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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-09
High Life Ia TOmsI<.

Tomsk. Siberia. il not such Il dread
full place \ Traveller writes Of Ii:
after leaving the governor we paid u
visit 10 the shops of TomSk In order
to complete our outfit. We We're able
10 buy apples newly arrived from the
Caucasus. tea from China-Only 100
miles away and brought by sledge or
drosky 10y the overland trade routes
first opened by Peter the Great--and
many kinds OF goods from Germany.
such rs kolaks. Photographic material
and all kinds of up to date articles.
I'VE also paid visit 10 a barber,
who could compare favorably with one
of the first class BARRIERS in the west
end of London. and was quite dear.
charging us Il shilling for II shave and
Il hair cut. was Ia every way very
favorably impressed by the town.
With population of about GO.OOO. II
Is as rich in churches and public build
Ings rs any English or American town
with five times the number Of inhab-
itants.
Moreover. the Tomsk university Is
an imposing building and contains two
faculties those Of medicine and law.
This capital. in fact. takes the third
place in educational Importance In the
empire"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-09
WINDOW DETECTIVES.
A Mirror with which iiouseieepeRs
Can See the Passcrsby.

There is one little wrinkle, as IL
were. Of metropolitan life which IL not
much In vogue in the capital. remark
ed Il New York drummer In a Washing.
ton hotel 1T may be- that the resi-
dents of the city of magnificent vistas
are not given 10 rubbrrnccking as are
the residents of uptown New York. BE
that rs 1t may. however. have seen
only Il few of the little square double
and triple mirrors projecting from the
second story easements IN the residen
tial section of Washington. In the up
town sections of Gotham. on the side
streets and on Fifth and Madison ave
nucs. thcs. projecting mirrors are n
familiar sight While you will observe
them In various parts of the resident
quarters of the metropolis. they are the
more frequently seen on the arts
tocratic blocks. but they are very pop
ular in Philadelphia too.
''rhe mirrors are about eight inches
square. projecting about two feet from
the window sill ana pitched ut such an
angle that person may sit inside and
door either way and for some distance
M aud down the street With the
triple mirror they may also see who as
cends their steps Their utility comes
In In several ways A. II Is not conSid-
cred good form 10 sit nj the window
and ruhbcrncck nj the passcrSby. my
lady may nevertheless crafty her nat
ural curiosity ut her ease by glancing
from time To time into the little beveled
reflectorS that picture the street and
the pedestrians rs clearly 10 her as
though she were sitting close to the win
dow pane with her elbow upon the sill.
her little chin In the palm of her little
hand and her damask cheek and violet
eyes pressed close To the crystal glass.
II she secs her dearest friend approach
ing IN Il new gown or hears n carriage
door bang NJ the foot OF the steps and
observes her sweetest enemy allght
smothcrcd IN set Of brand new sables,
she knows what's In store for her from
her unseen point of vantage behind the
lace curtain some moments before the
bell tinklcS and the maid announces
their presence below
"Thesc little street rcilectorS have
been IN vogue In New York ever since
can remember. and that's over thirty
years. ana they appear to he even
more popular today than when |, as a
boy. wandering around what is now the
Tcnderloin. Int then the best quarter
In town. used 10 wonder what their
object was. and | should think they
would lac in more general use in this
city" Washington Star.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-09

James u. Dill. whose recent speech
ON graft nj Obcrlin college impressed
the entire country. told recently apro-
pos of graft" Il story about n swim.
ding tramp.
This tramp" said Mr.. Dill. had the
alert. INSCRIPTIONS. bold mind that
makes grating successful.
"lIe was walking down city street
one day. where he saw little boy
stoop and pick up something
''IIc crossed over 10 the boy quickly.
"'You have made u find. my lad he
said.
"'Yes. SIR said the innocent boy. j
have found silver ring
al thought So said the tramp. It's
the one I Just dropped. Now. amt II
lucky had my name cut IN ~
"'Wha, Is your namer said the boy
suspiciously.
Sterling lad
""Inke II. then. It's yours said the
hoy. handing over the ring with dis
appointed air. New York Tribune.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-09
The Motion Wa. pnt.

