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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-07

The origin of the religious practice
Of fasting is very obscure. Herbert
Spencer collected considerable body
Of evidence to show that fasting may
have arisen out of the custom among
savage peoples of providing refresh
ments for the dead. These offerings
are often made in so lavish a manner
as necessarily to involve the sury.<
in temporary starvation, and 1t Is no
uncommon thing for a man 10 rum
himself by a funeral feast 1t Is sug-
gested that the fasting which was al
first the inevitable result Of such sacrl-
flee on behalf Of the dead may eyentu-
ally have come to be regarded as an
INDISPENSABLE part of all sacrifice and
so have survived as an established
usage long after the original cause mad
ceased to operate.-New York Ameri-
con
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-07
A SUSPICIOUS PEOPLE.
Universal Distrust CT Strangers In the
Russian Empire.


"The usefulness of the cars chief
of police depends on his amount OF
snsplclon and his alertness In putting
II into active USE" says Thomas Ste
yens in book entitled Through Russia
On n Mustang" at Is suspicion every
where.
"For several weeks" says the au-
thor, II was thrown In daily intimate
contact with Sascha. my travelling
companion. He was a transparent
warm hearted young fellow, but from
first to last he never ceased to regard
me with suspicion.
AT one village he lost his passport
Ten hours later after had bribed an
official to let him proceed he confessed
in q burst of confidence that he had
believed / had destroyed the passport
I'm order to get rid OF him. All day he
had nursed his suspicion, unsupported
by me- until ] had unwittingly cleared
myself by my bride 10 the police
"Among the peasants suspicion takes
curious forms. In general way was
always under the ban Of distrust. by
the men | was regarded as a secret
agent Of the government, by the wom-
en- as a wizard. The host of an Inn
ALWAYS watched me closely to see that
| did not clear out and leave him un-
paid. lie would even give sly peeps
into my room at night.
81 was always being suspected OF
trying to pass counterfeit money
"'What makes them so long with the
changer asked Sascha once.
"'They are afraid the money bad
"'Well, the change Is only 50 ko-
pecks. We will not wait any longer
THAT would never do. Then they
will lie sure it is bad
"Thc length of time was kept wait
ING for change for a receipt depended
ON the denomination of the bill. For a
two ruble note the host would be satls'
fed with the verdict Of two or three
other capable fnanciers. A five ruDle
note meant extraordinary precautions
and consultations with half the experts
G the village"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-07
Different Now.

"It's funny how marriage will change
man." said Flogg the other day
"There's Monster, for example. Be
fore he was married glance of May
TaintOr would intoxicate him, so he
used to say. Now when he comes
home late at night and meets Mrs.
Monster, nee Taintor, the sight of her
actually sobers him" - Boston Tran
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-07
The snhinx and the Infinite.


can imagine the most determined
atheist looking at the sphinx and In a
flash not merely believing. but feeling
that he had before him proof OF the
life of the soul beyond the grave, OF
the life of the soul of Khufu beyond
the tomb Of his pyramid, Always as
Won return to the sphinx you wonder
ut it more. you adore more strangely
It's repose, you steep yourself more III
timately in the aloof peace that seems
TO emanate from it as light emanates
from the sun. And as you look on 1t
at last perhaps you understand the in
finite; you understand where IS the
bourn to which the finite flows with
all its greatness, as the great Nile
flows from beyond Victoria Nyanza 10
the sea.-Century.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-07
Whv Go to Congress?

"There is a place in Washington"
saws a correspondent where an OLD
fashioned fried chicken. cream gravy
and boecake dinner may be had for
ST."
Statisticians have never tried to esti-
mate the number Of places in Ken
lucky where this sort OF meal may
he had at the invitation OF the farmer
whose hospitality doesn't balk at q
book agent or an umbrella member a.
belt his fare Is fit for O king
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-07
A PERSON OBSESSED.
The Victim Of an Insistent and Com
pulsive Habit OF Action.

