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Arizona republican., 1898-01-21
A VETERAN" PROTESTS.

Harper's Weekly prints a letter from an indignant subscriber, who has stopped reading that paper he- cause it advocates a purging of the pension list. The former subscriber was highly indignant and did not mince his words, although he did mince his rhetoric, his grammar and his orthography.
 The Weekly refrains from rep ying in any unkind spirit. It simply gives the mans record, showing that he served for sixty days during the war;. that he never got further south than Annapolis Junction, that he has had four attorneys who have made seven- teen visits to the pension office, and that he can find no one to prove that he became deaf as result of cold contracted while in the service
 The indignant veteran" was not entitled to pension, under the loos- est construction of the very loose pension laws, which limit the time of actual service to ninety days as a basis for a psnsion. There are other men of the same sort who have sue ceeded in getting their names upon the pension roll Men who s2rvel ninety days and never heard a rife shot or smelt powder have no right to any claim upon the governme t's bounty. The ninety-days pension act was wrong and it will be wrong So long as it stands upon the statutes
 The New York veteran who con demns the infamous attact upon the old soldiers" was personally inter ested, but he had no case and it is gratifying to learn that even four attorneys and seventeen visits did not get his name on the roll of honor. It should never go there, and men like him, who have their names there, should be stricken off.
 The average pension sttorney does not permit little thing like a per functory service of sixty days to stand in the way when they want to push a claim and capture fee The real roll of honor will never be dis turbed, but the bogus roll should be cut down to the end that millions of dollars. shall be saved to the country
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21
AMONG THE WHEELMEN.

Eleven of the leading bicycle fac tories will turn out chainless wheels for 1898.
 Australia will send representative to the international championships of 1898, at Vienna.
 Michael, the little cycling wonder, rides a bicycle with a 26-inch front wheel and 2S-inch rear wheel.
 The bicycle baggage question was set tied in France, simply by the minister of public works issuing an order to the railroad companies, directing them to remove from their schedules and rates alf mention of bicycles.
 Some silly fellow, or else he is joker, asserts that bicycle riders should all ways eat tomatoes after an exhausting ride. A small piece, he says, acts like magic, taking away the tired feeling al- most instantly. Nonsense! Millions of people eat tomatoes habitually, and no one has yet discovered any magical ef- feet therefrom.
 No bicycling outfit is complete with out the ammonia squirt" which eff fectually disposes of the aggressive canine followers on the road, driving the dogs off without serious injury. Some German cyclists carry bicycle bombs, small but extremely noisy ex- plosives, which exercise a magical eff feet upon the troublesome CUTS.
 An eminent Italian physician, curi- ous to observe the effect of fatigue on cyclists, recently examined 24 men who had ridden 32 miles in two hours and a quarter, and found that, with reference to the hearing, in nearly every case it was defective, though it became normal again after two or three hours rest.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21
TABLE ETIQUETTE.

Never pick your teeth at the table. You will find better assortment at the dentists.
 Don't rattle your knife and fork. The napkin ring will be found much more musical.
 Always eat soup from the side of your spoon. The inside is considered the proper one.
 Game should never be taken in the 6ngers-unless of course it is a card game.
 Do not rest your arms on the table Stack all your weapons in corner be- fore dinner.
 Never leave the table until the others are through. If in a hurry take it with you.
 Never eat pie with knife. It's all right to eat cheese with pie, but knives should be eaten alone.
 Cigarette smoking is permissible al the table-if you are dining alone ano have a grudge against yourself.
 Don't ask your hostess if she lets the sugar bowl with the butter balls. She might mistake you for humorist or { lunatic-Chicago News.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21
A GOOD MAN AT HAVANA.

General Lee is the right man in the right place. It was well to retain him in Havana, where he had be- come familiar with the people and with the situation. He is man of courage and intelligence He does not tend to embarrass his country in any way. He is attending to his official business with firmness and determi- nation, and he may be depended up- on, no matter what may be the con- ditions.
 The duties that devolve upon Gan eral Lee are most important. He has to deal with men who are petulant and unreasonable and treacherous He has to preserve his good temper under most trying conditions, and he has to maintain his self respect and the dignity of a great nation. He is living in a community that is threat ened at any moment with disorders more or less serious, and he is also a target at which the shafts of venom are continually being thrown. He has many things to combat, yet he has succeeded in keeping cool and holding to his point at all times. He is mentally and physically brave, and he knows that behind him stands seventy millions of people He does not intend to strike attitudes, but ii 1 the time for positive action shou- q come he may be found ready for the | emergency.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21
Governor McCord has issued a pr

Governor McCord has issued a proc lamation making Tuesday, January ton of the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of gold on the Pacific coast. Most of the states on the western slope have already declared for this Arizona should be- in the procession. This is proper day for Arizonans to keep. Had it not been for that in- teresting event of fifty years ago there would now be no Arizona nor the manifold blessings which her cit zens enjoy.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21
ABOUT BEING GRACEFUL.

