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Amador ledger., 1909-10-08
A Curious Flv.

A curious lantern fly discovered by
naturalists in tAN Malay archipelago
possesses the pOwv,' Of jumping dis
lance Of several feet without opening
it's wings, 1t has II projection on It's
head which. when bent back and sud
denly released. throws the insect into
the air This fly was seen TO jump
from the ground 10 eNe roof of n hut.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-08
Rev. Appleton Dies Suddenly

Returning from M. E. conference at
Pacific Grove last Saturday evening,
Rev. John Appleton was forced to take
10 his bed because of very severe
cold, and he grew gradually worse until
Tuesday afternoon, when he passed
away. The deceased had been resident
pastor of the Methodist church at
Georgetown for the past year. and was
highly esteemed by all who had formed
his acquaintance. Mr. Appleton came
from Bloomfield to Georgetown, and at
conference last week he was returned to
Bloomfield at the urgent request OF the
members of the church in that place.
He was about 65 years of age, and leaves
a wife and a married son, the latter re-
siding in San Francisco, and Mrs Apple
ton was visiting there at the time OF her
husbands death, awaiting his return
with their household goods. The re-
mains will be taken to San Francisco
and thence to Bloomfield for interment
Nugget
Farmers, mechanics, railroaders,
labOrefs rely on DR.. Thomas Eclectrle
Oil. Taxes the sting out OF cuts, burns
or bruises at once. Pain cannot stay
Vhere il is used.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-08
The Earliest Fan.

Perhaps he earliest fan in history
was mentioned in hieroglyphics de-
ciphered by the Psychologist. l.epSius
In his researches he found this SEN
lenre referring to Osiris. ''ln his hand
he held Il fan"
Amador ledger., 1909-10-08
Chinese Ink.

Chinese ink is made by carbonfRtnS
mixture OF cOlza W sesame oil. vaT-
nish and lard and mixing the product
with gum water aud Il little can,allOF
and musk. The ink is pressed ifseO
molds TO dry
Amador ledger., 1909-10-08
Cannon.

The first cannon to be cast in emp
piece was made by an English Iron
master in l:J43.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-08
BabyIOn,

Babylon WAS probably the first djty
In the world with population Of
100000.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-08
Croadcloth.

Broadcloth was first so called be-
cause it took two VIEWERS side by side
to fling he shuttle across it.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-08

The smallest Jail in the world is the
old prison ut Sark. in the Channel is
lands The Jail has but two cells
Amador ledger., 1909-10-08
The LARGEST Pearl.

The largest pearl known is two
inches long and four round and is said
10 be worth S25O.OO0.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-08

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner?
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Com
plexion sallow? Liver needs waking up.
Doan's Regulets cure bilious attacks.
Is cents at any drug store.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25
Use It In
 Advertising
Lena Schmidt of Dudley, Texas, Writes a Letter About Cardui Having
 Helped Her

Dudley. Tex.-"You may use this letter in your advertising. if you like" writes Mrs. Lena Schmidt, of this place.
 "A few years ago I suffered every month, but after taking one bottle of Cardui, I was relieved right away
 "Cardui has surely done me a sight of good. It brought me back my health. I am now strong and well and feel'better than in years. and am doing all my homework"
 Every woman needs a tonic to take when she feels blue. miserable, sick, weak. under the weather.
 The tonic to take at such a time is Cardui. the woman's tonic.
 Cardui is also medicine.
 For pain and discomfort. due to fe- male ailments, no medicine is so good as Cardui
 The main ingredients of Cardui are imported direct from Europe. espec- ially for this one woman's medicine and tonic and are not for sale at or dinary drug stores.
 Cardui acts specifically on the wo- manly organs. preventing unnecessary pain and building up womanly strength.
 Try it for your troubles.
 It will certainly help you.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25
FINE VALUES IN 4
 >G|LA COUNTY MINE
Recent Development of the Lost Guleh Property; Mill About Ready
 to Start.

