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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
Dramatic Humor In China.

At most towns we have caIled at
theatricals formed one Of the sights.
The din and dtseord of the band at.
tracted us more than once even IL
the play had no fascination 1t mat
tiers little or not at all to a foreigner
what the plot is all about, as this
drags on for two or three days, some
times longer. We witnessed a scream
ing act which was evidently the pun
ishment inflicted on the villains OF the
drama Three. men in almost state
of nudity were being soused with
buckets OF water and making many
grimaces as the cold douche was
dashed in their faces. Judging by
the frantic shouts OF the audience this
situation" was evidently the height
of dramatic humor, and as we stroll
ed away the poor villains were still
taking their punishment as stage Will
aims should Shanghai Mercury.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06

IS raised. 1t thus becomes an easy
matter for the person using the, couch
to readily reach the box to get at the
contents. In addition it becomes un-
necessary to move the couch away
from the wall in order to raise the
top. The box couch is thus rendered
more convenient and saves disagree
able STOPPING and bending. Wash
ington Star.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
Should Have the Best.

We should have the best roads in
the world. Practically all of them
run through agricultural districts,
and it is said, to cost the farmers rs
cents to haul' ton a mile on them.
The average Eaul of farm products
is nine minles, according to the esti-
mates of the Department Of Agri-
culture. The average cost of hauling
a ton a mile on the roads of France
is z cents.-Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
A REMEDY.

Il like my house all right" said
Luschman, except for one thing. ]
guess you'll have to fix that"
what is it?" asked the architect
Several times lately I've nearly
broken my neck reaching for another
step at the head of the stairs when
got home late, so / guess you'd bet.
ter put another step there. p hila.
delphia Press.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06

Except where they are under the
direction of experts good roads are
still unknown in the country places.
New York has set good example,
and like Georgia, she has made pro-
vision for utilizing her jail inmates
in carrying on the work. Boston
Transcript.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
sTATECRAFT.

81 have secured an appropriation,
said the new Congressman, ito dredge
Ooze Creek"
But Ooze Greek is of no use to
anybody"
"Then I'll secure an appropriation
to have the dern creek filled up
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
one OF the Problems.

The chief problem in good road
building is the finding of a topping
which will produce a smooth surface
and stand the wear of all sorts of
usage. This is the particular phase
of the bodybuilding problem which
more than one. State Road Commits
sion is just now endeavorihg to solve.
Baltimore Sun.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
RETORT. COURTEOUS.

"A woman who tries to look like
man is a fool" announced Mr.
Jawback.
II should say she is" said Mrs. j.
looking him over carefully.
And even though she agreed with
him, he didn't like it, somehow
Cleveland Leader.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
AS an Advertisement.

Our own people viii be the chief
benefciaries of good roads, though
the visitors within our gates will also
enjoy them. But possibly the chief
advantage ultimately win be the i'd
vertisement of the State as a leader
in these enterprises. Troy Times.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
PREVENTED.

"That new playwright, Mr..
Muckles, says he has an idea for a
piece that is sure to be one of the
sensational successes of the great
white way said the New York man.
ager.
did he outline the plot to you?"
"No. He couldn't. There were
ladies present. Washington Star.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
MIsuNDRRsTOOD.

Beggar-Say, mister, I'm out Nv
work an I've got six small children
t support Won't youse gimme a
few pennies for EN-?
Citizen-Much obliged for the Of
fer, old man; but I've got all the
children need at present-Chicago
Daily News.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
A YOUTHFUL PHILOSOPHER.

"Gimme some of that prune pie"
@Son. you've had two kinds of pie
already"
"Then another kind won't matter.
There's only one kind of stomach
ache. Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
THE CONSISTENT cYNIc.

"Fairy stories usually end and
they lived happily ever after.'"
"Yes, answered Mr.. Sirius Barker;
that's one of the reasons why ] don't
believe in Carries. Washington Star.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
Improved Box Couch.

Box couches have passed the ex-
perimental stage and are now be-
coming quite popular. One of the
most recent designs is shown below,
containing novel improvement pat
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
WE AWAIT THE OUTCOME.

