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Bisbee daily review., 1906-02-14

John D. Rockefeller. Jr., has issued a ukase on truth-telling, which indi- cates that he need not be expected to answer impertinent questions put by he State of Missouri.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-02-14
cHAMsERLAiN's COUCH REMEDY
 THE MOTHERS FAvORITE.

The Soo1nfng ana neatng properties of this remedy, it's pleasant taste and prompt and permanent cures have made it favorite with people every where. It is especially prized by mothers Of small children. for colds. croup and whooptng cough, as 1t al ways affords quick relief, and as 1t contains no opium or other harmful drug. it may be given as confidently to baby as to an adult For sale by all ,aalers in patent medicines.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-02-14

Sheriff Parks, Of Graham county, had his arm broken this week by a kick from a horse. He is reported to be getting along nicely.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-02-14

H. F. Watson has received his commission as postmaster of Clifton.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-02-14

The Federal grand jury in session this week in Solomonyille returned a number of indictments against par ties who are charged with selling whiskey to Indians.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-02-14

G. E. Hunt, foreman at the D. c. concentrator at Morenci, met with a serious accident at the mill last Sun day afternoon. A flying piece Of brass from a broken casting struck him in the eye, inficting a danger ous and, painful wound. MT. Hunt left for Phoenix Monday morning to receive treatmenta at the hands of an oculist.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-02-14

Hon. Ben NJ. Crawford. of Clifton, is in Los Angeles this week attending the meetings of mining company of which he is general manager in the development of gold properties near Clifton.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-02-14

A large number of men are now at work driving piling along the river front in North Clifton The piling will extend from the Hume on down around the town, and when completed that part of Clifton will be fully pro tected from overfows from the Fris- co river
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-05-04
Judicial Acumn.

The late Justice DAILY of New York,
frequently enlivened the tedium Of
legal proceedings had before him by
his kindly wit.
One day a suit was brought before
him in which damages were claimed
by reason of an assault. Plaintiff had
been knocked down by the defendant
and severely pummelled while pros
trate. One of the witnesses seemed
very reluctant to answer the questions
put to him on cross examination, in
which he was upheld by the court.
with all due respect to your Hon
or" complained the attorney for the
plaintiff, the court does not appear to
take cognizance of the underlying
principle in this case"
I'm my opinion" replied his honor,
good naturally, "the underlying prin-
cipal in this case is your client, Mr.,
Attorney. "-Harper's Weekly.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-05-04
Saved by Little Child.

On the evidence of a little child
man was saved from being sentenced
to death at Glasgow few days ago,
although the other evidence was much
against him. John Murray, aged 81,
was charged with numbering his
mother by beating her and forcing
handkerchief into her mouth, His
sweetheart, while believing him inno-
cent, admitted that the deceased had
objected to Murray's putting in their
marriage lines. The evidence was
wholly circumstantial, and the vef-
dict ultimately rested on the state
ment of a little girl who persisted
that she helped Mrs. Murray home
after the hour when the accused had
left the spot and was with his sweet
heart. The jury returned verdict
of mot proven" and the prisoner was
set free.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-05-04

