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Arizona republican., 1896-12-19

ORNATE TUITION and classes in languages: U English, Spanish, French, German, Ital- ian. Latin, Greek, Hebfew, etc., and in and other sciences, by an ex- perience1 professor of European and American whose special method has always been crowned with an unrivaled rapid suc- cess. Highest references. For particulars etc., address or apply to Dr. Berson, Seventh Ave. :, South, No. 423.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-19
PROFESSION AL

HARRISON E. sTROUD-surgeon General u Arizona. General prac titioner. Special attention given to treatment of disease of lungs and electrical healment of disease of women.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-19

nR:ELLAP SUMNER-Generalp practitioner. U Special attention paid U diseases of women and children. Office and residence southwest corner Monroe and Third streets
 Office hours 10 to 12 8. m., to 2;30 aud to 7:30 p. m. Telephone 148.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-19

TYR. T. F. CHILDS-Physician and Surgeon
 U Present location, 2A w Washington St. Office hours, 10 70 12 8. m. 2 to and to D. m All diseases treated scientifically Diagnosis a specially. Prompt attention to night calls
Arizona republican., 1896-12-19

nR. N. B. COLE-Chronic diseases a spe- U cia!ty. Improved apparatus for the treat ment Of diseases of eye, nose and air passages. Ohce second avenue, opposite the Ford hotel.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-19

nR. ANGEL MARTIN, diseases of eye, ear R nose and throat and general surgery. Ohce-S. E. COT. Adams and Center Sts
Arizona republican., 1896-12-19

c DONOFRIO-Choicest wines snd hauors O. kepti in stock constantly Family trade solicited. No. 11l and IA E. Jackson St
Arizona republican., 1896-12-19

A M. FUTILE, M. D., HOMEOPATHIST. A. Specialties, lungs and pelvic diseases. Consumption surely cured. Telephone No. 5 to Il 30 B. m
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-01
mr. lrNcHnrno Posr-orrIcE.
The King il Dead! Long Live the
king

IYNCHBURG. VA Jan. 3l.-Spe
cial.-"The king is dead. Long live the
king" is an appropriate quotation Tor
the scene Al the Lyuchburg post-oilce
at d O'Clock this evening, when the ke-
pubhCan postmaster. Nj. James NJ. Nc
Laughiin stepped out Of the office ne
has filled so acceptably for four years
and four months. and the new Demo
cratic postmaster, Mr Watkins L. Moor
man. went in.
When the special agent had completed
his work. the clerks and lettcr-carriers
assembled and the eX-assistant post
master. Mr. Wallace PattesOn, in their
behalf. presented the eX-postmaster with
a handsome chair in a few wen chosen
remarks Mr.. Mclaughlin made a brief
and feeling reply, in which he highly
complimented the employees of the office.
Then Mr.. r.. r. Sherman, the distribut-
INK clerk, presented the ex-assistant with
a handsome chair. There were warm
hand-shakes and expressions Of good
wishes. and business was resumed under
the now postmaster.
The special agent found everything in
good shape
The new assistant postmaster. Mr. r..
4. Lacey. also took charge.
Only complimentary things are said
about the eX-postmaster. who has never
been surpassed as an official, while every
body Is satisfied with the new postmaster,
who is one OF the most popular men
i'm l,VnchbUrg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-01

