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Arizona republican., 1897-09-15
WASHINGTON NEWS NOTES

A Place for the Law Library.-An effort will be made to secure the north wing of the old library of congress.
 which adjoinls the supreme court rooms, for the use of the law library. At present the library is underneath the court in the basement. The quar- ters are cramped and there is insuf- hcient light. It has not been the in- tention to place the law collection. which is large and valuable, as we'll as measurably complete, in the new and splendid library building. The books are technical, and nearness to those who most frequently handle law books is exceedingly desirable
 The Burial of Satan.-"Many thou sands of colored people in the viciaity of my home Mountville, S. e. have quit work in answer to a call to as- semble for the burial of Satan,''' said J. Frank Harrington today. '@They say that Satan has just been convicted by jury of twelve angels and sentenced to everlasting burial at Mountyille The colored folks have been holding many religious meetings in the town of late, and have finally secured money enough to buy a big bell to go into the church tower The negro is alike superstitious and a religious fa- n!atic. It was during the first ring ing of a new bell, some of the darkies say, that the announcement of Satan's presence was made. They believed that it was decreed that the bell should be kept ringing, and so during the last ten days it has been tolling steadily. The negroes were in an intense state of excitement when 1 left home, and were raving like lunatics. The preachers tell their people that they have visited the court of heaven in person and received word that Satan would be turned over to the faithful in Mountville fer burial. The poor darkies are beiHlg imposed on by some thieving adventurers, but have be- 1 come SO crazed on the subject that they will not listen to reason. The i alleged preachers travel through diff ferent parts of the, south They mulct the hard working negroes out of every penny they earn and then at the prcGer time skip out and leave i their followers in the lurch."
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15
A SLENDER CLUE REMAINS.
Yet the Hope of Overtaking Pratt;
 Slayer Is Not Abandoned

The authorities are not yet hope less of bringing the murderer of John Pratt, the Gila Bend druggist, to jus tice, though the first attempt has been abortive and it must be admitted that whatever clue is now held is weak and slender. Sheriff Orne, Deputy Sher- if Slankard, Dr. Wylie, Assistant Dis trict Attorney Kellum acd MT. G. P. Bullard, attorney for the late sus- poets, St. Claire and Merritt, returned to the city yesterday morning. All are agreed upon the innocence of St. Claire and Merritt. The former es- tablished an aJibi and beside there was absolutely nothing to connect him with the case. The latter was able to prove beyond a doubt that he left Gila Bend on the night of the murder be- fore it could have been committed.
 St. Claire. against whom a suspicion had been built up, was arrested upon the discovery of an iron bar under a trunk belonging to him. That is, the bar with which it was believed the sleeping druggist had been assaulted.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15
CONCERT TONIGHT.

At 7:30 o'clock on the court house plaza the Capital City band (N. C.. Davis, directoD will render the follow ing programme:
 March, "The Iron King" (St. Clair). Medley overture, Around Town" (Boetger).
 Scenes That Are Brightest" Wal lace), solo for trombone, MT. A. Fres- ton.
 Waltzes, My Best Girl'' De Witt). Song, Loves Old. Sweet Song,' , (Malloy).
 Gavotte, Rosy Cheeks" Oauren- College potpourri, ''Bingo' Beebe). MaPch, "Black America" (ZeikeD.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15
PERSONAL MENTION.

Superintendent Joseph L. Giroux of the United Verde was in the city yes terday.
 Hon. T. E. Parish has returned from visit to Prescott and northern mining camps.
 Professor Rockfellow O. the univer- sity arrived yesterday from the north and went on to Tucson last night.
 Mrs. W. H. Fergusca of Prescott is in the city for the purpose of having an operation performed upon her eyes by Dr. Martin.
 Hon. B. F. Greenlaw of Flagstaff, COconino's republican representative in the Eighteenth legislative assem- bly,. was in town yesterday.
 Chairman E. o. Stratton of the live stock sanitary commission, arrived from Tucson yesterday morning. A meeting of the commission will be held today.
 MT. c. J. Kimball has returned from a visit of several weeks among the mining camps Of the Bradshaws, where he says mining is livelier than it has been for years.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15
LOCAL BREViTIES.

