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Arizona republican., 1898-02-25
NOVELTIES JUST PATENTED.

Lanterns can be carried on the ends of wagon tongues, instead of on the wagon body, by means of new holder. which consists of q cap to slide over the end of a pole and support bracket fer the lamp, and q wire guard 10 keep the horses from striking it.
 To safely transport animals in or 1inary railroad cars Q portable stall is used. having four corner pests set in the movable floor and supporting an ad- unstable roof, with feed trough hung on the post at one end and padded boards extending along the sides of the stall.
 A Michigan woman has patented an improvement i'll screen doors to keep flies out when the door opens, construct ed of flexible folding sections. which allow the guard to collapse as the door shuts, the device being attached to the top and upper portions of the door and casing.
 To prevent the slipping of belts on pulleys movable pieces are set in the wheel rim and held in place by springs, which allow the pieces to protrude be- G tain speed is attained, to increase the circumference of the wheel and tight on the belt.
 Sign lettering is made easy by a new device. which consists of spacing dial having series of radial points to cor respond with the letters to be formed with ruling arm working in conjunc- ion with the dial to determine the angle and shape of the different letters composing the sign.
 To indicate whether letter collectors have visited all the boxes on their route a new letter box is provided with a ticket punch and the carrier is fur nished with a number of tickets pivoted together, one of which he inserts in each box to be punched by the action | ot opening the door.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25
PEOPLE OF GENIUS.

Bicycle pedals are being fitted with magDetized plates to attract plates on the shoes of the rider and hold his feet in place, thus doing away with toe-clips, which are the cause of many accidents to racing men.
 Fowls can be carved more easily by a new device, consisting of clamp which fastens on the edge of platter to hold d spring arm having a screw clamp at it's other end to press against the breast bone and hold the bird on the dish.
 A new wrench, which locks the jaw onto the nut, has lever lying parallel with the handle which can be raised or lowered ito set the jaw, with a toothed projection which fits in recess in the handle to hold the lever after the jaw is set.
 To fasten the mouths of paper bags new device is formed of a strip of pliable metal of length sufficient to allow of the ends being folded over to hold the strip in place after it has been pressed together to clamp the edges of the bag mouth.
 Cloves can be readily fitted to the hand by a new device, which has a resilient measuring tape arranged in loop form, with the ends loose, to slide ill an indicator, and measuring plate. upon which the fingers lie when the hand is fitted in the loop.
 An adjustable curtain fixture, which will hold curtain poles of different lengths, has plate screwed to the win dow or door frame, with notches cut in it's surface to receive a sliding clamp and prevent it from slipping backward and releasing the pole.
 Nails are not needed to fasten new horseshoe to the hoof, the shoe being divided into two sections pivotally con- rected, with the upper side of the sec tions extending over the hoof to hold the shoe in place and having remov- able plate across the front end of the shoe to cover the clamp which holds the two sections of the shoe together.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

the northwestern millers, while at the same time the announcement comes from Minneapolis that hereafter low grade stocks alone are to be ground for flour there. It is much better for the United States to have poor flour than, like the European countries, none at all. But, on the other hand, it is too bad to be selling good wheat abroad in order to allow our millers to supply poor four at the highest price at home.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25
HOT SPRINGS OF ARIZONA.

An all year resort for health and pleasure; a perfect climate and a nat ural hot springs of great medicinal and curative powers: an open air swimming pool in a beautiful rocky gorge Abundant private baths in porcelain lined tubs. Hot douches, needle spray and shower baths. Water is piped 1,2O0 yards to hotel and bath house and a natural heat of Ill de- grees Fahrenheit is retained.
 A comfortable and attractive house of twenty-five rooms is now com- pleted and running in addition to which ample tent room with boarded floors and sides is furnished for those who prefer open air communications. Wood fires in every room and tent and wood is provided free of charge. Resi- dent physician. Rates from $3 to $4 a day.
 A table and accommodations for miners is provided at special rate of g a day, everything included. No extras.
 Round trip tickets via Hot Springs Junction, including stage fare, are sold at all stations on railroads. Ample arrangements have been perfected at Hot Springs Junction for food and lodging and daily stage runs to the springs.
 For all information address Castle Creek Hot Springs and Improvement Company. Hot Springs. A. T. oT
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25
DYING WORDS OF GREAT MAN.

