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The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

We began our war for independence by
throwing British tea overheard, and the
Cubans are initiating the example as best
they can by upsetting the Spanish sugar
bowl.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

An exhibition OF Dore pictures in Chi
cago has set the pork packers to discussing
whether Dore was an artist, and out of it
will come a national discussion of the
question whether Chicago knows art when
she sees it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

The amount of pie in the Pacific rail-
roads has tempted the Vanderbilts and the
Goulds, and Mr.. Huntington has rivals to
deal with as well as the people.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

One by one the political volcanoes are
opening up, and before long the whole
country will be in state of eruption.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

The first yearly report of the Civil Ser
vice Commission of the city of Chicago
shows that 1926 persons made application
for examination, 949 passed successfully
and 1914 have received places. In the sue
cessfuI applications for Labor service"
there were 32l foreigners to o6 Americans.
but in the "of1icial service" there were Alp
Americans who were successful and only
12S foreigners.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

The Chicago Inter Ocean says gold is
not good pocket money and undertakes to
prove it by the argument that man
would rather carry 500 in bills than in
GOLD. The defect in the argument is that
very few people carry 500 as pocket
money. In the average game in this
country $40 is the limit.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

Democratic organs are very fond of talk
ing of possible split in the Republican
party, but the split in the Democratic
party talks for itself.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

TONNAGE. s., Walnut Creek, Sacramento
County, Cal. Gross registered tonnage is the
cubic contents of vessel below deck. Net
tonnage is the cubic capacity after deducting
from the gross measurement the space occu-
pied by the crew, machinery, etc.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

If Astor wishes to give good proof of
Americanism he would dismiss himself
from his London paper and come home to
spend his money.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

The agitation at Mount Tauquitz seems
to be mainly in the direction of emigra-
ton, and the people are getting away from
there.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

THE NEXT CENTURY-C. E. and N, Navy.
yard. Mare Island, Cal, and J. NJ, City. The
twentieth century viii begin with the year
1901. AS century is 100 years, it does not
close until the 100 years have been completed,
so the hrst century was not ended until the
last day OF the year 100 and the second CEN
tury commenced with the year 101. This was
explained in an answer to correspondent in
THE CALL of Friday, January 81.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

Mamma-Now, dear, can you remember any
thing about the sermon?
Small Daughter-Oh, yes, mamma. It was
all about the foolish people that strain at gates
and swallow sawmills.-Spare Moments.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

The adoption of more rigorous military
policy seems futile attempt on the part
of Spain to get the best of Cuba by making
the worst of it.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19
ORDNANCE NO. 234.

Adopting Street, Avenue, Alley and
 Sidewalk Grades, With Official Plat
 Thereof. Also Fixing Slope of Side
 walks.
 The Common Council of Phoenix do ordain as follows:
 Section l. That the plat of street, avenue, alley and sidewalk grades of the original townsite of Phoenix, pre- pared by s. A. Davison as the city en- gineer of said city, be and the same is hereby adopted as, and declared to be the official plat of all street, avenue, alley and sidewalk grades within the official limits of said original townsite of Phoe- north of the south boundary line cf. tkson street; also the north thirty three feet of East Van Buren street, which lies in Churchill's addition to the City Of Phoenix.
 Sec. 2. That the grade of all said streets, avenues, alleys and sidewalks as shown upon said official plat be, and the same is here adopted, and de- clared to be the official grade of all streets, avenues, alleys and sidewalks within the official boundary limits of said original townsite of Phoenix north of the south boundary line of Jackson street; also the north thirty three feet of East Van Buren street, which lies in Churchill's addition to the City of Phoenix.
 Sec. 3. That said official plat shows the elevation of grade line at all street, avenue and alley intersections also the sidewalk elevation at prop erty corners where streets, avenues and alleys intersect. The grade is uni form from any one street, avenue, o1 alley elevation to the next nearest
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19
FAST TRAIN LIMITED

Commencing Tuesday. November 10, and successive Tuesday and Friday thereafter, the Santa Fe route will re- sume its celebrated fast limited train service to Denver, Kansas City, Chi cago and St. Louis. The train will consist of vestibuled Pullman palace sleepers, dining car and buffet smoking car, and will leave Phoenix at 7:3O a. m. on each Tuesday and Friday, arriv- ing at Kansas City at 5:3O p. m. of second day, St. Louis, 7, and Chicago 9:4S the following morning, thus mak- ing fifteen hours faster time than reg ular trains. Dining and buffet cars will be managed by Mr. Fred Harvey, meals and lunches being served at con- yenient hours. For further informa- ton write or call on B. w. Gillett, gen. eral agent, Phoenix, Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19
MARICOPA & PHOENIX & SALT
 RIVER VALLEY R. R. co.

