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Arizona republican., 1897-12-07
NEW YORK CUSTOM HOUSE.
A Board of Inspection Appointed by
 Secretary Gage

Washington, Dec. 6.-The secretary of the treasury has designated the spe- cial agents, Cross, Whiteheads, Cum mings, Smith, Gallen and Power, as a board to examine the customs methods in use at the port of New York. This examination is not ordered because it is expected that there is any special wrong to discover in the office, but because the system of New York needs a thorough overhauling.
 It has been a great many years since the methods at New York were ex amined carefully by the treasurey de partment, and Secretary Gage feels that there are many things that may be stmplified and modernized for the
Arizona republican., 1897-12-07
WORTHLESS CHECKS.
John H. Kirby Taken Into Custody
 Last Night

John H. Kirby, young man quite well known about town, was arrested last night on charge of issuing false checks. The complaint was sworn out by the proprietors of Coffee AIS. The Trinity had cashed check for Kirty for $50 in payment for a suit of clothes. Later in the day Kirby presented an- other check for $15 at Coffee Aps place and received the cash. Thecs dore Haffner having learned that the account in the bank against which Kirby had drawn existed only in his imagination, hunted him up. The money was all gone, butt MT. Haffner took in place of it the new suit of clothes, some shirts, valise and other articles.
 The Trinity people discovered the worthlessness of Kirby's check later. As the clothing and finery. confscated by MT. Haffner did not properly belong to Kirby MT. Haffner surrendered them at his own instance to the Trinity and then made complaint against Kirby Justice Kincaid put a warrant for his arrest in Contable Beck's hands. The constable on the second visit found him in his room at the Gilbert house about o'clock last night. Kirby was taken to jail. He said that he could adjust the affair satisfactorily to al parties ss ss
 Kirby is a. native of Kentucky. He came to Phoenix nearly year ago- He conducted himself with great pro priety, associated only with decent people and became more or less active in church work.
 Six months ago he entered the em- ployment of the Barclay-Berryman company as a travelling salesman. He severed his connection with that firm a short time ago and took a position with D. F. Kellner.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-07
POLICE REORGANIZATION.
The City Council Begins the Working
 of the New Ordinance

Under an ordinance lately passed re- moving the organization of the police force from the control of 5he city mar shal, the council last night entered upon the work of reorganization. It proceeded by easy stages, emulating the sympathetic old German who cut off his dogs tail an inch at time in. order that the pain would be merci- fully distributed
 Upon motion .of Mayor Adams, sec onded by Councilman Books, Officer Stephen M Bailey was removed, Coun- cilman Gang declining to vote. The mayor moved and MT. Brooks again seconded the appointment of Thomas D. tMolloy to fill the vacancy. He will enter upon his duties today. It is said that Marshal Hooker will not yield to the action C. the council and that more or less friendly test case will be made of it.
 After auditing the usual monthly accounts, the council invited a rela- ion of suggestions and grievances by out siders. Frank Alkire, George Alkire and w. H. Smith, representing ths Crittenton home, offered to take the fallen women under arrest and suf- fering from narcotic habits into the home, the council to allow to the home for the period of sentence as much as it would cost to keep them in jail. After a long discussion, in which the only objection developed was the possible setting of some ime inconvenient p-ecedent, the request was granted.
 Ordinances were passed for side walks ,one on the east side of First avenue between Washington and lief ferson streets, and the ether on the east side of First street from Wash ington to the alley in the rear Of Gold berg's store.
 Several other matters Of little public interest were disposed of. One thing done was to direct to an officer of the Firemens' Fund Insurance company of San Francisco an offer of 1 per cent commission for closing sale of city bonds amounting to $2O.00O and warrants to the amount of 31O,O00.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-07
What Is Recommended in Connec ior
 With Important Questions.

