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Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
ELEPHANTS IN THE UNION"
of the Great Animals Prevents
 Imposition of Masters.

Miss Gertrude. Lanahan, daughter of one of the important distillers in Ameri- ca, recently returned from a years trip around the world. She tells how she was interested and amused while in Iu- dia by the way in which the elephants that piled teak wood on the roaG to Mandalay work under a well-defned system of right sand privileges.
 A great, ponderous beast will swing a piece of timber into a designated Jo- sition with the nicety of a pulley and crane. and then move off a few paces and inspect it in an endeavOr to asCer- tain whether it is plumb with some oth- CT hundred pieces of timber. with the critical eye and aspect of a master me- chanic. If it is not exact, the animal would adjust and readjust until it is.
 Thus he conscientiously earns his wa ges, which, paid in rest and meal cakes conform to a given standard. When the cakes are offered by his keeper, the elephant swings them to and fro with his trunk, weighing them with the precision of a grocer. Should they fall short the fraction of an ounce in weight the welkin is made to re- sound with wrathful trumpetings, be- l fore which the unaccUstomed fee, and which the keeper hastens to curtail by | further measure of prOVendcr.
 "The keepers are allowed half an l hour for their midday meal, but the ! elephants. of their own election, require twice as much. time for their noontima feed, and no urging will induce them t0 return to labor inside of an hour. Also, they strictly observe the Mosaic law in
 resting on the seventh day, although 1 they are not particular as to which seventh day is marked for rest. Six l days in a week only will they labor.
 "Of course, there are boss elephants,
 but I do not know whether or not they
 formulate union rules. l think. how ever. they do. and that soon the ele- plants will be after Saturday half holi- ] days."-New York Press.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
IMAGINARY ECONOMY

Rich mem have their affectations and deiusions, and they often try to make other men believe that they live simply" remarked a bOokkeeper of varied experience in the ways of hu- man kind
 Notwithstanding the length and breadth of the English language, little tricks of conversation cling to all of us, and if you watch yourself you'll be surprised to notice how often you say the same thing. I've kept books for several very rich men, and from each of them, at the luncheon hour, l used to hear the same old everyday hum bug remark One wealthy mans pet phrase, as he put on his hat and over coat was sure to be: Well, I must go out now, and get some doughnuts and coffee. Then, of course, off he would post and get an expensive luncheon.
 It's time for me to go out for my rye bread and bologna the second man used to say and the third man, the richest one of them all, would state graveIy to me: I'll be back in twenty minutes: I'm just going around the corner to get some butter-cakes and molasses.'
 No. indeed. they weren't being runny-they were in dead earnest. As soon as a certain kind of man gets really rich he thinks he has plain tastes. and also he thinks that he must talk poor to keep people from expecting too much from him. You rarely hear d poor man talk about butter-cake luncheon. If he likes it, and eats it, he keeps it to himself. Detroit Free Press.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
WHY AN INDIAN wEPT.

Many years ago in Philadelphia WI liam Penn save a large dinner. whi,l was attended by number OF Indians In the middle O; the dinner a redskiu. seeing a large pot of yellow mustard before him and not knowing what it was, put his spoon in and swallow a a whole spoonful.
 It is we'll known that it Is aE1i=s. the Indian nature to show any sign of pain or discomfort, and. conseqUt ntly. not a muscle in his face moved. But. however the effects or the mustard made tears come to his eyes and trickie down his cheeks. Seeing this. ar tH- dian on the opposite side of the tahi" said, Brother. wherefore dost ttuu weep?" to wbtch the victim replied. 'I weep when I think of poor uncle. who died only a few weeks ago"
 There was silence for time between these two redskins. and the general talk O: the dinner continued. The lu- dian who had seen his brother weep. and had before noticed that hc had taken a large spoonful of this yellow mixture. followed his example and swallowed quantity of it. He. too like his brother showed no signs oi pain. but he could not help tho water coming to h.s eyes. The first Indian saw him take the mustard. and wss waiting to see if his brother would suffer as he had done. and was rot surprised to see the tears come But however. he said. "Brothcr. wh refore dost thou weep" and the other replied ''I weep because thou di dCOt die when thy uncle did
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
MISS LUCY NJ. RILEY
GRADUATION EXERCISES
Memorable Night for Class of Forty
 Three Pupils.

