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The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
SILVER REPUBLICANS.
An Address Issued to Them by Certain
 Senators and Members of the House.

An Address Issued to Them by Certain
 Senators and Members of the House.
 WASHINGTON, Feb 24.-The follow. ing address was issued this afternoon by the silver republicans of the senate and house to the silver republicans of the United States:
 For years events have been forcing upon the country with ever increasing definiteness and emphasis the necessity of reform in our mone- tary system. as respects both the coinage of me- taliic money and the regulation and control of credit currency. Now in the history of these events the so-called silver republicans have talk en an important part and discharged a necessary function. In doing so they have not surrendered their conviction on certain other great princi- ples of political economy and government, but they realize that those principles are not capa- ble of successful application under present monetary conditions. They believe, there- fore. that the adequate treatment of all other issues must await the correct de- cision Of the dominant one thus presented
 They cannot to-day follow those who have usurped the dominion of that party into shameless abandonment of American interest and the tyranny of an alien monetary system. They believe that the duty Of the hour demands that they maintain their identity and perfect their organization.
 Recently, moreover, we have been receiving Q vast number of anxious inquiries from va- rious parts of the country upon the question Of party policy and requesting us to give some definite direction thereto. These communica- tions exhibit @ surprising and gratify. ing unanimity in sentiment and plan. Responding to these earnest suggestions and at the same time expressing our own deliberate opinion, we urge, upon the silver republicans of the United States and upon all citizens of whatsoever previous party association who are willing to cooperate with us in political action until the great monetary issue is settled right, that immediate steps be taken to perfect organization in the various states and territories to the end that thereafter na- tional convention may be held for the purpose Of authoritative procurement to the country and eiecting a national organization. Mean time, we have taken the liberty of naming Hon. Charles A. Towne, of Minnesota, as chairman of said provisional national committee, whose official address for the present will be the city of Washington, and to whom all communica- tions should be sent.
 The provisional national committee is hereby called to meet in executive session at the city of Chicago at Q place to be seasonably an- nounced by the chairman, the sth day of June, 1897.
 The address is signed by Senators Teller, Dubois, Cannon, Pettigrew, Mantle and Jones and by Congressmen Towne, Hartman, Shafroth and Allen.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
BRApsTREET's REPORT.

The Rush for Steel Rolls About Over-N0
 Improvement in Trade-Failures.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-Bradstreet's re- port says:
 The placing of orders for nearly 1,500.0O0 tons of steel within the past three weeks is the most important influence for improvement in general trade since the November election. The con- tracts for steel rails taken since the break in the price, together with expenditures necessary to lay the rails, means the placing in circula- tion of no less than $35. .C0J0.0. The rush for rails appears to be about over and the outlook is for higher prices. Consumption Of Bessemer pig iron is in excess Of production, and wire and wire nail mills are running full time cd up Manufacturers are buying in expecta- tion of a duty being placed on raw wool Re- cent improvement ia cotton goods is main- tanned.
 At most cities there has been no change in the volume or temper Of trade Demand has been quiet. and while expectations favor an early Improvement. progress thus far has been somewhat disappointing. The most marked gains are at Chicago and St Louis, where visit ing merchants have made relatively heavy pur- chases of dry goods clothing and groceries Jobbers at Cleveland. Cincinnati Milwaukee and Louisville. in some instances regard the outlook as more favorable.
 There wire 25S business failures reported throughout 2the United States this week, com- pared with 552 last week; 27i in the week one year ago; 234 in the last week of February, 1895; l72 in the corresponding week in 1894 and as entrusted with 2l7 in the like week of 1893
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
PREPARATIONS AT CANTON.
All Arrangements for Maj. McKinley's De-
 parture for Washington Completed.

