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Arizona republican., 1902-10-14

City or St. LOUIS, SS.
 On this first day of October, in the year 1902. before me Lee w. Hagerman. a notary public in and for the state and county aforesaid, residing therein. duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared r.. M. Collins, s. B. Fisher and K. R. Johnston, known to me to be the persons described in, whose names gre subscribed tr. and who executed the an- reXed instrument, and they acknow- icdged to re that they executed the same for the purposes and considcra- t!cns therein expressed.
 In, witness whereof, I have hereunt1 set my hand and affixed my official sal at my office iu the state and county, the date and year last above written. (Sa1D LEE. w. HAGEItMAN,
 Notary Public. AfN commission expires Nov % 1901
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14

City of St. Louis, ss.
 On this 29th day of September. in the year 1902, before me, Fred A. Blake, notary public in and for the state and city aforesaid, residing therein, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Henry V. Gehm, A. M. Eel lows, M Tschirner, w. C.. lager. w. M Armstrong and C.. M. Lindsay, known to me to be the persons de- scribed in. whose names are subscribed to. anG who executed the annexed in srrument and they acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purposes and considerations therein ex- pressed.
 In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, at my office in the state and city the date and year last above written. (Seal) FRED A. BLAKE, Notary Public.
 My commission expires Feb. 10, 1906.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
My commission expires N
STATE OF MISSOURI,
City of S:. Louis. ss.

City of St. Louis. ss.
 On this 1st day of october. in the year 1902, before me, c. G. Haizlip. a notary public in and for the site and county aforesaid. residing therein. duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared L. T. Tune, known to me to be the person described in. whose names are subscribed to. and who exc cuted the annexed instrument and they acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purposes and consid- CT" tio~~ therein expressed.
 In witness where of, have hereuntC set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in the state and county, the date and year last above written. (Seal) C. C. HAIZLIP.
 Notary Public. My commission expires Dec. 15 1904
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
By A. S. Arthur, Deputy.

By A. S. Arthur. Deputy. Filed and recorded in the office of the secretary of the territory of Arizona this 7th day of October, A. D., 1902. at ? D. m.
 ISAAC T. STODDARD,
 Secretary of Arizona. First publication October 13.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14

Proposals for heifers, bulls, ewes and bucks. Department of the Interior
 office of Indian affairs. Washington, D. C., Oct 4. 1902 Sealed proposals en- dorsed Proposals for Heifers. Ewes, etc" as the case may be, and addressed to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D. C., will be received at this office until 1 o'clock D. m. of Tues day. Oo tober 2S. 1902. for furnishing and delivering at Fort Apache Agency, Arizona. 150 heifers. bulls. 600 ewes and IS bucks. Blank forms for bid ding. giving the conditions (which will be made part of the contracD to be observed by bidders. the time and place of delivery. and all necessary instruc- tions. will be furnished upon applica- ton to the Indian Office. Washington. D. C., the Indian warehouses at No. S15
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
My commission expires Nov. 2
STATE OF MISSOURI,
 City of St. Louis, sS.

Ilty or St. LOUIS, ss.
 On this 1st day of October. in the year 1902. before me. Gerald B. O'Reilly. a notary public in and for the state and county aforesaid. residing therein, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Charles H. Hunt, known to me to be the person described in, whose names are subscribed to. and who exc cuted the annexed instrument, and they acknowledged to me that they ex- ecuted the same for the purposes and considerations therein expressed.
 In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, at my office in the state and county. the date and year last above written.
 (SeaD GERALD B. O'REILLY.
 Notary Public.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14

Tine world has little use for man
 who does his best only when engaged lin doing others.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14

AMBROSE & RICHARDSON. Livery and Feed. Telephone 2951. 429 West Wash ington street, Phoenix, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Tucson, Arizona, September IT. 1902.-Notice is hereby given that David Haugh, as- signee of Moses F'ieldsen of Buckeye, Maricopa county. Arizona, has filed mo- tice of intention to make proof on his desert land claim No. 2.930. for the S1s SEA Sec. 33, T. 1 N, R. w, G. & S. R.. B. & M, before the clerk of the dis trict court at Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday. the 23d day of October, 1902. He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and re- clamation of said land: Andrew At wood and George W. Smith of Phoe- nix, Arizona, and Burgess A. Hadsell and Thomas N. Clanton, of Buckeye Arizona.
 MILTON R. MOORE. Register.
 First publication. Sept. 19. 1902.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
VETERINARY SURGEON.

