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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
hat became almos, an object of rever-

hat became almost an object OF rever-
cncc.
II was, however, on the night OF ms
election to the presidency that the noble
tile served TO bring about foot-pal
game which. for genuine excitement ana
tho prominence of the parties engaged
has never been surpassed. Tnc news
had dust come TO the old bomestean III
Illinois that Lincoln was elected. Here
IL the story as told by an eyewitness
~ few OF rs ladies went over ana
helped Mrs. Lincoln prepare httle sup
per for friends who had been inviteu III
20 hear the returns. Every haii houf Oh
so We would pass around co1cc anu
cakes. About one O'Clock In the MORN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

be makers name on the lining inside
hows II 10 have been manufactured by
2 y Davis. OF Washington. ID. g.. show
NIX that Mr. Lincoln believed ia patron
Eine home Industries.
Mr.. i.incoln's hat played a very im-
.oTtant part In his career when hc was
sostmastcr at New Salem. Ii was before
ne days OF the railway mail service on
team or street cars. There were no "sDc-
asl delivery" carriers al that time. out
lincoln was equal TO the demands OF the
dtuation and became a peripate.ic post
,ffcc As soon Us the letters were re-
lciyed each day he would put them in
as hat. and stroll through The town Ills
all. gaunt form could easily be describ-
q from all quarters. and everybody was
more or less concerned in the contents
the hat. Upon being questioned as TO
shat the mail had brought. Lincoln
you'd remove his tile and carefully l,ok
weg the lot OF letters. In this way he
ot only became acquainted with mis-
lnlgbberA but bis uniaus and unitarian
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14
Notice of Sale of Real Estate.

In the Probate Court of the County of Mari copa, Territory of Arizona. In the matter of the estate of E. NJ. Mills, de- ceased Notice of sale oi real estate at Private Sale
 Notice IS hereby given, that in pursuance of an order of the Probate Court in and for the County of MaricOpa, Territory of Arizona, made on the 11th day of May, 1896, in the mat ter of the estate of K. M. Mills, deceased, the undersigned, the admin strator of the estate of deceased. will sell at private sale to the highest bidder for sale. subject to confirmation by said Probate Court, on Thursday, the 18th day of May, 1896, at 10 o'clock a. m., at the office of J. B. Woodward. in Porter block, southwest corner of Washington and Center Sts., in the City of Phoenix in the said County ofMaricopa Territory of Arizona, where offers or bids will be received for the following described real property. to wit:
 The equity of the estate of deceased in the N. E. fl of the N. K. Z of the s. E. L of Sec. 29, Twp. ? N, R. 5 E., to- Canal, also like equity in N. 15 of lots and 4 ir block Block No. 59 in the City of Phoenix, also lots 10 and II, Block No. 10 of the Capitol addition to the City of Phoenix.
 Terms of sale, cash.
 VIM GIBSON, Administrator of the Estate of E. M. Mills
 deceased.
 Dated May Il, 1896.
 [Date of first publication May F, 1S96.l
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14
What the Czar Wanted.

The first mot of the new czar was de- livered upon the occasion of Nj. de Giers' official visit to the emperor, who received him with the greatest dem onstration of friendship, at the same time expressing the hope that notwith- standing M. de Giers' reported wish to retire from office he would still con. tinue to work with him for many years. But, your majesty, it is scarcely pos sible; look at my feet, they will hardly carry me-" The czar replied: T am very sorry for you; but as far as I am concerned, do not want your feet, ] want your head"
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14
Notice of Special Election.
COUNCIL CHAMBER. CITY HALL,

COUNClL Cd M MBER, ClCl HA ALL, {
 PHOENIX, ARIZONA, APRIL 30, 1896.
 Notice is hereby given that special election by tn legal voters of the City of Phoenix, A. T., has been called bv the common council of the city of nh9n X and will be hel1 Tn the va rious wards of said city on the 2nd day of June 1896, between the h of 8. m. and , p. nn. of said day, IS follows:
 For the election of one mayor of said city to fill unexpired term of R. L. ROsson, resigned, and of one councilman in the Second ward thereof to l the unexpired term or B. Allyn Lewis. resigned.
 Also to ote upon the pro position of issuing S10000 in the bonds of said city to pay the present bonded indebtedness thereof repre- sented by Fire Department bonds for $i0000 issued October 30, 1886, and maturing October 30, 1896.
 Also to vote upon the proposition to take up and fund the average floating O. warrant in debtedness nf said city outstanding April 30, 1896. amour ting to s39. 800 %, by the issuance of s39 5 OO in the bonds of said city; the terms and conditions Of which said bonds for S10,000, and for S39 800 are more fully set forth in the resolution of the Common Council of the City of Phoenix. A. T., passed April 30, 1896, and herewith published at length as part of this notice:
 RESOLUTION.
 Concerning the issuing of Bonds of the City of Phoenix.
 Good cause appearing, it is deemed advisable by the Common Council of the City of Phoenix to issue bonds of said city for the following purposes, towit:
 First-For the purpose of paying the present
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14
OAOCIrY LOTS, 50x13713 feet, five minutes OUU walk from court house, no street car

