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Arizona republican., 1898-05-23
SOFT-SOAPING THE OCEAN.

What is figuratively known as soft soap" is often efficacious in rendering social intercourse and diplomacy easy but the application of the real thing, a compound of refuse grease and pot ash, to smoothing a troubled sea, has more of an air of novelty about it to the uninitiated landlubber. So that when the North German Lloyd steam ship Gera arrived from Bremen a week ago, and her chief officer, Albert Traue, reported that he had made use of this agent during the period of bad weather, there was a disposition in certain quarters to suppose that he had introduced a new practice. In quiry reveals, however, that soft soap is almost as well known as oil in attempts to appease a furious Nep- tune.
 Its chief merit is its economy. Herr Traue, in talking about the matter, said that soap is cheaper than oil, es- pecially if the latter is something de- signed for the fabrication of machin- cry. To be sure, the quantity con- stunned in a storm is comparatively small. He used only eight gallons Of soft soap and four of oil in the course of a day. But man who acquires the habit of avoiding wastefulness in big operations is apt to follow the same course in small affairs.
 The soap was handled precisely as oil is in similar situations. A mass of oakum is saturated with it and placed in large bag, and the latter is either hung overheard at the bow, alongside, or is adjusted in the clos cts, so as to allow the contents to ooze out and drip down slowly through pipes discharging below the surface of the water. The stuff is used on the windward or weather side of the ship. If the vessel is un- der full headway there will not be time enough for the soap or oil to take eff feet, but if she heaves to or greatly slackens her speed the film or father or oil will gradually work it's way out in the face of the wind and will smooth away the crest of the waves. The sea does not become as level as billiard table, but the pillows are f1attened and rounded, so that they do not come on board the ship.
 Herr Traue admits that soap is not quite so efficient as oil, but he declares that it is fairly good substitute.
 Capt. Meissei of the Gera and a number of other navigators have sought to devise some means of throw ing oil further to the windward of a. ship in a storm. Rockets have been invented, for instance, which would carry charge of oil, and which might be fired in any direction to a distance Of several hundred yards But as these are apt to explode and deliver thelr cargo In the wrong place, they have been voted a failure. Then again shells which would withstand the shock of discharge from a gun. but would open valve and float on the water when they fell into the sea. have been tried with somewhat uncer- tain results. While oil (and soap) are already used to good advantage, there fore there is yet room for improve ment in the details of the operation.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23
ABOUT NOTED PEOPLE.

Some one in Speaker Reeds pres ence asked how it was that such a cold. ph1egmat1c and conservative man as Senator Proctor of Vermont was so eager for war. Probably because he IS a wholesale dealer in tombstones." l" was the Maine mans reply. When Proctor heard of this few minutes later he said: 'I suppose, then, that Reed is opposed to war because he is an adJuster for several large life in- surance companies"
 Alexander Gollan, the British consul general in Havana, in whose hands American interests have been left. was first appointed to the diplomatic ser vice as unpaid vice consul at Pernam- buco in 1856. In 1861 he gained the Royal Humane society's silver medal for gallantry in saving the life of E. Johnston, while crossing the river Ja- boalao in Brazil He was appointed to his preStn post as British consul in Cuba, to reside in Havana, in 1892.
 Senator Hale abhors tobacco in any form, and therefore his associates on the appropriations committee refrain from its use during the sessions of the committee. "We have been sorely tempted during the long -drawn-ou sessions of our committee says Sen ator Cockrell, ito indulge in the lux ury of smoke as a solace for our labors, but the presence of Senator Hale has invariably operated against such a luxury, no matter what depri- vation this might entail. I don't think senatorial courtesy could be stretched to a greater limit than re- Training from smoking to gratify the senator from Maine''
 Colonel Walter Delane of the Royal Bengal artillery, who recently con- mitted suicide, was a brother of the late J. T. Delane, editor of the Lon don TiEcs. The family was of Irish origin-Delaney by name-but on set ting in England they dropped the
 'y." Some one having once asked Mr. Delane why he had done this, the lat ter replied: Does the scripture not say, If thine y (eye) offend thee, pluck it out;' just as the author of rom Jones'" in answer to question why he wrote his name Fielding instead of ''Feilding''-the original form of the counts of Haps-replied: Well, l suppose I am the first mem Der Of the family who ever learned to spell"
 A friend of Richard Mansfield says that the other day a would-be play l wright brought to the actor a play for him to read. It was execrably bad. The writer, by diplomacy more artful than anything in his play, reasned the l actors presence and demanded a yer dict. MT. Mansfield felt it a kindness to point out to the fellow the mis- takes he had made But the tyro
 waxed wroth. Do you know that | play cost me years hard work!' he | exclaimed. MT. Mansfield, with i'm
 perturbable grace, repllad My dear
 man, you are fortunate. A more just
 judge would have made it ten years
 He really would.''
 ] Samuel c. Wells will have charge of
 the Philadelphia Press as Its editor
 in-chief during the term of Charles Emory Smith in Washington as post master general. MT. Wells is a
 nephew of Calvin Wells, the president
 of the Press company. He was grad
 uated at Princeton university in the
 class of '73 In college with him were l such well known New Workers as Will
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23
THINGS OF INTEREST.

