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Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
Our Inland Cities Should Be seaports

We are spending hundreds Of mil lions of dollars upon Panama, partly as a military measure. partly to en- able our few ships to save two trans fers and a few miles of rail-haul in carrying between the east and west coasts, partly in a spirit of idealism desiring to give a great free road way to the world. If we spent an equal sum or even less upon our in , ternal waters, under a systematic plan of conservation. we would make vir- tual seaports of Sioux City, Omaha. Pittsburg, Minneapolis, St. Louis and Chicago; would save all the transfers and overland rail-haul which now burden the grain of the northwest and the iron of Pittsburg; would make it possible for gunboats of considerable size to hasten to points nearly every where in the interior of the country, and to defend with equal force the shores of the Great Lakes and those of the Gulf; and in the end we would have, not from tolls, but from the by products of our industry, a net re- turn of more than the original capital every year to nation, state and indi
 viduaL All this, from the proper con- sideration of a floating squash.
 
 The Mississippi is not merely a lot of water flowing by the grace of Provi- dence in a shifting bed. It is a quan- tity of water precipitated by natural conditions upon one million, two hun dred and forty-four thousand square miles of land. of which certain fairly fixed percentage must find its way to the Gulf of Mexico by the river chan nel. We know from long and careful observations at what times that water will fall-a vast amount in spring and very little in autumn and winter. Our task is so to conduct it to and through the Mississippi that there shall be at all times a fairly standard amount in the river; that it shall do. in passing to the sea. all the good it is capable of to agriculture. forestry. commerce, and in the development of power; and that it shall be prevented from doing any damage by soiI-wash. by flood. or by any other means.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
MORE BLUE RIBBONS

Besides securing the blue ribbon for the general manual training exhibit at the fair the normal also won the blue ribbon for the general drawing exhibit. There were only a few entries in the note book class, the normal winning a majority of these, including blue rib bOns for the best set of notebooks in botany. physiology and zoology, and blue ribbons for the best individual notebooks in physics. botany, zoology and physiology.
 There were no entries from the de- partments of Latin, history, mathemat- ics, English and bookkeeping.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
 MEETING

All stockholders of the Arizona Gold and Copper Hill Mining company are hereby notified that there will be a meeting of Stockholders of said com pany held at its office, 15 East Adams street, in the City of Phoenix, Arizona, on the 14th day of December, 1908, at 10 o'clock, am, for the purpose of electing officers of said company. The stock books of the company will be closed on the 4th day of December, 1908.
 By order of the Board of Directors. (Signed) c. E. HOLLAND,
 Secretary. Dated Nov. r, 1908.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
WE RECOMMEND sExINE PILLS.

It makes no difference what Is the cause of ones weakness. If it be a tonic that is needed. Sexine Pills will do more than any other tonic. They are the one tonic that strikes at the bottom of all weakness. the nerve centers. They send new vitality bounding through the body. producing a glow and jingle that revive the languid energies of youth. Sexine Pills begin by bringing quiet repose to fluttering nerves, and inducing restful and refreshing sleep. Price s1 a box; six boxes s, with full guarantee. Address or call on Elvey & HuIett, Druggists, where they sell all the principal remedies and do not substitute.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
STRIKE AT GOLD RoAD-A

days ago on the 70O-foot level of the Bill Bryan mine. one of the proper ties of the Gold Road company, in Mohave county, four feet of ore was broken into that is said carries won derful values. It is reported that the entire four feet carried $500 a ton. while small streaks assayed as high as s23,00O. The sinking of this shaft has been prosecuted for the last six months and drift from the Gold Road mine proper. being run to intersect the Bill Bryan shaft. is within a hun dred feet of it. The new strike is liv- ening up the whole industry in Mo have county.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
AT THE AUDITORIUM TONIGHT

The arrangement of the Vance au- ditorium will give another of its pop ular dances at the hall this evening and have arranged to make the enter tainment pleasant one in every re- spect. Good music will be provided the patrons, and it is expected that there will be a large attendance this evening.
 There will be skating in the audi torium. as usual. tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
A SISTERS DEATH

Prof. F. M. Irish yesterday received telegram from Dubuque, Iowa, an- nouncing the death of his sister. The announcement was a great shock to Prof Irish and it was not known until the first of this week that she was sick and even then her condition was not regarded as especially serious. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST.

