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pete is a Knowing Trout.

Minstead. Conn.-Pete, lone trout
n deep spring at Wintergreen. the
summer home of Mr.. Stone, at High
and lake, answers to his name. com
ng to the surface whenever 1t Is
spoken. He also has been taught to
lump out of the water to take worms
rom persons fingers.
Pete is one of three trout placed
asst summer in small pond fed by
The spring. He worked his way up
he small underground stream into the
vailed spring during the winter. Sew.
eral trout of Pete's slze-fully ten
inches long-have been placed in the
spring at different times this season to
keep him company, but the instant
they were released he attacked and
killed them. Pete has kept the spring
free of insects an@ frogs.
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,,s shoos and socks. as well as his roll
NJ $250-and about SzoV III
lewelry. was gone. Nor did ne nave
his hat.
Mcmillan set the porters and tram
crew at work to find clothing, tnlhk
ing that some Joker friend had taken
n but II was not to be found. lne
train had made frequent stops IN tne
night. and It is supposed that at one
of the stops the sneak thief got on
board and carried off Mr.. Mcmillan :
wardrobe without waiting TO sor'
things out.
The Might of Mcmillan, however
was more pitiful than would at hrs'
annear. as the train was racing ihlo
pittsburg at great speed ana there
vas not a man on the train VINO
weighed over 140 pounds, and so tne
question OF borrowing a pair OF pants
for MFR. McMillan's 200 pounds seemed
beyond question.
Finally the Pullman conductor, VINO
weighed 1877 pounds, announced tnat
he had three pairs vi VN'i"
in a locker. Mr.. Mcmillan split TWO
of the pairs trying to get into them,
oven partly, but the third pair held
good. and aided by a sheet Kindly
contributed by the porter, the lumber
king was enabled to reach the bag
gage shed of the police station, where
he got chance to telephone home for
aid. :.
II am a peaceable man and l don't
want to meet the man who stole my
clothes" said Mr.. Mcmillan. III DO
I'm afraid I'll kill him. Travelled
about $1,000 miles in the last IL
months, but never had a trick ike
that played on me before.
ut don't look good to come racing
into a big city with nothing on but a
short undershirt and fancy vest, and
lot of splinter weights into whose
trousers you couldn't get one leg Of
fering you advice"
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HIS LEG IN THE LEMONADE

was arraigned in the Tombs poIico
court he was minus his leg. He gave
his name as James Harmon. and said
that he had no home.
why did you break the bowl?"
asked Magistrate Kernochan.
Il didn't, your Honor" Harmon rs.
Piled You can see for yourself that
/ couldn't have done it. have M
wooden leg"
Indeed" said Wagner wratbfuI,v
and why? Because l grabbed that loo
out OF your hand and threw If into
the street, and Dago picked II I'm
and put 1t in bag and ran down - q
side street" p"
We'll" saiG the magistrate, "wbile
the police are looking for vour Iao
you can rest safely on the island si1
months" Ola
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the TRIALS
|OF AR T HUR

The Young woman with the auburn
hair and tan suit, which harmonized
with t. had been studiously gazing at
the pictures, but she saw the young
man coming down the long gallery
before he saw her. Thus she was
able to greet him with just the proper
air OF polite surprise, unmixed witn
any apparent pleasure, which the pc
culiar situation demanded.
why, Arthur" she said. so glad
to see you'll"
The tall young man set his Jaw.
Then you've had change OF MIND
haven't you?" he asked
81 don't know what you are talking
about" said the young woman In an
injured tone Anyhow, I've seen SC
little of you of late-arent the pic
lures lovely?"
Very" said the young man, who
had not looked at them. He led the
way to a vacant bench. II don't know
when I've seen any pictures that I've
enjoyed more You ought to know
why you haven't seen mel"
The young woman with the auburn
hair shook her head pensively and
sadly. I'm sure ] don't know" she
told him. 1T has made me feel very
bad hate to have my friends grow
tired of me-
The tall young man stared at her
and turned faint purple.
"Well, l like that" he murmured
Elizabeth, you have the most surpass
ing nerve of any girl who ever exist
ed! Grown tired of you, indeed! Lay
the hlame ON me IL You like Still
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HIS CLOTHES STOLEN.

unique, certainly the meanest. sneak
thief who ever entered Pullman car.
While en- route from Baltimore to
Pittsburg over the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad the thief stole every stitch
of clothing possessed by Mr.. Mcmillan
while the latter slept. The lumber
king, who weighs 200 pounds, had re-
tired wearing only little dinky ath-
letic undershirt.
He had this when he was wated,
and In addition he had been left his
fancy vest, great, gaudy affair. Even
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Women See Sea serpsr.

