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The oasis., 1898-12-24

co & Arizona railway depots as sta- tiOn porter.
 Toilet cases, manicure sets. shaving sets, work boxes, and numerous other elegant and artistic articles, suitable for holiday gifts, at the store of the Sonora News Co.
 Monday morning MT. Jos. Polen, book-keeper for the Grand Central Mining Co.,, returned from San fran- cisco. He was greeted by a band Of music at the depot, and to show his appreciation of the compliment he stopped over day. Tuesday he re- sumed his journey toward La Colo rada.
 The railway company will grade and level handsomely all that portion of the strip recently cleared at Nogales by the United States government which comes within it's right of way. The municipal authorities should proceed to improve the rest of it. As now presented the ground is an eyesore
 Mir. A. J. Griswol1 has presented THE OASIS office with several hand some calendars for 1899. One, from the Springfield Fire Insurance Co.,, is a work of art. Each month IS upon separate sheet, and the page is it. luminated by handsome colored Autograph of cute China boy, not two alike.
 Last Saturday the district attorney elect, Hon. W. F. Cooper of Tucson, was at Nogales to examine into the cases of the five prisoners held for complicity in the murder of A. E. Shepard. There being no evidence against the accused they were dis charged, and that night MT. Cooper returned to Tucson.
 Last Saturday evening Nogales lodge of Masons elected officers to serve the ensuing Masonic year, as follows; w P. Harlow, w. M.; w. &. Cudeback. S w J l.. Stambaugh, J.. w.; A. J Griswold, S.; Dr. A. II Noon, T. The appointive officers will be announced later Next Monday evening, December 26th, the officers elect will be installed. The families Of the brethren will be present., and visiting brothers are invited.
 Absolutely A pure is the claim made in every advertisement of the Royal baking powder and absolutely pure is the verdict of every housekeeper in the land using the Royal. It. is the standard among baking powders, worth the price sold at, because of it's purity, healthful bread-making quali- ties and the strength that makes a small quantity go long way. No trouble about delicious biscuit and pastry when the Royal is used.
 MT. James H. Brent, mining man of long and varied experience in Sono- ra, is now located at Torres. Mir. Brent was employed in the Mulatos mine in it's palmy days, when it was producing bullion by hundreds of thousands of dollars, and he was also in an important and responsible posi- tion at the far famed Trinidad mine in the hey day of its glory. He was also interested or employed in other notable mines In Sonora, and his knowledge of mines in the state is eagerly sought after ny and useful to operators.
 To meet the rapidly increasing de- manG for lights the Nogales Electric T
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credit the country in the eyes of the world.
Mr.. Bryan and his friends represent a
program threatening great disasters to the
country. The triumph of the silver issue
alone would temporarily destroy. the ma
tional credit. Then the evils would be great
resulting from a restoration of the spois
system in dealing with the federal patron
age. and from such deliverance as the
party stands for with respect to the courts.
But, personally, Mr.. Bryan and his leading
supporters are men Of irreproachable char
acter. and in office would carry themselves
scrupulously with regard to their promises.
The most embarrassing and uncomfort-
able CT positions for the individual is con-
coded to be that of being placed between the
devil and the deep sea- Will that of the
democratic party be less so IL forced to
choose for leadership in the next national
campaign between man of good personal
connections and yet standing for ruinous
financial policy and some man standing for
a conservative financial policy and yet GER
tain, if elected, to be dominated by the
balefrl influences of Tammany Hall?
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Tammnny Hall and Mr.. Brynu.

