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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-15

from the wells an wild disorder that it was a fire in
Chinatown Every man jack of EN- starts after the
ball, while the striker, goin' clop-clop-clop in his
junk shoes. sets sail for first ez majestic ez a full
rugged ship passin' Fort Point for furrin parts. His
right shoe flies of, an he runs off the line an gets it.
and then continues his pdScdr; but don't get there
till the short-stop, helped by two others, has run to
the base with the ball. an stands on the bag ycllin'
wild and threatenin' the striker with death if he dares
to put his foot on it, which he don't. The shoe ques-
ton amt down in the rules. an the striker appeals
to the crowd. which says that he's perfectly right:
that any man is li'ble to lose his shoe, an no gentle
man can be expected to run without it-an' so the
base is allowed.
Its Centrally held among the spectators. judgin'
from the scowls an mutterin's. that the man will
be murdered before he can make second. y COM
mittee of three. composed of the short-stop. third-base
an left-feld. come over to first an watch diligent if
he takes his capper the least fraction of an inch off
the base. II he does, they give the alarm an there's
the deuce to pay, an ez he's now thoroly scared he
don't do it agin.
The second striker now takes his place. an whirls
his bat round like a windmill ez before. but more
ferocious, His blood being up through the excitement.
he also makes frightful faces at the pitcher, this bein'
a strong holt in the Chinee method of warfare. The
pitcher amt been picked without a proper knowledge
o his abilities in this necessity accomplishment an
the faces he puts up in return are somethin' turrible,
ez also his language. The names them two called each
other were the worst | ever heard, an I've heard mule
drivers in Barcelona.
The catcher, who's goin' to get that man on
second or die in the attempt, comes up under the bat
an, unable tc see the whirlin' buzz-saw, gifts closer
an closer to the invisible ring o danger. Finally the
pitcher. after a masterpiece of facial contortion that
would scare a Cossack off his horse an scare the horse
back to Siberia, ladies out the ball. The catcher
sticks his neck forward like Mary Stuart on the block,
an gifts a crack on his medulla oblongata that sounds
all over the field.
He drops senseless, of course, an the outs wells
with IOy an triIIrODh This helm the first visible nOiut
of victry that they've scored. a substitute is put
in after a good deal of argument, he premisin' that he's
to have ten dollars IN good money an not go nearer
the bat than twenty feet. Meanwhile the striker.
who has made the first kill. is the hero of the hour,
an his proud an naughty expression is the first thing
that makes me laugh. The rest o the five thousand
is by this time beyond control.
The game proceeds. an the man on first. seem
the catcher about half a block behind the bat. starts
to run second. The committee promptly gifts after
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-15
Heard the Lecture
TWO of the Chicago Art Institute

TWO of the Chicago Art Institute
l students have an unusual but
decidedly pleasant reason for remem-
bering F. Hopkinson Smiths recent
lecture on Venice"
On the afternoon of the address
given especially for the students the
hall was so crowded that two young
women could not find standing room.
They were turning away. when the
lecturer himself appeared in the
corridor.
In their esgerness to get a second
glimpse of him, the two girls invol-
unfairly tiptoed after him.
Mr.. Smith. hearing footsteps behind
him, and catching his name uttered in
excited whispers, paused suddenly to
ask the embarrassed pair if they had
spoken to him. One of the maidcns
blushingly explained their presence
in the corridor.
Couldn't get inl' exclaimed Mr..
Smith. CALAMITY offering an arm to
each distressed damsel. Bless YOU.
nv dear young ladies. you're going
right in with me. You shall hear
every word of that lecture from the
very best seats in the house
And they did. for Mr.. Smith placed
chairs for them at the back of the stage.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-15
]. LEWIS