Wright will he continued next week.
There have been several professions Of
f1.th.
The sheriff is summoning jurors ana
witnesses In the case OF II. III. Harris
in1Icfed for murder. whose trial Is set Tor
next Monday In the UustiRgs Court.
Mcssrs. Eddie Eigcnbrum and William
Henry Mann were out to-day soliciting
subscriptions TO stock in The Petersburg
Baseball Association. The stock Is ten
douars per share.
The pastors OF tho Baptist churcnes OF
this city. together with Rev. Or. Wright.
OF Richmond, dined with Rev. II W
Battle. -. D.. pastor Of the First Baptist
church. this afternoon At his residence,
on Liberty street.
the receipts from the entertainment
given at the Academy OF Music last nlght
by some OF our local talent for the bene-
Mt Of the Home for the SICK. amounted
10 over one hundred dollars.
Rev y. r. Warwick. Of this city, has
been appointed by Presiding Elder Rid
dick. of the Farmville district, 10 the
charge o. the churches in Prince Edward
county circuit Mr.. Warwick VIII leave
tomorrow morning for his new field OF
labor.
Or. j. ". Hartman. formerly OF Rich
mond liz critically H.
an Virginia partridges were nearly eN-
terminated by the severe weather OF
winter before last. and unless left IN
disturbed their determination VIII be co5l-
plete / understand that there is a very
commcndablc effort on foot to buy 40
large number Of partridges in Georgia TO
restOck this section.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-01
Proprietor, Buffalo lifhIa Springs, Va.

the clerk Of the county or corporation
court OF the county or city bon which said
real estate Is situated a deed conveying
tho same. i'm which shall Doe set forth AN
the circumstance appearing BOB the clerk
Office I'm relation 10 the sale. and reference
bee made 90 said report ln no case shalt
the Commonwealth be liable FOR amy costs
incurred under any Of the provisions oi
this act
For every deed executed under this sec-
ton the clerk shall Doe entitled 20 One
dollar which the purchaser shall pay on
the delivery OF the deed.
II the clerk refuse 20 execute such deed
the court may compel him TO 10 so upon
the petition of the purchaser.
Every such deed shall he with covenants
or speciay warranty.
n no such deed bo made under this
chapter within one year after the pur-
chase of the land by tno party entitled
10 the deed. The owner of the land AZ
the time it was sold for taxes and county
levies and bought hy the Common
wealth his heirs or assigns. may. aiief
such year before such deed Us made. res
deem the land by paying 90 the pure
chaser the amount paid there Tor hy hiin,
with such taxes and ioyies as he may
have paid thereon since his purchas.
with interest at ten per centum upon sucn
payments from the date they were Pcs
spoctyeiy made.
The provisions OF section sis hundred
and eixty-one Of The Code. shall apply to
deeds made under authority ~ this -fr-
ton. and the provisions OF section six
hundred and hfty-two shall apply to real
estate sold under authority of this sec-
ton
No real estate which was purchased
by the Commonwealth prior t1 the hret
day Of February eighteen hundred ana
ninety-f0ur ar sale of lands FOR taxes
and levies delinquent thereon. shall DE-
sold under the provisions Of this act until
the expiration of TWO years from that
date
. This act shall De- in force from its
passage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-01
Library Book SHE.

At meeting of the House Library
Committee yesterday Mr. Charles Poin-
dexter was called on for a statement IN
relation 10 the sale Of library books last
October. In reply to questions. MIR. Poin-
dexter stated the main facts Of his con-
ncction with the controversy at that time,
and gave some OF the grounds on Wnich
was based his estimate OF the value Of
the books in question. The books were
described as containing. among others, a
collection Of the United States Govern
ment publications from the Journals Of
the Continental Congress Of 1774 down
10 our time and large collection of the
legislative and other public documents of
the several States of the Union. This
general description was based on personal
Inspection OF the books Just AFTER the
sale ana on the old catalogue of The
contents Of that part of the library from
which the books of that sale were taken
IN support OF his estimate of their value
reference was made 10 the published opin-
ons OF Messrs. r. a. Brock. Il. A. Bruce
and On C. n. Ryland, librarian Of Rich-
mond College. which were printed al the
time Of the controversy just after The
sale
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-01
REPORT on mr. TEXTS.
AMER Strengthening The Bottom She VIII
be One of Mos, Magnificent Vessels Ahoat.