mat VIII be an interesting situation if
he democratic party at its next national
convention finds itself called upon to
choose between Mr.. Bryan, supported by
the enthusiastic silverites of the south ana
west ana some eastern nan, rallying the
Iammany crowd and other democrats
Aortn OF Mason and DiXon's line who are
figuring on compromise platform Mayor
van Wycks name is mentioned, but ONLY
With the view. probably. of sounding senti-
nent- sun. Tammany is heading the move
ment, to try TO find new leader for the
parry, and whether Mr.. Van wyck or some
body else be the man. the displacement of
Mr.. Bryan would he Tammany victory.
and Tammary, in the event of democratic
success at the polls, would become an in
nuential factor in the new administration.
Although Tammany supported Mr.. Bryan
for President on his silver platform, 1t has
since shown a disposition to shift its
ground on that issue. Richard Croker was
not in the country then. Subs were run
ming the Hall But Mr. Croker Is back
now. is in full charge again. and Is effect
ing some significant sound money connec
lions Mr.. Whitney seems friendly. and
Perry Belmont and Mr.. Flower are openly
%. Vammany. therefore. may try to ap-
pear IN sound money costume in 1900 Blu.
would sim be Tammany. Dominating a
-ational administration. ii would leave a
3jrty trail all over the country, and dis
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District Day In the House.

The success of the District Committee of
the House in clearing it's calendar on the
first District day of the session should
encourage that body to keep the calendar
supplied literally with measures of local
Importance. Though the four Hills passed
today were not of the most important char
acter yet they all tended in the right direc-
ton and their passage may be taken as a
good omen of the sessions output of local
laws. There are many bills Tow before
the committee itself that deal with the
most material interests of the capital city
and it is to be hoped that they will be
fastened to the House calendar with as
much speed as is commensurate with their
Importance and with the opportunities of
the committee to examine tnem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-17
The brooklyn Dry Dock Scandal.

If there is to be an investigation Of the
Brooklyn navy yard dry dock scandal. as
manifestly there ought to be. 1t should by
all means be made not by a commission of
naval officers. but by a carefully selected
congressional committee. BY the latter
agency all the facts bearing on the case
can be best brought out and its conclu-
sions would be accepted by the country as
free from the bias of prejudiced or Jealous
officers on the one hand. and equally free.
on the other. from the suspicion of a pur-
pose to suppress the truth and apply the
whitewash brush. The latter result often
happens in such cases, through a feeling
of loyalty to brother officer and q desire
to protect. SO far as 1t can be done In that
way. the reputation of the branch of SER
vice to which the Investigators are at
tached, and the public has, therefore, long
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Hen amin ButterwOrth.

Benjamin Butterworth, who died yester-
day after an illness whose fluctuations
gave rise to the hope that the patient
might ultimately recover. was well beloved
by the people of Washington, with whom
he has lived for enough years to cause him
to be regarded as practically a citizen of
the capital. His genial, kindly nature, his
strict attention to his duty, whatever 1t
might be, his thorough acquaintance with
public affairs and his admirable qualities as
man of business contributed to attract to
him many warm friends. who were plesed
at his reappointment to the position that
he SO admirably filled during previous ad-
ministration. 1t has been sadly apparent,
however. for some months, that Major But
terworth's health was falling and his col
lapse during the legislative campaign in
Ohio fOreshadowed the end.
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Intervention Called For.


