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The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-23
VALUE OF PRECIOUS STONES.
scarcitv and Demand Are Principal Factors, Though Other Qualities
 Enter Into Consideration.

The qualities for which precious stones are mostly prjzed are luster, transparency. rcfraction and dlsper- sion of light, although, of course, scarcity and demand are the prin- cipal factors in determ ling the market price. For instance, the em- trald to-day is treble the value 1t was only a few years ago. ThIs IS partly caused by the greater de- mand, but more on account of the state of war in which the country -yiz.: ColOmbia-from which they principally come is now engaged, thereby rendering 1t most difficult for those engaged in the industry to procure them.
 The emerald mines of Colombia, at Muzo and Cocszuoz, near Bogota, have been worked almost contIn- uouslv since 1868 and have been the means of supplying the world with most of the emcralds in modern times. There were mines in upper Egypt which yielded this gem to the nations of antiquity, but were lost sight of from the time of the Mo- hammedan conquest until quite re- gently, when some attempts at work ing them were made.
 The emerald mines in the Urals were not known until the eighteenth century, and though they yielded fairly good material for time their importance is not great, as the stones found are not of good enough quality to pay the rate demanded by the government from the lcssecs, but they were reoponed in 1900 by q syndicate, with little success so far as can be learned.
 There are many stones holding the qualities first mentioned Tn a high degree, but they are little known because. in the first place, they are to be obtained in larger quantities and the people engaged in the stone trade cannot, therefore, make the profits they are able to do with the scarccr gems, while because of their abundance and presumably lesser value they have been given to native cutters, who do not under stand the laws of refraction and re- hcction, to operate on, with the re- suit that they are put on the market and eventually mounted in jewelry looking like various colored acid drops and entirely lacking brllian- cv and those sharply defined facets which give that reflection which is the chief charm and makes evident the great difference between the real stone and it's imitation.
 The last few years have witnessed the great strides which the various fancy gems have made in the public favor, notably when used in the neck chain. At present these are being made mp with all manner of colored stones, and if the manufac- turer gives as much attention to the cutting of the stones as he does to the making of the settings he can produce a really delightful orna- mcnt.-Mincs and Mining.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-23
Small Profits of Pawnshops.

Consul General George w. Roose- welt reports that the official report or the Brussels pawnshop for 1905 shows q capital employed of $3S7.181 and profits made during the year of only si sec. The amount of loans on pawns was $1,253173. In 1904 the amount loaned exceeded the amount for l9oa by about S96,500.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-23
|NEW STATE CAPITOL FLOOR TESTS.
Approved by Capitol Commission and Endorsed
 by Many Members of Farmers Union.

On August St the floors the New State Capitol building given rigid test the presence o the State Cao omm nearly all or the which session at that t1ne
 which three hundred (OO) pounds Der square piled bricks weighing 1l2242 pounds load amounting to 3339O pounds making total load of pounds spn pounds per square oo to this of all the who could find standing room on the pile of brick.
 All the floors of the building tested and proved entirely satis- and all who witnessed the test Mr. w. w.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-23
SHE WANTED TO KNOW.

Lucindy-Nlissus Iiyahs, ma am, nah geman frlcn' done ax me fo' ter go wifi him to de matinay nex' time l has day off an
 Mrs. IIircs-ro the matinee?
 Lucindy-l.s'm, an l wants to know is dat nice t'cayter fo' lady to go to?
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-23

tor ture I went through now seems to have been al most unbearable. l had back-ache, pains in the side and Joins, dizzy spells a n d hot, feverish
 headaches. T h CT e W ere bearin g-down pains, and the kid ney SC ere t ion s
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-23
True friends seldom come
Saved Him.

Tt didn't kill me, but think 1t would if it had not been for Hunts Cure I was tired, miserable and well-nigh used up when I commenced using it for an old and severe case of Eczema One application relieved and one box cured me.
 'I believe Hunts Cure will cure any form of itching known to man. kind" Clifton Lawrence,
 Helena, o. T.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-23
ALMOST A CREATION.

