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Arizona republican., 1898-01-22
STOCK GROWERS CONVENTION
Addresses, Topics and Papers to be
 Read and Discussed at Denver.

On Tuesday next the convention of stockgrowers of the country will be held at the Colorado capital when the following subjects will be discussed: ::
 Address Statistics as to Values of Live Stock and Prospective Cond tions Jay H. Neff, Esq, editor Drovers' Telegram, Kansas City.
 Address-The Cession of Arid La ds to the States Governor W. A. Rich ards, Wyoming.
 Address-How Best to Prevent Clashing Between Sheep and Cattle Men on the nges-Elwood Mead, state engineer, Wyoming.
 Address-The Fattened Steer-R. M. Allen, Esq, manager Standard Cat tie company, Ames, Nebraska.
 Address-Best Methods of Enhanc- ing Live Stock Interests in the West A. P. Bush, Esq, president Texas Cattle Raisers' association, Colorado City, Texas.
 Address-The Benefits From State
Arizona republican., 1898-01-22

middle of February, everything now looks as if they can easily be re- newed and the scheme carried out.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-22

Charles H. Morris, the we'll known job printer, has charge of New Job I Printing Department, and his presence is ! a sufficient guarantee that you will receive satisfaction.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-10
Says There Will Be Peace.

made up his mind that the chances were against his election. He decided to work a new wrinkle. So he called in the services of astrology, and during the remainder of the campaign his ac- tionS were under he constant direction of the planets favorable 10 his cause. Byram was elected. The politicians of the Quaker city were willino to fight such ordinary evices as jobs, deals and combinations, but when it came to buckfng against the stars in their courses they gave up the battle.
 With this imposing array of prece- dents, from Moses of Palestine to By ram of Philadelphia, it is interesting to know what answer astrology gives to the absorbing question of the day: Win there be war between Spain and the United States? This problem was pre- sented for the consideration of Astor a few days ago.
 After carefully studying the existing astrological situation the prophet con. structed the accompanying war map. D which clearly proves to the initiated that, while there is considerable vexa-
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-10
BOAR OWE Q FRoM THE co SSACkS

tious trouble in store for Spain and the United States, ,6hich may lead even to a clash of arms" there will be no war.
 To those who are not familiar with the symbols of astrology the diagram may seem trifie obscure, and a word or two of explanation is necessary.
 Briefly, the astrologer bases his pre- dictions on the positions which the different planets occupy at a given time in. the belt of the Zodiac Each of the planets indicates a certain tendency which may be favorable or otherwise Likewise each of the twelve signs of the Zodiac relates to certain subjects When the relations and influences of the different members of the two groups are known the prediction be- comes a comparatively simple mat ter
 The reckoning is made from the sign Aries, which stands, in the present in- stance, for the United States. Spain is represented by Gemini, which, in spite of some disturbance, is governed by distinctly peaceful influences. This indicates that Spain, however she may buster, is really anxious to preserve peace, and will endeavor to do so. The governing powers of the United States, on the other hand. are symbolized by Capricornus, which has at present a decidedly bellicose attitude, with Mars in the ascendant.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-10