3OOTx k9T on 5e51a soaa ds ss five five I1s ss required. First-clGss streets and avenues. Every lot elegantly situated and perfect. no ravines or broken lands, and each covered with a luxuriant growth of alfalfa, (meadow) are now in our hands at prices that simply defy competition and can never be duplicated in Phoenix, viz: At from s6O to s100 each on the installment plan, monthly payments of s10 each. We address ourselves particularly to people paying rent, exhorbitant rents, for poor accomm odations both in houfes and rooms, every dollar of which is that of practical waste when paid by the permanent settler. This offer cannot last long. Hence, to the renter of houses and rooms we say-COME AND SEE Us, you are now wasting from SIP to s2O per month in rent, buy family tent and live on ycur own property until you decide later on to build or sell your lot at 8 big ad vance, thus saving not only money. but owning lovely home for what, otherwise would go to 8 landlord. This inform ation isan angels visit' to the saving wife ana pointer to the indus trious young man and lady working for 8 monthly wage. Send this paper to your east ern friends. It's good thing.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14
An Ancient Bank Note.

The Bank of England has in its pos session a bank note dated December 19, 1899, for e555. It was printed from an engraved plate, but had blank spaces for the amount, date, number, and sig nature. Across it are written memo randa, showing that it was repaid in three installments In appearance it is not altogether unlike the modern note. In the bank library is another note for e25, which was not presented for III years. Another curiosity, said to be unique, is note for no less than G1. 900, 900, dated 17S2.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

l extended article on obesity, which was recently published
 in the Medical Age, an ex-
 5zeel4&482 tract from which is herewith 4S{kR&# given:
 kf@-s.!. After long study of Obesity
 7 and it's cure have come to the conclusion that Dr. Edisons Obesity Pills and Obesity Fruit Salt more nearly fill the re qu1rements of 8 thorough cure for this malady than any or all other treatments. These reme- dies reduce the flesh, but do not reduce the system"
 Sarah Davenport Troost, East Eighth street, Kansas City. writes: "FOr too much fat on face and neck I used Dr. EdisOn's Obesity Pills and Salt. In month they reduced me p pounds and improved my health and figure" " Deborah Preston Sheldon. Little Rock, Ark, writes: My hips and abdomen became un- duly fat and my physician induced me to take Dr. Edison's Obesity remedies In about five weeks three bottles of the Pills and two of the Salt reduced me 3l pounds and restored to me all my old gracefulness"
 Hon. Wm H. Deane. writing from Albuquer que, says: "Dr. EdisOn's Obesity Band reduced my abdominal measurement 10 inches in four weeks"
 pr. Edisons Obesity and Supporting Bands should be used by 1eshy men and women.
 MeasurefOr Bands as per figures on cut.
 These remedies take off pound day. No rigid dieting: No purging. No inconyemence No danger. No loss of time. Perfectly harm Jess. Obesity Fruit Salt, $l bottle. Obesity Pills, s1 50 6 bottle. Obesity Bands, s2 50 and Every fat person should read it. We have three large stores and 8 corps of physicians Send for symptom blank. Druggists sell our goods We bill mail orders and answer mail We refer to all large mercantile agencies. LOR- ING CO, Department 45. Mo- 113 State Street, Chicago, III.
 For safe by Dr. G. E. Keefer. Phenix. Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

TIT s. GOvernment lands and Information i'll U |. detail governing the same. Golden op- portunities to secure 320 acres or less of the at a cost not to eyceed sl5 per acres with per petuai water rights. This can last but a few mouths at most when nrices will advance over those st the present time asked by canal com panies which is $2n per acre.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

ENOR SALE-A first-class imported percheron T stallion, pedigree to be seen at our office. Also several young draft horses ranging in weight twelve to fourteen hundred pounds as we'll several young driving horses, fine stock bargains can be had If taken at once.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