It is wC,l=yTas..:ngt
 I must sleep ncw.-Byron. Thy will be done.-Donne.
 Is this your fidelity Nero. Then I am safe.-CromweQ Let the light enter.-Goethe. And is this death George ". Gods will be dore.-Bishop Kerr. God will save my soul.-Burghley. Lord, take my spirit.-Edward VI. Lord, make haste.-H. Hammond. Lord, receive my spirit Cranmer. The artery ceases to beat.-Haller. Don't give up the eship.-Lawrence. It is the last earth.-J. Q. Adams God preserve the emperor-Haydn. I am about to die-Samuel Johnson. Independence forever-JohnA Adams. Give Dayrolles Chesterfield. shall be happy.-Archbishop Sharp. Don't let poor Nellie starve.-Charles IT.
 1 have endeavored to do my duty.- Taylor.
 I thank God I have done my duty- Nelson.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

Several years ago the residence of a New York man was robbed of dia- monds worth $50,0O0, but he got most of them back, save for the natural shrinkage resulting from the employ ment of detectives. Now the same man has been robbed of jewels worth s2. 800, and most of them were found in a pawnshop. He recovered his property, with another shrinkage. Our advice to that diamond owner is to sell out and buy bank stock.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

The newspaper is an accurate trade thermometer. When traue is good the newspaper Is cro"o- cd with advertisements and LOOKS prosperous. When trade IS oao the newspaper generally has a skim milk appearance.
 If you have any doubt concern ing existing trade conditions ID Phoenix and the Salt River val lev examine the advertising col umns of The Arizona Repuph- can.
 Phoenix is growing more rap idly than any other town ln the west. The Republican-Wel, Just compare this newspaper with other papers published in towns no larger than Phoenix!
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25
The London Chronicle has notified

The London Chronicle has notified the British government that both Ger many and France are buying more firearms. That is nothing. man lD Arizona bought new shotgun last Tuesday If Germany is getting more firearms it is simply to keep out the bugs on American apples. If France is getting more guns it is simply for the purpose Of preventing the mob from capturing Paris. The Chronicle need not be anxious.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

An able free silver member of the Kentucky legislature has presented a bill to change the name of Carlisle county, that state, to William Jen- nings Bryan county The next step hack there will probably he q resolu- tion to change the title of the Golden Rule.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

The trial of Zola still continues dra- matic and farcial by turns. The affair is a travesty on justice and an opera bouffe presentation of trial by jury, Paris is not yet done with the Zola- Dreyfus episode.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

Disclaimers are now in order. MT. Anthony Hope, who recently returned to London after visit to this coun- trv. denies that he criticised the peo- ple of the United States in an unklnoly spirit. His disclaimer is accepted and we will continue to read his thrilling and impossible stories of adventure with just as much interest as ever.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

The appearance of young MT. Bailey in such conspicuously non-Texan headgear as silk hat perhaps means that he is about to begin his campaign for the speakership of the next house.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

If the fitness of things were faith fully observed, the biggest thing on ex- hibition at the Paris exposition ol 1900 would be sample case of French injustice.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

An eagle-eyed employe of the Chi cago postoffice saw one of the new green one-cent postage stamps on a circular the other day and immed1- ately telegraphed to the authorities at Washington that a counterfeit stamp was in circulation. And yet Chicago claims to be wide-awake.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

According to market quotatlons' full-sized dog is worth $1250 in the Klondyke region, and if reasonably fat and tender he will bring consider ably more.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

