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Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14

neither dimthution nor appreciation Of
its bulk, but when 1t is in line of
syzygies, as we say, 1t is said to be
full
Isn't that too wonderful for any
thing!' l exclaimed. How very glad
l am to know that! And just think OF
It being millions and millions Of miles
away in that star-lit infinitude Of
space! 1t makes one feel so small
and so lonely l put indescribable
pathos into that last observation,
auntie, and IL he had only looked at
my wistful face. etherealized as 1t
must have been by the moonbeams.
he couldn't have helped-surely he
couldn't have helped saying some
thing idiotic. mean pleasantly idi-
otic, of course. What he did say
showed little enough sense.
Pardon me, but you are hardly
accurate in your estimate of distance.
says he, in a tolerant and plying
tone. The moon is only two hundred
end thirty-seven thousand. six hun
dred miles from the earth
Isn't that too perfectly marvel
ous!' l gurgled. What do you es-
innate your own distance is, profess
sor?'
'Er-excuse me, but l don't think
quite grasp your meaning he said.
"Tt has an elliptical orbit with a
sharp curve just before it goes over
the plate explained. I don't blame
you for letting it get by. Don't you
think it's little chilly out here?'
."Well, it certainly was about as near
a frost as anything in the shape of a
peach ever gets, auntie, believe me.
leaving out the Michigan crop. had
to make chocolate and l drank three
cups before felt like myself again."
i've no patience with you, Melis-
sa," said Aunt Jane. you haven't the
least appreciation Of anything sensible
and Instructive"
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14
SNAKE SENDS DOCTOR FOR AID
Pet Of Retired Serpent
Charmer, Keeps BeIIefontaine in
Panic Until Owner Comes.

Bellefontaine, O.-An anaconda, IA
feet long, weighing 100 pounds and
with hungry glitter in its beady eyes,
stared DR.. w. H. Outland In the eye
as he entered his barn. The doctor,
as sosn as his legs would. respond to
the signal, fed in haste. He had no
desire to satisfy the plain craving Of
the beautiful reptile.
Fleeing for aid the good physician
spread the news OF the monster snake
coiled in his barn, and in three min
utes Bellefontaine was in an uproar.
Officers, dispatched to solve the mys-
terry of the reptile, first barred the
doors and windows Of the barn with
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14
NATIVE GIRL KISSES PRINCE
Member Of British Royal Family
Makes Great Big Hit With
Marois.

Christ Church. New Zealand.-Re-
markable incidents occurred during
the visit of the New Zealand battle
cruiser New Zealand to Russell, North
Island. where the Nagapuhi. famous
tribe of Marois. gave Captain Halsey
and the other officers an effusively
demonstrative welcome.
Sub Lieut.. Prince George Of Batten-
berg. was singled out for attention.
Several girls of the tribe slapped him
on the back, and amid the greatest
enthusiasm, a young and pretty Maori
girl threw her arms around the
princes neck and kissed him on both
cheeks.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14
Pigs Travel as Passengers.

According to statement made at
a meeting Of the National Sheep
Breeders association. pigs sent for
conveyance on the London, Brighton
G. South Coast railway, If Weighing
more than 500 pounds, must travel as
passengers, or at any rate by passen.
ger train. j. A. Mawbray said this
was not the only complaint against
the company. He sent pig in q
crate by goods train. There were
wheels attached to the crate, and he
was astonished to find when the
crate was returned that it was charged
for as bath chair.-London Chron.
icle.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14
British Postoffice Provides for
Girls Who Wed.
Upward Sf $4,000 Are Entitled to Par
tieipatv In the Governments Gen.
erosIty-The Years Gratuities
viii Reach E2s,5oO.

