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Arizona republican., 1898-02-16

and Steel company, the Pennsylva Steel company and the Illinois Ste
 When the old steel rail pool col
 When the ol dsteel rail pool colV lapsed last February the schedule price was $25 a ton. In 1896 it was $2S per ton. Following the abandonment of the pool there was rapid decline in prices, which finally reached the lowest in the history of the steel in. dustry in this country. Sales were rumored to have been made as low as $15 a ton: A number of railroad com panies took advantage of the market to load up with rails at cheap rates.
 The excessively low prices, how ever, did not continue long and, al- though the companies failed to again come together, the quotations grad ually rallied. Recently there has been a very good demand for rails. The ruling price has been in the neighbof- , hood of S17.5O a ton for 30-foot rails at Pittsburg.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-16
Confirmation of United States
 Attorney Morrison
BOWMAN IS ALSO CONFIRMED
Harris Wants to Know About
 the Kansas Pacific
A Resolution of Inquiry Regarding the Governments Change of Plan Adopted In . Modified Form-A Busy Day Tn the House.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The resolu- tion of inquiry offered yesterday by MT. Harris of Kansas precipitated a spirited discussion of the Pacific rail- road question in the senate today The resolution called upon the attor- ney-general for the reasons which in- duced him to abandon his plan of re- deeming the first mortgage bonds of the Kansas Pacific branch of the Union Pacific and having the road op- erated by a receiver. MT. Harris de- nounced the present plan to sell the road at the bid of the reorganization committee as defrauding the govern ment of nearly s7,OOO,O00.
 MT. Foraker of Ohio explained the view taken of the matter by the ad- ministration, showing that the presi- dent was convinced that the reorga- nization committee proposed to pay for the road all that it was worth. The resolution was finally passed in it's amended form.
 The executive session was enlivened by vigorous effort by Senator Till man of South Carolina to secure recog- hilton to make point against the con- tention that the Hawaiian islands were of strategic importance to the United States. He argued that in case of war between Japan and the United States Japan could bring coal for her warships over in tenders and thus render herself entirely independent of the islands
 ARIZONANS CONFIRMED.
 Washington, Feb. 15-The senate today confirmed these nominations To be receiver of public moneys at Tucson, J. H. Bowman of Holbrooh, Ariz. to be United States attorney colt, AriZ.
 IN THE HOUSE.
 Washington, Feb 15.-The house put in a busy day. The time was de- voted to the consideration of bills and joint resolutions presented by the call of committees, and sixteen of more or less public importance were passed. An order was entered for the consid- eration of the Loud bill relating to second-class- mail matter on March l, 2 and 3, and the order for the con- sideration of the bankruptcy bill which begins tomorrow was modified so that a final vote shall be taken on Satur- day instead of Monday, as was ar ranged last week.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-16
STEEL RAIL MEN AGREE.
Conditions Similar to Those Existing
 Before the Pool Collapsed.

New York, Feb. 15.-As the result of meetings held in this city recently the first definite agreement has been reached between the steel rail inter- ests of the country since the collapse year ago of the steel rail pool. All the steel rail companies have agreed to stand by a schedule of SIS a ton for 30-foot standard ''T' rails and $20 a ton for 60-foot rails at the Pitts burg mills. At Chicago these prices are $2 more, or $2O for 3O-foot and $22 for 60-foot rails.
 The companies affected include the Carnegie Steel company, the Cambria Iron company, the Lackawanna Iron
Arizona republican., 1898-02-16
on the knuckles by adopting the fol-

on the knuckles by adopting the fol- lowing:
 Whereas, An objectionable adver- tisement has recently been inserted in the daily newspapers by s. V. White, member of this exchange; therefore,
 Resolved, That in the opinion of this committee the publication of said ad- vertisement was an act inimical to the credit and good repute of members of this exchange.
 Resolved, That in future the publi- cation of an advertisement of other than a strictly legitimate business character by member of this ex- change shall be deemed an act detri- mental to the interests and welfare of the exchange.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-16
THE TEXAN HONEST.
Returned Money He Did Not Believe
 He Was Entitled To.

