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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
The Pocomokc Canal.
baltimore Herald

Government engineers are on the ground
making the preliminary surveys Tor what
has been called the P0comoKe canal Inc
project involves the opening of II water
way. about six miles In length, from
the head Of navigation IN the POcOmcke
river to SinepuXent bay. 1t is part OF
=. scheme 10 create an inland course for
ships between the Chesapeake and Della
ware bays.
In realizing this plan the natural waters
OF the Pocomoke. of SiuepuXent and Isle
of Wight bays. of Indian river, and Ke-
hoboth bay viii be utilized. What is
known as the Covington canal, In Della
ware is already IN process OF oonstruc-
ton. and the purpose of the surveys In
Worcester county Is 10 ascertain whether
II viii be cheaper 10 cut across the coun-
try from the upper part of Snepuxent
bay than to dredge out the lower courses
and sail around the capes into the Ches-
apeake.
The construction OF an inland ship canal
from Norfolk TO Philadelphia is regarded
as perfectly feasible by practical engi-
neers, and efforts have been made from
time to time 10 inter ST Congress an the
undertaking. Comparatively little excava-
ton would be needed. and the canal.
when completed. would b, of immense
advantage in allowing vessels To pass
nnrthward from the lower Chesapeake
without encountering the ocean storms
outside.
The value OF such a waterway to the
growing commerc. of this region. taken
in connection with the moderate cost OF
construction, affords good ground for tho
expectation that 1t will be built.
The Pocomoke canal would have o
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
TOBACCO REVENUE.
INCREASE OF COLLECTIONS IN THE
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NC.
the Mouse Swept Away-Fears for
tho STATE Parma

RALEIGH. n. c.. October li.-(speciaD
The revenue collections in this district
for September were SISTED. or this no
less than S5.3l7 was on tobacco in all
shapes. Remarkably little was on spirits.
The collections for the nine months OF
this year are $500 greater than last
year.
Neuse river rose so high yesterday that
II swept away part OF the dam at the
Falls OF Neuse paper-mills near Wake
Forest. The dam had stood thirty years.
The river to-day was falling. but will
rise again tomorrow, as there is Always
second raise.
the Wilmington, New Berae and Norfolk
railway and enc on the Wilmington and
Weldon near Magnolia.
Mr.. l.. Banks Holt. a prominent resi-
dent OF AlanaLce county. and brother
OF Ex-Governor Holt. has come 10 this city
to live.
Governor Carr honors requisition OF
Governor Humans. OF South Carolina.
for j. J. Johnson. who IS in jail at Char
lottc and who Is wanted at Spartan
burg. S. G.
CHANCE FOR FISHING.
During the gale and rain night before
last number Of fish. some two inches in
length, fell in this city. They were MIN
nOWs.
s. Ohio. Wilson, the noted POpulist,
who Is now &naging the campaign in
this county. has greatly angered the
white Republicans by ignoring them. lie
Is sending out negro speakers, and has
asked none of the white Republicans,
save those on the fusion ticket. to make
speeches. So far as can now be seen
there is quite a split In Wake.
SHARPE KEPT SHADY.
In a Magistrates Court here to-day
the Ibel case Of Sam Sharpe (cO0red)
editor Of the Wilmington Herald, against
MIR. G. T. Bailey, Jr., city editor OF the
Raleigh Daily Press, was called for d
hearing sharpe did not appear. 50 the
matter dropped Bailey had said In Ms
paper that Sharre's repu'l ion was Shady.
Mr.. y. Leazar, superintendent or m
penitcntlary, LETT this morning for th'
state farms. on the Roanoke. He said
to your correspondent that the river Wa
not yet very high. bat is rising rapidly.
II ere are some so acres of corn OF the
bottom lands rot yet gathered. The ioIdcl
san pulled. He does not fear much dan
age. save on the "HallcaX' farm, but
says a rise Of twenty-five to thirty feet
viii sweep away n couple Of hundred
acres of corn there.
a NEW TACK.
The Populist organs are on new
tack. OIe published here says the eN-
Tenditures on account Of the penitentiary
in 1892 were $4,000 The fact IS that the
receipts and cxItndtures amounted 20 ina
sum. The State raid out no money -
ire penitentiary in excess Of It's earnings
during that year.
Mr. Ben. Holt, Of Graham, was yesteT-
day badly hurt. \ horse kicked hm IN
the mouth. His face was badly cut anu
several teet1 kr Ocked out.
EDUCATIONAL ADDRESS.
Dr. J. l.. ". Curry IS to deliver the al
dress here on "Educational-Day" during
the state fair.
\ break has occurred at what used 70
be known as New Inlet near WIRING
ten. Years ago. after the war, the MET
' as closed With stone. The break -
severty-iiyc feet wide.
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sails to-day for barcelona, Spain. with
cargo OF camel coal. valued at x9.i2s.
The case OF W. Allen Haynes. charged
with smuggling two cases OF liquor from
the Spanish steamship Alicia on the
night OF July 18th last. came up to-day
before United States Commissioner John
G. Tucker. United States Dlstrict-Attor-
ncy Francis II. Lassiter. of Petersburg.
represented tho government. and NJ. T.
Hughes. OF this city. appeared for Haynes.
The examination took place In the room
used by the Board OF Supervisors OF the
county. and attracted an unusual large
gathering. Mr. l.. q. Martin. epecIai
agent OF the Treasury Department at
baltimore and Mr.. J. a. Bayard. special
employee OF Norfolk. were present. Mr..
Robert G. Ould, special inspector Of Rich
mond. was also present. Mr.. Ould has
been working up this case for the past
two months. Commissioner Tucker. after
hearing all the evidence and argument
by counsel on both sides. dismissed the
case.
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TAR.RlvER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
Arrival of Delegates from All POINTS
Opening sermon of the Session.

