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Mohave County miner., 1907-05-11

H. A. Orachman and wife, of Tue son, attended the session of the grand lodge of Pythians this week. Mrs. Drachman was formerly resident of Kingman, her maiden name being Florence Ogden. She visited with many of her old time friends and had a most enjoyable visit.
 The walls of the depot at this place have been completed and now the work of filing in the platforms and floors is under way. Carpenters are getting the windows in shape for the sashes. and within the next thirty days the building will be ready for occu- pancy.
Mohave County miner., 1907-05-11
Western Lodge of Pythians Entertain.

Last Thursday evening Western lodge of Kingman entertained one of the largest and most enthusiastic crowds ever assembled in the city of northwestern Arizona. Every visitor in the town was there and all our peo- pie turned out to give them welcome and make the evening one of enjoy ment. The coming together of visit ors and the hundreds of people of the town made up crowd that taxed the capacity of the opera house. Promptly at nine o'clock the grand march was led off by that gallant old Pythian warhorse, B. Hattich of Tombstone, and there was no cessation of the terpsechorian festivities until four o'clock in the morning. The guests and hosts danced and banqueted and banqueted and danced the night thro' and their enjoyment was of that spon- taneous nature that there was not a dull moment in the whole evening. The banquet was spread in the lodge- room, the capacity being ninety plates. This banquet was one of the most ap- petizing and the tables dressed in the most beautiful manner ever attempted in the territory. And of all the good things the guests and hosts partook in plenty and said it was good, the visit ors finding words insufficient to ex- press their praise.
 Yesterday the last of the guests de- parted to their homes and one and all agreed that Kingman was not to be surpassed as entertainers by any town in. the territory. To Kingman the session of the grand lodge has done great good, and to the visitors their trip into this part of the territory has been a revelation. What was formerly believed by them to be the worst des- ert on the Pacific slope they have learned to be one of the most beautiful parts of the territory, having climate unsurpassed and the most fertile of soils, growing flowers, fruits, vege- tables and grains in abundance.
Mohave County miner., 1907-05-11

Nluhare County Ainer,
 Published Every Saturday.
 By SMITH & SAWYER.
 RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: One year, strictly in advance, 3 00S Six months, 5O Three months ] co Advertising rates on application.
 Work is progressing on the Hot Tomale mine, at Chloride.
 Owen McNeely, who owns valuable mining property in the Todd Basin section, is in Kingman.
 Mrs. A. Edwards came up from Needles few days ago and is visiting with relatives in Kingman.
 George Taylor came in from Gold road Wednesday evening last and took in the K. P. ball the following even- ing.
 Miss Frankie Potts came down from the Truxton Canyon Indian school Thursday evening and took in the ball and banquet of the Knights of Pythias. Mathen H. Stewart and Miss Bessie Doty, of Ash Fork, were united in marriage at the parsonage on Monday last by Rev. F. c. Farr.
 Lew. Stirzel, superintendent of the St. Louis Con. mining company, was in from Cerbat last Saturday and went down to Needles Monday evening to attend to important business.
 Harry McComb and Mrs. A. E. Ware departed to Los Angeles last Tuesday evening, where Mrs. Ware will visit with friends for week or two.
 Howard w. Wells, young mining man of this county, departed Tuesday evening last to Los Angeles. After visiting the city for a week or two he will go to Goldfield and other points in Nevada.
 All the stone work on the Catholic church has been completed and within the next two weeks the floors and in- side work will nave been done. The church will be dedicated within a short time.
 Charles A. Stauffer, of the Phenix Republican, and J. F. Cleaveland, of the Morenci Leader, were pleasant callers at this office yesterday. The gentlemen attended the session of the grand ledge of Knights of Pythias.
 Bernard Vogt came over from Chlor- idle last Thursday and departed the following day to Goldroad. Mr. Vogt is the agent for this part of Arizona for Bliss Native herbs and will be in Kingman again the latter part of next week.
 Several men are at work on the Meals properties, in the Silver Creek section and are getting good results. A shaft is being sunk on one of the mines and big ore is being opened up. The vein is wide and the values are high.
 A. w. Bratland was in Kingman last week to meet his old friend, Thomas Cornish. He reports that work is progressing on his mines in the sec tion of country southwest of Goldroad and that the properties are proving far richer than expected.
 Prof. A. J. Matthews, of the Tempe Normal school, was delegate to the grand lodge Knights of Pythias. Prof. Matthews is one of the foremost edu- cators of the country and has made the Tempe college one of the greatest institutions of learning of the territory
 H. A. Orachman and wife, of Tue. son, attended the session of the grand lodge of Pythians this week. Mrs Drachman was formerly resident oi Kingmau, her maiden name being Florence Ogden. She visited with
Mohave County miner., 1907-05-11