The recent appeal made To the pres
ident by Ira Tcrrill. the irrepressible
Oklahoma convict. has called forth
some "reminiscences from the old tim
ers regarding the first Oklahoma lcgis-
lature. of which Terrill was member.
He was always disturbing element
then and was regarded as a dangerous
man. c. q. (Gristmilb Jones was
speaker pro TEN. Of the house. aud one
day when he was in the chair Terrlll,
who occupied a seat on the front row.
arose To make a motion. Jones refused
to recognize him and gave the floor TO
another member Terrlll reached down
into the side pockets Of his coat and
brought forth dangerous looking gun
la each hand. Pointing them both ut
the speaker. he asked. ''Will you put
that motion:" Before he could get the
question out all Of the press representa-
lives. who occupied a table next 10 the
speakers desk were under their table.
and the speaker had as much of his
body under cover as his dignity would
allow II is perhaps needless TO add
that the motion was put.-kansas City
Journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-09

In certain tall office building In
Philadelphia is n picture which hangs
on Il wall ani which is never still. 1t
is suspended by Il long wire and no
one las ever seen IL that 1t has not been
swinging back and forth along the wall
like the pendulum of Il clock. only some
times the motion is greater than AT
others. It's Il creepy sort of perform
ancc ami makes most people who see
il feel nervous. but the man who owns
il ANA occupies the offices in which II
hangs refuses to take il down until the
cause Of lis swinging is explained. al
though the managers of the building
have asked him 10 do so. The wall on
which this picture hangs runs north and
south and the curious part of II is that
other pictures on the same wall and
suspended in the same way are motion
less. This does away with any theory
that the phenomenon is due to the mo-
ton Of the earth and leaves only the
suggestion that the length of wire Is
just right 10 vibrate 20 some motion
caused by machinery in the building. as
a stretched string will vlbrate TO GER
tain musical note This latter cxplana-
ton. however. has been rcpudiated by
several scientists who have examined
the case. and the matter still remains
mystery. -Philadeiphia Record.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-09

Recently the German emperor swore
In the recruits of the Poisdam garrison
IN manner 10 inspire the soldiers with
the spirit which swayed Cromwell's
lronsiles. According 10 the I.okalan-
zcigcr OF Berlin. he said:
"You see before you an altar. On Il
behold the cross. the symbol OF all
Christians. As such you have taken
the oath of allegiance to the colors.
hope and require that you will ever
be mindful Of this pledge. As ! stand
here memorable episode rises before
my eyes When the Kaiser Leopold OF
Austria handed over the supreme COM
mand Of his army TO the famous Prince
Eugene and gave him the marshal's
baton the prince seized the cruciflx
aud. holding II aloft. cried. This shall
be our gcncralissimo"
II require and expect similar sentl-
menis from YOU. desire pious and
gallant soldiers In my army. not mock
Crs.n
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-09
CRUEL. PAN.
The People Are la Hany Ways Bru-
tai and Iniiunnn.

The proof. To my mind. that the
Japanese rs n people are Inherently
cruel lies IN the fact that the grossest
inhumaniicS. such rs would draw "A
protecting crowd in amy other country.
seem Ia pass absolutely unObserved Oh
The streets of JAPANESE cities. ! was
asked the other day 10 deliver an ad-
dress before the ladies OF the japanese
society For the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals In Tokyo. and ut the In
slant | rather welcomed what seemed
10 me an opportunity To tell about u
few of the atrocities | have myself
Teen pc.pctratcd curing my years resi-
,c..ee in the country. hut when | out
linci my intentions | was told that
thuy would never do. that as u for
cs-lcr must say only nice. compi.
mrnilry thing 10 my audience: must
cOuiinc ilyNcif In stories Of cruclties IN
oll.er lands ana gain my point by OBJ
serving with pride that such things
could never happen in an enlightened
land like Japan. where the people are
utlc and full of sympathetic under
st.udiiig for the suifcringS Of the least
of the creatures of earth. But II takes
longer than u year. even in this coun-
try, Ia learn well the art Of indirec-
ton. 50 declined the proffcred honor
ON the plea of my inability TO meet the
re-, .uircmcniS. | could not remember
ever having seen in any other country
anything thlt could be- compared to
the exhibitions of brutality that are SO
common over here.
To begin with. the Japanese are cruel
to themselves and cruel TO each other,
anl t!.e,I standard of mercy seems TO
be so low that they cannot recognize
as cruel les things which IMPRESS us
as atrocities.
Ii member of II family happened
to bc stricken with lcprosy or any 9th
or loathsomc and incurablc disease he
or She was thrust mcrcilesSly from the
house and forced TO 20 out on the high
ways. away from the villages. TO gain
an uncertain living 10y begging from
the infrcuucIt pedestrians. Even now
il not an unusual thing 10 see hor-
rbly scaly. crumpling wretch doubled
up ia the dust hy the roadside, holding
out Il withcrcd. trembling hand to
chance passcrSby who never seem to
notice. | myself have seen things
which turned my soul sick and made
me wonder IL this is Il civilized nation
aspiring 10 tie highest ideals of TWEEN
ticth century development.
An equally conspicuous evidence OF
Japanese hcartlessness is the manner
in which insane people are treated. Up
To very short time ago there were no
institutions OF any sort provided for
these unfortunatcs. and they were con-
iincd IN opcn cages like wild beasts and
allowed TO Starve and freeze or famlsh
from hat and burn W in the hot sum-
msr sun. as the case might be. Such
abiect cruelty cannot be believed Of
sane llu..lan beings. but in Japan 1t is
not by amy means Il thing of the past
Eieahor Franklin in l.eslie's Weekly.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-09

