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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
Plato Dobbs' Tricky Ways
BY Benjamin Franklin Napheys
lcopyrirht BY DaIy story Cos

the salt water out of my eyes. and III
find out what he's been UP to. Wet
his hand again, sister"
Once more Plato's hand was sub,
merged, and this time he made no
protesting movement. Miss Angelina
fixed her eyes on his face and sternly
demanded:
Plato w. Dobbs, whered you first
meet this female?"
..Ilm-um-down by the river" sleep.
lily muttered the man in the bed.
Il knew It, declared Miss Angelina.
Il told you. sister, that. he went down
there for something else besides fish,
ing. followed him often enough. but
| never could catch him at anything.
Where'd you hide, you bald-headed old
deceiver?"
"Up tree" responded the victim,
with astonishing promptness. up q
tree tree um.'' ~
Good lands!' exclaimed Mrs.
Dobbs, there's no woman around
these parts that can climb a tree. let
alone staying there when she got up.
Ask him how she kept from falling of
the limbs"
"Bow-legged," Immediately respond
ed the sleeper. Old bow-legs-bpw-
legs-ugh.'
Keep his hand well wet, sister
cautioned Miss Angelina. I'm going
to find out who she is now, only !
dassent ask him right out, just vet.
What does she look like, Plato W.
Ugly, slabsided - hawknosed old
gorilla gorilla wow!"
And you've been running after a
person like that
Nav. she chased me-every day
up a tree
There. knew it," exclaimed Mrs.
Dobbs. You see. sister, no matter
what we've found out. it isn't his
fault.
BE still. and keep his hand wet.
Plato W.. what is her name?"
Plato stirred, grunted, and hid his
face in the pillow.
wet his hand sister. Come, You
brute, you've got to tell. What's her
name? Speak up
Angelina Barlow" and then Plato
tlrowsily took away his hand and
buried himself beneath the patchwork
coverlid.
The bowl Of water dropped unheed.
ed from Mrs. Dobbs' fingers, and Miss
Angelina sunk Imply to the floor
You'd better go to bed and get
some rest, Angelina, said Mrs. Dobbs
at length. You'll be getting up early
tomorrow"
do you b'lieve what he said?" weak.
" demanded Miss Angelina.
"N-no. course not; only you told me
that the salt water made 'em all tell
the truth. and you know, Angelina,
that you're awfully bow"
Sister"
We'll, any way, you'd better pack
your things, and the hired man'll drive
YOU over to Peaville the first thing in
the morning.
Beneath the bed clothes Plato Dobbs
was chucklinga and winking in tnt
darkness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
NJ Need 81 interference.

Y he two Heighbors VINO were pass.
III the little cottage heard sounds as
a terrific conflict inside and
1npred to listen.
\ Presently they heard loud thump,
lif somebody had fallen to the floor.
Grogan is beating his wife again"
~ said.
Bursting the door open, they rushed
3 the house.
whats the trouble here?" they de
hded Il. r.
Their amt no trouble. gentlemen
My answered Mrs. Grogan. who
her husband down and was sit
on his head, "Gwan! :"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
Famous English Detective
Tries to Catch the French
Gentleman Criminal

Arsene Lupin is bold. He announces
beforehand in the papers what his next
move is going to be. His story begins in
the August number Of
Short Stories
The first instalment is mo. 5l4--
Series g." 1t is story that will hold your
interest. The French Police finally give up
in their attempt to trap the willy Iupin
and send to England for Herlock Sholmcs.
Then follows battle Of wits. The clever
French rogue against the keen reasoning
English detective.
Send us $3.50 for years subscription
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
An,hih cxtrou. Painter.

People pause to watch John Taber
,aint sign whenever they get. 9
chance. OF course there's certain
fascination about even a common ~
ign painter at work, but this interest
s increased a hundredfo ld when John
raber is the man on the sign paint
ng JOB.
NJ He Is one Of the few ambidextrcus
ign painters in the business. He can
,aint with equal artistic effect wheth,
II it,s his right hand or his left hand
Nat he's Using. When hs gets tired
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
\ Gentle Aepersion 4.

