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Arizona republican., 1891-12-03
Plan for an Icehouse.

Perhaps as good plan as any for a fairly cheap icehouse is one given in "Barn Plans and Out-Buildings," pub hshed by the O. Judd company. Around the inside of foundation dug as already directed lay sills of 9 by plank and upon this "toenail" studs of the same size, 10 feet long, at distances of feet apart Upon these. matched boards or patent siding is then nailed horizontally. A door frame is made at one end. When the outside boarding reaches the top of the frame, plates of by c timber are spiked to the studs. Rafters of 9 by scantling are then spiked onto the frame over the studs, a quarter pitch being sufficient. The roof may be of boards, shingles or other material; make 1t with broad caves. Line the inside of the building with boards, placed hori- zontally, the space between the two boardings being filled closely with the packing. There should be a capacious ventilator at the top of the house, and the spaces above the plates and between the rafters Ut the caves will permit a constant current of air to pass over the upper packing.
 When the cheapest possible structure is required, posts of suitable length are set two at each corner, with one placed at one side of the front to serve as one side of door. The bottom blanks all around are nailed to the posts, which may be more firmly secured in place by cleats connecting. those at each corner. The front posts are foot or so longer than the others, to permit of shed roof. A plate of light scantling secures the tops in place, when it is ready for the ice as soon as foundation of sawdust has been laid. Now begin the storing of the ice and carrying up of the single wall together, and filling in between with sawdust as the work progresses. The blanks, which are placed inside the posts need only to be slightly nailed to keep them up when the ice is removed, as these will be held in position by the posts without and the pressure from within. Drainage is secured by placing the structure on sloping ground.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03
A Promising Seeding Apple.

Apple growing has not heretofore re- ceived much attention among the varied fruit industries of California. Gradu- ally, however, it is coming forward, and it is claimed for the foothill regions of some of the mountainous counties that they produce considerable quantity of apples of the best size, color and flavor. California Fruit Grower, from which our cut is taken, names as the most trust worthy of the older varieties Red Astra- khan, Benoni, Alexander, Gravenstein, Fall Pippin, Yellow Bellhower, King of Tomplsins County, Roxbury Russet, Smiths Cider, Winesap, Rhode Island Greening, Rawles' Janet, Ben Davis and Yellow Newton Pippin, and of the newer varieties which have proved good keepers, Arkansas Black, Delaware Red Winter, Lankford, Shackleford, Huntsman, Clag. ton and Mammoth Black Twig,
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03
DRoposALs FOR HAY AND STRAW Al

DROPOSALS FOR HAY AND STRAW AT Fort Grant, A. T. Headquarters Depart ment of Arizona, Office of the Chief Guar. termaster. Los Angeles California, Noyem- Der IA, 1891. Sealed proposals will be re. ceived at this office and at the office Of the Quartermaster at Fort Grant, A. T. until II o'clock a. m, on Tuesday, Dcember b. 1891 :, at which time and places they will be opened in the presence of attending bidders, for the furnishing and delivery at Fort Grant, A. T., of 100000 lbs. of hay and 2G0,000 lbs. straw. Preference given to articles of domestic pro- duction and ma uufacture, conditions of price and quality being equal, and such preference given to articles of American produc ion and manufacture produced on the Pacific coast to the extent of the consumption required by the public service there. Proposals for either class of the supplief mentioned or for qu tntities less than the whole required, or for delivery of the supplies at points other than above named will be entertained. Specifications, general instructions to bidders and blank forms of p'o- posals will be furnished on application to this office, or to the Post Quartermaster, Fort Grart, AT. J. q. c. LEE,
 Major and QuaItermaster, U. Army, Chief Qusr.
 termaster.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

Among the California seedlings Marsh alls Red, Skinner's Pippin, Cooks Seed ling and Sexton's Golden Seeding receive special mention. Of these, Marshall's Red is pronounced the best by the author ity quoted, which says of it; Ut is seed ling, supposed cross between Yellow Bellhower and Red June, having the size and shape of the former and deep crim- son color of the latter. The quality is fine and the tree is prolific bearer. The original tree was first fruited in 1877 and the variety named and introduced to the public in 1884. It has since proved adaptable to widely diversified terri tory"
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

MORE THAN fifteen million dozen egg: were shipped into the United States ir 1890. A tariff was levied with view oI stimulating the poultry industry, and with gratifying results. New England has almost doubled its egg product in a single year, and the country will soon raise all the eggs it needs, without buy ing the Canada laid hen fruit. This is a little tough on the American hen, but her income has been increased in pro. portion.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03
COMING TO ARIZONA.

