davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
MESA
COFFIN RESIDENCE
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
Ranch Home and All Its Contents Was Burned to the Ground
 Yesterday Afternoon

Just before noon yesterday aE alarm of fire was turned in at the Mesa fire station. The members of the department responded promptly, but when it was learned that the fire was at the ranch of J. l. Coffin, just west of the creamery, it was useless to send the hose company. so a team was hitched to the chem ical engine and it was rushed to tho Coffin home. The engine arrived too late to render any aid. In fact, it is doubtful if any help could have reached the fire in time to save any thing. The Coffin home was a com modious structure, located on the county road at the intersection of the first section line west of town. Mrs Coffin had started the fire in the kitchen and was in another room, when she heard the roar ot flames. She opened the kitchen door and found that the room was full of flames. The opened door caused draught that almost in- stantly spread the fire to the other rooms and all she could do was to
  As she went out she took a small box containing silver ware and some important papers. MT. Coffin was at work on the farm and the first rotice he had was when the roof fell in. The house and entire con- tents are a total loss. as it is under stood there was no insurance. The value of the property is estimated at $4000
 Fire Chief Bracket and his men. while unable to do anything toward saving the building, held the chem ical in readiness in case the fire should spread to a couple of small frame houses nearby or to the hay sheds. Fortunately the flames were confined to the one building Lou Trimble's team was used to draw the engine from the fire station to the ranch, and made a swift run.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
CHURCH COMPLETED

The contractors having finished their work on the Episcopal church in Mesa, the architect. Royal O. Lescher, came over from Phoenix, inspected the work. pronounced it good and recommended that the church board accept the structure
 The churchmen will hold a meeting today at 3:30, in K. P. hall, to act upon the recommendation of the architect and to arrange for putting the building in shape for holding services. The total cost of the building is $27OO: of this amount
 s20OO is paid and the balance will
 have to be provided MT. Kelly, one of the church committee, says that there are quite a number of friends who will probably want to help pay the amount due and he does not want to deprive them of that plea
 sure. hence subscriptions will be re- celved as fast as rendered Consid- ering the number of communicants, the donations have been very liberal.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
SAVED MANY FROM DEATH.

w. l.. Mock, of Mock. Ark. believes ne has saved many lives in his 29 years of experience in the drug busi ness. What I always like to do, he writes, 'is to recommend Dr. King New Discovery for weak, sore lungs hard colds. hoarseness. obstinate coughs. la grippe. croup. asthma or other bronchial affection, for l feel sure that a number of my nelghpors are alive and well today because they LOOK my advice to use it. l honestly believe its the best throat and lung medicine that's made Easy to prove hes right. Get a trial bottle free. or regular soc or $1O0 bottle. Guaran- Iced by al druggists
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
R0SSINI FAMOUS AS A WIT
Some of the Whinsicalities With Which the Great Composer Made
 Life JoIIler.

Rossini's witticisms bubbled forth at all times and under all circum. stances, says Musical Opinion. On one occasion a gentleman called upon him to enlist his aid in procuring for him an engagement at the opera. He was a drummer and had taken the precaution to bring his instrument. Rossini said he would hear him play" and 1t was agreed that he should show of in the overture to "Semiramide."
 Now, the very first bar of the over. ture contained a tremolo for the drum, and when this had been per formed the player remarked, Now I have a rest of 7S bars-these, of course, I will skip" This was too good a chance to be lost. 70, no" said the composer, 'by all means count the 7S bars; I particularly want to hear those" Rossini's whimsical ity extended even to his birthday. Having been born on February 29, in leap year, he had, of course, a birth day once in four years, and when he was seventy-two he facetiously in- vited his friends to celebrate his eighteenth birthday.
 The late Sir Arthur Sullivan made his acquaintance in Paris. One morn ing, when Sullivan called to see him. he found him trying over a small piece of music. What is that?" asked Sullivan. Its my dogs birth day" replied, very seriously. "and I write little piece Tor him every year."
 When Rossini was once rehearsing one of his operas in a small theater in Italy he noticed that the horn was out of tune. "Who Is that playing the horn in such an unholy way" he demanded. 'Tt is l." said a tremu- lous voice. "Ah, it is you, is it? We'll, go right home" It was his own fa- theri
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
SUPERSTITI0NS OF THE HOME
Some of Them Are Traced to Domes- tic Economy and Others to
 Thrifty Habits.