The eighth grade pupils oi the Phoe- nix grammar school held their graduat- ing exercises last evening in the audi torium of the high school building. It was crowded to it's fullest capacity as it always is, for there are hundreds of pupils in the city all of whom are looking forward to the happy day when they will be of the number in the class which receives the honors of com mencement day. The decorations were beautiful and there was a wealth of floral offerings.
 The programme was necessarily a long one and was carried out very nearly in line with the order of eXer cises printed in yesterdays paper. end ing with a farce in which many par ticipated In the literary exercises all did nicely. too well for criticism. and reflected honor on their teachers and credit on themselves for their patient work since their school life began.
 The names of thc forty-three gradu- ates who are now eligible to enter the high school are:
 Grace Idalia Dunbar, Alma Dene Macdonald Helen Alexander, Emma A. Riebling, " Hazel Osborn, Margaret Mae Hurley, Fred Spaulding, Ben Baum, Prudence Gillum, Alice Halsey. Celora Martin Stoddard, Raymond r. DeMund. Ruth JessOp, Caroline F.. Bentley, Lyman D. La Tourrette, Will bur l.. Reynolds, Florita A. Damron. Ava Grain, B. Eloise Grant, Anna Leah Irvine, Edward Ennis. Margaret Mae bell CreaEer. Maud Perry, June Osborn. Neil s. Mccarthy. Margaret C. Jobes, Joe T. MelCzer. Rue Eberle, Alma Ma rilla Osborne Alexander Baker. Ruth Ainsworth. Mabel Norton, Earl $. Wiatt Faye DeMund. George F. Byers. Charles Ludlum. Willie Simpson, Sadie E. Karles, James w. f'oushee, M. Hazel DeNund, Fred Henshaw, Pearl Leo nora Mathews, J. Palmer Irvine.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
THE MIDNIGHT BULLETIN.

Topeka, Kas., May 30.-Midnight-
 Reports which have just arrived from
 the river say that the water is yet ris-
 ing. An unconfirmed report from Wamcgo and Manhattan, west of To- peka, says that another rise is coming
 down the Republican and Blue rivers.
 If this is true the situation here will
 be greatly intensified.
 Fire Chief Wilmarth says that the fire on the east side of ansas avenue in
 North Topeka is rapidly taking the re- maining buildings. The fire is going toward the wind, and this will serve to check it's progress, but there is so much burning wreckage floating about that
 the destruction of the remainder of the houses is regarded as certain. People on the roofs of houses are yet heard calling frantically for help. It is re- ported that two boats loaded with peo- pie were swamped and that a dozen or
 more were drowned.
 Shorrey. another suburb of Topeka located northwest of the city, near the reform school. is now inundated. The Jackson school house shelters 100 peo- [ pie. They entered the building before
 the water became so high and now they cannot escape. This building is on slightly raised ground and if there is
 no further rise at that place the prison CTS may be rescued. They are now
 standing on the benches. the water GOV i ering the floor several feet deep. The Harris elevator also shelters fifty peo-
 plei
 The water is now SO high that it is rapidly spreading out over the country , north of Topeka. At midnight earlier estimates of the numer of the dead are confirmed by refugees coming to the city. In the darkness and rushing wa ter no bodies can be recovered. All energies are concentrated on rescue and
 relief, and it is impossible at this time ! to even attempt to make up a list oi | the missing.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
AN HISTORICAL FRAGMENT.
Eminent Statesman's Audience With
 the Empress Dowager.

Den day, as we learn from the me moirs of Ii Hung Chang, shortly to be publisheud, that eminent statesman had an audience with the empress dow ager.
 Dearest" said Ii. "the Russians want concession for another rail- road"
 And they shall have it, replied the empress dowager. If my honey boy is to be let in on the ground floor"
 "Of course he is,' said the states man. Your devoted admirer is to have a chunk of preferred stock and a few pounds of first mortgage bonds"
 ut if Great Britain or some other power should protest?"
 Tn that case, we will cancel the con sessions; there will be slump in the market: we will forse out the weak holders and buy in their stock for a song; then reconsider the matter, gu ahead with the road bull the securi- ties, and sell out on the boom.''
 But if some of the powers should actually interfere?'
 In that case I am to be receiver of the road. Oh. you have to get up early to get ahead of me-"
 My own Ii! You are born diplo- mat"
 That's what, Your tootsey-woot sey can shake a plum tree as well as any of m."-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

At Miwaukee-M Morning game, Mil waukee 2, Toledo l; afternoon game, Milwaukee 9. Toledo 1.
 At St. Paul-Morning game. St. Paul s, Louisville ?; afternoon game, St. Paul :, Louisville ?.
 At Kansas City-Kansas City Colum- bus, rain.
 At eapolis-Morning game, Min neapolis l, Indianapolis '; afternoon game, Minneapolis s. Indianapolis :.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
THEY ARE GIVEN UP.
Men in This Country Charged With
 Murder in Mexico.

