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The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13


 THE grandeur of the Grand Canyon is beyond doubt one of the greatest attractions on this continent. Each year brings this curiosity more and more into prominence It has never been questioned, says the Phoenix Herald, but what the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. in Arizona, is the eighth wonder of the world; and it stands today st the head of he list as the greatest wonder of wonders. and will ever remain 80 as long as earth itself exists. An opportunity to visit this grand and sublime masterpiece of the Almighty is within reach of all Our visitors should not return home without improving the opportunity of visiting this great point of interest. It is not question of whether you can afford to make the trip or not. but can you afford to miss itp
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

THE following bill has been intro duced in the United States Senate: That hereafter it shall be unlawful for any person or persons, firm or corpor- alton, engaged in procuring and prose- cutting patent claims to offer or award to their business correspondents or clients any gifts, prize, or chance to win one, medal of honor, certificate of stock, or any other article or thing of real or supposed value, intrinsic or otherwise; and any person or persons violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of misde- meanor. and on conviction thereof shall for each offense be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dol lars and not more than one thousand dollars, or by Imprisonment at hard labor for not less than six months nor more than one year.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

DR. TALMAGE. speaking of a country newspaper, says: "The newspaper whose columns overflow with adver- tisements of business men has more in- fiuence in attracting attention to. and building up a city or town. than any other agency that can be em- p!oyed. People go where there is business. Capital and labor will lO- cate where there is an enterprising community. No power on earth is 80 strong to build up town AS news paper well patronizsd, and it's power should be appreciated"
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13
A Phoentxan Abroad.

A. Redowill. of Phoenix, is with us in the interest of his big piano house. Besides ruslling for business. Mr. Reds- will find time to send breezy letters from all places visited, to the Phoenix Gazette. setting forth the advantages and resources of the various places. A thorough friend of our territory, he Is always calling attention of the out side world to our great undeveloped resources. In Phoenix Mr. Redewill pays taxes on large property interests. He has the only house in the territory that carries big stack of musical in- struments. He is responsible, reliable and thoroughly honest. Give this home institution your patronage and let fake houses go by the board, Mo have Miner.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

INSTEAD of increasing the issue of pie. Mir. Mckinley is cur,ailing it, mucn to the disgust of the hungry horde. He is keeping It back because he thinks it. will be needed to get the tariff bill through and for the same reason he hasn't made the modification in the civil service rules that he had decided to make.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13
The 6randeur of the Press.

Referring to the press when con- ducted by men imbued with the sense of duty and inspired by noble princi- ples the Picayune truly declares that even with the human faults and mfr mites which the press inherits from the hands and minds of the men who have made it what it is, it is grand institution, the bnlwark of liberty, the friend of freedom, the great advocate and tribune of the people against all tyranny and oppression and universal educator. The press cannot be greater than its creators, but it IS as grand as anything human can be. Its mission is truly noble. and it will have work to do so long as humanity in civil ized state shall remain upon the earth. Men, with their pride of opinion. their selfish schemes. their vaulting ambi- tions, may come and go. but the press goes on forever, to assist in the grand work of the humanizing. civilizing, educating, elevsting and confirming mankind in honesty, truth and virtue. and in helping the race onward to it's highest destiny.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

The entertainment given by the Catholic Union at Babbitt's hall last night was largely attended, and was very interesting. Dr.. D. J. Brannen presided over the meeting and the exercises consisted of lecture by Hon. H. F. Ashurst, on the subject: 1.-The Life of Nation compared with the Life of an Individual" vocal solos by Mrs. D. J. Brannen and Miss Metz, q recitation by Mir. Hunter, instru- mental music by c. II. Edwards and his sister, and few pieces of select music by Mir. Johu vercamp on his m usic box. Everyone present was highly entertained.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

IE place of the retroactive tariff in the Dingly tariff bill the republicans of the Senate Finance committee have inserted clause making July lst the date upon which the new duties will go into effect, and unless all the con gressional prophets are away off the date will have to be changed again.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

