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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

veara Initial States consul at Manila.
lie tells of the expressions by chucrh
and government; of the way in which
money is made and lost by foreigners:
of the climate, mode of life. aud
amusements--in short. juat those things
that everybody wants to know about
aincs Admiral Dewey'a great victory.
The illustrations are from the collec-
tions of photographs Of Joseph Earle
Stevens and the author.
The special features of the July
number of the American Monthly Re-
view Of Reviews are the editor's illus-
trated summary of the progress of the
war; an illustrated sketch OF Lieut..
Hobson, by Or. William Hayes Ward
al account of observations in Porto
Rico last month. by the brilliant young
newspaper correspondent, Edwin En-
msrson Jr., with map and fluctuations
compnct statement OF the essential
features Of our new war taxation, by
DR.. Max West, the statisticiau and
economist an illustrated description
of the Trans Mississippi Exposition at
Omaha, by Henry Wysham Lanier
a character sketch OF Gladstone. by W.
4. Stead and a grouping of recent
| American greetings in verse to Great
| Britain,
The numerous costumes illustrated
| in Harper's Bazaar for June 25th, ant
designed for summer wear among tht
mountains. in the country, and ny tine
sea, display the combined merits o.
being at the same time aerviceable anc
artistic. The fiction includes the clos
ing chapter OF Black'ei wild Eelin'
and story by Cynthia Barnard, On
titled ''fllspeth's Romance, ant
among the topics treated IN special ar
| ticlea are Letters of Condolences, :
"Being Talked About and "Usefu
! Things for the War; The Herios 0
papers ON "Our Life with the Chill
dren,i by Auna Wentworth Sears, con
tinues to be both well reasoned AM
well written, and the Paris and London
letters the usual departments, and tn
i .'Answers to Correspondent" complet
au attractive number of this authorita
tive and readable periodical
| Mr.. Frank X. Stouktpn's new sarial
which will run in Harper's Week..
during the summer months, has beer
entitled 1.-THE, Associate Hermits. |
is story OF vacation life in the Adj
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

The w, Il. Douglas Shoe Co. "a exclu-
siye retail store ut No. 800 Market
street. has just received a full limo OF
hoys' shoes, price $3.50. which with
their already large stock of mems fine
Bhoes, MAKES the most complete assort-
ment 10 the city. Thn boys shoes are
made on tho latest lasts, in several
styles, the snme quality and work.
manship as the mems So. SO shoes,
which now have the endorsement Of
over million wsarsrG 90 q.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

The popularity of the Hotel Elbernn
Atlantic City, is a story plainly told
by their list OF guests over tho Fourth.
OF the i75 guests, large number
were Wilmington people.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

The memhrs of the First Delaware
Regiment are daily expecting moving
orders, the general superstition being
that they will go firat to Governors
Island.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

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Recent numbers Of Littell's Living
Age contain articles of especial interest
on account OF the present war with
Spain, among them bsing Spain and
the United States" in the number for
June ath tHayana and the Havanese,
June 18th; "Ths Collision OF the Old
World and the New" and The Fate
OF the philippines. June 18th. in
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The War leads the July number of
Scribner,s Magazine. No one saw it's
beginnings under moro favorable cir
oumstancea than Richard Harding
Davis. As correspondent Of the London
Times he was accorded every privilege,
and was for weeks on the flagship New
York. His account of 1.-THE First Shot
of the War;, and "Tbe First Bum
bardment'' is the graphic picture of
what an eyewitness cav when the
'.Buen Ventura" was taken and Ma
tanzas was bonlbarded. His pre-emi-
nent faculty of making real to the i'm
ngination what be has seen was never
afforded hotter opportunity. How
1t fsols to DO on grent warahip iu
action is made vivid. Snapshot pho
tographs by Mr.. Davis add to the sense
of reality. 1.-THE ship seemsd to work
and to fight by hersolf;n he says, "yuu
honrli no human voice of command. "
Mr.. Davis will write for no other maya
zine about tho war. and his articles
| will be retrospective narrative OF ita
most dramatic features, with abundant
| Illustrations.
manila and tho Philippines" are
described by Isaac NJ. Elliott, for three
Arizona republican., 1898-12-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.


