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Arizona republican., 1893-02-08
A Female Candidate for laureate.

The suggestion that Jean Ingelow be
appointed poet laureate seems to have
been taken quite seriously by the Eng
lish. 1t comes when the rights of wom-
en- are occasioning considerable discus
sion, even in parliament. One member
of that body-Sir Wilfred Lawson-em-
phatically insists that women are per-
fectly able to take their places alongside
the men in intellectual pursuits and
professions.
"Why should not women be bishops?"
holly contended Sir Wilfred, which,
strangely enough, arouses the ire of
some of the stanchest woman's rights
advocates. They are seemingly afraid
that Lawson's remarks may be really a
delicate piece of sarcasm, as he is
known as funny man in parliament.
Say the ladies, ''Sir Wilfred Lawson
may have met bishop here and there
who was something of an old woman,
but it does not follow that all old wom-
en- would make good bishops"
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08

~ - lAA'LAi h'-'' NIX nun ilO oAhN-
led the higher mathematics and soon
became so expert in surveying that he
was employed on the engineer corps Of
the Steubenville and Indiana railroad.
In 1868 he went to Oregon and for
twenty years did more or less work as a
surveyor, but invested in land with so
much Judgment that he soon became a
capitalist and banker, In speaking of
himself he says that he is "a blacksmith
by trade, surveyor by profession and
banker by occupation" and this sums
up the story Of his life. He has served
as governor of Idaho one term, mayor Of
Portland three terms, state senator four
years, and in some minor positions. He
has twice been offered the Republican
nomination for governor, but declined
on account of business engagements
His term as minister to Turkey will only
be brief episode in lengthy foreign
tour he contemplates.
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08

vast quadrangle, with open court in
che center, and every one of the 200
rooms is to be both an inside and an
outside room, with sunshine on one side
all the time, and an equally good view
of outside world and inside court.
This hotel is the project Of the Society
of Christian Eudeavor, which now has
about 100000 members in the United
States, and its principal protector is
Charles B. Holdrege, president Of the
Illinois State union Of the Endeavor so.
cieties. At meeting Of the union last
summer the question was asked, What
special preparation should be made for
the comfort Of the associates who will
visit the exposition from all parts Of
the world? BY common consent it was
agreed that a hotel specially designed
for Christian people was the proper
thing, and Mr.. Holdrege went to work
on the scheme at once.
He soon had the needed 100000 sub
scribed, and Jonathan Clark, owner of
the land, leased it on favorable condi-
tons. The contractor expects to have
the hotel under roof by New Years, and
agrees to forfeit 800 day if it is not
completed by April /. On the east
side the hotel fronts on the lake, and the
porch there will be pleasant indeed. The
700 rooms are to accommodate thou
sand guests if necessary, and all Chris
tan Endeavor people who get their
names registered before the fair opens
will be entitled to rooms at a dollar a
day. Thereafter transients must pay
two dollars a day each. No liquor or
cigars will be sold in the hotel, but there
will be plenty of material for jollity,
and no one need get homesick or weary.
Mr. Holdrege issecretary of the directory
and the active business man. The other
officers are G. N. Hotchkin, president;
Fleming II. Revell and Edwin d. Vince
lock, vice presidents; James r. Chap.
man, treasurer; w. d. Marsh, auditor,
and J. Wilson Howell, counsel.
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08

Poetry is but form of music, and
music, as one Of the Oldest proverbs puts
it, is the language Of passion. The con-
clusion would therefore seem to be that
as the nation advances in culture and as
its music grows sweeter and more deli
cately sweet and expressive its poetry
would as steadily improve. Neverthe-
less the critics tell as that the earlier
poets of each people have gained and
held the first place, and in "Rasselas'
DR.. johnson makes Imlac balance the
arguments on this subject in language
80 beautiful that though prose in form
it is in fact both music and poetry.
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08
The French Tax on BICYCLES.