DOWN in Fargo reporter on one of the dailes, speaking of \ prominent milliner who was laying in her spring stock of goods, said: He was pleased to see her stocking up." The next day that reporter was chased three blocks and "A parasol broken over his head.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

TALKING is becoming more in use every year. Aside from gossip aud other necessary talk, there are S82, ,8l0 telephones employed in carrying our thoughts by means of languages.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

THE Senate rejected the arbitration treaty this week by vote, of 43 to 26. Every body is gl sd it is out of the way. The Senate also passed the free hume stead bill.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13
THURSDAY. MAY IS, 1897.
A poETICA EFrUsIoN

THE following Is an effnsion of Bi ly, the Lincoln Journal poet at one his birthdays;
 Another year has sped away As fast as 1t knew how: Inever was as old and grey
 And fat as am now. thought myself a boy till just A few short weeks agone, And here am a lump of dust With marks of years thereon. It seems that life has just begun The way feel, but say, Tomorrow I'll be forty I've not got long to stay. few more winters, at the most, A few more jCys and tears, And then I'll be as fat ghost
 As ever haunts the spheres.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

THE debate on the tariff bill gives promises of being both heated and lengthy. It will no doubt receive several finishing touches iu the way of amendments before it's final disposi- ton by Congress.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

THE people of the United States last year expended $270, 100000 for whiskey, $l20, ,26l ,086 for coffee and $54l ,963, ,34S for beer.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

IT is estimated that Greece will have to pay Turkey s25,Ooo,Ooo for the lit tie batch of fun she had with that gov ernment. Greece has made hard fight for supremacy, but the chances are against 1t.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

lT is estimated that the State of Utah will ship eleven million pounds of wool to the cities of Boston and Philadelphia.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13
THE Phoenix Gazette says: ..

IHE fnoenix 1azette says: "in the abseuse of '.pie" Arizona politicians will have to content themselves with spring vegetables. They are much better for the system, too"
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

lT IS estimated that aL least twO- fifths of the assessd valuation of ArizO- na consists of cattle, hors es and sheep.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

THE amendment passed bv the Sem ate to revoke the order of Ex- President Cleveland has been defeated bv the lower house by vote of 100 to S9.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

AN international gold mining con vention will be held in Denver, Colo, on July 7th, Slh and 9th.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-13

When you see Our Name it means Good Lum- Der, We'll Dressed, We'll Manufactured, Good Grades and the Best Attention and Treatment"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-06

