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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01
MICH BUILDING EXPECTED.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Business In my line has been fair. con-
sidering the general depression of things
The condition OF the lumber and mill
work trade at this time Is dull, as 1t Is
always 80 at this time OF the year.
We look for great deal OF building be-
ing done in 1895 Respectfully,
+. SITTERpING,
Builder and Lumber Dealer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01
SAYS THE DISPATCH DID IT.

TO the EDITOR OF the DIapdIVH'
our business for 1897 has far surpassed
our expectations. In regard 10 the out
look for spring. must say things never
looked brighter IN our line.
We feel that had II not been for the
DISPATCH we would hardly have been able
10 talk as we do, for hardly day passes
that some one does not come In ana ask
Tor goods which we had advertised in
your most valuable paper.
Very respectfully
MORTON G. STOUT a. CO..
Merchant Tailor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01
Reception at Mrs. c. n. wren'..

Mrs. c. II. Wren, OF No. AS north
Twenty-eighth street, gave a very en-
tovable entertainment 10 her friends last
Tuesday night. The programme consist
ed of singing and recitations. after which
refreshments were served. Those present
were Mesdames G. II. Wren and Muir,
and Misses Walker. Walton. Muir. Ivy
Nunally. and Messrs. T.. w. Bandy,
MAYO, Archer. Lynwood Wren, and many
others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01
SUICIDE IN NORFOLK.
wife of an Oyster-PacIser shoots
Herself.

NORFOLK. VA, December A.-tSpe-
cial.)-At 4:S5 O'clock this morning Mrs.
John r.. Lawrence, wife or a wel-known
oyster-packer. committed suicide by
shooting herself through the head. She
had been ill., and there is no doubt that
she was temporarily insane when she
committed the act. No other cause can
be ascribed. The bullet entered the right
temple, and death was instantaneous.
The family are Frustrated by the AFFAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01
TIP ABE CONSIDERABLY INCREASED.
- IL.

3
TO the Editor of the Dispatch:
our piano. organ, and musical mer-
cbandise sales for 1877 show conside-
rable Increase over 1896. which. in turn
exceeded the preceding year There mas
been a steady and healthy growth IN our
line since the panic year lSs5' wheh an
commercial enterprises suffered alike.
The plano and organ accomplishment Is
now recognized as an essential part OF the
education OF ones family, and owing 10
the easy instalment feature, the piano
Sndg a home I'm the humblest parlor,
bhere the finest talent is often developed.
We think 1898 promises TO be banner
wear" as judged by the reports OF our
travelling men and other indications or
local character in our opinion the great
,st benefit 10 music and business general
" would be derived from more elastic
currency IN the hands Of country bank
ers. who could supply the planter and
farmer with facilities which would enable
them TO pursue their operations with
economy on a business footing.
WALTER ID. MOSES & co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01
x.w Candidate for sheriff. once

Mr.. John Donleavy. II is saif. viii DC g
candidate for the position or Sheriff or
the city at the forthcoming election. Inc
announcement has been made by several
~ that gentleman's friends. but Mr. Don
leavv has not yet begun his canvass.
Sheriff Hughes. who has held the ONCE
for six years. had no opposition at the
last two elections.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01
nap prTTER THAN EXPECTED.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch;
We are happy 10 say that our business
for the past year has been very good
ana is now holding up far better than
we have any reason to expect we nave
every reason TO believe from present lndi-
cation that our business for 1898 VIII sur
pass any previous year.
Yours respectfully,
HOME BREWING COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:

To the Editor OF the Dlspatch'
Since March we have been quite busy
and tho3;h November was quiet, oroers
have been coming in quite briskly OF
late, and we carry into 1888 more WORK
than ever before, and this should en-
courage us. with the general trend OF
Improvement. to look for a busy and
prosperous New Year.
RICHMOND LOCOMOTIVE
AND MACHINE-WORKS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01
THE OI1TLOOK is BETTER.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
our business for 1897 was not as good
as IT was for 1896. For the month or
December our business was light for the
first part. but since the 10Th 1t mas Deeh
very GOOD think the outlook for 1898 i
encouraging. Yours truly,
ANDREW WELSH,
Agent Southern Express Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01
- nARDLY EvER RETTER.

