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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-11-09
A FIGHT WITH A SHARK.


Believe 1t or Not, as Your Faith Is In
Sharks and Men.
'You landlubbers of to-day ares Gym
ical lot of people," And Commodore
Tyrrell, in his righteous indignation
began to berate the scribe for daring to
dispute the yarn, which is left to the
reader to digest and absorb as he sees
fit.
"Away back in the month of Novem-
Der, in the year 1864, before the war
was over, was serving on the good
ship Metacomet We had been moving
southwark into the Campeachy banks,
where red snappers abounded by the
million. The schools of these fishes
were often miles in length, and with
hook and line we stood at the boats
side all day catching them by the hun
dred, using only large chunks of pork
for bait. No sooner would the bait
strike the water than the big fish
would swallow it, only the next mo-
ment to be landed on the deck. The
heads were cut off and the fish packed
in barrels. We filed on an average of
thirty barrels a DAY. The heads were
then thrown back into the water, and
this naturally drew sharks. One day
the boats'n, Billy Wilson, was told to
make big hook with which to capture
a shark. 1t was fastened to the lead
line and baited with a six-pound chunk
of pork Far out in the water it was
thrown for the shark to swallow, and,
sure enough, in moment the line be-
gan running out at speed that soon
required the application of water to
save it from scorching. When it came
to sudden stop Wilson and Gill, the
sailmaker, began to tire out the fish by
taking in the line. At last, when It
was within ten feet of the vessel, vol
ley of rifle bullets was poured into it.
In an instant the shark turned again
and made dart, jerking the line from
! the mems hands and throwing them
overheard. Away and away it went,
and the work of firing it out was again
begun. When second time the large
white body was exposed to view a num-
Der of volleys were fred into it, even
Capt Jewett taking hand from the
hurricane deck.
"'All hands, up shark
''The command rang out and one
hundred men with willing hands seized
the line, the next instant landing the
shark on the deck with louder noise
than if fve-pound gun had been dis
mounted. Well, we cut that shark
open, and in the stomach we found an
! old boot. A. tin can and about a buShel
of fish heads. When the jaws were
propped open and the mouth was dis
tended it was big enough to allow a
nine-year-old boy to walk in without
STOPPING. That fish measured over six
teen feet in length, and we cut it up
and weighed it in sections. 1t counted
up over two thousand pounds. Those
were the days, tell you."-Cincinnati
| Tribune.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-11-09
A FRENCH HERCULES.
He Carries Burden of 22O Pounds Twen-
ty Miles with Only Two Rests.

He Carries Burden of 22O Pounds Twen-
ty Miles with Only Two Rests.
Frenchmen are not so famous as
some other nationalities for athletic
feats, but this condition is not caused
by lack of strong men. Among the
laboring classes of France the colti-
neurs are particularly muscular, as
they necessarily must be, their work
being similar to that of our longshore-
men. To test the strength and en-
durance of this class of men, Partisan
journal recently organized a novel
race among them. Each man was re-
quired to carry a sack of gravel and
sawdust weighing one hundred kilo-
grammes 1.-TWO hundred and twenty
poundsJ and walk or run with it to
Corbeil, distance of twenty miles,
Ten started in this race, leaving the
Rue Feydeau in Paris at three o'clock
in the morning. The first to reach the
goal was Jean Labasse, who covered
the distance with his great load in
fourteen hours, arriving at Corbeil at
ten o'clock in the evening. This lusty
youth, who is but twenty-four years of
age, rested for the first time after
travelling three-fourths of the distance,
and but once afterward
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-11-09
a LONG DAME.
An Olj-Time English Actor Who Skipped
from London to Norwich