T0I,c Are worn nearly alto
49, gether now by ladies and
gentlemen. Call in and see our
large assortment in silk and gold
filled.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-09
A MYSTGRiJUo CODE.
Queer Circular of Instructions Issued
81 Retail Druggists.

one may never have thought OF the
screened portion of the druggists shop
rs spiders web. with the druggist
lying there in wait for prey. But Is
there not ground for u belief that when
he energies from his place of mystery,
with face expressing digniiicd respect.
he is studying his customer To deter
mlne how heavily the latter can be
Died without knowing IL trying TO de-
eide IL he Is able to pay well and
whether he knows what the hero
glyphics Of the physician mean! These
arc some of the thoughts that may he
running through the druggists head as
h. steps back into his sanctum with
the mysterious paper In his hand. The
following taken from the records Of
the United States circuit court nj Phil
adclphia IN Il case recently tried there.
wonlS seem sufficient ground for this
belief
AS I'M Indication Of the interest TAX
en- In the national price mark the fol
lowing circular of Instructions to re-
tail druggists 10y the Greene County
association will he of value: n GUS
toner hands you recipe or prescrip-
ton of any kind and asks. Can you
fill this. and for how much?" Take
the prescription Immediately behind
your prescription ease. there consider
your customer financially. his probable
knowledge Of the prescription. the
amount of knowledge and labor neces-
sary 10 compound the prescription. then
make your price. which is for the en-
tire association. DO not be In Il hurry.
Write the price with pen or pencil las
the prescription may he, between the
first and second lines or items on the
prescription and so rs not TO attract
attention. The National Association
OF Retail Druggists cost mark is:
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-09
Si0net Cuff Buttons

Come in and pick out a pair
from our large assortment and
let us have them engraved for
you. Nothing could please your
gentleman friend more.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-09

Glamis castle. In Scotland. the seat
OF the earls OF Strathmore. Is no longer
a place of mystery. Lord Glamis. the
heir apparent 10 the carldon. who
came of age recently. was not taken
10 the locked chamber. tales of which
have been told for hundred years.
Tradition says that each heir ON at
tanning his majority was escorted TO
the chamber by his father When he
came out the heir was said To be tgcm-
bling as II with fright. or his face was
pale as If lie had suffered some great
shock. What the room contained has
never been told with authority. There
Is an impression abroad. however, that
the eldest SON of the ele zenith earl had
been born a monster or an imbecile or
was in some other way disqualified
from inheriting his fathers honors and
estates. He was accordingly made a
prisoner in the castle. and his younger
brother was made the heir. This was
Ia lsul. lie Is SUPPOSED TO have died
about fifteen or twenty years ago. The
castle las been advertised 10 rent with
no reservation of secret rooms or prl-
vate passages This is regarded as
good evidence that the family no Ion
ger has amy secrets concealed within
its walls. The passing of the CLAIMS
mystery will nevertheless be- regretted
by hardened lovers of romance. wheth-
er they be- sixteen Or sixty years Old
Youths Companion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-09

The Rev. W. S. Rainsford OF New
York holds that church door should
hardly ever be closed. II was not al
waTs so keen for open churches" he
confessed recently. "but four-year-old
girl settled NJ mind on that point
was walking with her. listening 70 her
childish pgattle, when we passed a
tightly closed AMI locked church. I
s'pose God has key TO let himself In.
she remarked. looking thoughtfully at
the barrel door. hut the people have
10 20 TO tie sexton I didn't have a
church thea" continued the doctor.
but MADE up my mind that when
did have one the people would not have
10 hunt up the sexton 10 get in"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-09

StVIt0I whit II'tItc nm
usually large assortment of this
popular piece of jewellery for
gentlemen and will suit all tastes
and purses.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-09
Break by n N.rvou. Husband.

