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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
THE NAVAL DEMENTIA

From all reports 1t becomes daily more evl dent that the great world powers will regret that the once proposed plan for a limited arma- ment of the nations was not internationally adopted Every new and lurid report of Eng lands present alarm at the warke prepara- tons of Germany bears in upon us the fact that great race for naval supremacy between these two powers is now on in earnest The United States. for several years, has been competitor with two European nations for ma val strength, and now France supposedly de- cadent France--has come to the front with the announced intention of placing herself once more in the list of the most formidable powers Her present rank in naval power IS fourth, but with the fulfllment of her present plans she should be second to none, ten years hence
 Frances present naval program calls for the building of no less than forty-fve Dread noughts within the next decade. Each one of these will have a speed of twenty knots an hour and will cost fully $l6,000,000 each. The entire outlay for her batteships in the next ten years will, according to estimates, be $600 000000
 In the meantime, every indication points to the indefinite continuance of the struggle for naval supremacy between England and Ger many, and it is only reasonable to suppose that, in this race, the United States will not allow herself to be dstanced. Russia, too, is awak ing to the necessity of adding to her navy which was so badly damaged D ythe Russo Japanese atercation. The end of all this naval madness, we must confess, |: too remote to even be forecasted. But while the game is on, stupendous amounts of money and energy will be wasted in competition, when, by every sane law of humanity, it should go toward the bet terment of trade and the vast world of souls that depends thereon.
 All this frenzied naval construction gives additional weight to the argument of w. T. Stead the famous English editor, who is cred ited with having an ardent conviction on every thing of moment to the human race. Mir. Stead believes in universal peace, as he took occasion to tell some millions of Americans during his lecture tour in this country several years ago. proper is that which is preserved by being pre- pared for war.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
ORIENTAL PARaGoNs.
Japan's Four and Twenty Models of
 Filial Piety.

Fufal Fiety.
 Filial piety. as is well known. is the special virtue of China and Japan. From it springs loyalty to the emperor, who is regarded as 'the father and mother of his people," There are no greater favorites with the Japanese than the -four and twenty paragons of filiai piety." whose acts of virtue are the subjects of Chinese legend.
 One of the paragons had a cruel stepmother. who was very fond of fish. Never repining at her cruel treat ment of him. he lay down on the fro zen surface of lake. The warmth of his body melted hole in the ice. at which two carp came up to breathe. These he caught and took home to his stepmother
 Another paragon. who was of the female sex. clung 10 the jaws of ti- ger that was about to devour her fa- ther until the latter escaped.
 The drollest of all these stories is that of Rorashi. This paragon though seventy years old. used to dress in ba- by's clothes and crawl about on the floor. his object being to delude his parents. who were really over ninety years of age into the idea that they could not be so very old, after all. as they had such an exceedingly infantile son.-Sunday Magazine.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
4 Rats Tail.

A rats tail is wonderful thing. there are more muscles in this curious appendage' than are 10 be found In that part of the human anatomy which is most admired for its ingenious struc- ture-uamely. the hand. To the rat. in fact. it's ,ail serves as sor; of hand. ny means of which the animal Is en- abled to crawl along narrow iedges or other difficult passages. using it to bal ance with or to gain hold. It Is pre- hensile. like inc tails of some mon keys By means of 1t the little beast can jump up heights otherwise inac- ccssible. employing lt AS projectiIe spring.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
csuah. Them All Around.

A Moslem ruler spoke to his people one Friday from the pulpit in the mar ket place.
 People, what shah preach to you about todayW We do not know, '" they replied. Well. if ycu don't know shall not NteIl you" And down he came from the pulpit. There was no sermon tha; Sabbath.
 The next week the old inquiry was made, and the people reioined. We kDow." When the royal preacher said. If you know yOu do not need me to tell you" And again an abrupt close to the services
 The third week the people were more wary and replied. Some of us know. and some do not know'' And now they expected tn trap the man. but he was wiser than they thought. Let those who know tell those who do not know" came his uiterance. and the people were trapped instead Boston Post
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
THE QUEST OF HAPPINESS

