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The Advocate and news., 1898-01-26
THE FUSION QUESTION.

That the union of reform forces ef-
fected in '96 in Kansas will be continued
there is little doubt. Democrats every
where, 80 far as we are able to learn,
are pleased with the record the present
State officers have made and will make
no demand for a place on the ticket. II
it Is apparent that success can be better
obtained for the fusion forces by NOM
mating the entire ticket, they will en-
dorse it as enthusiastically as they did
before, and work for it as Loyalty. The
present officers are their candidates and
there Is no disposition to go back on
them. POpulists are universally of the
opinion that their Democratic allies
should be treated with the same degree
Of fairness as in the past. II success is
more certain with changes in the ticket,
1t will be the verdict Of the convention
that they be made The disposition on
both sides will be to yield and make
concessions, but in no event to make
demands Of the other, or to submit to
buCu uGluduuS IL maui L hOoO NC IAS
present time who are talking most
loudly about demands that the Demo-
Gratis are going to make are editors Of
Republican papers and wolves in sleeps
clothing - persons protesting to be
Bryan Democrats, but who are really
in sympathy with the opposition and
who will be found later in Croker's camp
with the New York Journal in it's new
departure.
In determining what shall be done
in giving places to Democrats on the
ticket, two classes of voters, particu-
larly, must be considered. First, the
Democrats who would vote the fusion
ticket with Democrats on the ticket;
who would not If there were none. Sec
ond, POpullsts who would stay at home
II changes should be made. 1t is well
known that the opposition to the Re-
publican party in Kansas has good
safe majority If all would vote as regu-
larly and as fully as do the Republicans.
And it is also known that this "stay at
home" vote is made up often of the most
enthusiastic, earnest Populists, those
who have been longest in the work,
those who place principle above party
and Office, and who, whether wisely or
unwisely take this method Of rebuking
their party for the placing of improper
persons In nomination or for sacrific-
ing principle for Office.
Those people are not much in evidence
except by their absence in furnishing the
enthusiasm and doing the work during
the campaign and on election day. Never
since the rise of Populism has the Re-
publican party made an absolute gain.
The gains have been apparent and due
entirely to this stay at home" vote of
class of people who were largely
Abraham Lincoln Republicans, and later
Greenbackers and members Of the Union
Labor party. Whether taking from the
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-26
discovered.

The goods manufactured by Topeka's
new wooden mill have been placed on
sale. Topeka is growing surely, as 1t is
bound to grow, in manufacturing and
industrial way. The extent to which
it's influence already reaches is wider
than many persons realize. One Of the
large department stores which is ia
miliar through its mail order adver-
tising to readers Of the Advocate and
News and all other Topeka papers sends
goods regularly to every county west Of
Shawnee, north and south, and to most
Of the eastern counties 1t has made
large shipments to points in Oklahoma,
Colorado, southern Nebraska, New Mex
leo, Arizona and old Mexico and orders
aggregating $50 or $50 are common
daily occurrences.
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-26

The Republicans claim that the trou-
BILE with the cotton mills in New Eng
land is an overproductiOn through
Southern competition. This does not fit
evenly with the report of the cotton
manufacturers who went from New
England to make thorough investiga-
tion of the condition in the South. They
announced that they were satisfied that
there would be no danger Of fearing the
competition Of the Southern mills for
many years. It's the same old story.
Prosperity is here, but it is the same
hand-in-hand with wage-reductions,
one-sided, affair that has been seen here
tofore.
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-26

The last year has been Governor
Leedy's turn to laugh. He has been
ridiculed for steadfastly maintaining
that the State had the power to make
the corporations come to time, and
while in the Senate he had the you-can't-
do-it people continually at his heels.
But his administration has done it, as
Superintendent McNall instanced last
week, and the end is not yet.
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-26
PRESIDENT RIPLEY ON PUBLIC
OWNERSHIP.

