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The courier., 1903-03-28

many and Austria to the shores of the
China sea, are concentrated in st. Peters
burg, whence the entire bureaucratic
machinery receives its direction and i'm
pulse
Everything throughout the empire
leads up to st. Petersburg: every eye,
every thought, ana above all, every fear
is centered upon 1t, and to a greater ex-
tent than any other Western capital is
st. Petersburg the hub Of the nation. 1t
is the headquarters Of the political So
cial, military and administrative life of
all the Russias; and 1t is probably the
only metropolis in the civilized world
which, owing its creation to the whim OF
one monarch, is dependent for its exist
ence to-day upon the caprice of another.
For in the same way that Peter the
Great made st. Petersburg Nicholas II.
could unmake 1t by a mere stroke Of
the pen-by putting his signature to
ukase transferring back to Moscow the
seat Of the government, the residence Of
the sovereign and the dignity Of the
metropolis Of Russia.
1t is by no means an impossible move,
and in many respects 1t would be pop
ular one. Indeed, 1t has been repeatedly
urged upon the late czar and upon the
present emperor by advisers who pointed
out that the revival Of Moscow as the
capital Of the empire would bring the au-
tocrat into closer touch with his people.
would promote both their orthodoxy and
their loyalty, would facilitate the admin
istration Of the government, since Mos
cow is much more central and less re-
mote than st. Petersburg, and, above
all, would strengthen the hold Of the
crown upon the goodwill Of the old aris-
tocracy; for the great nobility may be
The courier., 1903-03-28

teenth and fifteenth of April. Some Of
the subjects which will be discussed are
Medical Ethics" DUTY of Physicians
to Disseminate Hygienic and Sanitary
Knowledge" "The Prevention of Insan-
ity," 1.-The Value Of Physical Culture and
Manual Training in Our Public Schools,
Acute Ilio-C Colitis," Cholera Infantum,'
"Nephritis Albuminoso," "Iritis Spon-
gioso."
The courier., 1903-03-28
III Russian
III Bi.CenfemniaI

In May next two centuries will have
elapsed since Peter the Great founded
st. Petersburg, and elaborate prepara-
tons are being made to commemorate
with betting solemnities and festivities
the two-hundreth birthday Of the capital
of the vast Muscovite empire, which
stretches without a break across Europe
through Asia to the Pacific coast. It Is
a celebration which cannot fail to arouse
the most profound interest and sympathy
far beyond the cars frontiers, especially
In the United States. For II will serve
to call attention to the fact that the
Transformation Of Russia from an orien-
tai into a European power and the
change from Tartar barbarism to west
tern civilization, is OF comparatively re-
cent date, a circumstance which is too
frequently forgotten when Russia is
criticised for being inferior in popular
enlightenment and in national develop
ment to other countries nearer to the
setting sun. In the latter the methods Of
government, as well as the economic and
Intellectual condition Of the people, are
the result Of the gradual growth Of
civilization dating back ten centuries or
more: whereas in Russia only two hun
dred years have passed since Peter the
Great automatically forced upon the
orientalism Of his reluctant subjects a
brand new western civilization, incident
ally endowing the empire with an en-
tirely new capital constructed on western
lines. ard destined to remain as the
centre Of western ideas in Russia
IT Is difficult when one sees st. Peters,
burg today to realize that two centuries
tha xar q
not even belong to Russia. The region
Finland formed part Of the possessions
OF the kingdom Of Sweden Peter the
Great drove the Swedes out of the
country In the winter Of 17o2 and 1908,
and IN May Of the latter year laid the
OF st. Petersburg. which he
described as his window looking out
into Europe" 1t was only a monarch
possessed Of the indomitable VIII and of
the despotic power Of Peter the Great
who could ever have succeeded in build
ing a metropolis on a site such as that Of
the capital Of modern Russia. 1t Is
perched on swamp on the banks Of
the Neva at the mouth Of that river, and
when viewed from any lofty height.
such an. for instance, from the dome of
st. Isaac's Cathedral conveys the impress
sion Of a huge float laden to the very
edge and riding on the surface
of the waves.
so low. indeed. IL the level Of the city
hat heavy westerly gales from the gulf,
n wen as the big floods brought about
by the melting Of the fee and snow In
he spring. are apt to inundate extensive
,crtions Of the town. In fact, 80 grave
The courier., 1903-03-28