Londoh.-When Mr. Herbert Sam
uel, the postmaster general, present
ed his ertimates to the house Of COM
mons recently he told how the post
Office had shared during the last year
try, and how he hoped to make
profit in the coming year Of $780,
900. He also told about oversee ca
bles, imperial wireless communication,
the telephone amalgamation and un-
derground telegraphs; but he did not
make any mention Of the part that
Cupid plays in the vast organization
Of which he is the head. and what the
god of love costs the state every year.
Every girl in the postoftice re-
ceives a dowry from the government
when she gets married. the amount
varying, of course, according to her
length Of service. Last year the sum
spent on such gratuities was no less
than s25.O00. On the establishment
Of the postofflce, there are upward of
$4,000 women; but year or SO ago
there were at least 10000 more filling
what is called ,"unestablished" situa-
tions (some Of them employed only
for q portion Of the day). Since the
National Telephone company's system
was transferred to the state. however.
a great many more females have be-
come government servants, and as
that evidently means more marriages
the sum estimated for dowries for
1914 has been increased to E28,500.
Hundreds Of G. P. o. girls get married
every year. And why shouldn't they?
In 1907, for instance, the postmaster
generals report says that the number
of women who retired on marriage"
was 329, with an average service of
nine years. In 1909 the marriage mar
ket was brisker, for no fewer than Alb
women, with an average age Of twen-
ty-eight years, quilted the service of
the postoflce to become wives and
mothers.
The distribution of the marriage
dowries is welcomed by nobody so
much as by the postal staff them
selves; for. although the women get
the money, the members Of the male
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14
-, DOWRY FOR BRIDE

staff so often marry postofice women
that the interest in the government
nest egg becomes mutual. BY a
strange coincidence this is borne out
by what has just happened in Dundee.
There the postal authorities have dis
covered novel method of coping with
the seasonal pressure ak various off,
ces in the country districts. Most Of
the married women in the city who
had served as telegraphists in their
spinsterhood have been invited by the
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14

then set about to find the anaconda's
owner.
1t developed that the snake belongs
to Mrs. Rena Bowman, retired
snake charmer, who is spending the
summer here. 1t is her favorite pet
and she declares it was not glitter
of hunger that the doctor saw in the
snakes eyes, but one Of fear.
Anyhow, she bundled her pet into
blanket and took it home with her.
Now the city fathers are considering
legislating against summer visitors
keeping such pets within the corporate
limits.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14

postmaster to rejoin the stan during
the summer months. and asking what
remuneration they would expect for
their services. Many OF these ex-of-
ficials are the wives OF the present
at Dundee, and. although
the master has been treated with more
levity than seriousness. it has been
asked in postal circles whether this
unique proposal is. to be regarded as
an Admission that the remuneration
OF the male telegraphists is not suffi-
cient to meet the expenses entailed in
supporting a household"
The postmaster general may have
to answer the question to the house
of commons.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14
of Summer Capital

United States. The picture shows the
railroad station at Windsor, VT, about
five miles from the summer white
House." This station is destined to
be the scene Of the arrival OF many
prominent political personages as the
summer Capitol" is to be located in
the little town of Windsor. during
President Wilson's residence at Har.
lakenden house.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14
Too Cold to Freeze In Comfort.

Weeks was a queer genius and was
always telling his friends that he
would put an end to himself. One ex
ceedingly cold night he vowed he
would go out and freeze to death
About midnight he returned, shiverins
and swapping his fingers. why don't
you freezer" inquired an affectionate
relative. "Well. by Jove," replied the
pseudo o-suicide, when I freeze l mean
to take a warmer night than this fol
it!"-Biff.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14

took nip here and there at the mans
clothing, but did not reach the flesh.
Bob Hurton. Snyder's assistant, and
Policeman Lohmeyer chased the rep
tiles away with sticks and gave the
head keeper a chance to scramble out
before anything serious happened.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14
Hold Window Pending Law.

New York.-A stained glass win
dow, brought to this country recent.
ly, and which is to be placed in the
wall of the cathedral Of st. John the
Divine here, probably will be left
with the customs officials pending the
passage Of the proposed tariff bill.
under which the duty will be $1,000.
Under the present law the duty is
$4,000.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14

old New Hampshire at Cornish, has
been the means of arousing interest in
the little hamlet on the Connecticut
river. wherein is situated the charm
ing estate Of "Harlakenden" which
will, during the summer months, be
the white House" of the United
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14
strangIed to Death by Collar.

Pittsburgh. Pa.--Harry D. Wingert.
a graduate of Western Reserve col.
lege, was overcome by the heat while
waiting in an Office for a friend, and
was strangled to death by high col
lar he wore.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14
Sacrifice for Arts Sake,

"You say you have devoted your life
to art" said the man who tries to be
polite, even when surprised.
YES" replied Mr.. Cumrox. "I have
devoted myself to an effort to become
rich enough to own a gallery Of genu
inc old masters
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14
Bogus Wedding to Evad'

Bogus Wedding to EVade Dance Law.
Jersey City, N. ito evade the
law in regard to music and dancing
after hours, bogus weddings were held
nightly in local dance halls, under per
plits from the police.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14
Railroad Depot Building at Which
Many Important Persons VIII
Como In Visiting Wilson.

