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Arizona republican., 1897-12-17
CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS.

Strange locking bundles and pack ages are noiw beginning to appear and fit lhither and thther. They a e seen in the halls of homes, again to disappear within some dark, forbid ding closet or an obscure and safe bureau drawer. An air of awe insp r. ing mystery is present in eve y house hold Old and young alike are shrouded in a cloak of sign ficsnce and concealment Asides, whispered with secrecy; glances and counter glances so full of meaning predomi- nate in most of the homes. There is a thrill of expectancy, an amos phbere of suppressed exci ement at the family gathering in the evening
 and everywhere B vague, provoking ccnsciousnss that something quite unprecedented is sure to happen
 Faces are glorified with the gentle Christmas spirit. Mothers, wives sisters and daughters are bent upon 1 eTrands of affection and tender love The holiday festival is peculiarly
 their own. Joy and gledness be will these Christmas shoppers all; ant
 may this Christmas be msrry one
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

So Professor Pennington Of the Field Columbia museum has discover ed an elothrium in Ehe Bad LaCils of Sl9uth Dakota. By the shades Of all the inmcrtlal Zoologists, what might an eioIhrium be like? The professor says the mammal is a fair prototype of the present day Ame-i- can, hclg; that when alive it was seven feet long and four feet tall and is said to have had unusual powers of 1oclomotion. Dispatches also state thslt when the dear thing arrives at Chicago it is expected to cause stir among the scientists of thai. p,alce alnd elsewhere. What a much more animated stir it would create were it in its state of prehistoric activity If farmers could raise that species of the genus hog they would be very much in the swim with wheat above the dollar mark.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

It wil be a good thing for Maricopa composed of men who will ignore pri- vate grievances and attend strictly to matters affecting the good of the com munity. The money wasted by the last grand jury in trying ito help Dr.. H. A. Hughes work out personal spite against The Republican might have been employed in bringing crim- inals to justice. It is to be hoped that the next grand jury will be composed of men with some regard for char acter and with a correct idea of the responsibility resting upon them.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17
CHINA'S PLIGHT.

The progress of Gierman encroach- ment on Chinese territory, the con
 tinued runners of an understanding
 between certain European powers up- on this subject, and the periodical predictions of an eventual partition of the empire to allay the colonial thirst of Great Bri'tain's commercial rivals and political enemies on the continent, all tend to emphasize the responsibility of Japan for the new and changing conditions in the Ori- ent- Notwithstanding the commer- cial, social and religious rents made during the past quarter century in
 the wall of China's fanaticism and conservative self dependence, the em- pire, until the outbreak of the war with Japan, remained a comparative mystery to Ithe western world, so far as it's latent physical strength or reserve force was concerned. This element of the unknown was its ch .ef protection. China was regarded with a well defined respect, because it had been impossible to calculate with any display of accuracy the sea and land power which might be developed in an emergency from "a population vast ly exceeding that of any other nation on earth, Or to gauge the measure of fanatical heroism possible in such a people, when aroused by occidental assault or invasion.
 It remained for the island empire of Japan with population of 40,0O0,- 900 to tear the mask of mystery from China, with a population more than ten times greater. The utter defeat of China, the complete collapse of her army and navy, the demonstrated lack of courage among fnar soldiers and of ability of the first order among her commanders, and the absolute failure to develop that reserve force which should have be,an inherent in the people, surprised the world.
 Unfortunately for China this discov- cry came at a time when, colonial ex- pansion and commercial rivalry were engaging the most serious thought of European sitabesmanship; at a time when, to avert European war in the furtherhnce of the colonial policy, mu- tual concessions must be made by the powers. And so it comss to pass that China, regarded today with contempt, 1 is assailed with 1mpunity by any power bent upon territorial acquisi- l tion, so long as that power expresses willingness to wink at a similar en- terprise on the part of any other pow CT. Mutual non-interference is the 1 scheme, and so long as no European nation comes to China's defense, no European nation need fear China's | resentment. China may not be dis membered, but she will be humiliated, l territorially contracted, robbed of valuable sources of revenue and forced into a position where she must beg, not command in the councils of the world. For this Japan is Tesponsi- ble. Her victory in the late war alone has made Germamy's enterprise pos sible. Ut is indeed a deep and lasting obligation that China owes the mi kadO.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