To the senate and house of repre- sentatives: It gives me pleasure to extend greeting to the Fifty-fifth congress assembled in regular session at the seat of government. The meet ing occurs under felicitious conditions justifying sincere congratulations and calling for grateful acknowledgement to beneficent Providence, which has so signally blessed and prospered the nation,
 A matter of genuine satisfaction is the growing feeling of fraternal re- gard and unification of all sections or our country. The public questions which now engross us are lifted far aDoVe either partisanship, prejudice or former sectional feeling. They ef- feet every part of our common co1n- try.
 1arlH legislation having been set- tied by the extra session of congress the question next pressing is that of the currency. Government moDev now outstanding, Dec 1, consists of S346,SS1 ,016 of United States notes. $107, ,230 treasury notes, $3S4 ,963.- 5G4 silver certificates and $61, ,2SO, ,761 standard silver dollars. Interest bear ing debt of United States, Dec. 1, was $S47, ,365, ,620.
 With the great resources of the government and the time honored example of the government before us we ought to hesitate to enter up- on currency revision, which will make our demand obligations less euor-
Arizona republican., 1897-12-07
EMIGRANT RATE WAR
Burlington Announces Cut of $4.50 e.. From St. Paul to Chicago.

New York, Dec. 6--Through B. J.. Swords, general eastern agent of the Burlington route, it was announced today that reduction of $450 in the regular rate from St. Paul to Chicago would go into effect this week. Ac-
 rdi9g to this statement the rate be- (&eens those points would be $7 in stead of $11.50. -
 This cut on the pant of the Bur1ing ton is supposed to be the beginning of a rate war over the emigrant business which takes place every year at this time The hundreds of Swedes and other foreigners who help to swell the population of Minns sota, North and South Dakota and the surrounding country. have saved their money dur the railroads to find the cheapest line by which they can start for thet.. homes in Europe to spend the Christ mas season. This holiday business Is very large and we'll worth offering inducements to get.
 The western settlers make their ar engagements in St. Paul and Minneap- olis and secure tickets that take them direct to their homes in the old coun try, and when they return they bring friends or relatives with them who want to try their fortunes in Amer ica, or their wives, children or par ents who were left behind until homes had been won for them in the far west of Am erica. These, of courss !, return by the same route as the holi day travellers, and the business is thus materially increased
 Before the announcement of the e. duction today the Burlington trans ported from St. Paul to New York over the line with which it connecs this class of passengers for $2S.50. The representative of the Canadian Pacific in this city see in this cut re- duction of the Burlington's rate to New York to SPA, bringing it below the rate of the ''Soo" line, which is $25.5O.
 MT. B. V. Skinner, general eastern agent of the Canadian Pacific, said today that to his knowledge the "Soo" had made no cut. When MT. Swords was asked why the Burling- ton had cut, he replied that he had heard no details of the fight in the west. Te last ship to leave New York with these holiday home-seekers will be the Campania, which is dated to sail on December Ii. From now to within a few days of that date the ''Soo" and the Burlington will be struggling fer the business. There seems to be no doubt in the minds of the company representatives in New York that lower rate than the Bur- lington's will be offered today. After the sailing of the Campania the rates will doubtless be drawn back to their original places.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-07

convenience of the government and importers.
 The examination will begin. this week and will extend to every branch of sthe service.
 Wilbur F. Wakeman, appraiser, of New York, is in Washington today in conference with NIT. Howell, assistant secretary of the treasury, in regard to routine matters of his office.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-07
HE LIKES THE VALLEY.
What a Prominent Kansan Says o,
 Phoenix and Its Possibilities

MT. J. w. Gleed of Topeka, who has spent the last week in the valley, de- parted for home last night. Mr. Gleed spent two days in Investigating the Agua Fria canal proposition for some of his clients in the east, and was favorably impressed with the possi- bilities of the property. He met many people here and expressed himself as greatly pleased with his visit. To a Republican reporter who met him last evening, MT Gleed said:
 TT have enjoyed my weeks stay here very much and ann deligh. ed with the valley. You have an immense and fertile stretch of country, smooth as a billiard table, with just slope enough to let water run over it. No land- scape gardener with unlimited veal h to expend could make it filter to be ir- rigated than nature left it.
 ''This beautiful billiard table is sur rounded by picturesque mountains which under the play of changing light and shade relieve the eye with a constant panorama of color. These mountains contain natural storage basins which when utilized will fur nish ample water for the entire ar able area. The climate is healthful and delightful.
 II was surprised ito find so large and so we'll built city as Phoenix. It seems to me that if capital and immi grafton are properly encouraged you are destined to enjoy great growth and prosperity within the next few years.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-07
A BANKS PREDICAMENT.
Unable to Get at It's Funds for Nearly
 Three Days.

