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my pen,-because the household down at the bot
tom of the hill does not want indoors writing
all day when there all kinds of important domes-
tic operations aoot, which, when he is there, have
to be done softly, with hushed voices and muf1ed
tread lest the serenity of the great brain with the
pen be uffed,-whenever | say, | ought to be
working especially hard up there in the wood among
the pines and the bracken and the dancing leaves
and the whistle of birds that to call, What
sin it is to be working such day!' there often
comes tiny figure and looks in at the window with
three year-od baby eyes, and watches the mysteri-
person there at the desk with, for all her affected
innocent look, definite purpose of seduction in
her baby heart l know too we'll what she is up to-
1t is day all aromatic sunshine, and she wants us
to play truant together hunting butterflies and
wild flowers instead of having to behave properly
with nurse, and sitting there at that stupid desk
She knows perfectly well that she is doing the
sweet forbidden thing for her mother has impressed
upon her again and again with much solemnity,
that she must on account interrupt father when
he is busy-on masterpieces. Eva has always
listened with air of enigmatc innocence her
little broad indomitable face. Her blue eyes have
a look of what l might call stubborn obedi-
ence, and then Well | am sorry to say that
the first opportunity, when nurses back is turned
she has made off fast her sturdy little legs will
carry her, up among the secrecies of the fern till
at last she has arrived at my window,-a baby Eve,
offering the wild apple of idleness and sunshine
pretend not to see / bow my head more sternly
over my task in profound absorption; but Eva is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-30

sense OF wonder at
the little elusive
things that run and
hop and chirp in the
grass, or float flower
like upon the air.
The naturalist has
come nearer to the
secret of eternal
youth-which is
mainly eternal en-
thusiasm-than any
poet, and he who at
fifty. still pursues a
rare species with un-
abated ardor need
never fear old age.
l can make no pre-
tense of being a
learned naturalist,
and the names of
many a bird and
flower [ love often
escape meas one
often forgets the
name of some charm
ing acquaintance.
whom none the less
one is delighted to
meet again. | am
content to go up the
wood in entire igno-
rance of the Latin
and even English
names of the various
presences that fill it
with LEAKAGE and per-
fume and song: but
Eva is of a different
temper. She is an
exact scientist, and
insists on knowing
the name and the
how and the why of
every leaf and flower
and insect that
crosses our path. She
even expects me to
know what the birds
are'saying, as though
l were the old Yer
gillian Asylar, who
talked the language
of birds as easily
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-30

not to be taken IN by
such cheap devices.
She knows that she
has only to stand
long enough at the
window, - cleverly
making no sign, not
tapping or calling,
but just silently
there, for me to
give in, and, throw
ing down my pen,
catch her in my arms
and carry her up to
the gorse lit moor
land that spreads its
boundless horizon at
the top of our little
wood.
The sun has been
calling me all day,
and the leaves have
been whispering in
vitations upon the
pane; but l have
found it compare
lively easy to resist
them. The eternal
temptation of the
birds calling and call
ing me away l have
steeled my heart to
resist also. But Eva!
No, l cannot resist
her. So, after a
sham fight of a few
moments, she and |
are on our way UP
the woods as fast as
we can, for fear
nurse or mother may
catch sight of us be-
fore we really escape.
But of one partic-
ular day, of which at
the moment | am
thinking, | am afraid
| cannot lay the
blame on her. No,
it was all my fault.
| believe that that
day she had meant
to be a really good
girl. | must take the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-30

'HENEVER l ought to be working
especially hard at my desk in the
middle of the woodland, where
have built myself a little log house
for my books and my pictures and
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22
BROUGHT BACK HOME.

