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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Margaret L. Sears. the author of Me
notomy'' published by Badger, is new
writer. Arlington in Massachusetts is lie
scene of her story but under the old
Revolutionary name of Menotomy IL
takes up in detail the early events during
the Revolutionary war. sucn as Concord.
Lexington and the battle of Bunker Hill.
It contains also love story. Mrs. Sears
has been q resident of Arlington for many
years, and she is thus able to write of a
country of which she has full knowledge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Poothbay and BoOthbay Harbor pro-
pose to lind out which town owns IN
island in Linekin bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

The January Harper's magazine con-
tains THE Charge of the Six Hundred,
personal narrative Of the battle OF
BaIaclava as told by the survivor at his
home in Battersoa and set down by Rob-
ert Shackleton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Maude Radford Warren, who wrote
'lhe Land of the Living" is the author
Of the new serial in Harper's Bazaar called
Peter Peter" The former book was q
story of middle class Chicago with an
old Irish ward boss and a good hearted,
stenographer to contribute the humor to
a political plot. Peter Peter is de-
scribed as being as light as a cream
puff 1t has society setting with a
thoroughly devoted young New York
couple who are bankrupt hard upon the
heels of the honeymoon and are st;ll
planning to marry off their unmarried
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Allen Ayrault Green whose good new
juvenile story. THE Land of Lost" will
be welcomed by readers of his earlier tale
of THE Good Fairy and the Bunnies," is
a resident of Galesburg. Ill For some
years Mr.. Green studied and did newspa-
per work in Chicago. While attending
the University of Chicago he devised an
electrical contrivance by means of which
railroad train going at fun speed can
take its own photograph. Since 1904 Mr.
Green has been associate editor of the
Advance, religious paper published in
~.,icago, but much of his editorial and
romantic writing is done in the secluded
log cabin near Galesburg. where he has
produced his clever fairy tales and poems.
The Land of Lost is story of where
the lost dolls. toys and things go to. 1t
is published by Small. Maynard & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

The state of Maine began 1909 with
the very comfortable balance OF $56S,
a3i in the treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

The story entitled Simple .Septlml's
by William Locke, which has been run
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Dr. Zane Grey. whose THE Last of the
Plainsmcn,' is published by the outing
publishing company is Il native of Zancs-
vile, O., and a descendant of the pioneer
Zane family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

The anonymous author OF Henry OF
Navarro a novel of recent publication
is now announced to be Mary Wynnc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Princess Fedora Of SchleswiG-l1ol-
stein. the young sister of the German
Empress. has Joined the ranks of royal
authors The story she has written
under the pen name of +. Hugin is en-
titled "rhroush the Mist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

The Witching Hour is not midnight
after all, if one is to believe Augustus
Thomas, whose novel from his play the
Harpers have Just published: it Is
O'Clock in the morning. In botn play and
novel the hour that the clock strikes is
two and two it is also in the little stanza
from Bret Harte which rises to the Inns
of the stately old judge as he muses. on
his first boyish sweetheart:
And ever since then, when the clock
strikes two,
She walks unbidden from room to room
Ana the air is filled that she passes
through f'a'
With subtle. sad perfume.
The delicate odor of mignonette.
! ne gh1st Of dead-and-gone bouquet,
is an that tells of her story-yet
Could she think of a sweeter wavo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

"Amelican Nights Advcntnrc' is the
title of story by George IIibbard in the
January Red Book.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

The Maine marksmcn covered them
selves with glory and medals at the
Sportsmen's SHOW in Boston last week
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
LARGEST SCRAP HEAP.
Twenty Thousand Tons of Old Iron in
 a Single Pile in San Francisco.

