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Arizona republican., 1908-04-05
BY MAUD WALKER.

For whole month the high schoo! junior class had been rehearsing for d literary play (written by -0ne of their class. John Edwards commonly called 'BricktopD and they were now ready to give production of 1t in the town hall There was double purpose in the pres cntation os 'BrIcktop's" play. First. hIs friends and classmates were proud Of his eGorts as a playwright and were anxious % see his first literary effort tried on the boards-aEd tried by his own talented young friends. who possessed consdera- ble histriOnic ability. Secondly. the class presenting the play wished to raise some funds U go towards the Improvement Of their gymnasium. which was far from being completely equipped.
 The parents and friends of the class had helped in every way to make the en- tertainment d grand success. The play had been appropriately costumed. and very capable director engaged to stage 1t. So the outlook for "Bricktop's' youthful effort was most promising.
 The evening for the plays initial pro- duction at last arrived, ard q more ex- cited and enthusiastic crowd of young folks than the high school class present ing 1t could not have been found on the earth's surface that night. Behind the scenes all was confusion, staeehauds rushing here and there with the bits of scenery which they were adjusting for the first scene, and boys and girls. with several of the anxious mothers assisting, busily making up in their dressing rooms, which had been arranged at the ends of the fmprovised stage built for the occasion.
 The house was soon crowded. Long be- fore the orchestra began its first over ture every seat had been taken. ard the general aspect of the audience was most favorable and indulgent.
 Slowly the curtain went up; the lp- plause echoed ss the audience beheld the playwright -Bricktop-on the stage in the garb of "A Texas Ranger" a role quite suited to him as he was of athletic build for q chap Of fifteen. and had had the good luck to be born in Texas, the scene Of his play. And so familiar was Brick top with the history of Texas that ne had built a really interesting play around the Lone Star" State's early days.
 After the applause had subsided, and the audience were silent and attentive, Bricktop's lines led the play. Other wild men of the plains" that could 'chaw skunk-skin when ;obacccr was out" and ''e9t their cowskin boots for dinner during an Indian raid. came dashing into the early settlers cabin. making great deal of noise and saying but little.
 The audience was pleased with every line be it humorous. pathetic or, comIGon- place. and showed their approval D.. gene.-- GUS oataursts of applause.
 And when the queen Of the rrairics ttEe faVor.te girl in the janior c.ass, hy uame, Polly Jones' stepped upol t-e
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cious hall, and the people raised as one man, their faces bnuching Many men made wild attempts 10 stop tEc crowd. to reason with it. but panic seemed inevitable At the first word. Fire" a dozen men from the front seats had jumped upon the stage Then. as sud denly. the curtain had been rung down.
 stop" The word rang clear and strong throughout the hall. STOP. BE QUIET WHERE YOU NOW STAND AND HEAR ME SPEAK" IHvoluntarily tLe panic stricken people paused and looked toward the stage. There in front of the curtain. stood Bricktop his face determined and calm. He smiled as he waved h;s lhaadS for the audience "a be seated. There Is no reason for UneaSiress. hc said. We are fixing q prairie fire and Someone who did not know what OFF artificial blaZeS and real smoke meant gave the foolish alarm. We will now show ron just wha, a real Texas prairie fire looks liks-on a small scale if you'!l sit Nown there
 Those In the back of the house may pass quietly out if they feel afraid. We had meant to have the prairie fire come to de stroy the house. and two of ;he brave rangers. knowing Of the sickness of the poor woman snd the helpieSSuess of her beautiful daughter. were to have arrived in time to take the daughter on d third horse they were leading and-and -.
 Hereupon BricktOp glanced about him.
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x HOW "BRICKTOP" PREVENTED A PANIC < x

