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The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
THE PANAMA CANAL
RECENT EVENTS SEEM TO ASSURE
IT'S SPEEDY COMPLETION.

New Republic Of Panama Gaining
stabiIity-Brief History Of the Big
Ditch - Philippe Bunau : vsrtlia.
Representative of the New Nation.
The new republic Of Panama has
progressed 80 rapidly since Its separa-
ton from Colombia that there seems
to be little doubt Of the ability OF the
new state to maintain its independence
and to eventually become by general
recognition one of the family of nations
of the world
Proof of the stability Of the govern
ment is seen In the personnel OF the
executive board which constituted the
provisional government. They are all
men of the strongest character, leaders
In the isthmian commercial world and
men who command the respect OF the
natives as we'll as the foreign residents
Of the isthmus.
Consul General 81. A. Gudger, head
Of the American consular affairs on
the isthmus, will do business with the
new government, having had full In
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

~ ANAMA
structions from the state department
governing his dealings with the repub-
lie before leaving for his post. The
fact that Rear Admiral John G.. Wal
ker, president Of the isthmian canal
commission, is also at the isthmus and
that Mr.. Philippe Bunau-varilla, min
lister of the new republic, Is at Wash
ington probably indicates that the ad-
m%inistration will lose little time In ne
gotlating for and beginning the con-
struction Of the Panama canal.
Proposals to pierce the isthmus Of
Panama are almost as old as its dis
covery. Cortes had one route survey
ed, and In 1850 a Spaniard named An
tonic Galvao suggested what ia prac-
tically the present route. but Bolivars
revolution stopped the work which
Spain had already determined to be-
gin. In 1913 France became interest
ed in the project, but again nothing
was accomplished.
In 1879 Ferdinand de Lesseps took
up the problem and began work in
1881. The work dragged. however. and
stopped in 1880. when $500, 600. 1000 had
been expended with meager results.
De Lesseps died four years later. and
the canal project moved more slowly
than v until the United States took
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Journal


A lad of Enid. Okla. in the geogra-
ply class was deeply interested in
learning the points of the compass.
Said the teacher: you have in front
Of you the north, on your right the
east and on your left the west. What
have you behind your"
After a few moments reflection
Charley exclaimed, "a patch on my
pants" And to make the information
more binding Charley continued in a
shameful manner: II knew you'd see
It l told mamma you would"
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

"And you say" remarked the be-
Feaved parent as he alighted at Squaw-
e Gulch. that my son lost his life
while following his profession as an
actor"
"Waal. not ~eggsactly," replied Six
Shoot Pete. 81 said he was follerin' the
stage, an the vigilance committee
caught him a-doin' it."-Baltimore
News.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Massage In Japan.

In Japan, where massage is much In
vogue. the blind man who is otherwise
healthy can always earn a livelihood,
and a notable feature of any japanese
town toward evening is the blind mas
seur as he walks along. announcing
himself with his peculiar sounding
whistle. in search of work. which he
can always find in plenty.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Ancient %stationers.

In medieval times the s~tationarius.
or stationer. held official connection
with a university and sold at his stall
or station the books written or copied
by the librarius. or book writer. Such
is the origin of the modern term sta
toner. one who now keeps for sale I'M
plements of such service. and not nsu-
ally the productions of literary persons.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Her Little Hand.

Her little handl How gladly I
Once held 1t prisoned In my own!
How thrilled l was to feel II lie
There softly as we sat alonel
All, me. how fair the castles were
That in the air doomed rich and grand
While coyly she permitted me
To fondly OLD her little hand!
Her little handi When / arise
From slumber to take up my cares,
To stretch myself and rub my eyes
And help to run the worlds affairat
I md my clothes all strewn about,
AS leaves are strewn upon the strand
With all the pockets inside out;
Alas. her eager little handi
New York Herald.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

Tie discharge of a river is the vol
ume of water 1t pours into the sea
within a given time. usually expressed
as so many feet per second. It is estf-
mated by finding the breadth, the aver
age depth and the average rate of .
river at its mouth and multiplying.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

although l have granted you this
interview" said the pompous new Of
ficeholder, 81 don't want people to
think I'm in the habit of talking for
publication"
"They won't" replied the reporter.
when they see these remarks la
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ledger.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Negative Merit.

"How Is your boy getting along In
his new situatiOn?"
"Purty good" answered Farmer Corn
tossel. "If Josh makes a mistake it'll
be on the safe side. He amt likely to
do enough work to run any risk of bein'
jumped on fur dom somethin' wrong"
Washington Star.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Nicaragua Laborers.