amer Strengthening The Bottom She VIII
be One of Most Magnificent Vessels afoat.
WASHfNGTON. Jan. 3i.-Ihe House
Committee on Naval Affairs has received
from Secretary Herbert. in reply 10 a
resolution offered by Mr. Fisher tRepub-
licam, of New York. a report on the
battleship Texas.
The report gives complete history Of
the vessel, including reports Of the naval
..lrucl0rs Of tho damage she sustained
when dockcd last fan al me New York
navy-yard
The Department. says the Secretary.
approved The recommendations OF tbl
board which surveyed the Texas after
her accident al New York as TO certain
alterations in the hull. and The work is
now being proceeded with.
The Secretary concludes his review OF
the matter as follows:
ut was found after commissioning. and
with an weights on board. that the yes
sci iiOatcd on the calculated lines and
with trim. as designed thus verifying in
ID marked and unsual degree the correct
ness of The calculations so thoroughly
made al The instance OF the department.
as the history of the ship win show lu
view OF the professional and personal dit
ferences engendered in the discussion over
thc plans OF this ship, as appear bN the
spondence. and which Occasiontd mo
little friction among those engaged in the
same N IS respectfully desired 40 call at
tentiOn TO the fact that the additional
strengthening of the bottom now being
carried out. and which the department {.
assured VIII make 10 I'm every respect
strong enough. Will add only forty tons
10 the snip, and calls for tightening her
weight except from her that amount of
cement. which will not prove injurious TO
the vessel
In conclusion. the Department respect
fully begs 10 quote the last PARAGRAPH
Of the report OF CAPTAIN Henry Glass.
capable and pains-taking officer Of the
highest professional standing command
ing tho Texas. dated January q 1895.
In concluding. / bed 10 say. that when
these defects I'm structure have been
remedied the Texas will be. IN my opin-
ion, one Of the most magnificent ships
of her class afoaL She is almost per-
feet In manoouvreing power. and great
steadiness make her an ideal vessel ~
sea, and she will be- found an admirable
gun platform. Her heavy armor Is We'll
placed, ana the vital points of tile ship
are thoroughly protected.
THE battery carried, which admits OF
concentrating q heavy IRE IN many
directions. would make her most iormida-
bic in action. She possesses ample netth-
ing space for the health ana c0mtoii
Of even q larger complement OF men
than now carried. and has facihiies lot
slowing stores and provisions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-01
FIRE IN PRINCE GEORGE.
4 Lunatio so Violent That lie Must be
Chained or He VIII KIN Himself.

PRINCE GEORGE G. H.. VA. Jan. 3d.
-Special-On Sunday morning, the 18th,
thieves entered the barn OF Mr. Joseph
Livesay, a farmer living near this place.
ana stole several barrels Of corn, and fired
the building. which was entirely consumed,
with the contents which consisted Of
about twenty-five barrels Of corn and
all the prOvender he had.
The. loss TO Mr.. Livesay. who is a very
worthy man, is quite heavy. There was
40 insurance en- any Of the property
This Is the second fire that has occurred
IN this immediate neighborhood IN the
last month
our jail, which has been vacant for a
long time. has three new inmates. On
Saturday, the 25th. Deputy Sheriff Leath
brought Robert Jones. (colored) lunatic
TO Jail. lie is so violent that he has 10
be kept chained to the floor to prevent
his killing himself
on Monday, Constable lsickert brought
Joseph Turner ana William Russ. both
sent on 10 the County Court TO be tried
Tor teloniously shooting each other Both
are badly wounded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-01
THE REPORT iDOPTED.
The Consolidation Of Richmond and Man
chester 10 be Referred so the Councils.