Advertising rates on application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
NEARBY WAS A TOY SHOP.

| had to explain what that meant but In a
! few minutes Vivienne. the elephant and
Pete entered the pawnshop nearby. The
aged Jew who leaned over the counter
kind eyes that Vivienre told him all
about it. He nodded wisely. stroking his
long beard.
so you saw in the crystal from the
far east SO you would help and comfort
the poor and unhappy? Many might
scoff. but I-perhaps you dreamed-no
matter You shall take the money and
the valuable carving. If your father
| reproach you say that the property is
| here and safe. And take with you the
boy here, whom / know to be honest and
! brave
Vivienne dropped a kiss on the ivory
elephants smooth head for goodbye. and
| in minute was in the street again with
roll Of bills in her pocket.
Nearby was large toyshop and before
the glittering window three ragged chill
dren were Having crossings Vivienne
| danced up to them, her cheeks glowing
Tell me what you want most so 1 can
buy 1t for YOU she cried:
"G'wan," growled the eldest boy, back
ing off. yer foolin'."
But Pete treasured them and into the
shop they all went. all five. and each
child had the toy it wanted most. They
ran away. shouting with delight, and
Pete turned to Vivienne:
Where now?' he asked. Want to go
homer
|. mo. 1 must find the girl ! saw in the
crystal. She has lame sister and sick
mother. She sells papers and she never
had anything pretty in all her life
Meaning Rose 'Maloney?' answered
Pete. Want me to take you there?'
To the Maloneys, to whom Christmas
was only a time when they must strug-
gle to live as at other times. Vivienne,
in her white fur, seemed like visitor
from another world. She came with
sweet, loving sympathy for the lame girl.
and she freely gave the money that would
mother. and plucky. bare-footed Rose for
a long time. 1t takes very little to make
life easy for people like the Maloneys.
And she left them fearful with joy and
amazement.
Where now?" asked Pete. his brown
eyes dancing, as they went down the
shaky stairway.
I'm not sure" said Vivienne. You
must know. There was a sick baby
poor little da-ling-and two poor old peo-
pie, who lived tn sort of closet-and
child who never had doll. Can we find
Them"
Pete tipped back his hat to scratch his
head thoughtfully.
Huh" he responded well, guess
there's plenty like that"
tie shop. and groceries from the corner
store, they found the ones who were most.
needy, for Pete knew them well. Up and
down the dingy tenement stairs, back to
the grocery for milk for the sick babies,
to the shops where warm clothing and
shoes were sold, Vivienne followed Pete.
always with toys for the children, and
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in the hands of its present owners may be
| regarded as measurably assured.
But its future should not be left to per-
sonal patriotism and to private liberality.
Not many relics of the revolutionary pc
riod remain, and few of these have more
interest than the quaint colonial dwelling
where "Old Glory was designed and
where Betsy Ross. by the skill of her nee
die. acquired an Immortality of fame. As
an interesting monument of national his
tory 1t distinctly merits preservation, and
the refusal of Congress to take charge of
1t imposes upon the city duty which 1t
should not fail to discharge.
There should be no delay in passing the
ordinance which. in view of this circum-
stance, has already been prepared
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you?"
Down came the apron. Her dear mis-
o eTess must be H SAVED all %orry
her tone and began talking aloud to an
imaginary Dolly:
Now you run right along, dearie; go
pick some posies for Aunt Dinah."
Mrs. Thompson supposed all was well
and returned to her couch. Then Dinah
started ON her search for the missing
baby. up and down the beach, IN their
favorite haunts, but no Dolly! But lis
dren at play falls upon the ears Of the
old woman.
Aunt Dinah had wandered into the
grove back of the house. and on hear
ing the voices she started toward q
clump of bushes. There sat Dolly Dot,
in front of her a child-an odd looking
little thing. Its big eyes were rolling
in amazement and delight, for in its
arms was Lady Arabella.
The child could not have been over
five years old. It's frock was rent here
and there in slashes. bare feet. no hat.
the head coXered with kinky wool. It's
little round black face was all smiles.
Dolly Dot stood opposite. her hands
unmindful whether her playmate an
swered or not.
She was Just saying. II guess I'd bet
ter go home now. and you may come.
too, and carry Arabella. am so glad
I found you. cause there are NO little
girls to play wifi here
Dolly Dot. you come from behind the
bushes!" Old Dinah flew to her child
and snatched her up in her arms. Here
rs been a-lookin' an a-lookin' fer you
child; an if your dea' mudder knewed