The expense of feeding native labor
ers in the gold mines of eastern Me
aragua is 10 cents a day. In addition to
their food the men get in wages, &C
cording to the kind of work they do,
sums ranging Gin our money from IS
cents to $3.50.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Our

If all the dressmakers known to ex-
list in America worked twenty-four
hours of each day for a whole year
without stopping for sleep or meals,
they would still be able to make only
n dress apiece for less than seven-
eighths of the m of America.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

Several times a year the Holsters
shed their shells. and each time the
shell is shed the lobster increases in
size. During the shedding cas- they
60 into the owe with soft. muddy
bottom and conceal themselves in the
mud.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Bees,

When you speak Of bees, designate
the kind referred to. There are 4.5OO
species popularity known as wild bees"
5000 being natives Of the Americas.
Britain has 20 species of bees and 16
of wasps. OF the latter there are 40
species known to entomologists.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

An authority on weather declares that
tornadoes are most frequent between
noon and 6 o'clock, and the rainiest
hour of the day is 4 o'clock in the aft
ernoon. This is the report Of a meteoro-
logical expert. not a weather prophet.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Consumption In Africa.

Consumption was unknown to the
Africans until 1t was introduced by
slave traders and c~olonists. but IL is
now more freqaent and deadly than
In America.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

Many micro organisms remain alive
though frozen IN liquid hydrogen. The
temperature Of liquid hydrogen Is
about one-qunrter that of liquid air.
Just as that of liquid air Is about one.
quarter that Of the average mean tenn.
perature.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
our Southern Netrbbors.

Brazil is as large as Europe and as
fertile as Java. Peru and Bolivia
would each make two of France, vene-
zuela nearly three. Colombia is 80 per
cent bigger than Austria-H Hungary.
Ecuador is larger than the United
Kingdom proper.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Landau Tenemeufa.

While n room tenements In London
have decreased from 72,502 to 149,524,
or IA per cent. two room, three room
and four room tenements have increas-
ed is per cent. Is per cent and q per
cent, respectively.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
The Lemons We Use.

The consumption of lemons in the
United States amounts to 100000
cases per annum, of which 100000
cases are produced in California, the
remainder being imported.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Germany and Schools.

The German state gives to n uni
versity more than the British govern
ment allows to all the universities and
university colleges in England, Ireland
and Scotland together.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Education.

No one can be called educated who
has not self knowledge. 1t underlies
all true wisdom and saves one from
calling that virtue in himself which he
calls vice in another.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Our Oranges.

The production of oranges in the
United States amounts to 100000
boxes per annum. Of which 100000
boxes are produced in California and
2,000,0 900 boxes in Florida.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

There once was a cunning j. p.
Whose warrants were dated A. D.:
They passed as o. K
TIL a fierce expose
Made ready signed warrants N. O..
Chicago Tribune.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

Nearly all the industrial schools Of
Russia are connected with large fac
tories, and the students receive wages.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
MIR. C.,s ~"suppose."

Mrs. Crimsonbeak-This paper says
the jawbone of a whale of average size
measures about seven feet In length.
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-It doesn't mention
the size of the jawbone Of the female
whale, l suppose.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Keen mt 1t,

"If at first you don't succeed
Try. try again." and then
II you do succeed indeed.
Try even yet again.
Philadelphia Press.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Romance of

Romance of . Poor Young Man.
He bought a costly solitaire
To give to a maiden fair.
And he sighed. Yes. riches do v
wings,
For the witches must have rings!'
Chicago Tribune.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Hollands First Newspaper.

The first newspaper published In
Holland appeared on the morning Of
Jan. S. 1866. 1t was called De Weeeke-
tycke Courante Van Europa.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
A Dron of Hood.

A drop of blood which might hang
from the point of a needle contains
100000 red hattened corpuscles.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
The Letter II.

Out of every 1000 letters used In
writing English T is used Lightweight
times.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Bostons suret

'How dyer like dat book I lent yer,
Goggles?"
"Well 1t appears to have stirring
action, but the authors style is crude.
and he fails most lamentably to pre-
serve the unities. New York Evening
Journal.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Pink Pearls.

Pink pearls are scarce and found only
off the Bahama islands.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

He had a cold. and-who can teilf-
He might p%erchance have gotten wen,
But everything folks said would cure
He took. The end was swift and sure.
Buffalo News
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
The Danger.

The Danger.
"Do you think that the automobile
viii cause the extinction of the horsef'
Not unless the horse persists in get
ting In the way" answered the chauf-
feur.-Washington Star.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Never Your Own.

"Do you really believe there Is such
a thing In this world as perfect happi-
ness?'"
"Of course. but some other fellow al
ways has it."-Denver News.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Knew What struck Him.

Daly-Ye were sunstruck. ye say!
Why. man alive. the sun could never
disfigure a mans face like that.
Riley-Ye don't know me son. DAILY.
Brooklyn Life.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

There was an itinerant cobbler
Who sat down to dine with a goooier.
When the dinner was done,
There remained only one.
And he was both cobbler and goppler.
Good Housekeeping.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

Among the Four Hundred.
"T can't imagine what made inc
bridegroom SO nervous"
al can"
"WhatT"
"He didn't have time to get bis pro
spectiye father-in-law's check certined
before the ceremony."-Chicago Post.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
New Relative.

