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Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

The utmost folly of last Tuesdays
election in Arizona is beginning to
dawn on a lot of our voters who find
themselves mislead and deceived.
Theirprejudices were too much for
them, however, in the excitement of
tile campaign. Today they find them
selves helpless and hopeless as citizens
of the territory
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

Spain's creditors want their pay and
they don't see much chance of getting
it unless they can squeeze it out of
Uncle Sam on the Philippine cession.
They will wait long time before this
government will assist Spain in paying
her debts of oppression and incompe-
tency
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

Ii Hung Chang. the Chinese premier
has finally been completely knocked
out of position in Chinese affairs. He
has been sent on an exile mission to
prevent the inundation of the yellow
River which shelves him for life so
far as the ssatescraft of that country
is concerned.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

Kansas is rapidly recovering from
her recent lunacy. She has just elect
ed seven Republican congressman out
Of total congressional delegation of
eight and republican state officers
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

The Yavapai returns show that sew
eral hundred republicans of that coun-
ty knitted the republican ticket. The
excuse is that they don't like Murphy.
Suppose they don't, does that justify
the sacrifice of the most vital interests
of the whole people of the Territory?
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

man ait Washington where he went In
ernor McCord, he was the butt of con-
gressional ridicule. and goes back to
Washington now the enemy of the ad-
ministration. What can be expected
from him.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

nation was before that body. Wilson
was only the laughing stock of that
national proposition. He will be able
to do but one thing for himself and
that Is draw his straightforward
Miner.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

Our Democratic brethern are now
crawling at the feet of the Rough
Riders after the misuse heaped upon
them in the campaign. All the loaves
and fishes have been distributed
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

The New York vote Indicates tina:
Flaltt ano Croker continue TO under
stand their business. Platt gets the ad-
n,inistrative ticket, Croker gets the jul
dietary.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17
PROCLAMATION.

The president of the United States
having proclaimed Thursday, the
twenty-fourth day of November, as q
day of national thanksgiving and
thanks to Almight God forall the hles-
sings of the year. therefore invite and
request the people of Arizona TO set
apart and observe that day in thank
fulness and praise for glorious victory,
honorable peace, bountiful harvests
and prosperous and happy homes.
In witness whereof. have hereunto
set my hand and caused the great seal
of the territory to be affixed this tenth
day of November. one thousand eight
hundred and nI26 light.
tssn,;, 6. 8; MURPHY.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17
MANDIOCA-WHAT IS IT?

Consul Ruffin, of Paraguay, de-
its importance in that country. There
is little doubt that this useful food pro
duct would flourish greatly here in the
valleys of Arizona. He says:
mo product of the soil is more uni
versally used in the Republic of Para
quay than mandioca. This is a pro.
duct peculiar TO tropical or semitropi-
cal regions. Every family, in all cir
table 1t is something like the sweet
potato of the United States, though
containing more starch and less sweet
ness. 1t is usually cooked with meat.
other vegetables. This constitutes the
national dish. 1t is also used in max
ing starch, corn starch being an I'M
known commodity in Paraguay.
''Mandioca is lightlbrown in color
and is from IS inches to > feet in
length, with a circumference of from
3 to 5 inches. 1t is planted in May,
and during the winter months, June,
July and August, it is in the best con-
dition to be marketed, although it
grows the whole year around. For 5
cents gold valuation) enough mandi-
oca can be purchased TO furnish the
best part of meal for family of )
or persons. Consul Ruffin reports
the crOD prospect for this YEAR good -
The Sagasta government simply had
70 await the penetration of the Span
ish public mind by the cold fact that
Spain is only i'm q position to surren.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

The Phoenix Electric Light & Fuel
Co. Ias abandoned the old Gardiner
franchise under which it began bust
ness and is now operating under a
franchise subsequently obtained from
thA cftv.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

1t looks as as th@ gh the people hav-
ing charge of takfIs] the Maria Teresa
to New York nee1lessly abandoned
that vessel in a storm. She did not
sink. as Represented, but fioated away
and finally went lshore on Cat island
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

Wilson would do more good for Ari-
iona if he would stay at home and
send some respectable attornev to
Washington at the end of the term to
draw his pay.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

The department of state has just
been officially informed that the wheat
crop of France this year is the Iarg-
est and of the best quality since 1874,
the total product being 81, 7S9, 49,
S14 bushels, which makes it certain
that France will buy none of this
years American wheat crop. In this
conection, it may be well to call at
tention to the fact that France is a
little bit jealousbecause the United
States makes the best -four in the
world. The French minister of agri-
culture now has two expert commits
sioners in this country, studying Amer
lean machinery and tools used in max
ing flower, with n view of ascertaining
their cost and the feasibility of intro
dUcing them in French flower mills
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