The signs and wonders of the house last quarter century. Many of them were picturesque and diverting Few of them were taken seriously enough to be harmful.
 It is easy to trace some of them to their sources in domestic economy. A group of them, for example, had to do with the approach of an unexpect- ed guest. The scissors or a knife stick ing up straight in the floor. a dropped dish cloth, or a long, floating stem in a cup of tea-all these foretold arriv- als. They had the agreeable double effect of keeping the household up to high mark of preparedness and of breaking monotony by the pleasure of anticipated society. If the prophesied caller followed the dropping of scis- sors the sign received an increased au- thority. When the promise failed, the failure was promptly forgotten.
 Another group of superstitions rests upon the thrifty habits of former times. To pick up pin brought good luck. To neglect to snuff candle un- i'll it was wasted by "weeper" was sure to involve misfortune. An over abundance of tea grounds in the cup spoke of careless measures, and so threatened debt. A second helping of food before the first was eaten fore told an undesirable beggar.
 The woman's mind. If left to itself, turns naturally to believe the make believe A housewife likes to pit her unreason against her reason. The mere act of absurd illogic gives vari- ety and charm to an otherwise dull afternoon of housework, and nobody is the worse for stretching the arm of imagination to include a little mild superstition of the old fashioned sort.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
Retaining Self-Respect.

There is beautiful harmony be- tween the good of the state and the moral freedom and dignity of the in- dividual. Were these interests in any case discordant. were an individual ever called to serve his country by acts debasing his own mind. he ought good which he should prefer. His soul he must never stain or enslave. From poverty. pain. the rack. the gib- bet, he should not recoil; but for no good of others ought he to part with self-control or violate the inward law. W. E. Charming.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
PEIGN0IR AS CHURCH GOWN
. laundress Couldn't Resist TCmpta-
 tion of the Garment.

It would be hard to find spot where the subject of dress does not sway the feminine mind. To the world at large it's observance causes either a great deal of pleasure or a good store of amusement. In the category of amusement may be placed the pro ceedings of the dusky belles described by Beatrice Grimshaw in her book, Tn the Strange South Seas"
 lace-trimmed garment of mine, usually worn at night under the shel- ter of sheets and quilts, went to a Sunday morning church as a best dress in full daylight, on the person of the laundress intrusted with my wash. The funny side was so conspic- uous that she never got the reproof she deserved.
 A certain flower toque, made of poppies-a bloom unknown in the Pa ciic-first drove the women of the island half-distracted with excitement. then led 36 native ladies to appear simultaneously at dance wearing ex- cellent copies of my Paris model. done in double scarlet hibiscus from the bush.
 A wedding, from which. unfortunate ly. was absent, furnished the finest display of native dress that took place that year. The bride wore IA silk dresses, not all at once, but one after another, changing her dress again and again during the reception, until the white spectators were fairly giGdy.- Youths Companion.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03

a big gathering at the depot. No body could learn just when ROgeds would show up so the public just waited When his special train arrived. little after eleven o'clock. it was learned that the aviator had left the railroad somewhere in the neighborhood of Ky rene and had cut across the corner of the mountains headed straight for Phoenix. One or two people here saw a dim speck in the western sky which they figured out to be the aviator and his machine. About two o'clock Tn the afternoon Rogers returned by the same route. It was claimed by the management of the special train that Rogers had instructions to follow the railroad but that he had a habit of cutting corners when ever he got a chance and he took advantage of yes- terday's chance
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
Queer Face Facts.

"Why do you photographers always photograph the left side of the face by preference?"
 Because it's the best looking" was the prompt reply. "The left side of the face is always the more regular. and it always shows least the marks of time.
 But" he continued, eff you want to bring out the real character of face photograph the right side. There nature sets her print. There the lines are bold and unmistakable. There every defect, no less than every ex- cellence, is stamped deep.
 ''The left side. where everything is softened down. for beauty. The right side, where everything is we'll rubbed in. for character. Those are the DOT trait artists two chief rules.''
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
NEWS IN BRIEE