Scng the prisoners brought before
lcago police magistrate one Mon.
yning was one, a beggar, whose
= by no means an unfamiliar
Informed that you have again
md begging in the public
said his honor, sternly, "and
carried in your pocket over
cairrency." +5l5
your honor" proudly returned
y ndicant Il may not be as in
il0us as some, but sir, ! am no
Thrift Harper's Weekly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
k.ymen Combat White plague

Recording to recent figures pub.
led by the National Association
the Study and Prevention OF Tu.
kculosis. nearly SO per cent. OF
bse enlisted In the active campaign
ainst consumption are laymen, and
q percentage OF laymen has tripled
] the last four years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
Man Does Not Know HOW n, 70 Live.

Modern life SO depends upon med
ical science that, whether humanity
is willing or unwilling, the profession
is indispensable to progress. Because
mans life is SO artificial he Is tbs
only animal that does not know how
to live, and must be assisted on every
hand by the science and imitation 81
nature. 81 NJ II
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
Fully Realized.

4 drowned in perplexity on hearing
NAs out again,
Eonder, Jimmy, II your sister re-.
he said bitterly, that | have
I'd her to three taxi rides and
0pen-airg concerts this month";? A
< Eou bet she realizes It" said the
~ boy, grinning. That's why
D keepin' her engagement to Joe
ason a secret"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
NAY TAKE Will SONS SEAT

Prof Wiilet NJ. Hays, said to be already select
ed for the portfolio Of agriculture when Secretary
Wilson leaves the Taft cabinet is the present
assistant secretary. He is known as the expo
nent Of the new agriculture" for no man. per.
haps, has so successfully harnessed science to
the pillow as he. He came to the department from
the University Of Michigan, after graduating
from the Iowa Agricultural college, and he has
devoted much time and effort to the study Of the
art Of breeding as applied to crops. BY scientific
methods he has increased the yield Of standard
varieties Of grains from Is to rs per cent and
he has greatly improved the quality as well.
Prof. Hays was born on an Iowa homestead
farm in 1859 and with brother took up the man.
agement Of the place at his fathers death. when
as thus from the outset trained to deal with farm
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
NH. HlTcHcock's AID

George w. Reik who has been appointed pri
vate secretary to Postmaster General Hitchcock
has been in the government service about II
years. He was originally appointed temporary
employee at the headquarters of the department
OF Cus.a at Havana in August, 1899, but was com
PEELED to resign on account Of illness in Febru
airy, 1900.
He was appointed to clerkship IN the war
department in August 1900 and resigned to &C.
cept position at 81 400 in the postoffice depart
ment December l. 1906. He steadily rose In rank
through the various grades to be the assistant
chief clerk OF the postofhce department. post
from which he was promoted to be private sec.
rotary 10 the postmaster general.
Mr. Reik was born in Delaware. but was ap
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
Where All Are Agreed.

will do human nature the Justice
to say that wesare al prone to make
other people do their duty sydney
Smith, M sS,.8ss 81 as
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Encouraoino.

Tell me frankly, sir. what do you
think of my daughters voice?"
Well. madam. ! think she may
have a brilliant future in water,color
painting" 0
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

BEAUTIFUL WHITE CLOTHES
them by using RUSS BLUE. &c at grocers
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

Use your little hammer for mailing
lies, but don't be a knockcr.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

nointed to the Cuban servfc
with the Standard OIL Company at BAIT
He was Frederica Dell and
Newark. Del
the attention Of Mr. hitchcock wns ne was us
his request that Mr. Rek was tran
department
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

Real or counterfeit? Real mint leaf
favored Wrigley's spearmint or rank
limitations?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

A man may live Justly by avoiding
what he blamesinothers. Montague
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

A good life is the leadiest way Il
secure a good name.Whichcot
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

2 museum kept by the city.
parks and Is Just compe
driveway about u miles length ana
the
mover eec
a stadium athletic
socialism Denver entering
its water plant
cities importance In
with which the legislature has nothing 70 40
the mayor
the city, under the
a 4.
public
all the public
Tor
their their pipes under should pay
forced Denver
the for the use o.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
MINISTER FROM SPAIN

