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Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01
Finds Object of Love
sagacity of an Arizona Dog

A correspondent sends the following interesting bit of testimony:
 "In connection with the animal cor. troversy' being discussed by the prom. ineEt naturalists and nature writers of the country, I would like to cite the following case in support of Dr. Horn aday's belief in the reasoning powers of animals that they do reason from cause to effect:
 "Mr. William Roberts, who drives the stage from here to Quartzite, has dog which accompanies him on his trips. When the dog gets tired of running along beside the stage, he jumps into the stage between the seats. When the stage is moving slowly, he jumps into the stage from the side, just clearing the rear wheel, but when the stage is moving swiftly, he jumps from a posi- tion little to the rear of the wheel, alights on the rear wheel and the mo mentum throws him into the stage. Ii surely was not instinct or a natural i'm pulse that led the dog to jump on to the swiftly moving wheel. But when we think of the little we know of the workings of the human brain, is it not too much to presume to analyze that of an nimal9"-Harper's s Weekly.
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01
ARIZONA DELEGATES
Governor Kibbey Names Them for Irri-
 gation Congress

Governor Kibbey has named all but ore of the fifteen delegates he is en- titled to appoint to the national irri- gation congress which will assemble at Sacramento on September 2. The list given out includes the following: Dr. A. J. Chandler of Mesa, H. B. Wilkin- son, John P. Orme, Elliott H. Evans, Charles Goldman and o. H. Christy of Phoenix; Jesse F. Kelly of Mesa: Charles F. Solomon, Andrew Kimball and A. T. Cotton of Graham county A. l.. DeMund, A. P. Kent of Yuma; c. T. Hirst and F. II. Miller of Jerome.
 The board of supervisors of this eoun- ty had already appointed it's quota of delegates as the supervisors of most counties have done. Beside there will be representatives from the various ir- rigation associations. The Arizona del egation will be headed by the governor
 The coming convention is attracting wider interest than previous conven- tions have done. Hitherto only ques- tions relating more or less directly to the subject of irrigation have been dis eussed but this time there will be questions covering a much larger scope the forest reserve business and the whole reclamation project.
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01
THE YERINaToN CAMP
Some Metallurgical Problems Are Pre-
 sented to Public

A prominent mining man who has recently visited the Yerington, New, district says that there is lot of ex- aggeration about the Yerington camp, although there are many excellent pros poets there
 Metallurgical conditions are very bad and all the ore must be smeIted, as there are too many garnets and similar minerals to permit of concentration.
 Captain DeLamar is talking for the Bluestone of big magnetic separation process mill. Heinze $ engineers, Messrs. Wilson, Frank and Bellinger, have been examining and sampling this property which DeLamar has offered for sale for $10,00O,0O0.
 DeLamar claims that by the magnetic separation process he can save 95 per cent of the copper values, but many metallurgists claim that he cannot save better than so per cent to S5 per cent, and that the costs make the process un- profitable. Every ounce of the ore will have to be roasted, using fuel to do this, anu thoh' III thot SouhtiS VI pio~ihS heat, the roasted ore will have to be cooled. Moreover, the ore will probably have to be crushed dry before roasting.
 The smelling for the camp will have to be done at some good distance from the mines, as the Yerington valley is an agricultural one, and the question of smoke and fumes would make smelt- ing in the valley prohibitory.
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01
Fathers Afraid of Rain

"Talk about your funny stunts at the seashore, said a returning vaeationist, '' it seems to me as if some people get more fun out of few days or even one day down at some of the resorts than certain other people could get out of a whole lifetime. And I never tire of mo- tieing the odd peculiar things you hear and see. There was one a couple of days ago that struck me as very funny. The usual crowd was in the surf, splashing about at a great rate, every body, of course, wet from top to toe. Suddenly heavy shower came up, and instantly every soul of them made a wild break for shelter It was really ludicrous to see them rushing out of their saltwater bath to escape slight downpour of rain. One anxious mother. seated in a shelter on the beach watch ing her young daughter hurrying along the beach toward her in the rain, her clothes dripping, "oh, dearl" she ex- claimed. "Just look at Narda. She is wet through by the rain. And this despite the fact that Narda had shower bath before she went in the surf and had been in a half hour. ''- Philadelphia Record.
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01

