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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-30
How He Got Even,

Big Ed Markham, formerly cashier of
the Tribune, but now an advertising
man with a big bank account, is a prac-
teal joker. Many is the victim that he
has impaled on the harpoon of his wit,
and it was one of them that got even
with him the other day.
Markham was "broke." That is, he
didn't have solitary penny in his
pocket to jingle against his keys, though
his check was good for hundreds. 1t
was late at night. and he had just made
up his mind to walk home when he met
one of the victims of his nimble wit
and told him the facts in the case.
The victim told him to get on car with
him and ride home. Pretty soon the
conductor came around. The victim
out his hand to Markham, who made a
gesture toward his friend The friend
looked intently at one Of the advertising
signs.
Fare, please" said the conductor.
Markham turned to his friend. Didn't
you pay Pr said he.
"Pay!" was the response. "Why
should 1 pay? 1 don't know you"
ooh, come; joke is a joke, but this
is serious. Give the conductor
nickel"
"Why. I never saw you before in my
life. What are you talking about ?"
Markham begged and pleaded with the
friend, but all to no purpose. He re-
fused to recognize him.
A few moments later profane pedes-
train was seen walking south. The
conductor had put him off the car. A
chuckle that could be heard as far as the
Indiana line was also going south. It
came from one of the victims of Mark
hams pratical jokes, who had at last
"got even. "-Chicaqo Mail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-30
Some Admirable Appointments.

The appointment as Mr.. Elkins as
secretary Of war is one which will great
ly strengthen the administration. He
not only las VIDE influence as party
leader of unrivalled authority, but he
has also the practical qualities and force
of character which are required for con-
Quoting one of the great departments of
the administration. Mr.. Elkins is one
of the few men in public life who have
thorough knowledge of the coun-
try as whole. Born in Ohio, &C.
lively engaged in mining and stock
interests in the far West, having
important business connections in the
East and being identified with the de-
velOpment of the resources of the New
South, he has a comprehensive acquaint-
ance with the practical requirements of
every section of the Union. He will
be in the largest sense representative
of the nation, rather than of any state
or section. His judgment on all public
questions considered by the cabinet
will be sagacious and free from sectional
narrowness. His executive ability is Of
the highest quality SO that in the War
Department he will be worthy sue
cessor to Secretary Proctor, who has
left behind him remarkable reputa-
ton for efficiency and mastery of de-
tails.
Mr.. Elkins has not been honored with
this appointment on the strength of his
claims as politician. A lawyer by pro-
fession and a successful business man,
he has had comparatively little leisure
during his busy career for what is ordi-
narily known as the business of politics.
He has held important offices, such as
United States district attorney and rep
resentative in Congress for two terms;
but while he has never shirked the re-
sponsibilities of public duty, he has or
dinarily preferred to keep out of poll
tics so far as possible and to devote his
time and energy to his mining and rail-
way interests. While he is most favor
ably known from New York to San
Francisco as a keen yet conservative
business man, he has exerted great in
huence in the national councils of his
party.
The Presidents appointments for six
of the new judicial circuits are to be
commended as satisfactory in every re-
spect. By selecting two eminent Dem
ocrats. Mr. Putnam, of Maine, and Mr..
Dallas, OF Pennsylvania, when he was at
liberty 10 appoint six instead Of four Re-
publicans, he has given practical dem
onstration of non-p artisanship which
will be heartily applauded Oy all impair
tial minds in the country. Three of the
selections, Judges Shipman, Woods and
Taft, involve promotion on the bench,
and this is civil service reform of the
most practical kind. Gen. COTS ap-
pointment is a conspicuouslv good one
Every one of the judges is well known
for uprightnass and ability.-NeW York
Tribune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-30
American silk Manufacture,

