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had uttered. Frightened at herself, she turned and ran-ran until she came to great dim woods: then sank down, and, burying her head in the soft moss, sobbed her grief out.
 Breakfast was served and the family were assembled. strange peace seemed to have descended upon the place, eased of its black burden. Eliza beth Anna had not mentioned him, the memory of that awful word sealed her lips. Down in the laundry Mary could be heard singing as she picked up her bas- ket of clothes and started for the drying ground. Each In his way was giving thanks that the troubled household was at peace with the world once more. Suddenly d shriek rent the air. followed by others more shrill, more piercing. Napkins were flung down, chairs pushed back and the family as one man rushed to the windows.
 There was Mary, hugging her skirts close about her, and there-dripping muddy, with the end of a frayed rope dangling from his eollar-was Midget racing around alike mad and nipping at Mary's portly, white stock inged ankles as he ran. No banshee ever shrieked louder than did this daughter of Erin as she strove to protect her lower limbs Help! Murther! Yez black devill Yez limb
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H Reol Circus By Little Folks.

A juvenile clrcusl That's the latest sensa- ton in the world of amusements. And it's q successful sensation, too.
 In Wikesbarre, Pa, a score or more of youngsters, banded together under the leadership of the sons of four millionaires , of the town, planned to give show which would outrival any circus ever given. Forepaugh X Sells, Wallace, Barnum and the rest would not compare with this wonderful "Barrytown" show, and so 1t really turned out for from the standpoint Of novelty ana 'unexpectedness" this exhibition given by the youthful scions of Wilkesbarre's best families stands alone, untouched by any event in creus history.
 None of the children were over 12 years of age and the youngest was but eight John T. Lenaman, Jr.; Carr md Fritz Stegmaier, Paul Barber and James Roland, Jr, were the leaders, Not that the size of the pater- nal fortune made any difference to the sue cess of the circus, but 1t is usually supposed that the pampered sons of the rich are set apart from children of commoner clay and care not for the sports which thrill out-at- the-elbows, tattered young America with delight The undertaking and splendid sue cess of this sawdust ring enterprise proved for all time the fallacy of this supposilion.
 Some time ago the circuses which tour the States and set youngsters wild paid their respects to the people of Wilkesbarre, received splendid gate returnssand played to tiers upon tiers of big boys and little boys, their sisters and their parents Then it was that some juvenile genius conceived the idea of starting circus all of his own. Len ahan, the originator of the idea, called meeting of his four chums and the five in- separables put their black, brown and red heads together and soon their active brains had planned the entire show.
 Ii was not difficult to induce some of the other fellows" to go in for the fun, and the youngsters commenced practicing im- mediately.
 Two of the boys owned horses-thorough-
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breds they were, and spirited-and with true Yankee ingenuity they contrived to make the necessary paper rings through which the star riders were to jump, and in short time all the needed paraphernalia was secured. One of the fathers, who remembered his own growing days and sympathized with the youngsters was taken into the company n sort of silent partner. His business was to supply the necessary funds and keep num-" a contract which he faithfully fulfilled.
 It is amazing with what ease and readi- ness the youngsters fell into training. They worked like troopers, and 1t was not long be- fore they had mastered the most difficult of acrobatic feats which had been heralded on the circus posters when the professional shows were in town. They also made some additions to the usual program, which might be adopted with benefit by Wallace, Forepaugh and the rest
 The boys had the ready imagination and enthusiasm of youth the dauntless courage flexible muscles and active brains of the sturdy young American whose chief pleas ure lies in active, health-givng, body de veloping outdoor sports. With these attri- butes it was no difficult task for the boys to do wonderful trapeze 'stunts," ride frisky horses bareback, jump from one horse to another, drive span, do some pretty lively racing on the animals and leap through the paper hoops without accident.
 For week or more before the opening day the boys covered the fences with posters nouncing the wonderful show, which was to take place in an open field that had been given over to the young folks for the pur- pose. Then it was that the silent partner broke his silence and it was rumored that the show was not going to be any slow amateur affair, but rousing exhibition of difficult feats pluekily performed