stage in her riding hablt-which was very different to the approved style for lady equestrian of today, the greeting she re- ceiYed from her auditors was deafenng. Graciously and gracefully Polly bowed and smiled al the demonstrative reception she had received. for. as leading lady she was to share the honors of the evening with the uthor-playwright." Bricktop. \
 And then the first act drew 10 close The curtain went down and the orchestra strains mingled with thc hundreds Of voices in the hall. And Bricktop, peep!nr from a tiny hole in the drop curtain could see that his play was "a go" He kuew from the happy faces of those assembled that they appreciated the work of hls pas: two years. And Bricktops heart beat with the true pride that follows the ac complshment of a dear ideal.
 But he had little time to devote tn 'peeping." for everywhere he was needed at once. He must see to it that the scenery was set rightly; he must inspect the principals 10 note if their costumes were worn properly The red lights which were to he thrown on the tableau that closed the second act must he looked after and final instructions given as to their use and the manner of handling them. In fact, Bricktop was his own stage manager, and he was everywhere giving his orders In a quick. calm voice.
 And then the curtain went up on the
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second act. a scene In poor woman's shanty fin a Western town. Throughout this act tears flowed from the eyes of the audience. for the scene depicted q poor woman and her beautiful daughter The Queen of the Prairies''-in the deep est distress through the treachery of the villain Of the play At the close of the net the poor old mother dies on pal let on the floor. begging the villain to spare her daughter and allow her to go to friends in another country. The vil- lain Is determined to marry the Queen of the Prairies." and makes his threat that she shall never leave that room till she goes forth as his bride. As the viii lain makes the threat. with upraised arm. the poor mother drops back dead and the beautiful daughter. sobbinc, throws herself across the lifeless and beloved form.
 Then the rcd light should have been thrown oa the tableau. but somehow the material used to get the effect would not ignite. But as the young man in charge Of the tableau light persevered there was sudden explosion. and almost instantly flames were seen climbing about the bits of paper scenery round the stage A dozen boys and girls were about the wings, and. seeing the danger, ran. screaming. to their dressing rooms, not knowing what else to do "Fire," The terrible word ran throughout the spa
Arizona republican., 1908-04-05

His point of view was always ef- ficiency in the public service and nev- CT the advantage of a political Orga- nization. The thing that was farthest from his thoughts was the creation of political machine of his own. T think I could advise you better on this point if l knew just what your politi- cal ambition was. a weli-knOWn politi- elan once informed him. Assume for the sake of argument the Governor immediately replied. that I am prac- tising law.
 Governor Hughes first important appointments immediately disclosed his attitude. few weeks after talk ing office he was called upon to name a Superintendent of Elections for the metropolitan district. For years the Republican leaders in New York County and Brooklyn had practically dictated this appointment. In ac- cordance with this time-honored GUS tom. Mir. Herbert Parsons. the Repub- lican leader of New York. and Mir. Timothy L. Woodruff. the Republi- can leader of Brooklyn. called upon Governor Hughes and handed him the name of Lewis N. Swasey. They in formed the Governor that the organi- zation had selected this place for Swasey. and that. as a good Repubi- can he must appoint him. Alter conference lasting about two hours. the Governor arose and said: Gentle men, to-morrow shall send in the name of Mir WilfiaIn Lear- for this place. GCod-night. This was suf-
Arizona republican., 1908-04-05
OPEN MEETING OF
 TILE WOMAN'S CLUB
pr. J., Walter Fewkes Will Speak on Prehistoric Ruins of the Salt and Gila Valleys.


 pr. J. Walter Fewkes will speak on
 The Prehistoric Ruins of the Salt and Gila River Valleys" next Tuesday af- ternoon in the Presbyterian church at 2:15 o'clock. under the auspices of the 1 Woman's club of Phoenix The club
 has decided to make this an open meet
 ing for both men and women and any person who is interested in matters antiquarian or prehistoric is invited to
 be present Dr. Fewkes is not only
 an educated and cultured gentleman but this subject is one on which it is likely no person is more competent to speak. For many years connected with the Smithsonian institution in archaeo- logical work he has spent the greater part of the last year in practical field exploration in these parts. He $ in
 formed not only by a perusal of all the printed information on the subject but has been able to form some conclu
 sions of his own by personal investi- gation. A good attendance is desired of both men and women, both as testimonial to Dr. Fewkes who is oblig ing enough to give this lecture. and be- cause it will be well worth hearing. by
 anyone who can be present. The pro-
 gram will also include some good mu- sical numbers, some of which will be Indian selections.
 On April 14 Mrs. A. J. Sampson will
 address the club in the same place on The Customs and Manners of the Peo- pie of Ecuador As most people know
 Mrs Sampson resided for several years in that country and will speak of the
 things that she has witnessed and of
 customs she is familiar with. This lee
 ture will be accompanied oy selections of Spanish music and will be a most
 interesting event.
 On April 2l the club program will be on the subject of Household Economies and on April 2s win occur the annual
 meeting of the club which closes it's
 sessions for the season. The annual
 meeting in particular is one that every
 member should attend. As indicated
 above, all the meetings are exclusive
 for club members and those who may
 be invited. except the one next Tues
 day which is general and to which the
 public is invited
Arizona republican., 1908-04-05

