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The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02
In a Presidential Year.

This Is presidential year, and the
alarmist, the dry.goods box philoso-
pher and the calamity howlers of diff
ferent breeds and opinions are abroad
in the land. Presidential years are
Off years, so they say. and the most
level-headed oldtimer shakes his head
with doubt when he speaks OF the con.
ditions throughout the land. There Is
a little cause for a tightening up in
the affairs. more cautiousness in finan.
cial and commercial Centers in gen.
eral This year there are no such pre-
sentiments" Of evil as generally mark
presidential years. Business goes on
just the same as II has during the
past half dozen years or more, only
there is evidence that men are not
losing their heads and are carefully
considering possibilities. The agri-
cultural sections are particularly for.
tunate in the fact that their pros.
perity depends little upon the fluctua.
tons of stocks or securities. 'Tis
the wealth of land and live stock that
counts, and while any depression may
TO a certain extent influence price, Il
will require a greater calamity than
a change in administration to par.
alyze agricultural industries.
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02
PRESCRIBED CUTlcURA
After Other Treatment Faied--Raw
Eczema on 5aby's Face Had
Lasted Three Months-At Last
Doctor Found Cure.

Our baby boy broke out with &C.
zema on his face when one month old.
One place on the side Of his face the
size Of a nickel was raw like becfstcak
for three months, and he would cry
out when ! bathed the parts that were
sore and broken out. | gave him
three months treatment from n good
doctor, but at the end of that time the
child was no better Then my doctor
recommended Cuticura. After using
a cake Of Cuticura Soap, a third of a
box of Cuticura Ointment, and half a
bottle of Cuticura Resolvcnt he was
well and his face was as smooth as any
baby's. He is now two years and a
half old and no eczema has reappeared.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Harris, Alton, Kan, May
Ii and June L., 1907"
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02
BUT WAS 1T THE SAME MELON
Paper Carried by Darky Amounted
Almost to Perpetual Permit.

"a negro just loves watermelon ~
said Representative Johnson of South
Carolina. Strange, too, that when a
policeman sees a negro with a melon
ut an unreasonable hour he has it
right down that the darky has stolen
that watermelon. heard story about
Il policeman who met negro in the
early hours of the morning, and he
had a big melon on his shoulder.
81 see you have melon therc|
"'Ycs, sab, answered the darky,
Use rot er melon; but Use fixed fer
YOU, sah,' and pulling ont a paper he
handed it to the officer who read:
This bearer of this is o. X. He paid
me ten cents for the melon, and he
is pillar in the church. James
Elder
"You are fixed said the officer.
"'Dat's what | lowed answered the
negro, and he moved on,"-Washing-
ton Herald.
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02
A Mind Rcader.

Pat had got hurt--uot much more
than a scratch, it is true, but his EN-.
poycr had visions Of being compelled
to keep him for life, and had adopted
the wise course Of sending him at once
to the hospital. After the house sur
reon had examined him carefully, he
said to the nurse:
AS subCutancous abrasion is not oh
seryablc. | do not think there is any
reason to apprchcud tegumental cica
irritation of the wound
Then, turning TO the patient, he
asked, Quizzically:
what do you think. Pat?"
Sure, sir" said Pat, you're a won
derrul thoughtrcader, doctor, You
took the very words out of my
mouth. That's just what was going
to say!"
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02
COUNTRY STORE EXPENSE LIGHT
Lccai Merchants Should Be Able to
Meet City Store Competition.

IN the matter Of expense Of conduct
ing business, the country merchant
has far The edge over the storekerp.
er Of the large city. He has lower
taxes, his insurance is not so high.
neither has he TO, pay his help such
high wages as the city merchant. In
fact. the country merchant can sell
goods lower than the big city store,
and make money-tbat is II he is a
good buyer and gets his goods at the
price he ought TO buy them at. II is
all tOmmy-rot to say that the depart.
ment store sells goods for quality any
lower than does the average country
merchant The reason is plain-de-
partment storekeepcr or the mail-Or-
der house cant do It, because ex.
peuscs are so much higher Walk
into department store, ask 10 see
a line OF hats, mems hats. or line Of
shoes. Note the prices marked and
then drop into t country store, pick
out the same quality, let it be the
same make Of goods. What will you
find? That the country store asks
fully Is TO 20 per cent less than the
same goods are sold for in the big
city store.
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02
GO OUT FUR TRADE
MERCHANT SHOULD De AN EX.
PERT IN HIS LINE.
WISE USE OF PRINTERS INK
How Advertising by Specialist Was
Turned to Profit by Wide
Awake Country Store.
keeEer.