>-~-~---~-"-o-~-"-----@>> -@>>o--->-->o~@--|7---' DIR HOWARD RAMSAY. Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist. Graduate Ontario Veterinary College. Office, corner First avenue and Monroe street, Ambrose Corral. Phoenix, Arizona. Telephone 33i3.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
NOTARY PUBLIC.

E. E. PASCOE. Notary Public. Convey ancing a specially. Acknowledgements taken. no North Center street, opposite Hotel Adams.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
for Rent

MIME. SIMPSON. manIcuring. ehiro- pody. Unexcelled facial. body and scalp massage. Residence. 512 South Second avenue.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
SITUATIONS WANTED

WANTED.-Ladies' underwear and in- fants' sewing; fine hand work. Miss Hoover, North Thirteenth Ave. ED.-Dressmaking bv the day or at home; 425 N. Third St. SITUATION WANTED by widow wo- man with one child. Good cook. Min ing camp preferred. Address, Widow, Republican office.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14

- MADAM LA MOSS, the world renowned medium, can be consulted on affairs of life: she is re future events of life, and gives advice on business of all nature. Call and be convinced. 22 South Third avenue.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14

FRANK SHIRLEY, Expert Chiropodist. Tel. Main 2S66. Basement Cor. Wash and Center St.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14

COMM ERCIAL HOTEL BARBER SHOP-Reopened and renovated un- der new management; tonsorial ser vice now first class; T. leru and up to-date; hot and cold baths. l. H. Tanner, proprietor.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14

STATE OF KANSAS.
 County of Neosho. ss. On this 25th day of September, in the
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Horse, buggy and harness.
 Apply 423 West Jefferson street.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14

GOOD clean rooms for $1.50 to $500 per week at the Mills house, West Wash ington street.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
ROOMS FOR RENT

FURNISHED-Sing or housekeeping
 rooms. 332 N. Fifth street.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-One span bay mares. One marked half circle S-the other circle S., when last seen one had a bell on, the other hobbled, when last seen hobbies broke. Belonging to John Fitzgerald, Phoenix, Arizona. Suita- ble reward.
 FOR SALE.-One fourth section in Buckeye valley; good land. well To- cated, full water rights and cheap, with part on time; and your choice of two ten-acre lots on Center street. Write or see me for particulars. J. w. Eastwood, Phoenix
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14

OSTEOPATH-Mrs. Anna E. Seitz, D. O.. room I, Monihon block. cor. Wash ington and North 1st Ave, graduate of Columbian School of Osteopathy, Kirksville, Mo. Examination and consultation free.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
PROFESSIONAL

D. L. CONNER, Osteopathic Physician. The only graduate in the territory un- der the founder of the science, Dr. A. kirlxsville, Mo. Office s West Adams, Phoenix, Ariz. Office phone, 1494. Res. phone 2OS3
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
HELP WANTED

WANTED.-A girl for general house. work; good wages; no washing. 4S2 N First Ave.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14

c. D. MARTIN (SeaD. HENRY V. GEHM (SeaD. L. T. TUNE (SeaD A. M. FELLOWS (SeaD. M. TSCHIRNER .(SeaD. w. c. LAGER (SeaD. w. H. HOFFSTOT (SeaD. w. M. ARMSTRONG (SeaD. H. c. FELLOWS (SeaD. E.M. COLLINS (SeaD. K. R. JOHNSTON (SeaD. s. B. FISHER (SeaD. CHARLES H. HUNT (SeaD. C.. w. LINDSAY (SeaD.
 (Caan
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
STATE OF MISSOURI.

My commission expires Feb. 10, 19
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14

ED.-Experienced bookkeeper, lady preferred. Apply N. Y, this oi- flee.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
STATE OF MISSOURI,

My commission expires
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14

SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES for sale-Compare my prices for vari- ety, age and size of trees with others, Six palms of different varieties free with every dollars worth of trees at the nursery. Frank Wagner, three quarters of a mile south of Phoenix Park.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-14
STATE OF MISSOURI,

My commission expires Apr
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13
Old Dominion Commercial Company
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
why Order of Sale of Real Estate Should Not
 Be Made.