pcepins behind Inc drop curtain. Then. as two or three of the men from the au- dience came upon the stage and the cur tain ran up. he went on: II guess tn" prairie fire has been put out. ladies and gentlemen. and l thank you for your cool ness in waiting till 1t blew over If you wilN now take your seats. the play will proceed
 And I will add this" said tho towns mayor. one of The men who had dashed behind the scenes to help put out The blaze. that We had pretty stiff blaze. bUt-n harm has been done except to the scenery. That can be repaired aj the scenic artists hospital is for OUT young actor playwright here" laying hls hand or Brickiop's head. he Is also a HERO In capital letters. Please be seated and give three cheers for our red headed boy. the only real playwright of our town. and then let the play go on"
 For several minutes the applause and wild cheers of the audience were deafen- ins. Then, as the sounds died away. with BricktOp lowing and lowing. and waving his hands for quiet. an elderly gentleman rose in the rear of the house and spoke in voice full of emotion. He was the proprietor of the towns best hotel. hoStclry that was the pride of his fellow citizens. Ladies and gentlemen. be said. "I want to express here ir, public my appreciation and admiration pf that red-headed little feller standing there with his face streaming with melted stage paint. He was close enough to the Ire to be Singed and yet he held bis ground like a hero and infused quiet into us by i'm proviSing g story of prairie fire while the brave fellows behind the scenes put out the flame. Now. l invite him and his entire company, and all those who helped To put out the fire. to come 10 my hotel after the performance and I'll set up to them the best spread that can be put be fore them on such short order. But as to all nf us )and the old gentleman waved his hands about to indicate the audience. which had so wildly started at the first alarm. why. we ought to be so ashamed of ourselves for having acted like lot Of towards that we'd go on and hide our heads in a hole"
 And cheers greeted the old sentleman'S words. and quiet and good nature pre- vailed, while the orchestra played merry tune
 And that night. after the play had been finlshed-and finished ln d wsy thSt did credit to the boys and girls playing in 1t. and to Brick;op. the manaS-r-the entire company. accompanied hy many others who were invited. went to the hotel. where banquet was given in honor of tEe hoy who had presence of mind to halt frightened audience :n time to pre- vent what might have been very seri- ous panic.
 And for long time EricLtop-or to he more ccrrect. John Edwa-'lS-was not only sf-r..~ Ia ''our boy playwrisht." but also as "'Our ra.I hea.'.,.' .aaro
Arizona republican., 1908-04-05
RANGER JEFF KIDDER
 0UT OF Ills BAlLlWI6K
MortalIy Wounded in Mexican Dance Hall After Killing Mexican Police man.

Bisbee. April 4.-(SpeciaL)-Rang Jeff Kidder was on the Mexican side of the international line at Naco ar one o'clock this morning and while in a dance hall had some trouble with d woman. Some claim that he was just playing with the woman when she called the police. Three policemen rushed into the room and immediately they and Kidder began to fire at each other.
 All the Mexican police were wounded by Kidder and he himself was shot in the groin and abdomen and is, not eX pected to live. One of the Mexican po lice is dead. Another was shot in the shoulder and another received d brok en leg from one of Kidder's bullets. Kidder is held on the Mexican side of the line.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-05

q golden tongue with which he could move people to perform his will, great and small, friend and foe: but to accom- pish this miracle the chieftain of the castle was told to climb to the keep and kiss a certain stone which the old woman designated. The stone pointed out was difficult of access. but the doughty Mac Carthy performed the feat and was im- mediately possessed of A tongue of great nuency and persuasive powers.
 And from that day to this the story of the Barney stone. and It's magic in fuence on the tongues of men. has trav- eled into all parts of the civilized world. and yearly many pilgrims make the jour ney to the old castle-which now stands q grim and Ilfeless ruin-to touch thelr lips tO the little stone of brownish color. which rests in the wall fully five feet below the projecting cornice. To get one mouth within tOachln. distance of the stone requires q good deal of courage and the agility and bailnCe of au acrO- bat. Eut many hundreds aero:ipii>h tie feat every year
 MARY GRAHAM.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-05
Governor Hughes Political Ambition