you was a-playin' with such low trash
1T 'u'd almost break her heart. Come
my Dressed baby; come to old Aunt
Dinah. Don't cry: that little picka-
nj c1, NE fanl, N
ing at the top of their lungs. The little
darby dropped Lady Arabella and disap-
peared among the bushes, and Dolly Dot
was carried in the arms of Aunt Dinah.
A few days later Dolly stood in the front
doorway, a forlorn. hopeless expression
on her little face. fGrasped tightly in one
hand was a tiny shoe-all that was left of
the lost Arabella! For since the day Aunt
Dinah had discovered Dolly and the little
darby Lady Arabeila could not be found.
The grove had been searched. and at last
Aunt Dinah came to the conclusion that
the little black child had stolen it. She
declared scornfully. II never did have any
use for such trash"
But this morning it seemed as if Dolly
could stand it no longer. though mother
had told her to write a long letter to
Santa Claus skiing him to bring her an
other Lady Arabella.
But no, Dolly Dot wanted her old Ara
bella with the pretty yellow curls. SO like
her own. md to make matters worse
drizzling rain began and poor little Dolly
could not even have the satisfaction OF
searching again and again, with Dinah,
the spot where she last saw her darling.
But what is mis- coming up the walk?
a ragged black little creature, and
grasped in both arms is the lost doll
Dolly rushed forward and clasped her
darling Arabella to her heart; Dinahs
large hand clutched the poor little black
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with happy Merry Christmas!' for the
groups Of slouching men and slovenly
women in the doorways. They turned to
stare after 1.-The white child" as they
called her. but not to one Of them came a
thought Of harming he. At last there
was but one toy left. Pete led the way
into room where a weary woman sewed
by the lamplight. and a little crippled
moment dropped 1t, stretching out his
thin little, arms, to Vivienne and crying:
s.Angel, pretty angel. Sing. sing!
''Ah, be STILL commanded the mother.
He saw the picture Of the little angels
on the card a lady gave him. and he
thinks you, all white. like you are"
Pretty ANGEL clamored the child
Sing, sing"
And Vivienpe sang. Her childish voice
was wonderfully sweet and true, and hel
and ballads. She stood there. singing
and presently other children crept ir
from the other rooms to listenAolder peo
pie. too--until the room was full. but she
did not see them. She saw only the child
who cried: More, more" as each song
ended,
When she did look up and saw her
audience not SO very near for Pete had
sternly commanded In a whisper. Don't
one of yez dare touch her ror go nearer
than this" she shook her golden hair
over her eyes in sudden shyness, and Pete
took her away.
Down in the street again she held out
her white-m:ttened hands, empty. saying
Il have no more money. Pete"
You done enough. anyway" answered
Pete gruffiy. 'I'll take you home. Bet
you don't know where you are
Vivienne had no idea. but Pete knew
Around corners. through the narrow
streets he led, until the lights of Broad
way once more shone in their eyes, and
Vlvienne was Almost home.
ct have no Christmas DreSant for Won
Pete,'' she said regretfully. as, standing
on the broad steps Of her home. she pulled
off her one white mitten and gave him a
small pink hand to shake. ''Oh, how
cold your hands are! Take my mittens,
please do
Pete shook his head. his brilliant brown
eyes fixed on her:
II don't want nothing. Only-we done
it together. and when you see me selling
papers you say Hello. Pete and I'll say
Hello just like that"
My name is Vivienne," she answered
sweetly. Il surely will. Good night and
Merry Christmas, Pete"
1t was after o'clock and Vivienne's
old nurse was nearly frantic with anxiety.
But to see her nursing safe and sound
treasured her. and she permitted Vivienne
to sit up until mamma and papa came
They laughed and cried with her. as she
told them all about 1t, and papa resolved,
though he said nothing then, that the
ivory elephant should come home next
day. And mother agreed with Vivienne
that Uncle Vivian would surely under
stand when he heard about it. for I was
never so happy in my life!' Viyienne
assured them. And then they sent her
to bed, for 1t was nearly Christmas day
But for a long time Vivienne was too
happy to sleep. In her warm dressing
gown she flung up the window sash and
leaned out for a minute into the night
where the snow had stopped and the
policeman on his beat below stopped in
amazement. looking upward. as child S
clear. happy voice foated out on the icy
air in the quaint old carol:
'All my heart
This night rejoces.'
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A Cut-out.

part - Nd. Do not cut the part from
ID to A. Paste q cork on the back Of
Part at circle &C." Place point + part
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DOLLY DOTS CHRISTMAS.
BY JULIE A. POWELL.

