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Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

at its lowest point, and the difference in the level or head of the water will
 be about forty-six feet. Its approXi- mate length will be about 5000 feet, and the amount of water to be stored is calculated at from 1,065, 100000 to 19 coo 0o0 0c0 cubic metres, Locks wi be constructed capable of passing Nile steamers through the cataract. The Assiut dam is intended for raising the river level during the summer, thus in creasing tie distributing power Of the canals in Middle Egypt and the Fa- yum, and it is designed much upon the lines of the great barrage north Of Cairo.
 It is difficult to estimate the i'm mense benefits w:ich will accrue from this scheme. The lands which are now without summer irrigation will double in value, and others which are almost valueless from the want of any irrigation will produce large returns to the government, directly or indi- rectly. A further most important ad- vantage is that Egypt will possess wa ter storage to provide against seasons of low Nile floods-a matter of vital necessity, as the cultivated area is so greatly extended that even during sea- sons of favorable flood the present wa ter supply is insufficient for the de- mands of the cultivators. The annual increase of wealth in the country, pre- supposing the most favorable condi- tlOnS, is estimated at about $10,000 000 the annual direct benefit to the state at S2,000,000. The government will further realize considerable sums from the sale of reclaimed lands and indirect revenues. The customs and railways, etc., will undoubtedly show large increase and thus, It is thoueht, the reservoir will considerably add to the security of the bondholders. The in crease in the area of cultivable land will enable the Egyptian government to pursue it's policy of reducing the burdens on the peasantry. Great re- duction and equally beneficial read justments have been made since the British occupation began, yet the bur dens are still greater than might be desired. Every addition to the irri- gated area enables the government to make further efforts Tor their reduc- tion. The great work. which will be carried out under Sir William Cars tins able supervision, with it's subsid- lary system of canals both for irriga- tion and for transport, and with the accompanying drainage system, the importance of which is now fully rec ognized, will constitute such an addi- tion to the sum of national happiness and prosperity as it does not every day fall to the lot of the most well-mean- ing rulers to make
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

The Republican has as deep an in terest in this community as any person or persons who may feel aggrieved be- cause it first published the news of the general land office order respecting mesquite. The Republican uses a good deal of wood in the course of a year, and does not care to pay a cent more for it than it is paying now. This, however, does not alter the fact that the land office has ruled that mesquite must not be cut from pubic lands. The Republican gives the news-ex- clusively in most cases-regardless of other considerations.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

Both houses of Congress have voted unanimously to protect the public peace against all corners. Every man who voted to support the president has something of which to always be proud. Now if the same unaminity of action could be secured to stand by the national credit what a happy coun- try this would be. National honor is not alone confined to preparing for physical defence. It also includes na- tional integrity in commercial and financial affairs. An honest dollar is just as necessary as patriotic senti- ment at times of threatened danger to the republic.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

No man who ever occupied the of- flee of president of the United States was ever so commended and compli- mented as President Mckinley has been since February 16. If nothing more of honor should come to him he knowing that he has made a record that will be as enduring as the repub- lie itself,
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

It is a pity for Spain that a few sprigs of Spanish royalty are not on this side of the water with Prince AL bert of Belgium learning something of the power and resources of this country. But the young Belgian must get out in the country if he would see America at it's best.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

Large gold shipments continue to come to America from Europe, and the gold reserve may be expected to grow in spite of the possible demand upon it for the war chest. The Dingley law and the failure of crops last year in Europe has made it possible for us to get on a war footing without any great sacrifice
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

Twenty-nine persons, including three Republican men, two Gazette men, P. J. Clark and s. D. Lount, made up the mass meeting at the county court house last evening called by the Ga zette We are more than ever con- vinced of the far reaching influence of the Gazette.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

William J. Bryan is out with an- other word of commendation for the president. The Nebraska man is on the right track now.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

Every days delay now means a few more tons of powder and a few more big guns mounted in this country and a few more sick Spaniards in Cuba
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

Chinese think" The Chinese evident ly think just now that they are com ing out at the little end of the horn, if they think anything. Judging from the expression of the average China man, however, he thinks nothing most of the time
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

The war fever is at high tempera- ture in Florida, but then Florida is the state Weyler is to invade and annex to Spain and the excitement of it's citi- zens is perfectly natural.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

The spring cleaning up is about due. An ounce of lime about this time may be worth a pound of quinine later on.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

The plague in Bombay is claiming 700 victims per week! John Bull can well say just at this time that his troubles are coming mot singly but in troops"
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

A CLEAN, FEARLESS, NEWSY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR PApEP AT A LOW PRICE IS WORTHY 0E PATRONAGE. THE REPIIRI TcHN POSSESSES ALL THESE ADVAN- FACES.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18
PHRNIx. MARCH lS 1898.