Trifies continually give us away. The things we do with intention we may do well, but the involuntary acts betray our limitations. A perfectly graceful woman is graceful in every move-in the poise of her head, in her walk, the way she sits and uses her hands.
 As to sitting, some women fall into their chairs, like badly jointed and springless dolls. A sensitive, graceful woman sits gently, unbending with a smooth motion until she has settled safely. She can also get up from her chair and reach the door without in- dulging in any of the jerky and awk- ward mistakes some women make.
 If there is a turn in the walk stop with all the weight on the foot in ad- vance, resting only the toe of the rear foot on the ground, then turn smoothly around by transferring the weight to the other foot, making the turn entirely upon the balls of the feet, with the heels scarcely touching the floor. This turn is rarely seen practiced, yet it is very easy and a few minutes work at it will render one expert.
 In getting up from a chair 99 wom- en out of 100 shift their weight from one foot to the other and rise with the weight on the wrong foot. The proper way is to rest the weight on one foot while sitting, holding the other lightly on the floor. Then press down hard on the foot which already bears the weight and rise, standing for an instant on the same foot to get the balance be- fore starting off freely and lightly.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21
TO CLASSIFY AN ARTIST.

If he paints the sky yellow and the grass purple he is a colorist.
 If he paints the sky blue and the grass green he belongs to the realistic school.
 If he paints the sky green and the grass blue he belongs to the impress sionistc school.
 If he paints the sky black and the grass red he is ar artist of great deco iative talent and may make posters if he perseveres.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21

Wisdom springs up in unexpected places. A contemporary remarks that the deficit in the postoffice depart ment for the last quarter was nearly four millions of dollars. Then it re- an excess of revenues over expendi- lures, and ''the deficit, therefore, is occasioned by the other branches of the service falling materially behind" This is important, if true.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21

The Philadelphia republicans are again divided, with three candidates of the party for receiver of taxes There is one lone democratic candi- a Philadelphia exchange that all four are equally good and qualified to per form the duties of the office That is one great satisfaction-it will en- sure the election of the right man, no matter who wins.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21
Various American journals are duly

Various American journals are duly shocked at finding the word "nigger" used seriously in English papers and books. One of them declares that 'Nthe American sense of kindly pro priety" is shocked by such usage
 Very likely; but the colored person is not discriminated against publicly in England, and to him there may be a measure of consolation in this fact
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21

Richard Croker is developing ambi- tions such as have proved the ruin of many men in politics. Not content with having power and patronage he is desirous of being recognized as a man whose abilities legitimately en- title him to what he has atta ned. The quest of vindication is one that may be pushed to dangerous limi Is
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21

Perhaps the most pleasant develop ment of the present agitation of pen sion reform is the fact that there are no more jealous and sincere advocates of such reform than some of the sol diers who served faithfully from high motives and who are greatly chagrined at being associated on the pension lists with the undeserving.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21

English writers continue to tel us many stranga things about ourselves One says that we make no distinction between a gentleman and any other man, that we have no snobs and no notions of precedence. If this were true we might indeed be happier than we are. But in what society did an English visitor move who can tell us these things in sober earnest?
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21

Christian science" seems on the whole to be the deadliest fad of the times. In a western city, for exam ple, a silly mother tried the wretched science when her child fell i'll, sum moned a regular physician too late when the superstition failed to work, and then followed her child's dsath with the suicide of remorse.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21

In connection with his being named as correspondent in a divorce suit, the king of Italy might puzzle the kaiser somewhat by asking whether in his opinion there are any limits to the advisability of the pretext ''lese maj este"
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21

Several legislatures have wrestled with the theater hat problem, and now the law makers at Richmond, Va, are seriously considering 8 measure to prevent ,firti- g. It is a mistake to say that the statesmen of this country think of nothing but coinage and the tariff
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21

The hump that Washington street got on itself through the efforts of the water company is rapidly disap- bearing By this transaction the street loses a hump, which though beautiful. was not necessary. and the water people gain some useful ey- perience which was necessary
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21

Dr. Hughes has gone east. During his absence the inmates of the coun y hospital may hope for change Of dope and possibly diet At least there will be no harm in hoping.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21

Ae First battalion of British nadiers, now at Gibraltar, has been Edered to serve in Egypt. They will
 watching the Sphinx more mo- bus than a stay at Gibraltar.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21

progressing too fapidly, zen customs officers have ~and charged with ex- ds through the use of Those fifteen heads are gMe stealing may cease.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21
COMING TO THE FRONT.

