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New-York tribune., 1907-10-13

CPEAKING on The Preacher at the Pres
- bvterian General Assembly held at Colum-
bus, Ohio, last May. the Rev B. L. Agnew de
clared that he was Idolized at thirty, cT1tl-
cized at forty. ostracized at fifty. Oserlzed AT
Sixtv and Canonized at seventy IhiS pithy
sketch Of a ministers career wa greeted with
hearty approval. and since its original pre-
sentatiOn 1t has been welcomed as a worthy
addition to the anthology OF American epl-
grams.
\ good epigram, indeed, has never % force
or beg its way into popularity. With OF with
out sting and sharp satire Is q PRIME requ'-
site for success the ears of the world are eager
to receive IT, and its repetition by ready tongues
be il grateful or spiteful, assures 1t prompt
and lasting prosperity. besides conterrlng un-
diving fame upon its prOgenitor.
The Duke of Rochester. the reckless boon
companion Of Charles H., witty and talented
though he was Is now chiefly remembered by
his bold and savage epigrarn on his royal
master,
Here lie, our sovereign lord the King
Whose word no one relies on,
Who never said a foolish thing.
And never did a wise one.
Legitimate cpigrams says the anonymous
compiler of The British Martial, should pos
sess the qualities OF brevity beauty, and point.
With regard 10 brevltv. they are not limited
70 anv deterniuate number of lines though
the shorter they are the better. The beauty
consists IN the harmony and apt agreement OF
all the parts. and IN the simplicity and purity
OF the language, and third, the point Is q
thing that must be felt, and should lie IN q
sharp lively and unexpected turn OF Wit.
Several noted epgrammatists have used
their skill in describing the epigram itself
The most striking OF their examples are these
The diamonds virtues we'll might grace
The epigram and both excel
In brilliaucy IN smallest space
And power 10 cut as well.
The qualities rare in bee that We meet
In an epgram never should fail.
The body should always be little and sweet.
And a sting should be LETT II Its tai
Take a portion of wit.
And fashion II tit,
Like a needle with point and with eye
y point that can wound.
I'm eve 70 look round
And AZ folly OF wee let II fly"
New-York tribune., 1907-10-13
No Respecter of Persons

EPIGKAAiS are not confined 70 any particular
- subject OF any spcclal walk OF lfe They
refer freely 70 thinkers and tailors and candle
makers. aS to philosophers, poets and meta
physicians. and they trip aS easily from the lips
Of clstcrmongers .lS from the learned pens OF
statesmen, CourtIerS, and pulpiteers. The stage
has been prolific oi them, and the bench ami
bar fairly reVel AZ times IN biting quipS and
qUIdiItics OF late Years the news paper humor-
iStS have caught the trick, and are working the
VEN TOR all II viii stand both N verse and
prose. Thanks To their unceaSiug industry. the
pages ot the press sparkle daily with praise or
satire OF manners, customs, and persons ot high
and low degree.
What Is the summer resort like" asks
one girl OF another Like a h-u.r. with
Romeo left out, Is the pregnant reply
Looking At the parlor clock the y,re,,1ue
visitor remarks Why. it much pasr the
time | intended 10 stay
Indced.' comes the swift re-p'u~e. Il
thought It was much later.
These retorts have the true epigr4src....tic
nng They are tiny and sweet like the bee,
and also have "a sting IN the tan.
Poets OF every nationality have had a Ek-
ing for the eplgram. IL has often formed =
vent for feelings which more stately effusions
taH u express. Byron revenged himself on
hl> early reviewers with great satIrical vigor,
Pope l1Shcd his enemies herCclV with his
Caustic wit. and the rollcking huuor ot Burns
took on keener point IN this style OF oompo-
Stiln.
Lougiellow resorted TO it with great effect
on one notable occasion. He stopped at =
hotel in Zurich called the Raven. where the.
service and cuisine were abominable and the
charges unusually eXorbitant. On settling
his bill, he wrote in the register;
Beware of the Raven OF Zurich.
Its = bird of omen ILL.,
With an ugly, unclean nest
And a very. very long bill"
Burns had a fling at an inn IN Iryerarv.
where he had been uncIvillv treated owing
TO the presence of certain fashionable visitors
10 the Duke OF Argyll.
"Nhoe'r he be that soiourns here.
/ pity much his case.
Unless he come 10 wait upon
The lord their god. Ills Grace
There's nothing here but Highland pride,
And Highland cauld and hunger
II Providence has sent me here
Twas surely IN His anger
New-York tribune., 1907-10-13
Tortoise Shell