By the way, we have heard no rush orders recently to stop the filibusters!
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

 The Phoenix Steam Flouring Mill is now manufacturing high patent article of four which is equal to the best brought here from the east. This four is sold to the trade from 20 to 40 per cent less than eastern flour. It is manufac- tured from wheat raised in Arizona and the fuel and labor necessary to manufacture the same is paid for here, and not dollar goes out of the territory except for four bags and oil and necessary machinery for re- pairs. Why not patronize home production? When in need of flour ask your grocer for the High Patent" and Star of Ari- zona." JOHN Y. T. SMITH,
 Proprietor.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18

One fine large high top roll desk. Two chairs, office. Two chairs, revolving. One stand with letter press. Two rugs.
 One carpet, Moquet, 12x12. Twelve yards office mating. One lounge.
 Two book cases. Two waste baskets. For 1uTIner information call on or address "aoe Il. Hullngs, Phoenix, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-18
MINING MACHINERY,

One complete mill, including rock breakers, grizzlies, pulverizer engines, boiler, pumps, pipe, fittings, tools, three Frue-Vanner concentrators. Also mine equipment, drills, picks, shoves, holsts, wire cable, ore cars Gron), LOCO feet Of rails for tramway. Complete assay outfit.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-25
TOPEKA FROM THE NORTH.
Brings Down Many Passengers hut
Little GOld-WelI known seattle
Men on Hoard.

Steamer City OF Topeka arrived from
lynn canal at 1915 o'clock this morning.
with ninety-nine passengers. about half OF
whom were from Dawson. Athn lake or
other interior districts. II there was any
large amount Of gold on the steamer it
was not turned over 10 purser Curtis. AT
the outside there was not SSpD in the
steamers strong box.
Tho richest man aboard was Emile Lie
beman, who owns good claims in the Atin
district. One IL on Spruce creek. He has
others on Wright creek. One OF ats claims
produced forty ounces in ten days work.
two men being employed ilebeman is an
Australian, and has been i'll Alaska since
last December He says that 4 man had a
bench claim near his claim on Spruce
front Which he was taking out from six
10 nine ounces n day. Lcbeman thinks
Spruce creek will he found very rich in
other places. He does not think Ii neces-
sarly spotted"
Among the arrivals from Dawson is II.
y. V. Rean. formerly secretary Of the Sc
attic Athletic Club. other pawsonites
were O. f.. Mitchell G. W Anderson r.
T.. nuNall. c. Henney. II Kingston, D. J.
Beale, W W. Holland. j. II. Harris, J. r
Brown. ". -. Arnsden, Frank = Christie
pei q. 4. pemick l. NJ. g. Brandy and
Napoleon Andy.
When in SSagway G.. l.. Mitchell and &.
w Anderson had a heavy poke" as
klondlkers call gold sacks. with them
SksEway is tn have ire department
Councilman SperTy has been delegated 10
purchase apparatus In Seattle and Port
land.
Henry Gusler. who is we'll known in Sc
a'tle. came down from, Skagway for a
brief Visit
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-25
4 democratic" War.
SYRACUSE Standard CRenl