All Arrangements for Maj. McKinley's De-
 parture for Washington Completed.
 CANTON, O., March 1.-Yesterday was spent by Maj. and Mrs. Mckinley much the same as have been the other Sundays of their residence here since leaving the state capital 14 months ago. The major attended services at the First Methodist Episcopal church. In all the arrangements for the leave taking tonight, the committee has first considered Maj. McKinley's per- sonal comfort, and the arrangements call for nothing that will fatigue him. There will be no hand-shaking and no farewell address if it seems likely to tire him. There will be no demonstra- tion at the Mckinley house. The Can ton troop, bands, marching clubs, old soldiers and citizens generally have been instructed to meet at the city hall, and there organize and march to the Mckinley home to escort the presi- dent-elect and party to the train. Whatever demonstration is made will be made at the station. Streets will be illuminated and many buildings decorated. This informality and sim- plicity is in keeping with Maj. McKin- ley's wishes.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
THE ADvENTISTS.
Report of the Treasurer as to the Condition
 of the Order.

Report of the Treasurer as to the Condition
 of the Order.
 LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 24..-The general conference association of Seventh Day Adventists heard an interesting report yesterday morning from the treasurer, w. II. Edwards. It shows that there are 573 ministers in the denomination, and l ,439 churches, with membership of 52,2O2. The ministers are supported by little contributions, which are paid into common fund, from which tho auditing committee pays each one. During the last two years $651, 121 was given. The first day offering, which is used for missionary purposes, amounted to S31, ,391. The annual offer ing that is usually made at Christmas amounted to S5s,1s7; Sabbath school donations amounted to S44, ,4G1; irregu- lar donations netted $23,611-making the total amount of money paid in dur ing the biennial period SS07, 12O. Sec retary F. M. Wilcox, of the foreign mission board, made an exhaustive re- port on missionary work.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
A FATAL BITE.
A Drunken Man May Die ns the Result of
 an Angry Sons Act.

A Drunken Man May Die as the Result of
 an Angry Sons Act.
 INDEPENDENCE, Kan, Feb. 27.-Wil- liam Mason, of Lenapah, l. T., now lies in dangerous condition and will probably die of blood poisoning caused by two of his fingers being bitten off by his six-year-old son. A few nights ago Mason came home drunk. The family had been in the habit of tying him when he came home in this condi- tion to prevent his injuring any of the family. In the scufile that ensued Mason got two of his fingers into his sons mouth, which so provoked the boy that he bit off the ends. In a short time blood poisoning set in and physicians were called in, who ampu- tated the fingers at the last joint. This did not check the poison and a day or so ago Mason's arm was taken off at the elbow. But the poison had evidently spread all through his sys- tenn, for he got no better, and the doc tors say he can live only a day or so longer, 2
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
THEY ENTER PROTEST.
Nebraska and Her Neighbors Against the
 FOrestry Keserve Order.

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 2T.-President Cleveland's proclamation setting aside 21, 900, 900 acres of land in South Da- kota and Wyoming as a forestry reserve has created a storm of protests from the citizens of Nebraska and her two northern neighbors. It means that 25,0OO settlers in the territory pro- scribed must move away and find homes elsewhere. The objection in Nebraska comes from the railroads and business men, who say the lines were extended into the prescribed ter ritory on the theory that they would soon be settled, and that people who put their money into the transporta- tion companies would profit by the inn provements. Now they see this land permanently withdrawn from the mar ket and the investment practically lost.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
A Soldiers Home Bill,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.--Representai tive Grout, member of the house com mittee which has been investigating the soldiers home at Leavenworth, yesterday favorably reported that hereafter before any disabled soldier shall be admitted to the home for dis abled volunteer soldiers he shall, if a pensioner, assign to the home all his pension for such time as he may re- main in the home, except $4 a month, and all pensioners now in the home, as a condition upon which they may re- main longer, shall in like manner as- sign all of their pensions except s4 a month
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
EQUALITY ABOVE LAW.
By This Md ,ns MT. Bryan Would Solve the
 Money Question.


 NEW York, Feb. 27.-A well-filled house greeted w. J. Bryan in Carnegie Music hall last night when he ap- peared on the platform to deliver lecture on Money" under the auspices of the Bimetallic association. The platform was filled with friends of free coinage. In the course of his lecture MT. Bryan said he would solve the money question by the principle of equality before the law. The value of the dollar, he said, could be changed by changing the number of dollars. The gold stand ard advocates definition, that an 'shonest" dollar was one that lost nothing by being melted, he declared to be absurd. The gold man, in his definition of honest money, said nothing about its important feature-its purchasing power. The proper definition of "honest" money was a dollar whose general average purchasing power was the same yes terday, to-day and forever. The dol lar which rose in purchasing power was just as dishonest as the dollar which fell
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
A Rich Strike at Lcadville.

