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Arizona republican., 1898-12-21

home. The site is awaiting the building just northeast of the capitol
 and on line with the library building. 1 The senate has passed the bill, but
 whether Speaker Reed will allow it to
 be adopted by the house is a question
 no one can answer for Mr. Reed has
 been as sphinxlike as ever since he ar
 rived in Washington and he refuses 10
 hint his policy on anything. The fsct, however, that new congress has been
 elected and the members of it will
 choose a speaker may have some little
 erect upon MT. Reed. He may allow
 even bills for public buildings to pass,
 notwithstanding that hitherto meas
 ureS Of such character have been as
 red flag before his eyes.
 The elevation of Senor Romero to
 the rank of ambassador from Mexico
 has been received here wb.h great pleasure not only m diplomatic, but in
 social and official circles Senor Ro-
 nero has represented Mexico in this
 country for many years, and his ex-
 perience and acquaintance are very
 large. The Mexican legation during
 the life of Mme Romero, who died last
 summer, was one of the most popular residences in Washington The\week- " receptions were always one of the features of the season. Mexico was oaaa of the first countries to own it's owx
 gation house in 'lhis city. Grea
 ain has for years owned as a II
 for her embassy the big brick
 on Connecticut avenue, bSt~
 nations were content to rent
 the United States does for itf Fegsl1 .Ulls abroad. Mexico, however set the fash ion, and as soon as Senor Romero was established in the new house, it became the center of social attraction. Owing to the death of Mime. Romero the new embassy will be closed to society this year.
 Many have wondered why the UnS.ed States raised the rank of its minister to Mexico to ,that of ambassador while 1t left such important missions as Aus 'Tia-Hungary, Japan, China, Belgium, Turkey and others with the rank of only minister plenipotentiary and en- voy. The reason is that congress has refused to grant the president the pow CT to appoin1 ambassadors Some years ago clever scheme was worked in the senate securing this power in An amendment was offered to the diplomatic appropriation bill, stating that whenever a foreign nation raised the rank of its representative to this country to that of ambassador. the president could at his discretion ap- point an ambassador to that country. So the United States has to wait for a foreign country to act first before it can name an ambassador England ap- pointed an ambassador as soon as the bill passed congress, and the president. in turn, named an ambassador to Great Britain. By this quick response the British representative became the dean of the diplomatic corps at Washington, 8 place of importance in the foreign colony at the capital. France, Ger many and Italy were not long in fol- lowing Great Britain's example, and not long ago Russia sent an ambassa- 1or and now Mexico follows suit It s stated that Austria Hungary and Turkey are soon to raise the ranks of heir representative so that before ong all the great powers win have ann 1assadors at the capital here.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
CUSTOMS DISTRICTS.
Tn Cuba and Porto Established by
 Presidential Orders.

Washington, Dec. 2O.-The assistant secretary of war today issued two presidentia orders establishing the customs districts of Cuba and Porto Rico respectively, and a third order modifying the Spanish coastwise trade laws Of Cuba, so as to permit vessels of the United States to engage in that trade, and also Cuban ship owners, pro vided the latter and the master of each vessel applying for such privilege shall first renounce all allegiance to the sov- ereignty Of Spain or any other coun- try.
 By the terms of ,.he order establish ing customs districts in the Spanish West Indies, Havana is made the chief port of entry for the district west Of the 74th degree west longitude, and San Juan de Porto Rico is made the chief port of the district east of that line
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
MORE NEGROES AT pANA
The White Miners Claim to Have
 Winning Prospects.

Pana, H., Dec. 2O.-Another com pany of about twenty negroes arrived in Pana today. They were held up by the soldiers and relieved of their arms before being permitted to go ito the coal mines. There are now about 400 ne groes in Pana. The mines are operated about half the time. The white union miners remain out solidly for the s,ate scale
 They received $1,6OO today from the national union. Two companies of eaate militia remain here, and Col. Wills has a provost guard in every section of the city fearing that trouble may break out at any moment between the whites and blacks. The strike leaders claim that the chances of win ming grow brighter each day.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
GoMPERs REELECTED.
The Federation of Labor Will Next
 Meet at Detroit.

