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Arizona republican., 1909-09-17

in front of her husband in a seat just one to the right. Mir. Justwed could see the pretty curve of her ear silhOu- cited against the screen Tn front. The occupant of the chair between them was a little lad of about two summers. whose mother had brought him 10 see the pie lures without knowing really why she had done so.
 On MT. Justwed's left was a ''pippln." By which Is meant a young and nifty damsel who buys her hair in punches. reads the newspapers only for the bar gains in them and chews gum with care less abandon. A respectable miss. in deed, but possessed of an alarming dis regard for sma!l-talk conventionaiities. Moreover, she was extremely fair to look upon-saucy, piquant and original To all of which, be 1t stated in justice. NIT. JuStwed was sincerely unconscious He had merely noticed that the person on his left was d young woman.
 The portrayal on the screen concerned a little boy. with bright golden locks. wEO was being strenuously beswitched by his crOO-el stepmOther. while his de ceived papa was away earning the daily bread and butter
 "Ah!' exclaimed MT. Justwed face tiously and loudly enough for Mrs Just
 
 little shaver Poor little kldi She ought to be strangled."
 He saw Mrs. Justwed's shoulders move convulsively-signa that she agreed with him and recognized this proof of his Sob-party statement. He was just about to add something else, when a voice, woman's voice beside him. spoke up.
 ''Them'S just my sentiments: Ain't 1t awful. And to think in how maEy places in these here free United States right tonight just that same thing is happening to hundreds of little kids,'
 Mir. Justwed turned deliberately and looked at the young woman beside him Yes, she was addressing him-in earnest, too. And forthwith MT. Justwed con ceived the brilliant idea of himself join ing in the Sob party
 ''So 1t is. Miss. so it is! he agreed. mournfully. "A pity 'tis. and n pity 'tis 'tis true.'
 The young sobblst looked at NIT. Just wed dubiously. Yes, he meant it all right. though he did say it in a funny, foolish way
 But whose fault is itf' she continued. ''It ain't the little kids, He can't help it, can he! No, It's his father's-and the sin be on his head for 1t. And why? Because he didn't have sense enough to stay single. That's one thing I ain't never been able to understand! I think there ought to be some law passed arresting widowers with chil- drcn what marry again, Think of that
Arizona republican., 1909-09-17
Nj ESA
FUNERAL SERVICES
 OF MRS. B|RDYE LEE
They Conducted By Rev. Haw-
 ley of the M. E. Church.

The funeral services over the body of Mrs. Birdye Armstrong-tee, wife of Horace w. Lee were held yesterday afternoon at o'clock The body was taken from the home to the cemetery followed by the heart broken husband and sorrowing friends. The pail bear- CTS were: pr. R. F. Palmer, George w. Silverthorn. J. w. Hageriund, J. G. Spangler. A. J. Chandler and Charles Granger The ceremonies were very simple and brief Rev. Hayley of the M. F. Church used the burial ritual in pronouncing the last words over the remains of the deceased. Mrs. Ruth Huber sang, Lead Kindly Light in very impressive manner.
 There was practically no new evil dence brought to light since that given in the Republican yesterday morning as to the motive for the act Among the letters left by the dead woman was one to her husband full of endearment and love and bidding him d last good bye. The other notes were simple, short and business like, giving instruc-
 
 borrowed from some of her friends during the summer. The penmanship was in clear hand and the contents were painfully short seemingly giving evidence of the determination of the woman to hurriedly end it all. Coupled with this was the manner in which pre- paratiOn had been for death and even unto the concealing of the act until all would be over with her. Mrs. Chas. Peck who lives immediately west of the Lee home did not hear the shot and yet she was but a few steps away. From all the evidence obtainable the fatal shot was heard by no one This has been partly accounted for from the fact that the revolver used does not give the loud report that the ordinary pistol of like calibre would do. An other reason was that before lying down to her death she had carefully closed all windows and doors.
 Another feature of the case was the manner in which the shot had been fired. The revolver was taken fin the right hand, her wrist pulled down the muzzle of the gun placed directly over her heart and the trigger pulled. There was no swerving of the bullet which went directly through the heart coming out of the back directly opposite and passing through the comforters on which the woman lay and imbeded It. self in the floor. No surgeon could have directed a surer shot to accom- pIsh sudden and certain death.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-17
MESA
HORSE THIEF SIGNS
 IN MESA SECTION
Many Animals Missing Under Sug-
 gestive Conditions.