gives a toss of his arms, a sudden firt
that would be meaningless unless we
remember that here we are in the
land of the lasso, which is cast with
a precision most astonishing and re-
markable.
Thus a ring of tough rope drops
over the head and shoulders of the
American without the least warning,
and it is thrown by master hand,
for when it reaches a certain point
quick jerk secures 1t, and Dicks arms
are fastened to his sides.
Then comes a tremendous jerk, that
throws him over on his back upon
the flags.
Although the eX-horse-tamer has APP
parently been caught in the tolls, it is
no reason he should lose his presence
of mind. Dick knows what his only
chance must be; he understands that
while he lies there upon the street
tagging one or more enemies will
rush forward to complete the victory
the slackening of the rope gives
him positive assurance on this score.
Here is where his opportunity
comes inf he neglects that he is
indeed lost. Fortunately Dick is as
quick as a cat by nature-his hand
is already on his knife-if he can but
withdraw that good right arm from
the octopus grasp of the tough rope
that has thrown him, all will be well.
He makes the attempt, exerting all
his power to loosen the bonds. His
strength wins. the moose slackens so
that he can draw his arm through.
In that hand he clutches a knife.
pulled from its sheath, and as the
keen edge is drawn across the rope
it parts.
Dick. with the other hand, clutches
the rope in order to keep up the ten
sion. and deceive the lasso thrower.
who is doubtless advancing, hand
over hand. in the direction of his in
tended victim.
Thus crouching. he awaits the COM
ing Of the unknown, who may prove to
be Barcelona, one of his minions. or
an ordinary. everyday footpad, who
has taken this method Of securing the
man he intends to rob.
II is a moment Of suspense-then a
mans figure looms above him. and he
knows the time has come for action.
The leap Of the panther is not more
sudden or disastrous than that Of
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himself in the Black Hole some morn
ing"
The girl gives a sigh
Il see you will not retreat-you do
not know or appreciate the dangers
arrayed against you. | am glad we
have met, glad to have this opportun-
ity of warning you. Why my father
hates you so do not know
Il can give more than one guess,
senorita," then. as she let's her vail
fall to hide her confusion. "but the
cause has little to do with it now
am warned-I am always on the
watch-I go well armed, and feel cap
able of defending my own. Let that
console you, senorlta.'
"Good-by," she says, in her soft
Spanish, and he takes her hand and
raises it to his lips, as might a
knightly courtier of old.
When he resumes his walk, after
watching the trim figure of the yelled
senorita enter her carriage, that has
stood nearby. Dick has new subjects
for serious thought. He is no fool
the great admiration Of this woman or
girl shines in her glorious black eyes,
and breathes in the soft cadences of
her voice He likes 1t not, since he
himself is so desperately in love with
another. 1t must meaG harm to Miss
Pauline in the end. Besides. he can
not remember the time when he adj
mired dark women fair girl always
excited admiration on his part.
Soon he strikes tae Paseo, where
vehicles are already rolling. and here
Dick gives himself up to observation.
He knows very few people in all the
City OF Mexico. and yet he has been
here a number of times. Americans
find it hard to enter the first circles
of Mexican residents. whose houses
are. like those of Spanish grandees.
their castles, and in which the women
| folks keep secluded most of the time.
"Ah. Miss Pauline mas changed her
mind-her headache must have got
ten better" says Dick. as he bows to
Miss westerley and Dora, who. seated
in a small phaeton. drive past him /;
the vehicle is so limited in size that II
is already filled. so there is no chance
for a fellow of his makeup.
'The only thing we could get" calls
out the lady. as they pass him. and
he bows again.
wonder where Bob went-strange
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Dick Denver as he pounces upon inc
unknown who has thrown him withy
the lasso. \
The man is taken by surprise, car
ried off his feet, so to speak, by the
rush of the gringo-it is now his turn
to discover the solidity of the Tagging
nor does he relish it at all with
weight like that of Dick Denver upon
his body.
The American does not use his
knife, but he Immediately seizes his
antagonist by the throat and moves
the shining blade before his eyes. AS
if under the belief that he is about to-
be Immediately butchered, the other
groans and writhes.
Dick loosens his clutch upon his
throat, allowing him an opportunity to
speak.
Mercy senor!" the fellow gurgles.
"Why should l not kill you,
wretch?" demands Dick.
1T was all a mistake, senior, por
Dios! a terrible blunder."
"You took me for some one else?"
quickly.
Isl. senor-oh, yes. would not
harm you for the world There would
be no money in hurting you"
"Then your object was not rob-
berry,"
mo, senior"
The questions come so fast that
the poor devil is apt to put his foot in
it, and tell the truth.
"You were hired to murder me; own
up to it, now, unless you would meet
trouble"
Not murder, senior, not that" they
fellow splutters. n
What, then; confess now"
"Only to secure you; hundred sill
yer pesos to secure you, ell captain"
"Ah, that was all, eh. Only a hun
dred pesos. Now tell me who takes
so much interest in Dick Denver as
to desire his presence? fancy am
worth that much to OILY one man."
you know him, senior; am con-
WINGED that you know him. dare not
mention his name; have sworn not
to reveal it,"
Bah! that is nothing; an oath to
greaser doesn't amount to great
deal. But | will save you the trouble;
l will speak it now. Senior Lopez has
an interest in my welfare; my hap
piness is of great moment to him."
grunt announces that the man ad-
mits he has struck the right name.
Dick can see through a milestone that
has hole in it, and he knows what
it all means.
Get up!" he says simply, and 1t lie
amusing to see how readily the fellow
obeys.
Now you can go and the next time
you run up against me 1t will be to
meet a bullet or knife. Tell the
man who hired you that it will take
regiment to bring Dick Denver before
him in bonds. Vamose!"
The fellow dashes down San Felipe
Neri street as madlv as though
legion of demons pursued him, leav-
ing Dick chuckling with amusement
ITO be continued)
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y 7}|Effl1Ss s. R PAU 9ssf