The Victim OF an Insistent and Com
pulsive Habit Of Action.
The word "obsession" may be defined
as an insistent and compusiye thought
habit of mind or tendency to action
The person so burdened is said to be
obsessed.
Few children are quite free from OBJ
session. Some must step on stones;
others must walk or avoid cracks;
some must ascend the stairs with the
right foot first; many must kick posts
or touch objects a certain number or
times. Some must count the windows,
pictures and figures on the wall paper;
some must bite the nails or pull the
eye wiEkers.
Consider the nail bitter. 1t cannot be
said that he tolls not, but to what endF
Merely to crafty an Obsession. He
nibbles little here and a little there;
he frowns. eevates his elbow and in
verts his finger to reach an otherwise
inaccessible corner. Does he enjoy til
| No. not exactly. but he would be mis-
cradle if he discontinued.
II is during childhood that we form
most of the automatic habits which
are to save time and thought in later
life, and it is not surprising that some
foolish habits creep in. AS a rule
children drop these tendencies at need,
Just as they drop the rules assumed
In play, though they are sometimes so
absorbing as to cause inconvenience.
An interesting instance was that OF
the boy who had to touch every one
wearing anything red. On one occa-
sion his whole family lost their train
because of the prevalence of his color
among those waiting in the station.
The longer these tendencies are re-
tanned in adult life the greater the dam
ger of their becoming coerciye. And
so far as the well established case Is
concerned. the obsessive act must be
performed. though the business, social
and political world should come to a
standstill.
A child who must kick posts is father
TO the man who cannot eat an egg
which has been boiled either more or
less than four minutes. who cannot
work without absolute silence, who
cannot sleep if steam pipes crackle
and who must straighten out all tan
,, giles of his life, past. present and flu
ture. before he can close his eyes in
! slumher or take n vacation.
The boy Carlyle. proud, shy, sensl-
: tive and prSracious. was father to the
man who made war upon neighbors
poultry and had d room, proof against
sound. specially constructed for bis
literary labors. Lippincotts Maya
zine
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-07
NeMer Marked Before.

Mrs. Jones-Your husband looks COM
pletely tired out. poor man! Mrs.
Smith-So he is. my dear. He has
never done any work in his life before
You know he always had a government
job.-Funny Cuts.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-07

She-What would be the most appro
pirate book to give a bride? He--A
hank book.--Illustrated Bits.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-07
a ConVenIenS isossUm.

An CID negro preacher gave as his
text. "De Tree is known 10y his fruit
an hit des onpossibe ter shake de
possum down"
After the henediction an old brothe'
said to him:
81 never knowed befo' DAT such .
text wuZ In de Bible
"Wen." admitted the preacher "hi'
aia't 'xactly sot down dataTays.
th'owed in de possum ter hit &c intel
ligence er my congregational
Constitution.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-07
The Land of Ophir.

DR.. Karl Peters at a recent puDlc
meeting in Berlin declared emphatical-
" that the historic land Of Ophir IS To-
Gated between the Zambezi and Lin
mono rivers. in Africa. He has discoV-
cred many shafts Of ancient gold
mines. 500 temples, Notifications ana
other ruins of Phoenician origin. DR..
Peters affirms that the coins recently
unearthed In Mashonaland belong I'M
doubtedly to the time of King Solo
mon.
From the Eating House Viewpoint.
Representative Francis ". CushmaI
of Washington. the humoriSt OF the
house. was born in Iowa. When nc
was q boy he and friend started
west They walked. The going was
not very good. and when they reached
Omaha Cushman's friend decided thai
was FAR enough west for him ant
STAYED. Cushman stayed for a time
too and both of the emigrants got JOBS
as walters in the railroad eating house
After Cushman had saved Hltl'
money he went on to Washington. Hi'
friend decided to stay in the eatin:
house, and so they separated. Whei
Cushman had been elected to congress
the first time he stopped off at Oman;
and found his friend still working il
the eating house.
what are you doing now, Frank !
| the old friend asked.
"Why. | am living in Washington
and | am a congressman now. / have
| been elected to congress"
"You don't say" commented tn
friend. Amt you sorry you didn
stay here? You might have been hos
| of this eating house if you hadn't gon
! trapesing off there farther west"-Sat
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-07
TWO MINUTE SKETCHES
Thomas Jefferson.

