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Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
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A sight more beautiful than Jackson park at night cannot be conceived, so liberal is the use of electric lamps and so prtistically are they arranged. For illu- minating the grounds and entrances to the buildings lamps to the number of i,550 are placed at intervals of from 65 to 75 feet, except at the extreme south eastern part Of the grounds, where dis tances between some of the posts are in- creased to 125 feet. Around the main entrances to the principal buildings clus- ters of lamps are placed. The arc lamps employed for exterior illumination are supported on ornamental posts designed to receive one, two or three lamps and, where expedient, have arm-supporting incandescent lamps of high candle power inclosed within colored glass lanterns that afford richly decorative effect. A problem of different character was pre- sented when the question of aisle light ing with arc lamps came up owing to the varied nature of the exhibits, the character of the inclosures, the height of showcases and proximity of supports.
 In the final allotment of lamps Gin reund numbers) 1,200 were assigned to the Manufactures building, 300 to the Agricultural building and annex, $50 to the Transportation building proper; Horticultural building, 250; Mines and Mining, 200; the Fisheries, 90, and the Illinois building 57. These are all sup piled with current by the exposition company from the power plant, as are also some 250 arc lamps required in Ma chinery hall. Chicago Times.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
Tho Belgium strike.

The strike of the workingnen of Bel gium is tho most remarkable in all his tory. It was not strike for higher wages, for shorter hours. or for any of the things for which labor movements" are planned. It was strike to compel the granting of political rights to the people. Tho demand was for the suffrage, and the worhmen refused to work until the parliament gave what they asked. For nearly week all business in the king dom was brought to a stand. No work was done, The idle thousands, worked upon by the socialists, were easily led to violent demonstrations Dynamite was used
 There were conflicts between the pop. ulace and the civic guard Blood was shed and revolution with arms threaten. ed. Just in time to avoid anarchy, the parliament yielded, and universal snf. frage was granted the people of Bel. gium. Tho strike for self government succeeded. This is the most significant political incident of late yca-s Enroue. not only in its methods, but i:l i;s result Boston Commonwealth.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
Ssi' EnfSr,lps the Law.


 A Washington, dispatch of July 27th says Secretary Carlisle sustained the action of Inspector Scharf in his efforts to ascertain how the Chinese exclusion act is being enforced at the port of New York. The Secretary says he is intimately acquainted with Mr. Scharf and regards him as an able man and a competent official. He was seat to New York with instructions to ascer- tain if tho proSiniohs of the Chinese ex- clusion law were being complied with
 His report shows that he has not been idle, and also shows that the Custom house 0fIlcialals are not doing their duty. The Secretary was inclined to make several charges on the strength of Mr. Scharfs report, but concluded to defer action t6 enable Collector Hendricks and his assistants to be hoard The Secretary has no sympa- thy for officials who neglect their du- ties and leave the business of the Gov ernment to be transacted by subordi- mates. There is not only trouble at the New York Custom-house in dealing with the Chinese question, but there are other points at which the exclusion act is not being properly enforced.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
A New Fashion Coming in.

Those NewY ork youths who dearly love an earl have received another shock Here is his lordship of Craven, who, though attended by Q valet skilled in all a body servants accomplishments, yet @haves himself. Tho fact came out through a wound received in the act of stropping. Now may the barbers who have been ac- customed to belather the shorn faces of our golden youth look out If one who keeps man profess to manipulate the steel himself, how much less should he who pays for each operation indulge in tonsorial aid? Toshave at home may be expected to become 9 fashion among those who recently and suddenly deyel- oped fancy for pink bosomed shirts and the other peculiarities of certain wardrobe So habits as well as fashions are made.--New York Evening Sun.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
Excavations at Tunis.

