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The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-02-02
OBSCURE PASSAGES.
Lines Whose Meaning Was Not Clear
to Their Authors.

A writer in London Truth recalls that
Browning, when asked the meaning of
a passage in 'Sordello,' replied, "Well,
| know the poem had a meaning to me
when | wrote it, but what it was |
cannot now say" The writer goes on to
quote parallel answers of Coleridge and
Of Goethe, which comforted him long
ago, when he first Transcribed them
Coleridge wrote the greater part of
book 2 Of Southey's "Joan Of Arc" and
annotated the long passage begin
ming, Maid beloved of heaven" thus:
'"These are very fine lines. though | say
it that should not, but hang me if
know, or ever did know, the meaning
of them, though my own composition.
Lord Francis Egerton, when translat-
ing "Faust," wrote to ask Goethe's ex-
PLANTATION of a passage which puzzled
him and received the reply that the
poet himself was at loss for its
meaning. Surely" runs his answer
to Lord Francis, ''you at twenty-four
should know better than I at seventy
four the meaning of passage wrote
at your age"
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-02-02
BUYING RUBIES IN BURMA.
Grips and Signs Used In Bargaining
For Precious Stones.

For Precious Stones.
The peculiar business methods Of orr
entail merchants are illustrated by the
manner of buying rubies in Burma,
says the jewelers. Circular-W We ekly. In
the examination of rubies artificial
light is not used, the merchants hold
ing that full sunlight alone can bring
out the color and brilliancy of the
gems. Sales must therefore take place
between a. N. and 3 .. M. and the
sky must be clear.
The purchaser, placed near a win
dow, has before him large copper
plate. The sellers come to him one by
one, and each empties upon this plate
his little bag of rubies. The purchaser
proceeds to arrange them for yalua
ton in number of small heaps. The
first division is into three grades, &C.
cording to size. Each of these groups
Is again divided into three piles, ac-
cording to color, and each of these
piles is again divided into three groups.
according to shape. The bright copper
plate has a curious use. The sunlight
reflected from it through the stone
brings out with true rubies a color eff
feet different from that with red spi-
nels and tourmalines. which are thus
easily separated.
The buyer and seller then go through
a very peculiar method of bargaining
by signs, or, rather, grips in perfect
silence. After agreeing upon the fair
ness of the classification they join
their right hands. covered with a hand
kerchief or the flap of garment, and
by grips and pressures mutually I'M
derstood among all these dealers they
make, modify and accept proposals OF
purchase and sale.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-02-02
why johnny Ate Them.

Mrs. Billus (after the company had
gone)-Johnny. you shouldn't have eat
en- those preserved fruits. They We're
not intended to be eaten. They were
put ON the table to fill up. Johnny Bill
us-Well, that's what used 'em for
xna ANNA
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-02-02
TO Eat. OF Course.
IA q NINA

Grocer-Do you want apples to cook
or to eat? Small Boy-Both. That's
what we cook 'em for.-Baltimore
American
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-02-02

Do the duty which lieth nearest to
thee. Thy second duty will have al
ready become clearer.-Carlyle.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-02-02

A man is never happy until he has
ceased to care whether he is or not
Chicago Tribune.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17

The above information is very pleasing piece of news for this valley and marks one more step in the line of progress toward the materialization of water storage. It is entirely sats- factory also to know that the lowest bidder vas considered entirely respon- sible in every way, so that the even tual expense to the people, who are ultimately to pay the bill, will be the minimum estimate of all calculations made.
 The only competing firm that it was thought here stood a chance for receiv- ing the award was that of the next lowest bidder, namely, Roderich & Warde of St. Louis. That firms bid was for $1.1S7. 200, or S39, 600 more than ORourke & Go. The feature that seemed to be in Roderick & Warde's favor was that of time, for they agreed to complete the work in seventeen months. while O'Rourke & Co only agreed to finish it in twenty four months. The difference of seven months is of course something of an item, provided the months came at the right season of the year. but there is perhaps a doubt that it could be accomplished in that time, whereupon
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17
RETIRED IN GOOD ORDER.

