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Arizona republican., 1896-04-04
The Pecullaritv of tho "R."

A little feature to be seen in some writings perhaps only to be dis tinguished as a separate gesture by the aid of a magnifying glass-is the tiny stroke which is separately placed above the small r, in order to show that it is an r, and to thus distinguish it from another letter, or part of letter, which resembles the when the latter is made without this little top stroke. At the first glance, how insignificant does this detail appear! But is it really without meaning as human action? l think not.
 A man who habitually takes the trouble to make clearer the meaning of one of his symbols, at the cost of little separate action, is man who takes pains with his work and who de- sires to do his work well. This action, trivial as it appears, could scarcely be done by slovenly or careless person; it is gesture of minute care and at tention-qualities that in one way or another have been of vast service to individuals and to mankind. Thomas Carlyle, for example, showed his minute carefulness by an attention to punctuation that I have never seen ex- celled, and which has rarely been equaled. Century.
 One Advantage.
 Perhaps it may seem strange that MT Dolan, who had prospered well in his adopted country and filled many offices, should find that there twas wan great advantage in bein' born in this coun- thry;" but that, according to the Wash. ington Star. was what he said to MT Mullaney the other day. ''An' fhwat advantage is that?" asked MT. Mul- fancy, in surprise. ''It saves ye the proice of the stameship ticket over, 7 , said MT. Dolan.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04

The Animals Seized with a Strange Mad
 ness When in Peril.

 The Animals Seized with Strange Mad
 ness When in Peril.
 The panic that is inspired in the minds of horses by phenomenon so strange as fire can be understood only by those who have witnessed fire in 8 large stable where numbers of horses are kept, says the St. Louis Globe-Dem- ocrat. The scene that ensues is one of the most frightful that can be conceived. The horses are rescued from the burn ing building with the utmost difficulty and only with the most serious peril to the lives and limbs of the rescuers. The animals go mad with fright, rear, kick and dash from side to side so wild ly as to make an attempt at rescue as perilous as an adventure on a hostile battery. When rescued they will often break away from those who hold them and charge back at full speed into the burning building, there to perish in the flames. They resist every attempt to take them out. They have been known to tear their rescuers with their teeth, to throw them to the ground and tram pie on them, to kick out their brains. As the fury of the flames increases so does the panic of the unfortunate ami mals. They scream out in their agony as the fire reaches their bodies, vet will they not for all that seek safety in the open air. They are crazed with fear, and yet remain to be burned to death when ten seconds run would carry them to liberty. But they never make the run, and, as rule, are burned alive in their stalls, where alone they seem to fancy they can find security. There is but one way to get them out and that is to blind them with some convenient cover, such as a coat or a blanket, and thus, unable to see the dangers about them, trembling in every limb, apparently ready to fall to the earth with fear, they may be led out. But the cover must not be too quickly removed from their eyes; in fact, it should not be taken off until the animals are out of sight of the burning building, otherwise they will break away from the persons leading them and, in spite of the stoutest eff forts at restraint, will dash back to per ish in the flames.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04
DON'T PUSH.
There Is Room Enough in the United
 States for 9A5.76G, 300 People.

There Is Room Enough in the United
 States for 945.766,30o People.
 Have you any idea of the number of persons that the United States would sustain without overcrowding the popu- lation or even going beyond the limit of density now shown by the state of Rhode Island? The last census of the pigmy state just gives it a population of S0o,000. The area of the state in square miles is only 1,25o; thus we find that there is an average of SIS persons on every square mile of her territory.
 We can best illustrate the sustaining capacity of the whole of the United States and of the other states by making some comparisons. The state of Texas has an area of 265,7S square miles; and, were it equally as densely populated as Little Rhody," would comfortably sus- tain a population of S3, ,523, ,62S inhabi- tants-a greater number of persons tl;an the whole country is expected to have in the year 1900. Scatter people all over the whole land from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the gulf to the Brit ish possessions, as thickly as they are now in Rhode Island, and we would have 945, 766, 300 inhabitants, instead of an insignificant 62 100000.
 In other words, says the St. Louis Re public, if the United States could be peo- pied to its utmost sustaining capacity we could take care of nearly -two-thirds of the present population of the globe.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04