-
commissioner of Agriculture Frederick
Schraun's discovery that the war with Spain
Was won by Democratic prowees falls short
OF the actual truth. 1t is not only fact
tnat all the heroes OF the war were Demo-
Gratis. az he says, hut all the pestiferous
Spaniards were Republicans in disguise.
that magnificent Democrat. Dewey was a
name l. not Montoio. but lose Monte. a
brother or that infamous Republican Tires
card Monte. We all remember Camara
the Spanish admiral whose whereabouts
was a matter OF anxiety until things took
shape AZ Santiago. through the onslaught az
the Democratic navy. Camara's real name
- Cameron. of the Pennsylvania family Of
that name 10 which Don Cameron belonged
Torai and Linares. who were driven to
surrender a. Santiago by the Democrats
among the Rough Riders and regular army
regiments, are known TO be members Of the
Republican national comm ttee travelling il,
Cuba incogrito AS for Cervera, he is in
fact the celebrated cook Pa@luale. who
served those gorgeous dinners at the White
House when President Arthur was installed
there. Now that the truth is coming out
II might as well be admitted, too that our
Old friend Rlanco OF Havana III no other
than Brig Gen. Blank who for many years
was the Republican boss OF West Virginia
Careful investigation shows that the Re-
publcans were represented in the American
forces during the war by a teamster with
Skaters army and ships carpenter on
one of the lighters taken 10 Cuba to land
the artillery. Every body else was Demo-
Graz.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-25
GEN. MERRITT IS MARRIED.
CEREMONY UNITING HIM 10 Mss
LAURA WILLIAMS IN LONDON.
The bride a Chieago Gsrl-COaDle
VIII 60 10 Paris and Thesce e
the Philippines After Adjourn
~ent of the Peace Comnslssi0n-

LONDON. oct. A-Gen. Merritt and
Miss Laura Williams were married at .
O'Clock this evening in me br2es apart
ynerta Al the Savoy hotel II nad been
planned TO have the ceremony lake place
Il. ST. Andrews church, Westminster, ou I
an illness which Ms Williams contracted
during the voyage necszssiated TIE fin
raess ceremony ard the avoidance OF ex-
cstemert Consequently. only few most
tusimztex friends were present Tney
were Mrs Norman Williams. the hriae
yro.her Norman Williams. jr.. brother OF
The bride; Lord ard Lady Arthur ButIer
and Henry White. United States charge
dafYasres.
Tne Rev John Hea,hcose. rector OF st:
AndYeWs osficlate6. The bride sztsrs1
on the arm OF bsr brn.her, VINO gave her
away Sire was affired IN white sstn
ard wore the usual veil and orange bios
sos1ss Though looking I'll. the BRIDE
stood through the ceremony and pro-
noslnced the responses IN 0 strong voice
After the ceremony. Mr.. White proposed
the health OF the bride, which was drunk
with enfhussasn, ard TIE members OF
Gen Merrfsf's stam congratulated the
Yan~ .y- married couple
The illness OF the bride has not proved
as serious az was expected. and Gen. and
Mrs. Merritt viii be able TO carry out
their plan Of going 20 Paris al the END
Of the week. They Will proceed 10 tae
Philippine islands after the adjournment
OF the peace commission
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-25
HOW HE RAISED THE TERESA.
The Details Of Lieut.. HObsOn's Suc-
cessfui Experiment..
New York Journal.

New York Journal.
The brief dispatch to the navy depart
ment last week announcing that the
wrecked armored cruiser Infanta Maria
Teresa had been pulled OF the reef near
Santiago told nothing OF the details OF
the operation. The Maria Teresa was Sc
curely pin.oned to the shore by project
ing mass OF coral rock that stove through
her bottom just aft Of the forward turret.
IL the beach al that point had been smooth
and gently shelving. the Teresa could
probably have bsen beached with COM
paratively little damage, and could have
been easily tugsed away. As IT was she
was held fast 10 the shore by that mass
OF rock thrust through her bottom and
could not be budged one way or the other.
II was thus a simple proposition OF re-
moving the rock that projected up through
tie bottom, getting the vessel back on an
even keel. pumping the wafer gu. and
then pulling her from the shore. Under
ordinary conditions this process would
that was required. but Hobson and his
assistants have been working IN the face
OF great encouragement and work has
progressed slowly
The work OF blasting out the rock vas
begun as soon as the armament had been
removed from the Maria Teresa. The
rock lay In the direction of the ships
length and could be seen plainly on the
starboard side. 1t ran up eighteen inches
through the bow and held the vessel as
securely as though 1t had been ten times
.hat Htkis 1HiIlS-USe 1eSt OF the vessel
lay on the reef: the rest overhung at a
dangerous angle. In order to remove the
rock 1t was first necessary TO seal up the
ragged opening that surrounded il. This
was done with heavy mating, blankets
and cement. The sea-cocks that the Span
iards had opened when they saw surren-
der inevitable were closed, and all the
openings below the water line that had
peen made by our fire were covered with
heavy canvas so that the vessel was prac-
tically water-tight. The pumps were then
put TO work and the fifteen or eighteen
feet OF water drawn out 1t was found
necessary to keep pumps working con-
unuously. as the vessel still leaked to
some extent With the water out, II was
next necessary TO encase the rock and its
opening IN water-t.ght box so that
when the hole was re-opened by the re-
mcvai OF the rock the water could be
held back. Everything was then ready
for the blasting. In order to get the rock
away without damage TO the vessel only
very small blasts could be made The
charges were never over three-quarters OF
a pound The rock was blasted from be-
low. outside the vessel. and great care
ana experiences were required. The cart
ridges were placed by divers in the natu-
raj crevices OF the rock and very little
driihng was necessary. BIT by bit the
rock was blown away. but while there
was scarcely more than 100 cubic feet TO
De removed, II took one week to get Il
GOWN so that the vessel rested on an ever
Keel. When she lay free she was pulled
on the reef and into deep water
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-25

