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Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
GREAT LENS COMPLETED.
To Be Shipped to Washington for the
 American University.

The big lens or reflector which will be placed in the. telescope of the American University observatory, which Will pc 1 built some time in the near future in the spacious grounds of the university on Georgetown Heights, will be the most powerful glass of its kind in the world. Not only is it noteworthy in that 1t weighs over ton and measures sixty two inches in diameter, but its construct ion is one of the marvels of the age, for the steady hand, the unerring eye, and the consummate mechanical skill re- quired to construct and polish lens Of this magnitude and clearness was fur nished by Methodist preacher, whose age in the cycle of time has reached the extreme limit of four-score years.
 The Rev. John Peate having served faithfully in the Methodist ministry un- til about three years ago. and feeling that he would prefer to spend the de clining years of his life in a more quiet manner. and with less moving about than falls to the lot of the itinerant min ister, was accordingly retired from active service. During his whole life, however, he had been an extremely active man, and during his leisure moments had re- voted himself to the study of astronomy and the polishing of delicate lenses and glasses. He became very expert in the course of years at what was first mere hobby, and his work finally attracted such attention that he was generally es- timated to be one of the best lens pol isherS in America. the country which excels the world in this peculiar and del- feat art.
 When he retired from the ministry he wrote on to the American University and rendered his services to Bishop Hearst the president offering to superintend the casting and to perform the mechanical work of polishing great lens to be used in the telescope of the universitys ob- servatory. Bishop Hearst accepted his offer gladly, as much on account of the fame and remarkable personality of the operator as for the valuable workman ship which the university thus had the opportunity of obtaining gratis.
 Active work was begun on the lens just about two years ago. A number of unsuccessful attempts were made to Ob- tain a satisfactory casting upon which to work. The glass for the present lens was cast at Butler, Pa. A shop was built and the rough glass was mounted upon a specially-constructed table, which allowed it to be moved into any position desirable for polishing. Since then the venerable artisan has worked at his la bor of love necessarily. He has used the most approved methods, and had the use of a steam engine at first to assist in polishing the rough and uneven parts of the surface. The latter part of his work has necessarily been done by hand.
 Some weeks ago his labor was finally completed, and the greatest mechanical achievement of his life was almost fin-
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15

We have just closed deal with HANDEL, PURSCH & WIENER, tail- ors and manufacturers of "Higt Art Clothing" We made them very low offer for a lot of their fine, stylisAly made suits. Our offer was so low we little thought they would accept it, but they did, and the goods are in our. store. We are not going to take ad- vantage of this important purchase by selling at regular season prices, but as we bought them cheap, we propose to boom our business and make the month of JUNE A RECORD BREAK FER and TRADE BRINGER. To do this SUCCESSFULLY, GREAT VAL UES and LITTLA PRICES will ~ be coupled to accomplish our purpose.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
IMPORTS OF DIAMONDS.

Washington, June 14.-A report from the collector of customs at New York shows that the imports of diamonds at that port during the period from Janu- ary to April 30. 1898, amounted to $2,- 0S5,4 1855, as compared with $241,175 for the same period in 1897. This enor- nous increase of nearly 900 per cent is said to be almost entirely due to the reduction of the customs duty, which has operated to prevent smuggling.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
HEAVY FORGERY.

Chicago, June 14.-Perry Lee Downs, alias Phil Downs, lieutenant-colonel in the Blue and Gray legion, las been ar rested by deputy sheriffs charged with forging railroad bonds to the value of $2S0,000. The sheriff acted on reQui- sition papers from Governor Tanner and the governor of Maryland. Downs is relative of General Fitzhugh Lee and Jefferson Davis.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
HooLEY SAYS HE WILL PAY.
Bankrupt Promises to Expose Finan
 cial Journals Blackmailing.

