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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
NO WONDER.
This Man Would Mako Any Woman Weary
OF Life.

This Man Would Mako Any Woman Weary
OF Life.
A big, redfaced, jolly-looking wo-
man got into a Niagara street car yes
terday afternoon. She was followed
by man with gray. hair and close
cropped gray mustache and dyspeptic
expression.
They sat on the sunny side of the
car. The man relapsed into gloomy
silence. The woman looked around
the car and tried to be cheerful.
kind of hot" she deserted.
"What?" growled the man.
kind of hot"
"Where?"
"Here"
"Weli, guess you can stand it."
The woman took the man sourness
as if she was used to it. After the car
had gone block she said;
what pretty flowers"
"What?" growled the man.
81 said what pretty flowers"
"Where?"
"At that house we passed"
well, what of it?'
Five minutes later she said: isn't
that nice babyY
"What?'
"Isn't that a nice baby?"
"Where?'
There" pointing to beautiful lit
tie boy on the opposite side the of car.
Looks like fool
The car turned down Pearl street
~. al, % Do
ing.
WHAT"
That's nice music"
"Which?"
"Why, those chimes"
Sounds like lot of cow bells"
Do you wonder that wives sometimes
do not love, honor and obey?-Buifalo
| Express
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
Nothing Given Away.

Mr.. Harlem Heights Ito undertaIker)
How are things this morning,
Stroud?
Shroud-All right. 1it down and
smoke cigar with me. Hands him
cigar and card with the picture of a
coffin on it at the same time).
Mr. Harlem Heights-What's this, Q
coffin?
Mr.. Shroud-Yes, it's my business
card.
Mr. Harlem Heights (relieved)
l thought it was something that went
with the cigar.-Texas Siftings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
She Was Ready for Trnmps.

A funny story has reached me, show
ing great pluck and GOODNESS on the
part of an old Scotch woman. A ruff
anly looking ramp appeared one day
suddenly before her cottage and
wanted money.
"Did anybody see you come in here?"
asked the woman.
"No," said the man.
''Then dell nne shall SEQ you gang
out! Lassie, bring me the AK"
The tramp on hearing this thought
discretion the better part of valor,"
and instantly decamped. - Gentle
women
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
A DISCONTINUED GRANGER.
He Was Unlucky Even in the Raising OF
His Children

He Was UnIucky Even in the Raising Of
His Children>
A gentleman who was rusticating ir
the northern part of New Hampshire
took tramp among the hills one day
recently. In passing hillside farm
he saw an aged granger hoeing very
stony potato field near his house, and
tie gentleman stopped to converse
with him.
"Your potatoes seem to be doing
we'll" he started il.
20, reckon II hev few pertaters, -
re Joined the farmer dryly, as he stopped
hocing the rocks off the vines and
glanced at the stranger curiously from
under the wide brim of his weather
bea ten straw hat
"Other crops good?''
go, the crops is jest toler' BILE, as
usual, s'pose' replied the farmer in
| differently, as he came up to the rail
fence dragging his hoe after him. But
I'll tell you jest how tbs, Squire" he
continued confidentially. Pm the
most unfortunit ole critter in Coos
County,"
Farming don't pay very well up
here, SUPPOSE
PAY Nothin' pays me, Squire, but
did expect leetle or suthen from
my crop of young uns."
Children turned out bad, eh?"
"Jes' SO, stranger. The hull on 'em
has been dead loss to me. DAHL
named him for Dan'l Webster an give
him n good eddication-he's hoaS
doctor; practiced on my old mare, an
she died. Zeke went inter what they
call the green goods misunderstanding
grocery store, posc-but he busted
up, an he writes me that he's now
worlxin' in a place called Sing Sing
says he's got good stiddy job, but the
pay amt good, and he's alters wantin
to borrer a dollar from me. Sam an
Hi went ter brakin' Oh the railroad
an had ter pay the funeral expenses
of both of 'em. Maria Ann got married
to drummer at the county fair last
fall an went up in a balloon, but
= they came down safe, an hev Der
honeymoonin' with me an the old wo
man ever since. Lily, my youngest
! amt wuth her keep, an she's a-teasin
me to buy her a bysuckle-me, who
,haint laid eyes on a five-dollar bill
sence the war. l tell we, stranger, I'm
the most unfvrtunit old critter with
my young uns that ever lived" he
groaned.
You certainly have had bad lucl
| with yCur children"
/ 81 should say / had. Now, there
Bill Durl1ee up ter Colebrook, he's had
the greatest luck with his. They sup
ports him in good style, an Bill hain'1
done stroke O work fur five years. "
"All smart and steady, eh?"
| That's where you miss it, Squire;
| they amt any on UNI taken that way
"How is it they get along so we'll
them"
They are all freaks, an have all go'
good stiddy jobs the year round. Sal
weighs bout ton. Mirandy's got ire
mendous long hair, an his Oldest boy
' was born without legs. An here | bt
without even mammoth hog or two
, headed calf" sighed the aged farmer
as he went back to his hoeing. -Bostor
, Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
4 Parallel Case.