BY j. n. EDGE r TON
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-04-18
COLD STORAGE PLANT
Machinery Fast Arriving and
Wells Being Hurriedly Sunk

The new machinery for the Tu.
cumcari Ice and Coal Company
has been received and is being in.
stalled as fast as possible. With
the large force OF mechanics now
employed it will be but a short
while before the new company will
commence operation.
j.. r. Corn, general superin.
tendent stated this week that very.
thing would be in perfect running
order about the 18th Of next month.
The ice plant will be 10 tons
capacity and thoroughly equipped
with modern machinery and the
cold storage will be one OF the best
in the territory. Besides furnish.
the Tucumcari public with ice the
new company will ice all California
fruit cars passing through the town
via the +. p. & S. w. and furnish
both railroads with ice tor the pas
senger service and take orders for
the nearby towns.
The work on one we'll has been
completed and the depth Of 1855
feet has been reached on the 8-inch
we'll. ]. K. Peters the contractor,
who is driving the wells stated
that they had already struck two
streams at the present depth but
that they expected TO drive $50
feet, and at that depth they would
get the desired flow. The wells
will be finished by the latter part
of next week il not earlier.
MIR. Corn has a large force OF
workmen. Geo. Ray will act as
assistant superintendent and Girls.
Siegle as chief engineer. Both Of
these gentlemen have had ample
experience in the ice manufacturing
business.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-04-18
STRANGER SUICIDES IN JAIL
Beats Head Against Iron Bars
And Then Hangs Himself
With SuSpenders.
LEAVES FAMILY IN COLORADO

C.aud Thee, an insane stranger
who va, .allcd herc Tuesday
afternoon suicided in a short time
after hr was locked up. He had
been seen about town here tor
three or four days and the arrest
vas made Tuesday at noon at the
Patterson farm where he was
trying 10 show the family residing
there all sorts Of imaginable things,
and stated that a black hand was
after him and that be couldn't es-
cape 1t, 1t was going to kilt him.
The officers were informed OF the
mans strange action and went out
utter him. Hc made no resistance
md stated that h. wanted to 20 to
town. When found by the tailor
two hours after he was locked up
T. is I~Iteless body was hanging to
the wall OF the cell. He had
plunged againsta hook that tastens
the cot OF the cell TO the wall and
had driven it through his skull.
The floor OF the cage looked like a
slaughter houseand there was blood
on the walls OF the cell indicating
that he had Iunged against it in
many places. The only thing
found on the body indicating his
name was a letter addressed to
Claud Thee, acknowledging a re-
mlttance of $4,000 to some butch
ers supply house. Information
has been received by the sheriff from
his wife in Colorado and from
somebody at Duran that this is his
correct name. His wife wired the
authorities to inter the body here
and send the bill! OF expense.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-04-18

y quiet wedding ceremony was
performed by Rev. DuBose on
Wednesday last. Saul Justice and
Susin Scott being the contracting
parties. Both are from Montoya
and their many friends and the
News extend hearty c~ongratula-
tons.
+. NJ. Claugh, general bridge
and construction foreman Of the
T.. =. x ). W., had his hand bad
" laceratcd while engaged in sink
ing a we'll, "Wednesday last.
FOR SALE-A 6-year old bay
horse. For particulars address
e" care of News office. 25-ti
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-04-18

The brotherhood OF Locomotive
Fireman and Engineers display,
advertising their ball which will be
pulled off at the Skating Rink on
the night of the 22nd, is one OF
the best things of the kind we
have ever seen. The big head
light, flags, lanterns, etc. are now
all there, and a railroad mar or
anybody else who passes the win
dow can't help stopping and taking
a survey of the general arrange
ment. 1t was prepared Ivy Fire
man John Cawthon and Emanuel
Mendelson, the manager OF the
Israel store, where the exhibit was
placed.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-28
WHO AS ARosA,s BIKE

relatives of Andrade Arosa who was killed by being run into while riding his bicycle last week. have asked the police department to aid them in the search for the damaged wheel When Arosa received the injuries from which he died later at the Sisters hospital, some one took the wheel and has kept it since as he probably did not know to whom tn return it
Arizona republican., 1908-11-28
RETuRNED FROM DeNvER-u