OF the United States who comply with the
requirements. without regard to race or TO
political or religious affiliations. All sslch
citizens are invited to apply, but attention
is invited to the fact that in making GER
tiflcation to fill this position preference
will be given to those eligbles who are
legal residents OF the state of Washington.
Applicants shall be examined graded and
certified with entire impartaiity. and wholly
without regard 10 any consideration save
their ability as shown by the grade they
attain In the examination.
Persons desiring to compete should at
once apply to the United States civil SER
vice commission. Washington. .. c.. for
appIicat ton blanks. form 304 which should
be properly executed and promptly for
warded 10 the commission.
No applications will be accepted unless
fled in proper form with the commission
before the hour of closing business on No
yember Is 1885
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-25
4 snug Ration.

Army and Navy Journal.
new and compact field ration has been
devised by the eommfssayy general and
viii be Immediately furnished to the Amer
lean troops now in Porto RICO. The pro-
visions are put UP in such a compact form
three DAYS rations with hin. while or the
march. The bacon is packed In shree-qua--
ter pound cans. each can being very small
and easily carried in the havefsack The
hard bread 3 pus Up in one-ponna cartons.
being sufficient 10 last soldier Three days.
Each man is provided with a small cloth
sack with -four compartments In The sack
the soldier carries his sugar coffee pepper
ard salt The sack is 81 made that il can
h~ easily rolled 20 small size and w:u
occupy very little space in the haversack
General CoiuTi$sary Egan saws that II
this mode 0f putting up rat.ons proves sue
ceSssul. II Will be adopted as the regu!a-
ttcn field ration for the army
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-25
Cosr OF STATE GOVERNMENT.


gperEal Dsspatct 10 the pos.-inte!iig encer
OLYMPIA Oct 7-One OF the safest
crIserio3s upon which 10 base judgment
regarding the relative cost OF maintaining
the state under Republican and fusion ad-
rnsrIssrationg is the biennial appropriation
bill Statements regarding legislative ap-
preparations for the year lss and isso nave
been repeatedly CARRIED during the present
campaign. Following Ii correct sum
mary of the appropriations for the years
named anc the amounts revsrung;
lsH3--
Gross appropriation 81 o.. cs q
Vetoed By governor .N.s.sS1
Capitol building fund.-. @s.ast
Reverted TO treasury. 1s.a's- ss.sis "
Total amour; used ......... 81 80. si 8
Less ANTS. loaned To land grants 45s.ss3 10
Actual appropriations used In
general expenses .-...-...... III, IA. AZ 3,
Gross amount appropriated Ia 70 %
Amounts unused university
fund, normal school fund.
capito; bldg. fandl- $1,000
Others items reyerting. 81. So 1.34s $50 %
Ne, amour; used In general
Comparative retrenchment from iss3 10
1856 was greater than from 1886 20 the pres
ens time, az viii be seen by the following;
Gross appropriations .-.-.......x 81. 7s3. AIS 70
Deduct amounts vetoed .......-. $4,000 o5
49,
Net amount available. ....-. 81. 81 1s Is
II has been repeatedly stated by several
state officers that the amounts appropri-
ssed for their respective departments were
insufficient, and the next legislature Will
be asked 10 make appropriations for voluu-
teer work done for the state In these Of
fees.
There now remains for public printing
10 be- done up to March 81 1899. sln.i33 s.
OH, OF an appropriation, OF Si5.Do0 This
amount will be doubtless consumed In
printing Of official reports before the ieg!s-
Iature convenes IN January. and a large
amount VIII be necessary for session print
Ing and other work TO be done before the
end OF the fiscal period.
In view OF these facts the great economy
boAsted of appears to be more imaginary
than real
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-25
HAROLD FREDERICK DEAD.
welI-k nown Novelist succumbs 10
n stroke OF paralysia.