London, June 14.-Ernest T. Hooley, the English company promoter, who applied and obtained a receiving order in bankruptcy, promises in an inter- view published to make startling rev citations regarding the extent to which blackmailing is prevalent in the "city'' portion of London, and adds that his estate will probably show surplus of .G500,O00. 5's @
 MT. Hooley said: Everybody will alone. I have always been in syn dicate and have all sorts of people with me from the highest in the land to the lowest. I have been making the busi- ness and they the profit.
 "I intend to show up the methods of some of the financial journals so that they will never dare to hold up their heads again.
 Ut is not gambling or drinking that has bankrupted me, but attacks with out rhyme or reason by financial pa pers, which brought my creditors op me in a bunch They ridiculed my companies and discredited everything I was concerned in. Yet I have pro noted companies which did not make a penny from because these newspa- pers took all the profit. paid one $200, ,0O0, while a single article in an other paper cost me $50,000."
 In connection with MT. Hooley's reference to those interested in his deals, the curious allegation is made that at the state concert, Buckingham palace, a distinguished parsonage con- municated MT. Hooley's decision to file a petition in bankruptcy to colleague of Mir .Hooley.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
DEAD IN A MINE.

St. Louis, June 14.-A special to the Post-Dispatch from Aurora, Mo, says: An accident in the mine of the Mount Vernon company at Scott City, a min ing camp twenty miles from this city, last night resulted in the death of John Durham, his son William Durham, J. N. Newman, William Krous and Joe Houck. Sam Bennett, another miner. had a narrow escape from death.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
LYNCHED A PREALHER.

Clarendon. Ark. June 14.-Rev.
 Moses Rick, negro preacher and ex- horter. well known among members of his race in this vicinity, was taken from jail and lynched by a mob last night. Rick outraged farmers wife.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
HUNGRY TO SUBSCRIBE.

Washington, June 14.-Treasury of ficials say indications are that the $200, ,00O, ,000 loan will be largely over subscribed.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
PEOPLE IN GENERAL.

l And yet another of the famous Light Brigade that charged at Balklava has died. He was David Granthaur ol Sandhurst, England. His funeral was attended by a number of other surviv- ors of that charge.
 An Arab Napoleon has arisen in Africa. His name is Rabah, and he recently invaded the Foulah empire of Sokoto. At first he suffered a serious reverse, but finally emerged victorious from the struggle and captured Kano the great metropolis of the western Soudan, where he now reigns SUI preme.
 1 The Sir Walter Scott Memorial asso- citation. through whose efforts a bust of Scott was placed and recently un- yelled in Westminster abbey, desires to present replica of it to the Boston public library, and the secretary of the association, Richard Lees, has com municated the desire of the association to Ambassador Hay.
 The task of writing the biography of Gladstone will probably fall to the lot of John Morley. The material for the work will be practically inexhaustible, as MT. Gladstone preserved all corres- pondence and made copies of all his own important letters. The missives from the queen alone number over 500.
 Captain Don Luis Cadarso, com mander of the Spanish warship Refna Cristina, who was killed in the battle of Manila, was one of the best officers in the Spanish navy He had been in command of the Reina Cristina for the past three years. His signature was well known in Spanish papers and re- views. He wrote chiefly on naval and colonial matters.
 Senor du Bose presented Spain's side of the case to large public audience in Toronto with such effect that Senor Tejada of the New York junta, was sent to the same place to tell the true story. He. too, made a great impress sion, but when, at the close of the meeting, vote of thanks was moved, Rev. c. O. Johnson took occasion 70 score du Bose for playing golf on Sun- day. This precipitated a heated dis cussion, in which Tejada, the war, and all else were forgotten.
 Don't think that your liver needs treating if you are bilious. It don't It's your stomach. That is, your stomach is really what causes the bil- iousness. It has put your liver out of order.
 See what's the matter with your stomach
 Sick stomach poisons liver and then there's trouble. Shaker Digest i've Cordial cures stomach and then all's well. That's the case in a nut shell.
 Shaker Digestive Cordial is no se- cret. Formula on every bottle. But it's the simple honest way it's made the honest Shaker herbs and other in gredients of which it's composed, that make it so efficacious.
 Any real case of indigestion and biliousness can be cured with a few bottles of Shaker Digestive Cordial Try it.
 Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to $1 per bottle.
 Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke TOUT Life Away.
 To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To Bac, the wonder-worl1er that makes weak men strong. All druggists, soc or S1. Cure guaran- teed- Booklet ara sample free. Address
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
Mems Furnishings.