Kalamazoo, Mich,-Four verao,or.
women and a man vouch for tho om
istence OF a new kind OF sea sernen,
which they saw in Long lake, near
here. 1t is 40 feet long, has an am
gator head a turtle neck and darE
red skin. val
Mrs Clara Wheatley, her daugbto.
and Alma and Ellen Arnold SOW 49,
monster came up within five sao, 'ne ne
their boat, bllnked at them and a,s
appeared when they cried out S
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what could fellow do when you were
SO extraordinarily busy all the time :?
One never saw you except from the
middle distance either going or get.
ting back from somewhere with that
that Cummings! Don't think I'm fool
enough to be jealous. OF course, you
have perfect right to go with Cum
mings or any one else as much as yoa
please-only | can tell pretty wei
when I'm wanted and when I'm not
Why, Arthur" said the young WON
an, reproachfully. Il am surprised al
you. AS If l was not always glad tn
see you!"
See here" said the young man
warmly. How can you say that after
the way you absolutely shook me-yes,
shook meat the Smiths?
Did you come here on purpose tc
be disagreeable?" demanded the young
woman.
Il came to see the pictures" re
turned the young man. coldly.
Then why don't you go and look
~ SHSAi oilc dSheu. III sure '
don't want to detain you! Here
was so glad to see you again and then
you-you--"
The young man, glancing sternly al
her, detected signs of moisture on he,
lashes
Elizabeth" he said, don't do that.
But honestly, you've treated ME hor
ribly. Now haven't you?"
didn't mean to, Arthur" said the
girl, with suspicious meekness. 81
thought all the time that you simply
weren't interested in me any more!"
Ihe young man looked little doubt
ful, but the tear on her eyelasbes
swung the balance in her favor.
don't see how you could even
dream that" he said. 81 was lust cut
up over your conduct with that impos
siole Cummings. So I stayed away. ]
thought that was what you wanted
dldnt want to bother you.p
/ don't see how you could be so
foolish!" sighed the girl.
H'@apelh' sald the young man.
let's cut the pictures and 20 some
"nere Tor dinner-and the theater
after You can telephone home"
The young woman looked slightly
nonplused.
Ihats so good OF you, Arthur" she
hlurmured, "but-but-well, Won see
a promised to do those very things
with Mr' Cummings. He's to be here
IN Just about Is minutes"
The young man got to his feet in q
algnined manner. We'll. IL doesn't
matter In the least, not in the least 4"
ne CALCULATED. Il really must be 90
ing now How you can endure tbe
name chatter Of that-and here
thought you meant what you said
by" 'ou' Dood
Inc young woman smiled as sbe
watched him stalk angrily down IN,
sai'ery and away. Then she extract
ed a leaf from a powder paper booI
anu daintily dabbed her face
II men aren't the funniest,n oh,
conhded to herself. Not iea,ous,
On; no! Poor Arthurl"-Cbioa@,
Daily News. N"'cas'
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WEALTHY MAN REACHED PITTS
BURG IN HIS uNDERsHiRT.
Sneak Thief Completely Cleaned Out
the Berth Of William e. McMii-
Ian, and He Couldn't Borrow
Pair of Pants.

Pittsburg, Pa.-William e. McMil-
Ian, president of the Mcmillan Lum'
ber company, Chicago and Baltimore,
was the victim of perhaps the most
Arizona republican., 1908-08-06
Come Field

Tana without much difficulty, and in the
crude state Of the city's utilities a wide
awake American is almost sure to see
some opening for the exercise of enter
prise. He may readily find IN opportu-
nifty to cultivate the land or tend sthe
orchard of nonresident owner. In that
manner he can learn whether the life
Is attractive to him and what prospects
OF pront It offers. He may work a spell
Tor one OF the large railroads or other
corporations and gain a very useful ex-
perience. Meanwhile he avoids the danger
OF entering In ignorance upon some &C.
cupation that might prove unconsenial
or unremunerative, and the worse dan
ger OF being cheated by one OF the I'M
scrupulous land companies or agents, Of
which there are not a few offering on
ticfng bait to the unwary newcomer. AS
rule few people have been caught BY
the specious advertisements and hand
books Of the rural cOlonizers, but many
Of them have been beguiled into pur-
chasing town lots where there will never
be any towns Cuba is essentially an
agricultural country, and must ever
remain such. Its manufacturing interests
will never be great enough to cause the
establishment OF large urban centers.
With the increase Of its population and
the growth Of its industries rural towns
Arizona republican., 1908-08-06
The cro;neWhe9rf A5u9y POINT IN Che Ho-rb07'