From every side the searchlight is being turned on Governor Hughes. a scrutiny which he is well able to stand. says Burton J. Hendrick in the April McClure's.
 He absolutely refused to accept political activity as a complete quail fication for public office Is there any man in your country. he asked a Re- publican leader who was urging the claims of a favoTite candidate. who could fill the office better than the man you suggest?' Why. yes. I sup pose there is. Then that's the man you ought to name at once replied the Governor
Arizona republican., 1908-04-05
Places of Interest in For
 eign Lands.

So much has been said and written about the Blarney Stone in the wall Of the ruin of Barney Castle. Ireland that peep at 1t. and a word about its his tory. wili. perhaps. be of interest to the young readers of this page.
 The magic stones history dates back to about the year 14Jo. At that time II was no more than the other stones which were piled up 10 form the walls of Blarney Castle. stronghold belonging to Cornir MncCarthy the Strong, who was descended from the kings Of Munster. and who hsd built tne castle. which was. indeed. fortress for its feudal lord.
 One day, while walking near lake fin the vicinity of Blarncy Castle Cormic MacCarthy, so the legend goes, saved ali old woman from drowning in the lake In her gratitude to him the old woman declared that she would endow him with
Arizona republican., 1908-04-05
SUED FOR ISLANDER.
Senator Fulton Served at the Close of
 Denuneiating Speech.

Salem. Ore. April 4.-At the eOnclu- sion of Senator Fulton's speech here tonight in which the speaker denOunc- ed former Representative J. :. Smith for the latter's charge that Fulton sought to influence Smiths conduct in sbehalf of the late jC1n H. Mitchell during the so-called hold up session" of the legislature in 1897. the senator was served with papers in a 5000 islander suit instituted by Smith. Smith was a member of the legislature from Linn county.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-05
Little Chubby's s Essay on
 Spring.

Chu5hy's teacher told him to wIite a comPos.t.oi, on the subject cf Spring The following is Chubbys idea e. that beau I!fnl s"as0u SD gl0rifed in song and story:
 Spring is q Bum proposition. it's all ways Gold when il Ort = be warm A'Eeu you go out Skating ia March you Fall threw the lee as likely as knot Fur the Spring has melted the lee in spots. AZ that goes Show that The Spring does things by halves. fur if it done em by Nholes all the lea wood be Thowed out . onct. In the Spring Boys can't no longer Hide behind some ole bllding an Throw an"w balls at oie Koggers what Are pass iGc buy. An thais one Reason why Boys dout likc Spring. But mud is quite plenty in Spring an Boys can Play in that When their Maws and Paws don't find it Gut Mostly in line Spring it Rains P!cl forks when You Want . go out 10 the Ege 'Of Town and practis foot ball of a sater- cay after Noon ' hat makes it very Hard iarr. never Ike Spril.. till it's Almost
Arizona republican., 1908-04-05
Advises Some People to Ask For a
 Cut in Salary.