The Marquis Of villalobar. who succeeds Don
Ramon Pima as minister to the United States
from Spain, has been secretary Of the Spanish
embassy in London for several years and is a
great favorite OF King Edward VII. He is highly
accomplished and it is expected that he will be
j valuable addition to the social life OF the ma
stional capital The marquis is AZ years old, is
handsome, a bachelor and the possessor Of one
OF the Oldest and noblest names in Spain The
marquis is not unknown In Washington, for he
spent year there as sattache at the ministry in
1887 and another year as second secretary In
1896. For the last 10 years he has been first sec.
rotary at the embassy in London. He also
served as diplomat in Paris before going to
q .ndnn His recreations are nainting and thu
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
Wyhere Trouble Is Found.

Nigwag l never knew such a fel'
Aow as Bjones! He is always looking
for trouble" 81,
Henpeckke Then, why doesn't he
get married !? Philadelphia Record.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing syrup.
For children tecthng, aOftens the g,,ris reduces In
1aInmaton, Gsys pain, cures wind collu 25c bottle
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

What flavor lastso The real mint flavor
in Wrigley's Spearmint.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
$500 = = --'----'----------'---
n Pare GnAd Thinu

Rare Good Thing.
"Am using ALIENS TOOT-EASE. and
can truly say would not have been with-
out It SO long, had known the relief II
would give my aching feet. l think 1t q
rare good thing for anyone having sore
or tired feet.--Mrs Matilda Holtwert,
Providence, r. II Sold by all Druggists,
pc. Ask today. u,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
Post
Io|a's!ities
and Cream
and Cream

The golden brown bits are sub
y stantial enough TO take up the
cream; crisp enough to make
crushing them in the mouth an
exquisite pleasure; and the fla
vor that belongs emu to Post
Toasties
1.-THE Taste Lingers''
This dainty, tempting food IS
made Of pearly white corn, cooked,
rolled and toasted into Toasties.
4 Popular pkg; roc; Large Family size Ist
u St3 # II sS
Msde BY II
POSTUM CEREAL Co, I'D.
Battle Greek, Mich.
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kNlGHTED BY a KING

Sir Arthur Wing Pnero. who has Just been
knighted by King Edward VII, In honor OF the
official royal birthday Is generally conceded to
be the greatest Of living English playwrights He
began his career as a lawyer. but when clients
failed to recognize their opportunity he gave up
his profession and became an actor Thence
1t was a short step to pay-makng and his sue
cess in this work has been pronounced almost
from the outset
his greatest popular successes have been his
lighter works, such ms Sweet Lavender" Ire.
lawney OF the Wells, Z THE Amazons" and "Prin-
cess and the Butterfly" Perhaps his real repu-
tation as a play-writer may be said to rest upon
that rather remarkable series OF social studies
econd Mrs. Tanqtleray" and continued with The
"The Gay Lord Quex =. Iris and Lefty" His
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
one Cause Of Neck Boii..

Neck boils come with the sweaty
season. Many people have large hair
pores on the back of the neck. The
sweaty, starched collar rim is good
culture soil for boil and carbuncle
germs, which get rubbed into the
large hair folliclGs or sacks, producing
q painful, sometimes dangerous
spreading crop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

trained to with
problems farming
the excellent foundation practical
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

Only a putty life is afraid OF being
worn out.
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VQng|S(|zA l6 80 z[l5gNHY
MAYOR CAR OF DENVER

Robert w. speer Municipal Socialist and
Mayor OF Denver"
That is the way the cards Of Mayor h. w
Speer of Denver would read II he put his fui'
title on them
He-or, rather, the city Of Denver under his
direction--runs public bathhouse. where soap
towels and other accessories Of bath are FUR
nished free of charge; an electric fountain, which
runs for the amusement OF Denverites every
night in the summer while they listen to the
music of the band employed by the city at City
park; a free band concert every Sunday after
noon and evening during the winter at the Audi
forum, Of the largest halls in America, which
was built by the general taxation Of the Denver,
ties; a weekly newspaper distributed free to tax
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