Of all the manufacturing industries, OF
which this nation is so justly proud, not
one stands more conspicuous for it's sue
cess than silk, though it came into the
field with great hardness and caution.
The truth is, native capital rather trem-
bled at the thought of putting itself in
competition with the Old World houses
whose looms had skill derived from
the experience of perhaps 5000 years.
We have at hand the semi-Centenary of
domestic silk manufacture; that is to
say, we have been only fifty years MAX
ing silk goods, and vet we stand at this
hour the second nation of the earth in
this branch Of industry. We have
beaten the East, we have beaten Swift
zerland, Germany, England, every Eu-
ropean nation, except France, and we
are approaching her with rapid strides.
Last year the value of our manufactures
of silk was $60,0O0,0o0; the
a tri1e over $1OO,OOO.OOO. It is the
opinion of the most observant of
our silk dealers, importers as we'll as
domestic dealers, that the next twelve
years will make the United States the
equal OF France in the production of
silk fabrics. In England and other
European factories the speed of spin
dies ranges from 2, 500 to 1000 revolu-
tons per minute; 60 into Paterson
mill, and there you can have it demon
strated that the spindles perform from
1900 to IL, 900 revolutions per minute.
And this is the case also in the other
silk weaving establishments of the
Union. There is no longer monopoly
of this high-speed spindle, there is the
Duffy d Whorrell, the Atwood and the
Machinists' Association spindle, all
positive marvels of revolutionary pow
er. These spindles save labor on vast
scale by various def and unique auto
matte contrIvances and attachments,
the most notable of which is the
take up" Take then, that 9TH
er American invention, the great
belt spindle invented and built
by Atheron and others, of Pater-
son, obviating, as it does, the use OF
bands, the one belt touching all the
flanges of the spindles, and turning
them uniformly. So different, indeed,
is the American machinery from the
foreign that when weaver or spinner
from over seas enters an American mill
he IS dumbfounded and does not know
what this and that piece of splendid
machinery, with it's lightning-like move
ment, IS. To enter nearly any silk mill
IN this country even the inexperienced
eye is at once struck by the economy of
space, by the complete utilization of
time, the perfect division of labor, and
the consequent harmony of movement
among machines and operatives. In
1874 we made about $40, 600, 900 worth Of
silks, and imported nearly $23 .0G0,O 900
worth. Last year we made $50, 900, 900,
and imported, less the duty, about 1884,
000, 900. With velvets and pushes soon
to be added to the home list, that $34,-
DOC, 900 will shrink pretty small. In 1874
we had about $4,000 operatives engaged
in silk manufacture now we have over
sc, 00O.-NeW York Independent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-30

cratic House to pass bills at this season
to put iron and coal and cotton ties on
the free list. In that event not only
these new enterprises, but thousands of
similar ones that have sprung up over
driven to bankruptcy. Yet the solid
South has sent a solid array of Demo-
cratic free trade congressman to Wash
ington prepared to do this injury to the
progress of their own section.
If the industrial wealth in the South
has any power in politics it will be heard
in the national capital this winter pro-
testing against the Democratic pro-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-30
A Nice Place to Live.

A writer in the Pail Mall Gazette,
whose familiarity with the facts are
vouched for, gives striking picture of
the condition Of affairs in Persia He
says: THE Shah is nearly played out.
He drinks bottle of brandy day. He
consumes hasheesh and opium freely.
No weight can be attached to any
rumors of reform proceeding from His
Majesty or his present ministers. The
mask is finally off. Europe has been
fooled. The Shah's butler, the son Of
his cook, the grandson of slave bought
for 910 in the open market, is now sole
and irresponsible Grand Vizier. In
Persia there is no law and not single
court ofjust1ce. No enterprise is pos
sible. No one dare own that
he is rich. The rich bury
their wealth. They are seized, tor
tured, Imprisoned; in many cases they
die without revealing their treasure.
All that is respectable in Persia stands
aloof, goes into exile, or hides away to
escape the intolerable degradation and
misery of the times. A Persian &c nile
man the other day, not SO much smart
ing under personal Injuries as rendered
desperate by the hopeless misery of
the times, forced himself before the
Shah, and committed suicide in his
presence. There is a noble element
left in Persia. The people are sound,
but, up to within the last year or two.
hopeless, and without organization.
Most of their princes and NOTES.-The
men of letters, and above all the great
Moolahs, including the most learned
of them all, Sheik Djemla-ed- din,
now in England along with the Shah's
own cousin, His Serenity Fakh-ol- molk
are in open opposition" The CORE
spondent declares that the report that
the rising revolt is only local and re-
hgious is made in the interest of the
Oriental Bank at Teheran.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-30
A Queer Superstition.