| he didn't say word to me about go
ing. That fellow is changed since he
fell in love-he used to be so frank
and confidential, and row he is secre-
tive l reckon it does make difer-
ence in a man, though, for that mat
ter, don't notice 1t in myself"
So he strolls up and down and
smokes several cigars, watching the
parade, and in reality keeping an eye
out for Moss Pauline, but, If they 90
return, he has missed them In the
crush, and he makes up his mind, as
the shadows of night fall quickly
after sunset, that they must have re-
turned by some other road.
So he heads for the caravansary at
which they have put up. AS Is Gus
tomary, in this country, meals are
taken at a neighboring restaurant.
1t is astonishing to see how quickly
night comes, once the sun has sunk
behind the mountains that guard the
Valley de los Remedies. Dick halts
once to watch the tricks Of some mon
keys that a rowing Lillian has brought
from the South and educated. When
he goes on again he finds lamps light
ed, and the blackness of night fallen
upon the Mexican capital, for this
is the time of year when the days are
shortest.
Dick knows we'll that where there
is darkness in a Mexican city there
turks danger-the life Of foreigner Is
not esteemed of the highest import
ance, and footpad would not hest
tate to use his machete if assured that
his intended victim was a Yengee.
Ever since the war with Mexico in the
forties, the lower classes have cher
ished a bitter feeling against their
American cousins across the Rio
Grande, and this occasionally crops
out.
Hence it is that Dick, while wander
ing along the dark street, keeps one
hand on a weapon. 1t is well to be
thus prepared for danger, for it
springs upon him suddenly. A man
with a tread like that of the velvet
footed jaguar issues from behind a
flight of steps; he does not attempt to
close with the American, though
doubtless armed with the murderous
cuchillo, knife more deadly in its
work than any known on earth.
Instead, this mysterious assailant
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CHAPTER xlll.-Continued.

| SFINT Ell
"Ah, it will not be for some time,
Benorita-and the man who seeks 1t
runs good chance of losing his own,
be he peon or MASTER Barcelona, the
| bull-fghter, or Senior Lopez, the hidal-
go. My life belongs to myself will
defend it against all corners. l am
| well armed, senorita."
His manner is quiet, not boasting,
but thoroughly convincing. She looks
at him with the deepest of admiration
showing in her eyes, for although a
Mexican girl may admire handsome
man, she adores a brave one, and
Senior Dick has proved himself to be
such more than once to the knowl-
edge of the senorita.
81 know you do not fear him-that
is what makes me SILVER, for one of
you must fall There is the wicked
Barcelona, too-he has also sworn
against you. Once he was the idol of
the people here-there Is change
he feels it-what have you done to
bring it about?"
he tTleu 10 uOWH me, anu fortune
was my friend. l proved more lucky
and by means of wrestling trick
threw him on his back"
you Inundated Tordas before all
the people, and he will never forgive
you for that; he is only awaiting his
time to secure revenge. Tell me, Sen
or Dick, do you mean to stand up for
the American girl in her effort to hold
the mine?"
1t is a plain question and demands
straight answer, which Dick is
ready to give.
81 have so determined; it is an out
rage to see men making a combine
against a young girl. The property
is rightfully hers-the courts will so
decide every time. Your fathers pur-
pose is to rule or ruin. He had bet
ter take care-we are already in
communication with President Diaz,
whom know personally, having
fought at his side during the revou-
ton that brought him into power.
Senior Lopez will go too far, and find
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-05-04
judicial Privilege.

In a southern court one day, says
we'll known attorney, one of the
counsel paused in his argument, re-
marking to the Judge:
81 observe that your honor shakes
his head at that statement desire
to reaffirm it, although your honor dis
sents."
81 am not aware" coldly responded
the Judge, that have intimated how
shall construe the evidence, nor
what my decision will be in the pre-
misses. Your remark is, therefore, en-
tirely uncalled for"
Your honor shook his head"
True said the judge There was
a fly on my ear. And I'll have you
know, sir, that l reserve the right ia
remove a fly in whatever manner
pleases me."-Harper's Weekly.
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To Unite Labor Eor,..

A visit of British labor members of
parliament to Australia has been
planned. The object of the visit win
be to bring about an understanding
between all the democratic srS lal,cs
forces Of the empire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-18

into the state treasury after Governor
Bailey started his investigation; did
Kelly really take money from the state
treasury and loan it to A. A. GODDARD
to buy Comanche county bonds, and
was that lawful2 If the state loses
money on account of the First Ma
tionaI bank of Topeka. IN which Kelly
had deposited the state funds contrary
to law. viii the state have a come
back on Kelly2 We are willing TO ac-
cept the decision of Judge Dana on the
cases already tried against Kelly and
simply want light on 3 few more Inn
portant charges. where even more of
the state funds are concerned" The
Globe is asking some unnecessary
questions. A jury recently decided
that Mr.. Kelly advanced $123. 900 on the
Comanche county bond deal. but as
the statute of limitations will shortly
run on that act, and as the powers that
be have shown no disposition to do
anything about it, it is probabls that
nothing further will be accomplished.
As to the identity Of IA R. Brown"
that individual seems destined to go
down in history as one of the famous
unknowns of Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-18

It would have been of great value to
Kansas IL every farmer in the state
could have heard the address Of Pro-
lessor P. c. Holden at the SaIina Chau-
tauaua a few days ago. Professor Hoi-
den. who is Iowa's noted apostle of good
seed corn. told the farmers who heard
him why they do not raise more corn per
acre. and how some of the trouble, at
least. may be overcome.
In a field in Illinois which I visited
one morning" he said, Il counted the
hills of corn which were growing in one
field. and p out of every 100 hills were
missing or imperfect. In 1000 acres,
which we selected for experiment, by a
careful examination, we found that
1000 acres was not producing corn at
all, because of the barren stalks grow
ing
In other words, the owners Of these
1900 acres were putting in labor on 1000
aeres-plowing, planting and cultivating
them-vithout getting a particle of re
turn from the entire 1000 acres Think
what terrible loss of labor and money
this is. in addition to the loss of revenue
from the 1andi Think. too, what it
means when applied to the whole state
seven million acres of corn a year. If
the same ratio that Professor Holden
found in Illinois holds good here, the
labor and seed on two million acres is
wasted and there is no return from this
great amount of good corn land. Think
what a waste of wealth this is to Kan
sasl
Let me tell you, gentlemen, what I
discovered right here in Saline county,
Kansas continued Professor Holden.
Il visited some corn fields near this city
this forenoon and on a careful average
found many missing hills. Sixteen
inches is the proper distance between
hills of corn. but in one field here in
this county, we found the distances
ranging from % to 135 inches. Do you
know what that means2 It means that
35 per. cent of that mans field is wasted
In another field We found only five per
cent OF the corn missing. 7 can show
you another thing. Here in this other
field (in Saline county, we found 42 per
cent of the stalks missing and s per
cent Of that which was left standing
was worthless.
why. men, If you had good stand
of corn in this state. with the labor you
put upon your crop, you should raise
forty to sixty bushels to the acre every
year. And your whole trouble Is be-
cause you don't put your heads into
your business.
In Iowa for five years 5000 farmers
have taken two grains from i've ears and
sent them to the State Agricultural col~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-18
GLOBE SIGHTS.
FFrom the Atchison Globe.I

A real old-fashioned woman never
uses the word mattress: she always
calls it tick.
Those who know where to find
things in the encyclopedias and ref
erence books are those who don t
have to look for them.
It becomes necessary occasionally
for every man to take punishment.
When your time comes don't annoy
others with your screams
There should be more in the friend
ship of women OF exchanging cooking
recipes. and less of the exchanging of
stories of domestic trouble.
Notice to girls The young man
who is absorbed in the murder trials
in the newspapers. to the exclusion of
all other news is not a good man to
tie up with.
When we hear a man abused be-
hind his back, we do not think. How
unpopular other people aret" but
How we all catch It when we are
not around"
A company has been formed to
build a ladder to the moon. You
will imagine that stock in the com
pany cannot be sold. Don't fool your
self; the chumps are taking it quite
readily.
An old bachelor will Ego" with the
most fascinating women for years,
and escape. Then, suddenly, he will
be captured How do the successful
women manage it? And another Pc
culiar thing is that the women who
succeed in landing wary old bach
elors are either divorced women or
stenograp piers: society women who
make a business of looking for hus-
bands never land these rare catches
In Atehfson, the newspapers print
great many personals. and always
speak we'll of people If the Atchison
papers tell whoppers, usually they are
whoppers relating how a little old ten
cent home has been made into a dol
lar castle for a marriage or a party.
Every bridegroom here is "Dromf-
nentv although the entire town may
be laughing at him. Every bride Is
beautiful and belongs to a first class
family But It's different IN New
York. In that town are printed a
lot of Society weeklies" that are
simply shocking. They print little
that is not abuse. and some OF the so
ciety reporters of the big daily papers
are just as bad. In Atehison the
papers print 50 much about little
old girls who do not amount to a
whoop in purgatory that the little
old girls become impudent. like
real society ladies. Newspapers are a
great menace no doubt but since
they seem to be a necessary evil, the
Atchison brand Is much nilder than
the brand that finds favor in other
towns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-18
JAYHA WKER .JOTS

Russell county old settlers will picnic
On August %.
The Anthony band expects to get gay
with new uniforms shortly.
Mcpherson Is not only growing IN a
live way, but it has also found It neces-
sary to plat an addition to us cry Oh
the dead. A new tract has been ADDED
to its cemetery.
A Concordia man stepped in front
OF the sickle of his moving machine
while the team was restless. Henry
Allen regards the repairs made on him
as among the triumphs of surgery
1t is often said that sleep walker
never gets hurt. but a Wateryille boy
who tried TO do a somnambulistic stunt
while sleeping In a hay NOW LOST sew
eral teeth as a result of walking through
an opening in the floor, and doctor
had to sew up his face
Editor Honey, of the Mankato Advo-
cate. eonfesses that he and his family
are feasting on a crate of pineapples
shipped from an acquaintance in Flor
ida Think what a good combination
that ought to be: Honey and pineappies-
The coyote crop is also reported pref
ty fair in Jewell county. the county
clerk at Mankato has cashed ninety
four scalps in the last three months.
An Emporia bank clerk gave a
man a $50 and a SIS bill in change for
one of the $40 denomination. and the
beneficiary of the error started off.
An innocent bystander called the
clerks attention to the mistake. and
the Gazette asserts that the clerk
made a hundred yard dash in ten
seconds fiat in overtaking the other
man.
A Jamestown woman, Mrs. Charles
Williams, who recently passed her thir-
tieth birthday, is believed to be the
youngest grandmother in Kansas. She
has a daughter at Oklahoma City. Mrs
L. c. Stevens, to whom recently was
horn a son. It's no wonder that Okla
homa has doubled in population within
a few years The Jamestown Optimist
dares any town to beat the youngest
grandmother record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-18

lege we have tested them and found
that 20 per cent of the samples made
poor seed corn. It is this 20 per cent of
poor seed corn being planted which has
reduced our yield in Iowa from sc or 10
to IS bushels to the acre.
We took seed corn from nlnety-two
corn planters in Iowa. and we planted
them on q county experiment farm. and
this IS what we found when We came to
harvest that corn in the fall. Here was
one sample which produced 7715 bushels
to the acre, and here was another which
raised only IS bushels to the acre. This
shows what poor seed corn is doing If
you don't believe there is anything in
this poor seed corn theory Just take 100
ears of corn and shell them and keep
the grain separate and plant It IN rows
separately. Then harvest It IN the fall
and see the result. You will find that
there are practically 100 different quail
ties of the yield. varying as the seed is
good"