gwen a gentle pressure at nrst-Just enough to let him know that it Is there. Gradually the strength of the pull is increased, and with this safeguard the horse is taught to stand fire from his riders pistol or carbine.
 In carbine practice the horse must be thoroughly broken, as both hands are required in using this weapon, whereas With the pistol the rider may retain the bride with one hand
 Then comes saber practice, and that IS another trial to the horse. Again is ne thrown to the ground, and he prob ably can't understand why he should nave to suffer this indignity all over again, for he has learned that lesson very we'll But when the bright blade or the saber, with quick thrusts flash ing before his eyes and cutting the air In close proximity to his ears. appears to nm, he Is again terror stricken.
 But the lesson he has learned from the smell Of gunpoWder stands him in good stead, and he soon gets over his Tear. And even with man on his back ana another mounted on seasoned horse coming at him with saber raised Tn the air or slashing left and right, he knows that it is all a part of his educa- tion and something to be expected So ne stands his ground or cavorts about the other horse, while the two troopers indulge in their saber practice.
 With his instructions in jumping, the new recruits education is nearly com pleted. He Is drilled in what is known as large Jumping, that is to say, he is placed in a shoot, with two high fences converging toward a gate. He is still Kept in check by long rope, held by a man outside the fence.
 Two other men run at his Hanks with iy,z 1A,- %o 1,o |. he IS bound to jump. If he does not go over clear, the rails are tied up. and at the next attempt he comes a cropper on on the tan bark. landing in heap. The next time, with the whips behind and the fear of another fall before him, he clears the bars like bird.
 After a little practice of this sort, the horse knows just what he has got to do. and then man mo -ts him. With the extra weight the jump is made lower, ana he eventually takes his final degree as a full-fiedged cavalry horse.
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subject, horse has really very little natural intelligence. The expression horse sense" consequently loses much of its significance
 A Presidio officer, in speaking of the horse the other day, said: "A horse has no sense. That is, very few of them have. They are essentially creatures of habit. Once you make them under stand what is expected of them, and make them realize that they must do that thing, and they will never forget it."
 That is the whole secret of breaking horses for the cavalry.
 The horses are brought raw from the West. Your cavalryman would rather have an animal that has never felt the weight of a saddle. for he claims the raw material is better in the long run for his purpose than the civilized pro- duct.
 Upon his arrival at the army post the new recruit is stabled with the other horses. He is probably travel sick from the effects of his long ride on the cars. The first thing to do is to get him in good physical shape and make him feel at home amid his new sur roundings. He is shy, and everything is strange to him. He is just like a new boy at school.
 After he has been thoroughly rested
 
 morning and given his first lesson in cavalry tactics. The initial instruction is in kneeling and lying down. In or der to make him understand what is required of him simple advancement Of harness is used.
 A surcingle is placed around his belly, to which are attached two iron rings, one underneath and one at the horses back. Straps containing rings are also placed about each foreleg just above the hoof, and another strap is placed about the head just above the nose. The officer in charge is supplied with two long ropes, by means of which the horse is rendered quite at the mercy of his instructor.
 One rope is fastened to the ring on the right leg, extends up through the ring on the surcingle under the horses belly down to the ring on the left leg and back again through the surcingle ring. The other end of the rope is held by the officer. The minute the horse begins to show fractious spirit a
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strong pull on the rope brings him down on his knees.
 The other rope passes on the right side of the horse from the ring just above the nose to that in the surcingle at the horses back. pull on this brings the animals head around close to the right shoulder, and he is power less. A pull on both ropes at once will cause him to lose his equilibrium. and down he comes on his left side.
 A few repetitions of this, adminis- tered in such way as to demonstrate to the horse that he is entirely at the mercy of the trainer, and the first les son is over. The horse is taken back to his stable, often without the stroke of whip. In some instances, how ever, 1t Is found necessary to apply the lash with discretion.
 The next step is to mount him. A light snaffle bridle is adjusted, and while the horse is on the ground the offlcer hands the ropes holding the ami mai in check to one of his men. Then they are slackened, and as the horse attempts to struggle to his feet the of ficer leaps on his back.
 With snort of surprise the equine recruit jumps and rears. Another pull on the ropes and down he comes again to the turf. the trainer leaping from him as he falls. He lies there tremb- ling; few softly spoken words, a gen. tie caress, and it is tried all over again. Finally. the pupil, who has previously learned to realize that he is powerless, gets used to the weight on his back and doesn't mind it.
 The greatest shock to his nerves is yet in store for his horseship. This is in getting accustomed to firearms. While the animal is down on the ground the officer takes a pistol and fires it close to his ear. Then in rapid order he fires the weapon over his back, un- der his neck, between his legs, any where that an opening presents itself during the horses futile struggles. Not until he sinks back exhausted, all a-tremble and showing the whites of his eyes does the pistol practice cease
 After two or three lessons of this kind it is considered safe to mount him with bridle furnished with curb bit. Up to this time the horse has never felt curb. The light snaffle Is still retained and the curb bridle is only
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-10

