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Arizona republican., 1896-10-16
Bryanism Gets a Fresh
 Body Blow.
Fitch, Doran and Others Make
 Telling Speeches.
Most, Enthusiastic Political Meeting
 Arizona.

PRESCOTT, .Ariz., Oct 15.-(Special Dispatch to The Republican. .)-nhe greatest political demonstration of the present. campaign, and one of the great est ever made in Prescott, occurred here this evening, the occasion being the much advertised Republican rally.
 The special train bearing the Hon. Thomas Fitch arrived at the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix depot at o'clock p. m. The distinguished speaker was met at the depot by an immense con- course of citizens, accompanied by large brass band, and escorted to his hotel, while giant powder was being exploded on the adjacent hills.
 The opera house being occupied by a theatrical company the meeting was held in the big tent of the Vivian De Monto company, which can seat 1,6OO people. The tent was filled to it's full est capacity. The speakers were A. J. Doran, Republican candidate for dele gate to congress, Thomas Fitch, T. w. Johnston, R. E. Morrison and w. s. Head The greatest enthusiasm pre- vailed throughout
 MT. Doran led off with a rattling speech in the interest of the Republi- can party and sound money which was applauded to the echo. He has been campaigning several days in the north ern part of the territory, and has had new and interesting ideas to present at each meeting.
 The speech of the evening was de- nvered by MT. Fitch He never ap- peared ito better advantage. He dwelt upon the two vital topics of the cur rency and the tariff, and the applause that was hberally bestowed showed that the people were thoroughly in sympathy with the cause he so ably advocated. After tthe meeting, crowds congregated on the streets and dis cussed the telling points made by the speakers. It was after midnight before the excitement subsided.
 A special train carrying about one hundred and fifty members of the Mo Kinley club of this city will leave for morning to take part in the parade there tomorrow evening.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16
P2YAN IS STEADILY LOSING.
The West No Longer Cherishes
 His VagarIes.
What Correspondent Found in Recent Trip pWest-Former Bryan Strongholds Occupied by Sound Money Men.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 - The Washington correspondent of a lead ing New York paper returned today from a private business "trip as far west as central Arizona. He had been gone for some two weeks and during that time visited points in Missouri, Kan- sas, Colorado, Illinois and other west ern states. In speaking of his experi- ence and what he learned on the trip he said this evening"
 'I was never so surprised in my life. I attended the Democratic and Populist conventions and was prepared to en- counter the same sort of a free silver Bryan sentiment that I had found in the west immediately after these con ventions, but I was amazed ito find that nearly all the excitement had died out, and lthat twice as many Mckinley men would be met with in a days travel as Bryan men.
 Out in Arizona the free silver men are in the minority While they talk in public as if they expected Bryan to win, they make no secret when talking with their friends of their belief that Mckinley will sweep the country.
 ''The Republican convention of the territory met Hast month and indorsed the St. Louis Republican platform. I made it point wherever 1 could on railway trains, at stations along the road, and in hotels to get at the pre- vailing sentiment just for my own sat isfaotion and not in the way of a news paper poll. I found the sentiment in Kansas two Ito one for Mckinley.
 "A poll was taken last evening on our train coming into Washington. In one car there were forty six Mckinley men and six Bryan men. 1t really looks to me as though Mckinley would carry all the states that have hitherto been Republican with the possible ex- ception of Colorado and Montana"
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16
ANOTHER DIVORCE SUIT.
John Huber of Mesa City Wishes to Be
 Released

Suit for divorce was filed in the dis trict court yesterday by John R. Huber of Mesa, from his wife, Mary Ann Huber, now a resident of Williams
 Plaintiff says he was married to de- fendant in Utah in the year 1875. Six children are the issue of the marriage Plaintiff alleges that his spouse proved faithless to her marriage VOWS and names one William Riggs, as core spondenh. Becoming cognizant of the relations existing between the couple, MT. Huber ceased to- acknowledge her as his wife. In August, 1889, the wo~ man fled with Riggs and has since never come near her lawful husband.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16
BRECKENRIDGE TO RETURN.
The Ex-Congressman Again on the
 Road to Washington.

FRANKFORT, Ky, Oct 15.-The Seventh district Republican commit tee today resolved itself into conven- tion and nominated w. c. P. Breck- enridge for congress. This means khat the name of Col. Breckenridge, who has already been nominated by the National Democrats, will go under the Republican device on the ballot. n also practically insures the election the ex-congressman after one term private life following the disclos in the famous scandal that defs him in his race for reelection years ago.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16
HON THOMAS FITCH.
The Silver Tongued Orator Rushed
 Through to Prescott.