expected to stultify himself by fixing lower penalty for any other offender who is haled into his court, for he has established the precedent and must abide by it. If he seeks refuge behind the allegation that the Standard Oil company should be heavily penalized because, since its organization in 1872, covering period of thirty-five years, it's profits have been more than $700,- 000,000, or an average of about $20,- 000,000 per annum, what sort of pen alty would he infiict on a corporation like the United States Steel corporation, which, at it's present rate of earnings will make a profit of $700,000,00O in less than four years, or at the rate of nearly $200,000,000 year9
 "Not long ago it was the proudest boast of the American people that cur industries were surpassing in magni- trrie those of all other nations. The prosperity of the United States has been great because of the prosperity of our industrial interests. The Steel corpora ton, with its army of 100000 employ ees, the Standard Oil company, with 60,- 900 men on it's industrial pay roll, ex elusive of official and clerical staff, and all the lines of manufactures, which are thriving as they are in no other eoun- try, and which are fighting valiantly for new markets at home and abroad, are the principal factors in securing the wealth of the American nation. The day will come when the sober judgment of those who think for themselves, and who think in the light of experiences both pleasant and bitter, who can re- call other periods of prosperity as well as periods of diversity and the soup house, will look back upon this time of frenzied politics with amazement and indignation.
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01
JUMPS FROM TRAIN
 |S BADLY INJURED
Mexican Didn't Have Enough to Pay His Fare and Leaped from Winkelman Train Before Conductor Could Pull Bell Cord-May Be Fatally Hurt.

Wrapped in dense ignorance of the ways of civilized men, frightened by the appearance of conductor who reached up to pull the bell cerd, a Mex ican leaped head first off the rear plat form of the Winkelman express train this morning and was hurled probably to his death, says the Democrat.
 The man, it seems, boarded the train at Mesa, and when called on by the conductor for a ticket, did not sabe. After a labored explanation, the con ductor made him understand that he must pay to ride on the cars.
 Comprehending this much, the Mex ican felt in his pocket and dug up 35 cents and pointed it at the conductor.
 "That is not enough" said the con ductor. "We cannot stop this train until we get to Tempe and if you can not dig up more you will have to get off and walk.
 The conversation took place on the rear platform of the train, just as it was passing the Alma schoolhouse, which is located about a mile west of Mesa.
 The Mexican shook his head and the conductor turned his back on the Mex iean and reached up to take hold of the bell cord and stop the train. When he looked around the Mexican had jumped head first from the moving train and was rolling over and over in a ditch near the railroad track.
 The train was stopped, backed up to the Mexican, and a number of men jumped from the train to help lift the Mexican on the train. He was uncon- scious and the blood was oozing from his ears, but there were no abrasions of any character upon him. It was the idea of Deputy Treasurer Mcdonald, who helped pick him up, that he struck the ground on his head and rolled over in such way as to be injured inter nally.
 The trainmen brought the injured man on 60 Phoenix, and Sheriff Hayden, who boarded the train at Tempe, had him carried up to the jail on streteher. He lay for hours in an unconscious con- dition. occasionally moving his hands around and rubbing his abdomen as if he was suffering from internal wounds in the abdomen. Frequently he would wave his hand, as if wishing to attract attention. The fact that he was uneon- scious prevented him from grooming or indicating pain.
 It is very evident that travelling on a passenger train was strange thing to him, and he did not understand what the conductor meant. Possibly he thought that the conductor told him to jump off or it may be that he thought there was some great danger in the bell cord, ard that if he did not jump off the trainmen would throw him off.
 The Mexican is named Jose NJ. Gri- jalva, and he is native of Sonora. His family has been in Phoenix for several weeks and he left Phoenix day or two ago to go to Mesa to get job. Not being able to find job in Mesa, he was on his way back to Phoe- nix when he leaped from the train.
 He has been unconscious all day and a medical examination shows that he is badly injured internally and is not like Iy to ever regain consciousness.
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01
YUMA COUNTY |S AFTER EXPANSION
Wants Slice of Maricopa County Which Will Increase Its Territory by 450 Square Miles-Claim Three mile Strip Belongs to County.

Yuma county wants to grab DOT tion of Marieopa county, says the Dem ocrat.
 It is not small slice that Yuma wants. While she is at it, she thinks that she ought to cut off about half of Maricopa and annex it. She thinks that she can do this while Supervisor Hoghe is away and while Chairman Orme is in a kind frame of mind.
 The slice of territory that Yuma coun- ty wants is 450 miles square of good land highly mineralized and in close proximity to the railroad.
 For years this land has been included in the line boundaries of Maricopa coun- ty, and if there is any money, or prop erty in it, it has been helping to keep up our county government. Heretofore there has been no question as to the land, but now that there is a prospect that the land will be worth something in the way of paying taxes, Yuma coun- tvs board of supervisors have conclud- ed to file a horseshoe on it.
 AL IedSi, dl very solemn meeting held in that city on the 22d of this month, the board of supervisors of Yu- ma county declared that this strip of land, three miles wide and running the entire width of Yuma county, belonged to Yuma county by the right of eminent domain, right of discovery, right of set ting next to it, or some other kind of a mysterious right of which no man can cavil, and they have sent letter to the board of supervisors of Maricopa county, asking this county to join in a new survey of county lines.
 The cost of this survey will be con siderable, but if the Yuma county peo- pie can get hold of the land they think that they can pay for the survey out of the additional taxes received the first year.
 The chances are that the board of supervisors of the county will take the matter under long and serious consider ation, and, if the wishes of the people are criterion, the board will utterly forget the request
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01
MESA OFFICIALS
 UP AGA|NsT II
Seek Expert Authority on Difference Between Billiards and Pool-Viola- tion of Town Ordinance Prohibiting Minors from Entering Billiard Halls.