" HE oldest of sciences is prob
 ably astrology. No other can
 boast such an illustrious list of
 names among it's believers and
 opponents. It was the favorite
 study among the Egyptian priests in the days of Pharaoh and Rameses; we are told that Moses taught and professed it, independently of the gift of prophecy.
 Solomon did not consider himself too wise to learn from the astrologers, and David owed his escape from Saul, at the time when the latter was coming to besiege him in Keilal, to their ad vice. The Magi, or wise men, of the Persians were astrologers, and the re- markable future which the science foretold for the youthful Mohammed (which was fully realized) made it a religious institution among the fol- lowers of the prophet of Mecca.
 So much for the past of astrology. Most persons, no doubt, believe that it is to-day an obsolete science. Such is not the case. There are at present in New York City nearly a dozen as trologers, soothsayers, star readers or horoscope casters, as they variously elect to call themselves. There are others scattered about in various parts of the country, and altogether the pro fession seems to be in a floarishing and prosperous condition.
 It certainly is not without it's devo- tees. The headquarters of the best known New York astrologer is To- cated in one of the Park row sky scrapers. This seer occupies a suite of offices equipped with desks. type writers, telephone and all the para phernalia of the modern business es- tablishment. A procession of clients keeps this astrologer busy all day long.
 Astor, for this is the astrologer's s name, does not look like an exponent. of ancient occultism. He has a business like manner and might easily be mis- taken for broker or a lawyer. There is no suggestion of hidden mysteries about his workshop; ev .rything is plain, modern and commonplace.
 The spectacle afforded by the seer dictating tEe mystic lore of 5000 years ago to a modern graphophone may seem a trifle incongruous, but it merely goes to show that astrology, as prac- ticed at the present time, is strictly up to date
 One of the business uses to which his skill is put was shown by the recent city election in Philadelphia. One of the candidates for the City Council was MT. Byram. On looking over the ground. after his nomination. Byram
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-10

! ITH all this talk of war prep "A I arations 1t seems strange N that so little has been said
 V Y or written about that most
 important adjunct of our military, the cavalry. A I should the seat of war be Cuba the cavalry would really play a very important part in the fighting. Therefore 1t is interesting to know just how our gallant troopers are getting themselves in readiness.
 The horse is just as much a part of the army as the man who rides and guides him. And when he joins the army he has to be thoroughly recon structed. We have heard a great deal of late about making big guns and buy ing warships and turning out projec- tiles and strengthening our fortifica- tions, but never a word about brea king in horses for the cavalry Go out to the Presidio or any other Government post If you want to see how superbly the animals render themselves in practice work
 The animals, you know, must be thoroughly trained in war tactics The greatest patience is necessary in this operation, and as each army post
 
 nected with each post. who is specially fitted for the work is assigned to that duty. A man who is liable to lose his temper could never train an army horse in a thousand years. It requires the greatest tact and perseverance.
 Those of you who have seen a mod ern cavalry drill must realize to a cer- tain extent the amount of patience re- quired in breaking in horse for that sort of work. The animal must not only learn to stand steady under fire and in the midst If flashing sabers, but he must know how to turn at just the right moment when the bridle is hang ing loose over his mane, how to lie down and get up and a score of other minor details which are combined in his complete education
 And all of this must be drilled into him slowly, patiently and by degrees For. according to an authority on the
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-10
WAR SIGNS IN THE STARS
 Our Countrys Horoscope Says There Will Be Peace.

HE oldest of sciences is prob
 ably astrology. No other can boast such an illustrious list of
 names among it's believers and
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-10

ITH all this talk of war prep
 "A I arations it seems strange N that so little has been said
 Y or written about that most
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-07-14
A Historical Bell.