couldn't shut his eyes. gifts astray an sticks straight
out behind like a rod. an the sh~ort-stop, gittin within
reach. gives it a yank that loosens all his teeth. The
three is on him in a second an throw him down an
hold him. ycllin' frantic for the ball.
The catcher. which has stopped it with his shoes.
comes runnin' up at full speed with 1t. an bendin'
over the unfortunate runner like he was a kitten.
swats him in the face with it, amid blood-curdlin'
wells of joy from his nine.
TRY that again you Canton thief! says the catcher.
an the runner, feelin' that he has been put out pretty
thoroly, goes ~rampagin' through the crowd lookin'
for a highlander. | s'pose that the SNOWFALL OF paid
assassinations which arose from that there game is
a-rollin' vet.
BY this time the crowd is simply fev'rish to take
a hand in the fun. an some small boys. born in San
Francisco. has stole the burnin' punks from the soup
tureen in front of the Orchestry. an is engaged in
stickin' them under the waist bands OF the Chunks who
are lookin' on absorbed in the game. Every now an
then a Chink rolls over frantic on his back, surrounded
by smoke from his clothes, an yellin': Big Six, Big
Six which is the name of the Dupont-street engine
house, an is the Chinee way of requeStn' the presence
of the fire department. This only adds to the excite
ment. ez the pitcher catches a soft little fiy-ball in his
apron. The third man strikes out, an the strikers go
out breathin' vengeance an blue murder.
The new pitcher. who can throw Mclean fashion,
comes up at half-range, an begins to fire hot shot at
the strikers head. The catcher thinks this is turrible
funny. but while he is explainin' to a friend, just over.
how thoro1y funny it is, he gets the fourth ball him
self between the eyes. an goes runnin' round in a circle
like a crazy hen, squallin' and tryin' to borrer a pistol.
The score o the game Is bein' kept in Chinee,
which is the only language which can do it justice,
an it proceeds till a big, brawny Chinl; wash-wOman
manages to get around the bases. He scatters the
enemy like chaff whenever they try to stop him, an
rips up the bases as he goes an takes them along
with him. which is his idea OF a warriors triumph
When he comes chargin' down from third, with all
the bags an stakes in his arms. he gets a cheer from
the assembled populace sech as no hero ever go/
before or since.
This masterpiece o strategy tells the crowd at the
bat that the jig is up. an nothin' will relieve their
feelin's but a free fight. in which the spectators,
part.
That game. I think. ackeratelv describes the Chinee
in warfare" SAYS the colonel. Unless maxim faces
will cause the chargin' Cossack TO turn tail an charge
equally rapid in the other direction for home an
mother, there amt no immortality in warfare set
aside an waitin' for the Chink."
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81 amt had no confidence in the soldierly qualities
o the Chink ez a disciplined fighter in the arena o
the worlds armies, scncc | saw 4 Chinee baseball
game in San Francisco.
You may saw that between fghtin' an baseball
playin' there amt no direct psychological relation.
but you're wrong. The sperrit that's goin' to reach
the home-plate or die, after leavin' third, is the same
sperrit that wades through rivers o blood to plant
the beloved colorS on the bastion; but sence that
game nv mind amt ben picturin' Chinks on bastions,
not to any great degree.
'Hereditv an tradition are both agin' it. Heave
a ball sudden at a Chink, an his first thought is that
it's a brick, an his irresistible impulse is to dodge it
an blow a piece whistle. Balls, ez a rule, Is heaved
sudden in a baseball game. an there amt no way of
eliminatin' this shock to the Chinee nerves that |
know of. short o cocaine.
An what would you do with a nine that was
dopey7 They'd be layin' down an smokin' opium
on every base to git stren'th to continue.
This here game that | saw warn't no way a serious
contest of nerve an skill. 1t was more like a Oriental
vaudeville show. | was deeply interested myself IN
studyin' the Monaghan nature under unnach.ra con-
ditions; but most o my five thousand Teller specta-
tors simply laid on their backs an hollered. They
had to recline on the ground an relax in order to
laugh hard enough to completely relieve their feelin's.
/ got to laughin' myself, finally, an disremember ever
laughin' so continuous, an with sech gay abandon, ez
on that occasion.
The Chinks lined up all right. havin' been drilled
for weeks by two half-breed interpreters in the piece
courts, an went to their places with sech dignity
that we expected a pretty hot game. Then the or
chestrv. which sat on the ground back o the umpire,
commenced to play a prayer o victory to the gods
on various kinds o. kitchen-ware, an the struggle
begun.
"'Wah Chow says the pitcher perlitely to the
striker Ban Chow says the striker, meanin' low
ball. BY way o. preparation for the ordeal. the man
at the bat then commences to whirl his bat round
an round like a windmill. When it gets to whizzin'
pretty fast the pitcher lets 90 the ball. an that got
the first laugh. He just ladies it out with "a under
hand motion an sends 1t in in a curve like a camel's
hump. He hands him that ball ez careful ez a plate
o chop-suey full to the brim which he's afraid o spillin'.
The striker misses It, and the catcher stops it,
an the striker who is now whirlin' round at full speed
hez to be slowed down an stopped by the umpire.
All the Chinks on both sides Is now crazy with excite-
ment. an the outtield. unable to control itself, hez
crept in unconscious, nearly TO the bases.
The second ball he hits somehow. and you'd think
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-15