y.
Two things have contributed to retain
for st. Petersburg its rank as metropolis
Of the empire. The first has been the
fact that until the recent development
OF the railroad system st. Petersburg
was the great export market for the
Russian empire, the rivers to the south
ward being interrupted by rapids like
those Of the Dnieper and shadows like
those Of the Don. Another important
factor In the growth Of St Petersburg
has been the fact that, with the excep-
ton Of Peter H.. who preferred Moscow,
and who died there, all the Russian
monarchs since Peter the Great have
established their residences at st. Peters,
burg or in its immediate neighborhood.
and In consequence 1t has remained the
centre Of that system Of absolute eoy-
ernment to which the vast Muscovite
empire is still subject. The ends of all
the threads Of that colossal administra-
ton by means Of which the car exer-
cises his rule, from the frontiers of Ger.
The border vidette., 1903-09-26

The remainder of the party returned
home Tuesday from the most delight
full outing in one of the most delight
full spots ina ginab!e. Since returning
home meeting has been held and a
resolution unanimously passed thank
ing Mr. A NJ Conard, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bowman, Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon and
the rest of those good people who
assisted in making our visit pleasant.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
Tuq of War Tournament.

The different tug of war teams are
 now practicing daily for the com ing tournament The managers have Ideterminedto make this tug of war
 tournament the greatest event that
 has ever taken place in Bisbee, or in
 Arizona, for that matter and have con-
 cluded to add ten per cent of the net
 gate receipts to the first prize of s250 and five per cent of the net receipts to the second prize of s75. These lib- eral purses will be battled for by no less than five different teams. The
 All American, the Irish. the Mex
 ican, the Slavinian and German teams.
 Henry Romero, the heavy weig-- Mexican has his team well in hand as has also Steve Vocovich. who is cap
 tain and manager of the Slavonians. Tom Devine says that there will be nothing wrong with the Irish team when they get hold of the rope Inc lcontest will be particularly interest ing and will take place on the stage
 of the opera house.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
The Taylor Optical Go.

Dr. H. w. Taylor, the celebrated refractory eye specialist arrived in Bisbee on one of his regular visita- tions to Bisbee Since the last visit of the doctor, the Taylor Optical con- pany has been formeu, with a capital stock of $50 900. with Dr. H. w. Fay Tor. as president, Dr. Parks as vice president and NIT. Carl Hayes as sec retary and treasurer
 The company are fitting up large and commodious manufacturing rooms, importing their own glass and grind ing their own lenses, thus insuring just what they require on orders tor their own patrons and all under their supervision. Dr. Taylor is a graduate from two of the largest universities Of the continent Of Europe, and of Dr. Lanboldt the specialist of Paris. Re fractory eyes are his specially, and the best recommendation of the skill displayed by this gentleman is to be had right in this city. The doctor will be at the Copper Queen Hotel Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, where patients may consult with him.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
Postoffice Pharmacy.

Directly opposite the postofice, ir one of the most convenient locations in the city. has been opened to the people of Bisbee one of the most com plete drug stores in the city. This is not a new store by any means. it having been established by Dunn who died a short time ago. The estaD lishment is now owned and conducted by Messrs. Loomis and Glass. two thoroughly efficient and graduate, pharmacists. The stock is entirely new and fresh, the drugs are of .-e purest quality, and everything to be had in first class drug store will be found in this establishment. Eve time you have occasion to go to the postoffice, remember that you can ob- tain just what you need in the line of toilet articles. soaps, perfumes, face preparations and similar articles you can get them at the store of Looms and Glass, directly opposite the post office
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
6 Soul HarrotOfns
 Experience of e Poef