Cupid failed to score an elopement
from Mesa Tuesday afternoon, where
in Frank Obar and Miss Grace DrOr-
baugh, sought to migrate to Phoenix
and get hitched up in a hymeneal
bow knot. Their intentions were well
meant. but the strenuous objections OF
the intended brides father. Dan DrOr
baugh, succeeded in preventing a we'd
ding.
The young lady came to town in
the afternoon from her fathers ranch
northeast Of town. in company with a
young lady friend. by previous ar
rangement with her intended. Early
in the evening the young couple secur-
ed rig at the livery stable. with the
intention of driving to Phoenix and
getting married. A few miles out of
town however. they were met by the
young lady's brother-in-law. Everett
Hadlock. who. suspecting the state Of
affairs, notified the young lady's faith
er. The paternal anger at once assert
ed itself, and the father at once came
to town and called upon Marshal Bur-
ton TO telephone to the officers at Tenn
pc to head off the young people
Unfortunately for the runaway
couple. the message reached Tempe be-
fore they got there. with the result
that when they drove into the CITY
along the banks of the Salt, they were
taken in tow by the marshal A tele-
phone message to Mesa appraised the
waiting father of the fact. when he
proceeded TO Tempe and brought back
the disappointed would-be bride.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22
ItMPf
TELEPHONE ....... .....351
TELEPHONE .
A SERIES OF SNAKE YARNS.
Brought Forth by the Relation of the
Death OF 2 Rather and Her
Family.

Rural Carrier II. B. Grifren of Route
20. 1, came in frcm the trip the other
afternoon greatly exercised by a snake
,pisode he had witnessed during the
u;,v. He told the story in the pres
cuce of some half dozen men and at
its conclusion there was much specu-
lstion as to whether he had merely
been seeing things" or was endeav-
urng to emulate certain nature fax
ois7 that have gained national prom
inence Of late days. There Were other
Witnesses to the incident, however. that
cOrrobarated the yarn which is given
below, and MAJ be taken for what il Is
Horth. Substantially it is as follows:
While working out in a field in the
vicinity of Kyrene, Bat Wesson came
iu contact with a rattlesnake Of I'M
usual proportions. He had a hoe in
his hand and offered combat with the
result that her snakeship was decapi-
tated an inch or two from her front
extremity The snake carried a dozen
rattles but that, is not the point of the
story Promptly after the removal OF
the snakes head there began 10 eXude
from the neck of the reptile little rat
lie snakes about ten inches in length
and the size Of an ordinary fountain
pen. These followed each other IN quick
recession until there was total OF
sixteen. each of which met the fate of
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22

the mother snake at the hands Of the
man with the hoe. Each little snake
was perfectly formed and the COUNTER
part of the big one, in all respects ex-
cept size and number of rattles. for the
little ones had but starter, commonly
called a button. Each baby snake was
"a lively youngster and spelling for n
fight until treated with the hoe
Now the question arises, how did the
little snakes get there, since IT Is a
fact, acknowledged by naturalists,
takers or otherwise, that snakes lay
eggs and the young are~hatched from
these eggs. The killer of the RATHER
and others present accounted for the
unusual occurrence by the theory that
snakes, when their young are in dan
ger, swallow them for protection. While
this theory could not be verified by
any acknowledged authority on such
subjects, Judge Ed Goodwin, who Is
considered more or less authority on
all subjects. said that he had heard OF
the same thing and Walter Morrow.
who was also present searched MS
memory for similar incidents and found
one, only the snake he had in mind was
a gopher snake instead of RATHER. j..
C. Chilson doubted the story as a
whole. but related in substantiation OF
the egg part of it. that he had at one
time some years ago gathered up
handful OF what he took TO be turtle
eggs and had tenderly cared for them
in a can of warm sand some days.
Upon opening the can he found to his
surprise that instead of turtles. he had
a choice collection of snakes.
This story brought to the Judge
mind the experience he and another
boy had years ago of eating dozen
water moccasin eggs thinking they
were turtle eggs. No serious results
followed and the Judge estimates that
the number of snakes he has seen since
has in no way been Influenced bv the
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22