The latest devices concerning the operations of the Lost Gulch United Mines company. owning a large group or in fact couple of groups of claims near Miami. Gila county, are entirely pleasing to those interested. Part of the claims were bought of F.. F. Kellner a year or so ago and the rest were either located or acquired from others. On the Kellner property Is an old mill that has been repaired and put in condition and it is now an nOunced that it is about ready to run.
 Considerable development work has been in progress during the last year and three big veins at least are now showing fine values and large ore de- posits. The company believes it has sufficient ore to keep it's mill running perpetually, or at least as far in the future as one is interested in calculat- ing. The mill at present is equipped with ten stamps. but the plant has been arranged for the adding of three more units of the same size, just as fast as conditions warrant The management says the adding of these units will not be long delayed after the mill is once started.
 private letter speaking of the ore values in this property gives the fol- lowing figures as the values on three of the principal veins as at present developed The Kellner vein is run ming s25 per ton. mainly gold: the Cedar Tree is running s55 per ton. which figures include two ounces of gold. and the Badger vein at the depth of IFS feet is running s162 per ton, which includes six ounces of gold
 Gila county has been made famous by her copper mines. and in the early days much silver was produced in those parts. There has always been more or less gold in that section as in Arizona gold in some quantity may be depended upon nearly always where there is good supply of copper. Some gold deposits, both quartz and pIacers. were extensively worked in other days. But if the Lost Gulch property con tinues to carry such values, Gila will soon have gold mine which will help to pass along her fame.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25

Louie would cook it for him. for he was an excellent cook and often acted as chef for his friends on some special occasion. During the last few years of his residence in Phoenix he con- ducted a barber shop in a little brick building facing the alley in the rear of what is now Griswolds bicycle shop, or just across the alley from what was then the saloon row on Washington street. His shop con- tained one and sometimes two chairs. the second for the use of some broke" barber who chanced along and wanted to make an honest dollar. The walls of the little shop were decorated with all the pictures and cartoons of the current illustrated papers. calendars, etc The rear of the shop contained bed and bath room. and when Louie was not using either. someone else probably was. whatever the time of day or night Louie's shop was a yer itable den of hospitality. except for the occasional person he did not like, and such persons always knew their own idenity and never invaded his privacy. Professionally, Louie was just as pe- culiar as he was personal, though in a personal way he was as superbly courtly as one could find in the most dignified diplomatic circles He as- stunned that no other man would assume to darken his threshold unless he were of gentlemanly in stincts. Even if his patron chanced to be drunk. he would assume that the s-afI xryhn sober. for any and all indiscretions of word or act. If he did. the error was forgotten. If he did not, mentally the mans name went oH the list, and the latter was in some inexpressible way made conscious of the fact.
 To be a friend of Louie's was to know that his shop was a port in any storm. To that extent it was a CO., operative institution, club, in reality, with only unwritten laws, made solely by the proprietor, and enforced by the good manners of its members, all of whom were always on probation. Every member was entitled to sleep in the club bed, bathe in the club tub. be shaved by the club barber, or borrow the club dollar that was in Louie's
 
 these favors in a way satisfactory to Louie's idea of fellowship. Strangers who dropped in were treated courte- Ously and they either absorbed the atmosphere of the place and stuck" " or drifted on to another barber shop i next time
 When Louie first came to Phoenix the price of a shave was 25 cents. Competition soon brought it down to 15 cents in the best shops in the city, fitted with mahogany furnishings, etc. But with these changes came new rules shops opened and closed at a certain time on week days and on Sun days and holidays. Louie never changed. The same old chair that had done service for years was reuphol- stered once in a while. and the same old hours and customs prevailed. The 'legar' price of a shave remained at a cents, and the shop was always
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25