ThERE was merry poet once who
 on an autumn day sat down and
 chewed his pen awhile and spun an airy lay about the russet leaves that fit where'er the zephyr whines and said, Tt will be finished when I've written eighty lines.
 For l am paid for all the work do with airy grace according to its merit ne'er, but all the time on space, and when at 9 per line this thing I set afioat I'll have the shining shekels ciuched to buy an overcoat"
 And so he apotheosiZed the quail and pumpkin pie and touched the south bound goose that goes a-honking down the sky. likewise the squirrel that ex- plores the tree from bough to root and sent it to the editor instanter on the scoot
 Oh, while he sat and waited for the precious little thing to see the light of day he'd drum upon the desk and sing. ''I soon shall have an overcoat that like the blanket feels a-banging from my ringlets to my patent leather heels''
 When finally the pome appeared he wore look of pain and looked quite like the shanghai that's been standing in the rain. because the wicked editor had fractured his repose by setting up his jingling as ordinary prose.
 "Ah. me"' the poet murmured in frenzy of despair. the while he wrung his hands and mauled his long. artistic hair. Instead of S20 now, as far as l can see, my little lay in prose will bring me only dollars three"
 Twas then he Groaned and gnashed his teeth and flew. a frantic thing. a-frothing down the stairs and to the walk upon the wing and wooed the creamy Wurzburger which e'er the poet wooes and quite forgot the over coat and bought pair of shoes.-New York Times.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
Bandits Kill Officials.

A Mexican from the lower country has arrived in Douglas with an account of one-sided battle in Sonora in which several officials were recently killed by bandits and deserters from the Mexican army
 The officials were passing through a narrow canyon. and their murderers were hidden in the brush on the sides. When the officials got in easy range the bandits and deserters turned loose their rifles and the officials were kill. ed to a man.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
Fine Stock for Sonora.

This morning there passed through Douglas one of the most valuable punches of stock that ever crossed the line, consisting of blooded horses anl Kentucky jacks and jennies. The big bunch of high grade animals attracted considerable attention as it was driver down Railroad avenue toward the line The burros were the largest ever seen in this country; some of them were larger than Mexican mules.
 Some of the burros were worth sev eIal hundred dollars.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
Will Drill Any Man.

Dan McGowan called al the Review office last evening. and makes the statement that he will drill any man in the world at his weight for any sum that any driller will put up. Nc Gowan is still suffering from his in jured leg. and as soon as he is out of the doctors hands will meet any drl--- CT as proposed
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
Wants Sleigh Ride.

Dr. Dysart, of Bisbee. passed through
 Douglas this morning on his way to his old home in Missouri. He will rest for awhile in his native state and then spend short time with relations in Iowa. He said that he wanted to see a little real old fashioned winter again and spend Christmas where 1 there was sleigh riding.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
CcnnelI Keeps Busy.

Chas. Cornell, the Chinese inspec tor. went tc Benson to be present at the opening of the reform school He was on the first board of trustees of this institution and has taken great interest in its construction and subse- Guent opening. While in Benson Char lie did not forget his duties as pig tail inspector, and arrested a Chink that did not have any chok chee Connell took the prisoner to Tucson.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
Waiting for the Summons.

At six o'clock last evening it was reported that Professor Sullivan who was taken to the hospital on Monday could not live through the night He sent for his wife and placed his busi- ness affairs in order, and now awaits the summons to pass over the great divide
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
New ParIor Cars.

In short time the chair cars which are doing service on the E. P. & s. w. will be replaced by new cars. The cars now in service are getting worn out and look a little shabby and the management do not consider them up to the standard of the equipment of the road, consequently they will be re- placed by the new up-to-date parlor cars.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
In Inherited Fear.

You are not afraid of spirits. are you, Miss Gardiner"
 'T reckon I am just a little. Mir. RliIker. suppose I inherit it from pa. He Was moonshiner, you know, and his spirits kept him afraid most of the time e"-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
Sand.

Bcy-My mother says there was @ pound of sand in the last box of prunAs you sent up.
 Grocer-Well, you tell your mother that was the best scrubbing sand. She is good customer, and threw it in.- Philadelphia Record.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
Will Run Special Trains.