Mems fine Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, in plian and fancy colors, at ... ........ ... ... .25c Mems Fine Laundered Percale Shirts, negIigee style, collars and cuffs at tached worth 75c at .............5 .50c Mems extra fine colored Madras golf
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
MURDEROUS EMPLOYE.

New Orleans. June 14.-Supt. D. D. was shot and seriously wounded by his stenographer, W. J. Roppert. in the company's office today.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
TRA1NLoAD OF PRoJEcT1LEs.

Denver, June 14.-A trainload of projectiles and explosives from New York en route to Mare Island, Cal. reached Denver today.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
A June Clothing Sale.

War or peace-supplies must go on, eating and drinking, clothing and shooting-just as necessary as ever.
 The war general deals with battal- ions, cannon and shell. The com mercial general deals with market con- ditions, trade and cash. We have no haH measures, no doubtful schemes or fiimsy excuses in our business.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
DEAD CANADIAN STATESMAN.

Montreal, June 14.-Sir Joseph Adolph Chapleau, formerly lieutenant governor of Quebec and secretary of state of the Dominion and one of the great French Canadian statesmen, is dead.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
ENGINE BLEW lP.

Ironton, O., June IA railway en- zine blew up here today killing three railroad men and seriously injuring two others.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
LETTERS LOSSES.

Chicago, June 14.-No reliable esti- mates can be placed upon Joseph Letters losses in wheat. It is not generally thought, however, that they will exceed a million dollars.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
Shoes for Men,
 Shoes for BoyS..

At prices never before heard of.
 Last, but not least, don't overlook our stock of CRASH and LINEN SUITS. We have them, lots of them, at $1.50 per suit upwards. Linen pants at 65c.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
SENATOR ALDRICH.

Newport, R. l., June 14.-United States Senator Nelson w. Aldrich was
 reelected by the legislature today on the first ballot.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
ARMOUR IN WHEAT.

Chicago. June 14.-P. D. Armour to- day bought all of Joseph Letters wheat.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
Or Generalship has Led Us to

Begins this week. A complete stock and our prices on Mems Straw Hats and Felt Hats cannot be duplicated. Straw Hats for men and boys for Sc up to $1.50.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke TOUT Life Away.
 To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To- Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak men strong. All druggists, soc or S1. Cure guaran- teed Booklet arr. sample free. Address Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15
Shoes. Shoes. Shoes.

This is Oxford time We've a great showing in this cool and stylish foot wear.
 Ladies' fine tan and black Dongola $175 Oxford Ties, for .$1.l0
 Ladies' fine vice kid Oxford Ties, the sanee kind shoe stores sell for $2.50. we sell for ..... .... s1 .eks
 Ladies' kid button shoes, bought at a bargain, would be cheap for $2.5e, we sell for ........ ............. .$1.6o
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15

shirts worth up to $1.25, at .75e
 Mems. Brown and Black Socks at three pairs for .. 25e
 All the newest styles in Mems Neck wear, silk and satin, Tecks, Stringe and bows, for ...... .15e
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15

That's how you can save on every suit you buy from US. COME IN, take look at the handsome all wool cassimere, worsted and cheviot suits we are offering at $3.75, $5. $6.75. $9 and $11.50
Arizona republican., 1898-06-15

Every item printed here is brimful ( , value giving, a saving of
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-01-07
LAS VEGAS LOCALS.