In the Probate Court, Gila County, Arizona. In the matter of the Estate of Theodore C.
 Stallo Deceased.
 Happening to this court, by the petition this day presented and filed by +. J. Will Hams, the adu inistrator of the estate of Theo io.e C. Stallo, deceased that it is nec- essary to sell the whole or some portion of the real estate of the said deceiant to pay debts of decedant and the expenses and charges Of administration.
 lt is therefore, ordered by this Court, that all persons interested in the estrte of said de ceased, appear before the said Probate Court on Friday, the l2th day of December, l9)2, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. NJ of said day at the court room of said Probate Court, in the town of Globe, County of Gila, Territory of Arizona, to show cause why an order should not be granted to said administrator t. sell all of said estate. And that copy of this order be published four successive weeks in the ARIZONA SILVER BgLT, a newspaper printed and published in said county
 Dated this llth day of November 1902
 P. C. ROBERTSON,
 Judge of the Probate Court.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13
Hol Heaye. Ho !

The storm is over, and l am ready to make sail again. l thought il use less to be buileting heavy seas, so dropped both anchors aud rode the storm out suugly. Any fool can earn money, but it takes wise man to take care of it. So come and see Old Man Whelan examine his goods and prices before purchasing. You can save money by doing so. have union made goods and can show the label
 WoOlen stockings, from No, 4 to No.
 II. I have a good supply of every
 thing needed for winter use. Sheep skin shoes for boys, the best winter shoes on the market; they are water proof, and warranted not to rip. Come and see me you will find it to your advantage. ED WHALEN.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Alkaline Bleyins deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administratrix of the estate of Adaline Ble,ins, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having clai1s against the said de. ,eased, to exhibit them. with the necessary vouchers, within four months alter the frst publication of this notice Co the said creditors at the office of the Probate Court, in said county, the same being the place for the trans action of the business of said estate, in said county of Gila. FANNIE NELSON, Admiuistratrix of Estate of Alkaline Blev.
 ins, Deceased.
 Dated Globe, this 7th day of Nov, 1902
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13
ITS JUST A COUCH

that gets your lungs sore and weak and paves the way for Pneumonia or Con sumption, or both. AcKER's ENGLISH REMEDY will stop the cough in day and heal your lungs. It will cure Con- sumption. Asthma, Bronchitis, and all throat and lung troubles. Positively guaranteed, and money refunded if you are not satisfied. Write to us for free sample. W. H. HOOKER X Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y. The Old Reliable Drug Store, II. c. Hitchcock, Prop.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13
Notice

Notice is hereby given that the an- nual meeting of the stockholders of the Gila Valley. Globe x Northern Railway company will be held in the office of the company, in the Stimson block, Los Angeles, Cal, on Wednes- day, December 3, 1902, at ? o'clock p. m. A. c. LAIRD, Secretary.
 Dated at Los Angeles, Cal, Novem- Der 3, 1902.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13
Cured of Piles After Forty Years.

Mir. c. Haney, of Geneva, Ohio, had the piles for forty years. Doctors and dollars could do him no lasting good. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently. Invaluable for cuts, burns, bruises, sprains. lacerations, ec- zema, letter, salt rheum, and all other skin diseases. Look for the name Dewitt on the package--all others are cheap, worthless counterfeits. Glcbe Drug Store, E. J. Roberts.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

am informed by the United States department of agriculture that the distribution of seeds will begin about the lSt of November. In order to fa- cilitate the distribution, l will be glad to have any one desiring seeds make the request as early as possible, ad- dressing me at Washington, D. c.
 NJ. A. SMITH.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

IF YOU DESIRE good complexion use Mokl Tea, a pure herb drink It acts on the liver and makes the skin smooth and clear. Cures sick headaches 25 and 50 cts. Money refunded if it does not satisfy you. Write to W. H. HOOK ER X Co.,, Buffalo, N. r., for free sample. The Old Reliable Drug Store, H. c. Hitchcock, Prop.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Although last Saturday and Monday were not up to the mark as paydays, yet there has been perceptibe i'm provement of business this week. December payday at the Old Domin. ion will be big one and it is safe to predict that Globe will have pros porous winter.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

