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Arizona republican., 1896-05-20
COUNTERFEIT GOLD COIN A Trio of Operators
 Captured. Flooding the City With Spuri-
 ous Money. Police Raid a Place Where Tools of the Counterfeiters' Art
 Were Found.

The arrest of Samuel Echelson for passing counterfeit coin has been pro- ductive of landing two other clever persons behind prison bars. Echelson had passed a $5 gold piece on the ticket seller at the circus who soon found out that the coin was counterfeit and notified the officers. Officers Galp:m and Bailey subsequently, arrested Ech- olson while he was endeavoring to pass another of the coins Echelson made no attempt to deny his guilt, but refused Ito state where he got the coins or whether he had any accomplices. He lives at the Doris house, which place is rented by his mother and sister. He has resided in Phoenix since last Sep tember.
 Deputy United States Marshal Slank- ard was satisfied that Echelson was not the only person who was flooding the city with spurious coin and yes terday a careful watch was rewarded by the arrest of two men named J. w. Brown and Isaac M. Wine, who were also handling the gold coin. When the prisoners were searched at the county jail $32 in silver was found on the person of Brown, and Slankard subsequently found the same amount of silver in Wines trunk which the of ficer carefully searched. This leads to the belief that the men equally di- yided the money which they obtained in change for their gold coin
 The two men held forth in an adobe in the southern part of ite city, which place when raided revealed several counterfeiters, tools with which there can be no doubt the men manufactured the spurious coin. They were exam ined by Commissioner Crenshaw, but they said nottirg that would tend to criminate the, ,Fsites or others, so were remanded back to jail until fur ther investigation could be made. Whether the two men and Eche1son were the manufacturers of the coin, or were simply acting as agents is a mat ter yet to be decided, but at any rate while knowingly passing the coin they are equally as guilty as the makers.
 The coin has very smooth like ness to a genuine s5 piece, but the lightness in weight can readily be de fected when held i'm the hand. The composition is some base metal washed l with gold.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-20
LADY SHOLTO DOUGLASS.
She Will Soon Be in Phoenix Here to Live.

Lord Sholto Douglass was informed Vesterd y by a Republican reporter of a statement that his wife would not come to him in Arizona, butt will go ito Tony Pastors, New York, and prob ably to Europe.
 Its all rotr he replied with un- usual degree of force in his accents. "And yet there is no use con'tradicting it, for there'N be a worse mess of rot about me in week. The truth is that I have been expecting my wife to arrive in Phoenix about this time Two days ago, however, got letter from her that she had received very good offer from Tony Pastor and that per haps she had better go there for awhile The offer was so good that I consented and wired her so. But she is coming to Arizona in less than six weeks and will remain in Phoenix while make the trip that have had in contemplation through the mount aims of northern Arizona. This is a pleasant place to be and the people down here, ye know, don't fancy fe,- low like they do up in California There they fairly bounded me out, though for what cause Pm sure I don't know I'm sure I never did anything that would put me in jail. A New York paper has stated that I was on the point of applying for a divorce from my wife and that was why am in Arfzona. wish the papers wouldn't issue such damnable lies. My wife and I are on the best of terms We understand each other and she will soon be in Arizona to live'
Arizona republican., 1896-05-20
IS NOW BISHOP M'CABE Is Elected on the Eff teenth Ballot. Ur. Earl CranSton Also Elected
 Bishop. Brief Biographical Sketches of the Two Men Who Were
 HOnored.

CLEVELAND, May 19.-The gen. eral M. E. conference has elected Me Cabe bishop on the fifteenth ballot. with a plurality of eight votes.
 Cranston was also elected bishop on the sixteenth ballot by a plurality of thirty.
 Bishop-e,ect Charles McCabe was born October il, 1886, at Athens, Ohio. In 1862 he became chaplain of the 122d Ohio volunteer infantry. At the battle of Winchester, Virginia, June, 1863, while looking after the wounded he was captured and taken to Libby prison, where he remained a captive for over four months After his re- lease he rejoined his regiment, but with ibrokn health and was sent back to the hospital at Washington. Slice the war he has been in service at the Ohio Wesleyan university and the board of church extension. In 1S44 he was elected missionary secretary Through his efforts the cry, "A mill lion for missions" once prophecy, is now. one of the brightest facts in the history of the M. E. church. Dr. Earl Cranston was born June 27, 1S40, aH Athens, Ohio. He enlisted in the United States service and rose to the rank of captain. His first service in the church after the war was in the Ohio conference. He was transferred finally to Denver, Colorado, where he was presiding elder Since 1884 he has been book agent at Cincinnati. He is pulpit orator of high rank.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-20
IA FATAL ACCIDENT,
Frank w. Chamberlain Killed in the
 Hoosier Mine.