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 6.-The Hay denville Savings bank has been badly handicapped owing Ito the combination of the vault being out of order. On Friday practically all the funds were locked up, and the officials worked for nearly three days in al attempt to open the vault. Finally, an expert was procured, and he was obliged to could be opened.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-07
Expression on Both Sides Re
 Sarding the Message.
DEMOCRATS SAY LITTLE
But That Little is Not Compli-
 mentary,
Republican Senators Agree that 1t is a Statesmanlike Document. Not Fully Agreed Upon the Cuban RecoMm lamentations.

Washington. Dec. 6.-Democratic senators were generally averse to ex- pressing any opinion upon the mes sage. Senator Roach was an excep- tion, to the rule in this class He called especial attention to the presi- dents declaration that the govern ment is pledged to maintain gold re- demption. 'This," ne said, "is a mere assumption. We have not sin gle obligation which is not explicitly redeemable in 'coin,' the word gold being mentioned in none of them"
 Senator White, democrat, of Cali fornia, a member of the finance com mittee, was disposed to take the mes-, sage jocularly. He said: "The mes sage is very elaborate, though it's co : clusions are somewhat yelled. I ra. gret that I cannot agree with ,he pres ident's Hawaiian notions and that he to be done concerning Secretary Cages great currency reform plan I'm g.ad to observe that he adopts the views I have frequently urged regarding Cuba, and executive jurisdiction upon the subject of belligerency."
 Views by the republican senators were expressed as follows: Senator Allen-"I do not take the despairing view concerning our currency which the president presents. While there are some improvements which should like to see made, I think we shall be able to get along if we do not get any currency legislation and as the situation presents itself now it looks as if it might be impl acticable to secure legislation on the lines of the presidents recommendations. The recommendations in regard to Cuba are humane and considerate"
 Senator Hale said: "The recom- mendation in regard to Cuba is in all respects admirable and one with which l am much pleased" ssse<F
 Senator Hoar-'It struck me as a wise, compact and carefully considered document" tF 6
 Senator Foraker-"As a whole tha message is an able document, but I do not agree with the presidents con- clusions on the subject of tnterna tional law as applied to Cuba"
 Senator Chandler-"I am especially pleased with the presidents evident intention to maintain policy in the interest of international bimetallism
 Senator Hanna-"It is a statesman like and American paper, impressive and convincing and one which wil confirm the confidence the country has in the president"
 Senator Smith-'While some of the presidents recommendations with re- gard to currency may be we'll enough. it must be evident to him that at the present time they are impossible of enactment. His reference to bonds is painfully suggestive of the made quacy of the present tariff law and while his policy in regard to Cuba seems moderate. l hardly think it is in line with the supposed policy of the republican party
Arizona republican., 1897-12-07
ATTITUDE AS TO SPAIN.
The New York Herald's Poll of Con-
 gresS.

