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Arizona republican., 1899-02-27
;SsJ. GROWING OLD. VI,
"That IncurabIe Disease" Is Bound to Come Upon Us, Fight It
 How We May.

The fashionable women of to-day will not grow old-no, not if they die for it, which many of them do, poor things. Their waists must be as slim, their manners as vivacious and their attire as up-to-date as if they were 25 instead of-well, let us say 50, although GO might be nearer the mark. No gray hair for them-no worn-looking eyes. They touch up the former with che Of the many restoratives. which are mot dyes, you know, only tonics,' and as ''blessings brighten as they take their flight so do their rapidly thinning locks become more and more golden O. bronze, until they are finally hidden un- der a red or yellow wig Tie eyes which have been dimmed and aged by the tears they have shed and the things they have seen. are touched up with a pencil and frightened with belladonna. and faded and wrinkled skins are ironed out, whitened and painted so that by candle light and at pr1per distance they look comparatively youthful (to their owners), while, as long as gOut and rheumatism will allow, they hop and skip to dance music with the res;.
 Undoubtedly it is hard to grow old; the spirit remains young much longer than the body; the same things inter- est and amuse at co that were enjoyed at 25. It is hard while the mind is still bright and vigorous, and so well fitted 10 use the accumulated store of eXper: ence and knowledge which it has been gathering through life. that we should be attacked by that ::'incurable disease" as Seneca calls it, and that our limbs should fail and beauty flee when We ourselves feel the same.
 So, in these latter days, we have elect ed not to grow old, and it is distinctly unfashionable to dress or act as if the accumulated years were a burden to bear. Up to the very end men an1 women are expected to dress and to act as if they were as young as ever, and, like the thorough bred horse, to go until they drop.-N. |. Tribune.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27
UPPER REGIONS OF THE AIR
Space Is Very Much More Interesting Than the
 North Pole.

Above us there extends a vast unex- plored space far more interesting from a scientific point of view than the icy regions around the north pole. No one can reach the limit of the upper regions of the air and live, unless he carries with him air to breathe and fuel to warm him; for at the paltry distance of ten miles above the earth the air is too thin to support respiration, and the thermometer would register far below zero. It would be a region of perpetual snow on peak of the earth if it should rise to such a height. A person in bal loon could not hear a friend in a neigh boring balloon, even if they were near enough to shake hands. There would be no medium for the propagation of sound waves. There would, however, still be a medium in fact of great con ductibility-almosta as good as a metal; and it is this medium at even a less height which Tesla proposes to use in
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.
Various Items of Interest COncern- ing Matters in ParlOr and
 Pantry. :

In rugs versus carpets, rugs con- tinue to grow in favor from aspect. sanitary, economic and aesthetic. A carpet held in place by heavy book cases, cabinets, sideboards and so forth cannot be taken up and shaken at will and dust and microbes of various sorts find lodgment when undisturbed for half a year or more. Rugs can be ire
 quently removed and shaken and the floor wiped clean underneath. 4 car pet grows shabby and loses it's value. A rug of the genuine Persian or Turkish gains in value and richness with the years. It is frequently difficult to find a carpet which harmonizes with the furniture already 'on hand, the paper and woodwork. The coloring of most oriental rugs is so beautiful and mel
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27
HIRAM's HALF DOLLAR.
He Dropped 1t in the Hat at Zeke'n Silver Wedding and Wanted
 It Back.