Advices state t[bsi. many of the Spaniards resident in NaW York eilv al-ei dissatisfied With the conduct of Minister DeLome at Wash ngton. and have peititioned the Madrid govern menlt To recall him. Should their re- quest be granted they would doubt less regret the1r actioln ere a great length of time. Spain can produce no other diplomat in her whole ser- vice who would render the good to the government that Srenc,r DaLom has done. He is a clever, keen and crafty diplomatislt; irdefatigable in his efforts to serve his country; and even. those who disapprove of meth ods frequently resort5d to by the tac.- ful senor, cannot but admire the v:g::- lance, the persistence, the peculiar skill and faculty, tha fine discernmel lt with which he has pursued his Off cial dealings with the American gov- ernmeint. If Spain knows a good thing when she sees it she VIII re- tain Senor DeLome at his present post.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

It was English warsh:ps that fitted here and thene to see what other na- items were doing, creating consterna- ton among the small and inferior bullying and indiScriminate lombard ing. At that time France was a SUI pernumerary and Germany was play ing second fiddle Lo England who was changed since Willie died
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17
Governor Bradley of Kentucky g.. a.

Governor Bradley of Kentucky g.a- ciously asks the Kentuckians to cease the questionable pastime of shoot ing holes through each other. He is in favor of more fist fighting end fewer demonstrations of so sanguin- ary a character as exchanges of lead ken compliments Governor Bradley
 s right. A man who pulls six
 kooter every time some one calls
 inn a liar, or endows him with some /6ther appellatioa equally as 'ecl1ear- ing, is an unmitfgated coward.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

The appointment of MT. c. J. Ea l,
 cashier of the Phoenix National bank,
 to be receiWar for the Arizona Car a company and the Arizona Improve ment company, will meet with general commendation. MT Hall is a thor ough business man and has the nece5- sary qualifications to meet the exact ing duties of the position in a most satisfactory manner. We are certain that neither the holders of the mort gages against the property nor the owners of water rights under the Ari- zona and other canals involved will have occasion to regret the appoint ment of MT. Hall. He will see that justice is done to all concerned, and will apply business methods to the work he is called upon to perform. 1.-The vast intes.sssts concerned in tha sis ssss'ss'ss'' ssas'. " 1lII,,' a' safe in
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

Evidently Britannia no longer rules the wave. France is talking about sending warships to the Chinese coast to see what Germany is doing. This seems to bring about a decided change in the affairs of nations. Only a few years ago it was England that was doing all this roustabout business.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

Mayor Strong wants to hold a wake over his outgoing administration. but he does not put it that way. He calls it some sort of celebration to mark fthe birth of the gr1sater town with the greater Tammany in charge. How would it do to drape the public build ings of New York in black?, There is nothing over which to rejoice just now
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

Foreign dispatches state that Tu = key has ordened 150 of the largest Krupp guns. They will doub ,less come in handy at a military chorus for the next concert of European powers.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

The Est.nhazy inquiry is proceeding with the strictest secrecy. The au- thorities have been forced to rezo-t to highly precautiohs measures in order to prevent anoith5r student out break, and have placed strong guards at the approaches to- the bridges. l. is too bad the st-.5..cA.1 cannot get into Midi prison.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

We doubt very much General Blan- co.'s ability to pacify Cuba with $8- 000,O0O for the simple reason that he cannot get the price.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

Wheat is again looking up; it has dollar and is now soaring above it. Old Santa must be in sympathy with the grangers this year.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

Weyler was a bloodthirsty brute; Blamco is a. crafty fox. Fox is easy game as long as his tracks can be seen.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

Washington diplomats severely condemn the attacks of ex-M:nister Taylor on the administrations Cuban policy.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17
Don't Tobacco spit and Smoke yo.r If. .-.v

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag netic. fIil of life nerve and vigor, take No-Tor Bac, the wonder worker. that makes weak men strong. All druggists, soc or Sl. Cure guaran- teed Booklet and sample free Address Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or Ne- York
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