We are told that the mighty K. H. Hartman, the railroad magnate whose spoken word con trols some 27,000 miles of railway in the United States, has yet a very potent source of unhap- piness, indigestion This ailment is the mil lionaire's bugaboo. It is a kind of Mephistoph- eles that stalks at the side of luxury It has af- ficted even that eptimoe of riches, the great J ohm D. Rockefeller. But the estimable John fled from his oil tanks to the golf field, and thus acquired surcease of suffering from gastric bangs The venerable Andrew Carnegie never even fiirted with this millionaire's $ malady. In stead he anticipated it by several years, and to the panacea of golfng and walking, he added the pastime of sprinkling libraries over the
 universe. If the connection between the mind and the stomach is as intimate as physicians say, this latter preventative should be most
 gratifying mentally, and consequently, effect nal. It is not, however one that could be rec
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
Castles in the Aair

Once when our castles rose in air
 With hope hewn roof and floor We thought the world had never known So fair a type before. We always saw a cottage small
 With roses. round the door. And then when life became more tense We quite outgrcw all that, And fancy built another home,
 Rejoicing much thereat, For then it was our dreams upreared A cozy little fiat. But nowadays that, too, is changed With fashion s cob and flow. Another architecture still
 Our tickle tastes will show. For all creation wants to live
 Within a bungalow. McLandburg Wilson in New York S
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
HE READ HIS MAN.
Lineoin's Rebuke to Visitor Whs
 Would Not Meet His Gaze.

vsSSst wv tWtSs sffS oaNS. As came up to the railing in front of the president he was reading a pa Ter that had just been presented to him by a man who sat fin the chair opposite him and who seemed by his restlessness and unsteady eyes to be of a nervous disposition or under great excitement.
 Nr. Lincoln. still holding the paper up and without movement of any kind. paused and. raising his eyes, looked for long time at this mans face and seemed to be looking down into his very s.rnl. Then resuminS his reading for few moments, he again paused and cast the same piercing look upon his visitor
 Suddenly. without warning he drop ped the paper. and. stretching out his long arm. he pointed his finger directly in the face of his yis-a-vis and said. What's the matter with you?" The man stammered and finally re piled. Nothing"
 Yes. there is" said Lincoln. You can't look me in the face. You have not looked me in the face since you sat there. Even now you are looking out that window and cannot look me in the eyer
 Then. fiinging the paper in the mans lap. he cried: Take it back. There is something wrong about this, l will have nothing to do with itw And the discounted individual retired.-T. B. Bancroft In McClure's Magazine.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
Hurt wors. Than tn. Razor.

The Rarhcr- You ve got a nasty. deep lot of crows feet. sir. and them lines runnin' down from the corners of the mouth is somethin' fierce. A mas sage The Patient (6ercely,-You've got hump like camel and chest like doughuut. and l don't believe.
 vith legs like those. you could stop an elephant up an alley. let alone pig.
 But. hang Ii. man. do you want to be reminded of 1t every time you get shn va J--New Orleans Times Democrat.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
LET YOUR PAPER FOLLOW YOU

The SilUer Belt wiH be mailed upon request to subscribers leaUing tue city during the sum- mer months. Change of address aUiH be made aS frequently aS desired; notices of such chdnge should give both tue OlG and neo address Gull at tue office or phone any change you wish be- fore leavng tue city, The subscription rate IS the same out of toa0n aS 10 the city
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
Evils of Tobacco.

An illustration of the evils resulting rom the use of tobacco is found In the fife of Georgia man of eighty-two rcars who has chewed since he was s,even and Is now the father of twen- ty-fve children Cut out tobacco. young man-Clio talal Free Press
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
Curious

'Why did Abou Ben Adhem's name lead all the rest!" inquired the professor in English It. erature.
 Because it began with an A, of course, :" an- swered the bright student.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
MORNING SMILES
Ho,c Poesas Are Written

Hoac Poems Are Written About nook beside brook The poet writes; Amid the gloom of hall room Up seven flights. He sings to you about the view From woodland spots, When all that he can really see Is chimney pots. He glibly tells of fragrant dells And balmy breeze, Amid the scent of onions blent With musty cheese. Between four walls, as it befalls, He pounds away; Up seven flights he gayly writes His rustic lay.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
WilIina to Try 1t.