Messrs. Hood and Printy, managers
 of the Bronco Busting tournament at
 Don Luis on Sunday next. received a telegram yesterday from V. R. Stiles, stating that the Fl Paso Southwestern
 would run special trains from Bisbee and Douglas to Don Luis on account
 of the tournament.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
In the RussIan IulonY

What is the matter Michael Pobio- dOnoskGveskioff:
 ''Sergius Horsemoff has been calling me hard names again, blame him. and Pm coin' to tell his motheroffski.''- Chicago Record Herald
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
BeyOnd Exnecfnfinu,

Mir. Jones-See here, This horse you sold me runs up on the sidewalk ev- cry time he sees an auto.
 Horse Dealer-Well, you don't cx- pect a fifty dollar horse to run up a telegraph pole or climb tree, do you? Judge.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02

Christmas is coming and the pre- mium photos for t.e Review must be made right away-Upper Tomb stone Canyon subscribers look out Humphries will make your photos to day.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
.HiQh lumpinQ.

High Jumping
 At the Gymnasium this evening 1ar Gill will give an exhibition of hign jumping at S:30. The opening game Of the season of the Basket Ball League vii lalso take place.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
Fortunate Citizens.

T hear dat two mo banks done busted'
 My, my, How lucky we is ter never have a dollar ter put in one."- Atlanta Constitution.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
Many Criminals.

There are over fifty eases of per sons who have committed crimes and been held to answer, that will occupy the attention of the grand ju- ry, and it is expected that this body
 will be in session at least three weeks.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
His Foot Crushed.

c. A. Roberts, while working in the Calumet & Arizona mine yesterday had his foot crushed by having a sack of sand fall on it. He was removed to the hospital, where Dr. Caven dressed the injured foot and then sent him to his home
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
Gone to His Rest.

The funeral of Jesse Greer, an O.
 timer, took place yesterday afternoon from the International Undertaking parlors. The exercises were con- ducted by Rev. Harvey Shields anu were attended by quite number of
 the old friends of the deceased.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
BRIEF CITY NEWS
Case Dismissed.

The case against Charles Williams charged with an assault upon James Cryder, was called in Justice Browns court yesterday afternoon and was promptly dismissed.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02

Upper Tombstone Canyon subscri- bers must be ready today for Hum- phries Ito do the rest.''
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
Fate.

Mrs. Crabsby-How was it you didn't step on that tack the first time you walked over there?
 MT. C.-I had my shoes on then Chicago News.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-02
To Be Sure.

Considering the handsome manner in which she is acting, one must pro aounce Lou Dillon a perfect lady, Denver News.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-15
Divorce Cases.

Judge Dow refused to grant divorce
in the case of Florence Davis VS..
Abraham Davis, after Mr.. w. G. Hus-
ton, attorney for plaintiff, said his
client should be granted no divorce
since her own testimony showed the
defendant had well provided for her,
and the two had gotten along fairly
well together.
Maggie Yelton was granted a
divorce Saturday from Charles Yei-
ton, given the custody of her child
and allowed alimony for the same, 500
per year, for its support.
Amy c. Sutphin was granted q
divorce from Frank F. Sutphin on
ground of wilful absence for three
years, Minor children given to
plaintiff.
Estelle Brooks granted divorcefrom
James Irwin Kerr Brooks. ID. 8.
Brooks, gurantor, ordered to pay $50
to plaintiff as additional alimony
pending suit.
Leota Moore, divorced from Elmer
Moore on ground of wilful absence
for more than three years.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-15
FIRE! FIRE!
Mill BurneS In RuShSylvana.