Hon. Thomas Fitch, the silver tongued orator, was billed to speak at Prescott last night and he was able to keep the appointment. He was a passenger on the M. & P. train yes herday morning that was held at Mar icopa on account of the unsafe condi- tion of the bridge crossing the Giia
 MT. Fitch telegraphed Secretary Will Barnes of the territorial central con- mittee that he would not be able to arrive at Prescott in time to keep his appointment on account of the high water in the river.
 Secretary Barnes immediately tele- graphed back that under no circum- stances could the engagement be post poned, as all arrangements were made for his appearance there and great en- thusiasm was worked up.
 MT. Barnes made arrangements for a special train to meet MT. Fitch at the Gila bridge, and also arranged for a special train to be in readiness at the Santa Fe depot to take MT. Fitch to Prescott.
 MT. Fitch arrived here about 1 o'clock and after a nasty lunch was driven to the Santa Fe depot, where a special was awaiting him. He was due in Prescott at 7:30 last night.
 He was very tired, having traveled considerable in the past few weeks; but despite that he was very enthusiastic over the political situation in the east. He said that MT. McKinleys election was a positive fact. "It is not now a question of McKinley's election,'' he said, " for that is conceded. It is now a question of how large will be his majority
 Mir. Fitch had an interview with Mir Mckinley before coming here in which tthe next president said Arizona would have statehood within one year in the event of his entering the White House
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16
REDUCED WAGES.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15.-The Ship Owners association has reduced the wages for seamen s5 per month for lumber vessels, and s2.50 per month for colliers. Much dissatisfaction pre- vails among the sailors and a strike is considered probable.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16
A REBELLION.
Detachment of Spanish Soldiers Sur
 rounded by Insurgents.

MADRID, Oct 15.-An official dis patch from Manilla, the capital of the Philippine islands, announces a re- bellion in the island of Mindano A detachment of 400 Spanish soldiers, sent to succor the government post, was surrounded by insurgents. The troops repulsed the enemy, losing six teen men and two officers killed, in ad- dition to having many wounded. Re- Inducements have been sent.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16
ROUGH ON PULLMAN.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 15.-The Evening Post says the Democratic Ma tional committee offered to send Sen ator Tillman to stump California for Bryan, but the Democratic state com mitdee declined to receive him, alleg- ing that his advocacy of Bryan in this state would harm Bryan rather than help him.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16
TELLER ANGERS JONES.
His Refusal to Speak Leads to a
 Row.

CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-The particulars of a breezy passage between Senators Jones of Arkansas and Teller of Col orado have just come to light.
 Senator Teller came here Thursday night to speak at the free silver meet ing which was arranged by the Popo- cratic committee, to take place at o'clock at Tattersalls, in hopes it
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16
PAY THEIR RESPECTS.

CANTON, Oct. 15.-Seven carloads of employees of Ithe Cleveland City Street Railway company were here to- day to pay their respects to Major Me Kinley. After addressing them Nc Kinley talked to a delegation from the oil fields of Mcdonald, Pa.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16
WATSON FINALLY ACCEPTS.

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 15.-Thomas E. Watson telegraphed The. Journal to- day as follows: My letter of accept ance was mailed to Mir Butler yester- day" Watson will be in conference tomorrow with Chairman Butler and Committeeman Washburn Tnore is likely ito be some fun as the result.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15.-Mrs. Pauline Olevieri, . 1G2c1- sewer, met a terrible death in the California Paste company's works today. She was wound around 8. narrow upright shaft ing and struck against a stanchion every time she was wllirled around. Her Cnead was crushed.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16
CHARGED WITH MURDER.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15.-A cor oner's jury today charged with mur- der William Price, who stabbed his stepson, Edward Price, with pair of scissors
The herald., 1896-10-25
CHURCH NOTICES

All DONE-THE CHINESE INHABIT:.
ants of Los Angeles will unite In triennia!
religious ceremonies, commencing on the
2Sth day of October, 1896, at the joss
house, near the Plaza and Los Angeles
st. Five Chinese priests from San Fran
cisco Will officiate during the 2Sth, 29th,
3Oth and 31st of October. with all the i'm
posing rites of their religion. Music,
PROFESSIONS, retrocessions. geuf1ections.
iinkling bells. chants and intonations,
prostrations and incense burning all day
and evening during the four days. On
the 31st, commencing at II m, there will
be grand street parade. A dragon
borne by sixty men will be in the pro-
cession, with gorgeous banners; rich can
opies, implements of war and religious
emblems in profusion. The public is
given free admission to the religious
allowed In the joss house. The process
sion will form at the Plaza; a;;i march on on
Main ST., up Main to Commercial ST., to
Los Angeles St., to Aliso ST., to the river s
bridge. where the bird Is 2 alloWed u l. to R ny
les. 25-31
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CHURCH NOTICES