Washington, Oregon and California,
the entire coast. went republican by
considerable majorities at the election
of last Tuesday.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

Wilson'S mission as delegate for Ari-
zona in the Fifty-sixth congress will
be fully as efficient and productive of
results as that of bump on a log.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

The Arizona boys of the First Terri
to1ial resirzent stood faithfully by
statehood ana sent in neat little ma
jorfty of seventy-six votes out of 142
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

Arizona is just beginning to reeog-
nize the hand by which she is knocked
down every time she breathes the sub
jeet of statehood at home or il Wash
ington
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

In Cuba tobacco is practically indi-
ginous and after it is once started on
a plantation 1T is almost impossible to
kill 1t off,
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

The question is asked: "How is a
head of a ticket as voted Straight.
|and crossed before name, say sheriff.
fn another ticket, counted?' If there
is no law throwing out ballot so cast
Judge trying to be just to the voter
Id have the ballot counted for all
ers except sheriff. The voter has
for sheriff on two opposing tick
nd both votes for that office
d be rejected.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

All transport ships have been placed
under control of the war department
instead of the navy department and
this is as it should have been from the
first.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

Yavapai County can no longer claim
anything within Republican councils.
She has simply betrayed the party
from one end of that County to the
.otEer ecept possibly at Jerome, which
is owned, controlled and coerced by a
would be Democratic Senator for Ari-
iona.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

The attempt to deprive Joe Wright
of his vote by arresting him on election
day was as follows: Joe had not vot-
himself as an officer; it was found
that he was an officer; he was then
arrested for an attempt to repeat"
He gave $500 bonds for his appearance
and then cast his vote, the only vote
he cast during the day. The next day
when his trial was set not a soul ap-
pearel against him and he was dis
charged This is a matter for our citi-
zens to bear in mind.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17
News from the peace commission viii

- enx1ously awaited next Monday
the commissioners are again to
" joint session and which meet
ing Will in all probability be finally de
c,sive one way or the other. Spain will
either succrhnb to our demands or
there will be more trouble.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

fodie had come out for silve
hsu1t might have been different
Hard to tell whether this is sop
4 Brodie or an early lick under Will
ms belt.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

\ q his government isn't looking for
trouble in the east. but If trouble
should come, it is fully determined
that it shall not catch us unprepared.
The cruiser Buffalo and the gunboat
Helena, are on the way, via the
Suez canal, to Manila, to join Admiral
Dewey's squadron. and the battleships
Iowa and Oregon are on the way, via
Honolulu, to the same place. With
these four vessels added to his present
force, Dewey will have a naval force
second to that of no country except
England in eastern waters.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

The defeat of A. o. Brodie, is not a
| political victory for democracy, but
& shame to Arizona, and none know il
more at heart than the men who
| caused 1T. In the zenith of their glory
to-day, they will realize the folly to-
morrow not for the reason of a tri-
umph of political fantasy, but in
again giving to Arizona and to Arizon-
ans a black eye that time cannot eff
face and political conditions cannot
again favor for some years to come,
at least. When one sees with his own
eyes, and faces that which prevailed
in this county in Jerome in which an
American soldier and an American
citizen of the highest. was slaughtered
by the greed and corrupt methods OF
the United Verde, corporation as
soulless and heartless as ever existed
in lis regard for the rights of man and
man, and watches mere things in hui
man form being bounded as ours and
scapegOaits to the scaffold of ballots.
it makes the strongest pause and shud
der in silence and shame that such are
after all the rights of an American
only. And worse than this, when one
again faces the hirelings of a souIless
combine from the head on and down
to the petty clerk-leading and lashing
men in tears to do their bidding
again it makes the firmeSt and strong
est stand in weakness and despair
Not this in Jerome only, but in other
places as we'll, and for no other reason
or purpose than that 40 Brodie was
the nominee of a party that had in his
cause American principles and Ameri-
can freedom. We believe that Arizo-
ma has lost its opportunity, and we al
so believe that the stain which again
coyers its life is a blemish that it will
take time to remove. Wilson, elected,
will be hopelesSly lost even in the cause
of silver, for no matter what Arizona
sentiment may be for the white metal.
that issue is on the wane in congress
And then again there is no Arizonan
who is more hostile to President Nc |
kinley than Wilson from the fact OF |
the latter's fasco before tile senate |
committee when Gov. McCord's nomi- |
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

y did herself proud in the
will send four republicans
yuse besides a neat little ma
Lr Brodie.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