II see Annapolis graduates have
been ordered not to marry
Love laughs at locksmiths."
"But how about Secretaries of the
Navy? "-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
THE DEAR DEPARTED.

The Sweet Thing-"Are you going
to Charley's wedding tonight"
The Horrid Thing No; I'd rather
remember him as he was in life. -
Puck.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
T. MERRY SIDE y
or LIFE 4
Is III YOU2
rs TT YOU?

There's some cuss who's allus knockin'--
Is it you?
Every scheme Of life he's blocllin'-
Is it you?
Someone's alIus, allus mopin',
An in darkened ways a-gropin',
Stead o. hangin' on an hopin'-
Is it you2
Los Angeles Express.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06

The corozo tree abounds through.
out the Mexican state Of Tobasco,
being most abundant in the virgin for
ests, as itareQuires shade and humid
ity to develop favorably.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06

II the world owes you living, col
lect 1t, but collect It honestly.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
THE PENALTY.

Sunday-school Teacher ~ What
was Adams punishment for eating
the forbidden fruit, Johnnie?"
Johnnie confidently He had to
marry Eve. Life.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
A GRIM JEST.

what was that wheat SPECTATORS
profit?"
II don't know, answered the pro-
verbialist. But whatever it was, it
was a profit without honor in its own
country. w Washington Star.
THE SINGING OF CHRISTOPHER.
Columbus had just discovered
America.
But" urged his wife, SITS no use,
the hired girl objects to the country. !"
Crushed, he perceived the failure
of his mission. New York Sun.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
EOr MRAmACEREsK1

For Hicks, CAPUDrNR
Whether from Colds, Heat, stomach ar
Nervous Troubles, Canudine will relieve Won.
It's nQutd-pleRsant to tal1e-acts trnmedfs
ately. Try 1t. 10c.. 25c. and Soc ct drug
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
DISTINCTION.

shes a very intellectual woman. =
$50 hear Is she intelligent?T-
Life.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-06
QUITE SO.

QUITE so.
"The Cossack is hardy fellow. A
beating is mere picnic for him. +"
Sort of "a knouting, so to speak. !"
Louisville Courier-J Journal.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27
Cannibal Shark.

An Australian paper records the capture of shark 15 feet six inches long and seven feet girth, whose con- tents included full-sized porpoise and another shark five feet long.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27
Knock Down Wanted?

An interesting news item states that a woman shot through the door and killed strange burglar" Of course the lady ought to have been given an introduction and the bold intruder was remiss in not sending up his card.- Atlanta Georgian
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27
No Danger from Jimmie's Knife.

On Jimmie's birthday his mother gave him a knife. A little friend told him that he ought to give his mother a penny so that it would not cut their friendship, whereupon Jim mic replied: Tt won't cut anything else, so I guess it won't cut our friendship. ."-Delineator.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27
"Pickled" Tea,

Natives of Bu!mah and parts of India prepare tea in a peculiar way called picking" The leaves are boiled and pressed into bamboo tubes, which are buried in the ground until the material has matured.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27
Extra Freight Train De-
 rallied at Chambers

Extra west, engine No. S45, ran into a WaShOut near Chambers Tuesday night, turning the en- zine completely over, and pulling about 15 cars in the ditch with 1t. The wrecking train was sent out from Winslow working all of Wednesday and a large part of that night. Conductor Bonnet was in charge of the train.
 The freight was running on slow orders but neither the en- gineer or fireman saw the wash out until it was to late to stop the train. Engineer Wilhelm barely had time to apply the air before the engine left the track. Fireman Dewey and Brakeman Wilson jumped, but Engineer Wilhelm remained with his en- zine until it began to turn over, when he left 1t.
 Engineer Wilhelm and fireman Dewey received only minor in iuries, while Brakeman Wilson was severely, but not seriously bruised.
 Passengers report that a ter rife clOudburst west ofChambers was the cause Ot the dccident, and that the Rio Puerco was overflOwing it's banks all along. It is likely that more trouble will be experienced if the heavy rains continue in the mountains.
 Trains No. 2, 4 and Swere held at Winslow until 9 o'clock We'd nesday night. Westbound pas senger trains Nos. 1, 8 and ' due at WinslOw Wednesday and 1 and ' of Thursday did not ar rive there until the afternoon.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

The Jerome News authorita- lively states that Arthur Ma guire, assistent engineer of the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad, o! which Senator w. A. Clark is president. is due in Jerome in a few days with the object of making reconnaissance toward the south from Jerome. The prospective road is supposed to be a connection with the Southern Pacific system toward Globe, from their extensive coal fields at Durango, California.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27
Eighth Wonder of the World.