Today is special salesday at AL kire's and every shopper who is not there will miss the opportunity of a lifetime. Lincoln once said, God must have loved the common people, he made so many of them. Alkires love them for the same reason, because there are so many of them. In d free country like this where class distinc- tions are unknown we are all common people. Alkires sell goods on this principle and their special sales are famous throughout the territory. Their prices are made to fit the pocketbooks of all, while the standard of quality is always all that the margin will stand. They don't want it all, tits the trade only that they especially want and special salesdays are wonderful trade bringers. The special drives today are dress ducks at 10 cents per yard and white goods and ginghams at cents per yard. One day only, so don't do anything you will be sorry for by waiting until some other time.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04
R1Ip1a can

Bugle call.
 After years of peace and prosperity we hear the voice of happy people. as ltlhe voice of many waters, singing, 70, Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean.
 Chorus.
 Suddenly there is a great excitement throughout the Nation, a raid has been made on Harper's Ferry, the arsenal seized, and for a few hours is held. the commander of the raiders is cap tured and executed and John Browns Body Lies Mouldering in the Grave" Chorus.
 Instead of allaying the feeling be- tween the two sections of the country, this causes bitterness and finally on April 12, 1861, 1.-The first gun is fired Solo and chorus. President Lincoln issues a procla- nation calling for 75,000 men, and the north is heard singing, "Yes, We'll Rally Round the Flag, Boys" Chorus. The response is universal through out the north, the boys enlist and soon we hear "The Soldiers Farewell" Male quartette.
 "say, Darkies, Hab You Seen de Massa?' Chorus, They are soon ordered to the front and go with a rush, singing, Forward, Boys, Forward!" Chorus. Arriving at their destination they go into camp and we hear "Just Before tha PotI1a MntlhQr Solo and chorus. Corporal Schnappe. l Solo.
 Done,son and Shiloh have been | fought Other battles of lesser note have taken place and though the loyal army is victorious, many of the boys i in blue are captured and hurried on to Libbey, Bell Isle and Andersonville. We listen to the experience of Col Wm. Christy.
 Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys Are Marching" solo and chorus. After nearly two years of fighting, Abraham Lincoln issues his immortal emancipation proclamation. The 1st of January has come and gone, and we hear the rejoicing of the colored peo- pie in Uncle Joe's Hail Columbia Quartette. The war progresses, a division of the army under that grand leader, Gen. Sherman, breaks away from their base of supplies and go Marching Through Georgia. l Chorus.
 While the army under Sherman is making the grandest march of history Grant is pounding away around Rich mond, and soon Appomattox is made famous, and Babylon is Fallen" l Quartette.
 The grand review at Washington then takes place and we all feel glad 'fWhen Johnny Comes Marching Home.'
 Chorus.
 Also the return of "Schneider's Band"
 Solo by Herr Schneider Amid all our rejoicing, however, we hear the strains of 'Tenting on the Old Camp Ground | Male Quartette. We realize the sad fact that all over our land there is many a Vacant Chair"
 1 Solo by Miss Hattie Culver. I And as we remember those who are sleeping for the flag they bore, on Memorial Day of each year we 'CoveI Them With Beautiful Flowers"
 Male quartette.
 The war is now over, the country again united, prosperous and happy and once more we can sing in unity oi feeling a National song, My Country 'Tis of Thee"
 Chorus and audience.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04
A WAR CONCERT.
Novel Entertainment to Be Presented
 in Phoenix.

Next Tuesday at the opera house for the benefit of the new Methodist church building fund and under the auspices of the Epworth League, will be presented novel entertainment commemorative of war time and its melodies. Tickets of admission will be 50 cents and may be found on sale at Eschmans drug store and at the Valley bank.
 The programme will be as follows:
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04
DO YOU KEEP HOUSE?

