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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-15
/. EARL OF DERBY DEAD
LONDON. June 14,-Frederick Ar
hur Stanley, Earl of Derby, died here

The Earl of Derby was born January
Is. lS41.> He married Lady Constance
Villiers. eldest daughter of the fourth
Earl OF Clarendon in 1864. He was
Lord of the Admiralty in 1858, FL
jnancial Secretary of War and later
Secretary Of War. lie held the offices
of Secretary for the Colonies and presi-
dent OF the Board of Trade. AS Lord
Stanley, he was. governor General OF
Canada in 1SSS-93
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-15
SuItnn,. I'roons Reyolt,

TANGlER, June l4,---Four thousand
.troops of Aid El-Aziz, the sultan,
have reNolted and taken prisoner
French commander and three other
officers,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-15

Left TO risht--Captntn William Myers,
Llcutenant and Surgeon F. Is. Il. War
rick, Lieutenant j. c. Rees, Captain Il.
VI. Worthnm, battalion adjutant.
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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02
FIFE SOLE ANNA Hustled sy southworth
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SOuthWOrth.

very likely nosegay deferentiay offered, while
he has his fashion of repulsing the hordes
of beggars. The native impudence of those little
pests needed no addition but they have acquired
some American phrases which astonish
little rascal who had found an American gentle
obdurate suddenly ceased pleading, and with
indescribable insolence of look and tone,
claimed in English, "Skidoo, Mister! Twenty
threei"
Never shall l forget my own drive to Fiesole
one brilliant May morning. My hotel balcony
overlooked the Piazza Vittorio Emmanuelo facing
the gigantic statue of that Re Gdlantuon1o. His
grim v1sage has no attractive line, and the story
or MS personal life is repusive but after all,
he was hero, whose fixed courageous daring
and patriotism overshadowed his faults I gave
his majesty but scant attention as I glanced
down to see ii my carriage had arrived There
1t was, punctual to the minute and my cocheri
was looking up with smiling greeting and two
nosegays, for he knew friend was to accompany
me. In his buttonhole was a geranium flower
matching the vivid scarlet of his flowing scarf,
while another blossom tucked over his ear.
In less than five minutes we had crossed the
Piazza, flashing by it's arcaded shops then
threading the narrow Via Strozz looking up at
the corner where that peculiarly devilish Devil
of John of Bologna, now in the Burgello, used
to perch, and turning into the busy Tornabuoni
we drove through its entire length, then out and
away through tangled streets to the foot of the
pyramid hill to climb. A nearly con-
tnuous chain of villas stretches from Florence to
Fiesole, but alas they are completely hidden by
high walls lining the road on either side, and
giant poplar trees stand closely spaced like sen
tinels Now and then through the iron open
work of some gateway, or by lucky chance when
portals swung wide for passing carriage,
caught tantalizing glimpse of mistlke foun-
tains velvet lawns, splendid trees and flowers
with a cleaning of distant villa walls We
craved longer look, but soothed our discomfort
with the thought that once the height we
could gaze on the forbidden Eysian Fields at our
will. Meanwhile generous floods of fragrance
drfted the walls the ruStling trees WhiS-
pered enchantment, and we noted that in every
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"It looks like the tower of Babel!' I exclaimed
when | first looked up at Fiesole, browning its
"Heaven-kissing hill" Being parsons daughter,
it was one of my few childish pleasures on long
dull Sundays to study the engravings in a big
Bible, and no picture was more fascinating than
that of the great tower with its spiral paths where
sorely burdened slaves patiently toiling up
ward in sad procession. Each circling way was
protected by outer parapet, and those steep
roads to Fesoe walled in much the same
fashion There, the likeness ends, for the top of
BabeIs tower was lost in black clouds gathering
for it's approaching destruction, while over the
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02