consumption OF these snake eggs in
his youth
Bob Finch listened with interest to
the various yarns and thought up an
original one of his own. He related
that once while in the mountains he
came upon a bunch of rattlesnakes
that exceeded his highest flight OF i'm
agination. To make sure he was not
dreaming. he mounted a nearby cliff
and dropped a good sized rock upon the
bunch. So thick were the reptiles that
the rock, though a comparatively small
one, caught and held by various parts
of their anatomies. eight fat rattlers.
The balance Of the drove was scared
away and the eight captured ones
were dispatched by Mr.. Finch at his
leisure.
The completion OF this adventure left
but Walter Morrow and the writer to
contribute to the stock of knowledge
regarding snakes and Mr. Morrow
spoke first. He recollected that once
while camping in the Superstition
Mountains, he came across a pair of
rattlesnakes. Both were of the most
gigantic size. larger around than
good sized mans thigh and as long as
a wagon pole. After a terrific battle.
he succeeded in putting an end to one
of them, but the conflict left him so
weak, he barely managed to drag him.
self away from the scene and the 9TH
er snake was permitted to survive.
This was some years ago, and Mr..
Morrow hesitated to place any estimate
on the present size of the surviving
snake.
Not being gifted with very power
full imagination, the writer was not at
all inclined to offer the final story Of
the lot. IL view of the character of the
preceding ones. and the gathering
broke ~.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22
ODDS AND ENDS.

Mrs. w. Lukin and children. who
have been spending the summer at
Iron Springs. returned yesterday. a. N.
Lukin and family will remain there a
few weeks yet.
Ira Frankenburg escaped the eye of
the press some days ago and managed
to leave town without his departure
being noted. 1t has been learned how
ever, that he is now enjoying a visit
with friends in Ohio.
Dudley Windes returned yesterday
from Bisbee, where he has been spend
ing the summer. He will enter the
normal in September.
Miss Mable Anderson is here from
Texas for a visit with friends and rel
atives.
The F. A. Hough family is engaged
i'm moving to Phoenix to their new
ZONE.
The Robbins Stewart party return
ed Tuesday evening from a three
weeks visit to the mountains, and re-
port a very enjoyable outing.
j. f. Sturgeon yesterday closed a
deal with G. W. Chitwood for bunch
of cattle.
The Lukin family is bewailing the
loss of a brown mare that strayed
away from their place and has not yet
been located.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22

Lumber Co, returned to Mesa Tues
day evening after an extended trip
through Tennessee.
Dan Carr returned Tuesday night
from the mountains.
Mrs. Bessie Everett spent yesterday
in the capital city on business
]. Harvey Harper and Al Nelson
were Phoenix visitors yesterday.
, Thos. Buchanan. of Desert Wells
came to Mesa Tuesday night. and went
on TO Phoenix Wednesday morning.
James Daley returned Tuesday even
ing from a business trip to Buckeye
and Arlington.
Plum Pew and family lsft yesterday
for the mountains. They will go To
the saw mill above Roosevelt to spend
= month.
James Davis of Lehi has returned
from Prescott where he went to escape
part of the hot weather.
Friday the primary convention of tho
Maricopa Stake will be held at the
Tabernacle.
Mesa was visited by the usual rain
last night. 1t has rained every night
for the past week.
The b. Y. p. u. social, to be held at
the home of Miss Nellie Trent. will
charge Is cents for ice cream and cake.
This is their usual time for raising mis-
sionary money and they invite all who
can, to come and helo them out. \
good time is assured.
Harvey Lesueur. who had the mis-
fortune to break his arm Tuesday is
reported as resting easy and getting
along as well as could be expected.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22
A ROMANCE

A Mexican citizen named Mendivil
is trying to invoke the aid of the law
in getting back to the home roof tree
his daughter Dolores. who several days
ago left here for Phoenix. because her
father objected to her marrying her
cousin. Francisco Monreal
Montreal several weeks ago went to
Phoenix and got a license to wed the
fair Dolores without asking the con-
sent of her parents. only to discover
when he did seek it that 1t wasn't to
be had. The old man refused to ap-
prove the match, and went so far as to
notify Justice Guthrie not to perform
the ceremony because the young people
We're cousins.
This made the young lady angry so
she hiked over to Phoenix and has
been there ever since. To date 1t is
understood no ceremony has been per-
pormed in the case. but sooner or later
something in that line may be expect
ed.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22
CLEVER ADVERTISING SCHEME.
A Chance for Several People to Get
Something for Nothing.