Cornish, N. H.-President Wilson's
announcement that his summer vaca-
ton is to be spent among the hills Of
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-08-14

and talk astronomy and get away with
it, believe mel"
We'll. my dear" said Aunt Jane,
with a smile,-"I don't know that I'd
blame you"
Copyright. 1913, by w. G. Chapman.)
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-08-31
Arizona Rifle Men
 Take Fourth Place

Fourth place in the regimental shoot at Camp Perry. Ohio, held yes- terdsy as part of the national rife matches. was taken by .he Arizona team, according to telegram received today at the office of the governor from sdjutsnt General Charles W Harris at Phoenix
 Forty states had teams competing in the regimeptsl shoot. Arizons's showing is regarded ss wonderful. considering the fact that every other state has many more national gusrds. ment to draw from.
 In every event 80 far held the Ari- rona team has been within the money. It has taken no first prizes but for consistent shooting the Arizona boys are making a wonderful record.
 The big match, in which a.l the teams take part, is % be held tomor- row. The Arizonsns are confident that they will be among the leaders
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-08-31
Corp'n. Commission
 Modifies Order

An order issued some weeks ago by the state corporation commissi n. per hitting the Southern Pacific Railroad company to sue s10 l20 900 worth Of trusts certificates for the purpose of purchasing new equipment, vas modified today.
 As the crder originally stood it per- mittsd the sale of the certificates for five per cent lees than their face value, tie five per cent representing com mission end discount About half ths certificates were sold on those bu, owing to the present condition of the money market the company could mol dispose of the remainder. A modi. fcstion of the order was therefor, issued and six per cent is now allowed for discount and commission.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-08-31
Arizona Federal Judge
 takes Oath of Office

Oo his 45th birthday, William E. Sswtelle of Tucson, first reg ularly sp pointed federal Judge for Arizona. as |. sume his new duties today at Pboe- nix.
 Shortly before court was opened the judge va. presented with 6 beautiful bouquet of roses by the Arizons Bar association. ks he entered the court room. the fret thing be did was tu thank the association for the remem- brance, stating that he greatly sppre- cisted it.
 Judge Sswtelle then asked Allen B. Jaynes, clerk of the court, to record his oath and commission upon the minutes and to send certified copy of the oath to Washington. The judge took the oath ct Tucson yester- dsy before United States Com mmission. CT Jss. R. Dunsesth.
 The judges commission was :e- ceived Monday. l, was dated st Washington, August IS, 1913, and is signed by President Woodrow wi!sou and Attorney General JIG Mickey. holds.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-08-31
To Enlarge Fl
 Paso Shelter

The Fl Psso smelter :s to install an- other copper reyerbatory furnace at . cost of $250. .OO6 Every effort at the smelting works is now being made to- ward increased capacity ofthe copper plant. owing to the increased amount of ore of that kind which is being treated ttere.
 Plans have already been made for the new furnace which is to be installed immediately. the sm mount of ore be- ing received from Arizons and New Mexico mines having greatly iocress- cd during the past few months. It is also expected that, with . clearing ot the situstion in Mexico, mining on . large scale will be resumed there and much of the ore will be shipped so the Fl psso smel'er.
 During the past year the smelssr company expended $7OO, 900 improv. ing is copper plant and the $25O, GOO additional nov to be spent Will make 1t one of the largest copper smeIters in the world. No considerable amount is being expended on the lead -silvef department. because Of the small smount of ore oi that kind which I now bsing received from Ms1ico.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-08-31
Petition Supervisors
 10 Call Election

A petition is being eirculs'ed and punerously ,igned s,ting the board Of supervisors Of Graham county to order an election in the incorporated town of Stafford on the wet and dry question.
 Quite pumber have signed the petition who are kcown to have voted st the previous election to dry the town. under the belief that to close the saloons would stop the sale of liquor. But disgusted with the systematic boot-legging that has been carried on, they are convinced that a we'll regulated ssloon is better than the condition thst bas prevailed ever since the town went dry.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-08-31
To Place Historic Press on Exhibition