The salient feature of the resolution
introduced py Mr. Cannon in the Senate
IS that which asks for a statement from
the President Showing what measures
are III force by this government in the
Island of Cuba, and in water contiguous
thereto to protect the lives liberty and
property of American citizens now dwell
ing III Cuba" In other words. the resou-
ton suggests the Intervention Of the
United States in Cuba in its own behalf.
The necessity of such interference be-
comes more apparent every day, as 1t Is
demonstrated that the present warfare,
unless terminated by the action of the
United States, will be interminable. Fred
Funston, a good witness, says: The Gu
bans will never give ii up, and neither
will the Spaniards A warfare in which
countless battles are fought. and in
which the contending forces never see
each others faces may be continued in
definitely. There Is not the slightest
prospect Of the ending of the conflict by
a decisive victory in arms by either party.
This is the judgment of an intelligent
the insurgents for year. Negotiations
seem impossible. The Spanish party in
the island appears to grow more sense
less, bloody minded and implacable The
scheme of autonomy gains no friends
from the Spaniards, and the Cubans hang
the messengers who propose it.
While this goes on the United States
is the sufferer. American citizens are
large property OWHcTS III Tic IL ID
the fields Of Americans, in many in
stances, that the insurgents are burning.
The commercial! interests that are being
destroyed In Cuba are those of the
United States, the largest customer of the
island. American citizens in Cuba are
subject to constant loss, danger and an
rcyance. The idea Of Intervention is sug-
costing itself to other nations. The war
in Cuba is Of the sort that Injuries many
and up to date has benefited nobody. The
United States, as the greatest sufferer of
any outside power, has the most cause
and the best right to intervene. That in
tcrvention should take the form that will
stop the loss and damage to American cit
liens and American interests. give peace
to the island and protection to the rights
and liberties of its people, prevent repri-
sails by either party after the fight is over.
end restore and increase the prosperity
no
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since learned to suspect the findings Of
courts Of inquiry and courts-martial In
cases Of the class to which this one be-
longs. But quite aside from these consid-
erations. the issues involved in this case
affect not only the naval service. but the
entire country. and 1t Is due to both the
navy and the public that the investigation
should be made by a body of the highest
character, clothed with the amplest powers
and actuated by determination to thor
oughly probe and sift the whole matter.
and to expose and bring to proper punish
ment. If possible. whatever rascality or
ineffciency may be found to exist in con-
nection with the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-17
A Little Shnky ON History.
rom the ST. Louis Globe Democrat


The United States has had several presi-
Dental candidates who were considered a
little shaky by some people on questions Of
history and politics. When Andrew Jack
son was first mentioned in connection with
the presidency a howl of derision went up
in New England at the thought of putting
such an illiterate man in the chair once
occupied by Washington, Adams and JEFF
ferson, yet jackson had served in each
branch of Congress. Taylor was called an
ignorant frontier colonel. and other things
still more strongly rejecting on his politi-
cal knowledge. Scott's remarks on one or
two occasions when he was the whig can
didate In 1852 amused his enemies and
grieved his friends. The fact that Grant
had never evinced any interest In politics,
and had seldom even voted, was used by
the democrats against him In the canvass
OK 1868 Everybody remembers the laugh
ter which some CT Hancock's naive OBJ
servations called out from the republicans
In 1880.
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In the interests of humanity it b to be
hoped that the new management of the
New York elevated railway will present
Mr.. Russell Sage with a pass and not sub
ject his nervous system to the shock Of
having to pay car-fare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-17

III the members of Congress who are op-
posing the distribution of seeds can devote
especial attention to the prolific seeds of
conteEtion which have been scattered
through Ohio. Maryland and New York.
they will earn the gratitude of posterity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-17

Richard Croker. in endeavoring to deter
mine what newspaper Tammany shall and
shall not read. practically confesses that
there is limit to the benefits to be derived
from personal liberty
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Labor Unions and the Negro.
E.-Minister to Haiti John s. Durham in the A

A hundred, or even fifty years ago, the
negro artificer worked side by side with his
white companion, and in the south he was
the only workman, skilled or unsktlIed
But with the rise to power Of labor unions
there began gradual system OF exclusion.
enforced by the compulsion and terrorism
exercised upon employees, which today has
practically driven the colored man from
every sort OF skilled occupation throughout
the length and breadth of the land. There
is nothing left for him but mental service
and unskilled labor. A tenth Of our people
are thus forbidden to improve themselves
or their condition.
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Decorative
Furniture.

Recent arrivals give us a bright
and attractive assortment of Small
Furniture for decorative purposes.
Many of these are one-of-a-kind
pieces, and cannot be duplicated.
Popular prices characterize the en-
tire collection.
For tomorrow, Tuesday,:
lot of small Jardiniere Plant Stands imi-
tation mahogany finish.
25c. each.
Also lot Of Jardinere Stands. attractive de-
signs, strongly made, and finished in oak ma
hogany and cherry.
Special price, CSC.
Regular price, $I.25.
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Congressional Confidence

We may annex Hawaii
And we may protect the seals;
And settle the disturbance
That the Cuban isle reveals.
We may regulate the tariff
Till our needs it closely fills:
And certainly we'll pass a few
Appropriation bills.
One can't of course accomplish
All that he may desire.
Haw ali, Cuba and finance
May possibly hang fire.
But. none the less. we're happy
And hope each being thrills.
Wen SUI ely point with pride to those
Appropriation bills.
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An occasional Indian uprising must not
be accepted as proof that "Lo'' is not pro-
crossing In civilization. Possibly he has
acquired dyspepsia and is learning to COM
plain about his rations like white man.
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Talents Worth Usine.