Washington, Feb. 15-Pension Com missioner Evans recently received from a pensioner in San Antonio, Tex, an express order for $979. It was money which the sender believed he had not properly received, and ami mated by this feeling had returned It to the government. MT. Evans hao investigation made of the case and as certained that the pensioner was hon. estly entitled to the money he was re- ceiving, viz: SIP a month, and d1- rected the entire amount to be re- turned to him.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-16
WHITES BLIND POOL.
Censured By the Governing Committee
 of New York Stock Exchange.

New York, Feb. 15.-"Deacon' s. V.
 White on December 30 last was restor- ed to the privileges of membership in
 the stock exchange. He had been sus- pended because of his failure, but had
 settled with his creditors. Last week MT. White published an advertise ment inviting contributions to a Blind PooP' scheme which he de- vised. Had he been younger and less respected he would have fared badly at the hands of the governing com mittee of the stock exchange. MT. White was contrite and promised to advertise no more in this fashion, and this evening the governors rapped him
Arizona republican., 1898-02-16
THE LOSS OF THE NEVADA.
All Hope for the Vessel Not Yet Aban
 dOned.

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 15.-No further news has been received concerning the reported loss of the steamer Clara Ne vada, in Alaskan waters. Owing to many conflicting rumors, hopes for her safety have not yet been aban- doned.
 On account of the remoteness of the scene of the reported disaster it is impossible to gain anything au- thentic. Unless some unexpected steamer arrives no definite news is expected before next Thursday.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-16
VERDICT FOR MRS. GEORGE.

New York, Feb. 15.-Judgment for $500 was awarded to Mrs. Annie C. George, widow of Henry George, today by the jury in the supreme court in her suit to recover $5,000 damages from the Pennsylvania Railroad com pany for personal injuries. Mrs. George while walking in the railroad depot in Philadelphia, stepped in a hole and sprained her ankle.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-16
HEAVY RAILROAD SUITS.

Cleburne, Texas Feb. 15-Suits az gregating s55,OOO have been filed in the district court against the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway con- pany. Jack N. Enfer, a former em- ploye, sues for s25,cOO for total disa- bility of one arm. Three children of Cam Wilson, by their next friend, Dr. J. D. Osborn, sue for $1O,OOO dam ages each for the death of their father, who was killed while acting as freight brakeman September 21, 1896, near Wolf City
Arizona republican., 1898-02-16
EXIT DE LONE.
The Ex-Minister Takes His Departure
 From Washington.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The late Span accompanied by Mrs. De Lome, their two sons and Spanish valet. left Washington this afternoon for New York, whence they sail tomorrow for Liverpool. A large delegation from the diplomatic corps, accompanied by their wives, gave hearty au revoir at the station to their late associate.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-16
NogaleS was Filled With .FeS-
 tiVitieS Yesterday
A MEETING OF EXECUTIVES
Governors McCOrd of Arizona
 and Corral Sonora
The Formal Ceremoniss of the Re- ception of Each Followed by a Grand BanQuSt ana Ball Last Night-Plans for Today.

Nogales, AriZ., Feb. 15.-For weeks past extensive preparations have beer under way for reception to be ten dered by the citizens of Nogales, So nora, and Nogales, Arizona, to Gov. ernor Ramon Corral of Sonora, Mexi co, and Governor Myron H. McCord ot Arizona, who today are guests of tht twin city on the border. The Mexican executive accompanied by state off cials and members of the Sonora legis- lature arrived from Hermosillo last evening and were met at the statiop by over two thousand enthusiastic citizens of both countries.
 An inspiring scene was witnessed when Governor Corral, leaning on the arm of Mayor Sandoval of Nogales Sonora, walked from his Pullman car to the international boundary line where Mayor Noon and the American reception committee awaited him with the stars and stripes floating over the Americans, and the tri-color of Mex .co over the Sonora governor.
 The hospitality of Nogales was ten dered the visitors who stood on Mex, ican soil to receive the welcome ex- tended them by the Anglo-SaXons standing on American territory. Els. corted by Company G, First infantry National Guard of Arizona, and fully half the population of both cities, the visitors were conducted to the resi- dence of Captain L. w. Mix, where the Mexican band serenaded them later in the evening. The ladies in this party were entertained by Dr. w F. Chenoweth.
 The southbound train today brought Governor McCord, his family and staff from Phoenix. The party was met al 4 o'clock this morning at Benson by Hon. H. K. Chenoweth, collector ot customs for the district of Arizona Fully as many people, reinforced by several hundred school children way ing American flags, met Arizona s governor, as were on hand last even- ing to receive the Mexican governor The ladies in this party are enter tained at the residence of Collector Chenoweth. The gentlemen are be- ing cared for by local committee headed by Col. w. P. Harlow of the governors staff. The two governors today exchanged calls and many toasts were proposed in honor of Mexico anl the United States.
 This is Governor McCord's first visit to this section since his inauguration On every hand he was greeted with the greatest cordiality and enthusiasm His journey through southern Arizona has been a veritable triumphal march Governor Corral is almost as well known here, his friendship toward Americans in Sonora making him 6 favorite throughout the border. Much good is expected to follow the meeting of the two executives. This evening they were rendered magnificent ban quet and ball. Tomorrow they go tc Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora where elaborate preparations have been made for their entertainment.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-16
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKET.