 Of course, all the youngsters were wild with excitement, and soon the older folks caught the fever: consequently, when the great day arrived the ticket agent had to secure several helpers and two policemen
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were needed to keep order and-fnsure a safe entrance into the great tent There was an overflow, but those who could not crowd into the tent to see the wonderful hoop jumping trapeze swinging and general tumble about performance accommodatingly yelled en- couragement when those inside cheered and patiently awaited the outdoor performance.
 The great races took place outside the tent, and bona fide races they were, too. There was no planning ahead that the black or brown should win, but the horses were urged by their youthful riders to do their best and the victor fully deserved the cheer Ing he received.
 Some really good riding was done, and the way one of the boys, standing at the start on the middle one of three horses, jumped quickly from one to the other and back again Into position was worthy of a star per former.
 Inside the tent, at the evening perform. ance, some lively little ponies were brought into the game. They galloped around the ring with their daring riders as though they thoroughly enjoyed it. There was an excit- ing chariot race. in which the enthusiasm of the drivers and the excitement of the spec tators were of the most genuine kind.
 The trained dogs showed what patience the boys had put into the work, and the clown proved himself the genuine article by keep ing the audience roaring with laughter. Never was a funny man less trite in his antics, for the clown of the Barrytown cir- GUS was a four feet some inches l1-year- old piece of mischief, brimful of fun from his curly pate to his shoeless toes
 After the great wind up, when all the animals and all the boys tore around the ring In a mad race. came the concert The performers, somewhat out of breath. but still enthusiastic, sang lustily some good, rouslng popular airs and brought the circus to a triumphant close by giving a blood curdling war whoop and then skurryng home to bed, heroes of the day.
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discovered, and that settled matters for Midget; the decree of punishment was pro nounced, and against 1t neither tears nor prayers could prevail. John and Tim, coach man and stableman, respectively were deputed to carry out the sentence. The master said: "Give him away, drown him, shoot him. I don't care what you do. Only get rid of that fool dog before come home.''
 Two men, dragging q reluctant dog be- tween them, crept steathily down the shady lane that led to the river. boat was drawn up on the beach, into 1t they coaxed their prisoner. and pulled off. About 20 yards lay between them and the shore when down the lane there came rushing of feet and a swishing of small skirts, as the child rushed to the waters edge.
 Where are you going with my dogT' she screamed. Come back this minute. Here, Midget, Midget"
 The dog yelped and struggled, but strong hands held him by the collar. She stamped in impotent rage, and, as the laughter of the men came to her picked up stone and sent it skimming after the fast receding boat. Another and another followed, and then dreadful word came from her mouth word that in all her short life she never
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of a horse, the clucking of chickens. There was a scratching, and Tom, the big barn cat, stole softly across the floor and sat down at safe distance, lnsolently washing his paws. Oh, if he could but get at him! Mid get tore at his fastenlngs in vain. He gave one long howl, but it brought no relief; he tried again, and the doors flew open, the stableman put in his head and roughly told him to 'Shut up!' The dog looked around dejectedly; plainly the situation was des- perate. If only he had something to lie on perhaps he could forget his troubles. He poked his nose under the sheet that covered the sleigh and what he saw apparently sat
 isfed him. for he leaped up and, with deep drawn sigh, curled up in the bottom. But something was still lacking to complete his comfort; never in his life had he gone to sleep without bone to gnaw on. De prived of that. he set to work with his sharp
 white teeth on the polished side panel of the cutter. Of course, the mischief was
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row path, and the family began to smile upon him again; he had succeeded in pacat- ing his enemies among the domestics, bar ring one. Mary, the cook, had been and was ever his relentless foe. Did he but show his black nose around her domain out she sallied upon him, broom in hand Midget yez are, is it2 Well, it's an Elephant yez is git out O thisl'' and Midget, escaping to safe distance, would laugh at her, dog fash lon. But it was through her, his Nemesis, that he again fell into the thorns and brambles of iniquity. About this time there came upon the land a plague of tramps. The family had congratulated itself that Midget, on account of his ferocous size, would be a great protection against their
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MARY RUGGED HER SKIRTS CLOSE.