The historic printing press recently received by the the Arizona Histori cal society from William Hsttich. former editor fl the PRosPEcroR, will be set up in the near future under the direction of John E Mcgee. M. Msgee stated yesterday that be would have the matter attended to by the time of the Southern Arisons fair in order that visitors to the fair will have an oI portunity to inspect the famous press.
 The entire weight of the machine is 1882 pounds and one piece weishs 500 pounds. It will require at least six men to set the press up. It is one of the we'll known Washington presses and is numbered 25. Probably one corner of the society's rooms on West Congress street will be set spsr. foI the press. .-Tuceon Stae.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-08-31
Kries .Newbury-
 Nuptiais Yesterday

Yesterday afternoon. at the cory residence of MT and Mrs James Lamb, on Brnce St the wedding of Mise Mary Kries to Mir P w Newbury, was 6 iemnized, Rev W Duncan, oi the local Congregational church, ofticia- ting
 None but the immediate relatives and friends oi the family were presen ' the popular young couple wish ing to steai march on their many friends, both here and in Court land
 The bride is the accomplished daughter of Mir and Mrs Matthew Kries, Of Courtl md, the family hay ing long been residents of Tombstone before moving to Courtiaud. about 6 year ago. and bss host of fgieods iu the old camp.
 The groom is c popular young man of Cuurtlsnd and holds s respon- sible position with the Great Western Copper Co. a, that place. Mir New. bury has been r. siden, of Cour,land ever since its inception and has man, friends and scgusin ances thore. After the c,rsmony last evening. an elaborate wedding supper was servet at the Lamb residence after whicr the merry wedding party motoret to COurtland, where the happy youpt couple will make their future home. The PRosPEcToR joins the many friends of the happy pair, both her, and in Courtisnd. in exit nding cop' grstu 'ations; and IT sy theirs be 2 joy ful voyage upon the sra of msirimouy V
 is ihe Sish of the PRosFECToR.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-08-31
Sulphur Spring
 Valley Notes

Manager W. A. Bates of the store of c. NJ. Rensud, with Mrs. Bates, drove out in tine valley Sunday. Mrs. Bates' mother Mrs. Ksnesster sreturned ard will spend the week with them.
 Roscoe, Clay. Wirs snd sis.er Miss Pauline Burnest reached their valley home, last week. coming from Ray Arizona where Clay and Roscoe have been employed, but they will now es- tsblish themselves on their home- s.eads. in the valley.
 R L. Grsnthsm of Court!snd and Ed Powell of Gou. lac, with their families are spending 6 vacation in the Chiricshua mountains. going out Thursday and will remain for bout two weeks.
 A. 0. Bean and T.J. Clark and fam . lilies returned last week to their homes in the Chiricahus mountains, after visiting several days in Douglas.
 After proving up on his claim last spring, James HopKins went back to his former home, Ksosas, Co spend the summer and watch the crops grow with good old natural rain 'sll but like many others. he was glad to get back 10 Arizona, arriving home Tuesday.
 MI. Fi!!sr1p, =bo is :o take charge of the experiment citation work in the valley, is making soil te..s on the experiment farm. He makes these tests to . dept of eight feet and i, very fsvorahlv impressed with the soil sn- slysis made.-Arizor an
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-08-31
From Fridays Daily

II K Springer is in the city today fl, m the Kendall ranch in South Pass.
 c. NcGiothlsn, of Los Angeles and Ms ard Mrs. NJ. Nyor of Douglas, are regi te ed at the Arlington today.
 Deputy sheriHlBob Reed of Fair- bank is 6 visitor in the county sess today.
 Sheriff ii c Wheeler, County At- torney w c Gilmore and County Chsufi ,ur Percy Bowden went to Gleescn today on official business. Judge F N Dosn of Douglas, srrivsd in the city this morning on court matter.
 Alter ey Lyman H Hays is in the county fest today from Willcox on legal ! usiness.
 Mise May Thiel was an outgoing Ts,senger for B sbse last evening on c visit sith friends.
 MJand Mrs Jos Gina left inr Tori. no, Ita y, last evening. ~here they go on an extended visit. A large crowd of friends were at the depot, and they were accom- anied to Fsirbsnk by MT and Ms A Giaeome. MT Giscoma will conduct the affairs of Mir Gina duri"g his absence, having power O attorney. He will be assisted by Barney Andriuo.
 Mayor John s Williams of Bisbee came in yesterday on business. NJ. Williams is one of Torhbstone's oldest pioneers. and be take. pleasure in making frequent vi-its to his old home. He leit this morning fol Bowie to look over the stone quarry at that place. , An auto party composed of Mir ' Will Brosn, Mrs Hines, Mrs Fad ) of Los Angeles, with Eivin Brown a the wheel of the new St ude baker car motored over from Courtland todd, on a visit with friends.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-08-31
Fiom Thursday : Daily