An OlJTime English Actor Who Skipped
from London to Norwich.
The longest dance on record is prob
ably that of William Kemp, an actor of
some celebrity in the reign of Queen
Elizabeth. He was a comedian and
danced all the way from London to
Norwich. He was attended by tabor
err, a servant and an overseer, and the
Boston Globe thinks it was doubtless a
good thing for him that there were no
omnibuses or police then, for they
would probably have imposed more i'm
pediments in the way of his progress
than did the country people He start
ed with several presents of greats and
crooked siXpences for luck, and laden
with these danced to Stratford with
out rest. There many invited him to
drink, but the notes of the tabor cut
short his jocularities, and he pranced
off to Ilford, where he had to reject
another carouse that was offered to
him. From Ilford he danced in the
moonlight to a point near Romford,
and that ended his first days exploit.
Subsequently he went in for early
risings to avoid market people, and
though suffering from a sprain of the,
hip which he received he danced it
well again, to the delight of the
crowd that accompanied him, some
two hundred in Number When he
reached Chelmsford he was so exhaust
ed that he could not dance at all for
time, and his fourth days dance was
hard one-thick woods on each side
and lanes full of deep holes, so that
sometimes, he says, he ''skiptup to the
waist" which must have placed him in
woeful plight. He rested at Braintree
and danced three miles off his next
days journey. His next stop was at
Sudberry, where butcher tried to
dance with him, but in half mile he
was tired and had to give in. He
danced the ten miles from Bury to
Thetford in three hours. His next
stage was to Rockland, from which
point his post attempted to accompany
him, but lay down from fatigue at the
end of two fields. When he reached
Norwich he had to dance in and out of
the city twice, for his overseer missed
him in the crowd and made him do the
distance over again to avoid any posi-
bility of error.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-11-09

HOUsE AND THREE LOTS for sale cheap
IL Apply to J. W. Parmelee, room Gibson
block
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-11-09

CTRAYED-otrayed from Boyle's ranch, on
y the Arizona canal, eight head of horses
four bronchos branded o L on the left hip, and
four work horses branded T G on left hip;
amongst the latter is big grey about 16 hands
high. Amy one returning same will be le
warded. W. L. GEORGE. 4
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-11-09
THE UGLY WART HOG.
A New Arrival at the Geological Gardens
London.

A New Arrival at the Geological Gardens
at London.
The wart hog, or Vlacke Vark, or
Ethiopian wart hog P. Ethiopicus)
is native of southern Africa. This
species differs from his brother from
north Africa (Etians wart hog), in as
much that his warts at the side of, his
face are larger; in fact, he is more
formidable animal, his tusks when full
grown reaching eight inches in length
The animal lives entirely on roots
The color of this hog is gray, with dark
name, and hair sparsely scattered over
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-11-09

And Spectac]es, and Optician from manv in
stitutions and from Hospital and Eye Infrm-
a y.
large stock of French Glasses and Rock
Crystal Improved Spectacles.
Superior to any other in use; constructed in
accordance with the science and philosophy of
nature, admirably adopted to the organs of
sight, and perfectly natural to the eye, afford
ing altogether he best help to the natural Wis.,
ion ever invented. Used only by DR.. A Meyer
spectacle and optical manufacturer of Peri
scopic, Pantoscopic, Prismatic, Plano Cylin-
dr1cal and Spherical Cylih drcal Glas SEES, Curved
B ue-Eyed Protectors, Goggles anu Mica Spec
t6cles.
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Spectacles are the most universally useful
gift which optical science has conferred upon
mankind. More wonderful instruments
abound. The miracles disclosed to human
vision by the telescope and microscope are
known to all. To such marvels spectacles lay
no claim. But to compen, ate for this their
utility is ubiquitous. In the palace of the
monarch and the Cottage of the peasant their
beneficial influence is equally diffused 1t is
remarkable also that unlike most other produc-
tons of art and sciencecost can add nothing to
their perfection. Those OF the millionaire may
be mounted in gold, and those of the hunt
cottager in iron, but the optical medium
the glass lenses to which they owe their perfec-
tion-must be the same.
TUE ADVANTAGES.
of these spectacles over ali others are:
l. They can be worn with perfect ease ror
any length OF time at one sitting, giving aston
ishing clearness of vision by candle or any
other tlfcial light, comfort TO the spectacle
wearer hitherto III known.
.. How to select glasses: II requires pro
fessional guidance, even when good article is
offered. The Doctor not only has the best
glasses that can be found in the market, but
carefully examines the eyes, and gives indis-
pensible advice Tor the proper selection of
them.
8. When the eyes pain or ache through the
action of bright light, such as is reflected
from the snow in warm weather. white paper in
reading, writing, sewing. or in vivid colored
bodies. these lenses, by sOftening he rays, eff
feet most agreeable sensation and give great
relief.
4. These spectacles are scientifically ad-
justed to every case OF defective sight with
unerring accuracy, whether arising from
age, strain or premature decay, by DR..
Meyer, on new aud exact principle en-
tirely his OVID, which has seldom failed to be
correct.
5. DR.. Meyer to signalize himself from the
host of pTetenders i'll his profession. submits
for inspection copies of testimonials of the
m ost unquestionable respectability and talent
of America, also number of certificates from
well-known gentlemen who have used hi.
spcctacles-the originals of which he will be
happy to show those who may ,equest 1t.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-11-09