M. e. TABERNACLE, HOPE
st.. bet Seventh and Eighth SITS. $50 a..
m; Sunday school. II q. m; preaching
.The Church Members" Class meet
ing at close of sermon. Nursery kinder
garten to. care for babies, and
children while parents attend the
nior Epworth league; $3.50. Epworth
league; 1880. preaching by pastor. Theme.
woman Suffrage Religiously, Morally
and Justly Considered" Seats free. All
cordially invited. Good singing by
choir. "- o 20
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The herald., 1896-10-25

THE TRUTH SEEKERS MEET AT 1O71s
N. Main st. today: Sunday school at
$3.50: conference at 1890 a. m; evening
followed by tests by Mr.. w. Green and
Mrs. W. Wright and others. Our library
is now open to members and others for
: distribution from to 12 a. m Come
early for seats as we are crowded. Ad-
mission free. 20
The herald., 1896-10-25

FIRST SPIRITUAL SOCIETY QNCOR-
porated). Memorial hall, /. Q. o. F. build
ing. 220is S. Main st. Meetings today a..
2:30 and 1880 p.m.. as usual. General
discussion and mediums meeting at 2:30;
all invited: interesting session: come out
and add your mite of testimony. Even
upon Spiritual Development and answer
questions, followed by over one hours
tests by the mediums; some surprises
will be offered Mrs. Gould Ames will
read articles: Mrs. Virginia Moon will
read Photographs; good music and So
los. 20
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~ kjsrsIS n tbs only Los
A4CoSss sswapApsr which has
<fnted every day during the past
G(yhf znonflhs . sworn statement
= IT, circulation since December
n, 1894.
The herald., 1896-10-25

citation meets every Sunday afternoon
and evening in Music hall. 2Sl s. Spring
st. At 2:30 and 80 pm. DR.. N. F. Raw
will speak for the association afternoon
and evening At 2:30 o'clock the all
important subject. The Power of Spirit
by this grand, eloquent and inspirational
speaker will be, The Kingdom That Is
Not of This World. Mrs. E. Clutter the
ent and give undeniable proofs of spirit
return by giving names in full. Doubters
and skeptics are particularly wanted to
be present. Piano solo, duets, etc. 20
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Sworn Statement Of Circulation

H. S. Smith, Business Manager Of the
Les Angeles Herald, first duly sworn, de-
poses and says: That the average daily
circulation of the said newspaper for the
first fifteen days in September, 1896, was
lo,6o5, and for the last fifteen days in
September was as follows:
The herald., 1896-10-25

CHURCH OF THE UNITY UNITAR-
ian), cor Third and Hill sts.: Rev. ]. S.
Thomson, pastor; service Sunday at i
am: Sabbath school at $3.50 q. M: subject
Sunday morning, The Mark and Curse
Upon Cain; there will be no evening
service. 70
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PREACHING BY B. +. COULTER AT
the Broadway Church of Christ, oppo-
site the court house, today at II am. and
peoples meeting at $3.50 pm. Church
prayer meeting Thursday evening. Bible
class Friday evening. su-tf
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Daily Average ll,824

Daily Average 1884
And thai tie actual daily average OF
lsee or sample copies during the month
Of September, 1896, was 100.
Also, that the average daily circulation
Of the said newspaper for 1895 was 6784
copies; for the month Of January, 1896,
7347; for February, 8o2I; for March, 8I52;
for April, $3.50; for May, 84oS; for June,
6435; for July, o2o8; for August. 1920.
H. S. SMITH.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
goth day of September, 1896.
w. B. SCARBOROUGH,
Notary Public in and for Los Angeles
County, State Of California.
The circulation of The Herald In
Southern California and Arizona Is
larger than that of any other news
peper published.
The herald., 1896-10-25

HOME OF TRUTH. 7O1 w. TENTH ST:
cor Flower: devotional services at IL
am. and 7:45 pm. subject of evening
discourse. Our Country's Salvation: Mrs.
Annie Rix MiitZ. speaker; all are cor
daily invited TO come. 20
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NINE. CHAPHE-MORGAN, LATE OF
New York City. will teach the true art
of singing; will prepare ladies and gentle
men for opera, oratorio, CONCERT. church
or parlor singing; the most thorough and
artistic instruction given: voices tested
free Of charge on Wednesdays and Saturc::
days. Studio, room 3. THE Spencer"
3161h w. Third st. 2-1-97
The herald., 1896-10-25