open day and night. except when Louie slept or took a walk. And even If sleeping. all d regular patron had to do was to knock and Louie would get up and shave him. expecting. of course. and usually receiving, handsome com pensation for his trouble. But if he did not like a certain person he would not shave him any time, even when the shop was open in the daytime, and no one around. He would declare that he was waiting momentarily under ap- pointment to shave some regular GUS toner. Louie had no cash box and ordinarily made no change. His money lay on a shelf below the mirror-nick- els. dimes, quarters and dollars. some times even small bills. At the conciu- sion of his services a patron was in- structed to make his own change. He did so. setting his own figure on the value to him of the work performed It is suspected that there was method in this eccentricity, for Louie knew the commercial value of personal pride in others, and probably seldom lost anything by his display of confidence. The greatest drain on such an institu- tion. however, was the little habit the members had of borrowing a dollar" and carelessly forgetting to return it. He met the exigencies of the case by placing a small fund in d well known and quite public place. Then when ever one of the boys asked for loan he was welcome to it If there was any thing in the fund. If not. he would look into the box sadly. and report that he was sorry. but the money was then working presumably, for A or B had not yet brought il back. Louie was also very much of a philosopher. Whatever his idea of the wrongfulness of public conditions. it was not con sidered his work to correct them, but to adjust himself to them. nor had he much patience with those who were continually kicking or trying to re- form something. To them his frequent remark was: Well. you didn't make this world, and you can't run it." He had score of similar sayings. and was most clever in devising new ones as the occasion suggested. Altogether. he was never a leading citizen, lived in the present and for his friends. and not for the future, which he believed would take care of itself. He never prated of his own virtues, but highly esteemed character in others. hated a hypocrite and loved his friends. Though he end of the chapter closed with his death. he will be often re- membered. until the last of the older residents of this section have followed him to the final sleep.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25
DISTANCE LENDS ENcHANTMENT

An exact definition of a gentleman has been tried many times, never per haps with entirely with satisfactory results. Little Sadie had never heard of any of the various definitions. but she managed to throw a gleam of light on the subject, albeit one touch cd with unconscious cynicism- The word was in the spelling lesson and I said:
 Sadie. what is a gentleman?'
 Please ma'am." she answered, "a gentleman's man you don't know very welL"-WOman's Home Compan- ion.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25
PIONEER ARIzON|AN
 DIED IN FLAGSTAFF
The Passing of Louis File, a Barber
 in Class by Himself.

The following item from the Will Hams News will be of interest to a great many Phoenix people. as the de- ceased lived here for many years, go- ing from here to Williams four or five years ago:
 Louis File, a barber by trade and a well known pioneer of Arizona, pass ed away at the county hospital in Flagstaff Wednesday night after a short illness. He was taken to the hospital from this city on No. We'd nesday evening and death came few hours later The cause of his death was heart disease The deceased was born in France sixty-four years ago and came to the United States over forty years ago. and for years was prospecting in the Cripple Creek dis trict in Colorado. He came to Arizona in 1876 and since made his home in Phoenix and Williams. His wife died in Leadville. Colo, in 1875. The de- ceased leaves two grown-up sons in France. The deceased was kind heart ed and accommodating. His appetite for strong drink was his only failing. He was industrious and many times he would open up his shop at two o'clock am. to shave friend"
 Conditions in a pioneer country de- velop many eccentric characters; in- deed, it might almost be said that all who live in a pioneer country for d number of years become more or less peculiar in their tastes and prejudices from the view point of those who re- side in more populous sections. And of all the peculiar characters of the early days who lived in Phoenix. Louie, the BarSer." was among the most eccentric. though he was by no means one of those sour old cranks whom nobody likes to meet. on the contrary, he was one of the most pleas ant persons in the world to encoun- ter, unless one chanced to be on his list in which case a meeting was apt to mean that somebody would get his feelings hurt, for Louis had more independence than the king of Eng land. He was strictly law abiding and was never inclined to seek a quarrel. If he did not like person he let him alone, but if the person he did not like intruded himself across Louie's horizon. he would be reminded of the fact instdnter.
 But there was no length he would not go for a friend. Were he sleepy Louie would get up and give him his bed. on the pretense of always taking a walk at that time of night. Were he hungry and there was no place to eat. Louie would find a place. Were he sick and wanted a special dish.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25

shot through the mouth. A tip of the boat caused the discharge of. a gun. The ball passed through Babbitts mouth. cutting a small gash in the tongue, knocking out several front teeth and taking chip from the jaw bone. He was taken to the Milton hospital, where the wound was dressed by DTS. Raymond and Miller.
 There will be some disfigurement, but steps were taken at once to make it as slight as possible. Edwin Bab- bitt is young man of about 20 years, and a son of David Babbitt. of the large mercantile firm of Babbitt Bros. of Flagstaff. Winslow and Williams.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25