Will spring up, but II Is certain that
their rise will be slow as It has been In
the past. The small capitalist viii do
well TO see his land and learn something
about 1t before buying and to leave spec
ulative propositions alone.
American immigrants to Cuba have,
Tor the most part engaged In the fruit
business, because the Island is peculiarly
adapted to the culture of a large variety
OF fruits, and because the business does
not require large capital nor any consid-
cradle experience Orange culture, whilst
II has not been prosecuted for sufficient
length of time to afford q conclusive
test promises to become large and
profitable industry. The fruit grows in
abundance and Of excellent quality, but
transportation facilities will need to be
improved before permanent success can
be assured. Many Americans are raising
grapefruit In connection with the orange
and are finding a ready market In the
United States, whittier all Cuban fruit
exports 60. Suitable land for the cultiva-
ton Of these products can be secured
cheaply-that is to say, at IS or Sc an
acre. Neither frost nor blight is to be
feared. and the hundreds of thousands of
trees that have been transplanted from
Florida and California during the past
few years have fourished and borne even
Arizona republican., 1908-08-06

mas, and In a few instances small fruit
growers might find il worth while to
raise limited quantity of them In con-
junction with some other crop.
Although Cuba produces the finest cof-
fee. there does not appear to be any
good prospect Of a revival of that once
profitable Industry. At present the
island does not produce sufficient for its
own consumption. and 1t cannot export
in competition with the cheap product Of
Brazil and Central America. Neverthe-
less, a man who has had experience In
coffee culture will find it paying occupa-
tion in Cuba, especially In connection with
cocoa cultivation. The latter is in constant
demand at good prices. the chocolate
manufacturers Of Europe often finding it
difficult to secure a sufficient supply.
Cocoanut raising would be a profitable
business but for the fact that the mar
ket is entirely under the control of the
trust in New York, which handles the
entire output Of the West Indies.
A business which offers splendid posi-
bilities that seem to have been over
looked is the growing OF vegetables for
the home market and export. As a
means OF supplying the former demand
the industry has not developed TO suf-
hcient proportions, although small
quantity has already been shipped. With
the extension Of the transportation serv-
Arizona republican., 1908-08-06

hind. The next morning he is down
at the postoffice, inquiring for letters
from home, or briskly reading papers
descriptive of yesterdays ball games.
Then there are many who go to
a camp in the woods. of all vaca-
tons, there are few that have an APP
peal to the tired city slave like that
of a vacation in the woods" The
piny woods. What a picture of
wholesome out-of door life the words
suggest. \ picture of untrammeled
freedom, of "roughing 1t, of majes-
tic forest aisles. and velvety floors
of pine needles. a long log cabin
with a great fireplace about which
to sit in the evening: a silver lake
and a golden moon tnat shines down
Arizona republican., 1908-08-06
A Bamboo Thicket,

Nv JJNG meI frequently ash whit are
the opportunities for Americans In
~ Cuba. 1t IS from this point Of view
that the following article is written.
II IS probable that before many years
have passed by Cuba will have become
territory Of the United States 1t Is diff
cult 10 see how this is to be avoided.
even though the endeavor is made 70
avert It. For, II the island comes In no
other way, It will ultimately be forced,
rs Hawaii was, by the action OF the prop
ertyowners, who are almost entirely for
eigners and chiefly Americans.
The fact that so large a proportion Of
the Industrial and commercial interests
or Cuba are under the control OF Ameri-
cans and supported by American capital.
added TO the probability of its soon
coming under the flag, makes the
Island the most favorable country in the
world for the emigration Of our people,
who before the close of the present half
century are going to find themselves a
little crowded. With the exception, per-
haps. Of the Dutch possession Of Java,
there Is no spot on earth so fertile and
30 full Of promise as the Island of Cuba
1t must ultimately contain a large popu-
laton, and without doubt can support
100000 Of souls in happy prosperity.
tourists TO Cuba and settlers IN the isl.
and Increases. There are several dis
tinctly American colonies IN the country.
Some of these were doubtless formed pre-
maturely and In districts remote from
good transportation facilities. As a con-
sequence the members found themselves
subjected to Observation-Disclosures
hardships-that had not entered into
their calculations. Also, they experienced
difficulty in marketing the produce of
their 1elds and orchards. These condi-
tons have now almost entirely passed
away, however. and the settlements are
beginning to thrive and share in the gem
eral development Of the island The ex-
tension Of railroads, highways and trolley
systems in the past few years has done
much TO improve the prospects OF the
small American farmer in the island z
The bright young man who goes out to
Cuba at this time and grows up with the
country cannot fai! TO find many avail
able avenues leading to the accumulation
OF moderate fortune. or course there
Is an unlimited field for the profitable In
Arizona republican., 1908-08-06