The Star vans Brodie to go to
Washinton to pull statehood through
for Wilson. The people of the terri
tory have voted that they don't want
49, and fey will probably be
* by their decision in
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

The election news has swamped in
terest in the progress of the treaty be-
ing made at Paris, for the past few
days. The American people have
however, made up their minds as to
what will be done, as well as have the
president and the commission. The
dons will only play on the hook awhile
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

litical aff1liation must get togec@
work increasingly from now tfIf No.
vember, 1900. and win statehood.N 1t
can be won by united and persistent
effort. Do the people OF Arizona want
it? EDWIN S. GILL.
Chairman Maricopa County Republk-
can Committee
Phoenix. Ariz.. Nov IS, 1898.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

bm next Monday
lin convene for the
The Fifty-fifth.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

One of the best farmers in the val
ley who has been n close observer for
a number of years. gives it as his
opinion that the alfalfa crop is reduc
ed by excessive winter watering. AL
falfa wants plenty of summer water
during the heat of the season when
the growth is most luxuriant and
greatest production secured Winter wa
ter is cold and chill and tends to
check the growth of the plant and If
in too great and continued abundance
not only checks The growth but browns
out the roots and produces decay
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

more than $500, ,O00, 900.
hear anything nowadays all
| being withdrawn from the tr|
export for Europe. Instead,
ing the other way. The bd
trade is in our favor.
That endless chain Mr..
harped about has disappear
these prosperous times will
| under Mckinley. AS lod
quence Mckinley will be
president in 1900. Nothing
him. His administration of 70
fairs, the prosperity of the
and the construction of the n
canal. which will be begun with
year. will all stand as such living
monials to McKinlsy's fitness tha
people will endorse him.
With McKiniey's election will e
election of republican congress.
is certain. Never in the history<G
country was a congress eI2
presidential year that
tion . the man electq
AS already points
will be overwh
1len with McKi
republicon congr
Arizona to secure
a delegate and lie
with the administ
political question
business matter.
worth millions O
Statehood now
to riZona in advs
tion, wealth and
than all the silv
territory.
A man from "a
me today that the
voted the democr
day because they
and when l asked
silver mine in
could not do it.
alone of the Salt
one year of 1898 b
into Arizona thar
produced in va
brought into the
men talk about sily
lion of Arizona.
Arizona wake up ii
YER will be their RI
The result OF last
damaged Arizona h
sands of dollars. I
or Arizona that
hing else is statehol
secure statehood is
900 who will be in
With the Mckinley
'ehooves the friends
rganize now for thl
whether political or
yon with unorganized
riends of statehood regsf
tical affiliation must get toger~
york increasingly from now tfIf
ember, 1900. and win statehood
an be won by united and persist
fort. Do the people OF Arizona w
:? EDWIN S. GILL.
chairman Maricopa County Repu'
1o- Car,f%+aa
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17
20! sffscommfssfoners ha,

80. sic commissioners have
fhe plans under examination
Eofce from among four sets. The
ELECTION will be made as soon as
Ees on their several requirements
made by disinterested archi-
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

Spain was very careful that thu
string attached to its declination oi
our demand for the possession of al
the Philippine Islands should be il
plain sight. His claim that the wording
of the protocol prohibits our demand
ing the Philippines is nothing more
than a diplomatic dodge intended to
extend the negotiations, and its claim
that our capture of Manila forty-eight
hours after the protocol was signed
was illegal, is much like that of the
lawyer, who told his client that it was
impossible 10 put him in jail on the evi
dence presented against him, the in
terview taking place through the bars
of a Jail cell, in which The client was
confined President Mckinley and
Secretary Hay know exactly what the
Spanish Commissioners are after-an
offer of lagre specified sum ofmoney
as a recompense for the cession of the
Philippines. in place OF the offer TO re-
pay Spain an amount equal 10 waaJ it
has spent for public Improvements on
the Islands. They know also that
Spain really has no claim for dollar.
because it is not in possession of the
Philippines, and could not ever again
be in possession of them, even if we
should withdraw our army and navy
from them. Aguinaldo now has q
force that could easily whip any force
that Spain could send against him, and
woud do it, if the Americans were NOT
in the way Knowing this. any sum
that President Mckinley may agree to
pay Spain, will be the result of liber-
ality on the part of this government.
and not of any actual right that Spain
has the right to ask tobe paid. No new
instructions have been sent to our
commissioners because none are need
ed. They know exactly what to do. |
and it will all end in the Spanish Com
missioners giving in and agreeing to |
the treaty of peace upon our terms, |
and the matter will be settled probab- |
Iy inside of ten days.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

The Sagasta government simply had
70 await the penetration of the Span
ish public mind by the cold fact that
Spain is only in a position to surren.
n
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-11-17

kepublicans of the f1fty-sixth
will have a majority over all
in the house and fourteen in
n The house majority is
at figure and may amount
a. doubtful districts are
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-26
Preferred a Salary.