Through car service via Maricopa. Through tourist sleepers for the east pass Maricopa as follows: Sundays, to Cincinnati via New Orleans & Queen & Crescent route; Mondays, to Wash in ngton, D. C., via New Orleans & Pied mont Airline; Tuesdays, Ito Chicago via St. Louis & c. & A. R. R.; Wednes- days, to Chicago via Fort Worth & C. R. I. & P. R. R.; Wednesdays, to St. Paul via Fort Worth & c. R. I. & P. R. R.; Thursdays, to Chicago via New Orleans & Illinois Central Sunset Limited" finest train on earth; Mon days and Thursdays. For further par ticulars, call at ticket office No. 20 and P North Center street, or at M. & P. Depot. R. L. BLACFNMAN,
 Ticket Agent.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

street, avenue or alley elevation north or south, east or west. The sidewalk grade is uniform from any one prop erty corner elevation, to the next near est property corner elevation, north or south, east or west within each block. The sidewalk grade on the north side of East Van Buren is hereby declared to have an elevation 8-100 of foot lower than the sidewalk grade at the property line on the south side of said Van Buren street, but the elevations are not shown on said plat. Sec. 4. All elevations shown upon said plat are hereby declared to be the elevation of grade line at the point designated on said plat above the pres ent existing or datum plane of the City of Phoenix established by ordinance 166.
 Sec. 5. All sidewalks shall have a slope of 15-10O0 of foot per foot of dis tance on line right angled to the property line and toward the center line of the street, avenue or alley.
 Sec. 6. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordi- nance are hereby repealed.
 Sec. '. This ordinance to take eff feet and be in force from and after it's passage and publication as required by law.
 Passed by the Common Council this 5th day of November, 1896.
 Approved this 5th day of November, 1896. J. D. MONIHON.
 Attest: Mayor.
 T. A. JOBS, City Recorder.
 First published in The Arizona Re- publican, official city paper, November 12, 1896.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19
ORDINANCE NO. 233.

Repeating Ordinance Mo- 118, Hereto fore Passed, Granting to J. J. Gardi- her the Right and Privilege to Lay Down Water and Gas Pipes Along and Over the Streets, Alleys and Pavements of the City of Phoenix. The Common Council of Phoenix do ordain as follows:
 Section 1. That Ordinance No. 118 heretofore passed by the Common Council of Phoenix, granting to J. J. Gardiner the right and privilege to lay down water and gas pipes along and over the streets, allies and pavements of the City of Phoenix, be and the same is hereby repealed. Sec. 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordi- nance are hereby repealed.
 Sec. g. This ordinance to take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication as required by law.
 Passed October 26, 1896.
 Approved October 26, 1896. Attest: J. D, MONIHON.
 T. A. JOBS, Mayor.
 City Recorder.
 First published in The Arizona Re- publican official paper, November 1, 1896.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19
ORCINANCE kO. s32.

To regulate the speed At which bi- cycles may be ridden in the streets of the City of Phoenix.
 The Common Council of Phoenix do ordain as follows:
 Section 1. Any person or persons who shall ride any bicycle, upon and through the streets of the City of Phoenix, at rate of speed to exceed eight miles per hour, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon con- viction thereof shall be fined in sum not less than five dollars nor more than fifty dollars, and in case said fine is not paid, the person or persons convicted, shall be imprisoned in the City Jail until said fine is satisfied at the rate of one days imprisonment for each dollar of said fine.
 Sec. 2. This ordinance to be in force and effect from and after it's passage and publication according to law. Passed by the Common Council this 3d day of October, 1896.
 Approved this Sd day of October 1896. D. MONIHON,
 Attest Mayor.
 T. A. JOBS, City Recorder. First published in The Arizona Re. publican, official city paper, October 10, 1896.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19
MEXICAN CENTRAL RAILWAY.