Estate of Daniel Titus, deceased:
 Notice is hereby given by the under signed, executor of the last will and testament of Daniel Titus, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within ten months after the first publication of this notice to the said executor at the law office Of c. F.. Ainsworth, in the city of Phoenix, Ari- Zona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said es- tate, in said County of Maricopa.
 FRANK F. TITUS, Executor of the Last Will and Testa- ment of Daniel Titus, Deceased.
 Dated ghis 2d day o? December, 1898.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-07
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Capitol Grounds and Building Commission, room 313 Elem ing block, Phoenix, Arizona, until F o'clock noon, January 10, 1899, for the erection of a capitol building for the Territory of Arizona, according to the plans and specifications of James Reilly Gordon, architect, San Antonio, Texas. Copies of said plans and specified tions will be on file at the office Of the commission, on and after December 10, 1898. Each proposal must be ac- cempanied by certified check for 5000, payable to F. H. Parker, secre- fary. The commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 (Signed)
 E. B. GAGE, Chairman.
 WALTER TALBOT,
 r. H. PARKER, Sec'y. First published in The Arizona Re publican November 20. 1S9S-
Arizona republican., 1898-12-07
GOVERNMENT FINANCES.
Large Inrease hi. Receipts Compared
 With Last Year

Washington, Dec. e.-The monthly comparative statement of the govern ment receipts and expenditures shows that during the month of November +ile receipts aggregated S3S,9G0.915, as compared with $43, 1863, ,605, for Noyem- i Der last year. In that month, however . ia included abont SIS, 900, 900 received On account-9f the Pacific railroad set t:ament. Independent Cf these pay ment4 the receipts exceeded those for November, 1S9T, by about $i3 300. .0OO. The receiptS from customs last month were 5335 200, an increase or aboul : $5, 5,500 ,0O0; from internal revenue sources, $21 ,336,7 743, an increase of near i ly $S,OO0, ,00O. The disbursements last month amounted to S49 ,099, ,9S0, an in crease on account of the war of nearly $11, 1,000,000. Since July the receipts nave. aggregated S204,557 ,096, as com pared with S14S, 1875 for 1897
 Tho monthly statement of the con-
 roller of the currency shows the total circulation of national bank notes on November 30, 1898, to have been $242, 102, ,036, an increase for the year Of $13.- 1J2231. and Scr the month of S3, 155. 15I. The circulation based on United States bonds was S213, ,928 ,5f3, an increase for the year Of $T2, ,192,971, and for the month Of $3,SS3,087. The circulation secured by lawful money was S2S.773.- l95, an increase for the year of $959,-. 360 and a decrease for the month Of $127, ,3330
 Tho amount of United States bonds on deposit to secure circulating notes was S239. .349, ,130. and to secure public deposits s7l, ,26S 300. The amount Of the new , per ent war loan to secuI public deposits was S,363, 800 and 10 secure circulating notes $40, 0,136, ,280.
 The monthly sta,emsnt of the direc- tor of the mint shows the total coinage at the United States hints during No vember, 1898. was S7,S45, ,91O, Of which S5.006. roo was gold. $2.755, ,25O silver and S83.960 minor coins. The standard dol lars coined amounted to $1,402,r>,.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-07
TIE BICYCLE STORE
 TEMPE, ARIZONA.
An Old Fayorite ]
 OLD JANE.

I love old women best, think; She knows a friend in me Old Jane, who totters on the brink Of Gods Eternity; Whose limbs are stiff, whose cheek i-
 lean. Whose eyes look up, afraid; Though you may gather she has Oeen A little laughing maid. Once had she with her doll wha: times, Andiwit her skipping rope! Her head was full of lovers rhymes, Once, and her heart of hope; Who, now with her eyes as sad as ' sweet
 Il love to1ook on her At corner. of the gusty street. Asks, Buy pencil, Sir" Her smile is as the litten West. Nigh-while the sun is gone; She is more ;ain to be a. rest Than here to finger on; Beneath her lids the pictures fit Of memories far-away; Her look has not hint in it Of what she sees today.
 -T. Ashe.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-07
ArlzOna and South EaSlerI Ky.

Fralns run or Pacific time.
 BEN WILLIAMS S'IT'f
Arizona republican., 1898-12-07
FOR SALE.

70 acres, 20 in alfalfa. 20 grain land. miles west; easy terms .......... 5000 80 acres in same locality, improved land =. ..... ...... ..... ....... 1900 10 acpes, with water right, acres in alfalfa, balance in fruit; house and yard; plenty of shade; a bargain. $50 16O. Best improved farm in the val lev. 71k miles out ........,..... ....... 75OO SC acres, with water right in Grand canal, 10 in alfalfa, 40 grain land; a great bargain at ............. 25oO Money to assist purchaser on any of the above. or tc loan on re4l estate. A nice little business for sale. sco0.
 L. L. PLANK,
 No. 17 North First Avenua
Arizona republican., 1898-12-07
ADMINIsTRArRIX SALE.

