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Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

The time may soon come when the
local board of directors of the Trans
mississippi Exposition association will
find ii eNpedient to enlist the active
support of leading citizens of western
states. One way to do this Is to ar
range for IA grand banquet and call upon
point one or two special representatives
to attend the feast, at which the plans
OF the association could be fully set
forth and the several ambassadors I'M
pressed with the merits and magnitude
or the scheme. Money thus spent
would bring rich returns.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 24.-The subcom-
mittee Of the republican state committee pre-
sented to Governor Matthews today a me-
mortal requesting him to call an extra ses-
sion Of the legislature to enact constitutional
apportonment laws. The memorial declares
that the act of 1885, which is the under
which the next elections must be held, Is
known by everybody. including the governor.
to be unconstitutional. The committee car
ried pledges of a majority of the members
of the senate and house that IL the extra
session is called no business will be trans
acted except the enactment of the appor-
tionment law. The governor replied that he
would reply formally at an early date.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25
The Growing Navy.

The navy is being increased at gratifying
The monitor, Monadnock, carrying four 10
inch rifles and ten smaller guns, will go into
commission this week. The Terror will fol
low soon. The battleships Oregon and
Massachusetts,, the Puritan and the three
gunboats now building at Newport News
will all be ready in few months but they
will all be practically helpless for want OF
crews to man them, systematic plan OF
naval armament, that should provide fol
every detail from the laying down of a
battleship to the enrolment and drilling
of able seamen,' is greatly needed; but ii
cannot be provided without congressional ac-
ton. and when did congress ever do anything
systematically? n
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25
Nearly every week brings reports of

Nearly every week brings reports of
new bonds voted for irrigation
purposes in some part OF Nebraska.
There Is no question that activity In
the field of irrigation will be unpre-
cedented this year. In most cases,
engineering experts pronounce the plans
perfectly feasible, the only problem
being that of financing the operations.
With the assurances that have been
given of the financial success of irri-
CATION enterprises, eastern capital has
no reason to resist the tempting open
ings offered.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

The recent emigration of sports and
bruisers to Mexico to participate in n
prize fight is the best kind of proof that
in no part of the United States will
the authorities longer tolerate such a
lawless performance. That speaks n
great deal for the last few years prog
ress of the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

A collision with comet might be
novel and exciting experience, but
would it not be preferable to have it
postponed until after the great nominal
ing conventions, so that some of us
may have an opportunity first to get
accustomed to the shock?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25
MANY or THE OLD SOLDIERS OBJECT
Opposition to the Proposed Blue md
GrnN DnrmMc In Now York.

Gray Parade In New York.
NEW YORK, Feb. 2i.-Gencral Ivan N.
Walker, head OF the Grand Army OF the Re-
public was at the Fifth Avenue hotel lsst
night He has sent to Adiutant General
Robbins, at the Grand Army headquarters in
Indianapolis. his proclamation calling the
annual encampment at st. Paul in the first
week in September.
General Walker said he had lately visited
all the principal northern cities and found
there was strong opposition to the project to
hold blue and gray" parade in New York
City on the Fourth of July.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25
MIR. MeiISlejOhn's Frnnl<ncss.


Congressman Meiklejohn of Nebraska de-
serves we'll at the hands, of the people of
that state, for he is honest enough to say
that he doesn't want to be senator, but is
an open candidate for the governorship
More of Meiklejohns frankness would have
an elevating effect upon politics. 1t would
do away with great deal of the chicanery
which promises to be so particularly in evi-
dence during the campaign just opening.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

Members Of both houses of congress
seem to have forgotten that the motto
on Secretary Morton's newly adopted
crest is 'Plant Trees" not "plant
Seeds"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

Mr.. Bryan's paper consumes two
columns OF double-leaded space to dis
cuss the philosophy of bolting. Are we
to infer from this that preparations are
on foot for bolting Nebraska delega-
tion to the democratic national convcn-
tion at Chicago?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

1t win not be 10 the interest Of their op-
poncnts to EIany wires to throw the
election OF tlft next president out of the
electoral college and into the house, as
provided by the constitution in case
10 candidate Should have clear ma
iority of the n6tal number of votes.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25
Bourbons Never Learn.

