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Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
FUNCTION OF THE SPLEEN.
It Is Kind of Safety Valve to the Blood
 Circulation.


 The spleen, of old, writes Dr. Andrew Wilson in the Illustrated London News, formed an organ which puzzled the classic physiologists. It did not seem to manufacture amy secretion, like the liver or sweet-bread; and they knew, as we do to-day, that removal of the organ is not necessarily attended by much disturbance of the vital func- tions-a fact due to the duties of the missing spleen being laid on the shoul- CTS of other organs, most probably the lymphatic glands The spleen is un- doubtetlly a blood gland. It is the seat of manufacture of the corpuscles of the blood, red and white, and it no doubt also disposes of the old rolling stock of the blood, dissolving and disintegrat- ing the wornout corpuscles. Addition al evidence regarding the spleen has been supplied by Prof. Schafer, F. R. S., and MT. B. Moore. They have proved that the spleen acts as a kind of safety valve to the blood circulation, and it responds at once to all variations in the blood pressure, whether these vari ations are from heart or lungs. It is an organ which shows rythmical con- fractions, and would appear to be a kind of delicate governor, analogous in it's nature to the self-acting mechan- ism of that name in the steam engine.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
AN OLD PLOT.
But in This Case New Heroine Was
 Worked In.

Worked In.
 Young story-writers are apt to begin literary career by telling, in some form or other, the story which follows. But it must have taken a real genius to make COW the heroine. This particular story is attributed by the Philadelphia Times, in which we find it, to Texas locomo- tive engineer.
 The engineer was running his train at full speed, when, he says, his atten- tion was attracted by a COW which seemed to be coming straight~down the track to meet the train. He put his hand on the valve and puffed out three sharp whistles.
 Still the COW came on, believing at every step, and acting altogether in an unusual manner. As much from curi- osity as anything else. the engineer slowed up and sent the fireman ahead to see what was the matter with the COW. No sooner did the COW see that the speed of the train was slackening, and that the fireman was going to investi gate, than she turned and ran straight back down the track, stopping now and then, looking over her shoulder and switching her tail as much as to say: Come on!''
 The man followed, and by and by saw the COW stop short at high trestle. Going up, he discovered another COW which had got herself fastened in the trestlework squarely across the rail.
 As soon as the animal was released, the two cows lost no time in scampering away.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
CARPETS WERE UNKNOWN.
How the Fourteenth Century Mansions
 Were Furnished.

Carpets in the fourteenth century were unknown Iuxuries, says Good Words. but the fashion of strewing the apart ments with rushes was being gradually abandoned. Rushes were still used iii the retainers' hall, but for the better rooms sweet-scented herbs and fragrant twigs were usually employed.
 In the fourteenth century windows were apertures filled with glass so as to admit light, but to exclude wind. The walls also were frequently hung with cloth or tapestry to protect the inmates of the room from the many currents of air that penetrated the strong but bad ly built walls. We learn from various ancient documents that it was the duty of the serving men and pages to sweep out the principal apartments, but as the use of water is rarely mentioned, damp and fragrant leaves and twigs must have aided not only in collecting the mosphere in such costantly closed rooms, fresh air being only admitted through the doors opening on to the battlements or balconies.
 From old inventories at Thurleigh and elsewhere we ascertain how scant- fly furnished were these ancient man. sions, although they seem to have been abundantly supplied with fagons and drinking cups in gold, silver and finely engraved pewter, besides an infinite number of black jacks or cups made of leather.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04

rostrated stem, and the remainder is practically the kaik. tis of all craft of its size the swiftest, the most easy to handle and the most comfortable, and the Turks generally are admitted to be the best oarsmen in Europe.
 Indeed, they have need to be, for both the Bosphorous and the Golden Horn are crowded with craft of every kind, and made dangerous by the swiftest of currents. The distances, too, are very great, and such as no or dinary oarsman would undertake for pleasure or for the sake of exercise. l. is no joke to pull Is or 16 miles against stream which in some places runs four or five knots an hour"
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
THE FORMIDABLE UMBRELLA.
A French Tragedian Finds It Mightier
 Than the Sword.