Miss Tina Nets and Miss Laura Burtt were in the capital city yester- day on a shopping trip.
 The front of the J. T. Lissonbee Meat Market was screened in yester- day, and the place now presents a. very neat appearance
 The furniture and household goods of A. Fraine, the telephone manager. has arrived and the family has gone to housekeeping in cottage on East Main street.
 MT. and Mrs. c. l.. Hutchinson and MT and Mrs. F. R. Wilbur accompa-
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
THE TALE OF THE 'PossUM.


 The 'Dossums tail is bare, The rabbit has no tail at all.
 Just little bit O bunch O hair The 'possum did not get to the fair We cannot say thereby hangs a tale.' for the 'possum can hang by his own tail
 This particular Mesa 'possum came to Arizona one year ago last Septem- Der, travelling a distance of 1900 miles. He was an orphan and not quite as big as your two fingers when he left Brownsville. Texas. His weight now is 10 pounds and he is so plump that it is often remarked that he is as big lying down as he is standing up. He does not grin and sulk, as his eastern relatives are known to do. but will stand up and fight for his rights with an independence born of Arizona at mOsphere.
 Mir Spangler's advice was asked as
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
NORMAL PLAY

A two act farce comedy entitled "A Box of Monkeys" to be presented at the normal this evening by the Olym- plan society has been indefinitely post poned. In addition to the comedy there were to be four tableaux as fol- lows, "COurtship and Matrlmony." :" Temptation" "Tenting tonight" and "The Thfee Fates."
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
J. H. BARNETT. Mayor.

Mrs. l.. E. DeWald dressmaker and cleaner and presser has opened up an establishment in the storeroom just west of the Wells Fargo Express office. Mrs. DeWald is not a stranger in Mesa, she having been engaged in the millinery business here about six years ago. She will include a millin- cry stock about the first of the year.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
A MASS MEETING
 ON GAS FRANCHISE
Citizens Called to Gather for Satur- day Evening.

The Taxpayers and citizens of Mesa are receiving notice of a mass meet ing to be held in the city hall on Sat urday evening at 7:30. The notice reads as follows:
 "A meeting is hereby called of the taxpayers and citizens of Mesa to con sider the proposition of granting to the South Side Gas company fran chise. copy of which has been pub lished for the past thirty days in the columns of the Mesa Free Press. You are invited to be present at this meet ing as this Is matter of importance to our city.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20

nied MT. and Mrs. J. H. Diffendorfer on their trip to Tehuantepec. Mexico. The party will be absent for about two weeks.
 Owing to the absence of Mrs. G. l.. Hutchinson from the city. the Home Missionary society, which was to have met at her home, will hold its business meeting and tea at the Methodist church.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20

RACE TRACK FOR YUMA-Felix Mayhew, mining man, horseman and all-round Arizona man, who was wis itor in Phoenix during the fair, has returned to his home in Yuma very much enthused. He says the fair Is all right, but thinks Yuma is also over looking something. Through the Yuma papers he has suggested the building of a good race track and grounds, and the holding of an an nual holiday race meeting. Being on the main line and not far from Los Angeles. he believes considerable in terest could be enlisted there at least among horsemen, who would attend the races with their fast stock.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
WILL ATTEND ANNUAL DINNER

While there is no organized lodge of the Masonic order in this city. there Is. nevertheless. quite a number of Masons. IL is the intention of sev- eral of these to attend the coming annual session of the Masonic lodges of the territory which will convene in Prescott next week
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20

Finch and Carr. undertakers and em- balmers. Tempe. Phones. 131 Finch; and 179, Carr.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
THANKSGIVING
 PROCLAMATION