IL regards the Chinee army" says
r Colonel Jefferson c. Montgomery,
- gravelv carcssing his white goatee,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-15
the Chimamam Plays Ball

him. though he's goin' like a scairt dog
His pigtail. which has hitherto been
cooled so tight on his head that he
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12
COURT HOUSE REPAIRS ACCEPTED BY THE
 BOARD
CONTRACTOR ORD COMPLETES HIS WORK AND TURNS IT OVER TO BOARD OF sU- PERviSORs WHO OF
 FICiALLY ACCEPT
 BUILDING.

One of the most important pieces Of work with which the board of have had their hands full for some time, is the addition and com pletion of the work involved in the enlargement of the old court house and jail and Tombstone. Last year the contract was let to E. c. Ord of this city, and the price of $1S,5l4.50 ac- cepted. Since that time the work has gone steadily on, and could some of the old Tombstoners of goneby days return to the old camp, they would have difficulty in recognizing the old county building which has stood the rise and fall of Tombstone's greatness as it stood on Toughnut street. Large and commodious additions have been made to the building, and when the work was at first contemplated, the original plans of enlargement were thought to be sufficient, but as the work progressed these were changed, and considerably for the better. Last
 
 contract, and together with the board of supervisors, county superintendent of construction, inspected the work. Every specification was found to have been complied with to the letter, and the work to have been done in the most satisfactory manner Not a single item could be enumerated but what filled the biN to a dot The high est of skill had been employed in every branch of the construction, and when the work had been gone over, the board issued an order to Mir. Ord for the final payment on his con tract, thus officially accepting the building from the hands of the con- tractor There will now be added a few ornamental and finishing touches 10 the building, and grounds, such as painting the exterior, an iron stair way leading to the judges ch1mbe-s, an iron fence enclosing the rear of the jail, a new sewerage system. orna- mentation of the grounds, and Tomb stone will be a county seat of which Cochise county will have reason to feel proud. The board of supervisors pasesd a resolution, thanking Mir Ord for the highly satisfactory manner in which he had performed his contract which had been conscientiously car ried cut in every particular.
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of diamond drills has been watched with much interest in the North, many claiming that is a desirable method of arriving quickly at results, while oth- CTS still have not that confidence.
 The wolverine and Arizona appears to have increased very much in public approval during the past few months, and it is generally felt that a few months mole Of work on that proper ty will develop that this ground has value similar to the C. & A. property adjoining Many point out the fact that the W 6 A., which joins the P. & D., is quoted at about one-tenth the price Of the latter property, and that there is nothing like such disparity in the apparent values of the two proper ties. Calumet and Bisbee and Calu- met and Cochise are strongly held
 The general conditions in the north ern country are good, the banks have a surplus of money, but investments are nevertheless closely scrutinized and it has to be a gilt-edged property that can entice money from its hiding. Asked as to the political situation up there, Mir Mackenzie states that but little attention is given to politics, in fact the subject is scarcely mention ed, the people attending strictly to business and letting politics severely alone.
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that all Republicans are loyal Ameri- can citizens, and that no Democrats are faithful to the Republic" For this valuable piece of information the read
 ing public, who may see the Oasis.
 will be intelligently enlightened. How fortunate We have few Rooseyelts and Birds to keep those anarchistic and soeialistic members of the popula- lion of the United States who vote the Democratic tieke. from tearing down the American Nation! The Demo cra:s have no interest in the country. Only the Republicans, headed by Theo-
 dore the First. has that divine right"
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The Land of Snow andlce