On account of the Pan-American Medical congress will sell round trip tickets to Mexico City November 12 to 16 at rate of s60.31, Mexican money final limit returning December 31, 1896 For any additional information call on or write to J. F. Donohoe, conner cial agent, El Paco. Texas.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS,

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty five certs a bottle.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

EOR RENT-F1ve acre ranch two miles east II on Tempe road. See Plank 30 North First avenue.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

LNOR SALE-Team of horses, harness and l covered wagon, cheap. Call at Stover's stables, 1S1 West Madison St.. one block south of court house.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

FfNHE TROPICO-Rooms and board first-class,
 | one mile out of town. If you want full benefit of climate live in the country. For particulars ana conveyance, address B. A. Grant, City.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

CITUArION WANTED-Light work wanted O of any kind by young man; wages no ob- ject. Address T. w., this office.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

Commencipg Monday, October 19, and each Monday thereafter, Pullman tourist sleeping car will leave Los An geles on. train No. Q and run through to St. Paul via the Santa Fe to Kansas City, thence via Chicago & Great Western, arriving at St. Paul every Friday, 745 a. m. This sleeper passes Ash Fork every Tuesday morning. Westbound. this car will leave St. Paul every Tuesday at a. m., arriving at Ash Fork every Friday at 7:15 p. m. For further information regarding rates. berth reservations, etc., call at A West Washington street, Phoenix B. w. Gillett, general agent.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

EOR SALF, TRADE OR HENT-One new up II right piano, second hand piano, Singer sewing machine, two-r)Om flats, 1 six-roOm furnished house. Apply ". Sparks, 434 N. Seventh avenue.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

MADAME DE FOY of Chicago, Fortune
 M Telling. Vendome, rooms Il and 13, Phlenix, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

EOR RENT-A haudsoG house of seven l rooms in the pleasantest part of the city. Apply at Sixth Avenue hotel. M. A. w..
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

nR. LOUISE GRAHAM Obstetrics and dis u eases of women. Offie upstairs in Cot ton block, corner Washington and Center Sts. Hours, 10 U l2 6. m., to and to p. m.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

DLEASANT furnished rooms, board if de J sired; private family; no children. 20! Jefferson St., corner Second Ave.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

STRAYED-Sman sorrel mare, white strip, .D mad rope on whe, she left Reward. Re. turn to A. H. Rohrer, Hotel Adams.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

hR. VIM. DUFr HELD Graduate of the Unl 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, 28 8. Second Ave.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19
CHEAP RATES TO DENVER VIA s.
 F. P. & P,

Commencing October 20, 1896, and until further notice, we will sell round trip tickets to Denver, good three months, at rate of S75. This is the standard route, connections sure, time the best, and is the only direct line east, City ticket office, A West Washington street. B. W. Gillett, general agent.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

c DONOFRIO-Choicest wines and liquors O. keptin stock constantly Family trade solicited. No. H. and IA E. Jackson St.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

nR. A. W. .COrTkELL-Off ana residence U IA N. Gentei St., over Chamber of Con- merce and M. & P. R. R., office. Day or night Office hours to F 8. m, ? to and to 7p m. Telephone No. 12S.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

LoR sALE-Household goods, cheap. Par. II ties leaving city. UDfurnlshed rooms for housekeeping for rent. 124 W. Washington St., next to new postoffice.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

nR:ELLAP P SUMNER General practitioner. U Special attention paid to diseases of women and children Office and residence southwest corner Monroe and Third streets. Office hours 10 to 12 m., to 2;30 aud 6 to 730 p. m. Telephone 14S
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

nR. DAMEkON-Praclice limited to the u eye, ear, nose and throat.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

nR. I. F. CHILDS-Shysieian and Surgeon IL Present location, PA W Was bington St.
 Office hours, 10 70 12 a. P to and to D. ln All diseases treated scientifically Diagnosis specially. Prompt attention to night calls
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

A WELL EDUCATED young man with excel. A lent recommendations wants 6 place in the C.. untry where he can do light work for his board Address A. B.. this office.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19
? Popu|ar W ants.

l with two years credit at Stanford Univer sity and with best recommendations, wants position in country as tutor in Latin, Greek, higher mat hematics or primary studies If de- sired. Address o R.. this office.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

