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Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
A Criminal Fraternity.

When a man becomes a "yegg" he practically loses the name that be- longs to him. If there comes into q ''yegg" camp stranger who proves by his dialect that he is entitled to membership, ''yegg" etiquette does not permit any one to ask his name. Where dye hail from2" is the ques- tion. If he replies that he is a Pitts burger, they call him Pitts Slim" or Pitts Fat" or some other name sug gested by his physical characteristics There is a degree of cleverness. some times, in these names. A young man with patch of gray hairs is known as The Aged Kid" A hunchback with a wooden leg acquires the appel lation of ''The Pegged Hump"
 The word ''yegg' has been attribut- ed to Gypsy origin. When a thief showed special aptitude, the Gypsies elected him a "yegg chief" Gradually the ordinary tramp or hobo. if he grew to be skillful thief. came into the title of Johnny Yegg." and finally the name was acquired exclusively by the wandering nitreglycerine expert of today This outcastt appears to embody what is worst in the Gypsy and the hobo with, the craft of one and the barbarity of the other added to a reck- less daring of his own
 One of the most interesting phases of the fraternity of the ''yeggs" is found in those rare exceptions, the "yegg" with a family and the "yegg" with longing for home. While most of them have no ties. it happens now and then that one boasts a wife and children In that event, if he is arr rested, other ''yeggs" invariably pro- vide for the family. The "yegg'' with the longing for home occasionally gratifies his ambition by saving conn petence. with which he returns to his native place. He then settles down in some business, and ''yeggs" know him no more. If there is an inquiry as to what has happened to the absent one, the reply is. Hes gone home" All ',yeggs' know what that means.-From ::The Bank Robbers. Nemesis" by Fritz Graves, in the Bohemian Nigga zine for December.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
DIFFERENT MEETINGS
 OF VARIOUS KINDS
Lodges, Church, and Society Gather
 ings For the Week.

There will be a mothers meeting this afternoon at o'clock at the residence of Mrs. NJ. J. House. All interested are cordially invited to attend.
 There will be a meeting of the L. T. L. at the odd Fellows Hall this after noon at four o'clock.
 The L. O. T. NJ. Hive, No. s. will hold its next regular meeting Thurs day afternoon at the tabernacle at 2 30 for the purpose of making arrange ments for the Christmas tree on the evening of Dec. 24th.
 The Good Templars will meet in the Congregational church this evening at the usual hour.
 The. NJ W. 4. will hold an important meeting Thursday evening. There will be election of officers and all members are urged to be presnt.
 The knights of Pythias will meet as usual this evening in the Odd Fellows hall.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15


 The Y's will meet at the home of Mrs. E. W. Wilbur. on Friday evening, December IS. at 7:30.
 E. W. Thompson was seriously in- jured by a fractious horse which he was riding. running into a wire fence. As soon as the animal felt the wires he reared back. pushing the pummel of the saddle against MT. Thompson's side
 Miss Francelle POmroy entertained a few guests at birthday party in her honor. Music and games furnish ed the amusement. and dainty lunch con was served. Those present besides the young hostess were Miss Mabel Pomroy and Messrs. Frank Irwin and Albert Spencer.
 O. L. Bowen of North Yakima. Wash. is in Mesa, the guest of his brother, s. w. J. Bowen. The visitor is not an entire stranger to the val ley. having been here some seven years ago. He is an enthusiast over the prosperous condition which exists in Washington, and states that the few remaining available tracts are be- ing taken rapidly by newcomers.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
A WHIRL WIND FINISH
 BY MESA CONTESTANTS
They Are Both Quite Satisfied with, 70 the Result.

The Mesa contestants are we'll sat- isfied with their position in the lists of the successful contestants in The Republicans scholarship contest. The closing hours were full of excitement for the two young people who had been working hard on the Mesa end of the south side. and while they were both interested in climbing as high up in the score as possible, there was in this little contest between them selves as to which would turn in the largest number of points. A mistake occurred in the final counting of the points scored by Miss Guthrie. Dur ing the latter part of the contest she had been holding votes in reserve and in the final count there were vouch- CTS for 3.40O points which got mis- placed. and so were not counted in her final score.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
TO FLOW ON A LARGE SCALE.