The largest scrap heap in the world is in San Francisco. a relic of the great fire which followed the earthquake of April. 1906 It is 40 feet high. 100 feet square and contains 20.000 tons, all cut in equal lengths of eighteen inches, and piled in one solid mass, with the sides as smooth and solid as a brick wall.
 This is the only one of four heaps of equal size and proportions which remains intact in its original size and shape, the other three having been drawn upon as the material was need- ed. Many other scrap heaps are piled about the bay awaiting shipment, some as big as a house and others mere hil- locks. scattered over acres of ground.
 Since the fire one company has handled 150,0OO tons of this old mate rial It las six large shears in oper- ation to cut the iron and steel. either that it may be better handled for ship ment or for the furnace, says the Iron Trade Review. Little of this scrap is used in San Francisco. the bulk of 1t being shipped to the Atlantic coast or to European ports.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
CHURCH AND PAWNSHD,S
Monts de Piete Originated in Italy and
 Spread Over Europe.

f'ew persons will require to be told that the Mont de Piete is the munich pal pawnshop of France Almost everyone has some notion of the Paris institution, but it will perhaps come as &-surprise to many to learn that there wass considerable difficulty in founding the institution, compared with it's foundation in other countries.
 Monts de Piete owe their origin to Italy. and this is as it should be, for the Emperor Augustus has been de- scribed as an illustrious pawnbroker. but the modern system can be traced to the patronage of the Vatican, all though no satisfactory definition of the term Mont de Piete has yet been forthcoming
 There was some controversy at the beginning as to whether the church should be identified with a scheme so mundane. Leo x. took the matter in hand and threatened the opponents with communication. Later St Charles Borromeo urged the founda- ton of municipal pawnshops.
 From Italy the pawnshops spread over Europe. Madrid started one in 1705, when a priest with a capital of fivepence taken from an aims box opened a charitable uncle" The sys- tenn was adopted at Avignon in 1877. but it was not till 1777 that Paris had its Mont de Piete. The national as- sembly destroyed the monopoly and it passed into private hands, but the ex- tOrtion of the pawnbrokers led to a demand for it's establishment. In i1S06 Napoleon re-established the mon opoly. and Napoleon III. regulated it by laws which are still in force. The interest charged is about per cent.
 In Paris the Mont de Piete is in effect department of the administra- tion. but in the provinces it is a muni- cipal monopoly. It may be added that in 1861 Michael Northbury, bishop of London, bequeathed 1000 marks 10 N- tablish a free pawnshOp. - London Globe.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
PERSONALS.

NJ. B HazeBine and wife passed through Mesa yesterday on their way to Globe to attend the Bankers con- vention. MT Hazeltine is a delegate from Prescott.
 Mrs. John Pomeroy was a Phoenix visitor yesterday.
 $ j. 1ribolet was over from the Capital City Thursday to look after the purchasing -of some fat beef cattle Frank. :EIscor1h, who is on a mis- sien for the Church of Latter Day Saints in the southern states. is ex- feoted home in the near future. '-- Henry George was a visitor from Phoenix yesterday.
 Duane H. Jacques. representing the Barnhart Bros & Spindler firm of type and printing supplies of New York was in Mesa yesterday in the interests of his firm.
 The two children of Mrs. Joe Rob ortson are suffering with a slight at tack of tonsilitis, which incapacitates them for school, although not neces- sarily serious.
 q. Fred Bracket is wearing a shade over his right eye. having poisoned il in some way about a week ago. He fS under the care of pr. Martin of Phoe- nix.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22

their last meeting was no exception to the rule
 After the usual games of High Five had been indulged in a most elaborate slipper was served, the principal item ou the menu being quail. The first prize was won by Mrs. Arthur Jones' and the first gentleman's prize by w F. Van Meter. B. G. Lyda was con soled with a rattle, which he promptly declared was just what he wanted for B. G. Lyda jr.. and although one or the favorite members of the organiza- tion. Mrs. Will Marian was given the lemon, not from any desire to show feelings of i'll will. but to console her for having only two games to her cred it at the .end of the evening. The lemon. on close inspection. proved 10 be a very good cake of soap. The guests. including the host and hostess were Mir and Mrs. Arthur Jones, MT. and Mrs. w. F. Van Meter. Mr. and Mrs. B. c. Lyda. Mir. and Mrs VIII Marian. Miss Elsie Jones. MT Geo. Dykes and MT. Frank Henry. brother of Mrs. Williamson.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
\ HORSE TORTURER
 GIVEN HIS FREEDOM
Jury Criticized For Action in Cruelty
 Case.