clear and fine, the streets of the windy city being crowded with the fair sex, wearing their Easter bonnets and Easter gowns Floods were expected through Illinois and Kansas. but the swollen streams had receded, and the country looked in the best of condition along the entire route. In converse ton with the people of the sections through which they passed, NIT. Mac KenZie states the best of feeling pre- vailed as to the conditions for the fu- ture.
 Referring to the feeling of the peo- pie of Michigan regarding Bisbee and the Warren district, Mir. Mackenzie said; "All the people around the great mining districts of the North like the Warren district properties very well, particularly the Bonanza '.circle. They look to this district to do many more things in the way of displaying more new ore bodies. Mich igan investors have been very loyal 10 the Warren district, and intend to remain so by increasing their hold ings wherever it is possible to do so.
 Ey contact with mining men in all the North and East, where the mining conditions are well understood, the feeling is very thorough that the War ren District will prove to be one of great money making power to those who invest here. The impression is that the Calumet & Arizona, despite it's present low price. is really worth much more money. and that it will before many months, increase consid' erably in price.
 Insiders assert that they have in creaging confidence in the ability oi the Junction company to develop into good mine They recognize the three Pittsburgs as beyond peradven ture. and very good stock to hold, fol . future increase in value. The pro gEess Of development work by the use
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

Important news but sad, and users Word comes that the supply of gum in the Mexican forests is going to be short this season, ana this will neces- sarily raise the price two hundred per cent. Gum chewing is said to be an exclusive American industry, and what the dancing girls and young men of Bisbee, the department store clerks and the remainder Of the jaw-wagging species are to do in this event, il is hard to tell.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

Theodore the First may be able to take a yank out of the constitution, and boldly usurp the legislative pow CTS of congress; he may be the great est mountain lion shot in the country, and make all the cavalry of the United States tired following him on horse back, but Theodore the First has his hands full with Miss Alice Roosevelt, who has a mind of her own. and takes a flyer" at the races when they are exciting.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

The Douglas Dispatch contained an account of smart trick" by an off Ger in arresting two supposed robbers who broke into a jewelry store by throwing a rock and smashing the show window. If that story is true, and there is not law student taking his first nights lesson that cannot ac- quit those arrested on the evidence of the officer himself, his place is be hind a blow, and not law desk. Some times an officer can be too cunning.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

The valiant editor of the Oasis takes time to leave the mining field, of which his paper is a creditable representa- tive, ito swath himself in the star spangled banner, tell his readers that he enlisted when fifteen years of age,
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IL will be rather tough for some of the delegates 10 St. Louis who should Tot happen to be for Willie, to step into a restaurant and order coffee and sinkers," or into a saloon and say, gimme a stein,' to be met with the reply by the restaurant man ana bar tender. have you your certificate with you. No? well you1l have to get an
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LAWLESSNESS IN DOUGLASS.

While it is true that Bisbee should first take care of her own affairs be- fore "nosing" into other peoples af- fairs, the dreadful killing iE the Smel- ter City on Saturday last, and the wounding of another officer suggests that the sooner incorporation is secur- ed for that city the better it will be for her citizens. But little confidence has existed or now exists in her peace officers, and in fact there are some very bad rumors that some Of the for mer peace officers Of that city were not only in league with the tough element, but were the actual participants in crimes that were committed. How ever that may be, the sooner iDcorpo- ration is procured for Dcnglas, the better it will be. The city nas hal 8 marvellous growth, far exceeding he history of any other town in Arizona, and her public safety and iu.prove ments have not kept pace With her in crease in population. While the cost Of a city government may add slightly to the burden Of maintenance, the SC curity of life and the protection of property far exceed any cost that these projections may afford IL is a satisfaction to those who watch the progress of Bisbee's neighbor to find that the press of the city are in ac- cord on this subject, both papers speaking boldly on the side Of law and order, which would be best maintained by incorporating the place into that of a city
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

The National Holiday Carnival giv- en by the Ladies' Aid Society of the Church of the Covenant will be held in Library Hall "Wednesday and Thursday, April F and 13.
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WANTED.
1-2o-E

W1HTEc-By refined young lady, as housekeeper or governess. Best references given. No objection to leaving city. Address Position, care Review A12.1n
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WENTED-Young men or women as local representative for McClure's Magazine. Liberal commissions, cash prizes. Write J. W. Trainer, Ill D. 18th street, New York, N. Y.
 4-5-lw
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NOTICE.