SCOTLAND NECK, y G., october Il
(Special) -Yesterday the delegates ana
visitors TO the Tar-Riyer Baptist Associa-
ton began to come in. Secretary WilcoN'
who lives in this county, was the first TO
arrive. on the afternoon train a gooliy
number came in from Louisburg. Var
renton, henderson, Littleton. Na hFiii''
and from other places. The ministers
present at the opening exercises last
night were Rcvs. q. ". Duke. 7. J. Tay-
Tor. 4. &. Wilcox. L. NanIcventer. W.
c. Norycl. President J. Il. Brewer, Of
the Chowan Baptist Female Institute. was
among the first arrivals.
The Baptist church has been greatly
improved. Two wings have been added
about lSX3o-which greatly enlarge the
seating capacity Of the church and make
good room for SUnday-school and library
purposes.
Rev. r. J. Taylor. Of Warrenton.
preached the opening sermon, upon the
subject. "Consccratlon 10 Cod The wea-
thor has been perfect for twanty-four
hours. and T. seems now that the meeting
viii be largely attended.
Rev W. !. Smith. rector Of the Episco-
bal church here, left yesterday for Wash
iugton. y. c., where he goes TO attend the
raectin, Of 1t. Andrews Brotherhood.
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A BANK.
.,eu,rs HARDY NAY RESIGN AND
w Mr.. SEAY SUCCEED HIM.
uci,rinc Bridgc Across the Apo
msno, Nearly 'omr''''d-p''esa'c'
Legislative Convention.