XK7 K7ANTED-Boarders in the country, pleas. w ant drive, three miles out Address R. this office.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

LNOR SALE, CREAP-Two cars fat cattle E E. F. Kellner's store.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

E GERARD-Physician and Surgeon L. Office, room Mo- 8, up stairs, Gooding block corner Center and Adams street; resi- dence, No. 532 North Fifth street Practitioner of ihirty-fve years experience. Cal attended to day and night.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

TYR. D. M. PURMAN Office Cor Adams ard O Center Sts. Office hoHrs to 10 S. m, and, to and Ito p. m Diseases of women Night calls left at DeWitts hack stand w,i5 receive prompt attention
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

TYR. T. F. CHILDS-'hysician and Surgeon U Present location, 20 North Secon Ave Office hours, 10 % F 8. m ? to and to D. m.
 All diseases trested scientifically Diagnosis
 specially. Prompt attention to night calls.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

MRS. A. J. sMITH-Clsirvoyant, medium Nl and magnetic healer. Tells past, present and future. Locates mines Letters answered. Will hold seances or give treatments Ut homes. Card reading, sc. 24 South Third street.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

1.-TWO or three rooms in residence eligibly
 situated. Apply on premises 439 East Washington St, corner Fifth.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

nR ANCIL MARTIN, diseases of eye, ear
 O nose and throat and general surgery Ofice-S. E. cor. Adams and Center Sts
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

WTANTFD-Sy a comaetept woman a place
 w to do general housework Is g gooG cook. Call at College Place, corner First Ave and VanBuren St.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

TYR VIM. DUF- IELD- Graduate of the Uni. u versity of Pennsylvania. General practice. Special methods and apparatus for diseases of throat and lungs. Pneumatic fferentiation, steam creosote, etc etc. Office and residence, 2S s. Second Ave
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

nR. R R. MICHAEL-Physician snd Sur A geon. Office and residence in Mahoney building, opp. court house. Hours 10 to 12 a. m., 1 to and to 8 D. m. Special attention paid to diseases Of women and surgery
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

na. PHILP-Ofice and residence. 2S Sec u ond avenue. Specially: Non-surgical treatment diseases of women. Hours to II m.. to D. m, and D. m.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

TYR. A. W. COrTRELL-Office ana residence
 D If N. Gente- St., over Chamber of Con- merce and NJ. & P. R. R., office. Day or night Office hours to 12 a. m, to and to 7p. m. Telephone Mo- 12S.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

OlbV hSCOIUeT. The Common Council of the City of Phoenix do hereby designate the following rolling places and appoint the following election officers for said special City election June 2, 1896:
 First ward-Polling place, Gardiner block; inspector, John T. Dennis; judges. c. J. Dyer Republican; 8. D. Lount, Democrat; ballot clerks, Phil Wharton, Republican; c. A. Luke, Democrat: poll clerks, Mark Heissman, Repub- ican: Frank Meador, Democrat.
 Second ward-P ,lling place, Gooding block, N. W. corner Adams and Center streets; in spector. F. W. Sheridan: Judges, I. N. Bell Re- publican John Fl. Burger. Democrat ballot clerks, Herbert Goodman Republican; Frank Fuqua, Democrat; poll clerks. C. Eschman, Re- publican; Homer McNeil, Democrat. Third ward-Polling place, office of Justice Johnstone Wall street; inspector, 8. N. Phil lips: judges, Jas. D. Monihon. Republican; A. w, Hoffman, Democrat; ballot clerks, Harry Kyle, Republican,; E. M. Doris, Democrat; poll clerks, T. D. Molloy, Republican; J. G. Kellum, Democrat.
 Fourth ward-Polling place, City Hall; in- snector, Frank B. Moss; judges, w. P. Smaller, Republican,; K F. McElwaine. Democrat: bal lot clerks, Wm. Black, Republican, ". T. Smith, Democrat; DO clerks, Paul Gutike, Re. publican; E. F. Kellner, Democrat.
 In witness whereof the Acting Mayor and the City Recorder of said City of Phoenix have duly signed this notice in their official capa- city this 30th day of April, 1896, at Phoenix, A T.. aforesaid. F. B. MOSS. T A. JOBS, Acting Mayor. City Reco rder.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14
? Popu|ar V ants.