Peru is about to begin the coinage of gold. This probably makes it nec- tssary for MT. Bryan to cross the name of Peru off his visiting list.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

Zola is bound to be convicted. It is already as clear as monday that ne is guilty of the heinous crime of tell ing the truth.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

Nevertheless, Spain has not yet apol- ogized for her autonomy bunco scheme in Cuba. That shameless fraud is still unburied.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-25
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Arizona republican., 1898-02-25
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Arizona republican., 1898-02-25
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Arizona republican., 1898-02-25
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Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

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Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-17
PASSED IN A HURRY.
DEFENSE FUND VOTED WITH
OUT WASTE OF TIME.
Senate and House Unanimous to n Man
in Favor of the S5O,OOO,OOO Emer-
gency Bill = Montgomery Now at
Havana-Sheriff Martin Acquitted.
With a Whoop.

On Tuesday the House by unanimous
vote appropriated $50,000,000 to be used
by the President for national defense.
Wednesday the Senate, also by unani-
nous vote and without debate, passed the
House bill within the length of time con-
sumed in reading it and calling the roll.
In other words, the Senate in fifteen min
utes authorized the President to eXpend
S5O,0O0,00O if necessary to defend the
honor of the nation. The unity of the
American people may be a surprise and
revelation to those unfamiliar with
American character, says q Washington
correspondent. In some quarters there
has been belief that the enmities of Sec
tional strife and the bitterness of our po-
litical contests had divided the people
beyond the possibility of reunion. But
suddenly the nation finds its peace endan-
gered and its honor menaccd from with
out, and 10, in breath. as it were, every
local dissension has vanished and the pco-
pie are united in a common purpose. For
two days ut least the United States Con-
gress contained neither Republicans,
Democrats nor Popul!sts. but Americans
only.
In II spirit of patriotism, with eloquent
words ringing in their ears, every member
of the House OF Representatives respond
ed to the Presidents first call to meet the
Spanish situation by casting Il vote for n
bill placing in President Mckinley's
hands S50,000,0O0 to be expended ut his
discretion for the national defense. Party
lines were swept away and with unani-
nous voice Congress voted its confidence
in the administration. Many members
who were paired with absent colleagues
took the responsibility of breaking their
pairs, an unprecedented thing in legisla-
tive annals, in order that they might go
on record in support of this vast appro-
priation 60 maintain the dignity and honor
of the country. Speaker Reed, who as
presiding officer seldom votes. except in
case of n tie, had his name called and vot-
ed in his capacity as Representative
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-17

THE Spanish Government recently
intimated desire for the recall Of
L Gen. Lee, and suggested that
merchant ship instead Of man-of-war be
employed to convey the relief supplies to
the reconcentrados at Matanzas and Sa-
qua lie Grande, but was met with such a
firm and emphatic negative from Presi-
dent Mckinley that the Subject was drop
ped. The incident occurred some days
ago, but nothing was known about it in
Washington outside the White House and
the Department of State until it leaked
out at Madrid and was cabled over. The
action of the Spanish Government seems
to have been prompted by the widely pub
lished and frequently denied report that
Gen. Lee had informed the Secretary OF
State that the destruction of the Maine
was due to external causes and was the
result of conspiracy; but the President
does not consider that the Spaniards have
any good reason to object to him, and
Gen. Woodford was instructed to advise
them to that effect. He was also instruct
ed to inform them that the President has
complete confidence in Gen. Lees integ-
rity and discretion, and intends to retain
him ut Havana as long as his services are
necessary. There have been two other at
tempts by the Spanish Government to Sc
cure u change in the American consulate
there-once when Gen. Williams took
prompt action concerning the crew of the
filibuster steamer Competitor and again
since Lee has been in office.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-17