Ths Phoenix Republican is now published seven days in a week. The Republican is coming to the front in good shape. pe.-Journal-Miner
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21

Don't suff from asthma. Dr. Swetnam can \Ve you. See him.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21
The Arizona Republican

 Is reaping the reward of its popularity and enterprise. It's city and mail circulation is now better and larger than ever be- fore in it's history, and is grow ing rapidly.
 The Republican Is the only newspaper in Arizona printed every day in the year.
 The Republican prints more news than any other Arizona Hwspaper, and its subscription 6tes are the lowest.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21

PHGNIx.JANuAKY 20. 1898.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-21

Manager for Arizona
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-21
SESSION
INeHtlng Yesterday of the Democratic
board of Commissioner -JanltOr
Appears Willing 10 Please.

Ihe democratic board of county com
mlssloners met in special session yes
terday afternoon. Three of the commits
sionerS were present., Colonel Roger
Moore, the chairman, Captain John L.
Boatwright and Captain John Barry. and
SO, too. were Captain w. P. Oldham,
clerk, and w. B. McKoy, Esq. county
attorney.
They met at 2:O O'Clock in the commits
sloners room in the court house, and
there was not the slightest interference
or intimatiOn of any.
This meeting was called for the pur-
pose OF hearing the report of the COM
mittee appointed to arrange the tax levy.
but the committee asked for an e~xtenua-
ton of further time to better prepare
their report. The request was granted,
and they were given until Monday.
A meeting of the hospital committee
was appointed to be held tonight at 8
o'clock.
Janitor Daniel Howar was sent for by
the board and ordered to have the court
house open and lit up and the commits
sioners' room prepared for the meeting
of the committee at the time already
specified.
Dan at once acquiesced. He might have
done so reluctantly, but his appearance
did not show it.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-21
German Neutrality

Berlin. June 1S.-The Cologne Ca
zette today publishes A note understood
10 be semi-otticial With reads as tol-
lows:
According 20 trustworthy Informal
tion all conjectures in the press and in
political circles. In Spain. which arc be-
ing built on the supposed intention
of Germany 10 abandon her neutral
ity in the Philippines question arr en-
tirely baseleSs. In Spanish official
quarters the arrival OF German men
Of war at Manila is regarded as per
fectly natural. for the great German in
terests there demand p~rotection."
The correspondent here OF the Assoc
ciated Press is informed Ia there Is
no change and that NJ change Is con-
remplated in Germany's attitude Of
neutrality. AT the outbreak OF the war
Emperor William said he intended to
adopt a strictly impartial course. add
ing that he would certainly not do
anything to disturb the relations Of
commerce ard hood between Germany
and the United States. where 80 many
Germans have found hospitabl- homes
This attitude. his majesty. still ai-
heres TO. and ne emphasized within
the past few days that nothing will be
done by Germany at Manila beyond
protecting German subjects. The at
titude OF the German government, II
was pointed out, must In no wise be
judged by the hostility of the major
ity Of the German press Il people
toward the United States.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-21
Lieutenant Victor Blues Trip
Copyrighted by Associated Press.

Copyrighted by Associated Press.)
of Santiago de Cuba, Tuesday, June
IA, 8 p. m. by the Associated Press Dis
patch Boat Dandy, via Kingston, ia,
Jun Is. 9 p. m.-Lieutenant Victor Blue,
in his plucky trip ashore, under inStruc-
lions from Rear Admiral Sampson to
locate definitely the Spanish warships in
the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, rode
SeVenty-ewo miles on a mule. Landing
about fifteen miles west of Santiago, and
accompanied by a force of Cuban guides,
he finally reached an observation point
six or seven miles northwest of Santiago
city.
The troops are encamped all around
the city and there are several block
houses on the northern side. Lieutenant
Blue was unable to return over the road
by which he went because of the pres
ence of the Spanish cavalry. So he made
a longer detour, returning without hav-
ing encountered the enemy and without
any exciting experience. Lieutenant Blue
said today:
eff I had met any Spaniards, I would
have jumped off the old mule and made
for the woods. They are so thick that
the Spaniards would never have caught
me. I heard the sound Of firing and was
told it was one of the frequent brushes
between the Cubans and the Spaniards. /
did not see any troops myself and alto
gether I had quite a good time"
A Santiago daily paper, The Espana,
of May Both, in an article entitled The
Question of Hunger abuses the rich
bakers of the town for. asking eXhor-
bitant prices for bread until there is
nothing left but to %renounce eating
bread" Continuing or the same lines,
The Espana says: "Eatables rise in
price daily. If now, when we are at the
beginning Of the war with the United
States this happens. what will happen
within three or four months?' The paper
then virulently abuses the merchants. 1t
was this issue of May 30th which Lieu
tenant Blue brought from shore when he
made his report to Rear mir Samp-
son.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-21

