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Arizona republican., 1890-09-08
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Recorder will have large docket today.
 The river is running large volume of water for this season of the year.
 The Baptist church was the only one holding regular services yesterday.
 Three Mexicans, one of them a woman. were arrested Saturday evening for sleeping on the public street.
 Magnificent pears, weighing in the neighborhood of pound each, are being brought into the city from Mesa.
 The District Lodge of Good Templars will convene at 10 o'clock this morning at Pythian Hall. Representatives will be present from the five lodges of the county.
 A horse belonging to Farmer Charlton dragged a buggy of at a lively rate yes terday, but was headed off and stopped by a man on horseback, before much damage had been done.
 A. T. Marsh leaves this morning for Cow Creek, where he will start construc- of the new Prescott road. He will take out fifteen men with him and will em- ploy upon the work force of twenty.
 No eastern mail arrived yesterday, the same old story coming of washouts at Pantano and Picacho. It is now re- ported that twenty-one miles of road is washed out. East bound trains run only to Casa Grande.
 The understanding that yesterday was to be the final day of the camp meeting took hundreds of visitors from the city. There were a number of services during the day and evening, at all of which interest seemed keen. In the morning number of converts were baptized.
 Horsethieves are reported to be bold and dihgent in the vicinity of Tempe. Two mares and colts have been stolen from Ben Goldman, and the theft of eight others is known. Several of the animals have been tracked as far as the Highland Canal, but no further trace could be found.
 A four-hOrse team attached to camp meeting coach created some excitement yesterday on Washington street by run ming away, though the brakes were set and two men were tugging at the lines with all their strength. They were brought down to trot before the edge of town was reached, however.
 Marshal Bankenship happened to be on hand yesterday afternoon as three Mexicans, on Monroe street, had just started a "sweet little row." The weapons were clubs and they were being used impartially and with effect. The marshal gathered in two of them, placed them under Jailor Lindsey's care and went back for the third He was found, hidden under bed in woman's room, and was dragged off to join the others. Later in the day Mexican woman was arrested for using vulgar language.
 Yesterday morning, the driver of Minors ice wagon went into the Bon Ton restaurant for his breakfast, leav- ing his team standing outside. Sanders, of the Pony saloon, turned on his hose during the drivers absence, and the horses becoming frightened, started on run for home, dragging the heavy wagon behind them like a feather weight. The turns were all accomplished in good shape, however, and a horseman sue ceeded in stopping the frightened ani- mals, but short distance from the ice works.
Arizona republican., 1890-09-08

In looking over lines of Summer Goods we find selves largely oversocked. We compelled to make a cleanup before starting to purchase Fall Stock.
 Now the only way to accomplish point in these hard times is slaughter goods and bring them within the reach of everybody
 This is not an advertising scheme like of petitors get up but forced case and facts
 Negigee Flannel Shirts reduced from $3.50 to $275.
 Madrass Cloth Shirts, reduced from $1 75 to $1 00
 Silk shirts, reduced from $50O to $3.50
 fine line of light Coats and Vests immensely reduced all through.
 Underwear at Cost. Straw Hats below Cost. Low-Cut Shoes away down.
 call at Store and examination of goods and prices will convince anyone that this is
Arizona republican., 1890-09-08

Daily Edition, One Year, S10 co Daily Edition, Six MOnths % Daily Edition, Three Months, ? 30 Daily Edition, One Month, % Weekly Republican, One Year, 3 50 Weekly Republican, Six MOnths 1 50 Weekly Republican, Three MOnths 75
Arizona republican., 1890-09-08

Give Post Office Address in Full, Including
 County and State. Remit by Draft, Post Office Order or in
 Registered Letter at Our Risk.
Arizona republican., 1890-09-08