Kansas has furnished great many of the present settlers of the Salt River Valley, and from circular just received from E. l.. Rosenberger, of Hiawatha, we are informed that an other excursion party is now en route to the valley.
 The circular is as follows:
 HIAwATHA, Kansas, Dec. l. 1891.
 During the month of September, more than a year ago, visited the Salt River Valley for the first time, believing the valley destined to become one of ths finest countries to be found anywhere. During the following January, now nearly year ago, gathered small party together and made for the land ot promise the second time. Since that time more than a hundred of our people have visited the territory, and many are now living in the Salt River Valley. Today We start out for the third time with representatives of a people whose ancestors have taken an active part in making Pennsylvania what it is today, and who have aided in building up Ohio, Illinois, Iowa and Kansas, and who will now come to the Salt River NdlltN anu stt NltlltI lllt ftDDTlS Oi the wonderful fertility oi the soil of the valley, the salubrity of it's climate and the hospitality of it's people are true.
 Will you receive them? Will you eX- tend welcome hand, and show them q land that cannot be excelled anywhere in the United States?
 If this people is favorably impressed and il you can convince them that the valley is on the eve of prosperity, and that you are willing to extend hearty welcome, have no doubt that this cx- cursion will be but the vanguard of a conquering army that will conquer the desert and make it bloom with all the beauties that nature can bestow.
 E. l.. RosENBERGER.
 Arizona is ready to receive them with open arms, and expects to convince not only this party, but all others that may come, of her wonderful climate and re- sources and the great desirability of the country as a place of residence.
 Most of the Kansas people have set tied in the vicinity of Tempe and are among the best citizens of the territory. Mir. Rosenberger and his party are wei come, and we hope that many more will come just like them. This party is ex- pected to arrive next Saturday.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03
FORCING FOR FLOWERS.
Helpful Hints to Amateurs Cleaned iron
 Popular Gardening.

Helpful Hints to Amateurs Cleaned rom
 Popular Gardening.
 Inexperienced persons presume that plants may be taken out of the open ground at any time that frost permits and placed in strong heat at once. To succeed with most hard wooded plants they should be placed in a cool apart ment to enjoy season of rest before forcing The roots must form first, which will sustain the new growth of leaves and young branches. Many shrubs bloom very early in spring, and these, as a rule, are preferable for fore ing operations. As their Towering sea- son is of short duration it is advisable to keep stock on hand to draw from, as a number have ceased forming flowers.
 All bulbous, tuberous and fbrous rooted herbaceous plants are governed by the same laws, and after potting must be preserved in cold pit or cellar
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03
PLAN OF BUILDING.

deferred because the only carpenter in the place is not at liberty. An extension for animals would often be built if the owner could do it without expense for extra help. But just how to go to work Is the question. The thought of getting out frame is bugbear to most men not carpenters,
 Now the plan of building which con- mends itself in the engraving requires no framing With s-inch posts 3i feet long, cut in the woods and hewed on one side of the upper IS inches, and g. inch plank, the owner can erect shed, lean.to or extension as quickly and sub stantially Us any carpenter with the old morticed frame or modern mitered one. The posts must be set 4 feet apart and 9 feet in the earth. If the spot chosen is not well drained, the holes should be dug below frost level and filled to within two feet of the surface with rock powders on which to stand the posts. The uprights for all sides (for no corner posts of weight are required) are spiked to the hatted outer sides of these short pieces set in the earth. Inside of the uprights, resting on the heads of the posts, another plank is spiked, both down and to the standards The joists and plates are also spiked in side the uprights in the same manner as the sill pieces.
 Covered with novelty siding, such a building is as neat and well braced as one can desire. If vertical siding is to be used, the uprights are stood upon the posts, where they are held in place by spikes, and the sill pieces put on outside, The joists and plates, in this case, have to be placed outside the uprights, for, with the sill pieces, they receive the vertical siding, If flooring be used, it may be laid on timbers placed on the DOT tion of the postheads still uncovered.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