The first carload of apples of the season will arrive in town today con- signed to George o. Buxton & Go. They come from Watsonville, Cal. The rapidly cooling weather will soon make the handling of fruit on an ex- tensive scale possible.
 The Opera House cafe has been re- opened with R. A. Wagner at the helm. MT. Wagner is an old time hotel man, having served twenty years in the business. He was connected with the St. James at Denver for six years and was one of the assistants at the Ford in Phoenix for about one years. Mrs. Lee, who needs no intro duction to Phoenix people as a ca teress, is also associated with the en- terprise. The restaurant has been entirely remodeled with everything new. and will be run strictly first class.
 The cheapest place in town to buy meat is at 39 West Washington street. Cash only.
 Salmon, crabs, Holsters and salt water fish Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Dressed poultry always in cold storage, at Buxton's.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15
ANNOUNCEMENT.

I wish to announce to the residents of Phoenix that we are ready to be- gin business this morning. Owing to the fact that our store fixtures have not arrived and that part of our stock is delayed in transit, we will have no formal opening until later in the season. In the meantime we invite everybody to call at our place of bus mess. You will be made welcome even if you do not come for the pur- pose of buying. We shall endeavor by fair and courteous treatment to merit a share of your patronage. Next door to Valley bank
 THE M'DOUGALL-GAGE co.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15
GUITAR AND MANDOLIN CLASs1

GUITAR AND MANDOLIN GLASSES.
 Lester Payne is arranging for Sat urday classes in mandolin and guitar at reduced prices and will furnish in- struments free of charge to school children who make arrangements be- fore September IS.
 The cool weather is now on and something good to eat is in order. Frank Griebel has the best and purest groceries at the lowest prices to be found in Phoenix.
 The only cash market is Zoeckler's s old stand, 39 West Washington street.
 Buy your steaks at Zoeckler's mar ket. Cash only.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

PROTECT YOURSELF agai ness and suffering by keepil blood rich and pure with Hoo saparilla. Weak, thin, impure 10 sure to result ill disease.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

HOODS PILLS are easy to talk, easy to operate. Cute indigestion, bil iousness. 25c.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

U. S. Indian School Service, Indian Industrial School, Phoenix, Arizona, September II, 1897.
 Sealed proposals, endorsed. "Pro- posals for Lumber, Etc.," and ad dressed to the undersigned at Phoe- nix, Arizona, will be received at this school until one O o'clock p. m., of Saturday, September 25, 1897, for furnishing and delivering at this school about 35,O0O feet assorted lum- Der, etc., 104 barrels lime, etc., etc.
 Specifications may be cbtained upon application to the undersigned.
 For further information aply to
 s. M. MCGOWAN, Superin. endeDt-
 To Cure Constipation Forever.
 Take Cascarets Candy Cathar.ic 10c CT 2oc. If c. C. c. fail to cure. druggists refund money.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15
GUITARS AND MANDOLINS.

Lester Payne has just received the best stock of guitars, mandolins, ban jos, violi1s, etc., ever seen in Phonix. H will rent or sell on easy terms for the convenience of his pupils at the Manzo Academy of Music.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

All persons having nice specimens of fruit will do a great favor if they will leave them with the chamber of com merce, as it is their desire to have an attractive display this winter that will be a conclusive advertisement to the hundreds who will visit the city.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

DeMers' restaurant is the neatest and coolest place in Phoenix. Cour. teous treatment and the best of every thing. Pitcher of pure cream with eact cup of coffee.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15
KIMBALL HOUSE, MESA.

ReCpening September 10 with full equipment for the accommodation of patrons. Fine table as heretofore.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

California plums. blaekberries. wa and lima beans and green peas 2 Buxton's only.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

Are you exhausted after hard days work these warm days? A ride on the electric cars will make you feel like a new person.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

First and only fresh oysters in town Mammoth Eagle brand, at Buxton's s
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

DeMers for a large dish of ice cream and ten glasses of ice water. Served under 8 cool fan for 10 cents.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15
TO MESA AND TEMPE.

On and after July 1 my fares will re- main the same as heretofore, but after having knocked out the railroad thGy- will not be advanced
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15
THE CAPITAL CATE.

The old Capitol hotel is now in charge of Mrs. s. E. Cory Mrs. Cory superintends all the cooking and serves a home meal for 25 cents; $5 meal tickets for $4.50.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

What moistens the lip.
 What brightens the eye. What calls back the past
 Like rich pumpkin pie? Call at Star bakery for the above.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15
CITY AND COUNTY IN BRIEF.
Small Paragraphs of General
 Interest.