The gymnasium association has en- gagged Miss Marguerite Casey to in- struct the girls class during the year. She will instruct in music as well as in athletics.
 The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church met at the home of Mrs. T yesterday afternoon.
 Mrs. NJ. l.. Gibbons was a guest of Fl Rancho Bonito for luncheon yesterday
 Mrs. O. P. McRae. who has been visiting her sister. Mrs. Isaac Dana, during the past few weeks. left Wed nesday for her home in Bisbee
 Charley Leseur is here from Fresno. California, for a short visit to his brothers and parents.
 My Uncle From India" was re- reated at the Mesa opera house last evening and drew a fair sized audience
 Halloween was a very dull time for the boys who incline to pranks The marshal had issued strict orders that there must be no interference with other peoples property. and the boys obeyed the order
 Justice Irwin was at his office yesterday, after a days tussle with bilious attack
 Dan MahOney has been under the weather for a few days from an attack of la grippe.
 Constable Burton made a trip to Higley yesterday for the purpose of serving papers in a civil suit.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
A MAIL CARRIERS LOAD

Seems heavier when he has a weak back and kidney trouble. Fred Dueh- ren, Mail Carrier at Atchison. Kas. says: T have been bothered with kidney and bladder trouble and had a severe pain across my back. When ever I carried a heavy load of mail, my kidney trouble increased. Some time ago. l started taking Foley's Kidney Pills and since taking them I have gotten entirely rid of all my kidney trouble and am as sound now as ever" Elvey S Hulett
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
DEATH OF MRS. TRAILER

Word has been received by Mrs. Ben TraXler of the death of her mother-in-law. Mrs. Emily C. Trax- Ter at Lintner. Illinois, on the morn ing of october 2Sth. She had just received information of the serious illness of Mrs. Traxler. followed bv the notice of death. Mrs. TraxIer VIII be remembered by Mesa people She resided here until tn death of her husband. when she returned to her old home in Illinois.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
FREE DINNER

me Ladies' Aid of the Christian church served a free dinner at the church Wednesday noon to num- Der of friends and members of the Christian denomination. The ladies Who attended helped to tie. several comforts which will be disposed of later for the benefit of the church fund, and the male portion of the guests used hammer and saw to heIn complete the new parsonage building Ihe work on the building is all donation and it is a credit to the industry of the gentlemen that the building will soon be ready for the pastor and his family.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
life's Three Questions.

The three great questions of life are, 'Is it right or wrong? Is 1t true or false? Is 1t beautiful or ugly?" These our education should help us to answer, and in so much as it fails it will lack in reaching a proper phy- sical and moral standard. When the college girl returns to her home. whether 1t be her parents or her own. her college training should have fitted her to answer these questions in re- lation to the fundamental needs of life, in food, clothing. and shelter This education I believe the teachings of home economies to give. General culture not alone means the capacity to understand and appreciate, but to react on the resources and problems of modern civilization, and these prob lems in the large mean the preserva- tion of health, the prompting of physi- cal vigor, and the material well-being If the race.-Harper' Bazar.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03

part in the auto trip were F. P Ripley, Chicago, president of the Santa Fe system; George T. NichoI- son, vice president and head of the | traffic department; w. B. Storey. vice president; w. F.. Hodges, vice president; F. B. Houghton. freight traffic manager: F.. J. Engle, assist ant to President Ripley; A B. Me Gaffey, president of the Santa Fe lines in New Mexico; Chas. S Gleed. Of Kansas City. who is director of the Santa Fe company. and also owner of the Kansas City Star; w. A. Drake of Prescott. who is vice president and general manager of the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoe- nix Ky. Co; w. D. Hines, general counsel for the Santa Fe: PauI Burke, of Prescott, attorney for the Santa Fe in Arizona: and pr. SerIe. of Chicago. President Ripley's pri- vite physician.
 The party planned to return tn Mesa last evening in time to leave for Fl Paso. During their limited tune in Mesa some of the officials were seen by several of the Mesa people. The visitors exnressad themselves as well pleased with the progress made in the Salt River val ley, especially with the rapid devel- opment of the Phoenix and Mesa sections. Naturally their time is limited. for they are all busy men. with the burdens of great rail- road system resting upon their shoulders; but they are men who have faculty of absorbing informa- ton. and will no doubt appreciate the great work done by the recla- mation service and the important bearing it will have upon the future of the valley
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
A FATHERS VENGEANCE

would have fallen on any one who at tackled the son of Peter BOndy, of South Redwood, Mich. but he was powerless before attacks of Kidney trouble. Doctors could not help him., he wrote. 50 at last we gave him Electric Bitters and he improved wonderfully from taking six bottles. It's the best kidney medicine I ever saw. Backache Tired feeling, Ner- Nousness, Loss of Appetite, warn of Kidney trouble that may end in drop sy. diabetes or Bright's disease. Be ware: Take Electric Bitters and be safe Every bottle guaranteed. soc at all druggists.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
WILL DISTRIBUTE SEED.