The case of Jesus Garcia was brought up before Judge Irwin late Wednesday afternoon. After listening to the evidence the jury discharged the defendant. Jesus Garcia was ar rested Sunday morning and charged with cruelty to animals, it being al- legged that he had been trying to break a yearling colt and had used unwar- ranted cruelty in so doing. The ami maj was brought in by Marshal Pet erson and vas mass of bruises. The hind legs were swollen to twice the usual size, and still are. and one eye has been knocked out. It was alleged that this was done with stay chain Henry Arrowsmith. who was the chief witness for the prosecution. testified as did several others, but despite the discriminating evidence the jury acquit- ted the defendant without even look ing at the horse. So conclusive was the testimony against the Mexican that the verdict has caused general sur prise.
 Jesus Garcia ayers that he did not maltreat the horse and that he was ar rested because the Arrowsmith boy was afraid that Garcia would have him arrested Garcia claims young Arrow smith broke down the curbing of his well, and to prevent his arrest swore to this warrant.
 This is denied and there seems to have been proof that the horse was frightfully abused by the Mexican Attorney F. B. Goodwin of Tempe de- tended Garcia and in his argument is said to have brought out the point that it would raise the taxes to put in prison every man who beat a horse and the taxes were of more importance to the jury than was the suffering of the poor beast.
 One horseman. who is noted in the city as being not only a lover of fine horses but a humane man as well said: Tt Is a shame that such in- human craieity is allowed. What q jury could he thinking of to permi, such a miscreant to go free is beyond me think We ought to have Soci- ety for the Prevention of Cruelty tO Animals over here and for one will be the first to join it if it will only be started" Several other business men have signified the same intentions and this decision will probably result in the formation of such a society The names of the jurors are P. T. Sir rine, O. c. Buttock. Geo. Raddell. Geo Best, w. Kimball and L H. Harmon.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
SH|R1WA|STS AND SOULS SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION
1t Was the Most Pleasant Function
 of the Season.

Mrs. J. H Ruse was the hostess al one of the most unique social affairs of the season at her home on North Mcdonald and Second streets Wednes- day afternoon. The function was giv- en in honor of Mrs. l.. F. Ruse, who leaves today for Bisbee, to join her husband there, and for Mrs. Ben liar rison. a former resident of Mesa, but now residing in Cutter. New Mexico. The charming RuSe home was artlsu- callv decorated with lovely yellow tea roses and beautiful American Beauty roses. while soft feathery greens added q blessing effect. The lawn was spread with Navajo rugs and on these the la dies spent the forepart of the after noon in an entirely new amusement
 A ..Talkfest" on shirtwaists was the first item; each lady was to give her ideas as quickly and lucidly as possi- ble before a quartet of judges, and the one who seemed the most familiar with this department of dressmaking was awarded a prize, The judges chosen were Mesdames O. J. Ruse. Ann Brizzee. NJ J. Galpin and Geo. Bowen Not only was this game most intense IN dtluSiHS DuN SeHtt N-NNNAANAAS -N-~N@N were given which proved to be new to the majority of the ladies present.
 When the ladies had each explained her own particular hobby on the shirt waist question, each guest was given a short essay entitled Two Souls With But a Single Thought. Two Hearts That Beat as one" Not a coronation robe; a shirtwaist romance. Then fol lowed the interesting romance, with some words missing, some misspelled, and each word supplied must have some reference. to shirtwaist. These were collected after a given time and the one having the fewest mistakes awarded the prize. Mrs. Max Niault was the fortunate winner of both first prizes. while Mrs. H. Q. Robertson was awarded consolation for the ''Talkfest." and Mrs. Arthur Jones for the Romance"
 A course luncheon was then served on small tables. and the ladies departed at late hour with every assurance of pleasure in the delightful afternoons entertainment Among the invited guests present were Mesdames Anna Price. O. Ruse, F. P. Drew. M. J. Gal pin. Ann Brizzee, Frank Giles. J. L Cof- fin, NJ. H. Best. C. NJ. Williamson, B. G. Lyda. Jack Stewart. Ada Shuman, Wm. Amos, C. Sidney Maddox, c. H. Van Antwerp, r. F.. Fuller. H. c. Robertson, Arthur Jones, Max Viault, Emerson, F. Ruse, !. Diff fenderfer. NJ. L. Gibbons, l.. W. Still well. Geo. Bowen, Lillie Hicks aEd Miss Schaffer. as well as Mrs. F.. F: Ruse and Mrs. Ben Harrison.
 The guests of honor were both pre- sented with beautiful bouquets of roses on their departure, Mrs. Harrison being the yellow tea roses and Mrs. Ruse's the American Beauties.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
WHY NOT SAINT SOPHIE?
Miss Wright, "The Best Citizen of New Orleans" Has Shown
 Her Worth.