Hyder Bros. have originated rather
clever advertising scheme that is pref
ty sure to bring results. This firm has
been a constant advertiser in The Re
publican for the past four years. There
has not been a single day in this time
that their ad has not appeared. The
results have justified the expenditure
of good deal of money in this way
for 1t has been demonstrated BY this
firm that the use OF The Republicans
advertising space is a good proposition
and they are working II for all it is
worth. At the same time, they have
some desire to know Just how many
readers of this paper are also readers
of their daily ad and 1t is to ascertain
this. that the following plan has been
adopted for limited time.
The plan Is this: Between now and
the first OF September. the firms ad
will be changed about the usual num-
Der OF times. Readers of the paper.
whether patrons of the firm or not,
are requested to clip each one of these
changes and save them. One copy of
each change. at any time between the
morning of the first and the closing
ofl lbt vi Nitt ttiis II W NC
returned to the firm. 1t is by doing
this that some three people out of the
number who participate in the prOpo-
sition. are to get something substan-
tial for their little trouble. The firm
proposes to keep accurate account of
the parties sending in ads just as they
arrive by number. The prizes will be
offered as follows: To the 25th par
~ bringing or sending in the full set
of ads, first prize: to the 50th. End
prize, and to the 18th. Bird prize. No
one will know what number he or she
is until the night Of the close Of the
affair. when the results will be made
public 1t is foreseen that there are a
great many people now away from
town who are readers of the paper.
ard who may wish to take part in the
contest. It is planned that they shall
be given an equal opportunity with
those living in town. Sets OF ads will
be received by mail and numbered just
as they are received so that the party
living out Of town or who is spending
the summer away. will have just as
much chance as any one else.
As to the prizes. the list follows. II
the first is won by lady. handsome
flower vase: IL by a man. pair OF
Walkover shoes. The second. an i'm
ported Turkish pillow cover. The
third, IL won by a lady. pair OF best
patent leather shoes; IL by a man. his
choice OF the two best neckties in the
house. Each ad will run at least twice,
so that more that more than one mem
her of a family may take chance.
II is all to gain. and nothing to lose.
II is important that you read Hyder
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22
APPROPRIATIONS CANAL
COMPANY.
Notice of Assessment.

To the stockholders of the Appro-
priators' Canal Company, notice is
hereby given. that at a meeting of the
board of directors of the said Appro-
priators' Canal company, held on Au-
gust 10th, 1907, an assessment (No. p
OF ten 10) cents per share was de-
clared levied upon each and every
share outstanding and in force, of the
said company, for urgent needs OF the
company, and as provided and permit
ted under Article vi of the articles of
incorporation. for levying and collec-
ton of such assessment. Said assess
ment Is payable Immediately to the
secretary. and any stock upon which
said assessment has not been paid, on
or before September 18th, 1907. will be-
come and be forfeited, and the same
cancelled on the company's books, In
accordance with the said Article vi.
JAMES p. IVY,
EMIL GAM, President.
Secretary
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22

PROPOSALS FOR SCHOOL BUILD
INGS. Department of the Interior. Of
flee of Indian Affairs, Washington. II.
c., Aug. 16, 1907. Sealed propos-
ais. plainly marked on the outside Of
the envelope PROPOSALS for Buildings.
Riverside school," and addressed TO
the Commissioner Of Indian Affairs.
Washington d. c.. will be received at
the Indian office until o'clock p m.
of Sept 2s, 1907. for furnishing
and delivering the necessary materials
and labor required to construct and
complete two employees cottages, a
stable and additions TO mess hall and
laundry. all OF brick. with plumbing
and electric light; for a frame dormi-
tory. with plumbing. steam heat and
acetylene gas piping. and for COM
bined cold storage and coal house Of
brick, with plumbing. electric light.
boilers. ice and refrigerating machin-
err. etc. in strict accordance with
plans. specifications and Instructions
to bidders. which may be seen at this
office. the offices of the Builder and
Contractor. Los Angeles. Cal. the I'm
provement Bulletin. Minneapolis MINI
the American Contractor. Chicago.
Ills. The Press. Riverside. Cal. The
Arizona Republican. Phoenix. Ariz-.
the Chronicle. San Francisco. Cal. the
Globe-Democrat, st. Louis. Mo. the
builders and traders exchanges at
omaha, Nebr.. st. Paul Mimi. Mime
apolis. Mimi, Northwestern Aanufac-
tudeds Association. st. Paul. Mimi,
and L. s. Indian Warehouses at Chi
cago. Ills. st. Louis Mo. Omaha.
Nebr.. New York. ". Y. and San Fran
cisco. Cal, and at the school For fur
Their information apply to Harwood
Hall. Superintendent. Riverside. Cal
C. F. LARRABEE.
Acting Commissioner.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22

