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The broad ax., 1896-09-19
PROSPEROUS MEXICO.
silver MsnonetAIIIsn L Better Than
the Gold


the Gold
Through correspondence with promi-
nent men in Mexico, W. p. Allen, Of
this city, has, through the Penny Press.
presented some very valuable informa-
ton bearing on the silver question. OF
course the mere statement Of the Ques-
ton a. the silver question" is mislead
ing. from the fact that Mexico Is on
monometallic silver basis, whereas the
bimetallic basis is what We expect for
the United States, instead Of the mono
metallic gold basis.
Recently Mr.. Allen received q print
ed letter from Mexico, some Of which
he referred to an eminent Mexican
authority, Mr.. A. V. Temple, who is
manager Of the bureau OF information
Of the Mexican Central Railway, City
OF Mexico. Answering the same under
date Of 18th inst. Mr.. Temple writes:
In the letter TO Mr.. Elder, to which
you refer, certain data was given with
the view OF establishing the fact that
the institutions OF this republic are in
a prosperous condition. 1t is q fact
that during the time Of my residence
in this country (26 years. the PUR-
CHASING POWER OF THE MEXI-
CAN DOLLARS HAS REMAINED
AB0UTTHE SAME Although Mexican
currency has fallen In value about 50
per cent a. measured in the money OF
the gold standard countries, imported
goods, Eoolens, etc, can now be pur-
chased In this country At almost EX-
ACTLY THE SAME PRICE IN MEX
ICAN MONEY AS WHEN GOLD WAS
AT PAR / believe that this fact i'm
plies THE APPRECIATION OF GOLD
RATHER THAN THE DEPRECIA-
TON OF SILVER"
This Is exactly the point, and is the
nub OF the whole discussion. Prices have
fallen In this country almost exactly In
the ratio that silver has fallen, or gold
risen. What we want is not q 50-cent,
For yet a 2OO-cent dollar, but such a
dollar as that II is the same which the
farmer gives his products for, and pays
for his taxes, interest and mortgages.
He will get that with the rise that the
restoration Of silver will give.
Further in a most interesting letter,
Mr.. Temple says:
I'm reference to real estate values:
The coffee plantations Of this country
have risen in value from SIS to $50 an
acre, which was their price when gold
was at par. to from $500 to $500 an acre
This, believe, TO be due to the fact
that We have an ABUNDANT SUPPLY
OF PRIMARY MONEY circulating
among our people, and also that the
rate Of exchange has Influenced in
Vestors Of gold standard countries to
invest their money in this country.
The rate OF exchange has also had the
effect OF keeping our money at home.
and has stimulated its investment in
irrigation schemes, the cultivation OF
large tracts OF land, the establishment
Of manufactures and various other
home industries.
The foreign investor nearly doubles
his capital when bringing It here, and,
at the same time, has the advantage of
our cheap native labor and sells his
products for gold on their expectation.
The native manufacturer has prospered
under silver at the expense OF the for
eign merchant and importer. Silver
contracts imports and stimulates ex-
ports"
All reports agree that Mexico pros
pers under silver, and We know that
with both gold and silver as primary
money We should prosper again.
The broad ax., 1896-09-19

Can bicycle riding be regulated by
ordinance? In New York the average
number Of arrests for ssorching il for
y daily, and It has not decreased all
summer. Does this indicate that the
ordinance, even when 1t ID strictly car
ried out, Il accomplishing any reform!
The broad ax., 1896-09-19
wears the wall Stree. Celia.

Maj. Mckinley tried very hard not
to commit himself on the monetary
issue in his speech accepting the Re-
publican nomination and came near
succeeding. One statement, however,
which lie let slip removes all doubt a
to his position. He said: The plat
form adopted by the Republican ma
tional convention has received my
careful consideration and has my IN
qualified approval" That means that
the Ohio man Is unqualifedly In favor
Of the gold standard. Let us hear no
more from the insincere fellows who
ara trying to let themselves down easy
By misrepresenting MeKinley's nnan-
cial views Mckinley IL . goldbug,
and they are fraud1 The Man, stock-
tpa csl
The broad ax., 1896-09-19

John Lawrence Sullivan II starting
eut On O new venture; In other words,
hs VIII star the country In Q play
absolutely free from any pugilism- He
says that Corbett only draws because
he boxes on the stage, while he, the
emily John L, win give the people their
moneys worth Of acting. pure and sim
pie, and beat Pompadour Jim on legit-
innate groundA OF such 10 the drama
to-day.
The broad ax., 1896-09-19

PLEASE think this over. Remember
this n your country and that - are
Americans, that the spirit OF 177s still
fingers In the veins OF very many OF
our people, and what the American
people believe to be right they will
have In spite Of life insurance presi-
dents. Respectfully yours.
u. c. Roberta"
The broad ax., 1896-09-19
finance or TariR.