The new tax upon bicycles in France
is two dollars. AS there are about $685..
900 cyclists the revenue will be about
$3.50, 900. Cycles used for business, srch
as those employed by street messengers,
pay half duty. Those in the army and
the government service will be exempt.
The cyclists, as a rule, do not object to
the tax, for the reason that they expect
some special legislation in return.
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08

In one of the big western cities Of the
United States the proprietor makes it a
point to sire that delicate attention is
paid to guests by means of the liberal
use of flowers. When man and wife
arrive and are ushered into the most
cherries of habitations, hotel bed
room, the desolation is soon relieved by
bell boy coming with a basket of
flowers, which, he says, "Mr. -, the
manager of the house sends to Mrs.
Blank, with his compliments"
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08
ITS FATE Is CERTAIN.
A Once Famous Town Sure to BE De-
stroyed.

n
stroyed.
Kaskaskia was once the capital of Hi.
nois Territory and famous western
city. There Lafayette received royal
entertainment during his visit to the
United States he had helped to create.
For long time the inhabitants held tho
adjacent grazing and farming land in
common under grant made by Louis
XIV of France, and each spring the
village priest allotted meadow and fallow
ground to the various householders. But
now, according to st. Louis correspond
ent, the ancient and almost forgotten
town seems to be doomed.
In the spring of 1881 the Mississippi
river changed its channel, cutting away
its banks and breaking into the Kaskas-
kia, or what was known years ago as the
Okaw river. making perfect island OF
Kaskaskia township and the doomed
town. Since that time the river has
slowly but surely made deadly inroads
to the once flourishing village, and in
less than year the Father of Waters
will have swallowed up this ancient set
Element.
At the head of the chute, where the
Mississippi cut its way through to the
Okaw river, stands an old fashioned
brick house, the first one erected in the
once metropolis of Illinois. 1t stands
deserted, save by the rats that move un-
molested from garnet TO cellar. 1t is
seldom visited. The owner has long
since died. Surrounded by grove of
maple and cedar trees it presents a lone
some appearance. 1t will be the next
victim for the angry waters, and one
more favoite landmark Will nave disap-
peared.
Little shanties that were erected years
ago have toppled over and swept down
stream with the mighty current that
seemed destined to sweep every land
mark out of existence that had adorned
the village of Kaskaskia for the past
century. Seventy-fve years ago the
town promised to be a city Even be-
fore ST. Louis had a population of 500
souls every indication pointed toward
Kaskaskia as the growing city of the
west, but the high water played sad
havoc with the settlement, and ST. Louis
grew and prospered.
In 1880 the population was 1913, and
nine years later, in 1889, it had been re-
duced to SG2. Since the Mississippi
river has made such determined eff
fort to swallow up the village the island
has been comparatively deserted, not
more than 400 souls inhabiting this once
prosperous settlement. The farmers mo
other class OF people now exist there)
cross the river in skiffs and do their
trading at Chester and return to their
island to live in solitude until once more
they are compelled to visit Chester to
lay in their winter or summer supply Of
provisions and clothing
The land is the most fertile in Illinois,
and passing steamers are hailed to move
the crops that are harvested in great
, abundance.
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08

The government of Uruguay has ex-
tended an invitation to the governments
of Brazil and the Argentine Republic to
send representatives to Montevideo to
attend a sanitary congress to be held at
that capital. Each nation is to be rep
resented by three persons, one of whom
shall be called the diplomatic repre-
sentative, while the other two, who
must be physicians, shall be called tech
nical delegates.
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08
How a Zulu Receives a visitor.

A Zulu chief, when a man enters his
hut, remains silent for some moments
and seems quite unconscious of his pres
ence. At length he says, in tone of
great dignity, "Ge saku bona" q see
YOU, to which the caller replies in the
same way. The longer he takes to "see
you" tho greater man the visitor is sup
posed to be, and until he is thus seen
he must keep silence and appear as much
as possible not to be there at all.
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08