THE CUMNOCK SCHOOL OF ORATORY
2703 Hoover St., reopens October 9Th;
English and physical culture. MISS A.
L. MURPHY, Principal. 1924
The herald., 1896-10-25

THE ASCENSION EPISCOPAL CHURCH
on n ST. Louis ST., Boyle Heights. The
Rev. Walter III. Ratcliff. M. A., will
preach Sunday. October 25th, at II I'm.
and 7:3O pm. The Rev. Duncan F. Mac
kenxie, M. A., pastor of above church, will
months vacation, SO as to be present to
conduct the services in Ascension church
on Sunday. November 1st. 1t being also
on that day the Festival of All Saints
The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated
at IL am service. 25
The herald., 1896-10-25

ST. PAUL'S. OLIVE STREET. OPPO-
site Central parks a. M, Holy Commun-
jon Right Rev. Joseph II. Johnson, d.
Z D, being celebrant: II a. M. morning
prayer and sermon: 80 p. M, choral
evensong and sermon. 70
The herald., 1896-10-25

ARCHITECTURAL, MACHINE AND
free hand or artistic drawing; evening
classes for young men: best instructors;
way. 20
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BOYNTON NORMAL FOR TEACHERS
only; students; received at any time
teachers. governesses and tutors sup
piled. Room 525 Stimson block. 6-30-tf
The herald., 1896-10-25

A. WILLHARTITZ, TEACHER OF PI-
ano, harmony and composition. Studio.
Pupils taught at their residence II de-
sired. u-4
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LADIES. MAKE BIG WAGES AT
home and want all to have the same op-
will easily pay SIS weekly. This is no
deception l want no money and will
gladly send full particulars to all send
ing stamp. MISS M. A. STEBBINS,
Lawrence, Mich. 26
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WANTED-TO RENT ROOMS

WANTED-BY GENTLEMAN, NEATLY
furnished sunny room with private FAM
lily, where Spanish 10 spoken. Address 8.
NJ, box 90. Herald. Is
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Rud EAc76Ry

WE DO IT-DON'T LEAVE YOUR OLD
carpets to be moth-eaten; send them to
the Rug Factory, 654 8. Broadway and
have handsome. durable fiuff rugs made.
any size. from any kind Of carpet. 10 17-D6
The herald., 1896-10-25

FOR SALE-$750; sO-ROOM LODGING
house. located close in on Main ST.; it is
the greatest bargain offered in the city:
owner preparing to leave; now is your
opportunity. l.. w. MITCHELL, 32S S.
Broadway. 25
The herald., 1896-10-25

FROEBEL INSTITUTE CASA DE
ners; also school for boys and girls of all
grades. Fall term begins September I'd.
PROF. and NINE. LOUIS CLAVERIE.
Silly
The herald., 1896-10-25

PERsONAL-A GENTLEMAN WITH
good references wishes the acquaintance
Of a sincere, affectionate lady. S5 to 40,
some means, to join me in neat paying
business: nothing like 1t here: object
friendship and marriage if suited. T. j.,
box TO- Herald. rs
The herald., 1896-10-25
FOR SALE-LOD0IN0 HOUSES
FOR SALE-SNAPss IN
ROOMING HOUSES

FOR SALE-SNAPsS IN
ROOMING HOUSES
HI5-S rooms on Broadway, partly fur
nished. n
5000 rooms on Hill, perfectly new
$So0-16 rooms, a big bargain; cheap
rent
$i00-10 rooms splendid location
$250-Meat market doing fine business.
s250-Groceries and produce; has good
trade.
Many other bargains in business
changes. w. H. DECKER,
% rs. broadway.
The herald., 1896-10-25

IMMANUEI. PREsB YTE RIAN
church, cor Tenth and Pearl Rev. W.
Chichester, DID,, pastor, will preach at
II am. and at 80 pm; Sunday school,
at $3.50 a. M: Y. p. s. c. II. at $3.50 I'm.
Everybody welcome 20
The herald., 1896-10-25

THE PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY-LEC-
lures at Blavatsky hall 525 w. Fifth st.,
at II am. The Pyramids, by H. A. Glib
son: at 7:45 pm. The Motive Power in
Man, by II. B. Leader. Library and read
ing room open daily 20
The herald., 1896-10-25