Echoes of the high school and cham Der of commerce controversies were heard in the grand jury room.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

There are two kinds of bad. hearts, one depraved, the other diseased. For the latter better see Dr. Swatnam.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

The venerable English actress, Mrs. Keeley. whose 9Gth birthdsy was pub licly celebrated at fhe Lyceum theate,r on November P, 1895, still enjoys gen. eral good health She resides in Pel- ham Crescent, Bromton, where she has lived for over half century.
 There is growing feeling of dis satisfaction at Oxford over the de lay in filling up the resdership fn modern history vacted by MT. Boase three years ago. During this interval the Modern History school has had to content itself with two professor ships and one leadership, while the Law school, the work in which is very much lighter, has four professorships and two readerships.
 The west coast of Africa has claim ed yet another victim-Mr. Horace Walter Leighton Billing.on, director of the Botanical Gardens, Royal Mi ger Coast Protectorate. He was a most devoted botanist, and last year wrote a little book, which was trans lated unto West Coast dialects, on the most profitable crops for native growers and how to cultivate them. One of his last acts was to forward tc Sir Alfred Jephson, at the Imeprial Institute, L.ndcn, a case of very rar; bulbs and exotic plants.
 The Church of St. Giles's, Cripple gate, London, which was seriously damaged in the recent great fire, was similarly attacked in the year 1547 Within it's precincts were buried the remains of many distinguished men | including Milton Martin Frobisher John Fox the Martyrologist, Robert i Glover, famous herald in the time ot Elizabeth, Dr. William Bulleyn, and many others, while the parish regis ter records the marriage of Olive i Cromwell and Elizabeth Bourchier or August 22, 1920.
 Tn list of questions prepared somt time ago by Assistant Secretary Van derEp, and mailed to all the employe: l of the treasury dep 5Ttment, was this Please explain fully how you came into the civil service" One of tn watchmen, an old German. who gavi his residence in oiEe of the southern counties of Indiana, wrote the fol lowing reply, but with strictly pho netic spelling: q walked eight mile to -, the county seat of - coun ty, and then rode by the cars on tn 1 Baltimore & Ohtp.'
 Thomas Burgin of Auburn, Me, haP Ia pair of small scales which his grand father used year : ago in the town O E0astport to weigh gold. In thos days i5herel were many more fcreigl gold pieces in circulation than a present; a merchant with larg business had to weigh the coins. The, are of very fine workmanship and ar very old. On the inside of the scale printed on paper now yellow witt age are the following words: "Mone, weights and scales made and sol, at Streets & Pyke's warehouse il IBlidgewater. Statistical and hydro statlcal baaances by the kings per mission
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17
The Official Citv Paper.

Publication Office: ss Adams Street. Tel sphone No. H.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

PHOENIX .DECEMBER. F. 1897.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

Washington Bureau, 50e Fourteenth 9t. N. w.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

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Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

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Arizona republican., 1897-12-17
fhe Arizena Republican.
Tho Treasure TeFrItoFy's Chief Newspaper.

CHARiES c. RANDOLPH.
 EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

Entered at the postoffice at Phoenix, Arizona, mail matter of the second- oIaaa
The Meeker herald., 1897-07-10
To Clean White Rugs.

There are two methods OF cleansing
white goatsliin rugs. If not very much
soilol, wet soft cloth with naphtha
and rub the hair vigorously, doing a
small portion at time: then hang the
rug upon the line in the open air. that
the odor may disappear. Do this work
in the daylight and haye no fire in the
room while using fine naphtha. IL it is
necessary TO wash the rug, choose a
cool. windy day for the purpose. Throw
half pint of household ammonia into
n tub containing about four gallons OF
water Place the rug in the tub ard al
low It 10 remain there about 30 minutes
shake thoroughly in the water, rinse
carefully in lullewarm water and hang
in the shade in the open air. When dry
it viii be found very stiff, but may be
softcned by hard rubbing and combing
with the fingers.-St. Louis Republic.
The Meeker herald., 1897-07-10
Apple Biscuits.