He is really and truly Mr.. Munkit-
trick-Mun-k it-trick-very much Mum
kittrick indeed, for his father is native
of Ardee, Ireland. His mother is Of
American birth, and he was born March
o, 1853, in Manchester, England, but
was brought to the United States in in
fancy. OF himself he says: Descended
from a race of clergymen and drunk
ards, am natural born lotus eater.
Would rather loaf week than work an
hour. Have been hammering a living
out of writing since 1876. Am married,
and my family consists of one wife, one
child and one dog. Live in New Jer-
sey."
If his confession be true that he does
not like to work, it is fortunate for the
reading world that he still has to, for he
gives us deal Of gently delicious hu-
NOR. He works hard, and yet has the
art which conceals art, for his humor
seems perfectly spontaneous. 1t seems
to be of the sort that bubbles up of it.
self, like the flow from a perennial
spring. This is written of his prose.
Most of his poetry appears to be in tn
sentimental style. 1t is chiefly of the
lyric order, while his prose is rather
pointedly epic-necessarily so, as it is
humorous. A fair specimen of his use
of natures phases in poetry is shown in
can Etching;"
The meadows flame with godenrod;
White cloudlets FIJI the skies;
The thistledown along the sod
In every zephyr flies.
The orchard trees serenely blow
With apples red and ripe,
And IN the wistful afterglow
The quail begins to pipe.
Along the way the squirrel pranks,
The sumaChs brightly blaze,
And on the fading flower banks
There is IA veil Of haze,
And, singing blithe and happy airs
Through woodlands rustling brown,
September lightly walks and wears
Her shining golden brown.
Tom Mason is still quite young man,
but has been writer for six years. Be-
fore that he had rare and valuable ex.
perience on the ocean, nor has his hand
yet forgotten its cunning in seamanship,
for he is an enthusiastic yachtsman and
knows a sailing vessel in minutest detail
from spanker to keelson. He was born
in Essex, Conn, July 2l, 1866, and his
father being captain of a sailing vessel
he passed most of his first twelve years
on the ocean, visiting many foreign
lands. He was then three years in
school at New Haven and four years in
business as a commercial traveller. Since
1886 he has been writer, and the fol-
lowing pleasant skit entitled His Light
Put Out" is fair specimen of his style:
He had worn q colored blazer on the Nile;
He had sported spats in Persia just for style;
With necktie quite too utter, in the streets
of old Calcutta he had stirred up quite o
hutter for awhile
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08

Census statistics reveal some startling
facts about the number Of women who
earn a living as typewriters. In the
limited space between Worth street and
the Battery, New York, where there are
many large wholesale houses, it is stated
that $1,000 women are employed as
typewriters. A single typewriting ma
chine company finds employment
through its various offices for 10000
women year.
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08
Queer Story About a Table.

A wonderful rustic table is said to be
owned by Philadelphia lady. 1t is
formed Of the houghs of a tree, and the
bark has not been removed from them.
1t has been in her possession just two
months, and about fortnight ago it be-
gan to throw out green sprouts and is
now in full bloom.
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08
ABOUT DICK AND TOM.
OTHERWISE RICHARD K. GU&NT-
TRICK AND THOMAS L. MASON.

They Are Both Splendid Fellows Person
ally and Have Written Rhymes That
Appeal to the Hearts and the Funny
Bones of the American People.
The names of Tom Mason and r. X.
Munkittrick are familiar to all readers
of current literature, and both have suf-
fered for their names. The new proof
reader too often insists on making the
former into Mr.. mason" and the great
majority of those not personally ac-
quainted with the latter assume that
his signature is a nom de plume. 1t is
painful to add that they often pronounce
it Monkey-trick.
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08

the Turkish mis-
sion for the few
months remain.
ing to this admin
istration, is a typ
ical western man
what the Pacif-
ic coast people
call a hustler. ="
He was born in
Cadiz, o., and in
, early life acquir-
ed the trade of
blac k smithing,
but in the inter
walls Of hammer
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08

ished by April /,
1898, and is TO
occupy a large
square on the lake
shore just south
of Seventy-f
street, Chicago,
and therefore but
six blocks from
jackson park and
very on ia -
gious," as Mrs.
Darlington said,
to the exposition
grounds. 1t is to
La II, thn fn..,n, az
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08
Lots of Blueberries.

Five Cherryfeld (Me.) canning estab-
lishments have put up $4,000 worth Of
blueberries this year.
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08
\ BIG WORLDS FAIR HOTEL.

II Is Designed AS the Temporary Home
of Christian Endeavorers.
Hotel Endeavor is " taking title, and
the hotel so named will certainly be a
delightful place if the plans of the pro-
moters are carried out. 1t is to be fin.
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08
THOMAS L. MASON.

The maids Of Java thronged before his door
Attracted by the trousers that he wore,
And his vest-a bosom ventor-shook Formosa
to its center, and they hailed him as a
mentor by the score.
On his own ground, as "masher" on the
street,
He outdid Turkish pasha who stood treat;
He gave Shanghai girls the jumps, and their
cheeks stuck out like mumps at the pat
ent leather pumps on his feet.
But he called upon Boston girl one night
With necktie ready made-which wasn't
right
And she looked at him, this maid did, and he
faded, and he faded, and he faded, and he
faded out of sight.
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08
HE'S GOING TO TURKEY.
Record of the New United states Minis
ter to Constantinople.