ant Colonel Cowles Of the Second reg
!ment ave been spoken IF IL conn@r-
ton with the brigadier gene-alcy. To-
day Cowies wrote the following very
handsome letter 20 Senator P~ritchard:
In view % the fact that Colonel Bur-
gSyn Is applicant for the position OF
brigadier. I Will ask that my name be
Withdrawn in his favor and I desire ~
endorse him heartily and 10 oespeak for
him your earnest consideration and
support. His appointment. I am SURE
VIII be a fine one and receive the en-
dorse-nent ~ the people NJ ihe stare"
The adtutant general tonight. 20 his
surprise. received the following tels-
gTon from General Greeley:
All applicants for telegraphe-s'
places in the signal service enlist as
first class privates at SO per month.
Non-comm!ssioned officers are selected
nom prlvates Ccrporals receiving Ssf
per month. s~ergeants sal. first class ser
geants sI. besides ratkons. clothing
and quarters in kin and medical a.
tendance"
The adtutant general thought the
pay was SlsS. II. ZeigieT. % Reanert.
accepts n position on ne above bass.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-21
Drilling at Chickamauga

Chickamauga National Park, June
16.-The commanding officers of the
army have been taking advantage to-
day of the fine weather to put the
commands through various drills and
instruction exercises. Every regiment
at the park was drilled today from
three to five hours.
General Brooke is greatly pleased
with the progress being made and now
feelts confident hat as soon as thor
oughly equipped his army will be
ready for almost any kind of duty to
which it may be assigned.
Captain Rockwell, chief of the ord
nance department, announced today
that the shipment of 1000 rof1es from
the Columbia arsenal would arrive "a
the park tomorrow and would be inn
mediately distributed among the regi-
ments. The large shipment, which will
be sufficient to equip most of the regi-
ments Of the command, is not yet in
sight, but is expected within a few
days at the most.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-21
Number of Men Enlisted
in Each Company.
RECRUITS ARRIVING.
some ~Equfpments sill Wanting---A
Deserter I'm Shackle. In the Guard
Withdraw from Candidacy for Brig.
adler General I'm Favor Of Colonel
Burgwyn-The Pay Of Telegraphers
I'm the Signal Service.
Especial d The Messenger.)


Raleigh, y. c.. June 1s.-Your cor
respondent made special inquiries al
Camp Russell this afternoon in order
TO ascertain the progress OF recruiting
and the present strength OF companies.
Here are the figures: Company 4.
Fayetteville. 5 recruits, strength IS; B,
Rutherfordton, Is recruits. strength
eS; c, Lenoir. l. recruits, strength So;
D, Greensboro, % recruits, strength los;
Z, G~reenville. q recruits. strength l04:
F, Lumber Bridge, 5 recruits, strength
So; q, Gastonia, % recruits, strength
100; H, Asheville. y recruits. strength
100; L. Tarboro, 1 recruits, strength Si:
K, Wilmington, Is recruits, strength
80; l.. N~antahala, p recruits, strength
102; NJ, Murphy. - recruits, strength
101; total number OF recruits mustered
in 212; total strength Of companies
1853, officers and men. The surgeons
have passed 22S. men. OF these twelve
are in the hospital corps Of he egi-
ment.
Mr.. VanHorne will tomorrow open
the Y. M. c. A. tent at Camp Russell.
His tent will be "a 10y IS feet in size.
In it will be magazines, newspapers,
and writing materials, all free.
Colonel Burgwyn says Thirty recruits
came in today. Six failed 70 pass. We
have practically all our equipments
save leggings and belts. They are on
the way"
Quartermaster Davis says S31 blue
flannel shirts have arrived and others
will be here probably tomorrow, when
all will be issued. Trowsers' stripes
have been issued to non-commiSsioned
officers, but chevrons are not yet is
sued. Material is here for the latter.
A drum corps of eight is organized
and the band has sixteen pieces.
Captain Jones, OF the LenOir CON-
pany, says there have been only two
assertions from his company and hat
it vas the first n to catch a deser-
ter. The latter is now in shackleS in
the guard house. He also says his
company is the only one hich has not
had a man in the guard house for dis
orderly conduct
The quality of the bread is now re-
ported to be all right.
Tt was so cool this afternoon that
overcoats were worn by the guards.
Both Colonel Burgwyn and Lieuten-