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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-05-18
Iof Mexico before the end of the pres

Of Mexico before the end Of the pres
ent MONTH, .,iEs
In the governments announced
counterpropoaition to the demands of
the rebels no conditions are named
as to the resignation of President
Diaz though mention may be made of
conditions in the Official communica-
tton to Francisco Carbajal, the gov
ernment peace envoy.
In the public statement issued
Heth4Hg is said riding cheques
tion of governorship.
The government officials are firm
in the belief that their proposition
will be accepted by the rebels mas
much as the question of the resigna-
tion Of President Dtaz is definitely
answered. <.
The government proposition to the
rebels as basis of peace besides
the retirement Of President Diaz in
cludes the resignation of Vice Presi-
dent Corral.
Francisco De Ia Barra, the foreign
minister and formerly ambassador at
Washington, will be president ad in
terim. x
The government proposes that a
general armistice for the entire re-
public be arranged Immediately. A
measure granting political amnesty
will be introduced in congress.
The governments proposition. has
been forwarded to Judge Carbajal at
Juarez for transmission to the rebel
leaders.
According to- the ARRANGEMENTS
agreed to by the ministers, senor
De la Barra will name as minister Of
war general "having the love and
confidence Of the army" The foreign
offlce Is to be Id charge of sub-sec-
retary, also named by De la Barra
and the remainder of the cabinet will
be chosen by the president ad interim
In agreement with Madero.
Twelve Day Battle
Culiacan, State OF Sinalo, Mex,
May 18-News has just reached here
Of twelve day battle which has left
the town Of Cor6ala in the mountains
southeast of C,1liacan desolate. A
force of rebels said to have number
ed 1,400 assaulted the town which
was garrisoned BY 400 federals. The
defenders were given no opportunity
to bury their dead and the bodies fell
from the roofs and barricades and lay
in the tropical sun until finally the
federal commander marched out un-
der white fiags He offered to sur
render the town IL the rebels would
agree to let him move out with the
honors of war and guarantee not to
destroy the government records.
These conditions were accepted by
the rebels. The reports indicate that
this battle was one of the most san
guine Of the war. Culiacan is in mo-
mentary expectation of an attack, its
only hope being that the report of
the armistice will reach the insur-
rectos and they will abide by it.
Americsn Safe
Washington. MaS ls.-The American
colony In Mexico has ISSUED "a state
ment signed by former United States
Ambassador David E. Thompson and
it's most prominent members, saying
it has absolute confidence in the good
will of Mexico toward Americans and
AucFlCdu T.. 1ul6ESSCS. ITO NMcAlCdll
ambassador, De Zamacona, received
a dispatch from Foreign Minister De
la Barra today informing him of the
statement.
The American colony praised the
policy adopted by the United States
toward Mexico during the insurrec-
tion and commended President Taft
for his attitude toward Intervention.
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Al. Watson, now employed at the White Palace Bakery, had the misfortune of being hurt last Sunday by being thrown from wagon while making his regu- lar delivery trips. Mir. Matthias recently purchased a new horse which does not show the best of spirits at all times and catching Mir. Watson unawares, started for the railroad track, breaking the harness and buggy and throwing Mr. Watson in the streets. At the present, Mir. Watson is getting along as good as could be expected and will be around again in a few days, and it is very fortunate that nothing more serious happened.
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Dr. O. $. Brown leaves tonight for Pasadena, Cal, accompanied by the two Despair boys of Joseph City who have been bit ten by hydrophobia skunk the 12th of last month. Nothing of a serious nature has as yet de- veloped but the county physician Dr. Geo. P. Sampson warned them of the serious results that may develop and on his recomen- dation they were put in the care of Dr. O. s. Brown who will take them to the Pasteur Institute at Pasadena.
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Wins Fight For Life

1t was a long and bloody bat tie for life that was waged by James B. Mershon of Newark, N. J.. of which he writes: "I had lost much blood from lung hem orrhages, and was very weak and run down. For eig g h t months I was unable to work. Death seemed close on my heels, when I began, three weeks ago, to use Dr. Kings New Discovery. But it has helped me greatly. It is doing all that you claim. !" For weak, sore lungs, obstinate coughs, stubborn colds, hoarse
 ness, la grippe, asthma, hay fev- CT or any throat or lung trouble it's supreme. soc & $1.O0. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all druggists.
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Winslow News Notes
 From the Winslow Mail