(By the Governor of Arizona.) To the People of Arizona: The president of the United States by his proclamation having desig- mated Thursday. November the 26th, 1908, as Thanksgiving Day, I. Joseph H. Kibbey, governor of Arizona, have proclaimed and do hereby proclaim Thursday. the 26th day of November, 1908, to be a holiday to be observed as Thanksgiving Day in the territory of Arizona, and recommend it's cele- bration accordingly.
 In Witness Whereof. I have here unto set my hand and caused the great seal of the territory to be af- fixed.
 Done and proclaimed at
 the city of Phoenix, the
 capital. this sixteenth day (SEAL) of November, nineteen
 hundred and eight.
 JOSEPH H. KIBBEY. By the governor:
 JOHN H. PAGE, Secretary of the Territory of Arizona
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
LADIES EXCHANGE

The ladies of the Congregational church will hold an exchange at Birch ett Bros. store tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20

See Dr. swigert for correct glasses.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20

A special line of ladies' shoes just
 arrived. Hyder Bros.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-20
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RACE TRACK FOR YUMA-Fel

Secretary of the. Territory of Arizona
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28

In a certain county Jail Of Georgia
there was once an old chap named Nose
Selby, supervisor Of the institution who
housed aud fed the convicts so well that
they were greatly attached to him. lie
could actually allow them to go about at
will. He was accustomed TO hire them
out to the farmers In the neighborhood
during the harvest season, aud In that
way turn an honest penny for the tax
payers.
Early one morning one of these
prisoners appeared at the office Of a
lawyer in the place.
Young man, asked he. ARE you au
attorney
81 am, was the reply.
II want you to get me out Of Jail on a
writ of hsbeas corpus, and | want it
right away.
1'Hold on, my friend" said the law
yer. I'VE must have some reason to
show the court before VIC can ask for a
writ !"
Il have reason enough, said the man.
''The cruelty of the keeper makes life
there unbearable,
"Nonsensei" exclaimed the lawyer
There was never a kinder keeper in the
world than Nose Selby."
Judge for yourself, the prisoner in
sisted. Yesterday was working out
at Mr.. Walkers, and we had big lot Of
hay to get in, for the sky was full Of
rainclouds. So when the Jail horn blew
for bedtime stayed and helped get the
hay under cover
'It was after dark when | got back,
and would you believe it. sir, that hard
hearted keeper had locked me out
had to sleep out of doors, and caught
rheumatism in my bones. 1t settled
things in my mind. I'll not stay another
night under the roof Of man who'll
treat me like that. So, Mr. Lawyer,
want you to get me out before shutdown,
II you please. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28
Grateful Hen.

Chicken faneiers and agriculturists
here about are puzzled over a remarkable
egg-laying hen living under the guard
ianship of Jacob Geier The hen strayed
from her roost and wandered into Geicr
back yard several weeks ago. When
Geier opened his kitchen door the hen
tapped her wings, flew on tho porch and
in at the open door past Geier
THAT chick must be durn hurry; I'll
feed her up good and strong, b'gum,
said Geier to wife
He made good his word by preparing
a ration Of milk and bread, which the hen
devoured ravenously. Cackling her
thanks, she Departed to the back yard.
About an hour later the hen was
discovered sitting comfortably on a set
tee on the porch. When the fire whistle
footed tho noon hour the hen exuded q
Joyous series of cackles. When Geier
arrived on the scene he behold fresh
laid egg and the hen struttinR proudly
around the yard.
Since then the hen hhiss-iaid an egg
every day, with three exceptions. Geier
says she has sense of gratitude which
she displays in payment for the meal
rendered In the time of her fluctuations.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28

Two Western delegates to the Conven-
ton of Collegiate Alumne visited the
Public Library. They tried faithfully to
understand Chavanne's mural work, they
read all about the story of Sir Galahad
as portrayed by Abbey, and they tired
their necks gazing up at Sargent's inter-
probation of the worlds religions. Thea
they visited the chilrden's room. But
even there art material greeted them
Planks were placed along the floor,
weighted with pieces of marble, plaster
and stone
See, said one enthusiastically, isn't
that a concrete example of Boston cul-
tureY Those must be specimens OF rare
marble and granite put where the chill
dren may become familiar with them"
With conscious pride because Of her in.
sight, she walked up to the attendant.
Pardon me, but are these specimens
Of Italian marble for the benefit of the
ehildren2" she said.
The attendant looked embarrassed as
she answered. mo, not exactly. The
rubber mating has been pasted to the
floor, aud they are used to weight the
boards along the seams boston Her
aid,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28

"John," said Mrs. Lighthead &c
her husband as that gentleman set.
lied down TO his evening meal, y
have been corresponding with author-
tiles on the subject, and I find am
descended from some of the Oldest
families In the country"
What good is that going to do
as?"
why, think it is perfectly lovely
% be well connected"
Maybe II is, but don't tell the
grocer He is charging US enough
or everything as It is."-Nashvills
AEaerican.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28
Window Caused War.

A terrible war was once caused
by a window.
1t was in the days when Louis XIV
(the Grand Monarchy was dazzling
Europe. His Minister, Louvois, was
experimenting on the Kings behalf
the building of the Palace of Trianon
in the park at Versailles. Louis in
spected the buildings one afternoon,
and declared one of the windows to
be out of shape and smaller than the
rest. This Louvois denied, and the
King had the window measured,
with the result that he was proved
to be right, and he openly before all
the court ridiculed Louvois.
But the Minister had his revenge.
for with the angry ejaculation that
"he would find better employment
for a monarch than that Of insulting
his favorites." he embroiled France
by his insolence in a quarrel with
the powers, which ended years later
only in the Peace of Ryswick, after
a war which entailed the loss Of
many lives and the expenditure of
large sums OF money.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28
Woman waIks After Twen,y Year..

Attributing her recovery to con-
slant prayer, Miss Lucy Mackey,
OF Washington, Pa, who for nearly
twenty years had been confined to
her bed with her right arm and right
leg completely paralyzed is today
able to walk about the room appar-
entity completely we'll. Heretofore
she had been compelled to lie on her
back in a perfectly helpless state.
In regard to her restoration to health,
Miss Mackey said:
Il attribute my cure to prayer
alone. l have prayed almost con-
stantly for the last twenty years, and
| have always felt that God would
in His own way help me. This morn
ing | was lying in bed and praying.
All at once something seemed to pass
through my body like an electric
shock From that moment ! felt
stronger. | knew that my arm and
leg had regained their strength.
Immediately got out Of bed, but while
my arm and leg had been made
whole, could scarcely stand for dir
zfness. AS soon as | have clothes
made will go out and tell the peo-
pie what the Lord has done for me-"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28
BRAIN POWER
Increased by Proper Feeding.

A lady writer who not only has
done good literary work, but reared
a family. found in Grape-Nuts the
ideal food for brain work and to de-
velop healthy children. She writes;-
Il am an enthusiastic proclaimer
of Grape-Nuts as a regular diet
formerly had no appetite in the morn
ing and for s years while nursing
my four children. had insufficient
nourishment for them.
"Uuable to eat breakfast / felt
faint later, and would go to the PAN
try and eat cold chops. sausage,
cookies. doughnuts or anything hap.
pened to find. Being a writer, at
times my Head felt heavy and my
brain asleep.
when l read of Grape-Nuts
began eating 1t every morning, also
gave 1t to the children, including my
10 months old baby, who soon grew
as fat as little pig. good natured
and contented.
Within week l had plenty Of
blcdSt milhI anu AOte aAOhBCi MAhtH
two weeks. l wrote evenings and
feeling the need of sustained brain
power. began eating small saucer
Of Grape-Nuts with milk instead Of
my usual indigestible hot pudding.
pie, or cake for dessert at night.
"Grape-Nuts did wonders for me
and l learned to like 1t. l did not
mind my homework or mothers
cares. for l felt strong and full Of
go l grew plump. nerves strong,
and when ! wrote my brain was
active and clear; indeed. the dull
head pain never returned"
There's Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Read The Road n
MELVILLE" in pkga
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28
What He Was Waiting For.