1t is announced from Tunis that exca- vations are now being made in the famous two headed hill mentioned by Virgil, which hill is situated about eight miles from Tunis. Many interesting re- mains have already been unearthed, and it is confidently hoped that better will follow.
 A temple of Baal Saturn, which has been almost entirely laid bare, is attract ing particularly the attention of the French arch@ologists because of its pc. culiarly interesting statues and bassre. liefs. The building is situated at an ele- yation of over 600 feet, and this is an- other proof that the Carthaginians practiced their religious ceremonies op hills.
 On all the statues of the gods to which the temple is dedicated the names Baal ahd Saturn are found together, which would seem to indicate that 10 aatter their Roman conquerors the Carthagin. ians had added to the name of their chief god that of the highest Roman deity Chambers Journal
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
An Aged rlno Before Columbus Came


 Ever since the days of the first set tiers in the Pike county baekwoods of Pennsylvania pine tree known as the Great Pine" had been landmark in Green township because of it's great height, the tree towering far above all the other trees in the pine forest that then covered the Pike county noun tains. In the clearing away of the pine timber, which was the main purpose of woodsmen for 50 years and more, this lordly tree was left standing, and 30 years ago it became the sole relic in all that region of the great primitive forest of pines, and since then has been famous throughout northern Pennsylvania as the Hast pine"
 The natives had always regarded the ancient tree with great veneration, but recently the land on which it stood pass cd into the hands of alien owners, and one day last week they had it cut down. The tree was found to De 372 feet in height, and the infallible record of the rings of it's stem showed it's age to be 462 years, so that it was respectable tree e years old when Columbus discov- cred America. It was perfectly sound from butt to tip and will cut 5000 worth of lumber. Pike County Dis match.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
The Pay of Ambassadors.

If present pay is inadequate for min. isters, it is absurd for ambassadors, and yet congress is not likely to increase sal aries. It has sanctioned a title author ized by the constitution, but is unwilling to pay for what the title calls. For sev- eral years the fact has been recognized that only lich men, or at least men who had something beyond their pay, could afford to accept the London. Paris or Berlin mission, Mir. Lowell and Mr Phelps being exceptions. Tue raising of the grade to an embassadorship makes the obstacles to poor men all the greater
 An impecunious ambassador would be ridiculous, and as the increased rank Is practically of no benefit to the country the sooner we return to the old rank the better. The country will be better rep resented by self respecting minister than by an ambassador who is the object of universal commiseration because his meager salary compels him to live in lodgings, ,-Harper's Weekly.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
Suggestions For Mary Ander.o,....

Mrs. Mary Anderson-NayaTo, some times known as Our Mary" is writing a book of "reminiscences. If she goes back far enough and sticks to facts, they will be highly interesting. She should tell how Dr. Hamilton Griffin went on change in St. Louis and scattered tickets broadcast that the house might De filled. And she should publish the first opinions of the New York critics. Such things do not in the least reflect on her ultimate triumph, but merely show her early pluck and confidence in her own ability. Let us have the "reminiscences from the beginning. New York World
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
life Worth rsv;ncq

When tho poet came into the editors room, he was looking so discouraged and disconsolate that the editor was con strained to notice 1t.
 "Hellop' he said What's wrongl Anything happenedr
 'No," replied the poet, tossing back his mane, "but I'm in despair utterly hopeless. Life is delusion, and have wasted my existence in the struggle for the unattainable."
 The editor gave sigh of relief.
 'That's nothing" he said. "You are no worse off than Fam"
 Have you been struggling as l have beenT asked the poet, his face brighten ing.
 "No, haven't, but l might as we'll I've been struggling for the attainable and haven't got it. Now, which of us is worse off"
 "Huh," growied the millionaire, who had overheard the conversation, i've been struggling all my life for the at tainable and have got It. How much better of am than either of yous" Dg troit Exec Press.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05