W H. fILWELL-Attorney at Law. Office nix. Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

LtOR SALE-Two ranches, leo acres each. I Free water goes with every acre in alfalfa Apply to E. R. Powell, corner Jackson and Sec Oud Straets PhRniX Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

N71LLIAM HERRtNG-Attorney ana com. w selor at law. Tombstone, Ariz
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19

nR ANCIL MARTIN, diseases Of eye. ear,
 U nose and throat and general surgery. Ohce-S. K. cor. Adams and Center Sts
Arizona republican., 1896-11-19
PROFESSION AL

IRA. Y. MCORMlCK-Gia aduate of Jeffer.
 U son Medical College, Phi iiadelphia. Of hce and residence, onihon block, over Wake lin's drug store. General practitioner Special attention given to chronic diseases. Telephone No. IS4.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-26

Bayari. ambassador TO England. In pub
licly using the language above quoted, has
committed an offense against diplomatic
propriety and an abuse OF the privileges
of his exalted position. which should
make him the representative Of the whole
country and not OF any political party
Such utterances are wholly inconsistent
with that prudent, delicate and scrupuious
reserve which he himself. while secretary
OF state, enjoined upon all diplomatio
agents Of the United States In one spesch
he offends a great body OF his cointrymsn
who believe In the policy OF protection. In
the other he offends all his countrymen
who believe that Americans are capable
of seIf-goyernment. Therefore,. as the im-
mediate representatives OF the American
people and in their name. We condemn and
censura said utteranoes OF the Hon. L. IT.
Bayard.
Resolved. Further. that In the opinion
of the house Of representatives public
speeches by our dipIomatio or consular
officers abroad which display partisanship
or which condemn any political party or
party policies or organization OF citizens
IN the United States are In derelicuon or
the duty Of such officers. impair their use
fuIness as public servants and diminish
the confidence which they should always
command at home and abroad"
A minority report, containing the views
OF the members OF the committee opposed
60 the resolution. viii also be presented.
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A paxolntion I'm Progress I'm Nicaragua.

Managua, Nicaragua. Feb &--Reports
received from the north this morning show
that the whole district north OF Lake Ma
naRua. including the departments or tne
west and north. are In open rebellion
against President Zelsys. Martial law
has been proclaimed. and the impresslng
OF men into the army IL being pushed rap
tAlv. The president is supported by wing
OF the Liberal party. The capital Is being
rnaae ready for defense The insurgents,
whose headquarters are at Leon, the old
capftai of Nicaragua and the center OF the
old Roman Catholic population. who are
onnosAa 20 the Catholics Of more modern
views. are expected 70 attack this city To
morrow or next day. The Conservative
party In this city this morning resolved
10 give moral support 70 President Ieiaya
also to send ex-Prssideut cardinas ana
Gen. Alvigil 10 Granada. near Lake Nica
razua. TO inform their partisans there OF
their determination TO support the prrHl-
dent. The insurgents are supported ny
portion Of the political party In power. vlt
up 70 the present time the opposition party
uroper has not Joined the rebels.
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plgnified Resolutions Reported
in the House.
CONCERNING THS AMBASSADOR
Fer His Attacks on the United States
Before British Audiences.
Ills Assertion That Americans Are Not
Capable OF SeIf-Governmens R1-
sented One Resolution Declares
That Diplomatic Officers should
Drop Their Partisanship Before Co.
ing Abroad.

Washington City. Feb. 2.-Chairman
Hit, Of the foreign affairs committee. to-
day reported 20 the house the preamhle
and resolutions agreed on by the foreign
affairs committee. censuring Ambassadors
Bayard for portions of speeches he deliv-
cred at Edinburgh and Boston, England
accompanying the preamble and resoni-
ticns with a brief report which sets forth
that AIR. Bayard did make the speecfSs
containing the features alleged 10 he OBJ
1ectionable, and saying that no action had
been taken by the government thereon.
The preamble contains the extracts OF
speeches which brought forth tha resoiu-
tions on the subject in the house. and they
are followed by the following resolution
recommended hy the committee.
Resolved. That ~ is the sense OF thc
house of REPRESENTATIVES that Thomas h.
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WASHINGTON OFFICE ,kEKERs.
Edward Claysou. Con Rideout, III. e..
Ms sen. Aaron .Iaffe aud Others.