The special committees appointed by
the Councils OF the cities Of Richmond
and Manchester TO consider the question
of annexation held another meeting iu
room No of The city Hall OF this city
last evening at o'clock. There We're
present from the Richmond committee
Messrs. Wallerstein chairman, COttrcU.
Davis and Tanner. All The members OF
the Manchester committee were also on
hand-namelv: Messrs. Dtz Simms. Weis-
iCer. Bradley. Morton, Hurt. wills, and
Nunnally
1ne Chair explained that goo copies Of
the report of the Subcommittee had been
printed. and ON motion Of Colonel ran
ner the report was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Utz desired to know what would
be necessary now TO submit the report TO
the two Councils. The Chair stated a
set of resolutions would have 10 be adopt
ed. carrying out the provisions of the re-
port
Mr. Davis thought such action would
be an innovation upon the rights of the
committee.
Mr. Bradley said the report exactly
met his views and the Councils OF the
TWO cities should now decide how the bill
should be framed which was 10 be sub
mitted to the General Assembly
Mr. Sims thought the Legislature ought
t0 be asked for an enabling act. while
Colonel Tanner was of the opinion that
the committees had gone as fer as they
could go. and the matter should now Ice
laid before the two Councils.
Mr. Davis thought II was very neccs-
sarv 10 have the city Attorneys present
when the report 10 the Councils was TO
be decided uDOn and on his motion ~ was
decided to hold another meeting this af-
ternoOn at o'clock in the CITY Han Of
Richmond. when the city Attorneys Of
Richmond and Manchester Will be invited
TO hp present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-01
THE RfLEIGH BTDGET.
\ stay to the Governors Order-s.iant
Oaks DYING.

RALEIGH, y. c.. Jan. 3i.-SpeciaI.
Tho net receipts from the story oil the
ke.OrmatiOn' were 800. This is not go
good as was expected from the size III
the audience each night
Al tho request Of Lieutenant Winslow
Judge Starbuck has issued an order
stay ing the FORMULATION OF the Cover
nors order, annullng the commission of
Lieutenant WinslOw. The officer is still
DO command. All three Of the divisions OF
tne reserves have endorsed Commander
WinslOw's stand.
The fund TOR the relief Of the Cumnock
mine sufferers has reached Sl.OlJ. Raleigh
gave 500. besides food and clothing
The cotton ana tobacco markets here
are lively
Some Of the handsome oaks m Capital
Square were dying 50 rapidly that they
had TO be cut down. There is an caro-
est appeal made 20 the Street Commit
tee not 20 cut down the trees along the
streets. as the paying is done. II seems
sacrilcge 10 cut down these handsome
trees.
The sad news of the death Of Mr.. John
Heck. at Knoxville, Tenn. reached here
yesterday. lie was a Raleigh boy. 4 son
of the late Colonel J NJ. Heck. lie had
typhoid-fsver. His body will be brought
here tomorrow.
Register of Deeds Rogers says that
many OF the prominent business men
mere ga Raleigh have so far failed 10 list
their purchase tax
TIE Capital Club gave its last german
at the club-rOoms last night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-01
HE POISONED HIMSELF.
MAX ECKERT, a RICHMOND MN
mrs FROH CHL0R0IOEN.
skctcb of &, Totob.teae on which He
Had Written His own Nane-Mr'
Eckcrt Wen Know in This city

According 70 he New York Sun OF
Yesterday Max Eckert, Druggist al
G5 Avenue A. New York city, killed MN
self Thursday morning with cnloroiorm.
According to the story told ~ some Oh
his acquantances, Eckert was addlc'eu
to the use OF chloroform. and II y hO'
absolutely CERTAIN whether he dleo OF an
accidental overdose OF whether II W.
his intention to commit suicide Inc
latter supposition appears the more prob
able. as all Eckert's letters were care
fully arranged, and marked 10 be returned
to the writer's. Ia several letters wrlt-
ten by Eckert himself he speaks OF MS
intention to commit suicide.
TAKING THE DRUG.
According TO the story told by FREEZER
iclg Schwcser. who was Ecketts Vi',n'
the druggist had been taking unusually
large quantities OF his favoritc drug our
ing the past few days. Thursday morn
ing he came into the store ana was
standing in the rear room. when och"e'-
scr asked him some question. lie re-
ceived no reply and walked back toward
the rear room Just as ne reached the
door. Eckert pitched. forward on the
floor. The clerk called in policeman
who summoned DR.. Rohloffs, of I'll sixth
street. but before the physician arrived
Eckert was dead.
NAME on A TOMBSTONE.
Among the letters found in Eckerts
desk was one. date December 3 1896, in
which he bids goodbye to his friends
and saws: do not be surprised. II
YOU do not find me in the morning.
There was also a rough sketch or d
tombstone, on which he had written his
own name.
Eckcrt was twenty-sevcn years old ana
Of
Avenue 4 on January LIST. Eckerts clerk
saws that he had a good trade, and that
his suicide must have been due TO other
causes than business troubles.
HIS RELATIVES HERE.
Eckert was formerly a mem
Der Of the firm Of Saunders
& Eckert, druggists, mt $50 west
Leigh street, this city. Some six months
ago the firm dissolved partnership, and
Eckert cIerked at the store until about
two months ago. when he went to New
York 10 live. His father is dead, and
his mother is now in Germany. lie has
several cousins in this city, and an uncle.
Charles G. Eckert No. 34 west Broad
street.
Mr.. Eckert was well and favorably
known in this city. He was a native Of
Germany. but had been IT. this country
for several years Last year he took
the pharmacy course at the University
College Of Medicine, and won the class
medal. His uncle, Mr.. Charles Eckert.
a well-knOwn citizen. set him mp ia bust
ness, and his friends thought he would
DO we'll knowing that he was "A druggist
of high attachments. il is said that he
was addicted 20 the opium habit. but
otherwise there was nothing against
MIN. His character was unimpeachable.
MI Charles Eckert left for New York
yesterday. and viii have the remains
inferred there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-01
He Is