conquest the marvellous record of stupendous
daring and grand achievement becomes oppressive,
eclpsing the romantic and poetic side of its
strange history. There the purple Alban
Mountains rising superbly against the horizon
and the lovely Sabine hills, but battle murder
and sudden death seem written everywhere
claiming attention with tragic insistence. Awe
rather than charm is the dominant note, but in
Florence when leaning against the low wall of
the Pidzsdle Michel Angelo one looks across the
valley quite another impression fills the mind.
All the savage quarreling of Guelph and Ghibel-
line, all the atrocities which have stained the
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Florentine lilies are forgotten, for a
soft resistless spell seizes and binds
the fancy, while trooping visions of
half forgotten poetic myths come in
delicious confusion
The little white towns dotting sur
rounding hills have musical names,
which, spoken, sound like the signing
of smitten harpstrings, or the echoes
of far-away bells: Vallombrosa, Sig
ma, Pistoja, Fivizzano, Forli, Faenza
and Fiesole, with many others equal
ly harmonious. Each has its own
alluring legend, or other claim to
distinction. Can we ever hear the
name of Vallombrosa without think
ing of blind Millions vision of
'"The leaves that strow the brooks
in Vallombrosa"
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white buildings of Fiesole arches the sunl1t blue
of the Italian sky.
Almost as obscure as the story of Babel is
the history of the Italian town. for it reaches
back to remote antiquity, where
"The glory that Greece.
And the grandeur that was Rome,
had yet semblance or even prophecy OF
existence.
Italy was then Etruria, wild land where
savage tribes fought savagely for domination, &C.
lively illustrating "the survival of the httest,
while in the midst of all the barbarism, the innate
love of beauty blossomed into exquisite FORM
The ancient Etruscan tombs have yielded many
treasures.
So ancient is Fiesole that traditions of it's
origin are confused, but contradcts its
claim that Atlas, King of Fiesole having subdued
all his neighbors, fought his way to Asia Minor,
where after many battles he died. One of his sons
built Troy One of his grandsons returning to
Italy, built Rome.
Centuries later the tale takes more definite
form, and find the Romans, who in their
turn had become powerful marching Northward
to conquer their cousins, the fierce Faesulans.
Villani the historian, relates the episode, and
| quote his version:
when Quintus Metellus had crushed Catiline,
and his host, he went to punish Fiesole for
harboring the famous rebel His first assault
was repulsed. The second more successful
and the Faesulans fled to their hill in dismay.
Then in the lowlands along the Arno the Romans
built and entrenched a camp. They sent to Rome
for julius Caesar and While waiting for MIN
they set siege to the hill town, but the Faesuans
were so well provisioned that the Romans were
wearied out. Many vain forays were made. In
one of these Fiorino their general, who was of
chivalry the flower, killed. and on that
very spot where he died, and in the fields round
about, sprang flowers and lilies. The square
entrenched camp became a city and it's inhabi-
tants agreed to call it Flora, because 1t had Deen
built up among flowers"
Another chronicer declares that the name is
derived from two latin words meaning THE
blossoming sword" since fowerwreathed Flor
ence was fighting.
When she stands on the Janculum at Rome,
overlooking the city and remembering it's cen
turtles of measureless ambition, and far-reaching
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02

Fvizzano boasts the nativity of the Italian
Horace; Forli keeps the tradition OIL Its yellow
haired lady who looked Madonna, and was
Semiramis" and also the far better known fame
of Melozzo who painted those wonderful cube
playing angels in the sacristy of st. Peters.
sigma reminds one of Ouda's story of that musi-
cal waif whose only name that of the town,
and of Gemma the exquisite child who shared his
fortunes.
So many tempting excursions are possible from
Florence that the traveller will be wise in the
beginning to select and engage for daily use
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one of the pretty light carriages so easily found
The swarthy driver understanding that for time
he is to be your personal servant will assume
air of pleasant proprietorship; he will see that
his equipage is clean, that his harness is pol
ished wherever polish is possible; he will wear
his hat with comically knowing air, but don
it in respectful greeting whenever you appear;
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crevice where bird or breeze had borne a seed
the 'lavish summer had given decoration of
delicate leaf and blossom.
The trudgng peasants whom we met gave
courteous greeting; the children, many of them
dusky cherubs offered us hands full of bright
flowers and as we paid for them thought
of Brownings description of those hill meadows
where
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04