The affection of the collector for the objects of his zeal has been amusingly illustrated by story told of Melingue, a French tragedian who had a mania for gathering together great quantities of old vestments, arms and similar an- tique apparatus. Among his treasures was a beautiful and keen-edged sword which had belonged to Philip H., son,of Emperor Charles V.
 Having worn this sword in piece in which he was performing, Melingue was making his way homeward in Paris one night. The weather was rainy, and he carried an umbrella. Under his cloak he bore the precious sword of Philip II.
 Coming around corner, Melingue was suddenly menaced by two sneak thieves. He was an expert fencer, and knew that with the sword he could quickly beat the rascals off. But he said to himself:
 What! Betray to these rascals that I have such precious possession? ,No! They might be too much for me, after all, and then they would get it. will keep it out of sight"
 So saying, he placed his left hand on the hilt of the sword inside his cloak, and with the other hand let down his umbrella. With this as a weapon, he assaulted the footpads with such force and spirit that he put them to flight.
 In this case the umbrella turned out to be mightier than the sword.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
THE TURKISH KAlk.
1t More Closely Resembles the GUnd ella
 Than Any Other Craft.

At more closely Resembles the GUHd0la
 Than Any Other Craft.
 Crawford, the author, to whose skill full pen Constantinople is indebted for one of the most charming volumes ever issued in its praise, has a word to say about the Turkish boatmen and thei, vehicle, the kaik.
 "Constantinople owes much," writes he, ito the matchless beauty of the three waters which run together be- meath it's walls, and much of their repu- tation again has become worldwide by the kaik. It is disputed and dis putable whether the Turks copied the Venetian gondola or whether the Vene- tians initiated the Turkish kaik, but the resemblance between them is so strong as to make it certain that they have a common origin. Take from the dongola the 'felse', or hood, and the
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
MEXICAN MUMMlES.
The Grewsop1e Spectacle in the Catacomb
 at Guanajuato.

at Guanajuato.
 In different places, including Guana- juato, Mexico has display of compara- lively modern mummies and of cata- combs. The practice prevails, as in Barcelona and some other European communities, of renting tomb space fer the use of corpse. In Mexico, if at the expiration of the original term there is no renewal of the lease. the corpse is evicted and dumped into an extensive underground chamber. If in the dry air the evicted mummifies he stands against the wall: if he tumbles to pieces the bones join the vast miscellaneous heap. The Guanajuato catacemb is ghastly enough to satisfy the most ex- acting connoisseur of the grewsome.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
Louis Napoleon's Prediction.

A correspondent of the New York Sun calls attention 10 the fact that in his "Recollections of a Minister to France" MT. Washhurne says: q was somewhat surprised to hear him (Na- poleon III.) remark that he thought Spain could not hold Cuba, and that the result would be that she would sacrifice all her soldiers and spend all her money and then lose the island in the end''
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
Pure Food and Drink. Suppose we gave

you a package of SeAillzng's Best tea, and said, You needn't pay for this unless you like it.
 You'd say, "Thank you,' and try it.
 Your grocer will give you a package of SeAllllng's Best; you give him fifty cents. You try it, and don't like it, and tell him SO.
 He gives you fifty cents back; we give him fifty cents.
 SeAilllngs Best is going to win n-on its merits.
 ScAiAsng's Besf fcohee, soda, baking powder, spices, and favoring extracts are also good in their way-and money backed.
 4 .Sehizing q Company San F,anciseo
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
The Water Lily.

Several specimens of water lilies have the very curious peculiarity of bloom ing all day and at evening closing their blossoms, and, by retracting the stem, drawing the four entirely under water. There is no more singular fact in the history of flowers than this oddity of the water lily.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
THE ELECTORAL VOTE.

The following is the electoral vote of the states as based upon the apportion- ment act of Feh 12Q1.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04

 Addition.