OWNANAhpAAAA'
President Ripley has been adroit in
his letter on government ownership Of
railroads. He ignores certain points
and spreads out others in way that
presents his arguments very plausibly.
IN addition to what we publish else
where he deVotes considerable space to
what he terms the "sanguinary" fea-
tures of railrOading- deaths and ac-
cidents resulting from the operation Of
trains. AS he says, 1t is fearful total,
but he claims that 1t Is no more than
& IL would be under government owner
ship. He is evidently Of the opinion
that the roads are at present careful
enough Of the welfare Of their employees.
Yet the roads strongly opposed equip
ping their rolling stock with safety ap-
appliances, and the Interstate Commerce
Commission, obedient to their requests
as usual. has extended the time for
such equipment Under government
ownership there would be no private
interests to extend this additional sac
riflce of life and constant danger to the
safety OF the railroad employees.
Mr.. Ripley presents four reasons
against public ownership of the rail-
roads. The first and second are teChni-
cal and financial and have been an
swered and re-answered so often that 1t
II hardly worth while to so over the
\ ground once more. Mr.. Ripley has grave
doubts whether the government has
the legal right to own the railroad; un-
der the present tendency OF the courts
TO force forward decisions resting purely
on technical grounds the people are
beginning to doubt whether they have
much right to do or own anything at all.
H may be, perhaps, necessary to make
radical changes in our constitution un-
less present tendencies can be other
wise checked. The matter of acquire
ment has been under consideration so
often that 1t is not necessary to dwell
on 1t again. If the people make up
their minds that they want the govern
ment to own the railroads of the country
the matter will be settled amicably.
Mr.. Ripley's other reasons are objec-
tons founded on politics and expert
ence. "The most serious considerations
are the political ones" he says, but he
neglects to consider two points. Condi-
tions similar to those over which Mr..
Ripley is concerned are already in ex-
istence in the management Of railroads.
The Advocate and News has q letter
from q railroad employe for publication
next week, the writer Of which requests
that his name be withheld to insure
\ the 'holding of his job" The employee
who lis outspoken as to his political and
other views Is apt to find out about 1t
4 IL his opinions are not in accord with
those which the road is supposed to
maintain Readers Of the january Nc
Cures Magazine may find an excellent
example OF the consideration railroad
enFployes sometimes receive by reading
Herbert T.. Hamblen's story OF his ex-
perience as a fireman. 1t takes a pull
TO get switch now or move depot,
lust as Mr.. Ripley assumes 1t would
under government ownership. But the
\ very magnitude Of the undertaking OF
government ownership would necessi-
tate system which would do away
y with the supervision and control OF
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-26

Labor Commissioner Johnson is doing
good work in his department. He is
getting the bureau out of the rut and
away from the suspicion OF being mere
political job, and his showing will be
great one for the cause Of labor as we'll
as for himself.
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-26

Mr.. Breldenthal is again botherlng the
Republican papers. When he makes a
speech the only objection they can raise
is that there is no calamity talk" in
it. and that, to them, is of course very
serious matter.
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-26

The politicians will do well to watch
the movement for a BARRIERS license
law. If the BARRIERS all over the State
take it up, as they will undoubtedly
do. they are in position to give some
straight talk to doubtful voters.
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-26

The New York Life Insurance Com
pany has recognized the right Of the
State to do business within its own
boundaries.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-22
THE PAPAGO TOUBLE.
Arms and Ammunition Ordered to No
 gales Yesterday.

Nothing more was heard here yes terday of the attack on Ell Plono by Papagoes Governor McCOrd tele- graphed United States Consul Darnell at Nogales, through whom the treasury department had been informed of the affair the day before. Mr Darnell re- piled briefly that the Mexican author ities had their information from Gov ernor Corral of Sonora. Governor Me Cord then telegraphed Governor Corral and also sent a telegram to Col. w. P Harlow at Nogales making inquiry of the character and extent of the trouble.
 It seems probable that the affair has been exaggerated, but as there is al ways danger of an outbreak among the PapagOes, just at this time when an outbreak might lead to other compl1- cations, the authorities will exercise greater precautions chan they have usually done in these cases.
 Governor McCord ordered 100 rifles and 5000 rounds of ammunition to be sent to Nogales yesterday. This action was not precipitated by the reported Papagc trouble, but was taken as a precautionary measure against any rising that might occur along the bor- der.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-22
ABOUT HAIR.
The Disadvantage of Being Bald
 Headed on the Inside.