The officers in and around Mesa are receiving numerous complaints from residents who have lost horses within the past two weeks and in many in stances the presumption is that they have been stolen. Mrs Victor Lamb, living on west Main street reported that she was sure that horse belong ing to her had been taken the first of the week and the matter was put Tn the hands of the officers. She is willing to pay liberal reward for the animal on account of its value.
 Yesterday morning L. A. Cemp who is camped near the Warner Allen ranch southeast of town where he is engaged in breaking a horse for a Mir. Stinson, came to town and notified the officers that two of his ponies had been stolen from near his camp on the night pre- vious. Mir. CemD believes that he has ample evidence to substantiate his theory that the animals were stolen. He states that he turned his three horses out Tuesday evening about sun down and that they were hobbled and one of them had q bell on. They were i in the roadway grazing in the evening and one of Mir. Stinson's horses was with them. Yesterday morning about daylight Mir. Cemp heard his bell and l supposed it to be his animals but later upon investigation he learned that the thieves had transferred the bell from l one of his animals to the Stinson horse. The ruse was one which kept Mir. Cemp satisfied that his horses were
 
 well out of the country. The officers have the description of the animals and with the information that Mir. Cemp has given them they believe that they have a good clue.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-17
MESA DERARTMEM7
NEWS NOTES.

Freeman Webb who is suffering with pneumonia is reported as improving.
 Bart Gaughan, bookkeeper with the J. J. Ryan camp on the Eastern canal went to Phoenix yesterday for a two or three days vacation the first one he has enjoyed in several months.
 Miss Leoma Jackson who has been in Mesa for a few weeks for a visit with her cousin, Mrs. l.. E. Landrum, left yesterday for her home in Dallas Texas.
 F.. l.. Bumpus the well known Mac cabee organizer was a Mesa visitor yesterday in the interests of the lodge. He has just returned from an extended trip sover his territory which included Arizona and New Mexico.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-17
PURCHASES BIG MULES.

Hugh Dana, has just purchased from the Higley Horse and Mule company with headquarters at Phoenix. four of the largest mules seen in this section of the country. They are iron greys, and in theeir present condition. which is rather thin, they weigh over thirteen hundred pounds Thos. II. Higley, who by the wa is the son of s. w. Higley, the president of the Arizona Publishing company, brought the animals to this place. According to Mir. Higley, Jr., their stock is all guaranteed to be sound and they expect to stand behind every contract made by them. They tried shipping mules from Missouri for a while but have since made their car load purchases in Texas and have found they could not only get as good q grade of stock but could get it here cheaper on account of the difference in the freight rates.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-17
MONEY SAVING SALE.

The Popular. has inaugurated a money saving sale which will com mence Saturday morning in their es- tablishment on south Macdonald street and has for its features selling of brand new goods at prices that are so low as to be practically irresistible. A great deal of the new fall stock has been arriving daily for the past two weeks and this will be thrown in on the money saving sale. A full line of shoes. both ladies and gentlemen's, will be included in the sale.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-17
THE SECRET OF sExINE PILLS.

There isn't any. Their wonderful effects are simply the result of a scientific combination of the best remedies that are known in medicine for the upbuilding and rejuvenating of tired weak and worn men and women. They act on the blood in such manner that the user is soon imhued with new life and hope and happiness. Price S1 a box; six boxes 8. fully guaranteed on the money back plan. Address or call Elvey & Hulett, druggists. where they sell all the principal remedies and do not substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-22
How to Run a Railroad.

Have money-want more. Begin at
the top--there is no room and small
pay at the bottom. Procure pair of
shears for clipping coupons; no other
tools are needed. Get control of a
bank and borrow enough money to buy
u large chunk of stock. Hypothecate
the stock and buy more. After u lit
tie practice this operation can be car
ned ol. Indefinitely, and almost wholly
without the use OF real money. DO not
worry about the actual work of oper-
ating the road. This is all done by
hirellngs and has already been attend
ed to. Go to Europe and have q good
time. Some of the more conscientious
railroad owners return to America oc-
casiol.ally to order reduction In oper-
ating expenses and a raise in freight
rates. but this is not absolutely neces-
sary, as such matters can just as well
be attended to by correspondence. Hav-
ing gone through the motions of buying
one railroad, il will be found that peo-
pie will present others to you.-Suc-
cess Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-22
One of RoekerfeIIer's Stories.

,"I don't believe in speeding" said the
money king 1t is dangerous. 1t Is 50
dirty, too. You heard. perhaps, about
that tramp the other day?'
On receiving a negative answer. the
oil king continued:
"Well two tramps. 1t ssems, were
conversing on Broadway.
"'Tattcrs,'' said the first. has got
mere nerve than any man l know.
"Tatters is a nervy one, the other
agreed. What's he been dom now
What's he been doin'? Shouted the
first tramp enthusiastically. why.
Gurnec il he didn't march into Delmon-
ikcr's as be ID as brass yesterday, select
a full-coursc dinner, with a bottle Of
vine
THE other tramp chuckled.
".But he didn't get it, did he?'
".Sure he got It! They TOOK him for
a millionaire automobile fiend just in
from long run New York Tele-
gram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-22