latter body may se alter its path that II will not oniy be captured and forced to remain near our sun. but il may even be destined 10 be completely brok en mp and scattered along it's path. IL will have been changed into periodic comet revolving around the sun in a closed orbit
 ENKES COMET
 There are two of these periodic comets m which astronomers are just now especially interested. The first. in many respects. is the most remarkable and interesting comet ever discovered. This lS EnckeS comet. which was captured by he planet Jupiter and now moves m the tlattened orbit A C. Fig ?, but 4uO million miles in length This com et passes around it's orbit in about three and One-third years. but it is most remarkable that this time is con tinually shortening. and the orbit con tinualiy growing smaller This shows conclnsively that in it's passage through space the comet encounters some dis turhing body. This may be a rhetoric swarm through which it passes or some other cloud-like medium. or even a single mass like one of the asteroids. hut whatever it is. il has not so far been seen i'm the telescope.
 Another remarkable fact is that each time it approaches the sun the comet shrinks together and grows very much
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04

largest telescope: it is known that it is now S00 million miles away. and that from January 1 to April l. of this year it will move along the path from O to F. Fig. l. Two years from now it will be cnly 60 million miles away and will be seen by every one.
 THE PLANETS.
 Mars is still visible in the southwest after sunset. but it's distance away is so great that il is in very unfavorable position for observation.
 Venus has mounted high up in the sky. and is the beautiful evening star. Toward the end Of the month it will draw very close to Mars. hut it will not pass to the east of this body until the third Of April It is already the bright est object in the heaven. and will con tinue to increase in brilliancy until May 29th. after which it will grow rapidly fainter again.
 Saturn can no longer be satisfactorily observed. On March 2Oth it will pass to the west of the sun and become q morning star
 But the most interesting of all the objects in the sky is thc great planet Jupiter. which shines ont with a steady radiance almost overhead. Even small
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
THE OHIO CONVENTION
 S0LIDLl FOR TAFT
For the Time Being Foraker and Dick
 Are Eliminated From State Politics.

Columbus March 3.-The republi- cans of ohio. who met at pm. today to hold state convention, placed ,he entire party machinery in the hands of William H. Taft and'his political followers, and dealt a staggering blow to the interests of Senators F0ralHcr and Dick by wiping off the state cen tral committee every man known to have any bias in their favor.
 Of the twenty-One members of the new committee. all were reelected. Seven members constituting the For aker faction were dropped. The other three not reelected were Taft men but their retirement was caused by local conditions. Every member Of ths new committee is a Taft man.
 Walter Brown of Toledo was re- elected chairman and Malcolm Karsh- ner of Columbus. secretary. The com mittee on permanent organization de- cided tonight to report in favor of Attorney General Wade H. Ellis for permanent chairman.
 Pictures of Senators FOraker and Dick were hung in the convention hall. In the platform which is to be present. ed tomorrow is a plank condemRing Ohio representatives in congress, without, however, mentioning any name. At same time another plank strongly endorses the passage of the railroad rate bill against which Sena- tor Foraker fought so vigorously on the floor of the senate. The conven- tion was called to order by Chairman Brown. Brown announced that the temporary organization of the conven- tion would be: Chairman. James R Garfield: secretary, R. M. Switzer. The mention of Garfield's name was the signal for an outbreak of applause which depened when he advanced 10 the front of the platform to deliver his address.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
EMANUEL SMfDtNB0R6
 AS MINING ENGINEER
A Man Who Is Chiefly Known For His Religious Doctrines.

The following is an extract from pr. RaymOnd's paper read before the in Stitute of mining engineers February IS, 1908. Dr. Raymond without for mality read an abstract of his paper on Humboldt and Swedenborg. Min ing Engineers" Dr. Raymond said that in many if not all departments of HumbOldts cyclopediC knowledge and worldwide exploration and study the effect Of his training as geologist and mining engineer may be traced.
 Emanuel Swedenborg was one of the foremost if not the very foremost Of all mining engineers and metallur
 gists who have ever lived" said Dr. Raymond. Tn his versatility. his eager questioning of ailAnatural pha- HOmena. his combination G practical knowledge and skill with theoretical spcculations and his perennial flow of spontaneous suggestions for the ben" eft of his own fcllow-mcn he rcscm- bled our own Benjamin Franklin
 Concerning Swedenborg's mcchani-
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04