If there is anything that Spain ought to
have learned from long experience 1t is that
she does not understand the art of govern
ing foreign colonies. She has failed in the
case of all her American possessions, as
also in the case of countries in other parts
of the world in which she has tried to main
tain a foothold. The last of her North
American colonies which she has reduced to
despair and driven to arms is beautiful
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25
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A Funtia tiamental PrinciDIe,

The republican, party is in favor of pro-
lection, as 1t has always been. That is one
of its fundamental principles and one
of the main sources of it's strength and use
fulness. But 1t does not believe in duties
that foster trusts or make opportunities for
any kind of injustice t...
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25
Kansas A. o. U. w. Grand Lodge.

LEAVENWORTH, Kan, Feb. 24.-The
eighteenth annual session OF the Ancient
Order OF United Workmen grand lodge of
Kansls Is being held this week. At moor
today over 400 delegates were In the city
and double this number are expected by to-
morrow. The first real business OF the ses-
sion will he taken up this evening when the
grand lodge degree will be conferred on the
past masters. and the Topeka degree team
will confer the workman's degree for the
benefit of the grand lodge officers.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

The most effective way to stand up
for Nebraska is to buy Nebraska-madc
goods and employ Nebraska mechanics
and laborcrs.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25
After Coils p. Huntington shall have

After Coils p. Huntington shall have
read the Pattison report on the rela-
tions of the Pacific railroads and the
government, he will be informed that
the public knows a great deal more
about his connection with the looting
of the bond-aided roads than he had
hitherto supposed.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

presidential year is no valid excuse
for the nomination of corrupt or in
competent men to office by any party.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

With the republicans as firmly in
trenched in the house of representatives
as they now are and in control of a
large majority of the state delegations,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

Detroit Tribune: The heroine tore hel
moaned.
"Well, you didn't have to pay to come
fissed the villain, with a meaning glance ir
the direction of the audience.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

George B. Tzschuck. secretary of Tho Zee Pub
fishing company being duy sworn. says that the
actual number OF full and complete copies OF the
Daily Morning. Evening ard Sunday Bee printed
during the month Of January. 1896, was ms fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

Washington Star: "Yes," said one the
atrical manager that artists salary is $500
a week"
"Tndeed" replied the other. "Do you mind
telling me how much she gets?" '.,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25
CHERRY CHIPS.

Chicago Tribune: IT acknowledge I lose
my temper when you make things too hot
Wife, wife "but tina that on only shows + I am mi made G" Of
good MATERIAL
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

Detroit Free Press: What Is a good way
to attract attention."
"One of the best ways I know Is to leave
the front door of a street car open on a
chilly day"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

Philadelphia Record First Reporter-1
tried to interview mi.kman yesterday
Second Reporter-What did he talk about?
be pumped
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

Harlem Life Old Bachelor (very near
sighted)-Wheres your husband?
Charming Widow twin sister of the other
lady)-I'm sure / don't know.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

Judge: Mrs. Gummey with deep curl
osity)-Oh, Mrs. Chambers. do tel me about
Mrs Tenspot's scandal won't you?
Mrs G,anders-My dear. 1t is not nearly
so dreadful as you hope
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

Truth: Witherby Ito ticket seller)-Say,
that woman ahead of me has such big
hat that 1 can't see the play. Won't you
give me another seat?
Ticket Seer-Why don't you ask her to
take II off?
Witherby-Not much! She's my wife.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

Indianapolis Journal: "Why does she wear
that disfiguring veil?"
"Dlsfguring?, My dear boy you should
see her without it,"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-25

Chicago Tribune: II acknowledge lose
my temper when you make things too hot
wife, "but that only shows 1 am made of
good material"
Philadelphia Record: First Reporter-I
tried to interview a mikman yesterday
Second Reporter--What did he talk about?
First Reporter-Nothing. He refused to
be pumped.
Detroit Tribune: The heroine tore her
hair. 20, that should come to this" she
well, you didn't have to pay to, come"
hissed the villain, with meaning glance in
the direction Of the audience.
Washington Star: "Yes." said one the
atrical manager. that artists salary is $500
"Tndeed!' replied the other. do you mind
telling me how much she gets?' H.,
Truth: witherby Go ticket seller,-say.
RHe Rht that eanr see the play Won't you
Ticket Seer-Why don't you ask her to
Witherby-Not much! She's my wife.
indianapolis Journal: why does she wear
"DlsiisaringY My dear boy. you should
see her without it,
to attract attention."
=, "one of the best ways know is to leave
lie iTpilt uoor OF street car open on Il
chilly day"
Harlem Life: Old Bachelor (very near
sghted)-Wheres your husband?
Charming Widow (twin sister of the other
lady)-I'm sure l don't know.
Judge: Mrs. Gummey with deep curl
osty)-Oh, Mrs. Chambers, do tel me about
Mrs. Tenspot's scandal. won't you?
Mrs. G.anders-My dear, 1t Is not nearly
so dreadful as you hope.
Richmond Dispatch: They were seated in
the parlor conversing on the uncertainty OF
life.
She-The future is a vast, unfathomable
mystery to us. isn't 1t?
He-Yes all we know is that we have to
go some time.
Voice from the Library-It would suit the
convenience of thiy household If you'd make
1t little sooner than that
Boston Transcript: The reporter had OBJ
tained from the son of the deceased detailed
information relative to the funeral and had
only to inquire about the interment to make
his story complete. Hence his question::
"And what disposition is to be made of
the remans?"
"Oh," was the rep,y, Everything but n
few hundred dollars goes to his second
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24
Amused More Than Flattered.