After the execution OF Professor
Webster Of Harvard for the murder Of
Mr. parkman Mrs. Webster went away
and was gone for long period. On
her return to Boston two Of her old
friends went TO call upon her. a gentle
man and his wife. Both were In IA state
OF nervous excitement while waiting In
the parlor for her to appear
"Now. remember" whispered the
wife TO her nervous husband. don't
say anything TO recall to Mrs. Web
ster's mind the awful experience she
has been through
Just then Mrs. Webster entered. and
the nervous man exclaimed. with out
stretched hands "Why my dear Mrs.
parkmnn. | am 50 glad 10 see you
back. Boston Herald.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-09

sive line of beautiful presents for
the Christmas tide in mere words.
Just a look will convince you that
we can satisfy your wants for all
your friends at the lowest posi-
lille prices when quality is consid-
cred.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-04-12
Mexico On a Gold Basis.

The wise guiding power of the
republic of Mexico is again evil
denced in the new monetary law
which goes into effect there May
list and places Mexico on q gold
basis. The free coinage Of sill
yer is to be suspended after
April LIST, and the government
will back up every shining peso
with 80 cents in gold. It IS
stated in a dispatch from the
city of Mexico, that President
Diaz's reference to the matter
has not startled but rather
pleased the country. Under the
operation of the law the value Of
the silver dollar will not fiuctu-
ate. The man in Mexico will
know what he is worth, some
thing which he does not know
just now, his standing being
based on the rate of exchange in
big, bullIsh wall street.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-04-12
The immigration Problem.

There is an element of short
sightedness in the American
mind which ought to be removed,
by getting into the minds of the
people a better understanding of
some of our great economic
problems. We are constantly
holding our hands up with hor-
ror at the influx of immigration
from the south of Europe and
the social and political dangers
certain to result from packing
these people into the slums and
tenementS Of Atlantic SeabOard
cities, as is now going on at
such an appalling rate. Not
only are the immigrants them
selves deteriorating, physically
and mentally, but the conditions
created by this congestion are
recognized as national danger
Yet many-in fact, the MAORI,
ty-of these immigrants are a
rural people, and would seize
with avidity an opportunity tc
90 upon d little piece of land
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-04-12

from which they could make a
living by their own labor, if it
were made possible for them to
do so. They pack themselves
into the cities only because they
have neither the resources nor
the opportunity to do otherwise.
The government itself III one
of its official publications has
sounded note of warning in this
matter. In Part {, page 496, OF
General Statistics Of immigra-
ton and Foreign Born Popula-
ton" we are told:
I'm regard to health, the city
life is most pernicious to the
Italian peasant, and especially
to the children. Putting aside
all other considerations, the
thought of these poor little
creatures ought to inspire we'll
disposed and generous people to
make efforts to induce the cafoni
to go to the country"
This should be done, not as q
matter of private charity, but by
the government itself, for the
welfare and protection Of all the
people, as a safeguard against
grave social dangers. Trans
port these immigrants as fast as
they arrive to the Colorado Riv-
er Valley, to help build irriga-
works, and then to cultivate the
soil, and they will soon become
intelligent, independent and
prosperous citizens, and aid to
create in the Southwest another
Egypt in the Valley Of the Nile
of America, and build a new
Cairo at the Needles and another
Alexandria at Ynma.
Los Angeles would be the
gateway to the sea through
which the vast commerce created
by this new Egypt would reach
the Pacific Ocean and the Orient.
-MaXwell's Talisman.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-04-12
file Yuma Water aaj

Tie Yuma Water aaj
Light Systems for Sale
To whom it may concern:
I am authorized by the Board OF
Directors of the Yuma Water and
Light Company to offer their water and
light systems in the town of Yuma for
sale. It is the desire CT the company
to make the transfer, if at all, at an
early date. I shall be pleased to con-
fer with prospective purchasers at my
office in Yuma at any time, where
will give such information to them as |
may be possessed of relating to the
property to be sold.
If you are interested, please call and
see me. Peter T. Robertson,
Attorney for Yuma Water
Jan25tf] and Light Company
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-04-12
TO BE LEGALLY SHOT.
Murderer of Clarence Way, ForD-
er District Attorney of Yuma COun-
ty, to Suffer the Death Penalty In
Mexico.
Mexico.