the man who succeeds, because he Is al
ways at his best.
Are you feeling as well as this, or are
you feeling under the weather low
spirited, and worn out? II so. why not
follow the example Of the thousands who
keep their systems in splendid condition
by using Duffy's Pure Malt WHISKY
EVERYBODY who tries it finds IT has
wonderful effect on the circulation; that
it gives tone to every part OF the body
and adds zost to life that nothing else
can produce This IS because il is not
an ordinary whisky. but pure, healthfui
stimulanL which quickens the blood
arouses the Tagging energies. and makes
all who take it feel strong, healthy and
well
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-01
PEESONdLs AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Hichmond's Citi-
zens and other Matters.

Interesting Facts About Hichmond's Citi-
zcns and other Matters.
The Circuit Court viii convene next
Monday.
Judge Charles p. Latham has severed
his connection with The evening Star oil
this city.
Miss Lola Allan. Of Washington, d. c.,
is visiting Mrs Edmund Waddill' Jr.' at
92i Park avenue.
Mr.. w. a. Wharton. Of Baltimore. is in
the city, stopping at 4. J. Todd's' o2i
west Grace street.
Mr.. and Mrs 9. G. Earle. who have
been spending January IN Florida nave
returned % Richmond.
Mrs. Dabnoy j. Pierce. who has been
weeks, has returned home.
Invitations are out for the marriage
of Miss Mary Y. Iiasker. and NJ. Arthur
W. Via. Tho ceremony Will tako place
at Union-StatiOu Methodist church on
February fth. al e O'Clock j. NJ.
Colonel Catlett Gibson. who, as was
published several days ago, wiif remove
10 New York city to live. has formed
"A partnership with a Mt. Levy, OF thdl
city, with whom Dc viii practice law.
Mrs :. G.. Vemahlc, OF Atlanta. has
issued cards of invitation for the mar
rage OF her daughter. Miss Leila, TO Dr.
James y. Ellis. of this city The ceie-
mony will occur At the First Presbyterian
church. of Atlanta. on wednesday even
ing, February 18th. at f.So O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-01
DINRsyEN UtS .WISYfEFS.
The Investigating Committee Report That
bts' harces Wore Completely Dispro,ed.

NEW YORK, Jan. 81 The commit
OF Lord Dunraven that the load water
tne OF the Defender was altered hv
changes IN ballast, to-day made its re-
port. The document is quite lengthy.
and concludes as follows:
Upon careful consideration of the
whole case, the committee are unaui-
mously OF the opinion that the charge
made by Lord Dunraven. and which has
pe'n the subject OF this Investigation.
had SIS origin i'm mistake: that II il moi
only not sustained by evidence. but IS
completely disproved. ana that all the
circumstances indicated by him rs Civ
ing rise 10 his suspicion. are entirely
and satisfactorily explained"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-01
4 NIGHT or FIRES.
4 ship Attached for S25,000-h liquor
Dealer Assigns.