Hardly of less historical interest
than the famous Liberty Bell of Phila-
delphia was the old clock bell which
announced the hour on July 4, 1776,
when the Declaration of Independence
was promulgated.
The bell had been used in earlier
days to call esssrblageS Of the citizens
of the Quaker City. but after the Revo-
luton 1t was lost.
Recently the Philadelphia Press dis
covered that the relic had been de-
stroyed. 1t had been bought for few
hundred dollars by the Roman Catho-
lie Church of St. Augustine for its
steeple. The wnole clock machinery
was bought. but the question is yet un-
answered as to whether the dials were
sold or not. The church was burned
down in 1874.
Several of the flremen collected from
the mass of bell meta. pieces broken
off by the fall of the tower and carried
them home as souvenirs. Several of
the fire laddies had these nodded into
buckles OF their organization, tho HUI
name Engine Company, and one Of the
men promises to -bequeath to some
museum of Revolutionary relics his
belt and buckle, go that the country
may have another remembrance of the
crowning point In our history.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-07-14

The French superstitions regarding
deaths and funerals are ell but num-
berless. If you meet funeral while
driving you will have an accident be-
fore your drive is over unless you turn
back" they say. Many a gambler en-
route for Monte Carlo will not gamble
t.,at day il he meets a funeral; others
will bet only at rouge ct noir, and per-
sistently on the black. The peasants
have at least a hundred superstitions
about bees. They believe (and did not
of his contemporaJiesO that bees are
bred of dead meas bones and flesh.
This seems to 5e one of the oldest of
the current French superstitions, for
on a very old tomb at Aries (found
In the world-famous Alyscamp) Is this
inscription: This has become the
home of unhallowed bees"
The peasant pharnacopoeia of
France is wonderful-most wonderful.
Wine is an ingredient Of every pre-
scription. In fever cases 1t is always
the predominant one. The French
peasant's faith in fermented grape
Juice is truly beautiful. II his children
ara stricken with the measles he gives
them beakers Of wine. we'll sweetened
with honey and highly spiced with
copper. For a severe cold he admin
.s.ers a quart of red wine and melted
tallow candle mixed. For scarlet or
brain fever he gives eggs, white wine
ard SCOT, we'll beaten together. Not
all their superstitions are curious
some are pathetic. A mother, for in
stance, often burles her dead child
with its favorite toy or her own beau
tiful hair in the coffin. that 1t may
not feel quite alone"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-07-14

The women of to-day are not as strong
As their grandmothers.
They are bearing burden in silence
that grows heavier day by day, that Is
sapping their vitality, elouding their hap
piness, weighing them down with the woe
Of III health.
Mrs. Alexander B. Clark, of AT Michi-
gan Avenue, Detroit, Is typical woman
Of to-day. A wife with such ambition as
only a loving wife can have. But the
joys Of her life were marred by the ex-
istence Of disease.
Suffering as thousands Of her sisters have
suffered, she almost despaired Of Life and
yet she was cured.
To-day she Is well!
She wants others 10 profit by her ex-
perience, to grow well; to enjoy health
to be as happy as she is.
"For five years l suffered with ovarian
trouble" is Mrs. C1ark's own version Of
the story. ~ was not free one single day
from headache and intense twitehing pains
In my neck and shoulders.
"For months at time would be con-
fined to my bed.
"At times black spots would appear
before my eyes and would become Blind.
My nerves were in such state that q step
on the floor unsettled me.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-07-14

Eminent doctors, skiflful nurses, the
best food and medicine all failed. Then
l consented to an operation. That, too,
failed and they said another one was nee
essary. After the second l was worse
than ever and the world was darker than
before.
at was then heard Of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People.
IL heard that they had cured cases like
mine and tried them.
"They cured mel They brought sun
shine to my life and filled my cup with
happiness; gIs s.. ;. ... .........
Is gone; the nervousness Is gone; the
trembling has ceased, and / have gained
twsnty-six pounds.
"Health and strength Is mine and am
thankful to DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People for the blessing.~
DR.. Williams Pink Pills have proved a
boon to womankind. Acting directly on
the blood and nerves, they restore the
requisite vitality to all parts Of the body,
creating functional regularity and perfect
harmony throughout the nervous system.
The pa1lor Of the checks Is changed to
the delicate bfush Of health; the eyes bright
en-; the muscles grow elastic, ambition Is
created and good health returns.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold BY aft
druggists, who universally consider them
the most important remedial agent they
have to dispense.
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ested in. 1t is the hospital. Perhaps
her boy is there even now, the victim
of fever or some other disease.
John F. Finely now correspondent
of the Chicago Times-Herald, writes ::
"Out of 10000 men, or thereabouts,
in this Camp Alger) corps at least a
third are of Irish birth or origin"
The breaking ofthe sword in halves
and throwing the weapon at the feet
of an enemy is the expression of in
subordination, the spirit that admits
defeat, but remains unconquered.
Searchlights are such good targets
for the enemy's guns that the Ger
mans are arranging to throw the light
first on a mirror and thence on the
enemy, thereby concealing its real
source.
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ish guns ceased were surely sufficiently |