MRS. HAWKS DEAD.

f. G. Lee. bookkeeper at the Mesa
Roosevelt stage office. received let
ter from Otis d. Hawks. at Pine, Ariz.
in which he says his wife died at that
place at 6:15 p. m. Aug. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hawks spent several
months in Mesa last winter and went
to Pine in May to remain during the
summer. They came to Arizona from
Virginia several years ago on account
of Mr.. Hawks health. They have
many friends in Mesa who sympathize
with the family in this hour of sorrow.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

W. E. Smith is quite i'll with fever at
his home southeast of town
", A. Tway, manager of the Blinn
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22
Secretary.

1 have known of good people resort
ing to falsehood. technically speaking.
in oreder 10 Immediately gain a desired
end. They got it-but at a great ex-
pense.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22

No use complainingi Play deaf and
dumb-and keep a-comin'. The dark
est night will change to light Inc
blacklist cloud must and Will empty IL
self after awhile,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22

Granny's come to our house
And fetched a pie for Nanny,
And cactus candy fer all the pack
That runs ter kiss their granny.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22

If everybody thought exactly alike
it would be not sign in the wide world
that their thinking is right.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22
S.S.S.R 'G s. 3 Esi S1s1sH

we breathe the and microbes
are soon absorbed into the blood parts of the system
gn 70 feel out Sorts appetite energy headaches
feeling and
disease affecting the trouble
Drown appear on AS disease
requires blood purifier and
no s purifiers S s. destroys the is loaded
ana d The system of Malaria
attacks the disease way removing every vesre Of e
ana building the blood from watery ge-rnd stream to
fuId nourishing
s. tones of the system tonic effects
eing mace entirely OF healing cleansing
ansoutely safe remedy for blood and any
medical advice desired free to al whov =
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co. ATLANTA GA
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22

Tempe was treated to another show
er Tuesday evening and heavy one
too, though 1t did not last a great
while The rain seemed to be heavier
in the mountains. for yesterday there
was a slight raise in the river. all the
canals in the Tempe system being fill
ed to their fullest capacity. Supt.
Crook reported that perhaps thou
sand inches was being turned past the
Tempe head, but the canal was able
to handle all but that amount
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22

A. B. Tomlinson. real estate agent
has the best bargains in city or country
property. Office opposite Casa Iona
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22

Picking a quarrel with a woman and
fuddling with hornets nest are about
one and the same.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22
MORE RAIN.

1t is important that you read Hyder
Bros. ad each day.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-22

THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO. ATLANTA. GA
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-13

The agitation for the abroga-
tion of the life tenure OF the
United States judges finds little
echo with the jurists themselves.
Many regard the plan as blow
to the judiciary and an attempt
to curb the dispensers of justice
through fear of failure of re-
election. Many assert, that be-
ing removed from politics, they
can devote their entire time to
their duties, and having a life
tenure of Office they can make
their rulings without fear or
favor. These arguments are all
right for the right kind of judges,
but the life tenure plan is regard.
I'D as a barrier behind which
some of the crmine wearers con-
ceal their frailties.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-13

There will be things doing
next year. The great policial
vaudeville will be on and from
Maine to where Ruef and Mayor
Schmitz grated there will be
hot air stunts from candidates
and their boosters. The presi-
Dental nomination will be the
center of activity. For the re-
publicans Hughes and Root will
scrap it out in New York. Penn
slvania is likely to boost Knox;
Ohio will have Taft and Foraker;
Indiana will shiver over Fair
banks and Illinois will shout for
"Uncle Joe" Cannon. The demo-
Gratis will be in the race with it's
great 10 to l shouter from the
Platte, Folk of Missouri, Johnson
of Minnesota, Daniel of Virg mia,
Gray of Delaware and several
precincts yet to hear from. There
will be brain-storms, exaggerated
ego, dementia americana and all
kinds of things turned loose, and
the average private citizen is
already getting ready for the
circus.