using one hand he uses the other.
Sometimes when he's hurried he
uses both at once, and the fact that
he's dividing his attention between
the two doesn't cut down the quality
of his workmanship in the least.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Chinese City Wants Fire Brigade. S
The native community Of Canton
has proposed 70 organize volunteer
fire brigade. and has Submitted q set
OF regulations ~ the viceroy for his
approval. ~ So
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
Keenest
Delights
Of Appetite
and Anticipation

are realized in the first taste Of de- Dc
licious
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
Observation-Disclosures

dy literature history
King Alfonso whose close
decorations from several European
NJ
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

continued
Notorious Mrs Lord Quex iris and Lefty His
Order He English birth
descent. in spite Of
The Coconino sun., 1909-11-05

visitor in Williams Tuesday.
 Chas. Hawkins, the broncho bust ing cowman of Cornville. has been in the city this week.
 Victor Lalond departed Tuesday evening for Hot Springs, Arkansas. to remain for the winter.
 Frank Dsin, who recently sold out his sheep interests on Clear creek. was in the city Tuesday.
 Harry Simmington, the mineral surveyor left Tuesday for the Brad shaw mountains to do survey work. Mic Baca, foreman in charge of Hutchinson X Co.,. sheep will leave for the south with the bands in his charge about Nov. s.
 Supervisor William Dickinson came in from Los Angeles Sunday to attend the monthly meeting of the board of supervisors
 N s. Bly one of the enterprise ing sheepmen of the southeastern part of Coconino county, came in from Winslow Tuesday on business.
 The funeral of MT. and Mrs. Park Latimer was held in Prescott last Sunday and the remains buried in a double grave. The funeral was in charge of the Knights of Pythias lodge, of which he was member.
 George Black. Jr.. shipped sever- al carloads of fat cattle to Kansas City Monday for the Black Cattle Go. L. K. Hart went east with the shipment and will stop over at his old home in Kansas for few weeks before returning.
 Mrs. J l.. Mund5 of Prescott was Tn the city Monday in the interest of the woman s suffrage movement. It is expected that Miss Gregg. a well known speaker, will visit Flag staff shortly and speak on that n- teresting subject.
 An election has been called by Adjutant General Coggins for the selection of two new majors of the lst Arizona Infantry. to beheld Nov. l6 al Phoenix. The regiment has grown until three majors are required to handle the hattalions. 1
 Henry Conrad and wife left Tues day morning for Los Angeles where they expect to remain during the | winter and may make that their permanent home They leave many warm friends in Flagstaff who hope they will eventually return to make their home here.
 MT. and Mrs. A. K. Stacy of Phoenix have announced the en gagement of their daughter Miss Grace to George F. Gardiner of New York. Miss Grace Stacy is we'll known in Flagstaff where she has spent the summer months number of years She is a charm ing young lady.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ross Bernard who were recently married at the home of the bride in Bedford. Ind. went through on No. Tuesday morning on their way to Williams. The bride is a handsome young lady and a niece of Conductor Harry Fergu- son. Friends at Williams received 1 them with much eclat.
 Henry Holsinger, the eldest son of s. J. Holsinger, was accidentally shot last week while hunting near Phoenix. He had killed bird and was attempting to dislodge it from a limb with the butt of his shotgun. when the piece was discharged 1 striking him in the hip. He was taken to the Sisters hospital The
The Coconino sun., 1909-11-05
Methodist Episcopal Church.

The services for next Sunday will be as follows.
 Sunday school at 10 d. m. Prof. Adams has taken charge of the young mems class. A large attend ance is desired. Young men not iii other Sunday schools are urged to be present next Sunday.
 Public worship at Il a. m. The morning theme will be "A Con- fortable Faith.
 Junior League at 3 p. m.
 Epworth Laegue now meets at 6:45. MT. G. N. Baty will be the leader in charge.
 Evening worship at 7:3O. The sermon series in character study will be resumed.
 The evening subject will be "The Sincerity of Jesus.
 A cordial invitation is extended to all
 Mrs Laura Nihell, owner of the Jerome Copper Belt has been sued for libel by Constable King of Je- rome. The town is divided into factions over a war for and against Chinese restaurants. The row was started by the two newspapers in Jerome.
The Coconino sun., 1909-11-05
Local and Personal