The Phoenix Gazette seems to regard
 halrlessness as cause of reproach.
 It applies it as an offensive epithet to those who incur the GaZette'S displeas- ure. The Gazette editor is a man Of leonine mane. He therefore assumes that those to whom wealth of hair is
 denied are the conspicuous objects of Gods anger; that natures tonsure is a brand of infamy and shame. Every
 man would rather have a well crowned head than not, but a falling away of hair is not the most crushing g disaster. The late Edgar w. Nye, whose badness was notorious and comprehensive, extending from ear to ear and from his forehead to the base of his skull, once replied to the jibes of a humorist of the Gazette editor kind with the retOrt that he was thank full that nature had not made the in tween hair or the want of it on one side and wisdom or virtue on the other has ever been established It was said of Elijah: And they an sWered him. He was hairy man and girt with a girdle of leather about the loins. And he said, Tt is Elijah, the Tishbite.' But this holy man was succeeded by another whose personal appearance required a quite different description, the equally holy Elisha,
 of whom the following story is told and lis hereby repeated as a warning to the mocking editor of the Gazette;
Arizona republican., 1898-04-22
LEASING OF SCHOOL LANDS
Superintendent Snowman of Public In
 struction Issues a Circular, a

Hon. A. P. Snowman. territorial sIl- perintendent of public instruction, has just issued a circular to county school superintendents, assessors, boards ot supervisors and teachers of public schools, calling attention to the act or the last legislature providing for the leasing of school and university lands. Assuming that the assessors of thr various counties are now engaged in assessing taxable property, he directs their notice to the duty imposed on them under section 13 of the above mentioned act. The superintendent then goes on to say:
 Tt is the duty of every one now Oc- cupying school land to lease the same from the board of supervisors in the county in which the land is situated. The successful applicant and board of supervisors enter into written con tract or lease, and the lessee pays the rent in advance for each year.
 My attention has been called to the fact that a large number of persons who are now occupying school lands in this territory have not taken cut any leases and are paying no rent for said school lands at all The attention of all persons interested is hereby di- rected to section 16 of said act, which reads:
 "'Any one occupying school land and cultivating or grazing the same and refusing to lease or pay any rent, said rent will become lien upon any crops or personal property he or they may own, and the same may be collected as personal property taxes are collected by the county assessor.
 "All school officers and teachers are especially requested to do all in their power to assist the assessors and su- pervisors in leasing the school lands of the territory. The county superin- tendent of schools in each county is hereby requested to appoint at least one teacher in his county to look after this important matter. This is in ac- cordance with the resolution passed at the joint county institute, held at Tue son on December 29-31, 1897.
 Tt is unnecessary to say that our schools need money. That fact is ap- parent to all. The provisions of the above mentioned act ought to bring in very considerable revenue to the public schools, provided they are car ried into effect.
 This office has been Informed that a large number of persons claim ex- emption from the provisions of this act, stating as a reason for their non- complying that they settled on the school land prior to the time it was sur veyed by the United States. From reliable information received, I am of the opinion that many cannot escape on this ground, as very few persons have occupied school land continu- ously for so long.
 'I will deem it a favor if all such cases be reported to this office, that proper investigation and inquiry may be made to determine the truth Of the
Arizona republican., 1898-04-22