There are said. to be seven great wonders in the world, and it is every woman's opinion that if an eighth were added, it would be a mans conscience. -Atchison (Kanl Globe
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

Several parties from here at tended dance at Navajo Fri day night. All report having the time of their lives.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

Lloyd C. Henning, Assistant Cashier of the Navajo County Bank, spent Sunday in Winslow on buSinsSs.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

Smith D. Rogers, of Snow flake, one of Arizona's pioneers and valued citizens passed away at his home on July Dist Mir Rogers was well known throug- out this part of Arizona and leaves a host of friends and re- latives to mourn his loss.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

Governor Sloan has appointed the following delegates from Ma vajO county to the Seventeenth National Irrigation Congress to be held in Spokane, Washington, next month: w. H. Clark, Hol- brook; John R. Hulett and Joseph Smith, of Snowflake; J. c. Han son, St. Joseph.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

Mir. Cox, of the First National Bank of Albuquerque, was in Holbrook Saturday on business.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

The roof of the Navajo County Bank building is about com pleted and the inside finishing work will soon be done.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

Humbolt, Ariz,, had a disas- terous fire on the morning of the 18th. The Humbolt COmmer- cial Company and the Tisdale hotel were totally distroyed. I.?ee es+i,nate5 at $40. GOO
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

Mrs. M J. Woods, formerly a resident here and mother of w. B. Woods, arrived from Califor- nia Friday night to visit during the summer.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

During the past week we have had local showers nearly every day, which cooled the tOrrid at mosphere-
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

The beet sugar factory at Glep- dale, near Phoenix, Ariz., has up to the present time, manufactur- ed 3,OOO,OOO pounds ot sugar and before the season closes, will have turned over 6,OOO,OOO.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

The governor of Illinois has honored a requisition from Gov eenor Sloan, for the return to Tucson of John A. Black, where he will stand trial on the charge of embedding $1O,OOO from the Building and Loan association, while he was secretary of that concern.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

Sheep inspector O. O. Morri- son left Sunday for Gallup, from which point he goes to the h. dian reservation to superintend the dipping of sheep.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

Pearl Adams add family ar rived here thls week from their home in Benson. They made the trip overland, by easy stages and enjoyed themselves seeing the scenery anu mdnung.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

effect that the Southwestern was to build to q connection with the road at Yuma.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

Owing to the fact that the In creased Assessment notice of the Board of Equalization takes up so much of our space this week, we are compelled to omit con- siderable reading matter. Any way, this notice IS news for the taxpayer.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

A wind storm of unprecedented force and tw1rling character hit Tucson, Ariz., last Friday, un- roofing the handsome Heidel house, the largest hotel in the town, uprooting trees, and wreck ing all the wire systems. Much incidental harm was done by the water, the force of the wind twirling off taps and breaking joints III piping. The damage done is estimated at $25,OOO.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

Clarence Owens and Robert Scott returned from California this week, where they have been buying some high grade bucks, which were shipped in and are as high grade as any in the terri tory.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27
Territorial Notes of
 Interest

Yuma county shows for this year one million of taxable prop perty, which is almost double over last year.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

A well grounded rumor is cir culating in railroad circles that beginning October 1 a fast ex- press and mail train will be run from Chicago to Los Angeles via the Belen cutoff, making the trip in nineteen hours less time than is now consumed in the journey across the continent by train No. 7, which runs over the main hne. It IS understood the train will carry no passengers and will be mace up exclusively of mail and express cars. It Is said that the time saved viii exclude ali cOnl- petition, for the present at least, in the awarding of the mail con- tracts from Chicago to the coast, as the Santa Fe will be able to get the mail to the Pacific coast points hours ahead of and other transcOnt1nenta! road. - Albu- querque Journal.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