the soft earth bore the unmistakable i'm print of convicting paw. Next the stable man was heard from. The young chickens, prime for broiling" were disappearing at an alarming rate. Suspicion first directed Itself to a family of shiftless negroes that lived near by, until something apparently rufiied Midget's usual placidlty. Investiga- ton disclosed a small but stubborn quill feather wedged tightly between his teeth; so he was brought to justice, and howls as of battle, murder and sudden death rent the air His punishment over, he lay on the grass, his canine heart heavy with anguish, whimperlng for his beloved mistress to com fort him.
 For a week he trod the straight and nar-
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of Satan! Yez william! oh-o-h-hp Ex- hausted, she sank on the ground, her starehed skirts forming great pillows about her ample form.
 With one cry the child was out of the room. Midget saw her, and with a parting nip at Mary he raced toward her, knocked her down. licked her face, and then dropped panting at her side.
 Here was a problem for the family to face, thus rudely wrenehed from it's dream of peace and quiet The grandmother was be- ginning to champion Midget's cause.
 alt's shame to send that dog away again. Just think of his devotion in swimming that great rlveri
 .Yes; 1t certainly is touchng." said Eliza beths mother; but what about the serv. ants? What about Mary?"
 It was finally decided to send the cause of all this turmoil away on a farm until his ex- uberance of spirits should have somewhat abated. Another blessed lull. and then one fateful morning there came letter. Your dog chewed through two inch rope, jumped a five barred gate and Is gone"
 Now Elizabeth is playing Sister Anne, and the servants in body have given warning.
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encroachment, and so make up In a meas ure for his depredations; yet Mary declared that she was more besieged than ever, and stoutly blamed Midget.
 But how can that be, Mary?'
 'Well, mum, it's this way. livery toime wan iv thim good-for-naughts comes in beg ging me fer a boite there's thot black william runnin' in front wld come right along this way. Here's a frind of moine, Mary. Treat him foine'-en eff yere not believin me, look there!" triumphantly.
 Up the road limped a most disreputable knight of the highway, dirty, ragged, un- kempt. Midget, lying on the grass with bone, spied him. His ears cooked up, his great blacksnake tail commenced to beat
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Nice name for that dog. Why, tell you he's going to be monster Look at his paws Pooh that's just like girl. Midget" mim- icking his sitter in whitening tones.
 While conceding that Midget was per fectly suitable name for the present. her doting relatives argued that in such mat ters it were well to have bit of foresight; something more heroic, Nero, for instance. But the small rock of determination clung to her choice, and, the family meekly ac- quiescing, Midget became properly installed as a member of well regulated household.
 The child had had at various times all sorts and conditions of pets; yet never had her whole heart gone out to any of them in particular as 1t did to this numbering hound
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Tbe Costing Gut Of Midget.

pup. It was not outside the range of possi- bility that hls "forebears," maternal or pa ternal, had in antebellum days tracked some hapless fugitive through the great swamps of the South, but seemingly Midget had inherited none of their vaunted saw agery. Ills good nature was absolute; cun or kind word was received alike with pleased squirming from the end of his nose to the tip of his tail. As this made him a safe companion he was in high favor, and a t 10 months he had reached the zenith of his popularity. From then dated his painful but steady decline from grace.
 Complaints began to come In from the gar dener that certain choice plants had been found ruthlessly torn up, while all around
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tattoo; then he sprang up and bounded out, with an unmistakabe bark of welcome. Siding up, he thrust a wet nose into the dirty palm, looked long into his eyes, turned and trotted for the kitchen, the man fol lowing
 When the master of the house heard of this latest performance he gave his young daughter the choice of keeping her property tied up in future or of giving him away, and she was not slow to accept the first condi- tion. Abased and humbled, dragging his captive chain behind him. Midget slowly fol lowed his stern but sorrowful mistress to the carriage house. Finding convenient nail alongside a sleigh, well covered over until winter snows should come, she left him with a parting squeeze. "Oh, Midget if you only would be goodi" The clanking of the chain lengths was all that broke the stiffness of the big carriage house. Outside he could hear the voice of men, the neigh
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Ft was but bit of a puppy. and a very black one at that, that lay shivering In his new mistress arms; yet despite his size he was already sowing discord and dissen- sion in the family ranks.
 Gail him Jeffries or Fitzsimmons; I'll bet he'll be corker in a scrap" This from the small boy whose tastes ran to things pugil- istic.
 Might better call him Ink, or Egypt; he's black enough"
 Elizabeth Anna, embracing the puppy ai- most to suffocation In the excess of her af- lection, had taken DO part h the discussion, but now she announced In a manner not to be disputed that his name should be Midget.
 'MidgetI" jeered her brother, Midget
The St. Johns herald., 1902-02-22
The Little Sock Nan Threatened.