Last spring Zeke Murch and his wife celebrated their twenty-ffth wedding anniversary. Zeke lives on a side hill farm in one of the outlying districts in Maine town. He and his wife have always worked hard and been saving" as folks have to be who make a dollar out of a farm in this particular part of the Pine Tree state.
 Among their visitors that night were Hiram and Mirandy Treat: Now the Treats were even more saving than the Murches, and the latter were said to be snugger than the bark of a yellow birch
 But they felt in duty bound to give something. Not having bought any plate, they could not add to the col lection of pickle jars and casters which adorned the sitting-room table, so they waited till the hat was passed.
 Passing the hat may strike some readers as novel feature to introduce at wedding anniversary, but Ezekiel didn't propose to let anyone go away without a gentle hint that those who accept invitations to silver wedding must settle in the white metal.
 For the benefit of those as didn't have chance ter get a present, we wiz now pass round the hat an those as feel moved so to do can add their piece of silver" explained the host.
 When the hat reached Hiram he pulled out his wallet. carefully abstract ed half dollar, looked at it lovingly and then dropped it into the chapeau.
 That night, after they got home, Hi ram and Mirandy were talking it over. speculating on the probable value of those two pickle jars and trying to set tie in their minds how much was put into the general collection.
 There was 50 cents that give 'em," said Mirandy.
 'What!" cried Hiram, you give 50 cents?"
 ''Why, yes, Hiram, we cal-lated to give 'em that much, you know. We talked it over beforehand, and agreed that we could spare it'
 But Lord bless ye, wife" said the husband, quivering with excitement. don't ye, can't ye, understand I dropped a half dollar in the hat my self?"
 It was late hour before the two ceased talking about that lost coin, and the next morning Hiram was no more
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27
NOTICE.

In accordance with Act No 5S of the Nineteenth legislative assembly of the Territory of Arizona to amend Act No. 84 of the Seventeenth legislative as- sembly of the Territory of Arizona, notice is hereby given that the real property as shown by delinquent tax list of year beginning July 1, 1898, and ending June 30, 1899, upon which such taxes are lien, will be sold at public auction as required by law, and
 Notice is further given that said sale of real property will be held at the side door of the city hall of the city of Phoenix, Maricopa county A. T., on the 1st day of March, 1899, between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m and 8 o'clock D. m., commencing with the let
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27

reconciled to the accidental generosity than the night before.
 All summer long it worried him, and he couldn't keep from thinking how far that half dollar would have gone in trade.
 Lately Hiram and Zeke had settling up of some old accounts for wood and labor. Their figures tallied. and after the money had shifted hands Hiram's thoughts reverted ., that unintended gift.
 '.zekiel," he began, softly. ,"'i.
 ''Yes, Hiram"
 'You remember that silver wedding of yours last spring?" He was begin ming with diplomatic evasion of the real point at issue.
 70, yes" Zeke remembered all about that
 ''Wa'al, when the hat was passed round, ye remember put in 50 cents?"
 "1es. Hiram, l remember"
 ''Wa'al, unbeknown to me, my wife, Mirandy, she put in 50 cents."
 "Ya'as,' said Ezekiel. slowly, but very carefully avoiding any show of under standing.
  one of 'em, and I want you to give me back the half dollar that Mirandy give ye."
 Ezekiel said nothing.
 Its no more'n right ye should" pleaded Hiram. We didn't intend to gin ye but half dollar. We can't spare that other 50 cents nohow. I've wor- ried about it all summer long an I made up my mind to speak out to ye about it. I've thought it all over an Mirandy, she's thought it all over an we sartinly can't spare the 50 cents.'
 Ezekiel had been gathering himself for burst of scorn.
 ''Wa'al, of all the dog-gonedest mean critters I ever sot my eyes on ye're a leetle the wust! No. I won't give ye back your half a dollar!"
 But Hiram wasn't going to be touched by scorn. The justice of his cause led him to make one last appeal.
 "No, I ain't mean. Zeke. for here I've waited till now without sayin' a word. Just think on it, Zeke, you've had the interest on that half a dollar for over six months an you oughter be all fair m willin' to give it back to me. Won't re. Zeke?"
 But Zekiel's ear was deaf to pleading md he still retains the half dollar lewiston (Me.) Journal.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27
JACKETS LIKE UNIFORMS.
Scarlet Cloth Coats Are to Be the
 Fashionable Rage in the Spring.