To The Editor Of the Dispatch:
NV business has increased more during
the past year than any previous one since
1852 and ] am happy 70 state that feel
satisfied. from present indications. that
IL will continue 20 increase during the
coming year. What our city wants Is
less croakcrs and all the business men 10
ioin The Young Mems Business Associa-
lion and the Chamber Of Commerce, and
help 10 boom the grandest city OF the
south JOHN MURPHY.
Murphy's Hotel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01
NEVER DID SO WE'LL BEFORE.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
We have sold in 1897 more goods, and
shipped them over wider territory than
I'm any other year. and our sales for the
spring Of 1895 are greater than for any
similar year in our long experience.
The outlook in the cotton country ~
poor. owing TO unprecedcntedly low prices
for the staple. but the prospects I'm the
grain, tobacco. and cattle sections are
good. Notwithstanding all adverse cir
cumstances. we expect and we intend 10
make 1898 our banner year.
STEPHEN PUTNEY & CO.,
Boots and Shoes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01
INCREASE IN JOBBIvG TRADE.
Reports Gratifying Despite Yellow
Fever and Low Price of Cotton

Compiled by J. II. Witty, OF te Marion
Howard Improved Mercantile Agency)
Copyrighted.
The volume Of business In the Rich
mond jobbng trade during 1897 shows al
increase over the previous record, which
is due to renewed energy on the part OF
merchants. as well as increases In the
prices OF some commodities.
The first nine months OF 1897 were tho
most satisfactory, and during that period
some Roadway was gained, but the yell
Iow-fever scare and fall in price OF cot
ton later on threw trade into dormant
condition, where Il has since been, await
ing an active awakening. With all,
however. there were some gains made,
and houses report breaking last years
record and going ahead 'as much as "a
per cent.
The higher figures, however, were few,
and these firms, speaking OF this year
future. say: 1.-THE outlook does not hold
out many promises just now, and II looks
like harder and more intelligent work.
This work. however, must be done, and
with no let-up. and good business any
where to grasp we intend to put forth
our hest efforts and pull out another good
wear" With this sort OF determination
on the part OF Richmond's jobbing houses
there IS little fear Of this years future.
While the immediate outlook is not prom
ising. still stocks in general store mer-
chants hands are limited. and through
ont the tobacco sections there are glim-
mering rays OF light. Undoubtedly.
there is much work ahead for this year,
hut this situation is not peculiar TO Rich
mond. Merchants, therefore, are likely
10 push ahead and not only hold all that
belongs TO Richmond, but branch ant and
grasp all trade in sight The subjolned
table shows the result of the trade for the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01
NEARLY A RECoRD-BREAKER.

To the Editor of the Dispatch
The volume Of our business for 1897 has
been larger than in any previous year
since 1893. We believe the prospects are
at least indicative of as good as year for
1895 Yours truly.
WOODWARD e. SON,
Lumber Dealers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01

PROSPECTS VERY BRIGHT.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
The glue trade for 1897 was not very
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01

INCREASE IN Fhf'Ii 11'1.''
To the Editor Of tip pispatcf'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01

John r. Rose & CO., stoves crockery
and glassware: We have found business
for 1891 entirely satisfactory, and our ran
and Xmas trade far exceeding 1896 Our
outlook for next year Is encouraging
having several large contracts to start
during January
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01

Mr.. ]. f. Quarles. bicycles: the Dicycle
business in season Of 1897 exceeded some
what our expectations, entering, as II uiu,
amongst the fall Of prices on high-srduo
wheels, thus making many riders hesitate
to buy until matters had become ino, .
fully developed. The outlook Tor 1870 ~
vague, 1t being almost impossible III 'ne
unsettled state OF the wheel market ~
express any definite idea OF the ainoun'
OF business that will be done. ai'housh
the outlook Is as good as last srason'
which, on the whole. was fair. iaheh
as a whole, we believe that the year
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01

Mr. j. VI. Busby, FURNITURE; My busi-
ness for the year Of 1897 has been fairly
good. even beyond my expectation, for
which | feel grateful to my friends and
patrons, and in view OF the business out
look for the coming year OF 1888. l feel
assured that business will greatly i'm
prove. and on the faith OF the improve
ment Will greatly enlarge my business.
Richmond, in my mind, in few years
will be one OF the leading cities in the
United States. We need more enter
prlsing men In the manufacturing busi.
ness, and II men OF our city IAN to avail
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01

Compiled by j. II. Witty OF tue Marion
Howard Improved Mercantile Agency)
Copyrighted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01
MUCH BETTER BUSINESS THAN N