Kansas City, Feb. 15.-Cattle re- ceipts, official, 13,OO0; market active and about steady; dressed beef and export steers, S3.75@515; bulk, $4.40@ 5; western cattle, inferior to good fed lots, s3.25@4.55; stockers and feeders, active, $3.25@525; COWS and heifers, scarce and active, s2.25@4.35; sheep receipts, official, 10000; market act i've, firm; western muttons, $3.10@ 4.35; lambs, $4@5.30.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-16
IN AID OF THE PIMAS.

Washington, Feb. 15.-(SpeciaL)- Rev. I. T. Whittemore of Florence is here looking after the interests of the Pima Indians appropriations.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-16
ASH FORK ARRIVALS.

Ash Fork, Feb. 5.-(Specialo- William Burns, Phoenix; George w. Roby, Mrs. L. L. Waldo, girl and maid Detroit; A. Coleman, Arizona; Mrs J. B. Lapan, J. B. Baxter, Los Angeles J. P. Pason, Chicago.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-16
BEAT THE THUNDERBOLT.

Philadelphia, Feb. 15.-Peter Maher beat "Thunderbolt Smith," the colored Buffalo heavyweight, in the third round.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-16
WHEAT,

Chicago, Feb. 15.-May wheat closed at 99asQ991s.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
EASTER TIDE.

Oh, rare rs the splendor OF lilies,
And sweet as the violets breath,
Comes the jubilant morning OF Easter,
A triumph OF life over death;
For fresh from the earths quickened bosom
Full baskets OF flowers we bring,
And scatter thcir satin soft petals
To carpet q path for our King.
IN the countless green blades OF the
meadow,
The sheen OF the daffodil's gold,
In the tremulous blue on the mountains,
The opaline mist on the void;
In the tinkle OF brooks through the pasture,
The rivers strong sweep to the sea,
Are signs Of the day that Is hasting
In gladness to you and to me.
So dawn in thy splendor OF lilies,
Thy futtering violet breath,
o jubilant morning of Easter,
Thou triumph OF life over death!
For fresh from the earths quickened bosom
Full baskets of flowers we bring,
And scatter their satin soft petals
To carpet q path for our King.
MARGARET E. Sansster.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
EASTER FLOWERS.

Tho roses were the first to hear
The roses trellised to the tomb:
Bring roses-hide the marks OF spear
And cruel nails that sealed His doom
Tho lilies we're the first to see
The lilies on that Easter morn;
Bring lilies-crowned with blossoms be
The head so lately crowned with thorn.
The roses were the first to hear:
Ere yet the dark had dreamed OF dawn,
The faintest rustic reached their ear;
They heard the napkin downward
drawn;
They listened to His breathing low;
His feet upon the threshold fall.
Bring roses-sweetest buds that blow,
His love the perfume OF them all.
The lilies were the first to see:
They, watching in the morning gray,
Saw angels come so silently
And roll the mighty stone away;
They saw Him pass the portals gloom:
He brushed their leaves-oh, happy
dover!
Bring lilies--purest buds that bloom.
His face reflected in each flower.
The roses were the first to hear.
The lilies were the first to see:
Bring fragrant flowers from far and near
To match the Easter melody!
"Rabbonil" be on every tongue,
And every heart the rapture share
OF Mary, as she kneels among
The roses and the lilies fair!
Clarence Urmy, in the Century.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07