St. Pauls Nj. E. Church, Rev. E. o. Mclntier, pastor:
 Sunday school at 10 a. m.
 Public worship and sermon, II a. m. Christian Endeayor Svciety, 6:3Op.m. Song service and sermon, I:30 pm. Junior Endeavor Society, Wednes- day, pm.
 Prayer meeting Thursday evening, 30 pun.
 Choir rehearsal Friday evening, 7:30 pm. All cordially invited.
 If you want tine job printing go to the SILVER BELT office, who uses the very best stock and does only first class work. Prices reasonable.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Mrs. pr. Leonard Wood, widely known as an advocate of woman $ suf- frage, will deliver a lecture here on the evening of November l5.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Call at Frank P. Sieglitz' and have your watches, clocks and jewelry re- paired three doors south of postotiice. Call and get correct Western Union time.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13
Notice of Removal.

Hereafter Lily Lodge No. I, Degree of Honor, A. 0. U. w. will meet in Mi- ners Union hall, commencing Thurs day evening, November 13, 1902.
 SUSIE MILLER, c. of H, CARRIE l.. THOMPSON, Recorder.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Francis & Martin are receiving regular shipments of fresh fruits from California. They also have for sale the choicest candies at their store north of Odd Fellows hall.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Choice California grapes, lemons, apples and candies for sale by Francis & Martin, one door north of Odd Fellows hall.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13
Rathbone Sisters.

Rathbone Sisters have arranged to give progressive euchre party every third Wednesday in each month dur ing the winter season, in their lodge room, Masonic building.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

For the benefit of the public, the Globe Telephone company has deSlg- hated the instrument at the Globe drug store as public pay telephone. Local connections, 10 cents long dis tance, 9 cents pay at the drug store.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13
To Cure a Cold In One 0oy

Take Laxative Bromo Quiniue Tablets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

WANTED. "A TRUSTWORTHY GEN tleman or lady in each county to manage busi- ness for an old established house of solid financial standing A straight, bona fde weekly each salary of $500 paid by check
 each Wednesday with all expenses direct from headquarters. Money advanced for ex- penses. Manager 3i0 Caxton Bldg, Chicago.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13
Wanted.

Three draft horses, to be used to haul slag-potS. Apply to Old Domin- ion Copper Mining and Smelling com pany.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Mrs. Theodore Crandall and Mrs. W. D. Fisk left on Wednesday for Washington, D. C., to spend the win ter. Mrs, Crandall will be the guest of Mrs. Lee Crandall, and Mrs. Fisk will visit her husbands mother and sister.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Mrs. H. E. Grant and little daughter arrived last night from Bisbee to re- main for some time. MT. Grant is still at Bisbee, in the employ of the Copper Queen company.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

The census shows there are 2,53l, 333 more women than men in the United States, which leads the Tombstone Prospector to remark: "Now is your chance, bachelors of Arizona, why continue to sew on your own buttons when the surplus of women ready to undertake the job is so large ?''
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Parties having a large number of cattle and good range for sale, address Box l2l, Globe, Arizona.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Fresh California vegetables and fruits at Pratt's. Delivered at your house every day if you wish. Tele- phone 6l.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Resident Dentist-Dr w. l.. Spates. Office over Brookner's. Hours, 9 to l2 a. m. and to 6 p. m. Sundays, 10 to r. a. m.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

An individual who has lately been frequenting the Maine lodging house every morning and occupying beds vacated by early riSers, was arrested last night and now repOSes in jail.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Wanted to Rent.-Four or five room, furnished house. Address H, box III.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Wallace KentOn and A. J. Tender son, from upper Salt river, were in town this week.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Arrivals at the Kinney house last night were; E. s. Turner and Gus Wallace, Los Angeles Geo. D. State son, Chicago; w. R. Brown, Fl PaSo.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13
Church Services.