,,rrEsBTRG. VA, october u.-(Spe-
limit IS reported on the streets to-
,a,t Mr.. Henry {. Hardy. For many
.ast the cfncient and courteous
...r az the Petersburg Savings Bank.
,, an carly day resign this position.
..,r, las 50 long and honorably filed.
v.l remove % New York 10 engage
,...rpse. Ills successor win probably
,r George J. Seay. the assistant
... than whom there is no better bank
..., .n thc state Mir. Harry has for
... boon m active and influential menu
., nc chamber Of Commerce In this
ana h.s loss VIII be seriously felt
..i l.jv
WORK PROGRESSING.
.,. work on the new Catholic church
.. Progressing rapidly. ana the new cdi-
v.I lc one OF great beauty.
.. ..w iron bridge OF the Belt-Idnc
.I over The AppomattoN river IS
D.-ri.tou. II a. high above I'll
..tv &C danger from foods. The
I... ROAD VIII bc used for freight
Democrats met IN their respective
Tonight ana elected delegates TO
CONVENTION which IS 10 meet next
...r a.rh; g. nominate candidate
.. lI.lr. of Delegates g. IN the
..v caused hy the resignation OF
JOHN T Evans Tnloss there should
.. .,trt session 81 the Legislature
n'c viii not take his scat.
PAID OFF.
-rr-ear 90 the Norfolk and West
Ir.tr HfH. a I..r 20
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THE CANVASS m NEW KENT.
Mcssrs. Tlournoy and Puiliam Ma"e
Strong Appeals to All Parties.

NEW KENT COURTHOUSE, Octoher
IL, special)-Mr. David NJ. Pulliam and
Hon. II. ". Flournoy, Of Richmohd'
spoke here to-day to an audience that
crowded the old courthouse.
Afr. Pulilm spoke with energy ana
power. and kept his audience for an hour
.ntr,,,ccd with his oratory aad argument.
lus speech was a very hAe one
'rl, people were ia a fever oI expectancy
WHOM Judge Flournoy arose 10 speak,
They had heard him before.
Uo said that the man VINO thousht'ossIy
cast his ballot did not deserve u nave
free vote.
lie WAS here. he said. to tel why he
,.,. a Democrat; why they should stand
win him IN this contest. lie knew mat
there were honest. square men VINO hid
l.fr this uaftv. and hc knew that th'y
,,.r. homeless Of success. They were IN
tl.,t partv because the Republican party
has not done what II should, ana ,h'y
Thought that the Democrats had not zone
an they should.
4 GULF or DEBT.
H. showed that the Populist party pro
nosol 10 ,usuf the country IN d 1ebt ol
SoDuro.l0.p. lie scathed this party, say
iu, that It was bent Oh The rum OF the
country.
ii. took UP the pension question and
treated il with great ability. and was
ar.liuled % the tcao. He said That he
did not want tie Metropolitan District
r.Yr.s.ut,d ~ gentlemen with such ideas
a+ those: tDlI Whor, The wild schemes OF
t.c popuiists originated, ana sad That
tlav came from Il country gone Wild
ou this subject.
so TIME FOR Fun.
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COLD-MiNE DEVELOPMENT.
4 Combination Car ON fire-Carolina
Visitors to the Exposition.

WELDON, n. c., October ll.-(SpecialD
The people Of the county are much in
terestcd in the report that company has
been organized TO develop the rich gold
mines known to abound in this section.
The combination baggage. express
and mail-car Of the passenger tram on
the Scotland Neck branch was found 10
be on IRE to-day when the train reached
here. and the roof was burning quite
briskly. The damage was sight.
Mrs. =. y. Stainback. Mrs. W. r. Whit
field. Mrs. p. l.. Linn. and others are
attending the biz Richmond Exposition
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Sudden Death OF Mrs. Gleason.

CIIARLOTTFSNIi VA, october
II .-(Special)-M NJ. s. Gleason died
suddenly Hast nieht about o'clock at her
residence. on west Main street Her nus
band and several children. all Of whom
are married. survive her.
The fan term Of the Circuit Court Judge
u. \. Grimsley presiding, is in session.
The number Of matriculates at the uAi-
versity OF Virginia has reached Oh hVe
more than AT the close OF last session.
sir. James 6. Blaine. Jr., fills the posi-
ton Of ccntre-rush on the varsity FOOT
ball team.
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Big Jail Delivery in Madison.