NEW YORK, Ocs. A.-iiaroid Frederick,
the novelist, who vas also London corfe-
spos,sient OF the New York Times, died al
Henley England. October ~ lie had a
stroke of paralysis ok weeks ago. bat re-
Gently had much improved IN health, 20 has
death was unexpected. tie received no
medical attendance. az the lady at wbose
house he fell a. was a believer in Christian
science and he was treated according 10
the praciitss OF tfse sect.
Mr.. Frederick was author Of a number or
remarkably clever novels. mostly dealing
with rural and country town life In New
York state His works comprise seth .
Brothers Wife" In the Valley" The
TAwton Girl The Return Of ~ O Maso-
ney.' 1.-THE Copperhead." The Bamnation
OF Theron Ware" and Gloria Mundi. the
latter now running as sorfa,. and an
nounced for publication In book form this
week.
Theron Ware considered ny some his
strongest work. had n certain local inter
est I'm Seattle for that city - the place
where the hero. after bis downfall, selects
as a theater for the new life upon which
he propcesd 10 enter.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-25
4 Natural Death.

New York Commercial advertiser.
IT will not be surprising II the Agunaldo
government in the Philippines shall die
natural death. The pinch in it's mainte-
nance comes from the necessity the insur-
gents under OF raising funds to sub
sist their army and support a civil admin
fstration. This costs. The insurgents. like
all insurgents. are poor We have the Gus
tom house. ASuinaldo IS thus reduced 10
direct taxes, and they are not popular.
any more than the Income tax is among
people who have to pay 1t themselves If
his government shall he obliged ~ disband
for lack of revenue. IL will be good Oh
ject lesson 10 the F1ipinos OF their own
inability for self-governmcnt.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-25
The lamentations of Silver Biii.

View Tork sun
The silver colonel SITS In his tent. his
eyes are hsSgsrd h's hrovs are bent: he
cries When can this voice ard ven,P
Tbs tto0d OF oratoTy. Veus in this hot
hcs9su. Ind rent. a crack. = Gssure, and
be sent. d2iuee past all precedent 70 do
!tF S.eri ne way Maine went for Gov
eToor Kent? q. well for the Nesuvlan
hilj. whose mighty molten veins d'sgii
their lava iyriCs. take thsir al % utter
arce, bat alas. poor Bill! Must /. with
vocsbles - spijl. keen sslent and 40,
W * NY vii on lanEuage7 Not ak
p.ie hut drtH7 II makes me Isl. this
psi ~ SAYING nsi"'
Hope - the Democrats. tnv ~ the Pop
- 4 tew 2ays and your silence WIFI
STOP YET few DAYS and ne darn will
ST@aS. ara re roar - yCur myriad VOICES
nlaAe re rl,anev power auake
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-25

II VIII tie in Session ut Yakima for
Three Days.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
OLYMPIA Oct. 24.--Rev. J. s. colium
left for North Yakima today. where he
VIII attend the Washington Christian con-
yention Of which he is president. The
convention Will be In session from October
q 10 October Is inclusive. The remaining
officers OF the convention are as follows:
Vice president, j. NJ. Allen. OF Spokane:
second vice president. II. II Lingenfeiter.
Of Tacoma: corresponding secretary. u. B.
Garrison OF Olympia: recording secretary.
J. y. Crawford, of Waitsburg; treasurer.
4. F. Messenger, of Tacoma.
The Christian Women's board Of mis-
sions will meet at the same time. The Of
feers OF this board are: President, Mrs.
r. III. LingenfeltAr. OF Tacoma; vice presi-
dent. Mrs. II. r. Garrison. OF Olympia
secretary and treasurer. Mrs l.. A. Hop
k.ns OF Tacoma.