THE finest tortoise shell come -l-- lhe
Indian Archipelago. bur a goo. lu-1hlS
Is also obtained on the coast ot t-0--'t-
There are three rows of plates .-- --r pass
of the tortoise called blades lv E-.----en- IL
the central TOW are Gve plates lr. - ettH o1
the Others four plates. the latter lining
the best material Besides these -re Ie
twenty-five small plates round Oh. c-EeS ol
the shell. known is feet OF noses t.l ---'SeSl
turtle does not furnish more than uttcy- soun'iS
OF she'll The tortoise shell OF Pre-, mt day
commerce Is made largely from t-r -'- ms ol
animals.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-13
Woman the Target

WOMAN has always been u favorite target
OF the epigrdmmatistS of all countries
She has not been spared even by the wits of
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08
RENEWAL OF TREATY
 WITH THE JAPANfSE
It is Being Jeopardized by the Present Talk of War and Consequent Com plications.

Washington, July That Japan will not consent to renewal of the present treaty with United States. if this government reserves the right to insert a clause excluding Japanese COO lies from this country, is indicated by semi-official advices purporting to give the views of Foreign Minister Hayashi, which were received today from the personal representative of Count Okuma. leader of the progressives.
 Hayashi has received from Secretary Root preliminary note regarding the new treaty. in which MT. Root called for renewal of the article which gave each nation the right to regulate im- migration. It is said that Hayashi has issued a confidential memorandum which was given to the Japanese ,soci- cities of the coast and to correspon- dents of Japanese papers. It says the Japanese government has rejected the proposal and will not in the future en- tertain any such proposition:-t that Japan win insist upon striking out the clause providing for the limitation of immigration; and admits the belief that the United States will fight with determination to preserve the clause.
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08
THE FRENCH VIEW :
That It Is Japan's Purpose to Force
 Comme-e.aI Supremacy.

Paris. July 7.-President Roosevelt's intention. regarding the navy has led the more sensational French newspa- pers to jump to the conclusion that the situation is more delicate than appears on the surface The view is absolutely repudiated in responsible circles. The possibility of complica- tions was foreseen two months ago when France offered her good offices as an intermediary.
 In military circles the dispatch Of battleships is considered an elemen- tary measure of prudence on the ground that strategetically 1t will prevent the United States being caught mapping and Automatically it will force Japan's hand.
 One paper regards the San Fran cisco incidents as a mere cloak to the real issue, which it thinks may be traced to "a determination of Japan 10 enforce her commercial supremacy on the Pacific. It says: For Japan, it is now or never. Ten years hence, when the American fleets predomi- nancy is unchallengable and the Pan- ,alaa-saaa.- a.-is-eompseted, Is it will be too late.''
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08
WHAT eRowNsoN MEANT.

oyster Bay, July 1.-The significance of the statement by Rear Admiral Brownson. in addition to the meager in- formation which come from President Roosevelt, regarding the contemplated battleship movements is regarded here as having been overlooked by experts
 The admiral emphasized that it is de- sirable and important to demonstrate to the world how quickly the American navy could transfer its fighting strength from one ocean to the other. He said this after having lunched with the president, and the statement is believed to have originated with the latter. The admiral stated that there is no time like the present for such a demonstration when the United States IS at peace with every nation. While it Is asserted with all possible emphasis that there is no ground for apprehen- sion. immediate or future, between the relations of Japan and the United States. the proposed demonstration can be looked upon in no other light than that the president intends to use' the navy for the purpose he advocated-its augmentation of international peace.
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08