NJ. L. Vaughn, formerly dis patcher at the local Santa Fe office, may now be seen at the Winslow furniture store, having purchased an interest in that es- tablishment the past week in place of Mir. Griffith, who has sold out and left tor Los An geles. Needless to say that Mir. Vaughn will make good in his new venture, as he Is we'll and favorably known by our numer- ous good citizens. MT. Vaughn has expressed his opinion, at different times, that 1t was his intention to start a good furni- ture establishment in the town, seeing the necessity for the same, but had to abandon his project when the Winslow Furniture Company was organized. Cir cumstances having come his way, whereby he had a chance to buy Mir. Griffith's interests i'll the present company, Mir. Vaughn took advantage of the same and
 with the assistance of the people of Wirslow, will make one of the best furniture stores i'll this sec. ton of the country.
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The "at Home," ot Mrs. D. B. Thurston, on Wednesday after noon was an affair that was charming in itself.
 Five tables of whist passed a portion of the afternoon with the luncheon, a later pleasura- ble feature.
 Punch was served through. out the afternoon.
 Guests included were, Mes danes, Bauerbach, Glllard :, Powell, Campbell, Irwin. Waite, Geary, La Chance, Parr. Asbuiy, Walcott, Secrisit, Foley, Vein ert, C. Daze, Woodes, Takken, Creswell, Reyes, Dadey. and Mrs. Perkins, of San Dieg O, Calf.
 First prize, handsome hand painted china creamer and sugar, was awarded to Mrs. Robert Powell.
 Second, a handsomely painted China spoon tray, won by Mrs. Weinert.
 Consolation prize awarded to Mrs. J. E. Campbell was an unique statue Set of the famous Mutt and Jeff silnplexity.
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DO YOU KNOW THE SOURCE OF THE ASTOR FORTUNE?

John Jacob Astor bought "waste land" on the Island of Manhattan which he sold as improved property, investing the proceeds in waste land beyond the then present development.
 There is no waste land on Manhattan Island today, but there is on LONG ISLAND, the new Residence District of New York City
 This entire section is being rapidly developed and is connected with the city by the greatest transportation system of the age.
 We own choice tract of this land, situated on high ground, forty-two miles from New York, and a mile and a quarter to four miles from the ocean. This tract is plotted in lots 25x100 and is offered for immediate purchase.
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Maine News Items.

Mrs. H. Walsen spent several days this week outing at the Morehead ranch.
 Mrs. Carl Fisher is taking d short vacation, her sister, Mrs. H. Mitchell taking her telegraph trick at Chalender.
 w. F. Staut, operator at Fair view, visited at the home of M |. K. Maynard, Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Richard Ball are now working first and second tricks at Bellemont. Harry Vaughan, former agent at that place, taking a leave of absence
 Miss Minnie Tarr was a Flag staff visitor Wednesday.
 Mrs. Milton Maynard resumed first trick at the telegraph office the 1st of the m 1nth after sever al weeks vacation.
 F. Maynard returned from Las Molinas, Calf. Sunday, after spending the past two months visiting his daughter, Mrs. Flu gene McDaniels, at that place.
 John Baumgartner came in from Spring Valley Tuesday.
 Gus and Tom Shultas trans acted business in Williams the first of the week.
 M. K. Maynard was a Flag staff visitor Decoration Day.
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o. B. Sutton, one of the prom inent sheep. growers of Navajo county, has recently disposed of his clips of 191O-1911, to good advantage. MT. Sutton is one of our progressive citizens, one of the backbone that constitute the maintainance of our com monwealth. ifs ranch is loco cated on Jacks Canyon, divison of Coconino Forest Reserve.
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There Is one medicine that ev- cry family should be provided with and especially during the summer months, viz, Chamber lain's collie, cholera and diar- rhoea remedy. It is almost cer- tain to be needed. It costs but a quarter. Can you afford to be without it? For sale by all dealers. i
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$5O.OO A LOT
Write: A. N. Fay ylor, 50 Broadway, N,