do you mean to say, grocer, that
you are going to charge me for the
few crackers and raisins that my boy
eats whilst you are taking my orders?"
well, I'll be fair, ma'am. If when
you goes to book shop to buy set O.
novels the bookseller don't charge you
for the picture books your boy hooks,
won't charge neither. can't say no
more than that."-Harper's Bazaar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
A Valuable Dress.

Salesman-This is beautiful stuff for
a dress miss. | can assure you that
several young ladies who have bought
this material have become engaged by
means of it.
Customer (smil:ng)-But am already
married!
Sasesman-O, that doesn't make the
least difference, provided you wear a
dress of this materiaL-Fliegende
Blaetter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
Among Coin Collectors.

'T had an 1858 twenty-five cent piece
In my coin collection once" said Will
fred. "But I got tired of it and
snapped it."
What did you swap it for?" asked
Tom.
1.-TWO glasses of soda water and an
1888 f'-cent piece. Then I snapped
the f'-cent piece for stick of chewing
gum."-Harper's Bazaar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
Needed ExperIence.
telephone

Fond Wife-You are always praising
your mothers cooking and saying how
much better she was than 1. In all
probability. your own son will be tell
ing the same story to his wife, TWEEN
ty years from now.
Loving Husband-Very likely. You
will have had practice enough to de-
serve it by that time. Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

"Will you take tea or coffee?" asked
the landlady of the fortnight-old
boarder.
Eyes, ma'am, if you please" he re-
Piled. 81 have taken hot water for the
past ten days, and tea or coffee will be
a welcome change"
And the silence that fell upon that
dyspepsia-mill sounded like a still
uoise,-Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
Street Car Amenities.

81 would get up and give you my
seat, MISS" said the jolly-faced man in
the crowded street car, but l don't
feel it to be my duty. am old enough
to be your father"
"You hold your age and your seat re-
markably well, SIR" replied the young
woman, grasping a strap as the car
lurchcd.-Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Mother-What, crying, Mabel? Don't
you and Herbert get along we'll?
Bride of Six Weeks-Yes, we get
along too we'll, mamma. told Her
bert the other day 1 was willing to do
oil the housework, and-and now he
wants me to do it.-Boston Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
Up to Date.

"You are now thirteen years old, Miss
Fanny, and yet you can hardly write
your own name"
Miss Fanny-That's a fact, but it
will be such short time before get
another name that 1t is hardly worth
while learning to write my present
one.-Boston Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Sweet Girl-The man l marry must
be both brave and brainy.
Adoring Youth-When we were out
sailing, and upset, l saved you from
watery grave.
THAT was brave, admit, but it was
not brailly."
Eyes, it was I upset the boat on
purpose. Good News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
Lacked Probability.

Edwin-What do you think of that
artist who painted cobwebs on the cell
ing so naturally that his housemaid
broke her heart owing TO her ceaseless
and vain efforts to remove them?
Angelina-Well, there may have been
such an artist, but there surely never
was such Observation-Disclosures Maga-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Clergyman-And do you, Lucinda,
take for your husband the man whom
you hold by the hand? Do you promise
to love, honor and -
Bride Elect chastity interrupting)-I
do!-Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
Too Slew.