From the Optic.
". NJ. Allison's five months old daugh-
ter died OF pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Findlay have re-
turned from Conneant. Ohio, and again
taken up their residence at the Plaza
hotel.
VIM. Anderson, an inmate Of the la
dies home, died at that place January
l.. He was a native Of Aberdeen, Scot
land, but has resided in this country for
the past ten years.
From the Examiner.
Geo. W. Hartman, having sold out
nearly all his stock Of goods, closed his
store Saturday evening.
One business house here has 1,OOt
sacks Of wool on It's platform outside Of
two or three warehouses full.
The Aqua Pura company Is putting up
IA inch ice at the Hot Springs, and ex.
poets next week to harvest Is inch Ice
1t will then put three gangs TO work, one
TO filling the Monezuma ice house, one
Of its own ice houses, and the third filling
cars on the track.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-01-07
NEEDED.

II Is gradually becoming known to the
people OF the United States that the re-
giOn, taking Albuquerque az the center,
has the most favorable climate for the
benefit Of cOnsumptive persons, OF any
place In America; and indeed OF the
whole world. There are yearly several
hundred such persons experiencing this.
There is scarcely a vacant room, much
less a residence to be found In our city.
Hundreds more do come, and would re-
main II they could be accommodated,
who leave again on account Of this want,
The time has come when we must bestir
ourselves and try to utilize this great
blessing which nature has bestowed on
the citizens OF this ~region-the grandest,
most health-giying climate on earth. We
must organize a sanitaTium company.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-01-07
A MA nIrnH

The drainage canal for the City Of Mex
loo Is the most s%tupendous work Of Its
kind on the face Of the earth. The Man
chester ship canal in England cost the
equivalent In Mexican money Of $780,
100000, but the actual amount Of dirt re-
moved In cubic feet was not a circum.
stance To what has been taken out on
this proposition. The drainage canal is
AN hlometers long with an average OF
% meters In depth. It measures 62
meters across the bottom and notwith-
standing the fact that not an inch OF
water has yet been turned In, there is
enough water below San Cristobal TO
float a boat, and runs nearly four feet
below the tunnel. This Is all seepage
water. New crops can already be seen
along the banks, which prior to this
work was the bottom Of lake San Girls.
tObal and thousands of acres have al
ready been reclaimed. This land Ia
offered to the adjoining land owners al
a low price. either for lease or purchase
and much Of IL has already been taken
OF the market.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-01-07

wonderfully successful tour last season
According TO II, criticisms Of some we'll
known writer's "Tennessee's Pardner' is
a gem in its ~naturalness, the main In
cidents OF the play being founded on ac-
tual occurrences. The scene are laid In
the mining regions, the action taking
place during the present day. Legiti-
mate comedy Of a high order predomi-
mates its dramatic story, but the latter is
thrilling In the extreme. The laughable
doings and clever dialogue Of some OF the
characters arOuses shouts Of laughter
from the audience and the play Is war
ranted to cure the worst ase OF blues
and send the theater goer home happy In
the recollection Of a highly enjoyable
evenings entertainment. The Organiza.
ton presenting the play contains the
names Of wellknown players who are de-
cided favOrites here.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-01-07
NEW MrxIoos PRonucrs.


According TO estimates In the New
Years editions OF the Denver papers New
Mexico's mine output for the past year
Is: Gold, $l,960,o00; silver, $4,000;
copper and lead, sl.bOo,OO0; turquoise,
100000; coal, ~$l,25o,OOo, oil a total OF
t6,555,O0o. These figures may, perhaps,
be considered by some as excessive, but
mining men seem TO agree that they are
not far from a reasonable estimate, since
1t has long been recognized o. q fact that
much Of the mineral product OF this ter
ritory goes 10 Colorado smelters and is
absorbed in the annual showing OF that
state. The Las Vegas Optic suggests that
the next legislature should look to this
matter and designate some person whose
duty II shall be TO gather such data Off
cially. How would IL do to make such
duty part OF the work Of the director Of
the school Of minesp Indeed, the idea
might most properly be carried further
by requiring that the president Of the
agricultural college shall also gather
statistics pertaining 10 the agricultural
and horticultural interests Of the terri,
tory.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-01-07
"KIRMIS" LAST NIGHT.
A Good sized Audience Treated to q
Splendid Entertainment.