A letter was received this week from Los Angeles Nest of the Or der of Owls by MT. Dye, presi- dent of the Order of Owls of this city explaining that Mir. Palmer who has been seriously i'll in a hospital in that city for some time is now under the care of the Los Angeles Nest physician and that their is hope of a speedy re- covery. This IS another instance of the good work of the Order of Owls. The home Nest of this order has recently organized and built a home for orphans, wld ows and aged folks who have been connected with their order, that tkey may be properly taken care of which has met with the approval of all members. The home is located in St. Joseph, Mo.
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Annual Friday Club Party

held tkeir annual meeting Tues day evening at the residence of Mrs. Parr, who was assisted in receiving guests by Mesdames Gillard and La Chance
 Progressive whist seem to be the main issue of the day until late hour, after which delicious repast in the parlnrs of the hos tess, served, to the assembled guests, wiled their feeting and tickle fancies from that entranc- ing but elusive game, tbe goal of which is reached by chance, to the festive board, after which nature seems to smile on all alike.
 Those present were: Mir. and Mrs. Paul Geary, Mir. and Mrs. w. A. Parr, Mir. and Mrs. H. Luce, Mir. and Mrs. Riley Wal colt, Mir. and Mrs. Harry As bury, Mir. and Mrs. A. E. Gil lard, Mir. and Mrs. Joe LaChance, Mir. and Mrs. Ray Lancaster. Mir. and Mrs. Robert Powell. Mrs. c. Reed, Mrs. Braydene, Dr. R. G. Bazelle, Miss Alberta Parr, and Mir. an Mrs. H. klooz.
 MT. Geary delighted all pres ent with a number of piano so- los. Prizes were as follows:
 Ladies: 1st. Pretty cut-glass vase, Mrs. La Chance. Second, cut glass, mustard jar and spoon, Mrs. Powell.
 Ladies' consolation cut-glass knife rest, Mrs. Luce.
 Cents, first, gold cuff links, Paul Geary.
 Cents second choice, fountain pen, MT. Asbury.
 Gents consolation, pearl-hand- led knife, Mir. Powell.
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The woman of today who has good health, good temper, good sense, bright eyes and a lovely complexion, the result of correct living and good digestion, wins the admiration of the world. Ii your digestion is faulty Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will correct it. For sale by all dealers.
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STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, SC

Frank J Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Ca- tarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to sfore me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, A. D. 1886. A. W. GLEASON, [Seall Notary Public, Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimon- 1ials free. F. J. CHENEY & CO.,,
 Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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T. F. Dye, president and terri torlal Organizer of the Order of Owls, announces his intention of being candidate for Justice of the Peace, Winslow precinct, for the coming election in the waning of the early winter months, probably i'll the early days in November.
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A Dreadful Wound

From a knife, gun. tn can, rusty nail, fireworks, or of any other nature, demands prompt treat ment with Bucklen's Arnica Salve to prevent blood poison or gangrene. Its the quickest heal CT for all such wounds as also for burns, boils, sores, skin erup. tions, Eczema, chapped hands, corns or piles. 25c at all drug gists.
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Among the teachers who will continue their work next year in the WinSlOW schools will be the Misses Gavin, Parr, Lee and Brake and Mrs. Weinert. There will be new teachers in place of Misses Meyers and Young, and 1t is said that the School Board will have man principal 1n place of Miss Buxton, principal, resigned.
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Work will Soon Start

after you take Dr. Kings New Life Pills, and you'll quickly en
 joy their fine results. Constipa- tion and indigestion vanish and fine appetite returns. They reg ulate stomach, liver and bowels and impart new strength and en
 ergy to the whole system. Try them. Only 25c at all druggists
Holbrook argus., 1911-06-06

Miss Mary Myers, one of the teachers ot the Winslow schools. left Saturday for Los Angeles, where she is going to be mar ried and make her future home.
Holbrook argus., 1911-06-06

Peter Boyd, of the Palace Drug Co.,, sold his interest in that thriving establishment this week to A. E. Gillard, proprietor of the City Drug Store. There seems to be some misunderstood ing as to some things unknown to us, regarding court proceed ings now in litigation, but we hope it will all turn out for the best and that Dr. Sprankel and Mir. Gillard will find it advisable to continue running the estab- lishment i'll the same business like manner as heretofore.
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A Charming Woman