Washington City. Feb -Special.-Ed
ward Clayson, the weil-known papulfst
has filed an application with the state de-
partment for a consnlship at Hingning
China- He bases his claim upon the fact
that he has spent only few wears af his
life out OF the field OF commerce and that
his relatives of influence are either officers
OF the English or Chinese army and sta
toned In China. He has the recommen-
datton of many prominent citizens OF the
state OF Washington. both Democrats and
Republicans.
The appointment OF Assistant Secretary
OF State Uhl to he ambassador to Ger
many may interfere with the appointment
OF Con ~ Rideout. OF Seattle. as a consul
IN Brazil, which was recently promised by
Mr.. Uhl. Mr. Rideout may have TO make
his fight all over with the new assistant
secretary Col. RockhlI
Some OF the Seattle Democracy may
yet get belated recognition. II. G. MIS-
sen. a Scandinavian worker In the party
in that city. has been ordered put on the
list Of special inspectors of emigrants
as an assistant 10 Mai. Walker. the head
Inspector, 10 take effect as soon as the
first vacancy arises. Appropriations be-
ing limited. and as few die and none re-
sign" Mr.. Nissen may not get recognized
for his faithfulness during the life OF the
present administration.
f. +. Flynn OF Garfield. Wash, has
been put on the list for a land office in
spectorship. He was promised. through
his friends. the place at Spokane. lately
filled by member of the Georgia legis-
lature-a recent importation. Now Mr..
Flypns friends are demanding that he be
given the appointment of Indian agent
a. Colville. in the event that the contirma-
ton of Mr.. Newman. OF Tennessee. is
hung up for good.
Howard Whittier. son of F. r wittler. Of
Seattle. is likely 10 he appointed 20 posi-
ton in the bureau of engraving and print
ing in this city. He has the Endorsement
of many citizens of Seattle. particularly
James Hamilton Lewis. s II. Piles ]. T.
Ronald and Il. q. Graves. The present
superintendent of the bureau Of eneray-
ing and printing SAYS that Mr.. Writers
appointment will he made lust as soon as
there becomes a vacancy.
Aaron Jaffe, son of the Seattle Jner-
chant. l. Jaffe. Is having friends here
try 10 obtain for him appointment
hv the secretary OF the navy TO cadet
shin in the naval academy at Annapolis.
The son of Commander Moroug, OF the
navy ward at Port Orchard, is seeking
similar place. but expects to receive ~ az
the hands of the president. Mr.. tieVe-
land told one OF Commander Morong
friends recently that he had but one an
poiutment at present. and that TOT thet
nIace there were already 3el applicants
ue also said he had as vet no idea which
one Of the ssl he would nominate
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Nansen Meant to n.tnrn Va e.reenlnnn.

s.. Petersburg. Feb. SIN the course af
conversation Capt Virgins. the we'll
Known navigator. Of Kara sea fame. gave
the impression Of not being hy any means
convinced that his friend Dr. Nansen had
reached the north pole. He said: ''It Is
possible he IS sending some of his men TO
fakGtsk. but so wild sn idea Is scarcely
admissible II u IS his entire party. the
ram must have heen wrecked for Nan
sen would scarcely have left her. Nansen
told sne that he proposed returning BY way
or Greenland, and would ar all hazards
nave avoided the Islands about Mini ko-
lenkH
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Washington City. Feb. I-After the
senate had DISPOSED OF much routine busi-
cess NORTH, chairman of the finance COM
Hlittee. Immediately followed with dis
tinet surprise IN the form OF resolution
20 take gp the tariff bin. M0rr.n began
with a brief statement as 70 the compl.ca-
,ioas on the tarin bin. he said II had been
apparent for many months that there Was
deficiency IN the revenues During every
month since the present tariff bin went into
effect there had been a deficiency.
How was IL before?' inserjected Cock
reli
Aorrill went on to state that the def
cheney up 10 this time In the fiscal year had
reacted 81 tss9na. If IL went on at the
ss~xs1e rate the deficiency would be SN.vo.-
90 for the year. It was certainly manifest
that congress should do something 10 re-
leye the treasury and assist in the revival
Of business Therefore he moved that the
senate proceed 70 the consideration of the