Washington, D. C., May 30-The state department today issued a warrant for the surrender to the Mexican govern ment Of Leslie E. Hurbert, alias C. T.. Richardson and Willis Meredith, alias Mason. These men are wanted on the charge of murder committed in Chihua- hua, Mex.
 They are now held under arrest at Pecos, Tex. The third of the alleged murdcrers. pr. Harl, was surrendered to Mexico several weeks ago The men are charged with insuring lives and committing murder for the insur- anCe money.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
THE TRIUMPHS OF PE-RU-NA INCREASE. 
 trnalSy senncC Catarh
 Pronnen Casesn ustraton.

time. The medicine only is obtained hy each patient at her own drug store. Those desiring to become regular patients have only to send address, duration of disease and treatment previously received, and directions for the first months treatment will be sen. at once."
 Over half the women have cstarTh 10 some form or another. And yet, prop 
 Miss Jennie Finley. a Madison Street Memphis, Ten,s., pcnuiar young society lady of that place, writes Three years ago had very poor health. and W nile vas only sick abed occasionally, l was unable tc enjoy life, and lacked vitality and strength ] was an easy subject 10 cold and malaria Four bottles Of PeTuna changed my entire physical condition. My head stopped aching. my strength returned, and the poison WAS driven out of my blood til felt Ike new and well woman once more. lt Is @ truly great medicine and well worthy the good things it's friends say about it. and it will ul- ways have my indorseIocnt. "-Jenule Finley
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
DEATH NUMBER GROWING.

Topeka. Kas.. May 30.-Chief of Po- lice Golf and Thomas Haze, a promi- nent miller, with their families, are among the many who cannot escape from the flCod. The current is rapidly getting stronger and is sweeping across the city from the north. People are dropping from the tops of houses and trees, having become exhausted by their eighteen hours imprisonment. and are being swept away. A number are known to be burned to death.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
DAMAGE AT KANSAS CITY.

Kansas City, May 3O-At 10 o'clock tonight the Kansas river was rising at the rate of four inches an hour. Swift's packing house has already sustained a loss estimated at sl,000,00O. The dam age to Cudahy's and Schwartschild &; Sulzberger's will be near half million dollars. about equally divided between the two plants. It is estimated that the loss in Armourdale to date will exceed five million dollars
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
Additional Local


THE LAST CHANCE.-The ostriches at the exhibition pens near the west end of the car line will be moved out Co be closed for the summer season There are few birds that are putting on too much style and the manager has
 decided to pluck their fine feathers this afternoon between and 8 o'clock It will be the last opportunity Of the sea- son to see an ostrich in the altogether
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
THE LATEST REPORT.

Topeka. Kas., May 31C2 a. m.-Rain has been falling for two hours, and this has had tendency to check the fires in the dwellings Absolutely no relia- ble estimates of the lives lost can be made for the reason that the flooded district cannot be traversed. It is at least 200. and may be larger. The ex- tent of the damage is hadr to get at. People were cOoped up in their houses and could not escape from the fire or flood.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
AS INDICATED.

Mrs. CaIler-HavS you sized up your new neighbors yet?
 Mrs. Homer-Yes; they are evidently in very poor circumstances.
 Mrs. Caller-Why do you think so1
 Mrs Homer-Because they try so hard not to show 1t.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31

MIR. HERMAN KLEIN. now abroad had the experience of thirty years as one of London's most prominent musl- cal critics to draw on for material when he began writing his sketches of Mod ern Musical Celebrities" In the years from 1870 to 1900 MT. Klein knew inti- mately almost every musician and manager of any importance. His rem fniscences of Patti. the de Reszkes. Sir Augustus Harris. Verdi, Wagner. Gou- nod. Liszt, Tschaikowslly, and other notables in the world of music, now ap- bearing from month to month in The Century, will be icsued in book form next season.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
HIS ONLY SHOW.
Monday.