LEADvILLE, Col, Feb. 27.-In the Nil Desperandum mine, on Rock hill, at a depth of 657 feet and in drift 40 feet long, has been made the richest strike in Leadville since 1880, and the most important one, as the Rock hill section has had no development. The mine is being worked by striking union miners. A huge body of ore runs over S4OO per ton. Ten years ago D. H. Moffat spent S65,O ,OOO on this mine, finding nothing, and abandoned it.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
DAUGHTERS OF REVOLUTION.
Reports Show the National Organization to
 Be in Good Condition.

Reports Show the National Organization to
 Be in Good Condition.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The Daugh- ters of the American Revolution were late in opening yesterdays proceed ings. The work of the organization was reviewed by Jennie F. Hichborn, vice presidentgeneral, in charge of organization. She reported 1ls organ ized chapters added to the roll, mak- ing total of 346. Four state regents and 1sO chapter regents have been ap- pointed and confirmed, making total of 46 state and 511 chapter regents. The recording secretary-general, Char lotte E. Main, of this city, reported a membership of 1s,0Oo, gain of COCO, or 2,00O more than during any previous year. During the year 122 chapters have been granted. Treasurer-General Belle M. Draper, of Washington, in her report, showed total assets of S25, ,416. Total receipts for the year were $2s, s4s.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
EIGHTEEN LIVES LOST.
The Ohio Valley Flood Situation Is Assun'
 ing Alarming Proportions.


 ing Alarming Proportions.
 CINCINNATI, Feb. 24.-A five foot rise in the Ohio will stop all boats at the bridges here and keep trains from en- tering the Grand Central station. AL though the weather is colder, the sit- uation in the Ohio valley seems alarm ing. River men can be found who pre- dict flood that will come within four feet of the famous flood of 1884. So far as heard from Is persons have been drowned, as follows: Three at Pine- vile, Ky, names unknown; William Tate at Grafton, w. Va; James Clear we'll, wife and four children at Mid- dlesboro, Ky.; T.J. Wade at Keystone, W. Va.; Charles Holton at Sparta, Ky.; Miss Hutzell in Breathitt county, Ky; two unknown men in Bell county, Ky; Sylvester Waters at Bluefeld, w. Va; woman at Portsmouth, O.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
DELICATE SURGICAL OPERATION
Wad of Felt Removed from the Head of a
 Wounded Man.


 KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 1.-Physi- cians were compelled to operate on the head of J. H. Waite to remove large wad of felt which had been driven into his skull by pistol bullet. MT. Waite is secretary of a live stock com mission company of this city. Last Tuesday he was shot at Pomona, Kan, by John Parkinson, formerly wealthy stockman, who had been discharged by Waite from the employ of the com pany. Parkinson, thinking that he had fatally wounded Mir. Waite, immedi- ately killed himself. MT. Waite was wearing a soft felt hat, portion of which was driven into his skull. It has been troubling him ever since, and Saturday the surgeon decided to re- move it. The operation was success ful, but the wound is very painful and it is feared that blood poisoning has set in. Mir. Waite's condition is re- garded as precarious.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
Secretary Francis vindIcated.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The senate committee on public lands has con- cluded its investigation of the Perrine land grant and has authorized a report which has not yet been prepared, which will say that the patent was issued by the interior department in accordance with the law and precedents controlling in such matters.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
To stop Prize Fight News.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The question of newspaper publications of prize fights was discussed by the house com mittee on commerce and the commit tee directed Representative Aldrich, of Illinois, to report bill to prohibit the transportation Of pictures or descrip- tions of prize fights by mail or inter- state commerce.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
Spanish MlnIsters Crltlcised.