Cut in Salary.
 A writer in the April American Mag. aZine says
 While these people are discussing the problems of supporting a family Of two or there on $1.S00 per year. I am sitting here wondering what they do with their money. l graduated in 1877, saved ups few hundred dollars on salary of about $6O per month and was married in 1882. For eighteen years I taught school on a salary of from $500 to 5000 per year. I have a wife-as good as they make them and four children. aged II. 19. 9 and 9. T have always lived comfortably. have often paid 40 for 9 suit of clothes. and my wife never wants to wear less than a s hat. My wife has done her own hOusework. trained her own children. stuck to her own hus- band. and occasionally taken one or two boarders, to help out when the hardest times were on us. l never allowed myself to go into debt, eX- cept to pay life insurance or to buy property. l have not always paid cash for expenses. but have settled all such bills monthly. Fortunately We have all been well. and outside of fares paid to the storlt :"e have contributed less than $25 in alf to the doctors have had no expensive habits. though l have owned three horses In 1900 l gave up my saiary and ventured in business. but I have carefully kept my living expenses within the old lines, for. as I say. we have always lived comfortably enough. l would be glad 10 go a little oftener to the theater, travel a little more. give a little more to causes which I cherish and help a few deserving friends. hope to do so some day. Now. if I and my wife have done this on a salary never in excess Of Sl,00G and more often less than $500 per year ! would like to know what is the matter with the people who get $1,100 to Sl.S00 a year. and think they must foregO the joys of a family for fear that they will die of poverty My advice to these people is that they would be taking long step toward ultimate prosperity if they should vol untarily ask for a reduction of salary to about .S1.000 for the next two years. But these people will not take advice Let them climb and die"
 -O-
 Grimm Hay and Grain Co nays
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over. An ! don't like It then for It's Ex- animation Time in school an that's the hardest part of-H Boys life. But Life Is ouite hard All the time fur Boys, Thairs So many Choirs ? do an the Baby to mind when thay Ort be Playing marbles or going in Swimming. An that's what I like about Summer. 4 feler can go Hunting and Fishing and Swimming all the time or course he Haint got so much to eat fur In he Summer time thairs no Punkin pie her Mince pie ner Frute cake. But thairs lots Of Fun In thair Place an Fun .s hettern Pie any ole Time
 Bu; I ant Rite as Well about Spring as ! ,an about Summer and Dogs. Its like Ei1inr about mcasels and a broke arul- and guris. Its very tough on Teller rur 0f Things what he doesn't like. So lie siop "n tuinS of more Pleasant things"
 Sixteen ounces of gold are sufficient to gid wire that would encircle the earth.
 About 5.UaI worjs ln the English ian Iu;,.se h;tvc no rhy'He tn ti'em. These ln- .Ufe gulf "uurth' and echo.
 Nine people oat of fen can hear bot fer with their right ear t-su with their left
Arizona republican., 1908-04-05
.. .S. PURELY VEGETABLE GREATEST OF ALL TONICS

The heahfu vegetable ingredients of which S. S. composed and the method of combining and preparing them that they build and strengthen the body make the best of all Spring ton S. S. S. is natures medicine free from all strong mineral mixtures and made entirely of the healing cleansing and of and herbs safe and pleasant tonic for of
 Almost every feels bad the Spring Some have pacu lar ament but debaed rundown and weak systems general disorder The change the produces like change bodies and more required from the blood from which receive physical nourSment and strength this particular time than any other.
 The refuse and impurities which naturally accumulate systems properly expelled Winter
Arizona republican., 1908-04-05
EIGHT MONTHS FOR s5.

Any person who cannot get their strength back in the four months which constitute a s treatment of SeXine Pills is entitled to the free treatment Of four months more. Sex inc Pills are absolutely guaranteed for all forms of nerve weakness in men or women. Address or call on EIvey & Hulett. where they sell all the prin- cipal remedies and do not substitute.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-05
CONGRESSMAN SUED.
By the Negro With Whom He Remon-
 strsted With a Pistol.

Washington. April 4-Representa- tive Helflin of Alabama today was made defendant in a suit for S20.O00 damages. filed by ~ Louis Lundy. the negro with whom the congressman had an altercation on street car on March 27th.
 The affair grows out of Helflin talk ing exception to the negro's drinking on the street car in the presence of women. Lundy is represented by four negro attorneys
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ficient intimation that Mir. Hughes was the Governor of New York State. Mir Woodruff at once took steamer for Europe and Mir. Parsons did not make many more attempts to dictate appointments.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-05

Send a copy of the Homeseeker's edition of The Republican to a friend back east. The postage is only two cents for the 24 pages of special mat ter or three cents for the entire issue.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-05

SOCIALIST LECTURE.-Prof O. 4. Phelps will speak today at the city hall plaza at 3:30 ?. In.; also at Lam sons hall at D. m. Subject: The Workingman Program