Spartacus-I suppose when you were little your father took you to see the circus?
 Smarta cus-Yes he always said he went to take me. but if he hadn't been bowlegged I never would have got a squint at the parade.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
COLLEGE BALL.

At Columbus, O.-Ohio 8, Oberlin ?. At Beloit, Wis.-Wisconsin 10, Be lott G.
 At Ithaca, N. Y.-Cornell 1, Pennsyl- vania 4.
 At Ann ArbOr-Iillinois 9. Michigan 2. At kalamazoo-Kalamazoo College 2, Notre Dame 0.
 At New Haven, Conn.-Yale ?, Prince ton 1.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31

Miss Lucy M. Riley. 8 Davenport street, Cleveland, Ohio, writess-"l wish to add my indoFsen.ent to thousands or other women who have been cured through me lsc of PeTuna. ] suffered for fve years Nltn severe backache. and when weary or worried in the least had prolonged headache. This fall caught bad cold and was adNiSed 70 take Peruna for it. Imagine my astonisn- ment and pleasure to find that aiter taxing two bottles not only was my cough gone, nut had no more backsche or hesdache- I am now in perfect health, enjoy life and nave neither an ache or pain, thanks to Peruna-' Lucy NJ. Riley.
 ~~~~-~.~.~~~~~~~~ ably not a tenth of the women know that their disease is Catarrh. To dis tinguish catarrh of various organs it has been named very differently.
 One woman has dyspepsia, another bronchitis, another Brights disease, another liver complaint, another con sumption, another female complaint These women would be very much sur prised to hear that they are all suffer ing with chronic cataTrh. But it Is so, nevertheless.
 Each one of these troubles and great many more are simply catarrh-that lsY chronic inflammation of the mucous lining, of which organ k affected Any internal remedy that will cure catarrh in one location will cure it in any other location. This is why Peruna has be- come so justly famous in the cure Of fe- male diseases. It cures catarrh wher- ever located. Its cures remain. Perun1 . does not palliate-it cures.
 "Health and Beauty" sent free by The Peruna Medicine CO, Columbus, Ohio.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington. D. C., May S0.-Forecast for Arizona and New MeXico-ShOw- CTS Sunday; Monday fair and warmer
 For Wyoming-Fair Sunday and Monday.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31

There is a certain character you see only on circus days: a stranger in his shirt sleeves with both ends of his col lar flying loose.-Atchison Globe.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
HIS PRACTTICE.

Knicker-How did he become an ex- pert accountant?
 Bocker-Proving to his wife that it was F when he came home at 3.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31

Russia-Why may We not march shoulder to shoulder for the good of Gina?
 Japan-How can we? Your shoulder is a foot higher than mine.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
AFTER THE WEDDING.

Ethel-How did you think the bride looked?
 Grace-Oh. remarkably we'll groomed. Harvard Lampoon.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31

X ncwsp contributor was lately admitted inIo tho extensive suite of of fees which constitute the headquarters of Dr. Hartman, who treats catarrh patients by the thousand. Among the busy swarm of assistant doctors, clerks, photographers and bOokkeepers, Dr. Hartman stopped long enough to say a few words.
 "A large number of female patients visit me every year, but the number who are entered on my books as regular patients and are treated by correspond ence is very much larger. Hundreds of letters are received and answered free every day. A yet greater multitude take my catarrh remedy, Peruna, and are cured, of whom I never hear. Some of this latter class write me years after their cure.
 CT never allow name published eX- cept by the written consent of the patient. We make no charge at any
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
Nervous Depression.

Summer months are peculiarly the months of nervous diseases, especially nervous prostration and other depressed states of the nervous system. People who are not at all inclined to be nervous or suffer from weak nerves fird this time especially trying. Sultry heat and electrical disturbances of the at mosphere are probably the cause of this.
 Invalids need to be particularly care ful to fortify the nervous system by tho use of Peruna.
 Miss Helen Rolof. Kaut<auna. Wis, writes ,-'' Several times during the past two years or more my system has been greatly in need of tonic, and at those times Peruna has been of great help in building mp the system, restoring my appetite and securing restful sleep. l know great number of women who are using 1t for the troubles peculiar to the sex, and with the best results" Helen ROlof.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
WESTERN LEAGUE.

At Peoria-Peoria-M Milwaukee game postponed on account of both teams be- ing held in Kansas by washoUt.
 At St. Joseph-St. Joseph Kansas City postponed on account of rain.
 At Des Moines-Omaha-Des MOines