NORFOLK. VA, Jan 3i.-Special.-Last
night and to-day were noted for fires.
There were SIX in all. the most serious
occurring about ] O'CLOCK this morning in
the New York Laundry, on Freemason
street. and owned by James II. Kelley.
The building was practically destroyed
and the machinery ruined. lie had no
insurance on his effects, but viii enter
business at once.
rhc large stock Of feed at the dairy Of
j. h. Brickhouse just beyond the city
limits, was destroyed about the same
time.
Inc coal shipment from Lambcrts
Point Tor the week ending yesterday ag-
gregatcd 1851 - tons, making 1881 Il
tons for the month.
Judge Hanckel. of the Corporation
Court. to-day ovcrruled the motion OF
...Ichael Roman. convicted at the October
term of folOniOusly shooting Thomas
rafps (colOred). for a mistrial, and SEN
fenced him 10 the penitentiary FOR four
years This makes so far Delegation o.
Twelve to be taken 10 the state prison
on the adjournment OF court
The United States Court to-day heard
argument IN the case of the Belgian
American Maritime Company, OF Ant
werp. rs. the steamship Great Northern
10 recover $4,000 salvage. In June, iNt,
plaintiffs steamer Sycamore found the
Great Northern or Iiattcras I'm disabled
condition and lowed her 10 this port. she
Was attached June 9Th while undergoing
repairs at Newport News, and released
on bond.
r. T.. T.. Coleman well-known print
or. died this morning at the house OF
his uncle Rev Dr 4. b. Dumarray, AZ
Churchland Norfolk county. The re-
mains. accompanied by delegation from
Norfolk Typographical Union. will ne
taken 10 Bowling Green tomorrow Tor
intcrment
John r. Fulford. a wholesale and retail
liquor dealer, assigned to-day TO jude
W y PortlOck as trustee. The amount
for which preferred creditors are named
aggregates $4,000. and includes the Bank
of Commerce for 5000. George NJ. Com
pere. g.. 500. the Gottschaik Company, OF
Baltimore. 1854. llman Boykin * Co.
of Baltimore. 25ii.
The oyster gun-boat Chesapeake IS here
to-day.
A special to the Virginian from Wash
ington says:
In the cases Of triah Bell. Sherreil Bel
and W. "A. Brantley Jr.. charged wiz
the murder OF Mr. John W. Bonner, the
jury returned verdict this afternoon OF
murder in the second degree. Each OF
the three men were thereupon sentencd
20 thirty years ian the penitentiary. The
verdict is considered a very lenient one.
and the jury was probably influenced ny
the youth Of the defendants.
The case of David Creole. one OF the
accompdces i'm the affair. and who CON
fessed was called. He entered plea OF
guilty of murder in the second degree ana
asked for mercy. referring to the iact
that ne had done the State great ser
vice by turning States evidence.
The Judge sentenced him 20 iiiteen years
I'm the pententiary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-01

scolarian and Partisan TsNt-Books Pro-
hlhifeh In .nnffI llrnlinn.

COLUMBIA. s. g., Jan. 3D.. Boo The
House or Representatives Mr. Easls con-
ccaled weapon htii was Killed With Mr
RacOts Amendment 10 disfranchise per-
SONS convicted al violating the lale
s bin To place the telegraph and eX-
press companies under the couiio. az
The Railroad Commission was introduced.
The Senate spent che day passing fn"
special orders. building and Joan d.
ISOLATION bin. requiring building and loan
associations 90 invest iu tho state. Inc
free-schOol bin. boz which sectariau aud
partisan books especially hisfor,r-l sre
prohibited ZOO Tho public schools. and an
insurance BILL prohibiting the fnree-
quarter clause ard est0pping allegations
OF fraud and securing Insurance aiier
sixty days length. With cities Of ossr
..fIaU executed