Santoupu, March 16-The Russian attachments at Tie Pass were on March 15, ordered to evacuate their po- sitiOns and during the night retired in exemplary order, covering their rear. There had been fighting throughout the day. Before the withdrawal of the Russian forces the military settle ment and such of the store of fuel and forage cs could not be removed were set on fire and destroyed.
 The fighting on March 14 and 15, fell to the second Siberian corps. The Kineshemsko and Voyazemsky Red Cross nurses, including two sisters of charity, attended the wounded at the various positions. retiring just as the advance rear guard passed.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17

the contractors remuneration by de- auctions for extra time might be de- creased to the amount of the lowest bidder
 But on the other hand it is quite probable that the O'ROurke company will in it's own interest complete the work at the earliest possible moment and their bid being 9600 less than the other firm the valley is perhaps ahead that much anyway.
 In any event the valley has unshaken confidence in the reclamation service to do the very best it can and it's com petent corps of engineers having pass ed upon the bids there will be no ex- captions taken to the decision, They have doubtless weighed well. every ar gument that the people have been turning over in their own minds in favor of this or that bidder, and dozens of other questions of perhaps still greater importance that would be sug- gested only to a technical expert.
 But the most pleasing feature of all is the prompt action of the government officials in the matter. showing their desire to hasten operations as much as possible, and every step bringing this valley a little nearer to the full realiza- tion of abundant prosperity.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17
A eRowL FROM POLAND.

Warsaw, March 16, 11:46 D. m.-One Of the highest officials in Poland, in the course of q conversation today, said: Tt is all very well to talk about continuing the war, but with no lead CTS, no generals, no soldiers, no guns and the theater of war so far away We are unable to transport troops quickly, and the war now appears to be ended. It is true We have soldiers in the empire, but it is impossible to withdraw them from central and south ern Russia to Manchuria, while the disturbances continue. All is quiet in Poland now but let orders for mObiIi- zation be given, and we will have a re- VolUtion.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17

The Twenty-third legislative assem- bly of the territory of Arizona adjourn ed long after midnight this morning. The last day of the session was a stir ring one. Many of the members had given up all hope of the passage of bills in which they were interested and settled down to a satisfied despair. Others had already gained all they wanted but a majority of the members were still hopeful though anxious. Most of them were doomed to disap- pOintment for out of the mass of bills which passed either house yesterday few of them will ever be printed in the session laws.
 Altogether 271 bills were introduced into both houses during the session. Not more than 100 passed both houses and perhaps not more than seventy five receiNed the approval of the gov ernor.
 One of the last bills passed was that creating the office of public examiner at a salary of $24OO a year. Soon after the governor had affixed his signature he announced the appointment of w. c. Foster to the office. The usual last day crowds were present at the ses- sions and in the evening the gaIler- ies of both houses and the corridors were filled. A large number remained until the hour of final adjournment.
 The most interesting event of the day was the defeat by the council of the general appropriation bill and the expressed intent of the council to have nothing more to do with it. Hardly less interesting was the summary man her in which the house turned down the councils amendments after the bill had been recalled affd amended and the equally determined expression of the members of the lower house to let the bill die.
 After the appointment of the confer ence committees shortly before mid night the leaders of the house indulged in oratory of a personal character which on the surface seemed about to lead to personal encounters and the galleries who were not aware of the
 
 is to be slaughtered, were immensely entertained.
 The first conferees were unable to agree and 2 second conference was ar ranged. The point on which the con ferees hung out was the reduction of the appropriation in favor of the Phoe- nix Enterprise.
 At four o'clock this morning the sec Ond conference committee reached an agreement in spite of the assertions of the members of each house that neith- CT would yield a dollar. The comprO- mise was effected by splitting the diff ference between S945 which the house had allowed the Enterprise and $500 to which the council had reduced that item. The badly mutilated general ap- prOpriation bill was sent to the enroll ing and expressing committee and a little after five o'clock it was returned for final action.
 There was the usual nasty breaking up, exchanges of personal regard and carrying off of the legislative fuIrii- ture. Shortly before daylight the watchmen were left alone in the great building.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17