First Printer-Yes, I'm getting a
much wages a. I ever did, and what's
better. 1t buys more than 1t ever ala
before.
second Printer-That's ali right; 20
90 when work, but the great trouble
10 l don't get any work to do.
y. P-Thafs on account Of the Low
tariff.
3. P-But the tariR Is Just a. hixh.
and little higher. than 1t was from
Lsfo 70 1880 tSee u. 8. treasury re-
portAs III vote for free silver tAis
tina
The broad ax., 1896-09-19

Mr.. Tornep-Where's the old M
these days? Mrs. Haicede-Out nav
elm round maxim speeches. While %
is out fghtin' the goldbugs me and he
young ones have all we can do stayn
at home fghtin' purtater bugs.
The broad ax., 1896-09-19
How to Grow 40 Cent Wheat.

Salzer's Fall Seed Catalogue tellI
you. It's worth thousands to the wide
awake farmer. Send fOur-cent stamps
for catalogue and free samples OF
grains and grasses for fall sowing.
John A. Salzer Seed Co., Lacrosse,
Wisconsin.
The broad ax., 1896-09-19

Even watermelOns amt what thsy
used to be-" said the aged loafer In the
grocery. kinder lost their strength.
assented the other aged lOafer. Used
to be that could get a chill five min
utes after eatin' one. but now they
don't take hold at all."-IndianapotS
Journal.
The broad ax., 1896-09-19

You haven't heard Q word about rain
nAkers this season, have you? Nature
has monopoliIed the bustnecs pretty
well % far.
The broad ax., 1896-09-19
The Union Pacific

Has been selected as the OfiGal Route
St Paul, Minnesota. and return By the G. l
R. This popular road will sell tickets Az
less than half rate. See them at their onA
941 18th ST., and secure sleeping car resi-
VatioQs and additional information
The broad ax., 1896-09-19

The Canadians have decided 10 taboo
American silver, but Mr.. Astor reports
that In upper English society circles
American sold II just - popular as
ever.
The broad ax., 1896-09-19
CAN HIDE THE TRUTH.
The Greatest of Gold standard L4AS
Lets the Get Out of the BaE.

The Chicago Tribune is the leading
exponent OF the gold standard lunacy.
As such II is doing great service Tor
bimetallism. From a recent issue OF
that paper we clip the following letter
and reply. Comment is entirely IN
necessary. The clipping was brought
to this ONCE by three Republicans who
EhaVe changed their views to Bryan
since the latter appeared in the Trio-
une's columns
The broad ax., 1896-09-19

Lawyer-well. doctor, what Is the cO13
du Of the burglars vicamf DOctor-VJSS..
.. n.s YOUTHS n,. a1 Ssaa, IA snd eaa 3
healed.
The broad ax., 1896-09-19

rhs cost Of housing wheat altar
thrashing ID greater In the New Eng
land states. averaging from IS CENTS IN
ywnorf % - cents {, NaasasAz.s11x
The broad ax., 1896-09-19

Nothing really cures Q man Of blun-
tng quite 90 thoroughly - to have peo-
Die accept his talk e. earnest
The broad ax., 1896-09-19