Kansas City, Dec 20.-Samuol Gompers was today reelected presi- dent of the American Federation oe Labor by practically unanimous vote. In closing the session of the eighteenth annual convention of that organization the convention which had been in ses- sion for eight days adjourned sine die at 6 o'clock.
 Detroit, Mich, was decided upon as the next place of meeting. The conven- tion spent most of the day in amend ing its constitution and providing means for widening the scope of it's work The federation increased the per capita tax upon members Of trades union organizations from tbree-fourths of one per cent to cents per month, the money to be used to support the federation.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
THE RUSSIAN LOAN
The Truth of the RumOr of Last
 Saturday Established.

New York, Dec. 2O-William Twins, formerly city chamberlain, affirmed the truth of the St. Petersburg dis patch saying that as 9 representative of American financiers he had com municated to the Russian ministry through H. H. D. Piernee, United States charge d'affairs at St. Peters burg, a proposition to make a large loan to Russia MT. Wins, however, declined to give the names of the fnanciers who had authorized him to make the proposal, and said further that he could not talk on the subject just now.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
BATTLEsHIP MASSACHUSETTS.
It Will Take Three Months to Re-
 pair Her Damage.

New York, Dec. 2O.-The injuries which the battIeship Massachusetts sustained in grounding upon a reef near Governors island have been found to be far more serious than was thought from the first examination of the vessel. It is now believed that 1t will lrequire at least three months to repair the damage to the warship and fit her for service again. So many of the keel plates of the vessel have been injured that she win practically have to be fitted with new keel
 An extended examination Of the ships bottom was made by divers this morning. The divers reported the re- suit to Chief Naval Construc.or Bowles, who in turn reported to the board of investigation appointed by Admiral Bunce Admiral Bunce transmitted the report to the authorities at Wash ington. As near as can be determined, the Massachusetts struck the rock with her port side just above Ter keel, at point about fifty feet back of ner bow. The ship evidently bumped over the reef, alternately rising and falling for three-fourths of her length. Her keel is injured in seventeen different places, the plates having buckled and started the rivets. It will be necessary to shore up the sides of the ship when she is docked, so that none Of her weight will rest upon the keel.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
SECRETARY HAY SICK.

Washington, Dec 20.-Secretary Hay was obliged to leave the state depart ment at noon today because of an at tack of grip which he had been fighting for some days. 1he disease is epi- demic in the executive departments. Secretary Adee and Assistant Secretary Cridler are both afflicted with it, and Assistant Secretary Allen of the navy department has remained at his pos' with some difficulty during Secretary Longs absence, because of d similar attack.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
A POWDER EXPLOSION
Kills 5000 Soldiers al Hang Row
 China.

London, Dec. 20.-A dispatch from Shanghai to a newspaper here says a powder magazine situated in the cen ger of the Chinese camp at Hang Row exploded, leveling a square mile of houses. It is estimated that 5000 sol diers were killed, including the general commanding the forces. The Amer ican and French missions are both supposed 10 have been damaged, but it is said there were no fatalities among the Americans.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
THE CHILKoOT AVALANCHE.

Seattle. Wash, Dec 20.-The steam CT Al-Ki, which arrived here today from Alaska, brings meager particulars of an avalanche on Chilkoot pass in which at least six people were killed. Five bodies have been recovered, as follows: Mrs. Darling of Lake Linderman and her two sons, Bert Johns of Juneau and Jerry Shaw of Skaguay. The slide occurred at Crater lake, about one mile beyond the summit on the Lake Lin derman side.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
TURKEY FOR SOLDIERS.
10000 Pounds Shipped to Cuba and
 Porto Rico.

New York, Dec. 20.-Colonel Wood ruff, purchasing agent of the commits sary department, has shipped on the transport Mississippi 10000 pounds of turkey and 2,000 pounds of cranberries, so that if the soldiers in Porto Rico and Cuba care to indulge in the fash ionable American Christmas food the commissaries will be prepared to meet the demand The turkeys and cran- berries not being included in the reg ular army ratlons, they will lbe obtain able by the soldiers only, of course, as other delicacies, by purchase.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
HAWKINS A WINNER.