To NewsdeaIers and Circulators of Papers Throughout the Country We Make Trade Price which We will be Glad to Furnish on Application.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17

as ! have watered them copiously. twice
each dayl' | think il is quite safe to as
sumo that half the plants that die in the
hands otamateurs are watered to death
Small, white worms sometimes infest
pots in which the plants have stood long
time. These are easily discovered by turn
ing the plant out when rather dry, and
loosening the soil among the roots
Should any worms he found. the roots of
the plant may be washed gently in soft,
warm water until freed from the soil: than
repotted in fresh earth If it is not de-,
sirable to repot the pot may be set for "a
half hour in hot water, nearly to the depth
of the soil inside This will drive the
worms to the surface without injuring the
plant. Enough weak lime water may now
be poured on the surface 10 penetrate TO
the plant roots. This will not only kill the
worms but terilize the soil
Ants sometimes cause trouble where the
pots have been plunged or kept on the
ground, There is no way to get rid of
them except 10y repotting. Geraniums
often become enfeebed and. in many
eases. die from excessive blooming. This
must be corrected by pinchinl out nearly
all the buds as soon as the leaves begin to
indicate decline Of vitality by their
stunted and discolored appearance, Bos-
ton Budget
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17
FARM NOTES.

Caulihowers are superior to cabbage in
every respect for the table and can be
grown as easily.
Many fertile fields have been ruined by
| bad blowing. Upon the blowing some
Tunes depends the washing of the field
| by heavy rains
Experienced stock growers who have
tested ground and whole oats for hogs pro-
nounce T. superior TO corn for promoting
growth.
Spring blowing for corn is an old GUS
tom, and recent experience shows that il is
correct. But such blowing must BE done
early in the season.
All hinges ou the barn doors and gates
will be made 20 work easier 10y oihng oc-
caslopally a process, however, which is
seldom profound
1t will not do TO keep young and spirit
ed horse sta ding in the stable too long
without work. He must be kept in
exercise, even If only turned ont on lot
fyou have not made preparations for
/ putting out the onion sets, there is but
little time lett for so doing. The sooner
they are planted lseaSon permitting the
better
The potato beetle will attacl. nearly all
kinds of early plants They must be
watched closely, Egg plants are special
foods for the beetles, they prcferring them
to potatoes.
More apples were shipped from America
| to Europe last year than ever before in a
single year, the total being ,40l ,3S2 bar
rels The largest previous shipments were
in the years 1850 81, when exports reached
,327 sos barrels
1t is not recommended TO plant onion
seed in this section. The sets are bet
ter, They are the very small onions from
seed grown last season 70 produce sets
for next season sow the seed thickly, and
/ harvest when the tops die down. Onions
are seldom grown from seed south of New
York, the sets being preferred.
The Stockman says We know farmer
who bought stockers last fall at SAL per
cwt Now with the price of fat hogs at
$3.50 per cwt he feels that he will not
realize Doe per bushel for his corn This
lot of hogs have no shelter or feeding
! Hoor, This man has numerous followers
as company and sympathi2ers in this line
of Investment and feeding.
II is the late frost the frost that comes
at time when spring appears like sum
mer that damages the crops DO not be
/ in too great q hurry to plant seeds, Wait
until the ground is warmed and all danger
of frost is over Peas and onions, as we'll
as other plants that can endure a slight
| frost may toe risked, but it is safer not TO
take the chances of loss with tender
plants
There is not enough narrowing done ON
most farms The land is narrowed, ms a
rule, simply TO break the Jumps and level
off the burrows, but the harrow is only
passed over the land once or twice. The
proper way to harrow field is to keep the
implements moving until the whole field is
! reduced to condition as fine rs that for a
garden. But for the neglect in properly
narrowing some fields the crops would
| grow better The condition Of the seed
bed largely influences the early growth Of
crops, and benefits the plants until matur-
! ity. If the harrow could work the ground
a. fine as it Is done 10y the rake it would
be al the better In narrowing a 6oc
Tire work should therefore be done thor.
oughly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17