Miss Twilling-That's such pretty
suit you have on, Mr.. Galloway.
Calloway-Almost fine enough to be
married in, isn't it?
Miss Twilling-Yes. But it won't
be If you wait much longer.-Detroit
Free Press. I
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
An Inducenent.

waiter" said the guest, bring me
some mushrooms"
Single or double prlce?"
"What do you give with the double
price order?"
"An insurance policy, sir."-Wash-
ington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
In a Condition to Defy 1t.

$50 far as l am personally con-
cerned," murm1red the enamored
young grocer, softly stroking the hand
of his acknowledgement sweetheart,
1.-The sugar famine simply doesn't ex-
ist!"-Chicago Tribune
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
"And silently steals Away"

Actor Friend-IIas Mr.. Hamfatter
taken his departure from your hospit-
able root yet, madam?
Landlady (angrily)-Yes, he has, and
you bet that's all he did take, too. l
stopped his trunks just in time, the
villain.-Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Happy Bridegroom-Waiter, 1 want
a dinner for two.
Waitcr-Vil re lady and gentleman
hat table d'hote or la carte?
Happy Bridegroom (genero US to a
fault, but weak in French)-Bring us
some of both and put lots of gravy on
'em-Boston Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Why do boarders clamor for
Varieties of meat,
When every morn and noon and night
give them hash to catY
Detroit Free PresG
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Miss Pinkerly-Are you obliged to
wear spectacles all the time, Mr. Tut
ter?
Tutter-Oh, no. indeed. When am
close to anyone never use them.
Miss Pinkerly-Wont you remove
them?-Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
A Delicate Hint.

Mr.. Lingalate Gocosely)-Oh, well.
Miss Marie, in this age, you know,
everything goes
Miss Marie (glancing YEARLY at the
clock -Some things don't.-Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

A Thrifty Instinct.

Mr.. E. X. Nomy-What in mischief
possessed you to buy two dozen coal
scuttles? We haven't any use for
even one.
Mrs. Nomy-But think, my dear, I
got them at such bargain!-Chicago
Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
IIeredity.

School Teacher-What is the matter
with you, Mabel? You never seem to
be able to remember number half a
second.
Mabel-Well, mamma used to be .
telephone girl.-Detroit Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Your bark is awfully rough" said
Rover, as he scratched himself against
the oall-trce, II don't think you need
talk" replied the oak IF my bark was
cs rough Gs yours, I'd never make re-
raarks about my neighborS "-Harper's
Young People
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
Let Them Ride.

She-Do you think there is any
reason why young lady should not
ride bicycle as well as drive horse?
He-Not at all. 1t is just as easy to
dodge a bicycle as a carriage.-Good
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
A Twenty-Pound Steak.

Boarder-This is q twenty-pound
steak, isn't it?
Mrs. Slimdiet-My, no! It's only q
three-pound steak.
Boarder-Indeed? l heard the cook
at it with hammer, and l was sure I
counted twenty.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Tom has succeeded so well in marriage
That now see he keeps o carriage:
But that doesn't show that he has much pelf-
There's q baby in 1t and he pushes 1t himself.
Judge
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
A Fearful Revenge.

81 have got a fuss on hand with
George" said recently married New
York lady to her mother.
whats it oil about?"
"IIe insists that shall do the cook
ing"
"He does, Ell? Then do it. would
MT have any sympathy with him what
ever. Texas Siftings.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-12-02
CASA GRANOE.

Casa Grande ruins were made the subject of literal interpretation by the recent disastrous conhagration that reduced the business portion of that town to a mass of ashes, and bare and blackened walls. Owing to high gale of wind which prevailed at the time, nothing combustible was left standing that the fierce flames could reach. It was the greatest disaster that had ever befallen the town since its establish ment nearly fifteen years ago, and it was feared and believed by many that the blow was fatal to its future, but the people of Casa Grande are not made of such material and steps have been taken looking to the rebuilding of the burnt portion on larger au more ex- tensive scale than before. The loss to the town as whole and to individual owners, was great and time is needed to recover from the shock, but in the end good will come out of the evil end the foundation for large and prosper ous town will rise out of the ruins. It has a good active class of citizens and no disaster however great, can drive them to the wall. Already the blackned walls are being torn down, the debris cleared away and before long the very traces of that disastrous fire will be effaced in the new Casa Grande that Phoenix like, will rise from the ashes of the old one. The advantages of its position assures 1t future.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-12-02
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