81 have understood said the friendly
critic, unfolding volurninous manuscript.
that poets have shrinking nature"
81 can testify to the truth Of that" re-
piled the bard.
We'll don't want to impose on friend
ship. But it would be a great favor If you
would shrink this up into about four
stanzas before making me read it,
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Anxious to mpathixe.

There is certainly a great deal Of dis
enlargement attached to working for the
government" remarked the fair-minded
man. Il think we would sympathize more
with employees If we could only put our
selves in their places"
We'll" replied the politician. isn't that
what we're trying to rearrange this civil
service business for?'
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Mr.. Bryan would regard 1t as an addi-
ticnal courtesy If those who assured him
of their support in 1900 would date their
promises ahead year or two.
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The objection to the Kanakas in Hawaii
will scarcely be accepted as a warning
to Canada, but it must get rid of the Es-
kimos before it can hope to be annexed
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SHOOTING STARS.
Something to be Thankful For.

SOmethinE to He Thankful For.
WELL" remarked Ii Hung Chang, as he
signed a check for some more indemnity
cit isn't as bad as 1t might be-.
How could our affairs be worse?' in
quired the emperor.
''They might have insisted on whipping
us c. o. D. instead of taking notes for it."
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COnlDarisOn.

De eloquentest folks you sees
Ain dem OATS done got through,
But dem dat keeps a-talkin' bout
De things dey's gwinter- do.
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EXcentiOnR.

"Oratory Is a gift remarked the admir-
ing constituent.
We'll" replied Farmer Corntossel. most
ly it is. But now and then q man gets
good enough at 1t to charge you fur lis
tenin'.''
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New Designs i'm White
Enameled & Brass Beds.

We are offering in Our Bed De-
partment 8 new designs in high-class
Enamel and Porcelain Finished
Beds, with the best brass trimmings,
at exceedingly low prices.
We quote a special line of fine White Enameled
Beds. In sx61a, 3hx6ls 4x6ls and 4hx6ls feet
sizes, at
500 each.
The special feature of these Beds is the heavy
roll top at head and foot which gives them very
handsome finish and is entirely new idea.
Better grades up to SEQ.
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lola is consistent realist He believes
In trying to get at the truth, however
shocking. In politics as well as in social in
situations.
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His enemies will endeavor to see to 1t
that Mr.. Hanna has enough to think of for
some time, to rescue him from the soporifc
influence of the Senate.
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The ssSorosis'' Shoe
For Women.

The s'Sorosis'' Shoe
For Women.
We have succeeded in making ar
engagements for the sale of this
famous Shoe.
The "Sorosis" has been manufac-
tured and introduced with great Sue
cess in most of the large cities of
both Europe and America. They
are the extreme of fashion and the
acme OF common sense and comfort,
being CONSTRUCTED on scientific prin-
ciples.
The "Sorosis" is exclusively for
women's benefit.
$3.50 is the Price.
And they are equal to custom
made at much higher prices.
The genuine "Sorosis" Shoes are
branded "Sorosis" on every sole.
Second floor.
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The Virginia legislature seems TO labor
under the impression that there are moi
already enough obsolete laws on the stat
ute books.
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A students riot in Paris is calculated to
wholly reconcile the people OF this coun-
try to foot ball.
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Woodward an LOthrOp,
10TH nth and Ss N. w.
Until further notice, store will close at $780,
The Next Fortnight

VIII be important buyers goods for both household
and exceedingly profitable interesting who take
advantage of the low prices prevail goods
every department of the house
Stocks the notch of completeness times
January finds the regular makers anxious
to begin the with fresh stocks Each day will bring
own interesting of the
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S 1850.

