'll attended aud was most en-
joysble affair. And in connection
with this enjoyable affair Miss Mensch
desires us to thank her many friends
for this kindly tribute.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27

The w. II. Taggart Mercantile com.
pany this week received one of the
largest and handsomest lines Of shirt
waiIts that ever came into the county.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27

NJ. G. Bnrns was called from Pres
colt to Los Angeles last Thursday by
receipt of telegram announcing the
serious illness of his wife, who is i'll in
a hospital in that city. 1t was reported
yesterday that the lady was dying. Mr..
and Mrs. Burns resided in Chloride
for year or more prior to removing
10 Prescott. We hope for her speedy
recovery.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27

Mrs. Mary Teats, lecturer for the w.
C. I. u, will give lectures at the NJ.
E. church tonight at 7:3l, and IL
a. IN. tomorrow and 7:3) tomorrow
evening, to which all are invited,
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27

John Mulligan went down to Needles
a few days ago and will continue his
journey TO Los Angeles.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27

Harry knighi has gone to the Ger.
man American Camp, where he will
have charge of the Gaddis & Perry
bracb store during the absence of |. d
Hilty in kingman.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27

Grant Thompson came up from
Hardyville few days ago and is visit.
ing with his daughter in town. Mr..
Thompson is the owner of the Grey
Eagle group of mines, east of Hardy.
vile, and is about to make sale of
them TO a party of capitalists. The
veins ontcrop we'll aud have had con.
siderable work done on them the past
year.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27

No and the California Limited twceaweek No
Chicago every Tuesday and O'Clock
reaching every Tuesday and Friday at 25 and
Los Angeles leaves Los Angeles at $3.50
every Monday Thursday Kneman 65 every Tuesday
Friday Chicago every Thursday and
Sunday.
carry Palace Tourist Sleeper and free Recln
ing Francisco and Los Angeles Ash Fork
Dining Palace Sleeper Ash Fork
Phenix which is occupied till morning
Nos and Palace Sleeper Phenx Ash Fork. Palace and
seepers aud free Reclining Chair Cars Ash Fork to San
Francisco aud LIS Angeles
carry between Ash Fork Palace and Tourist Sleep
Reclining Chair and Palace Sleeper between
Ash Fork and Phenix
and California Limited, carry between Chicago and
seepers Observation Car Composite and Din
ing between Phenx aud Ash Fork No
charged this train Regular hrscas tickets
required.
g. X. GooDING Agent j. j. BYRNE, G.. p A..
Kngman, Arizona. Los Angeles Cal
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27

c. f. Schoonmaker, representing
Newmark Il Co., was in Kingman this
week. Cy is one of the best known
aud most popular drummers on the
road.
Mohave County miner., 1902-09-27
For Constable.

l hereby announce myself as an in
dependent candidate for constable for
Kiugman precinct at the ensuing
election.
JOSEPH Brown.
Kingman, Septem ber 4, 1902.