We hope the silver msn will be load ed up when Congress meets. We think they will not be permitted to debate much. We think the debate on tho Shsrhian law will be regulated in Dem ocratic caucus, but it is possible that they may buttonhols one after another of the Congressman and ask them if they think it is the Sherman law that makes congestion in this country. If they say yes, ask them what is the nat ter in Australis, whore there is no Sherman law Ask them what is the matter ia the agricultural regions of England, where there is no Sherman law. Ask them what is the matter among the agricultural aRd factory mem of Europe, where there is no Sherman law. Ask thsm what is the matter n-Egypt, where the poor Egyp- than has Co give two bales of cotton in paying the interest on the debt where fifteen years ago he had only to give one. What is the matter in India? There is no Sherman law there, and when the answer comes back that we cannot set up financial policy of our own; that we must be in accord with the Old World and especially with England, let the answer be. Look at Ireland See what country comes to when it accepts the English laws of trade and English financial laws wish- out question:" It is strange that Americans, knowing all tho past, can be so obsequious to that old bruiser beyond the sea, who never yet, in a matter of money or Q matter of trade, has consulted any interest on earth ex- ctpt the interest of English capitalists. There should be sucha cry for a vim dication of American rdaehood when Shat extraordinary session of Congress meets, as would shame that body into being just. -S. l.. Tribune.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
An Experiment Tn Daily rapers.

A singular experiment has just been made in London in afi entirely rev direc. tion. An endeavor has been made by tinting the paper of the latest evening Journal to enable it to be read with com fort in bad light. The tint which has been selected Is green, but rays of this color are not present in abundance in most artificial lights. As result, with the bad, smoky flame generally met with ip English omnibuses and railway cars the paper seems to be of q dirty gray color, and were 1t not for the excellent quality of the paper and typeit would be very difficult to read.
 It is found that under the electric arc lamp the green color shows up, and if the electric light were in as general use in England as it is in this country the re. suit of the experiment would doubtless be moro satisfactory than atpresent it appears to be.--Cihcinnati Enquirer.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
The reiephone Monopoly.

From 1887 to 1899, a span of five years, tho American Bell Telephone company raised it's capital stock from So, ,s02, 100 to ST ,500, ,000, or nearly doubled it. It has issued $2. 1000, 900 debenture bonds and it has added $l ,615, 1G3 to its patent ac- count" In this five years, and these the last years of it's chief patent, it has added S11 ,314 ,063 to tho capital on which it col lects money and takes in profits from the public. It has added 55 per cent to its net earnings, which have risen from $2,- BIO, in 1887 to $3,411 ,676 in 1899, and It's dividends, which were $l,56s, 1868 in 1887, were $2,919,090 in 1899. or nearly doubled.
 Now, the American Bell Telephone company holds one-third of the stock of the local companies and charges them a royalty for the telephones into the bar gain. By this ingenious plan every man who pays $120 year for the privilege Of saying Hello" first and later using stronger language pays the American Bell Telephone twice He helps to earn one-third the dividends of the local com pany for stock on which no cash was paid and by which dividends the Bell re- ceived $I ,422, ,04S in 1899 against Si ,0l8,- 03e in 1887, and he pays his share of the q, ,303.75 received for rental of tele- phones in 1892, one-fourth more in 1887 when &, ,28l.s23 was paid.
 The local company makes money, no doubt of that. but by the time 1t has paid over dividends on cne-thirl its stock. paid the rental of It's telephones and met the charges of new plant and So on in putting it's lines under ground, it is making a great deal less money than the large charges would appear to indi cate. By this double arrangement the real offender, the American Bell Tele- phone company, is screened from the public which uses its telephones, and the real cause and source of high charges is effectually concealed and protected,-- Philadelphia Press.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
Neither Dry Nurse Nor Hospital.

It is not the mission of the American nation to conduct foundling asylum for derelict countries. We cannot un- dertake to dry nurse abandoned national infants. It would be gratifying to Amer jeans if every adjacent country were or deriy, .prospeTeus, well policed and free, but if any of them is not we cannot stop our business to set it right. That would be carrying paternalism rather far. It would assume that the United States arc clothed with duty which they could not properly fulfill without neglecting more imperative duties at home. e.-San Francisco Argohant
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
historic Desks In the Senate.