EOR RENT-Lsrge, airy, unfurnished room II with 6 fine shaded court and back yard Cor. First and VanBuren Sts.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14

E o. RICHMOND, M. D. C., Phnnlx, Ar. l'. zona, Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist, Diseases o fall Domestic Animals Scientifically treated Residence 5S7 West Van Buren street Office atthe Golden Eagle stable, Second, near Washington St. Telephone No. 5l No Charge tor Consultation. Territorial Veterinary.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14
NOW FAT !?
 SOON THIN /!
pr. Edtson's Obesity Pills, Fruit Satl and Bands Will Make You Thin
 and More Comedy.

Ellen Foster Bevans, MD, has written
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14
Veterinary.

C. NORTON. D. V. M., VETERINA Ai y physician, surgeon and dentist. Residence No. 127N. Fourth Av. Office, ground floor, Mo. nihon block. No. A W. Washington St., Phe-
Arizona republican., 1896-05-14
PROFESSION AL
 FShVGieionG

w H. BATTIN. M. D.-Physician and sur
 W. geon. Office, 30 N Second Ave. Res ldence, corner Jefferson and Ninth Sts. Office hours, 9 to Il & m., l to ? and to p. m. Over 20 years experience in obstetrics and treat ment of diseases of women and children. For night calls summon c. W. st3vens' hack Tele- phone No. B.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-11-20

Apropos of the late ten. Newton's |
death is little story he told twenty
years ago. when his work at He'll Gate
made him much-talked-of man.
II was in the quarry country Of In
Llama, he said, where they take great
locks of oolytic limestone without the
$50 of q pound Of powder. had heard
# the process, and l took team ~
ircensburg and drove down to the
uarries to see. The superintendent
'as Welshman Of unpromising APP
france. He was certainly an unedu-
tied man. so far as colleges went, but
&c knew his business.
II asked him how he managed to
blast such huge blocks Of the rock, and
how much dynamite was required to
tie ton. He said he did not use dyna-
mite or any other explosive. He simply
used unslalxed lime. 1t astonished me,
but before he took me to the quarry he
set up q piece of pine board an inch
thick against wall Of rock, brought
out revolver and fred at the board.
"The bullet passed through, fat
tened against the stone and fell to the
ground. Then he set up the board
again, and, taking the flattened bullet,
threw 1t against the board with aston
ishing skill, striking 1t each time In the
same place, and after the fifth cast the
board was split from top to bottom.
* didn't use as much force when
threw rs when shot, did p he said.
But the board would never split along
the grain by shooting Mt it. could
tear that board into pieces shooting,
but IL l want It to break in long sec
tions on the grain don't want to use
such sudden force.
| "'That's how blast with lime
"And then he took me TO the quarry
They had drilled . series of holes In
the place he had marked, his judgment
and trained intelligence telling him
where the dividing line should run
Then they tamped these holes full o
unslaked lime, poured water on It
keyed them shut and waited. II
twelve hours the mass of rock h
wanted would begin with groans AM
cracklings to separate. In sixteel
hours it would be free, and the force o
the lime would be spent.
"'If used powder or dynamite sal
he, Il would rip out such a mass as tina
in fifteen minutes; but it would
Clipped and cracked into a hundre
pieces. Or, more likely, in q larg
blast the powder would simply tear on
way along the least resistance, shell
ing out lot of spawls and leaving m
big rock as solid as ever
~ thanked my Welshmsu," said GeI
Newton. land told him he was much I
PHILOSOPHER"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-11-20
THEY DON'T SAY DARK"


In washington II Might Mean That .
BruHstts's . Negro.
"A difference in the meaning Of words
that might interest dialecticians was
brought to the notice of New Yorker
who went to Washington not long ago
to help friend get married, says .
New York Sun writer. Nobody can
marry in Washington without first get
ting a marriage license at the city hall.
Neither the man most interested nor
his New York friend had ever been
,rried in Washington, and 1t was
With some trcpidation that they went
after the license together. 1t was
agreed that the New Yorker should do
the talking. After several attempts to
extract a license from the tax clerk,
The mayors private secretary and two
ray deputy sheriffs, the pair got to
right desk and applied for the
use. The clerk asked the names OF
contracting parties, their place Of
,,nce, and other questions. Then
said to the New Yorker:
is the groom light or dark?"
Light" returned the young man,
wondering what complexion had to dc
with the matter.
Lady light, also?" asked the clerk
writing busily.
mo, she's dark" was the reply.
"Dark?" said the clerk, inquiringly
land the groom light? Is that right?'
Certainly" replied the New Yorker
with dignity, wondering still more.
Marriage between So-and-so, white
and So-and-so, colorcd," read the clerk
whats that9" shouted the groom
taking hand in the game. What tn
devil do you mean by calling her col
| ored?"
why, this gentleman said So" sal
the clerk.
II didn't" protested the New Yorker
II said she was dark. She's brunette.
"Oh, brunette!" observed the clerk
81 see. You are from the north, aren'
YOU? Down here when we say ligh
we mean white, and dark means co
ored. Here's the license. One dollar
please"
Cheap enough, too, will. the info
nation thrown in," said the groom I
the New Yorker as they took the
cense and went away. II wonder
they'd call = mulatto striped?'
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-11-20
Alaska - . Hunting Ground.