better than In their native habitat.
The cultivation Of pineapples has
proved profitable and the area devoted
to II is constantly expanding. A few
years ago all the fruit was shipped to
New York, with the result of Cutting
the market and lowering prices. Now 1t
Is sent direct to other ports as well. and
good prices generally prevail. Still the
market Is somewhat fuctuating and I'M
certain. and the crop of a season apt
to be In excess of the demand. The an
nual value Of the pineapple exports Is
81, 100000.
Apart from the Mediterranean IittoraI
and the Island of Sicily there Is no part
of the world In which lemons can be
as successfully grown as in the noun
famous districts at the eastern end OF
Cuba. Lemons and lines are more
easily cultivated than oranges, and find
as ready a market In the United States.
Also, they are less liable to injury In
shipment, an important consideration In
the fruit business where certain por-
ton of the carriage is by road.
A few Americans are engaged In grow
ing bananas, but It is not a promising in
dustry In Cuba. The Jamaican and Cen
tral American fruits seem to be more In
favor In the market. and are the product
of the cheapest labor. There is, how
ever, a large domestic demand for bana-
Arizona republican., 1908-08-06

ice all kinds Of vegetables can be pro6ta-
bly, grown In Cuba. The soil and climate
are admirably adapted to the vigorous
growth Of potatoes, onions. tomatoes.
elephants, cucumbers, beans and squashes.
1t is highly probable that a market will
be created In time for some OF the native
fruits In the United States, but the small
farmer cannot. of course, afford TO ex-
pertinent with such uncertainties. The
aguacate. or alligator penr, is one Of
the most priced fruits In the West IN
dies, and our people will probably soor
demand large supply.
Bee culture Is receiving a great deal Of
attention from the Americans In Cuba.
and for those who have had experience
In the business II is n very promising
held. The savsnnas, covered with a great
variety Of flowers. furnish ample sources
for the accumulation OF honey, and the
Insects are not subjected to any trying
temperatures There are three species OF
bees in the island-the native the Ger
man and the Italian. They all do well.
but the last named Is considered the most
productive. As the bee requires but lit
tie care. a few hives make an excellent
adjunct TO fruit orchard 10 case II Is
not desirable to devote ones entire atten-
ton TO one thing. The value of the ex-
ports OF honey and wax exceed $1,000. 900
Germany takes the greater part OF both
products. but a considerable quantity
goes to the United States and France.
Tobacco growing Is quite out OF the
question for the man of moderate means.
Indeed, all the desirable tobacco land Is
In occupation. despite the contrary state
ments OF some of the promotion compa-
MES. Nor can the small capitalist take
up sugar-cane growing. except under the
"eolono," or tenant-farIner. system. which
seldom appeals to the American and has
the disadvantage OF competition with the
native 1t Is highly probable, however,
that there are many unopened fields Of
agriculture In which future fortunes will
be made In a country where almost any
thing will grow luxuriantly- The most
likely OF these possible endeavors is vini-
culture. Spain forbade the growth Of the
grape in the islarf1. fearing that 1t Nigh,
compete with the home industry Vine
yards were, however. planted and main-
tained by priests. with results that proved
that in certain parts Of Cuba the graps
will flourish amazingly well.
Arizona republican., 1908-08-06
The @rwo. Meekersy Vacation.