IS one who is lovely in face, form,
 mind and temper. But its hard for a woman to be cha inning without health. A weak, sickly
 woman will be nervous and irri- table. Constipation and kidney poisons show in pirnples, blot ches, skin eruptions and a
 wretched complexion. But Elec- tric Bitters always prove a god send to women who want health beauty and friends. They regu- late stomach, liver and kidneys, purify the blood; give strong nerves, bright eyes, pure breath, smooth, velvety skin, lovely complexion and perfect health. Try them. soc at all druggists.
Holbrook argus., 1911-06-06

Miss Buxton, principal of the Winslow schools, left the past week for d visit with relatives in Kansas, and in a shcrt time will start on her tour for the European countries.
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It is worse than useless to take any medicine, internally for mus cular or chronic rheumatism. All that Is needed is free appli- cation of Chamberlain's Lini- ment. For sale by all dealers. s
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Arthur C. Smith, enterprising salesman on the Gents Furnish Dept, at Rabbit Bros. was a business visitor at Flagstaff this week.
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Mrs. Charles Willis, who has been taking treatment at a hos pital at Rochester, Minn, for the past month, has returned to Winslow last week, much inn improved.
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Mrs. Luce pleasantly enter tained the Friday Club on the afternoon of May Beth. Sew ing occupied the afternoon. Thos in attendance were Messdames Walcott, Geary, Gillard, Asbury, Powell, La Chance, Haslett, Parr, and Mrs. Braydere, of Emporia, Kansas.
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H. J. Fouts, of this place, has been promoted to the agency at Holbrook, i'll lieu of o. H. John, of that place, who has been transferred to a like position at Ash Fork.
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Mrs. Lettie Brayder, of Empo- ria, Kansas, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Luce, left this morning for California.
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Sheriff Joe Woods, the dimin- utive but all-round Sheriff, and hail. -fellow-well- met, was here on official business this week.
 Mir. Woods was accompanied by Mrx. Woods and son Toe.
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MT. and Mrs. Geo. o. Downs left this week for Kansas City, where they will visit for some time with the parents of Mrs Downs.
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Mrs. J. B. Seaton. of Needles, Calf, is visiting here with her sister, Mrs. J. K. Laprade, who has been seriously i'll for the past few weeks, confined on account of child birth. The child was still-born, but Mrs. Laprade is improving rapidly at the present time and will be able to be up in a few days.
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District Attorney w. P. Geary left for Prescott Thursday morn ing on business mission.
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Mrs. brennan, now living at Williams, accompanied by the children, was visitor here this week with MT. and Mrs. R. B. Eastman.
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Mrs. Lyman Riley Walcott has issued invitations for an "At Home," June 7th.
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MT. l.. (. Parks left for Leon, Kansas, to give away his daughter in marriage, to Wes ley L. Farmer, June 7th. Friends here have received invitations.
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w. w. Perkins, this week con- signed to eastern parties, Bos- ton and other eastern cities, the clip of 1910 1911. Ranges Hay Lake cou ntry. The clip from the Perkins bands of sheep was exceptionally good, averaging on the right side.
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Mrs. E. J. Gibson and daught- CT, Helen, Mrs. Harry Asbury and Mrs. Robert Powell will at tend the Dermont "At Home" today at Williams.
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Coon Sing, one of the proprie- tors of the American Chop House has returned the past week from a six month visit with his family III China.
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Miss Young left Saturday for Pasadena, where she will visit for sometime with her aunt.
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Mir. w. H. Blanton, represent ing the New Mexico State Dem- ocrat, of Albuquerque, is visit ing here this week, getting ar ticles of interest for the paper he is representing and getting sub- scribers. MT. Blanton says it is the aim of the Demo crat to keep in touch with all the important happenings of Northern Arizona, to boost the towns in the vicinity of Albu-
 qnerque and to make the Demo- crat one of the best and most in fuential papers in New Mexico.