Herald from Washington says that con- gress will concur with the wishes of President Mckinley and give a trial to Spain's new scheme of autonomy. house shows the following results: Senators against action, Az; senators who favor, but do not expect action, 24; senators for immediate action, g.; 14; representatives against action, IFS; representatives for action, 159; repre- sentatives non -committal or not seen. IS.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-07
A Good Attendance in Both
 Houses at the COuVening.
AN OTHERWISE DULL DAY
Broken Only by the Presenta-
 ton of the Message.
The President Recomm ends No lm- mediate Action Regarding Cuba
 but a Favorable Consideration Of the Hawaiian Annexation Treaty.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The attendance upon the first session of the senate of the Fifty-fifth congress today was not only large despite the we'll understood fact that but little business beyond the presentation of the presidents message and proceedings thereto would be transacted.
 Prior to the convening of the senate the members passed half an hour in exchanging greetings. MT. Hanna of Ohio, who has been i'll for week. was given a cordial reception by his re- publican colleagues. MT. Wolcott of Colorado. one of the members of the international monetary commission, was also given a warm greeting Dr. W. Godfrey Hunter of Kentucky, re- gently appointed minister to Guate mala, was an interested spectator of the proceedings and sat beside his friend, Dr. Deboe. Charles Page Bryan, now United States minister to China, was a notable figure in the re- served gallery and in the diplomatic gathering were several members of the Chinese legation and other mem bers of the diplomatic corps.
 The senate chamber at the opening of the session today was a veritable conservatory. The floral display was unusually rich and beautiful. Seventy seven responded to their names on the roll call. The vice-president named Allison and German as the senate committee to wait on the president and receive his message. By resolution MT. Cul1om of Illinois, the time of the daily meetings of the senate was fixed at F noon.
 When the senate convened aft:r re- cess, Hon. H. D. s. Money, the new ser or from Mississippi, entered the chamber, but the oath of office was not administered to him during the ses- sion. The reception and reading of the presidents message was the only feature of the day.
 THE HOUSE.
 Washington, Dec. 6.-The opening day of the regular session in the house passed without unusual incidents of any character. The formalities at tending the inauguration of the ses- sion were dry and except as a spec tacle, hardly repaid the crowds which thronged the public and private gal leries. Yet, with few exceptions the visitors sat through the whole pro- ceedings.
 NJ. Dingley, the floor leader of the majority. Mir. Bailey. the recognized leader of the minority, and MT Gros- venor of Ohio, enjoyed the distin- guished honor of being appointed to wait upon the president, whose mes sage was, of course. the event of to- day. Its reading was long and tedi ous. but it was followed with close attention by the members and the specta CTS in the galleries. There was no demonstration until the reading was concluded, when the republicans joined in hearty expression of ap- provai.
 THE MESSAGE.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-07
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKET.

Kansas City, Dec. 6.-Cattle receipts, 5000; market steady; Texas steers, $225@4.1O; Texas cows, $2.50@3. 10; native steers, $2.75@4.85; native cows and heifers. $1.75@4.30; stockers and feeders, $3@450; bulls, $2@3.30; sheep receipts, 1000: market very strong; lambs. $3.S505.S0; muttons, $2.7504.55.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-07
A WINNING HAND.
Exposed by Baron Yon BuloV,
 Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
RIGHT, MIGHT AND THE WILL
Two German Cruisers Bring
 Matters to a Crisis.
They Enter Port Au Prince and Give the Haytien .0ovornment Eight Hours to Como to Time-Tho Re- public VIII Undoubtedly Yield.

Berlin, Dec. 6.-Baron Won Bulow, minister for foreign affairs, said, re- ferring to Hayti: 'We are not satis fled with the mere release of Herr Lueders and we have demanded satis- faction and compensation for his il- legal incarceration. which was con- trary to Haytian and international laws.
 "We hope the government of Hayti will accept our legitimate demands as in addition to the justice of our claim we have the will and the power to enforce it"
 REACHED A CRISIS.
 Port Au Prince, Dec. 6.-The trouble between Germany and Hayti, as the result of the arrest and imprisonment of Herr Lueders, reached crisis to- day. Two German cruisers entered the port during the day and an intima- tion from the German Government was delivered to the Haytian govern ment, giving the latter eight hours in which to meet the demands of Germany for an indemnity to Herr Luedera, The members of the diplomatic corps believe the government of the republic has decided to accept the conditions of Germany.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-07

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The evening times., 1897-01-22
TWO MEAN MEN. SURELY,