St. Petersburg, March IT. 1:50 a. m. With the evacuation of Tie Pass Wednesday night, the Russian army abandoned the last stronghold in southern Manchuria and definitely turned over the situation to the Jap aRese for the campaign of 1905. At least no other strategy is possible for General KuroDatkin. in view of his scanty supplies of ammunition and stores, the shattered condition of his army and tke wide enveloping move ments which the Japanese have con tinucd almost without a stop since the Russian defeat at Mukden. Nothing has been heard of the part which Gen eral Kawamura's army is taking in these operations, but Generals NOSi and Oku, operating in the low hills of Tie Pass gorge, were themselves suf-. ficient to turn the shattered Russian army out of the Notifications. which had been prepared with a view to be- iug held by the army after it should have been withdrawn from Mukden.
 The Japanese evidently are doing their utmost to accomplish the en- velopment of the Russian army, which all but succeeded at Mukden but Gen eral Kuropatkin with the railway for a line of retreat. probably will be able to keep ahead of his pUrsuers. A rear guard encounters may be expected.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17

istered to him by Chief Justice Gab- bert. When the applause following the ceremony subsided, Governor Peabody thanked the members of the legisla- tUre for having done their duty" and assured them that their action would meet with the appreciation of their constituents. He said that his election would do away for all time with criGn- inal elections, and if this end was at tained great good would come to the state. No hint was given in Hr Pea body's speech of his intention of re- signing. The joint convention ad- journed until next Tuesday, when it is expected that a report on the bribery charges will be made.
 Governor Peabody, accompanied by Adjutant General sherman M. Bell. and a number of friends. went directly to the governors chambers after the conclusion of the inauguration. cere- mony. Governor Adams had left when Governor Peabody arrived but the re- tiring governors private secretary. AL fred Patek, was still in the office. Gov ernOr Peabody inquired for Governor Adams and when told that he had gone. said:
 q am very sorry. I expected to SC. him."
 Governor Peabody then introduced himself to MT. Patek, remarking that he had been seated as governor. and offered to shake hands. MT. Patek drew back and uttered a contemptu- ous remark, which caused Col. F. N Cross of the Colorado national guard. to seize MT. Patell by the shoulder and demand that he repeat the remark he had made. Before MT. Patek could re ply General Bell separated the .-~o men.
 Governor Peabody remained in the office above twenty minutes, receiving congratulations from many callers.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17
THE HOUSES LAST DAY.
The Final Touch Put on the Live Stock
 Bill.

The last day of the house opened with a resumption of the struggle over the live stock bill. the report of the house conferees recommending concur renee in the council amendments hav- ing been held over from the afternoon before. The chief exponent of the bill yesterday was MT. Barker, who insist ed on the reading of it in its entirety. There had not been at the beginning. he said, a clear understanding of the bill and that understanding had not been further clarified by the council amendments. It was only known that the bill was infamous, no better than the present law but harder for an Out- ragged public to break.
 The chief defender of the bill was MT. Patterson, who admitted that the measure was not a perfect one but it was better than none. better than the present law in that it afforded some relief. Messrs. Barker and Strong re piled that it was so iniquitous that they would not dare to vote for it and go home and face their outraged con- stituents. At last Mir. Barker with drew his objection to vote on the report and it was taken. It was a pro cess, many of the members voting aye. desiring to file statements with the clerk. Some said they were aware that the bill was unconstitutional; others that it was infamous, but less so than the existing live stock law in that it caused a slight relaxation of the grasp Of the butchers combine.
 The bill was passed by the follow ing vote:
 Ayes-Anderson Bailey, Cobb, Coll Iins, Davis, Gardiner, Taught, Kenne-
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17
MAY NOT RESIGN-

Denver, March 16.-Standing on tho portico of Governor Peabody's resi- dence tonight. while a band played and chorus of voices shouted congratu- lations to the governor, D. E. Fairley, chairman of the republican state cen tral committee, engaged in colversa- tion with a representative of the As sOciated Press.
 "WiH Peabody resign ?' he was ask ed.
 q think not" was the reply
 Has he signed a resignation 9"
 "A tentative one. yes
 "What will be done with ft?'
 Nothing" answered the chairman
 "Was this a part of the plan to seat him. MT. Fairley?" the reporter asked. 'I believe so,' responded MT. Fairley
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17