Ribbons and fabrics can be easily measured by a new device consisting of graduated strip of paper, which IS rolled in the fabric before it leaves the factory, being unwound and torn off as the cloth is sold.
 Outdoor chairs and benches for parks are provided with hinged backs, wnlch can be closed over the seat to protect it from the weather and keep it dry when it rains.
 A Michigan man has designed an identification tag which cannot be de- stroyed by fire or water. the outer casing being made of metal and carry ing an asbestos tablet, In which the name is stamped. The tablet is cov- cred by metal cup and the tag can be attached to the body by an asbestos strap.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23
SOUTHERN PACIFIC, West West houud

All trans run daily. ana will stop at aay point on signal
 No. l cor meets with "Sunset Limited" eagt- bound on Tuesdays and Fridays.
 No. connects with ''Sunset Limited" weat bound Tuesdays and Fridays. Tram No. connects with Southern Pacdda ls, passing Maricopa at lo:0s p. m. Train No. | connects with Southern Pacific 20, passine Maricopa at 5:32 @. m. Connection made ef Mesa with stages for Goldfeld. Connection made at Phoenix for Congress, Prescott and su P..R B.
 Pullman Palace Sleeping Car on trains Noa. and beEween PhBnix and Maricopa N. K. HASTEN, R.F. PORTER.
 President. Acting Supt.
 0. BICKNELL. Gen. Pass Agt.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

STRANGERS wishing desirable rooms, residence or board. are well come to the revised city list at the intelligence office, IT North First Ave g to 12 m. Information free. Ciu zens will do we'll to report accom- modations they may now have.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23
Southern Pacific Co,
fPACIFIC sYsrEM,

(PACIFIC SJSTEA. Commencing April 5, lsJ7, trains will leav Marlcopa as follows:
 Ann A. M. Tuesdays and Fridays "sunsst 4OO Limited" for Los Angeles, San Fran. cisco and all California points. ZOO AM. DAILY PACIFIC EXPRKA C.OL for points in California, Nevaaa, Oregon and Washington.
 1OOE A. M. DAILY MIXED TRAIN'FOR lO.OC Tucson, Benson, Lordsburg, Dem- ing, Fl Paso and intermediate stations. O.IA P. M. DAILY MIXED TRAIN FOR O.4O Gila Bend and intermediate statiOna H.O6 PM M. DAILY MIXED TRAIN FOB I.ZO El Paso and all way stations. 1n.nO DAILY NEW ORLKANsRx. IO.UO press for Tucson, Benson, Demtng, ElPaso, ,SanAntonio, Houstonand New Orleana. 1A.Er P. M. Tuesdays and Fridays '.sun- lU.C set Limited'' for Fl Paso. FoYt V orth St. Louis, Chicago and all points east.
 T.H. GOODMAN,
 Gen. Pass. Agt.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23
VETERINARY.

F. o. RICHMOND, M. D. C., Phoenix Ar1zona-Veterinary surgeon and dentist; diseases all domestic ani- mals scientifically treated. Resi- dence 537 West Van Buren street Office at the Golden Eagle stable, Second near Washington street. Tel ephone No. 100. No charge for con- sultation. Agent for the Horse Re view.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

FOR SALE-Bedroom sets, carpets, chairs, writing desk, cook stove, kitchen Sapt refrigerator, cots and many other secondhand goods; also furnished cottage and rooms for rent. No. 104 North Center street, Gooding block.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23
EXCURSION TO NEW ORLEANS

Account of the meeting of the order of Elks at New Orleans May 10 to 13, inclusive, the M. & P. & s. F. V. R. R Co. will sell tickets from Phoenix to New Orleans and return at rate of $59.3O each. Make your reservations early.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