The New Relative.
Father-Arabella, do you know u
h-ousekeeper is going to be marriedf
Daughter-Is that sof It's time the
old dragon is getting out of the house.
Who is she going to marry? -.
observation-disclosures Commerciai
Tribune.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

"No. I make 1t a practice never &c
carry m~onev-around with me-"
"What is your reason?"
81 haven't any to carry."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Games.

The shell games low. you will agree;
The finer sense Il shocks.
II you the real thing would be
You want TO water stocks.
-Washington etaF.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

"Why do you think papa's friend Is
richY
s'Cause his wife is young and very
pfetty."-Brooklyn Life.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

stubb-They are indeed rich.
Penn-Rich enough to own Ola
moUdc9
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Continuous school,

Continuous school.
Experience Is a teacher
A teacher good and great
But under II no creature
Yet lived to graduate.
Brooklyn Life.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

'Is she a single womanY'
sYes, since Tuesday."-Puck.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Her View of II.

Her View of II.
Hell met Flora In a car yesterday.
and l gave her my seat.
! She-Gracious! So she can't hide her
age even from you!-Chelsea (Mass.l
Gazette.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
JtNGLES N JESTS.
put Not swiftly.

The man was writing rapidly:
But he was writing very W. a..
y,or he. being illiterate. was undecioec as
20 wbether he should use one or TWO
''p's'''in spelling IL.
Yet he was writing rapidly
But very slowly.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

Stubb-Far better. Rich enough TO
own bulldors.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Not That Kind

Not That Kind.
Church-Her grandfather was a skfp-
per. and he settled In Canada.
Gotham-Indeed! How much did he
get away with?-Yonkers Statesman.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

Slaughter.
The melancholy days are here.
And they are not a sham:
The farmer fats the turkey now
While Wall street kills the lamb
New York Times.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

Ugly Thing.
"My husband speaks a cross
word to me-"
How long have you been separat-
edr'-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14
Henpeck Speaks

Henpeck Speaks.
Friends. here's q truth that 10 as clear
As II 10 deep:
How "A a fellows wife be dear
While talk IL cheapf'
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-01-14

Too Much Repetition.
with hash and stow and potpie,"
Cried Boarder Number One.
This doing roast beef over
10 being overdone."
Philadelphia Press.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-09

My, but it's gOod-Toboggan Maple Syrup.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-09
SELL RANCH PROPERTY
Two Deals Concluded Yesterday for
 Very Desirable Property.

Allen & Wilson report the sale to R. l.. Bott of Iowa of the Mrs. Emma Sampson ranch. consisting of 55 acres not quite mile east Of the Indian school This is one of the choice small ranches in the valley. having a com fortable six-Ioom house, nicely shaded yard and orange, fig and olive trees.
 The prosperous condition nc the property illustrates what a woman with perseverance can do in this val lev. Mrs. Sampson cared for and ..n- proved the place. commencing with she desert and transforming 1t into a veTi- itable Eden. and al the same time ac- cumulated a bank account that inc average farmer in some ether countries never dreamed of.
 NIr. Bott. the purchaser. is highly pleased with this county and has shown his faith by his actions. this be- ing the third piece of property he has bought in the valley within the last two months. He has trave!ed e,-t-ns- lively over the west. and seen much of the country develop. and says he would lose no sleep for fear of a loss on his investments here if the prospsc.s ahead were only half as good as they are.
 R. H. Greene reports a sale by Wm. Graf of twenty-seven acres in north east quarter section ?, township l.. north range 2 east. to Marshall Arm strong, the consideration being $1O0 per acre. ThIs property is one mic west from six points on the Christy road, and an exceptionally good piece of land. rIr. Graf last spring cut fety- nine tons of alfalfa and barley hay from twelve acres. MT. Graf still re- tains twenty-seven acres. which he says is enough of such land for one man to handle. MT. Armstrong is an old resident Of the city, but some two years ago concluded to try Texas. He returns satisfied that Texas i7 not ir 1t with Salt River valley
Arizona republican., 1904-03-09

Forecast for today: Partly cloudy; cooler.
 Data for 24 hours ending p. m. yes terday:
Arizona republican., 1904-03-09
Of Localv
 Interest. AAA
THE WEATHER

Local daily weather report for the Arizona Republican:
Arizona republican., 1904-03-09
S4AO W C Bicycle Man

Is Arizona agent for the Racycie, the best and easiest riding wheel on earth. Keeps the largest stock of Tires and sundries. Most complete repair shop in the city. Nos. and g s. First avenue.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-09
THE CALICO BALL"