After lying in jail for months M. F.
K err was brought to trial recently at
Charlottesville, Ind. Last spring a
Virginia estate in which Kerr had an
interest was settled, and a check for
several hundred dollars, in partial pay
ment, was sent to his divorced wife,
in the estate. 1t was addressed to M
L. Kerr, but the divorced husband got
it, and in his ignorance cashed it by in
dorsing the name on the face, though
his initials were M. F. The jury chose
to look at the intent rather than the
act itself and rendered verdict accord
ingly.
Toward the end of the trial an Incl
dent occurred which, while amusing, de-
monstrates that the average American
still believes in the efficacy of signs.
During lull in the proceedings d
strange, black cat, with fierce, glaring
eyes, appeared in the doorway, causing
a solemn silence to fall over the as
sembly, 1t paused, looked about, and
slowly swishing it's tail to an fro, ad-
vanced toward the space between the
prisoners and the jury's box. The ST.
lence became oppressive and the judge
lawyers, jurors and prisoner craned
Ine!T HecKs anu, Win open mouths gaZeu
at the creature.
'Would the apparition approach the
prisoner to be touched ?" If so the man
was innocentand would be freed.
After standing as if transfxed for sec
onds it approached the prisoner, who,
with a superhuman effort, rallied,
stretched forth his hand and touched
the glossy fur. Immediately the cat
gave a joyous meow and disappeared.
All were convinced that Kerr would 90
free, although clearly guilty of forgery,
and bets to this effect found no takers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-30
WINTER MUSINGS.
BY TOM SSoN


The grass has ceased it's growing,
And the chilly winds are blowing,
And it's getting time for showing
AS we get our ulsters out.
Soon The sleigh bells will be ringing:
We can hear the snow birds singing:
And the icicles are clinging
To the whitened water spout.
Where the old-t time lovers flirted
The groves have been deserted
And their sparks are now concerted
In the parIor by the CRATE.
The hunters deer are stalking,
The tramp is southwark walking;
And the sewing circles talking
Puts their victims in state.
The plumber now is plumbing,
And the old clothes man is hummlng
AT the garments that are coming
From the swells of other days.
The weather vanes are jerky,
And the sky is getting murky,
And the plump and Pampered turkey
Sees the error of his ways.
But though the air is freezing,
And it gives fits Of sneezing,
Yet we're filled with thoughts most pleasing
AS we ope the closet door.
For ever since September
We have viewed it, and remember
That the suit of last December
We can wear a season more.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-30
Kindness to Animals.

But who shall speak for those whose mouths are
dumb?
The poor. brave brutes. with patient eyes, and
feet that go and come,
To do our bidding, toiling on without reward or
fee,
Wearing their lives away, poor things, for you
and me.
The brave, dumb thingsl no voice have they to
say, ''What do We so?
Am not mans most faithful slave, his friend
and not his foe?
Give me one kind, caressing word undo this
heavy load,
Nor torture me along the way with whip and
thong and goad."
CAROLINE A, MASON
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-30
Exports In November,

The large and steady increase in the
exports of domestic products from the
United States continues to belle the
rash prophecies of the free traders.
The exports Of breadstuffs for Novem-
Der, 1891, amounted to $24, 5SS, 979, as
compared with 81 ,682, 004 in November,
1890; for the FIVE months ended Novem-
Der 80, 1891, the total exports of bread
stuffs amounted to S125, TAT 300, against
4,679,477 during the corresponding
period of 1890, and the total for the aa
eleven months ended November 80,
1891, was Sl94, OF ,6O7, as, compared with
s2g 1852 for the corrasRondng pc
of various items were as follows for the
month ended November Sc, 1891 and
1890, respectiYelY:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-30

Emperor raised his glass and clinked it
against that of the bridegroom. The
latter, to acknowledge the honor, rose
from his seat, stood at attention.;
made the military salute, and then,
looking at the Emperor, drained his
glass to the last drop-New York Re
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-30
Thrifty George.

The father of his country was a patriot
and gave his services freely without rec
ompense, but it must not be forgotten
that he was thrifty man. Someone
who has been looking into his finances
-: George Washington was one of
q x rhest men of his time in America.
6 ched to his will, bearing date of
8 20, schedule of his property,
9 = 5 the total valuation at $780,
= state was undoubtedly worth
Sail of $6O0,000 and even
.1--estimate Of $530.O00 was
SS 9 y Washi1igto, himself a
Cfor in the nc which &C
Sc will iule he
Sefers to- 'erate
owes The
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-30
Press Opinions and Tariff Illustrations.