A letter received from J. 4. Mecke-
chue of this city. superintendent of the
Clloix Mining Company. 4 Los Angeles
concern operating at Choix. Sinaloa,
says that he had just learned, on what
seemed to be good authority, that the
Superior court Of Sinaioa has imposed
the death penalty upon Hermolao Tor
res, the former petty magistrate who
was convicted of having instigated the
murder of Clarence Way. who was once
district attorney of Yuma county. and
Edward B. Latimer, another American.
at Aqua Caliente de Baca near Fuerte,
in July last.
The crime was caused by Mr.. Ways
failing to salute Torres when the latter
in IN intoxicated condition met him in
the road. Torres then threatened the
American with pistol and later sent
two men to arrest him on warrant IL
legally issued by himself after the court
of competent jurisdiction had positively
refused TO. order the arrest.
Mr.. Way told the officers he would
90 with them as soon as he had dressed
and had breakfast. This failed to sat
isfy them and both Way and his friend,
Latimer. who went to his assistance,
were shot down in cold blood. Way
vas instantly killed and Latimer died 4
little later. Exchange.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-04-12

New Mexico has 1914, 900 head
of sheep, 1923, 900 head of cat
tie, 5000 head of goats, 81, 500
head of horses. Its wool crop
last year was 100000 pounds.
New Mexico, owing to it's climate
and its immense public range, is
the best livestock country in the
west.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-04-12

Senator Morgan of Alabama is
reported to have said; 81 do not
know how to speak Of this Santo
Domingo protocol" This is the
first time on record that Senator
Morgan has been rendered
speeches.. No one need be
afraid that it is chronic case of
silence. By the time Congress
c0nvenes Senator Morgan will
have regained articulation.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-04-12

w. G. Foster, the territorial
examiner IAN Office created by
the late legislature made his
first inspection last week, begin
ing with the office of treasure of
Maricopa county. His duties
extend to every county in the
territory, and he is supposed to
"drop in unannOunced and not
at regular intervals.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-04-12
Desert Land, Final Proof-No-
tee for Publication.
United States Land ONCE,

United States Land Office
Tucson. Arizona. April ~, 1905
Notice is hereby given that Benjamin a. Fra
ger of Yuma, Arizona. has filed notice Of inten-
ton to make proof on his deSert-land claim No.
1916 for the n. W. Sec. 35, T. SIS, r. "a. W.,
G. and s. r. 3. and NJ. before the Clerk of the
District Court in his Office in Yuma, Arizona,
on Saturday, the 10th day of May 1905.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation Of said
land
John Lyall, Martin Morris. Uriah S. Smith
and Willihm II. LYON. all of Yuma, Arizona.
MILTON r. MOORE Register.
First publication April H. 1905.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-04-12
NOTICE

l have opened commission and
Brokerage business at my office on
Third Street, between Main St. and
Madison Ave. where | will be pleased
to fill all orders for Lumber, Lime and
Cement in car lots, wholesale Schlitz
and Maier and Zobclein Beer, and
write Fire and Life Insurance. Call
for prices before purchasing elswhere.
f. L. Ewing
Mach - M
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-04-12

A cOIOred minister made the
statement that it took 2, years
to make frst-class white man
and how do white people expect
the negro to develop in forty
years?
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-04-12

Governor Folk of Missouri
says that it is every mans duty
to vote, The people in Colorado
will not believe the advice is
complete unless he states the
number of times each man and
woman should vote at an election.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-04-12

The cost Of maintaining the
English navy now amounts to
S22 year for every family in
Great Britain, Or more than two
weeks wages for the great body
of the working people.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-04-12

The little cuss, Santo Domin-
go, is an inappreciative little
rascal, and in his antics he may
have to be taken in hand. Uncle
Sam has undertaken to help him
out of his difficulty and he has
failed to appreciate it.