One OF the latest deals OF the town
for some local merchant. He enters
the town and contracts with some
stOrCSecper to hold a weeks sale.
What goods the merchant cannot sup
ply he will have shipped in to add to
the stock on hand He is worker foI
the percentage on the gross sales, and
stands the advertising bills. He is a
postmaster in the art of country town
advertising. He knows how to get out
an attractive poster and how to reach
the town people and the farmers rs
well He covers the front of the store
with signs calling attention to the
sale, lie has a force Of specially
trained clerks. lie makes business
fairly hum, unless he bucks up
against another merchant in the town
who knows a few things about getting
business himself
Not long ago in one of the small
western cities one Of the experts"
opened up a sale for a merchant who
had Il considerable stock Of stale
goods, particularly boots and shoes,
on hand. The front of the store build
ing was covered with attractive signs,
thousands of posters and handbills
were sent throughout the city and
country. and the advertising began Ia
show results. There was one live
merchant in the town who saw 4
chance to reap a benefit from the cf-
forts of the expert" The sale had
only fairly gotten under way when the
dealer-up-tO,date commenced placard-
ing his store in the same block He
WAS not slow in the advertising line
When the sale manipulation hung out
his sign, Finest shoes in the town,
SI50 per pair" the up-to-date man met
It with: These shoes don't look like
kid, they are not paper, but they will
wear better than anything you can
get for twice the mOney--Only 81 05. -
Other signs called attention to hon.
est values that there was no special
sale on hand; II was regular business
and regular prices-but prices were
right tGe goods were right and honest
values, and invited comparison with
ANY other stock in town and the
people were interested.
Farmers understand the bargain
sale deal, ana at the end of the first
day the up.todate man had sold 139
pairs of shoes and rubbers. He didn t
have to cut prices. He gathered up
all his odds and ends of stock, placard-
ed them SO as 70 tell the people they
were little out of style but honest
bargains, and he did business in vol.
umes as great as the expert bargain
man, and convinced his customers
that not alone on one day could they
get full value for their money, but on
any day
1t is well for the merchant in the
small city to do iudicious advertising
This will bring as good results, and
save the percentage paid the expert. '
In fact il the merchant would take the
amount that would be paid out to the
expert and use it in advertising in his
home paper he would be the winner in
the end. Then, again, the expert" IS
out to make sales, and he makes them
sometimes in such way as to turn
away the trade Of those who were
good customers of the merchant.
D. NJ. CARR.
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02
PUBLIC LAND OPENING.

2i5.OO0 acres Of irrigated govern.
ment Lana in Big Horn Basin, Wyom'
ing, will be thrown open for settlement
May IL, under the Carey Act, afford.
ing an opportunity to secure an irri.
gated farm at low cost on easy pay.
mcnts. Only 80 days residence is re-
Quired, 4 report containing official no.
tice Of the drawing, maps, plats, and
full information has been published
by the Irrigation Department, i0i
Home lns, Bldg. Chicago Any one in.
'crested may obtain a free copy by ap.
plying 10 the Department.
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02
Both in Same Pliuht.

"AIy friends dragged me into this
wrctched affair" shiverlngly said the
first duelst to his adversary, as the
seconds approached with the deadly
weapons. 81 never pulled the trigger
Of a pistol in my life; so, If | hit you
il will be an aCcidentn
Nor is this awful duel to my
liking," whined the challenger, white
to the gills. Like you, a pistol is a
strange article to my hands, and If
shoot you it will be with a stray
shot"
Then. for heavens sake" exclaimed
the first duelist. with a ray Of hope,
Tets aim carefully at each other, or
one of us may get it!"-Illustrated
Sunday Magazine.
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02
Important 10 Mothcrs,
Seek the BRIGHT Thines in Life.

Look out for the bright, for the
brightest side Of things, and keep the
face constantly turned toward il; you
will then shed happiness along your
way like the summer sun.-Juius
Bcntham.
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02
CLASSIFIED.

Printcr-Where shall I put the an
nounccment of Alderman Dodgers re-
tirement?
Editor Under Public Improve
meDtg"
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02

This is undoubtedly a dirty.looking
old world to the man who is too lazy
TO clean his spectacles.
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc cigar
made Of rich mellow tobacco. Your deal
er or Lewis Factory, Peoria. ILL.,
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02

A man isn't absolutely fool unless
he can be fooled the same way twice
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02

The harder q man works the harder
Il is to work him.
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02
Way6ide Chat.

Ever thrown ont Of u saloon?
idly inquired Tired Tinn.
Yep" answered Weary WIGS. i've
been thrown out Of most everything
'ccplin' work"
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02

An easy-going man is apt to make
it hard going for his wife.
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02
ARE YOUR CLOTHES E.Dr,

Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them
white again. Large OF. package, cents
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02

Pettit's Eye saIve First Sold in 1907
100 Years ago, sales increase yearly, wonder
fui remedy; cured millions weak eyes. All
druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo. n. y.
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02

Action to have It's right value must
be action with a purpose.-Gill.
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02

It isn't easy to fool the man who
knows himself.
The Taney County republican., 1908-04-02

OF course you never took advantage
of any one.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
ORGANIZATION OF REPUBLICANS
 TO BE FORMED.

The Cameron rally held at the Mesa opera house on Saturday evening last stirred up much enthusiasm here among the republicans. and a commit tee has issued a call for those affiliat- ed with this party to meet at the opera house on Friday evening, September 18th, for the purpose of organizing q .club, to be known as The Republican Club.
 There should be a splendid turnout on that evening. as the campaign is on in earnest, and much remains to be done before election day rolls around in November. The party is well repre- sented in this section of the Salt river valley, and with such a representation lit is hoped that much good may be ac- cOmplished The democrats are or ganized here as well as the socialists, and it is only fitting that a republican body should be formed. A general in vjtation is extended for the organiZa- tion meeting on Friday evening next.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
PARTY ENCOUNTERS DIFFIcUL.
 TIES

The Mesaites, consisting of James, Miller. F. T. Pomeroy, w. A. Macdon- lald, J. A. Stewart and D. P. Jones who left here last week for a tour of inspec- ton of Upper Fish Creek nanyon, re- port that the members encountered some of the difficulty of travel while on this trip. Through some misunder- standing in the arrangements, the horses which were to carry them over the fifteen mile journey from Fish Creek station, failed to be in waiting, and the party of five, having only two horses with them, had to make the en- tire distance in relays, three walking while two rode. This somewhat hamp- cred the progress. and was also some thing of hardship. but the gentlemen pushed bravely on still thinking that probably the animals, through some mistake, might have been left at the upper end of the canyon. However, this surmise on their part, proved to be delusion and a snare, as upon ar irving at their destination they found the place bare of equines, as was the case at Fish Creek.
 This disappointment did not prevent the Mesaites from fulfilling the quest of their journey and. accomplish the purposes for which it was begun. The homeward trip to Fish Creek station was made in a similar manner to the outgoing one, and the party finally reached home none the, worse from their experience aside from the fact that they were a little footsore
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
LARGE CAMPING PARTY RETURN
 ING

Information has been received by relatives here, to the effect that the members of a large camping party of Mesaites who have been in the MOgOl- lon mountains left that place today en route home. Those making up the party are: MT. and Mrs. A. Hunsaker, Mir. and Mrs. Len Lewis, MT. and Mrs. Warren Peterson, MT. and Mrs. w. N. Standage, MT. and Mrs. Zan Hunsaker. MT. and Mrs. Hugh Dana with their respective families.
 The campers left here, over month ago for the mountains, and camped in the vicinity of Clover Springs. and they have thoroughly enjoyed them selves judging from letters received by their friends in this city. A. Hunsaker, one of those who made up the party. was taken i'll shortly after his arrival there, and this somewhat deferred his pleasure during the early part of the vacation. but he soon recovered his good health, and joined with the others in having jolly good time.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
Mesa Department VII. HoGLE. Manager
". H. HoGLE, Manager


house the first entertainment of ser ies of moving picture shows, which are to be given during the coming win ter season by the Ralph A. Chase Moving Picture company, will take place.
 The manager, Ralph A. Chase, has been successful in securing a splendid new machine for this purpose and some of the latest popular pictures. The shows will continue to be given in the opera house until the completion of the electric theater now under course of construction on the opposite side of the street. Mir. Chase has had consid- erable experience in the management of this class of entertainments. and as sures the public that it will be provided with an amusement that is worth while. Illustrated songs will also form an in- teresting feature in the shows.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
IHf FOREST RESERVES
 UNDER INSPECTION
Sheep Owners Return Here From Trip
 With Government Officials.

John Nelson and Clarence Morrow returned yesterday morning after hay ing been absent from the city for twelve days, on a tour of inspection of the watersheds, in company with A. F. Potter, assistant U. s. forester, and D. D. Bronson, general inspector for Arizona and New Mexico.
 This investigation of the ranges and water sheds upon sheep and cattle have been pastured. was ordered by the U. s. government in answer to petition to the interior department, which was gotten up and presented by representa- tives of the sheepmen and cattlemen in Arizona during the early pa4 of last spring. J
 On the 3rd of September the party left here. going direct to Globe, the trip to that place being made over the old Silver King trail along the south side of the Superstitution mountains. Tn the vicinity of Globe. where the ranges furnish pasturage for over 15.- 900 goats all of the year round, the grass was found to be in splendid con dition, and averaging ten inches in height From there the party went down Pinto Creek intoe Globe and on to Government Wells, and after crossing the Salt river at the MonrOy crossing, and proceeding thence on the north side of this river to Four Peaks. pro ceeding from there on to Sunflower. and then down to Verde to Sears range. At this point. MT. Nelson and MT Morrow left the government off cials. and Zeke Newman and Al Beas- ley, two other prominent sheep owners, met Messrs Potter and Bronson and others of the party and continued on to Jerome and through the Verde Val ley reserve with them.
 On all of the ranges which were in cluded in this itinerary which serve as pasturage for sheep were found to be in good condition and almost without exception, the grass being high and plentiful This was particularly true of the districts in the vicinity of Four Peaks, Sunflower and Superstition mountains, where sheep are only grazed during a few months in the winter, or when feed cannot be secured on the desert.
 It is expected that the tour of in spection will be completed by the 22nd or 23rd of the present month, when report concerning the results of the trip will be forwarded to the officials of the interior department at Wash ington. and later a statement will be given out concerning the decision de- termined upon.
 MT Nelson will leave soon for Ne braska where Mrs. Nelson is now stay ing.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
UNION SESSION OF SABBATH
 SCHOOL.

A meeting was held in the tabernacle on Monday evening last by the stake superintendency of the Sunday school of the Church of the Latter Day Saints, and plans we're formulated for the holding of union Sunday school meet ing yesterday evening. At this there were present all of the Sunday school officers of the MaricOpa stake, and programs for the work of the coming winter season were outlined.
 This is the first of a series of month ly union meetings of the school to be given during the winter.
 A ward conference will be held on next Sunday in the Lehi ward. Isaac Dana and F. T. Pomeroy of the stake presidency will be in attendance.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
A SUPERIOR VANILLA EXTRACT.

vanilla extract of superior flavor and quality and double in strength to that which is usually secured, is being made direct from fine vanilla bean at the John Barnett drug store. The ex- tract which is now on sale there has been cured or more correctly speaking, has been ripened in oaken casks for over two years. A perfectly natural favor and one that is strong enough for an extract can be made in no other way, and of the preparation Mir. Bar nett says that one ounce will go as far as two of the ordinary extract. In or der to introduce this in the homes, free samples are being given out by the proprietor.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
wILLLocATE IN CALIFORNIA.