They are having all kinds .of fun these days trying to enforce the ordin- ance against minors visiting billiard parlors in Mesa, says the Free Pfess of that town.
 Last night Ray Lesueur and Walter Brundage were taken in tow bN the marshal for occupying floor space in Williams pool hall, which is against the peace and dignity of this bailiwiek. The case came up in the police court this afternoon and was dismissed owing to an error in the complaint, in that it failed to state that the offense was committed in this town.
 Whether another complaint will be sworn out is an open question. While the case was being discussed in court the ordinance was looked up and it was found that it provided against boys going into billiard halls, but says noth- ing against pool parlors. Now, it hap pens that MT. Williams, the proprietor of the hall in question, does not have a billiard table in his house, and his li- eense is for "pool hall"
 If it can be held that pool is a form of billiards, and that the billiard ordin- ance covers pool as well then a prose cution can be made in this case without amending the ordinance. But if pool and billiards cannot be regarded as synonymous terms, it looks as if new ordinance would have to be drawn be- fore anything more can be done with this case or similar cases.
 As it happens, the only dictionary in the courtroom was the old 1856 reprint of Webster that the Los Angeles Times recently circulated around town. This defines billiards, but does not even give the word pool. But then it defines bill lizards as played on table with cush- toned pockets, which is the Englishh bill Hard game. But in this country bill lizards is played on a poeketless table with three balls, while pool table has six pockets and is played with fifteen balls, besides the cue ball.
 Of course, any of the late diction- aries, like the Standard (the leading dictionary of the language) or the Cen tury, will properly define the two games and the tables.
 The authorities are determined to en- force the ordinance, but it looks as if they will be compelled to amend it by inserting the words "or pool" after the word "billiards.
 It is said on the streets that last nights affair was put-up job-a scheme to get the ordinance tested.
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01
TIRES IF UNDER
 WORLD, SUICIDES
Girl Sends Bullet Through Her Heart After Seven Years of Life in Red Light District of Tucson-Family Once Prominent in Territory.

"I m tired of it all and I am through Tell mother" With these words on her lips, Josie Bell, a resident of the red light district, this morning placed a large .44-ealiber Colts revolver to her breast. and, pulling the trigger, sent bullet crashing through her heart, says a Tucson paper.
 Although she has been known here as Josie Bell, the young woman s correct name is Lillie Swilhng, and she comes from family that once stood high in Phoenix, though now forced into poorer circles through poverty.
 The young woman has been occupying apartments with man named Charles Craig, of A Mesilla street, for the past three years. She also has room in the red light section and the barkeeper at a saloon close by her room stated that when she left there this morning about o clock she was completely un- der the influence of liquor.
 As she locked her door she turned to the bartender and said, "I wonder who will have my room tomorrow9" The man questioned her as to what she meant, thinking probably she intended to leave town, but all she said was, "I I'm tired" and started for her home on Mesilla street.
 When she entered the room Craig noticed at once that she was under the influence of liquor and asked her why sine had been drinking, saying, "You know how you Il feel tomorrow" The woman replied that she didn t care, as it was all over anyway.
 Craig then left her and went into rear room to prepare a lunch, but he had hardly entered the other room when he heard shot, followed by a low moan coming. from the front room
 Craig, who is a very sick man and highly excitable, lost all control of him self and ran from the house crying for help. A woman named Pearl Howard, who lives across the street, responded to his cry for help and together they entered the room to find the young wo- man stretched upon a cot, gasping for breath.
 The Howard woman stated this after noon that the wounded girl drew only three long, gasping breaths after she entered the room, and then expired.
 Lillie Swilling, the dead girl, was about 25 years old. She had brother who is a guard at the territorial peni- tentiary and who was also member of the Rough Riders. Her father, Jack Swilling, was well and favorably known among the old residents of the terri tory.
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01
ROOSEVELT HITS
 NATURE TAKERS"
President Scores Rev. Long and Throws It into Others Who Write Nature stories-Advises Course of Barnyard Study for Those He Boasts.