this city, spent yesterday in visiting
the Missions and Fort Sam Houston.
The MUTUAL, the New Electric
Light Company refers to any of its
customers as to the quality of the cleo
trio Light service it is furnishing, and
to the satisfactory treatment that 1t
affords. Telephone Bis. 11-26-tf
The MUTUAL ELECTRIC LIGHT
COMPANY has wires in nearly all
parts of the city, and is prepared to
serve you promptly and satisfactorily
with the best incandescent and arc
lights, at reasonable rates. Ill 1-2
West Houston street, telephone 315.
j. E. & ]. B. BREEDING, Dentists,
Cor. Navarro and w. Com. SITS, 2o2. up
stairs. 11-21-tf
Piano! Piano! Piano! Call at Sui
Nvan's and see it; buy your shoes of
Sullivan's and you may get it. We will
give it away on Christmas. 12-5-3t
Custodian Bennett, of the Alamo
building is i'll.
Roofing Felt, Pitch and Asphalt at
HENRY PAULY'S. Tel. S. 11-6-tf
We are here to stay and to furn-
fish the citizens of San Antonio the
very best incandescent and arc lights
at reasonable rates, and to leave moth
ing undone to please them. MUTUAL
ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY. Tel
ephone 315. 11-26-tf
For fresh fish and oysters 90 to
Blundell's 500 North Flores street.
Telephone 266. l2.2 it
The cheapest and best suits for the
price are made by The ]. Lobert Co.
Suits from 500 up. 1O4 West Com
merce street. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. 11-28-tf
See our line of cane seats and
leather upholstered dining chairs. G.
A. Showers Furniture Co. 11-2S-tf
BEST HORSES ever brought to
the city FOR SALE now by HTI"CHE-
SON & FRANKEL, THE LIVERY,
MEN.
PERFUME, the largest stock.
greatest variety for the holidays.
12-1-1m JAMES CIAVIN.
MFR. ALI Dieckman has gone to Mon
terey, Mex, ON business.
Newest styles of stationery at W.
CORNERS. 12-1-tf
ROOFING Felt, Pitch and Asphalt
at HENRY PAULY'S. Tel. So 5-16-tf
Diamond goods, in Rings, Pins, Ear
Rings, etc. at "Maurer's," 242 West
Commerce street. 11-14-1m
Judge w. w. Walling has returned
from Pearsall, where he has been at
tending court.
FINEST OLD WHISTLES AND
WINES AND CIGARS AT BULL
BROS. 11-27-tf
GENERAL STOVE REPAIRING.
e. G. Dickerson, 1882 East Houston
street. Telephon 500. 12-4-tf
H. Faber, furniture refinisher, ETC.,
120-122 Losoya street. 11-10-1m
The SILVER KING is the finest
gentlemen's resort in the city. tt
Col. Ike Standifer, of Denison, left
yesterday for home after few days
visit to friends in this city.
If you want good fitting suit call
on THE ]. LOBERT CO., 1O4 West
Commerce street 11-2S-tf
COOL BEER always on tap at the
CRYSTAL SALOON. Scott
For fresh fish and oysters go to
BlundelPs 500 North Flores street.
Telephone 266. l2-2.4t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-06
ELKS IN SORROW.

Annual Memorial Lodge Meeting at
Beethoven Hall.
Beethoven hall was well filled yester-
day afternoon by member of the Or
der of Elks and their lady friends and
invited guests, to observe the annual
memorial services, which were inter-
esting and beautiful.
Rabbi Samuel Marks, OF Temple Beth
Ell, conducted the religious ceremonies
and Messrs. w. C. Berry, J. Reilly
Gordon and II. w. Stayton delivered
special addresses.
The following is Judge Stayton's
eulOgy:
We have assembled this day accord
ing to the custom of our order to do
honor to those who have passed away
from our view to eternity. 1t is well
TO pause now and then in the mad
struggle and cares of life to honor
those who have been taken from us,
and in retrOspection consider their
many acts of friendship and conrad
ship, for it brushes from our hearts
the dust of fOrgetfulness, reviews
sweet memories and sets hearts beat
ing in sympathy for those who mourn.
Experience is the greatest teacher, and
many of its greatest lessons are taught
in the lives of others and its precepts
are burned into the soul by the brand
of bereavement. The humblest life
cannot be passed in review without
demonstrating some principle of our
physical and social welfare, which ap-
piled, will make us the better. 1t is
well that we honor the memory of the
dead, for by so doing we pay a mer-
tied tribute. renew the well-springs of
our sympathy and secure unto our
selves knowledge.
'The imaginative life of man is full of
poetry.
His real life full of sorrows and tears"
When humanity was in its infancy
with heart still throbbing from the
touch of the Creators hand, a sombre
cloud stole over the happy dwellers of
Eden. a cloud that shut out the sun
light of heaven, EMBEDDING the race of
all coming time within the shadow of
death.
As years pass, in obedience to the die
tates of heaven implanted affection,
the custom of tribute to the dead, he
came a part of humanity.
I'm MemOrian" Is written in every
tongue. is revealed in the cleaning
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-06