FOR SALE-AT A GREAT BARGAIN;
the best 20-room lodging house on Hill St,
if sold this week. For particulars call on
us at 354 s. Spring st. 1t will pay you to
investigate. rs
The herald., 1896-10-25

keeping and lstenography; guarantee to
fit students to take position in three
months. 313 w. Seventh. 11-12
The herald., 1896-10-25

WANTED-THANKS TO THE LADIES
for their patronage of the Delamorton
approval of graduates the best proof of
merit. References cheerfully given
Lessons free. Dressmaking solicited ::
prices reasonable. Agents wanted. 3131a
s. Spring st. 1890
The herald., 1896-10-25

FOR SALE-NICELY FURNISHED 10
$3.50, $3.50 down, balance to be paid out
of business. See us for some other good
ones from 10 to 60 rooms. ALLEN &
BUTLER, 252-253 Wilson block. 25
The herald., 1896-10-25

FOR EXCHANGE-OR SALE, AT A
bargain, 10 acres North Ontario, set solid
to navel oranges and Eureka lemons;
large house and barn: first class land all
fenced. etc.; positive bargain. BEN
WHITE, 221 w. First st. 20
The herald., 1896-10-25

FOR sALE-GRAND OPPORTUNITY
for one wishing to go into the poultry
raising business a complete outfit. con-
sisting of incubator, breeders, coops,
yards, etc. Stock included. Can be
bought at great sacrifice. Address r.
D., box 20 Herald. 2S
The herald., 1896-10-25

SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN AND
English taught by competent lady; 80
w. Fifth ST. I-12
The herald., 1896-10-25

WANTED-AGENTs, LADIES OR GEN
tlemen, to canvass: salary $40 month
guaranteed. Address w. T. PAGE.
Santa Fe Springs, Cal. 1-S
The herald., 1896-10-25

TRINITY M. E. CHURCH SOUTH. ON
Grand ave-. bet. Eighth and Ninth SITS.
Services conducted by the pastor. j. j.
cellent music. Come. Sun-tf
The herald., 1896-10-25

PERSONAL-A YOUNG MAN OF GOOD
character and references farmer) would
like to make the acquaintance of a res
pectable young lady or widow of means;
all letters answered: object matrimony.
Address T. B.. box 10, Herald. 25
The herald., 1896-10-25

GIRLS .COLLEGIATEsS SCHOOL. 1918, 1929
1924 s. Grand ave-. reopens Thursday.
September Path. A boarding and, day
specialists in their lines of work. collegi-
ate academic, preparatory, primary and
kindergarten departments: an attractive
home a dnthorough school MISS PAR
SONS and MISS DENNEN. Principals.
2-6-g7
The herald., 1896-10-25

FIRST UNIvERsALIST CHURCH. CAL
edonia hall, 1191s s. Spring st. Rev. A. A.
Rice. pastor. Preaching II am. Subject.
The Nature and Object of the Holy Spirit
Sunday school 12:15 pm. rs
Y. M. c. A.-DR w. H. ETHERIDGE OF
Baltimore, Md, will address the mems
meeting at 8 o'clock today. 25
The herald., 1896-10-25

FOR sALE-ROOMING HOUSE rs ROOMS
good location; see invoice of furniture,
$3.50. G. F. PARKER, 102 s. Broadway,
, room G. rs
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MASSAGE AND ELECTRICITY


NO MATTER If AFTER ELECTION
business is improving, If your health is
poor you won't improve financially; take
an electric vapor bath and a thorough
Swedish massage at the Narcisse, 6l1
Ceres ave-, opp. Arcade depot. MRS. DIR.
MAYER, Proprietress. tt
The herald., 1896-10-25
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

WOOD, COAL, HAY, GRAIN AND FEED
yard, established for years; horses, wag
cluded here is a sure bona fide paying
business, never offered for sale before;
If you want paying, legitimate business
see this price $1100. BEN WHITE, 221
w. First st. 25
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personal

PERSONAL-An eastern gentleman of
high social and business standing, fond
of books, music and home life, will spend
like to meet an educated and intelligent
lady of quiet tastes and pleasing appear
ance, stranger preferred; everything
honorable; letters will be returned II
desired. Please address X. M, box so,
Herald. .-,s 26
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FOR EXCHANGE-WILL TAKE CITY
property or good grocery store; 9h
acres in city, 6 acres alfalfa, balance in
corn; this is first class land price $3.50;
also an equity of $500 to trade for grocery
stock: what have you? Apply BEN
WHITE, 221 w. First st. 20
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WANTED-A GOOD HOME IN SOUTH
west and give in exchange improved
the extent of $1,000. MARTIN & KURTZ.
228 Byrne block. 25