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during the months you Northerners call winter" laughed Amt Mary
 But there was no time spent in idle talking Aunt Mary was hostess for the day, and took her guests to a restau- rant. where they had fine dinner of fried chicken and sweet potatoes. Tommy ate so much that he declared he'd not want another bite that day.
 Wait till after the circus" warned Uncle Joe. warningly.
 After dinner they repaired at once to the circus grounds, where was assembled the greatest crowd Tommy had ever seen. Two o'clock found the three through with all the side shows and ready for the big tent. As they passed through the menagerie tent towards the circus tent Tommy was deeply impressed with the strange animals that were crowded about in cages. "Oh. let's stop an see them he cried. all enthusiasm.
 well do that after the circus" ex- plained Aunt Mary. As we come out we'll go round the menagerie tent"
 It was TOmmys first circus. and he had never enjoyed anything so much In all his life.
 But even while the exciting circus per fOrmance was going on TOmmy's eyes became heavy and he felt that unless he should do something to drive away sleep he would certainly succumb. He had gotten up unusually early that morning, and the ride and the abundant dinner had combined to make him drOwsy He put his head against Aunt Mary's shoulder and closed his eyes, deciding to steal a bit of nap.
 But he hadn't mapped long when of a sudden the clown left the circus ring and came up to the TOW of seats where Tommy sat. Come with me. kid" he whispered in Tommy's ear. I'm going to give you real party in the big kitchen tent. Hully-gee. but we'll have a gay time. Say nothing of this to anyone. but creep softly down and follow me. Wen return before time for the circus to close"
 But I want to see the menagerie." said Tommy in q whisper to the clown.
 Tt will be there to the last monk. ." declared the clown. 'You inst rome with me and see. Why. the party I'll give you will make you turn double summersets you'll laugh so hard"
 Tommy slipped from the side of Aunt Mary, and as that good lady was SD busy watching the Japanese jugslers she had no eyes for anything else. Down beneath the high seats Tommy jumped and made his way under them to a cur tained exit through which he had seen the clown disappear. And there on the other side the curtain stood the funny fellow. waiting for Tommy
 'NOw. to the gayeSt party that ever you saw" And the clown. dancing and frisk- ing ahead. lead Tommy to great outside tent which they entered hand in hand.
 And It was surely great party. There were assembled all the curious animals that Tommy had seen in the menagerie tent But now they were uncaged. and stood about laughing and chatting just like human beings. Why, who ever heard of animals talkiuC said Tommy. much amazed
 And you shall he introduced tO each individually" promised the clown. Then. hooking his arm Into that of Tommy. he walked round the tent. lowing and in- troducing his young guest. 'Ah. Mir. Giraffe. allow me to present to you my newly made friend. Master America % And the clown drew Tommy close to the
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acquainted with the disastrous effects which followed the enactment of that law do not hesitate to predict a sim liar train of evils from an attempt to enforce a similar law in the United States. The German law was directed especially against the buying and sell
 ing of agricultural products for future delivery. It's enactment was brought about by agitation carried on by the agrarian or farming elements Of east ern Germany. And it is explained that in Germany the agrarians are the landed aristocracy and the most pot ential single factor in German politics. But while the agrarians were much concerned in the features or the meas ure which related to agricultural pro- ducts they engaged in a strange alli- ance with the industrial capitalists who believed perhaps sincerely that by stopping speculative trading in indus trial stocks the stocks would have a more stable value and be looked upon by real investors with less apprehen- sion that they were of uncertain sta bility in price. The German govern ment. including Emperor William, was opposed to the proposed restrictions and advanced objections based on eco- homie reasons. It is interesting to know that the arguments advanced by the agrarians were borrowed from America and are essentially those which are now being urged here and emphasized by pointing to the policy pursued by Germany. Opponents of "anti- -Bourse" legislation in America
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tallest giraffe he had ever dreamed of. My name's Thomas Henry Smith," cor rected Tommy, whispering in the clowns ear.
 Names too long," laughed that jolly fellow. But. shake the glrafe's hand. See, he's lowing to you
 And SO he was and his long neck doubled and twisted as be brought his head on level with Tommy's face. "Ah. glad to ,meet so fine a young fel- low. said MT. Giraffe. "How's the show:''
 ''splendidr' declared Tommy "ADd you're fine. you are. My. what a long neck you have
 Yes. takes mo a week to swallow drink of water. The tuh of water took here in your town will not reach my stomach for seven days"
 Goodness. La thing you'd c:e cf thirst,' cried Tommy
 But hereupon the clown led him aTsy and next introduced him to the elephant. "Oh. how do you do, little man?" said the elephant And before Tommy could reInOnstrate he was twisted up in the old fellows trunk and lifted tO his eye ''I Just want to get a good glimpse of you. SIT, said Mr. Elephant. And then he put him down. And hOws the show, young sir:" asked the elephant. grnvely.
 ''Splendid.' cried Tommy. Say. you animals are great. you are. And this is the finest party I ever had given in o- honor. Are we to have any refresh ments:''
 Any whst:" asked m old camel. thnt stood holding his huge hump on his back.
 fn faf nrfnv I'm very hungry and -
 Come. Thomas Henry; I do believs you're asleep. 'Pon my word. do yo5 think little of the circus that you can nap while it's going on? And l >-9nned this day on purpose for you."
 il was Aunt Marys voice. and Tommy awOke with start "Ah. Aunty." be pleaded. ''I did go 10 sleep: but it's so warm in here. and I am so hungry But what a party I've been 10, Gee. it was great
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
LITERAL TEACHING OF
 YOUNG IDEA 10 SHOOT
The Efforts Which Are Being Made to Interest School Boys in Rifle Practice.