Notice is hereby.given that the undersigned will sell private sale the following real estate Lots Nos I9-2l and 9 of block :. Goldnan's Add. to town of East Tempe, all in Marie Opa county, Territory of Arizona.
 Bids will be received at the residence of the undersigned in the Town of Tempe in said county on and after the hour of a. Tn. Mon day the 12th day, of December, 1898, until the setting of the sun Of said day. All bids must be reduced 10 writing.
 Terms of sale cash in hand.
 BELLE WHEELER, Administratrix of the Estate of Charles II Wheeler deceased
Arizona republican., 1898-12-07
--:o:-
THE WEATHER.

Cnited States Department of Agrlcul- ture, Weather Bureau Bulletin.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-07
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES.

For the Christmas holidays the s. F. P. & P. will make the low excursion rate of one fare for the round trip be- tween all points on their line tin cluding the P. & E.>; tickets to be sold December 23, 24, 9, 29, 30 3l. and good returning until January ?. For full particulars call at city ticket of, flee, A West Washington street.
 E. W. GILLETT.
 General Agent
Arizona republican., 1898-12-07
>outhern Pacific Co
PACIFIo sYsTEm

(PACIFIO SYSTEm
 Commencing April 5, 1897, trains will leave Maricopa as follows:
 1nn AM. Tuesdays and Fridays Sunset 4S}( ] Limited" for Los Angeles, San Fran cisco and all California points.
 ROO M. DAILY PACIFIC EXPRESS O.O / for points il Haiitornis " Vaua Oregon and Washington 4O 1HE A M DAILY MIXED ThAiS FOR stPe1st Tucson. Benson. LoTdsburk Dem tIle Fl T'aso and intermediate stations o HNP.M DAILY MIXED TRAIf FOR Ss4O Gila Bend and intermedist test, tions 1.0S P@. DAILY MIXED TRAIf FOR DO PMDAILY NEW ORLEAN FIX. IOsOC press for Tucson. Benson, D. ming, Fl Paso, ,SanA ntonio. .Houstonsnd New c cans. 1n.E@ P. NJ Tuesdays and Fridays san iU.C { set Limited" for Fl Pas Fort v orth St Louis. Chicago and all points east.
 T. B GooDMaS.
 asr Pass ARk
Arizona republican., 1898-12-07

Through tickets to all points in the United States Canada and Mexico.
 CONNECTIONS: Jerome Junction with Y. ". & ?. Ky for Jerome; P. X E. Junction with P. 6z E. R. R. for Huron and Mayer; Mayer with stage to Crown King and other mining points ; Prescott with stage lines for all principal mining camps; Congress Junction with Stage lines for Congress -Harqua Hala. Stanton and Yarnell; Hot Springs Junction with the C. c. H. $. dl I. Co, for Castle Creek Hot Springs the all-year-round health resort; Phonix with the NJ X P tS S. R. Y. R. R. for points on the S. F. System.
 E. W. GILLETT. GEO. NJ. SARGENT. General Agent, Gen. Frt. X Pass Agt. Phoenix.
 Prescott, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-07
SOUTH SIDE.