Under the auspices of Sunshine lodge. Degree of Honor. Ancient Order of United Workmen. on Tuesday. March 18th, is a bonoGdc Calico at- fair. The ladies will wear calico dresses and the men Suits made of calico. Get your costumes ready.
 work: steady employment. Arizona Laundry, cor. Adams and Third sts.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-09

Possess every requisite that a man would expect i'll gar ments from a custom tailor, Select fabrics and trim ,nings, proper style, tailoring and finish up 10 the highest standard.
 Spring styles, 1904, now on our tables.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-09

Maximum temperature S4, minimum temperature 51 Average relative humidity 22 per cent. Total precipitation. o. Character of the day: Partly cloudy.
 NJ. E. BLYSTONE,
 Section Director.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-09

 oldest Phoenix largest varied of Shoes in this of tue country. quality, durability
Arizona republican., 1904-03-09
Herein Lies Oar Supremacy

Shoes sold prices than anywhere
  buying shoes saving good of Shoe Money
Arizona republican., 1904-03-09
4. West Adams Street Opposite BOard of Trade.
DEWEY ROSE

and Maricopa Chief will make season of 1904 al owners ranch one and one fourth miles west of Grand avenue on Naricopa canal.
 Maricopa Chief is an English Shire, black, weighs 17OO, six years old.
 Dewey Rose is black, six years old, weighs 1050 lbs. Sired by Star Rose, he by old Montrose. Goes all the gaits. As fine a bred saddle stallion as there is in America. For extended pedigree call on owner.
 TeIms:- s:-Maricopa Chief. sS.OO re- turn privilege. Dewey Rose, S25.00, re- turn privilege.
 THOMAS ncGINNIS, Owner.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-09

they sold out and went tO California. They have not yet settled down tho'Sl they have been all over the state. h q letter to a friends they said that they had not vet found the equal of the Salt River valley.
 EPH TOMKINS' REVENGE.-Eoh Tomllins of the MDoweu country va5 before Justice Burnett yesterday morn ing on a charge of,assault and battery. He was fined S10 and he paid the money with as great cheecfuinass as if he had made q bargain. Some time ago MT. Tomkins was involved in a mixed af- fray in which a man who was a strang- CT to him took part. The stranger was getting the worst of it anJ he picked up a cobble stone which he turned loose in the direction of Tomkn's mouth. His aim was good and TOmkins swallowed several of his teeth. Before he co"ld recover from this dental performance the stranger disappeared. Tomkins said he would not need an introduction to him if he should ever meet him again. He felt sure that the stranger had made such an impression on him that he would know him wherever Le might see him. on Monday night Tom kins was in the Anheuscr saloon and a companion Was playing the wheel Tomkins was not thinking of the stranger or ;he teeth of which he had been bercft. He spoke to his companion and a man in fApnt of him turned around. That was tine man Tomkins had been looking for. He committed a. vigorous assault on him then and there and was prevented from doing him more violent injury by the timely arrival of Henry Tioomhorst. It turned Jacobs.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-09

A married woman may get Indignant with another man for making love tn her. but she cant blame him.-ChicaE1 ) EcHa
Arizona republican., 1904-03-09

You could try for a lifetime without making a woman see that business is bad because ir isn't worse than it could rr.-Ehica-o News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-06
AYDLOTTE- STAPLES.
Another Pretty Church Wedding In
Stafford.

A very pretty marriage was solemnized
a. Belle Air church. Stafford county,
November 23rd, at \ p. IN, when Mist
Clara Fanstina Staples, daughter of Mr.
and Mr-. p. l. Staples, became the brid'
OF Mr. Wm. +. Aydlotte, OF North Caro-
lima The ceremony was p riOFmed b,
Rev. } f. BillinSsley, pastor OF th'
church Mrs Lula Southland, OF Rich
mond, played the wedding march. Misl
Hattie Lee B'rry. Of Stafford, WAS maio
Il honor, aud Mr. Willie Staples brother
Of the bride, best man The brldermaid'
were Miss Irene r. Mitchell, Of Guineys
and Miss q i've f. CHIT. Of staff ,rd; anc
the gro0msmen were Me srs. Macarthur
Daifon aud A. c. Embrey, Cf Culpeper
The church was pretlily decorated will
ryergreepp. ferns and cbrJsanthemums.
The bride was gowned 10 white alba
tross. trimmed In satin and all over lace
with hat aud gloves TO match, and car
ried Brides roses. The maid of honor
was gOwned in white albatross. trimmed
in IT, iieta ribbon and carried pick carna
tions. The bridesmaids were dressed 10
white Persian lawn, trimmed in satin
ribbon and lace, add carried pink carna
tiona. After the marriage a receptio'
WAS held at the home Of The brides par
ents 10 Stafford.
Spectator.