They will be fashionably made,
with broad Tapped seams, deep col
lar and substantial Innings.
Fit guaranteed.
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Special Sale of Rugs.

Special Sale of Rugs.
We are offering a large assortment
of Rugs, in all the popular sizes, and
in the best makes at less than regu-
lar prices.
We quote 1 lot Atwood Smyrna Rugs in good
designs and olorings follows:
2ox54 inches-SI.5o each.
3ox6o inches-SI.S5 each.
36x72 inches-$2. 50 each.
Best makes of Smyrna Rugs in carpet sizes all
new designs and colorings-
Ok 9 feet-SI25o to $500 each.
71x1o4 feet-$2o.oo to $4,000 each.
9xI2 feet-S27.oo to $4,000 each.
Fur Rugs
Fine Fur Rugs, in combination colorings, heavily
lined, size 30x63 inches.
Special price, $3.50. Usually $500.
Atwood Ingram Art Squares, the best made. at
less than prevailing prices
21x3 yards $500 each.
3x3 yards-$6.75 each.
3 x31 yards-$7.SS each.
~3N4 yards-S9.oo each.
AXIS yards $500 each.
Third floor.
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Porcelain Finished Beds.

Double size, with swell foot and vase-shaped
knobs These beds finished with dainty deco
rations in purple, pink Deli. blue and are
asDecially handsome.
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Special Sale
of Bibles.
The attention of Sunday school
teachers, officers, scholars and others
interested in the purchase of good
Bible at
About Half the Usual Price,
Is called to the special sale of Bibles
which we shall inaugurate tomorrow.
The lot comprises about two hun
dred, one-half of which are Teachers
Bibles of the newest designs and
most approved matter.
Lot includes our
Famous Bagster Bible.
OF which have sold in Washington and vicinity
several thousand
1t is by far the best value ever offered by us,
and is described follows: Full Teachers Bible,
leather covers. soft and flexible. containing full
references, maps teachers helps, concordance and
a dozen other useful things-mnlon type, clear and
readable
Special price, 7oc.
With name stamped on cover in
gold, ooc.
Lot 2-Includes a hundred of the renowned
Oxford Bible.
What IL known a complete Teachers Bible
bourgeois type, large aud bold-contain lining full ref
erences and 3s7 pages Of additional helps, concord
ance. maps &c, &c-a Bible which would have
been sold short time ago for $500.
Special price,, $I25.
With name on cover in gold let
tiers, $I.45. ..
Leather lined, $I.6o.
With name, $I8o.
Lot 3-Includes so Bibles which have been re-
duced in price tC correspond with purchases made
more recently. and which are, in many instances
superior in ,ality.
They embrace oxford, International. Cambridge,
The Revised. The Newberry Clergyman's Bible
and few German Bibles
These have been marked SI.oo,
$I.5o, $500, $2.5o and $500.
Which just
Half the original prices.
Basement.
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White Sulphur Springs
WAITE Err.

We have secured the agency of The
GreenbFier White Sulphur Springs Me-
dfctnal Water. This water is laxative,
Alternative and a tonic! 1t is highly
recommended by many eminent medical
faculties as being especially beneficial
in all diseases of the blood or derange-
ments Of the stomach, bowels, liver. kid
neys, bladder. skin or nervous system.
1t is q specific in dyspepsia, chronic
diarrhoea costiveness. jaundice and tor
pidity Of the liver.
BY Strengthening and building UP the
system 1t has effected remarkable cures
In cases Of hay fever, nasal catarrh,
asthma and bronchitis. 25c. Of bottle.
$2.T5 for case Of II OTIS.
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$1,000 each

Brass Beds made of best seamless
brass tubing.
$500 to $4,000 each.
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lot Fine Hair Mattresses for
double beds at exceptionally low