"A fool aud his money are soon part sd." quoted the pessimist-
 "Yes." rejoined the optimist but its worth while being fool to have the ssoney to part with. Chicago News.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
4 Queer Summer Girl

''I guess this must be her first season. "Why9"
 'When 1 proposed she asked for time, and me at the beach for a week.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07

The Savannah News thinks the expression, "He lies like a dog is false and misleading. It is; quite as much so, indeed, as ''he drinks like fish.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
The HQnd-0Nt

Madame, dis bread is purity stale' ''So is your hard-luck yarn, ny worth. tramp
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
Returned MS.

If Shakespeare wrote today, 1 s'pose he'd rue The sums he'd have to pay For postage due.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
An HeireSS

"How can one become conversationalist9" Ut ought to be easy in your case. Just start off by mentioning what your father is worth. ,"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
Eaniix Presnience

Nearly every family picks the wrong member for the fool.--Life.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
Then Hubby Is Good.

Caught your husband drinking or grumb ling atey''
 "No."
 "Nor mine. And certainly do need new dress.'
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07

Very Poetic She was so fair He could but stare. His optics opened wide. Quite off his guard, The festive bard
 Grew truly sucer-eyed. The poet viewed Her pulchritude
 And praised it to the skies. And did aver He'd drink to her
 With both his saucer-eyes.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
, Vacation Money

UCdtiON M ON6Y For weeks l have been thrifty, Nor spent sou. l save enough in fifty To last me two.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-07
Is It.?

Is It2 Some think that happiness is served in short orders.
 His Lot The graduate Must sit up straight, Receptive be, and nice. Give ear polite To maxims trite And bodies of advice.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-22
CLEMENCEAU RESIGNS;
 HIS CABINET FOLLOWS
Crisis In France Over Canal
 Scandals.

Paris, July 21.-France is in a fer ment over the sudden fall of the Gle menceau cabinet under dramatic cir cumstances.
 The resignation of the ministers came at the conclusion of a violent dsaaate over the canal scandals, extending over several days. NJ. Delcasse. chair man of the Investigating commission, led the attack upon the naval admins tration, especially during the incum- bency of NJ. Pelletan and NJ. Thomson, former ministers of marine. But NJ. Picard, who succeeded NJ. Thomson, had promised in the name of the gov ernment to complete a series of re- forms, both in the administration of the department and the methods of construction, and the chamber was ready to vote confidence in the gov ernment when an incident occurred which changed a complacent majority into q baffled and raging minority.
 Premier Clemenceau, who always has been an adversary of NJ. Delcasse, smarting under the criticisms and doubtless overconfidence of a majority which on July 15 upon the general pol icies of the government was 1S2, taunted the ex-minister of foreign af- fairs, who was thrown overheard by the Rouvier ministry at the dictation of Germany during the crisis of 1905, with having led France to humilia- tion at Algeciras.
 The specter of that chapter of Frances foreign history, in which Del casse was sacrificed, was a fatal error Instantly there was an uproar of dis sent from both sides of the chamber.
 Amid the widest excitement the vote was taken, and when 1t was an- nounced that the government had been beaten PIP to 176 Clemenceau clapped his hat on his head, pulling it far down over his eyes, and stalked out of the chamber, followed by the other ministers, in token that he intended to resign.
 NJ. Clemenceau went immediately to the Elysee palace and told the story to President Fallieres, who accepted the resignation of the premier and his ministers.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-22
BOY OF TWELVE ON
 PERSIAN THRONE
NatiOnaIists Make Regent the
 Real Shah

Teheran, July 21.-Mohammed Ali, shah of Persia, was dethroned and the crown prince, Sultan Ahmed Mirza, was proclaimed shah by the national assembly, composed of the chief Mujtehids and the leaders of the Ma tionalist forces, in the presence of an Immense crowd in Parliament square.
 The new shah Is twelve years of age. He was declared heir apparent at the time his father ascended the throne. Arrangements had been made to send him to England to be edu- cated. Azad-ul-Mulk, head of the Ka- gar family, was made regent.
 The regent pledged himself to con- duct the affairs of the country along
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-22

liberal lines and gave adequate guar antees to the leaders that the peoples parliament would not be interfered with.
 The action of Mohammed Ali Mirza, the deposed shah, in fleeing from the Sultanabad palace with his wife and a small party of loyal adherents and seeking a place of safety in the Rus sian summer legation at Zerzeude was regarded by the Nationalists as to his abdication of the throne. They had previously elected Ahmed Mirza.
 In addition to the Russian troops guarding the legation a convoy of se- poys sent by the British diplomatic representative is also on duty there. This is in accord with plan previous ly arranged. During the depOsed rul- CTS stay there he will be protected by the Cossacks and the sepoys.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-22
NOTICE!