Hon. David p. Thompson, whom
President Harrison has selected to fill
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08
A Pointer on Lightning.

In thunderstorm it is unsafe to take
refuge under white poplar, as that tree
seems to attract lightning.
Arizona republican., 1893-02-08
THE VALLEY BANk
of PhPniX, AriI,

Paid up Cap!tnl 800, 900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-16
WALL STREET QUIET AGAIN
A DULL AND IRREGULAR MARKET.


CONFLICTING INFLUENCES PREVENT DECIDED
MovEMENT-GOLD SHIPMENTS TALKED OF.
Wall Street ruled yesterday by conflicting In.
huenccs which nearly balanced each other that
tue average OF prices at the stock Exchange was not
materially Affected by the days trading. While
many stocks remained weak aud depressed, others.
"o'ao'y National Cortace. made gains and closed at
sood advances over Saturdays figures. on the
bear side the general uncertainty and anxiety
growing out OF the Administrators lack OF financial
polcy were augmented by rnmors of large gold ship
men's tomorrow and the reports Of further bank
troubles In The West. To these influences added
the depression In the London market caused by the
Two Australian failures which resulted I'm heavy sell
ihe OF American securities. Or the "bullr side tn /,
arguments were derived from an increaos OF $3.50 900
IN the subIrcasinys Of gold and the fact that
'he Nhtions Tloo,COOO00 gold fund
ported from Washington to be once more iEtnct-for
'he hrst time since April 25 The exact figures given
were S1oo,s2442o, exclusive OF yesterdays gains.
another bull" argument found In the ap-
pontment OF reorganization COMMITTEES for tho Ma
tonal Cordage Company, and the assertion that the
receivers statement Of the affairs of that concern
which Is about completed. would make favorable
showing Under these influences Cordagc common
stock advanced from 1-2 to lG015 5.s a net gain
OF 4 rs per cent. and Cordage preferred climbed to
A. with gain Of o per cent. The principal gains
made In raroad shares scored bv the coal roads
led by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western, which
advanced to 1:'1 IL. The heaviest losses in
what are commonly known international stocks.
Ike Louisville ami Nashville. which declined 81 per
cent, and Union Pacific. Which, lost IS per cent. The
total sales OF stocks 353, i95 shares
II. Il. Helms & 60. had nothing 10 say yesterday
regarding their proposed prosecution Of the men
spon>ibc for the circulation on saturday OF the re-
port that the firm had failed. The matter has been
placed IN the hands Of DsirictAttorncy NicolI who
Is now considering the advIsabiliiy OF LAYING the
affair before the Grand jury. This report on Saturday
was responsible for much of the market weakness
that day. ard It's prompt refniation an element OF
strength In the situation yesterday.
Although It is expected that a large amount of
gold will be exported 10 morrow, was engaged
at the Sub-Tr a'trv Yesterday or the $4,000
taken In, 100000 came from out. OF banks ani
II large proportion Of that deposited b, city banks
repre- scnted n return OF the gO,d recently sent TO
Canada. Nearly II OCoO00 OF this has now come
back.
Lttlo nervousness felt among bankers over
the Western failures IL believed that the
troubles OF the Northwestern Guaranty Lean Com
lnny would seriously aIert the Minneapolis banks
which said by familiar with their affair, to
be we'll managed by careful and conservative
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-16
FIGHTING THE STATEN ISLAND "BOSS.'
STRONG OPPOSITION TO AN ATTEMPT TO RE-
MOVE COUNTY ENGINEER BACOT.