All persons who have promised to furnish articles for the Holiday Carni- val are requested to send them to the Opera House today at , ?. n. without ialL 3-12-It.
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Three, five and ten-pound lucke,s pure kettle rendered leaf lard, render ed from corn-fed Kansas hogs, at F 1-2 cents per pound, al E. A. Tov- ca & Co.'S 2-e-tf.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

NORTON HOUSE REsURREcTEp- Newly papered, cleaned, and furnish ed Will now compare tavorably with any in Bisbee. 1-29-tf.
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Hurrah for Uncle Sam-He loans money on everything-Also buys jewelry, Ammunition. Firearms. Tools etc Angius Hotel Block, Bisbee.
 3-lEl8
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

Pure kettlerefned leaf lard, render. in 3. 5 and 10-pound buckets. at l2 1-2c ed from corn-fed Kansas hogs. Sold per pound, at E. A. Tovrea & Co.'S.
 59-tf.
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BARGAIN.

Don't forget the bargain you made with the Holiday Carnival, and have your articles at the Opera House this afternoOn at o'clock s-12-1.
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Go 10 Gus Haigler for fruits, vegeta- bles. oysters, cheese, butter and eggs. Bakery in connection. Store under the post office.
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UpHOlS STERlS<

UPHotsTERIEG-Burton, expert uphoisterer, repairs all kinds of furni- ture. Duncan House, Opera Drive. Prompt attention.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

FRESH CUT FLOWERS At Schneider's. on the bridge. We re- ceive the flowers three times a week.
 2-27.1m.
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We have just received a car load of screen doors of all descriptions. Try keeping the flies out Bisbee Lumber Co. al5lm.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

FOR SAtE-One fine new sewing machine, l new dresser, rockers. 3 tables, stoves, bed springs and kitch. en furniture. at M. E. Church. 4-s-tf
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order from MT Hearst"
 Much valuable news matter is crowded out of the Review columns, owing to press of advertising matter Watch it tomorrow.
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The Bisbee Social Dancing Club will hold their dance Saturday night in the new Pythian Castle. 4-7-St.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

The best physic Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy to take; pleasant in effect. For sale by all druggists.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12
BUSINESS. BRIEFS
$500 REWARD,

Or one collar each for the following copies of the Bisbee Daily Miner of January 8, g, 10, II and F, 1904. R. C., care Review Office.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

When a girl isn't good looking her trne friends blame it on the nilineT and dressmaker.-Ateh Globe.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

If it weren't for their mistakes. a great many men would never be heard of.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

FOR SALE-30 Calumet & Bisbae $500; 1000 Copper Glance, 1Oc. Os. car Schlief, Larium, Mich. 2-9-tf
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WANTED-Lady solicitor. Call dur ing afternoon. Room p. Norton House. 4123t
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WANFEO-Furnished house of two or three rooms. Address agent, Re- view.
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Fortune isn't a question of gender, although there is such a thing as mis- fortune
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

FOR SALE-Old papers at the of ice of the Bisbee Daily Review
 1-29-f.
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To Cure a Cold in One p.x

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab- lets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. w Groves signature is on each box. 25c
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

WAITRESS WANTED !- At Mrs. Strunm's, above post office, Brewery Gulch A23t
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12
DWELLING HOUSE FOR SALE

Five rooms, good location. close to school house in Tombstone Canyon; 200 flower plants and other shrubbery. Ed Striffler, 397 Tombstone Canyon.
 46-1wk.
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ADS
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-Cheap boarding house. Apply W. C.. care Of Review. 412-4r
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WANTED-Lady solicitor. Cal to- day, room P. Norton House.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

The man who makes others live in a sty is the worst hog of all.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-04-12

Greed ia the devils seed of need.