Are you going to have your property lines investigated or survey made of your property? If you are. don't fail to consult with F. N. MOORE of WIN STED, CONN, SURVEYOR AND MUNIcI- PAL ENGINEER. He has made an exten- tensive ana thorough study of the sub ject of running property lines. He has copies of original maps of towns in this section. These copies perfected by study of early records. He uses the very best methods, suitiAg the method to the re- quirements of each individual case. If anyone can find the truth about your property lines Mir. Moore can do it. Don't fail to consult with him.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-22
BIG CANAL BOND ISSUE.

Congress Will Be Asked to Authorize
 Borrowing of $25o,ooo,ooo.
 Washington, July 21.-Congress will be asked at the instance of President Taft to authorize the issuance of bonds to the extent of the latest estimate of the cost of the Panama canal.
 The secretary of the treasury would be empowered to issue bonds to the extent of $250,OOO,O00 from time to time as the money is needed at inter- est not to exceed 3 per cent.
 The existing limit for canal bonds is $130,OOO,OO0, of which SS6,0O0,000 have been issued. These bonds are out at per cent interest, but it was not believed possible to sell more of them at that rate; hence the extension of the limit to per cent.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-22
Player Pianos

Buy a Player Piano. Play for our children when they arc re. calcitrant.:
 Wife-Play for your husband when he is Respondent.
 Husband-Play for your wife when worried and careworn. Music will tranquilize emotions and re- store their vibrations to normality. Piano music correctly and well rendered will conquer disturbances and lack of harmony in the home try it. EXCHANGE the OLD INSTRUMENT with us. Business established 1850 and the long ex- perience of the management en- ables us to give above advice.
 Time payments when desired. THE BARKER PIANO CO.
 153-155 ASYLUM STREET, HARTFORD, CONN.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-22
SPANISH PATHFINDER DIES.

Don Carlos, Bourbon Claimant, Sue
 cumbs to Apoplexy at Rome.
 Rome. July 21.-Don Carlos of Bour- bon, the pretender to the Spanish throne. died at Varese, in Lombardy He had been ill for long time from apoplexy, accompanied by paralysis.
 Don Carlos, who claimed under the special law of succession established by Philip V. to be the legitimate king of Spain by the title of Charles VIII, was born at Laybach, Austria, March 30. 1S4S. His father. Don Juan, was the brother of Don Carlos, Charles VI. known as the Count de Montemo- lin. in support of whose claims the Carlist risings of 1S4S, 1855 and 1860 were organized.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-22
SAYS THAW
 WOULD KILL HER.
Tells Court of His Threat
 Against Her Life.

White Plains, N. Y, July 21.-Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, called as q witness for the state in the proceedings to determine the sanity of her husband, Harry K. Thaw. testified before Justice Mills in the supreme court that when she went to see Harry in the Matteawan Asy- lum For the Criminal Insane he threat ened her life
 Deputy Attorney General Clarke, who is conducting the case for the people. asked Mrs. Thaw:
 "Did Harry K. Thaw, when you saw him at the asylum, say to you in sub stance, I shall have to kill you when get out of here|"
 Turning to the court with tears in her eyes, Mrs. Thaw said:
 "I don't want to answer that ques- tion. My husband will refuse 10 sup port me the minute I answer it. and I will incur his everlasting enmity. am very much afraid to answer it."
 Judge Mills ordered her to answer.
 He said, I suppose l shall have to kill you next when get out of here" she said in a low tone.
 Thaw sat with is eyes intentIy upon his wife as she testified and shook his head when she told of the threat.
 After leaving the courtroom Evelyn Thaw said that she would not have testified against her husband if his family had guaranteed her a sufficient allowance on which to live.
 "Of course 1 am not sure that my husband wIll kill me if he is released He has made the threat, though, and that has terrified me-" she concluded.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-22
TAFT ADVISES CONFEREES.
Frequent Consultations Held on the
 Pending Tariff Bill.