A rather amusing story is told of Ad- vocate Auret, one of the Johannesburg reform leaders. The advocate was on bail and was walking along Commission CT street, near the Rand stock exchange, with his wife, when he was familiarly addressed by peculiarly disreputable- looking Kafir. The astonished advo- cate inquired of tie grinnirg native the why and wherefore of the greeting, and expressed his impression that they had not met before. "Oh, yes. we have" retorted the imperturt black, i've was in Pretoria jail together, baas, we was!" Mir. Auret felt more amused than fattered.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24
GOOD ADVICE.

Two weeks from next Tuesday you want to go to the polls, take an official ballot, go into one of the booths, out of sight of the curious throng, and make just one cross at the head of the column marked Republican. When you have done this and the ballot has been voted, you can go home with a clear conscience and the knowledge that you have assisted in securing good, economical government for the county for two years at least.-Arizona Citizen. .st !. ,i.n !
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24
MEXICAN CENTRAL RAILWAY.

From the sea to the clouds. Passing modern cities and ancient monuments. Standard gauge in everything man, agement, ideas and treatment of pa irons. The only line in the republic running Pullman palace buffet sleep ing cars between the capital and points in the United States. Cheap rates and prompt service. For full particulars call on or address J. F. Donohoe, Commercial agent, Fl Paso, Texas.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24
Notice.

There will be a meeting of the stock holders of the Farmers and Merchants' Manufacturing and Trading Company at the office of the company, in the City of Phoenix, Arizona. on Saturday. Oct. 24, at seven o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and such other business as may comeibefore the meeting.
 (S1gne0 JJ GARDINER,
 President. Dated at Phoenix, A. T., Oct 3, 1896.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24
HON. A. J. DORIAN MEETINGS.

Hon. A. J. Doran, Republican nomi. nee for delegate to congress, will hold meetings at ihe following places CT the dates given:
 Tucson, October 21.
 Bisbee, October 23. Tombstone, October "A.
 Clifton, October 26.
 Thatcher, October 27.
 Globe, October 29.
 Yuma, October 31.
 Phoenix, November 2.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24
WORTH REMEMBERING.
HE READ NEWSPAPERS,

HE READ NEWSPAPERS,
 "Have you observed" said a merchant to a customer, ''the handsome advertise m' mt have on fence between Phen1x and Mesa?" s'NO," replied the customer, ''but if you will send the fence around to my house will try to read the announce ment. I read the papers and I haven't time to go around reading billboards.' And the merchant scratched his head.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24
4 Mixed Metaphor,

At one of the British university unions an orator declared that the Brit ish Ion, whether it is roaming the des- erts of India or climbing the forests of Canada. will not draw in it's horns or retire into it's she'll"
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24
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 diarrboea. Twenty five cents bottle
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24
TO TRAVELLERS.

Quickest time, best service, through sleepers, buffet library cars, dining cars (meals "a la carte') pintsch gas light; best accommodations in every way-over the Union Pacific, of course.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24

Kansas City and return, sSO; St. Louis and return, $92; Memphis and re- turn, $92; New Orleans and return, $92; Chicago and return, $100. Good for six months. Maricopa & Phoenix & Salt River Valley Railroad company
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24
WE CAN SAVE YOU TIME

And time is money. The Union Pa cific makes the quickest time to nearly all points east, also to all principal points west. Geo. Ady, general agent, 941 Seventeenth street, Denver.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24
NOTICE. RECEIVERS SALE

THE ILLINOIS TRUST & SAVINGSl BANK, a Corporation, Plaintiff.
 vs.
 THE SOUTH CHA CANAL COMPA- NY, THE SOUTH CELIA I'M PROMINENT COMPANY AND H. D. UNDERWOOD, Defendants.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24
Are You Too Rat?