that paper we clip the following letter
and reply. Comment is entirely IN
necessary. The clipping was brought
to this ONCE by three Republicans who
EtaVe changed their views to Bryan
since the latter appeared in the Trio-
une's columns
THE LETTER.
Chicago, July 31.-(Editor OF the
Tribune.) -WilI you please inform me-
why silver was demonetized? l am Q
Republican and expect to vote for Nc
Kinley, but 1t seems to me that no head
way can be made declaring "16 to l"
dishonest dollar until the present dol
lar is justified. II ''16 to 1" was an hon.
est dollar before demonstration 1t
would again be an honest dollar unless
you justify characterization; II you can
do that then the dishonesty Of 40 to /"
would be a. plain as the nose on Q
mans face; but among the lay adyo-
Gates Of gold have not found one man
who could give a single reason, either
good or bad, for decentralization. II
seems surprisingly strange TO me that
the gold advocates do not see the ALSO
lutte necessity Of justifying that act
every day Of the week as a premise to
the charge Of dishonesty against "1s
to l." / know among the middle
classes with whom l associate this
has got to be done or every mothers
son Of them will be converted to free
silver. This question involves Just
exactly one-half OF the silver and
gold" controversy, and yet you ars
silent on this point. II there is no
fair and square reason for the so-called
Crime Of '73," the people are going to
know It In a very few weeks. and they
are going to vote for silver.
J. W. Curry.
THE TRIBUNE'S REPLY.
The coinage Of silver dollars was
stopped in 1873 for the sole reason
that such dollars coined at the ratio
Of 16 to we're more valuable than the
gold dollars and consequently would
not circulate They were melted down
about as fast as they were coined and
nothing was to be gained by coming
more. CHad congress increased the
amount Of gold in the gold dollar in
stead Of wiping out the silver dollar,
there would have been no crime. But
the destruction Of one-half of our
money was the design, and II was car
ried out by this act)
The 16 to 1 dollar Of 1873 was too
good. II the bullion value Of silver
were today what it was in 1873 the sill
yer dollar Of 371A grains would be
so good dollar that no owner Of bull
lion would have his silver minted, for
1t would be worth more uncoined. The
dollar would be so good 1t would not
circulate. Free silverites would not
have such dollar on any terms.
But silver is worth only about half
as much per ounce today as In 1873.
Therefore a free coinage dollar Of 1895
cannot be the honest silver dollar Of
1873. The free coinage Of 371A grains
Of silver now will not and can not re-
suit in dollar worth more than about
half as much as one coined out of the
same quantity Of silver nearly a quar-
ter Of century ago. Silver costs to
produce only about half what It did
then.
Comment Is unnecessary.
The broad ax., 1896-09-19

Entered at POstOnce as secOnd-eIa.s matte.
The broad ax., 1896-09-19

The architect Of the new Boston pub
he library has had q statue made which
he intended presenting to the library,
but the people Of Boston object strenu-
ously to the gift. The statue Ii thus
described In q Chicago paper: The
figure is about life size and represents
Q girl laughing. as she trips along, at a
baby who sits In the fold of her left
arm and reaches down toward a bunch
Of grapes which she 10 dangling above
the child" After this Il II hard TO see
how the people Of Boston could accept
this gift, even II the girl and baby were
dressed In toboggan suits. Any girl, be
she bronze or heshling, who will laugh
st q baby who il reaching down toward
q bunch Of grapes which il being dan
gied above 1t has no business to be
paraded before the public.
The broad ax., 1896-09-19

Doubtless the profession Of detecting
crime has its peculiar destinations. but
they do not appeal to every one. by q
long shot For Instance, few women
would care TO be today in the place Of
Mas Lillian Allen, o. Marion Archer
a she ID called professionally. the
clever woman detective Of Cleveland.
O., who got confession from Romulus
Cotell. the Stone murderer. by visiting
him repeatedly In his cell and making
love 70 him She also read the Bible
60 him. using religion and love e. her
TO means q sacosszs etoue VIII be
eangsd NoEenbsr 6.
The broad ax., 1896-09-19
The Broad Ak.
PrTRIJsHFD WEEKLY

FUbLh61ED "bLhA1-
WIN prouuIgzts and AZ al times uphold the
true principles Of Democracy, but farmers
Catholics ProtesantA Knights Of Labor. In
adels, Mormoas. Republicans, Priests. or anJ
enc else can have their say. % long as thelr
language b proper and Respectfully Is h1ed
Tie Broad Az IL . newspaper uSose plat
form Il broad enough for al. ever claiming
the edIts 1al night 70 speak its OEn mind
Local conmunIeations will have attenfion;
write only on one side Of the paper
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Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

cause of the associations that cling tC it. The cane is forty-two years old having been handed down as family heirloom. It originally came from Japan.
 A miner from the Harqua Halas states that the copper discovery made by J. T. Randall few months ago in the Eagle Tails is developing into a rare property, running well in silver and gold in a good per cent copper gangul MT Randall left here few weeks ago to do his recording assess ment.
 A middle-aged man, who had never been arrested in his life before, was arraigned before Recorder Jobs yes terday for having been drunk. He was fined $3 and the recorder kindly released him on his word to pay the sum by next Monday, as he had nc money. Thus justice was tempered with mercy.
 Deputy Sheriff Smarr was compelled in self-defense to shoot a Mexican at Hedges, Cal, fifteen miles from Yuma, last Friday. The Mexican was Juan Flores, a bull fighter, who bore bad reputation. He engaged in row with another Mexican and when Smarr at- tempted their arrest they both turned on him with knives. He drew his re- volver and shot Flores dead.
 All taxpayers who did not get their receipts on the 21st became delinquent, Treasurer Murray reports that up to the first of the month payments were in advnace of that of a year ago at the same time. He is of the opinion that the delinquent list will not be as large as it was in 1895. He also said that the amount that will be collected will not be as great as it was then.
 The Salvation Army extends a cor dial invitation to those who will not be able to have a Christmas dinner at home to go to Gardiners hall next Friday from 12 to o'clock. Those who know of people who will not have Christmas dinner or any who will not be able to get to the hall are re- quested to report them to the army. The dinner is free to the friendless and needy.
 Drs. w. w. Hubbard, L. D. Dameron and J. M Swetnam have received no- tifcation of their appointment as mem bers of the pension examining board for Arizona. This is Arizona's board pension board, and as the pension au- thorities at Washington are in the habit of selecting good professional men for these places the appoint ments are in the nature of compli- ment.
 There is little in Phoenix to indicate the nearness of Christmas. The eli mate is so unlike that which is com monly associated with Kris Kringle and his reindeers that were it not for the infallibility of the calendar one might feel tempted to dispute the date The stores have made only a meager display of holiday fxings. Santa Claus doesn't seem at home here in fur coats.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