Lumber Dealers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-01

Mr.. B. y. Bowles, shoes: Trade has
been satisfactory with me this season,
far better than / expected. l can see no
reason why ] shall not look for better
trade In 1898.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18
Jones; and Annie ouin1an vs. James

Jones; and Annie Quinlan vs. James Quinlan.
 marriage license was issued We'd nesday to Guillermo Palmer and Guad- aiupe Moreno, both of Tucson.
 And now the old Mission church, south of Congress street in Tucson, is mentioned as possible hotel William Pearce, formerly of Pearce, expects to build this fall on his lot south of the Cathedral in Tucson. John Rice of Tucson is suffering from what is known as tropical dysen- tery, and. although improving, is very sick
 Contractor Fitzpatrick of Tucson says the season is good one. A glance around the town will prove this to be true.
 Stephen Mercy of the s. P. freight i train service has returned from Van couver, B. c. He will report for duty 1 in Tucson
 The local strategy board of Tucson, has scattered and gone. It looks as il their mission on earth. that of manag- ing the war, has ended.
 Lieutenant Hartman and two mem bers of the Fifteenth infantry who have been II Tucson recruiting men for the regular service left for Fort Hua- chuca Wednesday morning.
 c. Woods of TucsoA is the owner or 15-inch cannon, recently purchased 1 in St. Louis Not to mislead the pub lie as to the size of the sus, the de- ponent will say that the figures refer to the length and not the diameter of the bore MT. Woods fired his piece in front of his store on Congress stres i: Tuesday and the results were startling. The town was Ihrown into ferment and peonle rushed into the street from all directions to find out what had hap pened. A policeman came with the crowd, but made no attempt to capture the battery, which was suffered to re- maintain he street pointing toward the proud Santa Cruz, the only direction from which a hostile fleet can ap- proach The cannon is a bl eech load CT and takes a cartridge about an inch in diameter. Just in front of the shell the bore expands to about four inches. The result of firing it is like the explo- sion of a firecracker in barrel-the report being altogether disproportion- ate to it's size. MT. Woods has sup ply of ammunition and it is supposed he intends to help on the racket on the Fourth.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18
PROPOSALS WANTED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: THAT
 the undersigned at his office in thf

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: THAT
 the undersigned, at his office in the city of Prescott, Territory of Arizona, will receive proposals for the purchase of not to exceed one hundred and fifty, Cor as many thereof as may be directed by the mayor or common council of the City of Prescott), five per cent water and sewerage gold coupon bonds, until F o'clock m. on the 10th day of June, each of said bonds being of the denomination of one thousand dollars (s1 0OO interest payable semi-annually in New York City, place to be designated by purchaser: principal and interest payable in gold, Said bonds are to run for a period of fifty (5O years.
 The said bends are issued under and by virtue of the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to amend an Act to prohibit the passage of local or special laws in the territories, to limit territorial indebted ness." etc., approved March 4. 1898. A certified check payable to the order of the City of Prescott for five per cent
 6 per cenO of the amount of the bid must accompany the bid, which is to be forfeited in case the successful bidder shall, for any reason. fail to accept or pay for said bonds. No bid will be con sidered for less than the par value of
 said bonds.
 l The right to reject any or all bids is | reserved. T. l.. SCHULTZ, City Clerk. 1 First published in the Arizona Repub- l 1ican June 15, 1S9S
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Estate of James Roarke. decease

Estate of James Roarke. deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the under- signed administratrix of the estate of James Roarke, deceased. to the creditors or and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them. with the necessary vouchers, within ten this notice to the said administratrix at the office of Baker & Bennett in Elem ing Building in the city of Phoenix, the same being the place for the transaction oI the business of said estate in said county CT Maricopa. CORA BRILL.
 Admlnistratrix of the estate of James Roarke. deceased. Dated. Phoenix. A. T.. this stb dav of June, 1S9S ~ ooS oi
 First published in the Arizona Renuh- ican June 9th. 1898.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18

PROPOSALS FOR FORAGE AND STRAW-Oflce of Chief Quartermaster. Denver, Colo, June 6. 1898 Sealed pro posa $ in duplicate will be received here ana at office of Quartermaster at each post below named until Il o'clock a. m.. 12Oth meridian time, July S. 1898. and then opened for furnishing Forage and Straw, at Forts Apache. Grant, Huach- uca, sub-post of San Carlos, A. T.. Fort Du Chesne, Utah, and Fort Washable, Wyoming, and Denver, Colo. during the fiscal year ending June 90, 1899. Propos- als for quantities less than the whole re- quired er for delivery at points other than those named. will be entertained
 The right is reserved to reject any or all pror~-a1s or any part thereof. InfoIma- tion furnished on application here or at offices of respective post Quartermasters. Envelopes to be marked Proposals for Forage and Straw" E. B. ATWOOD. Chief O. NJ
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18
GRAND CANYON EXCURSIONS.