Globe Silver Belt: A distressing accident happened at the Hooster mine last Friday afternoon resulting in the death of Frank w. Cham berlain. John Aeno and the deceased were working in stope on the upper level of the mine, below and to the right of the ibunnel, with which it was connected by crosscuts and winzes at each end. The men put in a heavy shot in the roof of the stope, which they if sd, and after the smoke had cleared they re-entered the stope through the east crosscuIt, Aeno leading and Chamberlain only a few feet behind him. Aeno had just passed the first stull which supports the west half of the roof when four or five tons of rock loosened by the shot fell behind him, completely burying Chamberlain and crushing the life out of him. Aeno had a narrow escape from death, as the descending rock grazed his back, tearing the clothing.
 An alarm was given and four or five miners set quickly to work to recover Chamiberlain's body, and the mass of rock under which he lwas buried may be estinat tied from the fact ltla1 Is re- AAAoNAA iS4u Ou tillCC U1 uaI7u work. The body was na1gfed a!mo st 1 beyond recognition.
 The accident was one which could not be foreseen, and for which no blame attaches to the company or any 1 of its employees. The rock forming the roof of the stope was very hard and the men had experienced difficulty in blasting it. Chamberlain and Aeno could have entered the stope with safety from the west crosscut, but as already stated, the rock in the stope was so hard that they had no appre- hension of danger.
 Frank W. Chamberlain was 3S years l Of age, native of Richmond Va, where his parents reside, his father being prominent in business circles there. The deceased came ito Globe about two weeks ago from the Pearce camp and had been working for the United Globe mines only since May 2. He first came to Arizona in 1885 from Texas in company with J. H. Thomp- son, sheriff of Gila county. He had been in Globe several times, but never to remain long. His tragic death is greatly deplored
Arizona republican., 1896-05-20
TWENTY-EIGHT KILLED.
Is the Estimate on the Terrible Cy-
 clone of Sunday

KANSAS CITY, Nay Twenty eight killed outright, fifty CT more in jured, some fatally, and property loss aggregating one ni,l:o,. io.lars, is now given as the estimated ianlage done by Sundays cyclone in Marshal. Nemaha and Brown counties, KanEsis Further reports may increase tbecs figures, as telegraphic o1mn1lInt tfsft;cn with the stricken points is still imperfect and consternation prevails. BIiny were rendered absolutely peaniless, and many victims escaped With only the clothes they wore. Appeals for out side aid have been issued.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-20
GOLD STANDARD DEMOCRATS.
Suggest Governor Russell of Massa
 chGlsetts flor President.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 19. - There has been talk among a few Mell-known gold standard Democrats here in In dianapolis of forming the organization which shall a.dvoaate Itlhe nomination of Wm. E. Russell of Massachusetts for president.
 A wel- known young Dem mocrat says that he believes if such a club orga- nized it would be able to gather in a good many members here and through out the state. There are also indu-
Arizona republican., 1896-05-20
PLUCKY ARIZONA GIRL.
She Is Winning Laurels in New Or
 leans.

Miss Stella WIitehurst is a young lady of years of residence in Phoenix and here has many sincere friends. ID them the folllowing, from Idh'e New Or leans Times-Demlocrai will be doubly interesting and pleasing:
 Miss Stella WhitehmrEst, the young composer of the ''Te Derlm Landamus'' produced by the Trinity church cho.r on Easter last and of a "Jubilate Deo," now in preparation by uhe same
Arizona republican., 1896-05-20
HENRY BIGELOW DEAD.
A Most Brilliant Newspaper Man in
 His nay

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1s.-Henry Bigelow, at one time one of the most brilliant and best known newspaper men of San Francisco, tied today of cancer. One of his most natable achievements was in securing an in- terview with the bandits, Sontag and Evans, at the time they were hiding in the mountains and were holding the officers of the law at bay
Arizona republican., 1896-05-20
PETTY OFFICERS, PAY.