But, notwithstanding they are now in the city itself, there are few lots for sale yet at prices corresponding with the "Sound Money Doctrine" of President Cleveland and his cuckoos, which means that kind of a dollar which will buy two dollars worth of property. These lots are near the new elec- tric car line which is now in operation. The lots are in the city and their occupants do not need to ride into town, but the presence of electric street cars is popular and adds market value to the property. Inside of five years this will be business property. Buy lot now for residence and when business crowds you out the rents will SUD- port you in house outside in some addition where you can keep horse and drive into town and collect your rents. Terms, cash } in one year, 5 in two years at 10 per cent interest.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-08
ACTION ON BOND BILL.
Republican Leaders in the House
Favor Early Action-Com-
n1ittee Meets.

Washington, D. c., June 3.-The bill
prohibiting the issue of bonds, which
passed the Senate last evening, was con-
sidered by the House ways and means
committee today. Representative Wheel
er Dem, Ala.) moved to report the bill
favora bly,, but no action was taken at
the time. The committee adjourned.
The sentiment of the committee seemed
to favor making an adverse report.
After the meeting the Republican
members of the committee with the Re-
publican leaders of the House held a
conference to discuss the question. The
predominant sentiment was that it was
desirable to dispose Of the resolution
without delay, to put at rest whatever
apprehension may exist in business cir
cles. Chairman Dingley said:
1.-THE only question is whether, in view
of the lateness of the session and the de-
SRA bility of an early adjournment it is
worth while to take up the matter i'll the
House now There is no question what
ever that the resolution will be reported
adversely when action is taken
1t is understood that every Republican
member of the committee will vote for
an adverse report and that Mr.. Turner
of Georgia and Mr.. Cobb Of Missouri of
the Democrats will vote with them.
Mr.. Turner announced today that he
desired an opportunity to vote for an
adverse report before adjournment.
Messrs. Wheeler of Alabama, McMillin
of Tennessee, McLaurin of South Caro-
lima and Crisp of Georgia Democrats,
it is supposed. will support the resolution.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-08
TROUBLE IN CHICAGO MILLS
Fifteen Hundred Employees at the IL
Iinois Steel Works Are
Locked Out.

Chicago ILL.,, June 3-There is a lock-
out at the works of the Illinois Steel
works, Ashland avenue and Thirty-sec-
ond street, and nearly 1900 men are
thrown out Of employment thereby. The
order closing the entire plant was issued
by Supt Walker at 5 o'clock last even
ing, and went into effect an hour later.
At 10 o'clock yesterday morning com
mttee of the Amalgamated Association
of Iron and Steel Workers notified the
managers that after o'clock that even
ing they would not work with some fifty
negroes who were employed at the mills
about a month ago.
The trouble which Supt. Walker says
was the direct cause of the lockout,
which statement the men deny, broke out
about O'Clock in the afternoon. -Four
inspectors and therefore perfectly salts
factory to the men who were buying
them, were sent back to the ''straighten-
ers" by Frank Kruger, an employee of
the works. He claimed that they were
defective, to which claim exception was
taken by the men. The straighteners
asked Kruger if he would not, as a
means of avoiding trouble, set the rails
one side for further inspection, but he
declined. to do so. At an appeal from
Kruegers Judgment, Foreman Tom Jew
ensued. The straighteners objected to
doing the extra work, and Jewell told
them he didn't care whether they worked
at all or not. Thereupon seventeen of
them walked out AS the straighteners
arc absolutely indispensable to one of the
most important branches of the works
a complete paralysis ensued.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-08
IN WATERY GRAVES.
Believed that Persons were Blown
from WharVes Into the
River.