''And he went up from thence unto Bethel. and as he was going up by the way there came forth little chil- dren out of the city and mocked him and said unto him, Go up. thou bald head. Go up, thou bald-head.' And he turned back and looked on them and cursed them in the name of the Lord. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood and tare forty and two children of them" A well merited punishment.
 As the editor of the Gazatte does not live in bear country it is not probable that he will be cut off through the instrumentallty of she bears. Besides, it would be tough on the bears. and providence in working out it's designs does not inf1ict unnec- essary cruelty on dumb creatures. l. will most likely happen that it will be some time ordained that the editor Of the Gazette will be brought into contact with the neels of a jackass and another argument will be produced in support of the doctrine of the survival of the fitteSt.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-22
ARIZONA'S SOLDIERY.
The Territory Likely to Be Called
 Upon Soon-

Governor McCord yesterday received me following telegram from Hon. N. D. Murphy at Washington regarding the proposed regiment of cavalry: Your telegram received The pres ident and secretary of war say they highly appreciate your offer to fur n1sh regiment of plainsmen and mountalneers and if volunteers are called for beyond the capacity of the national guard, Arizona will be given chance. The present policy is to use the national guard first. The secretary of war says the government will honor your requisition for arms and ammu- milton" The arms to which reference is made are 1000 Springfield rifles. It will not be known until the Hull vol unteer bill becomes a law just how possibly be determined today.
 Tie strength of the national guard in the United States last tall was about 113.OOO. Since then in some of the eastern states there has been active recruiting, but it is not believed that in the event of call more than seventy-fve per cent of the whole number would be mustered in. It has Doeu iuIlUQdteI tIdC the cal WILL De proportionately distributed among the states and in that event Arizona's share would range from 72 to Ills men according to the ktent Of the call.
 In reply to an inquiry upon the same subject by the New York World yesterday Governor McCord tele- graphed as follows:
 Arizona stands ready to furnish at once two regiments of infantry and one of cavalry, each one thousand strong. These figures can easily be doubled if there be necessity. The cavalry regi- ment is already practically organized. It is wholly composed of expert horse men, familiar With the use of arms and accustomed to hardship.
 ''The national guard. composed of one regiment of excellent infantry, is ready for immediate service. Every 1 flag pole in Phoenix today bears the stars and stripes. The people of Arizona are unit in their determi- nation to uphold the national honor I and demand that the nation keep it's sacred pledge to maintain freedom On | the western continent.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-22
AIRED IN COURT
A Deceased Calf an Alleged Nuisance
 In Williams.

Williams, April 19.-(Special cores pondence of The Republican -)-The most notable incident of news interest so far this week was the trial of c. E. Holloway on the charge of allowing a deceased calf to remain within the sanitary limits longer than six hours, that period of time being the legal limit prescribed by territorial statute.
 The case was bitterly contested and ably fought by the attorneys on both sides, and personal encounters were several times narrowly averted. The lawyers came prepared for trouble and immediately upon the opening of court one of them, Henry F. Ashurst. re- quested Justice Sanford to see that his brothers of the profession were dis armed, whereat at least one lawyer laid aside his gun. B. M. Gray, con- stable and eX-officio chief of the sani- tary squad, swore to the complaint and A. L. Barry appeared for the territory. Henry F. AShurst and Harrie K. Hark- ness represented the defendant. There was an amazing discrepancy in the tes- timony of the witnesses. Several of Holloway's neighbors swore that a <'noisome unwholesome and offensive" smell pervaded the atmOspere in their locality and they attributed it to the calf. which they knew had recently died. Other neighbors whose sense of smell had never before been regarded as defective, testified that they had not been troubled that way at all One of the witnesses for the defense said that about the most vile odor in the neighborhoOd was certain unclean reputation, and that smelled to heaven.
 Officer Gray, who signed the com plaint, made his debut as an expert witness on sanitation. Asked where tn esanitary limits of Williams were he said he did not know.
 Flow could you, then, swear to a complaint charging MT. Holloway with leaving a dead calf within the sani- tary limits. if you don't know where the limits are?" asked Attorney Hark- ness. E
 MT. Gray confusedly replied that he had been told that the limits were within 300 yards of house. He was also rigidly questioned as to what age a defunct animal has to be to injure the public health, and his responses were not regarded as a safe criterion to follow.
 The court and the attorneys for the ueleHSe eHSdSeu III VeTDdi WdTIdre S6V- eral times during the trial. Once his honor objected to a question of Attor- ney Hardness, directed to a trouble some witness.
 Sir, you have no right to object!" exclaimed Hardness, pointing his in dex finger at the judge, who responded with a thundrous ''Sit down, siri" that upset the dignity of the whole court room and woke up the night policeman.
 But the dramatic climax came dur
Arizona republican., 1898-04-22