The 45-horse- power traction engine. pulling three four-gang disc blows. left for the ranches controlled by Fay Tor and Jefferson, where it is soon to be used in preparing the ground for grain. The engine is operated by gas Oline and was purchased through O. s. Stapley & Co. The outfit will ploy twelve furrows, the whole being twelve feet wide. Messrs. Taylor and Jef-' ferson expect>to break forty acres per day.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
THE CORNER LOCATED
 FOR SCHOOL BUILDING
THE CORNER LOCATED The High School Board Made Another
 Move Yesterday.

Another step was made yesterday that brings the new Union high school building still nearer to a reality. Rep- resentatives of the school board yes- terday morning located the northwest corner of the building. The other cor ners of theN building required no att tention from the board as they will naturally be located by the plans and specifications of the building.
 The northwest corner of the building, as indicated yesterday by the board is one hundred and fify feet east of the east line of Mill Ave, and one hundred feet south of what will be the dividing line between the public school and high school property. The building, in- cluding steps, will be I4O by 100 feet, the long way being north and south This will leave a space between the south end of the building and the south line of the grounds of 524 feet and a space between the east side of the building and the east side of the grounds of 225 feet, thus giving ample room for play grounds, athletic grounds and such trees as may be set out. It is not planned to do much in, the way of Ornamentation on the east and south of the building. but the 150 feet directly west of the building win be laid off in an attractive manner with trees and shrubs. The building will face west.
 It is planned to have a drive way of medium width between the grounds of the public and high school and also a gravel walk cement walk may be constructed if the funds of the schools warrant the move when the time comes.
 The new Popular restaurant, every thing new, clean, and neat. The best of service.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
DEATH OF CLAUDE JACKSON.

Information has reached here to the effect that Claude Jackson, who for merly lived in Blackburn. Mo, died at his home there on December G He came to Mesa several months ago in search of health. The deceased had reached such an advanced stage. how ever. that he could not be benefited by the climatic change, and the latter part of November he was taken back to his old home, where he died few days later
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST.

There will be drill Thursday night. commencing at 7:30 sharp, when a full attendance of the members of Com pany ID is expected. It is proposed at this meeting to select dance com mittee and make arrangements for a military ball to be given in the near future.
 Attention is called to the change in the advertisement of A. Hunsaker. This popular store is now filled with Yuletide. suggestions for the Christ mas shoppers.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
Love's Appetite.

Love grows by what it feeds upon
 I'll have slice of moon. A liberal cut of rustic bench. And, please, enclose a spoon. Love grows by what it feeds upon Then me some kisses brew. A half pint of honeyed words,
 And maiden just like you. Love grows by what it feeds upon
 So cut me q oaress, A pound or two of toasted hugs
 And-a sugar coated %Yes!" Oscar Loeb in Gunter's Magazine for
 February.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
NEWS NOTES

j. NJ. Carter and wife of Globe were registered at the Casa Loma yesterday.
 During the absence of J. W. Parry, whe is doing grand jury duty in Phoe- nix, NJ. O. ODell is helping in the Parry Goodwin store.
 Users of the telephone were greeted with familiar voice yesterday morn ing Miss Fannie Corson again pre- sides at the board and Miss Mcdonald, who has had charge during the past months. returns today to her home in Mesa.
 time Sunday afternoon. The reser- voir was drained and given a thorough cleaning.
 D. w. Beldon, representing the West inghouse Electric and Manufacturing company, was a business visitor here yesterday afternoon.
 A drain pipe is being placed under the new side walk between the Andre and Peterson buildings.
 Miss F. L. Blount of Chicago arrived here yesterday and will spend the win ter with her sister. Mrs. Lynd.
 In connection with the exchange at Birchett's store Saturday. there will all So be held a sale of aprons and fancy articles. Those who are contributing. are requested to leave their articles at Mrs. Schmidt's not later than Thurs day.
 Tempe was treated to another rain yesterday It drizzIed along most of the morning and toward evening got down to business with a good hard shower.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
CONDITION NOT IMPROVED.