Doubtless Alaska will before long be-
come a favorite hunting ground for
sportsmen that are content with moth
ing less than primitive nature. The
journey to the coast OF Alaska is nc
longer serious matter, and, while th'
int rior is still difficult to reach, it ha
an agreeable summer climate, and
no worse region for camping |
many another frequented by hun.
and fishermen. The Indians are go
and faithful guides, though they hav'
. way of eating up at a sitting thu
sweets provided by travellers for q Ion
journey.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-11-20

Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. ~
Prepared only by c. I. Hood q Co.. Lowell Mass
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-11-20

Notice Il hereby given that the copartner-
shin heretofore existing between the under
signed, doing business at Florence. Idaho un-
der the name of Yates 4 Rothwel, has this
Rothweil retiring. The business will be con
tinued at the old stand by L. R. Yates. who
will collect all bills due the late firm and as
WILLIAM G. RorHwkLL.
l.. X. YATES,
F,orenco Idaho October u, 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-11-20

Notice of Dissolution Of CopartnsrshiP.
Notice IL hereby given that the copartner,
ship heretofore existing between z. Z. wood
and H. Hamlin. has this day been dissolved oy
mutual conselt Mr.. Wood retiring. All ac-
counts due the late Arm will be collected py
Mt. Hsmlin who will continue In the business e..
n the old and. and who assumes the napii-
G. b. WooD.
H.HAnLIn.
Florence, Iiaho. sers. q, 1896. aeH
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-09-02

The Iowa home for feeble-minded
children was struck by lightning and
burned.
Two members of threshing crew at
Trip, S. D., were killed by an explod-
ing boiler.
Fire at Cheboygan, Mich, destroyed
100000 feet of lumber belonging to
Mr.. Charlton of Toronto The loss is
about 100000.
The historic Red Lion of Stockbridge,
Mass, the most popular hotel in the
Berkshire Hills, has been totally de-
stroyed by fire. Only the front wall,
which dates from 1773, was left stand
ing.
The town of Ontonagon, Mich, was
practically wiped out of existence by a
forest fire, only about dozen houses
remaining. The population of Onton-
ago was about 1900 and the property
loss is estimated at nearly $4,000, 900,
over So, 900, 900 of which was sustained
by the Diamond Match comapny.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-09-02
Change Of
Northern Pacific Depot
In MINNEAPOLIS.

On and after September 1st all Northern
Pacific passenger trains will arrive and
depart from the c. NJ. & st, p. Ry. Passen-
ger station, corner Washington and
Fourth avenues south, Minneapolis. Pas
sengers alight from trains on level with
the street and will not have to climb a
flight of stairs in order to get out of the
depot This change will land the passen-
ger nearer the business part of the city.
Street car lines are Immediately in front
of the depot entrance, thus giving quick
and easy access to any part of the city.
W hen you want to take the Northern Pa
citc to or from Minneapolis, remember
the change of depots.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-09-02
CRIMINAL NEWS.

A big seizure of struggled jewelry has
been made in New York.
Federal authorities have captured 8
complete counterfeiting plant neal
Waco, Tex.
Mrs. c. W. Green of Kansas City
killed her three children and suicided
Temporary insanity
The president and vice president OF
the American National bank of New
Orleans have been arrested.
Bill Doolin was killed in battle
with United States Marshal Heck
Thomas and deputies east of Guthrie
0. T.
Carl Becker and James Greegan, the
Nevada Bank forgers, have been sen.
fenced to life imprisonment at San
Quentin, Cal
Joseph Orosz was hanged at Pitts
burg for the murder of his sweetheart,
Teresa Bobak, who had rejected him
after promising to be his wife.
A warrant has been issued for the ar
rest of paddy" Purtell, the pugilist.
He is charged with abandonment of his
wife and baby who are in destitute cir
cumstances in Kansas.
During the festivities following a
Pittsburg colored wedding, former
lover insulted the bride, and the groom
at once shot him dead. In general
fioht which followed the bride was
stabbed twice