Commencing Tuesday. May s1st, and continuing each following Tuesday until Aug. 30th, the S. F. P. &~P. will run ex- cursions to Flagstaff and return at the low rate of one fare for the round trip S15.20. Tickets will be limited to contin- uous passage in each direction and to be used going on date of sale, with final limit of sixty days. For further informa- ton call on or address E. w. Gillett, General Agent, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18
Notice. to Creditors.
Estate of Jesus Bermudes. deceased.
No. g s. Center St

Estate Of Jesus Bermudes. deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned administrator of the estate of Jesus Berm udes, deceated. 10 the creditors of and all persons eaving claims sgsiL St the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within four months af.er the first publication of this notice to ths said administrator at his butcher shop in the town of Wickenburg Ari- zona, the same being the plaee for the trans action of the business of said estate in said county of Msricopa.
 YGN ,CIo GARCIA, Admins rator Of the estate of Jesus Bermudes deceased.
 Dated this 18th day of May, 1898. First pub;i>hed in the Arizona Repub. ican May IA, 1898
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18
PRESCOTT EXCURSIONS.

Commencing Saturday, June 11th and continuing each Saturday until August Eth, the S. F. P. & P. will run excur- sions to Prescott and Jerome Junction. The fare to Prescott and return will be $S.20: Jerome Junction and return s9.30 Tickets will be limited to continuous passage in each direction and going trip to be commenced on date of sale, and good returning within thirty days. Any further information will be gladly xur- nished by calling on or addressing E. w. Gillett, General Agent, Phoenix
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18
EXCURSION TO WASHINGTON.

On account of the National Education al Association convention the M. & P. will sell tickets July 1st, 2nd and 3rd to Washington and return for SIT 9O final limit August 31, 1S9S Here is an oppor- tunity to spend two of the hottest months of the season on the Atlantic coast at slight expense considering the distance travelled, the above figure being about one fare for the round trip. For further information call on or address M. O.. Bicknell, G. P. A
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18

~Dlhlng s5aIiOn
 The only North and South Line in ArisonA traversing and reaching the most interedsttna sections, Including the great Salt River valley. Inrougn tickets to all points in the United States, Canada and Mexico
 Connecting at Jerome Junction with traiuo of D. V- & P. By for Jerome. At Prescott with stage lines for all principal mining camps; at Congress Juno tion with Congress Gold Co. R B. for Congreao and stage lines for HarQua Hala. Stanton and Yarne1. . 1t Hot Springs Junction with the C. c. H. & T. Co.,. stage line tor Castle Greek Hot Sprines, the new ell the year health resort ! At Phoenix with the M. & P. 8, R. V. BY for points on the g. F. system.
 F. NJ. MURPHY, R. E. WELLS
 Pres. & Gen. Mgr. Asst. Gen Mgr.
 Prescott, Ariz. Prescott, Arix- GEO. M. SARGENT, E. w. GILLETT. Gen'l Fit & Pas. Agt Gen. Agt.
 Prescott, Ariz. Phoenix, Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18
SANTA FE N. E. A EXCURSION TO
 WASHINGTON, D. C.

For the above occasion excursion tick cts by the S. F. P. & P. to Washington. D. C., and return on July 1st 2nd and 3rd at the low rate of s77.9O for the round trip, limited to return leaving Washing ton July Sth to 18th. inclusive. with pri- vilege of extension to Aug 31st. For further information call on or address E. W. Gillett. General Agent, Phoenix
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18
SEASIDE EXCURSIONS.

Via the s. F. P. & P. every Thursday un- til Aug. 18th at rate of s25.95 round trip; train leaves 9:3O p. m. city time. Take advantage of this opportunity to visit Los Angeles. San Diego and other south ern California points and enjoy an outing at some of the beautiful beaches reached via the Southern California Ky. The sea breezes will refresh you. For further information call on or address E. w. Gillett. General Agent. Phoenix
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18
NOTICE TO TOURISTS.