In the moving around of desks and seating of new senators there have oc> cured some queer swaps. The historic desks of Sumner, Webster, Henry Clay and others are considered great prizes, and if senator secures possession of one he clings to it as long as his term lasts, as is witnessed by the fact that in the latest change Senator Hoar contin- ues to lug Summers desk around with him. The surprise came when some one wanted to see Roscoe Conkling's desk. It wasn't where it was expected to be, and the doorkeepers, who have private marks by which they recognize historic furni- ture, couldn't find it for long time.
 When they did discover it, there was a gasp, for the desk of the noted New Yorker was found to be occupied by Senator Murphy of the same state. Just how Mir. Murphy captured such prize the officers who have charge of the seat ing don't know, but he has it, and every one to whom the incident is told has some wise remark or other tomake about the yicissitudes of time. Kate Fields Washington.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
In arssnnr,anl.

Not ns white saints without a blot We celebrate the deeds they wrough; For they were made of average clay. As mortal men arc made today, For always in dark hours of need A man is furnished for the deed, And always when the stornsblouds lower Strong men are ready fof tho hour, And thus from earth's most common breei Spring heroes fit for every need. These men were common men, tis true, Just common men like me and youi The plain man is the basic clod From which we grdw the slcmigod, And in the average man Is curled Tho hero stuff that rules the world, And so we deck on hill and glen The hero graves of common men. Plain common men of every day Who left their homes Co march away To perish on the battle plain. As common then will do again To lift ghastly, glazing eye
 Up through the belching battle sinoke Whose continental thunder broke Like rhythm beats of destiny To lift a ghastly, glazing eSo Up to Q lurid, stranger sky, Until 1t sees n painted rag, The same old common. spangled flag And then to die and testify
 To all tho ages far and nigh flow commonplace 1t is to die. tt Is not merely now and then n We find such hearts in common men. Such hero souls enwrapt away In swathing folds of common clay, For, standing face to faco with fate All common men arc always great For men are towards in the gloom
 Of their own little, selfish fears Not when the thunder steps of doom Stride through the trembling years And In an open light with fate All common men arc always great.
 Sam Walter Foss.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
Naturalization Rern.ea.

Judge D, R. Hindman of Boone. la. has refused to grant naturalization pa pers to Peter Simonson. Dane, though he was properly qualified. The judge asked. Simonson if, in case of war be- tween the United States and Denmark, the petitioner would, if necessary, bear arms for his adopted country and fight against his native land. SiInonson de clared that he would not, whereupon Judge Hindman refused to issue the pa. pers, stating that ''the time had arrived when no person would Do aided in this { court to become a citizen unless he was willing to stand by the government under all circumstances and at all times The action of Judge Hindman creates considerable comment Simonson, the petitioner, is man of excellent stand ing and would make good citizen, his refusal to pledge himself to bear arms against Denmark being based on the fact that his relatives all reside in and are subjects of that country. Chi cago Herald.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
4 supreme Judge. wth the Connisnnce er C-rtmissianer Tanner, Dcfrawds she
 Pension feaareau.

Charles D. Long has boon drawing ! pension of SIP per month upon the ground of "total helplassness, during which tinse ho Vas duly qualified and acting judge of the Supreme Court of the State of Michigan, at asalary of $7, 900 per aunun. How the Hen. Judge rung himself in for moiety of the pension fund is explained by ths De- troit Free Press. of July 23d. which says; "The papers on file in this case show a peculiar and extrasrdihRfS state of affairs. The pensioner has not been examined since March 2l, 1884, at which time the office board at Washington, D. G., rated him at $50 per month. Iu August, 1884, pension was increased to $50 per month from March 2l, 1884, the date of the last medical examination, at which time this rate contemplated hslplessness or degree of disability so nearly ap- preaching helplessness that the regular aid and attendance of another person was required.
 ''In May, 1889, Mir. Longs pension was rerated and increased by Commis- sioner Tanner, and an allowance made of $50 per month from June 4, 1874, the date of the law establishing the S50 rate ahd SIP per month from June IT, 1878, the date of the law establishing that rate of pension. The rerating and increase of pension was made on the personal order of Commissioner Tan ner. In August, 1889, Commissioner Tanner grated second rerating at the rate of s25 per month from June 6, 1866, and S31 25 from June 1. 1872. This constituted an increase f s10 per month from June 6, 1866, and SIS, 25 from June 4, 1872, to June 4, 1874.
 
