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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-12
Beginning n White Spot.

First. one saw only a white spot
far. far away. but soon it was pos
sible TO distinguish the whole bird.
II few in wide circles around the
castle and The old walls as IL IL were
looking for It's nest until at last 81
settled down on a corner of II. For
many years it was always the same
stOTk that came. When It had ex-
amined the nest very carefully, and
found it in satisfactory condition. fl
used to fiy away again to return In q
little while with It's wife. and then II
began the building up OF the nest,
watched with loving attention by all
the peopiS in the castle.
About four miles from the castle
there is large green swamDy
meadow. where every year during the
spring hundreds OF storks gather.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-12
II Am Russlan,s She said.

Il am Russian" she said at last,
with a sigh. Il come from Markov, a
village or thirty versts from Mini. on
the road 10 Petersburg. / kept the inn
tnere-a poor place, out It's scanty prom
suniced for my daily wants. Alas.
m'sieur. most OF ones profits in Rus
STA are swallowed up in taxes. Ms
husband died ten years ago, and my
son Paul is the only relation-the only
friend-I nave ia all the world. by
dint OF the greatest economy 1 man
aged 10 send him TO the university AT
kien, and ne there passed with bril-
liant hOnors. and became a doctor IN
the lzaak Hospital In Petersburg. lie
returned 20 me secretly one night two
months ago. and told me that the po-
Ice were 81 aTChing for him. Within
tn hour the Ispravnick and his men
entered our house. He was arrested
and taken back to Petersburg. where
lie is now in tie Paul prison
awaiting t1i8l Wien he had been
taken from :Ee / knew that he must
nave moaey II lie was TO be defended
by the great lawyers l had nothing
saved, there fore 1 sold my inn to
Jew. But he gave me 80 little that
IL was insufficient. I had heard that
a fortune might be won at Monte
Carlo BY those lucky at games OF
chance. therefore 1 left ten days ago
and came here, carrying with me all
that I had. A. how foolish have
been-how foolish! / intended to in
crease my scanty capital. 50 that /
could go back and engage the best
lawyers in Petersburg for my boys
defense. But it was all in vain / was
foolish. know, to believe what tney
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-12
OCCUPATIONS OF GENIUS

idea q his future wo-k while con
STRUGGLING telegraph lines in Siberia
Last. bus no. least. and perhaps the
most conspicuous type Of Jack Of all
trades who finally strikes his real
vocation in middle life. Is Jerome K
Jerome. who was I'm turn tutor, actor,
journalist. shorthand writer and soli-
Gil or's clerk. ending up as the author
Of the famous Three Men in a Boat"
and other humorous books which have
convulsed readers on both SIDES Of the
Atlantic
Robert COIyer. the eminent preacher.
was originally a blacksmith and spent
mary an hour over the forge swing
ing he heavy hammer 10 the music
OF the anvil This occupation. while
severe and proSaic had its uses. for
wears OF hard work brought with it
health strength. good lungs AID a
brawEy frame which served Dr. Coy
Ter in good stead IN the pulpit--Uncla
RemUs Magazine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-12

but. assisted by the two men on my
right. I succeeded in preventing her
harming herself. and few moments
later she was taken out by our blue
coated attendants.
Yet. with that strange perversity Of
Fate, which ever follows Us. just as
she was removed the ball fell again,
and 80. the number upon which she
had ruined herself. turned up.
Bah what luckl" CIRCULATED the
young man next TO me in English
with a slight accent. she ought 20
have allowed II TO pass once. then
she would have won. Poor woman
poor woman
''She believed by some omen or 9th
er that the number would win" 1 re-
marked It's always the same here;
people are not content with the simple
chances"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-12
Care for Wounded Bird.

Thus the night passed and the next
morning came The sick bird was still
lying on the roof looking toward the
nest And a gain the mother stork flew
out and dropped another frog near her
friend.
BIT the wounded bird was not strong
enought To eat With wings hanging
down he tly there all dav long look
ing with an expression OF silent de-
SPAR upol his beloved
Another night passed and third
morning came The first rays or the
sun caught the last glance of the
dying bird. and the mother stork had
To look at e. had 10 see that her
frIcad died. that his dead body slowly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-12