Miss Sophie Wright of New Or leans is a living saint-"St. Sophie, they call her Miss Wright was born with species of hip disease that has made her a cripple for life. Ev- cry step she takes is torture, and. although she is young woman in years, her sufferings have turned her hair snow white. Her parents were poor and barely were able to support her through high school. A life crip- pie. poor, without friends, how could she earn living sainthood? She began teaching school. That was twenty-five years ago. when such a thing as night school was unknown in New Orleans. One night young man, a stranded circus acrobat. came to her and said he could get d job if only he could read and write. Would she not teach him? She did, and that was the beginning of her night school. One by one the pu- pills came tor free instruction until she was crowded out of her little home into larger quarters.
 Today, as the outcome of Sophie Wrights self sacrificing labors. the night schools of New Orleans instruct 1000 pupils, and some of the leading citizens have been educated in these schools Miss Wright started a pri- vate school for girls, which is very successful She makes her living by teaching in this school all day and gives her evenings to "her boys" in the night school. This crippled wom- an has built home for crippled chill dren. She is the main support of the home for convalescents and scores of other charities. Every year lov- ing cup is given tn that citizen who has done the greatest public good for the city during the year. Several years ago Miss Wright received the cup. In it was check for s10.0O0. subscribed by the people of New Orleans to cancel debt she had assumed in making room for her night schools.
 Is it strange they should call her St Sophie or that she is also known to the people as the best citizen of New Orleans?" She has effectively answered the age-long query respect ing woman. What can she do?' She is of that noble company of women who are coming into their own in this. our day. Sophie Wright. .1ead- ing citizen of New Orleans" And there are others-plenty of them Albany Journal
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
BAPTIST BUSINESS MEETING.

o There was the regular business meeting of the Baptist church members
 Wednesday night after prayer meeting.
 The members ratified the agreement
 made by the deacons respecting the
 raising of the ministerial salary and
 other matters were brought up which
 were harmoniously settled. It was an-
 nounced that the executive board would meet in the church immediately Eafter choir practice Saturday night, to perfect plans for the coming year. NJ. B. HRzeltine of Globe was present and gave an interesting talk on Christian FGiving," which was much appreciated.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
RUSkIN CLUB.

Mrs. Jno. Pomeroy will entertain the members of the Ruskin club at her home on South Mcdonald street this afternoon.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
NEW RESIDENTS COMING,

Word was received yesterday that the father of c. H. Van Antwerp. the vice president of the Salt River-Naiiey Bank, was leaving Denver with bls family and would come direct to Mesa, where he will make his future home. Mr. George Van Antwerp. has pur- chased 20 acres just north of the north depot and this land will be improved and residence built thereon. There is a young son and daughter in the family and they will PreEs-an addi- tion to Mesa society.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
BOTH SWEAR OUT WARRANTS.

w F.. Brizzee had a miXup with a Mexican Wednesday night and high words passed. so high in fact that it is claimed they drew their guns. AS result yesterday BrizZee swore out warrant charging one Dionicio Bud- ugo with assault with a deadly wea- pOn. and he found to his surprise that the same sort of warrant had been sworn to by Budugo. charging him with the same offense. Neither man had been served with the warrant at late hour last night.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
TOURING THE COUNTRY.