RETURNED FROM DENVER-H J. McClung returned yesterday from a three weeks visit in Denver
 BACK FOR THE WINTER-B. P. Wiser who went to his former home in Nebraska some time ago. has re turned to spend the winter with his son. Dr. F. C. Wiser
 A DAUGHTER-Mr and Mrs. J. R. Nicholson who reside at 25 West Mon roe street are rejoicing in the arrival at their home of a fine Thanksgiving baby girl.
 D. O. K. K. MEETlNG-El Yemam- ah Temple No. 65, D. O. K K will meet in regular session tonight. Some important business is to be transacted. Nominations for office for the ensuing year will also be made
 SURVEY APPRoVED-The survey or general has approved Mineral Sur vey No. 2552, Chico lode mining claim. situated in the Turquoise mining dis trict. Cochise county. and claimed by H. T. Fitch and Thomas Pidwell.
 NEW EATING STAHO-Phoenix is to have a new delicatessen lunch counter and the proprietor is one of the best known lunch men in the country, he has recently arrived in this city from the coast where he has operated lunch stands for many years. Exquisite chicken tamales, chile-con- carne and all manner of toOthsome del- icacies will be offered to the public and the stand will be in position tonight at the corner of third street and Wash ington. Joe Pols. the happy proprietor has quite a reputation as an artist in his line and will deal out the appetising morsels with courteous regard for the pleasure of his patrons
 TANNER CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Corner Second and Jefferson Sts. Services Sunday Nov. 29.-9:SO am, Sabbath school. Il am. preaching, subject, My Choice" F m., class meeting. 6:30 pm. Christian Endeav- or league. 7:3O pm. preaching, subject Gods Choice" Nineteen members have been added to the church during the revival meetings which will close Sunday night. The young peoples Forum will be organized at the church Sunday week at three o'clock. Everybody invited to take part in the organization. Good music and able speeches will mark the oc- cassion. You are invited to accept a church home with us" is the invita- ton of Rev. H. Franklin Bray, pastor.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-28

have clients wanting COPPER MINE. Will pay up to five million dollars. Must stand rigid examination by real miners. Will deal with owners only. Address, Walter B. Kibbey. 626-7 Security Bldg, Los Angeles. California
Arizona republican., 1908-11-28
YUMA WEATHER-Public Exam

finer w. C. Foster returned home yes terday from Yuma where he spent his Thanksgiving and made a careful in spection of the weather He reports that the weather there was unusually cold. actually chilly. and that it rained all day. He also found that the Yuma people like those of all other far famed resorts, were apologetic on behalf of the weather and various old. timers verified the. story that it is mot always as cold and clustering in Yuma as it was on Thursday. They insisted that it was an exceptional day and that usually the weather is quite warm, at least moderate.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-28

RAILROAD MEN HERE-F r. Cruice and John M. Ross of Prescott are staying at the Adams. MT. Cruice is connected with the Santa Fe.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-28
vlsl1 FROM INSURANCE MAN.

VISIT FROM INSURANCE MAN s. Schiele, a prominent insurance man of Chicago. and his brother Charles Schiele, are in the city
 TUCSON ATTORNEY-John B. Wright, the well known attorney of Tucson, is in the city for a few days. He is registered at the Hotel Adams
 GOOD TEMPLARS -The Good Templars will meet next Monday night in Lamson's hall which they have se- cured for their regular Monday night meetings hereafter.
 BE CAREFUL OF THE SIDE WALkS-The determination of the police department to enforce the city ordinance against eXpectorating on the sidewalks is beginning to make the residents of Phoenix more careful. The clerk of one of the lodging houses was arrested yesterday for this offense. He was severely reprimanded by the judge and on a promise that he would not repeat the offense was released. Others who are guilty of this misde- meanor may not be so fortunate as to escape the S5 fine.
 SHE WANTS HER FATHER-A pitiful letter was receievd at the sher- ifs office yesterday from Minnie Dunica of Granger, Tex. asking for information about her father whose first name she is not sure of but she thinks is is John. There was an es- arrangement many years ago between him and his wife and he left home never to return. His wife is now dead. His daughter learned indirectly that he was once a resident of Arizona. She thinks he was a school teacher. Any information concerning him may be addressed to her at Granger in care of B. M. Mclaughlin.
 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Services tomorrow, Nov. 29, will be as follows: Sunday school at 9:45 am; morning worship at II o'clock. Sermon by the pastor. Rev. Henry Martyn Campbell; theme, "Manliness and Godliness." Anthem by the quar- tet, 70 Sing Unto the Lord" Dudley Buck. Offertory solo by Mir. F. Q. Bristol. Sion" (Rodney). Junior Christian Endeavor at pm; Y. P. S. c. F.. prayer meeting at 6.30: even ing service 7:3O. Sermon by the pastor. Anthem by the quartet, Say for, Blessed Savior" (Klein). Offer tory solo by Mrs. Hughes. My God and Father, MIarston). All are cor dially invited to attend these ser vices. Church at the corner of Adams street and Third avenue.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-28
WHY OUR BUSINESS IS A
 SIIHHECC