Whether you live in a cottage or a mansion, we can add to your comfort and happiness
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25
High
 Grade Sanitary VVubu eE QE
Don't You Think This Is

a happy combination? Could you improve upon it? There isn't a home in Phoenix that wouldn't be brighter and hap pier with another rocker or two. Nearly three hundred styles for you to select from. Every known wood and finish. It's our way of pricing them less than you'd suppose.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25
DIDN'T EXACTLY MEAN IT.

The Girl-Isn't this play tiresome.
 The Young Man-It's an awful bore But there is no use, Miss Pinkie. of your trying to conceal a yawn with that fairy little hand of yours it cant half cover-er-I mean-that is-Ex- change
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25
EN ROUTE TO PERMANENT

hGoiOCNCG-SneT Harry saxon or Santa Cruz county came to town yes terday morning. having in charge Casimiro Romero. under sentence for life in the territorial prison. Romero was convicted at Nogales last week of murder in the first degree His crime was the killing last June near Nogales of Edward Egan, a prominent and wealthy citizen. The punishment was fixed by the jury.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25
If You Only Knew

IT uUu VuIy NuUW how many we have started on the road to happiness and competency with our easy-payment plan, there would not be a home in Phoenix that did not have every comfort and conven- fence. An account in the savings bank isn't in it.
 Come in and talk it over with us.
 Whether you are a me chanic or capitalist, you are treated alike here.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25
FLAGSTAFF SPORTSMAN
 ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
Rifle Ball Passed Through Mouth of
 Edward Babbitt.

Flagstaff. Ariz.. Oct. 2i.-(SpeciaD While duck hunting in Rogers lake today. Edwin Rabbit was accidentally
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25
SOCIAL EVENT AT RAv

chief social event of the season took place at Ray on Saturday night. It was given at the staff house of the Ray Consolidated by the members of the staff The musical feature of it was furnished by the Besse orchestra of this place.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25

When we told you a few days ago of the beauties and cheap ness of our new lines of Iron Beds, we did not tell you one half as much as we should. These are priced from S2.45 to S8C.00.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-21
CHAS. N. CRITIEhION
 MEMORIAL SERVICE
Also a Reminder of the Seasons Needs at the Crittenton Home.

It has been decided to hold a me moriaI service at g o'clock Sunday afternoon November 2S. in the EIks' theater. :n memory of the late Charles Y. Crittenton. founder or the Critten- ton Home in this city. as well as scores of similar institutions through out the world Mir Crittentol was personally known by many people in this city. who win esteem it d urivi- lege Co 5t least do him this measure ol honor in recognition of the worthy life he has lived
 At the same time the occasion will be one when 1t will b. entirely ap- prorriate 60 impress on the large audience that will doubtless assemble the importance of carrying forward the work that has been SD well cs- tablish.d in this community Indeed. no better memorial could be offered the dead philantnropist than to ten der assurance that this will be ua- dertaSen vigorously and effectively. Those wro have kept the institution going have been quite heavily taxed both financially and in personal cr- fort. and they hope for a better and a more widely extended cooperation in the future. There are no resources save thc contributions of local people. though fortunately it is such an in stituti"n as can utilize almost any sort "f a contribution. whether it be food. gthing or money. Even kind words will go a bong was in the right direction as establishing sentiment in its favor
 In this connection attention is called Co the near approach of Thanksgiving day. date the Home has always booked forward to as one likely tn bring good cheer. it is hoped that this year the contributions will be larger and more varied than ever Those who have no money t" suJrc may hay" clothing. foodstUffs or one
Arizona republican., 1909-11-21
CANCER CURED

MRS. SMITHS
 SANITARIUAl. We cure any external cancer that can be treated. Breast cancer our Spe- ,'ialty. We cure them after they nave poisoned the glands un- der the pit.
 We have the most wonderful
Arizona republican., 1909-11-21
BISHOP PAPER BOX CO