Jinks-rhat bathing suit is quite a creation, isn't if:
 Winhs-Wcll, lets see. A crea- lion is made out of nothing, isn't it? Yes, that's almost creation.- Judge.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-23
Elephants Large as Mastodons.

1T the mammoth and the mastodon were larger than the biggest ele- plants of this period. the difference was slight. Their tusks seem to have been somewhat longer and heavier, xs rule, but their skeletons do not indicate that the Biggest of them were much superior in size to the late la mented Jumbo.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-23
Miss RICKA LEOPOLD, 187 Main
MtHdSIId, " Io., kotC LIt
 erlxrapZ writes

erkranz, writes:
 .'Three years ago my system was in a terrible rundown condition and was broken out all over my body. I began to be worried about my condition and was glad to try anything which would relieve me.
 "Peruna was recommended to me as | fine blood remedy and tonic, and I soon found that it was worthy of praise
 "A few bottles changed my condition materially and in a short time was all over my trouble.
 "I owe to Perrna my restoration to health and strength. am glad to en- 3orSe if |"
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-23

The man who boasts of the wonders he is going to work never amounts to much as an actual worker.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-23
COULD NOT KEEP UP.
Broken Down, Like Many Another WoEnan, with Exhausting Kid
 ney Troubles.

Mrs. A. Taylor, of Wharton, N. J., xsyS: 'a had kidney trouble in it's most palntul and severe form, and the
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-23

paxsed too frequently, and with a burning sensation. They showed sed- srnent. l became discouraged. weak, langgid and depressed, so sick and wexl. shat I could not keep up. AS fioctsys did not cure me 1 decided to try Doan's Kidney Pills. and with such success that my troubles were all gaae after using eight boxes, and my strength, ambition and general health is fine"
 Sold by all dealers. 50 cents box. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-23

About the only way you can arouse 2 mean mans conscience is to catch him at it.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-23
Pe-ru-na Restores Strength.

Mrs. Hettie Green, R. R. 6, Iuka, H., writes: "I had catarrh and felt misera- ble. 1 began the use of Peruna and began to improve in every way My 1ead does not hurt me so much, my appetite is good and l am gaining in flesh and strength"
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
ITCHING SCALP
 FALLING HAIR
Came Out COnstantIy,-FIair Finally Had to Be Gut to Save Any Scalp
 Now in Good Condition and No More itching-Another Effective
CURE BY THE
 CUTICURA REMEDIES

''I will gladly give you all the infor- nation concerning my case. l used the Cuticura Soap and Ointment for diseased scalp, dandruff, and constant falling of hair. Finally l had to cut my hair to save any at all. Just at that time I read about the Cuticura Remedies. Once every week 1 sham pooed my hair with the Cuticura Soap, and I used the Ointment twice a week. in two months time my hair was long enough to do up in French twist. That is now five years ago, and l have a lovely head of hair. The length IS six inches below my waist line, my scalp is in very good condition, and no more dandruff or itching of the scalp. I used other remedies that were recommended to me as good, but with no results. If you wish to publish any of what I have written you, you are welcome to do so. 1 am, respect fully, Mrs. W. F. Griess, Clay Center, Neb., Oct. g, 19O5."
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
MERCHANT OF VENICE
 DORRIS OPERA HOUSE
Good Performance By Joseph De Grasse and Company.