If so you are sick. Dr. Edison's Obe- sity Pills, Fruit Salt and Bands will make fat folks thin and we'll Fruit Salt is cheaper than soda water and more delightfully."- stimulating than champagne. Only obesity remedies ad- mitted at the worlds fair.
 A "Dr. Edison's Obesi-
 ty Pills, Fruit Salt and
 - Obesity Bands reduce
 flesh but do not reduce the system. They i'm prove the general health while taking off surplus flesh. They do not affect natural flesh, but do away with un- healthy and unnatural development, wherever on the body it may be loca- ted. They will speedily reduce fat abdomen, hips, shoulders, face, chin, neck or bust After the reduction the skin will contract, leaving no wrinkles or telltale mark" s"-Ellen Foster Rev. ans, M. D."
 Marion Dempsey Quigley, St. Louis, writes: q have taken Dr. Edison's Obesity Pills and Salt six weeks and have been reduced 3S pounds, at the same time have been cured of female troubles of long standing. My con- plexion and form are greatly inn proved"
 Writing from Santa Fe, N. M, Mrs. Lucy H. Randolph says: Three bot ties of Dr. Edison's Obesity Pills and two of his Obesity Fruit Salt reduced me 27 pounds and benefited my health in every way"
 Hon. Henry w. Harper of Arizona writes thus from Albuquerque: Or Edison's Obesity Band reduced my ab- dominal measurement ' inches in one month"
 These remedies take off a pound 8 day. No rigid dieting. No purging No inconvenience. No danger. Nc loss of time. Perfectly harmless. Nc TONICS OR SARSAPARILLAS NEG. ESSARY WHEN PILLS IND SALT ARE USED. THEY TAKE THE PLACE OF ALL FEMALE REME. DIES AND REGULATORS. Obesity Fruit Salt, $1 a bottle. Obesity Pills $1.5O a bottle. Obesity bands, $2.5( and up. Measures as per figures o1 cut. We send free "How to Cure Obesity" Free advice about any dis ease from our Medical Department Write about your case Send letter and mail, express or c. O. D. orders tt Loring & Co.,, General Agents for tn U. $. To insure prompt reply men tion department as below.
 LORING & CO.,, Dept AS,
 No. 115 State St., Chicago.
 For sale by Dr. G. H. Keefer, Phoe nix. Ariz
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24

VN7ANTED-A position in 8 private family w to do cooking or general housekeeping by first class worker. Apply at Marks Tod ging house, corner of Second and Madison Sts
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24

NTANTED-A position by first-class cook, w wom an who comes well Recommended. Apply at West End house.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24

STOP AT THE WILLIAMS ROCsE, MARI O copa, while waiting for u train. Good accommodations d excellent table.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24

F N. GERARD-Physician and Surgeon. E. Office in Young bldg, up stairs corner Jefferson and Center Sts., opp. Commercial hotel. Practitioner of thirty five years e1pe- rience. Calls attended to day and night.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24

NTRS. M. E. sPOONER, proprletress of the Nl Hayden Hotel has most delightful nome for ladies stopping in Tempe as well as gentlemen. The only ladies hotel inTempe.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24
? Popu|ar " ants,

TURTIS- HARRISON ADVERTISING COM O PANY, 349 Wilcox building, Los Angeles, Cal keep this paper on fl ie and receive adver- tisements at our lowest rates Arizona adver tisers should send tor their free circulars on advertising.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24

TYR. T. F. CHILDS-Physician and Surgeon u Present location, 145 South Second Ave.
 Office hours, 10 to 12 8. m. ? to and to D. m.
 All diseases treated scientifically Diagnosis specially. Prompt attention to night calls.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24

TYR. VIM. DUFRIELD- Graduate of the Uni yersity of Pennsylvania. General practice. Special methods and apparatus for diseases of throat and lungs. Pneumatic differentiation, steam creosote, etc etc. Office and residence, 28 S. Second Ave.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24

nR.D M PURMAN-Ofice Cor. Adams and u Center Sts Office hours to 10 g. m and 2 to and 7to p. m. Diseases of women. Night calls left at DeWitt's hack stand will receive prompt attention.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24

''Dr. Edison's Obesi- ty Pills, Fruit Salt and Obesity Bands reduce flesh but do not reduce the system. They im-
Arizona republican., 1896-10-24
SSION AL