AtHEVILLE. y. c., october n.-(Spe-
ciai)-Ninc prisoners escaped from the
Madison county Jail, NJ Marshall. y. G.,
last night Among them are George ana
William Cody. under sentence Of ded,h Tor
robbery and murder, George Roberts ana
Georg. Hensley, indicted for murder, ana
a negro charged with criminal assault.
They bored a hole through the wooden
wall OF the jail. which was sixteen inches
thick. No captures have yet been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12

Miss Elizabeth NJ. Rennolds. daughter
If Mfr, william Dangerfield Rennolds. OF
1922 Cathedral street. Baltimore. was mar
ried on wednesday to Mr.. Thomas wal"
tor Uedian. at ~. Ignatius' Catholic
church. The best man was Mr.. Frank
do G. Sullivan. OF New York. ana the
hes. girl was Miss Irene Fitzgerald. OF
RIchmond. Va. Rev. w. X. Cowariin
nerformed the ceremony. assisted by Rev.
John T. Whelan.
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POLITICS IN BERTHE COUNTY.
Large Democratic Turnout at Harris
Observation-Disclosures Speaks.

WINDSOR. y. G., october ll.-(SpeciaD
c. y. Syerok. United States District At
torncy. and the county candidate. al
dressed the Democratic voters Of Bertie
county at Harris Cross Roads today.
There were nearly 80 Democrats and 20
fusionlsts present.
IL. =. Cheatham (colorcD, Republican
candidate for Congress in this district.
spoke - the Republicans in the court
house in Windsor yesterday evening.
There were about 2oO negroes and about
thirty white people present. Most OF the
white people were Democrats, ana went
out Of curiosity.
4 4-vcar-old boy, son Of Noah Cooper.
was killed yesterday by falling of of a
mule which was hitched to a cart. and one
Of the cart-whecls running over his body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12

CONVICTED OF CRIMINAL ASSAULT.
4 Ncgfo Ilend sent to the renitentiary
for Twenty Years.

NTEVILLE. VA october n-(Spe-
e..l-Tte i4ry to-day IN the cause OF
@. Commonwealth against Ellis Sne'iey
t,I convict d the accused 'of having
,...a....i criminal assault on a little
.f..s col.r.i rirl named Mamie Bess'
t.. ... ..ue,I h.m 90 confinement in the
....l atary f.r twenty years. Eight OF
t.r l.r, were al hTsi IN favor OF hanging
t.. accused.
s...,y Us about - years ola, Of medium
t..f and wen built. The crime was
,..t.Iit,I near Graham's Forge. in this
,...ts 8 strenuous effort Was made By
g.. fence % exclude the testimony or
t.c Atl- SRI on account Of her tender
y.ar bat The Court overfuled the OBJ
lection. and let IN her testimony.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
In Favor of IIiibish's Executor.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, October
II Special THE case OF T.. G. Hlhish
executor against NJ. Nj. Sponer's executor;
heard In the Circuit Court, was deciuea
I'm favor Of the plaintiff. Mr.. Hilp'sn nau
his life insured for several thousand u4i,
lars for the benefit Of his friend, the
letc n. NJ. Spooner. In the will left by
Air Spooner he asked that II the case was
decided against him in this court that IL
be taken 10 a higher court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
THE FORT BOYS WIN AGAIN.
Hampton Defeated the Second Time at
Football in I;ivcrVlow Park.

HAMPTON, VA, October n.-(special)
Fort Monroe and Hampton met in
came Of football at Riyeryiew Park to-
d4v. and again the former won by
score Of II to % II was good game
oU through and was won in the Sc
.,ud half Hampton leading in the first.
The Hampton boys played a splendid
game but weight and injuries to several
Ilavcrs were against them. The Fort
bows are good players, and there are
few teams in this section that can defeat
them.
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rHE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-FRIDAY. OCTOBER II. 1894.