The winter theatrical season was opened last night at the Doris opera house by Joseph De Grasse and his tal- ented company in a presentation of the Merchant of Venice" The attend ance was not what the company de- served by any means. though there was
 a fair-sized house. but the lack of q
 crowd was no reelection on the com
 pany. The season has never opened here so early before: the star was shin-
 ing in a new universe and the date
 was very soon after other large attraC-
 tions had been well patrOnized. Nil. De Grasse is paying Phoenix his first
 visit, and he may be assured of a good welcome should he chance this way again.
 Personally he is well fitted in phys f1ue for the part of ShyIock. though
 he is too short in stature to appear to the best advantage in some of the ! Shakespearean characters that have made other actors famous. His con ceptiOn of the part of Shylock and it's attendant makeup, while differing ma i terially from that of some others who l have graced the same stage, seemed to i please the audience equally as we'll and in some respects better. A less i popullStlC set or NNniSkeTS gave better 1 opportunity for facial expression. and, l as he presents it, the eXactinE Jew ls q l bit less feeble He has an excellent l voice for the part. better than some 1 older men who have trod the boards to | fame and financial success.
 Ida May Park. as Portia- was easily | tho next in favor to the star, and her ] clever work was Iiberally testified to 1 by the audience. which gave her reS ! peated recalls. Nerissa and Jessica
 were very good. Bassanio acted well 1 the friend to the unfortunate merchant.
 and the minor characters are worthy
 at least of commendatiou and honest | work. The company is well dressed. | some of the costumes being of more 1 than usual attractiveness. Altogetner
 it is an aggregation of clever people
 from the younger ranks Of stage life,
 all of whom nfay look forward to a fu-
 turs of creditable achievement.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
POPULAR WANTS
 OR CLASSIFIED ADS
Necessary Regulations for Handling g
 the Business.

The patronage of the pop ular want columns of The Re publican has become so great it has been found necessary to prescribe cer- tain rules for the handling of this business. that, have not hitherto been rig.dly enforced. The individual trans actions are so small they can only be handled successfully in an organized way. In the first place it is not de- sirablc to open accounts for individ ual twenty-five cent transa ctiOns, and for that reason it is requested that al such advertisements shall be cash n advance unless the advertiser has a other and larger business
 T. is also necessary that copy for these advertisements shall be brought curing the day time when the count ing room force is on duty. If circum 5tances arise at night. such as tho losing of articles. etc. where imme- diate advertisement is desirable the ad should be brought to the office win the money. This is Co o5viate with out giving ofrelse, the violation of a rule 1t has been necessary to mak s. that no popular want ads shall be re- Ceived over the telephone at might. The reason for this is that advertisers have formed the habit of leaving such minor duties until evening. when the counting room is closed. and it takes large part Of the time of the news force to answer the telephone and at tend to business that could be better transacted in the daytime.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
FROM THE HOUR OF BIRTH
Mothers Should Use Cuticura Soap, the Worlds
 EaVOTite

Mothers are assured of the absolute purity aud unfailing efficacy of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, the great Skin Cure, in the preservation and puri- fication of the skin, scalp, hair, and hands of infants and children. For baby ecze- mas. rashes, itchings and chafngs, as well as for annoying irritatiOns and ulcerative weaknesses, and many sana- tive antiseptic purposes which readily suggest themselves to mothers, as well as for all the purposes of the toilet, bath, and nursery, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are priceless
 Sold throughout the world Cutieura Soap 25e oin; Ps 2sc per vial of 6D may be had Of ell druggists. Potter rF and Chem. Corp Sole Props, Boston, hass,
 as- Mailed Free 60 The Great Cutieu1a Skin Book
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
: Of Local Interest
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 THE CHILD'S STUDY CIRCLE The Mothers Child Study Circle of the Churchill held it's first meeting of the season yesterday afternoon. The attendance was not as large as usual, but the interest was well sus- tained and the topic: The Develop ment of the Child Through Play" was thoroughly discussed by the mothers and teachers.
 A CONFUSION OF BARRETTs- There was a story printed the other morning of a fight il which sam Bar rett figured. There are two sam Bar retts in thts community one of them is a farmer living near town and the other is sam Barrett, the Hot TamaIe King. The Sam Barrett of the coun- try desires that the public keep this distinction in mind to the end that he may not in any way become identified with the hot tamale industry.
 A SCHOLARSHIP NOMINEE - Johnnie Pendergast, who lives on R. F. D. No. g. about twelve miles west of Phoenix was yesterday nominated and recommended as worthy of a scholar ship to a business college by H. NJ Welborn of that district Johnnie is d bright fellow and a rustler H. wants to go to school and here is his opportunity Other boys and girls too. should hurry and enroll so as 10 get a good start.
 END OF PRACTICE MARCH Adjutant General Leavel yesterday re ceived a letter from Captain Charles S HaIght who commanded Troop l. Of 1 the Fifth cavalry on it's recent visit to Phoenix in the course of a practice march from Fort Apache. where Cap tain Haight is in command. Captain Haight desired in the letter to extend his thanks to Colonel Leaveu, Colonel McClintock and other officers ofathe national guard for the courtesies cx- tended him while he was here.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
STOCKS