the body. When chased, Gordon Cum
ming says, he presents most ludicrous
appearance. On account of his short
neck, being unable to look round, and
naturally anxious to see if his pursuers
are gaining upon him, he is obliged to
lift his snout well in the air, so as to
look over his shoulder, and with that,
and his tail, when running, stiff and
upright, he has most absurd look; the
above sportsman also says the animal
is not devoid of sagacity.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-11-09
DR., MEYER.

DR.. Meyer comes here well recommended in
the highest terms of praise by numerous certif-
Gates from the most eminent physicians, occu-
lists, divines, and the most rominent men of
our country.
References: Dr. W. w. Hubbard, DR.. G. H.
Keefer, W. L. Woodruff, Gen. A. j. Sampson,
Howard c. Boone, Rev FIR. Jouvenceau, Emil
GAM, Rev Vaughn, of this city.
May be seen from $50 a. m. to 6 p. m. Office,
Commercial Hotel.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-11-09

To observation-disclosures.
THOR RENT-Stable with two stalls and ear
II riaee house; also clubhouse room if de-
sired Apply to P. Minor. office Irvine BLOCK
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-11-09

LNOR SALE-House; tnres rooms; new; hard
il wood finishe1; insured; good neighbor-
hood well; four blocks out. $3.50. auckland,
n. CenterSt
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-11-09

DANCH OF EIGHTY ACRES, miles north
II west of Phoenix. Apply to J. w. Parmelee
room ellison Block.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-24
STILL AHEAD.

The same beer that Is sold At the
Worlds Fair Is sold at The New Place,
next door to City Hall.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-24

If President Cleveland thinks Vir-
GINA got all that belongs TO her when
her contribution 10 the District Of Col
umbia was returned, he doesn't know
our proud Castilian spirit. We want
some Offices and salaries and perquisi-
ties. Dad burn III! Whatsdoes Grover
think we gave him that Al 900 MAORI
~ fori For our healthA Not much.
Every fried chicken resort from Vir-
ginia Beach 10 Bristol sells health from
May 10 November at so month and
upwards. We want offices, Mr.. CleYe-
land, Offices. It's all you have got to
give US. Roanoke Times.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-24

Admonished BY the havoc already
wrought BY the earthquakes in Zante,
and By the continued shocks that have
been experienced since Monday last.
the residents are fleeing from the
island in large numbers. a place
which nature has seemingly pronounc-
ed unfit for human habitation is 4
good placeto leave. and at once. An
enforced and hasty flight will inevita-
bly, involve large sacrifices Of worldly
possessions, and much suffering TO the
afflicted people, yet, under the cirenm-
stances, there seems TO be no other
alternative.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-24
1898 X 1893
Springs Greeting,

Welcome Spring. bring baimy blue Undev y
magic beauty rodnesivene M
your pulse quieken everything and
Keeping pace wiz ~
are already increasing demand 81
change necessities change dress Second there Nv
clothing present W. 49,
assortment ~
variety surpassed previous quality make u ~
everywhere apparent buying closer a
have obtained before We Sn
trade with Inducements the opportunity for selection stronger III
dneement qualities highest grade and strongest IL
actual
probabilities every become
clothing When many you prove indie
and economical buyers9 How buy clothing have ~
place that nearly dfs
clothing buying world
theory cIohesa The
81 viii the gets their
questions Il
concerns n ope
the qualv
there a1ro make customer cf We perfectly able
and willing 70 make As low consistent NTH good quality We
because him his worth That fair,
satisfactory conduct clothing business the satisfaction both
buyer seller That way doing business I'll cloth
ehng
buyer together during present season.
in viii bny
clothing and buy right The store Allied with styles and
qualities Sterling CLOTH Innings
buttons keeps with shape fitted the figure
help but ike it. Our prices are lowe low remember that Quality can't
rock bottom and the other kind don't keep We hold
trade and constantly II BIZ selling metorous goods prices that
larry whenever lie future nds Won needing anything our line NE Az
place trade that goods always reliable that they always
cordially Welcomed being shown the the
house affords and that always the lowest for
believing deserve patronage and hold your
know where find We always there ready to do the right thing
by yours a nesF and gladto Yours respectfully
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-24