The crowd in attendance was one of the largest ever gathered in the pavilion. Many spectators came from San Francisco, Nevada and Arizona.
 At the end of the tenth round the fight was declared draw.
 The first event was a six round con- test between Battling Murphy, and Scotty Johnson. The slugging match between the light weights went the limit with no decision.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
Fig. 2. The path of Eneke's comet about the Sun.

smaller. When it first comes into sight. its diameter is about 300,O00 miles. when nearer the sun it is only 14,OOO miles. but as it recedes it expands to iIs original size again. The cause of this change k unknown.
 This comet. whose return has been eagerly looked for, was first detected by photography on last January ,. 1 During March it will move over the path A B. Fig. 3 IT is drawing near the earth so rapidly that it's distance will diminish from 192 million 10 154 million miles during this time, but it probably will not be visible except in a small telescope.
 HALLEY'S COMET.
 Rushing toward us at the rate of 6OO.- eco miles 8 day. there is another visitor whose arrival is most anxiOusly awaited by astronomers. This is great comet captured centuries ago by the planet Neptune. and which has re-appeared at intervals of 16 years ever since II is the comet which guided the Nor mans when they invaded England in the year lGGG. At it's appearance in 14J6. soon after the capture of CCnStantinople by the Turks. it spread terror through out the nations of Europe. who consid- cred it certain sign of Divine wrath. portendins that Christianity was in danger. The church bells were rung each day at noon. and prayers were offered for deliyerance from the two great evils. the comet and the Turks.
 When nearest the earth this comet will be most striking and conspicuous object even to the naked eye As yet. on account of it's very great distance. il has not become visible even in the
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
Fig. 3. The path of Eneke's comet from March to March 3t.

telescope will show the delicate rose colored bands encircling the planet ani its four bright moons. and two obServa- tiOns, made'at an interval of an hour or two. will show the obseT yer that this great world is turning on its axis with extraordinary rapidity. and that its satellites are continually changing their positions. Interesting eclipses of these moons may be seen on the evenings of March l. 6 hrs. "A min: March 2. s hrs. m; March 2. 6 hrs 59m: March l6. hrs. 34 III. and March 26. s hrs l9 III. On the first date the moon will be seen to enter the shadow of the planet. and on the other dates to emerge from the shadow Figure shows the two outer satellitis of Jupiter. which were recently discovered by photogra- phy. These minute attendants revolve at enormous distances from the planet and are only visible in the largest tele- scopes.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04

cal inventions Dr. Raymond said that q letter written by him in 1714 showed that he had on hand the following in- ventions:
 For submarine ship. which can do great damage to the ships of the enemy. a portable siphOn for raising great quantities of water. a machine driven by fire, which will put water in nation" Ca steam engine?) new pumps of various designs, new air guns. new musical instrument. by means of which one who is quite un- acquainted with music may execute all kinds of airs that are marked on paper by nOtes,' water clock and q flying carriage, showing the ''possi bility of remaining suspended in the air and of being conveyed through it."
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04

All of ihn bright winter constella lions are still with Us, but they are drawing near the ground in the West and al- ready in the East we see the faint summer groups beginning to enter the evening sky The ma gnifcent Dog star iS sill high up in the South. while ahore this inc bright groups Prion. Taurus. and Gemini make the south- western sky by far the most brilliant part of tine heavens The great Water snake has half emerged from the ground in tho southeast. hut not until next May will the whole of his enorinous length be seen. The Grrat Bear has almost reached his highest position in
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
TALK ON CURRENCY BILL