Amalgamated Copper. HAS; sugar. 134as; Anaeonda. 2S41z; Atchison. 1037s; preferred, l10A; New Jersey Central, 225; C. & O., 625s; St Paul I741z; Gig Four, 9l; C. & g.. 40: first preferred. 6S14; second preferred. 53lz. Erie, 4614: Inter. Met. 375s; preferrez 75 F; M. P- 98%; New York Central 13S 5s; Pennsylvania, 14I12; St. L. & z. F. second preferred. 4S14: $. P. 947s; T.. P. 9214; '. $. Steel, 47: U. ; Steel, preferred I065s; ". U, S6FA
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
THE MARKET WEARY
Prices Driited Withous Any Active
 Cause.

New York, Oct 4.-Dealings in stocks became apathetic today and tho dullness of trading approached stag nation. Prices drifted idly and un- certainly with a downward trend in the duIlest periods, more from in ac- 'ion than from any selling pressure
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
METALS.

Copper was higher in the London market with spot quoted at G93 and futures at e92 15s 'Ine local market was as haGc higher with late quoted at $2O.25 d 2O.5O; electrolytic S19.25G 2O-25; casting at $19.5O02O.00.
 Silver 6SA; Mexican collars, JG.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
NEW DRESS GOODS

No matter what any c-h-r store in Phoenix may say to yog m zri-- remember We have by far tl- largest assortment and the hisHes- class dress goods to be found fn town It's very easy for you rl prove this by taking a look wen he glad So have you
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
4 MINING TRIP-W

A MINING TRIP-w. c. Foster. public examiner for the territory has gone to Mexico on business in cOnnec- tion with his mining interests in tn ? Altar district. It is his plan to be gone from the city for about three weeks.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
COTTON BATTING.

No matter how cheap or how good you want your. cotton batting its here Twelve qualities to choose from. ranging in price from 10c up to $1.25 a roll. If you're making up any co-forters this fall, come here and examine our batting before you purchase You'll save money by doing SO.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
RONES-

L. s. ref. 2s.. reg. and coupon. 103&i i; U- $. 3s.. reg. 1021A. coupon 1o3A: U- s. old 4s. reg. and coupon. IO2A; '. = new As. reg. and coupon. 131
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
I24C I'd
RfUsLINs.

Wheu .ou come here for muslin you do not have to choose from half a dozen brands as We have a big assortment and the prices are a little lower than other stores. In bIeached muslin We have Fruit of the Loom. Pride of the West, HiU, Lousdale. Cabot. Columbus. Pequot, PeppereH. Utica. Atlantic. Mohawk. Samoset. and several others. Al most as many brands in the Un- bleached.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
OUTING FLANNELS.

Hundreds of pretty patterns fin soft, fluffy outing hannels now ready for You here. Also every plain color that is made can be found here. You see. this season We not only have a higher grade of al! kinds of goods. but We also have the great big variety to choose from. More dry goods than all the other store in town put together -Drove it by looking.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
FEATHER TICKINGs.

Of course We have th- low priced tickings here but we want t1 lu- press upon yoa- mind the fact that we also have the kinds that a-- guaranteed not to let the f-at1e- work through Plain stripes as vrs5l as the fancy German stripes iu an qualities from 15c t1 s-c a yard Come here if you need any t-ckiu=s this season
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
NEW GINGHAMS AND SEER
 SUCKERS

About 800 patterns to choose from in this new assortment 0s ginghams and seersuckers that has just reached us. PIails, stripes. checks and plain colors galore. and you ought to find exactly the kind you need among them. Genuine Bates seersuckers in nurses stripes" the kind most stores ask I5c yard for. on sale with rhc new ginghams at
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
.: :.