Mrs. Annie Allison, who suffered a stroke of paralysis while attending a meeting of the Ladies Aid of the Bap- tist church on Thursday at the home of Mrs. w. N.NAmos. was reported yesterday to have taken a serious turn for the worse, and fears were enter tained for her recovery.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
MASQUERADE PRIZES

The Rebekahs are making extensive preparations for their masquerade ball in Cosmopolitan hall Friday evening. Cosmopolitan hall is the name applied to the hall over the Tempe Hardware company that has been recently reno vated. The ladies will offer six prizes on that evening. One for the best sus- tained lady character and one for the best sustained gentleman character One for the most handsome lady's cos tune and one for the most handsome gents costume. Another one will be offered for the most comical costume and still another for the ugliest one. These prizes will be valuable ones.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
SATISFACTORY SUM REALIZED.

The sum realized from the proceeds of the sale at the bazaar given by the Ledies' Aid of the Methodist church. which was held in the Mahoney build ing and which was announced in yes terday mornings Republican as be- ing s211,- has been added to by addi- tional sales until yesterday it had reached the sum of s225. This is quite satisfactory. and the ladies, who have worked industriOusly for many months. feel pleased over the patron age they received as well as the fact that they accomplished more than they had planned.
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Arizona republican., 1908-12-15

The famous Hamilton Brown rubber boots. A fresh lot just in. You need them for irrigating. w. Lukin Cash Store
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15

And what reward if I learn to love you?" inquired she.
 Why. you get me-" answered he, with the air of one offering a valu- able prize.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15

Old Rutledge Whiskey, full quarts, $100. Try it, Tempe House.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15

Photos taken this week at Donnelrs will be ready for Xmas.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15

Finch and Carr. undertakers and em- bslmers. Tempe, Phones. 1s1 Finch; and 179. Carr.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15

For sale, mesquite wood, stove length 5000 per cord. Leave orders at Parry Goodwin store. w. S. Austin.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15

For your spectacles, eye glasses and other optical goods see Dr. Swigert, IT p. Adams St Phone Red 2641. Bring your repair work to us.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15

The new Popular restaurant, every thing new, clean, and neat. The best of service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
 ALEX T. LONDON WRITES OF JUDGE NESMITH'S FITNESS
elKnown Lawyer Says It Is No Disgrace For Man to
 Be Poor.
Birmingham, Ala, May 12, 1so

Birmingham, Ala, May F, 1908. Editor Age Herald:
 The public is not concerned with any differences which may exist between Mr. H. K. White and Judge Nesmith, but it is deeply concerned in the question whether Judge Nesmth ic fitted by char acter and learning to hold the office of , judge of the city court, and hence it is well to consider the charges brought by MT. White in your columns.
 Boiled down, MT. Whites charges are in substance as follows
 Q) Judge Nesmith is a poor man.
 @ Judge Nesmith has had the neces- sary manhood and courage to direct d verdict in a case where he thought such action was proper, and incidentally to rebuke certain jurors who openly and flagrantly violated their duty and defied t~@ court
 t3) That Judge Nesmith erroneonsy de- cided a case against him (Mr. White).
 l must confess, though a little over scrupulous in my judgment of the qualifi- cation and fitness of lawyers seeking judicial office, that I am unable to see anything derogatory to Judge Nesmith in the cards of MT. White Let us con- slider them in detail:
 Q) have never heard until now that a mans fitness for judicial office was to be measured by the tax returns, or the amount of his wealth. and God forbid that any such standard should ever ex- ist. Many of the most distinguished or naments of the bench, state and federal have died almost penniless after years of distinguished and honorable service The fact is that the average judge is wholly unfitted to acquire money. and it would be almost a reproach to Judge Nesmith if he had devoted his life to money-getting rather than to the acquisi- ton of legal knowledge-which he pos sesses- in such eminent degree.
 @ I had supposed that one of the great elements in the makeup of judge was courage. I had supposed until now that the fact that judge was willing to run counter to the popular prejudice was rather a card in his favor. It seems 70 me that the greatest reproach which could be brought upon a judge would be to say with truth that he was unwilling to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13