/ ROsEMANN'S LOAN OFFICE
moved from Main Plaza to 32l
w. Com. st. next Schasse's drug
store 10-29-1m |
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-31
A Domestic Tragedy.
From The Phlladeiphla Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Miss Vera Gould, OF Thirty-ninth ana
Barring streets. has a pet alligator which
was sent to her from Florida. Since the
arrival of the alligator, which is about is
inches long. Miss Gould mourns the loss
of a pet kitten, and thereby hangs a tale.
Mr. Alligator usually receives the best OF
attention, and after a good square meal is
at peace with the world, DOING In his
tank until mealtime comes again The
tank Is located In the dining room, and
the other day his midday meal was for
gotten--that is, forgotten by everybody
except the alligator. lie proved, however.
that he was not entirely dependent upon
others when his appetite was assailed.
About o'clock in the afternoon Miss
Gould heard a series OF feline yells issu-
ing from the kitchen, and on appearing
on the scene she was perfectly Mortified
al what met her gaze. There on the floor
was her pet alligator vainly endeaVorng
to get the head of a kitten in his mouth.
while the mother of the victim was perch
ed on the back of the alligator clawlng
and biting IL In a vicious manner. Az
ter reseuing the kitten, and chasing the
other pet to its abode. Miss Gould discov-
cred that she was minus kitten and con-
cluded that the hungry alligator had
eaten II. IL was afterwards necessary 10
keep the mother cat in the cellar. as she
attempted several times to wreak veng-
eance on the destroyer Of her family.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-31
DIAMOND RUINED ny SHOCK.
Gem valued at $1,000 "FeRthereI'
by Dropping on q Marble Floor.

From the New York World.
"A diamond weighing 69s carats and val
ued at 400 was destroyed Sunday after
nooon at the Hoffman house. The gem
was the property of j. j. Roche, a dia-
mond dealer.
Mr. Roche was exhibiting the diamond
to Capt. Peacock, the clerk of the hotel,
and several other friends. Through some
mishap the diamond slipped out of a
sheet of soft white paper and fell on the
marble flooring II struck on the girdIe
and the shock sent feathers" through
it, thus rendering it unstable.
While diamonds are known to be the
hardest gems. they are liable to be de-
stroyed through shock Mr.. Roche says
that slivers, or feathers, will be sent
through a diamond should il fall and
strike on it's outside center circular Cir
die. According to him, a diamond may
fall 999 times out of 1000 without hitting
its girdle
Il am not superstitious" he remarked
"but few days ago l began wearing for
the first time an opal pin. My theatrical,
political and sporting friends warned me
against wearing the opal. Well, all I
can say is that I am out 81 400 unless a
lapidary can save me part of the big
stone"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-31

took the little dred-up and fleshless hand,
in which the bones appeared quite clearly.
and put it in my hand. | raised the arm.
but it remained contracted in the position
in which l left it. AT the same time. un-
der the influence of that tension, a little
heat could be felt under the skim which
an instant before was as cold as marble,
and / felt the pulse beating under my
fingers. Mother Bouyenval then in con-
tidence told me how. after a serious
malady, her daughter thirteen years ago
had a nervous fit and had finally fallen
asleep.
I'VE thought that she was saved" said
the old woman, land that the crisis was
passed; but she has never woke up since
that time"
Thenelles is a picturesque little village
a few leagues from Saint Quentin, and
quite close to Origny- Sainte- Benoite,
manufacturing town. At Theneles the
inhabitants are nearly all farmers, and
among them Mother Bouyenval is cordi-
ally detested, because she makes money
by exhibiting her eldest daughter. / had
the curiosity to visit several of the saloons
with picturesque signs, for instance, the
Ace of Clubs, and the Golden Hogshead
and everywhere l was astonshed at the
hatred of the peasants for Mother Bou-
yenval. Her receipts are not very large.
II is sufficient to witness the poverty OF
the cottage to be convinced of that.
Nevertheless, she lives by the malady of
her daughter, and, consequently. a great
humber of the people there do not believe
that the latter sleeps constantly.
'She is a fake they say, and some of
them assert that they have often seen her
getting up in the night time sitting down
TO table and eating quietly, just like an
ordinary person. Others insist that the
old woman is a magnetizer, and that she
wakes up her daughter TO make her eat.
and then Immediately puts her to sleeep
again.
1t is needless to say how ridiculous these
legends are. 1t is enough to see the living
skeleton to become convinced that, IL the
unfortunate creature woke up, she would
not have strength enough either to hold
herself upright or to eat. The doctor
who has never ceased to observe her for
thirteen years, has given upon this sub
ject information of great scientific inter
est.
Mother Bouyenval magnetizerr' he
said. THAT is alegend well worthy Of a
peasant. The poor woman can neither
read or write, and doesn't know what
magnetism means. watched the pro-
gressive cancellation of the poor girl. and
day she gives her milk with a little pep
tone. As the sleeper has one broken tooth
I'm front. her mother uses a straw TO inject
a few drops OF alcohol and milk through
this aperture, for the teeth are closed like
a wise. and IL would be impossible to open
the mouth without breaking the jaw. The
poor girl Is stricken by a lethargy Of pc
cLliar form. Moreover. she Is constitu-
tiUnaliy hysterieal. In her case simula-
ton would be far more extraordinary than
the reality. which Is strange enough
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-31