Master Raymond Jones, of Tucson, is in the city and will spend two weeks visiog with his aun,, Mrs Jas Sand rs.
 Lem S,sllings and Parker Wood- man are in from the Common wealth Extension prOp"rty at Pesroe to- day.
 The following probate matters were passed upon in the Superior court be- lore Judge Lockwt cd today: Est c R Richardson; G " Walker. .oC Duffy
 nd w Howle appointei spprsisers. Estate Alfred Hody order appointing Friday, Sep, l2, day of hearing peti- ton fo- letters.
 | Joseph McPhersop. local transfer and fuel man, received @ car of Gallup cosl, which wss uniosded yesterday.
 Miss Clara Barton, sister of County Stenogrspher Mary Barton. leit to- 1av for her home in Los Angeles after . months pleasant visit in this city. | County treasurer c w Hicks left this afternoon for Bisbee. where he gree to attend the funeral of William Johnson of that city.
 John Rsiney returned to Tomb stone today from the county rosC camp, where he has been for the pss' few months. Mir Riiney sustainet injuries to his rign, foot and is in tn, city to receive medical Urea ment fo
 the iaiured member. Miss Emily A1tell leaves Monds. for Leavenwor.b, Kanss-, where sh , goes on an extended visit with rela
 tives.
 Mrs George R Davey and dsu <hter the Mi-se, Efie and Jeanette, will leave Monday for Fl Pssc. wher
 they go to join Mir Dasev, who is no' conductor on the Tucson FL Pas
 run of ,he E P & W.
 Mrs K Rafferty returned home to day fr- n Los Angeles. wh re she ha bsen on visit with relatives for tn pat three months. s H Adam, is regis cred at the Al csde Hotel today from Phoenix.
 Chief Deputy Sheriff Guy Welcl q wife and child, returued home tods d from a few weeks j0urn to Los An n geles and coast points. They repol d sn enjoyable trip.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-08-31
Wilson Warns All
 Americans in Mexido
A Washington disp4tch ssys:-

A Washington disp4tch ssys.-
 President Wilson has warned ali Americana to leave Mexico at once. At the same time the American em bsssy and all consular representatives throughout the southern republic were instructed "to notify all offic'Als, civil and military" Mexico that they would be held strictly respopsi. bis for harm or iojafy done to Amsri- cane or their prop,fty.
 Secretary Bryan dispatched long telegrams to she embassy and ell con- sulsr representatives quoting from the president's address before congress. In the messag c the coneuls were instructed to give every cid possible to depsrting Americans, furn,shlng transportation and o,her pecunisry assis 8 2ce to the needy.
 They ~ere informed that . ruff :. cient number of ships would be pro- vided to carry away thoee in the ses- | cosst towns.
 Foreign governments will he nc tified of the action of the United stAtes sr that they may give similar advicts but the American consuls will help al foreigners in any emergency.
 Within day or two an announce. ment is expected of the mobiliz 4tior of . large number of American troop slopg the southern frontier to en'orc, neutrality in the traffic of srms snt munitions of war.
 | President Wilson was in touch witl Assistant Secretary Breckenridge o the war department today. It is be lieved not only is the president pre- pairing to strengthen the bcIder patfo but desires the strictest vigilance b troops already watching the interns tionsl boundary.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-08-31
Is Strong Believer In Old Tombstone

George W. McFsrlin veteran prin- ter end newspaper editor, . humber of yesrs q familiar figure throughout Arizona but the last several years located at Tombstone. is in town for . lew days.
 Mir. HcFarlin viii return to Tom bstoDe from here. It is the mining camp above all others in bic esteem aud be expects 10 zee the time when it will be returned to the producing column and make of itself one of the foremost mining cen,ers in the coun- try.
 In this belief he is by no mesns alone but the careful study Mir. McFarlin has given Tombstrne mining condi- tions in recent yesrs and the close contact he has enjoyed with the work that has been done entities his opinion to exceptional consideration. Review