Scarlet jackets for street wear will likely be the fashion in America in the spring, for at present they are the rage in London. They are made short and half fitting and are buttoned down the left side with small, flat brass buttons arranged in groups of threes. The seams are strapped, and so short are the tails that they scarcely dip four inches below the waist line. The back is tight fitting and the front is n that straight. shieldlike shape, with slight dip in the middle, that is generally be- coming to most figures. These natty little coats are worn either with checked, plain or plaid skirts, and if they are assumed with the proper amount of chic and nattiness they are undeniably effective.
 Even in darker colors the plain cloth jackets with checked or plaid skirts are extremely fashionable, and Fen wick has laid in stock Of monstrous plaids in a soft, hairy, wooien material that hangs beautifully and is very light and warm. These plaids are made up of different shades of one color. For instance, there are huge blocks in cross ing lines of heliotrope that shade from almost invisible lavender through to blacky-purple. Tones of green also, from the t&int eau de Nile to the black est bottle green, are also effectively combined, while good deal too start ling, out undoubtedly effective, is the plaid composed entirely of shades Of red cross-b barred with black. Fenwicil predicts that these huge piaids will be c1I : Io { l. spring. If this is to be q fact those clannish people who are possessed of a Scotch branch to their family tree should look up their tartans and adapt them to modern uses.-Chicago Chron-
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27

low that no discordant Eote IS struck,
 and it is always pleasure and an edu- cation to look at it.
 Oyster pie is ow reasonable and dish much to be commended. It may be baked in a large pudding dish or in in- dividual patties as desired. If in large dish that holds three pints, line the sides of the dish with puff paste or q rich crust, and put in quart of oys-
 ters, layer by layer, seasoning each one with a teaspoonful of salt, half a tea spoonful of pepper, and an even table spoonful of butter cut in bits. Cover with crust, leaving an opening in the center, and bake. In the meantime, make good smooth, white sauce. by melting one tablespoonful of butter in small frying pan, adding to it a tablespoonful of flour, cooking until it bubbles, then adding the strained oys- ter liquor and a half cupful of water. Cook until it thickens, then add little white pepper and cupful of cream or milk. When the pie is nearly done raise the crust from the side or insert a funnel in the center, vent and pour in as much of the same as the pie will hold Return to the oven and bake ten or if teen minutes longer and serve.
 While the California prune does not make as rich sauce as the French, it is cleaner and cheaper. Wash carefully one by one in tepid water. allowing the prunes to stand in the water for two or three minutes to plump. Wash again and put in a saucepan, allowing to every cupful of prunes cupful and half of cold water. These simmered-not boiled-from two to two and half hours without sugar, will emerge lustrous, tender, sweet and with the real prune flavor, totally at variance with the much-derided prune of boarding-house celebrity.
 Potatoes a h Duchesse" live up to the elegance of their name and are much in favor. Take cold, well-sea- soned mashed potatoes and form into biscuit-shaped cakes using little flour to form them, but mixing none with the potato. Arrange the cakes on a buttered pie plate, brush over with a beaten egg and bake delicate brown in a hot oven.
 When space is q desideratum in a pdHlI y, SIOON6 SaOuIU De uldQe al the back of one of the lower shelves, so that the platters can stand up. Hooks into the bottom of the shelf above where the cups and saucers are to be kept will permit the hanging of all cups that have handles.
 If grease is spilled upon the kitchen floor do not pour hot water upon it, but cover the spot with a strong solution of lnslacked lime and sal soda dissolved n cold water, and scrub vigorously with clean scrubbing brush.
 After mixing a wedding or any rich sruit cake, allow it to stand three days n the refrigerator before baking. An expert in making wedding cakes all ways steams them first, then bakes.
 Cocoa is frequently used in place of chocolate for icing cake. Add to the white of an egg tablespoonsful of old water, two teaspoonfuls of cocoa md as much confectioner's sugar as is leeded to make it of the consistency re- luired to spread well. l.-Washington Star.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
 AT PRIVATE SALE.

In the Probate Court of the County of Mari copa, Territory of Arizona. In the matter of the estate Josephine Eivey, decea sed.
 Noti is Hereby Given, That in pursuance of an order of the Pro bate Court in and for the County of Maricopa, Territory of Arizona, made on Sth day of February, 1899, in the matter of the estate of said deceased, the undersigned will sell at private sale the following described real estate in MaricOpa County, Territory of Arizona. to-wit. the northeast quarter IT. of section four H. township one III north, range two [2l east. G. X S. R x M., containing l60 acres Bids will be received at the residence of said administrator. 15 mile west of Isaac's school house in said county.
 Terms of Sale-C in hand or part cash and part in a credit 10 suit purchaser and subject to confirmation Of Probate Court
 Dated the Feb 24 1899
 THOS K. ELVEY, Administrator of the estate of Josephine Elvey,
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27
His Mathematical Limit.