The sleeves. were tight-fitting coat
sleeves, with the fulness draped high at
the shoulders. There was a narrow belt
and a high crush collar of the amethyst
velvet.
Bodices of cream chiffon made up over
cream SATIN are very much worn this sea-
son, with black on the edge of the bolero.
Another dressy evening waist is of pale
yellow mousseline de sole over yellow
satin. The mousselne de sole Is put on
very full from the shoulder seams and IS
drawn down into a pointed girdle of tur-
quoise velvet that is embroidered in stones.
The yoke is composed of three rufiies OF
the mousseline de sole that commence at
the shoulder seams and overlap each other
slightly to form a long yoke effect.
A narrow edge of cream Vaienciennes
outlines the bottom of each rufIie. over
the shoulder seams there are broad epaul-
cites OF the embroidered turquoise that
| merge into long stole ends at the front of
the bodice and hangs loose to the girdle.
The tall crush collar is of turquoise velvet.
| This waist is in the rousseau of Countess
Czaykowsk.
A chic silk blouse for an afternoon house
toilet Is made of heavy quality of surah
silk in citron green, with thread check
in black. The back of the blouse is seam
less, with the fulness at the waist line
caught i'm tiny plaits under a crush bias
girdle Of the silk. The front has bolero
effect Of the silk, edged with "a frill of
white mousseine de sole, and from under
the bolero the silk falls in two cascades di-
Vided by a vest of white mousseline de
sole made fun over violet satin. There Is
"a broad collar of the silk mounted by a
high crush collar of pale violet satin and a
frill OF mousseline de sole. The sleeves
are scant coat sleeves, draped high. Edg-
ing the collar, the bolero and the front of
the waist are narrow ruflles of white
mousseline de sole bordered with narrow
violet velvet ribbon. These waists. though
having an elegant sound. are not neces-
sarlly expensive. II worn by Partisan
women they are sure to be cheap. one
old skirt viii form the body OF half a
dozen waists and for waist trimmings
even the ruchings Of old hats are utilized,
while we would buy new goods. l took a
snap shot OF three Of them In the after
noon room Of the Countess Castellane-the
prankish kitten in their midst
one OF the very latest black skirts is
built Of glaoe MORE. 1t IS round at the
bottom, and the godets start back of the
hips and flare very much IA they near
the bottom OF the skirt. Viewed from
the front the skirt Is straight, and would
| be even ehnging &c IL were possible for
] glace MORE TO cling.
Miss Eustis who naturally entertains a
great deal IN the American colony here Is
always spoken OF as a woman who pos
sesses adorable house toilets Now she
/ dresses In subdued colors. But one of
| her friends recently wore a very original
| silk blouse made Of fiame-colorod taffeta.
/ with an unusual swirllng design IN duh
green ana burnt orange. The back OF the
bodice was seamless, with the fuiness az