WASHINGTON, May 19-A bill has passed the senahe reguintfrg the pay & non-commiesfone officers of the ar tillery, cavalry and fh&iihlfty of the army as follows: Sergeaht- -nlRj jor, $50; reglmeuidal quart termlaster, $50; first sergeant, $50; sergeant, S25, aud cor ploral, S20. r
Arizona republican., 1896-05-20
RAILROAD SUIT.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1s.-Argu- ments in the suit brought by the Southern Pac.fi company to restrain the railway commissioners from mak- ing reductions in freight rates were brought to close today before Judge McKenna, who announced he would render a decision after he has given the matter the attention to which it was entitled
Arizona republican., 1896-05-20

enffal members of Eihe party who are fin flavor of the nomination of Secre- Eary of State Olney.
 It is believed there are a few Demo- ca+alts, advocates of the gold standard, who will go to Chicago and oppose the nomination of Governor Matthews if he decides Ito rely on the free silver people for his support in the conven- tilon
Arizona republican., 1896-05-20
PAID THE PENALTY.

MURPHYsBoRO, H., May 19.-John D. Jones, who stamped to death in a fit of anger Mrs. Mendenhall, at the Anna, H., fair last fall, was hanged here at noon. He professed repent ence.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-20
LOCKED OUT CARPENTERS.

BUFFALO, May 19.-The proposed strike of carpenters for an eight hours work day hlas been met by lockout By noon 200 dismissed carpenters had reported at union headquarters. A pItofTacted struggle is anticipated
Arizona republican., 1896-05-20
BEAT THE INSURANCE.

RICHMOND, Mo-, May 19.-The trial of Dr. George w. Fraker of Excelsior Springs for deLfraudimg insurance com panies out of S540,000 was begun this afternoon There are five indictments alleging the same offenIse.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-20
THE SILVER MARKET.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 19.-Silver bars, 6S; Mexican dollars, 541a@55.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-20
MY LADY DOUGLAS.
Will See the Sights of New York Before
 Coming to Arizona

CHICAGO, May d9.-Lord shofto Douglas, who is still in Arizona, Is trying to get his wife to. return to him, but in an interview hast might the little vaudeville artiste says that she must see the sights of New York first and then she will go ito her. lord iiu Arizona and be good again.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-20
Baling Hay from the Field.

In regard to baling hay direct from
the field, a writer in the Western Rural
says: So much depends upon the loca-
ton that it is impossible to give an an
swer, without entering, to some eX%ent.
into detail. In this climate and latitude
our experience has been that hay sholld
not be baled until it has gone through
the Sweat although, if intended to be
used without much delay, it might be
very loosely baled after it had been well
sun-cured. In Texas and in some OF
the southern portions of the United
States, it may be baled very sat;sfac-
torily direct from the meadow. In
South America, particularly in the Ar,
gentine Republic, users of our machines
bale their alfalfa while it is almost
green, without apparent injury. We
are quite sure, however, that such a
course could not be pursued with any
but disastrous results in this climate
and latitude of the United States, as the
hay would be inclined to mold.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-20

name, horse nettle, botanical Solarum
Carolinense, does not indicate that this
weed is closely related to the cultivated
potato, but the botanical name of the
genus shows close relationship. An eX-
animation of the flowers shows they
much resemble those of the potato, be-
ing blush or whitish in color. The
berry, commonly called the seed, also
resembles that formed on the potato.
The leaves have large pricllles on the
midrib and some of the larger lateral
ribs. They are also slightly hairy. The
stem is bcset with numerous stout
prickles. Many of the related plants
of this genus are ANNALS, but
horse nettle is a deep-rooted peren-
NAL, its roots often extending three
feet or more into the soil.
This fact makes It very tenacious
weed, very difficult to eXterminate. For
this reason the weed grows in dense
patches, which are carefully avoided
by stock in pastures. 1 would advise
blowing the land, allowing none of the
leaves to appear. The plant should be
kept down the succeeding year. Plow
the ground again next summer. Sow
thicl1y with rye and keep watch of the
nettle, allowing none to grow. Careful
work for two seasons should remove it.
Prof. L. H. Pammel, in Farm and
Home
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-20
THE PROFESSORS RIDE.
1T Wasn't as Much Fun for the Boys s
They Thought 1t Would BE.