The American Cattle Growers Association has called its second annual convention to meet in Denver on the 4th 9th and 9th of next month. The main question to be discussed Is the land leasing bill that has been introduced in the National Congress.
 Should this bill become 3 law, it would wipe all the small cattle and sheep owners entirely out of the business. If this IS what the people want they should sit still and say and do nothing in the matter hut if there be any who oppose this let them get into figting harness and go and oppose this proposition in the eonsen tion.
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Dist. Atty. Ruiz returned Sun day from a trip to Phoenix, and other points in the Territory. He was accompanied by Johnny Cas- tillo his nephew who comes to spend the winter here. On Sun day night ofter their arrival the musically inclined young folks tuned up their guitars and violins, and mandolins and treated the gentlemen to a nice serenade. The serenaders were invited in and Mrs Ruiz gave each slice of her delicious cake and a glass of-this is a dry town and of course the glasses had to be filed with Me Intosh water. But both serenaders and serenaded had q good time.
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Sheep Poisoning.

Reports have come to town of the wholesale poisoning of sheep and in the camps along the Ari- zona canal. It is said that alto gether about ,000 have been pois- oned and that one sheepman has lost $50. The poison used was blue stone and white vitriol, which had been strewn over the range and which the sheep mistakng for salt, had licked. There has been no expression of suspicion as to the identity of the guilty par ties. The sheep are to be moved from that deadly neighborhood to the Agua Fria.-Republican.
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Wool Shipments.

All the sheep shearing was tin- ished yesterday, and all the wool sold except that owned by Long more and Shrine. The heaviest buyer was MT. Salter of Boston, and the price he paid f. o. b. rang ed from II to 15 cents-J.H. Pome- roy receiving 15c. for his, which he sold today.
 Last season wool only brought from 13 to 141 laid down in the east, so the prices this year are very favorable to the seller.
 The seasons shear will foot up considerably over 100000 pounds of as fine wool as ever went to market.-Mesa Press.
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SIOO Reward $iOO.

The readers of this paper will he pleased to learn that there is at least one hundread diseases that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that is Catarrh Halls Catarrah Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease. requires con stitutional treatment Halls Catarrll Cure is taken internally, ac ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving tie patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in dO- ing i.s work The proprietors have SC much faith Tn it's curative powers, thai thev offer One Hundred Dollars for ally ease that ii failsto cure, Send for lis of testimonials
 Address, f J. CHENEY X co, Toledo o.
 EaF Sold hv Druggists, 7"c. Halls Family Pills ,!e ihe best.
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A Model Saloon Ad.