At the recent election in Colorado an enactment for "equal suffrage" was adopted. Such, at least, was the popu- lar name of the measure during the campaign. In some particulars the act appears to be somewhat different from woman suffrage bills which have been prepared in other states. The new en- actment, as interpreted by the Attorney General of Colorado. contains the fol- lowing provisions: That as soon as the governor shall issue hls proclamation relating to this matter, Colarado woman may hold any civil office in the state; that they shall not be subject, or eligible to, jury duty; that they shall not be eligible to any military office, except as the same may be incidental to the exercise of a civil office; that they cannot be required to psy a mili tary or general poll tax.
 Nearly twenty years ago the cause of woman suffrage was defeated by large majority of the voters of Colorado. Since that time there has been a re- markable change in public sentiment: and at the recent election there were majorities for equal suffrage in about thirty-ive out of the forty-two counties in the state. Colorado is the first American Commonwealth in which the measure has been carried by popular vote. Equal suffrage was adopted in Wyomin 7 by legislative act.-L. A. Eypress.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-12-02

THE old Arizonan published at Gila Bend has crossed to the great majority and has been succeeded by "The Lead er," paper that promises to cut wide swath in Arizona journalism when the advantages of Maricopa county, and Giia Bend in particular. have become known to the homeseeker. The Leader is owned and controlled by MT. J. M. Burnett and is not only clean and pre- possessing in appearance but is ably edited and worthy of the undivided sup. port of the town and people in whose interest it is published. Politically it is democratic, but it is of that class of democracy that is the enemy of rings and spo;ls-seekers. We congratulate Judge Burnett upon his effort and the good citizens of Glla Bend in having SC worthy a champion of their interests The CITIZEN welcomes the Leader among its exchanges.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-12-02

FROM treasury statistics regarding the movement of the precious metals for the month of October and the ten months ending therewIth, it appears that the exports of gold in the month of October, 1893, were somewhat greater than in the corresponding month of 1892, being s505,91S in Oc- tober, 1893, as compared with s4Si,25o in October, 1892 The imports In October, 1893, were 1,5SS, ,937, as compared with s $3,11S, ,330 in October, 1892. The excess of imports of gold in 1892 was S2,634, ,000 and in 1893 sl,O78,Ol9. The exports of silver were S93, ,507 ,422 in October 1892, and s3,472,7 ,7S6 in October, 1893. The inn ports of silver were s, ,494, ,95S in October 1892, and s1,41S,069 in October, 1893. The decreased imports ot silver were sufficient to make the excess of exports over imports s2,O54 ,699 in 1893, as con- pared with S12.464 in 1892. For the ten months the exports of silver showed a marked increass, this increase being almost entirely of the domestic product. The total exports of foreign and domestic silver for the ten months of 1892 were S27,356.420 and in 1893 36,S92, ,4S2, an increase of s9.527 ,O62, of which S9024,S78 were of domestic silver. The excess of exports of silver for the ten months cf 1892 was SI0,- 18i,9ll. aud for the ten months of 1893 S2O,46S, ,l59.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-12-02
Specimen Cases.

s. H. Clifford. New Cassel, Wis.,, was troubled with Neuralgia und Rheums- tism, his Stomach was disordered, his Eiver was affected to sn alarming de. gree. appetite fell away. and he was ter. ibly reduced in flesh 6nd strength. Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him.
 Edward Shephered, Harrisburg, IN.. had running sore on his age of eight years' standing. Used three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica, Sslve. and his leg ia sound and well. John Speaker, Catawbs, O., had five large Fever sores on his leg, doctora said he was incurable. One bottle Electric Bittors and one box Bucklen's Arnica Sslve cured him entirely. Sold hy George Martins, druggist.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-12-02