The News of a Day in Phoenix and It's Tributary Region Presented in a NutshelI-Doings of People and Other Matters.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

MT. H. c. Fletcher, the well known piano tuner, has returned from very successful business trip in southern Arizona. Orders for tuning left at the music stores will receive prompt attention
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever i0c, 25c. If c. c. c fail. druggists refund money
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

Phoenix nas some inducements in the summer time, after all. A plunge in the park swimming baths is just as much appreciated by home folks as a dip in the surf at Santa Monica.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

PROPOSALS FOR ASSORTED LUM-
 BER, LIME, ETC, ETC.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

The popular rendezvous is at Wake lin's pharmacy, the coolest room il town.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15
Ring Up Telephone 63

Ring Up Telephone 63
 Or call ss North Center something in for Pbs and of he bestbr ries nearth.
 MELCZER BROS.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

/. sick
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Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

A beautiful home, modern in all iti appointments. Apply at Room 3. Por ter block.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

Will you meet me at the fountain? At Wakelin's pharmacy. of course.
 Apples from Skull valley, Prescott Concord grapes and cabbage, at Bux- tons exclusively.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

Buy your steaks at Zoeckler's ma ket. Cash only.
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15
To Cure Constipation Forever.

Take Cascarets Candy Cathar.ic. 10c CT 25 If C. c. c. fail to cure. druggists refund none
Arizona republican., 1897-09-15

The only cash market is Zoeckler's s old stand, 39 West Washington street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-09
WARNER EXONERATED.
Investigating Committee Finds Moth
ing Against Him.

Olympia, Wn., February S.-Both
houses of the legislature reconvened
this afternoon. after a recess since
Friday. and Immediately got down to
work to clear the calendars,
The most important feature Of the
days proceedings was the report Of
the house senatorial investigating COM
mittee. which submitted a report in the
Warner case and asked for further
time to investiagte other matters un-
der consideration. The house, however,
accepted the report and discharged the
committee, which puts an end to the
bribery Investigations. The report.
while making no recommendations, sub
mitted its findings on the evidence. 1t
reported that Warner had approached
Squire with list Of members who had
formed 30 prevent a deadlock, and that
a proposition to get control of the COM
bination in Squire's interest was dis
cussed; that Squire entertained the
proposition but demurred on account
Of not having the one thousand dollars
which was wanted for the purpose of
dining and wining the members of the
combination: that the men on the list
had come together to prevent a dead
lock and that there was nothing dis
honorable intended at any time by
such organization. Further than re-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-09
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Discusses LAUNDERING Interests of Clat-
sop County. and Decides to Issue
Circulars.

AT the meeting Of the Chamber of
Commerce last evening several import
ant matters were discussed, principal
among which was the development of
the timber resources OF Clatsop county.
There were present at the meeting
G. Wingate, president; B. VanDusen,
vice-president; E. c. Holden, secretary;
Messrs. Bergman, Kinney. NOland,
Welch. Picken. Cooper, Wright. Bart
ley. Dellinger and others.
The special committee on reduction
of taxation reported recommending the
adoption of the resolution referred to
them favoring the reduction Of all city.
school and county expenses twenty-five
per cent. The committee submitted a
large correspondence had with the off,
cials of other cities which gave evidence
of the fact that salaries were by a
large percentage higher in Astoria than
for similar services rendered elsewhere.
The report Of the committee was unan-
imously adopted. The committee on
manufactures presented the following;
Astoria. Or, Feb. s, 1897.
G. Wingate, Esq, President Chamber
of Commerce.
Sir: We, the undersigned, committee
on manufactures of the Chamber of
Commerce, herewith submit to the con-
sideration of the Chamber the attached
circular. with the recommendation that
sufficient quantity be printed and dis
tributed throughout the United States,
TO parties interested in the numbering
business and that copy of the PAM
phlet issued with the approval of the
Chamber, in the year 1896, be enclosed
with the circular Respectfully.
F. P. KENDALL,
f. ]. SMITH,
JOHN FOX.
JAS. W. WEIGH,
b. VAN DUSEN,
Committee on Manufactures.
The Chamber of Commerce of the
City of Astoria, Clatsop County, Ore
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-09
GOOD DONE BY PUBLIC LIBRARY,
Annual Report Of the President Con-
tains Many Interesting Facts