Washington. Feb. 27.-(SpeciaI Cor rcspondencc of The Republican, Eff forts to interest the school boys in rifle practice are meeting with consiI- crable success throughout the country. although the work will not be fairly inaugurated until provision is made for it's support through the war de-
 partment. Gen. Robert Shaw Offer
 assistant secretary of war and presi- dent of the National Board for Pro
 motion of Rifle Practice has recon
 mended that a provision for S10N. .9U0 be embodied sin the army appropria
 ton bill for the promotion Of rife practice in public schools, colleges, universities and civilian clubs. inclHd- ing the cost of arms, ammunition. prizes and other incidentals. Under this appropriation indoor and outdoor competitions would be provided. This appropriation indoor and outdoor com petitions would be provided. This ap- propriation has been recommended by both the National Board for Promotion of Rifle Practice and the board of di- rectors of the National Rifle assOcia- tion. and has received endorsement Cf the National Guard association of the United States. Gen. Jas. A. Drain ard Gen. Geo. w. Wingate will probably present the matter to the committee Gen. Drain being president of the Ma tional Rifle association, a member of the national board and chairman of the committee on legislation Df the National Guard association. anu Gen WinGate being known as the fathe. of rifle practice" At its annual meet ing in Boston recently. the Naticr q, Guard association adopted a resolution endorsing and commenting the work of the National Rifle association and saving: We encourage the work n! teaching rifle practice to the scho Di- boys of the country, believing that Ii
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
GERMANY'S EXPERIENCE IN STOPPING FUTURES
Agrarian Movement Which Secured Anti-Bourse Laws Had Its Inception in the United States.

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-(Special Corres- pOndence of The Republican)- )-The possible enactment by congress of leg islation against the buying and selling for future delivery of grain, cotton and provisions recalls Germany's eXperi- ment of this kind and its results. Dur ing the last few years this question has come to the forefront of general interest, for the unrestricted market ing of the crop of 1907 was the balance wheel against financial whirlings that promised general panic and financial ruin.
 Considerable allusion is being made to Germany's experience with so-called anti Bourse law of 1896. Those who are
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Why are you hangIn' Roun' heah, anywsy7" Sambo, sort of frightened. Lifted up his eye.
 Saw Miss 'Phelia's momme Thought that he should die. Vain he tried to answer He couldn't speak at all; . So he leaned. in anguish. For strength against the wall "Git you off.' cried MOmmer Of Miss 'Phelia. mind: "For my daughter doant want No Comic Nalentine"'
 MAUD WALKER.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
Conundrun1s.

When are silks like the clouds? When changeabe.
 When is book like the holy daysl When lent.
 When is a child at school and a rope alike:
 When taught CtauO.
 When is a message like train of cars When special. When is boat like a halter fitting a cap?
 When it Is cap-sized tcapsizedl. When is a man like Mount Blanc7 When peaked (piquedl.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
All Wives Have.