Tie War Department has de cided upon Fort Whipple, near Prescott, as the headquarters of the Eighteenth regiment of In fantry
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

Ballast1ng trains have been stationed here all this week, do ing work on the railroad both east and west of here. This is among the many improvements the company has in view for this year.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

Mrs. Joe Root left Sunday morning for Belmont where she will visit with her sister, Miss Sykes.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

JOnh R. Hulet made business trips to Snowflake and Albu- querque this week.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

Messrs. Day, Kempenich and Nelson and the machine driver started out this week in their autc for St Johns, going by the way of Snowflake. Half way be- tween Snowflake and Concho the engine broke down on ac- count of some defective part, with the result that there was a long hike for a team to pull the machine back to HolbrOok.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

The following named gentlemen were appointed by the Board of Supervisors to represent Navajo County at the International Irri- gatinn Congress to be held at Seattle, Washington. P. F. Plus, Winslow, F. T. LaPrade, Wins low, John Bushman, St. Joseph, Henry Warren, St. Joseph, w. H. Clark, Holbrook, James M. Flake, Snowflake.
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

H. J. Simmons, general mana ger of the Fl Paso & Southwest ern railroad, denies the report that the recent increase in the capital stock from $17,0OO,OOO to 100000 is for the pur- pose ot extending that line from Benson to Yuma, Ariz. The de- nal is caused by sensational statements recently published in many Arizona newspapers to the
Holbrook argus., 1909-07-27

cmGry anu 1IunuIng.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-09
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Grain quotations furnished by W r. Hihhs &
Co, members Il the Chicago Board u Trade
Hit1s Building. - Fifteenth street northwest.
Chicago. N0y o.-WhClt Opcudd UNCLAIMED. with
further moderate covering by shorts Trade was
moderate within a rather narrow range a prices
but the tone indicated that a goodsizei short
interest had been rlducld bv TIE advance 20 LOB
Kansas City cash prices. Ic lower. Minneapolis
premiums. about the same Duluth SAYS no ex-
port demand. and none from Eastern rrillers and
speaks Il one mill shutting down on account q
poor -four demand. Loca. CARROTS. g.. With 81
estimated for tomorrow.
Com prices helIesteady all the morning. but
broke on tho Coo mark for MAY after the igsuanrs
Ot the government report. The figures given showed
an estimate yield 0f 2-67 $40 600 bushels compared
with Zj4.0NeO last month. and Co.'S 900 .Oo0 final
yield last year. Tho estimated yield Per acre f.
given 40 "a bushels. compared with 30 last year
The reserve in farmers hands 79.779O00 against
T. II 90 year ago The figures were surprising 10
The trade and prices have gotten into new ground
this decline It remains 20 be seen what attitude
VIII Do the disposition q TIE farmer regarding
selling. Cash prices for new corn were nc 20 Dc
lower IN the sample. and quality new yellow com
sold n 55'ec Local receipts. 80 cars. with IS
estimated for tomorrow,
Oats prices were easier with other gains Com
mission houses moderate sellers Iowa Grain Deal
ers Association reports 81 Ter cent In farmers
hands, compared with 43 year agp. The govern
ment figures n the weight IN measured bushels
az 81 We consider a bearish factor. Cash demand
not as good. Prices barely steady 20 &c lower
Local clrluts 40 with 95 cars estimated for 20
morrow
A brisk demand for provisions early I'm mart fr,rn
shorts gave an uDuslal advance 70 provisions Offer
iugs being light at the time. Free realizing start
Cd m on the bulge and THIS resulted IN a loss
q most Of the early gains. The weakness in gains
partially Offset the bullish showing Of to-days hog
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-09
LOCAL FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

