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Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
A RAID ON SKUNkS.

During the past few days the stu dents and faculty of the Alma school east of Tempe have been making war against a family of skunks that have taken up their abode beneath the floor of the main building. Their efforts have been rewarded with the greatest of success as a peculiarly loud odor in that vicinity testifies. A trap was set in the only hole in the foundation and the first day filled it to its fullest capacity--one skunk. The two succeed ing days were equally as profitable and up to yesterday three large ones had been disposed of. The tracks on the outside of the building show that in the family there are also a number of younger members and it is hoped that within the next few days these, too, will be caught.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18

Prof. F. Warren Clark, thss Ss6kzsEn lecturer, traveller and scieatizt. ss Ee-r-.zs st., New York, writes: "Paw FsE as Ns- ture's own remedy for iaatesstra sss1 nervousness. In three trips ssuzsa sA.s world have become PeFfsetiF ss=t-isa with the medicinal virtues ef tAls FxsszEts able fruit. People in izllss sos8t Rus H- without it. was naeh izs~ssNsst sA Ars 1 read that Prof 1Iunyoa fad i1frE4-y.3 this remedy to the pabSic, sz3 q AaVc been taking AiunyoA's Paw Pas viih most gratifying results. The Erst bo.tle increased my appetite and curFd ne a, sleeplessness. am now taking it rC---- larly, and ind that my whole system i1 improved and strengthened Paw Pa certainly is . wonderful aid to ai-esfiur- am telling all my friends about it a-ll what it did for me.
 Ii you have dyspepsia, try k
 Jf you are nervous try H.
 II you are cespondent, try H-
 If you arc weak and run down, trv i-- Cast away all toDics, al medicine ai-.l q .l stimulants and lct Alunyo-'s PaW ssi.. make you well IL will iii yoa into t..' high altitudes of hope and hold y,.l there. It will give eShi-s4slios E El;il-l- intOxica;ioE.
 On -;.le at all druggists, hFzs tsttl-, -, -navz Paw L-z4iVc tilis, 2le- a asc-t-s.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
TEMPE
THE SECOND DAY.
Election of Officers for the Ensuing
 Year-Notes of the Convention.

At the Wednesday evening session. after devotional services conducted by Rev. F. F. McCourtney, of Douglas, addresses were made by Rev. D. P. Ward in behalf of the American Bap- tist publication Society. and Rev. A.. w. Rider of Oakland, Cal, in the in- terest of the American Baptist Mission Union. Both of these addresses were of a high order and did credit to both the men and the causes represented.
 The devotional services conducted by Rev. D. c. Williams, of Tucson, at 9:15 Thursday morning gave those present spiritual uplift and began the days work with enthusiasm. The first work of the convention was the consid- eration of the report of the executive board of the convention, read by Rev. George H. Brewer. the corresponding secretary. The report, from first to last, teemed with facts. figures and suggestions that thrilled the hearts of the members of the convention. Rev. George H. Brewer, in his usual happy and exceedingly earnest style, spoke to the report His words were like a refreshing shower. He was followed bv Rev. J. A. Elliott, whose faith is SC strong and whose courage is so en- thusiastic. He believes the Baptists have a mission and a Gospel to carry into every town and vicinity in Ari- zona. Chaplain Scott followed with some cheering words in which he happily said he supposed he was the only army officer on the retired list that has elect ed Arizona for his home. He lives here from choice. pr. Rairdon and others spoke to the report, after which it was unanimously adopted.
 The report on the work of the con- vention was read and adopted.
 At 11:30 the convention adjourned
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
RIGHT HERE IN PHOENIX.
H. Goodman Guarantees to Refund Money if Hyomei Fails to Cure the
 Worst Case of Catarrh.