was you who very kindly assisted me
in tho rooms. 1 have to thank you"
"Oh. that was nothing at ALL ne
answered. 4 only regret that madame
had such very bad fortune"
Bad fortune" she cried. bitterly
'M'sieur, I am ruined-utterIyl have
striven TO save my son-but he is lost
and II am ruiz ed. An that 1 have
has goner'
Your son7'' inquired the sympa-
thetic stranger. Explain to me.
arm Interested
She hesltated, ElancinE at MIN with
some surprise.
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rHO would Imagine that Thorn
IN as Buchanan Read. the auth
Wv or Of "Sheridan's Ride"
man OF infinite genius. VINO
rsnks with the great but cratic poets
or America. was once a Cigarmoker
end a sign painter Or course IL is
no secret that James Whitcomb Riley,
whose poems OF childhood have de-
lighted so many. was not only a sign
paiuter. but at one time essayed 10 be
an actor. VictOrien SardOu studied
medicine before ne made up his mind
10 De a dramatist Bret Harte Was a
co.apositor in a newspaper office and
miner before he charmed the world
with The Heather Chine~" and The
Luck Of Roaring Camp. Henry Wal
lace Shaw Josh BHingsl was a farm
er and deckkand on an Ohio river
steamboat, and an auctiJneer- Prob
ably the experience he gained in these
unique callings made him 50 ClcceSs-
full as a humorist OF the phonetic
Spelling types.
George KEENAN, was a telegraph op-
orator before lie began 10 write about
Darkest Russia. He conceived the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-12

IE ivory roulette
ball fell with a
final click into
one OF the thir-
~ seven little
spaces on the
red and black
wheel.
"Onzei Noir,
impair ct man
que!"
The croupiers'
rakes went swift
ly TO work
sweeping IN coin
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-12
~ NC Ball Jumped Quickly.

The ball jumped quickly as il
dropped upon the wheel. and the next
instant fell with a final click.
''Niugt-et-uni'
once more she dived into the shabby
little rejicule She opened it wider
with nervous hands and peered into
4. II was empty.
For a moment she stood glazing at
it. Ticic as a statue.
God she shrieked above the poly
glot chatter. I've lost all-every-
thing, I have net sou in al the
woriJ And Tor his sake-for his
s1ke."
She threw M her arms and, Keeling.
fell back writing IN = lit
Some little connection was caused
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-12

They say, u-sieur. that he Is a
revOIufionist- But IL Is liza foul
lie He has an enemy man from
whose clutches he has rescued the
woman he loves. and who thus seeks
TO re-ense himself By sending him 20
siberia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-12

am overwhelmed And her voice be-
came choked by emotion
And your sons name inquired
the man in a kindly tone.
''Olsehemi repeated my feIIOw-pas-
senger with a start and a curious look
OF surprise. And what IS his Of
fenscg-'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-12
AT THE TAILOR'S.

An untried sportsman entered 4
tailor shop and said. II am a rovvsf
and I want 10 he mea Sured for TIVE
pairs Of rowing trousers-the kim
with sliding seats Chicago Register
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED-Position by Japanese school boy Any kind of work Ad- dress Frank care Republican. FIRST CLASS waitress from Los An geles wants situation. Address NJ. Steggall, Box 1S4. phone red 2761. POSITION WANTED-By good Jap anese cool who worked in hotel and restaurant for many years. Address 401 S. 4th street, or P. O. Box e63, Phoenix
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

PUBLIC SALE-Commenci at 1O:30 Wednesday Sept. Is, 5-4 mile south and 1-2 mile west of Capitol build ing, I will sell to the highest bidder head of horses, large draft team .l I.. q. q.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
FOR SALE.

-SALE-Thursday Sept. r, commencing at 1:30 o'clock, D. m, l, the undersigned, will sell at my ranch, formerly known as the Old Warren ranch, on old Black Canyon road, 2 1-2 miles north of Five Points, or 1-2 mile west of Osborn school; forty head of cattle of which 10 heifers are coming two years of age, mostly all with calf Ten yearling. heifers, 20 calves. The cattle of this herd are good sizes and coIors, and are Durhams from regis tered bull weighing 2,200 pounds. R. H. Woolf, owner, Hammond, Auc- tiOneer.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
PoPular w ants


PUBLIC SALE-Friday Sept 18th
 commencing at 1. 90 D. m., at the Will Wallace farm located 1-2 mile south and miles west of Phoenix, l will sell 21 head of choice dairy cows, no culls, everyone first class, individual. One two-year old Hol stein bull, head of No. 1 work horses, gentle and all right. Time will be given. H. NJ. Bacon, owner, Rogers, Auctioneer. Phone Red 2O71
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

YOUNG MAN desires position as clerk, or any inside work, can work after moons only. Good references. Post office box S33.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
WHERE TO BUY