LONDON, March LA dispatch to the Standard from Madrid says: All of the opposition and independent papers display ill humor against the United States and bitterly criticise all conces- sions made on the part of Spain, espe- cially the pardon of Sanguilly.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-03-04
Does England Favor Greeceq

LONDON, Feb. 27.-A dispatch to the Standard from Athens says: "The long visit of the British minister to the king yesterday revives the rumor that England fayors the Greek claims in Crete.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02
soMe o. az couNTRY KlN.

(Here are some Of my country kin
Come to visit mel Walk right in.
know you have 5ourneyed many a mile
Take of your bonnets and rest awhile.
What funny old fashioned bonnets they are,
But / wouldn't tell them 10 for a starD
How lovely you look and how sweet you SMELL
What have you come to ask or to te1l2
indeed That's news. II must make a note
OF all they say for some poet to quote.)
1.-THE young Lord April and Lady May
Net in the woods and kissed today.
"A knocking bird heard the kiss and made
a song just like 1t, 40 it IL said.
And listening to that telltale bird
The sap in the oldest tree was stirred.
1.-THE naked boughs into green leaves slipped;
The longing buds unto flowers tripped;
The little hills smiled as II they were glad;
The little rills ran as II they were mad.
"There was green on the earth and blue In the
sky.
Tho chrysalis changed to butterfly,
And. our lovers. the honey bees, all album,
To hunt for our hearts began to come.
GAN the woods are a-thrill with life and love,
From the proud old oak to the cooling dove,
And all because OF that telltale bird
Who set to music the kiss he heard.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02
HIS soLrLooUY.

"She looked disgracefully pretty.
Nothing like putting girl in a good
stand up rage to see what she's made
of. / never knew she had so much in
her before. And she would Just as soon
think of falling in love with the man
in the moon, wouldn't she? That's
pretty tall Hang it all, why do they
put things III fellows head? / was
happy enough before, and now this has
unsettled me altogether. y A man
may not want to marry q girl, but
that's no reason why she should be SC
precious indifferent
81 always fancied that she had a de.
cided weakness. So she wants to
laugh at me, does she? Little wretch
She is always up to some mischief.
II wouldn't object if it was at some
other fellow. for those dimples are un'
commonly fetching.
81 believe she is right about the col.
lars, all the same; thought so myself
more than once If another shape would
suit me better, it seems rather absurd
to stick to these. Man in the moon,
Ell? Humph Well, it doesn't do to be
too awfully sure; it's bad thing to get
into the way Of boasting. How would
it be if took her in hand and tried to
work cure? Do her all the good in the
world to be brought down peg or two
and find her own level, and the process
would not be unpleasant. Hi, cabby
Stop at the first decent hosier' you come
70 want TO oct ont -
Extract from The Times of four
months later;
son the 26th inst, at St. Georges,
Hanover square, by Right Rev. the
bishop Of Oxbridge, assisted by Rev. Noel
Blanchard. the brother Of the bride,
Carl Aubrey May, captain of the Royal
Horse guards, second son Of James
Eaton May. Esq, of Brompton Manor,
Hants, to Phyllis Mary Olivia. only
daughter of Major Blanchard of Bar
combe, County Wicklow, and Floraire. "
Sketch.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02
The STUNNING GIRL.

Gloves this winter follow the shades Of
the toilet or street costume.
Berthas, collarettes, lace frills, jabots and
fchus are peremptorily demanded by pres
ent fashion.
Tiny collarettes for the theater, opera and
like dressy uses are made Of watered silk,
embroidered or braided cloth, fur and lace
and brocade.
Added basques and panniers, also panels
and apron overskirts, continue toappeal for
patronage, but notwithstanding this a GER
tain reserve is being steadily maintained.
Wide bias pieces of velvet drawn through
"jeweled" or Jet buckles and slightly
pulled to give them broad effect trim the
fronts of small princess bonnets and toques.
Cream colored crepe de chine combined
with fuchsia red velvet forms very pretty
theater waist, and another dainty creation
Is pink crepon made up with black velvet
and jetted bands.
Black lace insertions are in great use this
season in inch and two inch widths laid fiat
~ on the dress fabric and not inserted as
formerly, so that at present they appear
with a tiny puzzled finish
Decided. contrast in color and fabric is
the order of the day among fashionable
winter gowns. Light hues are combined
with dark shades on out of door costumes,
and dark dyes in velvet. fur, brocade and
moi7e are introduced into pale tinted tot
lets for evening wear.-New York Post.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02
THE DENTIST.