Chair cushions made to order. Come aud see me, in the Whalen block.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Sewing machine needles, by single piece or dozen, at JonSOn $, the jewell er-optician.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Orders taken for 1903 calendars by the SILVER BELT. Early orders will secure the best selections.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

While sailing around town, anchor at Keegan $ for fresh schooner.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Grand masquerade ball, New Years Eve at I. O. O. F. hall. Have your suits ready in time. Managed by Prof. L. c. Woods.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Accordeon pleating done at Mrs J. Harvey Harris dressmaking parlors, by the yard.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

No order has been received for grand and trial jurors for the United States court which meets at Florence next week.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Now is the time to get your winter hats. You will ind the latest Paris shapes and styles at MrS, J. Harvey Harris.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13
Arizona Silver Belt
LOCAL NEWS.

Miss McIntier will give ping pong party tomorrow night.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Sheriff J. II. Thompson, who has been at Florence, is expected back to. night.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

New millinery goods arrive every day at Mrs. Harris millinery store.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Travel into Globe iS increasing rapidly. Last nights train was crowded with passengers.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

For medicinal purposes, the Auto crat Whisky cannot be eXcelled. Sold by J. J. Keegan.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

NoTICE-Everythlng in the furni. ture line at bed rock prices, at c. w. TillmanS.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Just received, the very latest iu sta tionery, beautifully tinted and de- signed; at the Globe Drug store.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

For Sale-Furniture for three rooms. Apply at this office.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

E. F. Kellner returned last night from San Carlos. Business is very slack at the agency, as the Indians crops were poor the past season and they have lttle money. The Indians are really in a bad way as rationS have been withdrawn from all except the aged and indrm Last Friday rations were issued to only 100, and they were sufficient to last the bene- tlciaries about half the week. If Uncle sam is going to continue to keep the Indians on reservations, he should feed them, else they will depre- date on citizens cattle ranging on uheIr lands. The governments Indian policy has been one continuous and costly mistake.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Who hRsn't heard of the "Petc Daley 5c cigar? Globe Drug store is sole agent for it..
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Mrs. J. Harvey Harris has just re- ceiyed lot of school hats.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Any kind of sewing machine nee dles at JonSon, the jeweler,optician'
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Ramona Rico, wife of Reyes Rico, died on Tuesday last. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Screen doors Of all kinds for sale at best current prices by the Globe Lumber Go. If
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Keegan invites the unweaned public to try his milk shakes and milk punches.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

DR. G. NJ. MoSHEE, Resident Den tist, Office over HiUchcocks drug store. Hours from ' a.m. to s pun.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

John l.. Alexander, from Fort Thorn as, spent Tuesday here.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Go to Keegan'S 'S Tor the largest and pest schooner of beer.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Just received, fine lot of riding brides, aS the Harness Shop.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

You can get every kind of repair work done at the New Harness Shop
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13
Dissolution of Copsrtnershlp.

Notice is hereby given that the part nership heretofore existing between the undersigned, W. F. Reynolds and Clyde T. Scott, in the general mer- chandise business, has been dissolved, W. F. Reynolds retiring, he having disposed of his interest in said busi- ness to Clyde T. Scott, who assumes all liabilities Of, and is authorized to collect all accounts due the late firm.
 w. F. REYNOLDS,
 CLYDE T. SCOTT,
 Globe, Ariz., October 30, 1902.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

II. II. Pratt receives from California every few days, fresh vege tableS-peas, asparagus, caulifiOwer, green onions, etc. He will call at your house if you so desire. Prices reasonable. Tele- phone 6l.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

All kinds of upholstering done at Harris Harness Shop.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Lost - A ladyS new cloth canvas jacket. Finder will please leave at the old Dominion store.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

The Autocrat Rye Whisky is the most excellent in this market. Sold only at J. J. KeeganS k.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

You will find at the Globe Meat market the choicest beef, mutton, veal and pork; also poultry, fish, ranch eggs, butter and cheese. D. Murphy, proprietor.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Screen doors of all kinds for sale at best current prices at the Globe Lum- Der company. If
Arizona silver belt., 1902-11-13

Globe has experienced a protracted storm, which began last Monday after noon and wound up with furry Of rain and wind last night. The rain fall has been considerable and as the storm was general, will do much good. There was light fall of snow on Pi- nal mountain last night, and the tenn perature here today is decidedly chilly The storm was only the echo of the blizzard which swept down from the British northwest last week.