Mike" said Plodding Pete, "statis- tics is wonderful things, ain't they ? ! e don't have any idea how much dis world kin hold until ye git to talkin' tiggers."
 'Wot's the matter wit you?" in quired Meandering Mike. ''Is yer mind gone buzzin' up into de billions?"
 Me attention was attracted by an announcement in dis paper which is truly wonderful. Jes' t'ink of it; de cotton crop in Texas last year was D. 122, ,7O1 bales.''
 You don't say sol"
 ''Yes, sir. Amt dat astonishin'? Here's somethin' else you didn't know. De worlds output O gold last year was S237, ,5O4, ,60O.'
 Was it?'' Ta
 ''Yes. Jes' t'ink of it!"
 'I can't.''
 Wait minute an I'll say it over."
 Its no use. I laid awake last night tryin' to realize how much two dollars and half would be, if I had it, an I've got brain flag g."-Washington Star.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27
French Lyonnaise Potatoes.

Cut in thin slices three cupfuls of cold boiled potatoes. Cut in thin slices a scant cupful of onions and shake them nto rings. Put in a frying pan with tablespoonful of butter, and when pale yellow add the potatoes;. season with teaspoonful of salt. one-fourth the quantity of pepper, T scant tea spoonful of minced parsley and the juice of half lemon; fry a deep yellow and serve very hot. Before sending tc the table squeeze the juice of the other half of the lemon over the dish.-Cin- cinnati Enquirer.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27
DELINQUENT TAX NOTICE.

Of City of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, for the Year Beginning July 1, 1898, and Ending June 30, 1899. Territory of Arizona, County of Mari copa, ss:
 I, T. J. Prescott, assessor and tax collector of the city of Phoenix, Mari copa county, Arizona Territory, do sol- emnly swear that I have made a true, full and correct account and lists of all persons and property owing taxes, after the 26th day of January, 1899, to the city of Phoenix. as appears from the assessment roll of said city, for the year beginning July 1, 1898, and end ing June 30, 1899, on file in this office.
 T. J. PRESCOTT, City Assessor and Tax Collector City of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ari- z0na Territory.
 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th day of January. 1899.
 [seall T. A JOBS,
 City Recorder.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.
LHomestead Application No. 2o1s.

Homestead Application No. 2O1S. Department of the Interior, Land Office at Tucson Arizona, January 30, 1899. Notice is hereby given tha: the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said prouf will be made before the Register and Receiver at Tucson, Arizona on Saturday, March Is, 1899, viz: Charles w Padel- ford, of Gila Bend, Arizona, for lot 2 and swII Of nWL4 of see l. and lot l, and sel4 of neJ4 of see }, T 5 s, K W, G. dl s R. NJ
 He names 4he following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Charles II Willard, Robert Walch, Julius Krueger, and Daniel Noonan all of Gila Bend, Arizona
 MILTON R. MOORE,
 Register. First publication. February l, 1899.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27

Estate of Barney A. P'Pool, deceased:
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned EXecutor of the last will of the said deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within 1 months after the first publication of this notice to the said Executor at the law office of L. II Chalmers, in the Fleming Building, Phoenix, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate in said County of Maricopa.
 OSCAR B. P'POOAL Executor of the last will and testament ot Barney A P'Pooi, deceased
 lated this 18th day of January; IS99
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27

Office of Chief Qnartermas ter, Denver Colo, February p, 1899. Sea ed proposals n triplrcate W'n be received here until II o'clock A. NJ. ation of Military Supplies on Routes \ os. T. / 5, 1, 3, 6, aud and for drayage at Denver Colo, ring fiscal year commencing July l, 1899. |. $. Reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Information furn shed on app ica- ton. Envelopes containing proposals Ahould be
 rked: Proposals for Transportation on Route No" and addressed to F. B ATWOOD, l.t. Col. and ID O M Genl Chint Q
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27
TOURIST SLIPPERS.