TYR. LOUISE AHAM-Obstetrics and dis eases of women. Ofic upstairs in Cot ton block. corner Washington and Center Sts. Hours, 10 to F &. m., 2 to and to p. m.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-04-06
MARLIN.

quite II crowd OF people have been at
lli,cled at The millinery displays during
the week
Miss Irene lrma Jones has left for Cald-
we'll, where she goes TO join the camp
hunting party of that place.
Dr Burr q. Ward has just returned
from New York, whore he graduated IA
medicine.
Nh Jim Winter, after an absence Of
aeV.ral months. returned hrmc thia week
Mrs. n Olenbush and family of Waco
are visiting friends and relatives this
week.
p. p. nutchins. editor of ths caldwell
Chronicle visited his parents rucsday
Messrs j. u. and Walter Johnson OF
IIaskill nre spending time With their
brother, Mr. Sam Johnson, of the Marlin
Grocery company.
Mr. r. l. Spencer aud family of Dublin
are in Marlin with their parents.
" r. Eldredge made ii flying trip to
Marlin sunday.
Jack House was up from Calvert sun
day
Il Lang of MrXla was over lNritay.
Marlin people were somewhat surprised
upon learning of the wedding af Mr. w.
4. Stating and Miss Geneva Fecler, the
youug people having met al an appointed
place and engaged buggy and drove 10
chiffon. where the wedding ceremony was
performed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-04-06

Mr. and Mrs. w. c. North. A large num-
Der of young people We're present,
~ pleasant dance was given Tuesday
evening, March 81, at the residence of MIR.
aud Mrs: X. NJ. Myers. near town, which
was well attended.
There was u pleasant social gathering
OF young people on Tuesday night, March
~, at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. Mike
West. west of the river.
Wilson county teachers institute will
meet in FlorcsVille on Friday and SAT-
urtty. April 10 and H. The programme
prepared Tor the occasion is an attractive
one and all public school teachers should
be present
The Haywood Comedy company gave a
performance at the opera house in Flores
vile on Monday night. March 40 which
was SHINY attended, but the performance
was very good.
The meeting of the Ladies' Parsonage
and Home Mission society on Tucsds "
afternoon. March 81, was we'll attended.
The ladies of the Methodist church are
becoming interested in church work
Herbert Johnson .Abncy, the 5-ycar-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. i II. Abney, gave a
party to his little friends one evening this
week, which was largely attended.
Rev. j. Z. Stanley and his daughter.
Miss Mamie. are visiting relatives at
Kaufman,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-04-06

a body and Mr.. Du Mass, WHO is a large
sugar planter. had TO have wagons on the
opposite side In which TO convey them UP
the river to his house. Tho evenings en-
tcrtainment consisted In a floral love
story, which was somewhat as follows.
FIFTY questions We're asked about love,
conrtship and marriage of II young couple
ana the questions were answered by all
present writing tho name OF n particular
flower to answer the question. One min
ute was the time allotted In which to
answer the question. The prize was q
beautiful bouquet OF mixed roses and was
Won by Miss Alice Wright. who wrote
twenty-five correct answers ont OF NIFTY.
After this the young reopc were invited
TO the dining room, where they found tho
table beautifully decorated with laryo
Towering Gala lily IN tho confer and
hountifully laden with the incest eatablcs
Imaginable. The remainder OF the even
ing's entertainment consisted ~ vocal
music by Mrs. lccgins and by Mr. Morris
Weems and then Mrs Du Mass complete
" cntranced all present with her beaut.
full guitar music. The evening was mos,
p'ee sanity spent by all present and win
long be remembered. Those who attended
were; Mr. and Mrs. Il. NJ. Crews, Mr.. and
Mrs. X. II. l.oegins. j. G: Faickncy and
Miss Fannie Gayle. n. j. Phillips and Miss
Mary Noshon, W. l.. Ilasemeier and Miss
Alice Wright W. H. Crews and Miss
Christi Smith l.. s. Crews and Miss Zu-
lieka Wecms, Or. NJ. 4. Weems and Miss
Halle Bowers, Il s Greer and Miss Ruth
iiagomeicr, 7, y. Burnett aud Miss Susie
Smith, G. s. Bennett, ] r.. Black Morris
Woure and ]. w. Baker.
Assessor j. L.. Bates went to Houston
this week.
Deputy Sheriff George ". Mecham has
been in town this week