BARTLETT pears 21zc; clean alfalfa seed, hay, bran and barley. Crump Hay and Grain Co. FOR SALE-Bartlett pears cents, at ave.
 QUANTITY as well as quality are sent you when you trade at Forney's, Five Points. Phone Red 2561. ON YOUR WAY HOME Stop at the Midway saloon, whiskey and wine by the gallon, bonded goods a spec ialty, prices right. John Eyrieh.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

FOR RENT-A four room cottage com pletely furnished, on North Center street, opposite the Indian school. c. B. Williams.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Furnishe house for two well adults, close in, city water, sew CT. gas, lawn and shade. Completely furnished and clean. Apply to E. E. ProweH. 230 South First avenue. FOR RENT-Furnished house conven- tent, 3 rooms and screen room. 3S6 North First avenue.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

sick need apply. Call SO1 East Polk street
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

FOR SALE-Four-rOOm brick with screen kitchen, gas for cooking and electric light Good shade. S15O0.O0. Greene & Griffin Real Estate and In Vestment Co.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

A MARRIED COUPLE. No children desire work, woman for cook and man for light outdoor work, Address 4C, care Republican.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

if you want eVeryon< to greet you With a smile upon his face. Carry Crystallized Cactus CaReN From Dooofrio's place
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

WANTED-Healthy experienced teach CT wishes position as governess. In- terviews solicited. Address box 99, this office
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

WANTED TO RENT-An office; must be on first floor in business part of town. Address Business" care of Republican.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

or unfurnished flat for housekeeping suitable for dressmak- ing or hair parlor. 435 West Wash
 ington.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

FOR RENT-Five room and screen modern furnished cottage, best loca- tion on North Third avenue, obtain able for seven months, no sick or destructive children permitted. H. l. Latham & Co.,, real estate, 46 N. Center street
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

WANTED-Position as nursegirl, No. I'll N. 3rd St.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
REAL ESTATE WANTED

-~~"~-~-~~-~-~~~~~ WANTED-A modern five room cot tage, good location, will lease for two years if can get right proposition. man and wife only. no children. Ad- dress M. E. NJ" this office.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
The Arizona
 Land Co. Mesa. Ariz. 2
FOR SALE

TSn 0ALG lots close in for $500. This is bargain.
 lots on East Adams street will be sold cheap.
 lots on 18th avenue on easy pay ments at $275. lots on N. 11th avenue for $14OO. 1 lot close in on West Madison street for $500.
 1 lot close in on East Jefferson street for $500.
 S1A lots in the Capitol addition on street car line for $170O. 4 blocks in Montgomery's addition for $5O0O, terms reasonable.
 FOR RENT room furnished cottage on the avenues for $21 per month. room furnished house on the north side for $4O.OO per month. room furnished cottage in the suburbs for $2O per month. room house unfurnished for $1O per month.
 room brick house for s12.OO per month.
 room brick house for S25 per month.
 E. c. PECHA
 510-512 West Washington St Real Estate. Loans and Insurance.
 PHONE RED se95.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

WANTED-Work, competent cook, 10
 East Taylor St
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

lis the treasure Of all the Desert At Donofrio's store. It is CrystaIlized Cactus Candy
 That makes ycu sing for more
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

WANTED-The best modern brick house close in or near car line that S3O00, all cash, will purchase. E. L.
 King & Co, IS North Second avenue.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

FOR SALE-Four room brick house. two screen rooms, all modern. small barn, half block from car line. 907 North Second street
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

FOR RENT-FOur rooms completely furnished; no sick or children taken. 365 North Third avenue.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

WANTED-T rent firstclass piano.
 Best care guaranteed. See Stauffer.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