Fine Color Printed Cartons. Labels. Display Cards, Posters, etc, Auto matic Clothing and Millinery Boxes a speciality. Designers, Engravers. Elm hosScrs and Printers. BIO. Central Bldg, Los Angeles, Cal
Arizona republican., 1909-11-21

kind or another. in fact, anything that can be utilized in any home can be used by the management of this institution. For the convenience Of those who would contribute. but have no time to carry their offerings to the home. arrangements have been made that they may be left at the Wakeliu grocery store. or the store of J W. Doris. properly marked or designated If it is more convenient for donors to carry their gifts to the home direct. they will be gladly re- ceived and will always be made wei come as visitors to the institution.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-21
FLYING VISIT 0F
 COL. W. J. BRYAN
HE STOPPED IN PHOENIX ONLY LONG ENOUGH TO CATCH
 HIS BREATH
Lectured Tn Mesa City Last Night Was Entertained at Banquet,
 and Leaves For Globe Today

Col William Jennings Bryan. that notable American whom all deich- tD honor in his personality and for his forensic cloquence, is again for a fev hours the guest of the Salt ri.er val ley. This time ne IS more specifically the guest of Mesa City as com munity. with his partisan political ad mirers in the valley, mobilizcd ih las eastern metropolis. pushed to the front as lis special entoItaiuors at collar dihBcf.
 MT Brl an passed through Phoenix yesterday without tarrying lCns enough to feel the touch of her agreements or W.. m the Cociics of his leart with her sencl 0,is hospitality. True to his Mesa City engagement Co talk and cat hc stopped neither for feiicitatipns nor to break bread. Recommended by j. r Dillon. chairman of the territorial
Arizona republican., 1909-11-21
MRS. sALLINeER A HOME WOMAN
A Southerrer Devoted to Her Family
 Yet Having Wide Interests.

The wife of. the secretary of the in- tcrior K notable woman She is de- voted to her home and her family in tcrcSts. vet is broad in her scope and intelligent R her grasp of all which concerns the outside mission of women. Speaking of patriotic societies. in which she is deeply interested. Mrs. Ballingcr explained that her carly youth was passed in an environment happily conductive to developing love of couif- try. Her home was in the pretty town of Lee. in the heart of the Berkshires. where the very air seems charged with patriotism. Before her marriage. Mrs. Ballinger was Julia Bradley. daughter of one of the most rcvcrcd citizens of Lee and decendant of the eminent pioneers of the great Commonwealth State. Shc received an excellent edu- cation at the private schools of Lee and then entered Wesley college. where she remained for another four wears. Judge Ballingcr was studying at Will lisms college, in Williamstown. Mass. and in his class was Walker Bradley. brother of Mrs. Ballinger. and a pro- lesser of the Wesleyan university of Midd'rtown. Conn. Now young Bal fingers home was in the far west and Bradley was within few hours of inc college. SC the two boys. who were like brothers. began to spend their holidays at the Bradley home-with rfrc result that young Ballinger soon hngcd to be Bradleys brother in truth and bv law. The story is a very pret.. ty one and closely identified with Mrs. Ballinger's deep devotion of her old hone m Lee.
 Her brother. after graduating with hish ncnors at Williams. dc;erInincd t1 sn abroad and pursue his studies in Berlin md Paris and his sister went with hin. They remained abroad about tEo years. Within twr weeks alter their return to this country NJ and Mir. Ballinger were married. a.d her su1seuuent life is anothe.' evidence that boy and girl romances often de- velop into the happiest and most use fuI lives.
 Secretary and Mrs. Ballinger have two sons-Edward Bradley Ballinger. who IS l9. and student at the his fathers and grandfather's alma mater. Williams college; and small boy of 10. Richard A Ballinger. Jr. who is in a private school at Seattle. one Of Mrs. Ballinger's accomplishments is that she possesses an unusually fine and well trained voice and that she has given much time and study 10 nusic.-SaVannah News.