beneficial eject upon Worcester county.
and indirectly upon Baltimore. II would
extend the route Of the Pocomoke
steamers and bring to market here
mart of the produce raised above Snow
I'M In general. II would be OF advantage
20 the entire commerce OF the Chesapeake
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
tLlDrs cody WASHED ASHORE.
Loaf While Trying to Board ship-Ihe
Nmu.eIinr Case Dismissed.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, October IL
E.,claD-The body Of Forataro Alidi, the
japanese carpenter on the American ship
Norris. washed ashore early this morning.
near Pier No. Z. Alidi fell overheard last
saturday night while attempting TO board
tne Sorris in "a state Of intoxlcation-
Captain Barstow gave him decent burial
ia tle Potters Le!d to-day. This ye&se.
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M SDeal,ing AT pulaski.

PULASKI. VA. October n.-(Special)-
cyclone Jim Marshall did not sneak to-
night. There was mistake about the
arp0iutmt ut
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sorruyRy RAILWAY Company
EDUCATIONAL
ERENCH LANGUAGE.

'E.hN0h HANooA0
Mile. L. ". DE LA TOUR DE La
RAMON SKI, Partisan by birth and edu-
cation. a graduate OF Tours, in Touraine.
the place OF the purest French and fault
less pronunciation. viii resume her con-
VERSATlON, READING. GRAMMAR.
Of this city.
HER PRIVATE CLASSES ARE AT
SCHOOLS TERMS.
NEW AND BEGINNERS CLASSES
formed al 20i east Main street.
-. te- Su tn. TnAE4ws
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12

This closes Meyers School BOYS Adj
vcrtisement contest, and the following
Wa~ the wilners:
FIRST prize. Robert Andrews, Richmond
High School.
Second prize. 7. ". Murrill. Richmond
High school.
Third prize, John Eggleston, Richmond
High School.
Three cheers for our High School Boys!
Sec the Living Pictures IN our conner
window.
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THIRD =.
Prize Advertisement

'JTnder the sun there's nothing new
believe me, friends. this is not true,
For we've a man IN our town
Who'll beat the world in every round
For showing wonder, art and skil,
il catering TO the public VIII:
Whate'er they wish. whate'er demand,
Meyers will always lead the van.
md now. OIL wonder Of them all,
\ new department for the fail:
he shoWGs an clothing for the boys,
in every style and price and size.
BEHOLD! Ike mountain ranges rise.
TEen Ger, boys, cheer, with main and
might;
Hur-ah. Hurrah! this man will knight.
And pledge our word that each must
buy
\ suit from out that pile 50 high.
You boys can be fitted with suits from
81 10 81 that some time ago would have
been double. You can buy pretty Good
suit for n fourteen-year- old boy or his
younger brother FOR Sc. or sl9: you can
get better ones for si1e and si9', and
you can get suits FOR - 70 nat are bound
10 keep a boy IN for q year. any way.
Then, in fine suits. for {2ss ;5S5 and SiS9
You can get the best OF all boys suits.
Arizona republican., 1894-11-10
That Terrible Goat.

The fremen have William goat as white as white can be, and every man and boy in town knows him as son. of-a-g. No rope too small for him to walk, no steps too steep to climb, and he'll dine on anything from screens to barrel of Tempe lime. He took a stroll down Washington street into Beattie's tent one day and when he saw such works of art he tainted dead away. Moral Read the papers and when you visit Beattie's studio you will not be so surprised to learn that the "Beattie Photos" are really the finest ever executed in this part of the country. His prices are not outrage ously high either. Compelled to re. move tents out of fire limits to Wash ington and Sixth avenue. Proofs sent. Photos delivered.
Arizona republican., 1894-11-10