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
SPECIAL EXCURSIONS BASIL.
The Steel Bridge Route EAST The "OILED" Route WEST

Something cheap in tickets via SANTA FE from Phoenix: June 4-5 and Il to 3Oth inclusive.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31

Miss Louise BertseI, I0l5 Second street. Brooklyn, N. H., writes:-" My health was excellent until about six months ago, when I seemed to have a collapse from overdoing socially, and the doctor ordered an entire try and regain my health in another way and was induced by friend, who gave Peruna such a good recommend, to try Pcruna. cam not tell you the condition Of my nerves when ] began to use it. The least noise irritated me, and felt that life was not worth living, but Peruna soon changed me into well woman, and now I do not know l have es."-Louse Bertsel.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-31
DISTANCE LENDS ENcHANTMENT

He-Could you learn to love me if I were a millionaire?
 She-I certainly would like you bet ter were you we'll of-say thousand miles or more.-Chicago News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30
LANCASTER,

The semi-weekly meets with
approval on every hand.
Lewis Fisher had the misfort-
une to step on rusty nail Tuesday
Of last week and is crippled in con-
sequence.
Atty. w. J. Brennan has a
beautiful new roll-top desk. It is a
valuable addition to his office fix
lures.
There's mean old scoundrel
residing in the first ward who has a
spite against cats and kittens and
the unfortunate feline that comes
within his domain is soon a dead
pussy. Neighbors are saying all
manner of bad things about him
and are threatening to import few
loads of rats and mice with which
to stock his premises if he doesn't
desist.
1t sometimes happens that
people who hand in items to the
newspaper feel aggrieved because
they are not printed precisely as
written. They should bear.in mind
the fact that an editor holds him
self responsible for all that appears
in his paper as news or editorial;
that certain rules are established as
to phraseology, punctuation, capita
lization, etc. These and other
reasons make it impossible to pub
lish every item or article just as it
reaches the office. We are always
glad to have the people hand us
items but don't want them to feel
hurt if some of the items are
changed little.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30
Young Plants

Every farmer knows that
some plants grow better than
others. Soil may be the same
and seed may seem the same
but some plants are weak and
others strong.
And that's the way with
children. They are like young
plants. Same food, same home,
same care but some grow big
and strong while others stay
small and weak.
SCOTS Emulsion offers an
easy way out of the difficulty.
Child weakness often means
starvation, not because of lack
of food, but because the food
does not feed.
SCOTS Emulsion really feeds
and gives the child growing
strength.
Whatever the cause of weak
ness and failure to grow
SCOTS Emulsion seems to find
1t and set the matter right.
Send for free sample.
Scott Bovine, Chemists, 400 Pearl ST., New York
soc. and $500 all druggists
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30
Local JOttingS.
Pastures were never better.

Pastures were never better.
Mrs. Sam Joeckel pleasantly
entertained a card party last even
ing.
County Supt Nye visited the
Stevens Point Normal school this
week
Otto Behncke is laid up with
an injured foot, caused by stepping
on a up-turned rusty nail
Crawford county pays rattle
snake bounty and last week orders
for 375 rattles were drawn amount
ing to $187.50
Mrs. John Fawcett and Mrs.
Leon Fawcett were in Platteville
Monday to attend the golden we'd
ding of Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer.
Parties having estate notices to
publish will save money by request
ing attorneys to have the same
printed in the Herald. Remember
this.
Mrs. M. j. Smith, who was
operated on at the Lancaster hos
pital by DR.. Gault assisted by DR..
Hassell recently, is getting along
very nicely.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30
Note Miss Pender's advt.

Note Miss Pender's advt.
Speak quick if you wish an ad
in the Grant county fair book.
JOS LongbOtham of Cuba City
was IN the city on business Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Sanders
of Madison are guests of Lancaster
relatives and friends.
Some midnight prowler entered
Aid. Henkel's barn and stole a good
harness Thursday night.
Miss Wilhelm offers special
prices on spring and summer mil
linery during June. See adv.
Martin Oswald received a de-
spatch from his brother John M.
at Gachnang, Switzerland,
asking him to pack up and start for
Europe. John M. is thinking Of re-
turning to this country, where for
forty years he resided as a citi-
zen of Livingston, and being some
what of an invalid he would like to
have his brothers company on the
Mr.. Oswald is considering
the matter. He may send his son
who will soon complete
his school year as principal of schools
at Grand Rapids, Wis.