until needed for forcing. Having such stock to draw from every fortnight or 80, succession of bloon may be kept up in our greenhouses or living rooms all winter long. Roses are especially sensi- tive regarding strong heat soon after TO- moval from open air; they must be per mitted to form roots first.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03
This win Not II. Patti's Farewell,

Mime Patti says she is to receive s4,000 for each operatic performance in which she takes part in America this season. Greatly to every one's surprise, she says this will not be her farewell tour of the United States. She denies that her voice is weakening or that she intends to retire. She says that her voice is as fresh and firm as it was twenty years ago, and adds: "I have never more than once or twice pushed my voice to it's fullest power. If were to sing at the limit of my strength at the Metropolitan opera house or Chicago's Auditorium, nothing else could be heard in the house" She will sail from Paris for America Dee. o.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

ONLY TWICE have Democrats taken their Presidential candidates from the west. Cass was western man when nominated, and Douglass was western man. Both were badly beaten. A burned child dreads the fire, and it is not likely the experiment will be re- peated next year. .
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

THEY ARE beginning to grasp the situ- ation in Tucson. Says the Star "rhe experiment of preaching ten minute sermon, and of devoling more time to musical services, was so success ful last Sunday evening that the Rev. Mansfield will continue the practice on Sunday nights"
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

"would needlessly put itself at grave disadvantage" by so doing. Evidently the Times does not have any too much confidence in the house.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

TIE RAIN-MAKIsG fad, in its journey around the world, has got as far as In dia, where unsuccessful experiments have just been made to shake the mois- ture out of clear sky by means of dynamite explosions.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

IF GOVERNOR BoIEs is seriously hope ful of standing in. second place on the Democratic National ticket, really his standing on the silver question is of some moment.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03
1 legal.
DELINQUENT NOTICE.

CdTRUs WATER COMPANY. PRINCIPAL V place of business, San Bernardino, Cal.
 There is delinquent upon the following de- scribed stock ou account of an assessment levied on the 13tn day of Octo per, ls01 the sev- cral amounts set opposite the names of the re- spective shareholders, as follows:
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

TIE FREE-TRADE New York Times does not want this Democratic house to frame general tariff bill, because it
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
NOTICE TO BUSINESS MEN.

THE REPUBLICAN will not be responsible for any bills unless contracted on a written order of the management.
 T. J. WoLFLEY, Manager.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

And, in accordance with law, and an order o this board of directors, made on the 18th day o October, 1891, so many shares of each parcel O. stock as may be necessary will be sold at the office of the corpora ion on the 7th day of De cember, 1891, at 2 o'clock p. Tn. of such day, tc pay the delinquent assessment thereon, to gether with costs of advertising and expense, of the sale.
 JAMES F. MACK, Secretary. Room :, RuFen Block, San Bernardino, Cal,
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

NEW ORLEANS has been gorged by grain, and railroads have had to stop carrying grain there in consequence.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

MASSACHUSETTS, HAS lower birth rate than any country of Europe, except France.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

WALLACE c. ANDREWS the president of the New York gas company, is short only s3,OOO,00O. The company talked of expelling him, so he resigned.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

TnE METHODIST church in this copn- try has given S25, 900 week for mis. sionary work.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

NEW MExICo has messenger boy named Gallop.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03
4 HOMEMADE BUILDING.

A Helpful Plan Which Comments Itse1f
 as Cheap and Serviceable.
 Although balloon frame buildings have long been accepted as abundantly strong and durable, tho farmer has rarely acted on the suggestions their construction of fers for building with his own hands small sheds, etc, quickly and at slight cost. Frequently small addition to . hay bay just before having is desired, but
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

A CHECK for over $25 100000 paid for the Kimberly diamond mines, is said to be the largest check ever drawn.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03
Boots ana Shoes.
LADIES!