ish guns ceased were surely sufficiently
exciting and tragic in the life and his
toy Of the writer to establish the truth
OF this statement. HIS soul was pro-
loundly moved by the battle Of Fort Nc
Henly and had Key himself not told the
printer, who first set the song in type,
the circumstances under which he COM
posed the Star Spangled Banner" and
had the words been only disentombed
after the lapse of ages, the very setting
OF the lines would have themselves told
of an attack on fort displaying a flag
amidst the smoke of great battle.
They would have revealed captive in
quirinG at the break of day in tones of
intense patriotism and of tremulous
emotion whether that flag, which meant
lor him liberty OF death still waved
from the battlements of the beleagured
fort. 1t would, even, were we to know
10 more about its author or it's origin,
have revealed its inspiration as effect
lively as do the words of the "Marseil
laise" betray the stirring scenes of De
Lilies war song in Paris at the end OF
the last century.
The Star Spangled Banner" there
fore originates from a noble inspira-
tion. 1t comes from the American
heart and appeals to the American
heart. 1t was written rapidly in obedi-
ence to strong feelings and while the
author was under martial conditions.
There Is therefore a glow, freshness
and sparkling spontaneity about
every line and phrase to which not even
My Country it's of Thee" while
chaste, melodious and tender enough to
be q church hymn, can ever hope to
compare. One is only half-American;
in the other patriotism glows through
the lines. One while affecting to laud
liberty is redolent of that meek sub
mission which saps liberty; the other
breathes ravishing love of liberty in
terwoven with the spirit of Mars. The
music, too, of the Star Spangled Ban
ner" set to "Anacreon in Heaven"
more powerfully appeals to musical in
tellects than a poem which seems to
have been written to that Of God Save
the Queen" and therefore little likely
to rank with Hail Columbia" or
Dixie" or even Maryland" or yam
kee Doodle" or the Bonnie Blue
Flag" or to inspire the strong national
sentiment of the Star Spangled Banner.
This poem of Francis Scott Keys needs
no organization to push it along. Its
name and music watt the soul to the
skies. 1t springs into the minds Of age
and youth alike upon all occasions, and
continues to move as with divine
pathos all loyal American hearts as the
immortal and undy!ng chant OF Ameri-
can independence snd freedom.
There is no oth-r national hymn
needed while American States raise
memorials to the sublime genius Of its
author.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-07-14
Champion Shot of the World.

Miss Annie Oakley writes: "Myself
and many of the Buffalo Bill Wild
West Co. have given Aliens Foot
Ease, the powder to shake into the
shoes, a most thorough trial, and it
does all if not more than you claim. I"
1t instantly takes the sting out of Corns
and Bunions. Aliens Foot Ease is a
certain cure for hot, aching, nervous
or sweating feet. Sold by all Drug.
gists and Shoe Stores, a5c. Sample
sent FREE. Address Alien S. Ohm
sted, LIE Roy, N. Y. 6 20 4td
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At Santiago.

Girls smoke.
No trolley cars.
Forests of mahogany.
No wild animals except dogs.
Everybody takes a nap at noon.
Here is the highest land in Cuba.
Lottery tickets on sale everywhere.
Most of the houses are onestory
buildings.
Inhabitants, 10000, less than most
Philadelphia wards.
The bellies plaster their faces with
powdered egg shells.