It is no uncommon thing to see medicine advertised as a guaranteed cure" But investigation usually shows that the guarantee is made by some unknown firm, hundreds of miles away.
 The guarantee, though, that comes with Hyomei, is entirely different. It is made by H. Goodman, one of the most reliable drug firms in this sec tion. He advertises that if Hyomei does not cure the worst case of ca tarrh, he will return the money with out any question or argument. No business house in Phoenix has a bet ter reputation for square dealing than H. Goodman's and when he guarantees that he will refund the money if Fly omei fails to cure catarrh, no one has any question as to the agreement be- ing lived up to, both in the spirit and letter.
 Hyomei is very easy and pleasant to use. Just breathe it through the lit tie inhaler that comes with every. out fit; every breath will bring recovery so much the nearer. It kills all the germs of catarrhal troubles in the air passages of the head, throat, and lungs, soothes and heals the irritated mucous membrane, and is the only natural cure for catarrh.
 The complete outfit costs but one dollar, and extra bottles of Hyomei can be obtained for fifty cents. Do not let slight catarrhal trouble de- velop into one that may be serious and chronic. Use Hyomei at once, re- membering that you run no risk what ever when you try Hyomei on H. Goodman's offer of "No cure. no pay
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
THEY LEAVE TODAY.

J. oscar Mullen took heavy spring wagon and a team tC Phoenix last evening and today he and w. T. Lee, of the geological survey, will leave for an extended trip to the northern part of the territory. MT. Lee is a geologist and is making the trip for the pur- pose of taking notes on the formation of the rock in the vicinity and along the course of the Colorado river. It was at first intended to float down the river as far as the Needles, but after some consideration it has been thought better to pack
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
FLORENCE ALIVE.

John Pley, who has been spending a few days in Florence, says that the new railroad and the Superior mining shipments of machinery have awaken ed the old city and quite an impetus has been given to building and repair ing. The city is donning new gar mentS
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
ODDS AND ENDS.

A. w. Cosnes is going to the mine al Telegraph Pass today with a tank of water.
 Dr. R. L. Alexander of Mesa has taken rooms in the Andre building and intends locating here
 Worth Bellamy returned yesterday morning from Pinal
 The Tempe Hardware and Supply company yesterday received from the McCormick harvesting company of Chicago a carload of Mccormick now CTS.
 Supt. Fulton was on the south side yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
THEY WORE THE GREEN.

During the early hours of St. Pat rick's morn two bonny Irish lads began celebrating the killing of the frogs in old Ireland and became a little too hi larious. They were taken in by Officer $. Y. Gatline and were released on bond for appearance but the day bred too much freedom and they forfeited their bonds,
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18

Mrs. Newlywed-Doctor, that bottle of medicine you left for baby is all gone.
 Doctor-Ippossible. I told you to give him a teaspoonful once an hour.
 Mrs. Newlywed-Yes but John, l and mother and, the nurse have to each take a teaspoonful, too, in order to in duce baby to take it.-Puck.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
MESA
FROM SUPERIOR.

K. Pomeroy returned from Superior yesterday, having spent several days in that camp and vicinity. He re- ports things booming in that section. He met some ten or twelve teams load cd with machinery for the Superior mine and every move showed that the camp is planning for a grand future. Mir. Pomeroy goes back tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
DISTINGUISHED VISITOR HERE.

D. M. Ferry, of Detroit. Mich, came up from Tempe with Dr. A. J. Chandler yesterday and visited the pumping station and fields south of Mesa He was delighted with what he saw. He returned in time to catch the outgo- ing train.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
M. E. EXCHANGE.

The ladies of the NJ. E. church will conduct the exchange at Teeter Bros market tomorrow, as they did a week ago. At that time they cleared over $16 and this time they hope to do as well or perhaps a little better.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
CITIZENS MEETING.

There will be a citizens meeting. at Curry hall next Monday evening for the purpose of making out the city ticket It will be necessary to elect five councilmen, one clerk, one marshal and a supervisor of streets. The last two usually are considered as one and generally the same party is elected to both offices.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18

ditorium by the Athenian Debat- ing club:
 Song ....................... CIup Debate
 Resolved, That the cabinet sys-
 tenn of government is better than
 the. congressional system" Affirmative .. Noble, Johnston Negative ...W Wilbur, King Speech E. Redden
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
MESA ALFALFA.

Wednesday A. J. Peters, of Tempe, shipped four cars of Mesa hay to Quay mas, Mexico, via. the M. S, F. He was loading two more yesterday for the same destination.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
IN CALM CONTENT.

A roof to shelter him from st1rni-- Where Love shall ever lead hiuns Fair fields of fleece Co keep him uarIn An bread enough 10 feed him
 II. And what cares he koS timeS may Eo1- Or if the world shall hees him- Enough to dwell in peace an kncw Gods providence siif t-&d Siu-
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
A WORSE INFLICTION.