T HAVE jus received N a large consign-
 ment of Ladies' Fine Shoes from the weIi-known firm of Wright and Peters of Rochester, N. Y. This house is known every where as being fore. most among the man. ufacturers, of Ladies Fine Footwear in this country. In offering you the products of their factory 1 am offering you what is my cons tart aim to do, the best skill and money can produce.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

But u isnt q tdr, because it encourages domestic production and competition, aud the rrsuE is that dlbumsn paper IS Ro,o selling at S24.00.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03
SAMPLE BOTTLE n,

to any lady on receipt cf 10 cents in stamps to pay for postage and packing. Lady Agents wanted.
 MRS. GERvAISE GRAHAM, "Beauty Doctor l03 Post street, San Francisco.
 Mrs. Ida J Williams's, s,Cor. Madison and Gen. tar sts., is M rs. Graham lady agent for Phtenix.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03
Cucumber and
 Elder Flower Cream

It Is not cosmetic in the sense in which that term is popularly used, but permanently beau tifies. It creates a soft, smooth, clear velvety skin, and by daily use gradually makes the com plexiOn several shades winter. It is constant protection from the effects of sun and wind and prevents sunburn and freckles, and black heads, will never come while yon use 1t. IL cleanses the face far better than does soap and water, nourishes and builds up the skin tissues and tn ose prevent the formation of wrinkles. It gives the freshness, clearness and smooth ness of the skin that you had when q little girl. Every ledy, young or old ought to use 1t, as it gives most youthful appearance to any lady powder or alkali, Gnd Is as harmless as dew and as nourshing to the skin as dew is to the flow
 er Price SI,OO. ask your druggists for 1t.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03

per ream. 1.-the tariF IS tar, then he S5 per cent. duiy should haze raised the price still further to SS6.45.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-03
AGENCIES.
TARIFF PICTURES.

~. I. Press: When HdriSon Wds elected the dlbumsn paper importing trust, toreseeing prOtsctire duty thdt would build up domestic production to compete with them, put up the price to S27.00
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-08-27
An old Game That Is Amusing.

In Lower Canada the boys have a game that no doubt their ancestors brought over with them from la belle France centuries ago, but which have never seen played by the boys of the other provinces. It is called La Main Chaude'-that is, the warm hand-and when describe it l am sure you will agree with me that the name is very appropriate.
 One of the players takes his seat in the chair. Another is blindfolded and either kneeIing down before the settee or simply bending forward, as he may prefer, rests his head on the others knee Behind his back, with palm out stretched, he holds his right hand. The game is now ready to begin.
 The other players range themselves round the blindfolded one, whose palm lies so temptingly open, and in turn give his hand a smart slap with theirs. It is the business of the unfortunate wight thus being slapped to guess who strikes him, the sitter determining the accuracy of the guess, and the instant he guesses correctly the person whom he has thus found out takes his place and the game proceeds.
 When not too roughly played great deal of fun may be had out of La Main Chaude, but, of course, undue violence must be guarded against. New York Herald.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-08-27
Some Odd Reanests.

A tilted lover, it is asserted, having lost his wits, determined to commit suicide, and thereupon drew up his last will and testament, wherein he ordered his body to be boiled down and all the fat extracted The fat was then to be made into candle. which, together with long letter attached to the will, was to be carried at night time to the girl who had tilted him, so that she might read his last adieus by his own light.
 Many persons of sound mind have directed that their bodies should be dis posed of in more or less singular manner Sir James Tillie desired to be buried, not in any churchyard, but un- der tower he had erected in his own park. Similarly, MT. J. Hull desired to be buried under a tower on the top of Leith hill, the highest point in his native county of Sussex, whence, un- doubtedly, if his ghost walks, and has any taste for scenery, he may enjoy one of the most charming views to be obtained within a hundred miles of London. the Year Round.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-08-27
THREE MASKED MEN
Hold Up an Express Car and Go Through
 the Safe
DOWN IN GEORGIA.
The Express Messenger Looked Down Three Murderous Hevolvers and Delivered Up
 the Keys.