The Montezuma restaurant, No. 36 East Adams street, has been newly fit ted and furnished throughout and will be conducted as frst-class eating house. Special rates to families. and private rooms for ladies.
 SATISFACTION
 Always, if you board at the Model Cafe, 34 West Washington street.
 Mrs. s. M. Andrews, professional nurse, 131 West Madison street.
 Artistic Arizona scenes-Rhodes.
 BEST MEALS
 In the city, and more for the money at the Model Cafe, 34 West Washing ton street.
 For Rent-Water rights in the Mar icOpa canal. Inquire of L.. H. Chal- mers, Fleming block.
 Gunther's chocolate creams, etc., at Wakelin's pharmacy
 Opera House cafe-Best meals for the money.
 For Rent-Small business room plate glass front; next door to E. L. Andrews carriage and bicycle store. E. l.. ANDREWS & SON. Oysters, oysters for all; Bellis'. Try Whites bakery when you want home made bread, pies and cakes. 234 East Washington street, Gardiner's block.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23
GRAND HOLIDAY SALE, COM
 MENCING MONDAY, DEC. 21.

|
 MENCING MONDAY, DEC. 21.
 This weeks sale will be the great est, grandest and most money-saving sale in the history of our store In connection with this sale for holiday week we shall give away, free, a large lot of beautiful presents which we have just received.
 1 Dolls, holiday goods, gold watches and new silverware. Read short list of our money-saving prices during this weeks sale:
 Black Brocaded Satins in handsome 1 floral designs, newest patterns. Sale price, 95 cents.
 Black Brocaded, Silician silk finish, beautiful patterns, silk effect Sale price, 70 cents.
 Two-toned in silk mixed, must be seen to be appreciated, for value. Sale price, 421a cents. l Largest stock of silk and dress goods to select from. All prices reduced for this weeks sale.
 latest styles, all marked down to cost for this special sale.
 Ladies' handkerchiefs, in hem stitched, embroidered and scalloped edges. Sale price, 71a to 25 cents. Cents handkerchiefs, in silk and linen hem-stitched, and in fancy bor- ders. See our new stock of neckwear. Underwear, ladies' Jersey ribbed vests in all sizes, worth much more, for this week only. Sale price, 25 cents.
 Ladies silver gray pants and vests nicely finished, silk front, feeced fin ish. Sale price, 45 cents Ladies' Onieta suits, Jersey ribbed, will be closed out this week at lowest prices ever offered. Sale price, 621k cents.
 Mems Roman gray shirts and draw CTS, well finished, worth double the price asked. Sale price, 45 cents
 Mems fine all wool natural gray shirts and drawers will be offered this week. Sale price, $1.00 Chnuren's Jersey ribbed natural gray shirts and pants in all sizes. Sale price, 30 cents. Misses combination suits, in natural gray Jersey ribbed, this week only. Sale price, 60 cents.
 Special sales in table linens. See our soft finished cloths and napkins to match. Makes a most useful present. Bureau sets in hem-stitched and embroidered. Just the thing for d | nice Xmas gift. Largest stock of fancy towels.
 Visit Our store hefOrp makino vnur holiday purchases. We are sure we can save you money. THE ALKIRE CO.,, Leaders in Low Prices Shoes! We shall give a special dis count on all shoes. Closing out few lines at actual cost. Mrs. Wells-Bedell, clairvoyant, medium, 126 West Madison. Read ings daily. Circle, Saturday evening. For Sale-At a bargain, a splendid buffalo overcoat, new. Apply at Peo- pies & Amber, 13 South First avenue. LOST. A small gold locket containing lady's photo and engraved on back. Please send or leave at office Phoenix Wood and Coal company and receive reward and many thanks.
 Spanish leather work in hat bands and belts at Greene, the Hatter's.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23
CITY AND COUNTY IN BRIEF,
Small Paragraphs of Genera
 interest.