Pending Tariff Bill.
 Washington, July 21.-Frequent con- ferences took place between President Taft and the senators andirepresenta- tives who have the tariff bill under consideration, and the president made many suggestions.
 He urged the conferees to retain the corporation tax clause, although he agreed to an amendment providing for a 1 per cent tax upon net earnings in place of the per cent tax, as at first proposed.
 The president told the conferees that he is particularly interested in secur- ing free hides, free oil, free coal and a material reduction in the lumber schedule.
 All mooted questions upon the bill will be submitted to Senator Aldrich and Representative Payne, the leaders of the two houses, their decision to be ratified by the full body.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-22

Icebere's Echo Saves Liner In Fog.
 Boston, July 21.-The echo of her own whistle warned the steamship Numidian. which arrived here, that icebergs were near, and the vessel was stopped in a dense fog in time to pre- vent Q crash.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-22
WRIGHT BREAKS HIS RECORD
Makes Two Flights, Remaining In Air
 Almost an Hour.

Almost an F1our.
 Washington. July 21.-Orville Wright broke all his records with his aero plane by making two flights at Fort Myer. Va, and remaining in the air fifty-nine minutes. twenty-two seconds. The first ascent was made without difficulty, and the aviator guided the aeroplane fifty-one times around the parade grounds. The second ascent was a replica of the first, and again the plane glided through the air, cir. cling over the parade green at the will of Its operator.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-06-12

cattle and hogs seem to be profit.
able.
AS an instance for profit in a good
orange grove. Mr.. n. F. Dotney. from
less than seven acres last season,
shipped $4,000 worth Of fruit.
Soil.
Tho soil varies n great deal from
high pine TO low and high hammock,
all within a mile. so that lands for
any purpose or crops can be secured.
San Mateo can be reached from
Jacksonville by Florida East Coast
railway or Beach and Miller line
steamers (see time tables elsewhere
in this paper). The Clyde's ST. Johns
river steamers arrive here about 10
D. m. 30 do not advise this route
Fare B. q M. lire 1925; railroad 81
from Jacksonville.
Launch Rainbow leaves Palatkn
every afternoon at 1850 Lucas line
steamers 2.30 p. m. every day but
Sunday.
d. 4 NJ. line from Palatka 3 p. m.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,
and three trains daily on F. E. &.
railway. Fare from Palatka rs cents
any route. Il
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-06-12

hard wear and may have recourse to
the washtub even as does a suit Of
linen or cotton.
or all the styles OF clothes for chill
dren the regulation sailor suit lie less
quickly outgrown; therefore, as II
may be used for several years, II IL
wise to select serge OF a good quality.
Nov Haven Register.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-06-12
FASHION NOTES.

aNAAAA0aN W. AfA3f
Bcharpes are much in vogue. For
evening wear there are some very
pretty ones to be seen OF chiffon EN-.
boidered in gold.
Although bright tints are not es.
chewed, the general tendency is fol
soft, delicate tones, light shades pre-
vailing.
II Paris can have its way, the who'll
tendency in millinery will be toward
quaint effects. /,
New materials undoubtedly poih|
toward continuance of the direc|
toire style. though there is reason 4
believe that it will be greatly modi!
fed
At the millinery shops the triml
mings are ostrich tips in mixed
shades-mauve and old blue, black
and mauve and green and navy blue.
The tunic is becoming an all-imI
portant part of the dress.
The jacket is one of the revivald
seen in some of the handsome i'm,
ported costumes.
Cabouichens OF straw with 1ew6S
centers will be seen on some of tn
smart hats.
Sklrtings are nearly all striped
which adds to the long-lined effects
of the season.
Messaline silk in exquisite dresden
patterns makes the dainties Of un-
deTskirts.
Very unusual aresome of the French
cheviots, which show the Roman
stripe effect.
Light frCcl1s exhibit embroidery
rather than the lace trimmings OF
former seasons.
ShirriEg over cords and in tiny
puffs will be seen more and more.
Except for an occasional scant
founce, all trimming is put on in
lengthwise form.
Figured as well as striped henriet'
tas are seen in the shops in all the
newest colorings.
Imitation cluny lace in linen
makes effective trimmings for wash
dresses.