The consnmmate ease with which
the two condemned murderers, Pallis-
ter and Rohle, got away from Sing
Sing prison last Thursday night is a
serious reflection upon the nprightness
OF the capacity Of the prison officials.
Equally surprising is the failure Of the
pursuing force to hit upon the slight
est trace Of the fugitiyes. The escap-
ca prisoners seem to have enjoyed al
most 4 monopoly Of the courage, execu.
tive ability and good luck lying loose
about tile prison.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-24

There was no end Of incidental dam
ACE On land from the storm ~ Thurs
div, and The reports from the coast
and the sea, where the hurricane
wreaked Iii fiereest fury, have hardly
begun 10 come ii Is yet. II can
scarcely be doubted that when the tale
81 disaster shall have been fully told
astonishment will DO mingled with
horror ii the public mind.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-24

The forthcoming naval parade 4
equipped with all the floating material
necessary to present a spectacle unique
and unprecedented. Of all the cele-
brations during the Columbian year
this parade promises 10 be the most
imposing and magniGcenta yeritable
s;mulacrnm 81 modern civilization.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-24

Eddy, the Canadian millionaire lnm-
turnau, wisilrs lilo svsss a...sA.a 8 rs
III export duty on pulp, urging, among
other arguments, that lin ten Or
twelve years there win be no white
pine IN the United States OF Canada. Z
Eddy Is putting the case strongly 80
far as this country Is concerned; but
there Ii point enough in his contention
10 suggest that Canada should estab-
lished some white pine Arbor days.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-24
A TOWN CLOCK WANTED.
Let Us All Make an Effort to Be-
cure ohs.
EVERY ONE URGED TO SIGN,
n Fsnsxing Pstitss. ! Inssrdsa = = uri p
fsstts K.ya ~ cssy cssnsa
-sign ~
EVERY ONE URGED TO SIGN.

For some time past The WoxID has
been hammeFing away AZ tho city
council for towa clock, and has con
cluded to use this means 10 ascertain
tho feeling d the general public ~
garding il. Below We publish ! peti-
ton, which We urge every citizen and
business man IN this city 70 sign
This viii give the Mayor and mem
bers 81 the city council in idea what
the public II large think of n and
whether they are satisfied 70 be with
out town clock. When = good mum
Der of signatures are attached TEE
WORLD viii place this petition before
the council. and continue doing % A.
fast ais new names are added. Alao As
3 reminder We viii continue Publishing
The Petition until some action Il
taken. RI Won are hot called upon III
sign, drop 4 postal card IN the Office rs
ID your intention. and you viii M
promptly waited upon. 0arcity neessa
town clock badly. and We are going
10 make al effort u get i. Following
il the petition
10 ne Honorable Mayov and Membcya HI
he CITY Council 81 MortinstHrg, VI
Va
Gentlemen
We, the undersigned citizens and
business men Of the city Of Martins
burg, West Va, knowing the value
Of. and advantage 10 me public gem
orally. al hereby respectfully petition
your honorable body 70 take some i'm
mediate steps towards the erection of
1 TOWN CLOCK. Neiglbofing towns
much smaller than ours take especial
pride IN this direction, and We see no
reason Why our city should not have
ono and first-class one at that. II
ii an invaluable thing, and We urge
you, a. onr representatives, 70 take
Immediate action toward the erection
Of good and permanent TOWN
CLOCK. STONED,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-24
BUCKLEE,s ARgIcA sALyg.

Tho best salge ID The world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever sores. letter, chapped Hands.
Chilblains, Corns, and ali Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay reqsired. II i guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, Or money re-
funded. Price p cents per box. For
sale BY z. e. Williams, Jr.. 4 co.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-24

That extremely worthless institution
in Washington known as the Bureau
Of American Republics has Published
an Official statement Of the trade with
Brazil and Cuba before and after reci-
procity. These statistics have already
been anticipated BY the Treasury Blu
reau Of Statistics, from whose monthly
statements they are copied.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-24

one 81 the interesting local events of
April i the celebration d the birthday
81 Shakespeare at the Forrest Home,
to-morrow which, some q the leading
dramatic artists II the contemporary
stage viii participate. Nowhere else
win the natal day Of the Bard Of Avon
bc thus commemorated.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-24
noxDm EYtnKc. APRIL n, 1883