John Jungerman. one of Tempe's best Known ranchers and one who takes a great deal of pride with flowers and garden truck has arranged to distrib- ute Tree at the fair some five thous- and packages of flower and garden seed of his own growing. All these seeds were raised by MT. Jungerman at his ranch south of Tempe and his plan of distributing them is solely In the hope that it will stimulate an in terest in the cultivation of flowers in the valley.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
GES%{E[Nl2 !lI!||g!I HSTELR/ZED. .EWK CZEAWSNTE
EEESE{ElylH ASZEURZED MN NCZEAN-S[/RE
MINERAL APPLICATION NO. o15sa2
United States Land Office. Phoenix Ariznna Santeunher & 1a11

| | Arizona, September 8. 1911.
 Notice is hereby given that The
 Grand Traverse and Arizona Mining
 Company. whose postoffice address is
 16 North Center Street, Phoenix. Ari-
 zona, has made application for patent
 to the White Eagle and New Hope
 lode claims, Mineral Survey No. 2920.
 fin the Cave Creek Mining District, Maricopa County. Arizona, described as follows: White Eagle Lode: Be- ginning at Cor. No. 1. whence U. S. l.. M. No. 2920 bears N. 19 degrees 04 D. 6022.9 ft.; thence S. 75 degrees | O E. 600 1t. to Cor. No. 2; thence S. A degrees 57' E. 15O0 1t. to Cor No. to Cor. No. A. thence N degrees 57' w. 1900 it. to Cor. N. 1, the place of beginning, containing 19.521 acres New Hope Lode: Beginning at Cor. No. 1, whence U. s. l.. M. No. 2920 bears N. 19 degrees IT F. 4516.3 ft.; thence s. 75 degrees 50' F.. 500 1t. to Cor. No. 2; thence S. IA degrees 10' W. 1900 it. to Cor. No. 3; thence N. 10 degrees 50' w 500 it. to Cor. No. 4: thence N. fl degrees 10 F. 1900 fl. to Cor. No. 1, the place of beginning. |containing 20.661 acres, being a part of Sec. 19. T. N R. E.. G. & s. R. B. & M. pnsurveyed. The notice of location of the White Eagle lode claim is recorded in Book 21 of Mines. Page 75. The location of the New Hope lode claim Is recorded in Book 2l of Mines, Page 77 of the records of Maricopa County. Arizona The New Hope lode is adjoined on the North by the Little Favorite lode. on the East by the Sure Thing lode, both on the South by the White Eagle lode of this survey and public lands of the Prescott National Forest Reserve; on the West by pub- lie lands of the Prescott National For. est Reserve.
 FRANK H. PARKER, Register.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
PASSED TEMPE UP.

The reputation of Yin FitZ, which Aviator Rogers is boosting. has been materially damaged in Tempe. MT. Rogers passed the town up both com ing and going and about half the popu- lation Of Tempe lost the better part of yesterday in an attempt to catch a glimpse of the aviator as he went through The public somehow gained the idea that Rodgers would follow the railroad and in consequence there was
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
SHIPPED IN HOGS.

w. R. Lewis returned to Tempe yes terday. accompanying a shipment of three car load of hogs. Mir. Lewis has been absent for the past six weeks in Kansas. Oklahoma and Texas and dur ing that time bought and shipped to Tempe something over 900 head of hogs which will be fattened by himself and Levi Walker this winter The two have large acreage of milo maize and bought the hogs for the purpose of feeding this crop up. The last ship ment Of three cars came from Dallas, Texas.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
CIRCUS IN TOWN.