The man who undertakes to educate a
horse abors under some disadvantages
that do not arise in the education of a
child A tutor is commonly supposed to
be the superior Of his pupil physically,
mentally and morally, and generally has
the immense advantage Of using a lam
guage common TO both, The teacher of
the horse knows nothing of his language,
if be has one, while he has TO deal with
an animal far surprising him in physical
power, and whose special senses are all
more efficient than his own, The ear of
a horse catches sounds too faint or too
distant to be heard by man; bis eyes en-
able him 10 gallop on track that his
rider could hardly see on his hands and
knees, or to travel safely in the darkness
Of night His taste and smell direct him
merrmgIy in the choice Of heritage, or in
the rejection Of water from a eontami-
mated vessel, while his sensitive muzzle is
the oracle he appeals to as superior to all
his other powerful senses in deciding mp
on the danger or safety Of any suspected
object.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, AprillA -Flour-strong and higher;
spring patents, 4500452 winter pat
ents, 45)ai1O Wheat-Unsett,ed; sg9s9ls
for seller cash; $4,000 for seller May s65
for seller July Corn-32a for seller cash; 3;
for seller MAY; 34a8f5 for seller July. Oats r
Steady; 237l tor seller cash; 23I for seller May
s3B for seller July. Rye Barley steady:
Prime timothy-Firm q. Flax seed Steady
l491s Whlskey-l02 Pork-Unsettled; l2.625i
aI255 for seller cash: l2.o6Dl255 for seller MAY;
II gO012 IS for seller July. Lard-345D3G5
for seller cash; 840f0347ss for seller May
Shoulders. s1d4 90; short clear, 5s5G5.s5: short
ribs. $50 Butter-Duil creamery, l+9l9; dairy,
IOal7 Cheese full cream cheddars, l04 8lo&;
flats. I0t5 oil: young Americas, llglla. Egg
fresh, Io4@Ioa Hides aad taIiow-uuchanged;
green, No. /, a. heavy and light
green salted, I4G5; sailed bull, "a;
green saIted calf 6; dry Ginb 6g5; dry sailed
hides, o.; dry calf, 586: deacons, each %. Tallow
e. Unchanged Mol solid packed, 548i; No .
ga cake, 4.
Flour-Receipts, l5opJ; shipments, 310
Wheat-Receipts 1850. shipments, 5000.
Corn-Recsipts. I5l 40: shipments, 2l2,ooo
oats-Reeaipt-, 10000; shipments, s0,J00.
CHICAGO. April 1.-THE Drovers journal re-
,orts. Cattle Receipts. 1900; active and loc
IN slr lower. beeyes. 47004 q0; steers, 3. ia
3.6O, stocker. and feeders, 2.4og3.s1; cows bull.
and mixed. l.5oG340. Texas corn fed steers
8.aoa8.70; gra-sers, 25G18.so. Hogs-Receipts
ei.0oo. strong to a shade higher mixed, asa
AS. heavy, 4.tJ9t50; light, fl5gi49 skips
9. 5oa4 o.. sheep-Reeeipts, 400. steady ma
tives. 4ooa60o: western corn fed, 5.25G5.so
TEXANS. I. 75.q5 %; lambs, 5.25G1.75
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17
LlncoIn,s AdrIco 10 stnnton.

Grim Stanton, his War Secretary, never
quite knew how to take Lincoln. Stanton
was for discriminating such elements as
dared to ask questions II is related that
once someone had refused 10 understand an
order, or. at all events, had not obeyed
~ believe I'D sit down said Stanton,
and give that man piece Of my mind "
DO 20, said Lincoln; write him now,
while you have it on your mind. Make it
sharp; cut him all up Stanton did not
need a second invitation 1t was bone
crusher that he read 10 the President
That's right, said Abe; that's a good
one. who can ! get to send it by2'
unused the Secretary. Send it, replied
Lincoln: "Send il! Why don Z send it at
all. Tear it up You have freed your
mind on the subject and that Is all that is
necessary. Tear it up You never want
to send such letters; ! never do.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17
RELIGIOUS CRANKs.
Fled to the Hills and Waited For the Aw
full Visitation.