the city Monday.
 Henry Heller left Wednesday for his home in California.
 Extremely fine weather this. Can't be beat in any country.
 Mrs. John Sheehan returned from a weeks visit to friends in Wins low Wednesday morning.
 Frank Brooks is now Otto" at "Otto's Place" and Otto Reuckert is mixing mixtures at the Curio.
 Mrs. Scarborough was very agreeably surprised last Saturday afternoon by a number of lady friends.
 Agent J. E. Buckbee. Mrs. Buck. bee and little daughter, returned Monday morning from a months trip to the coast.
 Mir. J. Hurley. the wholesale meat man If Jerome, Prescott and Phoenix, was in the city a short time last Friday.
 Smith & Eigenmann has secured the contract to repaint the Normal school roof and the roof of one of the dormitury buildings.
 Mrs. Wm. Griffin gave a .iallo- ween party at her home last Satur- day evening. Her home was hand somely decorated for the occasion.
 Mrs. John Clark left yesterday for San Francisco to visit sister who has been i'll for sometime. She expects to be gone about a month.
 Coffin is going to do hardware business on larger scale and in- vites your attention to his ad in this issue. He promises you full value for your money
 Mrs E. s. Carlos and sons came in this week from Turkey Tanks where they have been camped for sometime. with $45 worth of hides of wild animals, including skunks, foxes. coyotes. and wild cats.
 Ranger w. H. Pierce, the veteran guardian of the Cliff Dwellings, has been suffering for some time with an acute attack of rheuma- tism. He reports that there were 207 visitors at the Cliffs during October.
 A small wreck occurred Wednes- day morning just east of town To freight engines ran into each other head on. The caboose of one train was wrecked. It was cleared up quickly and did not delay No. l but few minutes.
 T. E. Pollock has been in Doug las and Phoenix this week and will take in the territorial fair next week He has always taken a wholesome interest in the fair and has offered a special prize of Sl00 for the best ranch team exhibited.
 Mrs. J. F. Withers, and little daughter. Alene, of Kingman, ar rive1 in the city last Saturday even- ing. and are the guests of Miss Mae Walker. They expect to be in the Skylight city for a month or two visiting Mrs. Withers friends who are always pleased to receive her.
 Al Gregg is around again after his accident of few weeks ago, but is compelled to use crutch. His team ranaway while loading a potato digger and in attempting to catch them. was thrown. the wagon running over his hips. He has been laid up in bed for the past three weeks as a result of his injur- ies.
Evening star., 1909-02-28

pleasant way of passing the time to sit and chat
in this glass palace while the train skinned over
dull land of marshes and poplars
Beetles, though apt to be fighty, are other
wise dull creatures" he said May ask what
paper you are representing on your present
tour"
1t was an obvious and harmless question:
but Helen was loyal to her bond. 1T sounds
absurd to have to say it, but am pledged to
secrecy" she answered.
Good gracious Don't tell me you intend
to interview anarchists, or runaway Queens, or
the other disgruntled people who live in Swift
zerland Moreover, they usually find quarters
in Geneva. while you presumably are bound
for the Engadine."
"Oh no. NV work lies in less excitable Cir
Evening star., 1909-02-28

cles. Life in Swiss hotel would be nearer
the mark
Apart from the unusual surroundings, you
will find it suspiciously like life in quiet Nor
folk village, Miss Wynton," said Bower. He
paused tasted the peach, and made grimace.
Sour" he protested. Really, when all is
said and done. the only place in which one can
buy decent peach is London"
"Ah! A distinct score for Britain"
And a fair hit to your credit. Let me urge
in self defense that if life in France bubbles, it
occasionally leaves bitter taste in the mouth.
Now you shall 60 and read, and sleep little
perhaps. if that is not heretical thing to sug-
gest We have the same table for afternoon
tea and dinner"
To be continued next Sunday
Evening star., 1909-02-28
THAT I MAY WIN

This is my plot of sparse and stony soil.
Then / will tend it with an earnest care,
That l may win its sullenness to bloom,
Or earn the right to dwell on hilltop fair.
Cora Laphdm-HdSdrd
Evening star., 1909-02-28
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