when there is an emergency. This appro-
praton is to be drawn against in just
such an emergency"
The bill is not simply private bill, it is
an administration bill and an emergency
measure. The situation regarding Cuba
has become so delicate that it Is recogniz-
ed that war is inevitable unless Spain is
made to understand that this Government
is ready for war and will not stop at half
way measures. The President proposes 20
be ready for any emergency, and If Spain
wants war she shall have 1t, but she will
he driven from the western hemisphere.
She has done enough bufiing.
Although few persons will openly admit
it, the feeling in the inner circles of the
administration at the time this is written
is that the country is on the verge of war.
Conditions are such that an outbreak
seems unlikely to be long postponed.
There is good authority for the statement
that Congress will declare war against
Spain soon after the report of the board
of inquiry into the Maine disaster has
been made public.
The change of front on the part of the
administration is regarded as significant.
Mr.. Mckinley, who all along had seemed
asking Congress to assist him in making
preparations for war, has thrown off his
indifference and did not hesitate to re-
quest the emergency appropriation of
J0,000,000. The change in the attitude
of Speaker Reed was even more noticea-
bic than in the case of the President. The
Speaker had set his face resolutely
against every proposed piece of legisla-
tion which might be construed as intend
ed to prepare the country for war. Mr..
Reed had declared that there should be
no increase in the standing army and that
the bills for 1,50O additional seamen and
the arming of the auxiliary cruisers
should never see the light of day. Mon
day, however, Mr.. Reed looked and acted
very differently.
Heretofore the President has believed
that he could bring the war in Cuba to an
end by peaceful means. While not entire
ly confident that he could secure the peace
and independence for the island by such
means, he. hoped at least that he might
secure autonomy for Cuba with the prom
Use of independence to be accorded the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-17

hereby appropriated, out of any money in
the treasury not otherwise appropriated,
for the national defense and for each and
every purpose connected herewith, to be
expended at the discretion of the Presi-
dent, and to remain available until June
30, 1890, $5O,OOO,OO0."
Mr.. Cannon introduced this bill in his
individual capacity, but it was after
most important conference at the White
House attended by Secretary Long, Sen
ators Allison and Hale, and Representa-
tives Cannon, Dingley, Boutelle and Gros-
yenor. The conference continued for an
hour and was regarded as most signih-
cant, i'm view of the. Developments of the
day and the reports that the President
had given an emphatic refusal to the re-
quest for the recall of Consul General
Lee, and another to the request that re-
lief supplies should be sent to Cuba in
merchant rather than in war vessels.
While Senators and Representatives
were speculating as to the meaning Of
such n conference, the answer came from
Mr.. Cannon when he introduced his bill
appropriating $50,0O0,000 for the national
defense. There was much excitement in
the House, but Mr.. Cannon said he had
no intention of adding to the excitement
throughout the country. "The bill speaks
for ITSELF" said he. 1T is an appropria-
ton for national defense and 1t gives the
President discretion in the use of the
money. am not certain that we should
not always have such an emergency fund.
But just now, with the strained relations
between this Government and Spain and
the talk of war, il is important that the
President should leave nothing undone
that would strengthen the national de-
fense. He is dcing everything, but there
nre some things which cannot be- done le-
galIy, such as the purchase Of ammunition
for our navy, projectiles for our big coast
defense guns, coal for our feet, and other
things that have to be contracted for
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-17