To parties holding round trip tickets sold at points east of Albuquerque and Fl Paso to Phoenix and return via any route the S. F. F. & P. will sell tickets to Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego and return at greatly reduced rates. Further information can be se- cured by calling on E. w. Gillett, gen. eral agent. A West Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18
SOUTHERN PAcIFIC,

Train No. l connects with Souther> Pacific train No. 19. eastbound, leavin9 Maricopa at 10:OS p. m.
 Train No. 2 connects with Southern Pacific train No. 20, westbound, leaving Maricopa at 5:36 a. m.
 Connections made at Phoenix with a. F., P. & P. R. R. for Prescott and Con- greSs.
 Connections at Mesa with stage for Goldheld, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri- Globe, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur- days. at o'clock a. m
 Trains stop on signal. "a;
 Pullman Palace Sleeping ear on A1 trains between Phoenix and Maricopa, N. K. HASTEN B. F. PORTER
 President. Gen'l. Sup't.
 M. O. BICKNELL,
 Gen1 Frt. and Pass. Agt.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18
SANTA FEE Y. F. s. c. E. EXCURSION
 TO NASHVILLE.

For the above occasion the S. F. P. & P. will sell tickets to Nashville, Tenn, on June 29th. 3Oth and July 1st at the low rate of s63.40 for the round trip, tickets to be limited until July 18th, with privil- ege of extension until Aug. 1st. Contin- uous passage in both directions. Further information cheerfully furnished by call ing on or addressing E. w. Gillett, Gen eral Agent, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18

F. O. RICHMOND, M. D. C., Phoenix, Arizona-Veterinary surgeon and den- tist; diseases all domestic animals sci- entifically treated. Residence 5S West Van Buren street. Office at the Golden Eagle stable, Second near Washington street. Telephone No. 100. No charge for consultation. Agent for the Horse Review.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18

Avoid dust and heat by taking the Santa Fe Seaside Ecursion'' to all Southern California resorts-Beautiful Mountain Scenery en route-cool and pleasant. This train arrives in Los An geles at S:30 a. m., giving strangers an opportunity to become comfortably To- cated during the day.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18
EXCURSION TO NASHVILLE.

On account of the Christian Endeavor convention, the M. & P. will sell tickets on June 18th, 30th and July 1st to Nash vile and return at rate of S63.40 for the round trip. final limit August 1st, 1898. Take the S. P. for quick time and good service. For further information call on or address, M. O. Bicknell. G. P. A.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18

Don't talk to me about the not weather. Tell your troubles to the Marlcopa x Phoenix agent. He gets paid for listening to you, and his fee will be $25-95, but he will throw in a ticket to Santa Monica, where cool sea breezeS blow
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18
Southern Pacific Co.
tPACIFIc SYSTEM

tKAC1FlC 9xSTEM Commencing April5. 1857. trains will leav Marlcopa as follows:
 InO A. M. Tuesdays and Fridays "sunset 4JO Limited" for Los Angeles, San 1rAn- cisco and all California points. zoo A. M. DAILY PACIFIC EXPRIao C.CL for points in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
 1nOE A. M. DAILY MIXED TRAIN.FOB lU.OC Tucson. Benson, Lordsburg, Dem- ing, El Paso and intermediate stations. O.IA P. N. DAILY MIXED TRAIN FOR O.4U Gila Bend and intermedis te stations n0E PM. DAILY MIXED TRAIN FOE (.ZC Fl Paso and all way stations. 1AAO PM DAILY NEW WORLHANSBX. lO.UO press for Tucson. Benson, Deming, ElPaso, ,SanA Antonio, ,Houstonand New Orlean1. 1O.EH P. M. Tuesdays and Fridays s.sun- lU.C set Limited" for Fl Paso, FoRt Worth St. Louis, Chicago and all points east.
 T.H. GOODMAN,
 Gen. Pass. AGt
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18

The M & P. has adopted the system of communication tickets for school children wishing to attend school at Phoenix or Tempe, and has arranged to sell ten-ride tickets. For further information call at their office, No. 20 North Center street.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18

Arrans->Hrnts are being made by the M. & P. people for an Excursion to the City of Mexico early in Julv next All
 those interested in trip to that city can ing at the office.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-18

STRANGERS wishing desirable rooms, residence or board, are welcome to the revised cit ylist at the intelligence office. IT N. First avenue, to F a. m. infor- nation free. Citizens will do well to re- port accommodations they may now have.