Yes I'm setting up in business for myself
 You haven't had much experience take it. in hiring help?"
 No; but my wife will advise me. She has"
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4 sheet Of music would be quite arpro- priate. Ten minutes should be allowed the players in which to supply the story with the missing words.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04

Sambo With his banjo
 Stopped to pay a tune Meath Miss 'Phe'ia's window In the light O the moon. Played he there so softly Sang he song of love: Then all of sudden
 Cried voice from above: what you want. dar. nig-ah? Stop dat noise, l say.
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BeheadinGs; O Flash-lash. C2) Star tar (8l Glove-love. O4 Price-rice Proverb puzzle: Judge not lest ye be judged.
 Letter enigma: Sunshine.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
The Rejected Valentine.

SambO went accounting
 Of Miss 'Phelia Green. 'Phelia was the handsom'st r' Gal he'd ever seen.
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loss of their girl:sh forms after marriage. The bearing of children is often destructive to the mothers .h.psiinsss. All of this can be avoided,
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04

tallest giraffe he had ever dreamed of.
 My names Thomas Henry smith," cor rected Tommy, whispering in the clowns
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
CITY SUNDAY
SCHOOL RALLY

The rally Of the CITY Sunday School
Union. in charge Of the elementary
teachers. will open in Grace M. e.
Church this afternoon at 2.sO o'clock.
This evening a session will be held in
West Presbyterian Church.
Elaborate programs have been pre-
pared by both churches, and entertain
ments and receptions VIII be given in
honor Of Mrs. Mary Foster Bryner. a
prominent Sunday school worker, who
viii address both the afternoon and
evening sessions Miss Maggie Will
son. State secretary, viii be one Of the
visitors. All visitors 10 the Sunday
school conference will be invited to re-
main to the reception. which will be
held from o'clock this afternoon until
z o'clock. when tea will be served in
Grace Church During part Of that
dime Dr. Kellogg. assisted by Mrs
Bryner. will give a picture talk or
Jerusalem"
In West Church the teachers Of tht
elementary department of the church
will entertain until 10 o'clock, and the
children viii give exercises in elemen-
tary work. Mrs. Bryner will speak in
the church this evening. The meeting
will begin at 7.s0 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
BILL TO BUY
THE C. & D. CANAL
Congressman BurtOn's ReSO'
luton introduced in the
House Yesterday

Congressman Burton introduced in
the House yesterday a resolution for
the purchase by the government Of tn >
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and it's
improvement to meet the requirements
of modern commerce.
DR.. Burton's bill provides that the
Secretary Of War shall acquire the
canal either by purchase or by con-
demnation. If by purchase the sum Of
S2.515,00O is appropriated for It's cost.
that being in round number the amount
fixed In the report of the Agnus re
port as a fair valuation Of the Canal
Company's property and interest. ft,
however, the sale is not voluntary on
the part OF Canal Company then the
Secretary is TO proceed to condemna-
tion proceedings and the sum of $4,000
is set aside for the expenses Of the
condemnation proceedings.
As soon as the canal is acquired by
the government It is to be operated as
free canal, and for this purpose the
sum OF 100000 is appropriated. A,
soon as practicable the Secretary OF
War is to proceed with the work OF
construction over the route OF the canal
a tide-level ship canal Of not less than
30 feet deep.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
INTERESTING MEETING
OF BROTHERHOOD

At the home OF W. d. Mullen. No.
1ioi Jefferson street last night there was
held an enthusiastic meeting Of the MEM
bers of st. James Brotherhood Of the
Church and an interesting program was
given.
The members met in Grace Church
where a short service was conducted by
the Rev. DR.. W. H. Kellogg after which
they marched In body, 50 strong to Mr..
Mullen's home where their ranks we're
augmented by twenty-six more members
Of the order.
An enjoyable PROGRAM was given here
which included a Solo by Harris p.
Stephenson, son Of the Rev. r. X. steph-
enson, pastor Of Scott M. f. Church: a
talk by W. ID. Mullen in which he COM
pared the connection Of the Board OF
Trade 10 the city with the connection OF
the Brotherhood TO the church; an address
by DR.. Conway, Of the University OF
Pennsylvania, on the subject of the
ideals Of College Life" and a song by
Frank Leeds. OF Boston, who is this
guest Of Melville Gambrin.
A comittee was appointed to look into
the constitution Of the Methodist Broth
erhood in order to ascertain whether it
would be best for the St. James Broth
erhood to affiliate with Il.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
COUNTY BALANCES