In spite of their name these do not
belong to the bread family at all, as
neither -four nor yeast enters into ther
composition. Peel and core some ripe
apples and reduce them to pulp; flavor
with essence of lemon and mix while
warm with their weight of powdered
sugar: drop on plates or into paper
cases and dry in a slow oven for several
DAYS. The heat should never he sniff
cicnt to bake, only to dry them. When
thoroughly dried they should be packed
in glass or tin for winter use. Apricots
pears, raspberries, strawberries. plums
etc, may be done in the same way
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1897-07-10
SOME USES FOR THE REMNANT.
Wonderful Effects to BE Produced for
Very Little Money.


One realizes more and more how
many hundreds of women there are who
never can find use for the remnant, un
less it be the wrong one. in which cas-"
it is a Possession of no use.
But then there are SO many women
in the world who always put a thing to
its wrong use, who seem to take a posi-.
live pleasure in misplaciug the goods
The gods have sent. Do we not ell know
these women, who. having Il Greek con-
tour, yet persist in dressing their hair
Il la mode Japanesquc; the wcmen with
the proportions Of Juno who nanlsCr
increasingly after the attractions of the
stiif-frunted shirt, OF. the slim little
tairylilSe creatures whose sole idea OF a
costume is black brocade, tEiErHad
with jet? /, was ever thus; the inai-
propriate has charms for the sou.less.
If only the soullcss women Uaic Lodi-
less too, there would be fewer mistakes
N costume than now.
But what is the use Of these sage re
Elections on the doings and nis,Eoinge
of womanltind, when it is ones solemn
duty, TO say nothing OF ones earnest
plea.Iie, 10 speak of thc possible uses
of the bargains gathered at the sales
tina. spread like an epidemic from north
to south. and from cast to west, in the
metropolis?
The most useful remnant is one Of
broCade OF silk or satin measuring from
eight 70 twelve yards. This can le util-
lied either for the skirt, the baci; of II
tea gown, or a pctticoat. Five yards, as
"a matter of fact. may he used for Il
petticoat. for it is easy enor"h in these
days to claSorately frill it with chiffon.
mounted over fiI-mer fourcls OF taffeta.
y capital effect has been gained quite
recently by using IA rctnuunt of shot
silk for sleeveless coat. ltwGs in blue
and green, made rather short, in fash
ION that would suit alike the slim or the
stout figure.
Wide plaits fell gracefully over each
shoulder, and around the armholes were
frills of the silk to take the place Of
sleeves.-Chicago Tribune.
The Meeker herald., 1897-07-10
He'd Done It Before.

"You look after the Dimes" he said
in his lordly manner at the conclusion
of a few remarks on the cost Of running
a house, "and I'll look after the dol
lars"
Eve been looking after the dimes all
my life" she protested Indignantly;
that's all I've had to look after, while
you-you--"
.rMaria,' he cautioned, fearful that
there was about to be an explosion.
while you have been diligently
looking after the dollars"
His face relaxed in gratified smile.
ito spend" she said in conclusion.
He realized then that she had made q
study OF him.-Chicago Post.
The Meeker herald., 1897-07-10
"eR-R-UTEi" SHE SAID.
Tho Little AInn Gave Up a Seat to a Wash
Lady" Who Crushed Her Sleeves.

Verify, the worm will turn, even the
downtrodden, patient male worm found
in street cars. He turned the other
day on the Madison avenue line. He
vas n sickly looking man. of middle
,ge, who entered and gazed about anS-
ously for a seat. About the middle
If the car he detected signs of hope
where bird of gaudy pumage had
oreempted 15-cent reservation with
Ter balloon sleeves. Even a half way
,ivil shrinkage on her part would have
made him happy, but her royal
thoughts were full of Easter, and she
never budged as he stood before her
in the aisle.
Her neighbours heart surrendered a
few inches of space. and he used that
opening wedge till the gaudy grabber
with the usual street car look Of with
ering contempt, yielded enough more
to make him easy-on pinch.
Three or four blocks further on Il
stupendous recruit was added to the
company. She carried a market basket
aud had the breadth of the Liberty
statue. At once the sick-looling pas
senger became aroused to the demands
Of chivalry, offered his scant accommo-
dations to the buxom dame and retired
to the platform to watch results.
The space resigned was an awful mis-
fit, but that didn't bother the fortunate
winner. 1t was the furious heart of
the gnudy creature that broke under.
the mass of determined plebeian flesh
at her side. She turned red, white and
blue. bit her lips at the spectacle of
crushed wings, and darted javelns of
wrath toward the platform. The audi
ence gasped and smiled. She signaled
a stop. As she angrily flounced past her
merciless foe that dear old word
"brute" came kissing hot from her
mouth.-N. Y. Herald.
The Meeker herald., 1897-07-10
Notice to Taxpayers.
OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER,
RIO BLhSCO COUNTY.
MEEKEn, COLO, july |, 1897.