Dorothy Ursula Thompson was a wee
aamsel of six years when this story be-
gan. She was such a. tiny child that in
stead of Dorothy Ursula they called her
Dolly Dot Her mother was an in
valid; but Dolly remembered two years
ago how her pretty mamma had joined
with the children in their games. until
pne dreadful day when she went out driv-
Ing. the horses ran away, and poor mann
ma was brought home so white and still
And the doctors told papa that though
mamma might live, she would never be 50
strong and well as she had been before.
So this winter mamma and Dolly Dot
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p in the opening Of Patt and back of
Part ]. Run q large beaded pin through
Point D part u, Point G (Psrt . and
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DIAMOND

POSTMAN'S BAG.
I. Bear-bar. .. Threetree. 3. Chair-hair. &.
Claw-law.
DIAMOND.
ON r
SN A k
Exc
WORD SQUARE.
!. Warm. 2. Area. 3. Rear. 4. Mars.
CONUNDRUM. -
One you have 10 wind. while the other winds
itself.
PRIMAL ACROSTIC.
SEEM
QUAY
rms
LIE
REST
EAS Y
LIVE
Primal Acrostic--Squirrel.
RIDDLE.
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dreamed of before. but many with
which old Aunt Dinah was very iamil-
lar.
In the evening mother and Dolly sat
on the broad piazza and listened to
the goodnight songs of the birds.
Miss Dolly! Miss Dolly! Dolly.
chile. whar is you gone? Oh! Mis-
Prince, has you seed Miss Dolly?'
mo, Dinah, 1 haven't seen her in a
long time. At least two hours ago i
saw her pass the window with Lady
Arabella in one hand and bunch of
where. Isn't she with her mother?"
mo, Mis- Prince. Miss Vi'let's on the
back 'randa. sleepin. an I done been
a-lookin' for dat chile evy whars. Oh,
If my Dressed baby's lost!''
The poor old creature flung her apron
over her head and burst into tears.
"Dinah, Dinah,'' a sweet voice called
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and Aunt Dinah. Dolly's own dear old
colored nurse, were to spend four months
at Hamilton, Bermuda.
Aunt Dinah was delighted with the pros
pect of trip to her dear sunny south. so
Dolly Dot was the only discontinued men,
Der Of the party. Though at first charmed
with the idea of being mamma's travelling
companion. when she found they would
spend Christmas SO many miles from
home, her disappointment was very keen.
Papa could not leave his business: Tom
was at college. and Nelly busily engaged
at school. preparing for graduation the
following spring.
At last. when appealed to by big brother
Tom, whom she adored. our little maid
forgot her troubles for>the time, and tried
TO do her hest
1t was a cold bright day when mother
Dolly Dot and Dinah sailed for Bermuda.
Papa. Tom and Nell were at the wharf to
wish them a safe and happy voyage.
Though the tears sprang to our little girls
eyes. aslshe stood on the steamers deck.
she waved goodbye" till they were out
Of slightly she then turned to mamma
with great choking sigh. but stopped
abort. for there were tears In the tender
brown eyes looking into hers. . 80.
1t would fill volumes if 1 were to tell
you all the wonderful things which Dolly
must say. a more attentive little COM
fort" never lived.
d, Each fine morning Mrs. Thompson prom
Aenaded the deck with Dolly Dot at her
Ofed. mothers comfort ran to help
Amt Dinah with the arrangement of the
pillows iny the steamer chair. and with the
mast tender and loving care saw that
mother was comfortable. Then. seating
-ref little self nearby. sometimes she
would listen to Aunt Dinah's sad stories
of her little girl who had been taken
away fn0m her many years ago and sold
PoQT Aunt Dinah never saw her child
again. Or Dolly would listen to mamma
as she read fairy tales from Hans An
The fourth day out land was sighted
q few hours afterward the steamer en-
tered Q fairy-like bay that was surrounded
by tiny islands. On the pier could be
seen a crowd of blacks and whites. eager
ly waiting to view the strangers from the
north.
Hamilton Is a beautiful port and the
house at which Mrs. Thompson obtained
board was situated in a most charming
part o. the town. On a bluff overlooking
The Grand old Atlantic was this pretty cot
- surrounded by a garden filled with
Eutiful flowers. Our party were the
only boarders. and Mrs. Prince. the lady
who owned the house. did all in her power
TO make her guests feel at home.
following morning. Dolly Dot found a
large square envelope on her plate ''Oh
mamma she cried.>"heres a letter from
pana. Open it. please. mother. dear
Yes. II was from papa. mailed at the
time his dear ones sailed. so they
land.
Lovely times Dolly Dot had the next
few days. playing under the beautiful
palms She was not lonely. for Aunt
mother did not need her Dolly and
Dinah took long walks on the broad
beach. and found beautiful. strange
flowers. such as the little girl never
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CHILD'S CHRISTMAS CAROL