decide the case before him according to his conviction, regardless of consequences. MT. White does not intimate any reflec- tion upon Judge Nesmith's character or honestly he does not pretend that Judge Nesmith did not have positive convictions that the plaintiff in the case to which he refers was not under the law entitled to verdict If Judge Nesmith was sat isfied that the plaintiff was not entitled to recover, was he not in duty and con science bound, under his oath of office, to so instruct the jury? If Judge Ne smith made a mistake in the conclu- sion that he reached as to the rights of the plaintiff the law has provided an am- pie remedy in the form of an appeal to the supreme court by the plaintiff But if Judge Nesmith had failed to give the instructions, believing tho plaintiff was not entitled to recover. he would have demonstrated his unftness to sit on the bench.
 Again: The members of the jury were bound under their oaths to take the law from the court. and when the members of the jury refused to take instructions from the judge they clearly violated their duty, and no self-respecting judge could do less than rebuke them. We have never reached the point as yet, where the jury is to be the judge of the law and the Tact. too, and until there IS some change, if judge wishes to maintain the respect due the court from the pub lie and sutors he Is bound to protect his dignity from jurors, suitors and law yers, and the only way l have ever known this to be done is for him to maintain the law as he sees it. He may err in his judgment, but surely no judge is to be condemned for that.
 (s) If the mistakes of judges in their opinions in regard to the law is to be cause for refusing them office it would be very difficult to get any self-respect- ing man to serve as a judge. No man knows 1t all. and every judge is liable to err. The only question that concerns the public is, did he err honestly? If he did, there are wcll-known means of cor rection. The law books arc full of eases where the errors of judges are corrected by the reviewing courts, and so long us we are compelled to rely upon human
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
COLLEGE TENNIS
 EXPERTS TO PLAY

Atlanta, Ga. May 12-The survivors of the semi-fnals doubles in the Southern intercollegiate tennis tournament which began here yesterday, are Poteet and Earnshaw of Wake Forest college and Middlebrook and Carter of the University of Georgia. These teams will tomorrow meet in the final round.
 In the singles the semi-fnals round will be played tomorrow between Connaly of the Georgia School of Technology and Carter of the University of Georgia; and Poteet and Earnshaw of Wake Forest.
 The Mississippi Agricultural and Me chanical teams were put out of the race today, Blanton losing to Briggs of Trinity in the singles and Blanton and Didlake, the Mississippi double team, being de- feated by Middlebrook and Carter of Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
COTTON STATES LEAGUE
One Hit Of Billiard.

Meridian, Miss, May -(Special)-Bil- Hard and Bauer engaged in a pitchers duel with the honors favorable to the focal slabman, Meridian winning from Monroe to 0. Bauer weakened during the fourth, walked a man when the bases were full forcing in the first run and allowed three telling hits, while Billiard proved a puzzle that the visitors never succeeded in solving. He allowed only one hit. Dobard was the star willow wielder, hitting for three sacks when all the bases were full. Score: R.H. E. Monroe . . . . . GOO GOO 00O-0 2 Meridian :. .... 900 300 00*-5 3 0
 Batteries: Bauer and Kitchins; Billiard and F'uller
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13

Judgment error will be committed. If Judge Nesmith erred in MT. Whites case the supreme court will say so, and MT. White has only been subjected to the trouble and inconvenience which so many suitors have suffered and which is an in cident of our system.
 It Is possible that if the counsel for the plaintiff in the suit against MT. White and MT. Whites counsel were to argue his case in the newspapers the public might reach a conclusion different from that which Judge Nesmth arrived at, but surely. this would not be any reason why Judge Nesmith, who has demon strated, as I think, in such high degree. his fitness for judicial office, should fail of support of his fellow-citizens, and trust he will not.
 ALEX T. LONDON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13

to go, much surprise was manifested by the fans for the Texas boy has been considered top-notcher However, Bern hard explained in the following words:
 Bill has not been very popular with the Nashville fans, and he has been anxious to go home for more than a year. We received number of handsome offers for him, but, as he preferred Fort Worth; we decided to let him go there.'
 A string is tied to both men, so they may be recalled at any time.
 Failing to purchase Hugh Hill from the Kansas City club, Bernhard has opened negotiations again with Cleveland in an attempt to land Harry Bay. Kansas City is also bidding for the fleet Naplander. The chances are, though, that Bay will eventually come to Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
Columbus Wins Fine Game.