st. Louis, Mo-, June At has been
feared that a large number Of people
now reported missing from East st.
Louis found watery graves. In the
light of recent Developments 1T seems as
though these fears We're not unfounded.
for III the past two days two bodies
have been dragged from the Mississippi
waters. The body of an unknown wom-
an was taken from the water near East
Carondolet. 1t still lies unidentified
Tony Messing. who formerly lived at
1886 North Nineteenth street, was found
III the water near the dyke near the
East st. Louis elevator. 1t was sup
posed that he was blown into the river.
In addition to this a large number of
horses and animals have been found in
the debris which has collected along
the banks A number of these horses
were fully harnessed and as the storm
occurred at a time when the river front
was crowded with teams going to and
coming from St. Louis with the last load
for the day it is thought that a number
Of drivers may also have been swept into
the stream. There is no way to fully
determine the number of missing.
Contributions of money and clothing
continue to pour in and thousands of pao-
pie have received aid in one shape or an
otner The total amount of contributions
received is S161 ,65S.
There has been just eighty-fve miles
of streets INSTRUCTED by debris as a re-
suit Of the tornado. All of these streets
have been made passable and will be
cleaned up in ten days. In the city there
are 490 miles of improved streets, so it
can be seen to what extent the tornado
interrupted traffic.
President Saffit and Secretary Aull of
the st. Louis Fair association are super
vising the reconstruction of the roof of
the grand stand which the recent cyclone
carried off 1t will be completed by Sat
urday in time for the celebrated club
event. in which the cream runners of
American thoroughbreds are entered.
The big card Saturday, with the $4,000
club membership handicap, is attracting
general attention in turf circles.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-08
SPAIN LOOKS TO FRANCE.
Thinks They Have Enough in Com
mon to Warrant an
Alliance.

New York, June "A dispatch to the
World from Madrid says: "Among the
reasons that have encouraged the Span
iards to look to France for assistance
is the fact that at every stage of their
difficulties with the United States and
Cuba in the last seventeen months the
French press has shown more SYM
pathy than the press of any other Euro
pean nation.
''The Spaniards argue that even if
France and Spain had not so many com
mon interests in Morocco, in Mediter-
ranean questions and in Egypt, their
financial and commercial connections
alone would justify a close understands
ing.
Besides the financial connection Spain
has a considerable commercial connection
with France, as 40 per cent. Of the
total imports into this kingdom come
from France and about 36 per cent. of
the total exports go to France. The
Spaniards believe that France must as
sist them some day, because her West
India colonies, her interests in the Pana-
ma canal schemes and her trade with
Cuba and Porto Rico, which suffered
much already from the competition with
America, will make her desire to check
American interference with Cuban af-
fairs !:
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-08
BREWERS GIVE $4,000.
National Association Contributes
to ST. Louis Relief Fund
Rescue Work.

Philadelphia, Pa, June 3.-The Ma
tional Brewers association at its meet
ing in this city today voted to contribute.
$4,000 toward the alienation Of the
st. Louis storm sufferers.
st. Louis, Mo-. June "a movement
has been inaugurated to raise a fund of
$250,000 or more to aid those who lost
their homes in their efforts to rebuild.
Building Commissioner Randall predicts
that within the next two or three months
the only outward sign of Wednesdays
tornado in the devastated districts Will
be fine substantial new buildings stand
ing in fine contrast to the old and dingy
ones that were RACED.
Although it is one week since the dis
astrous tornado struck ST. Louis and
the east side, it was not noticed until to-
day that all the households had disap-
peared. Between the chain of rocks
and Choteau avenue last Wednesday
morning there were sixty-four of these
boats. Not one was left by the storm.
But few of them were safe, even in calm
weather, and three-fourths of them were
totally destroyed. An old river man
said: 'Net one of these households is
left have been patroling the river
now five days since the tornado and | am
sure that over 800 of these people, in
Guiding women and children. are lost"
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-08