About three o'clock Sabbath morn
ing the people of the town were
aroused by the ringing of the fire
bell and the blowing of the mill whis-
tie and cry of fire was soon heard in
all directions. The car belonging tn
the minstrel troop who had showed
at Johnsons hall. Saturday night had
been run on the spur next to the
-four mill and had taken fire, as the
, occupants said, from a lamp, some of
the tissue paper with which the in
terror of the car was decorated hav-
ing caught first and soon the whole
car was in a lame. The occupants
escaped some of them with no gar
ments except their night clothes
belongings being destroyed by the
flames. a strong wind from the west
drove the flames against the frame
portion of the mill, opposite to which
the car had been stopped and soon
the fire started in the building. Eff
forts were made as soon as the force
was sufficient to run the car down
the track, after repeated efforts and
with great difficulty owing to the
intensity of the heat IL was started
and removed. Then the fight to save
the mill and electric light plant be-
gun. AT glance the task seemed al
most impossible. There was a net
work of elevator flues on the building
the metal roof lay on au old shin
gle roof and numerous other com bus
tibles, ready to feed the flames. The
ilames were in the roof and
in the flues some of them
leading to the mill proper through
the stone wall, but with a cool
headed chief and a brave and per-
sistent set OF iiremen, the water was
poured on without and within and
young men in the third story at the
risk of their lives stood their ground
TO fight back the lanes from the
mill portion, until after nearly three
hours of hard work what seemed at
one time to be almost impossible was
accomplished and the victory was
won, not without great damage to
the property and some of the ma
chiuery in the mill. The damage
though great is fully covered by In
surance perhaps. The wonder is to
those who saw the fire, that we have
any mill or electric light plant left.
II these had been destroyed the loss
not only to the owner, Mr.. Kenyon,
but to the community would have
been immense. 1t will be perhaps
two or three weeks before the mill
can be operated, but the electric
light plant will still give us light.
ZELA
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-15
Christmas at Hand.

The first holiday entertainment OF
the season will be held in the parlors
of the Christian church, Friday af-
ternoon and evening, December Is.
1t is to be called AN Afternoon and
Evening with Charles Dickens. v
Each booth will represent Dickens
novel or character. This will be an
excellent opportunity to buy Christ
mas presents, as the variety of a
a dozen shops can be found in the
compass of one room.
After you have visited all the shops
you will be hungry enough to repair
to the Inn where you viii find most
excellent supper served in the most
approved style by ladies in the cos
tune of English walters The follow
ing is the menu:
Noodle soup and waters, stewed
chicken, mashed potatoes, escalloped
slaw, cranberry ice, bread and butter
and jelly and coffee. English plum
pudding with sauce.
Supper tickets 25 cents.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-15
Wdlld Walld. Washington.
Editor OF Republican

ASH sent two letters through the
Huntsville News, which the bulk of
your readers never saw. IL becomes
me to rehearse very briefly what was
in them. Mrs. Bailey and ! sold all
of our effects in Huntsville. Oct., 5,
1908, and on the 10th started vest
ward for health. Our ailment Is put
down as chronic catarrh and general
disability. We stopped with rela-
tives near and at Dunkirk, Ind, for a
last visit. At noon, November End
we took the train for Walla Walla.
1858 miles. Left Chicago at 6:S0 p. m.
for Dubuque, Iowa, l61 mites, then
253 miles north to st. Paul. Here are
the greatest -four mills in the world
and the falls are grand. St. Paul has
lO8, ,000 people and is beautiful city.
Leaving Chicago the evening pre-
vious we introduced. ourselves to the
capacious larder donated by our dear
relatives. The memory of pie, chick
en- and sundr.es makes us hungry
yet.
We did not sleep much the first
night. You can hire pillow for %
cents per night The Great North
ern Excursion agent promised to
meet US in Chicago, with sleeping
berth for Tuesday and Wednesday
nights at 81 for both but 90, # had
not had a letter from him, we would
have been ilim-nammed. SO we got
lower double berth Nos. Those who
had not secured such were charged
1915 one night for one person. Thel
say There is honor among thieves"
but we find many exceptions.
1t began to rain Thursday 225 miles
east of Spokane and the wet season
vas here five weeks and % per cent
of weather has been rain, mist, OF
fog and frost. 1t is the farmer
glory, rain making wealth. The rain
is no pour-down, as in the East but
may be rain one-half a night, and
clear next day. Our laborers rarely
stop for rain. Not a bit of snow has
fallen, worthy the name. In the
mountains 1t is to #. some years.
The lowest temperature here this
fall. Is degrees above. Few Wear
mittens. 1t is very hustling 1900
people, 33 saloons, IA churches. The
people are ''skinners." Water works,
electric lights but no street cars. Ii
is as far ahead of Ohio as June Is OF
Christmas. Vegetables, apples and
sweet cider plentiful, the latter 80
cents per gallon. In another letter
We will try to describe our exper-
ience in the Rocky mountains. Fort
Walla WalIa. one mile west has has
400 negro cavalry stationed. They
make fine display through our
streets at certain times.
Yours truly,
n, III. BAILEY.