over the brow and disappeared That
Donald Breac should miss such a
chance seemed impossible. and yet there
was the mark of the bullet on stone
which is to be seen to this day
High on the wind rose a croakiny
laugh, and a human-like voice spoke.
Follow on; follow on, forever and for
ever
Donald Breac stood up, his face
haggard, fumbling for powderhorn and
bullets; slowly he loaded, and with a
sigh and a weary look he followed the
stag toward Craggan Cover.
Donald Breac was never seen in life
again, and this is now the seventh
time that his specter has appeared. It
is seldom visible without some dire
calamity happening, though why an old
witch shosld have any such power
cannot tell
Strange sounds were heard in Call
ZACH Beag's she'll that night. and next
morning no trace of her could be
found. Lightning had probably struck
her hut, for it was ruin."-Cham-
bers's Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-22
Observance of Lincoln Day.

President Roosevelt's message rela-
tive to the observance of Lincoln's
birthday does not call for the annual
observance of this anniversary, as ma
ny have assumed, but for an obser-
vance special to this year which is the
centennial OF Iincoln's birth. His pro-
posed proclamation for a general OBJ
servance Feb. ~, 1909, throughout the
country, cannot fail to meet with the
approval of the people OF every section.
Such proclamation and such all OBJ
servance are in accord with the sugges-
ton of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie at it's annual encampment last year
At that time the veterans voted to
invite the President, the governors and
tine mayors throughout the country to
bring about, through proclamation and
by taking the lead in the arrangements.
general observance of this notable
anniversary as special holiday
AS far as the proclamation of the
President goes, it would not of itself
make holiday outside of the District
of Columbia. Lincolns birthday is al
ready holiday in IA of the states of
the Union, Colorado, Connecticut, Del
aware, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts,
Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New
York. North Dakota, Pennsylvania,
Washington and Wyoming. Lincoln
birthday is not legal holiday here in
Maine, though here as IN other states
which do not observe the day there has
the list Of holidays. We have eight
legal holidays here in Maine, New
Years Day, Washington's birthday,
Patriots Day, Memorial. Day, Indepen-
dence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving
and Christmas, all coming on fixed days
except Thanksgiving, which ny custom
fails upon the last Thursday of No
vember
There are various objections to leng-
thening this list of holidays, but there
is no question that on this centennial
year the anniversary of Lincoln's birth
will be given special observance, not
only in all of the northern states but
also throughout the South as WELL since
that section has begun at last to real
iZe the great truth that Abraham Lin
coin was one of the best friends it
ever had. Here in Maine there will be
special exercises, here at Augusta, in
charge Of Legislative committee APP
pointed for that purpose by President
Deasy and Speaker Weeks. At Bangor
and Portland also there will be a spe-
cial observance of the day and
throughout the state in the public
schools appropriate exercises will be
held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-22
Blessings Of IdIeness.

Perpetual devotion to what a man
calls his business is only to be sustain
ed by perpetual neglect of many other
things. And it is not by any means
certain that a mans business is the
most important thing he has to do. To
an impartial estimate it will seem clear
that many of the wisest most virtu-
Gus and most beneficent parts that are
to be played upon the theatre of life
are filled by gratuitous performers. and
pass among the world at large as phas-
es Of idleness. For>in that theatre not
only the working gentlemen. singing
ohamberniaids and diligent fiddlers in
the orchestra, but those who look on
and clap their hands from the benches.
do really play part and fill important
offices toward the general result
Robert Louis Stevenson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-22
ORANGES for Market,

Early sort of oranges must be picked
in November. and from that time onward
the varieties ale ripening until April;
but there are two or three sorts that will
hang on all summer. sWeetening every
day The grower, however. expects his
shipments to be finished by May first.
Oranges and grapefruit, as found in the
Northern markets, are almost always
piucked before thoroughly sweetened on
the trees, and as a consequence Northern
buy ers rarely find out the delicious flavor
of the perfected orange. The grower
gees up and down his grove with shears
and bag. and cuts enough of the
choicest samples to fill his orders. for
the day. These are carefully poured in
ton boxes in the packing room, and then
placed, one by one. in a sOrter;- down
which the orange rolls until it finds just
the slide that fits it's size. when it moves
to one side and drops into it's own box.
This scrter grades at least ten different
sizes. 1t is simple machine. but It
works perfectly. The grower who knows
his own best interests. never picks up
oranges to ship. nor does he allow 3
single defective fruit to be bought Tms
leaves a large amount of oranges when
can be sold in the town market, or CIV,
en- away. 1t has little cash value ana
vet it consists of the most delicious fruit
in the orchard.-The Outing Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-22
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Waldo Men at Augusta.
belfast JOurnal.)