MT. and Mrs John J. Phillips and children will leave shortly for Corona. Calif., where they will take up their residence. having leased their ranch home to Levi Clifford. MT. and Mrs. Phillips are deservedly popular in this community. the former being the sup erintendent of the Sabbath school of the Methodist church. They are dis posing of their household furniture and expect to get away for the Golden State within a few days.
 Mir. Clifford the new lessee, will plant the land to barley this fall, as he will have possession of 1t for the ensuing year.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
A MESA PRODUCT
 HAS MADE GOOD
R. L. Drane Recently Made Chief En-
 aineer of the Randolph Lines.

Under the above headlines the Tue son Star makes an interesting an nouncement concerning the new chief of the Randolph Lines. who gained his education in the local schools of Tue son. In speaking further of MT. Drane's success the Star says:
 Much interest is felt generally in the announcement that the important post of chief engineer of the Randolph Lines is to go to R. L. Drane, who has been for some time the chief assistant engineer for former Engineer E. A Mcfarland, who has but this week ten dered his resignation. MT. Drans has made a phenomenal rise during the five years he has been connected with the company and his promotion is a popu- lar one, with the public as well as with the officials
 '1ncidently his rise is one that is of great interest out at the university. Drane is not an importation from the east but is a railroad man who has grown up in the west. He was raised in Mesa and nine years ago first came to Tucson for the purpose of entering the territorial university. All his tech nical knowledge of. the line of work in which he has ben so successful was gained at the local college and he grad uated from the institution in 1903 with the degree of B. S.. The following year he entered for post graduate de- gree but later resigned to enter the em- ploy of the Randolph Lines as draughtsman.
 This promotion to chief engineer of the Randolph Lines gives him the dis tinction of being the most notable grad uate of the scientific department of the territorial university
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
NEWS NOTES.

Doc Gentry reports the loss of a mare and colt, that from appearances got hilarious and knocked down a portion of the fence of the corral, and made good their escape.
 Attorney George W. SilverthOrn is expected to return home from his va cation tomorrow, which has been spent in Chicago. The attorney has been ab- sent several weeks. having joined his family which is now in the Windy City on a visit to relatives.
 Mrs. Louise Felton recently returned from a sojourn in California and has accepted a position in the furniture department of the establishment of O. s. Stapley & Go.
 Dave Hibbert and Farley Shrine, who have been on an extended trip through the state of Oregon, returned to their homes here yestrday morning. The gentlemen spent some time en route on a visit to relatives in Califor- mia.
 Jose Mendoza was arraigned in court yesterday morning on a charge of be- ing intoxicated and disturbing the peace. to the tune of $10.
 A meeting of the Bachelor Club was held last night at its headquarters, and a review of the affairs of the club was gone over.
 A representative of the Barnum and Bailey show, which will appear in the Capital City on the 2Sth instant, was here yesterday and talked show busi- ness.
 Attention is called to the change in the ad today of A. Hunsaker. The new fall line of ginghams has been re- ceived at the store and other new and up to date dress goods.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
puMP WORKS WELL

For the past few days Carl Gustaf- son and Marshal Brown have been en- gagged in Overhauling the city's auxil- iary pump, the Byron Jackson cen trifugal This pump has been little used, being retained merely for use when repairs are being made to the trypleX pump. There has been some dissatisfaction found with it but this was done away with yesterday at a trial run. The little pump did the re- quired work and did it nicely. demon- strating beyond a doubt that all it needed was thepproper fixing to make it perfectly efficient in every respect and dependable in case of an emer- gency at any time.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

Advertised list. published September Is, 1908: Margarita B. Gonzalez, Gregorio G. Higera, Jubencio Herman deg. Anselmo L. Jaimes, Matildes Mo- ralez. Jose M. Romero, Miss T. Sotelo, Josefita Vega, J. D. Campbell. MT. Jessie Hall, Frank J. Hill, Bill Hurdle, F. R. Killey, W. B. Stockston.
 When calling for an advertised letter call the attention of the delivery clerk to the fact that it has been advertised or you will not receive it. A further payment of one cent is required on all letters advertised
 J. O. MULLEN, Postmaster.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
MAccABEES MEET.

The Knights of the Maccabees held a meeting Monday evening and initiated a couple of candidates into the mys- teries of the order. This function was followed by light refreshments. The knights have planned to meet here after but twice each month on the 2nd and 4th Monday nights, while the all