We offer only the best Our Coffees sold today are the same as on the opening. We lose no customers; ac- tual business relations have shown our reliability. We have no substi- ute. You get the same grade always. Our goods are popular. Quality counts. Something Phoenix hasn't had-a soc Coffee, worth every cent of it. Give us a trial Coffee from 200 up.
 Valley Tea & Coffee House
 131 N. Center St.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-05

passing ladies or girls or children un-
der eight years of age without dis
mounting, is also a misdemeanor. With
the exception Of the new boundaries
the new ordinance is similar to the
one formerly in effect.
AS soon as the new law shall have
been given official publication and be-
comes effective, a thousand circulars
will be printed and distributed to cy-
clists of the city in order that all who
ride may read" and avoid getting
caught in the special police net.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-05
COUNCIL PASSES
NEW BICYCLE LAW
MuFEI MEN DEPRIVED OF USE OF
MANY SIDEWALKS BY NEW
ORDINANCE.

Il After having grown muSty with aga
while awaiting action of the city coun-
ell the bicycle ordinance drafted by
Councilman Durham was last night
placed on final passage and carried
without a dissenting vote. The ordi-
nance. which is supposed to cover
every phase, and possibility Of the BIZ
cycle vocabulary, repeats all other or
dinances on the same subject and
takes a place of prominence in the
enactments of the city of Walla Walla
According to the provisions of the
new measure it shall be unlawful for
any person to ride a bicycle or try
cycle upon any of the streets desig-
Eated, within the boundaries pre-
sCrbed:
Main street or Alder street or the
south side of Rose street between the
westerly line of Palouse street and
the easterly line of Fifth street; or
on any of the cross walks between
Fifth and Palouse streets extending
from Rose street to Poplar street; or
on Poplar street between Fourth and
First street, or on any walk where
the street adjoining has been paved.
, penalty Of not less than $100 nor
more than $1,000 is provided for the
violation of any clause of the ordi-
nance, The speed limit at which a
cycllst may travel on the walks of
the city is set at eight miles per
hour, While speed of 10 miles may
De maintained in the streets, provid-
ing no speed to exceed four miles per
hour shall be maintained closer than
OV leet to a street intersection, except
IN such cases as where the rider has
Oh unobstructed view of the intersec-
ton
FAILURE to sound a warning with a
VeH' winch must be attached to all
wheels at distance not to exceed
'HH'y feet from persons on the walk,
MAKES the rider liable to a fine. and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-05
Falls In Ash Pit.

LA GRANDE, Feb 5-William Fra
zier of Union, met with an accident
that is causing him considerable pain
when he fell into the cinder pit in the
railroad yards.
He was crossing the yards in the
darkness and stumbled in the pit. In
the fall he sustained a severe cash in
the scalp. DR.. NJ K. Hall dressed the
wounds. He was able to return to his
home in Union, though suffering con-
siderably.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-05
WILL TRY INSANITY PLEA.
Wife Murderer Hopes to Escape Moose
on the Ground Of Mental

CHEHALIS, Feb. 5.-Insanity will
be the defense of F. o. Brigham, on
trial for the murder Of his wife. The
greater part of the first day was oc-
cupied in arguments over the defen-
dant's motion for a continuance of the
case. The motion was overruled. 1t
is expected that the jury will be Sc
lected today Brigham shot his wife
at Napavine few weeks ago. !,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-05
Telephones for Hermiston.

HERMISTON, Feb. 5.-That Her
mission will soon have an up-to date
telephone system is shown by the act
that the Butter Creek Telephone COM
pany Of Hermiston now has a large
force of men at work installing Sys-
tenn into HermiSton. Poles are being
set. and about $4,000 will be expended
by the company for this extension. 1t
is expected that a central office will
be put in here in a very short time.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-05
, PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Minnie Ruther, of Helix, Ore,
is visiting friends in the city.
w w. Maxwell is up from his
ranch for a few days.
Prof. 0. S. Jones, superintendent of
the city schools will leave this even
ing for Seattle to attend Mrs. Jones,
who is i'll.
Robert Stout is in the city from
Pendleton on bushes today.
j. c. Geyer and Tom O'Brian, well
known Prescott business men are in
the city today
Mr.. and Mrs. r. I. Long are in the
city from Enterprise Ore this week
visiting with friends