South Norwalk. Syracuse. Allegheny, New Haven and Hartford \ staff or 7 engineers. accountants and staEistirtan< over twenty. of natts1sl reputation, were employed to exaesins thoroughly every undertaking sisstsd by the committee
 These experts were 90 chosen sksf ia each examination made. both stsses a< the municipal ownership qaestioA uefe represented Thus. one enztn<rt. ar- countant or statiStician approscA<si ths subject under consideration tasur.hsy disposed toward municipsiizasisn. uesie his colleague began his task haasinr< views in opposition ,o thai prta~sps<. \
 Certain effects sf the r,-aicir>af ownership movement ia Great nrstsia on the private companies xr~ svsssat. says Prof. CommOns The shsaa-isf company. under the far seeing sSsr,- agement of Sir Frederick H.prE~s Ass directed it's policy sox many S>sss with the distinct purpose es s---<sa< the argument. fox murscis4l ss.<s- ship. To avoid agitation ss AAx e~- trained from going ss ,<ssksraeas s.-r permission to incre.se sss sssssAi stock Consequently it h>s siissrissssf its large surplus profits in The sOss, ~x reduced prices for gas and eetteF-n>sss to its plant Most instructive o. s, is the attitude of the companies to- ward their employees With ss< s~ztf- ment of municipal ownership ready .. explode. the companies cannot sftssd to risk a strike. The SescAsSi. es- company has met this sssuastoa ss a willing recognition ef the sss sesasfs union and by s re.e~- ss avss.sssAr. through which wages have e-~a e.s- terially raised The so1sA AssFoS-<a- tan company has deveief~S tia esS>st- nership scheme with ssscsiss1eE shrewdness and careful sssses.se e. details. so that every ssssfts<>~s workman is silent or aisvssss~e- rSr Sheffield cofnpany. slskeSss -sts ss<s- ident had openly attacked .e<s -+~<s- ed trade unions in hts private eses- ness, contented itSeif etsh svsa>sls- undermining the gas Werse-s ~sts<,.
 through the payment cf ws<~s srs
 bonuses superior tO those cad ss s<A- CT private employers ef che A.tss<S
 and even in the case af uasksss~a h. bor. superior to those paid eY sA~ eef' poration of Sheffield
 The influence ef Wazr esfo<<s through their unions upon tse coats- tions of municipal eFnpIoyasrss sn fhs United States has been r0erpf$cssr<s through the presence and srsissSr sf practical politicians. fH The fareh<stst enterprises investigated cxc-rt S--.stn
 NorwaIk and Richmond sh~ rt<st- hour day has been established t-f ths | past ten or fifteen years ssr all res-
 ployes. whereas. in prsSsts S"'.'f~.a
 the hours are longer eh have snsrs f~.
 gently been reduced foe rcstsse. e<s<
 not all. of their employees ia te~ rs<se .
 skilled branches Of Scyk- Thi- s-fsss-
 tage in municipal undertakings ess been brought about. net ss .s-tsat< labor party. but bS the iafi~-.S~ ~
 wage earners as voters Spos tAe ns' | nicipal officials
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08

Tokio, July 7.-Confirmation of the report that a powerful battleship fleet will be sent to the Pacific has been generally received with calmness, all though with some surprise in diplo- matic quarters.
 IL is said that the visit of the Japan csc squadron last winter was changed upon an unmistakable hint from Washington that a visit to San Fran cisco would be unwelcome. IL is felt that the dispatch of battleships is most inopportune when an attempt is evil dently being made to shatter the friendship between the United States and Japan. Though there is not the slightest apprehension here, it is thought it would be better to defer any thing that would be open to the slight est suspicion of provocation.
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08
IT LOOKS LIKE WAR.
The Germans Seem to Think Both
 Sides Are Right.

Berlin, July 7.-The conviction of an ultimate conflict between Japan and the United States appears widespread in Germany. The newspapers agree that Roosevelt is earnestly trying to satisfy the Japanese; they agree also that Japan is asking nothing unrea- sonable.
 It is believed by many that the rul- ing Japanese statesmen are Npreparing to fight the United States for the mas tery of the Pacific regardless of the Frisco incidents. Strategists regard a naval war as the most interesting problem of the day. Careful students say the situation is unfavorable to the United States because the American fleet would have to seek fight in Japanese waters.
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08
A JAP AoMIRAL,s TALK
It Is About as Ridiculous and Insult ing as Anything Yet Heard
 on This Side.