If so you cannot afford to be with out a bottle of Parks Cough Syrup where it will be handy. Unequalled in Group, Whooping Cough, and the disagreeable colds to which children are subject. Sold by c. Eschman & Go. 2.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04

The grandest line of silks at the most astonishing bargains at Alkire's Wait for their special silk sale.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04
Prices of Persian Brides.

A young girl in some of the Persian tribes costs her first husband one hun dred tomans, or about three hundred dollars. Should the first husband die the second suitor must pay two hundred tomans before he can make the widow his own, and so on each time she marries, up to her tenth time. This ascending scale is because her value is supposed to increase as she gains greater experience as a carpet weaver and housewife. The money is paid to her father, and if he is not living, to her nearest male relative.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04

For a solid sweet loaf of home made bread the Star bakery at Five Points takes the lead. Telephone 65.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04

A white dress, that signifies purity and coolness, at cents per yard; a gingham dress, that signifies neatness and stability, at 5 cents per yard; a duck dress, comprising all the virtues of the other two, at do cents per yard. These are special drives today at AL kire's. Don't miss them. but buy them.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04

w G. c. Pitt, manager of "The Voice of Labor" San Francisco, says q have used Parks Tea in my family for some time. It has no equal fol liver trouble or biliousness." So.G by c. Eschman & Go. 3.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04
TOURNAMENT AT BOMBAY.
English and Indian Regiments Join In
 Military and Athletic Sports.

English and Indian Regiments Join In Military and Athletic Sports.
 A great deal of interest was mani fested in Bombay, recently, in the naval and military tournament. Encouraged by the success which attended a similar programme previously given, Gen. Gatacre and the committee decided to add many new features, with the result that crowds assembled on each day to witness the various contests. Tickets were resold at a premium, and even trees overlooking the oval were thronged with sightseers. The second evening, says foreign exchange, the tournament was attended by the gov ernor general, Lord Harris, who, as a famous athlete, enjoyed the capital sport provided. Little Miss Braclen- bury, attired in the royal artillery uni form and escorted by troops, rode up to his exeellencE and presented him with a programme. Immediately afterward bugle sounded, and the military tattoo commenced. All the tunes were Scotch, the pipers of the Royal Scots regiment opening the proceedings. Five hundred men next marched in line, carrying colored lanterns, while twenty military bands concluded the music with splendid rendering of the ''Old Hundredth. '" Driving by the royal artil- lery, and exhibition of skill with Indian clubs by two native regiments, tent begging. trick-riding, and gun drill by men of the royal navy were warmly ap- preciated by the multitude. The. Par see volunteers from Peona were espe- cially popular.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04

Shorthand and typewriting taugl in the Lamson college building by MT A. B. LeVens and Miss L. A. Bocard
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04
NOTICE TO H0RSEMEN.

THE ONWARDS breed on and train on. His get hold world records. FRED s. sired by ONWARD the greatest ,sa .a,s5, sire of his age age approached, and of these forty -one are in the 2 20 list (anotber worlds record) and fourteen are in the 2:15 list Ca third worlds record.) EkEn c first dam is Fortuna by AL 'sG0 AS mont B, the dam of Tuna, 2:1S Outward third heat in 2:36, three-year- old, his oldest colts gre but 2 years old, only two have been worked for speed, very little work. one troted quarter in 4l14 and the other paced quarter in STA
 For further particulars apply to
 GEO. E, JOKING.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04

Prompt service, reduced rates, vii Postal Telegraph Cable Go.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-04

A square meal in every sense of tn word at the Boston Cafe
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-02-27
MYSTERY IS I've
CHASTITY i'm n Mine i'm West
Nfrufut.