in way which Spain will never forget.
But ii is q long way yet to war, and we
may never get there. The attitude of the
President is that ii is not for us to make
war, but to be prepared for ii if il is fore
ed upon us. There is nothing in the pres
ent situation justifyng Spain in declaring
or provoking hostilities. Nothing is at
issue which makes case on which she
dare go before the world as a disturber
of the peace. The position of this Govern.
ment is a simple one and should not be
misunderstood. 1t is that IL war is forced
upon us, either directly or by provocation,
we will fight. Or in good time we will
have q solution Of the Cuban problem,
which has become simply intolerable to
this nation, even IL we have to fight to get
II. But over such questions as Dupuy
de LONE, Gen. Lee, the Maine disaster
and the method of forwarding relief sup
plies IL Is our purpose to be correct in ac-
cordance with the practice of nations, Dig
nified and firm, neither cringing nor un-
necessarily provoking.
One thing now most noticeable among
the public men OF Washington is that as
the danger of war becomes more serious
they grow more conservative. The events
of the last few days, pointing more and
more to the possibility of war through
change Of policy at Madrid or the accident
OF friction between people who are grow
ing to hate one another, have served to
level up and level down opinion at the
American capital. Those who were ultra
conservative have become patriotic advo
Gates of war, IL necessary to preserve our
honor and dignity. Those who first fierce
ly shouted for blood, with or without rea-
son, are now facing the actualities of the
situation calmly. In truth. so far as the
country is represented at Washington by
Senators and Representatives Of all po
litical parties, of all sections and all
shades Of opinion, the nation stands to-
gether as one man looking calmly and
without fear into the eye Of possible foe.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-17

strained situation or a misunderstanding
to actual war, they argue, and this dis
tance may never be bridged. In fact,
there are plenty of acute observers of the
situation who say SPANS apparent policy
of aggressiveness is mere bluff, designed
for home consumption, and that the best
possible treatment of ii was to refuse the
recall of Gen. Lee and to refuse to change
the plan of sending relief supplies to Cuba
by war vessels. If it were Spain's pur-
pose 10 test the firmness of the United
States, to ascertain whether or not this
country was really willing to take its
place, gun in hand, ready to fight duel,
Spain has her answer.
Meanwhile, too, the most energetic prac-
tical preparations for war continue in this
country. Ships are being fitted out as
rapidly as possible, crews are being en-
listed, ammunition is hurried forward, the
coast defenses are manned, transports for
troops are being prepared, the State mi
litia are ready to jump aboard the cars.
Not only is the President to have placed
in his hands the funds with which to outfit
all our own ships, including the merchant
vessels subject to our call for transports
or auxiliary cruisers, but he will be able to
q
ber of foreign battleships and cruisers
Moreover, it is proposed to let contracts
at once for the construction of a large
number of small torpedo boats. perhaps
fifty or a hundred, to be built during the
next two months on inland rivers and
lakes, where they will be free from any
possible Spanish attack, ready to be taken
to the seaboard at moments notice. The
meaning of all this is simply that the re-
sources and ingenuity of the American
people are brought into play in all their
wonderful extent and celebrity in prepara-
ton for the national defense. Coupled
with the preparations which the Govern
ment has been making for months past,
the sum total is most formidable and well
calculated to impress Spain or any other
possible enemy with the vastness of the
task which she must undertake if she
starts war upon us. The United States
is ready for war, and at this moment is
able to make war with terrible effective
ness. This Government is not seeking
war, and is trying to avert war, but if it
must come to blows we are ready to strike
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-17
MINERS MAY STRIKE.
Trouble Brewing in Kanawha and
New River Coal Diatricts

Trouble Brewing in kanawha and
New River Coal Districts.
From present Indications there will be
n general strike of the 1000 coal miners
in the Wanawha and New River districts
of West Virginia April /. The Chesa-
peake and Ohio Coal Association, com
posed of the various operators along the
river. had a meeting at Charleston and
considered statement made to them
some time ago 10y Fred Dilcher of the cx-
ecutive board Of the United Mine Work
ers. Mr.. Dilcher stated again to the op-
orators that unless they signed the Chi
cago agreement and complied with the
agreement of the United Mine Workers
organization that he would order a gen
eral strike April /.
NJ. ID. Ratchford, the president Of the
National Mine Workers, has been in con-
sultation with Mr.. Dilcher. w. III. H..
Toler of the State Miners Association
also looked over the field. 1t is under
stood five State organizations will not act
with the National Mine Workers in case
of a strike.