Mr.. Moody may never have been In Ken
tucky, but il he had been there, and had
happened upon two very mean men who
have lately been discovered in the State.
he might entertain still more extreme
views as TO the adyisability OF divorce.
One of these mean men asked a minis
ter what was the ordinary wedding fee.
His idea may have been TO get the minister
to take half Of it, or mark it down TO
forty nine cents, or something like that.
The minister said with a smile on just
pay me according to the kind of girl you're
getting" The mean man locked relieved
and observed in a confidential tone. well
the fact is, parson, she amt worth much. y
The other mean man came after half a
pint of whisky for his sick wife, and beat
the Storekecper down from twenty-five
cents TO fifteen. because any old whisky
would do for her.
Now, these two mean men-and there
should be some more expressive adjective
TO 90 ll6Itl lull JuSiiOt-Nttf Ol
a type that is not confined TO Kentucky
by any means; and let Us hope it is un-
usual anywhere. Does any one suppose
that there is any sacrament whatever for
any woman whatever about life with such
conglomcrate masses of selfishness and
brutality? II is one Of the pitiful things
Of this world that the women such men
marry are likely TO be OF precisely the
kind to whom their life is torture, and
it is just this kind of woman W no will most
stubbornly stick TO what she believes her
religion.
All the more reason. then, that her
religion should be an enlightened one. All
the more reason that the leaders of public
sentiment should not lay burdens too heavy
to be borne on the necks Of others-bur-
dens of which they neither can nor will
lift one pennyweight
The evening times., 1897-01-22

beers is partly temperance and partly mer-
cenary. II is argued that man drinks a
great deal more If he can get it for moth
ing, or is of a generous disposition, or
has many friends. This causes a thinness
in his pocketbook and pIumpness IN the
brewers bank account. The politician
might, it is true, hail with delight the
passage OF this bill, because he would not
then have TO set 'em up every time he
wanted a vote or two; but what would the
brewers and the saloon keepers do? They
would probably use the classic ejaculation
of Chimmic Fadden; and that suggests also
where the bill would go. The brewers
would never consent to having their in
comes reduced one-half.
But it would be interesting to know how
many friends each one of us would have
a short time after the enactment of this
law.
The evening times., 1897-01-22
OBLIGED OR EXPECTED?

A subscriber desires to know whether one
should say, I'VE are obliged to obey" or,
I'VE are expected to obey" the laws of
the United States In these days Of lax
moral sense, when legislatures are bought
and sold, and good politics has re-
placed honesty in elections, people GER
tainly would not be expected TO obey any
laws unless they were obliged to. They
are expected to because they are so obliged.
The obligation is inherent in citizenship.
II arises from the dependence of the indi-
vidual upon his State for the protection of
his life, liberty and property. In return
for those blessings he must obey the laws,
and offer up his life in battle for the state,
if need be; otherwise civilization would go
to pieces He also is obliged TO obey, rather
than being merely expected to, for the
same reason that the school boy is obliged
to obey his master The hickory stick of
Justice constitutes that reason.
The evening times., 1897-01-22
Sunflower Philosophy.

An old man plays as awkwardly as a
boy works.
No one ever loses the disposition to 'act
smart
hard worker always gets along better
than a genius.
1t is the man who is considered cow
ardly who finally hurts someone.
A man who holds threes during these
hard times, is doing very well.
ut cost a good deal to dig that well. -
the boss man said to his wife today, land
you should use less water"
The reward for keeping a secret for a
friend is the discovery afterwar DIS that the
friend also told everybody else in town.
The latest story is that an old married
man is after a young" girl. 1t turns
out that the man is twenty-nine and the
'girl" thirty-two.
1t is a great credit to a girl these days,
If she spells her name as her parents spelled
it when she was christened.
A little Kansas girl who used to be
called plain Annie, when she lived out
there, is recorded in Chicago society as
"Annah."
Many people who have the reputation
of being ente rtaining, do nothing tOearn it
but look sympathetic, and let the other
fellow talk.
When a crowd of women get together
they don't begin to talk of Something Aw-
full until they have gathered in a circle,
with their feet on the stove.
The woman who insists that you must
eat your pie with fork, is often the wo-
man whose pie crust couldn't be cut OF
broken with a butchers cleaver.