Jackson. Miss, May 2.-(Special)-Co- lumbus evened up with Jackson today, taking the second of the series by score of to 0, after a brilliant and snappy game.
 Though Jackson got one-half more hits than did her opponent she failed to con- meet with the home plate, and didn't even make an error. Score: RH.E. Columbus GOO O10 OO0-2 6 1 Jackson ..... ........ .000 O0O OU-u , Batteries: Demaree and Downing; Miller and Ott. Umpire, Loroque.
 At Vicksburg: Vicksburg s. Gulfport 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
COLLEGE GAMES
Auburn Defeats Tech.

Auburn, May n.-(speeial.)-Auburn took the game from the Georgia Tech this afternoon by a score of to 3. Auburn got the lead in the first inning, scoring five runs on three hits. Robert pitched for Tech. striking out four, walking four and allowing six hits. Reynolds, for Au- burn, struck out four, walked one and allowed three hits.
 Score: R. II. E. Auburn . 52O 010 0O0-S 6 4 Tech .. .. O00 O3O OuO-5 5
 Batteries: Reynolds and Hall; Robert and Buchanaf.. Umpire. McCarty.
 Chattanooga, Tenn, May 12--Chatta- nooga ,, Cumberland university 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
SORRELL GOES ID TEXAS.
 BILL BERNHARD CUTS DOWN

Nashville, Tenn, May 12.-(Special.)- Before leaving Nashville tonight, Mana ger Bernhard announced that he had dis posed of two of his pitchers, Bill Sorrell and Elmer Duggan. Sorrel goes to the Fort Worth club, in the Texas league, and Elmer Duggan will report to New Haven Conn, which team is managed by Billy Lush, who came here recently for a trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
Atlanta Releases Two,

Atlanta, May 12.-Billy Smith has released Coveney. catcher. and Vie balm, pitcher.
 Viebahn will go to Charleston in the South Atlantic league. Coveney is re- leased unconditionally, and is not placed as yet.
 Smith has string attached to Vie balm. The manager believes that the young pitcher will not only make good in the Southern league next season, but is bound to go higher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13

was again outplayed by Columbia. Salve pitcled an excellent game for the visitors, yielding two hits, one a scratch.
 Score: R. H. E. Charleston 600 100 000-1 3 Columbia 600 110 000-2 1 Batteries: Clancey and Reisinger Salve and Cote.
 Hard Hitting Wins.
 Augusta, Ga, May 12.-Every man on the Macon team except two got hit to- day. Score: R. H. E. Macon 010 O4 000-6 Il 3 Augusta . 001 900 000--1 2 Batteries: Clark and Robinson; Richard son, Dexter and Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At St. Paul-Toledo ', St. Paul 4. At Minneapolis-M Minneapolis l. Colum- bus 0 t10 innings).
 At Kansas City-Kansas City f. Louis vile 2.
 At ilwaukee-Milwaukee ?, Indianapo- lis 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
THE AMATEURS.

Athens, May 12.-(Speeial)-The Y. M. .. A. Baseball club defeated the Eight Dis trict Agricultural school this afternoon, the score being 16 to l.
 Batteries: Glaze and Hatchett; Loveless and Powers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13

Owenton's second team was defeated by I.akevew by a score of 8 to 1. Heck. for Iakevew struck out eleven men, and al lowed only four hits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13

Atlanta fans have no kick because Bill Smith has decided to let Jack Manning go to Birmingham and to re- tain Roy Moran.
 Understand that no belittling of Manning's ability is intended. He can field, bat and run bases about as well as any man in the league And don't you fool yourself, Bill Smith has string tied to him, all right. And when he pulls the string Vaughn lets go.- Atlanta Georgian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
Hard Hitting Wins.
WHAT OTHERS SAY.

Hickman not only pitched a fine ball, but he fielded his position like a drum major and nothing got by him. The Midget is still all to the good.-Mo- bile Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
Pitchers Ratted Hard.

Jacksonville, Fla, May 12.-Savannah's pitchers were ineffective today, while Co., ettell was in rare form.
 Score. R. H. E. Savannah 100 GOO 000-1 4 Jacksonville 040 OLA 0lX-9 10
 Batteries: Keiber, Hamilton and Kahl- lzoff Goettell and Roth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13

Charleston Cannot Hit. Charleston, s. C., May R.-Charleston