Use & quill pick if necessary after eating.
but piece of walked floss is better.
Cease, hard brushes and soapy dentifrices
cause the gums to recede, leaving the den
tine exposed.
Avoid all tooth pastes and dentifrices
that foam in the mouth. The lather is a
sure sign of soap, and soap Injuries the
gums without in any way cleansing the
teeth.
Use a good tooth powder twice week.
not oftener, except in case of sickness, when
the acids from disordered stomach are apt
to have an unwholesome effect upon the
dentine.
Use a soft brush and water the tempera-
ture of the mouth. Brush the teeth up and
down in the morning, before going to bed
and after eating, whether it is three or six
times day,
The very best powder Is of precipitated
chalk. 1t is absolutely harmless and will
clean the enamel without affecting the
gums Orris root or a little wintergreen
added gives pleasant flavor, but in no way
improves the chalk.
At least a quart of tepid water should be
used in rinsing tie mouth. A teaspoonful
of listerine in half glass Of water used as
gargle after meals is excellent. 1t is good
for sore or loose gums. 1t sweetens the
mouth and is a valuable antiseptic.
York Dental Surgeon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02
THE BOMB THRowER.

The similarity of this latest explosion at
Paris to that at Barcelona is so striking
as to suggest a concerted plan. Baltimore
Sun.
The dynamiter is likely to reduce the
ranks of socialists, for all Europe is charg.
ing the anarchists to modern socialism,
New York World.
The explosion shows that the boosted
vigilance of the police authorities in France
Is not yet equal to the sl,adowing of every
anarchist Detroit Free Press.
This atrocous deed is regarded Of more
moment because 1t is the first instance Of
the kind in which legislative chamber,
while the members were in session, has
been invaded bya bomb thrower. Milwau-
kee Wisconsin.
The man who threw Che bomb in the
French chamber of deputies, it will be OBJ
served, is not half witted crank, but a
member of a class which has determine
lions that are strong, however indefinite
they may sometimes seem.--Providence
Journal
1t seems to be a question whether the in
vention of dynamite was good thing or
not. Since it has become the universal
weapon of anarchists the very name Of
dynamite inspires fear. In the hands OF
these enemies OF society it is a more de-
structive force than anything else which
can be obtained.-Buffalo Enquirer.
The explosion of that bomb In the cham
Der of deputies at Paris shook the CONT.
nent of Europe. This is not a figure OF
speech; it is a simple statement Of fact.
What has been done at Paris may be dupli-
Gated at Rome, at Madrid, at Lisbon, at
Vienna, at Berlin. Nobody knows which
capitals turn will come next. The only
thing certain is the existence of common
peril, the oppressive sense of universal in
security. Hartford Courant.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02
THE ELECTRICIAN.

A conduit trolley systematic Love-has
been in successful operation in Washington
City since March last. 1t is double wire
system, and the leakage in it is hardly rec
ognizable.
Eugene Baldwin, an amateur electrician
of Montreal, has devised a wind wheel
which, in connection with dynamo and
storage batteries, furnishes all the lights
he needs in his house.
According to the Boston Commercial Bull
letin, simple and inexpensive device has
been invented whereby the broken section
of a trolley or other live electric wire is
made harmless the instant the break oc.
ours.
Arthur V. Abbott estimates that the 500
electric roads in the country now use Z 500
miles of track, with 1900 cars, requiring
engines of 900 horsepower The COM
panies are capitalized for $l35, 100000 In
addition to this Mr. Abbott figures that we
have over 100000 miles of telephone lines in
service, with 100000 miles of underground
cable.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02
A NEW NOVEL BY
MARION CRAWFORD,

author of "Mr. Isaacs." "Saracinesca,"
Case Braccio," etc, entitled "A nose
of Yesterday" story OF modern lie IN
Europe, with American characters pc
gins in November. The first OF series
of engravings, made by the famous WOOD
engraver, T. Cole, of the old Enghsh
masters also is in this issue. New features
will be announced from time to time.