ing or hair parlor. 4S5 West Wash ington.
 FOR RENT-Four furnished rooms; no sick need apply. Call SO1 East Polk street
 FOR RENT-A four room cottage com pletely furnished, on North Center street, opposite the Indian school. c. B. Williams.
 FOR RENT-Five room and screen modern furnished cottage, best loca- tion on North Third avenue, obtain able for seven months, no sick or destructive children permitted. H. l. Latham & Co., real estate, 46 N. Center street. FOR RENT-Four rooms completely furnished; no sick or children taken. S65 North Third avenue. FOR RENT-Modern four room brick house with bath and gas; SIS per month. Inquire at the Phoenix bak- cry.
 FOR RENTING room furnished house or light housekeeping rooms. 10 East Taylor street. FOR RENT-Nicely furnished room, 7O3 East Adams. FOR RENT-Furnishe house : rooms. Modern. Rent all or part, 37S N. 1st Ave
 FOR RENT-Seven room dwelling North Center-permanent tenants cheap. Inquire 3O6 North Second St. FOR RENT-C. D. Doris residence, completely furnished, 325 West Jef- ferson St.
 FOR RENT-Furnished rooms in mod ern home, rates reasonable. No sick wanted. Address 11O4 North Second St.
 FOR RENT-Eicsant rooms at The Copeland. 36S N. 2nd Ave. FOR RENT-Furnished tent and bed room, 725 s. Center. FOR RENT-Furnished house with modern conveniences, apply at rear of 353 North First avenue, phone Red SO44.
 FOR RENT-Completely furnished housekeeping rooms, 36S North First Ave.
 FOR RENT-Furnished four loom frame cottage near library and half block from Washington St car line Inquire F. V. Woodward, , and 6 Nicholson Bldg. FOR RENT-Nicely furnished light house keeping rooms, 722 N 2nd St. FOR RENT-Completely furnished five-room house; all modern con veniences. Call at 2O45 w. Monroe. FOR RENT-The coolest rooms in Phoenix, at the Vendome, opposite Elks Theater, between 3rd and 4th ayes, on West Washington st; rooms clean and well furnished; plenty of porch room for sleeping out; all mod ern conveniences. Day, week or month; summer rates FOR RENT-ROoms for lodging and housekeeping. Modern conveniences, no sick. 347 N. 4th Ave. FOR RENT-1-2 of furnished house. bath, gas range, lawn, shade and screen room. 529 West Adams St.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-16

Our first car of implements has ar rived and we now have disc harrows of all styles and sizes. Also drag harrows, spring tooth harrows, pull verizing harrows, drills, cultivators, walking blows, gang blows and in fact, implements of all kinds.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-21
TELLS OF RIDE WITH WILBUR WRIGHT
Lieutenant Lahm's Father Has Exciting Ez
perience- Club President Returns.

CortIandt Field Bishop. president OF the Aero
Club Of America. who had been abroad since April
arrived here yesterday, accompanied by Mrs
Bishop on the French liner Ia Provence. On the
same steamer was Frank s Lahn, father Of Lieu
tenant Lahu. OF the United States Army, who
has made a study OF aeronauttcs for the govern
uent
Mr. Bishop was enthusiastic over the great in
terest manifested in France IN dirtgfbe balloons
and aerOpIanes, and said he would do all in his
power TO stimulate similar interest IN this coun
try He said the French were eated over the per
forrnances OF the Wright machine and that Or
Vile Wright would sail for France to teach
aviation and manufacture aeroplanes for $500
apiece.
Frank 5. Lahm, who came 70 visit his son. who
is stationed at Fort Myer. made an ascent re-
Gently with Wilbur Wright in the latter's aero
plane, 1T was exciting experience said Mr..
Iahul yesterday. we went one hundred feet over
the heads OF a cheering crowd, and when Mr..
Wright decided 70 come down We shot through
the air al a rate that seemed mile minute,
but we landed without Jar. Aviation has tre-
mendous moral effect. FOR when you know that a
man Is floating above you with dynamite It makes
you do some thinking
New-York tribune., 1908-12-21
MAJOR H4INS TESTS GUN.
Experiments zcith Duplicate of One
Brother Used to Kill Annis.

4 duplicate OF the revolver used by Captain
Peter c Hams. f., when he shot and killed VIII
lam z. Annis al the Bayside Yacht Club on Az
gust 10 was used n q series Of experiments yes
terday afternoon b. Major John P Hams. brother
OF Captain Hams and OF T jenkins Hams, who -
now on trial for his he IN his tests the rife
range at Schdtzen Park. Long Island City, Major
Hams worked the automatic revolver several
times but at a critical moment the mechanism
failed and the tests had 20 be abandoned
Major Hams was accompanied BY Eugene y L
Young. counsel for the defence and also q fellow
army officer who IS an expert on firearms This
expert took notes Of the tests IN army circles
Major Hams is recognized as authority IN the
matter OF small arms
The object OF the test 70 demonstrate how
The revolver could be manipulated. and 20 acIa1ns
the attorneys for the defence with the manner IL
which the firing could be checked between shots
Major Hams sent four bullets into plank fifteen
yards away. bullet being on top OF the other
The major was asked 70 take 4 shot at a small sap
Iing. not more than an inch ii diameter. which
grew at side OF the range Without a word
the major IeveLsd his weapon and fred ne bullet
cutting through the centre 0f the sprout
When the test for rapid firing came Mr Young
held stop watch Eight cartridges were placed
in the magazine, and at the word the major De-
gan firing. Almost simultaneously with the report
Of the pistol there scattering among the
spectators occas0ned BY the elected shells falling
among them Il the fifth shot In this tess
that the revolver failed and the tests were brought
to an end
The announcement made on Saturday that Mrx
Claudia Hams. the wife of Captain Hams. would
come from her home IL Boston 10 testify sor the
prosecution was denied yesterday % District At
torney Darriu-
Mrs Hams. far know. IS not coming
said Mr. Darrtn- She has been asked TO
come and Il she comes she will not De called ~
the prosecution a a witness The reason for this
Is that she would not be a competent witness. De
cause the question OF her reputation * not IN
voIved-"
New-York tribune., 1908-12-21
Gets Life Imprisonment at Seventy Years
His Favorite Wolfhound Shot.