1T Wasn't as Much Fun for the Boys as
They Thought 1t Would BE.
The late Prof. w. II. Harrison, who
for many years was at the head of a
popular boys school in Amelia county,
Va, was much loved and respected by
his many pupils, and had a rare faculty
for managing them. He wasn't for
ever nagging us, but, as some of us
learned by experience, he let the pun
ishment fit the crime" So said one of
his former pupils, now a prominent
lawyer in Richmond; and then he re-
lated the following story:
The professor was accustomed TO
take a drive every sunny afternoon
in heavy, old-fashioned coach drawn
by large gray horse. One day, shortly
after he had returned from his drive.
half dozen of the boys espied coach
standing in the driveway, where it had
been left temporarily, and were seized
with the idea that it would be great
sport to secrete it.
Chuckling softly among themselves.
they stole near to make sure that tie
colored driver was busted with the
horses inside the stable. Then they
took hold of the thills, three on one
side and three on the other, and drew
the coach out of the grounds and down
long hill into pine grove.
Wont the old Goat be puzzled 70
know where his coach is?" said one fell
low, with a laugh in which the others
joined.
"Old Goat" was a term of affectonatc
familiarity which the boys applied to
the professor behind his back, and
which really savored nothing of dis
respect.
The roguish youths INDUCED in
jokes and merriment as they tugged
the coach into a position out of which
it would be difficult to remove it. This
they had just accomplished when, to
their CONSERVATION, Prof. Harrison
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-20
BLIND BOYS PLAY BALL.
Their Game Differs in Many Details from
the Regular One,

AhoAf III many DeUallb from
the Regular One.
Prof. Il. B. Huntoon, of the Kentucky
school, describing baseball among the
| blind, says: The baseball game differs,
| of course, in many of its details from the
regular games. The diamond is not of
regulation size, but it is of regulation
form. The distance between bases is
but 40 feet. The fielders are stationed
the same as in the National league game,
| with the exception that there is a right
| shortstop, thus making ten men to q
side. In the outfield, in public games,
| there is an unlimited number of players,
each taking turn at the bat, first NOV
ing up one position whenever bats.
man is put out.
The catcher sits on the ground, well
back from the home plate, and, to guard
against injury, he wears a mask and a
chest protector. His position is such
that when a pitcher delivers a ball it
strikes the ground just between the
knees ana is taken on the short bound.
The batsman takes his position at
the plate with a heavy fiat bat, some
umpire, who must be a man of unim-
paired vision, calls upon the pitcher to
get ready, and then clearly sings out.
"One, two, three!" At the word three
the pitcher must loyalty deliver the
| ball. He pitches in the slow, underhand
way peculiar to the game 25 or 80 years
| ago, the idea being to deliver ball that
IDo INa 1,xr+ la ho4 I
| ing there in the darkness, with a sharp
ened sense of hearing and a wonderful
conception of the time that must
elapse before the ball reaches him, is
prepared to strike.
If the batsman should miss the ball
bounces into the catcher's lap, and is
returned to the pitcher by single toss
with a precision that is wonderful.
When the ball is batted the umpire calls
out quickly to the fielder in whose di-
| rection it is travelling, and he, guided
| by a sense of hearing, either catches
the ball or follows it in its course
! through the grass. Six strikes are an
out. In fielding any number of bounds
are permitted. If the batted ball is a
hot liner" and travelling straight for
an infelder's head, the umpire shouts
a warning, and in such cases the player
ducks or falls to the tuft
1t is possible, in fact the ball is fire.
| quently tielded to first in time to put out
| the runner. When throwing to first
the assisting player, who is guided by
the voice of the batsman, calculates
the distance with nicely and throws the
bali so that it strikes the ground few
| yards in front of the batsman. The
latter hears it coming and usually gets
| it without further assistance. Running
bases was formerly n difficult thing.
| There were then three trees on the dia-
mond, toward which the runner ran
| with outstretched hands. Bags have
since been substituted for bases, and
the runner is guided by the voice of
the batsman, who is required to shout
First, first, first" In like manner the
| other bags are won. Once on base the
runner is pretty sure to get home, I'M
| less his side dies at the home plate. Six
outs put side out.-Boston Transcript
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-20
THE PROFESSOR LOOKED OUT.