ing Lawyer Barry's closing Oration for the territory. He told the jury in an impressive way that they had a right to presume the defendant guilty be- cause he refused to testify in his own behalf Attorney Ashurst interrupted with a fiery objection and was promptly fined $25 for contempt of court, and warned that the next Ob- jection would come higher. He again objected to statement of Barry and was fined S75 additional The fines were remitted after the judges anger cooled.
 Ashurst and Hardness pleaded with the jury that the case was brought through spite and a verdict of not guilty was returned
 The Odd Fellows entertained a num- Der of friends pleasantly Saturday night with a programme and lunch.
 Considerable complaint is made that undesirable residents are forcing their way from the Bad Lands to the re- spectable parts of the town, and there is an urgent demand for the enforce ment of the school limit law.
 The ball players have secured spa cious and attractive grounds adjacent to Lambs park, and will play their first game next Sunday. The park will no doubt become popular as a summer resort. Its location is pictur- esque and it is delightfully."- shaded with pines and cedars. Max Salzman one of the leading merchants of the town, has assumed the business man. agement of the ball team and the citi- zens are taking lively interest in the game. Williams has good material il that line and she will probably com pete with Flagstaff and other neigh boring towns during the season. A Fourth of July celebration, to in clude the customary western sports, is already being agitated, and there vii probably be a hot time here then.
 James A. Pitts, one of the most prominent and respected young mer of Williams, has gene on a prospect ing tour of the Grand canyon
 Several wedding dresses are in pro- cess of construction but it is difficult to obtain reliable information as tc =whe Xill wear them.
 c. NICK STARK.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-22
THE BEST ALWAYS GETS ON TOP.

That is why we are on top in the drug business in Phoenix. We sell only THE BEST. BEST with us means PURE. Pure drugs cure sick ness. No other kind does. Moral: Buy drugs at
 KEEPERS PHARMACY,
 Dpara House Rock.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-22
WHEN TRAVELLING

Whether on pleasure bent or business, take on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and ef- fectually on the kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing levers, headaches and other forms of sickness. For sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug gists Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only
Arizona republican., 1898-04-22

matter. I shall be pleased at any time to give any aid in my power to carry into effect the provisions of said act, and when occasion requires 1t, l Will personally visit the county concerned, if possible"
Arizona republican., 1898-04-22
ID YOU EVER GET ASHAMED

Of the cheap bike you riding and wish for something better? The time you in o these moods right into our stor- and wha good values have Ss5 $45 $5O $65 and $75 wheels right up odate in every way We cticaly of secondhand wheels and will allow YOU for your old wheel ALL TT Is WORTH TO US which in every instance than you sell it for Our market IS entire southwest We want some geod second hand ladies wheels trade
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-06
A Now Kind 4 water Tower.

A portable water tower is the inven-
ton with which San Francisco is to
bid defiance to fires in the future.
1t is the invention of H. H. Garter,
master machinist in the city's fire de-
partment. 1t is metal structure
weighing only $500 pounds. 1t is
telescope, the inner tube of which is
of brass and twenty feet long, and the
outer one OF steel, twenty-five feet
long. The old-fashioned cotton hose
pipe, which frequently burst, is not
needed at all.
The tower is arranged in sections, so
that it can be detected at any angle
within forty degrees of the perpendic-
ular. The whole front of a burning
building is thus exposed to the streams
from the tower, and not merely acouple
ot windows. as has hitherto been the
case. The whole tower was con-
structed in San Francisco at cost Of
$4,000.