County Treasurer Burns submitted
to the Levy Court this morning the
following weekly report OF county
finances:
To the credit Of the Levy Court
$SS,S53.94; special bond issue, S225,-
272.S0; miscellaneous road account
sl50.11; Christiana hundred, s1,752.sO;
Mill Creek. S653.34; White Clay Creek
s276.0S; Pencader, s14sS1; New Cas-
tie, S461.26; Red Lion, $7s6.73; st
Georges, s4,115.67; Appoquinimink
s26.29; Blackbird, s1,s5O.s1; Brandy
wine. $1,S7767.
Mr. Burns reported the followins
collections for the month from Courl
House officials: Henry Stafford, sher-
iff. s145.3S; Francis NJ Walker, regis.
ter of wills. S75S.22; H. II. Bnlany. re.
corder Of deeds. s1,53S.50; Joseph c
Jolls, register in chancery, sS44.95
Each Of the officials was allowed al.
lowed the customary 10 per cent fol
collection.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
FORAKER PRODS
THE PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON. Anril 14-1n one Of
the most sensational speeches ever de
livered in the upper halls of Congress,
Senator J. b. Foraker. Of Ohio, this af-
ternoon hurled his threatened
thunderbolt of denunciation at the
head OF President Theodore Roosevelt
because the Chief Executive had dis
missed three companies Of negro SOL
diers. as a result Of The Brownsville
riot
1T would seem that we are to be car
ried back in the administration Of
justice TO the days when men and wo-
men were put on trial for witchcraft
and found no avenue Of escape from
brutality and execution except only IN
confession" he exclaimed in opposing
the so-called administration measure,
recently introduced by Senator War
ner. Mo-. which win permit any of the
discharged men to re-enlist upon
proving to The satisfaction Of the
President" that they were innocent of
completely in shooting-up the Texan
town.
In tones OF biting sarcasm he ask
ed: "By what right does the senator
from Missouri assume that the Presi-
dent is capable OF such a manifest Inn
propriety?" Without waiting for re-
sponse. he continued: The vilesi
horse thief, the most dangerous bur
giar. or the bloodiest murderer would
not be required to either prove his IN
.nocence or to submit 10 a trial before
a Judge who had in even the mos'
casual way expressed the opinion thai
the defendant was guilty"
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
CITY WILL GET
CHEAPER STONE

The situation in which the Street
and Sewer Directors were placed by
the advance in the price Of crushed
stone by the local quarries is relieved
In view Of a report made by Street
Commissioner Pierson at the meeting
OF the directors this morning. He re-
ported that he had been successful in
obtaining two grades of crushed stone
from the Wooddale quarry cheaper
than the advanced prices OF the loacl
quarries. On a superior grade the
quarry quotes S1.45 a ton, delivered to
the streets and on lower grade
.sL32, making a difference in the first
as compared with the local quarries
of 2S cents, and in the second OF II
cents. This quarry has been supply
ing the street department with stone
for several days.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
DOG MANURE
BOUGHT

10o ORANGE STREET
Open all day. First-class prices PAID
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Mr.. MOWBRAY
RETURNS HOME

After having made further arrange
ments at Baltimore as a member of the
NJ. E. General Conference entertain
msnt committee, for the General Con-
ference to be held there in May and
visiting various points in the Will
mington district on his return, Pre-
siding Elder A. S. Mowbray returned
to the city last night, and tonight
will attend the quarterly conference
OF the NJ. r. Church at Clayton. DR..
Mowbray left for Baltimore last
Thursday. His district work took In
churches in the Maryland end Of the
district.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
AWARD CONTRACT
FOR SYNAGOGUE

At a meeting Of the Temple of
Truth congregation last night, the con-
tract for the proposed new synagogue
was awarded to w. ID. Haddock and
Son at a cost of S6155.S1, including
steam heat but excluding seats and
fixtures.
Work on the new structure will be-
gin at once, and it is expected that the
synagogue will be completed by August
Is. The front Of the building will be
of stone and it win be set back ten
feet from the sidewalk on Washington
street above Ninth.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
HOw's This {?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured BY Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. ]. CHENEY a CO.. Toledo. Q.
We, the undersigned. have known =. j..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price rs cents per bottle. Sold by
all Druggists.
tion.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
WILL GO WEST
TO INSPECT ROADS