SAN FRANCIsco, April IA. According
to the prophecy of Mrs Woodwork,
George Erickson and several other revival
lists who created considerable excitement
in Oakland some time ago, this was
the day on which San Francisco
and Oakland were to be de-
stroyed by an earthquake and a tidal
wave and the cities OF Chicago and Mil
waukee were to suffer the same calamity.
There have been no indications Of any
commissions of nature here but "doomseal-
ers as they have been termed had their
faith up to the last moment. Several hum
bred persons who believed in predictions
have been leaving Oakland for the high
ground during the past week or two, and
today they were encamped on the hills
near Santa Rosa St Helena and Va
caville, are holding religious services and
waiting for news of the destruction.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17

the screens in the house. There is no
installing the fact that Uncle Jerry
stands high in public estimation, and
would make il interesting for any conlpet-
ltor in the senatorial contest Of 1898. All.
though many complications may arise
within the ensuing three years. the out
look now for Secretary Rusk to succeed
Mr.. Sawyer Is more than mere possibil-
itv.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17

MIxSEApoLls. April IA package
containing three and a half pounds Of
dynamite several cartridges and p feet Of
fuse. was found near the state re-
format0ry at ST. Cloud, MINI. and II il
thought that some one intended TO blow
I'D the institution and had left it there,
probably being frightened away at a criti-
cal moment
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17

CHICAGO, April r. The National LIN
seed Oil trust, as a trust, has ceased to
exist. and in its place now stands the
National Linsecd OF company, chartered
under the laws Of Illinois. The owners Of
40 linseed oil mills 40 elevators, ranging
from 10000 bushel- downward, and line
If tank cars are interested. capital stock
M8, 900. 000 The old trustees have been
elected directors, with Mr. Eusson, Of
Mis.nnri nresldent
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17
JERRY's AMBITION.
NJ Rusk Desires seat in the Senate In
stead Of Determining the Pumpkin Crop.

fIFHU OF UtItTHIIHIHE fIE ' 'ITIi VHIH =. II
WAsu1yGToS, April At il common
talk among Wisconsin people here that
Secretary Rusks ambition Is to round
out his political career by serving term
in the United states senate While proud
Of his place in the president cabinet, the
routine duties Of the agricultural depart
ment are not exactly to his liking
1t may be important to determine ac.
curatelv the visible supply Of fall
pumpkins, but there problems are
not exciting enough for one 81 Uncle ler-
~ temperament. He is a frequent yisi
tor at the capitol. and passes the time il
the cloak room Of the senate, or behind
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, April IA Whest-Excitsd; No
spring 81 for seller cash; slA for seller May
Corn-Quiet; No. 3, 32ta oats-Easer; No ?
white, 25lSG26. Rye-No, >, $685. Barley
No . 4fnAa pork-l22O
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17

An Italian soldier who was blthing in
an African river was bitten on ais knee
by crocodile and died from the bite a
few DAYS after He was cautioned against
entering the streem on account of the
large number Of animals it contained but
he exclaimed "Oh, uocodiles are moth
inl but q bugaboo to scare children.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17

A retired plumber thus gives a point in
the Sanitary Engineer for the relief Of
householders. Just before retiring at
night pour into the clogged pipe enough
liquid soda lye TO fill the trap or bent
part Of the pipe BE sure that no water
runs into it until the next morning.
During the night the lye will convert all
the ofTal into soft soap, and the first
current Of water in the morning will
wash il away and clear the pipe os clean as
new
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17
A MaterY Graxe.

SEATTLE, Wash, April H. Mart
Manson and Sig Johnson Swedes, were
drowned while unloading barge near
here Saturday afternoon
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17
WITH FEW CHANGES.
The Window Silver Bn WIN soon h. Re
nnrted 20 the Hnnsn

ported to the House.
WASHINGTON, April IA. At the caucus
Of the house silver committee il was the
general disposition to reach some kind of
an agreement and spirit of concession
characterized the entire proceedings The
basis of agreement will he the Window
bill as It energies from the house COM
mittee on coinage, with the addition of a
few provisions intended TO meet the views
of the silver men. 1t Will PROBABLY pro.
vide for an unlimited purchase of bullion
purchased in the United States at the
market price not TO exceed dollar for
3lll4 grains and when that Price is reach
ed there is TO be free coinage
In the afternoon Secretary Window was
present, but contested himself with the
rsiteration of his well known views on the
subject He would not abate his opposi-
ton to the plan to make treasury notes
issued in purchase silver redeemsbls
in anything else than silver
bullion, but having carefully discussed
this matter, the committee decided 10 in
corporate in the bill provision allowing
their redemption in bullion or coin, at the
option of the purchasers
The republican senatorial subcommittee
also had meeting to-day at which a con
clusion was reached. The discussion at
times was quite animated, but a spirit of
compromise was shown Three PROPOSE
lions were agreed TO.
! That the secretary of the treasury
shall buy 1900, 600 ounces of silver bull
lion monthly and issue notes in payment
for the same, the notes to be redeemable in
bullion or lawful money.
2 That national banks be allowed 10
issue notes to the full par value of bonds
deposited to secure their redemption, which
would add ten per cent. to the volume OF
national bank currency
3. That 100000 600 be retained in the
treasury for the redemption of the treasury
notes to be nut into circulation
The committee will meet the house com
mittee tomorrow
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17
Care of House Plants.