Notice is hereby given that the COM
missoners of the county and state
aforesaid, will sit as board of equali-
zation for the adjustment and corTec-
ton of the assessment roll of 1897 on
Tuesday. the 9th day of July, and con-
tinuing in session for not less than
three nor more than ten consecutive
days; and again on the third Monday
in July (being July 10, 1897 and con-
tinuing in session not less than two nor
more than ten consecutive days, to hear
complaints.
All parties having complaints to make
are respectfully requested to appear be-
fore the board on the dates given above
when they will be heard.
L. L. FORDHA1I,
County Clerk.
The Meeker herald., 1897-07-10
Arc You Going East I?

II 80, have q talk with the
Ticket Agent at your station,
who Is the one most interested
in seeing that you get first
class route.
Ask him about the Wabash.
Ask him to tell about the
new line from Kansas City, st.
Louis and Chicago to Buffalo,
and our Through Car Service
to New York and Boston.
Ask him to figure the distance
and he will tell you that it is the
short line-just 1000 miles from
Kansas City to Buffalo.
Ask him about the round trip
rates to all eastern points.
All meals served in Dining
cars; you pay only for what you
get.
Write to me for beautiful
descriptive books, fully illustra-
ted.
G. NJ. HAMPsoN,
Commercial Agent,
1896 18th Street,
5if Denver, Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1897-07-10
DESERT LANDS-NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO MAKE FINAL PROOF.
LNND UTFItE Mt
Glenwood Springs, Colo, June Il, 1887.

Glenwood Springs, Colo, June II. 1881
l. Charles Pepper, of Rangely, Rio Blancg
application No. i2, on the 2'th day OF
August, 1895, for lot |, Sc Il NV =, Sec. 23 TIP.
~. II. IDi, w. 6th p. Nj. hereby give
notice of my intention to make final proof
TO establish my claim TO the land above
described before the licgistcr ana
on Saturday, the 3lst day OF July. 1897, and
that / expect TO prove that said land has been
properly irrigated and reclaimed in the manner
required by law, by two of tho following wit
nrescS:
lily Mceks, James Mitchell, Farley lioutz
and John Thomas, all of Rungey, Colorado.
CHARLES POfpER,
js6-jy3l Signature of Claimant.
The Meeker herald., 1897-07-10
oIscREplTINo THE HUMANlTIEs.
The College Bought "Mugs of tho Old
Greek buffers"

Crock Duffers"
1t is charged, with good deal of
vigor and generality OF statement, that
the college fills the mind with useless
knowledge and trains it in nntiquatcd
methods of thought nnd action, says
the Forum. In the same breath it is
added that the scientific schoo. give
practical knowledge and that its train
ing is vital. The comparison betwcea
the dead languages and the modern is
madc--always to the credit of the uEod-
ern. The value of modern history and
of economic science is made to appear
greater than that of ancient history
and of philosophy. Scientific studies
nse. lgpded as by far the most precious
The huInanities are discreditad. ! re-
member hearing at hotel table a con-
versntion between two recent graduates
OF the scientific school of rich and
famous university. "Mr. -. said
one, gave several thousand dollars tor
any use the officers wished to make
of the money. And what do you thin''
they did with it? Why, instead CT hu =
ing something useful, they spent it all
in buying some mugs Of the cid Greel
duffers."", 1t was evident that the study
of the hnmanities had not seriously il
fluenced the manners nor the linguistic
tastes OF the graduates in question.