put his head out of the coach window,
his eyes twinkling, and said, in his
dignified, slow way:
well, boys, you've had the fun of
hauling me down here, and now l must
request you to haul me back again"
Smiles fed, faces grew long, and the
boys stood aghast.
All-right-sir," stammered one.
The professor settled back on the
cushions, resumed the book which he
had been quietly reading when the
"fun" began, and the boys proceeded
to drag the coach back to the grounds.
How they worked! The hill was
never before half so long nor half so
steep, but after almost an hour Of
putting and perspiration the jo6 was
done.
Then Prof Harrison opened the
coach door, and, descending. said, with
marked courtesy: 81 thank you for my
ride; l hope you have enjoyed it as
much as I have"
Eyes, sir" answered one of the boys
who knew not what else to say, and
felt that some response was called for.
There the matter ended, so far as
the professor was concerned, for he
never alluded to it again. The culprits
on their part resolved never to men
ton it. but it was too good story TO
keep.-Youth's Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-20
WORKING FOR HIS FOOD.

draws up a miniature bucket, from
which they drink, and then, loosening
their hold, the water pail drops down
to the bottom of the cage. You see,
these birds have been taught to work
for their meals, and they seem to enjoy
the labor immensely.
A crowd of children is always gath
cred in front of the BARRIERS window,
eagerly watching every movement of
the birds, and eXclaiming with delight,
when they are about lifting their food
within easy reach of their bills.-N. y.
Recorder.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-20

DR.. J--'s little boy, four years old,
had never seen funeral procession,
for they are of rare occurrence in the
quiet side street where the doctor lives.
Lately, however, one of the doctors
patients died, and there was burial
from the street.
AS the procession moved along the
little boy came running to his father,
and, pointing to the hearse, asked:
ooh, papa, what is that?"
THAT, my child" said the doctor,
with a deep sigh, sis an erroneous dag
osis!"-Youth's Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-20
MULES ARE PROFITABLE.



binary Farm Work.
There can be no question of the SUI
periority of mules over horses in all
kinds of farm work in this country,
says the Canton (Miss.) Times. This
is the verdict of all practical success
full farmers. 1t is useless for us to di-
late on this subject, for it is a fact too
we'll established to admit of discussion.
Our contemporary says: The horse is
being rapidly displaced by electricity,
bicycles and steam, and his production
must necessarily be restricted, as but
few, and those of the finest and for
special use, will be required in the near
future.
The mule. however, will for an uH-
known time in the future be required
for farm work, which is the most eX-
tersive of all productive industries, and
must bring remunerative prices. 1t has
always appeared to us that it would be
a profitable business. The prejudice
against home raised stock, so unfound-
ed, has been one impeachment due, how
ever, in great measure to the want of
proper production of first-class stock,
from the same sectional causes which
hold US back in so many other indus
tries, viz, want of thorough business,
care of production, and habits of gentle
manly leisure.
The south has paid enough for i'm
ported mules in the last 80 years to
buy every farm in every southern state.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-20
FISH EATING GRASS.
Oregon Farmer Claims That Carp Are
Denuding His Meadows.

Oregon Farmer Claims That Carp Are
Denuding His Meadows.
A rancher whose place is on the bot
tom along the willamette slough, be
low Holbrook Station, was in the city
had recourse to the United States fish
commission for the introduction OF
carp into the rivers of this section.
He says these fish are destroying his
meadows by eating his grass and grub
bling up the roots. AS the water over
flows his meadow the carp follow it
up in thousands, the small ones weigh
ing about three pounds pushing their
way up where the water is only three
inches or so in depth and clearing off
I'll vegetation, so that when the water
recedes he will have mud flats in place
Of meadows.
He says that while looking at the fish
Eating mis- grass he got so mad that he
took off his shoes and stockings and
went out into the shallow water and
attacked them with hoe. He slashed
lot of them in two, but when the drove
became alarmed and made for deep
water they bumped their noses against
his shins and came near knocking him
off his feet, and his ankles are black
and blue from the humping he got.
As for driving the carp away, he says
he might as well have tried to sweep
back the rise of the Columbia with a
broom.-Portland Oregonian.