caused to be recorded the amended plat of the addition which has already been described.
 The following transfers of real estate were yesterday entered for record John W. Williams and Vaudeville Williams to Seymour L. Smith ne14 sw4 sec. 1 nr3e. s750. John B. Montgomery to Geo. ". Hoadley, trustee, part of the original Montgomery addition, $100, ,000 Geo. W. Hoadley to Lizzie Hadley. lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and "A. block 19, Montgomery addition, $750; H. N. Alexander to c. J. Dyer, lots 1 and 3, block 4, Linville addition, $250.
 Carlos Gonzalez, arrested on Thurs day night for burglarizing Joseph No gronne's saloon in block Al, was brought before Justice Kincaid yesterday for a hearing. As evidence against him there were arrayed on the justice's deck two bottles of champagne and bottle of beer, the fruits of his burglarious enterprise. The prisoners defense was simulated insanity and no insane man was ever more apparently insane go the hearing WAS continued. Gonzalez was taken back to jail.
 During the progress of case in Jus tice Johnson's court yesterday after. noon, an old man, stranger, imagin. ing that the campaign season was still open, staggered in, noisy, communica' tive and profane. Proper effort was made to convince him that the election was over and that the business of the country was settling back into its former channel. He was disposed to argue the matter but there was at that time another matter under argument go it became necessary to commit him for contempt.
Arizona republican., 1894-11-10
In Spite of the Election.

It is admitted that during the few days immediately preceding election, the minds of large majority of citize ns are so greatly occupied about things political that business is neglected Many who intend to visit Phoenix this winter have remained ln their homes thus far so as to vote. In spite of the absorbing interest of the elections Col Simms reports that inquiries about lots in his beautiful addition half mile north of Center street were never SC numerous and never came from more desirable class of investors.
Arizona republican., 1894-11-10
INHERITED A FORTUNE.

Col. Fitch the Owner of a St. Louis
 Block.
 By the recent death of his sister Mrs. Catherine Shickle of St. Louis, Col. Thos. Fitch inherits a block of build ings in that city for which he was offered $110,00O before he left St. Louis week ago. The property, however, is affording @ very handsome income, rather more extensive than the money would bring even at the prevailing rate of interest in Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1894-11-10
The Irvine Addition.

The Irvine addition which adioins the south hwestern part of Phoenix, of fers splendid opportunity to invest ors. The lots are perfectly level, but a few minutes walk; from the court house and are 50x150 in size. They can be bought for $150. $50 in cash and the balance on easy payments. MT. IF. vines office is over the store of the IT, vine stationery company. Why pay rent?
Arizona republican., 1894-11-10
Notice to All Who Eat.

After November l we will sell for cash only. We have no favorites but all will profit alike by our cash system. Soliciting a continuance of your liberal patronage we are yours to serve.
 R. M. DAMERoN,
 The Five Point Grocer.
Arizona republican., 1894-11-10
school Books.
GO TO THE | IRVINE CO.,, FOR
 ! SCHOOL BOOKS.
5oooOeoooeoeeoeeeo

department has been subject to a complete overhauling. No expense has been spared to place it in the best pos sible condition. It will be presided over by a competent and skillful chef who cannot fail to please all who will but try this favorite dining room.
Arizona republican., 1894-11-10
Election Bets,

A large number of bets of boxes of the Murray & Demers candy have been made by ladies, gentlemen, school chill dren and people of all classes. A lot of fresh candy has been made for this pur- pose. Packed ia the neat and tasteful boxes it is about as pleasant settle ment as one can receive.
Arizona republican., 1894-11-10
Private Stock.

That whisky is good servant, but a hard master, is trite expression. Those who want good quality of whisky, which fills the bill as 8 good servant, should inquire at Louis Melczer's for "Private Stock"
Arizona republican., 1894-11-10

Dr. Ancil Martin, eye, ear, nose, throat and general surgery.
Arizona republican., 1894-11-10
LOCAL BREVITIES.
Pacific Grotto. Pacific Grotto.

For general house cleaning, window washing, address J. W. Williams, cor ner 18th Avenue and Jackson Street.
Arizona republican., 1894-11-10
Dr. D. M. Purman. diseases of women.

The Phenix Special Delivery will call for and deliver baggage to all parts of the city. All orders promptly attended t0
Arizona republican., 1894-11-10
City Taxes.

City taxes will soon be delinquent. Tax payers had better call and settle and save costs attached.