Attila had just dubbed himself the "Scourge of God"
 Why" asked the terrified people. why doesn't he say he invented the cornet and be done with it?'
 Totally unnamed, they scattered at his approach.-New York Tribune.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18

T-orlzirss. .'I have done you grett iu- justice"
 Tin what way?"
 ''I suspected you without reason as=ed several of your friends that you go ont with Of evenings whether you knew how to play poker. and every one of them thought minute and slil1 you didn 't-''-Washingtcn Star
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
ANOTHER GIRL.

The first of the week Hyman Riggs was made happy by the arrival of an eight pound girl at his home. Both mother and child are doing wel
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
ATHENIAN PROGRAMME.

The following programme was rem dered last evening at the Normal au-
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
MESA ADVERTISEMENTS
FOR SALE.
Winery-Vineyard-Residence.
Tempe,

Winery-Vineyard-Residence.
 Forty acres, p acres wine grapes, 10 acres alfalfa, small orchard. Brick residence; brick winery; brick distili- ing and fortifying buildings; all ma chinery; adobe store house; all house. hold goods and furniture; buggies; wagons; horses; farm implements and all necessary kettles, tanks and appar- atus for making wine and brandy, with wine on hand. Two shares Mesa wa ter. A good proposition and location for a person wishing to enter wine making.
 We Solicit Correspondence. POmerOy Bros. Co.,, (Inc. )
 MESA, ARIZONA.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
ALL DOWN.

1000 lbs. English Breakfast Tea. at 200. At Wakelin Grocer Co.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18

5000 lbs. Good Bulk. Coffee at 121ac pound; regular price 20c. At Wakelin Grocer Go.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18

Just received a big line of spring goods. The latest styles.
 RYDER BROS.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18
SHoGUN AND MIKADo.

Delight follows tasting Maple Syrup.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-18

You don't know what you're missing if you haven't tried TOBOGGAN.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23

ing everything, SO that It Is impossible to
do anything but remain indoors and wait
until the rain stops.
The work, particularly in Its initial
stages, was performed amid various peFils.
with underbrush and scattered with huge
Some of the coolies were bitten and died.
men, and rapors arising from the depths
bones. There were beasts of prey, too, but
ing about the camp at night the bridge
dations except the loss Of some live stock.
liquid mud, and the naasons laying the
foundations for the towers were held back
ten weeks
. At last these were completed and then
the traveller was put in. position. This
was mechanical giant, the largest by far
ever used in bridge construction. 1t lifted
and lowered the tons of steel and held
it in its grip while the men fastened
1t into place. Although the photographs
Of the work the traveller looks to be
TO weigh perhaps four or five tons. it ex-
tended from its support on the end of tbe
railroad track a distance of 165 feet over
the gorge and contained ninety tons of
metal alone. The beams or trusses which
formed It's lower portion were Ng feet in
length, and from its top to the railroad
track was forty feet To keep this Immense
weight from topping over counter
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23

had to be done within year from the tlihe
the contract was let. The steel fer the
towers, girders and other work had to be
turned out at the WSrks, shipped to New
York, loaded on vessels, carried to Han-
COON, loaded on cars ana then transporteu
$50 miles to this hole In the grouno, SpcSiai
ma chinery had to be built to put the p.lose
together and to raise the di1erenl pieees
and hold them in position. In AL apeut
five thousand tons Of metal We're To-
ouired for the work, the bridge itself tax
ing 1852 tons.
From one side Of the valley to the other
measured nearly half a mile. For two
thirds of this distance the railroad track
had 10 be laid at heights ranging from 100
to $50 feet above the ground. Then came a
drop of $40 feet to the top of a bridge ma
ture had thrown across one OF the noun
tain rivers of Southern Asia. Upon this
natural bridge, just wide enough to form a
safe support. heavy steel towers were riv-
eted together to such g height that the
men working upon them at the top looked
like insects to the observers below.
When the construction gang reached this
spot the first thing they had to encounter
was the rainy season. The locality Is In the
mountains four thousand feet above sea
level, where Il Is so cold at night that &
man shivers under heavy blankets and
so hot at midday that no man with a white
skin can live in the sun glare During the
rainy season the clouds seem to literally
open In this part Of the country, and the
water comes down In torrents from susl-
rins until afternoon dTenching and soak
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23