GRIFFIN, GA, August 21.--The express car, in charge of J. T. Byne, was held up by three masked men and robbed just east of Collins station, last night. Conductor Reid says he stopped at Collins 10 let off colored woman and when the train pulled out he saw no one, but his engineer saw three men standing on the other side of the road, and they got on the front of the express car just as the train left the platform. MT. Byne, the messenger, said one of them entered the car with pistol drawn, followed by the other two, who ordered him to unlock the safe, which he did at the point of three murderous look ing pistols. The men were of me- dium size, and wore as mask DOT tions of black hats. They also wore large black aprons. Immediately after gong through the car they Ians the bell and when the train was nearly at stand still they jumped and ran off through an old field. Con- ductor Reid, who was making his way to the smoking car, where he supposed row was in progress, saw one of the men run and says he ex- pected the fugitive had cut some one and was making his escape. Messenger Byne says hs does not know the amount taken, but that in their hurry the men overlooked some very large packages. It was rumored the amount was $50, ,0OO, though express officials only acknowl- edge to about S2000. It is believed the passenger who got off at Collins was a confederate.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-08-27
The Solitary Fly.

It is the solitary fly that annoys. Where there are swsrms of flies they have their time and attention partly occupied in mutual conversation, playing tag and other fly diversions, but get into room with solitary fly and he will give you his undi. vided attention He will buzz in your ear, tickle your head and per- form all sorts of maddening imperh- nences, and when you strike at him be is away off at the other end of the room describing circles in the air and laughing most artlessly. It is the solitary fly that makes life a burden. -B oston Transcript.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-08-27
lsoatlur . wolf.

It is not often that wolf story is told in way to show the cowardly nature Of the animal For this reason the follow. ing account. gi~en by the author of .'Twenty-seven Years in Canada West, ? has it's own value and interest:
 My wife's youngest sister had a pet sheep that she had brought up from a lamb, and to which she was much at. tached One afternoon she was going down to the spring for a pitcher of wa ter, when she saw large dog, IS she thought, worrying her sheep, upon which she picked up a large stick and struck the beast two or three strokes with all her strength, thus compelling him to drop his prey.
 This. however, he did very reluctantly, turning his head at the same time, and showing his teeth with q most diabolical snarl She saw at once when he faced her, by his pricked ears. high cheek bones, long, bllshy tail and gaunt figure, that her antagonist was wolf Nothing daunted. she again bravely attacked him. for he seemed determined, in spite of her valiant opposition, to have hs-s pei lamb, which he asg.9s.si, agsisi, a...tsitoRed
 She boldly peat him off the second time, following him down the creek, thrashing him and calling for aid with all her might, when, fortunately, one of her brothers. attracted by her cries. ran down with the dogs and his gun But he was too late for a shot, for when the wolf saw the reinforcement he scamp cred off with all his speed
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-08-27
A shrawd solicitor.

An advertising solicitor, one of the brightest members of the hustling fra ternity to which he belongs, was met on Chestnut street wearing smile of great breadth and evidently in excellent humor with himself. II have just left the head of big Front street firm, '" said he, and have fair sized con tract bearing the firms signature tucked in my inside pocket. How do you sup pose I gotit9 The old gentleman under took to spike my guns before I had my batteries fairly opened on him by agree ing to everything said in favor of ad- vertising, and enthusiastically attribut- ing to it much move than I would dare to claim for it. He then went on to in form me that his firm had no occasion whatever for advertising, as it was well known from having advertised exten- sively in its earlier days.
 'So said I, you think that the ad- vertising which you did in the early days of your business is sufficient to carry you through nowr
 :" Undoubtedly do, he replied.
 "'Well, said I, will you kindly tell me the name of the candidate for vice, president on the Republican ticket elec- tion before lastY
 "He was struck. He hesitated, stammered little, and finally replied, Well, no, can't
 Now, said l, do you know of any man who was better advertised at that timer
 ''It fetched him. Philadelphia h. quirer.