Military men here have but the bar est idea as to where the next stand will be made. Apparently there are no more fortified positions in readiness, and the retirement probably will not stop short Of Ktrin or Kuanchentzy, on the rail way line, and if the Japanese press the pursuit the Russians may retire be- yond and up the SUngari river. there to await new levies, the mobilization of which will begin immediately in Russia. The evacuation of Tie Pass involves the loss of the coal mines in that vicinity, which with the Fushun and YentaI mines there is a severe blow. The railway shops at Tie Pass and more supplies were sacrificed.
 further mobilization has been de- termined upon, and preparatory orders are already being issued, but the extent Of the mobilization is not known.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17
FUNERAL OF MRS. STANFORD
Will Be Held at University Residence
 on Friday.

Stanford University. March 16.-Br John Caspar Branner. acting president of Stanford University during the ab- sence of pr. Jordan in Hawaii. tonight announced the program of the funeral services of Mrs. Stanford. The body will be brought to the Stanford resi- dence on the campus on Wednesday March 22, and will lie there until Fri day at 1:30. when it will be removed to Memorial church. where the services will then begin. The services will be held partly at the church and partly at the mausoleum.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17
FREE TO ALL AsTHMAT!cs.
Plan Perfected to Supply All Sufferers
 With New Austrian Drug.

New York, March 16.-The astonish- ishing cures obtained in the treatment of asthma and catarrh by the new Aus trian drug ascatco. have resulted in an arrangement whereby all sufferers from these diseases cr1 be supplied with free trial treatment by mail Ascatco is an innovation dose being but seven drops twice daily; reports showing acute cases yielding to 800 drops. Requests for trial treatment addressed to the Austrian dispensary East 14th street, New York City, will receive prompt attention.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17
HARgIN,s PERPLExITIEs.

Harbin, March 16.-LarEe numbers of Chinese bandits and Chinese troops are reported to be west of Tsitsihar, and an attack or the railway is appre- hended.
 In spite of the heavy withdrawals of conVaIescents and those who have been sent westward this city is being filled to overfIowing with wounded soldiers from &1ukdeu. A number of Chinese suspects have been arrested here.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17
NEW OFFICIALS AT vLADWosroK

St Petersburg, March 1G.-General Kazibee has been appointed command CT in chief of the forces at VladiVostok. M. Brobrinski succeeds Count Voront- ZoH-DashkOn as president of the or ganizing committee of the Red Cross society.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17
TROUBLE IN BAToUM.

Tiflis, Trans -Caucasia, March 16.- Martial law has been declared in the Ozurgeti and Senah districts, in the government of Kutais and also at Kin trychi. in the government O. Batoum
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17

dy Neal. Patterson. Perkins. Piclzr-u Pomeroy. the speaker-I4.
 Nays-Barker. Bristol. Hull. Ke-tin- Kruger. Neville, Stanford. Strong. NVff- son-9.
 BURIED ENMITIES. Immediately after the disposition or the live stock bill MT. Anderson. Der hdps with prematureness. for the day was not nearly over. offered on behalf of the left wing, the live republican members. the following testimonial f,, favor of the speaker.
 We, the minority members of the Twenty-third legislative assembly. wish to hereby testify To the emtneat fairness, gentlemanIy consideration .sr.F absolute justice with which the Hn., W. T. Webb. speaker Of tEis hons. has treated us during all or this session and in parting. each goins, his several way, We wish to extend to him os-- heartiest thanks for his many kind nesses during the past sixty days ani to wish him health. wealth and many future happy days" The resolrtfo-, was signed by Messrs. Anderson. Da- wis Kennedy. Pickrell, Bristol and Wilson.
 The last bill of the session. No. srf. was introduced by MT Stanford b,- unanimous consent. having cxpIlInsf that it affected only the Phoenix f0lnr high school district providing that tho trustees might use the funds or the district for the purchase of text books to be loaned to pupils The bin u1- der series of suspensions o- tia rules was put on its third reading ana passed.
 JUDICIAL DISTRICTS.
 There was a large number or bills Tor which there was very little hor,.. of passing There were very fe,- members of the house who really wanted them passed and the rest of tila session of that body promised Co be a very tame one. But not long afre- noon the bill redistricting the terri tory for judicial purposes was brought out of a pile of forty or more bi1hs which by general resolution had been taken out of committees to pct oa third reading.
 There was very little opposition to this bill in the beginning but bef.,r.. Its consideration had proceeded far. MT. Strong managed to precipitate a scrap which soon grew t0 be a Der sonal one and engendered i'll feelings which found vent at unexpected times during the remainder of the session
 Continued on Page 2
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17
THE LINE OF RETREAT.