Whenever an herbaceous plant begins 30
drop its leaves it is certain that its health
is impaired in epne way. This may be
due TO several causes, such as being pot
bound, over watercd over heated, expos
IRE 10 cold or the application Of powerful
stimulants, as guano, strong liquid ma.
nure, alkalies. etc, OF to some other cause,
when has destroyed the feeding roots Of
the plant, thus inducing disease and
speedy death in all case, where remedial
measures are not speedily resorted to. The
steps taken in these cases by the amateur
are generally the most disastrous course
that could be taken toward the plant short
Of destroying it at once that Of delug
ing it with water and applying strong
stimulants.
When tine nutritiye organs Of the plants
have been destroyed or oyergorged, the
remedy is very similar that which nature
suggests when animal digestion is de-
ranged. namely, that Of giving no more
food until it reacts Then If the roots
have been injured from any Of the above
ramed causes we must let the soil in which
it is pottod become nearly dry after which
remove the plant from Che pot take the
ball Of soil in which the roots have beer
enyeloped and crush il between the hand,
lust enough 10 allow all the hard outer
crust Of the ball 10 be shaken of Repoi
in a rather dry soil which must be light
and rich. using new pot, or If old one 10
used il should be well secured 10 open the
pores that evaporation may be properly
carried on through the sides.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17

let the pot be only large enough TO al
low an inch Of space between the side Of
the DOT and the ball Of roots After re-
potting give sufficient water 20 settle the
earth we'll about the roote. Sink the pot
IN haIf-shady place or in box Of soil.
Do not supply water until the plant starts
10 grow unless the air is so dry az to eyap-
crate an the moisture before any percep-
tible growth starts Then Of course water
must ~ given in sufficient quantities 70
keep the soil damp, but no more
could never conceive why people water
their plants 90 much. nor why they think
water il a specific remedy for All the ills
20 which plants are heir A peighbor con.
sulting me about the feeble condition Of
her geraniums said j am sure the plants
are not suffering from want Of attention,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-04-17
A Great Parliamentarian.

When he entered congress, the republic
cans were in control. He devoted himself
closely to business, studied the situation
and gave his attention Assiduously to
parliamentary law In a short time he
became killed in parliamentary rules and
procedure and master of the whole course
0t national legislation
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-03
ROYAL FLUSHES.

The sultan is described as a thin, pale,
black haired man with a sharp eye. He is
4S years old.
Queen Victoria has given $3.50 to fund
raised for the purpose of putting a steamer
on the Victoria Nyanza.
The king of Belgium requested the honor
of contributing best man for Stanley's we'd
ding, and named Comte Daroche for that
honor.
Emperor William has declared that the
next birthday of Count Won Moltke shall
be kept as national holiday. The famous
strategist was born Oct, 20. 1900, at Par
chin, Mecklenburg.
The Princess Dolgorouki is one of the
most accomplished amateur violin players
In Europe. She is also pretty, having a
fair complexion, delicate features and the
refinement Of the best Slay type. She
DIRE IS picturesquely.
The prince Of Schaumburg- -Lippe, the
father of the Emperor Williams intended
brother-in-law, is one of the richest of the
German sovereigns. He possesses q very
large fortune and vast estates in Bohemia,
Hungary and Upper Austria, and is the
owner of nearly the whole of his princi-
pality, which lies between Cologne and
Berlin, and it contains an area of nine Ger
man square miles