weight of seyenty-fiye tons was ioaoeo
upon The rear portion, which was moahtso
on wheeled trucks so that 1t couid oe
rolled along as the bridge was erecteo.
Ihe little band of thirty-five Americans
put the mammoth bridge together from
side to side of the gorge ia a little more
than eight months after the work was COM
menced. The bridge is so strongly built
that 1t will support a train of loaded
freight cars reaching Its entire length ID
addition to four locomotives weighing
ffty-four tons each. Owing to its great
height is must be strongly braced to with
stand the gales which sweep down the
valley at a velocity of sixty or seventy
miles an hour. The engineers had to caleu-
late upon these and other delicate points,
but tests made after completion show that
they calculated to a nicely.
1t was expected In building the bridge to
have the aid Of compressed air in boring
the holes through the steel and fastening
the riyets, but when the FIVE hundred ma
|tives who were employed as laborers heard
the kissing and noted the effect of the un-
seen force they believed it to be some
thing supernatural and not one. of them
could be induced to touch the compressed
air tools. AS result nearly all of the
bolts and rivets, nearly two hundred thou
sand. were fastened in the old fashioned
way by hand hammers. This delayed the
work about one month.
It Is the highest railroad bridge in the
world with two exceptions Pecos Via
duct, In Texas, and the Loa Bridge, In
South America
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
As THE Clock 1iCNC

the local democratic committee pressed
him into service for work in a certain hot
lcampaign. At the suggestion Of the COM
mittee Mr.. Bryan repaired to town, some
/ thirty miles distant from Lincoln, where
a meeting was to be held at district
lschool.
Now, as Mr.. Bryan had betrayed his own
expenses in coming to the town, he
thought 1t no more than fair that he
should get an advertisement out Of the
meeting. So he jocularly suggested to the
gentleman presiding over the affair that.
lhe be introduced as that rising young
Iattorney from Lincoln. Mr.. William j.
Bryan"
To clinch the matter, Mr. Bryan took the
chairman aside and carefully rehearsed
him in the words of the introduction. It
soon appeared that he was letter perfect.
The several local orators had their say.
Mr.. Bryan had placed himself last on the
list. When his turn came he nodded to
the chairman. The latter arose, ap-
preached the front of the platform and
began his introduction of the Lincoln
man
Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. -
THAT rising young prompted Mr..
Bryan.
Ladies and gentlemen, that rising
young attorney, Mt
From Lincoln, from Lincoln" hastily
interjected Mr.. Bryan.
The chairman gave him a glance of
despair. Then in a tone OF desperation
he roared:-
Ladies and gentlemen. Mr.. o'Brien will
speak,
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
CFFOIe EOS1lc
EAIHEITsI. lcT DIVINE Reoen6e-. al

by hds brother, Frank II. Potter, who is a
famous singer and a still more famous
| teacher Of singing and the precentor OF
| the choir.
The choir to-day consists of twenty-four
boys, one short of the total number want
| ed. They have been brought together by
a. severe course Of judicious selection and
wedding out. To become a member OF the
cathedral school boy must possess many
qualifications besides a good voice, but 1t
! is essential that he have that.
! A brighter set of little men 1t would be
hard to equal in any school They come
from excellent families. There is among
them the grandson Of French nobleman,
there are descendants of several noted
American warriors. but large proportion
of the boys are Of English paremtage. A
candidate for admission to the choir school
must be between the ages Of nine and
twelve, must bring testimonials of good
conduct from his last teacher and of
good moral character from his rector.
| must have true musical ear, have voice
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
SLIGHTLY CONFUSED.

wv YHEN Senator Deboe was elected
A/from Kentucky from Joe Black
w burns district an ovation was g1ver
him upon his return to his httlt
mountain town, barbecue for which sey-
eraI fatted calves and other animals Werf
killed
Much impressed he made speech Of
some length and eloquence. That Is, he
began all right, but he made slight mis-
cue at the finish.
This was what he said:-
Friends and fellow citizens, feel this
to be the greatest occasion of my life. ]
am deeply gratified-more deeply than !
can say-by this honor you have done me
In sending me as Senator to- the capital
from the most splendid State in the Union,
from the magnificent Blue Grass country.
from the only State that can boast Of the
finest whiskey. the loveliest horses and
the fastest women in the world"
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
POLITICAL APATHY.