"Fricnds: Having opened a connections shop for the sale of
 liquid fire, embrace this oppor-
 tunity to inform you that 1 have commenced the bussiness of mak- ing drunkards, paupers and beg.
 gars for the sober, industrious and respectable portion of the commit nity to support. l shall deal in
 family spirits that will excite men
 to deeds ofriot. robbery and blood and by so doing diminish the comfort, augment the expense and endanger the welfare of the com munity. shall undertake at a short notice and for a small sum
 and with great expectation, to prepare victims for the asylums
 poor-houses, prisons and gallows I will furnish an article which will increase the amount of fatal
 accidents, multiply the number of distressing diseases and render those which are harmless incu- rable. I shall deal in drugs which will deprive some of life, many of reason, most of prosperity anc all of peace, which will cause the fathers to become fiends; wives,
 widows; children, orphans, and all mendicants. 1 will cause many of the living generations to grow up in ignorance, proverty and crime, and prove a burden and a nuisance to the nation. will cause mothers to forget their offspring ana cruelty to take the place of love. I will sometimes even corrupt the ministers of religion, ohstruct the progress of the gospel, defile the purity of the church and cause spiritual, temporal and eternal death."
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS
T krs~ not how the tr"''' may 0e' I,.,, ,h. story as 't~as tosa to me.

Dr..J. :. Woolford was called ia sprir gerville Satu rday to attend a sick child of Mir. Becker. The child is reported better. While there the Doctor was called 10 see SuIefsisor Murray who has for a long lime been suffering from Chronit Rheumatism. It Is now thought tllat he will soon recover.
 B. Schuster of St. Johns, ar rived in Mesa last Saturday to spend a few days. He has big herd of. sheep up at Camp Creek, on the Verde. where he will shear this season. He was intending to come here to shear, but the feed is so scarce that he has decided to shear there. He went to Phoenix today.-Press.
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Winchester for sale at HERALn oaise.
 Claud. Mur was down rom Springervilie yesterday he came for medicine icr his father.
 Mr. and. Mrs. Berhabel Leal returned yesterday from an eX- t.nded visit to relative in New Mexico.
 F. l.. Moor an old time print" who has held cases on Ships since if was launched on tne fitful sea of Arizona journalism, has left us.
 Frank Gallegos nephew of Don Luis Chavez is visiting with his relatives in the city. He will put in few weeks helping the SSIPs family get out sheet.
 It is reported that several more of the St. Johns young folks have secured entrance into the Govern fnent Indian School. This time tsey go to Chilocco, Oklahoma. Messra, Luis and Abran Chavez returned Monday from q visit with friends auchrelatives in New Mexico. They enjoyed the trip and are much refreshed by the vaca- ton.
 ''I have used Chamberlain Cough Remedy for number oi years and have no hesitiancy 1T saying that 1t IS the best remedy for coughs, colds and crOup have ever used in my family. have not words to express ny conf dence in this Remedy.-Mrs. J A. MOORE, North Star, Mich For sale hy St. Johns Drug Co
 G. E. Waite left Tuesday for his home in Ramah, N. Nj. Elder Snow who is doing work here for the Mutual, accompanied him. Mir Snow is the son of the late president Snow of the Mormon Church.
 Don Melton Perea left yester- day for New Mexico. He goes on a trip of much moment to himself, and one other person. He is sim gle now but, when he returns he will have an help meet. Congratu- lations Seior.
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Pursuant to instructions from Governor Otero, of New Mexico, the sheriffs Of. Guadalupe, Union, Lincoln and Chavez counties are organizing posses of picked men to hunt down the members of the Jack Musgrave band of bandits. which recently tcrrorized that region. This means thata war of extermination will be waged a. agirrst the outlaws and exciting times are expected in that portion of New Mexico to which the out laws have retreated. They are said to be in a fastness of the wild Capitan mountains Journal Democrat.
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w. k. Baxter an old time "print" who has been working in various offices in the Territory and occa- sionally doing little mining on the side, is now the full fiedged foreman of the SNIPs shop. He ar rived Monday and will remain with us indefinitely. We wish to inform our patrons that our job departament is in the hands of this vetean printer and nothing but the best work can pass him.
 Last Saturdays Arizona Ga zette announced that us. Mar shal McCord would visit St. Johns on official business. We shall4be glad to see the Colonel if we don't happen to be the fei- lows he is looking for, in that event we want it understood that we will be extra glad to see him for there is some question as to whether we will be ablo tocontinue to provide ourselves with "proper food etc. "and may be we can shift the responsibility.