At the las, meeting of the library
association, in pursuance OF the require
mantS of the constitution. the president.
Mrs, Narclssa W. Kinney, submitted
her annual report, as follows:
According 10 the requirements of the
constitution | submit 20 you general
summing up OF the library year just
closed For Il lis certainly a wise pro-
vision. that every twelve months we
shall not only through our treasurer.
strike balance sheet, but also through
our president take a retrospective view
OF the whole affairs OF this institution
with which some Of us have been more
or less connected since its incipiency
and which all OF us consider n sacred
trust.
No great epoch marks this years his
tory, yet ! believe II has been, In al
most every respect. one OF the most
successful years OF our library exist
enoe, Year by year this institution has
been steadily growing in popular favor
and more and more demonstrating that
It Is supplying felt want The great
and primary object OF its establish
ment was to provide a place where not
only the best books on various subjects
could be obtained al small cost, for
home reading, but more important-to
provide u reading room, supplied with
the best and cleaneSt papers and mag
aZlnes which would not only make more
intelligent the reader. but prove coun-
ter-attraction to the street. with Its
manifold temptations. How we'll this
reading room Is filling its mission Is
demonstrated by its constantly increas-
ing patronage, Last years record OF
readers was higher than any previous
year; yet the year Just ended-the year
1896. shows still higher record. Let
us compare a few months In these two
years that we may see how great has
been the actual increase. Our library
year, as you are aware, begins in Feb
ruary:
| FNpiulIy, 1870, huHlptT OF readers
during month, SlI; February 1896, 1868
May, 1895, number of readers during
month, S7S; May, 1896. 1897
September, 1895, number of readers
during month, 1913; September 1896
1928.
January, 1895, number of readers dur,
ing month, ll4l; January, 1896. 1497.
Total readers for 1896, 11,140: tuta,
readers for 1896, 1858.
There has also been gain in the
number Of books taken from the clrcu
lating library during the year
In 1896, number OF books taken.... ll4.
In 1896, number Of books taken. . 1853;
But as the circulating library is oui
only source OF regular income-outsidt
Of the small allowance granted us from
the city-lt Is to be regretted that Il /.
not better patronized. No doubt tn,
explanation is that paper bound vol
umes Of popular novels oan now bt
purchased so cheap. But surely II ev
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-09
CARSON TOO SMALL.

Reno. New. February s.-Railroad
men say that it win be impossible for
the Virginia and Truckee Railroad 10
handle the traffic to the big fight
Then, again. it is claimed. that the
hotel accommodations in Carson are
wholly inadequate to hold the consid-
cradle number OF people. Another
drawback for Carson is It's telegraph
facilities There is but one wire be-
tween Reno and Carson and it Is claim
ed the Western Union cannot handle
the news from that point without
stretching a number Of new wires be-
tween the two towns, while Reno is a
repeating office and can handle all the
press without trouble.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-09
PACIFIC HALIBUT.

Tacoma, February Samuel G. Pool.
president Of the Atlantic Halibut Com
pany. which has twenty-five vessels
engaged in the halibut trade out OF
Gloucester. Mass, Ia here investigating
the coast halibut business. His com
pany is Interested In the Pacific Hall
bat Trading Company. operating the
steamer Edith. Pod believes that the
demand on the Atlantic coast for North
Pacific baiibut will warrant his com
pany IN putting on three more steam
ers The fish viii be shipped to New
York City. and Boston. Mass. in re-
fr4gerator cars during the winter
months. when the Atlantic coast catch
Is small
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-09
NANsEN HoNoRED.

London. February s--There was an
impressive scene at the Royal Albert
Hail this evening when. amid the cheers
OF an audience OF 1000 persons, the
Prince Of Wales presented DR.. Nansen,
the Norwegian explorer. with a special
medal Of the Royal Geographical socie-
ty 1t is the second time only this
medal has been given to any explorer.
Henry NJ Stanley was the first TO be
thus honored.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-09
TRAIN ROBBERS ON BAIL.