STAR LODGING HOUSE Henry Rixen, Prop. Good beds 25c. liper- ally furnished with all modern im- provements. A well appointed barber shop in connection. Southwest cor ner Jackson and First Sts., one block east of Santa Fe depot
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

+D1nlng station
 The only North and South Line in Arizona traverslng and reaching the most interedstin0 sections, including the great Salt River valley. Through tickets to all points in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
 Connecting at Jerome Junction with trains of U. V. & P. By for Jerome.
 At Prescott with stage lines for au principal mining camps; at Congress Juno tisn with Congress Gold Co. R B. for COngrese and stage lines for Harqua Hala. Stanton and At Hot Springs Junction with the c. c. B. 8. T. Co.,, stage line tor Castle Greek Hot Spdng1s the new all the year health resort
 AL Phoenix with the M. & P. 8, R. V. By for points on the s. P. system. I. N. MURPHY, GEO M SARGENT, Pres. & Gen. Mgr. Genl Fr't pass'r Ag't,
 Prescott. Aris. Prescott, Ari3. R. E WELLS, V. GIILETT, Asst. Genl Mgr, Geu'l Agt..
 Prescott Ariz. Phonix. Arix.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

LIQUOR and tobacco habits cured by the Ensor Vegetable remedies. The safest and surest cure. Guaranteed. Best of medical care for patients. For particulars address A. P. Walbridge, manager, Phoenix, Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

FOR RENT-Large front room on north side of brick house, with mod ern improvements and electric light. A nice lawn and best location. 421 West Van Buren.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23
SUMMONS.

In the District Court of the Third Ju- dicial District of the Territory of Arizona, in and for the County of Maricopa.
 Fannie Smith, Plaintiff, vs. John M. Smith, Defendant.
 Action brought in the District Court of the Third Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona, in and for Maricopa County, and the complaint filed in said Maricopa County, in the office of the Clerk of said District Court.
 In the name of the Territory of Ari- zona, to John M. Smith, Defendant, Greeting:
 You are hereby summoned and re luired to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plain tiff, in the District Court Of the. Third Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona, in and for Maricopa County, and answer the complaint therein filed with the Clerk of this said Court, at Phoenix, in said County, within ten days after the service upon you of this summons, if served in this said County, or if served out of this said County and within this said Judicial District, then within twenty days thereafter, or in all other cases within thirty days thereafter, the times above mentioned being exclusive of the day of service, or judgment by default will be taken against you.
 Given under under my hand and
 seal of the District Court
 of the Third Judicial
 District of the Territory Iseal1 of Arizona, in and for
 Maricopa County, this
 18th day of April, A. D.
 1898.
 EDWIN s. GILL,
 Clerk of said District Court.
 By c. H. KNAPP,
 Deputy Clerk.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

YOUNG man and wife would like to take care of a ranch. Best of refer ences. Address S. E., Republican office.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

WANTED-To trade 8 nice house and lot, renting $20 a month, for business of some kind, secondhand store preferred. Address. c. B.. Re publican.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

FURNISHED house for rent. A brick of five rooms, bath room and closed-in porch City water, electric lights and furnished ready for house keeping. A pretty place in splendid location, s95 per month to right party. 421 w. Van Buren.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

FOR RENT-A house in the most desirable location of the city, with lawns, porches, shade, etc., having closets and bath rooms. Inquire 546 North Fourth avenue.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

JAPANESE wants a situation, good cook or housework. Address J. T., this office.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

WANTED-A buyer for ETA acres well improved, good house, fruit, vineyard, etc., three miles northeast of city; finest location in the valley. Can be had at about half price. Ad- dress L. w. Hill, city, or call at office IS West Washington street
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

FOR SALE@A nice driving horse and single seated buggy and harness; also lot of household goods. Call on or address Frank Kamberling, first house east of Capitol grounds on south side Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

FOR SALE+Show cases, show fix lures for dry goods and millinery, at a bargain. Call at 29 and 31 West Adams street, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23
DENTIST.
SPIRITUAL MEDIUMS.