Speaker Crisp has three definite
claims to the respect and admiration of
his party, to-wit: He was born in En-
gland, he served in the Confederate
Army, and he is Endorsed by Tammany.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Had Mr.. Mills met his defeat with the
courage and courtesy that always char
acterize great men in misfortune, he
would have done much to prove his fit
ness for the chair, but he has chosen to
vindicate his enemies and to put his
friends to confusion by his petty churl-
ishness in refusing to accept the leader
ship that all conceded to him. Consid-
ering his recent actions, the conviction
will be very general that the majority in
the House has been most fortunate in
escaping Mr.. Mills leadership.-PhGL
adelphia Times (Dene.).
There have been recently published
from number of unbiased writer's de-
scriptions of the Harvey Peak tin mines
in South Dakota by which it appears
that by the end of 1893 these deposits
will probably be so far developed as to
supply all the tin required for use in the
United States. The present tin product
of the world is between $1,000 and go,
600 tons annually, of which over so per
cent. comes from the Straits of Malacca,
ana is known asf crafts tin. Ihe 1mpOr-
tations e = this country amount
IS annually. The use
-gely increased by the
American tin plate
into existence under
-EIchange.
"a years free traders
'esssyated their pet
ctarmers could
'-oad unless
thrown
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-30
THE NEW PROGRAMME
CgRCUM COMPEL THE
DEMOCRATS TO ABOUT FACE.

Increase of Exports In November-Some
Admirable Appointments-Si1k Man
ufactures-Press Opinions and Tariff
illustrations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-30
In the Char.

Max O'Rell declares In his late
book, ga Frenchman in America" that
there are few of our countrymen who
have not tact and sense of humor.
Being thus gifted with the lighter and
more pleasing qualities of mind, he
holds them to be admirably fitted to
serve as chairmen in public assemblies,
and quotes, as most amusing introduce
ton to a speech, an anecdote told by
the chairman of a lecture committee in
New York.
Ladies' and gentlemen said the
speaker, "the story goes that last sum-
mer a party of Americans staying in
Rome paid visit to ohe famous Spit
hover's bookstore in the Piazza di
Spagna. Now Spithover is most
learned bookworm. You must go to
him if you would have artistic and
archaeological works of the profoundest
research and learning
zone of the ladies' in this tourists
| lean travels of Max O'Rell, and she &C
! cordingly asked for the book
''There came deep, cultural Anglo
German voice from a specialized clerk
behind desk to this purport:
"'Marcus Aurelius vos neffer in tie
Unided Shtates!
"But, ladies and gentlemen, he is
now, and here he is ~
There are, however, some chairmen
who, like certain lecturers, insist on
speaking tnN >'''st,
"Som on attempt
ing Gus French
no nderstand-
between
makes
ruds-
Arizona republican., 1891-01-15
PERSONAL.

William Weed, the court stenographer is lying quite ill at his room at the Central Hotel.
 Judge John Haynes, formerly of the Tucson bar and now of Los Angeles, came in yesterday to attend the Supreme Court session.
 w. G. Stewart, of Flagstaff, the father of the CoconinO County bill, ar rived yesterday, and will be in the city during the session of the Legislature.
 Allen R. English, ex-District Att torney of Cochise County. accompanied by his wife, arrived yesterday, and will remain in the city for about six weeks.
 George E. Miller representing Cerf. Schloss & Co.,, crockerymen fl San Francisco. is in the city. Mir. Miller is an old timer of the road and has many friends on his route.
 There registered at the Mills House yesterday w. G. Stewart, Flagstaff, C.. w. Hole, Fl Paso, G. w. Miller and F.. B. Comfort, San Francisco, and Allen K. English and wife, Arizona.
 c. w. Hole, commercial agent of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, located at Fl Paso, arrived in the city yesterday and will look after the ship ping interests of his road in this sec ton.
 J. P. Cochran, San Francisco, L.. Blumenthal, New York, c. R. English and wife, Tombstone, John Haynes, Los Angeles, N. w. Bender, San Francisco, Frank Armstrong, Fresno, Cal, regis tered at the Commercial yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1891-01-15
M ARKIE ED.
Brilliant Little Wedding Party at the
 Residence of J. c. Wright.