New York, Dec. 2O.-Dal Hawkins, the lightweight pugilist from the Pa cific coast, made short work of Kid Mcfarland of this city, whom he met in the arena of the Lenox Athletic club tonight The bout was decided in the lbhird round, the New Yorker being knocked out with left swing on the jaw. Hawkins opened the favorite in betting at 100 to 80, but these odds did not last long and even money ruled when the men donned the gloves.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
WAS RESPECTFUL WHEN SOBER.
Defense in tho Case Of Knask, Charged
 With Lese Majeste.

Berlin, Dec 2O-The trial of Frank Knaak, of New York, charged with lese majesta in referring to- Emperor Will liam as a "sheep's heai1,' has been fixed for December 20. He s sui in prison, bail being refused, and the United States embassy being unable to inter fere in the case. The defense will prove that MT. Knaak cn November A, the day he said tc have spoken dis respectfully of his majesty, was intox- icated and that when sober he always spoke respectfully Of the Emperor.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
COAL OPERATORS MEET,

Springfield, H., Dec GOA meet ing of the Illinois coal operators is be- ing held here with about one hundred representatives in attendance. The meeting is preliminary to the inter state convention to be held at Pitts burg in January, when the conditions existing in the Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois fields will be consid- cred
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
GERMANY READY TO NEGOTIATE.
Her Ambassador Sails With Inst uc
 tions as to Econcmic Treaty.

Berlin, Dec. 20-Dr. Ven Holleben, German ambassador to the United States sailed from Bremen fer New York yesterday on his return to Wash ington with further instructions re- garding nego, ,iaticns fer the conclu- s;cn of an economic treaty batwe2n Germany and the Unitcd S.ates. Ger many principally wants concessions in the matters of sugars, wines and tex tile fabrics.
 In the reichstag tcd1y Herr Von Kardcrff, imperialist, expressed satis- fsc icn at American expar sion and her friendlines5 with Germany. He hopes however, that in the p7nding negotia- tions questions of econ mic policy would not be confcunded with otaer political questions.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
AN Ex-BANKER SENTENCED.

Philadelphia, Dec. 2O.- William Steele, the former cashier of the wrecked Chestnut street national bank, was today sentenced by Judge Butler in the United States district court to six years and six months inn prisonment and a $500 fine. Steele was convicted of conspiracy with tie late William M. Singerly, president of the bank.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
The Army Reorganization Bill FavorabI> Reported by Strictly Partisan Vote. Discussion of the Nicaragua Canal Bill Continued in
 the Senate.

Washington  upon  question and incidentally discussed length the
  liberal  do the Ame bill
 
  adopted without division Galnger Hampshire MT Proctors a
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
A PRESIDENT AssAssINATED.

Paris, Dec. 20.-A dispatch from Cape Haytien says the Domenician president Ulizes HeureuX has been as5assinated.
 NOTHING OF TT.
 Port au Prince, Hayti. Dec. 20.- There is no ground whatever for the rumor that President Henreanx of the republic of Santo Domingo has been assassinated
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
THE PRESIDENT RETURNS.

Washington, Dec. 2O.-Fres;dent Mo Kinley and party returned to Washing ten today at Il: 80 from tale;r southern trip. Their ride through Virginia this morning was unsventful. Mrs. Me Kinley was somewhat better today and the other members Of the party are in good health,
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
BLISS WILL NOT REMAIN.

Washington, Dec. 2O.-SeveraI west ern senators including Wclcc!tt, < Of Colorado and SpooncT, of Wisconsin today urged Secretary BIlss tc remain in the cabinet, but the SECT retary replied that he would not reccnsider his de- termination and that the. president would determine cn his successor very saon as he hoped to retire cn Janu- ary l.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
AGAINST SILVER.

London, Dec. 20-There is good au- thority for the statement that the com mission which has been investigating the Indian finance has determined against reopening the Indian hints to silver or any encour agement of bfmet- alliSm
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
A NEW WINERY.

Stockton, Cal, Dec. 20.-George West & Son, owners of the famous Fl Penal vineward and winery at Stock ton, announce that they will erect big winery at Hanford at once to b9 ready to handle the next crop CT grapes, and will spend $50,000 in the plant
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
THE DREYFUS CASE.

Paris, Dec. 2O.-The Courriere du Soir this evening says: The Dreyfus secret dossier was handed to the court or cessation this evening under a pledg2 that it should not be communicated tr counsel for defense or to any one out side Of the court.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
WILL NOT RESIGN.