Tokio. Monday. July s.-The Hochi this morning prints the following in- terview with Admiral Sakamoto: should hostilities break out between Japan and America the result would be indecisive owing to the want of proper bases of operations. Such bases as exist are too distant for prac- tical purposes. Even the nearest namely, the Pescadores. Cavite and Manila, are six hundred miles from one and another. Even if the Wash 1ngton government decided on war it is doubtful if Americans serving in the navy are sufficiently patriotic to fight The American naval officers are brilliant figures at balls and social gatherings, but are very deficient in professional training and practice. It is too much to expect burning patriot ism in the American naval service in the case of a war with Japan. Very likely most of the crews would de- sert and leave the ships"
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08
Will Create Discord If 'Gossiping Diplomats
 Keep On Talking
Apprehension In Japan But Sending of Battleships to the Pacific is Regarded InOppOrtune Move. Europe Says 1t Looks Like War.

Japan is exciting the keenest interest among all European diplomats. None believe it will reach war. because the heavy debt Japan is carrying as re- suit of her failure to obtain indemnity from Russia, forbids embarking in war in the next decade. It is recognized however, that the United States Is in- curing the enmity of Japan as a na- tional asset which may prove a ham dicap in the event of trouble with any other power. Great Britain finds her self in an embarrassing position be- cause she is obliged to stand between her colonies in the matter. The anti Japanese laws, which were put into operation in Transvaal, threaten to be- come the law in Australia.
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08
MEXICO IS BEHIND r
 IN HER BORDER NEWS
Has Not Vet Heard of the Arrest of the Douglas Consul and Diseredits Story.

Mexico City. July 7.-At the foreign office nothing is known of the reported Kidnapping of Manuel Sarabia at Doug las. It is said this man was arrested at Agua Prieta. border town of Mex ico, over month ago. He is still in prison there.
 The report that the Mexican consul at Douglas was arrested in connection with the Kidnapping case is not cred ited here.
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08
SIX LIVES LOST.
Steamer Mount Royal Wrecked on Skeena River.

Seattle. July 7.-Six lives were lost when the steamer Mount Royal was wrecked In the narrow Kit selas canyon on Skeena river. sinking in five minutes. Many of the fifty-fiye excited passengers who jumped into the raging waters. were saved by the rocks. The boat was long, CT than the canyon is wide. and the stern struck the walls.
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08

cal commerce. Although the sending of fleet cannot be interpreted as a threat it may give rise to dangerous popular excitement which Washington will be unable to control. The Rus sians say the prediction of Witte, that the next war will be between Japan and the United States, Is approaching realization. Some Germans believe the situation may lead to an Ameri- can- German entente. which will be the strongest compact against British su- premacy.
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08
TELEGRAPH STRIKE.
It Will be Held off in Chicago For at
 Least a Week.

Chicago. July 7.-The telegraph op- orators will not strike for at least a week. At a meeting today for the pur- pose of voting on the strike question it was decided to postpone action week.
 Four members of the executive com mittee of the union advised the men not to walk out while Commissioner O'Neill is negotiating for a settlement.
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08

Our teacher said ,s ss sss day ss
 school, Now children # today yso hsse shs rule Each one shall, befers ss yssf homes
 you go, Have a box of candy. Crystsisssa Cae-
 tus from Dorofrioa
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08
BELMONT SCHoOL
 For RoNS. BEL M0MI. CAL

Near San Francisco, believes that it fairly offers the educational advantages that thought ful parents are seeking for their hoys. cata- logue and book of views will explain the puT- pose and spirit of the school. Next term be- gins Aug. l2th, 1907. W. T. Reid, A. NJ. (Har- vard), Head Master; W. T. Reid. Jr. A. M (Harvard), Asst. Head Master.
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08
PEACE DELEGATES TALK.
Witte's Prediction and a Possible
 Americ can- German Alliance.

The Hague. July 7.-The sentiment of the peace delegates is that the sit uation is unfortunate both for America and Japan. The delegates think the question is likely to create a hostile atmosphere, endangering their recipro-
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08
NEeRAsHA voasAoo.