MADAME CARROLL, spiritual me dium, of San Francisco, 232 East Ad- ans. Can be consulted on all mat ters. Locating mines a speciality. Of flee hours from 10 a. m. to D. m. and from to 10 D. m.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

LESSONS given in art dressmaking, cutting and fitting, French system. Suits made $7 and up, strictly f1rst-class. 546 North Fourth avenue.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

FASHION BARBER SHOP! Glvss the best of rttcntion to its custom CTS foreel-is, BATHS ill coanection 15-l9 SOnth Center treet F. SHIRLEY, :. ". BOLTON
 froprlet"r Foreman
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23
ENGINEER.

s. A. DAvISON-City Engineer, room
 Monihon block.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23
Arizona and South Eastern Ky.

Trains run on Pacinc Time.
 BEN WILLIAMa
 Superintendent,
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23
Popular " ants.

WANTED-To rent, so acres or more in alfalfa. Address Box 483.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

PARTIES desiring good accommo- dations can find same at w. Y. Rum neys house, one mile out Grand av- enue. Large brick house with abun dance of shade. Good home cooking, fresh milk, butter and eggs from our own ranch. Good accommodations for horses, free transportation to city daily
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

FOR RENT = Furnished brick house of eight rooms and screen porch, only two blocks from court house. Rent reasonable. 229 West Madison street.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-23

WANTED-A place to do house work in small family by girl IT years old. Call at Mrs. Thoman's, corner First and Lincoln streets.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-23

Miss Janet B. Abeli, daughter of the late
Capt. Joseph F, Abel, died at her home in
this town Tuesday morning, 10th instant.
In the death of this universally beloved
lady her many relatives and friends have
suffered a great loss. During many months
of suffering her patience never failed nor
did "murmuring thoughts arise" and
when the IN came at last it was
obeyed with perfect resignation, and now
far from all pain she rests. while those who
loved her mourn their loss and miss her
sorely-
It'll the night is one
And with the morn that angel face shall
smile
Which they have loved-and lost awhile"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-23
church TENS.

Winchester Presbytery will meet in
Moorefeld, Aug. 81.
Rev. John Gravatt preached in Zion
Episcopal Church Sunday morning.
The Presbyterian Sunday School had
an enjoyable picnic at Island Park Thurs
day.
Mr.. Gates, the Quaker evangelist, will
conclude his tent meetings here Thurs
day night.
Rev. Sam Jones is announced to be at
the Luray Camp Meeting Saturday and
Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4.
Services in st. James Catholic Church,
Charles Town, on the 9TH Sunday. of
each month. at so a. m.
Rev. DR.. smithson returned Wednes-
day night from Luray. where he had been
participating in a Pr~otracted meeting.
Rev. L. R. Milbourne. of CharlesTown
will preach in the Baptist Church at
Shenandoah Junction Fext Sunday at
$3.50 p. m.
Rev. ]. NJ. clymer, of Hancock, has
been assisting Rev. ]. E. Triplett in a
protracted meeting at Elk Branch Pres
byterian Church.
Rev. c. E. Mccullough, pastor of the
Delta Methodist Protestant Church, has
accepted a call TO the Methodist Protestant
church at Harper's Ferry.
The Riverside Sunday school will hold
their picnic in the grove of Mr.. B. E.
Beavers On the Shenandoah river on
Saturday, August 5. An interesting pro
gramme is being arranged.
The next Quarterly meeting for Jeffer-
son Circuit. NJ. E. Church South will be
held at Summit Point, Oct. ~; Charles
Town, at Bethany. Oct. 3o-31 Shep-
~herdstown. at Bakerton, Nov. 26-27.
There will be a roll call of the Charles
Town Baptist Church next Sunday morn
ing. The members are earnestly urged
to attend. and alarge attendance of men,
bers is earnestly desired at the business
meeting on nex Saturday at 3 p. m.
A woods meeting, under the auspices
of the NJ. P. Church, will be held in the
grove of Mr.. ]. B. Watson, near Middle
way, beginning Thursday evening, An
gust rs, and continuing through Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, with services both
day and night.
Newly elected Epworth League officers
at Middleway are: Jacob Foulk, Presi-
dent; Miss Edith Lloyd, Ist vice presi-
dent; Miss Maggie Anderson, End vice
president; A. L. Anderson, 3rd vice
president; Joseph D. Smith. secretary;
L. G. Whitacre, assistant secretary and
John Lyme, treasurer.
The Observation-Disclosures tion, composed
of the Baptist churches of Page, War
rem, Frederick and Shenandoah counties,
Va, and Jefferson and Berkeley coun-
ties, w. Va, will v at Front
Royal, Va, on Wednesday, August 81.
at $50 a. M. The B.. Y. P, U. of the as
ISOLATION will meet in the same place on
Tuesday night, August so.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Uvilla
Lutheran Church will hold a birthday
party Saturday evening, August 81, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Link.
Those who attend are expected to bring
a penny for each year of their age, and
assurance is given that the ages of maiden
ladies and old bachelors will not be di-
vulged. Supper will be free.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-23