Brilliant Little Wedding Party at the
 Residence of J. c. Wright.
 Mir. John k. Norton and Miss Etta Wright, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. C.. Wright were married at the residence of the brides parents, three miles west of town, last night, Rev. E. G. Roberts officiating.
 The groom in the conventional black and the bride in white albatross with train, white vail and orange blossoms made very handsome couple. The bridesmaid, Miss Agnas Stover looked charming in dress of white tulle. The house was crowded with relatives and friends of the couple, and the only re- gret was that limited accommodations prevented the number of invited guests being larger.
 A bountiiul and tasty supper was then enjoyed. The remainder of the evening was interspersed with music and passed pleasantly and quickly away. Among the many beau tiful presents received are the following: Table set of knives, forks, spoons, etc., two handsome bisque lamps, handsomely framed engraving and easel, an oil painting, presented by a friend of the bride, china dinner set, embracing table scarf, etc.
 MT. J. B. Norton, the groom, is well and
Arizona republican., 1891-01-15
NOTICE.

A IL PERSONS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED not to negotiate for note in favor of the under signed, dated November 1, 1890, and due on Jan uary l. 1891 made by Wilson & Halbut, Tempe, F. o. Browning. by unfair means, and payment has been stopped on the same. Value of note, ssl,75. 5i-6l JOHN II. BURGER.
Arizona republican., 1891-01-15
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PREFERRED LOCALS.
Auction.

AuctlOns
 will sell ou Saturday January F, at 2 D. m., at the old IXL store the whole stock of P. F. Nilsson, consisting of jewelry and silverware.
 J. w. BLANKENsHIP,
 56.59 Auctioneer.
 Empty rooms at Vendome. 52-59
 Best table board at the Windsor. 27-56 Window Glass at Talbot x Hubbard's A few regular boarders wanted at the Windsor. 2T-56
 Buy your poultry, butter and eggs at the Mesa Fruit Store. 4itf.
 Miss Dobyns, teacher of music, Wind sor House. Hours 10 to l2. 52-Sl
 For frse.class breakfast go to the Maricopa House, at Maricopa.
 Leave your orders at the Mesa Fruit Store for Mesa brandies and wines.
 Cabinet photographs $3 per dozen for thirty days. George II. Wonfor, south of City Hall. 52tf
 MILLS HoUsE.-New and first-class. Best table in the city. Free 'buss to trains. In center of city. l44-tt
 For shaving, hair cutting, shampoo ing, etc., go to Bakers Shaving Parlors, north side of City Hall plaza. 4ltf.
 Good rooms and board at the Will Hams House, opposite the Court House. Mrs. J. Hartman, Proprietress. lb-tf
 Don't forget that the cheapest place to get your clothing made is at Charles Ruff's, the tailor, Tucson, A. T. S5-tf
 Miss Flagg will take a few pupils in painting. Ladies interested in the art are invited to call at her studio, Room l4, Windsor House. 42-7l
 Pianos and Organs
 Sold on easy payments; old instruments taken in exchange at the new music store of Clark & Whitson, at Rhodes Photo gallery on West Washington street. Joe Bignon will open regular variety theatre Thursday night at the old theatre quarters, on north Center street. The company is composed of twenty-five artists from San Francisco and Denver. A free performance will be given every evening.
 strayed or stolen.
 Two horses, one gray mare four years old, tail whipped off short, hind feet worn of from overreaching, heavy with foal, has no brands. The second, a two-year-old mouse-colored colt. Lib eral reward for information leading to their recovery will be paid by D. N. Ambler at ghe Herald office. 53tf.
 Mir. NJ. NJ. Harris, the piano tuner, wishes to announce to his friends and patrons, that he has returned 70 this city on one of his regular semi-annual visits, and is prepared for business in any shape, from plain tuning to making a new piano out of an old one. Head quarters at St. Claire X Pratt's. Resi- dence at Mir. c. A. Luke's, corner Mon- roe and Maricopa Streets. l3tf
 The large commission firm of Christy X Weis, whose office is on the north cor ner of Fifth and Town streets, San Fran cisco, has issued circulars to all sheep men in Arizona and New Mexico, mak- ing them special inducements to ship their fall wool to San Francisco. The firm of Christy & Weis is one of the largest strictly" commission firms in the United States, and their long and satisfactory way of conducting their commission business will be re- membered throughout the territory in which they solicit consignments.