~ REPRESENTATIVE CLAYTON, of
4 tAIabama, tells this story Of election
N times in the State mentioned.
EARLY in the morning Of general
election in Alabama an old darky named
Zeke johnson HE'D himself to the polls,
where for some time he stood helplessly
gazing about without attracting the least
attention.
ssFif ally, however, some one observing
the piedieament of the old fellow, asked
Haven't you voted yet. Zeke?s
!" NO sab, amt voted yit-'
ssThen the man who had questioned the
darky passed on without comment; and
the same thing occurred three or four
times, until at last the suggestion was
offered that Zeke should vote. At this
the negro approached man whom he
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23

these requirements have been met he is
received-on- probation!
The object of tho school is the education
of the choristers Of the cathedral, and
this education is free. They are taught
the usual subjects to be had at the best
primary and secondary schools prepara-
tory to entering college. Latin they begin
to study at ten years of age; either French
or German is taken by the pupil from
the beginning, and particular attention is
given to English throughout the course.
For this education the boys pay by their
voices They give Of them freely, glad
to feel that the obligation is not one sided.
The boys feel that they could not ac-
cept the advantages Of the school unless
they are doing all in their power to pay
for them. 1T is wonderful balancer of
their character" said Mr.. voorhees,. the
head master. Indeed, doubt if the SEN
timent of the school would permit a
shirker to remain in it, and doubt even
more if he would wish to stay.
eve try to cultivate three things here
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
GILLETTE AND THE JACKIE.

THERE is a story current at the Lambs
l Club that last season when William
I Gillette was giving his presentation of
1.-The Admirable Crichton" at the Ly-
ceum Theatre he noticed a jackie from
one of the war ships in the harbor tacking
back and forth on the pavement in front
of the playhouse and between times trying
to read the announcement on the bill
boards. He kept this up for some time and
was apparently looking for something.
Finally Mr.. Gillette took pity on him and
offered aid.
seWhere dye get the gallery seats? 1
waTtser see sea show"
Mr.. Gillette directed him, but wondered
why a sailor should want to see play
that was purely study in social eeonom-
les like .sThe Admirable Crichton''
Say continued the jackie, 'I just read
the bill and this Admiral Crichton is a
good navy show, amt it?''
Mr. Gillette explained.
How do you know SO much about 1t.
Because I am in the play. play the
part of the Admirable Crichton.''
you the admiral! Say, which is the
way to the Bewery?''
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
MISTAKEN IDENTITY

MARSHALL P. WILDER, the diminu-
4 tive humorist, who is about three feet
btaH, was talking with James J. Cor.
bett. former champion pugilist. on &
Broadway corner the other day when
New Yorker passed with a friend from
the provinces. to whom he was showing
the sights.
eSee those two men?' he said, indicatine
the wit and the fighter. s'They are Mar
shall P. Wilder and Jim Corbett.n
N'Is that so?" said the man from the
interior. gazing with rapt interest at The
curiousiy contrasted figures of the famous
men. Then. after moments pause saw.
which is CorbettY,
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
KNEW THE SYMPTOMS.

NRESlDENT HADLEY, of Yale, enjoys
ia good joke even II he himself be the
victim. He tells the following story
on himself and vouches for its truth
fitness Mr.. Hadley was travelling with
his wife recently, when they became aware
OF the Close scrutiny of a fellow passen-
ger, an elderly lady of motherly appear
aLee. The examination continued for
seHe time, when the old lady tiptoed over
to Mrs. Hadley and whispered sympathetic
caliy in her ear
You poor thing, I know all about 1t.
know just how to sympathize with yua.
We have one In our family. too"
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23

felt he knew better than any one else in
sight, and said
See heah, boss. what's de matter with
dis election, anyhow?'
.Nothing's the matter was the answer.
=" It's all one way
g Den, boss, youse amt got no use for
[niggah round heah?'
q Not. the least use'
Well, den, If dat's de case reckon I'll
mosey along. Good day, boss,
Good day..
And zeke went off without casting his
vote.