Sptenoto EntefIalnmenl.
The "Kirmis" given at the opera house
last night for the benefit OF the Episcopal
church was attended by a good sized au.
dience, which was rewarded for Its pres
snce by witnessing a unique and an in
teresting entertainment. The remark
able success Of the "Kirmis" reflects great
credit on Miss Hogan, who has devoted
her best efforts for some time past TO the
end that the entertainment might come
up 10 the expectation Of the most criti-
cal. All who took part In the program
are also deserving Of the highest praise
for the active interest and enthusiasm
they have shown 10 %endeavoring 10 have
the entertainment reach perfection.
The first part Of the program opened
with the dance OF the March winds, which
we're represented by Misses Alma and
Jettie ROsenwald. Irene Saint, Myra
Kunz and Leila Buchanan. This was
followed by the dance OF the paper dolls,
represented by eight lovely little girls,
Lola Neher, the 5.year-o old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Neher, then made
her 6rst public appearance as a whistler
OF remarkable genius. Little Elolse
Yrisarri treated the audience 10 a Span
ish dance. Prof. James Hewey Ward
then recited THE School Meeting In Dis
trlct 49,, In a manner which showed that
he possesses marked elocutionary powers.
The second part Of the program, THE
Blind Girl OF Castil-cuilli," opened with
a dance OF the peasants, and then Miss
Edna Mills tripped the light fantastic
toe in an admirable anner Mrs.
Blakely followed with a song, which was
we'll received. The Spanish Gypsy dance
by Misses Georgia Kellogg, Shirley
Kuhns and Lors Fox proved very inter-
esting.
Miss Claude Albright, a q Gypsy maid,
sang q song from Carmen" which was
greeted with a loud encore. to which the
sweet singer responded with a Gypsy
dance, the symmetry Of motion itself.
The dance OF the Roses, the Butterfly
dance and the T%ambourine dance were
all perfectly performed and well received
The second part Of the program closed
with the Fan Minuet, In which Misses
Edna Mills, Belle and Lily schuster
, Leila Buchanan and Myra Kunz tool
part.
q A large number Of people partOOk o
the excellent oyster supper which wa
. served before and after tbs "Kirmiss."
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-01-07
PnarAL REFnRM.

Congressman Loud has given notice OF
an intention 10 press the enactment OF
his bill providing for the amendment OF
the postal laws relating 10 second class
mail matter, and, a. q result, the OppOn-
ents OF the measure are engaged In a
vigorous agitation against It. II, there
fore, behooyes the friends OF the easur
TO be equally active In order that the
much desired reform may be accom-
pllshed.
The Issue is one that has been long dis
cussed and Is generally understood. The
San Francisco Call says that the bill pro-
posed by Mr.. Loud is In the interests Of
economy and fair dealing, and has been
we'll received by merchants and other
business men Throughout the country.
The object is simply 70 put an end TO
abuses practiced under the law by which
the revenues Of the government are di.
minished and the postal service rendered
q burden upon the government instead
OF being self-supporting.
The bill az reported by Mr.. Loud al
mits to the mails rs s~econd-class matter
all newspapers and periodical publica.
lions which are issued ut stated intervals
and as frequently az four times & year.
but proposes 10 prohibit the admission Of
books or reprints Of books, and to abOl
ish the sample copy privilege TO news
papers,
The amendment Is as necessary to jus
tice between citizens as TO economy o
service. At the present time the pub
fishers Of cheap and trashy books issu
them a. parts Of q so-called periodica
library and get low rates through tn
mails, while the publishers OF standar,
works have no such advantage. tn,
government Is thus put In the position
OF promoting the circulation OF compare
lively vicious literature at the expensN
OF that which Is instructive and valu
able.
The sample copy" abuse is even worsl
than that Of the periodical library.
: Under the pretense Of being sampl
I copies OF regular newspapers, million
q Of what are really no more than adyeI
Using circulars are sent through tn
mails at the expense OF the taxpayer
I Thus the public has TO pay for adyerti
{ ing private business In which the peop
have no interest whatever.