A party consisting of F. F.. Under wood and w. N. White arrived in Mesa yesterday morning and stopped long enough to have a new tire put on their big Studebaker touring. car. They have been all through Texas and Ok lahoma and are now on their way from Trinidad. Colo, to ocean Park. their home They came in via Tucson and report that the stretch of road between Mesa and Tucson is not only the best roadway but is in better condition than any stretch of equal length that they have encountered in their travels.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
JOLLY TWELVE
Had Another Evening of Pleasure and
 Fun Making.

MT and Mrs. c. NJ. Williamson had those proverbial fun-makers. The Jolly Twelve, for the evening Wednesday night. This group of merry people is so well known that to mention them conjures up. visions of the good times they enjoy at their weekly meetings, and with the Williamsons as hosts
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
ATTACHED PROPERTY FOR DEBT.

Constables Burton drove out to the w. A. Coffman ranch yesterday to place an attachment on the hay baler, two teams and wagon belonging to Jose and Raphael Mandebil. also to garnishee the wages of the said Man
 debils to the amount of $50. The writ of attachment was issued to Ar thur Keen. the grocer. who wants a grocery bill of some S132.00 paid.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
PROUD PARENTS.

MT and Mrs. Leonard Nets are re- ioicing over the arrival of a fine big boy who was born Wednesday. There is a little girl in the family and the only son died but recently, so the ad- vent of the new son is a cause for much joy.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
TEMPE OFFICER IN TOWN.

Constable Estrada of Tempe came over to Mesa yesterday and swore out a warrant for the arrest of Silveria Osterlon. charging him with beating a five year-old child, one Rita Pachaco
Arizona republican., 1909-10-22
TWO SIDES TO EVERYTHING.

A little boy was given too much un- derdone pie for his supper and was soon roaring Justify.
 His mothers visitor was visibly dis turbed.
 If he was my child" she said. he'd get a good. sound spanking"
 He deserves it." the mother admit ted, but I don't believe in spanking him on a full stomach"
 Neither do I.' said the visitor, but I'd turn him over"-Success Magazine
 Dr. EmmOns Optician, 36s North Fourth Avenue
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-03-15
Forecast of Features of
News Events of the Week

WASHINGTON, March 1L-Congress will
assemble on Monday and If a fight over
the rules can be deferred until the follow
ing session early action by the house on
the tariff bill presented to the ways and
means committee may be expected II is
also possible that through the introduction
Of a resolution permitting tariff speeches
the senate may get under way I'm its dis
cussion before the house measure proper
is received. President Taft, when he has
seen the special session under way, will
slip away for a brief visit to his alma
mater. having promised to be present at
the meeting of the Yale corporation at New
Haven on Friday
Formal negotiations between the anthrs-
cite miners and the operators have been
suspended pending action by the tri-distrlct
convention of miners at Scranton, March
% The miners will begin this week the
election Of delegates 70 the trl-district con-
sention.
Both having broken the peace pact en-
tered into by the five central American
republics, and which the United States and
Mexico undertook 10 guarantee. II Is quite
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-03-15
Voting Partisan Tickets
Injuries Cities, Says E. G. Page

have on the tariff finance or Philippine
occupation in determining whether he is
a tit man to administer the government
of the city?
Voting straight party tickets by the
majority part OF the voters means that
thousands Of voters do not count on the
issue pertinent TO the election. but that
they neutralize those cast by the opposite
party. This leaves the city election to be
determined by a few hundred independent
votes and it will be found upon observa-
ton in our own city that the larger por-
tion OF these votes cast for specific can
didates rather than along party lines, are
cast by voters generally credited with OBJ
iects not strictly confined TO the city's
general well being
Mr.. Page also contended that more re-
forms would be accomplished II the re-
formers were more temperate and did not
disgust people by trying 10 hoist on them
obnoxious personal theories. Fiattery OF
public officials Is about as bad for a man
entering office with good intentions as is
the offer OF bribe or graft. was another
theory Of the speaker.
'''The conduct of city affairs is largely
a business proposition" said Mr.. Page.
and the only legitimate course for a pub
Ec officer 10 pursue Is 20 discharge his
duty to the public in disinterested and
impartial manner