Nature seems to be able to regulate
the births of males and females with
out the help of German savants, as
serts the New York Times. It may
be remembered that Buckle found
that the average birth rate the world
over was twentyone boys to twenty
girls, thus giving every Jill chance
for a Jack, after allowing for the
greater death rate among males. The
Springfield Republican is authority
for the assertion that in Massachu.
sets for forty years the male birth
rate relative to the female has not
noticeably changed, the number OF
male births to each 1000 female births
in the last twenty years being 1868 as
compared with 1859 for the preceding
twenty years. In Europe, observa-
tions covering ten years indicate an
average of 1850 males born to every
1000 females, England being at one
extreme, with 1898, and Italy at the
other, with 1911.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07

The twenty-second annual report Ct
President Arthur Won Briesen, of the
Legal Aid society of New York city,
tells of legal assistance given during
1897 to $3.50 persons, of $35, 979 actu-
ally collected in the Office of the So
ciety, and $50, S39 recovered by settle
ment outside the Office. At least 5000
other applications received attention,
but did not require actual legal SER
vice, and were not recorded. The
society's business is to give legal as
sistance to persons too poor to engage
counsel. 1t undertakes many cases
where the claims would cost private
counsel more to collect than they are
worth. The recovery of sewing
girls four dollars, or an artisans five
or six dollars, honestly earned but
withheld, comes within the scope of
society's good offices.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07

1t has come to be the habit to give
the whole name of benefactor to q
university. We have Johns Hopkins,
Leland Stanford, Jr., and now the
John B. Stetson university of De
Land, Florida. On February 10th,
which was presentation day, President
Harper of Chicago university, and the
Hon. J. l.. M. Curry of the Peabody
and Slater funds, were present, and
gifts were announced for a new chapel
and library, erected by Mr.. Stetson
at an expense of $50, 900, provided
with valuable organ and collection
for museum of natural history by
Mrs. Monroe Heath. The announce
ment was made of $100, 900 additional
endowment, half of it having been
conditional, given by Mr.. Stetson,
who also transferred real estate to the
value of $15, 600 to the trustees. The
day thus added something like
s1s0, 900 to the property of the col
lege,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07

The following surprising story is
told-as illustrative OF one phase of
the character of the Russian peasant
in recent magazine: During the
last Russo Turkish war, a Russian
regiment marching from Philippopolis
to Adrianople overlook the Turkish
refugees; whereupon the terrified
Turkish women threw down their in
fants in their fight. The Russian
soldiers, while pressing on as rapidly
as possible, stopped and picked up the
babies, until nearly every man in the
regiment was carrying child, and
the general was absolutely obliged to
stop the march and find carts and men
to transfer the children to place Of
safety.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07

insure firm support. A wonderful
comb, tail and wings are of gorgeous
feathers glued in place. The feathers
are frightened with touches of gold
and silver paint. This bird always
proves great success.
Figure 3 shows q mischievous Dame
Grundy. The head is an egg shell
properly marked. The body is an
English walnut on which the head is
made to rest by means of sealing wax
or drippings from wax candle. The
arms and skirt are of stiff paper
The little gossiping dame is gowned
and capped in tissue paper. She may
be made to stand by spreading the
stiff underskirt, or she may be sus-
pended by string running from the
body through the head.
A right jolly little fellow can be
modelled from figure f. His body and
head are egg shells. These are joined
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
Easter Fast in Asia Minor.

In Asia Minor fast is kept through
the whole of passion week, terminating
Easter morning. when all go to church
and listen to q long service. The
young men meet outside the church
and make great noise firing off their
rifles and pistols. They then make
large bonfire, at which an image repre-
senting Judas Iscariot is nailed to a
cross and burned. After this they re-
turn to their homes and breakfast, the
principal dish being red-colored eggs,
which they exchange with the words:
"Christ is risen"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07