l THE statehood convention which has
 been called to meet in Phoenix, on Mon-
 day next, will be largely attended by
 representative men. We doubt, how
 ever, if much good can be accomplish ed in the matter of mere resolutions. It
 Is well-known fact that the heart of the territory has one common beat for statehood and it is the prayer of the people that the rights of the territory be admitted to recognition by statehood. To impress this upon cong ress should be the labor of the convention. Appropri- ate resolutions backed by showing of facts and figures. must necessarily emanate from the convention, but to be of service they must be enforced by per- sonal representation. Delegates of the very highest character should be selsct- ed for the mission 10 Washington. Poli- ticians are hot wanted but a committee of representative business men would be of iuestimable value in making known the justness of our claims for statehood. In the appointment of these men party strife should be forgotten and the use- fulness of the individuals selected, alone considered. We do not ask these men, whoever they may be, to defray their owu expenses, for as rule few can af- ford such tax upon their income, but a popular subscription should be taken up for that purpose. There are but few citizens in the territory who would Tot contribute to such fund. The results of the convention will be anxiously looked fOr
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-12-02
EPISCOPAL CONVOCATION. Grace Church Reports Excellently
 Colorado Canons Adopted.
ecial Correspondence to the CITIZEN.

Special Correspondence to the CITIZEN. PHoENIx, Nov. 23, 1893. The Primary cCnvOcation of the Episcopal church in Arizona was convenced at Trinity church today. The opening service began at 10. a. m. with morning prayer and holy communion. Bishop J. M. Kendrick, D. D., read charge to the convocation in which he said:
 "There are three presbyters in Arizona, one candidate for holy orders, and eight lay readers. Also five organized missions. There are up- wards of 300 communicants, thirty nine baptisms, eight marrages, twenty -one burials. Total contributions S6.221.9 .91, about half of the whole for New Mexico and Arizona combined, which speaks we'll for Arizona"
 The Rev. F. F. McManus and the Rev. Alfred IllIff assisted the bishop in the service. At 3 a. m. the delegates assembled in business session. The first question discussed was the adoption of ''canons' for this missionary diocese. Mir. McManus urged the convocation to adopt the canons, as they would be applicable, of the diocese of California, that being the nearest diocese to Arizona. The bishop expressed no dissent to the proposition but after long conference it was decided to adopt the canons of Colorado as the canons of Arizona.
 This now gives uniformity in canon law for both New Mexico, and Arizona New Mexico having done the same
 The question of new missions will be taken up Friday. Several letters of applicants were read and discussed, some were not considered end others referred back to the bishop for his future use, as missions are opened for new men.
 Reports from the delegates were next given.
 Phoenix was reported by MT. Tiff, the church being in healthy condition.
 Prescott was not represented, but the rector, Rev. J. W. Meaney, sent in report.
 Grace church, Tucson, was reported as being Tn healthy condition, having many active workers and faithful members who work harmODiously together. New pews are soon to be put in. and the floating indebtedness paid off before Easter, in order to have the church consecrated.
 The societies in the church, Grace guild, the Bessie Edgar Memorial guild and the Young Mems iyceum were reported as doing excellent work. The Sunday school was doing encouraging work and on the increase. At , o'clock the convocation adjourned until tomorrow.
 In the evening at 7:30 large congregation was present when Rev. F. E. McManus preached.
 Adjournment was taken until Friday, 10. a. m.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-12-02
Married.

LoGAN-MINAs-At the Southern Paci- fic hotel at noon today by Judge F. l.. Ewing, F. B. Logan and Miss Flor ence Ninas.
 Our respected postmaster treated us all to genuine surprise, but con- gratulations are none the less sincere. The lady belongs to one of the best families of Kansas City and comes to Arizona with the full knowledge and consent of her relatives. MT. Logan has been a resident of Arizona three years and stands high in the estimation of all who know him as an honest man whose daily conduct is always above reproach.-YumaT Times.
 "F. B. L." sprung a surprise on the boys but all the same the CITIZEN tenders it's congratulations to the happy couple. MT Logan is we'll remembered throughout southern Arizona as the gentlemanly solicitor and correspondent of the CITIZEN, and he will take with him ln his new venture, the best wishes of his many friends throughout the territory. Some months since he was appointed postmaster at Yuma and has won golden opinions from the good citizens of that promising town for his efficiency his courteous and obliging manners. We do not know the young lady but rely upon the good judgement of Mir. Logan in her being all that his fancy painted. The CITIZEN wishes them success in life.