Golfers. w. Va. Feb. 2a.-peopie
are much excited in this vicinity over
a recent find. which, 1t is claimed,
clears mp a mystery of ~thirty-two
years standing--the remains of four
human beings having been discovered
i'm an abandoned coal mine a mile east
of here. David Snyder has explored
the old mine, which has not been
worked since the sixties. and discOv-
cred the human bones. One Of the
skeletons was sitting upright against
Il ledge. Beside this skeleton was
found II flask containing a note that
explained the mysterious disappear
ance of four men thirty-two years ago.
The notes were written in pencil but
well preserved. They read as follows:
'Nov. =, 1S63.-Should this ever
reach the outside world let it be
known that we, John Ewing, Ben
Ayers, Tom Ackelson and Joe Obney
are prisoners here owing to the caving-
in of the mine. We are dcserters II
were in hiding here when the mine
caved in. Food end water all gone.
We are doomed. us ne one outside Is
aware Of our whereabouts. This is
about the eighth day of imprisonment.
NOV. 4.-John Ewing and Tom Ack-
| elson have just killed Ben Ayers and
are eating him. l have already eaten
my boot leg. The water in the mine
is terrible. Our oil is getting scarce,
air becoming four. l only know the
| day of the month by my watch.
"Nov. Ewing has just killed Aek-
clson: cut off one of his feet and is
eating it and dancing around and
hourishing his dirk knife like Il
maniac.
"Nov. ii am now alone with the
dead. | had to kill Ewing in sclf-de-
tense. l have just eaten my other
boot leg. Am sleepy. Good by. ! en-
| close this note in this flask to preserve
il, if possible, so that if e found,
our sad fate will be shown.
-.Joseph Obney."
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-02-27
Compromise In Mnnn,toba

Winnipeg. Feb. 25.-It came on to-
day that Sir Donald Smith, who came
here as special plenipotentiary of the
dominion government in connection
with the scool question, has taken
back a message from Premier Green
way which may settle the troublesome
question. Premier Greenway declares
II the dominion authorities attempt
coercion he will resent at any cost,
but that IL they withdraw their o
cion bill and allow Manitoba to settle
the question without interference, he
will make such concessions t Roman
Catholics as are reasonable and that
they cannot fail TO accept. Sir Don
aid will advise the dominion govern
ment to drop its proposed remedial
bill. which will likely be done. The
dominion government will then bring
on the general elections on other is
sucS.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-02-27
In behalf of Prisoner.

New York. Feb. %. - The Grand
opera house was crowded with Irish
men and women last night who met
to demonstrate their devotion to the
land of their birth and to voice their
sentiments regarding the release OF
the Irish and Irisb-American political
prisoners in English jails. Edward
O'Flaherty presided, and In his open
ing address told OF the horrors Of tho
English prisons which the political
prisoners were forced to endure. and
then introduced Judge James Es:.<Sc-s
aid as the speaker OF the evening.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-02-27
WONT HAVE THE BELT.
Fitzsimmons the Cham
pionship.

I'll Paso, Tex. Feb. 25.-An ASSoci-
ated Press representative had a talk
with tltZsimmons about the Corbett
challenge on the way in from the bat
tleground. and this is what he had TO
say about it:
II shall completely ignore that fel-
low Corbett. 1t was a thousand dol
lars to a Mexican cen that Pomp. Jim
would get in his a just as ne has. |
shall use about the same argument
once employed by Charley Mitchell
tell him to get a reputation. Let him
go and whip Peter Maher and Joe
Choynski before he opens his head to
me. Both men want to fight him, and
l think either one of them can lick
him. This much l shall insist upon.
He must first win from Maher and
Choynski before he gets into a ring
with me. l whipped with ease the
man Corbett gave the championship
belt to avoid a match with him. To
show how little | cared FOR Corbett's
REIMBURSEMENT, l now formally.
through the Associated Press, re-
nounca all claims to the belt and re-
fuse to accept the championship belt.
I am going to Madison Square Garden
for the night of Feb. -, with a half
dozen contracts / made conditionally
on winning from Maher, and then.
with Julian, Stensler, Roober and my
family, ] sail for England
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-02-27
Jameson Reacbes England