BY NORA ARCHIBALD SMITH.
What is the fsirest Christmas gift
A little child can bring?
A heart as pure and white as plume
That drops from angels wing.
Oh. glad hearts sing,
And joy bells ring.
In the bright December weather.
What is the sweetest Christmas song
A little child can sing?
A song of love, Of heavenly love,
That hows for everything.
Oh, glad hearts sing.
And joy bells ring,
In the bright December weather.
What Is the dearest Christmas tune
The belfry chimes can ring?
A birthday carol they can sound,
The birthday Of the King.
Oh, glad hearts sing,
And Joy bells ring.
In the bright December weather.
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Gee. what beauty?'
Outside the shop stood the boy who had
spoken. He was about three years older
than Vivienne. who was just nine. but
edge beyond his years. ais clothes and
shoes were ragged. and he held couple
Of papers under his arm. vivienne, think
ing he meant the elephant, answered at
once: t
Eyes, he's a darling, and I love him
more than anything. but mamma and
papa and Uncle Vivian. but + want the
money. now. quick. and. the man told
me to go home" Her eyes filled with
tears.
Huh" said the boy. rlockfngly, you
don't look as If you needed any money,
but If you really do, why don't you hook
him?"
"Hock him. repeated Vfyienne Pete
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in the howdah, slipped on her white fur
cap and coat, and. with the elephant in
her arms. ran out into the snowy street.
Through the gathering darkness she
hurried, brushing past the crowds of
Christmas shoppers. until she reached the
Japanese shop. She put the carving on
the counter, which she could just reach,
crying:
please buy it for I want the money
right away
Gruffly the astonished clerk refused to
do anything of the kind. and vivienne.
heartbroken. left the shop still carrying
the elephant.
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''lihcl meedcreb srnbig het etels,
gabnliz rife dan tarhiscms artte."
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DOUBLE ACROSTIC.
1. What should not waste time thinking
about. 2. Conies before Christmas. 3. Used In
architecture. r. Foolish. 3. A bird. g. Plural
Of the end Z. Little man. s. Fishing. o.
What should listen to a least a week.
On the eve of my primals my finals are filled.
HIDDEN BIRDS.
I. Would not the king let his subjects acquire
property? 2. .John Brown had n little injun'
could be sung round at the party. ,. They
say Jack can, do very nicely when he tries. 4.
This is not age ready TO relapse into bar
barisUl.
''lhcl meedcreb srnbig het etels,
gabnliz rife dan tarhscms artte."
WORD SQUARE.
!. Listen. .. An slleyway> B. Not false. 4.
weed.
NUMERICAL ENIGMA.
/ composed OF eighteen letters and spell
the name Of famous American poet who was
born Washingtons birthday. My !. .. 3
spells kind OF preserved fruit. My 8, .. 3. 4
spells identical. Ny 8. 10. IL. - is to dispose
OF for money. My 3. Z, 8, q is a state of dis
order. My 6. II, II is an arrangement in line.
My IL. 10, II, IS is shaft sunk In the earth.
My -, IA. 10 is not high.
DIAMOND.
l. A consonant in CHEAP" .. Aged. 3. A
body of water. 4. A snipe. !. One OF the kings
of Israel. d. A boys nickname which spelled
backward is an animals home. Z. conso-
nant in red. -
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The Betsy Ross House
rom the Philadelphia Inquire.

rom tne philadelphia inquire.
There will hardly be any difference of
intelligent opinion as to the propriety of
the citys accepting the offer of the Betsy
Ross house which has been made by the
association to which that ancient and his
torically interesting structure now be-
longs. The old house has happily been
saved from the destruction which threat
ened 1t by the efforts of the society or
ganized to that end. and it's preservation