A mysterious stranger with low
cred brow and menacing glare, stood
alongside one of the shoemaking ex-
hibits in a department store yester-
day and watched the shoemaker at
work. For a long time he stood
there, never shifting his glance, star
ing steadily at the bench workman,
watching him put handful after hand
full of tacks in his mouth and grad
ually empty each nav load into a
shoe sole. Finally store detective
became suspicious, and after keeping
an eye on the fellow for a while went
over to him and asked him what he
meant by his actions. "Oh, moth
ing" answered the man. I'm just
waiting to see what will happen to
that shoemaker should he sneeze
when he has a mouthfHl of tacks. "
Record.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28

An army officer in charge of a ma
tive district in South Africa present
ed to his Kafflr servant a pair of
army boots.
The boy was delighted and put
the boots on. They were the first
pair he ever had in his life, and for
several days he strutted proudly
about the camp.
But at the end of the week he ap-
peared as usual with bare feet and
the boots tied around his neck.
"Hello!" said the master. why
don't you wear your boots? Are they
too small for you?"
"Oh, no, sah," replied the Kalir,
they are a-plenty big. Berry nice
boots, but no good for walking or
running. Make UNI fellah too much
slow, sab. Keep boots now for wear
In bed."-Youth's Companion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28

Returning to Japan the spy report
ed that America was preparing for
war.
your proof" demanded the Elder
Statesman.
81 have evidence" resumed the
spy, that the yellow journals have
laid in enough red ink for a long
and desperate campaign.
> Apprehension in their eyes, the
Elder Statesmen sat in silence.-Phil-
adelphia Ledger.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28

The day the doctor called to treat
little Kitty for slight ailment, II
was only by the most persistent per
suasion that he succeeded in getting
the child to show him her tongue
A few days subsequent to this the
child said to her mother, ma, the
doctor don't have to tease me to obey
him any morel"
why not?"
Cause every time l see him go
ing by the house now, stick my
tongue out at himi"-Lippincott S.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, =,
I,TTCAE ft0TTNTx o

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm Of FL. CHENEY
Co, doing business in the City of Toledo
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of cATARRn
that cannot be cured by the use Of HALLS
CATARRH CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in ms
presence, this 9th day Of December, A. d.,
1885. A. w. GLEASON.
SEAL. Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cureis taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Send for testimonials.
free. +. J. CHENEY 4 Co, Toledo, o.
Sold BY all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28

WHAT" exclaimed the husband.
you drew your savings from the
bank, went to a brokers office and
bought e., X. and Y. stock at IA,
when 1t has been dropping like a
rock?"
But, my dear" argued the wife.
ut was such a bargain. Why. during
the short time | was in the office |
saw the man mark it down to IA
from 45!"-Successs Magazine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28

Family Physlcian--Now, there y
aothing wrong organically with yoG
father. He needs rest. that's all
As for occupation. let him do some
thing which will neither tax his mind
nor carry with It any responsibility.
Son Of the PATIENT understand,
Doc. I'll get him on the board OF
directors of some trust company
Puck.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28

You'll have to send for another
DOCTOR" said the one who had been
called, after a glance at the patient
Am / 30 sick. as that?'.' gasped
the sufferer.
Il don't know just how sick you
are" replied the man of medicine;
but | know you're the lawyer who
cross-examined me when l appeared
as an expert witness. My conscience
won't let me kill you, and I'll be
hanged if | want to cure you. Good
day."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

FOR thirty years Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness or nervous prostration.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28

There is no doubt whatever that
the drinking habits of the nation,
and especially of the women of the
nation, are doing more harm to our
financial and social position than is
any depression in trade or other
economic causes.-British Journal
of Inebrity.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-28

Consul General Frank Dyer Ches-
ter calls attention to the Fourth In
ternational Automobile Exposition
to be held in Budapest, Hungary,
in the month of May, 1908, as of
especial interest to the American
automobile and agricultural machin-
cry exporters.