| STRONG OPPOSITION TO AN ATTEMPT TO RE-
MOVE COUNTY ENGINEER BACoT.
The people OF staten Island We're aroused yester-
day by the circulation Of rumors Regarding IN" al
legged intention Of the Board Of supervisor, - DISMISS
william ;. Bacot. the county engineer. Mr.. Baco'
work on the island has been satisfactory ana
attempts 10 remove him have hitherto failed 80
dlsastrously that little credence at first gwen
TO the rumors. 1t is now known however that
such an attempt will certainly be made TO-DAY
unless sufficient public sentiment can be aroused TO
prevent IT, The proposed action is necessary to
vest I'm Boss Muller and his machine the coh'roi
OF every important department OF the public business
OF Staten Island. Muller has gradually built up
powerful and INSCRIPTIONS political machine ana me
people are Just beginning To feel the baneiui ehee'S
Of its existence. \ few years ago he ran LOT 'ic
State Senate as a candidate OF the labor party anu
was beaten by Michael c. Murphy. lie then went to
Staten Island. and gained control OF the Deh'crauc
machine there. In 1859 he forced the nomha'ioh
~ Thomas Fitzgerald as Distrct-Attorney. In 1ooi
no nominated his son for Sheriff and after bit'er
contest he was declared elected, although me pe
lief is general that this plurality was optaiheu 10y
fraud. since then the power Of Muller "'o"'"'
has been felt In every direction. one poaru ""''
,ros for a time beyond his power-he Board OF upper
yisors In 1880 that board appointed "iiham .
nacct county engineer against Mulers express
w,sbss since then he has steadily plotted to secure
Mr. Bacot's dismissal.
week ago the National League Tor Good hoane VI
~rbch Senator NandprsOn, Of Nebraska, is presueh'
and General Roy stone, OF this city, Is secretary TO-
oues,ca the Board Of supervisors OF Richmond county
TO give Mr. Bacot leave Of absence for week IN ORDER
that he might go Chicago and take charge OF inc
construction OF the model ROAD exhibit at the World
Fair Permission was granted. Mr.. Bacot went u
Chicago and Muller promptly planned TO erect AIS
removal during his absence. The news OF the pro-
nosed removal Of Mr. Facet leaked out yesterday on
thc island and has occAsned the greatesf Indignation
Meetings were held last evening and ARRANGEMENTS "e'
made TO have large representation Of the lest ci'i
rms on hand ut the meeting to-day to protest against
the proposed action Of the board. The people look
,,non In. scheme as a blow nj the system 81 ROAD I'M
movements which has been successfully carriea
out I:.Idcr Mr. Facets directions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-16
4 Young BOY TAXES HIS OWN LIFE.
ANDREW KELLER. TIRED OF WORK. HANGS HIN
SELF IN An ELEVATOR SHAFT

ANDREW KELLER. TIRED OF WORK. HANGS HIM
SELF IN An ELEVATOR SHAFT.
Andrew Keller boy fifteen years old, committed
suicide yesterday In the woodturning shop OF W. a.
Hummer Co., on the fifth floor OF the buildihg
No AID East Eiehth-st where he had been empioyeu
lately. Ills mother died several years ago. lie
lived with his father in the tenement house No ooo
East sixtecnthst. II was said yesterday mat ne
had been fond OF playing with other boys along 'he
East River docks. lie did not like the work III the
woodturnlng shop, where his father also was EN-
poyed, and 1t was said that he had tried vaihly 10
induce his father to let him stop working there.
Ills dissatisfaction with the place was Increased Dy
injuries which he received account OF his own
carelesshess, II was reported. lie ate dinner Win
his father at noon yesterday, and seemed to che III
a sulen mood. lie missed from his place Of
duty In the shop after the returned TO work
there. and at p. m. hi, body was found hanging
In the shaft OF the freight elevator at the hfih MOOR
OF the building. Motion Is Impaired TO the elevator
by means OF check rope which extends the en-
tire length OF the shaft At the bottom OF the rope
Is fifty pound weight The boy apparently had lifted
the weight by pulling the rope up far enough to make
loop in II large enough 10 let his head pass through
When the loop was around his neck he had dropped
the rope. The weight at the bottom OF the rope
must have pulled the loop tightly around his neck,
and he must have been strsinged In u few moments.
Ills body was removed from the shaft with some
difhculty. and was claimed by the boys father.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-16
CHIEF ARTHUR FILES HIS ANSWER.

Toledo. Ohio May l5.-ThIs morning In the United
States Court. Chief Arthur. OF the brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers filed his answer 10 the Ann
Arbor for damages. Mr.. Arthur acknowledges
that the Ann Arbor Is railroad company also that Il
Is common cauter and admits lots OF other thinss
that have little, II any, bearing the case. The
only thing OF importance that he does admit Is the
existence Of the boycott rule Of the Brotherhood,
which Is given In full. Mr.. Arthurs frankncss In
acknowledging the rule Is supposed TO BE- his duty:
that his attorneys have found that the rule per-
tains 10 the brotherhood and not to Mr.. Arthur.
The says that OF the ipunctions of the court
mentioned In the petition he knows nothing rs he
was not served. Eacf and every allegation In the
petition Is denied and Mr.. Arthur Asks that Il Be a.
missed With COSTS