Long Pine. S.e. Juiy -.-The town was visited by a ternsds last sisnt and a heavy damage r~sulted Three persons were hurt. one seriously
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08
AMERICAN LEAGUE

St. Louis July T-wasAinst-a t:. Ss- Louis l2-
 At ChicaEo-Chiea<c (; fsssssssSipesta
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08
211.62s.41s 42s.2sO.2 .2s7

Total 211.623419 42s2sO. .2s7. The per cent of gain in this ten year period is as follows: United States. 272.5; United Kingdom. 76.7; Japan. 251; Hongkong, 5s.s; all other coun- tries. 113.7.
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08
ENGLAND's INTEREST. European Diplomats Believe This Country Is Acquiring an Undesir-
 ahle Asset.

London. July 7.-The political ten- sion between the United States and
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08

Volume of Imports into China in 1896
 and 1906.
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08

FOR RENr-Fruit orchard sad p.s- ture. with six room house sad pssn for chickens. Close to town fru1a now ready to market Immediate p-zs-' session Reasonable rental to reliahhe ter St
Arizona republican., 1907-07-08

MONEY TO l0AN.-n you want to build and need some money. come and see me; my rates are the lowest. E E. Pascoe, no North Center Street.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-03-29
PRESTO POINTERS.

VIM. Twitchell has his new
house completed and vii. soon be
at home there.
Mrs. Mary Drew is quite i'll
with blood poison brot on by an
injury in the foot.
Mrs. I. r. Jones of Blackfoot
spent last week visiting her many
friends in this vicinity.
Vince Pugmire was in Presto
last week employing men and
teams to work on the Idaho Canal.
Mrs. Frank Just was surprised
by her friends last Friday night
but they in turn were surprised
for she had heard all about it and
prepared bounteous entertainment
aud refreshments for all present.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-03-29
NOTICE FOR BIDS,
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN:

|
That the board of County Commissioners
of Bingham County Idaho, will receive sealed
bids for the construction Of q vault. and the
installation OF certain plumbing, sewerage
and other necessary Improvements In the
county court house and jail at Blacktoot,
Idaho. in accordance with the plans and
specifications on file with the Clerk Of said
borad. to which plans and specifications ref
ernce Is hereby made.
Said bids will be received up to o'clock D. m i.
on April 8th, 1907, at which time the same will
be publicly opened and considered by the
board ut its Office In Blackfoot. Idaho.
All bids shall be accompanied by check In
the sum OF 500, payable to the Treasurer Of
Bingham County, guaranteeing that the bid
der will enter into q contract to make said
improvements In accordance with the plans
and specifications, In the event the contract
Is awarded to him. The successful bidder
will be required to furnish a bond in the sum
of $4,000 conditioned upon the faithful per-
Torrance Of such contract.
The board reserves The right to reject any
and all bids. Bids should be addressed to the
Clerk Of the board of County Commissioners,
Blackfoot. Idaho, and marked bid For
Vault and Plumbing"
Given under my hand and official seal this
sth day Of March, 1907.
[sEALl II. B. CURTIS, Clers.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-03-29
MoRELAND MUSINGS.

AL Benson of Hyrnm, Utah,
aud Lorena England of this place
were married at Logan the 10th
inst. The father of the bride Mr..
John V. England who accomp,
anied them returned home last
Sunday.
Friday night under the aus
pices of the M. |. Asse c atoms
s'Miss Topsy Turvey" will be
presented by members of the as
soclations. The following is the
cast of characters:
Deacon Jones I. H. A. Benson
Frank Golden. E, ID. Benson
Lord Clarence Frank Grimmett
Ned James Lindsay
Topsy Turvy Miss Lola Lindsay
May Golden. +. Bertha Grlmmett
Miss Spriggs -. Ida Benson
Mrs. Clarendon Laura Christensen
The proceeds will be used to
send delegates to the June Con
ference.
Abe Hatch has gone to Soda
Springs to take charge of several
herds Of sheep.
W. P. Lindsay and r. B. Rob-
son have gone to Mud Lake.