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Mrs. Harry Asbury and parents, Mir. and Mrs. Henry Klooz, of Nashville, Tenn, were outbound passengers on Thurs days limited for the Grand Canyon.
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Mrs. A. E. Henning, of Pinta was visiting here last week with Mrs. Charles Wyrick and Mrs, Chet. HOuck.
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Editor Sidney Sapp, of the Holbrook News, was a visitor here Monday.
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Hon. ] E. Jones, of Flagstaff, was q visitor here this week on legal business.
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Mrs Wayne Hungerford, who left here early in the spring with the family, now stationed at Indio, Calif., returned last week.
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Miss Edith Murphy, of Win field, Kansas, will arrive here Sunday to visit her sister, Mrs George Irwin.
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B. F. Adams, prominent attor- ney of Albuquerque, N. M., was here on legal business, Thurs day.
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w. H. Burbage returned last Sunday from Los Angeles where he has been visiting for a week with Mrs. Burbage.
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Brakeman George Hill has been sick for a few days this week but is able to be about again.
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Read the Argus,
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Mir. and Mrs. William Daze returned Thursday from Frisco.
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Mrs. H. Walsen spent several days this week outing at the Morehead ranch.
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tained the Friday Club on the afternoon of May Beth. Sew ing occupied the afternoon. Thos in attendance were Messdames Walcott, Geary, Gillard, Asbury, Powell, La Chance, Haslett. Parr, and Mrs. Braydene, of Emporia, Kansas.
 Mrs. Harry Asbury and parents, Mir. and Mrs. Henry Klooz, of Nashville, Tenn, were outbound passengers on Thurs days limited for the Grand Canyon.
 Miss Edith Murphy, of Win field, Kansas, will arrive here Sunday to visit her sister, Mrs. George Irwin.
 Mir. L. (. Parks left for Leon, Kansas, to give away his daughter in marriage, to Wes ley L. Farmer, June 7th. Friends here have received invitations.
 Mrs. E. J Gibson and daught- CT, Helen, Mrs. Harry Asbury and Mrs. Robert Powell will at tend the Dermont "At Home" today at Williams.
 Mrs. Lettie Brayden, of Empo- ria, Kansas, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Luce, left this morning for California.
 District Attorney w. P. Geary left for Prescott Thursday morn ing on a business mission.
 Mrs. Charles Willis, who has been taking treatment at a hos pital at Rochester, Minn,, for the past month, has returned to Winslow last week, much inn improved.
 Sheriff Joe Woods, the dimin- utive but all-round Sheriff, and hAil-fellow- well-met, was here on official business this week.
 Mir. Woods was accompanied by Mrx. Woods and son Joe.
 H. ]. Fouts. of this place, has been promoted to the agency at Holbrook, i'll lieu of o. H. John, of that place, who has been transferred to a like position at Ash Fork.
 Mrs. A. E. Henning, of Pinta was visiting here last week with Mrs. Charles Wyrick and Mrs. Chet. Houck.
 Editor Sidney Sapp, of the Holbrook News, was a visitor here Monday.
 Brakeman George Hill has been sick for a few days this week but is able to be about again.
 Coon Sing, one of the proprie tors of the American Chop House has returned the past week from a six month visit with his family III China.
 w. H. Burbage returned last Sunday from Los Angeles where he has been visiting for a week with Mrs. Burbage.
 Hon. ] E. Jones, of Flagstaff was q visitor here this week or Illegal business.
Arizona republican., 1911-06-22
THE DOOR TO SUCCESS.

Success is not limited to any class OF condition. An estate valued at close to Sl.000o0O was recently dis posed of by the will of John Lahey. of New Hyde Park. Long Island. the document being signed with an x. as its author could neither read noT write When Lahey. without any money. came to this country forty five years ago he secured q job at $1 a day and with the first money saved he began to purchase real es- tate This enhanced rapidly in value and he continued Co buy in the same farseeing way. until at the time of his death he was worth almost a mil lion dollars
 Peter Aggergard. a Danish farmer of South Dakota. has been even more successful. his fortune in lands. stocks and farm mortgages exceeding at the present time S2.OOO.0O He. too. ar- rived in America without education ur money but endowed with natural business gifts and tremendous in- dustry. Taking up a homestead in Dakota. he steadily put his profits into more land. until now he owns 4 4SO acres. When no longer able to buy at $50 an acre, he put his sur plus into farm mort ga ges es.-Leslie'S.