The two weekers" have to begin
their vacation enjoyments the min
ute they get off the train. in order
to make the most of the time" says
John 7. McCutcheen nthe July APP
pleton's. In ten minutes the trunk
is unpacked, a pair of flannel trous-
ers and rakish hat from the year
before are dug out, and the Vaca-
toner is ready to saunter out in
search of the attractions mentioned
in the lads" In an hour he is
playing game of tennis, in two
hours he has explored the entire re-
gion for a mile around, and in three
hours he is writing post cards to
the luckless ones who were left be-
Arizona republican., 1908-08-06

vestment Of capital. Of which Americans
have already availed themselves to the
extent OF 10O,OO0,000 or more. But the
prospects of the young man with only
scanty means are good. He viii find IN
town or country numerous channels for
the exercise Of American enterprise and
energy. OF the 5000 or 6,000 citizens OF
the United States at present permanently
resident in Cuba 1t is safe to say that
90 per cent arrived with but a few hun
dred dollars in their possession. Practi-
cally all are doing well and making
living under much easier conditions than
they could at home. The climate is not
at all trying to our people. and no class
In the country works as hard as the av-
erage man in the United States.
There is one point which the contem-
plating settler In Cuba should consider,
and that is the desirabllity of proceed
ing with prudence and taking bis time
about deciding upon his future occupa-
5tion. young man cannot do better than
to put in two or three years of pre-
liminary residence. During this period
he can learn the language, the customs
OF the people, the methods and oppor-
tunities Of trade and land values. De-
spite the proverb anent rolling
stone" | would advise as great a range
of occupation and locality as possible.
A single man can obtain a job in Ha-
Arizona republican., 1908-08-06

down in New York-and dear, they say
the horse show is on there now"
Yes said he, ,colliding with her in
a quick backward movement to grab
up his forgotten umbrella, I'll take you
to the horse show, and to all the good
plays, so that when you come home
you may tell your friends all What's
the natter"
You've knocked my hair down." his
wife declared, a little testify, hurried
~ repairing the damage.
Come, don't dilly-dally," he ad-
monished; you haven't time"
Through the doorway he hurried.
When he turned to again warn his
wife he beheld her standing in the
doorway, her countenance full 70 con-
Germ
Arizona republican., 1908-08-06
The Spelling of a Pleasure Trip

For the hour after the husband had
burst into his house, triumphantly
holding aloft long delayed railroad
pass to New York for himself and wife
the Stevens home was a scene of bus
tie and disorder
Hurry urged Mr.. Stevens. then
clapping on his hat and snatching up
his hastily packed satchel, "wo'not a
minute to lose. Train goes i'm twenty
minutes. As it is, wen have to hus-
tie ike sin to make the station in
time"
I'm ready, dear," blithely rejoined
Arizona republican., 1908-08-06
SANTA FE TIME TABLE.
PHOENIX CITY I'M

PtOENlA CII1 IlmE-
1.-THE Diamond Jo". All
Main line local points
Phoenix to Ash Fork. Los
Angeles, San Francisco
and all other points west.
Leaves daily at. ..2:15 a. m.
THE Daylight Express. All
Main line local points and
all points east of Ash
Fork.
Leaves daily EXCEPT
SATURDAYS at .........S.O0 a. m.
1.-THE Coast Limited.
Through Pullman Sleeper
to Los Angeles, connect
ing with California Limit
ed Train No. 3 at Ash
Fork.
Leaves EVERY SATUR-
DAY at .4:3O p. m.
Trains arrive from Ash Fork at
1:45 a. m. DAILY and 4:10 p. m.
daily.
No trains on branch line to Parker
on Sundays.
Tri-weekly service from Prescott to
Crown King and Poland. Call Main
los for further information.
Arizona republican., 1908-08-06
"NoW what 90

"Now what?"
john asked she apprehensively.
did you call up the newspapers, as
told your
No; forgot. Blame it, Mary come"
Instead she abruptly withdrew inside
and Topped into hall chair.
aren't you eoming?" demanded the
exasperated man, rushing back to the
doorway and peering in "Confound
it, there isn't time now for notifying
the consumed old newspapers"
Then" said she cody. but deter
minedly, "what did you suppose 1 was
going to New York fOr?"-FrOm The
Bohemian Magazine for July.
The bread of quality. That's the
kind we make. Home Baking Co.
Arizona republican., 1908-08-06

his wife, flying down the hall stairs,
fully equipped. ooh John, what a
great time Wen have!" she rapturous-
~ added, impatiently waiting while
the encountered man struggled to pull
back the catch on the front door.
Wen take in all the interesting sights
Arizona republican., 1908-08-06

on you as you drift with some one,
very pretty and temporarily very
dear, in the boat with you. That is
the picture that entices the shop
worn denizens of the busy places"
Life without difficulties is but
death
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-18
Trunks From SOC to $4,000

AT Hubert Bros Trunk Factory. .
Main. south of Kenyon hotel.