Roseburg. February s.-John Case
and James Pool. charged with holding
up a Southern Pacific train in July,
1926 were arraigned before Judge Fuller.
ton in the state circuit court, plead not
guilty, and were released on $500 bail
each. Case and Pod were tried in the
United Etates court at Portland year
ago for interfering with the United
states mail at the same time. They
were found guilty. but were granted a
new trial and released on their own
recognizance. which was equivalent TO
an acquittal.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-09
THE ARBITRATION
TREATY WILL PASS
Considered in the Senate Yesterday
Behind Closed Door,
SENATE CUSTOMS MAINTAINED
strength Enough Developed to Insure
the paAsagc Of the Bih " Brought
To a Vote,
SENATE CUSTOMS MAINTAINED

Washington, February s.--1'he Anglo
American arbitration treaty was under
confederation by the senate from !
O'Clock 10 $50 today.
The entire proceeding was in cxecu-
tive session and consequently behind
closed doors, The FIRST half of the
soasion wa spent la debating the mo
tEon introduced by INN TO consider the
trraty Ia open session and the most
animated part Of the days proceeding
WaA bascd upon this matter Tho de-
bntr W ~ characterized by several sharp
passages At arms b-, wc"n the author OF
the motion and Morgan. Lodge ana
sherman. the three last named contend
ing Etrenuuualy for the observance OF
the senatorial custom Of secrecy IN
dealing with treaty. II was stated
Il vas the wish Of the administration
that the public should be excluded
fran the debates The only vote OF
tho day was secured on the Hin mo-
tim. which was defeated. showing only
. for lt and ~ agylinst. The negative
vuto was cast by two Cold Democrats.
Hn and Lindsay. two silver Demo-
cra;s Roach and Tillmnn. two inde-
pendent silver Republicans. Teller and
Pctigrw. two Popuiists. PETER and
Stewart. and one straight Republican.
Brown.
THIS wuA not considered in any re-
spcct nS a tcst vote. ~ there are known
TO be many senator's opposed "a the
trtaty VINO did not favor the depart
urc from the ordinary practice OF the
senate SIN. the friends OF the treaty
believe sufficient strength WAS deyei-
opcd "a to the attitude Of the senators
10 justify the conclusion that the treaty
Is certain ~ ratification. II II can be
brought 70 vote II " claimed the
straight Republican vote is solldly Ia
yorable TO ratification. and that q
! fraction AT leaS, OF all tho other ele
mcnts viii be found on that columr
wn,n the vote Is announced.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-09
THE MARKETS.

Portland. February S.-Wheat-Walla
Walla, SOdSl; Valley, S2ds3.
Liverpool, February S.-Wheat-spot,
steady; demand poor; No. red win
ter, nothing quoted; No. 2 red spring,
IS sd; No. l hard Manitoba, nothing
quoted; No California IS I'd.
San Francisco, February Shops
Sq1Oc per pound for fair 10 choice, and
11G12c per pound for fancy.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-09
NO ORGANIZATION
YET EFFECTED
Joint Senatorial Convention Does Alb
sOlntely Nothing.
THRTY.NINE MEMBERS THERE
Bilyeu Washes His Hands Of the Whole
Anair-No Change at the Night
Session.

Special to the Astorian.
Salem, February s.-The feature OF TO-
days session Of the joint senatorial con-
vention was the coming in Of two Dem
ocrats. Bllyeu and Lee.
The convention was called 70 order at
noon by Chairman Brownell. The roll
call showed 20 present, 10 senator's and
20 representatives. Representative Mer-
rill was absent.
When his name was called Bilyeu
arose and said he wished II distinctly
understood that he was here TO assist
In organization. He further wished II
understood that he did not recognize
the Legality Of the Benson house He
was Of the opinion that the election Of
United States senator could he had
with the temporary organization
"If organization Of the mouse Is not
had at once" he said. II wash my
hands OF the whole thing. The re-
sponsibdI:ty for not organizing must
rest on the Republicans"
The convention then adjourned till
7:30 tonight.
There was no change when the con-
vention met tonight. Biiyeu and Lee,
Democrats, were In their places. and
Merrill. Republican. arrived IN the af-
ternoon. and was also present. Chair
man Brownell waited till 7:30 p. m. be-
fore he called TO order The roll was
called. When the name OF Vaughan,
OF Lane. was reached. Johnson. Of
Linn. asked that he be excused on ac-
count Of illness. Thirty-nine were pres
ent. The convention adjourned till noon
tomorrow Immediately following the
announcement Of roll call.
Nothing Of Importance was done this
afternoon in either the senate or the
two houses.