Washington March 3.-Speeches on the currency bill were made in the senate today by Senators McCumber of North Dakota and Newlands of Neva- da. Each cOntended for a modification of the emergency currency bill and each declared in favor of legislation, adding that the confidence at present of depositors in banks was prominent feature in any plan for preventing panics.
 The senate also passed a resolution by MT. Tillman. calling on the attor- ney general for all information con- corning court proceedings in the Indian Territory affecting the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes. A number of bills of minor importance were passed.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04

the star F. on March 12 at 2 hrs. 9m. A. NJ. On March l3 it will pass very near the planet Jxpiter. To observers far north of the eanator the moon will actually occult inc planet, while even 10 those in lower attitudes the two bright objects so close together will form d beautiful and striking picture.
 THE COMETS
 The great majority of comets which are discovered appear suddenly and un- eXpcctedly in the sky They are great Swarms of me:eoric particles and gasses which fall toward the sun from the region of the fixed stars. and after pass ing around that body, retreat into the
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
ROBBED BY RAILROADS
 CARRYING THE MAILS
A Missouri Congressman Finds That the Amount of the PIunder Runs Into Millions.

Washington, March 3.-The start ling charge that the railroads of the country carrying mails have robbed the people of s7O,OOO,O 900, was made in the house today b,- MT. Lloyd of Mis- souri. He declared that the new sys- tenn of weighing the mails, and on the admission of the postmaster general the weighing for the past twenty sev- en years, was fraudulent. He called for an investigation of the postoffice department MT Wagner of Pennsyl- vania, chairman of the committee in control of the expenses of that depart ment. promised that an inquiry would be conducted.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
ANOTHER STORE RoReEo.-The

store of Sage Pennington at Seventh Avenue and Buchanan street. was en- tered Monday night by one or more
 burglars. and d gold watch, plain gold ring and a six shooter were taken. Mir. Pennington tried to telephone the police early in the forming. but could not get communication at first. owing to busy lines, and after that he let it go. The marshal did not hear of the incident until late in the afternoon and could not then discover any clue that ccmcd to .'rumise results.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
RECORDERS OFFICE

G. w Smith p E. co. to Edwin Nelson SEE 1-4 section 10 IN BE.
 J. W. Williams to Matte L. Byler, guardian. port of section 36 2N BE. Jessie P. Creighton tO l.. l.. Connor, lots D 26 - block 15 Capitol addn and other.
 [. S Land Title z. Leg. Co. to Eva Cook rart of section IN BE.
 Same to Henry Cook same.
 Lewis Wetzler and wife to Arthur Wetzler lot 15 block ? Capitol addn.
 Chas Stauffer to A. WetZler lot 16 block 1 Scgers addr.
 Geo H. Christian to Geo. H. Hahn ct al part of sec. 13 IS 5W
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
SLIGHTLY vINoIcTIVE

Some of the greatest classical com posers did not make any money" said the guest at the musical
 Yes" answered MT. CumroX. "That thought is about the only thing that gives me any comfort when I listen to the things they made up."-Washing-
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
A Welcome Channe.

T suppose you listened to Wash ington's farewell address as read in the senate on Saturday last?'
 Yes" answered Senator Broadhead. "and 1 enjoyed it immensely. It was the first document I have heard this session that didn't want anything.'
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
ALASKA RAILROAD BILL

Washington, March 3.-A bill grant, ing additional time to the Alaska Rail- way terminal company to file com pleted surveys of the road by sections was ordered favorably reported with out amendment today by the house committee on territories.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
r6.,,,.RIPr OF RECORDS,

The following transcripts of the rec ords of the offices of the district clerk, the probate court and the county re- corder are furnished by the Arizona Abstract & Title company.
 The records for yesterday were:
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04

universe.
 But sometimes the wanderers long journey is brought to A sudden termina- tiOn. If the comet happens to pass near one of the four greatest worlds. which revOlve about our sun, the pull of this
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
A Sanddening Echo.

The day of valentines has passed Relief for either gender; We know not which we must despise Recipent or sender.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04
FOUR TAFT DELEGATES

Osage City, March S-The republi- cans Of the fourth congressional dis trict today elected two delegates to the national convention and instructed them for Taft.
 The republicans at Excelsior Springs Mo-, of the third congressional district today elected two delegates to the na- tional convention and instructed for Taft.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-04

depths Of space never to bc seen by H. again. Ii is quite possible that ages after it has paid us a flying visit
 comet may. in its long journey. pas> sufficiently near another star to be simi- larly attracted by this sun. and SD il may pursue its endless course from star to star among the countless suns nf our