Macon, Ga, Dec. 2O-Gen. James H. Wilson commanding, tho First army corps in camp here and who made ref erence to Canada under the stsrs and stripes, ir 5 spesch here yesterday de- nies that he will resign and says the rspcrt which appeared in tha papers to that effect is entirely without fAnda- ti0l.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
THE TERESA BROKEN UP.

New York, Dec. 2O.-According to mail advicss from Nassau, N. P, the stranded cruiser Maria Teresa has bsen broken in two just about the funneI.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-06-08
THE ILLS Of WOMEN
And How Mrs. Pinkham Helps
Overcome Them.

Mrs. MARY BoLLINeER, 11O1 Mariana
St., Chicago, Ill, to Mrs. Pinkham:
81 have been troubled for the past
two years with falling of the womb,
leucorrhoea, pains over my body, sick
headaches, backache, nervousness and
weakness. tried doctors and various
remedies without relief. After taking
two bottles of your Vegetable Com
pound, the relief l obtained was truly
wonderful have now taken several
more bottles of your famous medicine,
and can say that am entirely cured" ="
Mrs. HENRY DoRR, No. sO6 Findley st. +,
Cincinnati, Ohio, to Mrs. Pinkham:
For q long time suffered with
chronic Inflammation of the womb,
pain in abdomen and bearing-down
feeling. Was very nervous at times, and
SO weak was hardly able to do any
thing. Was subject to headaches, also
troubled with leucorrh9a. After doc
toring for many months with different
physicians, and getting 10 relief, l had
given up all hope of being well
again when 1 read of the great good
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound was doing. decided immedi-
ately to give it a trial. The result was
simply past belief. After taking four
bottles of Vegetable Compound and
using three packages of Sanative Wash
can say feel like a new woman
deem it my duty to announce the fact
to my fellow sufferers that Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable remedies have
entirely cured me of all my pains and
suffering. have her alone to thank
for my recovery, for which am CRATE
full. May heaven bless her for the
good work she is doing for our sex.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-06-08
ABOUT WEDDING PRESENTS.
(Sifts 70 Hymen Peculiar to Different
Nationalities.

3ffts 70 Hymen Peculiar to Different
Nationalities.
From early times and In all nations II
las been customary to send the bride
away from her fathers house laden
with beautiful gifts for her house
Dleaishing or her own adornment In
our own day wedding presents may be
chosen from a great variety OF aru-
cles; and, In fact, one can hardly go
wrong in choosing an article of beauty
Or grace for the pleasure Of bride.
Silver perhaps presents itself as OF
more than ordinary appropriateness
because 1t is so durable. beautiful
piece Of silver. whether chatting GiSh.
soup tureen. platter. goblet, basket or
anything else, a set Of forks or spoons,
Or a single fork or spoon, may be SO
treasured in its beauty of shape that 1t
will be passed on for years. and finally
become an heirloom in the family.
Next to silver, cut glass, with its pris-
matte luster and beauty Of shape and
the many. uses to which 1t can be put.
Invites the attention Of the person who
Is choosing a wedding present for Il
friend. A very simple piece of cut
glass will be priced and cared for
among the treasures which the bride
will always regard as her personal pos
| sessions. Pressed glass should never
under any circumstances be given az
q present
China affords a field for gifts of nj
most endless choice, from the beauti-
P,,I in
shape, to the single vase or plate or bit
Of brick "a brac; from the dainty Sevres
to the satin finish Of royal Worcester
or the bit Of Limoges, all through the
various styles Of rich and exquisite
china, there Is the opportunity for end
less diversity.
China no longer belongs only to the
table. 1t has It's place in the cabinet,
the library, and the drawing rooi-..
and one may be quite certain that her
friend will be delighted If on her wed
ding day she receives something lovely
In this line.
A chest Of linen is 30 rich a present
that a family or a group Of friends
may we'll combine in making 1t for a
bride. Here may be included an out
At Of linen sheets and pillow slips,
daintily hem-stitched, and f1nisaed
with the brides monogram. To this
may be added tablecloths and napkins
Of satin smoOthness and perfection OF
finish, while, to crown the whole, there
may be added centerpieces, doilies and
bits of needlework which are simply
ravishing in their delicate beauty
uarper's Bazaar.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-06-08
A 6YMPh0NH.