Through without change to St. Paul, Boston, Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis, etc, via the Santa Fe; rates via this line as low as the lowest. Get full Information at city ticket office of the s. F. P & F., A West Washington street. B. w. GILLETT,
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27
TUCSON AND RETURN, s7.8o.

Account of the annual meeting of the Tucson Racing association February p, the Southern Pacific railway will make the low rate of $7.S0 Phoenix to Tucson and return, dates of sale Feb ruary 21, final limit February 25.
 M o. BICKNELL. G. P. A.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27

Edmund Clarence Stedman is a liter Nary man only by night. While attend ing to, his banking business he rigidly excludes all other matters and will not even talk of anything else.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Administrator of the estate of Josephine Elv
 deceased
Arizona republican., 1899-02-27

First publication. February l. 1899.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-19

canv" the impression Of exactly SUCH splr-
ituaIitv and such a sympathy. He has pene-
tratad 70 the soul Of the Renaissance ana ~
has not forgotten the body In his pages are
visions lovely as this vision Of the old painters
Is lovely and like it. vibrating with the NE oi
one Of the racest. most human periods IN MS
torv In the paper TO which We have alluded
"Of Rolls and the IDEAL" the author makes
per,,eino say Of one Of his pictures that II
orovv ont Of 4 Mass once heard. stately ordered.
soiemnly and punctiOusly served in a great
church," SO the pages Of this book have
grown" rising out f the ceremonial ana the
hearts core Of italy. He writes as an artist
II the dra wing Of beautiful pictures the render
ing oP light and color and atmosphere into
words may he described as the work Of an
artist. but there is always a living link between
his art and The inner emotion Of tho lie ne
nortrays He gives you lie itself. made beau
tiful This much and more. We have previously
said II "Earthwork out Of Tuscany" and We
need only add now that the demand for this
second edition should speedily De- followed by "A
demand for a third The book is an original
and valuable production bringing TO the inter
pretation Of a familiar theme new Insight, new
thought new feeling. new art Mr.. Hewlett
observes i'm his preface that Il must own to
my mcrtihcation i'm the discovery that not more
than t!yo in every hundred who have read mo
have known what was at" We believe this
disseminating situation will surely b. changed.
II is delicate spirtualized work, not the sort
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-19
MIR. MAURICE HEW LElI.
HIS INTERPRETATION OF THE SPIRIT
OF OLD ITALY.

EARTIIWORK OUT OF TUSCANY. Being I'm
prcssious and Transitions Of Maurice Hewlett.
with Illustrations 10y james Kerr-L Lawson: So So,
ond Edition Revised Duodecimo PIP XIX lo-'
g. L. PutnamS Sons.
MADONNA OF THE PEACH-TREE BY Mauric'
Hewlett In "Backwood'S Magazine lor re"-
ruary, 1888.
We are glad to welcome a second EDITION oi
Mr. HewIetts "Earthw)rk out Of Tuscany
book full Of genius. There are now some sym
pathetic drawings scattered through the pages
by Mr. James Kerr-Lawson, whose pencil Il
somewhat stiT at times. is nevertheless I'M
bued with something Of the spirit when ami
mates the text. Mr.. Hewlett has incorporated
in this edition tn paper. of Boils and the
IDEAL" which appeared in English magazine
after this book had first been published and ne
has written new preface. From this We take
the following suggestive passage:
When the first man heard his first thunder
storm he said cor Human Nature has bettered
itselO "Certainly a God is angry" When. after
a night Of doubt and heaviness the sun rose
out Of the sea. the sea kindlcd ana all us
waves laughed innumerably. again he said.
God L. stirring Joy cOmeth in the morning.
Even in saving SO much he was making images.
poor man, for ones soul is As dumb as iSh
and can only talk by signs But by degrees, as
his hand grew obedent to his heart, he set u