The mature fakers" have once more come under the fire of President Roose- welt. He discharges whole broadside of criticism and ridicule against them in an article written by his own hand, in the September number of Every body's Magazine.
 Mature Takers '-such is the sim pie title of the contribution, which con stitutes as vigorously expressed bit of eensure as the president has penned for some time. Particular attention is paid to Rev. William J. Long as a prominent "faker," the clergyman being scored deeisively. President Roosevelt advises a course of barnyard study for the '' fla kers' who make such startling dis. coveries in the wilderness" it being pointed out that such a course would have a very enlightening influence on them
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01
Hunters Heard From
[From FridaY's DailYl

Leslie George received a letter iron A. Hansen, one of the party of hunt CTS who left here for the White Noun tains a week ago. He stated that the members of the party were in fnt health and spirits and that he would not write again owing to the fact that it was too much like work writing let ters in standing position.
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01
He Knew the Ring

"You may not remember me, Miss Summers" he said, "but I was en- gagged to you once.
 "Indeed," the summer girl replied coldly, "you have quite memory for faces"
 "No," he replied, glancing at her fair hand, "but I have for rings I buy. '--Philadelphia Press.
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01

aflidavits in support of the statements they contain are as worthless as the similar aiiidavits once solemnly issued to show that the Cardiff giant was a petrified pre-Adamite man. There is now no more excuse for being deceived by their stories than for being still in doubt about the silly Cardiff hoax
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01
Went With Her

MT. Subbubs-So you got rid of the girl at last.
 Mrs. Subbubs-Yes, she left few minutes ago.
 Mir. Subbubs-Huhl She certainly took her own time
 Mrs. Subbubs-Yes, and our time, too. The parlor clock is gone.-Philadelphia Press.
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01
GOT A WIFE ON
 FALSE PRETENsE|
Story from North Dakota Reads Lik Fictior-Girl from Russia Inveigle into Marriage Through Deception an Ignorance, but Cupid Finally Wins.

"Obtaining a wife under false pre tenses,' has been made the ground fol an attempt to annul the marriage O. Stephen Baliski, Russian living on d homestead in Mclean county, and Ter essa Illinski, the first steps having beer taken today, says dispatch from Mi not, N. D.
 The Russian, becoming lonesome in the new country, wrote to friend u the old country and, stating his wants was finally put in communication with the girl. In order more easily to in. duce her to come to this country and become his wife, he sent her a picture of neighbor, who was also Russian and who excelled him in looks and stat ure. The picture accomplished it's pur pose and the girl agreed to the accept ance of $l00 for expenses.
 Deception Discovered
 Upon her arrival here she was met by her prospective husband. The de- ception was then discovered and taa girl, though penniless, refused to CT. ter into a matrimonial contract with him. She agreed, however, to pay back the money advanced as soon as she could find work and earn that amount
 The Russian, under the pretense of having her sign an agreement to that effect, took her to the courthouse, where she signed the application for a mar riage license and was married by the county judge, under the impression that she was going through the American for. malities of acknowledging the debt.
 Balisski then offered to find her work near his farm and she accompanied him to Mclean county, where he informe1 her that she was legally his wife. A gun was produced in order to compel hel to remain, but she escaped and found refuge with fellow countrymen.
 Finds Object of Love
 Here, in a few weeks, she met tho original of the picture with which she had fallen in love. The love mateI begun in Russia was completed on tho farm and yesterday the girl, accon. panied by her new sweetheart, told her troubles to Attorney Aurland of this city, with the intention of having tue former marriage annulled.
 In order, however, to make the mat. ter binding, the second Russian de manded the signing of a contract that if the law were successful the gin would marry him. This was done. Tie marriage license which is on record at the court house was given on June %
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01
An Honest Answer

"I didn't smoke cigarettes when I was n boy"
 "Why not, grandpa7"
 Well-ah--the fact is, Johnny, they didn t have cigarettes then.'
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01
Upheld by Naturalists

In the same number of Everybody s though separate from the president s article, is a symposium of opinions of eminent working naturalists on the "fa- ker" question. Without exception the scientists who are quoted uphold the position which the president took when he attacked the "fakers in the early summer.
 "The modern nature faker' is, of course," writes President Roosevelt, an object of derision to every scientist worthy of the name, to every real lover of the wilderness, to every faunal natur- alist, to every true hunter or nature lover. But it is evident that he com pletely deceives many good people who are wholly ignorant of wild life. Some times he draws on his own imagination for his Actions; sometimes he gets them secondhand from irresponsible guides, or trappers, or Indians.'
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01

A boy has great deal of sense to begin with to come out of college with any.
Arizona silver belt., 1907-09-01

And wise man can even extract sermons from the stones in engagement rings.