they excited comparatively little interest
although there was full house to vote on
the river and harbor bill. 1t was passed
by 900 to 80, many more votes than the two
thirds necessary to overdue veto, and it
was passed without debate also Mr.. Dock
cry (Mo.) protested vehemently that de-
bate had been promised. Thirty nine Dem
ocrats voted to override the presidential
objections and tweuty-six Republicans stood
by Mr.. Cleveland.
The House on the Sd began clearing the
decks for final Adjournment by extending
the length of the daily session The House
met at IL O'Clock and sat until 6 p. m.
IN addition to this, Mr.. Dingley, the floor
leader Of the majority, gave notice that
henceforth he should object to all leaves Of
absence, save such as were requested on
account of sickness. The Importance of
keeping quorum constantly in attend
ance, he explained, compelled him to take
this step. partial conference report Oh
the general deficiency bill was agreed to,
and the bill sent back TO further conte-,
ence.
BY vote of 1913 to 33, the House on the
4th decided against the claim of William
Elliott from the First South Carolina dis
tr.ct, and gave the seat to George w. Muir
the Fifty-frst Congress was seated in place
of Mr.. Elliott. The latter had 1874 ma
jority in the face of the returns, but the
committee found that the former had car
ried the district by a majority Of 434. Mr..
Murray was given a round OF applause
when he came forward to be sworn in. Mr..
Elliott is the ninth Democrat unseated by
day was mainly occupied in debating the
case of Martin VS.. Lockhart from the Sew
enth North Carolina district. The contest
ant is POpuliSt.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-08
RAIN AT ST. LOUIS.
Adds to the Desolation and flinders
Relief Work-ContributiO
Are Needed.

ST. Louis. Mo-, June 2.-The work Of
Uelief and restoration goes on today in
the midst of falling rain which has pre-
vailed more or less during the past week.
Contributions of money. clothing, pro-
visions and other necessities are coming
on literally and the destitute are being
cared for Chief Harrigan has issued
q written request to the captains OF the
various police districts asking them to
prevail upon the employees of the police
department under them to contribute one
days pay to the relief of the cyclone
sufferers 1t is estimated that the po-
lice collections will swell the relief fund
at least $1,000.
The losses caused indirectly by the
tornado are just beginning to reveal
themselves. The direct results were at
once apparent but the consequences
slightly remote from the first cause will
hes nearly as cruel as the immediate eff
fects. Because the tornado ruined many
mills and factories, a large number OF
men will be out of employment for weeks
and months. How many men have been
deprived Of their opportunity to earn a
livelihood cannot be stated with any de-
gree of accuracy, but it certainly runs
into the hundreds in excess of the num-
Der employed to clear away the rubbish
and repair the damage wrought by the
wind.
Ten district assessors and fifteen clerks
left the office of A. III. Frederick. presi-
dent of the board of assessors, TODAY,
to make an official estimate Of the losses
caused by the storm. The assessors are
experts in property values and they will
make houSe-to-house canvass in the
territory blasted by the tornado.
A single day has made a vast change
in the account of the streets i'll the
devastated section. The drain has been
terrific Dozens of persons are kept
constantly busy handing out groceries,
shoes, dress goods, but so numerous
have been the responses in money and
other gists that for the time there is nc
danger of want.
1t is feared that William Hartigan, a
wealthy iron miner of Birmingham, Ala.
is beneath the debris of some wrecked
building. He came to ST. Louis two days
before the tornado to purchase lot OF
farm machinery and some stock for his
farm. Thursday he went to the fail
grounds to see Secretary Aull. He left
the track at about 4 o'clock i'll the after
noon. Since then nothing has been seen
of him.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-08
NORTH WESTERNS ANNUAL.
Railway Makes an Exceptionally Good
Showing.

Chicago, ILL.,, June 4.--The stockbold-
ers of the Chicago q North Western
road held their thirty seventh annual
meeting here today. The statement of
operations was one of the most satisfac-
tory ever presented. It showed that after
paying per cent. on the preferred and
5 per cent on the common stock there
remained nearly 100000 to be added
to the surplus. these figures not includ-
ing receipts from land sales.
The statement for the year ending
May 81 showed: Gross earnings. $33.-
436, 344; operating expenses, $2S, 32S. $40.
Net receipts. $5.1O7. 1893. Income from
investments. $257 800 Total net in
come, $5,365, 707. Dividends I per cent
on preferred stock, S1,563,975 per
cent. on common. $1.953,0 S2
The retiring directors were reelected
Prior to the stockholders meeting the
board of directors met and declared divi-
dends of 1a4 per cent. for the quarter on
preferred and 215 per cent. for the half
year on the common stock