 ''No application for increase or re- rating was ever made by Mir. Long subsequent to August, 1884, when his pension was increased to $50 per month, except letter wr:tten to Commission CT Tanner on June 12, 1889, in which he requested a rerating of his pension from June 4, 1866, to June 4, 1872, at S25 per month, and from June 1, 1872, to June 4, 1874, to S31. .25 per month, which request was duly complied with by Commissioner Tanner, despite the fact that no legal application had ever been made for rerating It is need less to say, adds Deputy Commissioner Bell. ''that the acts of Commissioner Tanner in rerating and increasing this pension, without application on the part of the pensioner being made, and without further medical examination. were wholly unwarranted by any law or rule or order III existence ln thls bureau at that time or since. In other words Commissioner Tanner raised this pension up from $50 per month to SIP per month, and between May and August 1889, granted two reratings, each carrying large arrearages, without any legal application on the part of the pensioner or any medical examination so far as the records show, the gener- gus act of the then commissioner of pensions resulting in the payment to Mir. Long of total sum of S6, 912.94. :"
 On the above showing Mr. Longs pension was suspended.
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Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
Primrose Path Tor Fiery Dnellesses.


 "Duchesses to the rescuer' is the err of the Duchess of Portland. Her grace sees in the home rule bill .'red ruin and the breaking up of laws, and with this awful but somewhat hazy vision before Her she urges every man and woman in England to be up and fighting" As political guides. hardly recognize duch. esses. but as social factors they are powi erful and ever will be so long as they and funkies continue to exist.
 But apart from funkyism duchesses are generally pretty women. because the man who can confer on woman the title of duchess has very wide field of selection
 lwould therefore suggest to het gface of Portland that she should organize a duchess troop to go about the country and hold uniorist meetings. Their speeches would probably not carry con viction with them, but their good looks would insure attendance. Henry La bouchere in London Truth.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
Mhcre bod moncr Ment.

Tho Court Is the report of tho ad- ministrator on the Smith estate ready? {? Lawyer It is, your Honor, (reads) inventory of estate s60, ,oOO. Legal fees, $50, 900.
 The Court-Allowed.
 Lawyer Physicians fees, $9,O00.
 The Court Allowed.
 Lawyer-Advsrtising $40.
 The Coprt-T That seems to be quite a large bill for advertising. I think ii certainly could have been done eleap- CT.
 Lawyer Possibly.
 The Court Lay the bin over until t can be properly investigated. A good deal of the money of decensed persons is frittered away in paying useless printers bills. Inyestigase the matter at once. Carson Appsal.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
ohamborlaitIs oougl, Remsdy

ChamborlaiSs Colrgh Remedy Is famous as Cure for severe colds. Famous as Preventive of pneumonia Famous ass Preventive and cure fer crtip Famous for the relief is affords in ease of
 Whooping cesgh. Famous as a safe asd pleasant Medicine for children Try it. 50 cent bottles for sale by ' C. Hitchcock, druggist.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05
spirItaallstIe seanees Are ashow.. !,

Judge Thomas of the District of Co. lumbia supreme court has delivered an opinion to the effect that spiritualistic seauces must be placed in the category of theatrical shows and entertainments, and that therefore they are subject to the imposition of license tax. The ground for this opinion is said to be the fact that small fee is charged at the door of the halls where these spiritual istic seances are held, the assumption being that the gatherings are for money making purposes.--Chicago Herald.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-08-05

The silver States, according to Joseph Nimmo, IT., the statistician, were the best customers for tho manufacturing industries of the eastern States. Thess young States tock s50OOO coo worth of easterH goods in the census year. He declared that our trade was worth more to the industries of the east than the trade of all South America and of all Europe combined. Albuquerque Citi- zen.