Description of the Country Between
 Tie Pass and Harbin.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17
KURoPATKIN MUST eo.

St. Petersburg, March lit is of hcially announced that General Kuro- patkin will be replaced by General Linevltch as chief of the Manchurian army.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17
ROOSEVELT DAM
Contract Awarded Yesterday to John M O'ROurke &
 CO. of Galveston, Tex.

Washington D. 1Special)The strucon the Roosevelt awarded the of John M OF&ourke bidder of
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17

General Kuropatkin and the rem
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17
DRIVEN OUT OF MANCHURIA|
Russians Surrender Tie Pass, Their Last
 Stronghold in the South

Proting by His Experience at Lao Yang Oyama Follows Up His Mukden Victory by Promptly Pressing the Enemy's Retreat -Kuropatkn's Army in Danger of Complete Capture -Lnevitch Will Succeed Him.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17
END OF THE TWENTY=THIRD
The Legislature, After an Exciting Day. Ad-
 jOurned Sine Die This MOrnind

The Most Startling Incident of the Day Was the Councils Defeat and Subsequent Resurrection of the General Appropriation Bill Until After O'clock This Morn ing the Fate of the Measure Was in Doubt
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17

dy, Neal. Patterson. Perkins. Piclr.-ll Pomeroy the speaker-I4
 Nays-Barker. Bristol Hull Ke-tinE. Kruger. Neville, Stanford. Strong. WiI- SOn-9
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17

Continued on Page 2.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-17

WANTED-Some nice furnished rooms for housekeeping or small cot tage. E. E. Pascoe, 11O N. Center St.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-07
HOSIERY and
UNDERWEAR
Needs Supplied
low Means a
Saving

In all nature there's tendency to prepare for
winier-the little squirrels gather their store OF nuts
and goods-the trees and plants drop their leaves
protect their and the caterpillar encloses IL
self in a warm silken cocoon.
Why not follow these natural iaws-lay away
stores OF hosiery for winter and Of the warm under
wear-tod of below.
Quite true-you can get these things laier--the
squirrel for instance can't But you cannot get them
at so low price as now-because we are special
pricing winter hosiery and underwear and are doing
everything in our power TO encourage buying.
Why3 Because we bought too many OF these
needful articles and have stock on hand which
should be in use Our judgment OF the quality and
value OF what we bought has been amply justified,
Blu, our judgment as 10 the quantity needed was at
fault---hence your opportunity
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-07
c. 6. HUGHES NOMINATED.
tsssrssee issestiaatsr Named ror
Mayor BY uepssii~sa tos,estion.

insurance fsv~stfaator Named roS
Mayer BY Repssiic-s Conversation.
NEW YORK, Oct. I. 90 Charles y
Hughes. counsel for the legislative Ia
surance investigating committee. was
nominated for mayor last night by the
Republican city convention nj Carne
gle hall. Mr.. Hughes name was re-
celved with great enthusiasm.
Richard Young OF Brooklyn. who was
park commissioner under Mayor Low.
was nominated for comptroller.
janis l.. Wells. a prominent real e..
tate dealer OF New York aud former
president OF the tax department. was
nominated for president Of the board
OF aldermen.
The selection Of Mr.. Hughes was
made nj q conference held nj the Fifth
Avenue hotel between County Chair
man HalpIn, State Chairman Odell.
Timothy L. Woodruff. Edward Lauter.
bach, Senator Elsberg and Attorney
General Julius Mayer.
None Of those present at the confer
ence would reveal the name OF the can.
didate for mayor. but the news that
Mr. Hughes would make the race leak.
Cd out some time before the conven-
ton opened.