State Highway Commissioner Francis
A. Price, and Levy Coummen c. Canbv
Hopkins and William A Scott VIII
start for San Joseph, Michigan. and
Kansas City, Missouri. tomorrow, TO
inspect a road building process in use
there. The officials will be absent one
week.
It is the object Of the Levy Court to
familiarize itself with the different
processes Of road construction through
out the country In Michigan and Mis-
souri, pethrolitic roads are being buii,
at a cost Of S450O a mile The Levy
Court of New Castle is paying $4,000
for each mile of new road built here
Should the western roads be salts
factory it is likely that many similar
highways will be built here.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
BAD MEN ARE
YET AT LIBERTY

II was reported here this morning that
the three bad men" who shot up Sasa-
fras. Nd, and robbed the postoffce there
on Sunday night had been capturel at
MiJdietewn last night, but inquiry At
Mideletown today failed TO connrm tho
story. The men were in the Vicinity Of
Behemia Bridge late last night and held
up Edward Spear and a negro named
John Hinson. The bandits stole about
$40 from the two. They next called upon
an aged wenlan, three miles from .ht
Smear home. and compelled her to get
them their supper.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
AT
THE HIGH SCHOOL

In order to give school teachers in
this city an early opportunity to pre-
pare for examinations for positions In
the High School, Dr Cooper of the
Board Of Education. at the meeting OF
that board last night, called attention
10 the fact that there will be several
vacancies to I'LL. and due time should
be given applicants to prepare for ex-
aminations.
There are several positions in the
High School which are being tempor-
arily filled and examinations will be
Necessary 10 make the places perman-
ent
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
SURVEYORS PUSH
THE TROLLEY WORK

The surveyors who have been work.
ing on the West Chester and Whining
ton Electric Railway survey have
reached Brandywine Summit, arriving
there on Saturday. They will cease
work there, however, on Wednesday,
and the corps will be transferred to
the Wilmington end and work from
that point toward West Chester. The
work viii be in progress for consid-
erable time.
The corps took a day on last week
and surveyed the large Pyle farm Of
110 acres, south Of West Chester,
where a number Of Improvements are
to be made shortly. IL Is now an
nounced that actual work upon the
contract is to be pushed along from
that time.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
WILL CONTEST
FATHERS WILL

Charging that her deceased father
was incompetent at the time he made
a will depriving her OF any share Of
his $4,000 estate. Ellen Blaclxiston. col
ored, filed a caveat in the office OF
Francis M. Walker. register of wills.
this morning, against the probate Of
the will of oJseph B. Williams. The
register fixed April 2s for hearing in
the contest
The viii was executed in 1902 and
devises the estate amonE two relatives,
the eFrris Industrial School and the
Sarah Ann White Home. Mrs. Black
iston is not mentioned In the testament.
David J. Reinhardt represents the viii
and William S. Hilles the cavator.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
ALLOWANCES FOR ASSESSORS

At the meeting OF the New Castle coun-
ty Levy Court this morning the assessors
in Appoquinimink, Blackbird, Pencader
Red Lion and White Clay Creek hundreds
were allowed 20 cents for each entry on
the books. and that the assessors In
Brandywine. chrlstana, Mil crek. New
Castle and st. Georges be allowed l5 cents
for each entry. It is the usual annual al
lowance in lieu Of salaries. The assessors
and their sums paid are: John ID. strad-
ley. sie55O; John L. Seemans fi6l.16;
Frank p. Ewing, ss55s5; Robert Stroud
ssss.56: oliver W. Eastburn, $25lsO; John
B. Montgomery. s2S7i; John S. Dayett,
siss; Frank Cleaver. u7Seo; Joseph A.
suydam. s2s4lO; Harry e. Tomlin. S225.20.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
SAME OFFICERS
FOR WORKHOUSE

The Board Of Trustees Of the New
Castle County workhouse met In annual
session at that institution this morning
and reelected the old officers for the en-
suing year. There was no change made
in the personnel Of the employees Of the
prison.
Chief Warden Crawford's report showed
that there were at present 269 inmates
in the institution a falling on In the num-
Der of those usually in the workhouse
The health OF the institution is good as
a rule ana no serious cases or illness were
reported.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
OF TWO
MORE ROAD PLANS

State Highway Commissioner Price
presented to the Levy Court this morn
ing plans and specifications of two
more roads to be built in New Castle
county this year. The roads to be re
built are the Lancaster turnpike, from
the city line to Red Clay Creek, a dis
tance of three miles, and the Pine Tree
and Odessa road from Middletown. a
distance Of four miles The county
has an appropriation Of $4,000 for the
purpose. The plans were approved,
and bids on the work ordered adver.
tised for. 1t is hoped to start the work
within one month.