Rights OF the Capital Traction stock
were the chief feature Of the trading yes
terday on the local exchange, coming out
in large volume and selling at Il and
fractions above that figure up 10 Il ii.
This was a lower price than that set last
week I'm the first transaction in ne
rights. While the supply Of the rights
yesterday was very large, the demand
was equally good, and the purchase OF
the rights went off at a great rate in
lots from a few dollars TO 5000. Many OF
the sales were of the larger kind, and 1t
may DO assumed that 4 considerable por-
ton Of the rights OF the stockholders
that have accumulated In the hands OF
brokers recently for sale were disposed
Of yesterday.
After the selling OF the rights on call
had been disposed OF some good buying
Of bonds ensued, Columbia Railroad IS,
Metropolitan 6s. and Potomac Electric
Consolidated IS going into the record.
The last named sold 10000. face value.
at 102 -.
Other trading was slim and without
feature, the brokers having apparently
spent all their ammunition on Capital
Traction rights.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-09
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

New York Nov. S-BUTTER-Receipts today
were 35iS packages. The market opened weak
and although the fresh receipts were Of small vol
umc. prices Cascd of fully lc a pound on top
grades Of creamery. Trade was duh % the close q
last week. and considerable stock Of average quality
was carried over. Process vas easier. Ladies and
packing stock were quiet. Creamery specials. 81 ;
creamery extras. So Creamery hrts Za29 To- cream
cry held speclal2 81: creamery held extras 30:
state dalg finest. 50. state dairy. good % choice
l'', process. specials. 2 5a6 process extras, p ;
intuition Creamery 3da27 factory frsts. p; packing
stock, No. l. 2iisa25
CHEESE-Heceipts to-day were 7I5 boxes. The
market il steady az unchanged prices on all grades
Of fuliGvam cheese The demand however. con
uuuCs quiet. BUYERS claiming that they can see 10
advantage IN operating beyond actual requirement.
state fun cream. specials. l6kaEA: state full
cream. September, fancy. lClz; State. fun cream,
October. best. Is, State fun cream. good % prime
l5-.al5A.: State skins IA lbs specials Iiis: State
9ims. nne. Bsal3l5: State skins. fair % good
l0AElZk.
EGGS-Reoeipts to-day were 447l cases The
market has Lost some Of It's recent bu0yancy but
saturdays advanced prices were sustained. Con
sumption is falling OF rapidly account Of high
retail rates. Storage eggs are dull. weak. and iu
buyers favor Nearby, selected white fancy, Sass
brown. mixed, fancy, SAP; fresh gathered, extra
drsts. DsS5; fresh gathered frsts 2g4as2, fresh
gathered. seconds 26a2s; dirty eggs. No. l. canded
Zla2i. dirty eggs. No. p Li5a2sa. checked eggs
fair % prime I9a2; refrigerator, early packed.
fancy seasons storage packed 254a2B; refrigerator
trsts 2al1
MILLFEED-Steady: moderate business Spring
bran. loolb sacks. 10 arrive. 40. standard mid
ding. A6). city bran. 800. IN bulk; Western red
dog. G-l5 90 arrive. winter wheat bran. in l0lIb.
sacks. % arrive. PASS.
OATS-Steady; business IS quiet No. white
war. No. white Sass: No. white if4a45:
natural and clipped white on tracks, 4iai5lz
FLolN-Fiun, business npderate. Kansas
stralehtS 5l5a5,2T, in sacks new, soft straiEhts
5t'as.55 iu barrels; new spring patents 55a5S5 IN
barrels. new aQuuE clcar. AfjaLN
RYE LOJR-Stoady; inquiry modcrate. Good
% choice brands quoted az 4Ooa45O.
BUCkWHEAT FLOUR-New. 10 arrive. is quoted
a. 30. with light demand
tORNMEAI1-Unsettled, moderate inquiry Kiln
drel. FOR export. as. coarse meal. IN bags. LA
la.
HAY Receipts. $50 tons. strong. demand fair.
Prime timothy LOO. No. l. %. No. 2 50: No. 3.
S.aN
sTRAw-Rsceipts. % tons; steady; fair inquiry.
Long re. e0a95.
BEEF-steady: moderate dealings. Family. I45a
300. packet. l2coal2D
PoRK-Fim on measer stocks. Mes. z,75: fam
SIS. &0a2i55
LARD-Weakcr; quiet. Prime Western I3E.
city 1900; refined continent $3.50: South Ameri-
can. lAZ5; refined brazilian kegs. I525; oleosteariue
EalT's; lard stearlne quiet: New York. q