The strange metal found, 10 the aero
lite that matiIatcd John Browns
ssatue Is believed 70 be helium. II %,
ii win be 81 great value, as il i said
d is ..the only known specimen on
EARTH
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-24

THE WORLD At loeents per week,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-24

Itatements obey are e0pIed.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-09-15
Good and Bad Examples as Cities
Warning to Waco.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 3, lS9;

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind Sept, D, 1898
Editor News
Since leaving Waco, now nearly
two months ago, have been in eight
states, visited several towns and cities
and have noted the evidences of pro-
gress and diversity, aud visited the
commercial cubs and boards of trade.
If | have found great preston or
great ACTIVITY have asked this ques-
ton: ITO what do you attribute your
local poor business and bad monetary
condition.
In Nashville the statement was
made: I'VE had thirteen banks, only
three now open for business-only
small banks, at that What! ten
banks closed? Please explain why
such local distress? The answer came
from the best authority. Our banks
never had any CLEARING House.
Every FELLOW FOR HIMSELF, has
been OR policy No mutual HELPS
or mutual PROTECTION; no UNITED
EFFORT THIS brle fly told the tale.
Our observation was that Nashville,
for a city of $4,000 to 5000 people,
was the deadcst place we ever saw
Went into several stores and asked !:
"How is trader" Trade? bust
ness? simply nothing
Louisville, Ky, is not so bad, but
owes ltscondition ITO its want Of co.
HEslvENEss in the point of its banks
and business men. What a solemn
warning to any city or set of bushes
men who feel that they can hands off
and stand alone. Does Waco Get
the idea"
This city, Indianapolis, is the
model city. Her cleaned, we'll paved
streets; her magnificent public build
lngs; her united business men. They
own fine ouilding-"The Conner
cial Club Building and have large
we'll attended club, raised 1850 600 to
entertain the &. A. R. "UNlTRD WE
STAND" Yes, and this city today is
growing RAPIDLY, and is full of united
PUSH and GET THERE. Her board of
public works is composed of the best
men in the city, who serve the city
without pay, and do BUSINESS In a
BUSINESS way. Contrast this plucky
city with the two first named, and you
find exempliied, United WE stand;
DIVIDED WE fall. +"
Chicago. What gave her the
Worlds Fair, with the hundreds Of
millions spent by the people and the
millions in value advertising the city
all over the world? What secured
the Worlds Fair? What made it a
city four times the SIZE of old fogy,
sleepy St. Louis, when in my memory
St. Louis was larger than Chicago by
double. The answer is plain, UNITED
PUSH We have as much or more to
make Waco city OF so, 900 or 100
600, people in few years than any
small city in the world, AND IT CAN
BE DONE If WACO BUSINESS MEN WILL
uNlTEDLY PULL FOR WACO.
10 al my rounds, everybody who
knows anything of Waco has only
good words; BUT TOO FEW PEOPLE
know OF Waco and her splendid
water and country. Let any man take
the rounds with me through these
cities named, and the solemn fact will
appear as stated. We must not be
content with schools, churches, and
fine water We need men with
money and brains and "Ret up"-mer
with "sNAp,' and who are not afraic
to move out, and to MOVE ON. The
Waco Trading Co, for Furniture
Stoves and Carpets, cash or on easy
payments.
]. w. RlGGINs.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-09-15

Big Card! Did You See 1t! Waco
In IT,
Editor NEWS:
Passing along one Of the streets of a
large city few days ago, saw long
well printed poster with
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-09-15
WACO, TEXAS, BY RAIL
THROUGH FROM ST. LOUIS WITHOUT
CHANGE, IN A PULLMAN SLEEPING CAR
VIA
IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE
AND COTTON BELT ROUTE,

Clip this out for future reference,
etc. (Here was the schedule taking
effect Aug. 20 given)
Now, Mr. Editor, such things help
town amazingly, and wish to ex.
press appreciation and thanks to both
the Iron MOUNTAIN and Cotton Belt
Route, for thus placing the name of
Waco. | do this as citizen and as
president of Waco Commercial Club
l hold that no one will say | am out
of order.
WACO MUST CONE TO THE FRONT, MEN
let us PUSH or pull unitedly.
Yours truly,
j. w. RlGGlss.