Cole and Rogers road show arrived in Tempe yesterday morning and set up its tent on the vacant lots in the rear of the Andre building where two performances were given. one in the afternoon and the other in the evening. There was a street parade at noon and a balloon ascension in the afternoon. The show goes on to Mesa today and will spend next Week in Phoenix
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03

The Ladies' Guild of the church have about SiOO on hand and with this and such other funds as may be secured they will provide the organ and the pews. It is probable that chairs will be rented until the pews are in place. That matter will be decided at the meeting held today. The organization have a very pretty and commodious home, one that is a credit to the enter prise of the members as we'll as to the town.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
TRUANT OFFICERS BUSY.

The attracting of a circus car un- loading at the depot yesterday proved more than the will power of a good many of the younger pupils of the grammar school could withstand. .n consequence. the student police were kept busy in the morning and in one or two instances they had about all they could handle. Several Mexican youngsters were escorted to school by the truant officers, kicking and screaming but they were taken there just the same.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
HERE FOR WINTER.

c. J. Lane and family of Crane. Mis- souri. arrived here night before last and will spend the winter in Tempe. Mir. Lane made the acquaintance of F. A Van Ritter last summer while MT Van Ritter was travelling through Mls-
 souri and it was the information ne
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
CAMPAIGN OPENS.

The republican county campaign opens this evening in Tempe at the Goodwin opera house. It is expected that all of the county candidates will be present and there will be speaking by most of them. The program will commence at 7:3O and everybody is in Vited to be present.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A birthday party was given Miss Edith Wallace by her parents. MT and Mrs David Wallace. which was enjoyed by all who attended. The guests were entertained by music games and substantial refreshments Those present were: Misses Maud fourg. Mary Butler. Annie Wallace. and Merrs. David Butler, Herbert Young, O'Conner and McCullom.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
STRANGERS IN TOWN

The following are registered at the Alhambra: R. NJ. Hardin, San Fran cisco; w. H. Roche, Nevada: T. C.. Russell, New York; J. H. Hoffman Newberg. Oregon; C. w. Hoffman, Hlgley. Ariz.; F.. F.. Ford. St. Louis: E. M. Houts. Denver; C. T. Fitch. U. S. k. S.; Thos, Buchanan, Desert Wells
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
TIME TO KNOW THIS.
What Hem Roid Will Do For Any
 Woman With Piles

Many a woman drags along a life of misery with piles because she does not know Df HEM -ROID, the sugar coated tablet remedy that cures any kind of piles by restoring good cir culation of blood in the swollen, clog ged parts
 HEM-RO is sold under a guar antee of satisfaction by LoVett Drug Co, Phoenix. kriz., and all druggists. Fl for A days treatment. pr. Leon hardt Co, Station B. Buffalo. N Y. mails a free booklet describing it.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
SANTA FEE MEN IN MESA

A special santa Fe train arrived i'm Mesa Wednesday evening with a party of the leading officials of the great Santa Fe railroad system. The party remained pretty closely in the cars during the night and early yes terday morning left for a trip by automobile over the Mesa Roosevelt road for an inspection of the big dam and reservoir, Those taking
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
ROUTED HOBOS-

Constable Estrada picked up a good sized bunch of hobos night before last. Three of them were jailed over night and turned loose yesterday morning on
 the understanding that they leave the valley.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03

J. F.. Parker, 2021 No. 10th St. Ft. Smith. Ark. says that he had taken many kinds of kidney medicine. hut did not get better until he took Foley Kidney Pills. No matter how long you have had kidney trouble, you will find quick and permanent benefit to the use of Foley Kidney Pills Start taking them now. Elvey & Hulett.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
GUESTS AT FL RANCHO BoNITo

Ex-Secretary of the Interior Jas. R. Garfield, and Engineer Louis c. Hill were guests at luncheon yester- day of Professor and Mrs. H. D.. Evans at Fl Rancho Bonito.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
PLEADED GUILTY

The-carties who were arrested day before yesterday on a road flooding charge. appeared before Justice Carr yesterday, pleaded guilty and paid their fine.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
GOES TO SCHOOL.

Twain Clemans left last evening for Washington where he will attend school this winter
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03

WANTED-Bread delivery boy or man for two hours a day. 10 to F o'clock. Good pay. Chas. Bauer. Tempe. r
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
SOUTH SIDE NEWS .

got in this manner that brings him here this winter.