vinita, Okla, Dec. 90. T. Scott seventy years
old a we'll known Oklahoma Indian, found
guilty last night OF the murder OF Miss Myrtle
Murray, twenty-eight years Old and sentenced to
life Imprisonment. The murder was committed
last July.
Scott had warned Miss Murray, who
nelghbor. 10 keep of his property. He shot her
from his doorway while Miss Murray walking
toward his house 10 talk with him. Scott gave as
a reason for his act that Miss Murray had killed
q favorite wofhouud which had been his companion
Ia many hunts. Lawyers entered plea of insanity.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-21
NEW PLACE EoR J. J. HANNAHAN.

John = Hannahan. grand master OF the Broth
erhood OF Locomotive F1remen and Engineers. Soy
ers his connection officially wiki the organization
on January l. 20 become vice president % tbs
American Autoratlc Stoksr Company, with ofacs
at Chicago Edwin Hawley and TheodOrs P.
Shonts are interested IN the company D u
Ross IS president with Office IN this city
New-York tribune., 1908-12-21
c. r. U. AGAINST LOCAL OPTION.

The executive committee OF the Central Federated
Union yesterday instructed o. appeal all the
.enJr. labor bodies i'm the country cooperate IN
a nght against local upticn. According 10 large
number of delegates who rock part n the discus
sion. local option caused The throwing idle many
employed directly indirectly In the liquor
industry. Daniel Harris, delegate OF Cigarmnkers
Union isi said that where local option gained
ground IL followed by prohibition IN Fall
River Mass, he said local option was followed by
me throwing iGIs OF slsht hundred cigaTmakaEs
New-York tribune., 1908-12-21
AUTOMOBILES BURNED IN BOSTON.
Owner of Garage Badly Injured While Filling
Tank with Gasolene.

Boston, Dec. 2o.-Fire destroyed early to-day a
one story building in Beacon street owned BY
O'Brien Brothers. OF Brookline and occupied by
the garage OF H. Cavel and stores. causing a total
loss Of about s45, 900.
Ten automobiles. valued at about $50 DO were
burned The IRE started while Mr.. GaveI was M
ing an automobile tank with gasolens from can.
He was badly burned about the legs. and several
Brookine hremeu were blown from ladders by an
explosion OF hot air and gas. bat were uninjured.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-21
children sent TO the country this year personally
raised $50 toward preventing the deficit
THANKS To V-ORE-ERE

raised so toward preventing the de1cIt-
THANKS TO WORKERS.
Without the hearty cooperation Of missionaries,
settlement workers. charitable visitors and other
individuals interested IN the welfare Of the poor the
splendid success OF the last season could not have
been achieved. More children were sent TO the
country for the fortnight than in any year since
1897, and IN only nine years OF the thirtytwo has
the number been eQuRlle5- The need Of fresh air.
always great has bsen much more acute in the
year past tnan Ii any year since 1SsS and this need
has been met by the two parties who make
success cerzinhospitabls psopls IN the country and
charitable people in the city and country alike who
contribute large small amounts TO the funds
needed 10 pay for transportation and other neces-
sary expenses.
The receipts this year were larger than those IN
any previous year The expenses have also been
larger, because Of the increased number Of Children
benefited Four noble hearted persons have given
E.09o zach toward the expenses-Mrs. D Willis
New-York tribune., 1908-12-21
vERmoNT NEWSPAPER PLANr euRNEp

ST. Adams. Vt, Dec. 21.-The newspaper and JOB
printing plant Of The st. Adams Messenger was
completely destroyed by fire early to-day causing
a loss OF $4,000. 3. B. Perkins. a ieweller who
occupied store in the building. suffered q loss
amounting 81, Oe0