FINE DRESS SUITs.-To be really fine a
dress suit must possess the gloss of fash
ion, the detail of superior Workmanship,
and exactness of and material. All
that the tailoring art can do we have ex-
ecuted in the production of our fine dress
suits. They are made to look, to wear.
and to be all that they are represented.
For wedding, reception or ordinary oc-
casions they give the finishing touch of
excellence to the welLdressed man. Afine
suit is always in demand, and the D
tunity to u one is in the immediate
present, while we are offering the sameat
prices that are a decided inducement.
WIN, KAHN, Sadler Block,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-23

Thrush s. Slough. the leading carriage
builders of S~hippensburg, Pennsylvania,
and Hagerstown, Maryland, wish to an
nounce to the citizens of Charles Town
and vicinity that they have opened a re-
pository in the Carter House yard. In
the absence of Mr.. Slough, Mr.. Brown,
Manager of the Carter House, will take
pleasure in showing our line of Buggies,
Surries and Spindle Wagons. Traps a
speciality. Please call and examine our
stock before buying.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-23

HATS n CAPs.-The latest in hats and
caps is a feature of our mammoth stock.
Style and neatness in that department is
as much a foregone conclusion as in all
others, and we cap the climax of a nobby
suit with headwear of a superior quality.
We carry the latest shapes in all sizes and
colors. We Ear fit you out for fall and
winter, not only amazingly economically,
but also amazingly well; no one will ever
ask you where you got that hat its
style will testify that it came from the
one and only fashionable emporium in
town. WM. KAHN, Sadler Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-23

SELLING OUT AT CosT.-Haying ac-
copied a position in New York City,
will sell my entire stock of dry goods,
notions, queensware and groceries at cost
for cash. Also at my farm 9 head of
horses and colts, "a head of cattle, ON
sisting of Jersey cows and heifers and
stock steers and bull. Mixed lot of hogs,
"a in number, Poland China stock
Store closes at s o'clock. except Satur-
day. F. c. BUTLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-23
REMEMRER THE MAIN

Thing for a man to do that wishes to get
a Genuine Tailor=Made Suit cheap (noi
Sweat Shop Stuff is to see c. E. Reinin-
ger before he buys. In order to keep my
hands at work during the dull season
will make you a suit of clothes or pair OF
trousers at spot cost. This is not one OF
those Gake) half price sales, but it means
clothing m-ade-to-order at cost for the
next thirty days by c. E. Reininger.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-23

A fair will be held on the lawn of John
Stephenson Female Seminary on Fri
day, August &c, 1898, at 5 p. M, by the
ladies of the Presbyterian Church, who
conduct the colored sunday-school at
Halltown. There will be offered for sale
both fancy articles and refreshments.-
The object of the fair is to help raise
funds to build a small sunday.schoo
room at HaIltown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-23
gucklen,s Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, C%hilblains,
Corns, and Skin Eruptions and POSITIVELY
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunped. Price 25 centsper box
For Sale by Geo. T. Light.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-23

A large tournament took place Satur-
day afternoon on the lawn of H. A. Lock
hart, near wheatland. The charge to
the knights was delivered by Mr.. ]. F.
Engle, of Charles Town. The successful
knights were B. G. Rissler, of Charles
Town, who crowned Miss Virginia Tur-
tie, of Washington, d. c.. queen of love
and beauty; John White, of Summit
Point, crowned first maid of honor, and
VIM. McCoughtry, of Middleway, second
maid of honor. A dance followed the
tournament. One of the features of the
day was the climbing of a creased pole,
which was successfully accomplished by
Master Ted Webster of this place. The
leading tournament prize was a fine
! saddle,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-23
TOWN Ordinances.

The Town Council of Charles Town on
Monday, July 4, 1898. adopted the following
ordinance
throw entrails of any animals, or fleshings of
min hides, in Evirt's run, or kill or slaugh-
ter any animal within the corporate lin
its of Charles Town, or within one hundred
yards of Evitt's run, north or west of said
town, within one mile from the corporation
limits, he shall upon conviction thereof be
fined five dollars for the first offence, and ten
dollars for each subsequent offence.
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
July 5. Mayor.