One OF the brightest travelling statesmen
IN modern commerce was thinking Sc
ri0usly Of going 20 war
you see" he was saying 70 the ola
military man whose stories Of adventure
and achievement had kindled his amOl-
ton. Il have had experience IN every
branch OF trade that amounts to very
much except hghtlng.
Il have sold nails, barbed wire cigars
dry goods. paper. paints. oils ana a
number OF things. Now Il strikes me that
I'd like to handle lead for the govern
ment awhile
many hardships." remarked his friend.
Il don't care I'm not married; NOBODY
but myself 20 think about. and Ia Ike
10 see IL I can't DO something. or course.
l may never be heard from. But I'm
willing 10 take ny chances az getting 2
monument some day with the rest OF
them"
"Of course. you would want 70 20 as an
officer" remarked. the Old military man.
I'D like 70. Bur II I found IL couidn {
he arranged. I wouldn't stay away Tor
Young man. like your spirit. Any
thing ! can do FOR you / will gladly un-
dertake. I'll see II 81 can be arranged
for YOU 70 have n commission
The salesman looked startled.
mo" he exclaimed; don't DO that.
OF course. 7 don't ike 10 seem mercenary.
but I don't want 20 DO anything on that
basis. I have tried Il over and over but
I never got any satisfaction out Of work
ing on commission. Give me salary
every time. Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-26
The Day We Celebrate.

CHICAGO. June 23-The National
Christian Citizenship League, in its nth
annual call for the celebration OF the
4th OF July. requests all patriots TO uti-
lie the national holiday in impressing
the need OF that righteousness which ex-
alteth a nation"
II appeals In particular 10 all pastors.
churches. young peoples ORGANIZATIONS
tennpcrance and patriotic societies. nd
an other leaders ito Unite IN arranging
such celebrations. nnass-meetings. and
other exercises Is shall make u indeed
A new 4th OF July which shall be mark
ed not only by rejoiclngs over our un-
precenented national blessings. but also
by the growth OF a higher patriotism that
shall eventuate In a new order OF things
wherein present evils VIII be Impossible
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-26
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Best Vanilla Syrup, 25c. gal.
Orange County Creamery Butter,
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pound can Comed Beef, I2c.
Best new crop New Orleans Mo-
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Quart Mason'S Fruit Jars, SOC.
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One-half gallon Mason's Fruit
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15-lb. Box Pocahontas Baking
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Lion Coffee in I'Pound papers,
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Silver King Minnesota Patent Fam
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? one-pound bars Soap Tor SC.
Morton's Cocoa. SC. can.
Roasted Peanuts, sc. quart.
Fresh Bologna Sausage, &c.
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Snow Flake Patent Family Flour,
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Virginia Country Extra Flour,
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Oleine Laundry Soap. &c. bar.
Country Shoulders, 655c.
Cedar Tubs, Soc.
Coarse Meal, 42c. bushel.
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French Candy, sc. pound.
Jap and Jefferson Coffee, Mocha
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-26
THE VAUDEVlLLES THIS WEEK.
New Bills at Both Broad and Main
Parks Announced.

The blue pencil does great work at the
Broad-Street Park Auditorium this week
and all Of the artists engaged Ia the b.ll
OF last week, with the exception of sam
J. Adams, the comically droll comedian.
retire 20 make room tor new artists wei
known for the merit and originality o.
their acts.
Active preparations are In progress for
tho complete illumination OF the Interior
OF the pavilion, and in a few days many
additional arc and incandescent globes
will lend a brightness TO the building
that will make "A giided frame for the
many pretty girls and men who VIII
please the audiences AZ the resort. The
Walkway from the station Of the TRACTION
car line 10 the entrance OF the building
Is lighted by an arbor on either side OF
colored globes. and has attracted con-
siderable attention from the crowds that
have so far visited the pleasure resort
Prominent on the programme this week