Kelvin, Glendale, Globe, Prescott. Wickenburg, Congress or any other Arizona town. who wish to enter should have coupon below filled out and send in at once. All coupons and correspondence regarding the details of the contest should be addressed to the Scholarship Manager, Arizona Re publican. Phoenix Ariz.
 There will be no restrictions as to territory, Any contestant may work in any place. No carrier or employe of the Arizona Republican or one who has been employed within the last three months will be allowed to enter this contest. The credits for new sub scrfbers and renewals of old subscrib- CTS will count as follows:
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05
HOW LATHAM SIZED
 UP GOLDEN STATE
It Is a Good Place But Arizona Is a
 Better One.

H. l. Latham has returned from his summer vacation in California, a part of which was devoted to business, an other part to travel and the rest of 1t to rest and recreation. It was just a week from the time he left here until he returned. and during that vast pc riod of time he visited Los Angeles twice and made one trip to each, Bakersfield, oakland and San Fran cisco.
 San Francisco. he says, presents an almost sickening sight when it's for mer glory is recalled. but the energy with which the city is being rebuilt is most inspiring. oakland is in her glory and as busy as a beehive. while Bakers field and Los Angeles are hammering away as usual. But the point Mir. Latham wants to emphasize is that never before has he returned to Phoe- nix so proud of the town as on this trip or so enthusiastic for is future, He says at this season the California hills are bare and brown and. while Arizona is a little on the same order. 1t is by contrast a most beautiful green. This is not the greenest time of the year here. but it is much Sreener than in the coast region
 MT. Latham says ne feels certain that il will not be long until this val ley begins to wax busy in the big over flow meeting turned away from the coast. The big boom, of course, is in San Francisco and Los Angeles. but valuations are so high that only Che very wealthy can invest to any great extent Hundreds are being lured 10 the coast who have only a few thou sands dollars each at their command. and when they get there they find the good things all too big for their re sources. They want some place where a little money will go further. and that place, of course, is the Salt River val ley. It .s only a question of short tirae when the crowd will turn this way. and the Phoenix latch-strirs 2 should be on the outside
Arizona republican., 1906-10-05

 2MAGAzINE

No matter which pattern yau -=.-~t. it's here iE every size. We claim t- have every Mccall pattern iu -rr-S size that's made-prove it tE- u-lr time you need pattern siaI lrle-e for patterns are nIed promptly Write for your pattern if you can't c-ue-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-09

him: for in few minutes the matter
was settled. Antoine came back and
said sullenly, Forward, Monsieur, !"
the two others stood on one side, I
shrugged my shoulders and kicked up
my horse and in \ twinkling we two
were riding on together-man to man.
L turned once or twice to see what
those we had left behind were doing
and always found them standing in Az
parent debate; but my guard showed
SO much jealousy of these movements
that presently shrugged my shoulders
again and desisted.
had racked my brains to bring
about this state Of things. But,
strange to say, now had succeeded.
found it less satisfactory than had
hoped. had reduced the odds and
got rid Of my most dangerous antago-
nists; but Antoine, left to himself.
proved to be as full of suspicion as an
egg Of meat. He rode little behind
me with his gun across his saddle-bow
and pistol near his hand and at the
slightest pause on my part, or il I
turned to look at him, he muttered
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-09
ATLANTIC COUPLE is WE'D.

Nuptias Of Miss Bird L. Downs and
Frank r. Musson, solemnized.
Atlantic, Jan. 6-Miss Bird L..
Downs, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi
Downs. was married here to Frank r.
Musson of the Musson Telephone COM
pany, the ceremony being performed
in the presence of about sixty guests
at the home of the brides parents by
Rev. j. George of the Presbyterian
church Both Of the contracting par
ties are prominent in local social cir
cles. They will be at home after Feb.
.,,arr, AT 1nna Chaatnnt atraat