Waldo county is well represented at
Augusta. One of it's leading and most
progressive citizens. Hon. Charles 5.
Hitchborn, was born in Stockton. lie
is now president of the First National
Bank of Augusta, with which he has
been connected for more than quarter
of century; has served the city in
various capacities, including one term
as mayor, and is president Of the Au-
gusta Board of Trade and also Presi-
dent of the State Board of Trade. For
many years he has been the treasurer
Of the Republican State committee He
is an eloquent and forceful speaker and
is often heard at the State conventions
OF the many local institutions and as
sociations to which he gives much val
liable time and attention the corpora
ton which built the new Augusta
House and of which he is the president
is specially worthy of mention. In
raising the necessary funds, $100, 900, In
the planning and erection of the build
ing. and in its management since its
doors were open to the public, he has
had and has prominent part That
his efforts in this direction, and those
CO the public-spirited citizens associat-
ed with MIN. are fully appreciated by
the people of Augusta there can be no
question.
Eut to return to the Waldo county
people at the State Capital. Here we
find Joseph Williamson, Esq. of the
law firm of Williamson & Burleigh,
holding prominent position in a bar
that in point of ability Is second to
none ii. the State. Mr. Williamson was
born Democrat and unfortunately has
never gotten over it and he might have
had the Democratic nomination for
mayor had he cared to accept it. When
his partner, who is a son of Governor
Burleigh and Republican, gave up
the Office of city clerk at the incoming
of Democratic administration, Mr.
Williamson took it, so that the city
business continued at the same stand
But his profession evidently has more
attractions for him than political life
We should have said at the start that
Mr.. Williamson was born in Belfast
and his early life was spent in this
city. He also began prectice here.
The home of the present Secretary of
State, Hon. Arthur I. Brown. is in Bel
fast, and you will notice that he is
pretty sure 10 be at home about cleo
ticn time. His office is perhaps next
in Importance to that of Governor, and
its conduct calls for a good deal Of
| executive as well as all-around ability
and it will be generally admitted that
Mr. Brown fills the bill Whenever a
Waldo county man or woman visits the
State House their objective point is the
Secretary of States Office, where desir-
ed information is always on tap and
where you may leave your wraps and
feel that they are as safe as if you had
entrusted them to State Treasurer Gill
more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-22

The Poe centennial brings into dis
cussion the place of the poets birth,
and both Norfolk Va, and Baltimore,
Md, are inclined to dispute Boston $
claim. Practically all of the biogra-
plies of the poet state that he was born
in Boston, but Of course it is possible
that they may all be wrong. The fact
that Boston's literary circles had no
use for him or his writings while he
was living has made the admirers of
Poe resertful of Boston's later claim of
him as a native son of that city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-22
Rose and Thorns.

Every rose has it's thorn-and few
more.
A cheerful liar must be a great com.
fort to himself.
It's the worst kind of luck when yor
have that kind.
But few men who say nothing have
the woodsawing habit.
Dissatisfied laundry girls should
strike while the iron is hot.
Lots of men manage to sneak OF.
the back way when duty calls.
Boys will be boys" and lot Of girls
would if it were possible
The palmist has no use for a man
who is afraid to show his hand.
A jealous man appears to almost as
good advantage as jealous woman.
At the age Of 80 a girl begins to rea.
lie that she misses the MRS. "--Chica.
20 Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-22
Uncle Sans Forest Reserves.

Although Uncle Sam paid out about
81, 900 last year in the care OF the
national forest reserves, there was a
very respectable sum on the other side
OF the ledger. The government
received $1,S42,2S1 through the sales
of timber, grazing fees, and spec
ial Uses. so that the national
forests represent a considerable
business interest under govern
ment ownership and management.
There are now 1872 of these national
forests located in q states and terri
tories with an area of 16S,GS1, 039 acres.
Unhappily there are not yet any re-
serves in New England or the East.
National Forester Pinchot reports that
during 1905 there were built also in the
national forest reserves 340O miles of
new trails and 100 miles of wagon
roads, 5000 miles OF telephone lines and
$50 cabins and barns, in preparation
for more extended forestry operations
IT the future. ABOUT IUU,UUt trees were
planted, and in 1909 it is hoped to
plant no less than 100000 trees. And
one of the best aspects of the national
forester's work is the example it sets.
Until few years ago the great tim
Der areas of the United States We're
everypOdy's field for plumber, and the
mountains and the flats were being
rapidly stripped of trees. The conse-
quences. as shown in the floods and
the droughts along the water courses
that We're fed by springs sheltered by
this timber, as we'll as the appalling
Wastage by forest fires and timber
pirates were finally impressed upon
Congress, so that a law was passed au-
thorizing the President to withdraw
from sale and settlement, under the
public land acts, such forest areas as
in his opinion should be protected and
preserved. Under the authority of
that oct forest reserves have been Gre
ated in the several states as follows: