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Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
THE GOVERNOR IN EARNEST.
Jacksonville in Danger of Los
 ing the Fight.
Cripple Creek Citizens Again Ap- pear at the Front With S4O,O
 in Gold Bullion.

By the Associated Press.
 JACKSONVILLE, Dec. 30.-After break fast Corbett played hand ball, boxed with Dan Creedon and wrestled with McElvoy, and finished with salt bath and rub down. Corbett says Creedon is one of the cleverest men in the busi- ness, his similarity to Mitchell in s1ze and strength making him doubly valu- able. Corbett looks heavier and healthier than formerly when in train ing. At St. Augustine Mitchell is en- gagged in regular work.
 There is rumor tonight that if all other means fail the governor will de- clare Jacksonville under martial law and stop the fight by the aid of the military. Manager Bowden is still confident the courts will decide that no Florida law prohibits glove contests and he says the arena will be ready by January 10.
 It is an open secret that the attorney general declaring that prize fighting was prohibited by state law was prepared after a consultation with the chief justice.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
A VISIT TosGoLDFIELD.
The Views of an Old Mining Man on
 the Camp.

The Views Of an Old Mining Man on
 the Camp.
 Messrs. N. Ellis and F. M. Car nowski returned yestereay from @ two days visit to Goldfeld, made for the purpose of ascertaining the exact status of affairs in the camp. Both are ex- perienced miners, Mir. Ellis having spent some years in mining in the Bradshaws and Harqua Halas, and MT. Czarnowski is an old Comstock man.
 Speaking of the camp, MT. Ellis said :: "While we were visiting the Mammoth one battery was being cleaned and showed rich amalgam. The Mammoth has 20-stamp mil, 8 compact little structure. My opinion is that it has been located too low, which will ulti matelyg give a great deal of trouble in disposing of the ta filings.
 'We also visited the Righland, owned by Hon. c. R. flakes & Co.,, who for merly owned the Mammoth, which is one mile east. We gave it a thorough examination. It has a shaft sixty feet deep. For thirty feet better body of ore could not be desired. The ledge averages between five and six feet and will average $50 8 ton. From thirty feet down the ore body shows fully as strong, but will not average SO much. The ore below was found not to be so rich, but at 6 greater depth showed up with the marvellous richness which was first encountered. The character of the Highland ore is identical with that of the Mammoth.
 ''The shaft of the Highland is sunk 300 feet h a southeasterly direction from the Bull Dog. The ledge pitches toward the mountain at an angle which at a depth of 3U0 feet would place It right under the mountain. The mine is beautifully located end the shaft may be reached by team. It is about a five hours drive from Phoenix.
 "Messrs. flakes & Go. are to be con- graduated upon their discoveries, as this as well as the Mammoth is certain to develop into wonderful property. MT. Hakes' only disqualification for a mining man is his extraordinary hon. esty. In describing his properties he is apt to uDderrate their exceIlences and elaborate upon their weak points if they have any,"
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31

Justice Austin returned to Tempe last night. The justice will return Tuesday and take up cases that require immediate attention, acting for Justice Wharton.
 The board of supervisors was in ses- sion yesterday closing up it's affairs for the year. The reports of the clerk and chairman were examined and accepted and other routine business was trans acted.
 Rev. J. E. Carpenter of Santa Rosa, Cal, will preach today at II 8. m. and p. m. at the Center street M. E. church south. MT. Carpenter is the most eloquent young man in the con- ference.
 Two final proofs were filed yesterday. Che by Chas. Pendergast of com muted timber claim to nw14, sec b, tp Il, e; the other by Neri F. Os- borne of desert land claim to n1a, sec 32, tp n, Be.
 There was rush at the county re- corder's office yesterday 10 file notices of exemption on mining claims, as the time within which it could be done ex- pired last night. Several notices ot new locations were also filed.
 The third annual graduation exercises of the Lamson business college will be held in the opera house on next Thurs day evening, January 4. A class of eight will be graduated. A cordial in- vitation is extended to the public to at tend.
 There will be shifting of officials about the court house tomorrow. Under Sheriff Walker, recently ap- pointed circuit clerk, will take charge of the office and will be succeeded in position as under sheriff by Frank M. King, late of the Gazette.
 ] Daniel Lawler having disposed of his interest in the Delmonico will leave in few days for Phoenix, where he is financially interested in some mines. He has other valuable interests, inter ests that are above all others on earth. The lady's name is Miss Ellen McMil- Ian. MT. and Mrs. Lawler will return to San Diego in few months.-San RDiegan Sun.
 A photograph taken on Christmas day by Prof. Hartwell, shows the beauty of the delightful Salt River valley eli mate. The photo is likeness of J. P Walker sitting under 8 palm tree eat ing watermelon and drinking lemonade His collar is thrown open and palm leaf fan is being used vigorously. Ii represents not an uncommon Christmat scene in the Salt River valley.
 The immense new sign of E. H. Win ters of the Bee Hive, is almost com pleted. Two men have been at work upon it for ten days. It is 75 feet long and seven feet high. The largest and handsomest sign ever set upin Arizona It will soon speak for itself. It is painted with white block letters upon a rich dark back ground, set off by crimson curtains at each end and framed in deep mahogany plush.
 The first monthly meeting of the recently appointed horticultural board was held yesterday. Col. Johnstone the inspector, made 8 report in which it was shown that the orchards of the county were in good condition, though many showed lack of proper care The inspector had also carefully ex. amined all nursery stock brought into the county for sale. Imperfect stock had been condemned and destroyed.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
RECEIVER APPOINTED.
Geo. w. Hoadley in Charge of
 the Light and Power Co.
His Appointment Temporary Pend- Ing a Further Hearing of the
 Application on Tuesday.

A receiver was appointed by Judge Baker yesterday for the Phoenix Light and Power company at the suit of Mrs. Kittie Ohnick. The applicant was rep resented in the proceedings by Messrs. Kibbey and Israel and the company by Messrs. Fitch and Campbell. It was agreed by both parties that Geo. w. Hoadley. cashier of the Arizona Ma tional bank should be appointed tenn porary receiver, and he was so named by Judge Baker. who set the time for hearing the application at g o'clock on Tuesday morning. MT. Hoadley's bond as fixed at $40, ,000.
 This step was taken by Mrs. Ohnick because it seemed probable that on ac- count of the legal difficulties which sur round it's affairs the light and power company would cease to operate. The result of the proceedings if maintained, will be the sale of the property and the reorganization of a company, without interference with the operation of the system or without impairing it's value or efficiency.
 Also on behalf of Messrs. Mallory and Root, two of the principal stockholders of the company. Attorney General Feney filed application for receiver last night. This application will also be heard on Tuesday. The bond hold CTS are also preparing to make applica- ton. It is said that all three of the ap- plicants have 8 common interest-so far as the receivership is concerned and, that they will readily agree upon who ever is likely to be appointed.
 M-. Hoadley took charge of the busi' ness of the company last night.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
CLOSE OF THE SERIES.
A Fair Attendance at Yesterdays
 Races.

"A ar AII0nOdnC0 at I0SCefQay' s
 Races.
 Although yesterdays race program had not been arranged until in the morning and the event was not we'll advertised there was fair attendance at the track. Some difficulty had been encountered in getting good horses, many horsemen expecting that the series would close on Friday had ar- ranged their affairs so as to be unable to be present with their horses.
 The first rrce was quarter mile dash. The horses were Salvador and White Cloud. Won by White Cloud In :25.
 The second event was mile trotting race between Keene Haskell and Coco nino, the former driven by J. E. Teeters and the latter by E. J. Edwards. Won by Coconino in 3:391a.
 The races closed with 300-yard dash by Vaquero Kit and Little Maud. The first was dead heat. The latter was won by Little Maud by half length.
 The series of races from a financial standpoint have not been successful nor was it expected that they would be, but it has been shown that the valley is improving in the quality of it's horses and in interest in matters relating to the turf.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
A BIG MINE SOLD.

A Half Million Dollar Transfer in
 New Mexico.
 ALBUQUERQUE, N. M., Dec. 30.-Sam- uel T. Gotbe, manager of the Kingston mine on the proposed extension of the Nevada Southern railway, has sold to Denver parties for $450,000 the Jim Crow and Monitor mines, located near Helen, Nevada, in the Ferguson mining district. This is one of the camps to be opened by the extension of the Nevada Southern railroad from Blake, Cali fornia, to meet in southern Utah the extension of the Rio Grande Western.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Born, December 30, 1893, to Rev. and Mrs. Alfred Tiff at the rectory, a daughter.
 Governor Hughes yesterday ap- pointed A. F. Messenger notary public for Maricopa county.
 License to marry was issued yester- day to Baxter H. Coffin of Yavapai county, and Louise E. Walker of Mari copa.
 The Well-Fargo & Go. express office will be removed January to the Good rich block North Center street, next door to the Home savings bank.
 Mrs. Rose R. Gregory yesterday took possession of the Wharton house. She will conduct it under the name of the PhenIx house as lodging house.
 Michael Howard and Juan Ochoa were convicted in police court yesterday of drunkenness and peace disturbance. The former got five days and the latter three.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
Panama Railway Matters.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30.-The direct ors of the North American Navigation company met this afternoon. It is said on authority that enough money was subscribed to encourage the committee to go on with the hope that all of the $100,000 needed to enable the company to carry out it's contract with the Panama Railway company will be raised. At a recent meeting of the chamber of commerce $73,0OO was se- cured. Much difficulty was met in at- tempts to raise the remaining $27 ,OOO.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31

ing gas took fire from lantern and an explosion took place which tore the iron building to pieces and threw the workmen in every direction. Some were thrown fifty feet and horribly burned.
 One of the injured men after regain ing conscious ness put his hands to his face when the flesh dropped off. Also the hair from his head. He then ran a quarter of mile and shut of the main pipe and then fell in dead faint. II is thought that least seven were fatally injured.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
Discovered In Time,

About 2 o'clock this morning Night Marshal Blankenship discovered an awning on the second floor veranda of the Arizona National bank building on fire. It was burning rapidly but by quick work he succeeded in extinguish- ing the blaze, which was threatening the entire structure. The fire originated from an ash box on the veranda.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
Santa Fe Restoration.

BOSTON, Dec. 30.-President Reinhart said today there was no foundation for the report from London that 20 or 10 per cent assessment on Atchison stock was contempt plated. He gave no hint as to the plan to be pursued but said the restoration of the Atchison was not far distant. All stories that the company would be reorganized and most of it's branches cut off was absolutely without foundation
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
A Maniac'S Deed.

WESTON, W. Va., Dec. 30.-Frank BilliDgslea, accompanied by his wife, arrived at the insane asylum for con- mitment. He called his wife to him to kiss her goodbye and with razor cut her throat, severing the carotid artery. Before the attendants could overpower him he cut his own throat with the same razor and died instantly. His wife cannot recover,
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
BLOWN UP.

A Terrific Indiana Natural Gas
 Explosion.
 VALPARAISO, Ind, Dec. 30.-A little after four this evening pumping sta tion of the Indiana Natural Gas com pany's pipe line of East Chicago was blown up and will probably result in the death of at least eight persons. While the workmen were engaged in repairing leak in the pipe, the escap-
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
Good Bye J. Hampton Hoge.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-It has been determined to drop from the rolls of the state department Col. J. Hampton Hoge, ex-consul to Annoy, who had got as far as San Francisco on his way to his post when he was recalled. After Investigating the charges and consider ing his defense Secretary Gresham decided not to reinstate him.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
Franco-Spanish Reciprocity.

~A PARIS, Dec. 30.-A commercial agree ment between France and Spain has been signed. The latter country ex- tends to France in 1894 the benefit of treaties with other powers and France grants Spain the minimum tariff and withdraws prohibition upon importa- tions from Algeria.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
HE MARRIED A MAN.
Oscar Spate of Omaha Deceived as
 tn His Wifa,s Sax

OSCaF Spare or Omaha DeCeIVGd as
 to His Wife's Sex.
 OMAHA, Dec. 30.-Oscar F. Spate filed a petition for divorce from hls wife Honorah Spate, on the sroun that the person to whom he had be I joined in wedlock was man. The Spates were married in Chicago on March IF. 1887. Both had been residents of Chicago a number of years As soon as Spate discovered the true condition of affairs he left his wife and came to Omaha where he has since resided. Mrs. Spate is believed to be still a resident of Chicago.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
AS OTHERS SEE US.
The London Economist on American
 Railway Management.

Railway Management.
 LONDON, Dec. 0-Discussing Atchi- son complications the Economist con- demns the management of American railways in general and referring to bal ance sheets ask why directors do not state the case plainly in 8 few lines. The Economist says it does not know, unless it better suits the purpose to keep shareholders entirely in the dark. It says: i've are 10th to make such a charge against American officials, yet we are compelled to believe it or else the whole system of finance adopted is entirely rotten. No wonder investors on this side are disgusted with such
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
MANY KNEW IT.
The Escape of Evans We'll Organ
 iZGd Plan.

iZed Plan.
 FRESNO. Cal, Dec. 30.-The excite ment occasioned by the escape of Evans has mostly slbsided, yet each person ness and ease with which the bandit walked out of jail. From what Jailer Frank Manley can learn, Evans aimed to go out when he was on duty, and Manley is very glad that he did not do so. Evans has grudge against him on account of his not admitting Evans two little girls together to the cell after he was convicted. Manley was obeyipg orders and let only one in at time. It is thought a nun Der of people near here knew of the intended break.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
Bound to Have That Fight,

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, Dec. 3O.- Mayor Whiting and other leading citizens telegraphed Mitchell and Cor bett tonight offering $4O,0OO in gold bullion to bring the fight here. This is double the amount offered yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31

chicanery. They need to enjoy an abso- lute superfuity of faith or credulity to believe any longer in the honesty of most American railway managements."
Arizona republican., 1893-12-31
Court Room Target.

HoT SPRINGS, Ark, Dec. 50.-Wlng Song Woo, Chinaman, was arraigned before Judge Bush this afternoon, charged with having criminally as. saulted little Oracle McLain, white girl. During the examination Will McLain, the girls brother, rushed into the court room and fired two ineffective shots at the prisoner before being dis armed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-08-13
TAN SHOES AND SOCKS.
A Few Hints to Those Who Prefer
the Tan Toe Covers

the Tan Toe Covers.
Tan shoes should be worn with socks
to match. N othing is more ridiculous
than to see a man coming down the
street with swell pair of butchers and
blue and white WOODEN socks. says the
Chicago News. Again, tan shoe S
Should never be BACKED, except by the
grease spread so lavlShly OH the street
car tracks on curve. The grease i'm
pairs somewhat the individuality of the
tan. but preserves the leather. Never
permit practical joker to put cherry
pits or burnt matches in tan shoes.
Kill him when he is first suspected.
The shoe man will tell you that they
should be oiled frequently. Just why
he does this is not known. Nobody
ever did it, but the shoe man is methOdi-
cal III his habits and is seldom foOt-lOOSe.
The best tan shoes, according TO
dealers, are very expensive, but in these
hard times the S1.9S pair are sorrel
beauties. Tan shoes should never be
worn in saloons, poOl-rOoms or barber
shops. The latter place in the most
dangerous, for when man wants to get
TO looking right he is liable to forget and
order Boots" to touch then up while
he is getting shaved. The shine he Is
able to give them resembles dry April
mud and can only be remedied by fire.
quent application of stove polish.
Spring bottom pants should never be
worn with them, las they have tendency
to prevent the sun from deepening their
color. They are safe thing to wear, as
the purchaser can invariably get re-
liable tip on them.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-08-13

country girls and pure-mlnded wives go
In and sit down. As the shameless hip
dance women began their performance
these iDnOcentS would look on with
startled amazement. Then they were
Mortified, and would turn crimson and
cover their faces with their hands.
Some would brave the jeering crowds
OF l0afers and run out. Others did not
dare, fox the audience sits facing the
entrance, and they had to sit there in
their shame all through the spectacle"
Anthony ComstOck said that the wom-
en- VINO did the hip dance" in one of
the three places were much mere lightly
clad than the average burlesque artist.
Those in the other two. wore short
skirts, with shoulders and arms bare.
what will you dO?" was asked.
81 don't want TO do anything ii | can
help it. want to let the fair man
ayers do everything themselves. ba-
lieve they will. Possibly the managers
OF these hideouS resorts have some pro-
lection, fur they make great deal of
money and have to pay certain per
cent TO the fair treasury. There are
some who are doing everything to make
the fair q financial success, but | can't
believe that they would cOuntenance
that. If they don't abolish the wild
performances. am willing to make a
few a;Iidavits. Ii is my duty. 1t is
what the Society for the Suppression
| OF Vice wants me is do. There is law
enough to shut off every sGch exhibition
WHICH corruptS the morals and minds
of our women and children"
Anthony C0mstock has written let
ter to President Higinbotham describ-
| ing ali he saw in the Midway Plaisance.
1t supplements the interview between
the two last Wednesday.
II deem it my duty to Jay aside all
other work till this browning evil Is
| overthr own" said. Anthony Comstock,
as he got out of his. chair and walked
| down to the gate with the reporter.
The danse du ventre, or the Hip
Dance" was brought into fame by the
Mohammedan girl, La Belle Fatima. at
| the Paris exposition. 1t is carried on
| in the Turkish and Algerian parts of
| the Midway Plaisance, the Cairo street
and other sections. Even the Orientals
admit that none but men should wit
ness 1t, and express much surprise that
theater doors should be thrown open TO
women and children. Director General
Davis has promised to abolish all of the
danSe du ventre antics this week.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-08-13

was perplexed, but dismissed his doubts
upon the suggestion of counsel. but
afterward he thought upon the subject
in the vigils of the night but by I'M
fortunate coincidence did not reach sub
stantial doubt enough to correct his
previous testimony until after the testi-
mony concerning the character of the
red ink he had used in interlinlng had
been produced. 1t is impOs-
sible to study this remarkable case at
this point without grave doubts as to
the truthfulneSs of Mr.. Adams, and i'll
deed as to the frankness with which the
case was produced in court III behalf of
the proponents"
As-to Adams as a witness the court
finally says:
sand as l read the confused answers
of Mr. Adams and note his apparent
misapprehension of questions that would
tend to involve him, and note the ap-
parent failure of his heretofore Won
stlerfully clear and exact memory of the
most trivial and unimportant details,
am inclined to reject the whole story as
a fabrication that has been punctured
and fallen to pieces. find it
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-08-13

which he came quite innocently when
doing the Midway Plasance with his
family.
So Anthony ComstOck entered upon a
careful study of the Midway Plaisance
He spent two whole days in his investi-
cations, and came back to New York
Friday last so completely unstrung by
what he had seen that ne hastemed i'm
mediately to his pretty little summer
cottage overlooking the quiet waters of
Villa Park, near Spring Lake, \. j., to
try TO collect his thoughts.
Before Anthony Comst0ck left Chica-
go he met President HiginbOtham, sew
eral of the directors of the fair and
many of the board of lady managers.
They shared his approximations and
promised to purify the atmosphere of
lie Midway Plaisance. Their actions
were kept so secret, however, that a
Recorder reporter was sent to question
Mr.. COmstOck.
The reporter found Mr.. COmstock sit
ling in big rustic arm chair behind a
fOund table upon his front veranda.
The table was covered with papers.
The lynX-eyed eXpOser of vice was rare
headed, and so busy with his writing
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-08-13

became interested. It is no secret that
lhere are features of the Midway Plat
Bance which are casting blemishe5 upon
he briliancy of the worlds fair and
repr0ach upon the fair name of Chi
eagO. UnwholesOme stories have been
brought cack by representative visit
0rs, and those who profess to know a
thing or two have been looking at
each other with significant glances
whenever Midway Plaisance was men
toned. The press dispatches from
Chicago have steadily ignored these
aueer things, however.
Anthony COmstock was lecturing in
the West a few weeks ago, and casually
dropped into Chicago. He didn't want
to be known. He wanted to see all the
nice things of the fair just as so many
other distinguished people have seen
them-incOg. lie had heard the queer
stories, too. A minister had been the
first to cOnfide in him. Then came a
lawyer from the Equitable building who
had been shocked bya few things upon