Tempe, AriZ., Dec. 6.-(SpeclaI Correspondence of The Republican.)- Roy Hill made an early morning visit to Phoenix this morning.
 / E. Matley, the East Tempe merchant, drove to Phoenix this morning.
 Mrs. N. G. Hill and MT. and Mrs. w. J. Kingsbury went to Phoenix on this afternoons. train.
 $Ilyron Redden is in town today straightening cut some whirlpools in his water shares.
 Christmas goods are arriving for J. JungeruSann.
 Erneat Schmidt sings merrily away while"he makes up his harness for his holiday trade.
 pr. Laird and E. A Murphy drove to Phoenix this forenoon.
 Henry Schoushusen will disc and SOW to grain sixty-fiye acres of alfalfa land.
 James Carroll will disc and sow all his alfalfa land 70 grain this winter.
 There were 1T,522 miners inches Of water in the river last night. The river has. remained at this point for two weeks. <4
 The arch. for the entrance of the Odd Fellows, building is completed. It is of massive stone and makes the whole town look different
 E. The death of J. M Broks' baby was announced . few days ago. The child did not. belong to MT. Brooks, but to his nephew who is staying at his place. The bereayed parents are MT. and Mrs. I. s. Pew, recently from the east. They are young couple and they came to the Salt River valley to build their home.
 MESA.
 Mesa City, Ariz, Dec 6.-(Special Correspondence of The Republican.)- Dr. Chandler was a business visitor to Phoenix today.
 ". H. Smith, the Prescott butcher was. in Mesa this forenoon buying cat tie.
 AS. Moot drove to Phoenix today with a; double gon load of oranges.
 J. M. Brooks is in Mesa today deliv- ering some beef cattle.
 Those registered at the FimDall are: J. E. Doan, city; c. s. Diehl, Phoenix; Angeles; J. M. Kondrick, Phoenix; Miss 5. Leoniee, Phoenix; A. B. Hirth, Grand Rapids, Mich.
 4 beggar came to the back door of Si Allison's restaurant last night and asked for something ito eat. He had walked forty miles since morning, had no money, and was hungry and worn out and without friend. He was given something to nourish him back to strength, and after doing the food justice he went his way. He returned again, but in his hand he bore a willow center stand beautifully constructed and the yarnish not yet dry. Fairy tales are enacted every day, but the world doesn't know i.
 Attention is called to the announce ment of Barnett & Winger in the south side business directory. As was an nounced six weeks ago, this firm is up to date in every respect. They have launched out in business determined to do business. The meGhod they have adopted at tie outset assures their success. They believe it pays to adver- tisea Their store is one of the finest euipped on the south side and they are gentlemen with whom it is a pleasure to deal.
 W. A? Burton went to Phoenix yes terday after some mill work and re- turned this morning.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-07

'The Southern Pacific" leads in "completeness of equipment, comfort of transport, promptness of service, fast and elegant trains, with Pintseh gas lights on all cars. Dining cars on all limited trains. The highest stand ard maintained all the year round. No snow blockades." Two hundred and thirty-eight miles the shortest line to Los Angeles, quickest time to all eastern points. For further infor- nation call CT or address, M. o. Bick- nell, Agent.
 The Phoenix Short Line has resumed. it's Sunday excursions from Mesa and Tempe to Phoe- nix Train No. will be held at
 Mesa City until 4:S0, leaving Tempe at 5, arriving at Phoenix 5:3O. Train No. 7, due to leave Phoenix at p. m., will be held until after the band concert and will leave Phoenix about 9:S0 p. m., local time, and rate of one fare Will be made for the round trip.
 Via the Southern Pac1nc, going east, we will assist you in selecting a route and secure you the best connection and accommodations. If west, use the shortest and quickest line for seaside points. For further information call on NJ. o. Bicknell c. P
 The Phoenix Short Line has re-estab- lished their Pullman service between Phoenix and Maricopa Passengers can take the Pullman at ' o'clock in the evening, remaining in it until 6 o'clock the next morning, doing away with the necessity of occupying rooms at MaGicopa.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-07
SOUTHERN PACIFIC.
Train No. connects with Southern "a cific train No 19. easthson.,ti Innrire- Nfar

Train No. connects with southern "a, ctfic train No. 19. eastbound, leaving Mar ieopa at l0:?0. D. I'll.
 Train No. 2 connects with Southern Pa. cific train No. 20. westbound. leaving Maricopa at :45 a. m. Pacific Coast Limited passes Maricopa East bound, 2:26 q. nn Wednesdays and Saturdays Westbound, 5:30 q. m., Fridays ana Tuesdays of each week. Connections made at Phoenix with F.. F. & F. R. R. for Prescott ana con- gress. Connections at Mesa with stage foi Florence and Glebes Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays ct 5 o'clock a. h.
 sTrains stop on signal.
 Pullman Palace Sleeping car on all trains between Phoenix and Maricopa N. K. HASTEN B. F. PORTER
 President. Gen'l Supt
 NJ. o. BICKNELL,
 Gen1 F'rt. and Pass. Agt.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-07
AN AMMONIA EXPLOSION

New York, Dec. 6.-An explosion of ammonia on board the marine hospital ship. Bay State today as she was lying ih slip On the Brooklyn side Of the upper bay, killed Robatt- Twiss and seriously injured fifteen men. The ac- cident aceurfed in the ice making plant on board the ship.