Little maidI Little maidI heard your
voice calling
Away back In the years Of my boy
hoods first dreams;
It sang in the lisp of the shy waters fall
In sun-dimpled ripples in wild woodland
Il piped 10 the cali Of the bid q ths
meadows
And laughed in the lilt Of the bird on
the wing;
It lurked in the drowsily whispering
shadows
Of green-arbored summer and light
hearted spring.
And then, maid of mine, when my boy
hood departed,
And its dreamings gave place to the
bright quests of youth,
[ still heard the call OF my love. tender
hearted,
Far up on the pathway Of progress and
truth.
1t is well that at last you are sitting
beside me;
Yet, through the long years l had
known that a place
By your side, dearest heart, could not
long be denied me:
That soon. love, my eyes would behold
your dear face.
They say that I met you and won you,
not knowing
That your voice In my heart was my
childhood's first song;
And that song in my heart, dearest love,
is hestowing
a blessing that shields me from weak.
ness and wrong.
Little maid! Little maid! May l hear
your voice calling
Away down the hills and the wales OF
the Years;
May its song on my heart be, oh, tenderly
falling
When life's journey ends in the valley
Of tearsl
Chicago Record
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-06-08
dear MISS Pufly; mat -,

come TO stay, dear miss Fufay; tnAs -
il you'll hare me-"
And she lifted her deve-like blue eyes
to the winkled countenance Of the old
lady with the prettisst air Of appeal In
the world.
ITO stayr. echoed Miss Purdy. "Bless
me. child, what's the matterr
ITS scarlet fever" said Florence
plaintiveiy. Those three horrm htue
snub- nosed Elton boys! And Lottie ID
so obstinate-she won't pack 'em on
home to Canada, but has sent home tne
other boys and means to say ana
nurse 'em through herself!'
How very absurdr' said Colonel
Medway, who, with q startled ar mao
arisen to his feet at her words.
"Yes, isn't itT' chimed IN Florence.
"she SAWS she loves 'em because they
are SO little and SO helpless-the Idea,
you know!-and she says they are
motherless, and intrusted to her care,
and all that sort Of thing. OF course.
| told her shouldn't stay in the infec-
ton and make fool Of myself because
she did! What are the Elton boys to
-zw
Nothing at all to you" said Colone.
Midway, quietly. but = good deal to
me. They are nry sons"
Colonel Midway"
my sons-although, on account OF
the conditions of family Inheritance,
they bear their mothers maiden name.
And | can but honor the noble spirit OF
self sacrifice and tenderness which your
sister, Miss Champney, has shown to-
wards them. l should have been with
them before, but l only arrived from
| Canada this morning, and this IL the
first tidings l have received as to their
Illness
Florence Champney looked after him
In bewilderment as he left the room.
What does this mean, Miss PurdyF'
she cried out. Ibid you know thisf'
"Of course 1 knew It." said Miss
| Purdy, wiping her glasses. But the
Colonel didn't want you two young
ladies to know that he was any reia-
tive, nor did he want the little lads to
| be aware he was so near, lest 1t should
turn their heads from their studies.
/ Ana latterly, Sihcc hc hoS ockuA ~
fancy you two young ladies a little, he
was still more unwilling that you
should know. Because-I rather think
my dear-he wanted to know what
sort of stepmother you would make v
Florence began to cry.
80, dear, o, dear! she sobbed, IL
her pretty, helpless way. ITS always
my luck. If had only known. And
| do think, Miss Purdy, you might have
been good natured enough to give me
a hint of the true state of affairs"
The three little Eltons tided quite
comfortably through the fever. "con
sidering," as the nurses say-apd wheI
they We're well enough to make the
house noisy again there was a wedding
and patient, sweet-voiced LOttie, whom
they had learned to love SO dearly, be
came their mother.
But 1 always thought, Hugh" sait
Mrs. Midway, that you liked Florence
the best, until"
And she smiled and colored an(
blushed, and looked infinitely lovely.
II might have married her." said th'
Colonel, meditatively, '1f 1t hadn'
been for the scarlet fever"'-New Yorl
! News.