London, Feb. p. The steamship
Victoria, with DR.. Jameson aboard,
arrived at Davenport to-day from
Port Natal. Two hundred and fifty
OF DIR. Jameson's men have arrived i'm
London and have been sem to their
homes. In spite of the secrecy which
it was sought to maintain as to the
time OF their arrival. a great crowd
gathered to receive them and greeted
them with acclamation. These men
assert that the Beers lost $50 men
killed and wounded in the fight at
Krugersdorp in which DR.. Jameson
was captured.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-02-27
MINNEAPOLIS ABANDONED.
by the Grand Council of the Knigh ~
of Pythius

of Pythtas.
Minneapolis, Feb. 25.-The executive
assembly of the grand council of the
Knights of PythiaS met at the Grand
hotel in Cincinnati last evening under
the command of Supreme Councillor
Walter Il. Richie. There were also
present Supreme Vice Chancellor Col
grove, Prelate %Steinhart, Keeper of
Records White, John A. Hinsey of
Chicago, board of control; Supreme
Master of Records Sample, Supreme
Master of Arms Gardiner. The SEES
sion was executive. Judge 6. NJ. Orr
of st. Paul and Fred Il. Wheaton OF
Minneapolis were present to resist the
abandonment of the meeting of the
grand lodge and grand lodge en-
campmcut of the Uniformed rank in
his city. 1t was resolved. however,
TO abandon Minneapolis this year and
10 hold the biennial convention of the
supreme lodge at Cleveland on Aug.
-, 1896. 1t was also decided to hold
10 cnCampment of the Uniformed
cank this year. This action was tax
an because the railroads refused TO
give the Pythi&ns q 1-cent per mile
ate. the same as given to the Grand
Army to st. Paul.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-02-27
BURLEIGH is LEFT OUT.
There VIII He No Third Northern
Pacific Receiver

Milwaukee. Feb. 25.-There will be
no third receiver for the Northern Pa
citic Railroad company. This, it is
stated, has been definitely decided
upon, and consequently Receiver An
lrew Burleigh, who was appointed by
Judge Hanford, will step down and
put. More than this. il is said by at
torneys connected with the litigation
that Messrs. McHenry and Bigclow
are now the receivers for the entire
properties of the Northern Pacific
company. although part of the road is
still in the hards Cf Receiver B1rleigh.
Receivers McIIenry and Burlelgh
have been In New York for the past
few days. Eecei, er Bigelow will join
them early lIpSt week. Then the ar
engagements will be made for the
turning over of the properties in the
possession of Mr.. Burleigh. a.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-02-27
Safe I'm Port

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 25.-The ferry
steamers Promise and Fortune have
reached Detroit with the disabled car
ferry Shenango No. 2. which they had
taken from her perilous position In
the Lake Erie Ice fields. The crew re-
port the Ice In Lake Erie very heavy.
and the task OF towing the big ear
ferry through the Ice was extremely
slow and tedious owing to her great
width. The round trip from Detroit
occupied five days, although the dis
tance is only seventy miles. The She
nanEo n taken TO dry dock.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-02-27
Another Moon.

NorthGeld, Feb. 25.-The earth is to
lave another moon, with all its at.
.enGant pleasures. Perrine's comet
S coming toward the earth at the rate
If 100000 miles a day, and the earth
S rapidly approaching the comet.
rhe chance of the two heavenly bodies
.olliaing is only ore in a million, as
hey must approach each other direct
o accomplish that result, but the liza
,ility of this comet fooling around
he earth until the two decide that
hereafter their fortunes shall be joined
$ not all imaginary, and might indeed
,e an accomplished fact. This is the
opinion of DR.. III. C. Wilson, of Garlic
on college.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-02-27
CATHODE RAYS.
successful Experiments by Winona
Scientists

WinOnG. Mimi. Feb. 2~4.-Further eX-
p6yiments with the cathode rays were
conducted last night at the plant Of
the Winona General Electric company
by Professors Freeman, of the Winona
normal, and Schneider, of the high
school. and others interested. Photo
graphs Of a hand and a frog were
taken with In exposure of two and
two and a half hours, respectively.
They developed well. With al ex-
posture of three hours photographs of
4 razor and s~pectacles in cases, pieces
Of steel. zinc and anthony in a block
Of wood an inch thick and n fish were
taken. The pictures were most salts
factory. those Of the razor and glasses
being the best. The voltage used was
twenty-five volts. The plates were de-
reloped to-day. The interested scient-
SITS are delighted with their success.