Alice, with all her shortcomings, was
beloved by every scholar.
But how had Marian taken this
startling piece of news? Did voice
whisper, ''Now you are revenged; she
cannot eclipse you now at the enter
tainment?"
No, the better nature of Marian as
serted itself on the instant, and o
great wave of sympathy stole over her,
and she uttered short prayer for
Alice's recovery. Then she vowed to
herself that if Alice were to be able to
come to the entertainment she, Mar
ian, would procure for the occasion
the handsomest Easter lily to be
found, and present it to her in atone
ment for her past harshness. At home
she entreated of her mother to be
allowed to go to see Alice, saying that
she feared her dear companion might
die and spend her Easter in heaven.
To this her mother sternly objected,
pointing ont the risks her darling
would run of getting sick herself.
Il think, though, you might write.
her nice letter." her mother said,
"and ask her to forgive you"
And the next morning Marian did,
after listening to the church bells
from her open window, and how
happy Alice was when she received
the glad message. Crying with Joy,
she made the resolution when she
ended its reading that she would con-
fess all, and give up the prize which
she had so dishonesty won, and give
it to Marian.
''Two days more, and it will be
Easter Monday. How happy I am,
exclaimed Marian Ellwood excitedly,
as she waved small envelope over
her head. ''I have just received this
note from Alice Robbins, and she
says the doctor told her yesterday
that she would be we'll enough to
come to our entertainment"
Alice and Marian had at last become
fast friends. The old love for. each
had returned once more. Alice had
confessed everything; she had told
how Mary Brown, being in senior
class, had written her essay for her,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
The Use of Ammonia.

Nothing is more injurious to paint
and varnish than ammonia, and if it
is used to remove some especially
stubborn spot the surface should be
quickly wiped with clean cloth wet
with clear water. For linoleum am
monia is equally bad unless it is quickly
rinsed. tits this little knowledge of her
cleaning drugs that makes them so
dangerous in the hands of the aver
age housemaid. One who used
cloth dipped in crude oil to wipe over
the surface of stained floor saw no
reason why the same should not be
applied to the highly polished surface
of al old mahogany table. The result,
naturally, was disastrous to its finish,
and recourse to the services of cabi-
net maker was necessary. York
World
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07

An interesting exhibit at the Ten.
nessee Centennial was library of
five thousand volumes written exclu-
sively by women of every country
where there is literature. There
were four books written by Chinese
woman, A. d. 25. They were sent
by the empress of China. The Chinese
woman wrote about the manners and
customs of W omen, and recommended
obedience to husbands. The emperor
of Japan sent one hundred and
twenty-six books written by the
women of his realm. There wore
twelve modern Greek books sent by
Queen Olga. There were books from
Armenia, Persia, Hungary, Roumania,
Russia, Germany, France, Italy, Aus
tria, Portugal, Spain, England, Ire
land, Scotland, Norway and Sweden.
All of the South American countries
were represented. Many of these
books we're the only ones by women
ever published in the country
from which they were sent. This
was the case with the volumes from
Honduras and Guatemala
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
Hot CrOAa.Runs.

In England, especially in London,
small spiced and sweetened cakes are
sold during Lent. These are the
famous "hot cross-buns, the best OF
which are made ut Chelsea. Each one
is marked with cross, hence its name.
Old-fashioned people used to eat moth
ing the latter days of Lent except a
cup of coffee aud hot cross-bun each
morning; and a certain number of these
were always laid away carefully, to be
used for various illnesses throughout
the year. They were said to bring
special blessings. On Good Friday
morning this cry may be heard far and
wide:
Two penny buns,
One a penny buns,
/ One penny, two penny.
Hot cross-buns.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
An Easter Custom Abroad.

In Bavaria and the German Catholic
countries there is custom similar to
that of Italy of taking baskets of food
to the churches to receive the priestly
benediction. The bottom of the basket
is covered with white linen cloth on
which are laid freshly boiled smoked
ham, some hard-boiled colored eggs,
piece of horseradish, salt, pepper,
etc. The servant girl or the daughter
of the house carries this to the church
to be blessed by the priest during
early mass. On their return the
breakfast table is laid with the con-
tents of the basket and the family par
take of hearty breakfast, eating first a
small piece of horseradish to stimulate
the appetite. No other food is touched
until that which has been consecrated
is all eaten, not crumb being allowed
to be wasted-even the eggshells are
conscientiously burned. Many are
superstitious enough to believe that
eggs laid on Monday and Thursday
have certain healing qualities.