The News of Day in Phoenix and It's Tributary Region Presented in Nutshe heli-Doings of People and Other Matters.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

At Bellis', 32 South Center street, is where fresh oysters par excellence, fresh fish and the finest celery, fruits, nuts, cottage cheese, cream, butter milk, milk and butter can be had.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

The Christmas dinner to be served at the Hotel Hardwick will not be ex- celled in Phoenix. Look for the menu in this column tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

Bulk oysters, any style, one-hal dozen, 25 cents, at Coffee AIS lunc1 counter and ladies' dining room.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

Celia Fischer, voice culture, Italian method. Studio, Room 1, Mahoney building, Phoenix, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23
LOCAL BREViTIES.

Holiday presents for gentlemen. All the latest styles in neckwear, gloves, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, etc., at Greene, the Hatter's
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

Madames Hyde & Ames, dressmak CTS, Room 209 Fleming block. Take eI eVatOr.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

For Sale-Tent with floor and frame Arizona Commission company.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

Best beds and cleanest rooms for the money at Gregory house, 225 East Washington street, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

All branches of photography-set Rhodes, 219 West Washington street
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

Gunthers fine candies at Wakelins s pharmacy.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

Business opportunity; Tempe ho- tel only hotel in Tempe; for sale or to rent at moderate figures. Inquire of w. J. Kingsbury. Owner in busi- ness in Tucson and cannot attend to it.
 For the treatment of heart disease, either functional or organic, apply to Dr. Swetnam, Second avenue, oppo- site the Ford hotel
 RHEUMATISM IS A FOE which gives no quarter. It torments it's vic tims day and night. Hoods Sarsapa- rllla purifies the blood and cures the aches and pains of rheumatism.
 HOODS PILLS are the best family cadhartic and liver medicine. Gentle, reliable, sure.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

Ladies' cowboy hats, new line just received, by Greene, the Halter
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

Patronize home industry and get one of Smiths $25 suits. Elegant line of goods just arrived
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

Phoenix grown Xmas trees, Bellis'.
 Wanted-A lady stenographer for general office work. Machine fur nished. Address Box SIS.
 For Sale-Cheap; good piano, easy terms. Apply 31 East Lincoln street.
 Professor O'Malley will give a so- cial dance at Redewill hall Christmas eve, December 24.
 We are desirous of closing out our line of sailor hats and to do so offer the entire assortment at half of the original value, on Wednesday, Thurs day and Saturday of this week. Don't forget the days.
 STOVER & PITCHER,
 Gooding Building, Center Street.
 $10O new bicycles for $40 at Depews No. II South First avenue.
 If you want the best dinner to be had in Phoenix go to the Hotel Hard wick. The new proprietor, W. H. Gregory, is setting a table that would be credit to the Waldorf in New York or the Palace in San Francisco. Wanted-To rent good two seated road wagon or surrey, with privilege of buying. Address R. C., Republican office.
 For Sale-One we'll bred driving mare, safe for lady to drive Good looking and speedy. No. 10 North Center street
 Nar,C CoJa f,.r
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

For Arizona scenes-Rhodes.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

Photographs for Christmas Rhodes
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

Phoenix grown Xmas trees, Bellis'
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

Wanted-A lady stenographer fo general office work Machine ful nished. Address Box SIS.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

Spanish leather work in hat bands
 and belts at Greene, the Hatter's.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

Try Whites bakery when you want home made bread, pies and cakes. 234 East Washington street, Gardiner's block
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23
LOST.

A small gold 1ocket containing lady's photo and engraved on back Please send or leave at office Phoenix Wood and Coal company and receive reward and many thanks.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-23

For Sale-One well bred driving mare, safe for lady to drive Good looking and speedy. No. 10 North Center street.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-10-17
A Demo-pop Meeting.

r. E. Mcfarland, Esq, demo-pop
candidate for attorney general, ad-
dressed an audience at McC. Win
inger's hall last Thursday evening
There was a good turn out, but a
dreadful lack of enthusiasm. In
fact it was about the coolest thing
we ever saw.
Mr.. A. L. Jameson, member Of
the central committee, presided.
Mr.. Jameson introduced the speaker
in eulogistic terms, but said while
the speaker was explaining the
position of the democracy in this
state, he would like to hear from
him as to how he stood on the SEN
atorial question and how it was